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Navarro school board president comes under fire for residency, handling of board appointments Community members call for more transparency on the Navarro ISD School Board
By Cindy AguirreHerrera
(Seguin) – The KWED Christmas Angel is hoping to filter through a list of your nominations for this year’s holiday cash award of up to $500. In year’s past, only local kids have been invited to explain to the KWED Christmas Angel whey their families should be blessed with some holiday cash. This year, however, has proven to be an entirely different year, one that has become
challenging for many. That’s why the Christmas Angel is allowing anyone in the community to nominate a family who could use the extra help. Again, all adults are invited to share a little bit about someone that they know could use some help. The Christmas Angel says nominees don’t have to be heroes; they just have to be good deserving people who could use a hand this holiday.
Whether it’s the loss of a job, an illness or just the strains of everyday life, the Christmas Angel wants to hear from you. Letters don’t have to be long By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera or fancy, they just have to tell why someone is (Geronimo) -- School Board President Dr. deserving. Greg Gilcrease came under attack during
Wednesday night’s meeting of the Navarro ISD Board of Trustees. During the public comments portion of the agenda, several members of the community not only spoke on the lack of transparency used by Gilcrease and the rest of the board in filling a pair of board vacancies, but they also accused See LETTER page 3 him of not living where he says he lives.
The letter can be handwritten or typed and should explain in a few words why this family deserves or is in need a cash prize of up to $500.
The comments came minutes before the school board moved forward with administering the oath of office to its newly appointed trustees Tracy Large and Melissa Sartain. The board was forced to fill the positions after the top vote getter in the Nov. 3 school board election, Katherine Ewald, officially declined the position. The second vacancy was that of Rick Martin, who died in October. Instead of appointing the candidate who appeared next in line in the election, the board opted to fill the third available spot by choosing from a pool of resumes. Sharing his thoughts on this route was Weldon Dietze, the Nov. 3 candidate who came in fourth and who drew 300 plus more votes than Large who was an incumbent at the time and who again, was welcomed back as one of the newly appointed trustees. Dietze says public perception of how the board chose to fill the seat was “not good.” He says the people clearly spoke during the election and would have hoped that the district would have listened. Dietze says his words are not about being a sore loser but more about the lack of transparency throughout the whole process. See RESIDENCY page 2
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Navarro ISD board president forced to answer, defend questions on residency within the district
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“If they were sincerely looking for the best candidates for the position, they would as they said they were going to, they would take the resumes, they would conduct their interviews and they would appoint the best people. The fact that they forewent the interview process and just selected the two people they chose, is an indication that they are not sincere in their choices and if you look further and you look at the two people that they did select, it is even more evident,” said Dietze. Dietze says allowing for an interview process was among the information that was publicly shared and provided to Seguin Radio KWED by Navarro ISD Communications Officer Whitney Magness. However, according to Gilcrease, that information supplied by Magness was wrong. “Unfortunately, that was not what we spoke. The communications director put that in there. We had always intended to receive resumes and select from there,” said Gilcrease. Now all the district has, according to Dietze, is a candidate who was essentially “voted out” by the public and another trustee who is reportedly “a friend” of those on the board. Demanding Gilcrease’s immediate removal from the school board was Chris Gosch. Gosch says questions on transparency and his handling of the school board appointments led him to further investigate rumors of Gilcrease’s residency within the district. “From Guadalupe County that he had his voter registration card as 605 Thormeyer Road, Seguin, Texas. It was that way through at least through August 25, 2020. As an elected person for the school district, he has to maintain residence inside the school district. That 605 Thormeyer Road sold May 2, 2018 prior to his reappointment then. That is a felony as far as we know. I started hearing rumors that he did not live in the district. School Board member Clint Scheib had told me that previously. They did not live in the school district. They, in fact, lived in San Marcos. His dentist office is in San Marcos. He owns a property, according to tax records in Comal County and I believe his mom has a property in Hays County or vice versa. Both of those are public knowledge as well. When I followed up with Clint, he had told me that ‘no, I’m pretty sure he lives in San Marcos.’ That’s illegal and nothing was done
about it. It was after August 25, that Dr. Gilcrease changed his voter registration. That’s public information that we found. He changed it to 9292 Highway 123. It’s the campground there just north of town. It’s spot #4, second one on the left. He maintains that with the school also and he has not resided there,” said Gosch. Gosch says he has obtained firsthand knowledge that Gilcrease has not been living in the RV park as stated. “I have followed him for at least for 20 days, evenings -- as late as 2 (or) 3 o’clock in the morning to see if anyone is there and he’s not been there one single time. Anyone else in our school district, if they were to abide by the same rules and principles, Mr. (Luke) Morales (deputy superintendent) would kindly ask them to leave the school district. I think the same standard needs to be applied to our school board trustee, the president,” said Gosch.
Gosch says he has zero confidence in the board right now and can no longer ignore the lack of leadership he believes Gilcrease is demonstrating. “I had put it to rest and then with these appointments, obviously, you can see the results of the election. They want to put Mr. Large. I don’t have anything against Tracy. In fact, I think if they put him in the second spot, that might be okay but to come out of the blue and just appoint Mrs. Melissa Sartain who no one really knows much about versus Weldon or whoever took that fourth-place spot. We are not here to bash the board and we are not trying to get one particular person in. We just want what the community wanted, and 1,700 votes cast, fell for that fourth-place spot. Katherine Ewald took the firstplace spot. She is not here this evening. She moved her kids out of the district in light of some of the things that are going here and when she moved them, she obviously still has a house here. She lives on a lake, but she lives full-time at least four days a week so that she can put her kids in Alamo Heights. If she wanted to do the same thing, she would probably have more legal grounds to do so than Dr. Gilcrease. She could come out, stay three days at the lake, take her kids back to school at Alamo Heights but she chose to do the upstanding thing. We have a person in there right now that is not doing the upstanding thing,” said Gosch. Following the meeting, Gilcrease defended his current living situation as well as the board’s process in filling the two available seats. He says as for his home, he currently resides at the Geronimo RV Park on State Highway 123 North just south of the Grain Bin.
“I do have an RV and I do stay there. It’s not my only place that I stay. I am a single guy who sometimes I have to stay with mom. Sometimes, I stay out at our family’s lake house, but I do stay there. That’s the only residence I actually own. I don’t have a house other than that,” said Gilcrease. Gilcrease says questions about his residency may have begun when he got divorced in May 2018 and when his former home on Thormeyer Road was sold later that month. He says it was soon after that, that he purchased his RV and has called it home ever since. As for never being home as Gosch pointed out, Gilcrease stated “them and I were just not there at the same night.” As for the appointments to the school board, Gilcrease says the district simply did what it thought was best. “A lot of it is the cost of an election, cost of having a special election. This district is constantly, we are battling our finances and we thought it was in the best interest in the district to appoint. That’s how we have done it in the past. We’ve done that a couple of other times since I’ve been on the board,” said Gilcrease. Despite some of the public’s criticisms of the board’s handling of the board appointments, and its suggestions to hold off on the swearing in ceremony, the school board still followed through with administering the oath of office to its new trustees Wednesday night. Gosch says he’s not surprised. “It’s what we expected with this board. The absolute lack of transparency. The lack of what the community truly wants. They are keep talking about a large bond issue that they are going to have to pass for Navarro based on the growth. I think they are just trying to get people in to push that bond forward and whatever their agenda is – not what the community truly wants,” said Gosch. Among those also speaking was Eric McCaig. McCaig stated that he too was disappointed in the school board’s leadership. He said its transparency is shady and secret and believes it is the board’s disregard for the public that has caused the community to be concerned and divided.
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(Cibolo) – Guadalupe County residents today have a free opportunity to check for COVID-19. A mobile test collection site will be held at Cibolo City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals do not have to show symptoms to be eligible for testing. The testing sites will be drive-thru and will be administered on a first come, first serve basis. No pre-registration is needed. The Cibolo City Hall is located at 200 S. Main St.
Deadline arrives for KWED Christmas Angel Contest
LETTER continued from page 1 As part of the contest, the winning letter will still read by those nominating the family or by someone at KWED live on the air just a few days before Christmas. The winning letter along with photos of the family will also be printed in the holiday edition of the Seguin Daily News. All letter entries must include the name of the person nominating the individual or family. This should also include their address and phone number. Letters without a name or phone number will not be considered for the contest. The concept behind this contest is to illustrate the true spirit of giving and sharing during the Christmas season. The winning letter will be selected by an anonymous panel of judges not employed at Seguin Radio KWED or the Seguin Daily News. All letters for this year’s contest must be submitted by 4 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 18 at the radio station located at 609 E. Court St. Individuals can use the drop off box in the front door to submit their letter.
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Navarro football dominates All-District awards offensive coordinator Lonnie Taylor, defensive coordinator Kris Cavazos, and ther rest of the assistants claimed Coaching Staff of the Year honors.
Muniga led the Panthers in rushing (1,252 yds., 9.5 avg. 13 TDs) and receiving (17 rec., 340 yds., 3 TD) on offense, and tied for the team lead in interceptions with three picks on the year. Booker helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 410.4 total yards per game and 7.6 yards per rush.
Navarro’s Sam Muniga (13) was named the 2020 Most Valuable Player in District 14-4A-Division II, while Cole Booker (55) was honored as the district’s Lineman of the Year. Photo by Jacqueline Springs (Geronimo) Navarro followed its third consecutive playoff run to the 4A Division II Region IV finals with a long list of honorees on the 2020 District 14-4A-Division II post-season award list.
Senior running-back, defensive back, and returner Sam Muniga was named the overall District MVP, while fellow senior Cole Booker was named the Lineman of the Year. Head coach Rod Blount,
Navarro’s First Team All-District selections on offense include junior quarterback Nick Billings, junior running-back Brody Whitson, senior tight end Brian Holms, and senior linemen Cooper Syzdek and Jon Gilbert. Billings threw for 871 yards and 10 touchdowns while running for 340 yards and five scores as the Panthers expanded his role in the offense over the course of his second season as the starting quarterback. Whitson powered his way to 1,120 rushing yards (8.1 avg.) and a team-high 16 touchdowns on the ground, and also caught a TD pass in the bi-district
playoff win over Cuero.
Holmes and Whitson also landed spots on the First Team defense, at defensive tackle and defensive end, respectively. Senior linebackers Ben Muniga and Andrew Guerra, senior defensive tackle Leo Ocurra, and senior defensive backs Mark Wozniak (3 Int.) and James Brinsley earned First Team recognition as well. Senior kicker Sebastian Sneed, who nailed a school-record 48-yard field goal in the district title clinching win over Wimberley in Week 9, was a First Team selection on special teams, as was deep snapper Aden Supak. Navarro’s Second Team All-District honorees include linemen Diego Campos and Carter Holtkamp, linebacker Hunter Monroe, Sneed as a defensive back, and Zeke Campos on special teams. Panthers who made the Honorable Mention list are as follows: Keegan Pugh, Sergio Hernandez, Charlie Walker, Reed Fishbeck, and Campos as a running-back (580 yds., 8 TD).
Navarro landed seven football student-athletes on the Academic All-State Team. Hunter Monroe and Cooper Syzdek received First Team recognition. Sergio Hernandez, Brian Holmes, Carter Holtkamp, Sam Muniga, and Mark Wozniak made the Honorable Mention list. The Panthers’ Academic AllDistrict selections are as follows: James Brinsley, Zeke Campos, Reed Fishbeck, Kyle gonzales, Andrew Guerra, Sergio Hernandez, Brian Holms, Carter Holtkamp, Hunter Monroe, Ben Muniga, Sam Muniga, Leo Ocurra, Keegan Pugh, Cooper Syzdek, Lucas Turner, Charlie Walker, Mark Wozniak, Nick Billings, Jacob Frederick, Jaxen Monkerud, Cole Mouser, Casey Palmer, Seth Rodriguez, Beau Brumley, Case Monroe, Bryce Nall, and Paxton Santone. The afforementioned group of players and coaches led Navarro to a final record of 11-3, the outright District 14-4A-Division II championship, and the program’s third consecutive fourround playoff.
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Seguin Black Sox Day declared to honor 12u state baseball champs
(Seguin) - Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen proclaimed Monday, Dec. 15 as Seguin Black Sox Day to recognize the 12-U youth baseball team that won the USSSA State Championship in mid-November. The Black Sox went 6-0 in the WalkOff Sports Fall Tournament, outscoring opponents by a combined margin of 4918 to become the 12-U AA Texas State Champions. Team members include Austin Patek, A.J. Vasquez, Bayley Burgess, Deegan Bush, Jay Menchaca, Jeremy Hamilton, Jose Vasquez, Josh Gonzales, Mason Shepherd, Tyler Riske, and Xavier Marshall. The Black Sox’ coaches are Blake Shepherd, Korey Patek, and Todd Bush. Dodgen made the Black Sox Day proclamation during Monday’s Seguin City Council meeting.
The Seguin Black Sox won the 12-U AA Texas State Championship with a 6-0 record at the Walk-Off Sports Fall Tournament last month. Photo courtesy of Jamie Richardson.
Schedule changes for Matador boys basketball team
(Seguin) - The make-up date for the Seguin boys’ basketball team’s postponed District 26-5A game against Buda-Johnson has been set for Saturday, Jan. 16. The Matadors and Jaguars will tip off at 2 p.m. at Goldie Harris Gym.
In addition to those changes, Seguin’s Dec. 29 non-district game against Central Catholic has been cancelled.
Seguin boys basketball @ New Braunfels-Canyon, 6:45 p.m.
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As a result, that Saturday’s originally scheduled game agaist West Campus has
been cancelled. The home contest against Kerrville-Tivy slated for that Friday, Jan. 15, has been pushed back to the following Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:45 p.m.
Seguin girls basketball vs. New Braunfels-Canyon, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball vs. Comfort, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball vs. Luling, 7:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Randolph, 11:15 a.m.
Navarro girls basketball vs. Hondo, 10 a.m. Marion boys basketball @ Jourdanton, 1:30 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.
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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Schraub
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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(Undated) -- The U.S. is reporting a record number of coronavirus deaths. The COVID Tracking Project tallied 34-hundred COVID-related deaths on Wednesday. That pushed the death toll in the U.S. past 307-thousand since the pandemic began. Coronavirus hospitalizations are also at record levels, with over 113-thousand people battling the virus in the hospital. While the first vaccines rolled out this week, it’s not expected to impact the death rate for several weeks.
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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.
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.
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Gingerbread Decorating Contest
The Seguin Public Library will host a virtual Gingerbread Decorating Contest for all ages this Dec. Tell us your favorite story using only frosting, graham crackers and candy. We want to see your best graham cracker interpretation of a favorite read. Email submissions through Saturday, Dec. 19 to library@seguintexas.gov. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. For a full listing of rules and instructions, call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov.
Big Red Barn Market Days
The Big Red Barn will have one more Market Day for this calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. There will be unique and beautiful gifts from the participating artisans, as well as home baked and canned goods. Santa Claus has left a small gift for young children, and his mailbox so they can write him a letter when they visit. Market Days will resume March 2021. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, or call/text 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.
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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 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Library Closure
The Seguin Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23 and remain closed through Saturday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The library will re-open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.
City of Seguin Offices Closed for Christmas
The City of Seguin offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Offices will re-open on Monday, Dec. 28. There will be no garbage, recycling or brush collection service on Christmas Day. As a result, garbage and recycling service will be delayed by one day. Friday collections will be picked up on Saturday, Dec. 26. For more information about the holiday trash/recycling collection schedule, please call Citizen Relations at 830-401-2445.
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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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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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.
When do I bring in the potted plants which have Qbeen living outside? :
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.
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: Someone always gives me a holiday plant. How do I
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
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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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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 OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES
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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