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City of Seguin cancels its modified KWED Holiday Food and Toy Holiday Stroll Parade in Max Starcke Park

Make plans now to give Drive set for this Friday

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Although the year 2020 has been a challenge, Seguin Radio KWED is giving everyone the opportunity to take care of each other this holiday season. The radio station is set to host its annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive this Friday morning outside its studios at 609 E. Court St. The pandemic has left families and businesses in need

and the radio station wants to ensure donations for Seguin’s food pantry The Christian Cupboard and for the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program. Needs this holiday season are even higher as families impacted by the pandemic work to do the best that they can. “We know the reason for the season,” says Darren Dunn, general manager and partner for KWED radio. “We know that Seguin is a generous place. We also know that we can count on you to again offer support to Blue Santa and to the Christian Cupboard.” Dunn says rest assure that this year’s food and toy drive will be complete with social distancing and the wearing of masks by those in the streets collecting your donations. Loose change, dollars, checks, food and toys will also be accepted. See BLUE SANTA page 3

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin has pulled the plug on what would have been its first Holiday Stroll Lighted Drive Thru Parade at Max Starcke Park. The drive thru experience was the city’s Plan B to hosting the traditional parade in downtown Seguin. The parade was set to take place this Thursday, Dec. 3. Jack Jones, the director of the Seguin Parks and Recreation Department, says the cancellation of the parade comes amidst an increase of COVID-19 cases in the area, as well as a sharp decline in the number of parade entries received.

“The timing of COVID, it has really impacted everybody and we are sad. We were looking forward to doing something. As parks and recreation folks, we want to have people come out and enjoy our parks and do special events and bring people “We just had only about 25 or so together. Parks and recreation is all committed to participating. We were about bringing people together and COVID has certainly hurt us in that hoping for around 50 which is of regard. You just can’t bring anybody course less than what we had last together without the risks of getting year of over 80. It just seems like everyone sick and we are trying to the increase of the COVID virus and do everything we can not to spread the spreading of it hurt us along with the virus. This decision by the mayor trying to do an non-traditional parade. (Donna Dodgen) and City Manager That hurt us as well. This COVID Steve Parker, we just felt that overall virus kind of dictates us what we can it was about the health and safety of and can not do,” said Jones. the community,” said Jones. Jones says the decision to cancel the The annual Christmas decorating parade did not come lightly and hopes contest, however, will be still be held that the parade can return next year. in downtown Seguin. Jones says the

city will host the holiday lighting and decor through the end of the year. “The Christmas trees are still going to be put up as they have in years past in Central Park. Actually, all slots, I believe, are full and those Christmas trees will go up on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 1. So after Dec. 1, folks can visit Central Park, socially distance and all that and check out Central Park. Central Park will be lit as it has in the past. All the lights in the tree will be on. The park will be decorated with Christmas trees. We encourage people on their own and given the rules of gathering to take the time to come and check out downtown and Central Park from Dec. 2 on,” said Jones. All parade entrants who had signedup have been notified about the cancellation.

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Navarro ISD board vacancies up for discussion, possible appointments to be made during special meeting By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Geronimo) - The Navarro ISD is expected to fill a pair of board vacancies during tonight’s special meeting and workshop. Board members are scheduled to meet behind closed doors to review and discuss the applicants who have submitted their resumes for consideration. The board of trustees, earlier this month, opted to appoint the newest trustees rather than call for a special election or leave the seats vacant for the remainder of the term.

The first position available is that of newly elected trustee Katherine Ewald. Although publicly declining the seat just prior to appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot, Ewald finished the race as the top vote getter. She has since officially denied the seat. Trustees tonight will also look at finding a replacement for Board Vice President Rick Martin who died in October. No action will be taken behind closed doors. If a

decision is to be reached, then trustees will approve their appointments before the public in open session. During tonight’s workshop, trustees will also begin to discuss facilities planning and bond ballot requirements. The district’s growth has officials preparing for its future. The special meeting and workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. today in the Intermediate School Library.

Seguin Area Chamber to raffle off By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) - You don’t have to wait for Santa to bring you that 2020 Kubota RTV 500. That’s because the first ever gas-powered compact utility vehicle from Kubota is the take home prize for this Friday’s Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce holiday raffle. Elizabeth Sepulveda, the vice chair for the chamber’s board of directors, says the raffle is the latest in fundraising efforts for the chamber. She says the RTV raffle offers anyone in the community the chance to win a great prize. “The chamber also has been affected by COVID as far as having fundraisers and things of that sort and small businesses depend on the chamber to help us get through these tough times as far as providing seminars and things like that so what we have come up with is we have come up with a pretty much contactless raffle and so this raffle is for a 2020 Kubota RTV 500. We are selling tickets virtually. You can purchase them online. You can purchase them at your local Kubota dealer. You can purchase them at the chamber also I believe the executive board has them and other people that are part of the chamber,” said

Sepulveda. The best part of the raffle according to Sepulveda are the odds of winning. She says only a limited of amount of tickets will be sold for this Friday’s drawing. “The tickets are a really good deal. We are going to only have 1,500 tickets so the chances of winning are pretty good. You can buy one ticket for $30, two for $50 but the best

price is if you buy five tickets, it’s only $100 and like I said, we only have a limited quantity of tickets which is the 1,500 and the drawing is set for Dec. 4 so it’s a really good deal,” said Sepulveda. Sepulveda says an extra incentive is also included with the prize should it be used as part of a business. “If someone wins then they are Ag exempt. I believe Kubota, the dealer

here, is going to help them with that and they would not have to pay the taxes on that if they are going to be using it for business so if someone has a ranch or farm, this is a really good deal for them to purchase a ticket and hopefully win,” said Sepulveda. Elizabeth Engelhardt, a member of the chamber’s board of directors, says the raffle also supports local business. Engelhardt says the chamber is appreciative for the opportunity to showcase the products and services available at Ewald Kubota here in Seguin. “Our RTV was purchased locally from Ewald Kubota and it just goes back to the core ideology of the chamber in shopping local and so this is a way for us in light of the pandemic and not being able to have an in-person events and fundraisers. Everybody has been affected by the pandemic and the chamber needs the community’s support because they’ve always done a fantastic job of supporting our local businesses all these years,” said Engelhardt. The raffle drawing will be held Friday on Facebook Live. Tickets can be purchased online at seguinchamber. com or by stopping by the chamber office located at 116 N. Camp St.

KWED Christmas Angel seeking everyone’s help in finding a family to bless this Christmas season

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live on the air just a few days before Christmas. The winning letter along with photos of the family will also be printed in the holiday edition of the Seguin Daily News. All letter entries must include the name of the person nominating the individual or family. This should also include their address and phone number. Letters without a name or phone number will not be considered for the contest. The concept behind this contest is to illustrate the true spirit of giving and sharing during the Christmas season. The winning letter will be selected by an anonymous panel of judges not employed at Seguin Radio KWED or the Seguin Daily News. All letters for this year’s contest must be submitted by 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at the radio station located at 609 E. Court St. The radio station is open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals can use the drop off box in the front door to submit their letter.

(Seguin) -- The KWED Christmas Angel knows its going to need a little more help this year to make sure it finds a deserving family to bless this holiday season. In year’s past, only local kids have been invited to explain to the KWED Christmas Angel whey their families should be blessed with some holiday cash. This year, however, has proven to be an entirely different year, one that has become challenging for many. That’s why the Christmas Angel is allowing anyone in the community to nominate a family who could use the extra help. Again, all adults are invited to share a little bit about someone that they know could use some help. The letter can be handwritten or typed and should explain in a few words why this family deserves or is in need a cash prize of up to $500. As part of the contest, the winning letter will still read by those nominating the family or by someone at KWED

Media team sets out to collect food while social distancing

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For years, the radio station has teamed up with community VIPs in collecting donations from the street. Some of those morning volunteers have included members of the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, the city of Seguin, Guadalupe County, the Seguin ISD, the Navarro ISD, Texas Lutheran University and Seguin Fire/ EMS Department. Sounds of the season will also be provided that morning by

a small and safe amount of members of the Seguin High School Band who have chosen to return and help with the collection of food and toys.

Wrapping items can be either new or simply last year’s leftovers.

The Blue Santa program accepts new gifts for children ages one day old to 12 years of age.

As for non-perishable food, items desired include beans, rice, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and soups. Other items such as clean egg cartons, recycled bags, laundry detergent and toiletries are also encouraged to be donated.

Small stocking stuffers are also encouraged for kids of all ages. In addition to toys and gifts, Blue Santa could also use new or used wrapping paper, scissors, tape and bows.

The KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Donations, however, will continue to be accepted throughout the day in the radio station lobby.

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Rodriguez’s six TD passes spark Matadors to Black Friday rout of Lobos (Seguin) Micah Rodriguez threw a careerhigh six touchdown passes in the first half alone to fuel Seguin’s 49-7 dismantling of Kyle-Lehman in the final home game of the regular season Friday afternoon at Matador Stadium.

Box recovered a Lehman fumble that was punched out by John Michael Mata. Rodriguez and Moreno hooked up again for a 14yard score to put the Mats up 28-0 at the end of the first quarter. With a 60 percent chance of rain and thunderstoms in the forecast, but no sign of either when the game started, Seguin head coach Travis Bush decided to attack through the air early and often.

The Matadors only needed five offensive snaps to build a 21-0 lead in the game’s first four minutes and three seconds. Rodriguez was 5-5 for 144 yards and three touchdowns during that span.

“Not knowing what the weather was going to do, we came out and the weather was decent, so we had to win the first quarter,” Bush said. “We really wanted to try to be aggressive and see what we could do early in case the weather came in bad. In the second half, it got pretty cold and windy. So that was good to see. Proud of the guys the way they started. We built the lead there in the first half, and just kind of finished it off there in the second half.”

Tristan Moreno made a leaping catch for 33 yards on the senior quarterback’s first attempt, and Kai Seidenberger scampered into the end zone for 28 yard touchdown on the next Rodriguez throw. Moreno notched his first touchdown reception on a 39-yard sprint after a jet sweep pass from Rodriguez, and Alex Concepcion pulled in a 26yard TD catch in the back of the end zone after Ian

Micah Rodriguez (center) completed six touchdown passes, Tristan Moreno (left) pulled in three touchdown catches, and Marques Washington (right) scored on a 43-yard run to help Seguin win its home finale over Lehman on Friday. Rodriguez added a 13yard touchdown pass to Moreno and a 16-yard strike to Michael Martinez in the second quarter to give the Matadors a 42-0 cushion at halftime.

The second of those scores was set up by Kaleb McCann’s recovery of a fumbled Lehman punt return. Junior cornerback Chris Awshaw came up with first interception of the season in the second period as well.

Seguin only needed three plays to drive 75 yards on the opening possession of the third quarter, as Marques Washington broke loose for a 43-yard touchdown run just one minute into the half. Rodriguez delivered a 15-yard completion to Seidenberger and a 17-yard strike to McCann before Washington’s run. Garrett Stiles nailed his seventh PAT kick in as many attempts to put the Mats up 49-0.

of the way our defense played. They came up with a goal-line stand early in the third that could have allowed them to get some momentum, and the big turnovers when we needed them.”

The Seguin defense denied Lehman’s first legitimate shot to break up the shutout when Mata and Awshaw stuffed running-back Robert Vasquez on a fourth-andone carry at the Matadors’ one-yard line inches shy of the first-down marker.

The playoff-bound Matadors are 6-2 overall, 5-1 in district play, and tied with New Braunfels-Canyon for second place in the 12-5A-Division I standings. Dripping Springs sits alone in first with a 6-0 district record.

The Lobos finally found the end zone on a 28-yard pass from Zach Casarez to Tanner Johnson with 2:48 left in the game.

Seguin can claim a share of the district title and secure the No. 2 playoff seed with a road win over Dripping Springs in the regular season finale this Friday. A loss would leave the Mats with the No. 3 seed. Friday’s game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday. com. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.

“Lehman’s not a bad football team,” Bush said. “They played hard all day. They did a great job stopping the run, and they did some good things offensively, but proud

Seguin has forced at least three turnovers in each of the last three games - four apiece against McCollum and Buda-Johnson, and three more against Lehman.

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Stingy defense, stout running game boost Panthers past Rattlers in regional semifinals (Giddings) - Navarro is headed to the fourth round of the 4A Division II playoffs for the third straight season and fourth time in five years after pulling away from Navasota for a 28-7 win in Friday’s Region IV semifinals at Buffalo Stadium in Giddings.

The Panthers’ Brody Whitson and Navasota’s Ja’Marion Frear traded early touchdown runs to forge a 7-7 deadlock at the end of the first quarter. After Navarro’s Brian Holmes forced a fumble on a sack in the second quarter, All-State safety Mark Wozniak scooped up the loose ball and returned it 68 yards up the right sideline for a touchdown to give the Panthers a 14-7 lead that would hold through halftime.

Navarro fullback Zeke Campos looks for a crease in the Navasota defense during Friday’s regional semifinal at Buffalo Stadium. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

Whitson found the end zone again from 13 yards out in the third quarter to put Navarro up 21-7 after the defense turned back a Navasota scoring threat with a fourth-down

stop deep in Panthers territory.

Sebastian Sneed came up with an interception to set up the gameclinching drive. Navarro ran more than eight minutes off the clock in the fourth quarter and put the contest away with a short touchdown run by Zeke Campos late in the period. Sneed’s fourth PAT kick made it 28-7 with less than three minutes to play.” James Brinsley recovered a fumble to end Navasota’s final possession with under a minute to play. Navarro’s defense was stout on their own end of the field, holding the Rattlers without points in four different drives inside the 25-yard line. The Panthers (11-2) advance to face either Wimberley or Sinton in the 4A Division II Region IV finals. Saturday’s regional semifinal between the Texans and Pirates had yet to go final at press time.

Tuesday Schedule

Seguin girls basketball vs. S.A.-Veterans Memorial, 6:30 p.m. Seguin boys basketball @ S.A.-Cole, 8 p.m. Navarro girls basketball @ Marion, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball (home) vs. Marion, 6:30 p.m.

Friday Schedule

Seguin football @ Dripping Springs, 7:30 p.m. (7:00 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Seguin girls basketball vs. Kyle-Lehman, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball vs. Lockhart, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball @ Luling, 7:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Canyon Lake, 6:45 p.m. Marion boys basketball vs. Canyon Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Schedule

Seguin girls basketball @ Somerset, 1 p.m. Seguin boys basketball @ S.A.-Marshall, 1:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball @ Crystal City, 11:30 a.m. Marion girls basketball vs. Wimberley, 1:15 p.m.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, James Richard 78155, 803-549-5912. “ D i c k ” Pilgrim, age 97 of Seguin, passed away on November 7, Epimenio 2020. Chavez Sr. of Seguin, Texas Dick was born was welcomed in Waco, Texas into our Fathers on August 21, Heavenly 1923 to Irene K i n g d o m Belle (Alsup) on Sunday, and George Henry Pilgrim. November 22, 2020 at the He proudly served his country during World War age of 90. He II, where he was a member of the United States was born to Army 56th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop Ancelmo Chavez and Maria R. (Saenz) Chavez stationed mostly in Laredo, Texas. on March 24, 1930 in Seguin, Texas.

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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 Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Austin Cops for Charities, 5817 Wilcab Road, Austin, Texas, 78721. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.

Chavez III and Raul Chavez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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sisters-in-law, Rebecca Haertner and Jeraldine Fillers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

A walk-through line visitation will be held on Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:30 Monday, November 30, 2020 at Tres Hewell a.m. and the Funeral Mass will be offered at Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. 11:00 a.m. all at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with the Rev. Roger Hotopp officiating. Catholic Cemetery. Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery. As per CDC protocols social distancing of 6 feet is required and all guests attending services All CDC protocols must be followed including at the funeral home, church and cemetery are proper social distancing and face coverings worn required to wear a face covering. at all locations.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Elley, Troy and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations Elley, Kevin Sheffield, Matthew Ronshausen, located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas Bryan O’Neal, and Pete O’Neal. 78155; 830.379.9430. The family would like to thank everyone at Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center for their Epimenio was born and raised in Seguin, Texas. sign and view the guest book. loving and compassionate care of Clara. He worked at HB Zachry Construction and retired after 32 years of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Clara Mae Lutheran Church, 935 E. Mountain St., Seguin, He was a truly remarkable man; his hands could H a e r t n e r Texas, 78155 or the charity of one’s choice. fix anything that you would hand him no matter Linebarger, age how easy or difficult it was. 86 of Seguin, You are invited to sign the guest book at www. passed away on treshewell.com. His passion was working on cars as well as November 26, supporting his loving wife, Eva in all that she Arrangements are under the direction of Tres 2020. enjoyed doing. Epimenio and his brother built Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, the Palacio Del Rio on the river in San Antonio. Clara was born 78155, 830-549-5912. He also perfected the concrete formula at Cemix in Marion, Corporation. Texas on November 4, Although he is gone physically from our world, 1934 to Laura we find comfort in knowing that he is reunited Alma (Raske) and Herman G. Haertner. with his loving wife and that we too will be with them one day. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church and will be remembered as working Epimenio is preceded in death by both of his many years, in various positions at the Grace parents; his loving wife, Eva Luna Chavez; two Lutheran Church Daycare Center. Clara centered infant sons; grandson, Dwayne Cook. her life around her family who meant everything to her. He is survived by his children, Teresa Chavez, Ancelmo Chavez, Ester Cook, Epimenio Chavez Clara is preceded in death by her loving Jr. and Eva Marie and her husband Frank Sands; husband of 58 years, Kenneth Linebarger, Sr., grandchildren, Michelle Sorber, Roxanne her grandsons Joseph Sheffield and Christopher Sorber, Amanda Chavez, Bianca Chavez, Brian Elley, her son-in-law, Gary O’Neal, her parents, Ancelmo Chavez, Christopher Cook, Epimenio her brothers, Monroe and Melvin Haertner, and Chavez III, Meghan Woodruff, Laura Quinones her sister, Lydia Woehler. and Jade Quinones; great-grandchildren, Elias Moran, Kane Cook, Evelyn Chavez, Melanie Survivors include her loving children, Sandra Chavez, Miley Rodriguez, Rylie MacNeill, Elley and husband Jerome, Carolyn Sheffield Mason MacNeill, Juliana Quinones, Jayce and husband David , Rita Cuadros and husband Doria, Lorenzo Branch, Mateo Cuthbert, and Daniel, Nancy Ronshausen and husband Malik Cuthbert; brother, Domingo Chavez and Eddy, Kenneth “Bucky” Linebarger, Jr., and sister, Pauline Cope as well as a host of extended Shirley O’Neal; fifteen grandchildren, twenty family and friends. great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; brothers, Johnnie Haertner and Serving as Pallbearers will be: Chris Cook, Brian wife Gloria, and Raymond Haertner and wife Chavez, Kane Cook, Elias Moran, Epimenio Judy; sister, Mildred Turner and husband Hilton;

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RELIGION

Christmas Market

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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.

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.

Christmas Services

Clothing Ministry

Central Park Candlelight Service

Free Bible Course

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further Dec. 20. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737. information call 830-303-6478. The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service at Central The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Seguin. For more questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124.

Carol Ann (Webel) Ross went to You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, the age of 66. 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. Carol was born on September 18, 1954 to Rosie (Jacobs) and Walter Webel in San Antonio, Texas. She married her husband of 50 years, Kenneth D. Ross, Sr., on January 12, 1970. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Marion, Texas. She is survived by her husband Kenneth and their two children Dana (John) Poole and Kenny (Christy) Ross, Jr.; grandchildren, Jordan (Tamara) Poole, Kensley Poole and Zach Schumann, Ethan Poole and Brooke Welty, Madison Ross, Logan Ross, Kendra Ross, and five great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda (John) Damaini, and Paul (Patti) Webel; sisters-in-law, Frances Craig and Vickie Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Carol is preceded in death by her parents.

Varela

Jose Victor Varela, age 60 of Seguin, passed away on November 27, 2020. Jose was born in Eagle Pass, Texas to Josefina (Guerrero) and Jose Guadalupe Varela on December 13, 1959. Before retiring, Jose was a longtime employee of Motorola (Continental) here in Seguin. Jose is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his loving mother, Josefina Varela; brothers, Gustavo Varela and wife Brenda, Hector Varela and fiancĂŠ Pauline Tillotson, Mark A. Varela and wife Maria, and Mario Varela and wife Kathy; sister, Laura Varela; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Theiss Private services and interment will be held at a later date. officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Serving and face coverings worn. as pallbearers will be Jordan Poole, Ethan Poole, Logan Ross, Jason Williams, Michael Lehman and Tobias Loehr. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. All cdc protocols must be followed including social distancing Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, and face coverings worn at all locations. 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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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.

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 Touch-Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt until Monday, 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,

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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.

Holiday Stroll Parade Cancellation

The City of Seguin annual Holiday Stroll Parade, which was planned to modified as “stationary” drive-through experience in Max Starcke Park East on Thursday, Dec. 3 has been cancelled. The community can enjoy viewing decorated Christmas trees on display at Central Park in downtown Seguin beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1.

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 Seguin’s History” event beginning Thursday, Dec. 3. Luminaria are $10 and will be placed in front of the First Church, CampbellHoermann 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,

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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 210722-9054.

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. Guadalupe County Fair Meet and Greet and Work Day The Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo is looking for new members to join the association and will have an opportunity to volunteer and meet this exciting group during a Work Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at 859 Nelda St. formally Brief Encounters. There will be tree trimming and general yard type cleanup. Refreshments provided. Come join and help make 2021 bigger and better than ever. Call 210-827-4260 or 830-3796477 for more details.

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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through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend entrance is through the Emergency Department Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays for screening and entry. For further information through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, visit www.grmedcenter.com. Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. RAPPS Individual Sessions Parents picking up curbside meals that do not The Rural Area Parenting Program Services have the child present in the car will need to (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, show proof of enrollment in the district (not Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Conecessarily proof of being a remote learner) Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes in the district. For more information, call the are accepted by the Judicial System. To register Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at or for or more information call 830-303830-401-8618. 9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg.org.

Sponsor a Stud Habitat Fundraiser Free Meals for Seguin Children 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 into GVHFH’s 32nd home which will kick off in January. Online donations will also be accepted at guadalupevalleyhabitat.org or by calling 830401-0422.

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 by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18.

Big Red Barn Market Days

The Big Red Barn will have one more Market Day for this calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. There will be unique and beautiful gifts from the participating artisans, as well as home baked and canned goods. Santa Claus has left a small gift for young children, and his mailbox so they can write him a letter when they visit. Market Days will resume March 2021. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, or call/text 830-379-0933.

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.

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

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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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(Washington, DC) -- The country is on track to distribute 40-million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. Operation Warp Speed General Gustave Perna said an initial shipment of six-point-eight-million doses could be delivered to states as early as December 12th. However, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says most Americans won’t have access to a vaccine until sometime between April and June of next year. That’s due to first responders and high-risk patients taking priority.

(Washington, DC) -- The government is getting a jump on coronavirus vaccine distribution by holding a practice run this week. Shipments will be sent to state health departments, though they won’t have any actual vials. The goal is to ensure everything goes smoothly as Pfizer awaits emergency approval. The FDA is meeting December 10th and doses could be available right after. In fact, the Health and Human Services Secretary believes the vaccine could go out to all 64 jurisdictions within 24 hours of authorization.

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