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Seguin Police Detectives investigate armed robbery at local pharmacy, suspects remain at large By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Seguin Police Detectives continue to search for three robbery suspects. According to officials, at approximately 9:45 a.m. Monday, Seguin Police Officers received a call of a robbery at the Seguin Health Mart Pharmacy located at 211 E. Court St. in downtown Seguin. After robbing the store clerk at gunpoint, two black male suspects and a black female suspect fled the scene in a dark gray or black 20002006 year-model Chevrolet Suburban with an undisclosed amount of cash and prescription narcotic drugs. Again, all suspects remain at large. The store clerk was restrained by the perpetrators but was able to break free and call 9-1-1 from a neighboring business. The employee was not injured. Photos of the suspects and the vehicle believed to have been used in the robbery have been released to the public thanks to footage obtained from surveillance cameras. Those images can be found in today’s Seguin Daily News at SeguinToday.com or via the KWED Facebook page. Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to contact the Seguin Police Department as soon as possible at 830-401-2360.

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Seguin High School to finish off fall semester with full remote learning By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- It’s remote learning these next four days for students at Seguin High School. The campus on Monday announced that students would finish out the fall semester at home. Sean Hoffmann, the chief communications officer for the Seguin ISD, says the total transition to virtual learning is in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases at the campus. “The impetus for going virtual through Friday at Seguin High School and essentially shutting down our face to face operations is because we’ve seen COVID numbers go up since Friday, since last week. We are at about 11 confirmed cases at Seguin High School with about 150 students quarantined so going with the knowledge that our high school students are rather mature and are able to convert remote learning quickly, they are used to it, it’s something that they are well versed in so in an effort to keep the COVID numbers down and to keep our other campuses open as well especially our middle schools, the elementaries and Ball Early Childhood Center, we figured that one of the best methodologies to do this is to go remote learning for our high school students through the rest of the week,” said Hoffmann.

the hour each day and looking at each campus, looking at numbers, looking at trends, seeing if we are seeing dramatic increases at campus. As we do, we will make adjustments as needed, as warranted. Right now, we feel as the high school is probably the safest campus to go to remote learning at this point and if we see in the next few days that we have to do something similar at another campus, we are not going to hesitate. We are not going to jeopardize our staff and our students. We’ll go ahead and go remote if needed but right now, the high school was the prudent thing to do,” said Hoffmann. “I think it’s important to add face to face learning opportunities this week will remain open for essential academic students and additionally, extra curricular practices after school, those will still be in place. Students can still attend those.” Hoffmann says the district going virtual is just one more way to combat the numbers and remain proactive in its approach to the pandemic.

As for all other campuses, Hoffmann says those schools will continue to operate as they have been.

“We are all adjusting as we go. We are very grateful that we’ve been through this fall up until Dec. 14 without having to close any schools. Going in, we figured that it would be a given at some point but here were are, we are four days out from winter break and all of our schools have remained open and the high school, we are going to continue that instruction for four more days. It’s just going to be remote,” said Hoffmann.

“We are monitoring and evaluating literally by

Families are encouraged to visit the high school

Facebook page to access the link for instructions on remote learning. Meals will also still be provided for pickup between 11:48 a.m. to 1:23 p.m. near the Performing Arts Center. Students without devices will also provided one on Tuesday through Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m.

Santa Sherriff finds a way to ensure his annual delivery to area nursing homes packages to area seniors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown of many of the nursing homes, Zwicke says residents were unable to get a personal visit from the bearded Santa Sheriff himself-- a visit he says he too looked forward to every year.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Pandemic or no pandemic, you can always count on Santa Sheriff to deliver some holiday cheer to those who need it the most. Although his annual visit to each Guadalupe County nursing home was limited this year to outside the front door, Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke a.k.a. Santa Sheriff says he was still able to wrangle up his deputy elves to help deliver hundreds of holiday care

“The first year I was asked to do the Santa deal, I was scared out of my wits but after that, I enjoyed it so much and not being able to do it this year, yeah I was pretty sad but we still got across the folks that we talked to at the rest homes --(they) indicated that the residents were looking for us and unfortunately, that couldn’t happen this year but we look forward to doing it again next year,” said Zwicke. Nonetheless, Zwicke says he was able to ensure that a few goodies made it inside to help make the days easier on each of the nursing home residents. “So we went to six rest homes and delivered 478 care packages which consist of blankets, cups, socks, a pack of

Kleenex, a brush comb set and a pocket calendar is what we decided this year,” said Zwicke. For years, Zwicke has donned on the red suit, white beard and cowboy hat during his annual trek to area nursing homes. He says while things were different, he is at least glad that the program continued this holiday season. “We still appreciate the partnership with the rest homes and that we still want to take care of our residents that paved the way for us,” said Zwicke. The sheriff’s office is appreciative to community and business sponsors who have supported the holiday program over the years. He is also thankful to all those sheriff employees who have also raised money during the No Shave November contest as part of its proceeds also go to purchase the small gifts. The nursing homes who were on Santa Sheriff’s list included Nesbit, GVNC, Windsor, Remarkable, Hacienda Oaks and Autumn Winds in Schertz. More PHOTOS page 14

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City announces event cancellations, reservations on city property amid increase of COVID-19 cases

By Cindy AguirreHerrera (Seguin) -- As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County in recent weeks, Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen says she has made the decision to cancel all events held on city property, effective this Wednesday, Dec. 16. Dodgen says this decision was made based on the recent influx of COVID-19 hospitalizations at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, as well as the steady rise in COVID-19 cases being reported in Seguin. She says the event cancellations will extend through Feb. 1, 2021. “That would be the Coliseum, the Fairgrounds, any of the sports complex and so it’s through Feb.1 and we will reevaluate at the end of January but it could actually and it will be reevaluated if the numbers drop drastically. This is just such a fluid situation but yes, any of the events that have been scheduled and already reserved for the sports complex, the fairgrounds, that sort of thing and of course, we won’t take anymore even for the parks or anything along that line although nothing has been scheduled for them,” said Dodgen. Dodgen says public safety and what is best for our community drives her decision. “We’ve noticed that it really has put a stress on our hospital and our staffing and our community providers have also indicated that the gatherings, that the larger they are, have increased the numbers and the potentiality and so we’ve been seeing a steady, steady increase. We are meeting more often with the hospital, the judge, the other mayors, the school district and so we see that happening and so with that, I just really

couldn’t in good conscious, in thinking about the safety of our community, continue to be okay with large gatherings on what I had control over at the time is our city properties,” said Dodgen. Dodgen says all she wants is for the community to be safe and healthy. She says it’s important for people to take care of each other and to be mindful of personal behaviors. “I want to also encourage families, if they are going to gather, if they have to gather in large units, they have to have to practice good safety and sanitation. I would prefer that they not gather because that does seem to be what’s causing the numbers to move up but I do understand that but please wash hands, stay social distanced, wear your mask and that’s tough in a large large gathering of people that you know. That often doesn’t happen and just think about it, if you are sick, stay home or if you are concerned, stay away so yes, this was a hard, hard decision to make,” said Dodgen. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency. Because the COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid, ever-changing health crisis, the city says it will review case trends in late January 2021 to determine if the event cancellations can be lifted. Until then, they say the necessary precautions will be taken.

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Seguin boys fall in Navarro girls push winning district hoops opener streak to six games, move (Kerrville) - The Matadors opened the District 26-5A boys basketball schedule with an 81-56 loss to the Tivy Antlers Friday evening in Kerrville.

Seguin fell behind 24-8 by the end of the first quarter and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recover. Tivy led 45-25 at halftime, and 61-42 going into the fourth period. Xander Harrell scored 20 points to lead three Matadors in

double figures. John Jackson added 14, John Jones 14. Jazaya Kyles finished with seven points, Nic Magallanes three, and Randall Wilke two.

Seguin (2-6, 0-1) was slated to play Buda-Johnson on Tuesday, but the Jaguars cancelled due to COVID-related issues. The Matadors continue district play this Friday with a 6:45 p.m. road game at New BraunfelsCanyon.

up in state rankings

(Geronimo) - The Panthers check in at No. 12 the latest TGCA basketball rankings for Class 4A and No. 23 in the TABC poll after a 55-22 road win over Jourdanton on Friday and a 58-43 home triumph over Seguin on Saturday. Tatum Harborth pumped in 16 points to lead Navarro against Jourdanton. Laylin Sturm, Ryanne Hepp, and Sienna Kramer chipped in with six points apiece, Mary Gilliam five, Haleigh Ortiz, Taylor Helms, and Julia Bumguardner four each, Karlee

Koenig three, and Berklee Andrews one. The Panthers trailed Seguin 28-26 at halftime of Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, but took control in the second half with a 32-15 run. Sturm led all scorers with 17 points against the Matadors. Harborth added 13, Ortiz seven, Andrews six, Hepp five, Koenig and Kramer four apiece, and Bumguardner two. Navarro (13-1) hits the road to face Somerset on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Seguin girls fall to Antlers, Panthers

(Seguin) - The Seguin girls basketball team suffered a pair of losses last weekend, falling at home to Kerrville-Tivy 45-12 Friday in District 26-5A before dropping a road game to Navarro 58-43 in Geronimo on Saturday. Taylor Bode scored four points against Tivy, Ashlie Aguilar three, Liv Hernandez two, Tresalyn Roberts, Reagan Schmidt, and Ashley Lingueno one apiece.

to take control of the game.

Hernandez led Seguin with 13 points in the Saturday setback. Bode finished with nine, Schmidt and Aguilar five apiece, Nayla Harris four, Reese Brittain three, Roberts and Audriana Rodriguez two apiece.

The Matadors (4-7, 1-2) resume district play Tuesday with a 6:30 p.m. road game at BudaJohnson.

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Marion boys run away from Hondo, jump to No. 18 in TABC poll

(Hondo) - The Bulldogs stretched their season-opening winning streak to eight games Friday with an 82-40 road rout of Hondo and moved up to No. 18 in the TABC state rankings for 3A boys basketball. Ryken Autry topped the 30-point mark for the third consecutive game, pouring in 32 on 12-25 shooting overall and 6-14 from three-point range. Easton Allen added 25 points and went 5-8 from three-point range. Kadeem Blyden reached double figures with 12 points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.

Marion collected 18 steals on the night - four apiece for Autry and Samuel Montoya, three each by Allen and Juston Clough. Montoya scored nine points. Joe Padron finished with four and distributed a team-best five assists. The Bulldogs led 19-6 at the end of the first quarter, 39-17 at halftime, and 61-29 after the third period. Marion (8-0) visits Ingram-Moore on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Tough night for Marion girls in road loss to Lago Vista

(Lago Vista) - The Marion girls basketball team suffered a 57-20 road loss to Lago Vista on Friday. Alicia Durbin scored seven points to lead the Bulldogs offensively. Sarah Cook added six

points and pulled down a team-high 16 rebounds. Kaelyn Taylor netted three points, Molly Rooke and Laney Osborne two apiece. Osbrone grabbed eight rebounds, Durbin seven. Marion (2-8) hosts Luling on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday Schedule Seguin girls basketball

Buda-Johnson

6:30 p.m.

Navarro girls basketball

Somerset

6:30 p.m.

Navarro boys basketball

vs.

Canyon Lake

6:30 p.m.

Marion girls basketball

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Luling

6:15 p.m.

Marion boys basketball

Ingram-Moore

7:30 p.m.

Marion girls basketball

Canyon Lake

6:45 p.m.

Marion boys basketball

Canyon Lake

7:30 p.m.

Seguin boys basketball

New BraunfelsCanyon

6:45 p.m.

Seguin girls basketball

New BraunfelsCanyon

6:30 p.m.

Friday Schedule

Navarro girls basketball

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Comfort

6:30 p.m.

Navarro boys basketball

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Luling

7:30 p.m.

Marion girls basketball

Randolph

11:15 a.m.

Marion girls basketball

Canyon Lake

6:45 p.m.

Marion boys basketball

Canyon Lake

7:30 p.m.

Saturday Schedule Navarro girls basketball

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Crystal City

11:30 a.m.

Marion boys basketball

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12:30 p.m.

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Beicker Doris Lee Junker Beicker, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on December 3, 2020. Survivors include sons, Donny Beicker and wife Cathy and Davy Beicker and wife Phyllis; daughter-in-law, Mary Beicker; 11 grandchildren, Shelly Park, Cathy Fontenot (David), April Rodriquez (Raul), Jeffrey Park (Dawn), Kari Egg (Jeremy), Krista Rauschuber (Ryan), Brent Beicker (Katie), Clint Beicker (Amy), Bryan Beicker, Lacey Beicker and Robert Russell; great-grandchildren, Keara Park, Gage, Nicky and Cameron Fontenot, Gracie and Scarlett Park, Peyton Lark, Cory Hallman, Conley and Cole Savage, Tyler, Travis and Olivia Egg, Brinley and Brylen Beicker, Bliss, Bowen and Brooke Beicker, Ally and Blake Rauschuber, Lia Beicker; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Doris is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years Leroy Beicker, her daughter, Sandi Beicker McGriff and her husband Tom, her son, Jim Beicker, her parents Fred and Ella Junker from Cuero, her sister, Darleen Cornett and her husband Arlen, her mother-in-law and fatherin-law, Wanda and Hugo Beicker, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Thusnelda Beicker Weniger and Frank Weniger. Doris was born on April 10, 1930 in Cuero, Texas to Ella and Fred Junker. As an infant, Doris was received as a Child of God through Holy Baptism at Zion Lutheran Church in Arnickeville, Texas and confirmed April 18, 1943 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero. She grew up in Cuero, met Leroy at Draughons Business College in San Antonio, she and Leroy married August 1, 1948 at St. Marks in Cuero. They made their home in Seguin and were members of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church for 57 years before transferring to Faith Lutheran Church in 2005. The couple had four children: Sandra Dell, James Leroy, Donald Wayne and David Lee. Doris taught Sunday School at Emanuel’s for 15 years and was Den Mother to Cub Scout Pack 107. She has been a member of Ladies Aid, Altar Guild, Property Stewards and Quilting Group at Emanuel’s, Seguin Fire Department Auxiliary, Nogales Garden Club, and a member of various committees, Circles and Clusters at Faith Lutheran. She has been an avid quilter and gardener for many years. She was secretary to the principals at Seguin High School for 27 years, and 5 more years in the Athletic Office of Seguin High School. She enjoyed taking her children to their various activities; Girl Scouts, piano lessons, Cub Scouts, summer baseball games and many other sport activities. A memorial service celebrating Doris’s life is planned for Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Rusty Bailey and Pastor Jeremy Roy officiating. For those who desire, you may view the services via livestream at www.facebook. com/FaithLutheranChurchSeguinTx. Private interment will take place at a later date. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Doris enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Lutheran Church, 1326

E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Seguin Sports Boosters, c/o Cathy Beicker, 333 Beicker Road, Seguin, Texas 78155, Salvation Army, PO Box 105, Seguin, Texas 78156 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas Texas, 75284-1125. 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.

McKinny Charles Thomas “Tommy” McKinny, age 77 of Seguin, joined his Lord and Savior and his angel Tammy on December 7, 2020.

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from Harlandale High School. She was known for her lovely soprano voice and her leading roles in drama. These interests continued in college at Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College (now Texas State University), where she was honored as a Gaillardian. Following graduation, her first teaching assignment was in Donna, Texas, at the tender age of 19. There she met Coach Woodrow Isham, who became her husband in 1947. She continued teaching until the birth of their only daughter, Susannah Lee Isham Willms. Glenna was a stay at home mom until Susannah started school, at which time she returned to teaching. The family moved from the Rio Grande Valley to Seguin in 1966, when Woody became principal of Ball Jr. High School, and Glenna became a Seguin High School corrective reading teacher.

Tommy was born on May 3, 1943 in Seguin, Texas to Ruby Olivia (Caddell) and Durward McKinny.

During the course of her career there, she became widely known as an innovator for her development and implementation of a curriculum for college bound students.

Tommy held numerous jobs, but the one he loved most was that of Cowboy!

Family vacations and travel were always an important part of her life, and she particularly enjoyed trips with her three sisters, and driving out west with her husband, Woody.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Tommy is preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy McKinny and his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Barbara McKinny; brother, W. A. McKinny and wife Lana; sister, Fay McKinny and husband, Fred; sisters-in-law, Brenda Herbold and husband Henry, Shirley Herbold and husband Jimmie, Mary Beth Gonzales and husband David, and Dawn Caddell and husband Ray; brothers-in-law, Randy Odom and wife Ann, Teddy Olsovsky and wife Gay Lynn, Patrick Olsovsky and Clarence Olsovsky; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many, many friends.

Glenna and Woody celebrated nearly sixty-four years of marriage before his death in 2011. After Woody’s death, she moved to assisted living and later Memory Care in New Braunfels. A faithful singer and soloist in church choirs for many years, she retained her beautiful soprano singing voice until near the end.

A walk through line visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.

She is survived by her daughter, Susannah Isham Willms and son-in-law James M. Willms, her grandsons James Z. Willms and Phillip G. Willms, her sister Kathleen Brantley Jones, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Dugger Cemetery with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.

Special thanks go to Gloria Castellon, her faithful caregiver for nine years, the staff at Memory Care New Braunfels, and the wonderful team at Freedom Hospice.

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

A memorial service is pending at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tammy McKinny Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1377 Still Meadow Road, 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.

Isham

Glenna Ruth Brantley Isham, of New Braunfels, formerly of Seguin, died December 9, 2020, at the age of 95 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Luling, Texas, February 5, 1925, she was the fourth of six children of Vera Spellman Brantley Abbey and Roy Brantley. Her formative years were spent in small towns in Central Texas, before moving to San Antonio, where she graduated

Memorial gifts can be made to First United Methodist Church in Seguin or a musical charity of your 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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DeLong Major Marvin Lee DeLong, USAF (Ret.), age 87 of Seguin, Texas passed away on December 9, 2020. Marvin was born on July 31, 1933 in Akron, Missouri to Leda Mabel (McVay) and Samuel Dwight DeLong. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years. arvin started working on cars at a very early age and M continued this throughout his lifetime. In his military career, he served as a helicopter pilot, performing numerous life-saving rescue missions in Alaska and then was stationed in Washington D. C. in the 1st Helicopter Squadron. His last assignment was serving as an advisor to a South Vietnamese helicopter squadron during the last year of the Vietnam Conflict. After retiring from the Air Force, he went back to college and completed his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education at Northeast Missouri State University. He so enjoyed playing with great-granddaughters “Lulubell” and “Rosie,” and one of his favorite things to do was giving everyone a nickname! Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, his adopted mom, Ethel Willis; his brother, Robert DeLong and wife Bonnie; sister, Shirley Hickey; sisters-in-law, Loydene Nading and husband, David and Marian Waldron. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years; son, Cary Lee DeLong and wife Tonya; daughter, Pam Platz and husband Jim; grandchildren, Andrew Platz and wife Brandi, Bryan Platz, Meaghan DeLong, Michael DeLong and wife Christina, and McKenna DeLong; great-grandchildren, Annabell Leigh “Lulubell” Platz and Emelia Rose “Rosie” Platz; brother-in-law, Larry Hickey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends. He and his wife Loretta were members of Cross Church in Seguin, Texas. A memorial service is being planned for a later date in 2021. Memorial contributions can be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com

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Dreibrodt Juanita Ellen Engler Dreibrodt, age 86 of Geronimo, passed away on December 11, 2020. Juanita was born on September 3, 1934 in Guadalupe County to Ella Dietert Engler and Oscar Engler. She was baptized and confirmed at Cross UCC. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Roy Dreibrodt, her parents, son, Allan Roy Dreibrodt, granddaughter Amanda Klaehn, great grandson Cash Scott, sister Adelyn Naumann and brothers-in-law George Naumann and Weldon Dreibrodt. Survivors include sister Joyce Dreibrodt and brother Melvin Engler and wife Doris; daughters, Faye Reinhard and husband Allen, Connie Owen and husband Bill, Dawn Burnett and husband Kurt, Janyce Dreibrodt. Grandchildren, Cody Klaehn (Tamara), Tricia Scott (Robby), Darin Klaehn, Christopher Klaehn (Eliza), Tori Beutnagel, Aimee Bearden (Trey), Dalena Krueger (Troy), Brannon Dreibrodt (Julia), Reilly Peterson (Samuel), Karley Lackey (Carson), and Brody Burnett. Nine Step-Grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. These precious hands. They have held, rocked and patted countless babies to the tune of Jesus Loves Me. They have lovingly served Geronimo through church, VFW, Fire Dept. They have daubed millions of bingo numbers, pulled hundreds of slot machine handles, played dominoes and cards on end. They have made and served food, counted money and colored pictures. They have raised babies upon babies. They have taught Sunday school, Bible School, held music while singing in the choir. They have worked hard and loved well. And now they are dancing in Heaven with her beloved husband. A walk- through line visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 10 a.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ with the Revs. Sonja and Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Geronimo. For those who wish, services may be livestreamed at https://www. facebook.com/FriedensUCC. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating, and face coverings worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Klaehn,

Darin Klaehn, Christopher Klaehn, Brannon Dreibrodt, Brody Burnett, and Trey Bearden. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be those members of the VFW 8456 and the Auxiliary Post 8456. Memorials can be made to the Allan Dreibrodt Foundation, 1660 Sagebiel Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Friedens United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, P. O. Box 11, Geronimo, Texas, 78115 or a 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, 7155, 830-549-5912.

Robles Lorenzo (Yachee) Robles, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on November 16th 2020. We would like to let family and friends know that there will be a rosary held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on December 19th at 9:00am with a mass to follow at 9:30am, and a burial to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Contact Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for any additional information.

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Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas. 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. City Event and Reservation Cancellations As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled all events held on City property, effective Wednesday, Dec. 16 and will extend through Feb. 1, 2021. This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency. Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 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.

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Origami Online

The Seguin Public Library will teach you how to make Origami Star Garland with an online tutorial on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Learn the art of paper folding with this step by step tutorial. This virtual tutorial can be found on our website and social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

LWV-CA Racing Racism Presentation

The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWV-CA) will host “Racing Racism,” a presentation by the President of the New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc., Bishop Michael Franklin, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 via Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 password: 270440). The event will also be available of the LWVCA Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information visit lwvcomal.org.

See Seguin: Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin

Explore Seguin with us! The Seguin Public Library invites you to join us as we take you on a virtual tour of Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin on Thursday, Dec. 17 as part of its See Seguin Series. This virtual tour can be found on our website and social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will have its last market for 2020 from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. There will be a photographer with Santa photos and an open firepit to roast hot dogs and smores. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

Free Flu Shot Clinic

There will be free flue shots administered by Schertz EMS paramedics from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday,

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Dec. 17 at the Seguin ISD Central Office, located at 1221 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Shots are free will be available for ages six months and up.

Mobile COVID-19 Test Collection

There will be a Mobile Test Collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at Cibolo City Hall, located at 200 S. Main St. in Cibolo. No symptoms needed for testing. The site is operated as a drive thru, on a first come first serve basis with no pre-registration needed.

Seguin Conservation Society Basket Raffle

The Seguin Conservation Society will have a raffle of three different gift baskets highlighting Seguin items. The themed baskets are called Ring-a-Ling, Stars are Bright and Let it Snow. Included are gift cards and a variety of items highlighting the local community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 and are available from any SCS board member or by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18.

2020 RTV500 Raffle

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the winner. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 18. For more information call 830-379-6382. 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

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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Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will receive a $10 Amazon gift use at home during the show, available beginning Dec. Early Library Closure card. For a full listing of rules and instructions, call 21. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. The Seguin Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov. gov for additional information. Dec. 31 and will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal Business hours will resume at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2. Items may be Big Red Barn Market Days Highlight Library E-Resource The Big Red Barn will have one more Market Day The Seguin Public Library will highlight a free library renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return. for this calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, online resource, Tumble Books, on Wednesday, Dec. December 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova 23. Practice driving tests for automobile driver’s United Way Applications Road in Seguin. There will be unique and beautiful license, a motorcycle license, and CDL license are The Guadalupe County United Way will begin accepting gifts from the participating artisans, as well as home available. This virtual tutorial can be found on our new applications for organizations seeking funding for baked and canned goods. Santa Claus has left a small website and social media platforms. Call 830-401- years 2022-2023 beginning January 2021. For more gift for young children, and his mailbox so they can 2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information on the funding application process, contact Executive Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info write him a letter when they visit. Market Days will information. @guadalupeunitedway.org. resume March 2021. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, or call/text 830- Library Closure Free Meals for Seguin Children 379-0933. The Seguin Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children Wednesday, Dec. 23 and remain closed through from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Short Storytime Break Saturday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, The Seguin Public Library will take a short Storytime Holiday. The library will re-open at 10 a.m. on Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. Parents break during the Holidays and will resume at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28. Items may be renewed online, or picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 13. Upcoming returned using the outdoor book return. in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the in-person storytimes will require registration or district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or visiting library.seguintexas.gov or by calling 830- Adult Winter Take-N-Make Craft Kit a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. 401-2422 for additional information. The Seguin Public Library will offer Winter Take- For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition N-Make Craft Kits for adults on Monday, Dec. 28. Department at 830-401-8618. Community Tai Chi Follow along with an online tutorial, which can The Seguin Public Library will offer its Community Tai be found on the Library website and social media Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation Chi with Barry A. Jackson from the GRMC Inpatient platforms. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to Rehabilitation Unit at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a 19 in the Community Meeting Room. Space is limited current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 gov for additional information. 2422 for additional information. or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve

The Seguin Public Library will have a Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve Live on its Facebook and YouTube Channels at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31st as they countdown to noon on New Year’s Eve. They will announce their favorite books of the year, along with music, resolutions, special guests and more. Be sure to pick up a New Year’s craft kit before this event to

Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve

The Seguin Public Library will have a Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve Live on its Facebook and YouTube Channels at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31st as they countdown to noon on New Year’s Eve. They will announce their favorite books of the year, along with music, resolutions, special guests and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 visit seguinrappsorg.org.

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RELIGION

Advent Service

The Grace Lutheran Church will have an Advent Service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 935 E . Mountain St. in Seguin.

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.

Homemade Tamale, Cake, and Pie Sale

The Our Lady of Guadalupe Senior Scholarship Committee will have a Homemade Tamale, Cake, and Pie Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 20 with pick-up at the church parking lot off of Guadalupe St. in Seguin. Tamale Tickets are $12 per dozen and can be purchased from any OLG senior or by calling 830-401-1574 or 210-326-8839. Proceeds benefit senior scholarships.

“Journey to Bethlehem” Live Nativity

The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will have its “Journey to Bethlehem,” a candlelight, live nativity on Sunday, December 20 at 416 Dolle Avenue (the former Juan Seguin Elementary campus). Families may arrive anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. for a walk-through outdoor experience. Masks and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Christmas treat goodie bags will be given to all children attending. Bring a cell phone with a QR code app to access descriptions of each scene. Inc case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Candlelight Service

The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at 3455 W. Hwy 90. For more information visit www. crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

Christmas Eve Service

The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Eve Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at 935 E . Mountain St. in Seguin.

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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Animal Control Officer The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for an

Animal Control Officer. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge and experience in domesticated animals, wildlife and livestock helpful. Must be willing to work shift work and be available for on-call status.

The starting salary will range from $16.87 to $18.82 per hour, commensurate with experience. Full job description and the Sheriff’s Office application may be obtained from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 211 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications to Sheriff Arnold S. Zwicke at 2617 N. Guadalupe, Seguin by December 18, 2020 by 5:00pm

Benefits include Medical Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Retirement.

Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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in shopping center for rent on South Austin Street, near Guadalupe Fair Grounds, call 830-379-0286.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/ residential. Collection times may vary.

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