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Lobby open all day to accept donations benefiting the Christian Cupboard and the Seguin Police Department Blue Santa Program.

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Caterpillar, NB Food Bank to host weekend food distribution event

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera because the holidays are here, they wanted to do another one this (Seguin) -- Caterpillar and its coming December and they are able employees are stepping up to lend us their facility as well as to make sure local families support us with their volunteers. get the food they need this You know in this tough times where month. Caterpillar will be teaming up with the New Braunfels Food Bank by hosting a food distribution event this Saturday outside its Seguin facility at 1720 W. Kingsbury St. Sign-up for that distribution is now underway. Junaris Abueg, the program’s manager for the New Braunfels Food Bank, says they are grateful to Caterpillar for again stepping up to the plate and helping meet the needs of local families .

people are affected with COVID and at the same time, the holidays are coming, so we teamed up and we are determined to serve at least 1,000 families to 1,500 families in Guadalupe County,” said Abueg.

“Caterpillar is actually a good partner with the New Braunfels Food Bank. They have actually done one last May and

The food distribution event this weekend, however, is not just for residents of Guadalupe County. Abueg says they hope to serve families from throughout the area.

“Although, we are trying to serve the Guadalupe County, we are also trying to serve the nearby counties. So, if people from Comal, for example, want to access it, they are more than welcome to come to this food distribution, people in Gonzales. We are here to serve and we have enough for those families,” said Abueg.

Abueg says the group is optimistic in reaching even more families now that the food distribution event is on a Saturday.

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TLU Vespers to debut virtually this holiday season “Vespers is such a special tradition for TLU and this year, it’s even more special because it’s the 80th anniversary of this service and so in true 2020 format, our school of music is taking the Vespers service of word and music virtual and it will be featured on TLU’s YouTube channel this year, www.youtube. txlutheran and it will be the featured video starting on Dec. 4 probably in the evening and will be featured for several days,” said Ford.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- TLU isn’t letting the pandemic stop it from providing its annual gift to the community. In fact, the pandemic this year will allow Texas Lutheran University to share the sounds of its Christmas Vespers with an even larger audience.

Ashlie Ford, the director of marketing and communications for Texas Lutheran University, says beginning today, the Christmas tradition will be shared virtually so that anyone, anywhere can enjoy the holiday season.

Ford says this year’s 2020 Vesper’s theme is “Sing Darkness to Light.”

She adds that the virtual Christmas Vespers will use some clips from 2019 in addition to performances recorded this semester during the coronavirus.

Ford says organizers say, “you will see a stark difference between where our world was almost a year ago and today.”

“I think that kind of in itself talks about everything that has been going on in 2020 and all of the different challenges and difficulties we all face as a university, as a community, as a nation and so I think our school of music has done an absolutely wonderful

job preparing this virtual service and they have been impacted greatly by COVID because performing, singing, playing instruments have been high risk so they have been following very strict precautions and rehearsing very safely to make sure that they can still offer this tradition that so many people look forward to this year,” said Ford.

Traditionally, a Vespers performance is held each day during the first weekend in December.

Another live performance is also held the following weekend in Austin. However, this year, Ford says TLU is grateful that the free, but ticket required event is now a performance for a larger audience to enjoy.

“I think that’s one of the things that is good about everything going on this year. It’s a silver lining that instead of having to get tickets and come in person, it will be accessible virtually to a larger audience and hopefully, we gain some new people who are inspired and love Vespers and will continue to be people that will start coming to our campus for the service in the future years,” said Ford.

Again, the performance will be made available late Friday on TLU’s YouTube channel. Again, the link is www.youtube.txlutheran.com.

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Downtown businesses to host Cocoa Open Houses beginning this weekend A few commemorative mugs still available at local stores

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) — Local businesses will be keeping you warm as you shop downtown for all your holiday needs. Beginning this weekend, downtown businesses will each take turns hosting Cocoa Open Houses.

Kyle Kramm, the director of the Seguin Main Street Program and CVB, says the series of open houses is an alternative to its “beloved” Cocoa Sip ‘n Stroll and North Pole Stroll events in downtown Seguin.

add a little something extra when you know you come downtown to do your Christmas shopping,” said Kramm.

The first round of Cocoa Open Houses gets underway this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Featured stores include but not limited to Gift and Gourmet, Vogue Shoes and The Shop at Design Associates. A complete list of all the participating stores can be found at SeguinToday.com.

“Early on, we decided that we wouldn’t be able to do our traditional Sip ‘n Stroll. We just didn’t’ feel it was safe to have about 2,000 people out walking the sidewalks in downtown and then drinking all the hot cocoa. If there was a way to safely drink hot cocoa through a mask, I think we’d try to figure out something but because people would be having to take off their mask on and off to keep tasting cocoa, we decided that there was not a safe way to do. That’s when we came up with the Cocoa Open Houses so we could do it kind of on a smaller scale since people are already going to be out doing their Christmas shopping and it’s just adding a little bit of cocoa while you are out doing your Christmas shopping on the weekend,” said Kramm Kramm says one important piece of the annual tradition, however, will be the same. He says that is the purchase and use of this year’s commemorative cocoa mug that depicts the former Guadalupe County Courthouse “We are getting low so we’ve got a couple of stores that still have some but there will be some stores that will be selling them this weekend but a lot of them have already run out so we do encourage you to get out and get your mug now if you are still interested. They are $15 each and it’s cash or check. You don’t need that mug with you on Saturday or Sunday when you come to the open houses but it is encouraged to bring their own mug,” said Kramm.

Kramm says the stores will be taking extra precautions and enforcing their occupancy limits while hosting their open house. He says several will even be serving their cocoa outside in front of their stores so that you can keep your mask on while you are inside the store.

“We’ve got five businesses on Saturday, Dec. 5, another five on Sunday, Dec. 6 and then on Saturday, Dec. 12, we are going to have six businesses participating and so they will be serving some homemade hot cocoa, some are going to have specials, some are going to be having some vendors and so each business is doing a little something different during their open house and so it’s just to

Deadline to register for food is noon Friday

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“This is actually the very first Saturday distribution that we will be conducting. Most of our distributions are done through the week and for the past, I would say, eight months, we’ve been doing it on a Thursday. However, this time around, it is going to be a Saturday. That’s one of the scheduled (days) that Caterpillar can accommodate us and also, we want to try out

Saturday. I know that a lot of folks are back to their normal routine. They are back to work.

Some of the kids are going back to school.

We want to try Saturday just to accommodate for those that could not make it through the weekday,” said Abueg.

The food distribution event will be held on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. outside

Caterpillar. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Registration is available online at nbfoodbank.org or by calling 830-327-6000 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The deadline to ensure food is noon Friday.

Food bank volunteers say folks who stop by without registering will still be helped but are advised that the process may take a little while longer.

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Matadors visit Tigers with title share, No. 2 playoff seed at stake, Friday’s game to air on KWED (Dripping Springs) - Seguin plays for a share of the District 12-5A-Division I championship and hosting rights in the first round of the UIL football playoffs Friday when the Matadors conclude the regular season with a visit to district co-leader Dripping Springs.

6-0) and New Braunfels-Canyon (8-1, 5-1), assuming the Cougars defeat Buda-Johnson.

The point system that takes forfeits vs. onfield wins into account would give Canyon the top seed, Seguin No. 2, and the Tigers No. 3 in that scenario.

teammates like Tristan Moreno (47 rec., 811 yds., 9 TD) and Marques Washington (867 rushing yds., 302 rec. yds., 13 total TD) into Friday’s matchup.

Rodriguez threw six touchdown passes in last Friday’s 49-7 win over Kyle-Lehman to lift his season total to 26, the most my any Seguin A Seguin win would move the Matadors (6- The Matadors ride the hot hand of senior quarterback this century. The mark is believed 2, 5-1) into a three-way tie for first place in quarterback Micah Rodriguez (.770 comp., to be a single-season school record, but complete the standings with Dripping Springs (8-2, 1,854 passing yds., 26 TD) and explosive individual stats from all seasons have not been archived.

“He’s so efficient and smart with the football, it makes play-calling a lot easier, because you’re not afraid of him making mistakes,” Seguin head coach Travis Bush said of Rodriguez. “You can take some chances, and take some risks, and try to create some explosive plays knowing if they’re not there he’s going to check it down, or he’s going to run it - he’s going to be smart with the football. So it’s allowed us overall to be a lot more explosive offensively, I believe, because we are able to take those chances.”

Dripping Springs has only played in seven onfield games, with forfeit wins over McCollum, San Antonio-Veterans Memorial, and Harlandale.

The Tigers, led by sixth-year head coach Galen Zimmerman, cruised to a 44-24 win over BudaJohnson last Friday.

The Dripping Springs offense features the 2019 District MVP in running-back/ receiver Preston Seguin head coach Travis Bush and linebackers John Michael Mata (10) and Alford (836 rushing yds., 401 rec. yds., 16 total TD) Allen Martinez (11) hope to have plenty to cheer about after Friday’s regular and the reigning District Offensive MVP in receiver Cameron O’Bannon (51 rec., 976 yds., 14 TD). season finale in Dripping Springs. Photo by Andie Rangel.

The Tigers’ least experienced offensive leader is sophomore quarterback Austin Novosad, who has completed 63.6 percent of his passes for 1,878 yards, 26 touchdowns, and only one interception in six appearances. Bush says Novosad is an underclassman in name only.

“He’s very similar to Micah, you know, he’s going to protect the football, he’s going to do some things with his feet, but he’s very efficient,” Bush said.

“He does a great job in the pocket getting the ball to those receivers. They’re very versatile, and they’ve got weapons at all angles, so it’s going to boil down to not giving up the big play, and trying to force some turnovers as well.”

The Seguin defense has become a takeaway machine, forcing at least three turnovers in each of the past three games for a total of 18 on the season and a turnover margin of plus-12. Statistical leaders on that side of the ball include linebacker Allen Martinez (74 tackles), defensive end Ian Box (12 TFL, 7.5 sacks), and safety Michael Cornelius (2 Int.).

The Dripping Springs defense lost six All-District seniors to graduation from the 2019 team. The unit’s 2020 leaders include linebacker Spencer Dance (65 tackles) and defensive back Shel Hudson (5 Int.).

Friday’s game in Dripping Springs will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:50 with the Navarro Coach’s Show.

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Navarro - Wimberley rivalry logs latest chapter in regional final clash includes a 27-6 win over Smithville, a 54-14 dismantling of Hondo, and a 35-14 thumping of Sinton.

Senior quarterback Matthew Tippie leads the Texans’ balanced offensive attack with 3,312 passing yards and 32 touchdowns. Junior tailback Moses Wray enters Friday with 896 rushing yards and 10 scores, while Ty Pruett (45 rec., 873 yds., 11 TD) and Jaxon Watts (42 rec., 794 yds., 8 TD) lead the receiving corps.

Andrew Guerra (26), Mark Wozniak (6), and the rest of the Navarro defense look to corral Wimberley’s offense for the second time this season in Friday’s regional title game. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

(Boerne) - Navarro looks to avoid a repeat of its 2019 season series with Wimberley when the two district rivals square off Friday night for the 2020 4A Division II Region IV championship at Boerne ISD Stadium.

The Panthers, 11-2 in Rod Blount’s third season as head coach after a 28-7 regional semifinal win over Navasota, held off the Texans 24-22 in the Week 9 meeting that decided the District 14-4A-Division II

championship at Erwin-Lee Field.

Navarro dominated last year’s district game 42-14, only to see Wimberley turn the tables and eliminate the Panthers by the same score in the regional final rematch at the Alamodome.

The 2020 Texans are 11-3 in Doug Warren’s eighth season as head coach.

Wimberley is peaking at the right time, with a three-game playoff run that

As was the case in the October win, Navarro looks to keep that arsenal sidelined by controlling the clock with its bruising Slot-T rushing attack. The Panthers churned out 326 rushing yards and 7.1 per carry in Week 9, with Sam Muniga exploding for 152 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries, and Brody Whitson contributing 110 yards on 14 carries.

Those two have been the most prolific among Navarro’s deep stable of backs this season. Muniga enters Friday with 1,180 rushing yards, 320 receiving yards, and 16 total touchdowns. Whitson follows with 946 yards and 15 scores. Fullback Zeke Campos (8 TDs) ran for team-high 121 yards in the regional semis against Navasota.

Blount knows that duplicating or surpassing October’s production will be a challenge in the rematch against Wimberley’s defense.

“You’ve got to be patient with them,” Blount

said. “They’re extremely athletic. Fast defense. They don’t give up very many big plays. They want to try to make you drive it and make the mistakes. We’ve got to make sure that we protect the football, and are doing things right, and not putting ourselves in bad positions. We’ve got to be able to run the ball, and we’ve also got to be able to hit some of our play-action passes.”

Navarro’s play-action passing game has become a weapon opposing defenses have to account for. Junior quarterback Nick Billings has completed 56 percent of his throws for 789 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Navarro defense intercepted Tippie twice (both by Sam Muniga) in the October meeting and forced some key turnovers in last week’s win over Navasota, with All-State safety Mark Wozniak returning a fumble for a touchdown and fellow DB Sebastian Sneed nabbing an interception to end a Rattlers’ scoring threat early in the fourth quarter.

Friday marks Navarro’s third straight appearance in the fourth round of the 4A Division II playoffs and the fourth in the last five seasons. The opening kickoff at Boerne ISD Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Panther Report with Coach Blount will air at 6:50 on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com before the Seguin Dripping Springs broadcast.

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a.m. and the Funeral Mass will be offered at Monday, November 30, 2020 at Tres Hewell 11:00 a.m. all at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m.

Church.

Epimenio Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Chavez Sr. of Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe December 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Seguin, Texas Catholic Cemetery.

Church with the Rev. Roger Hotopp officiating. was welcomed into our Fathers As per CDC protocols social distancing of 6 Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery.

H e a v e n l y feet is required and all guests attending services K i n g d o m at the funeral home, church and cemetery are All CDC protocols must be followed including on Sunday, required to wear a face covering. proper social distancing and face coverings worn November at all locations.

22, 2020 at Funeral arrangements are under the direction the age of 90. and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Elley, Troy He was born located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas Elley, Kevin Sheffield, Matthew Ronshausen, to Ancelmo 78155; 830.379.9430.

Bryan O’Neal, and Pete O’Neal.

Chavez and Maria R. (Saenz) Chavez on March 24, 1930 in Seguin, Texas.

Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to The family would like to thank everyone at sign and view the guest book.

Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center for their Epimenio was born and raised in Seguin, Texas. 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 Carol Ann we find comfort in knowing that he is reunited with his loving wife and that we too will be with Alma (Raske) and Herman G. Haertner.

(Webel) Ross

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them one day.

She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Epimenio is preceded in death by both of his Church and will be remembered as working parents; his loving wife, Eva Luna Chavez; two many years, in various positions at the Grace Lutheran Church Daycare Center. Clara centered infant sons; grandson, Dwayne Cook. her life around her family who meant everything He is survived by his children, Teresa Chavez, to her.

Ancelmo Chavez, Ester Cook, Epimenio Chavez Jr. and Eva Marie and her husband Frank Sands; Clara is preceded in death by her loving grandchildren, Michelle Sorber, Roxanne husband of 58 years, Kenneth Linebarger, Sr., Sorber, Amanda Chavez, Bianca Chavez, Brian her grandsons Joseph Sheffield and Christopher Ancelmo Chavez, Christopher Cook, Epimenio Elley, her son-in-law, Gary O’Neal, her parents, Chavez III, Meghan Woodruff, Laura Quinones her brothers, Monroe and Melvin Haertner, and and Jade Quinones; great-grandchildren, Elias her sister, Lydia Woehler.

Moran, Kane Cook, Evelyn Chavez, Melanie Chavez, Miley Rodriguez, Rylie MacNeill, Survivors include her loving children, Sandra Mason MacNeill, Juliana Quinones, Jayce Elley and husband Jerome, Carolyn Sheffield Doria, Lorenzo Branch, Mateo Cuthbert, and and husband David , Rita Cuadros and husband Malik Cuthbert; brother, Domingo Chavez and Daniel, Nancy Ronshausen and husband sister, Pauline Cope as well as a host of extended Eddy, Kenneth “Bucky” Linebarger, Jr., and Shirley O’Neal; fifteen grandchildren, twenty family and friends. great-grandchildren and two great-greatServing as Pallbearers will be: Chris Cook, Brian grandchildren; brothers, Johnnie Haertner and Chavez, Kane Cook, Elias Moran, Epimenio wife Gloria, and Raymond Haertner and wife Judy; sister, Mildred Turner and husband Hilton; Chavez III and Raul Chavez. sisters-in-law, Rebecca Haertner and Jeraldine Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, Fillers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

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went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 66.

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, A walk-through line visitation will be held on Jordan (Tamara) Poole, Kensley Poole and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:30

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.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 4, 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 officiating.

Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jordan Poole, Ethan Poole, Logan Ross, Jason Williams, Michael Lehman and Tobias Loehr.

All cdc protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.

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

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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Stoll Our loving mother, Mary Ann Rea Stoll, gave her whole heart passing away Wednesday November 25, 2020 in New Braunfels, Texas.

She was born on December 24, 1954 to Larry and Doris Rea at Pepperrell AFB, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and proudly received her naturalization certificate of citizenship on November 22, 1963 while the family was stationed in Glasgow AFB in Montana.

Growing up in a United States Air Force military family alongside her brothers and sister, she had the opportunity to experience many places including Japan where she graduated Chofu High School in 1973.

Her high achieving approach led to many awards and accolades on her path to five college degrees mainly centered around the field of education as a lifetime certified reading specialist.

She also obtained a Juris Doctor degree from UMKC Law while raising her two young children, Aaron and Alicia, in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Her choice to devote herself to teaching followed a passion to help children become successful.

She had a special heart for students facing tough home life challenges, and uniquely was able to reach many who had been written off by others.

This world will never know the collective impact of her humble generosity, but thankfully each individual will in their own heart.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents George and Marie (Morgan) Borkowski of St. Joseph, Missouri and Neal and Mary (Hollowell) Rea of Arkansas as well as her past husband and children’s father Fred H. Stoll of New Braunfels, TX. She is survived by her parents Lawrence (Larry) and Doris (Borkowski) Rea of San Antonio. Her children Aaron (& Brittany) Stoll of Fulshear and Alicia (& Thor) Kooda of New Braunfels. Grandchildren Callan and Cooper Stoll, and Autumn and Austin Kooda.

Additionally her two brothers Bob and John

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Rea and sister Sharon (Rea) Mendez and many nephews, nieces, cousins.

Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her, loving them like no other. She passionately created a world of opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed. No greater joy ever shared than the smiles between her and her grandkids, genuinely cherishing every minute she spent loving them to the moon and back.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests honoring her memory by helping a child to succeed in any way you can.

Gonzales Manuel “Caballo” Gonzales, age 67 of McQueeney, Texas passed away on November 29, 2020.

Manuel was born in Seguin, Texas on May 22, 1953 to Antonia (Muniz) and Jose Angel Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Artemio, Louis, Roy and Arturo Gonzales.

Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m with the Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Survivors include his loving wife, Veronica Gonzales; children, Leticia Villegas and husband All services will conclude in the Goetz Funeral Isaiah, Rebecca Gonzales, Veronica “Roni” Home Chapel as the family will fulfill Mary’s Ramirez and husband Brian, Jessica Gutierrez and wishes of cremation. husband Chris, Manuel Gonzales, Jr. and partner Christina Gonzalez, Joe Daniel Gonzales, Estella Varela and husband Hector, and Joseph Cardenas and wife Angela; brother, Joe Gonzales, Jr. and Sister Evelyn Fennell wife Susie; sisters, Amelia Andrade and husband of Seguin, Texas Ramiro, Gloria Gonzales, Janie Contreras and passed from Earth to husband Augustine, Dolores Baiza, Marie the Heavenly Reward McNair and husband Charles and Diana Weigel Thanksgiving Day, and husband Paul. 17 grandchildren, 1 greatgrandchild, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, November 26, 2020. nephews, cousins other loving family members and friends.

Survivors include: Sister, Marion Henderson of Seguin/ A walk through line visitation will be held on Schertz and Daughters, Phyllis Fennell, June Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thomas, and Patty Fennell, Cousins, Mrs. Joan Tres Hewell Mortuary.

Dixon, Mrs.Peggy Williams, and Juliet Brown.

Private interment will be held at a later date. All Services will be held Friday 12/4/2020 at Rhoden CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn.

Memorial Home at 11:00 AM. Akron, Ohio

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Evelyn Resided in Barberton, Ohio.

Graveside Services will Take Place (Tentatively) Monday in Seguin at Riverside Cemetery.

TimeTo Be Announced Services Entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Texas. 78155 830303-2208

You may visit www.treshewell.com.

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Manuel Urquiza, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 2, 2020.

Myra Jane “Kookie” Schulz, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on December 3, 2020.

Manuel was born in Wharton County, Texas on April 27, 1931 to Teresa (Castillo) and Manuel Urquiza.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

He was employed by D & M Supply for over 40 years Manuel loved fishing excursions with his nephews.

Herman Troell Schulz, Sr.

Kookie was born on June 8, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Margaret (Brandeberry) and

Kookie will be remembered as enjoying working with her father at his full service gas station for many years, and her 41 year career with the Seguin Independent School District Transportation Department.

He loved the Lord and was an active member of She loved her time at home doing daily chores, Kingsbury United Methodist Church where he especially mowing her yard and caring for her plants. graciously served wherever needed.

For Manuel, making life worth living was giving!

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Cruz Urquiza, sister, Dionisia Urquiza, nephew, Tomas Lopez, III and his brother-in-law, Miguel Arriola.

Her sons were her pride and joy, their work ethic and the fine men they became. Her most precious times were spent with them and their families.

Kookie is preceded in death by her sons, William Charles “Chuckie” Bittner, Jr. and Steven Wayne “Stevie” Carter, Jr., her parents, her brother, Herman T. “Cowboy” Schulz, Jr., and sister, Louise Ann May. Survivors include her loving son, Bryan Bittner and wife Kristen; granddaughter, Shiloh Marie Bittner; grandson, Bryan Bittner, Jr. and wife Rachel; greatgrandson, Lance Bittner; sister-in-law, Shirley Schulz; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Survivors include his siblings, Lydia Arriola, Moses Urquiza and wife Frances, Lee Wilson and husband Len, Jim Luna and wife Rose, and Tina Luna; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends; and his loving fur baby, Tiger.

Visitation will begin on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joseph A walk through line visitation will be held on Monday, Berkley officiating.

December 7, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.

Interment with military honors will follow in San Graveside services and interment will be held on Geronimo Cemetery.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Guadalupe All CDC protocols must be followed including social Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jon Ochoa, Adrian All CDC protocols must be followed including social Arriola, Raymond Arriola, Daniel Noriega, Dennis distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.

Ivey and Robert James Rodriguez.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsbury Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 34, Kingsbury, Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

Texas, 78638.

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

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

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830- Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.

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Sister Evelyn Fennell

Sister Evelyn Fennell of Seguin, Texas passed from Earth to the Heavenly Reward Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020.

Survivors include: Sister, Marion Henderson of Seguin/ Schertz and Daughters, Phyllis Fennell, June Thomas, and Patty Fennell, Cousins, Mrs. Joan Dixon, Mrs.Peggy Williams, and Juliet Brown.

She is an alumni of Ball High School.

Services will be held Friday 12/4/2020 at Rhoden Memorial Home at 11:00 AM. Akron, Ohio Evelyn Resided in Barberton, Ohio.

Graveside Services will Take Place (Tentatively) Monday in Seguin at Riverside Cemetery. TimeTo Be Announced Services Entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Texas. 78155 830-303-2208

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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.

Christmas Services

The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

Central Park Candlelight Service

The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service at Central Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Seguin. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

End of Year Service

The Crossroads Church will have its End of Year Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

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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Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Caterpillar Seguin Facility, located at 1720 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin.

Pre-registration is required by calling 830-3276000 or visiting https://nbfoodbank.org/cvresponse/ getfood/.

Sponsor a Stud Habitat Fundraiser

The Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity will have its 2020 fundraiser, Sponsor a Stud, through Saturday, Dec. 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 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 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.

Adult Coloring Packet Pick-up

The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Coloring Packets To-Go beginning Monday, Dec. 7. Coloring pages will be distributed while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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CCSCT Heater Distribution

The Community Council of South Central Texas will have its Heater Distribution from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 1201 W. Court St. in Seguin.

Qualifying recipients must show ID card and either a Snap card, Medicaid card, or Medicare card. For more information call Becky or Ernest at 830-379-3022.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas. gov or calling 830-401-2422.

Teen Tuesday: Movie Night

The Seguin Public Library will host a teen movie night at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Community Meeting Room. Space is limited to help maintain social distance and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 on the outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is required for this in-person program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Adult Coloring Club

The Seguin Public Library’s Adult Coloring Club will meet in-person at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Register by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.

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Navarro ISD Community Facilities Planning Meeting

The Navarro ISD will have a Community Facilities Planning Meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Intermediate School Cafeteria.

Buck Fever

The 35th Annual Buck Fever scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Seguin Events Center has been cancelled due to the current rise in COVID-19. There will be a live drawing for the 30-Gun Raffle at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 on the Buck Fever and Buck Fever Event Facebook pages. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50 and are available by calling 830-305-4148. For more information visit www.buckfever.org.

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.

Holiday Family Movie Night

The Seguin Public Library will host an outdoor holiday family movie night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. The movie will be shown behind the library.

Bring your own blanket, lawn chair, and snacks.

Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Snowflake Science and Art Kit Pickup

The Seguin Public Library will distribute Snowflake Science & Art Kits on Friday, Dec. 11. With this STEAM kit, learn how snowflakes take shape, do a snowflake science experiment, and make snowflake art. You will need your own glue and water for this

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project. Kits will be distributed while supplies last. Preschool Storytime Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool additional information.

Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 on the outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social Adult Holiday Take-N-Make Craft Kit distance. Registration is required for this in-person The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Holiday program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. themed craft kits available for pick-up on Monday, seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Dec. 14. Follow along with an online tutorial, which can be found on our website and social media LWV-CA Racing Racism Presentation platforms. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.

(LWV-CA) will host “Racing Racism,” a presentation gov for additional information. by the President of the New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc., Bishop Michael Fraklin, at 7 p.m.

Toddler Time Wednesday, Dec. 16 via Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time password: 270440). The event will also be available at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Space is limited and of the LWVCA Facebook page and YouTube channel. registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas. For more information visit lwvcomal.org. gov or calling 830-401-2422.

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, Dec. 15 in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov.

Cozy Care Packages for Teens

Teens can warm up this December with a Cozy Care Package to take home with the books they check out from the Seguin Public Library. This wintry treat includes a mug to decorate, hot cocoa mix, mug cake mix, and a candy cane. Teens must check out a library book, graphic novel, or manga to receive a package, while supplies last, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Reserve yours by registering at library.seguintexas. gov or calling 830-401-2422.

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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 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.

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.

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 Free Meals for Seguin Children from any SCS board member or by calling 830-372- Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin 6168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18. children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, 2020 RTV500 Raffle McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 meals that do not have the child present in the car will each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For winner. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 18. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition more information call 830-379-6382.

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GARAGE YARD SALES 5-FAMILY SALE: 1319 Aldama Street - Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th starting at 8am to 3pm. Furniture, clothes, toys, dishware and miscellaneous items will be available!!!

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