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Free healthcare for all students On-demand doctor visits now available for each Seguin ISD student

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Seguin ISD families no longer have to worry over the stress that comes with having a sick child. That’s because the district has announced its new ondemand doctor visits for students right inside each of its campuses. Not only does it eliminate a family’s worry or inconvenience of having to make a doctor’s appointment, but the program allows students to be treated for free right there at their own school. Sean Hoffmann, the chief communications officer for the Seguin ISD, explains this new student health service being made available in partnership with Hazel Health. “The way it works is that students will have access to virtual doctor visits through

the school nurse’s office and through these virtual visits, doctors can evaluate a student’s symptoms and provide an appropriate type of treatment and recommend that to the nurse and then to the parents as well. If a child is sick at home, the child’s parent or guardian can access Hazel Health doctors again online from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days,” said Hoffmann. Today, is the first day that parents can opt into the program by signing the consent forms that are necessary to access this service. A link to those documents should have already been sent to the parents via the email on file. If not, they are encouraged to visit my.hazel.com/Seguin. Hoffmann says the virtual doctor visits will be available to all students no matter the family’s ability to pay for outside health coverage. See SEGUIN ISD, page 3

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Parks officials looking to fill available spots as soon as possible By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – You’re invited to be a part of history as the city of Seguin begins recruitment of entries for its 30th Annual Holiday Stroll Parade. History will be in the making on Thursday, Dec. 3rd as the city prepares to still host a live parade but with several significant changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported earlier, Lindsay Hajek, recreation superintendent for the Seguin Parks and Recreation Department, says not only has the location for the parade changed but so has its entire format. She says that’s why it’s even more important for groups to sign up their holiday floats as soon as possible for this new drive through experience. “The Holiday Stroll Parade will go on. Of course, there are many differences this year. We are switching it up. It’s going to be a drive through experience through Starcke Park. However, the floats that will not change very much. They will just be stationary floats. They will be parked on a designated route through Starcke Park where our spectators can drive through and still be able to see the holiday cheer, see the organizations on their decorated and lighted entries. They’ll just pass by and our entries will wave as they go through, and we do have a designated area for our spectators to drive through. Currently,

we are really working on getting our community involved with our parade entries. We have currently 13 entries. Our goal for the best drive through experience is 49 entries so we have quite a way to go. We just want to fill that entire path and make it as decorated and as beautiful and holiday spirited as possible. So, if any of our community, our organizations, our clubs, our groups want to come out and decorate, we need people to participate and get their entry to us,” said Hajek. Hajek says preserving a holiday tradition for the city was especially important this year and believes the city has found “the way” to safely make it all happen. “In the planning process just to share a little more information, we have been doing this, the city has been doing this since the 90’s and we didn’t want a break in that tradition. This is actually the 30th annual parade so we want to make sure that it happens, and we found a way to make it as safe as possible. We want the community to know as well that there will be social distancing in place. We have spread out. We have plans where we will place the entries. We spread distance between each entry. We are encouraging only 10 people to be on the entry, itself, on the float and of course, we will wear masks and practice all those safety standards that we are so used to doing by now,” said Hajek.

At this point, Hajek says it looks like Seguin will be one of the few if not the only community in the area to host a live holiday parade. But luckily, Hajek says Seguin not only had the layout but also the know how to help make such a memorable event happen. “We think that this is definitely a unique idea. We have a great parks system that has kind of a perfect one-way path to go through and that’s kind of where the idea originated. A lot of different communities are doing just virtual events like virtual tree lightings maybe virtual Christmas, Santa experiences kind of thing but this is a chance to actually get out in the community but you get to stay in the safety of your own vehicle so there’s definitely unique experiences here in Seguin so it’s a little different than what other communities are doing and we want to make it the best that we can,” said Hajek.

Hajek says all types of community groups are encouraged to participate. She says this year’s parade is definitely one for the experience. “The entry fee is free. There is no entry fee to participate. It can be any community organization, a group, a club, an elected official – any organization that wants to participate. We have businesses that come out. We have schools that come out so any community organization. We even have organizations from outside our community. We have someone coming out from Flatonia so it’s not limited to just Seguin entries,” said Hajek. Hajek says signing up for the parade is easy and encourages groups to secure one of the limited spots as soon as possible. “We have those available on our website at seguintexas.gov/parksandrecreation and we do have a deadline for entry and it’s Tuesday, Nov. 24 so it’s very important that everybody meets that deadline so we can get everything finalized but we are going to ask for information just your basic contact information, the size of your entry, will you play music and just a little bit more information about your entry so that our announcers can give a little bit more when we do our live feed on the day of the event,” said Hajek. The lighted night parade will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday Dec. 3 at Max Starcke Park. The parade will also be available via live stream on the city’s Facebook page. Applications for float entries can be found on the city’s website, seguintexas.gov under the parks and recreation tab. Again, the deadline to enter is Tuesday, Nov. 24.

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Seguin ISD launches new virtual doctor visits through Hazel Health

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“This is in no way trying to exclude physicians that our students physically visit. This is actually designed to complement that and also create an opportunity for those families who may not have the means or the resources to go through a family physician with a physical doctor visit. So, again it’s utilizing technology and utilizing the ability to do a Teladoc type of system and through the school nurse and again through our families – our students, we want to make they have that healthcare that they need,” said Hoffmann. Hoffmann says the district is excited about offering this free program and believes Hazel Health is the first step in making sure that the medical needs of students are addressed immediately. “It is new to Seguin ISD and for years, historically if a student is sick in school, that student goes to the school nurse and the nurse will work with that student and then the phone call goes to the parent and then the parent comes and picks the student up. It’s up to the parent to follow up with that particular healthcare issue but with Hazel Healthcare, if a parent opts into the program, that student can get immediate attention once he or she goes to the nurse’s office. It’s that extra step and ease that burden on the parent in order to have that health evaluation done in the nurse’s office. It

is something new and again, we think our families and our students are going to appreciate the opportunity to participate with Hazel Health,” said Hoffmann. Although the virtual doctor visits are expected to play a vital role for the district as it works through a pandemic, H o f f m a n n confirms that the vision for this program was put into motion way before. “We are always looking on how we can best benefit our students within our school system and our families and what we can do for them to help them and provide assistance and Hazel Health and the district began talking about this. We realize that it would be a great fit for our families and really it wasn’t a COVID induced partnership. It was something that we looked at and felt that we wanted to partner so we could offer this service to families because nobody benefits having a child sick at home and we feel that with this program, parents can get a diagnosis, also prescriptions as needed and get our kids well and back in school. That’s kind of what we are here for, so we felt that it was a win-win not only for our students and families but for our school district,” said Hoffmann. The virtual doctor visits officially begin today throughout the Seguin ISD. However, parents must sign the consent forms before any health services can be provided to their child.

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Panthers outlast Gobblers 31-28 in bi-district playoff thriller

Brody Whitson pops a 63yard run to set up Navarro’s first touchdown in the first quarter of Thursday’s playoff win over Cuero at Poss Johnson Field. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

confirmed the turnover on downs, Navarro’s offense took over, and Cuero never got the ball back. The Panthers converted a fourth-and-one from midfield with 3:32 on a chain measurement after a (Karnes City) – Navarro quarterback keeper by Nick used its signature Slot-T Billings to keep the drive rushing attack to run the going. final eight minutes and nine seconds off the clock to The Gobblers used all of punctuate a 31-28 win over their timeouts and could Cuero in the 4A Division II only watch in frustration as bi-district football playoffs Billings kneeled down on Thursday evening at Poss consecutive snaps to kill the Johnson Field in Karnes final minute after fullback City. Zeke Campos ran for the first down that put it away. The Panthers trailed 21-7 late in the first half, but “Any time you win a playoff they outscored the Gobblers game, or any game like that, 24-7 the rest of the way and it’s awesome to see the took the lead for good on a offensive line and the backs one-yard touchdown run by run like we’ve been training Zeke Campos with 10:40 for all year,” Navarro head left in the fourth quarter. coach Rod Blount said. “It’s pretty special. Guys Navarro came up with a know what’s coming, and fourth down stop by inches they can’t stop it. It’s pretty to end the Gobblers’ final special.” possession at the Panthers’ 25-yard line when James Brody Whitson broke Brinsley pushed receiver loose for a 63-yard run and Breck Eleby out of bounds powered across the goal just short of the first down line from four yards out marker. two plays later to tie the game midway through the A chain measurement first quarter after Cuero’s

16-yard strike in the back of the north end zone.

Brody Whitson pops a 63-yard run to set up Navarro’s first touchdown in the first quarter of Thursday’s playoff win over Cuero at Poss Johnson Field. Photo by Jacqueline Springs. Exavier Durham opened the scoring to Whitson 18 seconds before halftime, with a 70-yard sprint to the end zone. continued the surge with a 16-yard TD run by Sam Muniga with 7:44 to The Gobblers used a short touchdown play in the third quarter, and took their run by Breck Eleby and a 30-yard first lead, 24-21, on Sebastian Sneed’s halfback pass from Jackson Hardwick 31-yard field goal after Brian Holmes to Lebron Johnson after a Navarro blocked a punt with four minutes left fumble to build a 21-7 lead late in the in the period. second period. Cuero reclaimed the advantage, 28The Panthers started a 17-0 run with a 24, just before the third quarter ended 26-yard touchdown pass from Billings when Jerry Rossett found Eleby with a

Campos totaled 56 yards on 13 carries, including some key pickups on the Navarro faced 3rd-and-16 game-clinching, clock from its own 24-yard line killing drive. early in the fourth quarter after consecutive false start As a team, Navarro piled penalties. Muniga raced up 415 yards of total through the secondary, offense and churned out 321 hauled in a perfect play- rushing yards on 52 carries. action pass from Billings, Cuero ended up with 326 and darted up the left yards – 202 rushing and 124 sideline for a 68-yard gain passing. to the Cuero eight to set up Campos’ go-ahead score. Blount commended his team for showing Muniga finished with 165 mental toughness after a combined yards rushing shaky start. and receiving (97 rushing on 16 carries) and two “I think a little of it was touchdowns. Blount raved nerves,” Blount said. “We about the senior tailback’s fell down on a play when versatility and evolving it was second and short, skill set over the course of and bobbled a ball around this season. a little bit. The guys settled down and came back and “Sam’s been big for us fixed it. They never got all year,” the coach said. down when adversity hit a “His football IQ has gone couple of times, and they through the roof lately. stepped right back up, and He’s making big plays they went back to battle and for us, and caring about kept fighting.” the team, and putting the team first, and played big Navarro (9-2) advances to tonight for us.” face Raymondville, who edged Devine 48-47, in the Whitson ran for 121 area round of the playoffs yards and a score on 15 next week. The date, time, carries to go with his 26- and location have yet to be yard touchdown catch. finalized.

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Matadors throttle Cowboys in 2020 Homecoming game (Seguin) - Seguin scored touchdowns on 10 straight possessions Friday evening to treat the Homecoming crowd at Matador Stadium to a 68-7 district blowout of San Antonio-McCollum.

“We had to do some things simple on offense, and figure out what they’re in, and know where to go to attack,” Bush said. “Defensively, we

Micah Rodriguez threw touchdown passes of 28 and 34 yards to Tristan Moreno, and 23 yards to fullback Michael Martinez. Marques Washington ran for touchdowns of seven and 10 yards. Linebackers John Michael Mata and Allen Martinez each found the end zone once as running-backs in the goal-line package, with a 47-yard connection from Rodriguez to Moreno setting up Mata’s score. Those seven touchdowns allowed Seguin’s starters to build a 35-7 lead by halftime and a 49-7 cushion midway through the third quarter before the backups took over and kept the momentum rolling.

apiece. The Matadors turned all four of those into points. “The defense did a great job of getting the football, getting some takeaways,” Bush said. “The offense did a great job of capitalizing on those, and just executing overall, for the night.” Seguin’s backups produced the final 19 points of the game. Junior quarterback Troy Falgout

him for his first varsity points.

Junior running-back Jerivan Contreras punched in a pair of five-yard runs for the final two scores in the fourth quarter. Falgout intentially kneeled down on each of the ensuing conversion tries. Bush complimented his reserves for making the most of their opportunities with the game in hand. “Those guys need to bet in ballgames, need to get reps, and there’s no substitue for live action and game experience” the coach said. “So to get those guys in was huge, and they played well as well. They executed, they moved the ball down the field on offense, and then the defense held their own and kept them out of the end zone.”

Senior receiver Tristan Moreno (6) breaks a tackle en route the first of his two touchdowns Friday evening at Matador Stadium. Photo by Andie Rangel.

Friday’s game was the first on-field action of the season for McCollum after not playing a nondistrict schedule and forfeiting the first three district game due to COVID-19. Seguin head coach Travis Bush says his starters executed progressively better as they gained familiarity with the Cowboys.

Senior kicker Garrett Stiles was perfect on eight PAT kicks. He wasn’t called on to punt the entire night.

just had to line up and play base, read our keys, and run to the football. Once we kind of figured out what they were doing, about the end of the first half, we made some adjustments there at halftime, and were able to stop them.”

Junior running-back Jerivan Contreras scored touchdowns The win moves Seguin to 3-1 on a pair of five-yard runs in the fourth quarter of Seguin’s in District 12-5A-Division Homecoming win on Friday. Photo by Andie Rangel. I, 4-2 on the season. The

The Seguin defense collected four turnovers on the night. Chris Awshaw recovered two fumbles, Jordan Ramirez and Nathan Enriquez one

threw his first touchdown pass of the year on a 15-yard fade route to sophomore receiver Devin Matthews late in the third quarters. Matthews made a leaping catch with a defender draped on

Marion football season ends in bi-district loss to No. 7 Llano

(Kerrville) - Marion jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Llano in the first quarter of Friday’s bi-district playoff game at Antler Stadium in Kerrville, but the No. 7 ranked Yellowjackets responded with 21 points in the second period and 28 more in the second half to eliminate the Bulldogs 49-14 in the 3A Division I bracket of Region IV.

for 35 yards, and Dillon Blakely four grabs for 31 yards.

Tanner Beakley threw touchdown passes to Dominic Castellanos and Jayden Williams in the first quarter to give Marion the early lead.

Senior kicker Juan Ortiz, the leading scorer in Marion football history, made both of his extra points.

Beakley finished 26-34 for 192 yards through the air. Castellanos led the receivers with 82 yards on 12 catches. Williams added eight receptions for 64 yards, Aden Rackley five catches

After a fourth-place finish in District 14-3A-Division I and bidistrict playoff exit, the Bulldogs finish the 2020 season with a final record of 5-6.

Llano contained Marion’s rushing attack, limiting the Bulldogs to 74 yards on 36 carries. Aidan Rios totaled 40 yards on eight attempts. Beakley ran for 20 yards on 15 carries.

Matadors can clinch a playoff spot with a road win over Buda-Johnson this Friday at Shelton Stadium. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m

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Andrea Smith who is a partner in the company said, “We are excited to have Guy on the team and think that his background in agriculture will allow him to help producers across the state of Texas get the right insurance for their farms, ranch and recreational operations.”

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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.

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 Christmas Services to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737. St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event. Central Park Candlelight Service The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service at Central Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Seguin. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

End of Year Service The Crossroads Church will have its End of Year Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830379-7737. 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

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Coronavirus Cases Pass 11-Million In US, Deaths In US Pass 246-Thousand (Undated) -- Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are topping eleven-million. The new high is another sign of the surge of COVID-19 cases across the country. Less than a week ago the nation topped ten-million infections, making this the fastest the country has added a million new cases. Over 246-thousand Americans have died from the virus. Austria Goes Into Full Lockdown Because Of Pandemic (Vienna) -- Austria is going into full lockdown to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus. It will start on Tuesday and go until at least December 6th. All schools and most stores will be closed and citizens are told to work from home unless being at their job is deemed critical. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz urged citizens not to meet with anyone and that every social contact is one too many. Austria reported more than 95-hundred cases in a single day, a record for that country. Navajo Nation Orders Three-Week Stay-At-Home Lockdown (Window Rock, AZ) -- The Navajo Nation is ordering a stay-at-home lockdown for at least three weeks to start starting Monday. The public health order says the Navajo Nation is experiencing an alarming rise in positive COVID-19 cases and uncontrolled spread in 34 communities. It says that’s a direct result of family gatherings and off-Reservation travel. Individuals are required to stay home and stay on the Reservation. They are also to refrain from gathering with people outside their households. People may leave only for essential activities.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Silver Center Dance

The Silver Center will have a dance featuring the 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. Sausage wraps and chicken salad sandwiches 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.

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.

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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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 830-3039225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg.org.

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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.

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. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 4. For more information call 830-379-6382.

Seguin Conservation Society Basket Rafle

The Seguin Conservation Society will have a raffle of three different gift baskets highlighting Seguin items. The themed baskets are called Ring-a-Ling, Stars are Bright Christmas in the Good Old and Let it Snow. Included are gift cards and a variety of Fashioned Way items highlighting the local community. Raffle tickets are The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans $2 each or 6 for $10 and are available from any SCS board Market will have its 2nd Annual Christmas in member or by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be the Good Old Fashioned Way from 1 to 8 p.m. held on Friday, Dec. 18. Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28 at 413 North Main St. in Cibolo. For more information text Seguin Public Library New Hours of 210-722-9054.

The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking entries for its Holiday Stroll Parade that will be held Thursday, Dec. 3 in Max Starcke Park East. The Holiday Stroll Parade will be a drive-through experience with lighted entries on display to view from the safety of citizens’ vehicles. The deadline Luminarias To Light Seguin’s to enter is Tuesday, Nov. 24. and entry forms, History along with guidelines and more information are The Seguin Conservation Society is asking available at https://bit.ly/HolidayStroll2020. community members to sponsor luminarias in honor of, memory of or in celebration of an Toddler Time at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating individual or group for its “Luminarias To Light dinosaurs and paleontology during Toddler Seguin’s History” event beginning Thursday, Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call Dec. 3. Luminaria are $10 and will be placed in 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov front of the First Church, Campbell-Hoermann for additional information. Log Cabin, Los Nogales, Dietz-Castilla Doll House and the Stephen and Mary Birch Storytime at the Library Texas Theatre. Forms are available at Gift & The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during its Storytime Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber at 10 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 25. Please call 830- of Commerce, or online at seguinconservation. 401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for org. For more information call 830-372-6168 additional information. or 830-401-1971.

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.

GRMC Visitor Update

GRMC is now allowing one visitor to accompany patients who are receiving outpatient services and inpatient services consistent with Texas Health and Human Services expiration of the emergency rule prohibiting visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be screened upon entering the hospital and suspected COVID-19 patients will not be allowed visitors under the new rules. Mask are required and must be worn at all times. Visiting hours for hospitalized patients are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Patient Tower entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend entrance is through the Emergency Department for screening and entry. For further information visit www. grmedcenter.com.

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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.

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.

Koontz

Marilyn F Koontz, aged 81 of Seguin, TX, was called to her Heavenly Savior’s arms on Oct. 30, 2020. A celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Seguin with the Rev. Brice Mandaville officiating. The service can also be viewed livestream at https://vimeo.com/ event/448378. All CDC protocol must be followed including social distancing and face

coverings worn. Marilyn was born on February 24, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois to Marion and Eunice Haselwood. She lived nearly half her life in Quincy where she had graduated from high school in 1957. As a young wife and mother, she worked at the nostalgic Kirlin’s store. She then began teaching piano in her home. After Motorola moved them to Seguin in 1975, she became an active member of First Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ for a number of years, as well as in her younger years in Quincy, Illinois at Immanuel Baptist. She participated in choir and handbells, was a member of the JOY Sunday School class, and always had her hand in more than one Ladies Bible study at a time. Mom touched many lives through her love of music. She taught piano and organ to many young people spanning 30 years. She was also the accompanist for the SHS choir. She sang with the Sweet Adelines Texas Star and Alamo Metro and TLU choir at Christmas time.

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She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Mary Kacal and Katheryn Hazel and her father-in-law, Franky D. Patek. Survivors include her loving husband of 24 years, Timothy Wayne Patek; daughter, Hannah Patek; son, Cameron Patek; parents, Nancy and Frank Kacal; sister, Susan Stogner and husband Mitch; mother-in-law, Judy Patek; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Don Ofsdahl officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including limited seating, social distancing, and face coverings worn at all locations.

She loved cruises and her kitties, adored her “out to lunch” friends, her broccoli chicken and her Spurs, her puzzles and her books, but most of all her family.

For those unable to attend you may view the services via livestream at www.facebook.com/FaithLutheranChurchSeguinTx.

She was a loving mom, grandma “Mimi” and great-grandma, and friend; and was a loving wife to her husband of 53 years, Leslie R. Koontz who preceded her in death on 9/12/2010.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cameron Patek, John Kuempel, Mark Dietz, Jeff Jubela, John Ullrich and Mike Strauss. Private interment will be held at a later date in the Faith Lutheran Church Columbarium.

Traveling was their favorite pastime; in their lifetime they had visited all 50 states, explored Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Panama, Alaska and Costa Rica. One of the best trips ever was the Caribbean cruise with her sister in law Judy Wakefield (now deceased), and her daughters and granddaughters.

As Jennifer posted on her face book page a few days ago, please remember, “Don’t lose the spark that makes you….YOU.” quote by C. J. Peterson. Jennifer loved all and in return was loved by many and she will be missed!

She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Kathy L. (David) Slee, Barbara A. (Donnell) O’Brien, Lisa K. (Rick) Robbins, Alan R. (Stephanie) Koontz; 11 grandchildren: Ryan (Candace) Slee, Nathan (Missy) Slee, Jordan (Shannon) Slee, Jenna (Josh) Bichsel, Emma Ridley, Connor O’Brien, Dana (Stuart) Davis, Lindsay Robbins, Jessica (Anthony) Buitron, Leah Allstott and Conner Allstott; and she was proud to have 18 great grandchildren: Gaby Wagner, Gavin, Grant, and Grayson Slee; Lenora and Ellis Slee; Desmond, Elliana, Alizah, Conrad, and Calina Slee; Lennox and Lucas Bichsel; Hazelee Perry; Henrietta and Evangeline Davis; Calvin Samley and Melodee Allstott-Little; nephews, Dave Hild and Steve Hild; several cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Marilyn’s sons-in-law and grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Seguin Library, 1314 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, the Seguin High School Choir Program, 1315 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the charity of your 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.

Patek Jennifer Leigh Kacal Patek, age 48 of Seguin, formerly of El Campo, Texas passed away on November 11, 2020. Jennifer was born on June 25, 1972 in Wharton, Texas to Nancy Katheryn (Hazel) and Frank Steve Kacal. She grew up in El Campo was a proud graduate of El Campo High School, Class of 1990.

You are invited to sign the guestbook 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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Public Works Employees Honored as City’s It’s Real Employees of the Month for October 2020 SEGUIN, Texas – The City of Seguin October 2020 Employee of the Month Award was recently presented to all employees in the Public Works Department.

The City’s Employee Advisory Committee nominated the entire Public Works Department for the award to recognize them for taking the lead to coordinate 5 mega food distribution events that helped feed the community in April, June, July, August and September.

As a result of the 5 distributions, the Public Works Department and the City of Seguin have provided 580,000 pounds of food to 4,054 needy families in Seguin and Guadalupe County.

As a token of appreciation for her hard work and dedication to the City of Seguin, City Manager Steve Parker presented each member of the Public Works Department with an Employee of the Month certificate and a pizza lunch.

Seguin Sunrise Lions Club Seguin Sunrise Lions Club President Kay Lynn Hawkins presents club member Robert Bohmfalk with a chevron identifying 15 years of service and membership. Not pictured, but receiving a chevron for 40 years of club service and membership was Lion Marvel Maddox.

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CLASSIFIEDS 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

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.

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