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Seguin ISD Superintendent shares progress report on launching a new school year By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

to report since opening their doors.

(Seguin) – Now that school has been back in session for a few days, the Seguin Daily News wants to take a closer look at how things are going for the Seguin ISD. Helping to share a few thoughts on the start of this very non-traditional school year is Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez. As many are aware, the Seguin ISD was among the last districts in the area to return to learning on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

“I would say, and I had the opportunity to be on a Zoom with area superintendents – that ours as of right now is pretty low. When you are talking about 7,000 students, right now, we are at two positive cases. I think every school district is dealing with positive cases, but I’d say more the larger districts are seeing numbers a little higher than ours. I just believe that we if we continue to do our part as a school system and follow our Blueprint guidelines and our families do their part with hand washing, the wearing of masks in public, the social distancing that we can tackle the problem that exist in our community which will ultimately impact the number of cases that we are seeing in our schools,” said Gutierrez.

Gutierrez says thanks to months of intense planning and hours spent laying out the protocols in the district’s Blueprint for Back to School, he believes the return to school for the 20202021 school year has so far been a good one. “In fact, I was just meeting with a professor from Texas State as I’m going to be serving as a mentor for a student who is working on their superintendent internship and I was asked about the start of school and I was just sharing that this is my, I believe 15th year as an administrator and it is by far been the smoothest year and I thought last year’s start was pretty smooth but considering that there is so much new and so much change as a result of COVID-19 and there is so much opportunity for chaos because there is so much new and so much different, there has been just little to no hiccups to the start of the year whether its face to face or virtual and I’ve just been really blown away with the level of support, flexibility and patience that we have received from staff, from parents, from people in the community. It has really taken an entire village to make sure that this very unique and interesting start of the year kicked off smoothly,” said Gutierrez. The risk of having to report COVID-19 cases, of course, is among any district’s top concerns now that students are back in the classroom. He says fortunately for the district, there hasn’t been a surge in cases like what other districts have had

Looking at the instructional day itself, Gutierrez says things have dramatically improved since the actual first day. He says it appears as though everyone is now getting comfortable with the new routines and expectations for the day. “The first day started a little slow because we were checking temperatures. We were making sure every kid sanitized their hands coming in. It was just a new system. Parents were dropping off. They couldn’t go walk their little ones to the classroom. So, it did start off a little slow so there was a lot of backup traffic but parents were very patient and I’m very thankful for that and very understanding when they learned that they couldn’t walk their kindergartener to class. I appreciate just how patient people have been especially in neighborhoods where there was a lot of traffic, community members being patient and parents being patient with the slow moving car lines but things are finally moving along and we It appears to be smooth sailing for the Seguin ISD as are getting used to how we are going to operate right now it conquers its first nine days of school. Students at during this pandemic,” said Gutierrez. Koennecke Elementary illustrate learning during the See PROGRESS, page 2 2020 pandemic. Photo courtesy Koennecke Facebook

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Launching a school year during a pandemic has even brought about its own silver lining – a lining that Gutierrez says goes to show that our kids are tougher than we think. “What was very interesting is that there were very few criers whether pre-k or kindergarten. Usually, there is a lot of crying that is happening and I think one thing that we’ve realize is if parents just let their little ones walk to class on their own or with an adult, they’re going to be just fine. So, I think that there is certainly a silver lining there,” said Gutierrez. Of course, back to school includes not only those who physically returned to the classroom but those who are participating in remote learning. Gutierrez says with such a smooth start to the school year, he isn’t surprised by the number of remote learners now looking to return to their campus. “I think that now school has started and parents who opted for remote have seen that it has gone off really well and they have seen that we are following strict protocols, there have been requests to come back to all face to face but we are standing firm on the decision that you cannot change whether it’s face to face or remote or vice versa until a new grading period starts and people have been very understanding. I mean what do have to lose if you ask. We understand people and their needs and there are extenuating circumstances that have come up and only in those very few circumstances have we made a change but that’s only been five percent of the requests and I’m appreciative that people are understanding and they are keeping in mind the fact that that can disrupt a classroom or a teacher’s work so it has gone relatively smoothly,” said Gutierrez. Photo courstesy

Now although the district braced itself for potential problems and issues with remote learning, Gutierrez believes the learning curve so far has been rewarding. “We are all trying to learn this, and our teachers are learning this new system. For example, See Saw at elementary and many secondary

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teachers’ Google Classroom that weren’t using it in the past, they are learning it. At the same time, our kids are learning it. At the same time, our parents are learning it. And so, we are learning together. But I’m just very proud of the progress that we are making. For example, with elementary and See Saw, I think today the latest data shows that there have been 13 or 14,000 posts at the elementary level, so people are utilizing it, our families, our kids, our teachers. This is becoming the new norm and we are getting used to it and we are doing pretty well,” said Gutierrez.

Gutierrez says although protocols are in place to keep everyone safe, the district is still asking that parents stay vigilant and do their part to protect all kids, teachers and staff. He says campuses will also soon see new equipment to help in their efforts to screen kids before entering the building. “What we are still asking parents and it is outlined in our Blueprint is to look at the checklist of COVID symptoms and make sure that their child does not have those symptoms. That’s the first line of defense. The second line of defense is our campuses are doing the best they can to check temperatures upon entry. It’s harder when you get into a bigger campus like the high school. But we are checking temperatures at the door especially at our elementary schools. That’s the next line of defense. The next line of defense with buses is they are checking temperatures before the student gets on the bus. We are also installing thermal temperature scanners at each of our schools that have the capacity to scan dozens of students at one time and so those will be placed at the main entry ways of schools as another way to check students and if a student does have a temperature, it will screenshot and send that to that leadership team so they can quickly identify that student and make sure they are not going into a classroom and so the next week or two, we will begin to utilize those,” said Gutierrez. Photo courstesy

Again, specifics on the protocols being followed in the Seguin ISD can be found in its Back to School Blueprint available on the main page of its website. Current COVID-19 cases reported in the district can also be found on that main page. The website is available at seguinisd.net.

Juvenile detained in local stabbing

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(Seguin) -- A juvenile is in custody today after allegedly stabbing an 18-yearold male at a local home Wednesday night. Seguin Police say after having received a call about a person with a weapon at about 8:30 p.m., officers arrived in the 600 block of E. Rosemary Street to find that a victim had been stabbed in the abdomen. Seguin

Fire/EMS responded to the scene. The victim was later transported to Ascension Seton Hays Hospital where he remains in serious but stable condition.

Detectives say it has been determined that the suspect, a 16- year-old male juvenile, and the victim were engaged in an argument prior to the stabbing. The suspect reportedly fled the scene prior to officers arriving. Family members of

the suspect brought the juvenile suspect to the Seguin Police Department where he was detained for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect has since been transferred to the Guadalupe County Juvenile Detention Center. The identity of the suspect will not be released due to being a juvenile. Officials say investigation is ongoing, however, no further arrests or detentions are anticipated at this time.

American Legion Riders to host annual Nut Run By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – While many groups have had to cancel or alter their fundraising plans, the American Legion Riders is finding that its idea of a fundraiser for the most part, falls in line with most social distancing guidelines. That’s because the group is inviting folks this Saturday to grab their bikes, put on a helmet and hit the open road during its 7th Annual Nut Run. Jeff Messinger, the director for the riders, says the group is hoping to attract an even bigger group of motorcycle enthusiasts for this year’s fundraiser. He says the location of the annual event has also been moved from the American Legion Post to the SS American Memorial located at 450 Naumann Rd. “We have open registration from 9 to 11 a.m. and registration for riders is $20, $10 for passengers and we will be having the first bike out at 10 a.m., going out for a nice back roads, country ride, having a couple of stops and then coming back,” said Messinger. Messinger says individuals don’t have

to ride on a motorcycle to come out and enjoy the day. He says the event is designed to provide a little bit of fun for everyone. “Once the riders go out on the ride, we start having vendors come in. At the very beginning, we have silent auctions set up. They will be selling raffle tickets for a few guns which especially right now, a lot of people want and we’ll have a DJ that is going to be out there. There’s a lot of things to do at the SS American Memorial. They have a lot of things, activities for people to do there as well,” said Messinger. All proceeds raised from the event go to support other various veterans organizations. The money also supports local non-profits benefiting children such as the Guadalupe County

Children’s Advocacy Center.

Again, registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday with the first bike out at 10 a.m. Prizes will go out to the top three finishers. Those wishing to be a vendor are asked to call 210-410-4899.

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Panthers chase second straight win in road clash vs. 0-3 Gobblers, Friday game to air on KWED

(Cuero) - Two of the decade’s dominant small-school football programs in South Texas square off for the ninth time in a span of eight seasons Friday when Navarro visits Cuero in a nondistrict matchup at Gobbler Stadium.

The Gobblers lead the head-to-head series 6-2 dating back to 2013 with six of those meetings occurring in the playoffs, but the rivalry seems to be tilting in Navarro’s favor. The Panthers won last year’s clash 22-14 en route to a district championship, 13-1 record, and trip to the regional finals. Cuero missed the playoffs with a 3-7 record just a year after 15-1 run to the 4A Division II state championship. Navarro (1-1) shook

off the rust from a season opening 2819 loss to La Vernia to throttle Needville 45-27 at Erwin-Lee Field last Friday after building leads of 31-0 and 45-7.

Those modest numbers come despite the presence of senior running-backs J.D. Notaro and Jackson Hardwick, who combined for 1,409 yards and 19

touchdowns in 2019. Sophomore Tycen Williams leads the current backfield with 165 yards (5.3), and has scored the team’s only rushing touchdown.

The Gobblers have struggled to an 0-3 start under first-year head coach Jack Alvarez, who left Copperas Cove to replace Travis Reeve when Reeve left Cuero for New Caney in the off-season.

Navarro head coach Rod Blount understands what those athletes are capable of if Cuero’s offensive line can create openings. “We’ve got to take care of the line of scrimmage,” Blount said. “They’ve got some good guys up there that are doing a good job and have improved weekly, but we’ve got to get on them quick and not let those backs get started. If they get any space or get some steam going, they’re hard to tackle in the open field.” The final stats don’t reflect the dominance of Navarro’s defense for most of last week’s win over Needville. The Panthers allowed 416 yards on the night, but 202 of those came in the final 12 minutes and change after a 45-7 lead was established and the outcome no longer in doubt.

Cuero fell to La Vernia 55-21 in Week 1, to Wimberley 33-14 in Week 2, and to rival Yoakum 27-0 last Friday.

Sam Muniga could be emerging from Navarro’s stable of backs as the team’s most dangerous offensive weapon. He enters Friday with 180 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries (9.5 avg.) and three catches for 73 yards and a score.

The Gobblers’ typically strong rushing attack has only produced 125.3 yards per game and 4.3 per carry over the first three weeks of the season.

Junior quarterback Nick Billings has thrown for 171 yards and a touchdown while running for 57 and two scores.

All-State safety Mark Wozniak (6) and the Navarro defense are ready for a physical battle this Friday against Cuero. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

Friday’s kickoff at Gobbler Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:50.

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Bulldogs look to rebound from first Seguin volleyball opens loss in road tilt with undefeated Owls season with two road losses

(Hondo) - Marion wraps up the nondistrict portion of its football schedule Friday with a tough road test against the 3-0 Hondo Owls. The Bulldogs are 2-1 in Ryne Miller’s third season as head coach after a 37-14 home loss to Comfort last week. Hondo, a 4A Division II program, has rolled through its first three opponents in coach Joe Dale Cary’s first season, defeating Pleasanton 31-0, Luling 41-12, and Uvalde 45-6.

The Owls utilize a spread attack to highlight the skills of quarterback Brandon Garcia, who has completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 715 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions through three games. Running-back Trey Dickens (321 yds. 6 TD) and receivers Shelton Luedke (8 rec., 203 yds., 2 TD) and Carson Winchester (9 rec., 164 yds., 3 TD) enable Garcia to distribute the ball to an ample number of weapons. After facing the run-heavy attacks of Goliad and Comfort the past two weeks, the Marion defense will be prepared to defend the entire field against Hondo. “We’ve seen a lot of Wing-T, Slot-T the last couple of weeks, so going into this game I think it’s kind of refreshing

for our guys to see the spread,” Miller said. “Obviously, we need to put some pressure on the quarterback. Jayden Williams is going to have to have a big game coming off the edge, Samuel Montoya, and different things like that. I think if we can put some pressure on the quarterback, they’ve got a couple of good receivers out there, kind of disrupt that passing game a little bit, and obviously know where number 22 (Dickens) is at on the football field, and make sure that we play disciplined football.” The afforementioned Williams has been a pass rushing menace from his outside linebacker position in the early part of the season. The Southern Miss commit already has seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Sophomore linebacker Kross Kelso has recorded a team-high 37 tackles.

Marion’s offensive leaders include junior quarterback Tanner Beakley (347 passing yds., 6 total TDs), junior running-back Aden Rackley (198 yds. TD), and receivers Williams (9 rec., 116 yds., TD), Dominic Castellanos (7 rec., 82 yds., TD) and Samuel Montoya (2 TD). Friday’s kickoff at Barry Field in Hondo is slated for 7:30 p.m. A complete interview with Coach Miller can be heard during the Bulldog Report at 6:50 p.m. on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

Friday Schedule Navarro football @ Cuero, 7:30 p.m. (6:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Marion football @ Hondo, 7:30 p.m. Seguin volleyball vs. Medina Valley/ Judson (dual) @ Medina Valley, 5 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Canyon Lake, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball vs. S.A.-Cole, 5 p.m.

(Gonzales) - Seguin dropped both ends of a season opening dual match in Gonzales on Tuesday, coming up short to Floresville in five sets and Gonzales in two. The Matadors and Apaches agreed to a best-of-three format in the late match, which didn’t start until 9:30 p.m. Seguin bounced back from a 25-13 loss in the first set against Floresville to win the next two 25-22, 25-17, but the Jaguars extended the contest with a 2516 win in the fourth game and controlled the fifth and deciding set 15-9. Tresalyn Roberts put away seven kills in the opener. Reese Brittain set for 13 assists, and

Layla Salazar chipped in with 12. Reagan Rodriguez collected 18 digs, Riley Jahns came up with two blocks, and Taylor Bode sent four aces over the net. Gonzales, ranked No. 22 in the TGCA’s 4A state poll, looked like a team that was 10 matches and five weeks into its season in sweeping Seguin 25-18, 25-9.

Saturday Schedule Navarro volleyball @ McMullin County meet (Tilden)

Bode totaled four kills against the Apaches, Brittain four assists, Rodriguez seven digs, and Roberts the only block. Seguin (0-2) heads to Castroville this Friday for a dual match with Medina Valley and Judson beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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Real Rally Biker Blowout The Country Church Attic The Real Church in Canyon Lake will have a Real Rally Biker Blowout Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27. For campsite, RV site or cabins, contact Mountain Breeze at 830-964-2484 or visit www. mountainbreezecamp.com. Entry fee is $20. (Includes Saturday evening meal) Children under 12 are free. There will be kids games, bike games, fun run, bands, camping, tubing, bike wash, silent auction, and more. There will also be a Sunday Morning service by CMA Crusader for Christ Canyon Lake. For more information on vendors or sponsors call 830-499-5800.

To Go Menudo & Taco Sale There will be a To Go Menudo & Taco Sale after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Sunday, Sept. 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Center. All tacos are $2 and Medudo is $4. All proceeds will benefit 2021 senior scholarships.

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. To be sure your religious organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Virtual Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual Training Market The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Agencies on Aging is offering Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training to help improve the quality of life and care for residents in a nursing home or assisted living near you. They provide training, tools and ongoing support. The training is virtual. To register, call 210-362-5209 or the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alamoaaaombudsman.

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.

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.

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Backpacks-4-Kids

The Community Council of South Central Texas Community Action Partnership will have its Backpacks-4-Kids distribution from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at 1210 E. Court St. in Seguin. To be eligible, participants must show number of school aged children in household using SNAP benefits letter or childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicaid cards. Social distancing will be followed.

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 830-303-2151.

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 18. For more information call 830-379-6382.

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.

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 Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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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.

To Go Menudo & Taco Sale

There will be a To Go Menudo & Taco Sale after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Sunday, Sept. 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Center. All tacos are $2 and Medudo is $4. All proceeds will benefit 2021 senior scholarships.

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

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American Legion Bingo

The American Legion will start holding Bingo again, beginning Sunday, Sept. 27. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with sales starting at 6 p.m. and early bird games at 7:15 p.m. at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Event Tickets will be sold. The Auxiliary will also be selling hamburgers before the bingo games begin.

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 pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection times may vary.

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GRMC Limited Visitor Access

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of military personnel departing for deployment, and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours a day.

Fan Drive

The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway and fans are available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830401-2321.

LULAC Community Garden

The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820.

Silver Center Dance

The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 2 with entertainment by Jay Eric and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830303-6612.

Silver Center Dance

The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 9 with entertainment by Vernon and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830-303-6612.

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.

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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Solis Reynaldo “Reybob” Solis, age 68 of Seguin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. 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. Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. For those who wish you may livestream the services at https:// vimeo.com/event/275767. All CDC guidelines will be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn in all locations. 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.

Broadway Clayton “ChayBird” Broadway, age 61 of Seguin, passed away on September 14, 2020. Clayton was born on February 17, 1959 in Freeport, Texas to Harry “Jimmy” and Ellen Louise (Mattsen) Broadway. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jimmy Broadway and Mike Broadway, mother-in-law, Virginia Jahns, brothers-in-law, Nathan Jahns and Robbie Jahns. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Debbie Broadway; children, Brandon Wayne Broadway and wife Jess, Joshua Cole Broadway and wife Molli, Brittney Danyelle Broadway and partner Adrian Hernandez, and Amy Ashley Laren Broadway and husband Patrick Andrews; nine grandchildren; brothers, Bruce Broadway

and wife Laverne, Blake Broadway and wife Paula; sister, Rachel Broadway; father-in-law, Duies Jahns; sisters-inlaw, Londa Broadway, Christine Sponable and husband Brett, Brandi Price and husband Andrew and Samantha Foster; brothers-in-law, Larry Ray Barnes, Jr., and Jeromy Jahns and significant other, Michelle; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family member and friends. A memorial service celebrating “Chay-Bird’s” life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Private interment will take place at a later date. Due to Covid 19 restrictions all CDC protocols must be followed including limited seating of 45 people, social distancing and face coverings must be worn. For those who wish, you may live stream the services at https://vimeo.com/event/304957. Memorial contributions may be made to any mental health charity or organization of 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.

Mundt

Timothy “Tim” John Mundt, age 60 of Seguin, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side on September 14, 2020. Tim was born on July 1, 1960 and grew up in Overland Park, KS.

He loved tagging along with his dad to the AP, where he worked, watching all the news come in over the wire while his Dad was typing up the news with 2 fingers. Tim graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School and went on to graduate from K-State University. He loved his Alma mater and loved to watch his K-State football and basketball. He also loved his KC Chiefs and Royals. Tim went on to Wichita, KS to work for Boeing. In 1989, on a trip back to Overland Park to visit family, he met Jan. After a whirlwind long distance courtship, Jan and her 3 young boys moved to Wichita! In 1990, Tim and his new family packed up and moved to

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New Braunfels, TX where Tim joined the family business, Altex Electronics, and worked for 30 years. Tim was very involved in his boys lives through baseball and the New Braunfels Little League. He started first as a coach and also served on the board as President, being very instrumental in the building of the new little league fields. In 1996, Tim and Jan expanded their family with their precious daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca was her Papa’s girl. He loved taking their yearly trips to Kansas to see Gram and supported Rebecca in everything she desired. In Tim’s words, “Each new day is an adventure,” and he loved watching his kids take on that adventure! Tim was most happy at the family ranch where he enjoyed the barbeques, birthday parties, and having fun. Tim loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching them grow and play. He found his joy in their happiness and sharing the many blessings they had. Tim loved the Lord, his family, and others. He was a selfless man that gave with his heart to all in need. Tim will live on through his loving wife of 31 years, Jan (Myers) Mundt. His sons, Nick Rozell and wife Katy, Jake Rozell, J.T. Rozell; daughter, Rebecca Mundt; grandchildren, Nikki, Khloe, Jessy, Emma Jo, Kynndra, and Khyler Rozell; his mother who raised him, Bobbie (Herd) Mundt; siblings, Cheryl Pebley and husband Tom, Rod Herd and wife Deb, Greg Herd and wife Sheila, and Jeff Herd and partner Lupe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifegate Christian School, 395 Lifegate Ln, Seguin, Texas 78155. A walkthrough visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel, Private interment will be held at a later date. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all social distancing and CDC guidelines will be followed. Face coverings must be worn at all times. 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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He graduated from Seguin High School in 1961 and will be remembered as the Assistant Tennis Coach at Seguin High School for many years. Coach Wood is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Virginia “Ginger” Wood.

Frank Parnell Wood II, age 77 of San Antonio, formerly of Seguin, passed away on September 15, Survivors include distant cousins and a 2020. community of grateful Seguin High School Matador Tennis Players, former students and Frank was born longtime friends. on May 17, 1943 in San Antonio, A walk through line visitation will be held on Texas to Mary Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. Will Bartley Wood and Frank Parnell Wood. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.

Graveside services and interment will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to Seguin High School Matador Tennis Program. You may sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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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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