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Tri-County AC/Heating earns national award Faith, family, community all key to success of local company By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- A Seguin based air-conditioning and heating company is being recognized as one of the best in the nation. Tri-County AirConditioning & Heating recently received the “Building A Higher Standard” award from American Standard. The corporation each year chooses the top dealers from around the country, and this year’s prize goes to Kay and Bubba Martin, the husband and wife team behind Tri-County AC & Heating. The Martins say they were shocked when they heard the news. “American Standard picks four dealers in the entire nation every year from the Customer Care Program to be a dealer of the year. It’s not just because they sell more than anyone else. It’s their character, their teamwork, their community service, stuff like that,” said Kay. The award is not something that you can earn on your own. You first have to have someone who thinks enough of you to nominate you for consideration. Tri-County was nominated by Dan Carter. Carter is the territory manager for Aces Supply, which is the American Standard distributor for this part of the state. Carter says there was something special about Tri-County, and that’s why he made the nomination. “Kay and Bubba and Tri-County is a great company, a great bunch of people and they are fun to work with and they are committed to the community and they are just good people,” said Carter.

won, we were just blown away,” said Kay. One of the big reasons why Tri-County was honored with this award, is the company’s community involvement. Bubba and Kay Martin are involved in a number of community events and organizations and for years, have generously given their time and money. That level of community support is also reflected in their work each day. Bubba says they really do see their customers as more than just people who need their service. They say their customers are like their family, and they’ve been watching that family grow for 26-years now. They say taking care of their customers, their employees and the community has been key to their success.

Kay and Bubba Martin being interviewed by a production company. The couple’s company, Tri-County AC & Heating, was named one of the four best American Standard dealers in the country. Kay Martin says it’s a special honor to just be nominated for the award, so they were thankful for that. She says this is not a popularity prize. She

says there’s a process in place to make sure that they choose the right company that represents the “Higher Standard” that American Standard is looking for each year.

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“They white out everybody’s names and so it’s completely unbiased judges with American Standard and we couldn’t believe we were even nominated and then when we found out that we

“We work three, four generations deep in families and we just feel like we are part of everybody’s family and we hope they feel the same way about us,” said Bubba. Kay adds, “We just felt that this is how it was but come to find out through American Standard, this is not normal. It’s rare to have a business that has this kind of depth in the community in longevity. Like most of our employees, we have four or five that have been with us for over 20 years. Many, many of them have been with us 10, 15. It’s pretty incredible and that speaks volumes in how you treat your employees when they stay with you especially in such a transient kind of life that people have now. They don’t really stay at a job for very long.” See KAY AND BUBBA, pge 2

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Seguin company honored as one of the best in the nation KAY AND BUBBA continued from page 1 Bubba says it’s all about being different and unique. “And Seguin is not normal. Seguin is exceptional and we want to show that to the rest of the country,” said Bubba. And the couple will definitely get a chance to show off Seguin. American Standard sent out a production team to interview the couple, and to help build a multi-media campaign that will spotlight the company for the next year. Ira Chute, owner of Highway 93, a video production company in Tuscon, Arizona, is the person who’s in charge of helping to put together that campaign. He says American Standard brought him and his team to Seguin to help Kay and Bubba Martin tell the TriCounty story.

Chute’s done lots of these types of projects in the past, but he said that he was impressed by what he heard from the Martins during those interviews.

which means that Seguin will also get recognized during that time. Kay Martin says they get lots of corporate support for their marketing for the next year, and American Standard is also paying for a party for Tri-County employees and their families.

“I think something that stood out to me because I meet tons of people who do this all over the country --- Bubba and Kay like they really take the commitment to the community seriously and they know that being in a small town, your repetition means even more. You can’t just have these one, off relationships. It needs to be a relationship that might last 20-30 years across multi-

“We will have this honor for a year. It’s a pretty pricey gift really that they are giving us. We are going to have a billboard. We’ve never had a billboard. We are getting a billboard. They are doing still photos of us. They have a drone that they are going to fly over us and do all kinds of stuff. It’s like first-class. We are blown away. They are making a commercial for us that’s going to be on the American Standard website and they really want

generations. So, they are doing it,” said Chute.

exceptional dealers so they are showing what they want dealers to aspire to. We get to be keynote speakers at the next national convention for American Standard that they have. It will be in 2021 and they show our commercial and it will be a question and answer session on how do we stay in business as long as we have, how to stay married as long as (we have),” said Kay

this work so well for the last 25 years,” said Chute.

“We produce what we call the dealer profile which is like a highlight reel of what makes this business tick so we do sit down interviews with the owners and managers of the company. We talk to sometimes long standing employees, sometimes young brand new people and just see what makes this company special. Why is great to work for people like Bubba and Kay Martin and what are they doing that makes

Their love for Seguin is really at the heart of their success and their overall story. Bubba Martin says supporting things, like the Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show, are just ways that they can continue to give back to the people in this community. “Like the country and western song says ‘this is my town.’ Well, this is my town and we love Seguin and they like the way we fit with our community and with our employees and no, we had no idea we would ever be up for anything in Seguin or for sure out there in mainstream,” said Bubba. The company will be recognized by American Standard for a full year,

Showing that it also takes a little comedy to make things work, Bubba says “It’s easy when someone is easy to get along with as I am.” For people who know Bubba and Kay Martin, they know that faith is as big a part of their business as it is their life. Kay says that’s just the way they live, and the way they run their business. She says it’s a big part of the reason why they’ve been so successful now for

more than a quarter of a century. “Bubba and I pray for our employees everyday and their children and like say one of them is struggling in school or someone has been sick or a pregnancy that has been troublesome, we pray for them by name and we have prayed for this company since we started it. We just wanted to be able to bless people and be generous. It’s so nice to go and spend a ton of money down at the youth show or just be a sponsor and not think anything of it. It’s so much fun to be generous but you can’t be generous unless you are successful so God has gifted us with both of those things and we feel really blessed,” said Kay. Despite winning this national award, there’s still a great deal of humility demonstrated by the Martins. They never expected to win any awards for what they do. They do it, because that’s how they think business should be done, and how they think people should be treated. That’s why it took a little while for this big moment to really sink in. “When we sat down in that interview this morning with all those cameras and all those lights and mics on and all that, I just was kind of blown away. We both lot a little emotional because we had no idea, it would come to this,” said Kay. Bubba says it’s just special. “Seguin is special and we can’t believe we got an award,” said Bubba. The television commercial will be prominently featured on the American Standard website. The Tri-County AC & Heating profile will also feature discussions with employees and with long-time customers, who have first hand accounts about the quality of service and support that helped the company earn this award. American Standard hopes to use Tri-County to help tell Seguin’s story, and explain why both the company and the community have worked so well together for more than 26 years.

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The Seguin Daily News today continues to feature the local candidates appearing on the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. Each candidate was asked to respond to the following three questions. Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Today’s featured contest is the race for Seguin City Council District 6.

Seguin City Council District 6

Monica Carter

Seguin City Council District 6

Wanda Rosales

Ricardo Sanchez

Tell us why you’re running?

“I have decided to run for City Council, District 6 to build on the success of the past and foster changes that will make Seguin even better. My focus is on creating opportunities for all generations; helping to guide each person to invest themselves in our city and giving our youth a desire to raise their future in our great city of Seguin.” What are the biggest challenges facing the winner of this seat, and how are you prepared to address those challenges? “If I am fortunate enough to be elected to the district 6 seat, I will be filling a position that has been well represented by Fonda Mathis for the past 8 years. My biggest challenge will be gaining the trust of the district 6 residents, and all other citizens within our community. I will work diligently on behalf of our district by being an avid listener and keeping the lines of communication open throughout my term(s).”

What do you believe makes you the best candidate for the job? In other words, what do you believe sets you apart from your opponents? “Seguin has been my home for my entire life. I am personally, professionally, and emotionally vested to the City of Seguin. I along with all residents have been blessed by the efforts of those who came before us, and now I believe it’s my turn to give back to the community that I have received so much from. I can honestly say that Seguin is my foundation! I am a product of Seguin! I was raised and educated here; and my husband and I decided to raise our children here. Seguin is who I am, and I am proud of that.”

“I’m a resident of Sequin for 28 years. I have seen Sequin grow, and I want to make a difference to our community. I want to improve the quality of life, and make our community better. I want to bring more opportunities to our city for generations to come, and to stay in our beautiful city of Sequin.” What are the biggest challenges facing the winner of this seat, and how are you prepared to address those challenges?

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“I decided to run for this office because I want to make a difference in this community. I was born and raised here and I want to be a part of helping this community grow and prosper. This community is full of great people and it has a ton of potential.”

What are the biggest challenges facing the winner of this seat, and how are you “My feelings of the most important challenges we prepared to address those challenges? have in Sequin are; Infrastructure; because it deals “The biggest challenge facing the winner of this with the “Bones “,of our city that helps everyday seat is going to be getting anything done with functions as a community, Higher Living Wages, COVID still making it difficult for everyone. and Affordable Housing to improve quality of This position is to help the community and its life. We need to follow our Master Plan that is on going to be a challenge to figure out ways to plan, and other plans that have been developed to interact with people and maintain a focused path succeed! We need a councilor that will Listen, and towards whatever goals the winner may have. I communicate, and also educate others, and take can meet these challenges head on with my drive, determination, and ability to adapt to changing those needs into consideration.” environments. Having grown up in this wonderful What do you believe makes you the community I know it very well, and I know the best candidate for the job? In other people will help when needed in order to make words, what do you believe sets you this community continue to prosper.”

apart from your opponents?

“I believe what makes me a better candidate for this job is that: I have been an active member in our community for over 10yrs. I have been involved with different organizations such as Cinderella Ball, Woman’s Aux in Geronimo, Lulac Council 682, United Way Foundation, Food Distribution. I have done fundraisers to give back to the community, for scholarships programs. I have leadership positions in some of groups. I am President of Lulac Council 682. I am a Conductress on the Woman’s Auxiliary. I have been attending City Council meetings to be more inform about our community. I believe it takes to be opened minded, and able to make decisions on both sides, and to communicate well with others. Most of all it’s very important to “ Listen” to our citizens. I humbly ask for your Vote.”

What do you believe makes you the best candidate for the job? In other words, what do you believe sets you apart from your opponents? “My drive and determination set me apart from the other candidates. My main goal is to always do things in the best interests of the people of this community, find better ways the people can best benefit from their local government, and to look out for them always. My military experience taught me many things and one thing that I really want to take into this job is taking care of those around me and that means everyone in this community. I want people to know that the local government works for them so if I win please let me know. What can I do for you?”

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SPORTS Multiple school records established in Navarro’s 94-0 rout of Austin-Eastside Memorial (Geronimo) - Navarro earned the most lopsided win in its football program’s history and established a number of other school records in a 94-0 rout of Austin-Eastside Memorial on Friday at Erwin-Lee Field.

In addition to a program record 94 points, Nick Billings broke the single-game school mark with five touchdown passes, and Sebastian Sneed kicked the longest field goal in Navarro history when he split the uprights from 47 yards out with 29 seconds to play. Sneed was also perfect on 13 PAT kicks - another first in program history. As lopsided as it was, Navarro did everything it could to show sportsmanship against the visiting Panthers from Austin - intentionally kicking off short and out of bounds to give Eastside Memoral good field position, declining penalties, and attempting a pair of field goals from 46 and 47 yards (both missed) before it was fourth down. With the score 91-0 in the closing seconds, Blount allowed Sneed another crack at a long field goal because the senior might Junior quarterback Nick Billings very well be called upon to connect from broke Navarro’s single-game re- that distance in a tight game down the road. cord with five touchdowns passes in Friday’s win over Eastside “He’s done such a great job for the school, Memorial at Erwin-Lee Field. and it’s great for him to own that record,” Blount said. “He owns most of the records Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

for kicking. He’s done a great job. The main thing was to put him in a pressure situation tonight, and him have to come up and make a big kick. That happened, so we’re very proud of him for that, and comfortable giving him the ball, putting the ball on his foot any time we need three points, so awesome job for him.” Billings went 10-15 through the air for 183 yards, and his school-record five touchdown passes each went to a different receiver. He connected with Orlando Ortiz for 13 yards, Brian Holmes for 15 yards, Sam Muniga for 21 yards, Reed Fishbeck for 11 yards, and Hunter Monroe for 33 yards.

The optics of throwing the ball in the second half of a lopsided game might be questionable for the casual observer, but Navarro is a run-heavy team that had called 255 rushing plays and only 30 passing plays coming into the game. Blount and the coaching staff are trying to compliment the Slot-T with an aerial attack that better opponents have to respect, so they used some of the Eastside Memorial game to practice that facet of the game. “It’s just working on things that we need, things that are going to help us down the road, if we get in a bind, what we can do,” Blount said. “They guys did a good job of

executing it tonight. We had a couple of things that we wanted to get accomplished, and they came out focused and got them done.” Billings also returned a punt 34 yards for a touchdown late in the first quarter. Sam Muniga scored rushing touchdowns on runs of six and 44 yards, Brody Whitson on scampers of 23 and 14 yards. Zake Campos from 13 yards out, Ben Muniga on a 35-yarder, and Case Monroe from 13 yards away. Navarro finished with 250 rushing yards on 17 carries. Defensively, the Panthers held Eastside Memorial to minus-46 yards and four first downs on 68 snaps, and forced seven turnovers. Aden Supak came up with his third interception in two games and forced a fumble. Six of the Panthers’ offensive touchdowns came on one-play drives. Navarro led 35-0 at the end of the first quarter, 56-0 at halftime, and 84-0 going into the fourth quarter. The win moves Navarro to 2-0 in District 14-4A-Division II, 4-2 on the season. The Panthers host Austin-Achieve in a 7:30 district contest next Friday at Erwin-Lee Field.

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Seguin - Tivy football games cancelled (Seguin) - Seguin’s Oct. 14 freshman and JV and Oct. 15 varsity football A statement from administrators on the Seguin ISD Facebook page says, games against Kerrville-Tivy have been cancelled. “This decision was made by Seguin ISD’s district and athletic administrators, in conjunction with Kerrville ISD, out of an abundance of caution and in the The Matadors were slated to finish their non-district schedule at home best interest of both teams’ athletes.” against the Antlers this Thursday, and will now go two straight weeks without playing before opening the District 12-5A-Division I slate against There is a possibility that Seguin’s freshman team may play against another school. San Antonio-Veterans Memorial on Friday, Oct. 23.

La Vernia hands Navarro volleyball first district loss in five-set thriller (Geronimo) - Navarro suffered its first District 27-4A volleyball loss Friday evening, coming up short to La Vernia in five sets at the Navarro Events Center.

Elizabeth Williams finished with 11 kills and two aces to lead Navarro offensively. Nelly Brumley and Teryn Wallace also delivered two aces apiece.

The Panthers dropped the first set 25-14, won the second 25-23, fell 25-14 in the third, survived elimination with a 25-19 win in the fourth, and landed on the short end of a 15-13 tally in the fifth.

Sara Benner distributed 24 assists to go with seven kills. Ashley Gosch and Madison McCaig each contributed six kills.

“Tough loss, It was an exciting match,” Navarro head coach Bernice Voigt said. “The girls played hard. We had to play defense. We went to La Vernia nd won in four and they came to our place and we went five. The Lady Panthers fought until the end.”

Brumley and Gosch led the defense with 39 and 33 digs, respectively. Williams and McCaig each recorded a solo block and a block assist. Navarro is 4-1 in district play (tied for first place with La Vernia), 13-4 overall. The Panthers’ next match is Friday, Oct. 16 at home against Pleasanton.

Navarro football vs Austin-Achieve 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Schedule Seguin volleyball

Boerne-Champion

6:30 p.m.

Marion volleyball

S.A.-Cole

7 p.m.

Navarro football

Austin-Achieve

7:30 p.m.

Seguin volleyball

Dripping Springs

:30 p.m.

Navarro volleyball

Pleasanton

6:30 p.m.

Marion volleyball

Stockdale

5 p.m.

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GRMC Visitor Update

GRMC is now allowing one visitor to accompany patients who are receiving outpatient services and inpatient services consistent with Texas Health and Human Services expiration of the emergency rule prohibiting visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be screened upon entering the hospital and suspected COVID-19 patients will not be allowed visitors under the new rules. Mask are required and must be worn at all times. Visiting hours for hospitalized patients are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Patient Tower entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend entrance is through the Emergency Department for screening and entry. For further information visit www. grmedcenter.com.

FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020

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 Oct. For more information visits fumcseguin.com.

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.

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Kiwanis 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit liThe 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.

BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale

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.

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.

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

brary.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.

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.

Calaveras y Poesia: Celebrando Dia de Los Muertos Art Submissions

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin is accepting submissions for is annual Calaveras y Poesia: Celebrando Dia de Los Muertos Themed Online Art Exhibition of 2d and sculpture art. Sumbissions are being accepted through Thursday, Oct. 15 and must be emailed to teatrodeartes@gmail.com. For exhibition guidelines, visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training

The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Agencies on Aging is offering Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Online Training 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15 to help improve the

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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 210362-5209 or the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alamoaaaombudsman.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays 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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Connections will have its Drive-Thru Kids Day in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 in Central Park in downtown Seguin. Vehicles will enter onto South River Street from Court Street. There will be three different stations for goodies and information. For more information visit www.connectionsifs.org or call 830-629-6571.

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cash prizes, have an opportunity to sell your art, and meet other artists. For an entry form, rules and more information visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Silver Center Halloween Dance

The Silver Center will have its Halloween Dance from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 30 with entertainment by Wrangler Country. 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.

The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area will host “Fact or Fake? Media Misuse Today,” an Online Public Meeting, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The meeting will be held on Zoom (meeting ID: 899 8656 Silver Center Dance 3219 password: 270440) and on Facebook, The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will and recorded for viewing later on the LWV be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. Comal YouTube channel. For more informaFree Hazardous Waste Pick-Up 16 with entertainment by Randy Harrison and tion visit lwvcomal.org. The City of Seguin was awarded an Alahis band. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a mo Area Council of Governments House$10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be Silver Center Dance available for a light supper. To comply with The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be hold Hazardous Waste Collection ProCOVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 gram grant and is offering residents who people. Please wear your mask in to the facil- with entertainment by The Good Ole Boys. live in the city limits an opportunity to ity and when leaving or if not eating or drink- The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admis- participate in the At Your Door Special sion. Sandwiches and chips will be available Collection Program. Items accepted ining. For reservations, call 830-303-6612. for a light supper. To comply with COVID clude pesticides, household chemicals, Big Red Barn Market Days requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. sharps, electronic waste, including teleThe Big Red Barn will be holding Market Please wear your mask in to the facility and visions, batteries, fluorescent lights, auDays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For tomotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 reservations, call 830-303-6612. that don’t belong with your recyclables or Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join regular curbside waste pickup. For a comas a vendor or for more information visit Outdoor Painting Event and Sale www.texagedu.org, email redbarnseguin@ The Seguin Art League will host its 4th plete list of accepted items, or to arrange Annual Outdoor Painting Event on Friday, a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit gmail.com or call/text 830-379-0933. Oct. 23 followed by a Wet Painting Sale wmatyourdoor.com/residential. CollecDrive-Thru Kids Day in the Park on Saturday Oct. 24. Participants can win tion times may vary. 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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Religion

FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020

The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will have its Pumpkin Patch 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. and running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in Oct. For more information visits fumcseguin.com.

BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale

The Country Church Attic

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 830-3036478.

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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Woehler

Lydia Haertner Woehler, age 83 of Seguin, passed away on October 7, 2020.

Lydia was born in Marion, Texas on February 14, 1937 to Laura (Raske) and Herman Haertner. Lydia was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Seguin and was an avid Sunday Schooler. She enjoyed 9 pin bowling and playing dominoes. Lydia attended Navarro High School where basketball was her passion. She was part of the Navarro High School basketball team that made it to the state playoffs for the first time in the history of the school. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Edward “Eddie” Woehler, Sr., her parents, and her brothers, Monroe and Melvin Haertner, brother-inlaw, Kenneth Linebarger, and sister-in-law, Vernelle Palmour and husband Raymond. Survivors include her son, Edward Woehler, Jr. and girlfriend Kelley Chamberlain; daughter, Tami Malatek and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Andrea Fowner and husband Carl, Michael Woehler and girlfriend Brookelynn Helmke, and Amanda Gilliam and husband Sloan; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Sayler, and Ryker Fowner, Brooks Gilliam and Sterling Woehler; brothers, Johnnie Haertner and wife Gloria, and Raymond Haertner and wife Judy; sisters, Clara Linebarger and Mildred Turner and husband Hilton; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Haertner, Arline Eberhard and husband Herbert, and Shirley Hester and husband Doug; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Ron Welborn officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including proper social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas,

78155 or to 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, 830549-5912.

Batey

Debra Bee Batey, age 64 of Seguin, passed away on October 7, 2020. Debra was born in Seguin, Texas on January 5, 1956 to Maggie (Wiley) and Howard Batey.

Seguin High School Class of 1974.

She was a proud graduate of the

Debra was always active in the Mighty Matador Band and the Seguin Girl Scouts, Troop 46. Debra is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Batey. Survivors include her son, Clint Taft and wife Erica; daughter Codi Cook and husband Jack; grandchildren, whom she adored and knew her as “Grandma”, Colton and Connor Taft, Holdyn and Kolby Morrow, and Waylon Cook; brothers, Ronald Batey and Dan Batey; sister-in-law, Barbara Batey; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other loving family members and many, many friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nockenut Cemetery with the Rev. Don Hessong officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings to be worn. With Debra’s loving and kind nurturing nature, the family asks that memorial contributions be given to any organization that serve the intellectually disabled, or honor her memory by being kind to all.

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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, 830549-5912.

Nash, III

John M. Nash, III passed away August 8, 2020 at the age of 70 in Seguin, Texas.

A public celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2 to 5 p.m. with services including military honors at 3 p.m. at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center, “Big Red Barn”, 390 Cordova Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155. Casual Patriotic Attire would be appropriate and face coverings are required per CDC protocols. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas or the Geronimo Lions Club Scholarship Fund, 135 Oak Springs Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are encouraged to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com

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HELP WANTED VIOLA’S FLOWER SHOP Now hiring Part-time Delivery Driver, Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 9a5p, and some Saturdays 9a-1p. Pick-up application at 745 N. Hwy. 123 Bypass. 830-379-8892. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED! Navarro ISD is hiring School Bus Drivers for our growing team. Experience preferred, but will train. Starting pay $15.48/hour. (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.

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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Master Gardener

Clara Mae Marcotte is a Texas Master Gardener with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you have a question to be answered, call the Master Gardeners at 830-379-1972 or leave a message to be answered. The website is guadalupecountymastergardeners.org. The Master Gardener research library is open Wednesdays from 1 to 4, at 210 East Live Oak Street in Seguin.

I do not have a compost pile and don’t want to be bothered with Q one. However, I do have quite a few deciduous trees and some of

them are starting to drop leaves. What can I do with the leaves?

I leave them on the lawn Awhere the mulching mower blades : Personally,

take care of them. Since, according to Doug Welsh in his Texas Garden Almanac, fallen leaves contain 50 to 80 percent of the nutrients a plant extracts from the soil and air each season, these nutrients then stay on the lawn. However, if you have too many leaves, then there are other possibilities. Mow with a lawn mower with a bag

attached; then take those shredded leaves and use them as mulch in your flower beds. Again, the leaves will decompose and provide nutrients to your beds. These leaves could also be placed in your vegetable garden between rows. If you don’t want to do any of these things, put the bags of leaves in your trunk and take them out to the community garden. Don’t put these leaves in your garbage dumpster for the landfill. Think of them as free fertilizer.

Q My husband wants to apply fall fertilizer. When is the best time for that?

for when to Afertilizeruleinofthethumb fall is when you

growing rate of our warm season turf grasses have slowed down. don’t need to mow for two weeks. Welsh suggests high nitrogen and For our area this is somewhere potassium and low or no phosphorus around October 15 when the such as 2-1-2 or 1-0-1. : The

Q I just moved to Seguin. When is our first freeze likely to be?

The last couple of years have all been Adifferent. In 2017 it was October 29, :

in 2018, November 14, and in 2019 it was November 30. It will freeze eventually, though, so you should be prepared. Some plants will not make it through a freeze. These include warm season vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes and basil, warm season annual flowers such as periwinkle, tropical vines and shrubs, and cold sensitive palms. When a freeze is forecast, I put my plumaria into the garage for the rest of the winter. My porch plants that freeze I either move into the house under lights (the orchids)

or into a compact area on the porch that I can cover. Before a freeze, make sure everything is watered thoroughly. I cover my Mexican lime with a special cover and place a utility light under the cover. My satsuma which is 5 years old and planted in the ground is quite healthy and has been through 5 years of freezes (including one down to 19 degrees) with little to no damage. Remember to remove the covering when the temperature rises above freezing. I am afraid that I’ve seen lots of damage when people leave plastic over their plants and the sun comes out and the temperature rises.

I know that snapdragons are a winter annual, but how low of a Q temperature can they withstand?

According to the University of AVermont, the plants can survive :

temperatures in the 20’s although the blooms probably won’t. The genus name, Antirrhinum, means like a nose or snout. I am sure that as a child you probably

pinched the side of the flower to open its mouth (at least I did). The plants attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and bumble bees. Supposedly rabbits and deer are not attracted, but the blooms are edible and can be used for food decoration.

Snapdragons

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