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Navarro to host Rick Memorial Food Distribution event on Saturday

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Memorial Food Distribution. We have partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank and they are going to be bringing their trucks out there and having food all set up for families to receive – that have preregistered ahead of time but they can also register the day of but it’s easier if they pre-register ahead of time,” said Magness.

and it really was a passion project for him and his wife and his entire family and all of (Geronimo) -- Sign-up is currently underway the people that helped keep it together. Our for a food distribution event this weekend in the Deputy Superintendent Luke Morales was Navarro ISD. actually the first one to reach out to the San Antonio Food Bank and talk to them and get The food drive will be held between 10 a.m. and this idea kind of running with what could we noon in front of the junior high and central office do here that could really impact something buildings. Magness says the district just felt that a food in his memory,” said Magness. drive was fitting for remembering Martin who The district will be hosting the community wide had served the district for nearly a decade. Magness says any individual or family food distribution event this Saturday in memory needing help with food is encouraged to of Rick Martin. “Especially after Rick Martin’s passing, sign up. She says volunteers are also needed one of his passions was making sure that to help distribute the food on Saturday Whitney Magness, the communications officer particularly children never went hungry. He morning. for the Navarro ISD, says Martin, who served as was part of the founding of Panthers feeding the vice president for the Navarro ISD Board of Panthers which is something that we have on “We are very excited to get this together. We Trustees, died unexpectedly in October. campus here where students can discretely think it’s perfect timing right here, this first take home food and snacks and items in weekend of the Thanksgiving break to really “On Saturday, we are having a Rick Martin backpacks and so it’s very inconspicuous make sure that there’s no food scarcities or

shortages happening with anyone in the entire community because you don’t have to necessarily be in any type of situation but if you are worried about food at all, that is what this distribution is about in making sure that of course, we care particularly about the children but also the adults of the entire community (that they) don’t go without during this break when they don’t have school meals,” said Magness. Those wishing to register for the food drive are encouraged to sign up online by visiting the Navarro ISD’s website at nisd.us or by clicking on the link available on its Facebook page. Individuals are also welcome to call 210-431-8326. Those wishing to volunteer may also signup at signupgenius.com.

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Church to host annual Thanksgiving Service By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

includes a service, a warm meal and the chance to win one of several Thanksgiving baskets Wheeler says despite all that is going on, it was (Seguin) -- A local church will keep to tradition containing all you need for your own holiday meal. very important that the church continue with some this Thanksgiving by providing free meals to sort of modified event to keep everyone safe. the Seguin community. In order to adhere to “We’ll have music out there and visit as long as COVID-19 safety guidelines, officials with The they social distance. They have to wear face mask “This is our biggest outreach and our ministry is Life Changing Church says they will still host but for us to have our traditional Thanksgiving still the same. It’s ‘Jesus, period. Others, period’ their annual Thanksgiving Service but with a few outreach dinner and service, we have to go by the and we want to keep true to that,” said Wheeler. changes. The event will get underway at 12:45 safety guidelines. The only reason we start at 12:45 p.m. Sunday in the church parking lot located at p.m. is so we can get all the registration tickets in Those unable to attend but you would still like to 842 E. Pine St. and get a count of how many people are in the enter the event may do so by visiting the church’s vehicle so we know how many plates to serve,” Facebook page. Any prizes won will be delivered Sister Pamela Wheeler says the drive-in event said Wheeler. to the winners.

Marion to come together to wish Sign-up now resident the best of birthdays underway for annual longtime Birthday parade slated this Sunday in honor of Dena Rittimann Winter Washerland tournament By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- A local group is spearheading a little holiday competition with the hosting of its Second Annual Winter Washerland Tournament. The Seguin Kiwanis Club of Seguin is again hosting the event this Saturday at The Warehouse in downtown Seguin.

mother’s house and I live on Klein Street which is named (Seguin) -- The whole town after her paternal side of the of Marion is literally being family. Her Opa Klein’s house invited to a 95th birthday is down in the next block from parade honoring longtime us. Her maternal side of the resident Dena Rittimann. A family was the Eberts and that special birthday parade is farm house is still standing out slated for Sunday afternoon by the race track on Interstate outside the woman’s home 10,” said Williams. located at 308 S. La Vernia Road. As a tribute to her many years of being a resident, Williams Family member Susan says it was just fitting that this Williams says Rittimann, a year’s birthday invite included second cousin, has very strong everyone. She says with the ties to Marion. Not only is she COVID-19 pandemic, the a part of the founding families family agreed to keep safe for the community but over and celebrate with a birthday the years, has made many parade – a birthday celebration personal connections with that required a little more those who live, work and play explanation for the birthday in the area community. girl.

birthday!’” said Williams.

Williams says she’s excited about having the community come out and show its support. She says Rittimann, who was teacher, was fortunate to have made many friends along the way.

“She is the last of her

“She, I think, is having a hard

would say the oldest and native

olds are used to but I just tell

“We will be staging at the high school parking lot which is not very far from her house. Mrs. (Kelly) Lindholm, who is the current superintendent, was one of her former students. So, she gave us permission to stage there at the high school parking lot. Sheriff (Arnold) Zwicke was also one of her former students and I called him in September because I’ve heard for years, ‘I had Arnold in the classroom.’ So, I just called Arnold and asked him if he would be our grand marshal and he was gracious enough and said yes,” said Williams.

that to be a hundred percent true. I know there’s some people older, but I don’t know that they were born and raised here. Both sides of her family, her maternal and her paternal side of the family helped established Marion. The house Sign-up is now available by calling or texting Dasher at 830-305- that I live in was actually her

like we’ve had in the past but she says ‘but I don’t have refreshments’ and I said ‘you don’t need refreshments. You are going to sit at the end of the driveway. You are going to practice your parade wave while everybody drives by honks and says happy

begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Marion High School parking lot and will travel in front of Rittimann’s home. Cards and or letters containing memories of Rittimann are encouraged as gifts and will be collected during the parade route.

Club member Amanda Dasher says proceeds from the event will go to help support the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program. “This event is mainly to raise funds to give to the Seguin Police Department Blue Santa Program. It’s kind of hard to keep it going especially this year with everything going on. This year has been tough on a lot of families. So, we wanted to go ahead and try to make this event even bigger. Try to get a better turnout so we can give more money to that program,” said Dasher. Dasher says there’s still plenty of time for teams to ensure their spot on the bracket.

“You can enter anytime up until the day of the event. I’m going to take generation in our family that time understanding the whole sign-ups again starting at 1 p.m. We’ll stop sign-ups at 1:15 because is living. She was born and drive by parade thing because we do want to begin the games at 1:30 p.m.,” said Dasher. raised here in Marion. She is I it’s not something that 95-year-

Dasher says this year’s sponsors have made it even more enticing for Marion that is a person that is her that it’s just because we teams to come out and compete for cash prizes. still living but I don’t know can’t have a birthday party The birthday parade will “This year, I’m super thankful for our sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Seguin, The Warehouse, Apache Disposal, SERVPRO of Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties and Ryan and Lindsay Koehler. They have put up the funds for our prizes which are higher this year. For first place, it is $900. Second place is $500 and the third prize is $200 and all of this is cash that will be given out that day,” said Dasher. 7220.

Again, registration will also be available on the day of the tournament from 1 to 1:15 p.m. Saturday at The Warehouse. The Warehouse is located at 108 S. Austin St.

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Tejano music awards show to be hosted in Seguin By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

held in Houston but because of the pandemic was moved here locally.

(Seguin) -- Some of the most popular names in Tejano music will come together this weekend in Seguin. Guadalupe Productions, owned and operated by Andrew Belmarez, will be hosting its Second Annual Awards Show. The show is slated for Saturday night at the American Legion Hall. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a limit on the number of individuals allowed in the audience.

Belmarez says he feels going through with the awards show is more important than ever. He says like most things, the pandemic has jolted those in the Tejano music business.

“The awards show is just to keep Tejano music going. That’s the purpose because now some of these bands, they don’t have bands Belmarez says the awards show will feature several top names including a list and what’s going to be coming out now, there’s going to be a lot of of performers that evening. track stars (individual singers). So, we just want to keep them going, keeping the bands together because a lot of them when COVID hit, “There are special appearances by Jay Perez, Ram Herrera, Stevie D, Oscar a lot of the musicians, they got out of the bands. They got a job,” Montemayor, Tony Saenz. There’s going to be top conjunto artists, top Tejano said Belmarez. artists, (and) performances by Devin Banda, Krystal Diaz, Erika Renee, Liz Garcia, Conjunto Cats, Conjunto Roadhouse and the Big Dawgs, they are performing,” Individual tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday. Cost said Belmarez. is $5 before 8 p.m. and $10 after 8 p.m. Belmarez, who is from Seguin, says the show was originally scheduled to be The American Legion Hall is located at 618 W. Kingsbury St.

Sunday marks deadline for Free Thanksgiving meal Barnes Virtual 5K fundraiser

to be served this weekend By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) - Although 2020 has been a difficult year for his business, local bar owner and DJ, Cosme Alzalde a.k.a. DJ Chuko is not letting Thanksgiving Day slip away from all those needing a warm holiday meal. Alzade along with business partner Marcelino Leal, Jr. will again be hosting their Second Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the community. Alzade says the free meal will be made available this Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. at JR’s Lounge. Thanks to some of his customers and business sponsors such as Seguin Chevrolet, Alzalde says he’s hoping to feed even more families this year. “Last year, we were able to feed about 180 people. This year, we are trying to do it a little bigger. We are trying to feed at least 250. I also got a great donation from Seguin Chevrolet. They donated quite a bit of money for this and I want to thank them also,” said Alzalde. “Seeing that it’s 2020 with this pandemic, if you are having a hard time and in need of a Thanksgiving dinner, anybody is welcome to come on in and have dinner with us. Just walk on in and grab a plate and sit down and enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner.” Alzalde says with many Thanksgiving meals in the community being forced to cancel, he felt it was important to still offer up a meal in a safe environment. “With 2020, the way that it has been going on seeing a lot of people struggling, as far as us struggling with our business and then with having the support of the community, we in fact have opened up -- we just feel the need to do it again,” said Alzalde. Alzade says all safety precautions will be taken. Masks and social distancing will be enforced at the dinner. He says plates will be served until food runs out. JR’s Lounge is located at 918 W. Kingsbury St.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) - A local middle school is encouraging you to race to the finish line for a good cause. Registration is now underway for the Jim Barnes Jingle Bell Run Virtual 5K. The fundraiser which will be held from Dec. 5-16 is being hosted by the school’s PTC. PTC member Denise Crettenden says although the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for school fundraisers, she believes the virtual 5K is one of the newest and fun ways to raise some money. “It’s like a regular 5K except instead of coming to a certain place at a certain time and running your 5K, you have a period over a certain amount of time that you can run it on your own and wherever you would like to run the 5K and you will keep track of the time and submit your time and that way, you can do it

going to have a little photo contest online. We’ll post all of those pictures on our Facebook page so everybody can see how fun it was to run the race. So, we have prizes for that as well,” said Crettenden says running and Crettenden. walking, however, won’t be the only ways that participates will Crettenden is encouraging be able to earn a prize. everyone to take part in the fundraiser. She says “So, we will have medals normally the PTC relies for the people that have the on the proceeds from the winning times in certain concession stand during However, with groups but the other thing games. that we are excited about is games limited and not as not all of us are fast. I’m not many people in attendance, a fast runner but I have fun it has really impacted their doing these 5Ks so we are funds for the campus. also urging people to take The deadline to register photos of themselves doing for the Barnes Jingle Bell this 5K so maybe you want Run Virtual 5K is Sunday, to dress up or you want to do Nov. 22. Cost is $20 for it with your pet or maybe you adults and $15 for students. are not somebody who can Packet and t-shirt pick up is run or walk very far at a time scheduled for Friday, Dec. so you are going to do it over 4. The posting of individual a course of five days. You are times will be allowed going to go one kilometer per between Dec. 5-16. Signday. You can take pictures of up for the 5K is available at yourself doing this. We are athleteguild.com.

in a safe manner without a lot of other people running right next to you or cuddling together at the starting line, those kinds of things,” said Crettenden.

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Matadors visit Buda-Johnson with playoff berth in sight, Friday game to air on KWED

(Buda) - Seguin can clinch its third consecutive berth in the UIL football playoffs Friday with a district road win over first-year varsity program Buda-Johnson at Shelton Stadium.

McCollum, San AntonioVeterans Memorial, and Harlandale due to COVID-19 quarantines in those programs.

and John Michael Mata (3 forced fumbles), junior defensive end Ian Box (8 TFL, 5.5 sacks), junior cornerback R’Teston Tucy (4 pass breakups), and junior safety Michael Cornelius (1 Int).

The Johnson offense has put up some impressive numbers in its four actual games, averaging 37.8 points and 413.1 total yards per outing.

The Matadors are 4-2 in Travis Bush’s fifth season as head coach with a 3-1 record in District 12-5A-Division I after a 68-7 Homecoming blowout of San Antonio- Sophomore quarterback McCollum last Friday. Jesse Medina has been the catalyst, completing 67 Buda-Johnson, coached percent of his passes for 986 by Steve Hoffman, is 6-1 yards, 11 touchdowns, and overall with a 4-0 district only one interception while mark just a year after the rushing for a team-high school’s opening, but the 150 yards and two scores. Jaguars have only played in Medina’s top targets include four on-field games. 6’1” sophomore Ethan McAlister (18 rec. 469 yds., Johnson owns non-district 7 TD) and 6’3” junior Rich wins over Lockhart (31-22) Kelly (21 rec. 377 yds., 4 and Austin-Crockett (56- TD). 8), a 27-20 loss to Alamo Heights, and most recently “They present a huge a 44-20 district win over challenge,” Bush said of the Kyle-Lehman on Oct. 30. Jaguars’ skill position group. The Jaguars received forfeit “Great players. They’re wins in district play over going to have some length.

Micah Rodriguez (3) has completed 77 percent of his passes for 1,243 yards and 17 touchdowns in five games this season. Photo by Andie Rangel. Tall, good looking receivers out there, and the quarterback is really mobile. Jesse can do a lot of things with his arm and his legs. Their offense is very multiple, very similar to what we do in how they utilize their personnel, and

move them around and find weaknesses in your defense.” Seguin looks to keep those athletes in check with a defense led by junior linebackers Allen Martinez (53 tackles)

touchdowns rushing to go with 225 receiving yards and four scores on 18 catches. Washington, along with left tackle Branden Knox and center Daniel Gonzalez, have been selected to play in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game at Heroes Stadium on Jan. 30.

The Matadors counter offensively with an efficient and explosive unit of their own. Seguin is averaging 45 points and 434 total yards per Like Seguin, Johnson game entering Friday. features a young defense that relies on speed more Senior quarterback than size in the trenches. Micah Rodriguez has The Jaguars’ starting thrown the ball with defensive line only stunning accuracy, averages 211 lbs. per completing 77 percent of man. his passes for 1,243 yards and 17 touchdowns with Friday’s kickoff at only three interceptions. Shelton Stadium is slated Tristan Moreno (34 for 7:30 p.m. The game rec., 524 yds., 4 TD) is broadcast will air live Rodriguez’s top receiver, on KWED 1580-AM and running-back and Seguintoday.com. Marques Washington Pre-game coverage starts is the most prolific all- with the Navarro and around weapon with Marion coaches’ shows 531 yards and five at 6:45.

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Panthers face Bearkats in 4A Division II matchup of come-from-behind playoff winners

(Corpus Christi) - There were points in the first halves of both Navarro and Raymondville’s bi-district playoff games last Thursday when it appeared that the pending area round matchup would be a clash between Cuero and Devine, but the Panthers and Bearkats each overcame double-digit deficits to set up this Friday’s contest at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi. Navarro erased a 21-7 Cuero lead and eventually ran the final eight minutes and nine seconds off the clock to secure a 31-28 win over the Gobblers in their corner of the 4A Division II bracket. The comeback moved the Panthers to 9-2 in Rod Blount’s third season as head coach.

had a big game against us two years ago when he was a sophomore.”

Navarro looks to advance to the third round of the 4A

Raymondville had only played one game Division II playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. all season prior to last Thursday due to Photo by Jacqueline Springs. COVID-19, and that was five weeks prior in a 39-33 win over Victoria West. The go with seven catches for 168 yards and three scores in just two games. rust showed early as Devine jumped out to a 21-0 lead, but the Bearkats settled in Blount, defensive coordinator Kris Cavazos, and the rest of Navarro’s and rallied to edge the Warhorses 48-47. coaching staff have vivid memories of Armendarez making an impact when the Panthers beat the Bearkats 35-27 in the 2018 area playoffs. Senior running-back Zaraivion Armendarez is the primary weapon in “It all revolves around Armenderez,” Blount said. “He’s had 50 percent of their Raymondville’s offensive attack. He touches in the two games that they’ve played. As explosive a guy as we’ve enters Friday with 441 rushing yards seen. He’s fast, he can run through tackles, he can cut on a dime. They’re (11.0 per carry) and nine touchdowns to going to try to find ways to put the ball in his hands every chance they get. He

The Panthers with a deep stable of talented backs in the Slot-T offense. Senior tailback Sam Muniga has emerged as the star in that group with 1,001 rushing yards, 256 receiving yards, and 13 total touchdowns. Junior halfback Brody Whitson (769 yds.) shares the team lead in rushing touchdowns with 10, and hauled in his first TD catch of the year against Cuero. Junior quarterback Nick Billings has completed 56 percent of his passes for 670 yards and nine touchdowns while running for six scores and returning a punt for a TD. Muniga has also coralled three interceptions on the defensive side of the ball, as has Aden Supak. Navarro’s All-State offensive lineman Cole Booker, All-State safety Mark Wozniak, and All-District linebacker Andrew Guerra have each been selected to play in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football game at Heroes Stadium on Jan. 30. Friday’s kickoff at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi is set for 7:30 p.m.

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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. Christmas Market The Immanuel Lutheran Church of La Vernia will have its 5th Annual Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at 310 Seguin St. in La Vernia. There will be vendor tables, fresh baked goods, soup, wassail, and more. Vendor tables are still available. For more information call 830-688-1810 or email ILCWOFChristmasMarket @gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the New Building Fund.

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 830-379-7737. 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 items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course Christmas Services The World Bible School is offering free Bible The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services correspondence courses. Answer questions from the at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

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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.

Lubbock John Jay Lubbock, age 64 of Seguin, joined our Lord and Savior on November 14, 2020.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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James Richard “Dick” Pilgrim, age 97 of Seguin, passed away on November 7, 2020. Dick was born in Waco, Texas on August 21, 1923 to Irene Belle (Alsup) and George Henry Pilgrim.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, November 21, He proudly served his country 2020 at the Geronimo during World War II, where Community Center from he was a member of the United States Army 56th Cavalry 2 to 4 p.m. with both Department of Public Safety Reconnaissance Troop stationed mostly in Laredo, Texas. and Masonic Rite Services to be rendered at 3 p.m.

All CDC protocols must be followed including As a young wife and mother, she worked at the nostalgic Kirlin’s store. limited seating, social distancing, and face She then began teaching piano in her home. coverings worn at the Geronimo Community After Motorola moved them to Seguin in 1975, she became an active Center. 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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John was born on January 21, 1956 in Astoria, Long Island, NY to Jim and Dorothy (Sinclair) Lubbock. He worked as an officer for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for over 30 years. He was a member of the Guadalupe Masonic Lodge # 109. His favorite times were spent with his many friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, John Luther Lubbock. Survivors include his children, Dusty Lubbock and wife Meredith of Amarillo, and Morgan Land and husband Wade of Seguin; grandchildren, Maddison, Luke and Thomas; brother, Jim Lee Lubbock III and wife Carolyn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

His careers included serving as a City of Austin Police Officer for 20 years, having completed that job as a homicide detective. He later retired from Wilson Sporting Goods as a pro golf salesman in the South Texas area. He loved golf and travelling on cruises, especially to Alaska, with his wife B. J. Dick is preceded in death by his sons, Curtis Michael “Mike” Pilgrim and Walter Blake Miller, his parents, his brothers, Lennox Pilgrim, Curtis Pilgrim, and Chandos Pilgrim and his sisters, Juanita Johnson and Lorissa Ludwig. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Berta Jean “B. J.” Blake Pilgrim; daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Miller Brewer; grandson, John Roger Brewer; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. A memorial service celebrating Dick’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating and military honors rendered by the United States Army. Private interment will be held at a later date in the Floresville City Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be John Brewer, Don Crusius, Tom Adams, Gary Howard, tom Pilgrim, and Dr. William Brown. Remember Dick’s classic quote, “go slow and watch for snakes.”

Memorial Contributions may be made to Memorials Processing St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38015-9959. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com.

78155 or the Austin Cops for Charities, 5817 Wilcab Road, Austin, Texas, 78721.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 803-54978155, 830-549-5912. 5912.

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LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has mustard greens and broccoli ready to pick. The Community Garden provides vegetables free of charge to anyone. Bring your own bag, be careful when picking vegetables, and walk only between the rows. 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 Thursday, Nov. 19 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtournament/, Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933. 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 210-722-9054. 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

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redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/text 830-3790933. 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 830-3057220. Jim Barnes Jingle Bell Run Virtual 5K The Jim Barnes Middle School PTC is sponsoring a Jingle Bell Run Virtual 5K. Registrations are Due Sunday, Nov. 22 at AthleteGuild.com. Participants will run the 5K on their own between Thursday, Dec. 5 and Monday, Dec. 16. Sponsorships are also available. For more information visit www. facebook.com/JimBarnesPTC or call Denise at 830-372-1928. Holiday Stroll Parade Seeking Entries 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 to enter is Tuesday, Nov. 24. and entry forms, along with guidelines and more information are available at https://bit.ly/ HolidayStroll2020. Toddler Time at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Storytime at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during its Storytime at 10 a.m.

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Wednesday Nov. 25. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Seguin City Hall and Library Thanksgiving Closure The non-emergency offices at Seguin City Hall and the Seguin Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will re-open on Monday, Nov. 30. There will be no garbage, recycling or brush collection service on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday collections will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 27 and Friday collections will be picked up on Saturday, Nov. 28. Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. The office will re-open Monday, Nov. 30. Sunrise Lions Black Friday Raffle The Seguin Sunrise Lions Club will have a Black Friday Raffle fundraiser with the drawing to be held Friday, Nov. 27. The Grand Prize is $1,000 Gift Card, 2nd Prize is a $500 Gift Card, and Two 3rd Prizes of $20 Gift Cards. Tickets are $5 or five for $20. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships. To purchase tickets call 512-7497950. 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.

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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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.

Seguin’s History” event beginning Thursday, Dec. 3. Luminaria are $10 and will be placed in front of the First Church, Campbell-Hoermann Log Cabin, Los Nogales, Dietz-Castilla Doll House and the Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre. Forms are available at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at RAPPS Individual Sessions seguinconservation.org. For more information call The Rural Area Parenting Program Services 830-372-6168 or 830-401-1971. (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co- 2020 RTV500 Raffle Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 are accepted by the Judicial System. To register or each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available for or more information call 830-303-9225, email at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg. 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid org. by the winner. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 4. For more information call 830-379-6382. Habitat Homebuyer Program Applications

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.

Sponsor a Stud Habitat Fundraiser The Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity will have its 2020 fundraiser, Sponsor a Stud, through Saturday, December 5. Stud sponsorships are $200 each. You can pick up your stud to decorate at 256 W. Court St. in Seguin or choose to have Habitat decorate it for you. All studs will be built Touch-Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt into GVHFH’s 32nd home which will kick off in The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs January. Online donations will also be accepted at and paleontology all month long in its children’s guadalupevalleyhabitat.org or by calling 830-401programs and online and will have a Touch- 0422. Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt until November 30. Little paleontologists can search for hidden Seguin Conservation Society Basket Raffle dinosaurs around the children’s area of the library. The Seguin Conservation Society will have a raffle They will uncover dinosaur facts for each dino they find. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library. of three different gift baskets highlighting Seguin items. The themed baskets are called Ring-a-Ling, seguintexas.gov for additional information. Stars are Bright and Let it Snow. Included are gift cards and a variety of items highlighting the local Luminarias To Light Seguin’s History The Seguin Conservation Society is asking community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 community members to sponsor luminarias in and are available from any SCS board member or honor of, memory of or in celebration of an by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be held individual or group for its “Luminarias To Light on Friday, Dec. 18.

Free Meals for Seguin Children Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830-401-8618.

Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for our Homebuyer Program. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. Applications are available at the Habitat office located at 256 W. Court St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-401-0422 or email madelinez@guadalupevalleyhabitat.org.

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.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection times may vary.

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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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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

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