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GBRA remains on path to drain lakes (Seguin) -- GBRA continues to move forward with its plans to drain all of its hydroelectric lakes in the Guadalupe Valley. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday received an update on the plan, which calls for the draining of lakes McQueeney, Placid, Meadowlake and Gonzales. Two other lakes, Dunlap and Wood, are already lower because of spillgate failures that have occurred over the last three years.

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"I made a decision last week that is very unpopular and I get that. It was a terrible, terrible thing to have to decide. As we've been talking about since the catastrophic failure at Dunlap, we have to be realistic about the facts that we are dealing with and as a responsible organization, we can't keep our heads buried in the sand," said Patteson. The fact that two dams experienced spillgate failures over a three year period was a big part of the reason for GBRA's action, but Patteson says that wasn't the only consideration. He says they studied what happened with the Lake Dunlap failure. He says the hinges on the spillgatge were in bad shape, and it showed how this could also be a problem that exists all of the other dams in this part of the system.

GBRA General Manager Kevin Patteson last week formally announced the decision to lower the lakes. He provided the board with an update on his decision during Wednesday's meeting. Patteson says he made the decision on his own, because policy allows him to do so. He told the board that the situation was too dangerous, and they needed to enact a plan that would allow the lakes

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GBRA continued from Page 1 "This probably wasn't the first hinge to fail on Dunlap. It was probably the most recent one and so, we in a situation of knowing that we have a dangerous gate or gates all up and down the hydro system and somebody could get hurt -- somebody could get killed. That's what keeps me up at night. So, we have video of people crawling up and down the gates – you have taken action to further restrict people who are not supposed to be around upstream or downstream of the gates. But people still do that. We can not close up the waterway. So last week, I made that decision and it was terrible to have to make that decision to go ahead and lower the gates," said Patteson.

Patteson says the safety concerns outweigh everything else in his mind. He stated that he firmly believed that all the dams are at risk of failure. "Even if we decided to do something different, we have to recognize that we have had two of the six fail in three years. If we didn't do something, it is going to happen anyway. We are committed. I will talk to anyone, answer any questions. We hear you on the transparency. We will keep putting out information as fast as we can, answer every question, put those questions on the website and we are committed. This is not something we just started

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GBRA General Manager Kevin Patterson provides details on his decision to drain four hydroelectric lakes in the area. working on. We started working with tioned the wisdom of having one per- ward and I understand that and apprethe lake associations over three years son be responsible for making such a ciate that but at the same time, putting ago. So they've been wonderful and big decision that impacted so many the weight of a decision like this on a we are all moving this thing in the people up and down the Guadalupe single person's shoulders no matter right direction. But it's not going to be River. who the general manager is doesn't quick. It's not going to be easy. It's seem like the best structure to it. It going to take some time," said "You've got a situation where I don't feels like it should be board considerPatteson. want to criticize because we all have to ation and action based on a recombe partners in this moving forward no mendation from the general manager The GBRA Board, as a whole, did not matter what it looks like long term -- so there is a big cross section of people engage in the conversations about the everybody has to remember that -- we with different backgrounds that are future of the lakes. Because Patteson don't need a war. We've got commit- accountable to the public and who took the action on his own, there was ments from GBRA whether it's injunc- they represent so all factors could be no action to be considered by the tions, temporary restraining orders -- considered. I would appreciate if you board on Wednesday. Guadalupe all of those things. There's a commit- would consider that," said Kutscher. County Judge Kyle Kutscher ques- ment to being partners moving forSee GBRA, Page 7

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A new group enters fight to stop lakes from being drained Anders says Save Our Lakes understands those safety concerns, but they want to provide more information as part of this process, and they also want GBRA to slow down and explore all of its motives for moving to drain the lakes so quickly.

Tess Coody-Anders speaks on behalf of new coalition of residents from area hydroelectric lakes. The group wants GBRA to reconsider draining local lakes next month. Tess Coody-Anders spoke on behalf lakes' areas, who have come together By Darren Dunn of the group, and she says local tax to say 'we just want GBRA to take a (Seguin) -- There's a new group now payers, business owners, educators breath and to seek out more informain place to help stop the Guadalupe- and civic leaders are demanding that tion and data before they proceed Blanco River Authority from draining GBRA suspend its plans to drain the with draining the lakes,'" said Coodyfour area hydroelectric lakes on the lakes. GBRA has plans to drain lakes Anders. Guadalupe River. Save Our Lakes is Gonzales, Meadowlake, Placid and a coalition of lake residents from the McQueeney starting in the middle of GBRA says the dams are unsafe, and New Braunfels, McQueeney, Seguin next month. Coody-Anders says it's they point to the recent failure of a spillgate on Lake Dunlap and another and Gonzales areas. The group held a all being done too soon. spillgate failure that occurred at Lake press conference prior to Wednesday's meeting of the GBRA "Save Our Lakes Coalition is a group Wood three years ago -- as exhibit A of residents who are from all four for their safety concerns. CoodyBoard of Managers.

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"Every resident that I've talked to has said, the first thing, 'we want to do what is right to protect safety on the lakes.' But, we are concerned that this is really about GBRA wanting to be out of the business of hydro electric generation and that they, as an organization, saw a great opportunity to accelerate their exit and that they are using some hyperbolic data and maybe some scare tactics frankly to kind of push that exit from that business. We think that with independent participation by city, county, state officials to help us look at an economic impact, we could probably come up with a step wise timeline and plan to lower the lakes safely, cordon some things off, close some areas of the lakes but have a plan in place that gets things repaired and doesn't result in the lakes being drained. If the lakes are drained and they sit. It becomes harder to revitalize them and more expensive to repair the dams," said CoodyAnders.

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Seguin volleyball drops home opener to Roosevelt in five sets (Seguin) - Seguin held a 2-1 match lead and all the momentum after a commanding 25-15 win over San Antonio-Roosevelt in the third set of the home opener at Goldie Harris Gym on Tuesday, but the visiting Rough Riders rallied for 25-21 and 15-13 wins in the fourth and fifth sets to hand the Matadors a 3-2 loss. The teams split the first two sets by identical 25-23 scores, with Roosevelt winning the first and Seguin bouncing back in the second. The fourth set was knotted up at 15all until Roosevelt closed it out with a 10-6 run. Seguin led the fifth and deciding set 10-9, but the Rough

Riders finished with a 6-3 surge to clinch the match. Seguin head coach Kristi Stanley credited Roosevelt for ramping up the intensity late in the match and chalked up the loss as a valuable lesson for the young Matadors. "They came out with extra energy, because they had that sense of urgency that they had to take care of business, and we did not answer that, unfortunatley," Stanley said. "You kind of saw some youth on the court, and inexperience there. The mental part of it too, coming in every single set with the same energy and the same focus and sense of urgency, is what we're working on

daily in practice as well." Leslie Muenchow put away 14 kills to lead Seguin's attack. Julianna Harrington added 12 kills, a solo block, and two block assists. Taylor Bode chipped in offensively with nine kills.

The Matadors hurt themselves with 23 hitting errors and five service errors. Seguin is playing with a completely revamped lineup this season. The roster features 11 firstyear varsity players, including four freshmen, and only four returnees from the 2018 District 26-5A championship squad.

Riley Brittain distributed 34 assists. Amasti Canales paced Seguin defensively with 24 digs and at the service line with four aces.

Stanley sees a light at the end of the tunnel when non-district and tournament matches give way to the upcoming district schedule.

Reese Brittain collected 22 digs. She and Brinley Beicker each sent two aces over the net.

"I am very optimistic for our future, because we do have that daily growth," the coach said.

"It's just little tweaks here and there. Sloppy errors, getting to be a little bit more aggressive, but that's going to come. We've got to have the confidence first to get in there and put the ball away, go pass, and have that trust in one another." The loss to Roosevelt drops Seguin's season record to 7-11. The Matadors host their annual tournament at Goldie Harris Gym this Friday and Saturday. Seguin has three pool play matches on Friday, at 11 a.m. against San Antonio-Stevens, 2 p.m. against Southside, and 3 p.m. against Fox Tech.

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(Marion) - Boerne-Geneva handed Marion a 3-0 loss (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) in the Bulldogs' first home match of the season on Tuesday.

(Portland) - Navarro was unable to knock off the TGCA's top-ranked 5A team in the state Tuesday evening, as the Panthers came up short to Gregory-Portland in three straight sets, 25-12, 25-19, and 25-22. The defeat dropped Navarro's record to 13-6. Gregory-Portland remains undefeated at 19-0.

Madyson Schulze and Lizzie Abrameit each delivered three kills for Marion, and Abrameit set for a team-high nine assists. Haylee Mabee came up with 11 digs and four service aces. Schulze added six digs, while Ingrid Nava contributed four digs and three aces.

The Panthers have the rest of the week off and resume the schedule next Tuesday with a 6 p.m. home match against Fredericksburg at the Navarro Events Center.

The Bulldogs (5-8) make the short trip to Universal City to compete in the Randolph Tournament this Friday and Saturday.

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Save our lakes includes members from all the impacted lakes GROUP continued from Page 3 GBRA has said all along that it wants to work together with the lake groups to come up with a solution to the problem with the aging dams. Coody-Anders says there have been a number discussions taking place. However, she says they were caught off guard by last week's announcement that a decision had already been made about the lakes. "We were shocked to learn through news reports that a decision had been made by the GBRA staff to drain the lakes. This is on the heels of collaborative, sit down, face to face conversations between the lake associations, GBRA and other officials. So, it was a surprise to learn that they made a decision and frankly, whether they have good intentions or not, their behavior seems suspect even if it is not really. That lack of transparency is going to breathe mistrust and this is what happens

when you are not accountable and transparent," said Coody-Anders. GBRA General Manager Kevin Patteson made the decision to drain the lakes last week, without seeking a formal vote from GBRA's board of directors, which includes members who represent some of those areas that are to be impacted. Coody-Anders says that's another reason why they'd like more time to collect additional data. "I know from the lake associations that they are speaking to their members who are on the board and you know, I think those are good conversations. Like I said, I think there are lots of good individuals involved here. I think that organizationally -- that sort of decided where they want to go and people in organizations tend to make their decisions and review information and make assessments based on where the organization wants

to go rather than what their individual feelings or views might be on it. So this is not about the individual people. This is about the organization needs to take a breath and come to the table to listen to other points of view," said Coody-Anders. Coody-Anders says nothing appears to be magical about the September 16 date chosen by GBRA. She says they simply want GBRA to pause this action, and make sure that all avenues have been explored when it comes to the safety and management of these lakes. "A win for us would be that either GBRA, of their own volitions, says you know what, we'll wait on draining the lakes until the economic impact studies and engineering studies are completed. We would like to involve city, county and state officials in that. A stepwise from that would be that our elected officials particularly the governor's office demand

that they do that," said Coody-Anders. The economic impact on property values is still unknown, but some elected officials have speculated that it could be as much as a 50 percent drop in value. Save Our Lakes, in its press release, also discussed the impact that the drainage is having on local realtors. They say some realtors claim to have clients who have already started walking away from lakefront property. It also states that Son's Island, a vacation spot on Lake Placid, could potentially lose the 15,000 visitors that utilize its facility annually. Save Our Lakes says that visitors to Son's Island pump $1.27 million into the local economy. GBRA officials have publicly stated that they have taken all factors into consideration, but the safety concerns outweigh all of those factors, and that's why they decided to start draining the lakes on September 16.

Residents, business owners implore board to reverse staff's decision GBRA continued from Page 2 Judge Kutscher says he understands the difficult decisions that GBRA is facing. He says everyone wants the lakes to be safe, but he says there may be some additional things that can be done to help with that. GBRA did put up signage and buoys to warn people to stay away from some of the more dangerous areas near the dams, but Kutscher says that much more should and could be done to try to mitigate the safety concerns, before just pulling the plug and draining the lakes. "There are additional ways that we can find to mitigate some of the safety concerns, potential loss of life. I've met with GBRA multiple times. I understand this man has the weight of the world on his shoulders and it's not easy. I'll tell anybody in this room and argue with anybody, it's not easy to be in that kind of situation but I also feel like it's come to a point where everybody is saying 'okay, the potential is there' and it is but there are limitations and challenges that prevent enforcement at the local level -- at the state level -- to keep people out of these areas. It's not going to be easy. It is going to be a challenge. It's an uphill battle. Is it impossible? No, it's not. I don't feel like we've exhausted every possible avenue and opportunity to look at making these safe even up to the point of kicking everybody off the water during the potential inspection period," said Kutscher.

their lake -- I'm talking just strictly the jobs, the economy, the money. There's lots and lots and lots of people like me and I'm pissed. It's ridiculous. You said you were going to work with the communities and I feel like that got thrown out the window. It's not right. It's not right!" said Belton. McQueeney resident Grace Mueller was also critical of GBRA for the way it has handled this issue. She told the board that it appears like the decision to drain the lakes was made long before the discussion formally started at a board meeting last month. "Safety is a big concern and it always will be. We have always taken care of our lakes. I think that due diligence has not occurred. In closing, I feel you are anxiously awaiting to wash your hands of this. However, the name GBRA and those all involved therein have had their hands stained and that stain will not wash off," said Mueller. The board also heard from Craig Russell, who heads of the SS American Memorial in the Seguin area. The non-profit organization operates a respite care facility for wounded warriors. Craig Russell says they host these retreats to help the active military heroes heal. The facility and its grounds are located on Lake Placid.

Lake residents sounded off in a big way during the meeting. The board took public comments for nearly two hours on Wednesday. Thomas Belton, a business owner in McQueeney, was among those to also speak out against the plan to significantly lower the lakes. Belton says GBRA will destroy jobs and destroy the lifestyle of those work, play and live on those lakes.

"The water has been proven that it is very therapeutic. Now, I'm not here to convince you to keep it up and keep it at the current levels. I understand the predicament and the safety issues but as a lot of these people have already espoused what they really want is a direct effort -- whatever it might be -- this level, this level, whatever level -- that allows it to come back," said Russell.

"The thousands of people whose lives are going to be permanently affected because of this -- I'm not talking about the memories -- the four generations of people who are losing

Judge Kutscher says after listening to all of the residents who spoke out against the plan, he hoped that GBRA would again reevaluate the situation, and see if it could delay the

draining of the lakes, while some other factors were considered. "What I'm asking for today is a commitment about the possibility of GBRA, as a board, as a general manager, to work through those discussions prior to the 16th of September and see if there is a way that we can allow some additional time even by kicking people off of the water -- everybody. I don't care if you are a homeowner or not to see if additional inspection can be done and if it really is safe, maybe some of the other stuff and folks I'm not making promises. Even if that is a possibility, we can get back to this point just a few short weeks from now and say, 'look here is a detrimental limitation and factor that can't be overcome. This is why it is not going to work. But again, I feel like we haven't gotten to that point yet," said Kutscher. Seguin Mayor Don Keil and State Representative John Kuempel also suggested that GBRA find a way to make this work for everyone. Kuempel was brief in his presentation, but he urged the board not to drain the lakes. "You heard it. Don't do it. Let's get to a solution. Let's work together," said Kuempel. GBRA officials did not appear to be swayed by the pleas from the public, and the plan remains in place for the lakes to be drained starting on Sept. 16. The process would start with Lake Gonzales downstream, and then they would work their way upstream until the process was complete. That is GBRA's short term solution to its solving its safety concerns about the dams. Meanwhile, GBRA officials say that they remain committed to working with the various lake associations along the river to come up with a long term solution to this problem. Many of those lake associations are working to create taxing entities that could help to fund replacements for the existing dams, which are all nearly 90-years-old.

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Sunday, August 25 at the Geronimo VFW located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830379-0506 or 830-305-8829. Photo Show Call For Entry The Seguin Art League will accept entries for its "How I See It Photography Show," that will run Sept. 5 through Sept. 27 in the lobby of First United Bank located at 200 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Entry forms are due Monday, Aug. 26 with artwork delivered Friday, Sept. 5. For more information call 830-8320185 or email ddhm51@yahoo.com. Salvation Army Hours/Volunteers Accepted The Salvation Army has new hours for assistance requests by appointment only and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-4872. Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov. Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov. Teen Tuesday: Anime and Manga The Seguin Public Library will Anime and Manga for youth ages 10- 17 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 in the teen book area on the 2nd floor of the library. Visit library.seguintexas.gov or call 830-401-2422 for additional information. Seguin Volleyball Winter League The Seguin Volleyball Association will accept registration fees for its Spring League from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Thursday, Aug 29 at the Fiesta Ballroom. There will be a meeting at 7 pm. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Hall of Fame building at the Seguin Events Center. The leagues begin Monday, Sept. 4. Team fees are $100 per team per league and $14.75 per person for residents and $15.75 per player for non-resident players. Retired School Personnel Luncheon & Business Meeting The Guadalupe County Retired School Personnel Association Luncheon and Business Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at the Silver Center. The cost is $15. RSVP to Becky Slaten by Aug. 28 by emailing Becky.slaten@sbcglobal.net or calling 830-305-3007.

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Blood Drive There will be a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 in the Selig Room of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. All Donors will receive a 2-piece fried chicken meal and tea from Bill Miller's. To register, call Veronica San Miguel at 830-401-7211. Kiwanis Club Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Silver Center in Seguin. Discover the Possibilities with Mosaic There will be an opportunity to "Discover the Possibilities" with Mosaic from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at 974 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Enjoy light refreshments and a tour of Mosaic's mission and work by those they support, their families, and the people who serve. For more information visit www.mosaicinsouthcentraltx.org. Open House The Guadalupe Lodge #109 will have an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at 1945 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Families are welcome for food and fellowship. Adult Craft Night The Seguin Public Library will have its Adult Craft Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. All materials will be provided. Due to limited space, registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov or can be made in person at the library. Parks Master Plan Public Engagement Session The City of Seguin are encouraging residents to share their thoughts and ideas for the future of Seguin's Park System during an interactive Public Engagement Session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. For more information visit www.seguintexas.gov or call 830-4012480. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training There will be a free Civilian Response to Active Shooter Training Seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 30 at the Seguin Public Library located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. For more information or to register call 830-386-2582. Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Rex Allen McNiel at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 30 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. For more information visit www.silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-303-6612. See COM CAL, Page 9

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COM CAL continued from Page 8 BBQ Plate Fundraiser The Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have a BBQ Plate Fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at Cash America Pawn Shop. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Hispanic Chamber office located at 971 W. Court St. in Seguin. New Berlin Sausage Festival The 68th Annual New Berlin Sausage Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1 at 8815 FM 775 in New Berlin. Sausage plates will be available beginning at 11 a.m., there will also be a live auction, silent auction, games, country store, and raffle. There will also be a free dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with music by Clint Taft & The Buck Wild Band. Blood Drive at TLU There will be a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5 in the Blood Mobile located in the Tschoepe Hall Service Drive on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information contact Cathy Anderson, RN, BSN at canderson@tlu.edu, or 830-3728068. Chamber Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For ticket information call 830-3796382. Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit www.seguinpremier.toastmastersclubs.org. Vendors Wanted The Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for its Fiestas Patrias event Saturday, Sept. 14 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. For more information or to rent a vendor space, call 830-372-3151 by Thursday, Sept. 5. John Urschel at TLU Texas Lutheran University will welcome former offensive guard and center for the Baltimore Raves and recipient of the Campbell Award, also know as the "Academic Heisman," John Urschel, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in Jackson Auditorium, Weston Center. The event is free. Visit www.tlu.edu/events for more information. Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn will have its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the

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Sherriff's Mounted Posse Accepting New Members The Guadalupe County Sherriff's Mounted Posse (GCSMP) meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Sheriff's Posse Arena located at 2215 FM 466 in Seguin. For more information visit the GCSMP Facebook page.

Chamber Banquet Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 99th Annual Banquet beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Seguin Coliseum. The guest speaker will be former US Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, Elizabeth McCormick. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For more information call 830-379-2234.

Marion Adult Book Club The Marion Adult Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Tondre Room of the Marion Community Library. For more information call 830-914-2371. Indie Author Day Event The Seguin Public Library is seeking applications for local authors, poets, and writers for its Indie Author Day Event Saturday, Oct. 12. There will be an Author Meet & Greet and the deadline to apply is Thursday, Sept. 12. There will also be an Open Mic Session and that deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 27. For more information and to apply, call 830-401-2422, or visit library.seguintexas.gov. Day of Hope Community Event The Precious Life Services will have its Day of Hope Community Event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Seguin Public Library located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. There will be free games, goodie bags for children under 12, food, and entertainment. Register online at www.preciouslifeservices.org. Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, "A Postcard from Spain," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For tickets and further information visit www.mtsymphony.org.

The Art of Effective Advocacy The Jon & Sandra Moline Center for Servant Leadership at TLU and the Siempre Sustainable Network present "The Art of Effective Advocacy: Championing Creation Care & Social Justice," with featured speaker, Ken Kramer, Ph. D. at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Dunn Conference Room, Tschoepe Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. Discover the Possibilities with Mosaic There will be an opportunity to "Discover the Possibilities" with Mosaic from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at 974 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Enjoy light refreshments and a tour of Mosaic's mission and work by those they support, their families, and the people who serve. For more information visit www.mosaicinsouthcentraltx.org. Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, "A German Celebration," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center in New Braunfels. For tickets and further information visit www.mtsymphony.org.

Adult Coloring Group The Marion Community Library will have its Adult Coloring Group from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information call 830-914-2371.

Run to eRace Child Abuse 5K/10K The TruLight127 Ministries will have its Run to eRace Child Abuse 5K/10K beginning with registration at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at 242 Country Lane in Cibolo. There will also be a raffle, BBQ plate sale, and an opportunity to help stock the pantry by donating cereal and/or canned chicken, fruit, vegetables, and soup. For more information email jennifer@trulight127.org or call 210-245-KIDS.

NARFE Meeting There will a NARFE Meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center located at 655 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The program will be, "Alzheimer's Research: Promising Developments." For more information call Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482.

New Braunfels Dia De Los Muertos Festival The Greater New Braunfels Chamber's Hispanic Business Alliance will have its Fourth Annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in downtown New Braunfels. There will be live music, local food, face painting, arts and crafts, kids activities, and shopping.

The Moving Pictures Project Featuring Ruth In partnership with Alamo City Studios, Theatre For Change, the Brown Endowment, and TLU Dramatic Media, there will be a presentation of "Ruth," a film by Shannon Ivey, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Studio Theatre, Weston Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. This is a one-night only

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Religion Whole Food Plant Based Potluck There will be a Whole Food Plant Based potluck from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 in Heirholzer Hall of the First United Methodist Church. The program will be by Ken Kanagaki and how he used a whole food plant based life style to fight his battle with prostate cancer. There will also be a short video followed by a panel discussion. If you would like to bring a dish to share, remember no animal products. No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, cheese, and no added oils. For more information email vicki78155@gmail.com. WOW Give-away The WOW (Wings of Wesley) of Wesley Harper United Methodist Church will have a free clothing and other items give-away from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at 754 W. Court St. in Seguin. There will be clothing, toys, household items, holiday items, and more. Donations will also be accepted. Blood Drive There will be a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 in the Family Center at St. James Catholic Church. All donors will receive a 2-piece fried chicken meal and tea from Bill Miller's. To register, contact Amy McCarthy at 830-549-5274. Anniversary Service The Greater Second Baptist Church will celebrate its 13th Pastor Anniversary for Pastor James A. Cooper and Sis. Kimolyn Cooper at 3 p.m. Sunday Aug. 25. The guest will be Pastor Joe E. Barber of St. Luke Baptist Church of San Antonio. Dinner will be served from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Church Bazaar The Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will have its Annual Bazaar Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Seguin Events Complex. Free live music and DJ playing from 6 p.m. until midnight. The event includes food booths, silent auction, carnival rides, games, cake walk and much more. For complete information visit seguinolg.com.

Zion Hill Cemetery Day The Zion Hill Cemetery Organization will observe its Annual Cemetery Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Zion Hill Baptist Church located at 1952 Zion Hill Road in Seguin. All families who have loved ones buried in the Zion Hill Cemetery are urged to attend. For more information 830-379-1625. Bible Study The Holy Temple Church will have a Bible Study every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 1201 Belmarez Ave. in Seguin. Bring your Bible. For more information call 832-531-4262. Sweet Hour of Prayer for Seguin There will be a Sweet Hour of Prayer for Seguin from 6 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday in Aug. at the Seguin Public Library. The Sweet Hour of Prayer is not affiliated or endorsed by the Seguin Public Library or the City of Seguin. Spiritual Warfare Study The Ignite the Fire Church will host an in-depth guide to Spiritual Warfare Study at 7 p.m. Wednesday's at 115 N. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information visit www.itfministries.org. 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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Deaths Lee Jack F. Lee, age 66 of Seguin, passed away on August 18, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Jack's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center (1315 East Cedar Street) with Rev. Ray Perales and Rev. Melissa Lind officiating. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center at First United Methodist Church in Seguin (710 North Austin Street). Jack was born on January 20, 1953 in El Paso, Texas to Jack and Mary (Antone) Lee. He earned a Social Science Composite degree from Southwest Texas State University. For 44 years, he primarily taught secondary Government and Economics and Advanced Placement Government and Economics. Jack taught in Socorro ISD, Schertz/Cibolo ISD, and for over 30 years, he taught in Seguin ISD. He was the teacher sponsor for the Interact Club, a student organization under the umbrella of the Rotary club, for which he was also a member. In his roles as Interact sponsor and educator, he was a tireless advocate for those in our community who were marginalized and underserved. He was unflagging in his commitment to the ideals of peace and acceptance, and he was an indomitable force in the face of intolerance. He was a wonderful husband, a doting father, and the best grandpa in the world. He could produce a pun for any situation, much to his grandchildren's "feigned" exasperation. He loved to joke and laugh, and his family's reactions only served as fuel for his joy. Jack enjoyed every person he met and according to him, he remembered "every student" he ever taught. Nothing pleased him more than to receive a new student whose parent or parents he had previously taught. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Lee and Mary (Antone) Lee and his mother-in-law, Mary Louise Byrd. Survivors include his adoring wife of 45 years, Margaret L. (Peggy) Lee; daughter, Amy Hanson; grandchildren, Logan, Leif and Mary Elizabeth Hanson; father-in-law, Col. Leon C. Byrd (ret.); brothers and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews,

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jack Lee Scholarship Fund, Seguin Independent School District, care of Dr. Hector Esquivel, Seguin High School Principal at hesquivel@seguin.k12.tx.us. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

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Billie Carlin Whittaker, age 82 of Cleburne, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the Kingsbury Cemetery with Rev. Dave Rutherford officiating.

Billie was born on February 2, 1937 in Monterrey, Tennessee to Modesta Carlin and Dorothy Alice (Henry) Whittaker. Billie served in the Navy and made his career in HVAC, retiring from Dugger Brothers in Cleburne Texas. He was an avid fisherman and loved to ride his motorcycle with friends. Billie is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Jean Cash and Nella Polston Couvillon Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Vida Whittaker; sisters, Brenda Heck and husband Pat, Dianna Smith and husband Ronnie; children, Vicki Coss, Jimi Langley, David Traister and wife Lynda, Vince Cabano, John Cabano, Richard Blackman and wife Billie, Blake Cabano and wife Teresa, Alan Cabano and wife Margaret; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren with 2 on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be his sons; David, Vince, John, Richard, Blake and Alan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839. 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, 830549-5912.

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Funeral services for David Martinez, Jr. will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at 10:00 am from the Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel with interment at a later date. He died Sunday, August 18th, 2019 with his family by his bedside! He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Jenabe Rose Martinez; his mother, Catalina Montes; his father, David Martinez Sr.; his sisters, Mary Martinez Castro (Salvador), and Christy Cazares (Albert); nieces and nephews: Sebastian Cazares, Vanessa Martinez, Oscar Ponce,and Naomi Martinez. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary, doing good for all of God's children!

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Maria Esther Delgado Iglesias, age 54 of Seguin, passed away on August 18, 2019. Visitation began on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the holy rosary at 6:30 p.m. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. for the mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow. Maria was born on March 25, 1965 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Jesus Delgado De Hoyos and Marina Noriega Salcedo. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Ignacio Delgado. Survivors include her son Bernardo Iglesias, Jr.; daughter, Maria Esther Iglesias; sister Josie Delgado; nieces, Misuki Nagay-Sanchez and Jocelyn Nagay; other loving family members and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Respite Care of San Antonio, Davidson Respite House, P. O. Box 12635, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. 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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Mary Joyce Wilson of Seguin, Texas passed away Saturday August 17th at the age of 86 years old. Survivors include husband Faris Wilson Sr., daughter Deborah Wilson Harty, son Faris Wilson Jr., sister Dorothy Smith and brother Leo Sewall. Wake will be held Friday August 23rd 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Second Baptist Church in Seguin, Texas. Funeral will be held Saturday August 24th 2019 at 11am at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas. Burial to follow at Capote Cemetery Services entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home, 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Texas 830-303-2208.

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OBITUARIES continued from page 11 Bonkowski Johnny Bonkowski of Lockhart, TX passed away on August 18, 2019 in Seguin at the age of 98. He was the youngest of nine children, 6 boys and 3 girls, born to Polish immigrants, Wladyslaw “Walter” Antoni and Marjanna “Mary Agnes” Nagrodzka Bonkowski. Mr. Bonkowski was a farmer in and around the Lockhart area for many years. He was also a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lockhart. He is survived by his nephew and caretakers Tony Bonkowski and his wife Dorothy and great nephew Terry Roy Bonkowski and his wife Beverly and their sons, Bailey and Wyatt Hubbard. Mr. Bonkowski is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends from the surrounding areas in Texas and Oklahoma. The Bonkowski Family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the Windsor Nursing Home in Seguin and to the Kindred Hospice nurses for their loving care during Mr. Bonkowski’s final days. A visitation will be held at McCurdy Funeral Home on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10 am with a funeral service beginning at 11. Burial will follow at the Lockhart City Cemetery.

brothers and sisters, Carmen and Raymond Chavez of Big Lake, Maria House of Hurst, Elida and Johnny Rodriguez of Kingsbury, Andres and Dominga Rosas of McQueeney, Estevan Jr. and Karen Rosas of Seguin, Manuel and Juanita Rosas of Seguin, Santiago "Jimmy" and Alice Rosas of Seguin, Raul and Flora Rosas of San Antonio and Jerry and Lisa Rosas of Temple as well as numerous step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Olivia was very loving and caring, she would do anything for her family and friends if they ever were in need. She was always there for you if you needed someone to count on. She enjoyed puzzle booksnb, loved playing bingo, dominoes but she especially loved and had a passion for sewing. Olivia will be dearly missed by all of those who loved her. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Palmer Mortuary interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

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Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St. Seguin, TX 78155 or Texas Lutheran University, Texas Lutheran University Development Office, 1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 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.

Dube A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, followed by a memorial service celebrating Wallace’s life with military honors at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim Craver officiating.

She is survived by her step children, Nena Banda (Valerie), Jacob Banda (Annie), Herman Banda, David Banda (Teresa), Tina Tobias (Bernie) and George Banda Sr.;

Wallace is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Alfred Dube Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Correen Dube; daughters, Gail Hauserman and husband William, Linda Morris and husband David, and Cathy Mauermann; grandchildren, Tracey Scott and husband Dale, Dale Morris and wife Rhie, Ethan Morris and wife Sheri, and Travis Mauermann; great-grandchildren, Kayla Pickett, and Landin Mauermann; brothers, David Dube and wife Jeanette, and Walter Dube and wife Carolyn; brother-in-law, Arnold Ellebracht; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and many friends. 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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Wallace E. Dube, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on August 21, 2019.

Olivia is preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Agustin Banda; siblings, Andres Rosas, David Rosas, Domingo Rosas and Santos Rosas.

along the way. But Wallace’s favorite pastimes included fishing and family reunions on his land in McDade. He was a devoted husband and a loving father who will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

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Arrangements are under the care and direction of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan St., Lockhart. www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com, 512-398-4791. Olivia "Chick" Rosas Banda of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 81. She was born on April 21, 1938 in Seguin, Texas to Estevan Rosas Sr. and Maria Lopez Rosas.

Wallace was born on December 31, 1928 in Lincoln, TX to Alfred L. and Henrietta A. (Saegert) Dube. Wallace was a Texas Lutheran College graduate class of 1951. After college Wallace joined the United States Army, becoming a Warrant Officer in the reserves afterwards. He had many careers in his life, he worked at Farmers Feed and Supply for a long time, and later in life he was in real estate. Wallace was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. He enjoyed going on religious retreats through Via De Cristo and enjoyed all of the memories and people he met

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