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Seguin, Guadalupe County to salute veterans during annual Veterans Day programs. See story on page 2.

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Seguin, Guadalupe County to salute veterans during annual Veterans Day program By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

ceremony will still continue but it will be at our American Legion. So, we’re loaning them the hall in case of inclement weather,” said Ramirez. The Veterans Day Program in Seguin gets underway at 11 a.m. today at Veterans Park. The park is located at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Erkel Streets. Individuals are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.

(Seguin) -- Don’t forget to thank a veteran. Today is Veterans Day. The Guadalupe Veteran’s Council hopes to safely gather today in recognition of all those who have served our country. Due to COVID-19, the traditional parade from downtown Seguin to Veterans Park will not happen. However, the group’s annual program at the park is still on as scheduled. Although a bit modified, Felisa Ramirez, the post commander for the American Legion Post #245, says today’s program will honor all those who have served the country in war or peace, dead or alive. “The veteran community is strong in this area but unfortunately in other areas of the country it isn’t and so we feel that anytime there is an opportunity to promote the positivity of being in the military even if you do just one enlistment -you served and you are a veteran and you contributed. I think you can’t forget those that obviously gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country but I think it’s important to recognize those that in whatever way possible, in whatever job that they did in the military, they contributed to what America is all about,” said Ramirez. Serving as this year’s guest speaker will be Major General U.S. Army (Retired) Jimmie Keenan. Ramirez says Keenan will share her message of thanks to veterans especially during these uncertain times. “She’s a retired nurse and she is what we can an MSN Officer so she has her master’s in nursing but she is also a veteran. We felt that it was important to still continue with our Veteran’s Day ceremony and our Guadalupe County Veteran’s Council was able to contact General Keenan and she agreed to make time

for us here in Seguin,” said Ramirez. Jeff Messinger, director of the American Legion Riders and first commander for the post, says although there will not be a parade, there will be a parade of Legion Riders on local streets just prior to the ceremony. “There is no official parade but our American Legion Riders from 245, we will be meeting at our post -- leaving our post at 10:30 and we will be riding over to Veterans Park with all of our big flags and everything,” said Messinger. Ramirez says safety will be key for all those who attend and hopes that folks will take the time to honor those who have served our country. “There will be masks required there at the park. Obviously, the little benches that are there. We can’t remove those. So, people will just have to use their discretion if they want to use those benches. But the bleachers that they use to bring in and the Porter Potties, those aren’t going to exist and it’s probably going to be a more condensed ceremony. They are estimating that it will probably last about 40 to 45 minutes. It’s a little bit shorter than it normally does. In case it rains that day, the

Kicking things off early this morning for area veterans will be the Navarro ISD. The Navarro ISD will be hosting a live streaming of its annual Veterans Day Celebration. The celebration is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. today at the high school’s Erwin-Lee Field. A link to the ceremony can be found on the district’s website at nisd.us or on the Navarro ISD Facebook page. Seguin ISD administrators will also be visiting campuses to deliver tokens of appreciation to those employees who are veterans. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Seguin High School Naval Jr. ROTC Program has also chosen to modify its annual Veteran’s Day program and limit close contact of students. The group plans to return to its traditional morning public presentation next year. The Seguin Kiwanis Club is also doing its part today to honor area veterans. For years, the group has recognized the sacrifices of America’s heroes with its flag program. Flags are hung during patriotic observances throughout the downtown area. The flags, today, will again be visible in celebration of Veteran’s Day. According to longtime member Ed Engelhardt, the flag route consist of East and West Court Streets plus portions of North and South Austin Streets. This includes around the Guadalupe County Courthouse and Central Park area.

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Guadalupe County to offer COVID-19 testing plus flu shots this week By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Marion) --Free COVID-19 testing plus free flu shots will both be made available to Guadalupe County residents this week. First on the schedule is free COVID-19 testing in the city of Cibolo. Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County Emergency management coordinator, says the testing will be on a first come, first serve basis this Thursday at Niemietz Park located in Cibolo at 618 FM 78. Pinder says testing will begin at 9 a.m. and will continue until 4 p.m. or until test kits run out. “The city of Cibolo reached out to my office and requested a testing site. They wanted to promote testing in their community so we contacted the state and had the state coordinate a testing location there at Niemietz Park off of FM 78 and this site is 100 percent free. You don’t have to have any signs, symptoms. You can come out and be tested similar to the 10 testing sites that we’ve had in the past. We do ask that people get there early so that we can guarantee that they do get tested. Tests are limited. They will only be testing a

certain number of people and the test are a first come, first serve basis. So, anyone in Guadalupe County that wants to come out and be tested,” said Pinder. Pinder says thanks to their partnership with the city of Schertz, county residents are also encouraged to protect themselves from the flu. He says free flu vaccines will be provided on

Saturday in the Marion Middle School parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Schertz EMS had acquired several free flu vaccines and they were doing flu vaccines in their community and since Schertz EMS is partnered with the county in our EMS contract, they wanted to extend that offer out to Guadalupe County so this Saturday on the 14th of November, they’ll be doing free flu vaccines at Marion Middle School. We’ll be set up in the parking lot,” said Pinder. Pinder says the hope is to have even more opportunities for residents to get their flu shot. “The city of Schertz, this is their third or fourth that they’ve hosted. There’s two additional sites coming up in the city of Schertz. We are currently working with Schertz EMS to try to get a location in the Seguin area. I talked to the school district today about trying to get a location at the high school or at the campus there,” said Pinder. Those planning to get their flu shot are asked to enter the Marion Middle School parking lot off of FM 465. The school is located at 506 FM 465.

Seguin ISD to offer COVID-19 testing to better tackle virus spread throughout schools By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Students and staff members who are forced into quarantine in the Seguin ISD may soon have better answers to when they can safely return to the classroom. That’s all thanks to approximately 1,500 rapid nose swab COVID-19 tests that have been provided to the district through the Texas Education Agency. Sean Hoffmann, chief communications officer for the Seguin ISD, says the district is currently developing a plan and process to administer the kits. On Tuesday, the district launched a pilot program specifically designed for students and staff who are in quarantine due to close contact at school. “Staff such as nurses, athletic trainers and administrators are receiving state mandated training to administer the tests. I hear that the test is not as intrusive as some of the other nose swab tests. I don’t think we will be tickling brains with these swabs. I don’t think they have to go in quite that far. Test results can be ready in about 15 minutes. Individuals tested receive a follow-up email with the results,” said Hoffmann. Students will not be tested without prior written consent from a parent or guardian. District officials say at this point, they would like to focus the testing on students and staff who are in quarantine or experiencing symptoms. Hoffmann says they working to implement the program as to maximize the

effectiveness in the schools.

“Data shows that students and staff who are in quarantine due to close contact in school are not coming up positive. We do post our data and update it regularly on our website. We include all of our COVID statistics as far as total number of positive cases, total number of negative cases and total of quarantine and what we have found is we’ve been in school since Sept. 8 so we’ve got about two months of data right now and we are finding that students who are in the same classroom or who have been around other students who are out quarantining because they are positive, we are finding that there is very little transmission to classmates. This is due to the safety protocols currently implemented in our schools and the diligence of our students and staff. We are considering allowing quarantine individuals to be voluntarily tested twice weekly so that they can return to school or work if test results are negative. If the test result is positive, the individual must follow our protocols for a positive case,” said Hoffmann. Hoffmann says the state has indicated that more test kits could be made available to the Seguin ISD should they need them. Currently, the Seguin ISD is reporting three positive COVID-19 cases among its students and two positive COVID cases among staff members. The Seguin ISD provides regular updates on COVID-19 cases throughout the district. The information is available on its website at seguinisd.net.

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Week 12 – Catching up with the opponents on Seguin, Navarro, and Marion’s 2020 football schedules Seguin (3-2 overall, 2-1 Dist. 12-5A-DI, vs. S.A.-McCollum, Friday 7:30 p.m.) Cedar Creek (2-5, 2-3)

The Eagles fell to Bastrop 38-14 last week and visit 3-4 Leander-Glenn this Friday.

New Braunfels (3-3, 1-3)

The Unicorns came up short to Smithson Valley 21-0 last Thursday and host 1-4 East Central this Friday.

Kerrville-Tivy (2-5, 2-1)

The Antlers edged Floresville 42-35 last Friday, have the open date in the schedule this week, and host Medina Valley on Nov. 20.

San Antonio-Veterans Memorial (3-3, 1-2) New Braunfels-Canyon (5-1, 2-1)

The Patriots had to forfeit last week’s game against Buda-Johnson due to COVID-19 quarantine and aren’t slated to take the field again until Nov. 20 at New Braunfels-Canyon. The Cougars received a forfeit win over McCollum due to the Cowboys’ COVID-19 quarantine. Canyo visits 2-4 Kyle-Lehman this Friday.

Harlandale (1-2, 1-2)

The Indians entered COVID-19 quarantine last week and took a forfeit loss to Seguin. They will forfeit this week’s scheduled game against BudaJohnson as well.

McCollum (0-3, 0-3)

The Cowboys have taken three straight forfeit losses, including last week against New Braunfels-Canyon, due to COVID-19 quarantine. McCollum is scheduled to take the field for the first time this Friday at Matador Stadium. A preview of the game will appear in Friday’s Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. KWED’s broadcast begins at 6:50, with kickoff at 7:30.

Buda-Johnson (5-1, 3-0)

The Jaguars received a forfeit win over Veterans Memorial last week due to the Patriots’ COVID-19 situation and will again this week because Harlandale is still in quarantine.

Kyle-Lehman (2-4, 0-3)

The Lobos came up short to Dripping Springs 57-7 last week and host New Braunfels-Canyon this Friday.

Dripping Springs (6-1, 4-0)

The Tigers blew out Kyle-Lehman 57-7 last week, will receive a forfeit win over Veterans Memorial this week, and fill the schedule vacancy with a non-district game against 5-0 Mansfield-Timberview.

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Week 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Catching up with the opponents on Navarro and Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2020 football schedules Navarro (8-2 overall, 5-0 Dist. 14-4A-DII, vs. Cuero, 4A-DII bi-district playoffs @ Karnes City, Thursday 7:00) La Vernia (7-3, 3-1)

The Bears defeated Pleasanton 42-0 to finish the regular season last Friday, and open the 4A Division I bi-district playoffs against Canyon Lake this week.

Needville (6-4, 4-1)

The Bluejays dropped the district championship matchup to El Campo 40-21 last week, and open the playoffs against 4-2 Furr this Friday.

Cuero (5-5, 3-2)

The Gobblers rolled past Gonzales 56-7 in last week's regular season finale. A complete preview of the 4A Division II bi-district playoff game against Navarro will appear in Thursday's Seguin Daily News and at Seguintoday.com. KWED's broadcast starts at 6:30, with kickoff at 7:00 in Karnes City.

Giddings (7-3, 4-1)

The Buffaloes came up short to Navasota 37-35 in last week's district championship battle. Giddings opens the 4A Division II playoffs with a bi-district game against Manor New Tech this Thursday.

Manor-New Tech (2-4, 2-3) Austin-Eastside Memorial (1-5, 1-4) Austin Achieve (1-4, 1-3) Wimberley (8-3, 3-1) San Antonio YMLA (1-2, 1-2) Dripping Springs (6-1, 4-0)

The Titans forfeited last week's regular season finale against Eastside Memorial and will face 7-3 Giddings in the bi-district playoffs this Thursday. The Panthers from Austin received a forfeit win over New Tech in the final week of the regular season, and did not qualify for the playoffs. The Polar Bears fell to Wimberley 80-0 last Friday and will face 6-3 Navasota, the District 13-4A-DII champion, in the bi-district playoffs this Thursday. The Texans dismantled Austin Achieve 80-0 to finish the regular season last week and face 5-5 Smithville in the bi-district playoffs this Friday. YMLA forfeited last Friday's game to Navarro due to COVID-19 and did not qualify for the playoffs The Tigers blew out Kyle-Lehman 57-7 last week, will receive a forfeit win over Veterans Memorial this week, and fill the schedule vacancy with a non-district game against 5-0 Mansfield-Timberview.

Marion (5-5 overall, 3-3 Dist.14-3A-DI, vs. LLano, 3A-DI Bi-District Playoffs @ Tivy's Antler Stadium, Friday 7:30 p.m.) Karnes City (4-6, 3-3)

The Badgers edged Stockdale 28-27 in the final game of the regular season, but did not qualify for the playoffs.

Goliad (0-9, 0-6)

Just two years after a 10-3 season and three-round playoff run, the Tigers finish 2020 winless at 0-9, and have gone a combined 1-18 over the past two seasons. Goliad dropped its final game to Vanderbilt-Industrial 55-14 last week.

Comfort (7-3, 1-3)

The Bobcats snapped a three-game skid and clinched a playoff berth with a 76-0 blowout of Luling last week, and will face 8-1 Jourdanton this Friday in the 3A Division I bi-district playoffs.

Hondo (9-1, 5-0)

The Owls capped an undefeated run to the district championship with a 65-7 thumping of Carrizo Springs last week, and face 7-3 Ingleside in the bidistrict playoffs this Friday.

Jourdanton (9-1, 6-0) Lytle (5-5, 3-3)

The Indians crushed Cotulla 54-14 to finish an undefeated district season and will face 7-3 Comfort in the bi-district playoffs this Friday. The Pirates were idle in the final week of the regular season. Marion's 49-28 win over Cole knocked Lytle out of playoff contention.

Cotulla (0-6, 0-6)

The Cowboys dropped their final game to Jourdanton 54-14 and will miss the playoffs.

Poteet (8-2, 5-1)

The Aggies claimed the No. 2 playoff seed in District 14-3A-Division I Saturday with a 14-7 win over Randolph. Poteet faces Blanco in the bi-district playoffs on Friday.

Randolph (6-4, 3-3)

The Ro-Hawks end up with the up with the No. 3 playoff seed in District 14-3A-Division I after Saturday's 14-7 loss to Poteet. Randolph meets 6-3 Lago Vista in the bi-district playoffs this Thursday.

San Antonio-Cole (1-6, 1-5)

The Cougars dropped their final game of the season to Marion 48-28 Saturday and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Thursday Schedule Navarro football vs. Cuero 4A Division II bi-district playoffs

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S.A.-McCollum Lytle Del Rio Alamo Heights

7:30 p.m. on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. (Pre-game TBA) 6:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m

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Saturday Schedule

Seguin girls split games to open hoops season

(Seguin) - The Matadors opened the 2020-21 girls basketball season Saturday with a 42-11 win over Lockhart at Goldie Harris Gym, but followed with a 6355 road loss to Wimberley on Monday. Liv Hernandez outscored Lockhart by herself with a game-high 14 points, and Nevaeh Quiroga did likewise

with 12 points.

Hernandez pumped in points in the Monday to Wimberley. Quiroga Francis Salazar added apiece.

18 loss and 11

Seguin (1-1) is idle the rest of the week and returns to action next Tuesday, Nov. 17, with a 6:30 p.m. home game against Floresville.

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Long time Seguin Resident JOINS Tarpon Blue Insurance Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce that Guy Tate, has joined the company as an insurance advisor. Guy has an Associate Degree in Farm and Ranch Management from Texas State Technical Institute.

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Coed Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will have a Coed Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Seguin Volleyball Complex, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Registration begins at 2 p.m. There will be Two divisions of competitive (AA/A) and recreational (B/C). The fee is $100 per team. To pre-register a team, text 830556-2296. Temps checked upon entry. Spectators/ fans will be allowed. Social distancing encouraged.

Blood Drive

The House of Prayer Geronimo will have its 8th Annual Blood Drive from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. For more information and to book an appointment, call Richard Flores at 830-626-8453.

Annual Thanksgiving Service

The Life Changing Church will have its Annual Thanksgiving Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 in the parking lot of 842 E. Pine St. The service will be a drive-in event. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. and turkeys and Thanksgiving baskets will be raffled after the service. A dinner plate will also be served at the end of the service. You may also enter the event

via Facebook live stream and if a prize is won it will be delivered to you.

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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(Undated) -- The U.S. is setting another daily record for new coronavirus cases. Numbers from Johns Hopkins University show over 118-thousand new infections were reported on Thursday. It was the second straight day cases topped 100-thousand. Colorado, Illinois, Utah and Wisconsin are among the states to also set new daily records on Thursday. Meantime, the CDC revealed its updated ensemble forecast, showing the American death toll could be as high as 266-thousand by the end of November.

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Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure The Guadalupe Appraisal District Office will close on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and will re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Seguin City Hall and Library Veterans Day Closure The non-emergency offices at Seguin City Hall and the Seguin Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The offices will re-open on Thursday, Nov. 12. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal. Veterans Day Celebration The Navarro ISD will have its Veterans Day Celebration at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Erwin-Lee Field. Guests will be social distanced in chairs on the field. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held in the Event Center. The event will be live streamed. Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend by calling 830-372-1930. DAV Chapter 61 Veterans Day Ceremony 2020 The DAV Chapter 61 will have its Veterans Day Ceremony 2020 at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the City of Seguin Veterans Park. COVID- 19 rules will be in effect. Please wear your mask. Bring your own chairs. The guest speaker will be Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.) Jimmie Keenan. Touch-Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology all month long in its children’s programs and online and will have a Touch-Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt until November 30. Little paleontologists

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can search for hidden dinosaurs around the children’s area of the library. They will uncover dinosaur facts for each dino they find. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. COVID-19 Mobile Test Collection There will be a COVID-19 Mobile Test Collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at Niemietz Park, located at 618 FM 78 in Cibolo. No symptoms are needed for testing. No pre-registration is needed and no registrations will be accepted after 4 p.m. Storytime at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during its Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Wednesday Nov. 25. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210722-9054. Library Dinosaur Science Kit Pickup The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology all month long in its children’s programs and online. On Friday, Nov. 13, Children ages 5 and up can pick up a dinosaur science activity kit while supplies last, which include a dinosaur egg to break open, a fossil making activity, and a science booklet. Younger children can pick up a dinosaur egg science craft to take home as well. Please call

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830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Virtual Hospice Fundraiser Event The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation will have its 2020 Virtual Hospice Event, A Celebration of the Ol’ Southwest from 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 To register for the online auction and participate in bidding visit https://hospiceevent2020.ggo. bid. Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Tom Teboe from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sausage wraps and chicken salad will be available for a light supper. Following COVID-19 guidelines, you must wear a mask into the center and when leaving. Tables will be set for only 6 per table. For more information call 830-303-6612. Fall Clean-Up Day The City of Seguin will have its Fall CleanUp 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.

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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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 takehome only. Reflective address signs will also be available for purchase for $25. Coed Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser The La Trinidad United Methodist Church will have a Coed Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Seguin Volleyball Complex, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Registration begins at 2 p.m. There will be Two divisions of competitive (AA/A) and recreational (B/C). The fee is $100 per team. To pre-register a team, text 830-556-2296. Temps checked upon entry. Spectators/fans will be allowed. Social distancing encouraged. Blood Drive The House of Prayer Geronimo will have its 8th Annual Blood Drive from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. For more information and to book an appointment, call Richard Flores at 830-626-8453. Toddler Time at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Seguin City Council Farewell Reception The City of Seguin will have a Farewell Reception for Mayor Don Keil and Council Members Ernest Leal, Jeanette “Jet” Crabb,

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and Fonda Mathis from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Seguin Public Library, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor League of Women Voters Public Meeting or for more information visit www.texagedu. The League of Women Voters of the Comal org, email redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/ Area (LWVCA) will host a Public Meeting, text 830-379-0933. “The Electoral College and its Unintended Consequences” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Winter Washerland Tournament Nov. 18 online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 899 The 2nd Annual Winter Washerland Tournament 8656 3219 Password: 270440), live-streamed benefiting the Seguin Police Department’s Blue on Facebook, and recorded for viewing later on Santa Program will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, the LWV Comal YouTube Channel. For more Nov. 21 at the Warehouse Seguin, located at information visit lwvcomal.org. 108 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The Entry fee is $50 per team. To register call or text Amanda Poker Tournament Fundraiser at 830-305-7220. The Big Red Barn has moved its Poker Tournament Fundraiser to 2 p.m. Saturday, LULAC Community Garden Nov. 21. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with The Seguin LULAC Community Garden $250 tickets before Wednesday, Nov. 19 and has green beans, corn, and squash ready for $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more picking. Please be careful with the new winter together and save with $200 each ticket before crops and please stay between the rows. Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtournament/, RAPPS Individual Sessions Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler The Rural Area Parenting Program Services Insurance. For more information call 830-379- (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, 0933. Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, CoParenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness Silver Center Dance classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes The Silver Center will have a dance featuring are accepted by the Judicial System. To register the Countrymen from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. or for or more information call 830-303Friday, Nov. 20. The doors will open at 6:30 9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit p.m. with a $10 admission. Sausage wraps and seguinrappsorg.org. chicken salad sandwiches will be available for a light supper. Following COVID-19 guidelines, Toddler Time at the Library you must wear a mask into the center and when The Seguin Public Library is celebrating leaving. Tables will be set for only 6 per table. dinosaurs and paleontology during Toddler For more information call 830-303-6612. Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov Big Red Barn Market Days for additional information.

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Mays Joyce Joanna Mays Wieding passed away in Canyon Lake, Texas on November 5, 2020 at the age of 90. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1930 to Florence (Edwards) and Lloyd Mays, and lived on the family dairy farm until graduating from nursing school and marrying Walter Wieding, a post WWII transplant from Texas, in 1951. In 1960, they moved to New Braunfels, Texas where Joyce was a nursing supervisor from 1960-1972 at New Braunfels Hospital. In 1972, she became a nursing instructor at Baptist School of Nursing in San Antonio. When she retired in 1995, she was a Director of Inservice Education at Baptist Memorial Hospital System. She and her husband, Walter enjoyed bowling and, after their retirement, traveled to many different states to compete in bowling tournaments. Joyce was a talented needleworker, with quilting and crochet as lifelong hobbies. She also loved reading, which she continued to enjoy until shortly before her death. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Walter A. Wieding, son Eric Walter Wieding, son-in-law, Buddy L. Watson, her parents, her brothers, Dennis Mays and Lawrence Mays and her sister, Patricia Mays Hafer. She is survived by her daughter Diane Wieding Watson; son Duane Lloyd Wieding and wife Delores; grandchildren: Eric Watson and wife Jillian, Justin Watson, Jennifer Watson Russell and husband David, Lauren Wieding Leonov and husband Boris, and Katheryn Wieding Roby and husband Allen; and three great grandchildren: Aidan Watson, Brannon Russell, and Eliana Russell; brother, Leland “Butch” Mays; sister-in-law, Marie Wieding; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at DaVita New Braunfels for their care of Mom for the past year. Also a sincere Thank You to Hope Hospice for their support and care during Mom’s final days. Graveside services and interment will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran Cemetery at Elm Creek with the Rev. Toby Burk officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 613 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, Texas, 78130. 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.

Barron

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Carroll believed dying would be his greatest adventure. He always said he looked forward to his last great adventure and being with Jesus Christ.

Carroll Edward Barron Jr., age 85 of Seguin, Texas passed Our hearts are heavy, but we know he is crying tears of away on November 4, 2020. joy. He has completed his journey and is with Jesus. Carroll was born on November As he told his sweetheart every night, “I’ll see you in 15, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas to Edna Ethel (Ploch) and the morning.” You Betcha! Carroll Edward Barron Sr. Due to COVID-19, the family will host a private Carroll is preceded in death by funeral with the mass of Christian burial officiated his parents. Survivors include by his friends Msgr. Dennis Darilek and Father Greg his loving wife of 65 years, Sandra Rehm Barron; children, Nevlud. Eddie Barron (Debbie), Doug Barron (Lynn), Pam McCafferty (P.J.), Steve Barron (Irene); grandchildren, Brian (Patti), Christi Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity (Taylor), Keith (Jen), Beth (Mason), Rebecca (Josh), Sarah of one’s choice. (Joseph), Sean (Stephany), and Kyle; 14 great grandchildren, brother Buddy Barron, other loving family members and many You are invited to sign the guest book at www. friends. treshewell.com. Carroll, also known as Sonny, grew up in Leming, Texas, before moving to San Antonio. He is a graduate of Central Catholic High Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell School and St. Mary’s University. Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830 He married the love of his life, Sandy, the day after Christmas, 549-5912. 1955. Together they raised 3 sons and a daughter. The family was very active at St. Luke’s Catholic Church where he and Sandy helped found the “Holy Family” family guild. His faith was his foundation and always a priority. Carroll spent his professional life in the automobile business. One of his proudest accomplishments was establishing Carroll Barron’s Luling Chevrolet; he truly loved his team. While he and Sandy spent wonderful years in San Antonio, Seguin became their true home. It took no time for them to find St. James Catholic Church, where they were very active and made many great friends. Carroll was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3412 and served a term as Grand Knight. He was also very active in the Seguin Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He had many successes, but was most proud of his marriage to Sandy and the family they created. His joy in life was being with those he loved. From taking spontaneous road trips to the coast with his young family to the annual Christmas in July celebration with his growing family, Sonny cherished the adventures and shenanigans with his crazy crew! Their home on Lake McQueeney held a special place in his heart. Just relaxing on the back porch with Sandy or hosting family and friends at the Lake, he especially enjoyed the Fourth of July, decked out in red, white and blue. Never one to turn down an adventure, Carroll and Sandy were blessed to visit many places throughout the world, making lasting memories. Our family will be forever grateful for the love and care provided by his caregiver, Khiana Hill. He loved her and considered

her a dear friend.

Strey

Marvin Valentin Strey, age 94 of Cedar Park, formerly of Seguin, passed away on November 3, 2020. Marvin was born on October 19, 1926 in Wilson County to Augusta (Lenz) and Earhardt Strey. Visitation will begin on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Kelsie Theiss officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed at both locations, including social distancing and face coverings worn. Marvin is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Marian Krueger Strey, and his parents. Survivors include his son Fredlein Strey and wife Susan; Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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HELP WANTED

Guadalupe County Administrative Clerk Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Part Time Administrative Clerk. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing, computer data entry and multitasking skills. Position requires personable telephone etiquette and pleasant, accurate customer service skills. This is a part-time position with starting salary of $12.51 per hour. The shift would be 3 days a week, any day between Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Benefits include retirement. Full job description and Law Enforcement Application Packet may be obtained from www. co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 211 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications and required documents to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at 2617 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin, by November 16, no later than 5 p.m. Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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VIOLA’S FLOWER SHOP Now hiring Part-time Delivery Driver, MondayTuesday-Wednesday 9a-5p, and some Saturdays 9a-1p. Pick-up application at 745 N. Hwy. 123 Bypass. 830-3798892.

or apply in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin. DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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

RETIRED REMODEL CONTRACTOR If you need Light Remodel, Paint Job! PROBLEM SOLVED, Hourly and or Cost plus Materials, call Kenneth for FREE estimates, 830-463-1389.

SERVICES

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

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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.

GARAGE SALE HUGE GARAGE SALE

117 Guadalupe River Drive, Saturday ONLY, 8a-2p. Name brand clothes, women plus, sizes 18-12-8 and men’s, power tools, seasonal décor, household items. Too much to list!! “MASKS REQUIRED” No Early Birds!