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GRMC board members applaud hospital employees amid COVID-19 pandemic and daily sacrifices in ensuring that the health and wellness of patients remains the hospital’s top priorities.

By Cindy AguirreHerrera

(Seguin) -- Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the nation and much of the world, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center’s top governing board isn’t waiting any longer to publicly thank its hospital employees for their ongoing dedication

Those words of thanks were shared Tuesday to the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court by Dr. James Lee, GRMC’s board chairman. From the very start of the pandemic in March and through the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases that began to hit the hospital in June, Dr. Lee says GRMC has been able to continue to stand tall, meeting the demands of the community. “You

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credit to the doctors, Dr. (Bhupinder) Sangha, Dr. (Juan) Arenas, Dr. (Sarah) Lester. They did a wonderful job. It was a learning process as they went along. It was like building an airplane while it’s flying. That’s the way they had to do. You have to give credit to the nurses. They worked very hard. We had traveling nurses that came in to help. Some came from New York directly and helped in our hospital. They really loved working in our hospital. The therapists did a wonderful job. All the hospital employees were involved in this and so they all did a great, great job,” said Dr. Lee. See DR LEE, page 3

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New voters added to the rosters in Guadalupe County By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Guadalupe County is reporting even more first time voters for this November 3 General and Presidential Election. Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes says the total of eligible voters for this election surpassed any of her own predictions. “I believe what we have that will be eligible for this election and I can only give you an approximation right now, but as of Oct. 1, it was 109,000 but I think we are close to 111,000 for the election but this year, we’ve added 13, 377 new voters,” said Hayes. Hayes says the push to drive voters to the polls was evident on Monday, Oct. 5, the final day to register to vote.

“On the voter registration deadline, we got a 1,000 applications in. Now, all of them may not have been new voters but they may have been voters who were registered but just wanted to make sure,” said Hayes. Hayes says the big ballot item which helped fuel much of the interest in this race is of course the U.S. Presidential race between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Candidate Joe Biden. Hayes says registration applications even poured into her office after the deadline. Those unfortunately will have to wait until the next election to vote. See VOTERS page 2

Seguin PD to activate emergency lights on patrol units at city wide Trunk and Treat locations this Halloween night WWW.SEGUINTODAY.COM

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Despite having to alter years of tradition, the Seguin Police Department is setting out to still make Halloween fun for local children. Mike McCann, the administrative lieutenant with the Seguin PD, says due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the police department was forced to cancel its traditional DARE Halloween Safe House at the Seguin Coliseum. Instead, the police department this Halloween night will be hosting Trunk and Treat stations across the city. After years and years of hosting the Safe House for local families, McCann says officers still wanted a way to connect with local children and their families. “Unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic, we are not going to be able to do our annual Halloween Safe House which obviously, we do not like. We enjoy spending time with the kids and getting out and meeting everybody and spending time with our

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community. In light of that, we have found another way to still be out with the kids so we have six different locations throughout the city that traditionally have good turnouts for trick-or-treaters. We will have our officers out in marked units, parked at these different locations and the officers will have candy and their baseball cards if they still have any and they’ll be handing out candy to all the kids coming by,” said McCann.

McCann says officers will be joined by a member of the Seguin PD Citizen Police Academy Alumni at each of the six Trunk and Treat locations. “We are going to be at San Marcos and Bauer (at) Bauer Park, Club View East and Country Club Drive, 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 and officers will be out at all these locations with their marked patrol units with candy and hopefully, the kiddos will come up and

San Marcos and Bauer (at) Bauer Park Club View East and Country Club Drive Coral Sky and Mustang Meadow (Mill Creek) Subdivision

get candy from the officers,” said McCann. The Seguin PD Trunk and Treat locations will be parked at the various locations across

Elmwood Dr. and Redwood SAJ Malone St. Chapman Dr. and Birmingham Dr. Nolte Farms Dr

the city on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to donate independently wrapped candy to the police department may do so by dropping it off in the police lobby.

Guadalupe County reports significant increase in new voters VOTERS, continued from page 1 Even though Guadalupe County did report an increase in new voters, Hayes says some of that number will be shaved a bit as it is offset by those who have left and will now vote in a different county. “Of course, there’s people moving away too. You know, they get canceled so that kind of offsets the new registrations when you’ve got people moving out of the county.

There’s a lot of voter movement but according to this report, it’s at 13,377,” said Hayes. Only two more days remain for early voting. Polls throughout Guadalupe County will continue to be open today and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Various races will appear on the ballot. Among those are the race for Seguin Mayor, Seguin City Council, Navarro and Marion School Boards, and the city of Marion. Three local lake associations

will also be seeking votes this November as they work toward the creation of Water Control and Improvement District (WCID). Those entities include Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid. Guadalupe County voters are reminded that individuals can vote at any of the nine early voting locations in the county. Curbside voting is also available to any voter, who has difficulty walking or standing for long periods of time or who is showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Upon arriving at the Seguin Elections Office, they are asked to call 830-3036363. Early voting locations include the Seguin Elections Office, Cibolo Fire Station Number 2, Central Texas Technology Center in New Braunfels, Grace Church in New Braunfels, New Berlin City Hall, the Schertz Elections Office, the county’s annex building in Schertz, the Seguin ISD Administration Building and at Selma City Hall.

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2020 Sip ‘n Stroll Mug now on sale Mug to feature 1889 Victorian style county court house

(Seguin) -- The 2020 Sip ‘n Stroll mug is officially on sale. The mugs are now available at downtown merchants and will be available until sold out.

county fair to name a few.”

For the 10th year, the Sip ‘n Stroll mug will feature a historic Seguin landmark, the 1889 Victorian Style County Court House. Built in 1889, this courthouse took on a more Victorian look than previous courthouses. The present courthouse replaced it in 1938.

“I started creating art at a young age in many different mediums,” said Medina. “I was commissioned by my cousin, who lives in Seguin, to create a picture of the old Seguin Court House. When she heard about the Sip ‘n Stroll contest, she encouraged me to submit.”

The 2020 Sip ‘n Stroll committee selected artwork submitted by Bryan Medina, an Austin native with family ties in Seguin, to be featured on the 2020 mug. The artwork is a pen and ink drawing with a stippling technique, a process of drawing using numerous small dots or specks.

The 2020 Sip ‘n Stroll mugs can be purchased for $15.00 at various local businesses in and around downtown Seguin.

A cartoonist by trade, Medina’s artwork spans from intricate architecture and landscapes to his very own comic strip. Medina’s family is from Seguin and he remembers spending many summers here as a kid. “I have some great memories (of Seguin),” said Medina.

Medina says upon hearing about the contest, he jumped on the project right away.

“The mugs have become a collectible with many people purchasing a mug from each year,” said Kelly Schoenvogel, a member of the Sip ‘n Stroll Committee, “And we strongly encourage people to purchase their mugs early as we have sold out in the past.” “Barbecues at Starcke Park, swimming at the wave pool, Fourth of July parades, and the

For more information on mug sales and upcoming downtown happenings, visit the Seguin Main Street Program Facebook page.

Hospital employees publicly recognized for 24/7 dedication during pandemic Dr. Lee says as a hospital, staff came very close to reaching its maximum potential of having 50 COVID-19 cases at one time. He says what has been most impressive is the hospital’s ability to mobilize care for COVID-19 patients while at the same time remaining focus on all other types of patients.

DR LEE continued from page 1 Dr. Lee says GRMC’s ability to stand tall begins with its leadership team - a team that he says continues to work hard. “The senior team met everyday

for months. I don’t know if that would be possible for the county commissioners to meet everyday for about five to six months in a row but that’s what the senior team had to do seven days a week,” said Dr. Lee.

“Certain areas of the hospital had to be shut down such as elective surgery and other areas had to be turned into isolation beds to meet the demands. We had a maximum of 44 patients at

one time at the hospital with COVID-19,” said Dr. Lee.

Dr. Lee says although the danger is still far from over, he credits the hospital for continuing with its plans to make its efforts even better. Just before wrapping up his presentation, Dr. Lee reminded commissioners to get their flu shots, to continue to wear their mask, social distance, wash their hands and assume that everyone they come into contact with has the COVID-19 virus. He says the potential for another wave is always an imminent threat.

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Marion volleyball comes up short to Stockdale in final regular season match

(Stockdale) - Marion made up its postponed match against for 19 assists. Molly Rooke and Lily Bek each served for one ace. Stockdale to condlude the District 26-3A regular season Monday Bek came up with 12 digs, Mabee 11. night, and the Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; five-match winning streak ended in a 3-0 road loss to the Brahmas. Marion (10-14) went 9-5 in district play to finish third behind Randolph and Stockdale. Stockdale won the individual sets 25-19, 25-18, 25-16.

The Bulldogs open the playoffs with a bi-district match against Blanco, the No. 2 seed from District 25-3A. The date, time, and location have yet to Haylee Mabee led Marion offensively with eight kills. Madison Doss set be finalized.

Navarro Cross Country Results - District 274A Meet, Oct. 26, Starcke Park Varsity Boys (5K - 3.1 Miles) - 2nd Pace Team: 48 Points, Regional Qualifying Team Nik Knight Tanner Sanchez Carlos Garza Quad Fortezzo Gabe Rangel Quienton Gresham Dalton Butler

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Know the Foe, Week 10 – Catching up with the opponents on Marion’s 2020 football schedule Marion (4-4 overall, 2-2 Dist.14-3A-DI, Friday @ Randolph, 7:30 p.m.) Karnes City (3-5, 2-2) Goliad (0-7, 0-4) Comfort (6-2, 0-2) Hondo (7-1, 3-0)

The Badgers edged Nixon-Smiley 21-15 for a district win last week, and will host 5-2 Natalia this Friday.

Jourdanton (8-1, 5-0)

The Indians returned from the bye week to rout Lytle 49-21 in a rare Tuesday night game this week, clinching at least a share of the District 14-3A-Division I championship and the top playoff seed in the process. Jourdanton concludes the regular season Saturday, Nov. 7 against Cotulla. The Pirates held off San Antonio-Cole 28-20 for their third straight district win last Thursday, but the streak ended in a 49-21 loss to Jourdanton on Tuesday. Lytle is finished with the regular season and will wait for the other teams in the district to complete their schedules before learning its playoff fate. With no visiting fans in the stadium, the Cowboys dropped to 0-3 at home, in district play, and for the season after falling to Randolph 27-14 last Thursday. Cotulla hit the road for the first time Tuesday night and dropped out of playoff contention with a 41-19 loss to Poteet. The Cowboys face Cole on Monday Nov. 2 and Jourdanton on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Aggies seized sole possessio of second place in District 14-3A-Division I last Thursday with a 29-22 win in Marion and kept that spot in the standings Tuesday with a 41-19 win over Cotulla. Poteet’s final regular season game is Saturday, Nov. 7 against Randolph, and could have playoff seeding implications depending on what happens in the Marion - Randolph game this Friday. The Ro-Hawks kept their footing in the playoff race with a 27-14 road win over Cotulla last Thursday. A complete preview of the Marion Randolph game in Universal City will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com.

Lytle (5-5, 3-3) Cotulla (0-4, 0-4) Poteet (7-2, 4-1) Randolph (5-3, 2-2) San Antonio-Cole (0-5, 0-4)

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The win column remains elusive for the Tigers, who barely fell short against Mathis 30-29 last week. Goliad visits 4-3 Palacios this Friday. The Bobcats suffered their second straight loss after a 6-0 start, dropping last Friday’s district game to Lago Vista 42-21. Comfort hits the road to face 6-2 Blanco this week. The Owls were awarded a forfeit win over Crystal City due to COVID-19 last week, and will hit the road to face 0-7 Bandera this Friday.

The Cougars dropped a close one to Lytle 28-20 to remain winless last Thursday. Cole is idle this week and returns to action Monday, Nov. 2 with a home game against Cotulla.

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7:30 p.m. (6:45 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

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7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

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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.

Seguin Talks About Race: Book Discussion

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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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Nearly Three Million Cases of COVID Reported This Past Week

(Undated) -- Nearly three million COVID-19 cases have been reported around the globe over the past seven days. The W-H-O says that’s a new record and the shortest exponential increase since the start of the pandemic. There have been more than 43 million cases worldwide and more than one-point-one million deaths. Europe is experiencing the biggest spike, seeing a one-point-three million, or 33 percent increase, over the past seven days.

WH Director Of Strategic Communications Talks Progress On COVID Treatment

(Washington, DC) -- The mortality rate of patients with COVID-19 is decreasing. White House Director of Strategic Communications Alyssa Farah says that’s because treatment is getting better. Farah says people are less likely to die of the virus than ever before. She says by the end of the year there should be significant vaccine distribution and by the first quarter of next year the vaccine should be widely available. She says there’s better access to therapeutics to prevent severe symptoms of the virus. Farah spoke to reporters today outside the White House.

New York, New Jersey Airports To Issue Fines For Not Wearing A Mask

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in New York and New Jersey. Anyone seen without a mask at Kennedy International, La Guardia and Newark Liberty International airports will be fined starting Monday. Officers will first give a reminder and even hand out masks to those who need one. The fines will only be issued when someone refused to cover their nose and mouth. This comes as New Yorkers are urged to stay put for the holidays to help avoid a second wave of coronavirus.

Chicago Closing Indoor Dining, Bars On Friday

(Chicago, IL) -- Chicago is ready to shut down again as coronavirus cases skyrocket. All indoor dining and bars will close Friday and gatherings go back to 25 or less. Governor J.B. Pritzker says they can’t ignore what’s happening “because without action, this could look worse than anything” they saw in the spring. Many hospitals are said to be admitting 50 patients a day, five times the number in June.

One Death Reported As CDC Issues Alert About Listeria

(Undated) -- The CDC is issuing an advisory about a listeria outbreak connected to deli meats across several states. The CDC is recommending those at high risk for infection avoid eating deli meat, unless thoroughly heated first. A person has died in Florida and several others in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida have come down with cases of the bacterial infection so far. They have all been hospitalized. The median age of those sickened is 81 and most are female.

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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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