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(Seguin) -- A Seguin resident has officially signed and deposited his or her multimillion dollar check.

The resident, who on Sept. 30 hit the Lotto Texas jackpot of $47 million is said to have picked up his or her check at the Texas Lottery Commission. That person, however, has elected to

remain anonymous.

According to lottery officials, the cash value option was selected at the time of purchase leaving the claimant with an actual prize of $39,767,339.23. The winning ticket matched all six of the numbers drawn. Those numbers included 4-11-16-19-27-30. The ticket was purchased

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By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera at Pic N Pac 10, located at 109 Highway 123 (Seguin) – Guadalupe County N. Bypass next door to Taco Bell. continues to keep tabs on its The winning prize reportedly started as a $5 positive COVID-19 numbers. million estimated annuitized jackpot on Jan. 18 and rolled a record three times before it An update on the pandemic was shared during Tuesday’s was won by the Seguin resident. meeting of the Guadalupe At the time of the Sept.30 drawing, the County Commissioners Court. $47millionjackpot was the second-largest lottery prize up for grabs in the world and As of Tuesday morning, the was the largest Lotto Texas prize available county reported 25 confirmed to play for since the May 29, 2010 drawing cases. Its list of data also shows when the game boasted a $97 million 3,779 recovered, 44 deaths, 321 probable cases and an overall jackpot. This is the first Lotto Texas jackpot winner total of 4,171. of more than $30 million since the May16, 2018 drawing, when a $30.25 million Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe emergency estimated annuitized jackpot prize was County management coordinator, says claimed by a Houston resident. the county has been able to Unfortunately, however, due to changes in audit and remove additional state legislation, the owners of Pic N Pac cases due to duplicates. He nor the cashier who sold the individual the says the county, however, is winning Lotto Texas ticket will receive any still working with the Texas Department of State Health percentage of the cash prize. Services in trying to make The next Lotto Texas drawing will be held sense of all the numbers. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The advertised jackpot prize for the drawing is set at an estimated “Everyday, we get new cases, so we are just double checking annuitized $6.25 million.

making sure that they are not duplicated. That’s the main thing right now. That’s what we are focusing on so. I know there are still over 400 pending cases so that’s 400 cases that are not even on this list -- that haven’t been assigned to one of these jurisdictions. I talked to the state last week or actually yesterday (Monday) and they said that they are trying to get to those counties that have high number of pending cases. The higher ups at the state want those to be vetted a little bit quicker and we are one of the counties that has one of the higher pending cases that need to be vetted faster,” said Pinder. In his update to the commissioner’s court, Pinder was asked about the status of school districts across the county. Pinder says while there have been cases at all the districts, the numbers have either been low or manageable. See COVID, page 3

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Guadalupe County shows its support in the fight against drugs By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Guadalupe County is applauding the efforts of one local organization who is still pushing the fight against drugs especially among our youth. County commissioners this week signed a proclamation recognizing Oct. 23-31 as 2020 Red Ribbon Week in Guadalupe County. The proclamation was brought to their

Representing the group was Unit Commander Dina Dillon and Private Noah Gall, a local sixth grader. Dillon says many may recall the wearing of red ribbons in schools as a unified stand against drugs and violence.

“Of course, the reason of why we are here is because of Kiki Camarena. He was a Marine and DEA agent. While he was being a DEA agent, he was kidnapped, tortured and murdered and because of that back in the 80s, Nancy Regan started the Red Ribbon Week in honor of him and his biggest thing was to keep drugs off of the streets,” said Dillon.

Dillon says that red ribbon remains a symbol commemorating the work of a fallen drug enforcement officer who efforts are still recognized today.

This year, Dillon says the group will again celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a special fundraiser in early November. See RED RIBBON, page 3

desk by members of the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines.

The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on Tuesday presented a proclamation to the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines recognizing October 23-31, 2020 as Red Ribbon Week in Guadalupe County. Those present were Dina Dillon, unit commander for the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines, and Private Noah Gall, a sixth grader, who was recruited in January 2020. The pair also talked about a bike run benefiting local veteran organizations in November. Courtesy photo.

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RED RIBBON, continued from page 2 “We are actually doing a Ride To Be Drug Free, a Kiki Camarena Run

and it’s not running but driving a motorcycle so we have incorporated all of our veterans organizations here in town – the American Legion,

Geronimo VFW, McQueeney VFW and the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). So together, we are working together having a fundraiser on Nov. 7 and invite you guys to come out and attend and of course, there’s a raffle and a silent auction and all sorts of fun things,” said Dillon. Dillon says this year, the group will be looking for the community’s support more than ever. “It’s in honor of Kiki but yet, we are helping each other by raising money. All of the veterans organizations have been hit pretty hard over COVID with their buildings that they have to pay, rent and everything else, lights so this is our way of giving back to them so part of monies that we raise, we’ll donate to those organizations,” said Dillon. A hamburger plate sale will also be available that day. Plates are $8 each. Raffle prizes will also be up for grabs. Prizes include a date night special featuring a stay at the Hampton Inn in Seguin along with a $25 gift card to Chilis and flower bouquet from Dietz Flower Shop. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from Dillon or by visiting Jill Nash at First Commercial Bank. The motorcycle run-ride is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the American Legion located at 618 E. Kingsbury. Registration gets underway at 9 a.m. Entry is $20 for motorcycle, vehicle driver and $10 for each additional rider.

County applauds efforts of area school districts COVID, continued from page 1 “The school districts, they are doing well. I know like the Schertz-Cibolo ISD, they have a handful of cases over there. They reported some additional ones last week but for the most part, I think that everybody is wearing their mask in the schools. The students are following the rules. I know working some of the football games, I’ve seen – there’s no issue with compliance. Every once in a while, you’ll have someone who has their mask down because they’ve been eating or something and the administrator just walks up and points at their face. They are doing a pretty good job at the school districts,” said Pinder. Pinder says precautionary measures such as

temperature checks also continue at most if not all schools in the county. “I know, for instance, Mrs. Russell over there has purchased the kiosk that we are also looking at purchasing and before you are allowed to enter the school, you have to get your face scanned and it tells you if you have a temperature or not and if you do not have a temperature, you are allowed entry into the school and everybody who comes to the campus has to do that. I think Seguin also has purchased those, but I haven’t heard anything from Schertz, Cibolo or Marion,” said Pinder. Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher also applauded the school districts for doing their part to

ensure the safety of all students and staff. “It seems like the school districts are communicating well like you said with the parents and the public with the cases they do have. A lot of the schools transition(ed) and brought a lot of the kids back and we haven’t seen the large increase that everybody expected early on. So, I think it’s a real testament to how everybody is being a team player and doing what they can. Everything is going really well considering all things,” said Kutscher. County officials say although the confirmed positive numbers and hospitalizations remain low, personal responsibility in eliminating the virus is still being encouraged.

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Know the Foe - Week 8

Catching up with the opponents on Seguin’s 2020 football schedules Seguin Cedar Creek (2-2, 2-0) New Braunfels (2-1, 0-1) Kerrville-Tivy (0-4) San Antonio-Veterans Memorial (2-1) New Braunfels-Canyon (3-0) Harlandale (0-0) McCollum (0-0) Buda-Johnson (2-1) Kyle-Lehman (2-1) Dripping Springs (2-1)

The Eagles moved to 2-0 in district play with a 20-16 win over Elgin last week. Cedar Creek hosts 1-2 Georgetown-East View this Friday. The Unicorns’ district game against Smithson Valley was postponed to Nov. 5 due to COVID-19. New Braunfels plays host to 2-2 Cibolo-Steele this Friday. The Antlers’ game in Seguin was cancelled last week due to COVID-19, and they ended up playing San AntonioEast Central. Tivy remains winless after a 31-28 loss to the Hornets and opens district play this Friday with a home game against 0-4 Lockhart. The Patriots were idle last week and open the District 12-5A-Division I schedule against Seguin at Matador Stadium this Friday. A complete preview of the game will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. The Cougars finished up non-district play with a 24-12 win over Alamo Heights last week. Canyon opens district play on the road Friday against 2-1 Dripping Springs. The Indians open the season and district play this Friday at home against against Kyle-Lehman. The Cowboys’ first scheduled game is this Friday in the district opener against Buda-Johnson. The Jaguars were idle last week and open district play this Friday at Shelton Stadium against McCollum. The Lobos were idle last week and open district play this Friday at Harlandale. The Tigers come off their bye week, and will open the district schedule at home against New Braunfels-Canyon this Friday.

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Know the Foe - Week 8

Catching up with the opponents on Navarro and Marion’s 2020 football schedules Navarro

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La Vernia The Bears are 2-0 in district play after handling Somerset 35-17 last (6-2, 2-0) Friday, and face a tough test at home this week against 5-2 Boerne.

Karnes City The Badgers dropped a non-district game to George West 34-0 last Friday. Karnes City resumes district play this week with a visit to 2-5 Nixon(2-5, 1-1) Smiley.

Needville The Bluejays earned their second straight district win be edging Stafford (4-3, 2-0) 28-20 last week. Needville plays host to 2-4 Brazosport this Friday.

Goliad The Tigers are behind the eight-ball in the playoff race after a third straight (0-6, 0-3) district loss, 28-19 to Aransas Pass. Goliad hosts 0-3 Mathis this Friday.

Cuero The Gobblers’ three-game winning streak ended in a 35-31 district loss to Giddings. Cuero looks to bounce back at home this Friday against 4-2 (3-4, 1-1) Navasota.

Comfort The Bobcats were idle last week and host Lago Vista this Friday in a (6-1, 0-1) district contest.

Giddings The Buffaloes survived a tight battle with Cuero 35-31 to stay unbeaten in district play last week. Giddings hits the road to face 3-4 Smithville (5-2, 2-0) this Friday.

Hondo The Owls earned a big district road win over Devine last week, 41-26. (6-1, 2-0) Hondo travels to face 1-2 Crystal City this Friday. Jourdanton The Indians are in the driver's seat for the District 14-3A-Division I championship after a 41-20 win over Randolph. Jourdanton is idle this (7-1, 4-0) week and hits the road to face Lytle on Friday, Oct. 30.

Maxpreps reports New Tech defeating San Antonio-YMLA 35-7 last Manor New Tech Friday, but SAISD’s master athletic schedule didn’t have YMLA playing until Oct. 31, so it appears that’s the score that was assigned by the (1-3, 1-2) website to indicate a forfeit. New Tech visits 1-2 Austin-Achieve this Friday.

Lytle The Pirates joined Marion as the second straight team to win in Cotulla with no accompanying fans, edging the Cowboys 29-27. Lytle hosts 0-4 (4-4, 2-2) San Antonio-Cole on Thursday.

Austin-Eastside The Panthers from Austin forfeited their game against Wimberley Memorial last week and have an open date in the sechedule this week. Eastside (0-3, 0-3) Memorial is slated to face YMLA on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The Cotulla ISD's policy to ban visiting fans from attending home games Cotulla hasn't produced a win for the Cowboys yet, as Lytle handed them a 29-27 (0-2) loss last Friday. Cotulla tries to snap the 0-2 start in district play with a home win over Randolph this Thursday.

Austin Achieve The Polar Bears fell to Navarro 82-7 last Friday at Erwin-Lee Field and (1-2, 1-1) host 1-3 Manor-New Tech this week. The No. 9 ranked Texans added a forfeit win over Eastside Memorial Wimberley to their record last week, and visit Navarro at Erwin-Lee Field for the District 14-4A-Division II championship and top playoff seed. A (7-1, 2-0) preview of that game will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. San Antonio YMLA YMLA’s first scheduled football game on the SAISD website is Oct. 31 against Eastside Memorial. They were assessed a forfeit loss to Manor (0-1, 0-1) New Tech last week.

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Poteet Poteet routed San Antonio-Cole 56-13 last Friday. A complete preview of Thursday's game against Marion (4-3, 2-1) at Veterans Stadium will (5-2, 2-1) appear in Thursday's Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. Randolph The Ro-Hawks fell to Jourdanton 41-20 last Friday, and hit the road to face (4-3, 1-2) Cotulla this Thursday. San Antonio-Cole The Cougars snapped a two-game scoreless streak, but still came up short (0-4, 0-3) to Poteet 56-13 last week. Cole visits Lytle (4-4, 2-2) this Thursday.

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Seguin Talks About Race Community Event

The community is invited to take part in “Seguin Talks About Race,” a community event series centering around the book “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo. Pickup a free copy of the book at the Seguin Public Library and join the discussion. Free books are also available at the following locations, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin ISD, and Navarro ISD. This series of events will take place mid-October to mid-November focusing on community discussions about race and racism. Visit library.seguintexas.gov to register for in-person events and read over our safety guidelines. Please call 830-401-2422 or for additional information.

Seguin Talks About Race: Call for Personal Narratives

The Seguin Public Library invites you to share your personal experiences facing issues of race as part of our Seguin Talks About Race series. Through Oct. 30, the library is collecting personal narratives about race, racial injustice or intolerance, and invite local community members to come share their stores. Collected stories will be video recorded and showcased in the library this fall. If you would like to share your story, set up an appointment by calling 830-401-2422 or email us at library@seguintexas.gov.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will host an online virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The numbers 1-10 will be covered in a weekly series, this week we the number 8 will be featured. Each packet will contain a section of your number book, craft supplies, early literacy activity tips, and English/ Spanish words to practice. Weekly packets can be picked up every Monday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information or call.

Preteen Wednesdays: Fandom Craft

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preteen Wednesdays: Fandom Craft at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Participants will have an opportunity to create

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fridge/locker magnets. This program is an in-person program and space is limited to 6 preteens per half hour sessions to maintain social distance. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2020

Outdoor Painting Event and Sale

The Seguin Art League will host its 4th Annual Outdoor Painting Event on Friday, Oct. 23 followed by a Wet Painting Sale on Saturday Oct. 24. Participants can win cash prizes, have an opportunity to sell your art, and meet other artists. LWV Online Public Meeting For an entry form, rules and more information The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area will visit www.seguinartleague.com. host “Fact or Fake? Media Misuse Today,” an Online Public Meeting, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. Antique Tractor Pull and Market Vendors 21. The meeting will be held on Zoom (meeting ID: The Big Red Barn will celebrate the Mighty Pecan 899 8656 3219 password: 270440) and on Facebook, with an Antique Tractor Pull and Market Vendors and recorded for viewing later on the LWV Comal beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 390 YouTube channel. For more information visit Cordova Road in Seguin. Admission and parking lwvcomal.org. is free. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. Vendors will be set up from 10 a.m. See Seguin: Magnolia Hotel to 4 p.m. outside and inside of the Pecan Museum. The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual tour of the Magnolia Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 22 at library. National Take Back Initiative seguintexas.gov and library social media platforms. In collaborative efforts with the Drug Enforcement See Seguin is a series where participants see different Agency (DEA), the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s groups and businesses across the community. Learn Office be hosting its National Take Back Initiative fun facts and meet the staff who go above and beyond from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 in front of to make it all happen. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit the Sheriff’s Office located at 2617 N. Guadalupe library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Street. This will be an opportunity for persons to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market with no questions asked. All solid pharmaceutical The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be products in consumer containers will be accepted. held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main No liquids or syringes/needles will be accepted. Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Pumpkins on Pikes Facebook page or text 210-722-9054. The Seguin Outdoor Learning Center will have its Annual Pumpkins on Pikes event Saturday, Silver Center Dance Oct. 24 at 1865 E. US Hwy 90 in Seguin. Bring The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from your own carved pumpkin or carve your pumpkin 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 with entertainment upon arrival. Carving tools will be available at no by The Good Ole Boys. The door open at 6:30 p.m. cost from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. For $20 businesses, with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be groups, or families can enter the carving contest. available for a light supper. To comply with COVID To view the pumpkins beginning at 7:15 p.m., the requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please drive-thru fee is $10 per vehicle an all passengers wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or must remain in the vehicle. For more information, if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830- or to pay the contest registration fee, call 830303-6612. 379-8652.

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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Viva Seguin Conjunto Festival

Emergency Department for screening and entry. For The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its further information visit www.grmedcenter.com. Viva Seguin Conjunto Festival, a drive-in concert experience, from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 at the FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020 Historic Plataforma, located on the grounds of Teatro’s The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will have Cultural Arts Center at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in its Pumpkin Patch 2020 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday Seguin. Featured entertainment includes: Conjunto through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in Oct. Cats, Santiago Jimenez Jr. “Chief,” and a special tribute For more information visits fumcseguin.com. to Rodolfo Lopez. Limited tickets are $50 per vehicle with max capacity of 6 per vehicle and are available Adult Events in October: Take-N-Make Craft at https://vivaseguin.evenbrite.com. No walk ups or Kit trailers will be allowed. All CDC safety guidelines and The Seguin Public Library will offer an Adult Take-Nsocial distancing will be enforced. Grounds open at 5 Make Craft Kit for pick up on Monday, Oct. 26. This p.m. rain or shine. For more information call 830-401- craft kit will include all the materials to make a Sugar 0232 or visit www.teatrodeartes.org. Skull Painting Kit. Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Follow along with an online BBQ Chicken Fundraiser tutorial, which can be found at library.seguintexas. The Christian Counseling Center will have its Annual gov and social media platforms. Please call 830-401BBQ Chicken Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional Sunday, Oct. 25 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at information. 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Tickets are $8 and are available at Parker’s City Pharmacy Drive-Thru. Book Nuts Book Club The Seguin Public Library will host its monthly Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation book club meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 via The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. Zoom. This month’s book discussion will be “The to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to Dutch House,” by Ann Patchett. This program will be 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a accessible via Zoom. Must register online to attend. current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401- Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. 2422 for additional information. gov for additional information.

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

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Toddler Time: Not So Spooky Stories

The Seguin Public Library invites toddlers to wear their costumes as “Not So Spooky Stories” are read during Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. This Toddler Time will be in-person and held outside to maintain social distance. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov or calling 830-401-2422.

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Teen Tuesday Teen Movie Night

The Seguin Public Library will host an outdoor teen movie night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Teens will watch Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. This program is in-person and held outside to maintain social distance. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library. seguintexas.gov or calling 830-401-2422.

Preschool Storytime: Not So Spooky Stories

The Seguin Public Library invites preschoolers to wear their costumes as “Not So Spooky Stories” are read during Preschool Time at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. This Preschool Time will be in-person and held outside to maintain social distance. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov or calling 830-401-2422.

Seguin Talks About Race: Book Discussion

The Seguin Public Library will host a book discussion at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 on the book, “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo. This event is a part of the “Seguin Talks About Race” community event series. This program is in-person and space is limited to maintain social distance. Registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov. For more information call 830-401-2422.

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 Head Start 2 Halloween The Community Council of South Central Texas will mask in to the facility and when leaving or if have its A, “Head Start” 2 Halloween Curbside Pickup not eating or drinking. For reservations, call Treat & Info Stations from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 830-303-6612.

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Religion

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BBQ Chicken Fundraiser

Pumpkin Patch 2020 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through The Christian Counseling Center will have its Annual BBQ Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in Oct. For more information Chicken Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at visits fumcseguin.com. Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. The Country Church Attic Tickets are $8 and are available at Parker’s City Pharmacy The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive-Thru. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Drive Through Trunk or Treat

Clothing Ministry The Faith Lutheran Church will hold a Drive Through Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 from in the east parking The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, lot of the church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. The some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road Entrance will be from Cedar St. and exit to 123 via the alley in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478. behind the church. COVID safety protocols will be in place, Free Bible Course including masks and distancing. The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for Refuge III Youth Sunday Join Refuge III’s Youth Sunday (Pastor District Elder Leonard grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. Fennell) with special guests “2-U-Neek” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 via Zoom. For a link to join the Zoom, call or text your email address and name to 210-827-1605. For further information call To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. Sis. Shirley Fennell at 830-303-6478. 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 The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will have its results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Gonzales

Noel Morales Gonzales, age 69 of Seguin passed away on October 13, 2020. Noel was born on September 5, 1951 in Seguin, Texas to Herbert and Maria (Morales) Gonzales.

He will be remembered as a longtime employee of Motorola and the Seguin Independent School District. He is preceded in by his son Rene DeHoyos Gonzales, his parents, and brother, Robert Gonzales, and sister Diana Lugo and husband Albert. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Susie DeHoyos Gonzales; daughter, Jessica Gonzales DeLany; granddaughters, Kelsey Noelle Guerrero and Robyn Renee DeLany; sisters, Olga Gonzales, Oralia Herrera and husband Rudy, Elia Soliz and husband David, and Denise Gonzales; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary beginning at 12 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rudy Herrera officiating. Interment will follow in Santo Tomas Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings must be worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Beutnagel, Tony Herrera, Armando Arambula, Sr., Reagan Scheel, Darrell Cowey, and Dustin Crawford. 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.

Schmoekel On October 13,

2020, after a wonderful 94 years of life and 74 years of marriage, Eleanora Haas Schmoekel passed away in Seguin, Texas. She was born on May 12, 1926, in Cranes Mill, Texas, to Erwin and Erna Mueller Haas. The ranch they lived on is now under water at the bottom of Canyon Lake. The family moved to New Braunfels, Texas and later to the Marion area where she grew up and married Udo H. Schmoekel, Jr. on July 24, 1946 in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Marion. They had three sons, Jerry, Larry and Steve. Eleanora began her long, over 30-year babysitting career in 1965 when she began keeping six-week old Donna Linder, then later her younger sister, LeeAnn, who both to this day still know her as “Mom”.

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their daughters, Cameron and Conner, along with a large number of the beloved children she babysat and helped raise over the years. Survivors also include her brother and his wife, Ewald and Evelyn Haas, of New Braunfels and their family. She will truly be missed. Udo wants to express gratitude to Steve, Donna, LeeAnn, Sue Thomas, and Brian for sitting with Eleanora during her last nights at the hospital. Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, October 17 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Van Deusen officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Due to CDC protocols social distancing and face coverings are required at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Through the years she and Udo enjoyed traveling to Europe, Mexico, Canada, Fiji, and throughout all of the forty-eight continental United States. Many times, these trips included polka dances, family vacations, and just enjoying this wonderful country. She was an avid Hermann Sons member and helped for many years with bingos and events held at the Hermann Sons’ hall in Seguin.

Sanchez

She is survived by her husband, Udo; their son, Jerry, and his wife, Jo; their son Larry; and their son, Steve, and his wife, Candice. She is also survived by one grandson, Brian Schmoekel and wife, Jenna, and their children, Ashlyn, Caedmon, Logan, and Emelyn; granddaughter, Kristi Schmoekel Uhl, and her daughters, Rebekah, Abigail and Bethany; granddaughter, Holly Mangum Wittenberg and husband, Jeff, and their sons, Noah and Aiden; and granddaughter, Tina Mangum Cagle and husband, Craig, and

She died October 10,2020 at the age of 67 and is survived by her husband, Armando Sanchez and her sister, Mirna Menchaca Hasley.

Memorial Services for Mirta Sanchez will be held at a later date in Monclova, Mexico.

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Martin

LTC(R) Richard Leland Martin II, age 63, of Seguin, Texas formerly of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 12, 2020. Richard was born in Independence, Missouri on May 11, 1957 to Rosemary (Grant) and Richard

Leland Martin. Rick Martin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Master Navigator before retiring after 23 years. He continued to serve his country as the Director of Plans and Programs of the 67th Cyberspace Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas before retiring in 2019. As a proud member of the community he also sat as an active school board member at Navarro ISD for 10 years. Rick served 13 years on the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department and was the current Treasurer. Rick genuinely enjoyed retirement this last year. He enjoyed it so much that he went and got a part time job at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin, Texas a week later. Rick was also a member of the Knights of Columbus throughout multiple churches. In his free time, he loved to spend time with his donkeys and dogs. Rick Martin loved his family very much and took so much pride in being a grandfather. He loved a good joke especially whenever he and his brother Jeff got to team up on their sister Kim. Rick was also a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan, and finally got to see them win another Super Bowl. He was a good man, a patriot, a leader in the community and an amazing man that anyone would be proud to say they had met. Rick is preceded in death by his parents Rosemary and Richard Martin, and his brother Christopher Joseph Martin. He is survived by his loving wife Kimberly Martin; son Ryan Martin and fiancée Courtney Georgie; son SGT Kyle Martin and wife Megan Martin; brother LTC(R) Jeff Martin and wife Lisa Martin; sister Kimberley Hayes; grandchildren, Leland and Weston Martin; Aunt Barbara Crank; numerous other loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Monday,

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October 26, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Stan Fiuk, the Rev. Gregory J. Nevlud and the Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery in Geronimo. For those who wish the services will be livestreamed at St. James Catholic Church Seguin Facebook page. https://www. facebook.com/saintjamescc/. All CDC protocols must be followed including limited seating, social distancing, and face coverings worn at all locations. In lieu of flowers we ask that memorial contributions be made to Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 51, Geronimo, TX, 78115, Navarro ISD, 6450 N. State Hwy 123, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, TX, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 7815, 830-549-5912.

Wolter

Helen Bierstedt Wolter of Staples was born on December 3, 1929 to Otto Bierstedt and Elsa Lehmann Bierstedt near San Marcos. She passed away May 7, 2020, at the age of 90.

Helen lived in the Staples area from age five until her death. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Redwood, and later became a member of First Lutheran Church of San Marcos. She served as secretary of the York Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Helen attended school in Staples and was active in 4-H, achieving the gold star award. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elwin, and son, Aaron. She is survived by her son Nilon, his wife Debbie and their son Kelton of Staples; daughter, Karen, her husband Jeff and their children, Jason Harrison and wife Stephanie, Kimberly Harrison, Scott Snyder and wife Jennifer of Seguin and Sterling Snyder and wife Kerri of Selma, 8 great grandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00PM on October 24th at Pennington Funeral Home in San Marcos. Burial will be at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park at a later date. The family would like to express their gratitude to Judy Smith, Helen’s caregiver and friend for many years. We appreciate all you did and continue to do for her. Arrangements in care of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche St., San Marcos, Texas. 512-3534311, www.penningtonfuneralhome.com

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HELP WANTED VIOLA’S FLOWER SHOP Now hiring Parttime Delivery Driver, Monday-TuesdayWednesday 9a-5p, 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

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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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