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Let the shopping begin: Shop Local, Shop Seguin (Seguin) – Shop Local, Save Local! That’s one of the newest added taglines to the city’s annual holiday chant, “Shop Local, Shop Seguin.” Although customers can definitely “save” in Seguin, it’s not necessarily all just about the money. That’s according to Dana Hall of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and representative of the Downtown Business Alliance (DBA). “We are using a tagline that is kind of fun. We’ll we are using two different ones. ‘Keep the Cheer Here” because we are all excited about Christmas coming and this year going away. But we are also using one that is called ‘Shop Local. Save Local’ and that is a little bit of a different message that not about saving money locally necessarily but saving your local businesses because they are all really struggling to stay in business right now and it’s important that we support them,” said Hall. Hall recently was among other business owners and leaders who recently gathered in downtown Seguin to launch this year’s efforts of helping to keep dollars local. The gathering is the official holiday launching for “Shop Local, Shop Seguin.” Among those in the group were members of the Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. See SOP LOCAL page 10
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Although their uncontested races led to the election being cancelled, the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees were recently administered the oath of officeduringa special board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12. The re-elected trustees include Carl Jenkins, District One (left); Cinde Thomas-Jimenez, District Three (center) and Ben Amador, District Six, right. The following week during their regular meeting, the board of trustees also reorganized their board officers. They include the return of Thomas-Jimenez as the board president, Jenkins as vice president and Trustee Glenda Moreno as the new board secretary. Administering the oath of office on behalf of the district was Nancy Ramirez, superintendent secretary. Courtesy photo.
Sunrise Lions Club to replace Christmas tree lot fundraiser with gift card raffle Tickets now on sale for raffle fundraiser By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- If your family tradition, each holiday, includes a trip to the Sunrise Lions Club Christmas tree lot, then you will want to find an alternate place to hunt down that perfect tree. Lions member Kay Lynn Hawkins says unfortunately, the pandemic has pulled that tradition at least for this year. “We are the club that normally does the Christmas tree lot ever year. We’ve been like a staple in the Seguin community for such a long time and this year, it’s very very sad for us that we are not able to do that to raise the funds that we would normally need to provide these opportunities to our community,” said Hawkins. Now although it had to pull the plug on its Christmas tree lot, Hawkins says the club has found another way to raise some money this year. She says this new idea not only supports the group but gives individuals the chance to win some incredible prizes. “We are really missing out on the opportunity to network with people in the community and get to know them so we had to do something different to try to raise that money so we decided to do a raffle and I’ve seen a lot of raffles out there but this one,
we feel is a little bit different because this one is going to give the gift of a gift card. So what that means is we have four different gift cards to give. The top prize is $1,000. The second prize is $500 and then we have two
$250 gift cards. Now, because we are not a full 501c3, we are not allowed to give cash or a VISA gift card. So, what we are doing is if you win one of those prizes, you get to pick where you want your gift card to. So, it can
be to anywhere you want. We’ll make that happen,” said Hawkins. Hawkins says cancelling any effort of raising money this year was just not possible. She says the club will rely on this holiday raffle to help support its yearlong efforts. “Lots and lots of change. COVID has really sent everyone backwards and so rather than give up, we all have to think outside the box to still keep our organizations going which in turn continues to help our community so Lions Club, we are the Seguin Sunrise Lions Club so we meet at 6:30 in the morning monthly a couple of times a month and we do service projects and of course we do some fundraisers so that we can in turn, provide donations to other nonprofit organizations as well as scholarships to the youth in the area,” said Hawkins. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Tickets can be purchased from any Seguin Sunrise Lions Club member or by calling Hawkins at 512-749-7950. A live drawing for the raffle will be held at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27 on Seguin Radio KWED. You can also live at SeguinToday.com.
Cocoa, Holiday Spirit and Shopping MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Special by Kyle Kramm, City of Seguin Main Street & CVB director
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their cocoa open house. It is a time to come out for a little holiday cheer and do some holiday shopping.
(Seguin) -- While we won’t be able to host our beloved Cocoa Sip ‘n Stroll and North Pole Stroll this year, the businesses in downtown Seguin still want you to “Going this route, we felt that we could provide several small Sip ‘n Strolls as a get your cocoa fill this year. way to keep smaller crowds and still have the holiday spirit in downtown,” said Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director, “The stores will be taking extra Instead of having one night of hot cocoa, the downtown businesses will precautions and enforcing their occupancy limits while hosting their open house. be hosting cocoa open houses on several weekends of December. Starting Several will be serving their cocoa outside in front of their store front so you can Saturday, December 5 from 12:00 to 4:00, up to six businesses will be hosting keep your mask on while you are inside the store.”
The schedule of open houses is:
Saturday, Dec 5, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gift and Gourmet 212 South Austin Street Father Christmas 101 South River Street You’re So Crafty 208 South Austin Street Vogue Shoes 114 West Court Street The Shop at Design Associates 110 West Nolte Street
Sunday, Dec 6, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sandcastle Home Décor 115 West Court Street
Keepers Interiors & Furniture 615 North Austin Street Barking Lot Treats 505 North Austin Street Southern Good at North Austin Street Funky Monkey Vintage Venue 308 East Court Street
Saturday, Dec 12, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1916 Bar & Bistro 301 North Austin Street
Seguin Visitor Center 116 North Camp Street Court Street Coffee Shop 301 North Austin Street Hill Country Pharm Haus 107 North River Street Weyel Buick Mall 420 North Austin Street Veronica’s Vintage Boutique 111 East Gonzales Street
You can still purchase your Sip ‘n Stroll mug to take with you as you go from open house to open house. The mugs are on sale at multiple downtown retailers - but they are running low, so be sure to get yours soon before they are all sold out.
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Matadors punch playoff ticket with 55-24 thumping of Buda-Johnson
(Buda) - Seguin clinched its third consecutive trip to the UIL football playoffs and earned a road win for the first time this season with a resounding 55-24 triumph over Buda-Johnson on Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium. The win gives the Matadors a 5-2 overall record and a 4-1 mark in District 12-5A-Division I with two games left in the regular season. Seguin’s best-case scenario is a shared district title with Dripping Springs and New BraunfelsCanyon if the Matadors win out, and they can finish no lower than fourth. The Matadors used Marques Washington touchdown runs of 16 and 26 yards, Micah Rodriguez passes of 16 yards to Alex Concepcion and 14 yards to Tristan Moreno, and a 32yard field goal by Garrett Stiles to build a 31-10 cushion late in the second quarter. Kai Seidenberger made a savvy play on special teams when Johnson attempted an onside kick after first quarter field goal. The ball took the awkward bounce needed to give the Jaguars a chance to recover it, but Seidenberger jumped over the crowd and plucked it out of the air to give the Mats possession at the Johnson 41. The Jaguars capped an 83-yard drive with an Ethan Ybarra
touchdown just before halftime to make it 31-17, recovered a Seguin fumble at the Johnson five on the opening drive of the third quarter, and marched the length of the field for a 16yard scamper by Quincy Ervin to pull within seven, 31-24 with 8:52 left in the period. Seguin responded with 24 straight points and the defense forced three turnovers to turn the game back into a rout. John Michael Mata punched it in from a yard out to cap a 59-yard drive, Stiles nailed a 24-yard field goal, Rodriguez found Moreno for a 62-yard touchdown pass, and Washington scored his third TD of the night from seven yards out during that dominant surge. Interceptions by Michael Cornelius at the Seguin 33 and R’Teston Tucy in the end zone thwarted two promising Jaguar drives to set up the Stiles field goal and the RodriguezMoreno connection.
“It got hairy there,” Seguin head coach Travis Bush said. “We drive down and turn it over, and let them make it a seven-point ballgame. We could have let that momentum stay on their side, but the offense went down and scored, and the defense came up with the turnovers there in the third and fourth quarter, and the huge fourth down stops. That’s the
biggest difference too, because they were fourth and short, fourth and medium, and the huge fourth down stops helped us get the final lead there.” Evrin Contreras came up with Seguin’s second fumble recovery to end Johnson’s final drive and set up the series of kneel-downs that ended the game. The Matadors have collected four takeaways in each of the last two games. Bush credited Johnson’s young defense for executing a solid game plan, and his own offense for making the necessary adjustments to keep the chains moving. “They took away a lot of things we’d been doing, so it was kind of a chess match back and forth,” Bush said. “How are we going to find ways to get Tristan Moreno the football? How are we going to run the football? They were doing a good job stacking the box, so hats off to them, but proud of our guys and the plays they made. It boils down to Micah executing, tucking it down and running when he should, and then finding his receivers. Again, can’t say enough of how proud I am of this team.” Seguin hosts Kyle Lehman in the final regular season home game at Matador Stadium this Friday at 2:30 p.m. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com
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Panthers run over Bearkats in area playoff rout
(Corpus Christi) - Navarro is headed to the third round of the 4A Division II football playoffs for the sixth consecutive season after steamrolling Raymondville 52-18 in the area bracket of Region IV Friday evening at Buccaneer Stadium.
Sam Muniga scored on touchdown runs of 26, 12, and 34 yards, and Brody Whitson powered in from 20 yards out to help the Panthers build a 28-6 lead by halftime. Navarro added a 28-yard field goal by Sebastian Sneed and a 17-yard rushing touchdown from Whitson in the third period to take a 38-6 cuchion into the fourth quarter. Aden Supak found the end zone from five yards away Nick Billings completed a 29-yard touchdown strike to Jaxen Monkerud in the final frame. The second of those drives was set up by a Mark Wozniak interception. The Panthers led 52-6 before the Bearkats added two late scores their final tally. Navarro (10-2) meets District 13-4A-Division II champion Navasota in the regional semifinals this week. The time and location had yet to be finalized at press time.
All-State offensive lineman Cole Booker (55) clears a path for junior quarterback Nick Billings (1) during Navarro’s area playoff win over Raymondville on Friday. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.
Monday Schedule
Tuesday Schedule
Wednesday Schedule
Seguin vs. Navarro, 3:30 p.m.
Seguin boys basketball vs. Memorial, 1 p.m.
Seguin boys basketball vs. Highlands, Noon.
Marion boys basketball vs. Natalia, 11:15 a.m.
Marion girls basketball @ Hondo, 11:15 a.m.
Seguin girls basketball @ Medina Valley, 11:30 a.m.
Marion boys basketball @ Devine, 7:30 p.m.
Navarro girls basketball vs. Devine, 11:30 a.m.
Friday Schedule
Seguin football vs. Kyle-Lehman, 2:30 p.m. (1:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Navarro football vs. Navasota, 4A Division II Region IV semifinals @ Giddings, 7 p.m.
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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.
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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 Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737. items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
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.
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.
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Pilgrim 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. He proudly served his country during World War II, where he was a member of the United States Army 56th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop stationed mostly in Laredo, Texas.
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.
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.
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.”
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”
Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Austin Cops for Charities, 5817 Wilcab Road, Austin, Texas, 78721.
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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, 803-549-5912
Clack Funeral services for Joyce(Beanie) Tom’s Clack will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 11:00 Am from the Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel with interment at Zion Hill Cemetery No.2. The body will lie in State at the Chapel from 9 AM TILL Services at 11 AM with covid-19 restrictions applicable! Services ENTRUSTED to REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.
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Business owners, groups gather to launch local holiday shopping effort SHOP LOCAL continued from page 1
online is also an option here in Seguin. “I know everybody in downtown offers curbside and they have websites that you can usually just order online and pick it up curbside. Just Google them and see if they are open. Give them a call. Check them out. Support them safely. We are all sanitizing and disinfecting and trying to meet your shopping needs,” said Hall. According to Independent We Stand, small businesses have accounted for 65 percent of all net new jobs over the past 17 years.
Mary Ann Smith, Hispanic chamber member and owner of Su Casa Café, says promoting local shopping is needed more than ever. “I want Seguin and the whole community ,to know that we are still promoting especially the small business because I think this is the year that we can really help each other to continue with 2020 and until this thing is over and if we help each other, everything will be okay. We just have to stay strong and maybe buy between us and try to stay local that way our economy continues to stay strong,” said Smith. Not only do the dollars that are spent stay local but Smith says they are often returned to the community in the form of a Little League sponsorship, the purchase of a gala table, or maybe as in-kind contribution to a local cause. “Every dollar that we spend in our community, stays in that community and the expenses are not going to go anywhere. They stay here so we want to make sure that we stay strong. The local businesses are the ones that stay and are always helping the community, the organizations, helping people with jobs,” said Smith. As a restaurant owner, Smith says shop local also means eat local. “We really need to continue the effort to try to support the small businesses as much as you can. I know a lot of times you have to stay home and cook for your family but if you have a chance, whenever you go out, try to stay local,” said Smith. Kyle Kramm, the director of the Seguin Main Street
Small businesses employ 77 million Americans. Residential neighborhoods served by a successful independent business district gained, on average, 50 percent more in home values than their citywide markets. Program and the Seguin CVB, says although many local businesses may not show it, many are doing all they can to work their way back up to the top if not at least to the surface. “I think this year is very different for us and stressing the importance of shopping local and shopping with our small independent businesses. Lots of them are extremely hurt starting from March when things started to close down until June and July when they were allowed to reopen. Lots of them have adapted, opened up websites and things like that but they are still suffering from being down two and three months and so this year, it’s even more important that we get out and support our small local businesses especially now during the holiday season,” said Kramm. In helping to “Keep the Cheer Here” or to “Shop Local, Save Local,” Hall is reminding customers that shopping
Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors. Independent restaurants also return more than two times as much money per dollar of sales than national restaurant chains. If independent businesses regained their 1990 market shares, it would create 200,000 new small businesses, generate nearly $300 billion in revenues and employ more than 1.6 million American workers. If just half the U.S. employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Finally, for every square foot a local firm occupies, the local economy gains $179 vs. $105 for a chain store.
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LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden located at 1502 Eight St. in Seguin 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. 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. 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
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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. 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 210-7229054. 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
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for or more information call 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg. org. Habitat Homebuyer Program Applications 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. 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 TouchFree 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. GRMF Giving Tuesday Join with the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation and become a champion for women’s healthcare on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. Your gift on Giving Tuesday 2020 will help support Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation’s (GRMF) fundraising campaign benefiting Guadalupe Regional Medical Centers’ (GRMC) brand new Women’s Imaging Center. To donate visit https:// grmedfdn.ejoinme.org/gt2020donate. For more information, visit the Foundation website at http:// www.grmedfoundation.org/giving-tuesday-2020. html. Luminarias To Light Seguin’s History The Seguin Conservation Society is asking community members to sponsor luminarias in honor of, memory of or in celebration of an individual or group for its “Luminarias To Light
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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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 seguinconservation.org. For more information call 830-372-6168 or 830-401-1971. 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. 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. 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 830-3790933. 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
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at 256 W. Court St. in Seguin or choose to have Habitat decorate it for you. All studs will be built into GVHFH’s 32nd home which will kick off in January. Online donations will also be accepted at guadalupevalleyhabitat.org or by calling 830-4010422.
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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.
Seguin Conservation Society Basket Raffle 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 and Let it Snow. Included are gift cards and a variety of items highlighting the local community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 and are available from any SCS board member or Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be held The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area on Friday, Dec. 18. Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation residents who live in the city limits an opportunity The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. Program. Items accepted include pesticides, to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, call 401-2422 for additional information. automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t GRMC Visitor Update belong with your recyclables or regular curbside GRMC is now allowing one visitor to accompany waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, patients who are receiving outpatient services and or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or inpatient services consistent with Texas Health and visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection Human Services expiration of the emergency rule times may vary. prohibiting visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be screened upon entering the hospital To ensure non-profit organization’s and suspected COVID-19 patients will not be allowed meetings and events appear in this visitors under the new rules. Mask are required calendar, send information to: and must be worn at all times. Visiting hours for communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax hospitalized patients are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Patient 379-2238, or drop off the information at Tower entrance is open Monday through Friday the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend entrance is through the located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For Emergency Department for screening and entry. For best results, submit information at least further information visit www.grmedcenter.com. two weeks prior to the event.
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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.
Guy Tate
He also is a licensed All Lines Adjuster and achieved CAPP Certification to be a Crop Adjuster.
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.�
Tarpon Blue Insurance Advisors, LLC is a privately held insurance agency specializing in crop, Farm & Ranch, personal, and commercial lines of insurance. For more information about Tarpon Blue Insurance, contact Guy at (830) 305-2775, email gtate@tarponblue.com or visit www.tarponblueinsurance.com.
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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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