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Local man builds basketball gym, hopes to inspire more training, love for the game

Free basketball training this Sunday for Seguin middle, high school players only By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

or we try to utilize the schools but then it’s hit and miss, ‘Oh, you can’t train today because it’s Spring Break, the gyms are closed or you can’t do this or you can’t do that and then there wasn’t any equipment. It was brought up out of necessity. The Seguin Activity Center, we talked about that. That hasn’t opened. There’s just nothing in this area for kids to get out and train, nothing like this at least” said Saengerhausen.

(McQueeney) – A local entrepreneur’s vision has turned into a slam dunk investment for all those who are passionate about the game of basketball. Just prior to the start of the pandemic, Erik Saengerhausen had just opened the doors to his new indoor basketball court training facility, The Dog House. The gym is located on Terminal Loop Road in McQueeney.

The gym is located in a gated business park giving court users the opportunity to privately train if necessary. While his vision still calls for a few big-ticket items, Saengerhausen says his court comes fully equipped and even includes the luxuries of AC and heating for yearround operation.

While safety guidelines have made it difficult to fully operate over these last several months, the ability for training, pick up games and other basketball programs have finally resurfaced this fall. The switch to cooler temperatures has also made this the perfect time to hit the court.

“It’s 3,000 square feet. It’s kind of a three-quarter court. It has two goals. I’ve got two shooting machines, box jumps, ropes, pull up bars, medicine balls. We’ve got cones. I mean just all the training stuff you need. We’ve got everything,” said Saengerhausen.

Saengerhausen says the Dog House has literally been a dream, a dream that he hopes other families will take advantage of. “The name is the Dog House and that’s just the kind of training that we want to do. It’s intense, high intense training. The vision started -- my kid plays AAU (Amateur Athletic Union). His kid plays AAU. Another buddy of ours Cody Cheetham, his son plays AAU and there’s just no where to train. We are all going to San Antonio to train

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Friend and local basketball enthusiast Thomas Zuniga says he is proud of what Saengerhausen has been able to accomplish and hopes that families and teams take advantage of this local gym. See THE DOG HOUSE, page 2

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“If you ask 20 plus people around Seguin that have kids in AAU and stuff like that -- like if you want to go on a Saturday and shoot basketball or a Sunday, you can’t if it’s raining or too hot, the court’s not good -- you don’t have lines. You don’t nothing to practice a free throw. You can’t practice a threepoint line, how to bounce plays. You can’t do anything outside because there is not a facility so when I was talking to Erik and I said Erik if you do this, I can help you get people in as much as I can. I work with the high school boys and the high school girls and we have their back too, the coaches there at Seguin High. We School. We are just trying to get the word out for people to come here and train,” said Zuniga.

playing basketball. This one has machines that help you and they do like different kinds of drills,” said Escalante. Being on the sidelines is also pretty important for

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to prepare with a team and then start games and they are learning basketball fundamentals there but here, they are getting that strength training to build up and utilize those basketball fundamentals,” said April. While there will definitely be kids on the court, Saengerhausen says The Dog House, might prove even more important for those adults in the community who also enjoy a game or two.

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During its visit to The Dog House, the Seguin Daily News caught up with a few of the kids taking advantage of some of the training. Among those picking up a few extra shooting skills was Kaleb McCann, a Seguin High school senior. McCann says it’s great to have access to such a well-equipped gym right here in the Seguin area. Courtesy photo

“I feel like it’s a great place because they keep it well (maintained). They have machines that even the high school doesn’t have and the training here is next level. It’s not like other camps where it’s like 100 people and one coach. They always help you with everything,” said McCann. A basketball court, of course, does not only belong to the boys. Also excited about getting her body prepared for the game was Seguin High School Freshman Desiree Zuniga. Desiree says she’s counting on having more girls come out and train. “I think it’s good because I want to get better and being with the boys helps me push harder. Come out here and just don’t be scared to be around all the boys just play your game,” said Desiree. When it comes to training, you are also never too young to play at your best. Just ask Jefferson Elementary fourth grader Cruz Escalante who says he enjoys the training because it also includes plenty of fun. “It’s fun and it’s good to help you while you are

the parents who no longer have to drive out of town for the comforts of a good solid gym in which to train at. Cruz’s mom, April Escalante says the option of having The Dog House here is a win for her whole family who is very passionate about the game. “Strength training, I think, is an important factor, ball handling – these are practices that he doesn’t necessarily get in these other programs. These other programs you get maybe one or two weeks

on the court.

“We definitely plan on having open gym even for older guys like me. I’m an old guy and I still like to play basketball so we are going to try to get some stuff on the weekends, some three on three, four on four pickup games just kind of an open gym style. The weekends are really good for just shooting machine where you come in and spend an hour shooting and have some stuff like that as well as the hardcore training and then we do have AAU teams that will be training out of here as well but we are kind of figuring it out as we go. We don’t really have an iron clad plan. We just know that we want to get kids in here and keep the cost as low as we can. This is not a big profit center. I want to get as many kids that I can in here for the least amount of money,” said Saengerhausen. Next year’s goal will be to have 3 on 3 basketball games and tournaments bringing more of the surrounding community out to the gym. This year, The Dog House hopes to continue renting out the court to coaches by the hour and to continue its open gym days and training opportunities. Also, until further notice, COVID-19 safety guidelines such as social distancing while off the court will be followed Mask wearing will also be an option for those

This Sunday, all Seguin ISD middle school and high school basketball players (7th to 12th grades) are invited out for a free two-hour training from 3 to 5 p.m. Those interested in this weekend’s free training or who are interested in utilizing the gym are asked to call 210-439-4471. Details and directions to the gym will be provided at that time. Regular updates on the gym can also be found on its Facebook page, The Dog House.

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By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Blue Santa doesn’t want trick or treating to be the only thing on parents’ minds this week. This week also marks the start for the Seguin Police Department Blue Santa application process.

families. We had 900 children and we wrapped 2,700 gifts in three nights. So, I believe that the numbers are going to be higher than 300 families and of course more children and the gifts, we will do the best that we can. If we can’t provide them with more than two, then we will do the best that we can with what we get from the donations,” said Vasquez.

For over 30 years, the Blue Santa Program has helped to ensure that all kids find gifts under the tree on Christmas morning.

Of course, the first step for all families is to apply. Vasquez says there are several documents that families must bring with them to complete the process.

Hope Vasquez, who has served as Blue Santa’s top elf for the last several years, says the applications are now available at various locations throughout the area. She says the program helps to ensure gifts for all children in Guadalupe County age 12 and under. Vasquez says this year, the department is expecting to assist even more families.

“We have about 14 locations. They can come to either one of them and a list will be provided to you so they can look over and make arrangements because some places do require an appointment time slot. The documents that they need to bring with them is a current photo ID or a driver’s license. It does have to have a picture with name and address. I understand that some agencies might be backlogged in trying to get driver’s licenses current but they need to bring some photo I D that is current and includes the address that they are at. They need a proof of residence, contract, an apartment, a house or a lease – a proof of income or they can meet one of the requirements that we have in the application and also all children must be living with a parent. It can’t be that they are living with grandma unless that person has the guardianship or has the authority to make those decisions on those children,” said Vasquez.

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Vasquez says families are also reminded to provide all the most current information on their application. She says any information provided should also be updated as needed during these next two months. “We also need to have working phone numbers. Sometimes, there’s an error or a correction needs to be done on the application and the application won’t be processed unless those things get corrected and we are asking something new as well, an email address. So, if we can’t get a hold of you on your phone, we do want a working email and again, if there’s two families living in one household, only one application is acceptable because it will flag it in our system and our system only has it for one address,” said Vasquez. Vasquez says with everything going on throughout this pandemic, she felt it was important that they get a head start in the application process. “I believe that because of what we are going through right now together as a nation, as a worldwide pandemic, I feel that there is still going to be families still suffering with job loss or their income is not there to provide gifts for the children so I felt that by moving it one week early, we will start thinking of the plans for the future. I know we are not in Halloween yet and we are already thinking about Blue Santa but that’s the reason why. I want to get the word out in time because our deadline is Dec. 11, a Friday. I don’t want to miss any families out there that might be needing or hurting or they might be thinking that they will not be able to provide anything for their children during this Christmas holiday,” said Vasquez. Some of locations accepting applications include Ball Early Childhood Center, Community Council of South Central Texas, Family Life Center, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson and Patlan Elementary Schools, the Seguin Housing Authority, the Seguijn ISD Administrative Office and the Seguin Police Department. Other countywide locations include St. Vincent de Paul in Marion and the Centro Esperanza in San Marcos. Those with specific questions regarding their family are asked to call 830-401-2386 or email bluesanta@seguintexas.gov. The deadline to apply is noon on Friday, Dec. 11.

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Know the Foe, Week 10 – Catching up with the opponents on Seguin and Navarro’s 2020 football schedules Cedar Creek (2-3, 2-1) New Braunfels (2-2, 0-2) Kerrville-Tivy (1-4, 1-0) San Antonio-Veterans Memorial (2-2, 0-1) New Braunfels-Canyon (3-1, 0-1) Harlandale (1-0, 1-0) McCollum (0-1, 0-1) Buda-Johnson (3-1, 1-0) Kyle-Lehman (2-2, 0-1) Dripping Springs (3-1, 1-0)

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The Eagles fell to Georgetown-East View 39-0 last Friday, and continue district play this week against 4-1 Leander-Rouse. The Unicorns dropped a 22-21 heartbreaker to Steele in district play last week, and head to Rutledge Stadium to face 2-0 San AntonioWagner this Thursday. The Antlers snapped the season opening four-game losing streak with a 17-3 district win over Lockhart last Friday and play host to 3-1 Boerne-Champion this week. The Patriots opened the District 12-5A-Division I schedule with a 47-14 loss to Seguin, and look to bounce back this Friday with a home game against 1-0 Harlandale. The Cougars opened district play with a 48-21 road loss to Dripping Springs last week. A complete preview of this week’s Seguin Canyon game will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. The Indians opened the season and district play with a 32-7 win over Kyle-Lehman last week, and head to Rutledge Stadium Friday to face 2-2 Veterans Memorial. The Cowboys suspended football through November 5 due to COVID-19, and will take forfeit losses from the cancelled games against Buda-Johnson last week and Dripping Springs this week. The Jaguars were awarded a forfeit win over McCollum when the Cowboys suspended football for two weeks due to COVID-19. Johnson and 2-2 Kyle-Lehman square off this Friday at Shelton Stadium. The Lobos dropped their district opener to Harlandale 32-7, and face 3-1 Buda-Johnson this Friday at Shelton Stadium. The Tigers dominated New Braunfels-Canyon 48-21 in last Friday’s district opener, and will be awarded a forfeit win over McCollum this week due to the Cowboys suspending football through Nov. 5 because of COVID-19.

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Know the Foe, Week 10 – Catching up with the opponents on Seguin and Navarro’s 2020 football schedules

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La Vernia (6-2, 2-0)

The Bears are 2-0 in district play after handling Somerset 35-17 two weeks ago, and face a tough test at home this week against 6-2 Boerne.

Needville (5-3, 3-0)

The Bluejays are off to a 3-0 start in district play after running away from Brazosport 42-13 last Friday. Needville hits the road to face 5-3 Bay City this week.

Cuero (4-4, 2-1) Giddings (6-2, 3-0) Manor New Tech (2-3, 2-2) Austin-Eastside Memorial (0-3, 0-3)

The Gobblers handled Navasota 38-21 in district play last week, and travel to face 3-5 Smithville this Friday. The Buffaloes edged Smithville 18-15 to stay unbeaten in district play last week. Giddings plays host to 4-4 La Grange this Friday. The Titans routed Austin-Achieve 54-7 for a district win last Friday. New Tech is idle this week and will Eastside Memorial on Nov. 5. The Panthers had an open date in the schedule last week and are slated to host YMLA on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Austin Achieve (1-3, 1-2)

The Polar Bears suffered a 54-7 district loss to Manor-New Tech last Friday and have an open date on the schedule this week, with the next game on Nov. 6 against Wimberley.

Wimberley (7-2, 2-1)

The previously No. 7 ranked Texans came up short to Navarro 24-22 in last Friday's battle for the district championship and top playoff seed. Wimberley heads to Gordon Wood Stadium in Brownwood for a neutral-site non-district game against Midland-Greenwood this Friday.

San Antonio YMLA (0-1, 0-1)

YMLA's first scheduled football game on the SAISD website is Saturday against Eastside Memorial. They were assessed a forfeit loss to Manor New Tech two weeks ago.

Dripping Springs (3-1, 1-0)

The Tigers dominated New Braunfels-Canyon 48-21 in last Friday’s district opener, and will be awarded a forfeit win over McCollum this week due to the Cowboys suspending football through Nov. 5 because of COVID-19.

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Houston Christian (AVEVA Stadium)

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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.

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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.

FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020

The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will stay open for pumpkin sales and pictures from 10 a.m. to dusk through Saturday, Oct. 31 and noon to dusk Sunday Nov. 1st. The remaining pumpkins will be free on Monday, Nov. 2, but donations will be accepted. For more information call 830-379-4112.

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 Highlight: Library E-Resource Follow along with an online tutorial, as the Seguin information call 830-401-2422. Public Library highlights a free library online resource on Saturday, October 31. This tutorial is designed to Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market teach you how you can access free practice Driving The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held Tests with your library card. Practice driving tests for from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main Street automobile driver’s license, a motorcycle license, and in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, CDL license are available. This virtual tutorial can visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook be found on our website and social media platforms. page or text 210-722-9054. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information.

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 830-3036612.

Fall Mental Health Fest

The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Guadalupe County will have a Fall Mental Health Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 in the American Legion parking lot, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Wear face coverings and social distancing will be practiced. There will be fun activities for children and teens, prizes, food trucks, and mental health information and resources from local organizations. For more information call 512Seguin Talks About Race: Call for Personal 585-8968, email bvinsonnamigc@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/NAMIGuadalupeCounty. Narratives The Seguin Public Library invites you to share your personal experiences facing issues of race as part of Seguin PD Halloween Trunk and Treat 2020 our Seguin Talks About Race series. Through Oct. The Seguin Police Department and Citizen Police

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Academy Alumni will have a Trunk and Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the following locations: San Marcos St. and Baur Park, Club View E. and Country Club Dr., Coral Sky and Mustang Meadow (Mill Creek Subdivision), Elmwood Dr. and Redwood St., AJ Malone St. and Chapman Dr., and Birmingham Dr. and Nolte Farms Dr. Officers will park their patrol Tahoes and activate their emergency lights and have candy, baseball trading cards, etc., to give to children.

Calaveras y Poesia: Celebrando Dia de Los Muertos

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin, Texas Lutheran University Center of Mexican American Studies, and the Indigenous Cultures Institute of San Marcos will be bringing the cultural celebration, Calaveras y Poesia: Celebrando Dia de Los Muertos, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 via Zoom. Register at <http://bit.ly/ Calaveras2020 and/or> join by using Meeting ID: 882 3803 3067. For more information call 830-401-0232 or visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

Pop-Up Free Food Distribution Event

There will be another Pop-Up Free Food Distribution Event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Seguin Events Complex parking lot.Volunteers are also needed. Register before noon on Wednesday, Nov. 4 online at https://nbfoodbank.org/cvresponse/ or call 830-327-6000.

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.

Kiki Camarena Run-Ride to Be Drug Free!

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have its Kiki Camarena Run-Ride to Be Drug Free! beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the American Legion on Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Registration is $20 for the driver/$10 passenger. There will also be an $8 plate sale,

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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vendors, a silent auction, and a raffle with $10 tickets. A Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more portion of all sales will benefit Veterans organizations. information call 830-379-0933. For more information visit gvyoungmarines.org or dina.dillon@youngmarines.com. Christmas in the Good Old Fashioned Way The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Market Photo Show Call for Entry will have its 2nd Annual Christmas in the Good Old The Seguin Art League’s “How I See It” photography Fashioned Way from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at show will run from Saturday, Nov. 7 through Saturday, 413 North Main St. in Cibolo. For more information Dec. 5 and will be open to the community with a call 210-722-9054. prospectus available online at www.seguinartleague. com. Entries will be received Saturday, Nov. 7 at the 2020 RTV500 Raffle Seguin Art League, located at 104 S. Austin St. in The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling Seguin. For more information call 830-491-0778, email raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 each, rcm.marcotte@gmail.com, or contact the Seguin Art 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at the Seguin League at 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@ Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 tickets will yahoo.com. be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the winner. For more information call 830-379-6382.

Culinary Class with Chef Beto: A Winter Squash Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation Caldo The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will offer a virtual culinary class with Chef Beto on learning how to make a winter squash caldo (soup) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Register online at http://bit.ly/WinterSquashCaldo. Once registered, a password will be emailed for the lecture. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes. org or call 830-401-0232.

Winter Washerland Tournament

The 2nd Annual Winter Washerland Tournament benefiting the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Warehouse Seguin, located at 108 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The Entry fee is $50 per team. To register call or text Amanda at 830-305-7220.

Poker Tournament Fundraiser

The Big Red Barn has moved its Poker Tournament Fundraiser to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before Wednesday, Nov. 19 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtournament/, Gift &

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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 4012422 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 Emergency Department for screening and entry. For further information visit www.grmedcenter.com.

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.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

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

GRMC Limited Visitor Access

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

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Halloween Drive Through The Staples Baptist and Methodist Churches are sponsoring a Halloween drive through from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Staples Baptist Church in Staples with treats for kids and free hotdogs. There will be live music with outside safely spaced seating. Entertainment will be provided by Priscilla Speed, Denny Ivy, Jack Jackson, Dot Salmon, and others. Masks, safe distancing, and Covid-19 safety measures will be followed. For more info, call John at 512-757-1437. FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020 The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will stay open for pumpkin sales and pictures from 10 a.m. to dusk through Saturday, Oct. 31 and noon to dusk Sunday Nov. 1st. The remaining pumpkins will be free on Monday, Nov. 2, but donations will be accepted. For more information call 830-379-4112.

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 830-303-6478. Free Bible Course

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

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Zelinski Opaldean Young Freeman Zelinski, age 93 of Seguin, passed away on October 21, 2020. Opaldean was born on December 6, 1926 in Stockdale, Texas to Mary Ella (Southern) and James Franklin Young. She is preceded in death by her husbands, James P. Freeman, Adam Zelinski and John Weigand, her son, James “Jim” Freeman and wife Christie, her parents, her brothers, Edward, Travis, Fred, and Johnny Young, and her sister, Louise Jones. Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Nolte and husband Ken, Sandy Rice and husband Paul and Debbie Brown and husband Steve; step-son, A. J. Zelinski and wife Allison; sisters-in-law, Jimmie Faye Young and Joyce Young; fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10 a.m. at San Geronimo Cemetery with Mr. Ken Walters officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Street Church of Christ of which Opaldean was a longtime member, 1351 E. Walnut St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. 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.

Harborth John Wayne, “Johnny” Harborth died August 31, at his beloved Tecolote Ranch outside Kingsbury. He was 77. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 (his birthdate) at 3 p.m. at the Kingsbury Cemetery with Pastor Joe Berkley officiating. A celebration of life, or “Raggedy Wake” will follow at Johnny’s home on Nash Creek. You may visit www.treshewell.com.

Garza Garza, Richard H. “Mr. Garza” Born July 3rd, 1937, passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Mission, Texas to Anastacio and Emilia Garza, he graduated from Mission Highschool in 1955. Richard went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Pan American College and then completed his education with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Southwest Texas State University in 1974. Richard had been an active member of the community, serving for the Seguin Library Board, the Guadalupe County Welfare Board, as well as, serving as President to both the Evening Lions Club and Guadalupe Valley Hospital Board. Additionally, he received a VISION Award in 1995. Mr. Garza’s various accomplishments range from teaching Spanish and coaching golf at Seguin Highschool, to counseling at A.J. Briesemeister Middle School, and ending his career as Director of Truancy for the Seguin Independent School District. Mr. Garza was an excellent educator, mentor, as well as a humble and honorable man. His dedication to helping others was evident through his involvement with programs such as, Stuff the Bus, Supplying School Supplies for Needy Children, and several other programs that assisted with supplying clothing for those in need. He was also involved in many community projects throughout his life, his driving force was to touch the lives of children, to help them to set and reach their goals. Richard H. Garza was a deeply loved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, and Grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

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Visitation will begin on Friday, October 30, 2021 at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 5:30 p.m. Please visit www.treshewell.com for livestream information should you desire to watch from another location. All CDC protocol must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Interment will be held at a later date in the San Jose Cemetery in Mission, Texas. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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Judy Annette Lawtum, 63, passed away peacefully during the early hours of October 17, 2020. Judy was born on April 12, 1957 in Ruislip, England, the daughter of Marvin Kelly and Phyllis Jean (Utterback) Cook.

She was an Air Force “brat,” and her father’s Air Force career took the family all over the world. Ultimately, they landed in San Antonio, Texas, where they remained when Marvin retired. She was a good cook, enjoyed crocheting and sewing, and enjoyed reading fantasy and science-fiction novels. She had an undeniable love for animals and would never turn away a stray. At times, she had a veritable zoo on her 10 acre plot in Seguin. Judy was very kind-hearted, always putting the needs and wants of others before her own. She was loved by all who knew her, and she will be sorely missed. A celebration of life service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Seguin, TX, on Thursday, November 5th at 1:30 PM. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at AdventHealth Care Center, her doctors, and Heart to Heart Hospice for the compassion they have shown to Judy and her family for the duration of Judy’s illness.

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Wilson Emily Betty Wilson, née Neffendorf, 90, of Marion passed away on October 22, 2020, peacefully in her home. Born on June 6, 1930, she was the youngest child of Alfred and Maud Kilborn Neffendorf. Emily, a cheerleader at then Texas Lutheran College, caught the eye of a football player, Ernest Wilson. He was the love of her life and they married in January of 1954. Emily earned a degree in Medical Technology from TLC and completed her training in San Antonio to become a Certified Medical Technologist. During her career she worked in both Seguin and San Antonio. She was a dedicated and accomplished Medical Technologist that excelled in aiding pathologists in their diagnoses and was invaluable in the care of difficult patients. She sought to have and give the love she missed as a young child due to the death of her mother at the age of 8 by creating an extended family of friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Her kind and generous spirit was evident in her extensive baking and cooking for all those around her and in the community. She was a woman of great faith and taught Sunday School at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion for many years and raised her children and grandchildren with love, compassion, and a sense of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Maud Neffendorf, infant brother, Lester, daughter, Sharon Jaye, infant grandson, Ernest Zachary, sisters, Irene Spenrath and Vera Kneese, brother, Dan Neffendorf, and loving husband Ernest Howard. She is survived by her daughter, Karen and husband John (Bobby) Laughlin, son, Ernest Van and wife Sandra Wilson, and grandchildren, Devon and Sean Laughlin and Paige and Trevor Wilson. Visitation will be held on Monday November 2, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin, Texas.

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The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday November 2, 2020 at Goetz Funeral Home.

The Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Palmer Mortuary.

Interment will follow at Luling City Cemetery in Luling, Texas at 1 p.m.

Continued Visitation will begin on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church (206 N. Travis St., Seguin, Texas).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Schievelbein The family of Dorothy Clay Schievelbein would like to share that her work on earth is done. She passed peacefully at her home on October 25, 2020 at the age of 76. She received a call from our Lord for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a long awaited reunion with her beloved husband, Robert and loyal companion Mister. She was a graduate of Seguin High School and retired from Motorola as an Instructor in the training department. Dorothy lived her life with the heart of a servant. She was a Past Worthy Matron of Order of the Eastern Star Seguin 555, an active member of Emanuel’s Ladies Aid. She was a self-taught seamstress, cake baker, master of handy work of which included crocheting, hand embroidery, gardening, canning and reading. She is preceded in death by both her father and mother; her beloved husband, Robert F. Schievelbein Jr.; brother, Danny Clay; grandson, James Anthony Anderson and her great-granddaughter, Blakelee Grace Thieverge. Left to cherish her memory is her children, Terry (Kevin Lovejoy) Anderson, Michelle (David) Tschoepe and Mandy (Doug) Anderson; grandchildren, Clayton (Paige) Anderson, Kelsey (Bryan Hauteman) Anderson , Dawn Melton, Dustin (Meagan) Thieverge, Derrick Thieverge, Marcus Lang, Austin Lang, Taylor (Nan) Anderson and Kaylee Anderson; great-grandchildren, J.T., Kyleigh, Emmaleigh, Reed and Logan; siblings, Erin (Linda) Clay, Susie (Kenneth) Cochran and sister-in-law, Darlene Clay. Dorothy is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Funeral Procession will depart concluding the service to Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels, Texas. As per CDC protocol social distancing of 6 feet is required and all guests attending services at the funeral home, church and cemetery are asked to wear a face covering. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

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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.

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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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