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Big Red Barn prepares for For unto us a Savior is born! annual Country Christmas Seguin Main Streets prepares Central Park for Biblical journey

By Cindy AguirreHerrera (Seguin) -- The doors open up again this holiday season at the Big Red Barn for Country Christmas.

The Christmas tradition returns Friday and Saturday night at The Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center, a.k.a The Big Red Barn.

Country Christmas is described as a family affair remembering the simpler times of celebrating the holiday with friends and family. The two day celebration will be outfitted with tours of the Ag Center plus

hayrides, train rides, a Christmas village, a Blacksmith Shop, live farm animals, a sausage making

is not only singing by himself but he has a trio as it says and it has himself and Gill Merkle and Mark

demonstration and an open fire marshmallow roast.

Ron Heinemeyer, of the Big Red Barn, says the schedule will also include two nights of live entertainment.

Ballard. They also will be performing and that's on Friday night. Saturday night, the 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Main Barn is Kirk Herbold & Friends," said Heinemeyer.

"Once you get inside, you'll be in the Main Hall and we will have constant entertainment going on in there.

On the Friday night, we have The Hard Travelin' Folk Trio.' Bill Gibbons has been a faithful participant out at the Red Barn ever since we started and he now

In addition to live music inside the Red Barn Main Hall, Heinemeyer says several churches will also help celebrate the season with live choirs. The choirs will be performing inside the Zion Church located in its Heritage Village.

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Special by Jasmyne Perry, Seguin Main Street and CVB intern (Seguin) -- On Sunday, December 15 several Seguin churches will perform their annual journey called Las Posadas in downtown Seguin.

The Las Posadas tradition, a nine-day procession, has been celebrated in Mexico for

400 years. In Seguin, it is a one-night event that is enhanced by candles and lights carried by our very own community as they stroll through the historic downtown district. Mary and Joseph will lead the crowd of followers from City Hall to the Heritage Museum, the Courthouse and ending at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

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SAVIOR continued from page 1 At each location, Mary and Joseph will ask for a room and be turned away until they reach the final location at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

“Come out and enjoy a night of fun traditions and fellowship.”, said Susan Lange of St James Catholic Church, “Los Posadas

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is for all faiths and ages and we truly look forward to our 'pilgrimage' with everyone.” Every year, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, St. James Catholic Church and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church come together to get everyone in the holiday spirit with celebration. “It is a pleasant sight to see the community gathering together in the downtown district, especially during the holiday season,” said

Kyle Kramm, Main Street and CVB Director.

The procession will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the Seguin City Hall located at 205 N River St and will end at St Andrews Episcopal Church on Nolte St where there will be singing and refreshments. For more information contact any one of the participating churches.

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GVEC to host holiday business mixer tonight

By Cindy AguirreHerrera (Seguin) -- Tis the season for some business networking.

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting its membership along with the Seguin community to this months' Chamber Mixer.

Tonight's event is being sponsored by Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative

(GVEC).

Kasie Tankersley, a community relations representative with GVEC, says they are excited about pairing up with the Seguin Chamber for today's event.

"We are hosting the Seguin Chamber Mixer at our Customer Service Center out there off of Highway 46 and so we welcome

the chamber membership to come on out.

We are going to have the program starting at around 6 o'clock and we are going to have a few special guests there that you might want to meet. You've got to come to see who is there," said Tankersley.

Tankersley they are especially excited about hosting the event in December allowing for an even

more festive celebration.

"We're encouraging everyone to wear their most fabulous Christmas attire whether that's an ugly Christmas sweater or kind of whatever they want to wear to kind of get in that Christmas Spirit so yes, the mixer is very themed around the holiday season so we want to encourage

those guests to wear their Christmas attire," said Tankersley.

This month's membership drawing prize is up to $1,300. Chamber officials say members must be present to win.

The chamber mixer at the GVEC Customer Service Center will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. The service center is located at 927 N. State Highway 46 .

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Families invited to annual Country Christmas celebration COUNTRY, continued from page 1 "On Friday evening, the 13th, we have the German Choir from New Braunfels. They will be performing from 5:15 until 6 p.m and then Emmanuel's Lutheran Church here in Seguin will perform at 6:15 p.m. and the Faith Lutheran Choir will perform at 7:15 p.m. That's on Friday evening. then on Saturday evening, Kirk Herbold & Friends will be in the church from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and then at 6:15, the Cross Church Choir will perform and then at 7:15 until we close will be the McQueeney Baptist Church Choir," said Heinemeyer.

heavily decorated Heritage Village, is also the ideal place for photos and for creating those family memories.

Siltmann says this weekend, the group will also welcome the Village's newest addition, the Olmos Voting Center.

"All of the villages will have docents inside of those buildings and if you have questions or if you would like to know about any of the village buildings, someone will be available to talk to you about it. One thing I wanted to mention in the Navarro one room school house, we have a Christmas tree in there that is going to show folks how kids used to decorate the Jenny Siltmann, of the Big Red Barn, Christmas tree when they were going says Country Christmas, with its to the school a long time ago. But

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The buildings serve as examples of farm and ranch living in South Central Texas. Some of the buildings include the New Berlin Community School, the Geronimo Justice of the Peace office, the Bormann Kitchen and the Heinemeyer General Merchandise.

at the door. Then, you don't have to pay for anything else except for your food which that night we have some homemade chili and tamales that we are going to serve and if the kids don't want that, we are going to have hot dogs and hot chocolate," said Siltmann.

Parents are also asked to bring their cameras as Santa will be available for photos both nights in the Pecan Museum from 6 to 8 o’clock.

Siltmann says there will also be plenty Admission is $5 for adults and $3 of delicious food and invites families for children under the age of 12. to stick around for dinner.

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Thunderbirds harass Matadors into district opening loss (Seguin) - San Antonio-Wagner forced 27 Seguin turnovers and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds to deal the Matadors a 71-53 loss in the District 26-5A boys basketball opener Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym. The Thunderbirds led 14-12 at the end of the first quarter and built a 14-point lead in the second before settling for a 30-20 cushion at halftime. Wagner opened the third period with an 11-2 run to forge a 19point margin, Seguin answered with an 82 surge to pull within 13, and the visitors took a 16-point lead into the fourth quarter.

Senior point guard Christopher James' third three of the night sliced the deficit to 12 midway through the final frame, but the

Mats came no closer from that point.

"Every quarter was very competitive," Seguin head coach Dwayne Gerlich said.

"We lost the first quarter by two, the worst quarter we had we lost by eight. It was just a steady dose and diet of their defense that we had problems with, and that goes down to we had 27 turnovers. So there's lots of opportunities that we didn't have a chance to score, and that's what we've got to correct."

James led Seguin offensively with 19 points. Gerrit Twitero also reached double figures with 14. James is averaging a team-high 17.9 points through the first nine games of the season.

"What I like about CJ is he's become a leader on the floor with his ability," Gerlich said. "He's one of our best defenders, as well as our best ball-handler, and he's become one of our best shooters now.

He's done a great job all over the court, and hopefully we're going to be able to continue that as we move through this rough district."

Joseph Vela added eight points for the Matadors, R.J. Acuna chipped in with seven, and Tyson Coleman finished with five.

Wagner's Journee Phillips led all scorers with 23 points. Braelen Seals and Brian Bigley netted 10 apiece.

Gerlich sees plenty of teachable moments Seguin can apply moving forward in district play after the loss to an athletic Wagner team that improved its overall record to 9-2.

"It's a marathon," the coach said. "We have 16 district games. This is only one.

If you can play these guys as tough as we did, and we keep the same effort, intensity level, and correct our mistakes, we can play with anybody in the district."

The Matadors (4-5, 0-1) pause from district play to compete in the New Braunfels tournament this Friday and Saturday.

Seguin girls drop district road game to Wagner Marion girls come up short in Bandera (San Antonio) - Seguin's third quarter surge wasn't enough to overcome an 18point halftime deficit Tuesday in a 63-49 district road loss to San AntonioWagner.

The Thunderbirds jumped out to a 20-9 lead in the first quarter and extended the margin to 36-18 by halftime. The Matadors won the third period 18-9 to pull within nine points

heading into the fourth quarter, but Wagner outscored Seguin 18-13 in the final frame to pull away for the 14-point win.

Taylor Bode led Seguin with 15 points, and Liv Hernandez chipped in with 14. Cyan Clack added six, Reese Brittain and Tresalyn Roberts five apiece, and Kaitlyn Ranft four.

Wagner's Jordan Weaver scored a game-high 18 points. Kaeli Davis and Talia Gardner netted double-digit totals of 12 and 11, respectively.

(Bandera) - The Marion girls basketball team landed on the short end of Tuesday's Bulldogs vs.

Bulldogs The loss drops the matchup, suffering a Matadors to 0-2 in District 55-37 road loss to 26-5A, 7-9 overall. Seguin Bandera. hosts district opponent San A n t o n i o - Ve t e r a n s Memorial at Goldie Harris Gym on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Bandera the end quarter, won the

od 15-8 to knot up the game 20-20 at halftime.

Bandera used a 24-7 run in the third quarter to take a 44-27 cushion into the fourth, and Marion couldn't recover in the final stanza.

Autry added six, Molly Rooke and Sarah Cook five apiece, Annaliese Andersen and Lily Bek three each, Catherine Koehler and Signe Rabenaldt two each.

led 12-5 at of the first Lizzie Abrameit but Marion scored 11 points to second peri- lead Marion. Toryn

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Navarro girls fall at home to Karnes City

(Geronimo) - The Navarro girls basketball team led Karnes City by six points at half-

game in Geronimo, but the Badgers used a 3324 scoringe edge in the second half to hand the Panthers a 50-47 loss.

apiece.

Micayla Hawes, Sara Benner, Mary Gilliam, and Kailey Dietert each chipped in with two.

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Navarro freshman Lalyn Sturm led all scorers with 21 points, but no other Panther reached double figures.

Ali Harless, Berklee Andrews, and Ryanne Hepp finished with six points

Navarro (11-7) finishes the week with four games over the course of three days in the Moulton tournament.

The Panthers face Poth on Thursday at 3 p.m., Vanderbilt-Industrial on Friday at 2 p.m, Brazos on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and Moulton on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

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Thursday Schedule Navarro boys basketball @ Taylor Tournament Navarro girls basketball @ Moulton Tournament Marion girls basketball @ Poteet Tournament

Saturday Schedule Seguin boys basketball @ New Braunfels tournament Navarro boys basketball @ Taylor Tournament Navarro girls basketball @ Moulton Tournament Marion girls basketball @ Poteet Tournament TLU men's/ women's basketball vs. Sul Ross State, 5:30/ 7:30 p.m.

Cold shooting plagues Marion boys in home hoops loss (Marion) - Marion only hit 21 percent of its total field goal attempts and three threepointers in 21 tries Tuesday night in a 62-32 home loss to La Vernia.

The Bulldogs trailed 13-6 at the end of the first quarter, 31-17 a t halftime, a n d 48-22 heading into the fourth period.

Junior guard Easton went 3-10 from three-point range to finish with 11 points, but he was the only Marion player who reached double figures.

Samuel Montoya and Kadeem Blyden scored four points apiece. Jayden Williams and Fernando Romero each put in

three.

Hutch Rabenaldt, Dillon Blakely, and Dominic Castellanos each had two.

LaVernia defended Marion's leading scorer Ryken Autry exceptionally well. The sophomore guard is averaging 15.6 points and hitt i n g 4 5 . 8 p e r cent of his threes on the season, but the B e a r s held him to a single free throw Tuesday night.

La Vernia's Braden Denson led all scorers with 17 points.

Marion (2-5) continues nondistrict play Friday with a 6 p.m. home game against Boerne.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 12, 2019

Kiwanis Club Meeting

Seguin Art League Meeting

Give the Gift of Circulation

The Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market is 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 & Artisans Market Facebook page or call 210-722-9054.

The Seguin Art League will have its Christmas Meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, located at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. Festive refreshments will be served. For more information call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

The Seguin Public Library is encouraging citizens to pick from a selection of books that need a little boost in circulation. The library currently has books that were purchased for its grand opening day selection that have never circulated, these books will be on display for readers to check out and read. Visit this display today to Give the Gift of Circulation!

Chamber Mixer The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the GVEC Customer Service Center, located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Christmas attire is requested.

Yoga at the Library There will be a free yoga class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Seguin Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Alcoholics Anonymous The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

NARFE Holiday Luncheon The National Active & Retired Federal Employees will have its Holiday Luncheon from 11:15 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Golden Corral Restaurant, located at 1042 N. IH 35 in New Braunfels. Make reservations by Tuesday, Dec. 10 by calling Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482.

Country Christmas The Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center, the Big Red Barn, will have its Country Christmas from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. (no debit or credit cards accepted) For a detailed schedule of events, visit www.texagedu.org.

Geronimo Sip N Stroll The 5th Annual Geronimo Sip N Stroll will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13 in Geronimo. There will be free hot cocoa, cider, and goodies. The Geronimo VFW will also have parking and vendor booths indoors. To request a free vendor space, call Melissa Walls at 830-556-0927 or email Melissa@CornerPostRealEstate.com.

Mariachi Winter Wonderland The 5th Annual Mariachi Winter Wonderland Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is a $3 donation or a toy donation for Blue Santa.

Holiday at Hogwarts The Seguin Public Library will have a free Holiday at Hogwarts from 2 p.m. to 4 pm. Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be crafts, games, and few surprises, while supplies last. Muggle attire is welcome, but costumes are encouraged. Crafts are geared toward children 6 and up. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

CMA Youth Choir Performance The TLU Community Music Academy Youth Choirs will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Toys or Tots Fundraiser Dance There will be a Toys for Tots fundraiser dance featuring Roadhouse Conjunto Band from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10 or a children’s gift valued at $10 or more. For information call 830-865-8111.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance There will be a dance featuring Charles and the Fabulous 4 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8.

The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, "Holiday Favorites," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit www.mtsymphony.org.

Las Posadas The St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and St. James Catholic Church will have its Annual Christmas Las Posadas at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 beginning at Seguin City Hall, located at 205 N. River St. and will end at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. There will be singing and refreshments for all faiths and all ages.

Silver Center Dance

Kettle Campaign

There will be a dance featuring the Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 pm with $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. For more information visit www.silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-303-6612.

The 2019 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign will run through Christmas Eve, except on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in front of Walmart and Walgreens. For more information call 830-305-1352.

Volunteers Needed The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830-372-5980.

AARP Seeking Driver Safety Instructors The AARP is seeking volunteers to become Driver Safety Instructors.

For more information and to register for the program, visit www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/volunteer/.

Volunteers Needed for Tax Aide The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is seeking volunteers for tax preparation and assistance each Friday and Saturday from Feb. to midApril at the Seguin Public Library. Volunteers will be trained on the latest tax laws, forms, and software in Jan. To apply visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaidvolunteer.

Blood Drive The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center will have a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 in the Selig Room. All donors will receive a $10 HEB gift card. To schedule an appointment, call Veronica San Miguel at 830-401-7211.

CMA Private Lesson Students Performance The TLU Community Music Academy Private Lesson Students in violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at the Seguin Presbyterian Church.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.

Teen Tuesday: Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament The Seguin Public Library will host a free Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for youth ages 10 through 17 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 in the Technology Room on the 2nd floor. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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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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Comal Country Music Show

"Christmas Belles" Production

Silver Center Closure

The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured artist are Stacey Stark, Dennis Down, and Levi Stark. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a $7 cover charge.

The Texas Theatre presents "Christmas Belles," at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 19, Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21. There will be a 2:30 performance Sunday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at www.thetexas.org.

The Silver Center will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will remain closed during the day through Friday, Dec. 27. There will be a dance Friday, Dec. 27 and a New Year's Eve dance Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Kiwanis Club Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Emotional Eating During the Holidays The Seguin Public Library and the New Braunfels Food Bank will host a free session on Emotional Eating During the Holidays at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. Nutrition and Wellness Education Coordinator, Jennifer Lankford, will discuss the tools needed to overcome emotional eating, including healthier alternatives, managing stress, and practicing mindful eating. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids’ Art Club: Holiday Crafts The Seguin Public Library will offer Holiday Crafts, for ages 6 through 11, during Kids’ Art Club at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit www.seguinpremier.toastmastersclubs.org.

Photos with the Grinch There will be an Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Photo with the Grinch fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at 505 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Photo packages start at $15.

Yoga at the Library There will be a free yoga class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Seguin Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Silver Center Christmas Opry There will be an Old Fashioned Christmas Opry at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Silver Center. The featured entertainment will be Clint Taft, Gabe Galvan, Priscilla Speed, Buddy Roy, Jay Pfannstiel, Bill Davis, and Glenda Layton. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a $7 per person admission. A homemade meal of Turkey and Dressing with all the trimmings will be available for $7 beginning 6 p.m. For more information call 830-303-6612.

Public Safety Youth Academy

The Seguin Police Department's Public Safety Youth Academy is accepting applications from high school students through Friday, Dec. 20. The Academy will run from Jan. 23 through April 9. To apply, contact Courtney Toliver at 830-401-2473 or ctoliver@segintexas.gov.

Holiday Matinee

The Seguin Public Library will host a Holiday Matinee at 3 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20. There will be popcorn and refreshments while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Silver Center Dance

There will be a dance featuring Tom Teboe at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. A light supper of a chicken salad sandwich, chips and beverage will be available. For more information visit us at silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-303-6612.

Tai Chi

The GRMC’s Inpatient Rehab Unit will have its free Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in the Community Meeting Room at the Seguin Public Library. The class will be taught by licensed GRMC physical therapist and Tai Chi instructor, Barry Jackson. For more information, please call 830-401-7789.

Geronimo VFW Saturday Dance

There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

There will be a dance featuring Bimbo from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8 The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m.

For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-3058829.

City of Seguin Closures

The City of Seguin offices and Seguin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Offices will re-open Thursday, Dec. 26. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection service on Christmas Day and services will be delayed by one day. Wednesday collections will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday collections will be picked up Saturday, Dec. 27. For more information call 830-401-2445.

Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.

Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Wrangler Country at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members, $9 for non-members. For more information or to reserve a table, call 830-303-6612.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison & the Posse Band from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Early Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will close early, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. It will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan.` 2.

Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.

Seguin Youth Services NYE Dance The Seguin Youth Services will have a New Year's Eve Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. The doors open at 7 p.m. with limited seating. There will be complimentary party foods and champagne and entertainment by Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band.

Presale tickets are $15 and $20 tickets will be available at the door.

For table reservations and tickets call 830-214-4722.

Geronimo VFW New Years Eve Dance There will be a New Years Dance featuring Jimmie Bolado and Monte Good from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy 123. There will be champagne, party favors, black eyed peas and cornbread provided at midnight for $17 per person. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

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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Religion Santa at Kingsbury United Methodist Santa will arrive in a fire truck at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Kingsbury United Methodist Church, located at 7035 FM 2438 in Kingsbury and will be available until noon. Cookies and juice will be served. For more information call 830-379-3632.

First Christmas Reenactment Program The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have its free "First Christmas Reenactment Program," at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-651-9090 or visit www.triumphantlutheran.org.

Las Posadas The St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and St. James Catholic Church will have its Annual Christmas Las Posadas at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 beginning at Seguin City Hall, located at 205 N. River St. and will end at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. There will be singing and refreshments for all faiths and all ages.

Crossroads Christmas Production The Crossroads Church is featuring “The Little Drummer Boy” Christmas production at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3455 U.S. Hwy. 90 in Seguin.

Christmas Pageant The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Pageant at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.

To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Vital Statistics Amado H. “Buddy” Gonzalez

Amado H. “Buddy” Gonzalez, of New Braunfels, joined our Lord and Savior on December 8, 2019. Visitation will begin on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Tres Hewell Mortuary at 5 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Marion Community Cemetery in Marion, TX. Amado was born on January 26, 1958 in Mexico to Jose Villegas and Elva Magdalena (Hernandez) Gonzalez. Amado was a longtime employee with CMC Steel, where he operated

forklift for many years. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his kind and loving heart and his contagious smile, and also his love for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs. Amado is preceded in death by his father, Jose Villegas Gonzalez, sisters, Irma Gonzalez and Ilda Gonzalez. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Lucy “Mary” Gonzalez; children, Anthony James Gonzalez and partner Erin Hand, Christopher Martin Gonzalez, and Amanda Kathaleen Eladhari and husband Mitch; grandchildren, Mackenzie Cadence Ryan, and Austin James Gonzalez; mother, Elva Gonzalez; siblings, Jose A. Gonzalez and wife Bertha, Eloy Gonzalez and wife Esmeralda, Pedro Gonzalez and partner Berta Salas, Dora Tolle and husband Mark, Ruben Gonzalez and partner Joann Guel, Roel Gonzalez and wife Angelita, Dimantina Gonzalez, Elva Aguero and husband Isidero, and Rosita Torres and husband Lee; several aunts and uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be, Anthony Gonzalez, Christopher Gonzalez, Jason Gonzalez, Adam Aguero, Isidero Aguero, John Michael Mendez, Mitchell Eladhari, and Ruben Gonzalez. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 409 W. Krezdorn, Seguin, Texas, 78155. 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.

Gregory Eugene Carr

ing the ones he loved. If you knew him, you knew where you stood with him.

His help was free and offered with no hesitation. Anytime he showed up, the day got better and there was always an adventure to be had.

He could never sit still and constantly kept his mind busy. He had a little “outlaw” in his blood, but not in a bad way. Greg Carr lived and loved life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.

Gregory Eugene Carr, age 52 of Seguin formerly Alvin, TX, passed away on November 28, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Greg’s life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 12 P.M. at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds arena. Greg was born in Sugarland, TX on March 20, 1967.

We lost a great one. Greg’s charm and demeanor are something to be remembered.

Horses and children loved and clung to him for safety and comfort. Cowboy was his way and he never let anyone tell him how to live. He never met a stranger and would welcome anyone into his heart. He never backed down from a challenge and would set it straight with anyone that got out of line or crossed him. “No fear” was his motto and “Ain’t Scared” was his creed. In fact, the only thing he feared was los-

Greg is preceded in death by his daughter, Karlee Alvia Carr, son, Caleb Wayne Carr, grandchildren, Rhyder Blaike Stehling and Jason Eric Meade, father, Robert F. Lemm, Jr., grandfather Cleo Robertson Rogers, and grandmother, Frances Irene Peterson Rogers.

Survivors include his wife Sabrina Michelle Carr; son, Clayton James Carr; daughter, Jasmine Ariana Meade; mother, Alvia Jean Fosnight; brothers, Robert Francis Lemm III and wife Sandra, and Joseph L. Tomlinson; sister, Coylee Renee Harness and husband Stephen; grandsons, Evan Michael Carr and Hayden Cole Carr; step-daughters, Caitlin Elise McLaughlin, Megan Leigh McLaughlin, and Molly Joanne McLaughlin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sandra and Victor Rhodes, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Victor Rhodes, Jr. and wife Lynnette, and Wade Rhodes and wife Lenora; sister-in-law, Crystal Rhodes; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

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(Atlanta, GA) -- The CDC is looking into an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to bagged salads. The agency is advising not to eat or sell Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits. The salads start with lot code Z and have a best-before date up to and including December 7th. The CDC says eight infections have been reported in three states. Three people have been hospitalized and one person has developed a type of kidney failure.

(San Diego, CA) -- Limiting when you eat each day to a 10-hour window could have benefits for weight loss. A study out of UC-San Diego's School of Medicine, published in Cell Metabolism, followed people doing this for three months. It found if they only ate between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm, and stayed hydrated the other 14 hours, they experienced a three percent reduction in weight. The participants didn't change what they ate, although they ended up consuming fewer calories overall.

Even Moderate Drinking Can Increase Your Risk Of Developing Cancer (Tokyo, Japan) -- Scientists warn that even moderate drinking can increase your risk of developing cancer. The study, done by researchers at the University of Tokyo and the Harvard School of Public Health, involved Japanese adults ages 20 and up. It showed that those who drank two or fewer drinks per day had an elevated risk for cancer, including breast, stomach, prostate, esophageal and colorectal cancer, regardless of how many years they consumed alcohol. In Japan, cancer is the primary cause of death.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 12, 2019 Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is dedicated to the health and wellness of its neighbors in the community.

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Cancer Connections Support Group 6:30pm GRMC’s Reverend Nell Ferrell Linebarger Chapel For more information, call 830.379.2411

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