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It’s game time: A sneak peek into Matador Stadium Matador Stadium gates to officially open this Friday

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) --“Impressive!” “Extraordinary” “Wow, just wow!” Those were some of the words used to describe the look and feel of the brand-new Seguin High School Matador Stadium. District officials along with members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees and members of the Bond Oversight Committee gathered Monday night for their first peek at the voter approved bond project. More than a year in the making, the stadium will finally open its ticket booths for this Friday night’s football game against Cedar Creek. The home opener will be the public’s first glimpse of the voter approved football stadium. In May 2019, voters approved the stadium at a cost of $17.3 million. Today, that ending price tag falls under budget at $13.6 million. Thanking the voters for rebuilding Matador Stadium at its original site is Board President Cinde Thomas-Jimenez. Jimenez says after what she has seen, she guarantees the public will not be disappointed. “It is the first time that I have stepped foot in this stadium, and I am just blown away. It’s just beautiful. It really is. I think the students, they just got to be so proud especially those football players and band students, just the communities. They are going to be overwhelmed when they come in,” said Jimenez. Trustee Denise Crettenden spent part of her tour leaning on the railings -- overlooking the completely new and labeled Jack Taylor Field. Crettenden says she too thanks the voters for the welldeserved upgrade in facilities and can’t wait for the kids to create their own new memories. “As a Seguin High School alumna, I was in the Gold Battalion here. I ran on this track. I spent so much time here and I am so excited that our students for this year and our future students are going to have these calibers of facilities because they deserve them,” said Crettenden. See STADIUM, page 2

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District leaders share their first impressions of the newly constructed SHS Matador Stadium cheerleader, says the new stadium is definitely what the kids are talking about.

“I am really excited for it. Everybody seems to like it. Everybody is excited for it. Everybody is just ready to get on it and get started with it,” said Audrey. The original stadium was built in 1955 having served the community for 65 years. Some district officials say the new stadium is really about a 17 year project in the making with many of those years spent looking for ways to temporarily rehab the aging and deteriorating facility.

STADIUM, continued from page 1 Trustee Alejandro Guerra says the design of the stadium bleachers is one key component that can’t be overlooked. “One of the things that caught my eye was the ease of going up and down the steps. I didn’t realize it. I’ve been to some stadiums in San Antonio also and you still kind of have to struggle as you go up and down. This one, I guess they shortened the distance of the steps. Also, upstairs, the view from upstairs is just amazing. You get some amazing views from upstairs,” said Guerra. Trustee Glenda Moreno says she too has waited a long time for this new stadium. Moreno, says the stadium is history in the making -- a history that will be launching the Seguin community well into the future. “The takeaway from tonight – oh gosh! We have waited for so long for this day to come and now it’s going to be here on Friday night. I think our community is going to be so pleased with the investment that they made with this bond election and it’s all for our kids and our kids by far deserve the best and this is the best that anyone could imagine. Friday night lights here is just going to be very moving, especially this first Friday. So bring your Kleenex because I can assure you we are all going to shed a tear or two when we see our fighting Matadors run through that tunnel on Friday night,” said Moreno. Feeling nostalgic yet ready for the next chapter at Seguin High School is Trustee Linda Duncan. Duncan says you can’t help but be impressed by how the project has turned out.

“I tell you what my little dedicated Matador fan heart is so full today. I’ve waited quite frankly most of my life to be standing in a newly renovated Matador Stadium. I graduated from Seguin High School and fortunate enough to be elected to serve on the board of trustees and worked tirelessly to see that this bond passed and I am just so thankful to the voters that they came out and voted for this bond package and this is such a beautiful facility but what is even more beautiful is just the fact that we came together in unity and that we trusted leadership enough to make this happen, that we came in a little under budget and it’s just a testament to the leadership that we can trust and to know that we are going to make things happen and it’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we can do when we work together in unity to get it done,” said Duncan. Eddie Davila Jr., a member of the bond oversight committee, also took part in the tour and says the group’s vision is finally a reality. “You have to come to the game to really get a good feel for what they’ve done with this stadium. It really is impressive. I’m looking forward to seeing the crowds out here. I’m looking forward to Seguin coming out here and really seeing what the school district has done especially for these and I think it’s going to have an impact on our attitude here in Seguin. I think it’s going to make a difference – it’s okay to win and I think by having a stadium this nice, we are going to tell people, ‘hey guys, it’s okay to win in Seguin’ and they found a winning formula with this stadium,” said Davila. Accompanying Davila on his tour of the stadium was his daughter Audrey. Audrey, a Seguin High School

The new stadium, today, features a seating capacity of 8,210. That includes 2,802 seats on the visitor’s side and 5,408 on the home side. Although the total is a decrease from the original number of 9,200, the home side will see an additional 1,400 seats. Designers say the number of seats is a little less than the original capacity so that seating can be leveled to better serve fans on both sides. The stadium will also now meet all ADA requirements for occupancy. This includes an elevator for the press box, ramps and special bleacher seating. The field, itself, also now meets official track size and field size

for soccer. In addition to a much larger and convenient concession stand, the stadium will also uniquely feature a total of 123 restrooms – 54 women and 28 men on the home side and 27 women and 14 men on the visitor’s side. The restrooms will be split throughout the stadium. The number of restrooms was a requirement in the construction for the facility. While a large percentage of the stadium is ready to go, district officials say there are still areas that need to be outfitted. They include the installation of the old clock tower near the entrance of the front gate plus technology installation for the scoreboard. Due to social distancing rules in accordance with UIL guidelines and Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, this Friday’s home opener will be limited to 50 percent capacity. Game tickets, which are currently available, will go on sale each week from 9 a.m. Tuesday until noon on game day or until they are sold out. All remaining tickets not sold by noon will be sold at the gate. See Page 3 for more photos.

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Know the Foe, Week 5 – Catching up with the opponents on Seguin, Navarro and Marion’s 2020 football schedules Seguin

Cedar Creek (0-0) A complete preview of Seguin’s season opener against Cedar Creek

will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and Seguintoday.com. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com, with pregame coverage at 6:45. New Braunfels (0-0) The Unicorns open the season Friday at San Marcos. Kerrville-Tivy (0-0) The Antlers open the season Friday at Dripping Springs. San Antonio-Veterans The Patriots open the season Friday at Del Rio

Memorial (0-0) New Braunfels-Canyon The Cougars open the season at home Friday against Medina Valley (0-0) Harlandale (0-0) The Indians don’t have a game on the schedule until the Oct. 16 district opener McCollum (0-0) Buda-Johnson (0-0) Kyle-Lehman (0-0) Dripping Springs

against Kyle-Lehman. The Cowboys open the season this Friday at home against San Antonio-Southside. The Jaguars open the season this Friday at Lockhart. The Lobos open the season Friday with a home contest at Shelton Stadium against Marble Falls. The Tigers open the season Friday with a home tilt against Kerrville-Tivy.

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Navarro and Marion’s 2020 football schedules Navarro

La Vernia (3-1) The Bears bounced back from their first loss to beat Gonzales 47-16 last Friday. La Vernia hits the road to face 1-3 Sinton this week. Needville (1-3) The Bluejays dropped their third straight game last week in a 43-42 nail-biter with Yoakum. They head to Sweeny this Friday for a matchup of 1-3 teams. Cuero (1-3) The Gobblers look to build on the momentum of the 42-21 win over Navarro in Week 4 with a home victory over 1-3 Uvalde this Saturday at 6 p.m. Giddings (3-1) The Buffaloes dominated Caldwell 50-14 last Friday. A preview of this week’s Navarro – Giddings game at Erwin-Lee Field will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and on Seguintoday.com. Manor New Tech The Titans have yet to play a game this season, and have the opener against Bandera on the schedule for this Friday. (0-0) Austin-Eastside The Panthers’ game against Jarrell last Friday was cancelled. Eastside Memorial’s next published game on the schedule is the Memorial – (0-0) Oct. 2 district opener against Austin-Achieve Austin Achieve – (0-0) The Polar Bears were scheduled to play Austin-Liberal Arts and Science Academy last week, but no score has been reported or published. Achieve opens district play next Friday, Oct. 2 Eastside Memorial Wimberley – (2-1) The Texans bounced back from the Week 3 loss to Lampasas to squeak by Fredericksburg 21-20 last Friday. Wimberley travels to face 0-2 Somerset this week. San Antonio YMLA YMLA doesn’t have a game listed on its schedule until the Oct. 2 district opener against Wimberley. (0-0)

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Friday Schedule Seguin football vs. Bastrop-Cedar Creek, 7:30 p.m. (6:45 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Navarro football vs. Giddings, 7:30 p.m. Marion football vs. Jourdanton, 7:30 p.m. Seguin volleyball vs. S.A.-Veterans Memorial 6:30 p.m. Marion volleyball @ Great Hearts Monte Vista, 6 p.m.

Karnes City (0-4) The Badgers suffered their fourth straight loss in a 31-20 road setback at Odem. Karnes City opens district play this Friday at home against Dilley in a matchup of 0-4 teams. Goliad – (0-3) The Tigers’ game against Bishop last Friday was cancelled. Goliad hits the road to face 0-4 Edna this week. Comfort – (4-0) The Bobcats cruised to a 34-21 win over Uvalde to stay undefeated last Friday. Comfort hosts 0-3 Bandera this week. Hondo – (4-0) The Owls rolled over Marion 49-17 at Barry Field in Week 4. Hondo is idle this week and visits Comfort on Friday, Oct. 2 Jourdanton – (3-1) The Indians earned their second straight win in a 38-24 final over Canyon Lake. A preview of the District 14-3A-Division I opener between Marion and Jourdanton at Veterans Stadium will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. Lytle – (2-2) The Pirates have recovered from an 0-2 start to notch two consecutive wins, most recently a 39-28 triumph over Luling last Friday. Lytle visits 3-1 Poteet to open district play this week. Cotulla – (0-0) The Cowboys’ schedule has been a revolving door of games published that haven’t been played. They are slated to host Crystal City this Friday before opening district play against Marion on Oct. 9. Poteet – (3-1) The Aggies suffered their first loss of the year in Week 4, falling to Sinton 41-7. Poteet opens district play at home against 2-2 Lytle this Friday. Randolph – (2-1) The Ro-Hawks blew out Wallis-Brazos 62-14 last Friday and finish non-district play this Thursday with a road contest at San Antonio Christian. San Antonio-Cole – The Cougars now have a non-district season opener on the schedule for this Thursday against McCamey. Cole’s district opener is Oct. (0-0) 2 against Randolph.

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CDC Reverses Position On COVID Airborne Transmission Citing Website Error

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(Washington, DC) -- The secretary of Health and Human Services is crediting the American people for progress made against the coronavirus over the last three months. On NBC’s Meet The Press, Alex Azar praised Americans for doing various things to slow the spread like wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. He said the actions of the American people are acting as a bridge to bigger and better things to come in the fight against the virus. That includes the race to develop a vaccine.

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church grounds. BBQ Chicken & Sausage with trimmings (rice, beans, potato The Real Church in Canyon Lake will have a Real Rally Biker Blowout Friday, salad, and bread) plates are $10 and are available for drive thru pickup only. 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 The Country Church Attic fee is $20. (Includes Saturday evening meal) Children under 12 are free. There The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday will be kids games, bike games, fun run, bands, camping, tubing, bike wash, and Thursday. 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 Clothing Ministry call 830-499-5800. 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 To Go Menudo & Taco Sale call 830-303-6478. 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 Menudo is Free Bible Course $4. All proceeds will benefit 2021 senior scholarships. 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 FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020 information. The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will have its Pumpkin Patch 2020 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in To be sure your religious organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings and events appear Oct., beginning Saturday, Oct. 3. For more information call 830-379-4112.

in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin DaiBBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale The Guadalupana Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will have a BBQ ly News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the OLG results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Free Meals for Seguin Children

Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830-401-8618.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook. com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

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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.

Backpacks-4-Kids

The Community Council of South Central Texas Community Action Partnership will have another Backpacks-4-Kids distribution from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 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.

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 Menudo is $4. All proceeds will benefit 2021 senior scholarships.

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.

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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 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.

Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training

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.

Center Dance 2020 Badges, Bikes and Silver The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will Tykes Poster Contest be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, 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.

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 830-303-6612.

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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.

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McQueeney VFW Post 9213 will resume Bingo at 7:15 p.m. Saturday Oct 3 at 275 Gallaher Road in McQueeney. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and masks are required.

BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Sale Area Council of Governments Household The Guadalupana Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will have a BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the OLG church grounds. BBQ Chicken & Sausage with trimmings (rice, beans, potato salad, and bread) plates are $10 and are available for drive thru pickup only.

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Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/ residential. Collection times may vary.

The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 16 with entertainment by Randy Harrison and his band. 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. Chamber Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have Please wear your mask in to the facility and when GRMC Limited Visitor Access its Luncheon at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is Silver Center located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. call 830-303-6612. temporarily limiting visitor access to protect Registration is $15 and closes Monday, Oct. 5. To the health of its patients and staff, and in the register and for more information call 830-379-6382. Silver Center Dance interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 with entertainment include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of Silver Center Dance The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be by The Good Ole Boys. The door open at 6:30 p.m. military personnel departing for deployment, held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 9 with with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. entertainment by Vernon and Friends. The door open available for a light supper. To comply with COVID Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency chips will be available for a light supper. To comply wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central with COVID requirements, tables will be set for if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830- Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility 303-6612. a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For hours a day. Silver Center Halloween Dance reservations, call 830-303-6612. The Silver Center will have its Halloween Dance from Fan Drive pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 30 with entertainment The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Kiwanis 62 Annual Flapjack 7:30 by Wrangler Country. The door open at 6:30 p.m. Seguin residents is underway and fans are Jamboree with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will have its 62 Annual available for a light supper. To comply with COVID available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 Flapjack Jamboree from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club of Seguin, located at wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of 1015 S. Austin St. Tickets are $7 each and proceeds if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830- fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-2321. benefit the children of our community. 303-6612.

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Wood Frank Parnell Wood II, age 77 of San Antonio, formerly of Seguin, passed away on September 15, 2020.

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.

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Tim loved the Lord, his family, and others. He was a selfless man that gave with his heart to all in need.

Tim was born on July 1, 1960 and grew up in Overland Park, KS.

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.

In 1989, on a trip back to Overland Park to visit family, he

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Frank was born on May 17, 1943 in San Antonio, He loved tagging Texas to Mary Will Bartley Wood and Frank along with his dad to the AP, where he worked, watching all the news come in over the wire while his Dad was Parnell Wood. He graduated from Seguin High School in typing up the news with 2 fingers. 1961 and will be remembered as the Assistant Tennis Coach at Seguin High School for many Tim graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School and went on to graduate from K-State University. years. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all social distancing and He loved his Alma mater and loved to watch his K-State CDC guidelines will be followed. Coach Wood is preceded in death by his football and basketball. He also loved his KC Chiefs and parents and sister, Mary Virginia “Ginger” Royals. Tim went on to Wichita, KS to work for Boeing. Face coverings must be worn at all times. Wood.

Survivors include distant cousins and a met Jan. After a whirlwind long distance courtship, Jan and community of grateful Seguin High School her 3 young boys moved to Wichita! Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, (830) Matador Tennis Players, former students and In 1990, Tim and his new family packed up and moved to 549- 5912. longtime friends. 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.

A walk through line visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside services and interment will be held He started first as a coach and also served on the board on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. as President, being very instrumental in the building of at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with the the new little league fields. Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.

In 1996, Tim and Jan expanded their family with their

All CDC protocols must be followed including precious daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca was her Papa’s social distancing, limited seating and face girl. He loved taking their yearly trips to Kansas to see Gram and supported Rebecca in everything coverings worn at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to Seguin High School Matador Tennis Program.

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.

You may sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements under the direction of Tres Tim loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching them Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, grow and play. He found his joy in their happiness and 78155, 830-549-5912. sharing the many blessings they had.

Wilson

Duke Wilson.

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He is preceded in death by parents, Ernest Jackson and Elmina Wilson, infant sister, Imogene, daughter, Sharon Jaye and grandson, Howard Ernest Zachary.

Ernest Wilson, 89, of Marion, passed away on September 16, 2020, peacefully in his home.

Born on March 20, 1931, he was the only child of Ernest Jackson and Elmina

Ernest was a life long athletic enthusiast.

sister, Lucille Blair; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Post Oak Community Cemetery with the Rev. Toby Burk officiating.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emily, daughter, Karen and husband John (Bobby) Laughlin, son, Ernest Van and wife Sandra, grandchildren, Devon and Sean All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings. Laughlin, Paige and Trevor Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia the Alzheimer Association or the American and Lymphoma Society, South Central Texas Chapter, 1218 Arion Parkway, Suite 102, San Antonio, TX Cancer Society. 78216.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, September 26, at Goetz Funeral You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Home in Seguin.

Visitation immediately prior to the service, Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell As a young man, he attained a football will begin at 9am. Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830scholarship to then Texas Lutheran College. 549-5912. Interment will follow at Luling City Cemetery There, he met the love of his life, Emily at 1pm. Neffendorf. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1950, and found himself stationed in Greenland. Upon completion of his military service, he and Emily married in 1954. He obtained his BS from TLC and Masters of Education from Our Lady of the Lake. As an Educator, he coached football and basketball, developing the first football program at LaVernia High. His love of sports continued as he coached basketball, baseball and track at Clemens in Zuehl. When he no longer played or coached, he watched his beloved Cowboys and Spurs Ernest was a Junior High Principal for many years at Marion ISD. After retiring as a teacher and principal, Ernest worked as a job coach for MHMR in Seguin, continuing to prepare young people for their futures. Ernest pursued his love of hunting and fishing at every opportunity and instilled that love of the outdoors in his children and grandchildren.

Ward

Lillian M. Ward, age 78 of Seguin, passed away on September 21, 2020. Lillian was born on January 6, 1942 in St. Hedwig, Texas to Virginia (Kusmierz) and Harry Mergele.

She is preceded in death by her husband Bryan Schievelbein, her parents, her grandson, Bryan Ward, granddaughter-in-law, Joann Ward, greatgranddaughters, Emily Garcia and Brooke Ward and siblings, Alfred, Elton, Irene, Lorene, Martha, and Rudy. Survivors include her children, Raymond Ward, Edith Sommer and husband Dwayne, and Jeffrey Ward; grandchildren, Raymond Ward, Sarah Eilers and husband Daniel, Chris Ward, Michael Ward and wife Leslie, Ashley Anderson and husband Chad, Phillip Ward and Haley Ward; eight great-grandchildren;

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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. 2020-PC-0063, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Gloria Gutierrez. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jennifer M. Dillingham, Attorney at Law, 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Dated the 1st day of September, 2020.

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