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Family forced to renovate home following house fire on Thanksgiving Day Community rallies around family to show its support By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

jumped in my car and I called my neighbor and asked can you please do me a favor? If you hear something, if you see something, please let me know. He said, ‘I’m right around the corner. Let me turn back.’ He turned back. By the time, he called me, I was already around the corner. He said, there’s smoke coming out the vent and sure enough, I jumped out of the car and I just told him can you call 9-1-1. Call 9-1-1!” said Garcia.

(Seguin) -- A local family is left with even more heartbreak during this already difficult year. The family of Kelsie Garcia and Luis Lopez, Jr. are busy picking up the pieces, this week, after their home was destroyed by fire just minutes after finishing up their Thanksgiving meal on Thursday. Thanks to a home motion, sound detector device that notifies her cell phone, Garcia says her family, who was enjoying the meal at her mom’s house, was able to rush back to save what they could at their home located in the 700 block of Boenig St. Garcia says what she initially thought was an alert about a car alarm quickly turned into one of her worst nightmares. “I got my phone and picked it up again and said ‘it’s not right! It doesn’t sound like a car alarm’ and I picked it back up again and I told them, ‘it sounds like a smoke alarm! It really sounds like a smoke alarm. That a smoke alarm is going off.’ I jumped up and ran through the house and I went and told my mom ‘mom, my smoke alarms are going off. I’ve got to go.’ I ran out the door and

Upon arriving, Garcia says all they could do was try to find her daughter’s Chihuahua named Dumplin and help put out the flames.

Kelsie Garcia, her husband Luis Lopez, Jr. and their three children, Lana, Luis III and Lyla are thankful to the community for its support after their home was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving Day. A GoFundMe account and drop off location at Parker’s Building Supply have been established to help the family get back on its feet. Courtesy photo.

“My husband rushed through the house. We had a dog inside who just had puppies a few weeks ago and we couldn’t find the dog and my husband is trying to look through the house to find her to see where she is at. I was in panic mode I guess being in shock and my husband is looking for where the fire is at and got the water hose in and my neighbor helped us with water hoses and we got the water hoses through the window and started spraying water everywhere,” said Garcia. See FIRE, page 3

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Seguin Fire Officials help families stay safe during peak season for house fires By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- As we enter the peak season for house fires, the Seguin Fire/EMS Department is doing its part to warn families on keeping safe during these winter months of December and January. In fact, one of the leading causes of fires each year involves space heaters. Seguin Fire Marshal Greg Dreiss says space heaters can be dangerous if not used in the home correctly. “I remind everyone that as they use a portable heater, to make sure there’s at least three feet of space between the heater and anything that is combustible. That includes bedding, clothes, furniture, all those things can be ignited by being too close to a heater. Same thing goes if they are using a fireplace. We want to make sure there’s nothing combustible within the area of the fireplace,” said Dreiss. Keeping warm overnight by leaving your stove on is also not the best idea. Dreiss says do not use stoves especially gas stoves as ambient heat. He says that is not what they are designed for. He says if they blow out overnight, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. He says that’s why having a carbon monoxide detector is just as important as having a smoke detector. It’s also advised that they do have a carbon dioxide detector if they do have gas in the house so that as we are using our heaters, if something fails on it, they do have the warning to get out before the carbon monoxide renders them

unconscious,” said Dreiss. With the arrival of the holiday season, Dreiss says it’s especially important that residents play it safe with their holiday decor. “With Christmas lighting, we remind everyone to follow the manufacture directions as far as how many strings can be connected together and limited use of extension cords as much as possible because each extension cord increases the chance of the devices overheating,” said Dreiss. The warnings by the Seguin Fire Department come after fire fighters have stayed quite busy this past month. Dreiss says the peak season for fires just adds on a few more additional ways that fires can get started. “In the last month, I believe we’ve had three structure fires here in the city. None of those were caused by any of the issues that I’ve mentioned before. However, they are still structure fires and we wanted to try to prevent them as much as possible,” said Dreiss. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the number one cause of home fires at any time of the year is unattended cooking. Officials say make sure that you stay in the room while you are cooking with a heat source. If you cannot stay in the room the whole time, then ask another adult in the family to watch over your food. To better protect your family, the Seguin Fire/EMS Department reminds residents that if needed, smoke detectors can be installed in their home by simply calling the fire department at 830-401-2310.

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after COVID-19 claimed the life of her husband’s father back in July.

Luckily, Garcia says her family was spared the additional heartache and Dumplin was quickly located and rescued by Seguin Fire Fighters. “My kids, me, my husband, we all caught COVID in July back when he (father-in-law) caught COVID and unfortunately, he “I cried and I appreciate all they did looking for her because I guess it was didn’t make it. We went through that back in July and trying to just me being in shock, I just kept saying, please find that dog. Please find get back on our feet. We missed an entire month of work and it’s her. That’s my daughter’s dog and you know, my daughter, she’s got the been a struggle since then and then having the kids go to school. biggest heart and I’d hate for me to have to break the news to her that her dog We struggled to get the kids what they needed for school and happened to be the only one that was left in the house and she passed away we managed to do it but we’ve kind of had it tough since July. because of that. So, I kept on, please, please find her and they finally found We’ve had a rough few month,” said Garcia. her in the room where the fire was at. They found her all the way underneath my bed. That’s where they found her,” said Garcia. Even through all that the family has experienced, Garcia says she Unfortunately, however, one of the three puppies that were able to be pulled remains appreciative out by the family did not end up surviving and died on Sunday. to all those who have shown their support Garcia says the house fire is only the latest in a series of challenges and and who continue tragedies for the family. She says her family is still in the process of healing to help donate to her family. “First off, I’d like to thank everybody that has (donated). I know that there’s people out of work and we’ve had a lot of people already start donating. We appreciate all that. Number one, we just ask for their continuous prayers. Prayers are what is getting us by, and we appreciate my family and the fire fighters that were out there that day that did everything that they could to calm us down and talk to us and help us number one, find my daughter’s dog. That was the big blessing for us. We can’t ask for a lot. We know the holidays are around the corner but whatever anybody can and is willing to (do), we would appreciate anything that we can get,” said Garcia. Parker’s Building Supply is the latest to step in and help the family. Garcia, an employee at Parker’s, says she’s grateful that the business has chosen to help accept donations from the community. A GoFundMe account has also been established to help the family get back on its feet. Garcia says they’ll be staying with family while they continue to work on cleaning and repairing the home. She says with Christmas just weeks away, it makes this experience that much harder for her family especially her young children. The couple’s three children include Lana, 13; Lyla, 8 and Luis III, 6. Cash, gift cards and cleaning supplies are what the family is currently needing at this time. Again, to help the family, stop by Parker’s at 1555 E. Court St or visit www.gofundme.com/f/27hiyl9v20. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Seguin boys even record with home wins over Memorial, Highlands

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Seguin girls come up short to Medina Valley (Castroville) - Seguin girls baskeball closed the Thanksgiving week schedule with a 69-43 road loss to Medina Valley in Castroville on Wednesday afternoon.

(Seguin) - The Seguin boys basketball team bounced back from an 0-2 start to the season with consecutive wins at Goldie Harris Gym last week, blowing out San Antonio-Memorial 8159 on Tuesday and San AntonioHighlands 87-50 on Wednesday. John Jackson scored 13 points to lead four Matadors in double figures against Memorial. Kaleb McCann added 12, Devin Mathews 11, and Jacob Andrade 10.

Reese Brittain scored 10 points to lead the Matadors offensively. Liv Hernandez added nine, Tresalyn Roberts seven, Ashley Lingueno five, Ashlie Aguilar and Audriana Rodriguez three apiece, Taylor Bode, Francis Salazar, and Nayla Harris two each.

Xander Harrell chipped in with eight points, Jazaya Kyles six, Jakyarii Mathews and Nic Magallanes five apiece, Randall Wilke four, John Aguilar three, Louis Flores and John Jones two apiece. Jones pumped in 25 points and Harrell finished with 20 in the Wednesday rout of Highlands. Devin Mathews added 10, Kyles eight, Andrade seven, McCann five, Jakyarii Mathews four, Flores, Aguilar, Magallanes, and Wilke two apiece.

Seguin (3-3) opens the District 26-5A schedule Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym with a 6:30 p.m. home game against San Antonio-Veterans Memorial.

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Devine hands Navarro girls first loss Marion girls drop home tilt vs. Hondo

(Geronimo) - The Navarro girls basketball teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season opening seven-game winning streak ended Wednesday in a 58-54 home setback to Devine at the Navarro Events Center in Geronimo.

Tatum Harborth led the Panthers offensively with 19 points on 7-13 shooting overall, and 2-5 from three-point range. Harborth also grabbed a team-high seven rebounds. Lalyn Sturm chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Sienna Kramer netted

nine points and collected three steals.

Other Navarro scorers included Karlee Koenig with four points, Ryanne Hepp with three, Mary Gilliam and Julia Bumguardner with two apiece, and Berklee Andrews with one. The Panthers hurt themselves with 29 turnovers 13 missed free throws in 27 attempts. Navarro (7-1) looks to to bounce back Tuesday with a 6:15 road game against cross-county rival Marion.

(Marion) - Hondo handed the Marion girls basketball team a 64-27 home loss last Tuesday in the final game before the Thanksgiving holiday. Sarah Cook posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, but the Bulldogs struggled offensively as a team. Molly Rooke added nine points and nine rebounds. Kaelyn Taylor and Laney Osborne netted two points apiece, Anessa Madrid and Alicia Durbin one each. Madrid came up with a team-high three steals. Marion (1-5) hosts Navarro on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.

Marion boys handle Mustangs, Warhorses to stay unbeaten

(Marion) - The Marion boys basketball team is off to a 4-0 start after crusing past Natalia 83-24 at home last Monday and Devine 61-43 in a Tuesday road game. Ryken Autry drained seven of his 10 three-pointers against Natalia to finish with a game-high 27 points. He also snared six rebounds and dished out six assist. Easton Allen shot the lights out as well, going 4-6

from three and 9-12 overall to net 22 points. Joe Padron added nine points, Fernando Romero seven, Samuel Montoya and Dominic Castellanos six apiece, Kadeem Blyden four, and Justin Clough two. Padron came up with five steals, and Clough distributed five assists. For a Tuesday encore, Autry drilled seven more threes in 15 attempts to pump in 32 points in the win over Devine.

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Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. James Richard 78155, 803-549-5912. “ D i c k ” Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:30 Pilgrim, age a.m. and the Funeral Mass will be offered at 97 of Seguin, 11:00 a.m. all at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic passed away on Church. November 7, Epimenio 2020. Chavez Sr. of Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seguin, Texas Catholic Cemetery. Dick was born was welcomed in Waco, Texas into our Fathers As per CDC protocols social distancing of 6 on August 21, H e a v e n l y feet is required and all guests attending services 1923 to Irene K i n g d o m at the funeral home, church and cemetery are Belle (Alsup) on Sunday, required to wear a face covering. and George Henry Pilgrim. November 22, 2020 at the Funeral arrangements are under the direction He proudly served his country during World War age of 90. He and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations II, where he was a member of the United States was born to located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas Army 56th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop Ancelmo Chavez and Maria R. (Saenz) Chavez 78155; 830.379.9430. stationed mostly in Laredo, Texas. on March 24, 1930 in Seguin, Texas. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to His careers included serving as a City of Austin Epimenio was born and raised in Seguin, Texas. sign and view the guest book. Police Officer for 20 years, having completed He worked at HB Zachry Construction and that job as a homicide detective. He later retired retired after 32 years of service. from Wilson Sporting Goods as a pro golf Clara Mae salesman in the South Texas area. He was a truly remarkable man; his hands could Haertner fix anything that you would hand him no matter Linebarger, age He loved golf and travelling on cruises, how easy or difficult it was. 86 of Seguin, especially to Alaska, with his wife B. J. passed away on His passion was working on cars as well as November 26, Dick is preceded in death by his sons, Curtis supporting his loving wife, Eva in all that she 2020. Michael “Mike” Pilgrim and Walter Blake enjoyed doing. Epimenio and his brother built Miller, his parents, his brothers, Lennox Pilgrim, the Palacio Del Rio on the river in San Antonio. Clara was born Curtis Pilgrim, and Chandos Pilgrim and his He also perfected the concrete formula at Cemix in Marion, sisters, Juanita Johnson and Lorissa Ludwig. Corporation. Texas on November 4, Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Although he is gone physically from our world, 1934 to Laura Berta Jean “B. J.” Blake Pilgrim; daughter, we find comfort in knowing that he is reunited Alma (Raske) and Herman G. Haertner. Cynthia “Cindy” Miller Brewer; grandson, John with his loving wife and that we too will be with Roger Brewer; numerous nieces, nephews, other them one day. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran loving family members and friends. Church and will be remembered as working Epimenio is preceded in death by both of his many years, in various positions at the Grace A memorial service celebrating Dick’s life will parents; his loving wife, Eva Luna Chavez; two Lutheran Church Daycare Center. Clara centered be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at infant sons; grandson, Dwayne Cook. her life around her family who meant everything 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with to her. the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating and military He is survived by his children, Teresa Chavez, honors rendered by the United States Army. 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., Private interment will be held at a later date in the grandchildren, Michelle Sorber, Roxanne her grandsons Joseph Sheffield and Christopher Floresville City Cemetery. Serving as honorary Sorber, Amanda Chavez, Bianca Chavez, Brian Elley, her son-in-law, Gary O’Neal, her parents, pallbearers will be John Brewer, Don Crusius, Ancelmo Chavez, Christopher Cook, Epimenio her brothers, Monroe and Melvin Haertner, and Tom Adams, Gary Howard, tom Pilgrim, and Dr. Chavez III, Meghan Woodruff, Laura Quinones her sister, Lydia Woehler. William Brown. and Jade Quinones; great-grandchildren, Elias Moran, Kane Cook, Evelyn Chavez, Melanie Survivors include her loving children, Sandra Remember Dick’s classic quote, “go slow and Chavez, Miley Rodriguez, Rylie MacNeill, Elley and husband Jerome, Carolyn Sheffield watch for snakes.” Mason MacNeill, Juliana Quinones, Jayce and husband David , Rita Cuadros and husband Doria, Lorenzo Branch, Mateo Cuthbert, and Daniel, Nancy Ronshausen and husband Memorial contributions may be made to Malik Cuthbert; brother, Domingo Chavez and Eddy, Kenneth “Bucky” Linebarger, Jr., and Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1215 E. Court sister, Pauline Cope as well as a host of extended Shirley O’Neal; fifteen grandchildren, twenty St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Austin Cops family and friends. great-grandchildren and two great-greatfor Charities, 5817 Wilcab Road, Austin, Texas, grandchildren; brothers, Johnnie Haertner and 78721. 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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 Monday, November 30, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Hotopp officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including proper social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Elley, Troy Elley, Kevin Sheffield, Matthew Ronshausen, Bryan O’Neal, and Pete O’Neal. The family would like to thank everyone at Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center for their loving and compassionate care of Clara. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 935 E. Mountain St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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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

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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.

Ross

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 Visitation will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Tres Hewell members and friends. Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Tres Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Theiss officiating. Private services and interment will be held at a later date. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Serving 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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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.

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.

Gingerbread Decorating Contest

The Seguin Public Library will host a virtual Gingerbread Decorating Contest for all ages this Dec. Tell us your favorite story using only frosting, graham crackers and candy. We want to see your best graham cracker interpretation of a favorite read. Email submissions by Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 19 to library@seguintexas.gov. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. For a full listing of rules and instructions, call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov.

Toddler Time

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Teen Tuesday: Makerspace

The Seguin Public Library will host makerspace activities, including button-making and 3D pen art at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1 in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is required for this inperson program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

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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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The Seguin Public Library Teen Advisory Board will be meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Tech Lab. This program is free and open to youth ages 14 and up. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

2020 RTV500 Raffle

The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2 on the outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is required for this inperson program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

Luminarias To Light Seguin’s History

Sponsor a Stud Habitat Fundraiser

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, 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 830-4011971.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be

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 830-401-0422.

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 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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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 830-379-6477 for more details.

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 830-3726168. 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 830379-0933.

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

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need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not visit seguinrappsorg.org. necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Department at 830-401-8618. Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who Seguin Public Library New Hours of live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items Operation The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401- products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables 2422 for additional information. or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800GRMC Visitor Update 449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. GRMC is now allowing one visitor to accompany Collection times may vary. 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.

RAPPS Individual Sessions

The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System. To register or for or more information call 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or

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Oregon Nurse On Leave Over Controversial COVID TikTok (Undated) -- An Oregon nurse is on administrative leave after posting a video on TikTok making clear her disregard for COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. Salem Health hospital officials identified the nurse as Ashley Grames. Her TikTok account has been deleted but not before it started making the rounds on Friday. In the video, Grames mocks her co-workers reactions to her refusing to abide by health guidelines. She says she doesn’t wear a mask except for at work, still travels freely and allows her kids to have playdates. The hospital where Grames works has been on the Oregon Health Authority’s list of workplaces with the most employeerelated coronavirus cases since May. Pfizer COVID Vaccine Arrives In U.S. (Chicago, IL) -- A mass shipment of coronavirus vaccine has landed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. United Airlines began shipping Pfizer’s vaccine from Belgium to Chicago on Friday. It’s unclear how many doses were on board the flight. They were packed in dry ice to be kept at below-freezing temperatures. Pfizer is still waiting for the FDA to approve the vaccine. The multinational drug company claims its coronavirus vaccine has been found to be 95-percent effective. Advisors to the CDC will meet on Tuesday to decide who gets the vaccine first. Petition Urges Fresno Bishop to Recant Vaccine Statement (Fresno, CA) -- The progressive Christian activist group Faithful America has issued a petition urging Diocese of Fresno, California Bishop Joseph Brennan to take back remarks he made in a video earlier this month. In the video, Brennan warned Roman Catholics against jumping on the “COVID-19 vaccine bandwagon.” According

to the Fresno Bee, the use of fetal stem cell material at any stage of a vaccine’s development means it would be off-limits to Catholics. Brennan mentions by name the vaccine made by Pfizer, even though it is listed as “ethically uncontroversial” by the anti-abortion Charlotte Lozier Institute. The petition, which has been signed more than ten-thousand times, calls for Brennan and Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland to recant, apologize, and join other bishops in encouraging Catholics to take the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines once available. COVID Hospitalizations Set New Records (Undated) -- Coronavirus hospitalizations continue to break records. The COVID Tracking Project reports that over 93-thousand Americans are in the hospital due to the respiratory illness. There were nearly 800 reported deaths from the virus Sunday and over 131-thousand new cases. However, those numbers could be off because of delays in reporting due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Nearly 267-thousand Americans have died from the coronavirus. Dr. Fauci Warns Of COVID Surge On Top Of Existing Surge (Washington, DC) -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning of even more dire times ahead in the fight against the coronavirus. On NBC’s Meet The Press, Dr. Anthony Fauci [[ FOW-chee ]] said he’s worried about a Thanksgiving surge that comes on top of the surge many places across the country are already seeing. Fauci admitted he’s concerned about the stress on healthcare systems and mentioned the possibility of restrictions being implemented on the local level. Fauci again stressed the need for the public to practice good health measures. Fauci also reminded folks that help is on the way with vaccines.

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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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