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Volume 56 l Number 85 The Voice 830-379-2234 of Seguin TODAY SSLGC breaks ground on water treatment plant in Nixon Communities secure water for their future
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Nixon) -- A new treatment plant, wellfield multi-million-dollar water (including 6 wells - 5 drilled treatment plant which in the Carrizo Aquifer, secures future for our water 1 drilled in the Wilcox is on its way up in Nixon. Aquifer), wellfield access City leaders from the roads and pipelines to carry City of Seguin and the City water from each well to the of Schertz recently joined new water treatment plant. the Schertz-Seguin Local Amber Beard, SSLGC Government Corporation general manager, says this (SSLGC) Board of new infrastructure will allow Directors and staff for the the corporation to develop groundbreaking of its $33 up to 6,000-acre feet of million dollar Guadalupe water from the Carrizo Local leaders were recently on hand to help break ground on a new water treatment plant in Nixon. Those representing the Schertz-Seguin Local Project located in Nixon. and Wilcox Aquifers in Government Corporation Board of Directors include, left to right, Steve Parker, Seguin City Manager; David Reiley, vice president, SSLGC The project consists of Guadalupe County. Board of Directors; Robin Dwyer, assistant secretary, SSLGC Board of Directors; Allison Heyward, Schertz City Council member, Place a new 6.0 MGD water Water, pg. 3 6; David Scagliola, Schertz City Councilmember, Place5; Mayor Donna Dodgen, City of Seguin; Amber Briggs Beard, SSLGC General Manager; Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, City of Schertz and Alan Cockerell, former SSLGC General Manager. Courtesy photo Trish Tumlinson
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Sufferers of about mental health awareness depression, anxiety and other becomes increasingly more mental illnesses no longer have to important especially when we are fight through them alone. transitioning out of a pandemic Guadalupe County this month and COVID. All of this has really is reminding the community of had a lot of wear and tear on its critical responsibility in making individuals, families. It is important sure that help becomes available for to talk about these things, to be those of us who need it. self-aware and know that there are Guadalupe County officials people and resources here locally say proclaiming the month of available if you or someone you May as Mental Health Awareness know needs it,” said Kutscher. Month is more than ceremonial. Among those taking a lead in County Judge Kyle Kutscher says getting citizens the mental health it’s a call on citizens, organizations, needs they deserve is Barbara healthcare providers, and research Vinson of NAMI. Vinson is institutions to raise mental health responsible for bringing the local awareness so that they can continue affiliate of (NAMI) National helping those in need to live Alliance on Mental longer, healthier lives. Health to the county. “The need to talk Mental Health, pg. 3 MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 3
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“The Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation is owned jointly by the cities of Schertz and Seguin. It’s a 50/50 percent partnership. The new Guadalupe facility -- the debt service initially is set to be paid by the city of Schertz 100 percent. Should the city of Seguin need water in the future, there is an agreement in place that would then require debt service payment for the project. So, it provides up to 6 MGDs of additional water for the city of Schertz and future SSLGC customers and current customers to meet their demand in the future,” said Beard. Beard says the Guadalupe Project will provide SSLGC with additional water needed to meet Mental Health, continued difficulty and stress in their lives. increasing water demands in the City of Schertz “I just wanted to publicly thank and, in the future, other SSLGC customers including “I would like to share with those organizations and people in Seguin. everybody here the NAMI Guadalupe our area that do provide mental “As a corporation, we provide water currently County tri-folds and they are in Central health services to the citizens of our to a population over 180,000 and we look out far in Park and you can take one in the realtor county. Bluebonnet Trails is a local advance for water demand. Not only is this project signs. They are out in every corner. mental health authority providing scheduled and we about to start construction on it This is the third year we’ve done it comprehensive services to everybody but we are looking for water strategies in the future and you will see green bows in Central and I want to make sure we recognize around the 20-45 decade timeline so it’s something Park. Green represents Mental Health them. In addition, the NAMI that we are continuously looking at. The corporation Month. You will see them in some Guadalupe County group and not only serves the cities of Schertz and Seguin but businesses and some yards, so we are Barbara Vinson provide support we serve Springs Hill Water Supply Corporation thrilled to be recognized but we do have groups for families and individuals which you know is also in the Seguin area -- the San a problem. People understand and hear suffering a mental health illness and Antonio Water System, the city of Selma. We also mental health in the news and people we are glad to have their services in have a contract with the city of Universal City. It’s like you said are sometimes aware of our area and last but not least, all the a large number of municipalities also involved as NAMI as being national, but they doctors and medical professionals customers for the corporation,” said Beard. are not aware of NAMI Guadalupe at GRMC and at private practice The project is anticipated to be completed at the County. Everyone I go, they go ‘you that provide services to our county end of 2022. mean, we can get services here in – individuals who are suffering with Guadalupe County?’ I go ‘yes ma’am.’ mental health illness. The services they So, we are the best kept secret in provide are lifechanging and we are Guadalupe County and NAMI doesn’t very very grateful. We also want to take want to be. So, please, please take one a second to thank the commissioners. of these fliers, give it to somebody. You are one of our biggest supporters Talk about NAMI everywhere you go,” and we are very very appreciative of said Vinson. your generosity all these past years,” Vinson says her goal this year said Schneider. is to reach as many individuals as Those seeking assistance possible a possible in 31 days. NAMI with mental health issues are also also operates locally out of Emanuel’s encouraged to contact Bluebonnet Lutheran Church Room 306 Mondays Trails Community Services at 844-309- through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6385, the Guadalupe Valley Christian Applauding all efforts to assist in Counseling Center at 830-303-3161 Past and current Seguin City Managers show their continued support mental health illness is Krista Schultze or the GRMC Teddy Buerger Center of the SSLGC and its recent accomplishment with the future Schneider, chairman of the Guadalupe at 830-401-1367. Those experiencing construction of a new water treatment plant. Pictured are former City County MHMR Agency, Inc. Schneider a crisis are asked to call the National Managers Jack Hamlett, Doug Faseler and current City Manager says everyone experiences times of Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Steve Parker. by Donna Dodgen. 4 SPORTS www.SEGUINTODAY.com Panthers SWEEP Fredericksburg in bi-district playoffs, give Cavazos 100th career win
Navarro completed a 2-0 bi-district playoff sweep of Fredericksburg with a 4-1 home win on Saturday afternoon. Mike McBride (Geronimo) - Navarro gave head baseball coach walks in 6-2/3 innings. Hunter Monroe relieved Nall in catcher. Supak came all the way around to score on an Kris Cavazos his 100th career win with a 3-1 road the bottom of the seventh and worked around a walk error as well. triumph over Fredericksburg on Friday in the first to induce the final out and notch his fourth save of the Jaxen Monkerud worked around a walk in the game of their 4A bi-district playoff series, and the season. bottom of the seventh to close out a complete-game Panthers completed the 2-0 sweep with a 4-1 home win “Bryce Nall threw his butt off, battling a little win an push his season record to 10-0. He allowed one on Saturday in Geromino. elbow injury, but he fought through it, and he did a run on four hits with eight strikeouts and four walks in The Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the first inning of great job,” Navarro head coach Kris Cavazos said. seven innings of work. Game 1 when Tristan Brashears singled in Sam Muniga Mark Wozniak drove in Sam Muniga with a sacrifice The work of Monkerud, Nall, and Monroe on the and Jaxen Monkerud drove in Reece Rojas with a fly to put Navarro in front 1-0 in the first inning of mound and a nearly flawless defensive effort behind groundout. Game 2 on Saturday. them proved critical during a series that saw the Aden Supak scored Kaden Monkerud’s courtesy Fredericksburg tied it up in the third, and the Panthers score seven total runs after averaging 8.5 per runner Hunter Monroe with a two-out RBI single to Panthers reclaimed the lead for good with a run in the game during the regular season. make it 3-0 in the top of the fourth, and the Battlin’ fifth. With two outs and the bases empty, Brashears “Our pitching staff has been great all year long,” Billies scored their only run on an error in the bottom singled and stole second. Mark Wozniak singled in Cavazos said. “Same thing with our defense. Baseball half of the frame. Brashears, who finished the game 3-3 and the series is a game of failure, obviously, so the bats will go cold. Fredericksburg had runners in scoring position in 5-6. So that’s something we can always rely on is pitching each of the next three innings, but sophomore starting The Panthers capitalized on a sequence of and defense.” pitcher Bryce Nall surrendered no further damage on Fredericksburg miscues to add two insurance runs in the Navarro takes a 16-game winning streak and a the scoreboard. bottom of the sixth. Will Boswell reached on an error, 27-3 record into the area round of the playoffs. The Nall struck out the final two batters he faced took second on a sacrifice bunt by Kaden Monkerud, opponent and details had yet to be finalized at press and moved his record to 9-1 after allowing the single and scored when a throw from the outfield after an time. unearned run on four hits with five strikeouts and five Aden Supak single sailed past the Fredericksburg MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 5 Marion baseball dominates Comfort in bi-district sweep
Mike McBride Navarro softball Vanderbilt- (Jourdanton) - The Jayden Williams each had a Bulldogs are headed to the base hit and two runs scored. season ends in Industrial hands area round of the 3A Region Williams struck out nine Marion softball IV baseball playoffs after run- in four scoreless innings to area playoff loss ruling Comfort 12-0 and 14-0 pick up the win in the second season-ending to sweep their best-of-three game. to Sinton bi-district series on Friday in Lowery collected three LOSS Mike McBride Jourdanton. hits and five RBIs. Burris, Mike McBride Konner Harborth turned Autry, and Ty Blake each (Three Rivers) - The Panthers dropped out of the (Weimar) - Marion’s softball season in a dominant effort on the drove in two runs. Kallen Bek 4A Region IV softball playoffs Friday evening with a concluded Friday with a 16-0 loss to mound in the first game, logged a pair of hits, drove in 4-2 loss to Sinton in the area round of the bracket at Vanderbilt-Industrial in the area round allowing just two hits and a run, and scored three times. Three Rivers High School. of the 3A Region IV playoffs at Weimar striking out four in four Chris Mott doubled twice and Sydni Stevens went 3-3, doubled twice, and drove High School. scoreless innings. scored twice. in a run. Laylin Sturm and Sam Mundine each scored The Bulldogs only managed three Jake Burris launched a Marion is 23-6 and once. Mary Gilliam went 2-3. hits on the night - a double by Kristina home run as part of a 3-4 carries a 13-game winning Sam Wegman pitched a complete game, allowing Miles, and singles by Peyton Smith- outing wiht three RBIs. Ryken streak into an area playoff four runs on nine hits in six innings. Velasquez and Alyssa Robles. Autry recorded a double, two matchup with Columbus. After winning the District 27-4A championship The Districxt 26-3A champion RBIs, and a run scored. Bryce The time, location, and series and advancing two playoff rounds, Navarro’s final Bulldogs finish the year with a final Gonyer drove in a run. Logan format had yet to be finalized season record is 24-7. record of 14-14-1. Ross, Chance Lowery, and at press time. Supporting ALL area athletes!
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a weakness for pie and it was not uncommon for him to polish one off in its entirety Cody (after a long run or ride, of course). Dr. Thomas Joseph “Tom” Cody aka “Grandpa He loved traveling with his family including numerous ski trips to Colorado, on the Lake”, age 77 of McQueeney, Texas, passed Universal Studios and other theme parks, many trips to Alaska, several cruises and away Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at Guadalupe sailing adventures including an epic trip to the Bahamas in the 1970s. Regional Medical Center (GRMC) where he worked He was also blessed with incredible luck, which apparently runs in the family as a Radiologist for 30 years. according to his brother Jim. He once had to cram for an important exam in medical Born on the 4th of July in 1943 in Sioux City, school and only had time to review 2 of the 10 possible questions and the two he Iowa to Jack and Harriet Cody, Tom came into this studied happened to be the questions on the exam! In addition, he won the Yankton world with a bang and never stopped dazzling his Rocky Mountain Elk Chapter gun raffle both times he entered it. He and his family friends, family, and acquaintances with his sparkling also narrowly escaped certain death in the early 1980’s on their way to South Dakota smile and personality. Although his grand finale came in Tom’s single engine Cessna. After the pilot he’d hired flew into a terrible storm just much too soon, Tom will always be remembered as a north of Austin, the clouds parted and the pilot landed safely. Needless to say, that bright, shimmering light in this world. flight to South Dakota did not happen that year! Tom’s family moved to Yankton, South Dakota when he was 15. Growing up, Tom treated everyone equally, never judging them by their past, status or Tom was known as “TJ” or “Little Cody” or “THOMAS JOSEPH!” when he was circumstance. He was always willing to help friends and family especially in times of really in trouble with his mother or father. As a 6-foot tall freshman in high school, crisis, including offering medical advice that ultimately saved his nephew’s life. In the Tom was a powerhouse on the Yankton Bucks varsity football team and graduated words of his dear friend Dr. Howard Solomon, “he would have moved mountains in 1962. He got his undergraduate degree from and attended 2 years of medical for me”. school at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. He then transferred to the His memory will live on as his children and grandchildren share his love for the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio and graduated outdoors, adventure, health and fitness, and most of all...pie. He is preceded in death with a medical degree followed by a residency in Radiology. He returned to teach at by his parents, Jack and Harriet Cody, his brother Michael Cody, as well as his pet deer UTHSC in the 1970’s and once more after retiring from GRMC. Bambo and cat Priscilla. Tom was always a hard worker, but his high school Chemistry teacher Mr. Halstad Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Stella Cody; son, J.T. Cody and wife and Dr. Steele both of Yankton, South Dakota were instrumental in helping him Sanaa; daughters, Rebecca “Becca Boo Baby” Cody and husband Divit Tripathi, and realize he could do anything he set his mind to, including becoming a physician. From Jessica Guerrero; grandsons, Kellen Cody, Casey Cody, Connor Cody, Bodhi Tripathi, that point on, Tom approached everything he did in life with passion, precision, and and Chander Tripathi; siblings, Rita Marschall of Reno, Nevada; James (Judy) Cody determination. He taught himself how to sail, he became a pilot, and he even raced of Vermillion, South Dakota; Julie (Jerry) Wenner of Park City, Utah; Patrick (Denise) mountain bikes with his son and daughter, winning several races including an off-road Cody of Yankton; and Nicholas Cody of Yankton, sister in law Mary Dell Cody as triathlon. He was often seen riding his bike in and around McQueeney and Seguin, well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends and colleagues including Dr. but his favorite route to ride and run was always the loop around Treasure Island, Howard Solomon and Dr. Daryl Currier. where he lived for 45 years. He took up ballroom dancing in 2013 telling his wife Tom requested a small private celebration that will be held on his birthday, which Stella that “dance lessons were much cheaper and more fun than couple’s therapy”. was always a joyous day of celebration with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial They even ended up dancing in the New Braunfels performance of the Nutcracker contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice; and be sure to think of him that year. every 4th of July or whenever you enjoy a slice of pie. He joined the staff as a radiologist at Guadalupe Valley Hospital in Seguin, Texas You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements (now GRMC) in 1975 and retired 30 years later on July 26, 2006, which was declared are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, “Dr. Tom Cody Day” by then mayor Betty Ann Matthies in a ceremony honoring his 830-549-5912. decades of service to the community. In the mid 1980’s he converted a small church next to the hospital into a private practice and purchased the first mammogram machine for the community. He also helped transform the radiology department at GRMC during that time by convincing the hospital to acquire an ultrasound machine. In addition, he provided radiology services to Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital in Gonzales as well as hospitals in Lockhart and Luling, flying his small single engine airplane to these nearby communities to cover more ground in less time. Tom grew up hunting in South Dakota with his father and brothers and shared that passion with his grandsons, who now carry on the tradition at the Diamond Half Ranch, the same ranch he hunted on for decades with friends and family. He started focusing on his health in the 1970s and took up running before running shoes were even available. He bought a Vitamix in the 1990s and would make raw vegetable soup and smoothies for many of his meals for years. In fact, it was common knowledge that you’d need to BYOF (bring your own food) to Grandpa’s house if you wanted anything unhealthy to eat! 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Sommer LulaMae Penshorn Sommer, age 95 of Seguin, passed away on May 7, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek with the Reverend Toby Burk officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek cemetery. Face coverings are requested. Serving as pallbearers will be, Buddy Strey, Hayden Koepp, Chad Anderson, Daniel Eilers, Ryan Klekar and Donald Doege. Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be, Tyler Klekar, Kyndal Klekar, Jaxon Anderson, Paizley Anderson, Matthew Eilers, Jacob Eilers and Dylan Egert. LulaMae was born on August 29, 1925 in New Berlin, Texas to Herbert and Helena (Koepp) Penshorn. Lula Mae attended all 8 years at New Berlin School. She worked at San Antonio Bakery and then at Hexcel in Seguin. LulaMae will be remembered as a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband Otto August Sommer, her children, Nolan (Butch) Herbold, Jr. Linda (Sommer) and husband Monroe Haertner, and sister, Ethelka Waneck. Survivors include her sons, Dennis Sommer, Dwight Sommer and wife Janice and Dwayne Sommer and wife Edith; granddaughters, Sarah Eilers and husband Daniel, Ashley Anderson and husband Chad, Kristina Egert and husband Barry and Crystal Klekar and husband Ryan; great- grandchildren, Dylan Egert, Hayden Koepp, Tyler Klekar, Kyndal Klekar, Jaxon Anderson, Paizley Anderson, Matthew Eilers and Jacob Eilers; as well numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek or the Quilting Group, 3305 Church Rd, 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. MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 9
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and are cherished more than anyone can imagine. Vorpahl Jo loved music, played the guitar and sang in the concert choir at Texas Joanne Meyer Vorpahl was born September Lutheran, the choir at New Hope and the Sugar Land Choral Society. Jo loved 8, 1951in Austin, Texas to Clarence C. Meyer to entertain friends and family and no one ever left one of her events hungry, and Joann Helwig Meyer. She became an angel thirsty or wishing they would have stayed home. She was a gracious and engaging wrapped in God’s loving arms on April 17, 2021, host and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know people. Jo also loved planning joining her parents, brother Ernie, and other and executing trips for her mother Joann, Aunt Clarice, and daughter Lizzie. family members whom had gone before her. Jo Memories of vacations with our friends the Pollans, Cantrells and Johnsons will grew up in Houston, and graduated from Bellaire be cherished forever. There is likely some heavenly planning going on right now. High School. She attended Texas Lutheran Jo had a great deal of love for and dedication to Texas Lutheran University, (College) University in Seguin, Texas, graduating and served TLU as a member of the Corporation Board and the Development in May, 1973. Jo married Dwight Vorpahl on Board. Jo and Dwight continued support of TLU throughout the years. June 23, 1973 at Faith Lutheran Church, Bellaire, Jo is survived by her husband Dwight; beloved daughter Elizabeth Alves Texas. The couple moved back to Seguin and while Dwight was attending (Lizzie), son-in-law Marc Alves, and awesome grandson Maverick Alves; brother law school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio Jo taught economics and Clarence (Buddy) Meyer, Jr., sister-in-law Joanne Meyer; sister-in-law Vicki Meyer; government and coached the debate team at Seguin High School from September brother in law Andy Vorpahl; aunt Clarice Ullrich; uncle Lester Meyer, and 1973 until May 1975. numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jo and Dwight moved to Houston in June 1975 and lived in Houston, Missouri Memorial services are planned in Seguin and Missouri City, on the dates at City and Sugar Land until May 2019. Jo worked in advertising for one year and the times noted below. Whether or not you are able to attend the services, in then taught government and coached debate at Dulles High School in Sugar person or virtually, please celebrate the life of your friend, colleague and loving Land. In 1979 she was able to pursue her goal of attending law school, attended family member. She will like that. Receptions following each service will be held the University of Houston law school, graduating as an expectant mother in May, outdoors, and comfortable 1982. After taking and passing the Bar Exam, she became a mother and after In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial donation to things in that arena were under control, Jo began her legal career at Porter and Texas Lutheran University, New Hope Lutheran Church of Missouri City, Texas, Clements, which became Porter and Hedges. Jo spent her entire career at Porter Cross Church in Seguin, Texas, or a charity of your choice. Jo will smile and sing Hedges, became a Partner and valuable member of the firm, mentored young a happy song for each donation. lawyers and made many friendships with her colleagues at Porter Hedges, and Seguin service at Cross Church, 814 Bauer St., Seguin, TX 781552 PM, those friendships exist to this day. Sunday May 23, 2021 – the service may be livestreamed from the Cross Church Jo and Dwight were founding members of New Hope Lutheran Church – Seguin, TX facebook page. in Missouri City and were active members at their Church home. Jo served on Missouri City service at New Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri City, TX church council, sang in the Chancel Choir, served on many committees, and 77459 2 PM, Sunday June 6, 2021. Check www.treshewell.com later for livestream taught Sunday School. Friendships kindled at New Hope likewise exist to this day information .
Church in Seguin where Nancy sang in the choir friends. Mannel and served on several committees. They enjoyed A memorial service celebrating Nancy’s life will Nancy L. many good times with their family, one memorable be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at First Mannel, age 92 occasion being their 50th wedding anniversary when Presbyterian Church in Seguin with the Rev. Andrew of Seguin, passed they took their entire family to Ireland. Lemlyn officiating. Private interment will take place away on March 22, Nancy is preceded in death by her loving at a later date. All CDC protocols must be followed 2021. Nancy was husband of 62 years, Al Mannel, her parents and her including social distancing and face coverings born on January brother, Lawrence Liter. Survivors include her sons, requested. 3, 1929 in Baton George Mannel and wife Gina, Bob Mannel and wife Nancy will be remembered as a servant of God. Rouge, Louisiana, to Becky, and Doug Mannel and wife Jill; brother, John She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Katheryn (Beaven) Liter and wife Katie; grandchildren, Bobby Mannel “Well done good and faithful servant”. and Calvin Pollard and wife Cheryl, Joe Mannel and wife Ivana, Megan Memorial contributions may be made to First Liter. Nancy grew Harvey and husband Jason, David Mannel and wife Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 870, Seguin, Texas, up in Baton Rouge and attended LSU, where she met Jodie, Lisa Moon and husband Mike, Brian Mannel 78156. You are invited to sign the guest book at her husband Al Mannel whom she married in 1949. and wife Rachel Hartnett, Steven Mannel and Kelly www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the Al and Nancy moved to Houston in 1949 where they DuVall; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces, direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., raised their three sons. They retired to Seguin in nephews, and other loving family members and Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. 1988 and were active members of First Presbyterian MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 11 12 VITAL STATISTICS www.SEGUINTODAY.com
Oakley Warfield Wyatt Dale Oakley, age 23 of Seguin, You may have seen Billy riding around Seguin on passed away on May 5, 2021. Wyatt was born in his “motor sickle” along with his two schnauzer perched Seguin, Texas on November 27, 1997 to Sandra in his handmade doggy basket. Billy was known for his Jean Bier Oakley and Tracy Johnson Oakley. passionate story telling, legendary jokes, adoration of Wyatt attended Lifegate Christian School and animals, and love for his family and church. He would was a member of the 2012 State Championship often pull us aside to watch his beloved Purple Martins, to TAPPS 6 Man High School Football Team and hop on the motorcycle for a ride down a winding country later graduated from Navarro High School road, or to give us a taste of his favorite magic: flying. He Class of 2016. He enjoyed all sports, dirt biking was an avid tinkerer, and crafted three “Flying Machine” and hanging out with his friends. swings in his time, as well as his own invention of the Wyatt is preceded in death by his mother hammok stand. His latest project was sharing God’s Light Sandy, his grandparents, Dr. Harold Bier, Bob Oakley and Jo Oakley Carroll. and Love simultaneously with flashlights engraved “God Loves You”. Just like his favorite Survivors include his parents Tracy and Elizabeth Oakley; brothers, Austin hymn, it was his time to fly away to heaven and be reunited with loved ones. He will be Oakley and fiancé Morgan Davis, Ian Oakley, Malachai De La Torre and Micah dearly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. De La Torre; grandparents, Lucille Bier, and Dawn and John Rudd; numerous To help us celebrate his life, we ask you send pictures and stories of Billy to aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. [email protected]. His Celebration of Life will be livestreamed May 15th at Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary 11am to: from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/529808054712963/?ref=share at McQueeney Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dale Jones officiating. The public is invited to attend in person at First United Methodist Church Seguin, Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Face coverings are TX. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 requested at all locations. N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box Memorial contributions may be made to McQueeney Baptist Church, P. 1593, Seguin, TX, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. O. Box 44, McQueeney, Texas, 78123. 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.
Nelson Jon Jones “Jon Jon” Nelson, Jr., age 52 of Seguin, passed away on April 24, 2021. Jon Jon was born on August 15, 1968 in Seguin, Texas to Anita Louise (Patterson) and Jon Jones Nelson, Sr. he graduated from Seguin High School in 1986. He enjoyed water skiing, golf, and hunting. He loved his pets and enjoyed having fun with friends. “Jon Jon” was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Anita Nelson; sister, Mary Louise Luensmann and husband Reagan; nieces and nephews, Cheyenne Luensmann, Hunter Luensmann, Garrett Luensmann and Savannah Luensmann; numerous other loving family members and many friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date in San Geronimo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593. 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. MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 13
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Martinez Maria De La Cruz Martinez, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on May 4, 2021. Maria was born on December 17, 1943 in Seguin, Texas to Marianna (Becerra) and Juan De La Cruz, 607 William St. Maria was a beautiful and quiet loving wife and mother and lived her life never complaining, never asking for much, but always giving love, support, and favors to friends and family. With her Navy husband, she lived in Spain, Florida, California, and other places before settling back to her home town of Seguin. She was a strong and independent woman raising a son when husband was deployed to sea. She liked to sew, tend to her garden, care for her cats and watch movies with family. She will be remembered for her smile, her good deeds for helping others without ever asking for anything in return, her tolerance, her forgiveness, and her infinite love. Maria is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Marianna. Left to cherish and honor her memory is her loving husband of 53 grateful years, Alfredo “Fred” Martinez; son, Eduardo Martinez; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Adelfa Chabella, Agedita Taylor, Anita Chandler, and Armando Martinez; numerous cousins other loving family members and friends. Visitation will begin on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by another recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Face coverings are required at all locations. 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. MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 15 Health and Medical Page presented by
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Jam Session money for some of the items For more information call 830- For more information visit http:// There will be a Jam Session at stolen from our fire station a few 401-5005 or visit www.facebook/ texagedu.org/. the Geronimo VFW from 1 to 5 weeks ago. For more information seguinedc. p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at 6808 N visit https://www.facebook.com/ Guadalupe Masonic Lodge BBQ Hwy 123 in Geronimo. Musicians, events/1099509783861233. Community Style Show Fundraiser singers, and listeners are The Crystal Chandelier Event The Guadalupe Masonic Lodge welcomed. Bring your snacks. Ice Seguin Elks Lodge Wednesday Center, formerly The Silver Center, will have its Annual BBQ Fundraiser tea provided, and bar will be open Night Dinner will have a and Silent Auction from 11 to 2 for other drinks. Free, but donations The Seguin Elks Lodge will serve its Community Style Show featuring p.m. Saturday, May 15 at 1945 will be accepted for the use of the dinner menu for dine in or take out Mayor Donna Dodgen and Elvis at W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Plates hall. For more information, call 830- at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1331 C 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at 510 are $10 and include BBQ brisket, 386-6294. H Mathies Jr. in Seguin. For more E. Court St. The Doors open at 6 sausage, and all the trimmings. information call 830-303-5844. p.m. Tickets are $25 per person To-go plates will also be available COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru or $250 for a table of 8. There will as well as desserts and canned The Guadalupe Regional Medical Seguin Small Business Roundtable be appetizers, one complimentary sodas for sale to support the other Center, Guadalupe County and There will be a Seguin Small beverage, cash bar available, door Masonic bodies. The silent auction the City of Seguin will administer Business Roundtable at 6 p.m. prizes and raffle prizes. Tickets are will close at 1 p.m. For more 1,000 first and 1,200 doses of Wednesday, May 12 online and available at Gift and Gourmet, the information call Mike 830-557- Moderna vaccines from 1 to 7 in person with limited seating Chamber of Commerce, and the 5852 or Robert at 830-237-9223. p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 at at the Seguin Area Chamber of Christal Chandelier Event Center. the parking lot, located at 950 S. Commerce, located at 116 N. There will also be a canned food Mental Health Month Austin St. in Seguin. All vaccines Camp St. in Seguin. The speakers drive to benefit the Christian May is mental health month and are free of charge and are available will be Seguin Mayor, Donna Cupboard with an opportunity to be the National Alliance on Mental by appointment only at www. Dodgen, on her vision for small entered into a special drawing for Illness (NAMNI) Guadalupe County eventbrite.com/e/drive-thru-clinic- business growth in Seguin and your donation. For more information has placed green ribbons around wednesday-may-12th-vaccine- Lucinda Vela of the Small Business and to purchase tables, contact Central Park and some businesses moderna-tickets-153076198029. Development Center (SBDC). For Glenda Layton at 830-303-6612. during May. The green ribbons Those without internet access or more information or to register call signify mental health. The theme an email address can call 830-303- 830-379-6382 or Senior Center Dance this year is “ 31 Days for Mental 8856 (Monday-Friday between visit https://www.seguinchamber. There will be a dance featuring Health.” The goal is to reach as 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.). To cancel an com/events/details/small- Jay Eric & Friends from 7:30 to many individuals as possible in 31 appointment, call 830-303-8856 business-roundtable-2617. 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at days and bring awareness of mental or email [email protected]. The Crystal Chandelier Ballroom health and NAMNI Guadalupe tx. 2021 Spring Community In-Person (formerly known as The Silver County. The office is located at Job Fair Center), located at 510 E. Court Emanuel Lutheran Church on Travis New Berlin VFD Whataburger The Seguin Economic Developmic St. in Seguin. The doors open at Street and is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Fundraiser Corporation in partnership with the 7 p.m. with a $10 admission. For on Tuesday and Thursdays. For The New Berlin VFD will be Workforce Solutions Alamo will presale tickets or to reserve a table, more information, pick up a flyer have a fundraiser sponsored by host its 2021 Spring Community In- call 830-303-6612. from one of the realtor boxes on Whataburger in La Vernia from 5 Person Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 each corner in downtown Central to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. p.m. Thursday, May 13 at the Soel The Big Red Barn Farmers Market Park. A portion of the sales during that Venue, located at 112 W. Donegan The Big Red Barn will have its time frame will go to the NBVFD. St. in Seguin. Applicants should Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 The fundraiser is to help raise dress formally and bring resumes. p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 17
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Mid-Texas Symphony Debutante Seguin. For more information, to email [email protected]. offering in-office and virtual Information Meeting register, and to purchase tickets mentoring and therapy sessions The Mid-Texas Symphony Guild call 830-379-6382. Geronimo VFW Dance for individuals and families for will have Informational Meetings The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 anger management, domestic for its Debutante Program at 11 Seguin Premier Toastmasters will have a dance featuring Bimbo violence prevention and a.m. Saturday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. Seguin Premier Toastmasters from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May parenting skills. To schedule an Tuesday, May 18, and at 5:30 p.m. will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 23 in Geronimo. Admission is appointment, please contact us Thursday, May 20 in the Edward the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday $10. The VFW kitchen will open at 830-372-5980 or by email at Jones Conference Room located on the month at the Geronimo. at 2 p.m. For reservations or more preciouslifesuicideintervention@ at 116 S. Moss St. in Seguin. Toastmasters is a place to practice information, call 830-379-0506 or aol.com. CDC requirements of A parent must accompany the your speech for work or school 830-305-8829. masks, social distancing, and potential debutante. Please RSVP where friendly people encourage temperature checks for all office to Mrs. Jill Law at 83-463-5014. and give tips to help you improve. Geronimo VFW Dance visits will be followed. Geronimo VFW Dance For more information, call Dina at The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will 423-227-9610. will have a dance featuring Paul Heritage Museum Calendars have a dance featuring the Good Sanchez and Wrangler Country The Heritage Museum is selling Ole Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Help Seguin Shine Grants from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2021 calendars for $10 featuring Sunday, May 16 in Geronimo. The Seguin Area Chamber 30 in Geronimo. Admission is historical buildings and information Admission is $10. The VFW kitchen of Commerce is accepting $10. The VFW kitchen will open about Seguin. There is a limited will open at 2 p.m. For reservations applications for its Help Seguin at 2 p.m. For reservations or more supply and they are available for or more information, call 830-379- Shine Grants for groups that information, call 830-379-0506 or purchase at the Heritage Museum, 0506 or 830-305-8829. enhance the quality of life in Seguin. 830-305-8829. Gift & Gourmet, the Aumont, The source of funds is voluntary the Seguin Area Chamber of Back to the Basics Beef Cattle donations to the Fund from City Fiddler on the Roof Production Commerce and Parker’s City Series of Seguin utility customers or Matador Theatre will present its Pharmacy. There will be a Back to the Basics donations from individuals and 2021 musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Beef Cattle Series from noon to 2 businesses. The deadline to at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3, Friday, p.m. on Tuesdays May 18, June apply is Friday, May 21. For more June 4, Saturday, June 5, and 3 To ensure non-profit organization’s 22, Sept. 21, and Oct. 19 online information call 830-379-6382. p.m. Sunday, June 6 following meetings and events appear in via Microsoft Teams presented senior recognition at 2:30 p.m. in this calendar, send information to: by Texas AgriLife Extension. The Raffle Run the Seguin High School Performing communitycalendar@kwed1580. cost is $15 per class or $45 for The Guadalupe County Child Arts Center with limited seating com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the series. Register by email to Welfare Board will have a Raffle for COVID-safety. Presale tickets the information at the Seguin [email protected]. Run with registration beginning at are available at Gift & Gourmet Daily News/KWED offices located edu. 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22 at Max and Keepers for $12 per adult / at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For Starcke Park. The entry fee is $20 $8 per student. Ticket sales to a best results, submit information at Teacher of the Year Luncheon and $10 per passenger. There will safe capacity will continue at the least two weeks prior to the event. The Seguin Area Chamber of also be a raffle and $10 Next Door door for $15 per adult / $10 per Commerce will have its Teacher Catering Pork Steak plates available student. Call Kelly Follis for more of the Year Luncheon from 11:30 for drive-through pickup from 3 to information at 830-305-1534. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 at 4 p.m. For more information and to the Geronimo Community Center, purchase plate tickets, visit www. Precious Life Services located at 280 Navarro Dr. in gccwb.org, call 830-433-0767, or Precious Life Services is now 18 COMMUNITY www.SEGUINTODAY.com RELIGION CLASSIFIEDS La Trinidad Blessing Clothing Ministry Box - Food Pantry The Refuge III Clothing The La Trinidad United Ministry continues to NOTICE TO CREDITORS Methodist Church give away clothing, invites you to “Take some furniture, dishes, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ORIGINAL LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION for what you need, Bring and other items at the Estate of James Oscar Willborn, Deceased, were issued on May 6, 2021, in Cause No. 2021-PC- what you can, and 7535 Elm Creek Road 0075, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Jessica Ann Hallworth. All persons above all be Blessed!’ by in Seguin. For further having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the its Blessing Box Food information call 830- undersigned within the time and manner prescribed by law. c/o Jennifer M. Dillingham, Attorney at Law, Pantry located at the 303-6478. 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - Dated the 7th day of May, 2021 corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. Free Bible Course in Seguin. The Blessing The World Bible Box is filled with items School is offering free HIRING to help those in need. Bible correspondence courses. Answer The Country Church questions from the NAVARRO ISD: Is taking applications for JOHNNY’S BBQ: Now Hiring Evening Cashier Attic Bible and send in for FULLTIME CUSTODIAL POSITIONS - and Line Person. Apply in person between 10a-11a The Country Church grading. Visit studygod. DISTRICT WIDE. Pay starts at $11 per hour and 2p-4p, 6036 Stockdale Hwy. Attic is now open info for further (experience necessary/with train) day and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. information. night available. Must be fingerprinted and pass SEGUIN ISD MAINTENANCE every Wednesday and background check. Applications accepted online DEPARTMENT: Is currently accepting Thursday. at www.nisd.us or in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. applications for Custodial and Grounds positions. 123 Seguin - Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Excellent Benefits. Apply online at seguin.k12.tx.us This is a great opportunity to join a growing school - Call 830-379-6721 for additional information. district. MON. May 10, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 19 20 www.SEGUINTODAY.com
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