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The Voice of Seguin Today

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Seguin mayor’s race on Tuesday’s ballot Election Dodgen, Herrera vying for city’s top elected position Day has arrived Dodgen is a former member of the Seguin City Council, who is a longtime resident. She’s been involved in a number of community organizations and projects. She says she understands the job and understands what Seguin needs to be even better. The two will face off on Tuesday, as citizens look to replace Mayor Don Keil, who is not eligible to seek re-election due to the city’s eight year term limit.

Herrera has lived in Seguin for approximately five years now, and even though he may not be well known, he thinks he has what it takes to lead the city. One of his controversial proposals as mayor is something that he likely would not have the authority to do. He says that he would require all city employees to live inside the Seguin city limits, and if they failed to do so, they would be fired. “Without full commitment from the municipal employees that are here, they are sending out a message that this community is not good enough for them or anyone else. We cannot sit here and say ‘hey, come live in Seguin’ when our municipal government doesn’t live here,” said Herrera. Herrera thinks the proposed residency requirement to work in Seguin shouldn’t just apply to city employees. He thinks other entities, like the Seguin ISD and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, as well as local manufacturing facilities -- should all require their employees to live in Seguin.

Donna Dodgen (top) and Francisco “Frank” Herrera (bottom) are vying for the mayor’s seat in the city of Seguin. By Darren Dunn

“If you just layer the city and then on top of that the independent school district, on top of that the hospital, on top of that, the manufacturing firms – (they) have the same tendencies that is why you see what you see in Seguin proper, a very weak economic pulse, most definitely. You have to take a firm stand on this and I don’t mean for this to be mean but if it is uncomfortable for them to see Seguin as a place to live because it hurts their eyes, we have to be kind to them and remove that irritation,” said Herrera. It’s pretty clear that his proposed policy would violate state law (Texas Local Government Code

(Seguin) -- Voters will decide who will be the next mayor of the city of Seguin Sec. 150.021, Residency Requirements for Municipal Employees), which during Tuesday’s election. The race is a contrast in experience, leadership and prohibits this kind of residency requirement. However, that hasn’t stopped vision. Frank Herrera is a relative newcomer, with no real experience in city Herrera from promoting the plan. See MAYOR’S RACE, page 6 governance. But he has some big -- and sometimes controversial ideas. Donna

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Today is election day. Voters will be heading to the polls for the Nov. 3 General Election. The election not only includes the U.S. Presidential race, but also several local races. Lisa Hayes, the Guadalupe County elections administrator, says a total of 67,575 votes were cast over the three-week period. That’s 67,575 out of the nearly 113,000 eligible voters. Hayes the number is record breaking and expects the remainder of the voters to come out and show their support today. “I think that is an amazing turnout. We are so excited that the voters came out in such large numbers to vote whether by mail or in person. That’s phenomenal and we are looking forward to seeing what the numbers look like at the end of election day,” said Hayes. See ELECTION, page 6

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candidates seek last minute votes By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

so much. If I am fortunte enough to be elected, I do promise to reprsent District 6 and the entire Seguin community to the best of my ability. I will work closely with the other elected officials to bring forth the changes that are needed to just make sure that we work together and help make Seguin the best city that we all know it’s capable of being,” said Carter.

(Seguin) -- Candidates running for two availalbe seats on the Seguin City Council are making their last minute plea to voters on this election day. Voters will be deciding on their next representatives for Seguin City Council District 2 and City Council District 6. Appearing on the ballot for District 2 are candidates Pete Silvius and Sonia Mendez. Both look to replace Councilwoman Jet Crabb who was ineligible for reelection due to term limits.

Also on the ballot for Seguin City Council District 6 is Wanda Rosales. Rosales says she wants to be a strong voice for her neighbors and for all her constituents. “Mostly, I want our residents to know that I’m here for them. They can call. They can talk to me. I’m not going to be one of those city council people that don’t want to take your phone calls or concerns. I will listen. I will fight for your rights. This is what I want them to know about me that I will listen. I’ll be anytime because I know what it means to have concerns and nobody to listen to you. I am a citizen just like them. I’ve had my issues and nobody listened but you’ve got to voice your opinion and I want to be that kind of person that I will listen to them,” said Rosales.

Silvius says he is appreciative to those voters who have already turned out and looks forward to making the city even better. “I want to thank everyone for making the effort to get out to the polls. It’s a beautiful day. It’s really important that all of us exercise our right to vote and there couldn’t be a better day to do it. I am a candidate for District Two for Seguin City Council. I think Seguin is in a really good place where we are at. I think there’s a lot of great things in our future and I look forward to working with the Seguin community in making sure that we realize all of these opportunities that are coming towards us,” said Silvius. Challenging him for the seat is local resident Sonia Mendez. Mendez says she too is looking to help get out the vote. “Please vote for me. I have been in my disrict for over 45 years. I’m employed with the school district so school is very important to me. Get out there and vote. Make your voice be heard. We want you to vote. I’m calling out to the women. We were just recently given that right to vote. Make your voice be heard. This is the time. To the Hispanic, I’m asking you, get out there and vote. Let’s make us a majority not a minority. Please vote,” said Mendez. A trio of candidates is also vying for the District

6 seat. The candidates look to fill the position of Fonda Mathis who like Crabb was ineligible to run due to term limits. The first candidate is Monica Carter. Carter says she is hopeful to secure today’s vote and looks forward to doing great things in Seguin. “If you’ve already taken time to go vote for District 6 candidates, I want to first thank you for exercising your right to vote no matter whether you voted for me personally or the other candidates. I just want to thank you for voting. If you have not yet decided on your choice for District 6, I encourage you to educate yourself on the candidates running and just make a choice that will benefit you directly, your family, your neighbors and our entire community. My platform is very simple. I love my community. I’ve lived here all my life. My husband and I are graduates of Seguin High School and we decided to raise our family here in the city that we both love

The third and final candidate for the District 6 city council position is Ricardo Sanchez. Sanchez says he wants the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of all citizens. “I think everybody should just come out and vote. It is so important in order to be represented like you want. My most important thing for the voters is going to be that I have their best interest in mind. I have lived in Seguin all my life and I want to see this community grow and my main concern is just to make sure that everyone here can afford to live here just represent everybody, take care of the community, fix the problems, make it better just try to keep everybodys’s best interest in mind,” said Sanchez. The city of Seguin ballot will also include the race for mayor. Candidates include former Councilwoman Donna Dodgen and Francisco “Frank” Herrera.

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Investigation underway for three separate traffic fatalities in Guadalupe County

Search still underway for vehicle involved in hit and run By of a 2020 Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on Weil Road when the vehicle went off the roadway. The vehicle then struck a driveway culvert and utility pole causing it to roll over. The driver, identified as Brian Jesus Montes, 19, of Downey, CA. was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center where he later died. Mata says no other injuries were reported in the crash.

A man also sits in the Guadalupe County Jail after he is accused of being under the influence and killing the passenger of another vehicle in a head-on collision in New Braunfels.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Investigation is underway for a trio of fatalities that occurred over the weekend in Guadalupe County. The first is a vehicle/pedestrian accident on State Highway 123 just north of FM 477. Sgt. Kenny Mata, of the Texas Department of Public Safety, says the incident was reported just after 7:35 p.m. Saturday. Mata says preliminary investigation shows that an unidentified vehicle traveling north on SH 123 struck the male pedestrian on the roadway. The pedestrian victim has been identified as Dustin Ross Hegwer, 27, of Seguin. Hegwer was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate that a second vehicle traveling north on SH 123 also struck Hegwer. The second vehicle was identified as a 2008 Lincoln Town Car driven by Janet Dawn Haase-Winkler, 53, of Marion. Officials say the search for the first vehicle involved in the hit and run is still ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact authorities as soon as possible. Mata says the second fatality was reported at approximately 3:01 a.m. Sunday. He says the DPS Troopers responded to the crash on Weil Road just east of Cibolo. Preliminary investigation indicates the driver

New Braunfels Police Officials say not only is the man accused of causing the fatal wreck in northern Guadalupe County, but he had his 6-year-old daughter with him when it happened early Sunday morning. Officials say the suspect, identified as Jacob Perez, 33, was reportedly driving north in the 2500 block of State Hwy. 46 South at Center St when he veered into the southbound lanes striking the mother of six. That deceased female passenger in the other car has been identified as 28-year-old Sevannah Shay Mata, 28, of Olmos. The driver, of the vehicle in which Mata was riding in suffered, serious but non-lifeinjuries and is currently being treated at San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC). Investigators say Mata died at the scene. Officials say Perez “reportedly showed signs of intoxication.” Following a blood alcohol level test, Perez was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Perez’s daughter is said to have suffered only minor injuries. Investigation into the crash continues.

Polling locations now open

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Hayes reminds voters that voting in Guadalupe County is made easy thanks to its Vote Centers. She says wherever a Guadalupe County registered voter sees a “vote here” sign, then they are welcome to go inside that location and cast their ballot. “Guadalupe County participates in the Vote Center program which means that any registered Guadalupe County resident voter can vote at any Guadalupe County election day location. So, that is a great option for our voters because there are 35 election day locations and as long as they are registered to vote in Guadalupe County, they can vote in any one of our 35 locations. We’ve done everything we can to make it convenient for the voters. So, we have a number of locations spread across the county. They are not tied anymore to the precinct in which they reside so it’s a great convenience that I think the voters are going to appreciate if they are at a location and the lines are too long, they can always try the next location down the road. It gives them a lot of options on election day,” said Hayes.

The elections office will be hosting 16 entities at the polls today. Some of the municipalities include the cities of Seguin, Marion, Schertz, Selma, New Berlin, New Braunfels, and Staples.

Residents in Guadalupe County will also choose various state representatives for the area.

Both the Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts will also look to fill seats on their school boards.

Candidates vying for Texas State Senator District 21 include longtime incumbent, Democrat Judith Zaffirini, who is being challenged by Seguin resident and Republican nominee Frank Pomeroy.

In the Navarro ISD, voters will be looking to fill three of the five available. The candidates include incumbents Tracy Large, Renee Rehfeld and Clint Scheib, as well as newcomers Weldon Dietze and Mark Malinovsky.

The Texas State Representative District 44 race features Republican Incumbent John Kuempel facing Democratic Challenger Robert Bohmfalk and Libertarian Candidate Julian Mardock.

In the Marion ISD, school board candidates on the ballot include Karl Harborth, Jill LeSage, Jamie Mote, Mike Purcell, Eric Smith and La Verne Vick.

In the race for U.S. House of Representatives District 15, Democratic Candidate and Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez faces Republican challenger Monica De La CruzHernandez and Libertarian Candidate Ross Lynn Leone.

Three local lake associations will also be seeking votes today as they work toward the creation of Water Control and Improvement District (WCID). The groups are looking for voter support in becoming a funding source to help repair and restore the dams on their respective bodies of water. Those entities include Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid.

Polls will be open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. KWED will provide live election coverage beginning at 7:05 p.m. The results can be heard on AM 1580 KWED or at SeguinToday.com. The election coverage is being brought to listeners by Gift & Gourmet.

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Navarro cruises to non-district win over Houston-Christian

(Houston) - Eight different Panthers scored touchdowns Friday night in a dominant 58-14 road win over Houston Christian at AVEVA Stadium.

Ben Muniga, Colton Chambers, Aden Supak, and Nick Billings each found the end zone as well. As a team, the Panthers racked up 594 rushing yards on 56 carries for an average of 10.6 yards per attempt.

Navarro added the non-district game to its schedule to fill the open date in District 14-4A-Division II and make up for the Week 1 cancellation with Port-Lavaca Calhoun.

Billings completed all three of his passes for 46 yards. Ortiz pulled in a 33-yard reception, Whitson an eight-yard catch, and Reed Fishbeck a five-yard grab.

Sam Muniga led the ground attack with 126 yards on six carries, including an 80-yard touchdown. Orlando Ortiz chipped in with 114 yards and a score on nine carries. Brody Whitson also carried the ball nine times, producing 87 yards and a touchdown. James Brinsley ran for 58 yards and a score on six carries.

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With the District 14-4A-Division II championship and top playoff seed already secured, Navarro concludes the regular season with a district road game against San Antonio-YMLA this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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Seguin volleyball streak snapped in loss to Tivy (Kerrville) - The Matadors’ two-match winning Ashlie Aguilar came up with nine digs, Kyla Ramon streak in District 26-5A ended Friday in a 3-0 road six. Ashley Lingueno recorded two blocks. loss to Kerrville-Tivy. The loss drops Seguin to 2-9 in district play, 4-12 The Antlers beat Seguin 25-14, 25-13, and 25-17. overall. The Matadors have three matches this week - Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Buda-Johnson, Friday at Taylor Bode put away eight kills to lead the Mats 6:30 p.m. against New Braunfels-Canyon at Goldie offensively. Reese Brittain set for nine assists, Layla Harris Gym, and Saturday at 2 p.m. at BoerneChampion. Salazar five. Salazar sent two aces over the net.

Marion drops road tilt to Randolph, still controls destiny for No. 4 playoff seed

Randolph (6-3, 3-2) sit second and third, and will face each other this Saturday to determine those playoff seeds.

Tanner Beakley went 21-35 through the air for 234 yards, one touchdown, and one interception Friday against Randolph. He also ran for 33 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

(San Antonio) - The Bulldogs face a must-win regular season finale against San Antonio-Cole this Saturday to earn the fourth and final playoff berth in District 14-3A-Division I after falling to Randolph 35-21 last Friday in Universal City. With a 2-3 district record, Marion (4-5) sits in fifth place, a half-game back of fourth-place Lytle (5-5, 3-3), but the Bulldogs own the headto-head tiebreak over the Pirates and would secure the fourth playoff seed with a win over Cole this week. Jourdanton (8-1, 5-0) has clinched the district title and top playoff seed. Poteet (7-2, 4-1) and

Dominic Castellanos rushed for 54 yards on five carries and totaled 80 receiving on five catches. Jayden Williams and Dillon Blakely each pulled in six receptions - Blakely for 57 yards, Williams for 54 yards and a touchdown. Juan Ortiz made all three of his PAT kicks. Williams recorded a team-high 15 tackles on defense. Fellow linebacker Kross Kelso added 10. Cooper Marr had the team’s only sack. Kelso and Marr each finished with three tacklesfor-loss. Saturday’s against Cole (0-4, 0-4) at Cougar Stadium in San Antonio is slated for a noon kickoff. The game will air live on KWED 1580AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday Schedule Navarro volleyball

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Friday Schedule Seguin football

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7:30 p.m. (6:50 pregame) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Schedule Marion football

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Seguin girls basketball Navarro girls basketball

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Noon (11:30 pregame) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. 4:30 p.m.

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“So, it’s kind of a difficult start but we have to start somewhere and it’s going to have to be tough decision making, hard decision making and the attitude that I’ve heard from before from those that make and appoint policy is that if they want to live wherever they want to live or they do whatever it is they want to do, they can find employment elsewhere,” said Herrera. Dodgen, who has run largely on her experience and leadership, says that she disagrees with Herrera’s proposed residency requirement, because that’s not the most important thing when it comes to finding the right person for whatever the job happens to be. She says it’s just not a good idea. “No, I think we are chomping on their constitutional rights for one, if we do that. Two, I want the best employee for that position. I think that’s the most important thing. I think three, we don’t have the power to hire and tell people where to live. That’s that business’ job to do that. That’s that entity’s job to that because they know how to do. They know what they want and what they need. I don’t know that. That is not my job to do,” said Dodgen. Dodgen says not only does the idea run afoul of state law, but she says it exceeds any authority that is given to the mayor or to the Seguin City Council. She says that’s not the mayor’s job. “The Seguin City Council by charter doesn’t have the right to hire and fire except in the city manager position. We don’t have that right to hire and fire by our charter and so I just don’t see how we can do that. I would love for everyone to live in Seguin and I think how we get them to is to want them to live in Seguin – to have great business, to have great play, to have great fun, to have great shopping and that’s where we

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are going. That’s what we are aiming for and once, we have that in housing, which is happening rapidly, then we’ll have the people live here in town,” said Dodgen. There is a residency requirement for the Seguin city manager, which is permissible by both federal and state laws. Dodgen says she would love to have more people live in Seguin, regardless of where they work. But she says that shouldn’t be a mandate from the city. “People have choice. It’s a constitutional right where you want to live. I would love for them to live in our town and city council has incentivized that as a benefit for employees with helping with a stipend for housing and low interest loan – those sorts of things – to encourage them to live here and many took advantage of that and still continue to take advantage of that. If we have enough budget money, we’ll continue those sorts of things to encourage them to live here which is helping them being a part of that family. I don’t think making anyone do anything sets a good precedent for teamwork, loyalty and caring about a place that they work,” said Dodgen. Herrera’s residency requirement proposal may be controversial, but he says it’s at the heart of something that he thinks is bigger. He accuses those employees, who live outside of Seguin, of abandoning the city and its residents. He not only faults those employees, but he says that the city’s leadership, including current and past members of the Seguin City Council and the city’s administration, have abandoned the city.

“I am saying that the municipal leadership has abandoned Seguin proper and we need to make it a policy that says that within nine months, they have to move back. You’ve got to move to Seguin. If not, we’ll open the door for people that want to migrate into Seguin and fill those positions and we

also have to do the same thing with the independent school district. We have to do the same thing with the hospital and the manufacturing entities that are coming in, they have to be fully committed to Seguin. They have to work here. They have to live here and hopefully, they’ll retire. That’s what is going to bring the initial part of the critical (plan) that we need to support something like that,” said Herrera. Dodgen says neither she, nor other members of the council -- in the recent past or present -- have abandoned the town. She says Seguin is moving in the right direction, and they need to continue to build on that momentum to give people a better overall quality of life. She says she’s the right person to do just that, and that’s why she’s asking people to support her in this election. “I think how involved I’ve been, how I’ve participated in things and my experience, that I see a big picture. That I’m trustworthy, honest and enthusiastic will speak for itself in all honesty. I want us to be the best city that we can be. I want to help provide an amazing place to live, work and play and I think we as city council need to help be a part of the solution with challenges that arise and I think those are the kinds of things that are important,” said Dodgen. Herrera says that he brings a new perspective, including an idea for a big mixed-use space in downtown. He’s only been in Seguin a short time, but he says his educational background has given him some insight into how he believes the city should be run. “I came here about five years ago out of San Marcos. I graduated with a master’s degree. It was an interdisciplinary degree which involved parts of the MBA, parts of the political science department, parts of the job planning department and parts of the sociology department and we made a nice blend to

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where I can look at a community and identify issues with it and the main issue with most communities is the economy and my focus was in trying to identify a distressed area and then finding the cause and that’s basically it. I am out of El Paso. I moved to Austin ’77 and then from there, I went to San Marcos in 1993 and in 2015, I arrived here,” said Herrera. Dodgen says people know her, and they know they can trust her to be good for Seguin. She says there’s lots of work that needs to be done, but it’s work that has to be done together. She says her leadership style will allow that work to continue. “I’ll listen. I’ll try to communicate. I’ll educate to the best of my ability. I’ll keep an open mind and my goal is to improve our community. We’ve already begun facilitating a mayor, city council, city manager team and I want that to continue. I want us to continue to work as a unit and move things forward. I don’t work in a silo. The mayor, the only voting authority that I would have as mayor, is to break a tie. So, it’s the council people and I’m a part of a team and I want to continue to be a part of that team and I have lots of team experience. So, I also think that the county, the city, the school and industry and business need to continue keeping that dialogue going. That has been really strong and it continues to grow and those are the sorts of things that we need to facilitate and be positive about our community and love our Seguin because it’s a great place to live, work and play,” said Dodgen. The mayor’s race is one of the many items that will appear on Tuesday’s ballot. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at various locations in Seguin. The Guadalupe County Elections Office manages all of the local elections, and it uses Vote Centers. That means Guadalupe County voters can cast their ballots at any polling site in the county on election day.

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Long time Seguin Resident JOINS

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United States Prepares For First COVID-Era General Election

(Phoenix, AZ) -- The United States will be holding its first general election in the age of COVID-19 on Tuesday. There are many steps states are taking to keep not just voters, but poll workers safe. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says one of the biggest initiatives her state undertook was recruiting a younger corps of poll workers. Secretary Hobbs said the turnout has been outstanding to the point they couldn’t even respond to all of the applicants. From promoting social distancing, to keeping polling stations clean, to providing personal protective equipment for poll workers during the days and weeks of early voting, safety has been a top priority in Arizona. Arizona has become a battleground state for the 2020 Presidential election.

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Kiki Camarena Run-Ride to Be Drug Free!

The Republican election poll watch will be held from The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will 7 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Seguin Elks have its Kiki Camarena Run-Ride to Be Drug Lodge, located at 1331 C.H. Matthies Jr. in Seguin. 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 LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has passenger. There will also be an $8 plate sale, green bean, corn, and squash ready for picking. vendors, a silent auction, and a raffle with Please be careful with the new winter crops and $10 tickets. A portion of all sales will benefit Veterans organizations. For more information please stay between the rows. visit gvyoungmarines.org or dina.dillon@ youngmarines.com. Pop-Up Food Distribution Event There will be another Pop-Up Free Food Distribution Event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Photo Show Call for Entry Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Seguin Events Complex The Seguin Art League’s “How I See It” parking lot. Volunteers are also needed. Register photography show will run from Saturday, Nov. before noon on Wednesday, Nov. 4 online at 7 through Saturday, Dec. 5 and will be open https://nbfoodbank.org/cvresponse/ or call 830- to the community with a prospectus available online at www.seguinartleague.com. Entries will 327-6000. be received Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Seguin Art League, located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be For more information call 830-491-0778, held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North email rcm.marcotte@gmail.com, or contact the Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, Seguin Art League at 830-305-0472 or email or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange seguinartleague@yahoo.com. Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722Culinary Class with Chef Beto: A Winter 9054.

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.

Squash 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.

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Fall Clean-Up Day

The City of Seguin will have its Fall Clean-Up Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum), located at 950 S. Austin Street in Seguin. The Clean-Up day is for Seguin residents located within city limits and a proof of residency required. Automobile tires will be accepted, however tractor, mower, bicycle and ATV tires will not be collected. Brush, hazardous chemicals, construction or building debris, old fences, sheds or torn down building materials will not be accepted. Appliances with Freon or other refrigerants are not allowed. Paper shredding will also be available. For more information, please call the Public Works Department at (830) 401-2416.

Sand Hills VFD BBQ Fundraiser

The Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department will have its Annual Brisket and Sausage BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. until sold out on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Lifegate Church, located at 395 Lifegate Lane. Due to COVID-19 there will be drive-up and take-home only. Reflective address signs will also be available for purchase for $25.

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.

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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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 & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933.

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 Christmas in the Good Old Fashioned Way is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans p.m. Weekend entrance is through the Emergency Market will have its 2nd Annual Christmas in Department for screening and entry. For further the Good Old Fashioned Way from 1 to 8 p.m. information visit www.grmedcenter.com. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 413 North Main St. in Cibolo. For more information call 210-722-9054. Free Meals for Seguin Children Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays 2020 RTV500 Raffle through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available curbside meals that do not have the child present at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only in the car will need to show proof of enrollment 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be in the district (not necessarily proof of being a paid by the winner. For more information call remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is 830-379-6382. not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department Seguin Public Library New Hours of at 830-401-8618.

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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 401-2422 for additional information.

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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 hours a day. 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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Free Bible Course

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to The World Bible School is offering free Bible 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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.

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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Lawtum

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.

Franks Charles Lee Franks, 75, of Seguin Texas, passed away on October 28, 2020.

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Charles was born in Seguin on November 15, 1944. He worked as a Truck Driver for his entire career. He enjoyed traveling the country, restoring classic cars, and

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Martha (Schulz) Franks, brother, David, and son Dudley. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Kunde, son, David, and grandchildren, Jennifer Cadena and Candice

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Jensen, and great-grandchildren, Juliet, Jake II, and Juliana, as well as a niece, nephews, other loving family members, and friends.

at Southwest ISD. Many of his students went on to successfully place their animals at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin with Pastor Warren “Rusty” Hicks officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. All CDC protocols will be followed including limited seating, social distancing, and face coverings worn. The family of Charles wishes to extend sincere thanks to the emergency medical team, doctors, nurses, and staff at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center for their dedication to the family and the community.

He later taught at Harlandale ISD as the Horticulture teacher at Stinson Vocational Center. He successfully operated their greenhouse, producing beautiful poinsettias at Christmas and lilies at Easter time. The monies earned from the sale of these plants were used to support the program and train students for future careers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.

Corder

On October 31, 2020, John Howard Corder went to meet his Lord and Master in His heavenly home after a long and difficult struggle with kidney disease complicated by Alzheimer’s. John was preceded in death by his parents, William (Billy) and Mary Louise Corder. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Mahoney Corder, his son, William Howard Corder, and his only sibling, Merry Corder White. He is also survived by several cousins including his “favorite” cousin, Janice Martin Geyer and her family. John was always proud of the fact that the farm he operated has been in his family since 1844 and is a registered Texas Century Farm. John was born September 20, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Highlands High School and continued his education at Texas Tech University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. While at Tech, John joined Sigma Chi Fraternity. He extended his education with continuing ed courses at Texas A & M University, earning a certification in Horticultural Science. John started his teaching career as an Ag teacher

While at Harlandale he met and married Carolyn on August 5, 1978. Two years later they were blessed with the birth of their son, William. John was involved in many areas of agriculture. He served as the president of the Guadalupe County Independent Cattleman’s Association of Texas, and was awarded a special plaque for his outstanding service to the Association. He also received the Distinguished Service Award from the Seguin Chapter FFA. Through the year, John shared his sense of humor and kindness with many friends and associates. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Special thanks go to the health care providers at Nesbit Nursing Home, Fresenius Medical Center, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and the GRMC Hospice team. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4 at Tres Hewell Mortuary at 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services to celebrate John’s life will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Thursday, November 5, 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mitch Kolenovsky officiating. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery. Pall Bearers will include William Corder, Larry Weir, Bill Brown, Richard Mergele, James O’Rourke, and David Martin. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to your favorite charity. 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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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.

SERVICES RETIRED REMODEL CONTRACTOR

If you need Light Remodel, Paint Job! PROBLEM SOLVED, Hourly and or Cost plus

Materials, call Kenneth for FREE estimates, 830463-1389. GLORIA’S CHILD CARE

Registered Child Care, CPR Trained. Nutritious meal provided, MondayFriday 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. 2217 Sherman Street. Fore more information call 830-379-5412.

FOR RENT RESTAURANT FOR LEASE: Ready to pass inspection, fully equipped. $950/month. Office or Retail space for lease in shopping center at 936 S. Austin Street, $450 month. Call 830-379-0286.