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Home Depot salutes area veterans with community project
a space to meditate and then we are also building a planter and bench for them to sit, look at flowers and that kind of stuff,” said Reed. In giving back, Reed says it was the store’s employees who did the honors by building the new space on Wednesday. “I have 10 Home Depot associates including myself, all volunteering. It is their day off. One of our values is giving back to our communities so they are living their values by giving back to their community and taking care of our veterans today,” said Reed.
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – While veterans were being honored and recognized at this year’s Veteran’s Day Program in Seguin, a team of orange was hammering away at a very special surprise at Seguin’s American Legion Hall. In a salute to veterans all across the nation,
Home Depot in Seguin unveiled a new outdoor space for the veterans and members of the American Legion Post #245. Store Manager Tory Reed says the project is the least that Home Depot could do for such a deserving group of heroes. “Home Depot does projects for our veterans and
we are doing more also for our first responders due to COVID, responders, medical etc. But, being Veteran’s Day, we wanted to make sure our first project was going to be for veterans, so we are building a little tranquil space in the back with a fence. We are going to put a grill in there, a heater, some lighting so that they can have some meditation area for their vets that are suffering from PTSD that want to get
Felisa Ramirez, the commander for the American Legion, says she is so excited about the new fenced space created behind the local post. She says words can not describe the gratitude that she has for Home Depot and for its group of employees who volunteered their time. “This is an amazing project. I mean when community and the veteran organizations mesh up together, wonderful things happen. We are blessed that Home Depot, Tory Reed, their store manager, reached out to me and our organization to see what they could do. I mean, I really didn’t know what to ask for when they gave us ideas. What has transformed r our most, it’s an amazing thing. This bench planter is going to be used by veterans to come out here for a safe quiet area. That back area is going to be used for our PTSD, for meditating just to get away from the noise of the world. They donated this grill that we fired up today so that we could feed all our veterans that came in. They gave us some ceiling fans that we are going to install inside that is going to help with the airflow,” said Ramirez. See HOME DEPOT, page 2
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By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Messages being shared this Veteran’s Day should not only be for veterans but for all Americans. Sharing Seguin’s message during this year’s Veterans Day Program was Major General U.S. Army (Retired) Jimmie Keenan. Keenan was invited by the Guadalupe County Veterans Council to serve as this year’s guest speaker at Veterans Park. Keenan recently served the nation as Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. Army Medical Command and as Chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. In her message to all, General Keenan reminds citizens that you cannot have an America without veterans. “What I want to tell our veterans today is thank you for your service, for your sacrifice to our country. We know through the VA that there’s over 17 and half million veterans right now that they serve and there’s even more out there and it really is a message of ‘we want to thank you today but we should be thanking you everyday’ because you donned the cloth of our nation when many others wouldn’t and for the sacrifices that you gave for our country so that we have the freedoms that we have today to protest, to have elections. We take all of that for granted because we don’t realize what
enables us to have those freedoms and it’s our service members who selflessly have served our country and their families who stood there beside them,” said Keenan. It’s during these times of uncertainty that Keenan also believes that the word “united” is more important than ever. She says the country has been under attack by COVID-19 and believes we all play the role of a solider. “What we have to do is understand that this country was found on principles and freedoms and that right now, what we all need to do is be uplifting each other and taking care of each other. COVID is very dangerous. I’m a nurse. I have patients across Texas and Florida and I have patients here in Seguin and we are so concerned about making sure that we are all doing what we need to do to take care of not only our veterans but each other, reaching out and making sure that people have what they need whether it’s food, whether it’s medication or just somebody to talk to because when you are isolating, if you have a high risk condition, which is important to do, it can be very lonely so taking the time to reach out to your neighbors, to reach out to your friends, to reach out to someone that you may not normally connect with to see if they need anything -- that’s what we all need to be doing is supporting each other,” said Keenan. Even as politics works to divide us, Keenan believes that everyone has a
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responsibility to keep moving forward. “I think we have to remember that we are all in this together and that again, our country was founded on freedom, the right for speech, for free speech and that even when we don’t agree on necessarily the same policies, that we can all come together because we are all Americans,” said Keenan. Throughout her military career, Keenan has also served as chief of staff for the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command at the Pentagon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Public Health Command in Maryland and as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Southern Regional Medical Command. Keenan currently serves as the senior vice president for Enterprise Clinic Operations, WellMed Medical Management. Although this year’s Veteran’s Day Program was modified and did not include the community parade, organizers say this year’s event saw a large turnout. They also thank those who took the ime out of their schedule to attend this year’s program. See MORE PHOTOS to STORY page 3
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American Legion gifted with Veteran’s Day surprise HOME DEPOT, continued from page 1 As store manager, Reed says it’s community partnerships like these that help her appreciate her role with
the company even more. “For me, myself, a military brat, my dad was in the army for 30 something years and so military is my heart and we wanted to make sure that we were doing something that veterans going forward would have to see and to have a fence is permanent. We don’t want recognition that it came from the Home Depot. That’s not what we are here for. We are just here to let them know that there is people in their community that
care about what they have done for our country and what they continue to do for our country,” said Reed. For years, Home Depot has been recognized for assisting the needs of its employees who are veterans. This year, the company launched a new program that will guarantee employment opportunities to associates who are spouses of relocating members of the military. The company has also
helped with housing for its veteran employees – even surprising some with their mortgage payments. This year, Home Depot was recognized as a 2021 Top Military Friendly company for the 19th year in a row.
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Panthers look to avenge Week 4 loss to Gobblers in bi-district playoffs, Thursday game to air on KWED (Karnes City) - Navarro and Cuero face each other for the second time this season when the two Region IV powerhouses square off in the 4A Division II bi-district playoffs Thursday evening at Karnes City’s Poss Johnson Field. Cuero stunned the Panthers 42-21 at Gobbler Stadium to snap
an 0-3 start to the season on Sept. 18, in Week 4. Thursday marks the 10th meeting between the programs over the past eight seasons, and the seventh playoff clash in that span. The Gobblers are 7-2 in the previous nine matchups, 6-1 in the post-season.
Navarro’s only playoff win in the rivalry was a 35-21 triumph in the 2016 4A Region IV finals. Cuero has continued to play well under first-year head coach Jack Alvarez since defeating Navarro eight weeks ago. The Gobblers are 5-5 overall and went 3-2 in District 13-4A-Division II to end up with the fourth playoff seed. Cuero defeated district champion Navasota 38-21, but dropped close games to Giddings, 35-31, and Smithville, 29-27. Navarro is undefeated since the September setback to Cuero. The Panthers take an 8-2 record into the playoffs after a 5-0 run to the District 14-4A-Division II chamionship in Rod Blount’s third season as head coach. The final district win was a COVID-related forfeit by San Antonio-YMLA. The last time Navarro took the field was Friday, Oct. 30 in a 58-14 non-district win over Houston Christian. The playoff rematch will require each team to account for some key players who didn’t factor in the Week 4 outcome. Navarro played without starting safety James Brinsley, one of the team’s best athletes in the secondary, and All-District linebacker Andrew Guerra. Cuero capitalized on those absences with multiple big plays en route to 215 rushing yards and 167 passing yards.
Sam Muniga (13) and his Navarro teammates look for a better result against Exavier Durham (4) and the Cuero Gobblers in the first round of the playoffs after coming up short in the September meeting. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.
The Gobblers’ Breck Eleby was still part of a quarterback competition eight weeks ago and didn’t play elsewhere on the field. Jerry Rossett locked down the job that night by going 12-17 for 167 yards.
Eleby has since played the bulk of his snaps at running-back or receiver, totaling 544 rushing yards, 364 receiving yards on 23 catches, and 10 total touchdowns, so he is an additional weapon that Navarro defensive coordinator Kris Cavazos will game plan for this week. Navarro’s statistical leaders on offense include senior tailback Sam Muniga (904 rush yds., 9 TD, 188 rec. yds., 3 TD), junior halfback Brody Whitson (9 rush TDs), and junior quarterback Nick Billings (576 pass yds., 14 total TDs). As a team, the Panthers’ Slot-T attack has racked up averages of 49.4 points and 436.7 total yards per game, and 8.3 yards per carry on rushing plays. The defense has excelled in the take-away department, recovering 17 fumbles and collecting 11 interceptions for a total of 28 forced turnovers. Sam Muniga and Aden Supak have each coralled three interceptions. The afforementioned Rossett has completed 56 percent of his passes for 1,321 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions since winning Cuero’s QB job. Exavier Durham (27 rec., 421 yds., 4 TD) has been his top receiver. Three of the Gobblers’ running-backs have topped 500 rushing yards - Tycen Williams (579, 4 TD), Eleby (544 yds., 5 TD), and Jackson Hardwick (519 yds., 8 TD). Williams ran for 173 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries to with 48 receiving yards and a score in the Week 4 game against Navarro. Thursday’s kickoff in Karnes City is slated for 7 p.m. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:30.
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Solid season opener for Navarro girls cruise past Pearsall Marion girls vs. 5A Floresville
(Geronimo) - Navarro dominated the first home game of the girls basketball season, (Floresville) - Marion opened Taylor Creamer’s first season as head girls basketball coach rolling past Pearsall 60-21 Tuesday night in Geronimo. with a 47-35 road win over Class-5A Floresville on Tuesday. The Panthers led 39-17 by halftime and outscored the Molly Rooke pumped in 21 points Mavericks 21-4 in the second half.
Bulldogs. Tatum Harborth led all scorers with 15 points.
and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the reached double figures with 11
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points, Sara Benner chipped in with 11, and Lalyn Sturm reached double Signee Rabinaldt scored six and figures with 10.
The rest of the individual point totals are as follows: Sienna Kramer 5, Haileigh Ortiz 5, Ryanne Hepp 3, Karlee Koenig 3, Berklee Andrews 3, Julia Bumguardner 3, Mary Gilliam 2.
Sarah Cooke chipped in with 11 steals while scoring three points. Alicia Anessa Madrid rounded out the scoring and two, respectively. Madrid contributed five rebounds and three steals as well.
dished out five assists. rebounds and four Durbin and with four
Navarro (2-0) plays host to Manor at the Navarro Marion (1-0) hosts Del Rio on Friday at 5 p.m. and Falls City on Saturday at 11 a.m. Events Center on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Seguin volleyball falls to Dripping Springs in three sets
(Dripping Springs) - Seguin dropped a 3-0 road match to Drippings Springs in District 26-5A Tuesday evening, 25-14, 25-12, 25-7.
Brittain set for four assists. Ashlie Aguilar collected 13 digs. Tresalyn Roberts and Reagan Schmidt combined for the only block. The Matadors are 2-13 in district play, 4-16 overall. Seguin concludes its season Friday with a 6:30 p.m. home match against Alamo Heights at Goldie Harris Gym.
Julie Kocian put away three kills for the Matadors. She and Kyla Ramon had the team’s only aces. Reese
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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
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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 organization’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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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. 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. 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 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. 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 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
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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. Sand Hills VFD BBQ Fundraiser The Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department will have its Annual Brisket and Sausage BBQ
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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. 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, and Fonda Mathis from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin.
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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. League of Women Voters Public Meeting The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) will host a Public Meeting, “The Electoral College and its Unintended Consequences” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 899 8656 3219 Password: 270440), live-streamed on Facebook, and recorded for viewing later on the LWV Comal YouTube Channel. For more information visit lwvcomal.org. 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 830-3790933.
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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. 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. LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has green beans, corn, and squash ready for picking. Please be careful with the new winter crops and please stay between the rows.
RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, CoParenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System. To register or for or more information call 830-303Silver Center Dance 9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit The Silver Center will have a dance featuring the seguinrappsorg.org. Countrymen from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Toddler Time at the Library Sausage wraps and chicken salad sandwiches will be The Seguin Public Library is celebrating available for a light supper. Following COVID-19 dinosaurs and paleontology during Toddler guidelines, you must wear a mask into the center and Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call when leaving. Tables will be set for only 6 per table. 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov For more information call 830-303-6612. for additional information.
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Storytime at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during its Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 25. Please call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Randy Carson and his band from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and sausage wraps 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. Christmas in the Good Old Fashioned Way The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Market will have its 2nd Annual Christmas in the Good Old Fashioned Way from 1 to 8 p.m. Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28 at 413 North Main St. in Cibolo. For more information text 210-722-9054. 2020 RTV500 Raffle The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the winner. For more information call 830-379-6382. Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation 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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Carroll Edward Barron Jr., age 85 of Seguin, Texas passed away on November 4, 2020. Carroll was born on November 15, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas to Edna Ethel (Ploch) and Carroll Edward Barron Sr. Carroll is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Sandra Rehm Barron; children, Eddie Barron (Debbie), Doug Barron (Lynn), Pam McCafferty (P.J.), Steve Barron (Irene); grandchildren, Brian (Patti), Christi (Taylor), Keith (Jen), Beth (Mason), Rebecca (Josh), Sarah (Joseph), Sean (Stephany), and Kyle; 14 great grandchildren, brother Buddy Barron, other loving family members and many friends. Carroll, also known as Sonny, grew up in Leming, Texas, before moving to San Antonio. He is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Mary’s University. He married the love of his life, Sandy, the day after Christmas, 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,
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Sonny cherished the adventures and shenanigans with his crazy crew!
Interment with military honors will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.
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. Carroll believed dying would be his greatest adventure. He always said he looked forward to his last great adventure and being with Jesus Christ.
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.
Our hearts are heavy, but we know he is crying tears of joy. He has completed his journey and is with Jesus. As he told his sweetheart every night, “I’ll see you in the morning.” You Betcha! Due to COVID-19, the family will host a private funeral with the mass of Christian burial officiated by his friends Msgr. Dennis Darilek and Father Greg Nevlud. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 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, 830-5495912.
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.
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, 830-5495912.
Shipp
David Lee Shipp 76 years old of Seguin, Tx passed away Wednesday November 4, 2020. Viewing will be held Friday November 13, 2020 from 5pm-7pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral and Burial will be held Saturday November 14, 2020 11am at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Survivors include sister: Elsie Bernice Matthews and brothers: Robert Lee Shipp Jr., and Roy Lee Shipp.
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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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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
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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.
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