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Guadalupe County appoints new Seguin ISD to delay return County Court-at-law Judge from Winter Break to Jan. 11 review of candidates.
Kirsten Legore By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
“We’ve gone through a process of getting applicants, interested individuals to submit their applications, questionnaires. We reviewed those and selected a handful of applicants and attorneys to interview. We’ve gone through the interviews so what we did, went back into executive session, had further conversations,” said Kutscher. “I think we had a situation where we had nine interested candidates and interviewed five -- people that have all been involved and active in our community, experienced and all of them could have done the job. I really do appreciate their commitment to the community and their willingness to serve. It’s a difficult position for the court to be in. This doesn’t happen very often. One that we took extremely serious and again, just want to say thank you to the applicants that did take the time to show their interest,” said Kutscher.
(Seguin) -- The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court has appointed a new County Court at Law Judge #2. After interviewing and deliberating its list of candidates behind closed doors, the court on Tuesday reconvened in open session to appoint Kirsten Legore to the unexpired term of current Judge Frank Follis who has chosen to retire. Kutscher says ultimately, it was Legore’s diversity in experience Guadalupe County Judge Kyle that led to her selection. Kutscher says the appointment was made after a very thorough “It includes being right over
20 years of legal experience being an attorney. She was an administrative law judge with the Texas Youth Commission specializing in juvenile cases. She had been a prosecutor with the county attorney’s office as an assistant county attorney, adjunct professor, community member that has been very involved and also, she’s been working for the Seguin ISD, school district dealing with a lot of different issues from potential lawsuits with the district but also individual issues with family, protective orders, truancy just a wide array of issues and situations. So overall, Mrs. Legore stood out to us as somebody that had a very diverse background, who had experience in understanding in many different areas. She also is the type of person that is very approachable and personable, that is able to work with just about anybody but at the same time, Mrs. Legore is strong enough to being able make those critical and difficult situations which is ultimately why I think the majority of the court selected Mrs. Legore,” said Kutscher.
Winter Break EXTENSION (Seguin) -- In an effort to quell COVID related cases and quarantines, Seguin ISD students will get an extended winter break, returning to school on Jan. 11. The extra days come with an urgent request from Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez. “In order to help slow the spread of COVID within our community, I am asking that our students and staff self-quarantine from Jan. 1-10 and closely monitor their health. We have seen an increase in cases and hospitalizations following Thanksgiving and my goal is to help reverse this trend as we begin the new year. The extended holiday break is designed to create a buffer between Christmas and the first day of school,” said Gutierrez.
Extended family gatherings and COVID See JUDGE page 3 fatigue have contributed to a slight increase
in Seguin ISD’s confirmed COVID cases and quarantines during the month of December. Delaying the first day to Jan. 11 will allow families to evaluate the health and wellness of members who may be exposed to the virus over the holiday. “The health of our students and staff is paramount for us to keep our schools open for face-to-face learning. Ultimately, this is our goal. In order to accomplish this for our community, I encourage our families to keep tabs on their health and get tested during the break if necessary. Anyone exhibiting COVID related symptoms should not return to school or work until cleared by a physician,” said Gutierrez. District employees will return to work on Jan. 7-8 to prepare for the students’ return on Jan. 11. “Our students and employees have done a tremendous job this fall. By following health protocols at the campus level, our schools have been safe learning environments. We want to continue this trend into the new year. My wish is that our Matador family has a blessed and restful holiday season with safety as a priority,” said Gutierrez. Seguin ISD COVID statistics are posted online at www.seguin.k12.tx.us/page/ covid19.stats.
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(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD board of trustees unanimously approved a one-time payment for all employees during Tuesday’s regular school board meeting.
for teaching professionals with individual calculation to be based on average annual salary of the Teacher Pay Table for Bachelor, Master, or Counselor as applicable and as published in the 2020-2021 Compensation Manual for a total of $650,000.
The stipend is designed to compensate employees for service during the 2020-21 school year. “The COVID pandemic has caused us to rethink and readjust our employee compensation plans in a year when our employees have gone above and beyond for our students. Traditionally, we would h a v e recommended salary and hourly pay raises for our employees which are an annual, recurring cost. Due to financial uncertainty, we opted for the onetime payment for all employees, and I appreciate that our trustees offered their full support,” said Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, Seguin ISD superintendent.
Additionally, 1.5 percent one-time pay for other professionals with individual calculation to be based on daily midpoint multiplied by the average number of days for all positions within the applicable pay grade as published in the 2020-2021 Compensation M a n u a l , $140,000 total. A two percent one-time pay is also designated for nonprofessionals with individual calculation to be based on daily midpoint multiplied by the average number of days for all positions reflected within the applicable pay grade as published in the 2020-2021 Compensation Manual for a total of $225,000.
The one-time payment will be made available to employees hired prior to Oct. 1, 2020 and scheduled “Our employees continue to rise to the challenges we to return to Seguin ISD for the spring semester of the have experienced since March 2020. I know that each 2020-2021 school year. day our educators are making the best out of these challenges for our students. I am hopeful that the oneThe approval for the expenditure came as a result of time payment serves as a token of appreciation for a trustees passing a resolution for assignment of fund job well done,” said Gutierrez. balance for $1,015,000. The payment will be issued to all qualifying employees The resolution designates a two percent one-time pay this December.
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Guadalupe County residents are getting another chance to protect themselves from the flu bug. A free drive thru flu shot clinic will be held today, Dec. 17 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Seguin ISD Administrative Office Building located next door to Arlan’s. Shots will be administered to those six months old and up. The shots will be administered by Schertz EMS paramedics.
Seguin ISD deputy chief operations officer named county’s newest judge JUDGE continued from page 1 Legore, who currently serves as the deputy chief operations officer for the Seguin ISD, says she is deeply honored by the confidence and support that the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court and Judge have placed in her and is grateful to serve the community in this new role. More importantly, she says she is humbled to be following the Honorable Frank Follis and knows she has big shoes to fill. Legore says she believes her experience in the county attorney’s office combined with the ever so changing roles for her in the Seguin ISD have helped her move toward this next chapter in her life. “All of that experience I think really gives me a perspective that is unique and in working with juveniles, really students, really getting to the why behind behavior because what is the goal? The goal is to change behavior and there is a punishment component of that. There are consequences. There are
also the expectations that need to be communicated clearly and then, the goal is to actually have behavior change and the way to do that is programming, counseling and then getting behind some mental health issues sometimes. So, you really have to have a case by case determination and I really think I’ve got that broad knowledge that is going to bring a little different perspective with the goal of actually changing behavior which I’m excited about,” said Legore. Legore says she looks forward to making a positive impact here in Guadalupe County, working to effectively process cases through court and making meaningful decisions for people’s lives. Legore says she also can’t express how thankful she is for the support that she has been given throughout the length of her career. She says she has really been blessed in maintaining contact with so many great people, bringing her to the point where she is now. “One of the things that I’ve been able to do through
these different positions within the county, within the city of Seguin is maintain that really wonderful professional working relationship with law enforcement, juvenile services and working with all the other school districts within the county so I’m really thankful to have been given the opportunities that I have been given to gain the experience that I have working with truly wonderful, talented and caring people within the school district. I know that I’ll maintain those relationships because in no matter what position you are in, having those relationships really helps people and I’m going to continue to work with people. So, I just think this is an amazing next chapter in my life although like I said, it is bittersweet but I think the perspective I’ve gained working with families and students, school staff, law enforcement, juvenile and truancy court have been invaluable to me,” said Legore. Legore will assume her position on the bench beginning March 1, 2021. The unexpired term runs through Dec. 22.
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Navarro girls edge Somerset for seventh straight win (Somerset) - The Navarro girls basketball team owns a seven-game winning streak for the second time this season after outlasting Class-5A Somerset 61-54 on the road Tuesday night.
Navarro point guard Laylin Sturm, shown here in an earlier game, scored 17 points to help the Panthers beat Somerset on Tuesday. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.
Hepp contributed eight points, Berklee Andrews seven, Haleigh Ortiz six, Julia Bumguardner five, and Sienna Kramer two.
Kendall Dominguez scored 16 to lead Somerset, and Madilyn The Panthers held Antopia finished with a slim 28-27 lead at 12. halftime and won the second half 33-27 to Navarro (14-1), ranked push the final margin No. 12 in the TGCA to seven points. 4A state poll and No. 23 by the TABC, hosts Laylin Sturm led all Comfort at the Navarro scorers with 17 points. Events Center in Tatum Harborth Geronimo on Friday at added 16. Ryanne 6:30 p.m.
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Seguin girls snap skid, even up district record with road win
(Buda) - Seguin moved back to .500 in the District 26-5A girls Ashile Aguilar scored 10 points to lead Seguin offensively. Taylor basketball race and ended a three-game losing streak Tuesday with Bode and Reese Brittain each put in eight, and Tresalyn Roberts a 43-40 road win over Buda-Johnson chipped in with seven. The Matadors built a 17-11 lead by the end of the first quarter, and took The Matadors are 2-2 in district play, 5-7 overall. Seguin plays a 26-18 cushion into halftime. Johnson won the third quarter 12-9 and host to New Braunfels-Canyon in a district contest on Friday at the fourth period 10-8, but Seguin held on for the three-point win. 6:30 p.m.
Autry’s 31 paces Bulldogs Marion girls fall to Luling in road win over Warriors
(Ingram) - Marion guard Ryken Autry topped the 30-point mark for the fourth straight game Tuesday night to help the Bulldogs stay undefeated with a 64-24 road blowout of IngramMoore.
four steals to the winning effort. Lane Pawelek and Fernando Romero rounded out the scoring with four and two points, respectively.
The Bulldogs jumped all over the Warriors early, racing out to a 26-5 lead by the end of the first quarter. Marion pushed the margin to 42-11 by halftime, and it was 57-15 going into the fourth period.
Autry netted 31 points and drained eight of his 15 attempts from three point range. Senior wing Easton Allen knocked down four threes to finish with 18 points and dished out a teamhigh six assists.
Marion (9-0) is the No. 18 ranked 3A team in the state by the website Hoopsinsider.net. The Bulldogs hit the road to face Jourdanton on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Kadeem Blyden grabbed seven rebounds to go with six points. Samuel Montoya contributed three points, five assists, and
(Marion) - Molly Rooke notched a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double and grabbed four steals to lead the Marion girls basketball team Tuesday night, but the Bulldogs still came up short in a 50-41 home loss to Luling.
Luling led 13-9 at the end of the first quarter, 30-22 by halftime, and 41-29 at the end of three. The Bulldogs (2-9) open the District 26-3A schedule Friday in Universal City at 11:15 a.m. with a road game against Randolph.
Kaelyn Taylor also reached double figures with 12 points. Sarah Cook came up with 11 rebounds and scored six points. Jaslyne Williams added four points, Alicia Durbin three, and Anessa Madrid two. Madrid and Williams each distributed two assists, and Madrid collected two steals.
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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.
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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Lorene Pearl Bode Schraub, age 91 of Seguin, passed away on December 15, 2020. Lorene was born on September 16, 1929 in Seguin, Texas to Malinda (Kuhn) and Edwin Bode. Lorene grew up in Seguin and was a lifetime member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church. She will be fondly remembered for her many years of helping people at J. C. Penney Retail Store here in Seguin. Lorene enjoyed traveling with family and friends including quick trips to Casinos. She and her friends spent many good times playing Bunco and 42! Lorene is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Schraub, Jr., her grandson, Galen Paul “Sparky” Sczech, Jr., her loving companion, Roy Hairr, her parents, her brothers, Milton Bode and wife Dorothy and Henry Bode and wife Hulda, her brothers-in-law, Elton Hoffmann, Douglas Buie, Edmond Schraub and wife Joyce, Ernest Schraub and wife Iris, and sisters-in-law Adeline Schmidt and husband Jesse and Esther Mann and husband S. L. Survivors include her loving daughter, Cindy Sczech and husband Galen; granddaughter, Angela Fraley and husband Tra; greatgrandchildren, Addison and Andersen Fraley; sister, Velma Buie; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Visitation will begin at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Marcus Bigott officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. All cdc protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, or The Silver Center, 510 E. Court Street, 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.
Sasser Charlie Wayne Sasser, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on December 13, 2020 after a short illness. Charlie was born on January 16, 1943 in Gilbert, Louisiana the son of Rebecca Estelle (Kenny) and James Franklin Sasser. He grew up in northern Louisiana, graduating from Tioga High School in Ball, in 1960.
After graduation, Charlie attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches.
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Upon earning his Bachelors of Science Degree, he embarked on a teaching career that lasted 38 years, most notably being remembered for teaching high school algebra. Charlie had a lifelong passion for horses which started not long after he learned to walk. At six years of age, his mother made him a burlap cotton picking sack and he picked cotton in the field alongside his father to earn fifteen dollars to buy his first horse, a bay mare. From that first little bay mare, Charlie began a career in horses that lasted his entire life. This love of horses led him first into training and showing cutters. After visiting Mott Headley’s paint horse operation, Charlie got hooked on “colored” horses which lead to a very active involvement with the American Paint Horse Association and the Pinto Horse Association of America. He showed numerous horses in both associations, earning titles all the way up to World Champion. Since 1977, Charlie has been an APHA Lifetime Member. He also, carried judges’ cards in several breed associations.
Please note on your check “youth fund.” These designated funds will be used for “Free Youth Entry Fees” at a “Tribute to Charlie Sasser” Margarita Classic Paint Horse Show. Mail checks to Sally Griffin, P. O. Box 610, Tomball, Texas,77377 or contributions may be made to the Country Church, P. O. Box 421, 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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Edna Crayton, age 87 of Seguin, passed away on December 12, 2020.
His service as a judge in APHA, for 40 years, earned him the APHA Judge Emeritus Award in 2018. With 30 years as a judge in PtHA, he was a 2016 inductee into the Pinto Heritage Foundation as a professional horseman.
Edna was born on September 23, 1933 in Guadalupe County, Texas, to Hiram Wilson and Addie Webster Ford.
Shortly after becoming an APHA judge, Charlie was elected as a Texas State Director and was serving in this role at the time of his passing. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings and his father-in-law, Calvin Lange.
She will be remembered as a longtime employee of the Seguin Independent School District where she loved interacting with all the children. She was a member of the Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Seguin. She enjoyed cooking for all her family and friends to enjoy.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Cathy Ann Sasser; son, Cody Wayne Sasser; daughter, Sabrina Lynne Sasser Coy and husband Gabriel, and bonus daughter, Kimberly Dawn Henderson Goble and husband Michael; grandchildren, Aaron Matthew Coy and partner Lucricia, Savannah Nicole Coy, Teagan Alan Goble; great-grandchild, Arilynn Amora Coy; sister, Diann Sasser; beloved mother-in-law, Edith Lange; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A walk-through line visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 12 noon at the Country Church in Marion with Pastor Butch Ikels officiating. Interment will follow in the Boecker Cemetery, Seguin, Texas.
Her most special times were spent loving on her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Crayton, her daughter, Linda Mitchell, her parents and several siblings. Survivors include her son, Roscoe Stigars, Jr. and wife Martha; grandsons, Michael Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Joe Mitchell, Richard Stigars and Quinlan Stigars; granddaughters, Donna Marshall and Ashley Lee; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Marshall and wife Melissa, Priscilla McKnight and Krystal McKnight; Ten greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends.
All CDC Protocols must be followed including limited seating, Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be Teagan Alan Goble, Michael December 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Goble, Glenn Faulk, Bo Pruitt, Gabriel Coy, Cody Wayne Sasser, Seguin with Rev. Ray Marchall officiating. Bill Henderson and Jeremy Price. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mark Irwin, Ernest limited seating and face coverings worn. Goebel and Rick McLain. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. For those who desire services may be livestreamed at: h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / T h e - C o u n t r y - C h u r c h - You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Memorials-107124511274765 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. South Texas Paint Horse Club.
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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, 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.
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, Dec. 17 at the Seguin ISD Central Office, located at 1221 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Shots are free and 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
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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 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
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left a small gift for young children, and his mailbox so they can write him a letter when they visit. Market Days will resume March 2021. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, or call/text 830-379-0933.
Short Storytime Break
The Seguin Public Library will take a short Storytime break during the Holidays and will resume at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 13. Upcoming in-person storytimes will require registration or visiting library.seguintexas.gov or by calling 830401-2422 for additional information.
Community Tai Chi
The Seguin Public Library will offer its Community Tai Chi with Barry A. Jackson from the GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 in the Community Meeting Room. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 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 use at home during the show, available beginning Dec. 21. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information.
Highlight Library E-Resource
The Seguin Public Library will highlight a free library online resource, Tumble Books, on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Practice driving tests for automobile driver’s license, a motorcycle license, and CDL license are available. 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.
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.
Master Gardener
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Clara Mae Marcotte is a Texas Master Gardener with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you have a question to be answered, call the Master Gardeners at 830-379-1972 or leave a message to be answered. The website is guadalupecountymastergardeners.org. The Master Gardener research library is open Wednesdays from 1 to 4, at 210 East Live Oak Street in Seguin.
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I still plant my annuals?
A: Cool season annuals are still available in the local nurseries. In fact, I have
been holding off planting my own since our weather has been so warm. You also should plant your spring-flowering bulbs this month, but don’t plant too deep. Make sure your flower beds have enough moisture. Check the soil moisture with your finger according to Doug Welsh in his Texas Garden Almanac. Cool to the touch means adequate moisture, while warm and dry means water is needed.
Qbeen living outside?
: When do I bring in the potted plants which have
A: If you are like me, you wait until the weather person forecasts a freeze.
Bring the plants onto the porch or in a place where you can easily protect them from freezing. I usually bring my orchid plants in the house and put them under grow lights. If you have plumaria, place them in the garage or a place where they won’t freeze. The Houston Chronicle suggests removing the remaining plumaria leaves by cutting them an inch from the trunk. You can leave the plants in their pots or take them out, remove the excess dirt, trim the root ball to a desirable size, and place a plastic bag around the root ball. If you have your plumaria growing in the ground, dig them up and store them. The Chronicle also suggests that this dormancy period is a good time to make cuttings. If your plants are young or small, a cup of water a month will keep them from drying out too much during dormancy.
Someone always gives me a holiday plant. How do I Qcare for it? :
A: First of all, make sure your plant has enough light. If you have natural light,
this means at least six hours. If you only have fluorescent, than twice as much. The temperature should be around 68 to 72 degrees F. Do not place the plant under an airflow or next to a heater or fireplace. Water when the soil feels dry to a depth of one to two inches. However, do not overwater or keep the soil saturated. Most holiday plants come with decorative wrapping or containers which can hold water. Make sure you remove those when you water and let the plant drain. Fertilize only once during the holidays. Check to make sure that there are no insects on the plants. Living Christmas trees also need to be in bright natural light. Welsh suggests monitoring the soil moisture daily and getting the tree back outdoors within two to three weeks. The tree should be planted soon after so that it will have new roots before the heat of the next summer.
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YI: Bird baths should be refilled daily throughout the winter to provide for our birds and squirrels, as well as all those visiting raccoons, possums, armadillos and foxes.
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Christmas Services
The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at 3455 W. Hwy 90. 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
Spirit of Joy’s candlelight, live nativity has changed due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the communtiy. Rather than having the live performance as previously planned, it will now be a virtual performance which will premier on the church’s FB page at 6 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 20. It will also be available afterwards at www. facebook.com/SeguinELCA/.
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 at 3455 W. Hwy 90. 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. 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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CLASSIFIEDS Guadalupe County
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
Guadalupe County Court Coordinator
Guadalupe County Court Reporter
The 456th District Court is accepting applications for Court Coordinator.
The 456th District Court is accepting applications for Court Reporter.
Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED, including courses in typing, plus at least two years of progressively responsible experience as a legal secretary or performing secretarial functions for a court. Must be a Notary Public and must be bondable. Must have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including automated record keeping systems; complex legal documents, instruments, records, and reports
Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED and a Certified Shorthand Reporter license. This position requires at least 8 years of experience as a Court Reporter in a District Court setting. This position records, transcribes, and maintains records of all court proceedings. Also furnishes transcripts of court proceedings to interested and relevant parties
Benefits include Medical Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave and Retirement. The hourly pay will be $25.53 - $27.20.Full job description and applications may be obtained from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 2112 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications electronically or deliver to Human Resources.Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The starting salary will be from $72,000-$86,000 annually depending on experience. Benefits include Medical Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave and Retirement. Full job description and applications may be obtained from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 2112 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications electronically or deliver to Human Resources.Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Lease/Rental
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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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