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Helping you find the right house to call HOME. Heath Anders 830-534-8811 2 NEWS www.SEGUINTODAY.com Commissioner lands COMPETITIVE bid, helps keep money in county pockets

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(Seguin) -- An eye sore vendors. We did have one other can be salvaged and others will make sure that any interested of a property will soon be person or entity that submitted have to be disposed of and it’s party could participate if they no more thanks to a member a bid but right before we even a tremendous amount of work, wished to. We just had one of the Guadalupe County opened those public bids, that that’s where everybody said individual that submitted a Commissioners Court. individual came in and signed a never mind, no thanks,” said bid on this. It happens to be a Pct. 2 Commissioner Drew statement to withdraw their bid. Kutscher. commissioner but he is acting Engelke was recently awarded a So, I did want to inform the Kutscher says it was as himself. We talked about that bid as a citizen for the sale of court of that,” said Coleman. important that commissioners openly in court and the media an old house that sat on county Guadalupe County Judge remained transparent in their has gotten that information. So, property in the 2700 block of Kyle Kutscher says the bid handling of this property since it’s been out in the public and North Guadalupe Street. essentially called for the tearing Engelke was an elected official. like I said, I think we’ve done County purchasing agent down and removal of the aging He says in the end, it’s county everything right. The alternative Jeff Coleman says Engelke’s property. taxpayers who will reap the to this, if we don’t approve this bid of $385 was well received “I think you have a savings. single contract that we have in especially since the county has front of us today, we are talking had difficulty in pulling in bids. about a considerable amount of “In summary, as we are “I’m confident that we’ve gone tax payer dollars that will have all well aware when we did the to be expended to demolish and auction of the property across through every possible avenue haul off the house somewhere from where this structure is in the neighborhood of $6,000 located on, we received no multiple times to let the public to $8,000, $10,000 depending bids in that auction for this participate in the process...” upon which contractor we structure. We had done a would choose so I think previous sealed bid that we -Kutscher receiving the bid of $385 is a did not receive any bids from lot better of spending $8,000 to the public. We have advertised situation where some people “I’m confident that we’ve pay to have it hauled off,” said this twice in the newspaper. got excited about the sound gone through every possible Kutscher. When I say twice, I mean two of an old house. Once they avenue multiple times to let Although Engelke times for the previous bid and actually physically put their eyes the public participate in the abstained from the vote, all two times for this current bid. on the structure and realized process. I know it’s been a other commissioners plus We’ve reached out in emails, that it’s in a condition where little bit painful for us taking county judge voted in favor electronic bidding to well over it can’t be moved, it has to be this long but I think we did of awarding the bid to the 170 plus potential sources and torn down and certain pieces everything the right way to commissioner. TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 3 SEDC executive director scores NATIONAL honor

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(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin is for the city of Seguin and is one of the apparently home to a rising star in the primary reasons why this city has been so economic development industry. Josh successful in the recruitment of so many Schneuker, executive director of the Seguin large manufacturers to the area. Economic Development Corporation, “I just think that Josh is a very talented has been announced as a recipient of the individual. This momentum started 10 2021 Economic Development 40 Under years ago. We landed a company called 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing Caterpillar and leveraged that against like those growing leaders under 40 years old. Vitesco (Technologies) and CMC Steel and The awards program is hosted by all the big ones that have been here but Development Counsellors International since then, that momentum has changed. (DCI), a New York-based integrated It’s very difficult for a city the size of marketing firm that works with economic Seguin to get the national recognition so development and travel organizations when you are trying to talk to these national around the globe, and Jorgenson recruiting firms to ask them to come down Consulting, a leading national executive and take a chance on your city, you have to search firm serving organizations in have a lot of successes to begin with but non-profit, economic, and community just that overall recognition just puts us on development industries. the map and with Josh getting this award Schneuker’s accomplishments in 40 Under 40, it’s a national award that Seguin put him on top of a record number really recognizes him as a leader in this 200 plus nominees and was chosen by an industry. That’s just going to help us take independent selection committee of six that and leverage it and be able to recruit Josh Schneuker economic development professionals and companies who come in and say hey, what site selection consultants. is Seguin really all about and just continue texperience with three rapidly growing Julie Curtin, president of DCI’s that. I’m very excited for him and for us. Texas municipalities; Schertz, Cibolo economic development practice says this This award, it really helps us just as much and now Seguin. In his role with Seguin, past year has demonstrated the importance as it helps him,” said Parker. Schneuker manages the city’s business of economic development in building and I am so proud to see Josh get the recruitment, business retention and sustaining resilient communities. She says recognition he deserves. It is a pleasure expansion plus workforce development she’s especially impressed by the diverse working with him and his team on a daily efforts. perspectives and skillsets of this year’s basis to make Seguin an employer and This year’s top honorees represent winners as they lead communities to destination of choice,” said Parker. economic development leaders from prioritize new ways of thinking, building Schneuker has served as the executive across the country including some from inclusive and equitable economies, and director of the Seguin Economic Mexico and Canada. Schneuker was bringing an attitude of fresh new ideas to Development Corporation and director recently honored during a virtual awards the challenges in the industry. of economic development for the city of reception held in conjunction with the Seguin City Manager Steve Parker Seguin since October 2016. Schneuker has International Economic Development says Schneuker has been a shining star over eight years of economic development Council Leadership Summit. 4 SPORTS www.SEGUINTODAY.com SCAC permitting conference members to create own spectator policies for outdoor athletics Mike McBride

The TLU softball team could be welcoming a limited number of fans back into Ed Kruse Stadium soon after the SCAC’s decision to allow member shools to set their own specator policies for outdoor athletic events.

(Lawrenceville, Ga.) - The Southern indoor events remains in effect. Collegiate Athletic Conference office has Texas Lutheran is in the process of announced that member institutions are developing a spectator policy that would allow permitted to create and facilitate their own a limited number of spectators into its home spectator policies for all non-tournament outdoor athletics events. outdoor athletics events (conference and non- TLU will announce the specifics of that conference alike) specific to their ability to safely policy prior to March 26. accommodate visitors on their campus in the No spectators of visiting teams will context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. be permitted to attend any athletic event This adjusted policy will go into effect for (conference or non-conference). all outdoor events beginning on Friday, March Conference tournament attendance policies 26. will be announced at a later date. The league’s current policy related to all TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 5 No. 1-ranked College posts consecutive three-set wins over Texas Lutheran Mike McBride

SDN (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - assists, and Lexi Morris posted 13 digs. FANCAM NCAA Division III’s top-ranked team, The Tigers hit .386 in Saturday’s Photo by Dustin Wyatt the Tigers, handed match. CC posted 43 kills and just nine Texas Lutheran a three-set loss Friday errors in 88 attempts. afternoon at CC’s El Pomar Sports TLU was held to 19 kills on 87 Tuesday Schedule Marion softball vs. Randolph, 7 p.m. Center. CC won 25-21, 25-10, 25-17. attempts. The Bulldogs made 18 errors Seguin baseball @ Buda-Johnson, TLU baseball vs. , 6 The Tigers followed with another 3-0 and hit .011. 7 p.m. p.m. win on Saturday, 25-15, 25-12, 25-10. Paige Day led TLU with eight kills Seguin softball vs. Dripping Springs, TLU softball @ Austin College (DH) 6 The Tigers improved to 10-0. on 25 attempts. She added seven digs. 7 p.m. p.m./ 8 p.m. Navarro baseball @ Pleasanton, 7 TLU volleyball @ Southwestern, 3 TLU dropped to 1-7. Kacie Hall had 10 assists and two p.m. p.m./ 7 p.m. CC held TLU to a negative hitting block assists, and Lexi Morris collected Navarro softball @ Antonian Prep, 7 percentage, -.064, for the match. The nine digs. p.m. Saturday Schedule Bulldogs had 18 kills and 25 errors in Georgia Mullins hit .765 for the Marion baseball @ La Vernia, 7 p.m. TLU football @ ASC East No. 2 109 attempts. Tigers. She had 13 kills and no errors Marion softball vs. Luling, 6:30 p.m. seed, TBA on KWED 1580-AM, The Tigers had 12 block assists in 17 attempts. She added five block TLU baseball vs. Concordia, 6:30 Seguintoday.com, and tlubulldogs. and one block solo. assists. p.m. com. CC hit .459 in the third set, TLU’s next two matches are in Seguin baseball @ Boerne- with 18 kills and just one error in 37 Georgetown, Texas next Friday. The Wednesday Schedule Champion, 1 p.m. attempts. Bulldogs play TLU softball vs. Texas A&M-San Seguin softball @ Veterans Madison Weisinger led TLU with at 3 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in Southwestern’s Antonio (DH) 4 p.m./ 6 p.m. Memorial, 7 p.m. six kills. Kacie Hall registered seven Robertson Center. TLU baseball vs. Austin College Friday Schedule (DH), Noon/ 3 p.m. Seguin baseball vs. New Braunfels- TLU softball @ Austin College, 11 Canyon, 7 p.m. a.m. Seguin softball @ Alamo Heights, 7 TLU men’s soccer @ Schreiner, p.m. 2:30 p.m. Navarro baseball vs. Pearsall, 7 p.m. TLU women’s soccer vs. Centenary, Marion baseball vs. Stockdale, 7 1 p.m. p.m.

To see YOUR FanCam photo featured, email: [email protected] 6 SPORTS www.SEGUINTODAY.com TLU men roll to TLU women’s soccer, Austin 4-0 conference College play to 1-1 tie win over Austin Mike McBride (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran Women’s Soccer College and Austin College tied 1-1 Friday at Gustafson Field in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Mike McBride action. (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran scored two goals in the first six TLU’s record moved to 2-3-1 overall and to minutes and nine seconds and rolled to a 4-0 Southern Collegiate 2-1-1 in the SCAC. Athletic Conference over Austin College on Friday evening. Austin College is now 0-3-1 overall and 0-3- At TLU’s Gustafson Field, Luis Green scored a pair of 1 in the SCAC. goals, including the first of the match, and Jared Esparza scored TLU out-shot Austin College 32-7. The and had an assist. Bulldogs put 22 shots on goal. Austin College The Bulldogs improved to 2-2 overall and to 2-2 in the keeper Meredith Harris turned away 21 TLU SCAC. Austin College fell to 0-2 overall and to 0-2 in the SCAC. shots on goal. Green scored at the 3:43 mark, and Nestor Ayala made it Samantha Martinez gave TLU a 1-0 lead in 2-0 with a goal at the 6:09 mark. Adrian Maldonado assisted on the 57th minute. Madison Alexander delivered the Green goal, and Esparza recorded the assist on the Ayala the assist. shot. Austin College responded with a goal in Esparza gave TLU a 3-0 lead with a shot in the 38th minute. the 66th minute from Hallie Dickerson. Sydney The goal came off a free kick. Padget recorded the assist. Green put the Bulldogs’ advantage to 4-0 with an unassisted After 90 minutes of regulation, the teams goal in the 51st minute. played two scoreless 10-minute overtime periods. Noel Pena and Caleb Weed each played 45 minutes in goal TLU’s next match is a home contest this for the Bulldogs. Pena stopped six shots, and Weed made two Saturday against Centenary. The match is saves. scheduled for a 1 p.m. start at Gustafson Field. Supporting ALL area athletes!

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FEMA, continued FEMA does not cover insurance deductibles either. Now, when the damage is less than She says FEMA can also provide other the deductible, then FEMA may provide types of assistance for items not covered by assistance with the person’s need. Just insurance for homeowners and renters. remember that FEMA by law can not “What does FEMA assistance cover? It duplicate benefits or losses covered by your covers property, the repair of damage related insurance so you must provide them with to burst pipes as well as disaster damaged your insurance information,” said Elena. heating, ventilating and air conditioning Again, Elena says if you are uninsured, assistance, refrigerators and stoves. Also, the fastest and easiest way to apply for it could include damage to the electrical, assistance is online at DisasterAssistance. plumbing or gas in the home -- about gov. You can apply 24 hours a day, seven transportation, there’s assistance for primary days a week, no waiting or delays. vehicles damaged by the disaster including if “Another thing that is important to a tree fell on top of your car, powerlines or know is that it doesn’t matter when you had if there was an accident caused by the unsafe the damage. You still can apply until FEMA driving conditions. There’s also child care starts telling you when is the deadline to assistance for children age 13 and younger. apply. There is no deadline yet,” said Elena. There’s medical and dental assistance for Other types of assistance by FEMA’s needs or losses caused by the disaster such Individuals and Households Program may as medically required items damaged by the include: burst pipes or medical treatment needed due Temporary Housing Assistance: to exposure to below freezing temperatures,” Financial assistance to homeowners or said Elena. renters to rent a temporary place to live Elena says while FEMA is there to help, if your home is unlivable because of the there are those things that are not eligible for disaster, and you have no insurance coverage assistance. for temporary housing. “Food loss, FEMA can not reimburse Lodging Expenses Reimbursement: you for food lost due to a power failure. The Reimbursement of hotel expenses for volunteer organizations in your community homeowners or renters for short periods of might be able to help with that. Also, power time due to inaccessibility or utility outage, costs, FEMA does not help with energy or if not covered by insurance or any other other utility bills and insurance deductibles, program. TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 9 10 VITAL STATISTICS www.SEGUINTODAY.com

Wilson Surginer and wife Peggy of Seguin; sister, Vida Jimmy Wilson, age 55 of Seguin, passed away on March Yeats Whittaker of Cleburne; sister-in-law, Peggy Beatrice Fay Yeats 21, 2021. Jimmy was born in Nuernberg, Bavaria, Germany Franklin of Weatherford as well as numerous of Seguin passed away to Vivian (Zillmann) and Harold C. Wilson. grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, March 17, 2021 at the Jimmy is preceded in death by his father. Survivors nieces and a host of friends. age of 90. She was include his loving mother, Vivian Wilson; sister, Laura Visitation will be held at Palmer Mortuary born January 27, 1931 Allison; nephew, Curtis Allison and wife Emily. Many other on Tuesday March 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to to William Claud and loving family members and friends. 8:00 p.m. There will be a Graveside service Erma Fay Allen in Jimmy will be remembered for his very courageous life on Wednesday March 24th, 2021 at 10 A.M. Littlefield, Texas. and he will be missed dearly. Private services and interment at Kingsbury Cemetery. Committal will be Beatrice enjoyed will be held at a later date. officiated by nephew, Blake Cabano. fishing at the lake, Memorial contributions may be made to Project Mend, Pallbearers will be David Traister, Richie playing cards with 1111 Austin St., San Antonio, Texas, 78208 (for medical Blackman, John Cabano, Vince Cabano, family and friends, and gardening. Her memory equipment repurposing). Arrangements are under the Johney Allen, Jr., and Jimmy Allen. will live on in all of those who had the pleasure direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, All guests attending services at the funeral of knowing her and being loved by her. Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. home are required to wear a face covering. She is preceded in death by her parents; Funeral arrangements are under the her life partner, Al Barnett; son, Audrey direction and care of Palmer Mortuary and Toms Surginer; brothers, Edsel Allen, Witzel Allen, Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Funeral arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee and Johney Allen, Sr.; sisters, Ruth Harborth, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log Mortuary for Fred Toms, Sr. who died Friday at the age Bonnie Allen, Claudette Barnett, and Lovie on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and of 90. He is survived by 5 daughters, Kymberly Shepherd, Woerndell. view the guest book. Regina Tom’s, Cheryl Tom’s, Rosalyn Toms, Judy Adams; 2 She is survived by her son, Claude sons, Fred Toms,Jr. And Terry Toms.

known for his can-do drive and energy McCarley in everything he pursued. In over 66 William years of business, Bill’s matter-of-fact James McCarley, demeanor and plain-spoken honesty Jr., age 84 of turned many a business associate into Seguin, passed life-long friends. Bill also had a tender away on March side especially to animals where he 14, 2021. William leaves behind many furry friends he (Bill) was born rescued and nursed back to health. on December 12, Bill is preceded in death by his parents 1936 in Stockdale, and youngest sister Dorothy Jeanette Texas to Loyse McCarley. Lena (Mints) and A memorial service celebrating Bill’s William James life will be held on Friday, March 26, McCarley, Sr. 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Survivors include his beloved wife, Church in Marion, Texas. Private Dorothy McCarley of Seguin; children interment will be held at a later date Sharon McCarley, William David and in Stockdale, Texas. In light of CDC Lauren McCarley, James Leroy and Lynn protocols face coverings are requested. McCarley; step-children David and Lisa In lieu of flowers memorial Holland, Gary Holland, Becky and Tony contributions may be made to http:// Medley, Pattie and Terry Newman; 17 arf-texas.org. You are invited to sign grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, the guest book at www.treshewell.com. and sister Helen Louise Trump. Arrangements are under the direction Bill lived his life fully through of Tres Hewell Mortuary,165 Tor Dr., his unquestionable love for Dottie, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830-549-5912. his family, and many friends. He was TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 11 Health and Medical Page presented by

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Chamber 101 Republican Executive Committee member, Terry are available for pick-up now at the library. accepting applications for its upcoming class The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will Harper, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 25 Everything you will need is included to make a that begins Thursday, April 8. Classes will be held have its Chamber 101 at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. decorative birdhouse. Attend this tutorial and from 6-8 Thursday evenings with one Saturday 23. To register, call 830-379-6382. Court St. in Seguin. More information is available interact with the Library Assistant Mara Benitez at the range. Online applications are available at https://www.guadalupe-county-rw.com/. or live stream the class on the Seguin Public at seguintexas.gov, on the Police Department’s Toddler Time Library’s Facebook page @SeguinPublicLibrary. Crime Prevention page or can be picked up The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Technology Class – Navigating Job Call 830-401-2422 or visit the library website for from the Seguin Police Department, located at online Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March Search Sites additional information. 350 N. Guadalupe St. Must be 18 to participate. 23 via Zoom. Registration is required at www. The Seguin Public Library is partnering with All applicants will undergo a background check. library.seguintexas.gov to receive the Zoom TLU’s Center for Servant Leadership to bring BBQ Fundraiser/1st Responders & Front-Line Space is limited to the first 12 applicants. link. Toddler Time is a story time that includes a Virtual Computer class on Navigating Job Workers Eat Free For more information, contact Lt. McCann at short stories, rhymes, and lots of songs to Search Sites to the from noon to 1 p.m. on The Knights of Columbus Archbishop Patricio 830-401-2378 or email crimeprevention@ help develop early literacy skills. Call 830-401- Wednesday, March 24 via Zoom. This program Flores Council 16748 will have a BBQ Fundraiser seguintexas.gov. 2422 or visit the library website for additional is free and open to all adults. Once you have (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement and Hospital information. registered at www.library.seguintexas.gov you workers will receive a plate free of charge) from Book Nuts Book Club should receive an email with the Zoom link the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Our The Seguin Public Library will host its monthly Chess Club Online day of the event. If you are unable to attend Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, located book club meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive the class and interact with the instructors, you at 409 W. Krezdorn St. in Seguin. The event is 29 via Zoom. This month’s book discussion will Chess Club Online program at 4:30 p.m. every can stream the class on our website and social drive thru only in the west parking lot located off be Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister: Three Tuesday in March on Zoom. This program is media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the of Guadalupe St. Plates are $10 and include women at the heart of Twentieth-Century China, geared for ages 7-17. Registration is required to library website for additional information. a chicken half, sausage, beans, and cowboy by Jung Chang. New attendees must register receive the Zoom link. Visit library.seguintexas. potatoes. to receive Zoom link at www.library.seguintexas. gov to register. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Market gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the library website for additional information. The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Palm Sunday Pork Steak Plate Sale website for additional information. Market will be held each Thursday from 3 to 7 The Knights of Columbus Council 3412 will Leadership Seguin Class Project p.m. at Cibolo Grange Hall, located at 413 North have a drive thru Palm Sunday Pork Steak Plate Toddler Time The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Main Street, in Cibolo. For more information or Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Leadership Seguin Class is raising funds in questions, text 210-722-9054. March 28. Plates are $10 each and come with online Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March support of the preservation and renovation of the 3 sides. All proceeds will go towards various 29 via Zoom. Registration is required at www. Heritage Village. The Class is selling bricks that Flippin’ Fish Fry charity programs. library.seguintexas.gov to receive the Zoom can be purchased in honor of you or your family, The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will link. Toddler Time is a storytime that includes or in memory of a loved one. There is also an have its Flippin’ Fish Fry Drive-Thru from 5 to 8 Enchilada Plate Sale short stories, rhymes, and lots of songs to opportunity to have our name or business on the p.m. Friday, March 26 at the Seguin Elks Lodge, The Our Lady of Guadalupe 2021 Senior help develop early literacy skills. Call 830-401- plaque of new tables and benches that will be located at 1331 C H Matthies Jr. in Seguin. Fish Scholarship Committee will have an Enchilada 2422 or visit the library website for additional added to the property. A portion of the proceeds Plate and sides are $15 with limited availability. Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March information. will benefit the Childrens Advocacy Center and For tickets and more information call 830-379- 28 in the OLG parking lot off Guadalupe St. in Tru-Light Ministries. For more information call 6382. Seguin. Plates are $8 and include 2 enchiladas, Habitat for Humanity Homebuyer Applications 830-379-6382. rice, and beans. This is its last fundraiser, please The Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity Seguin Sunset Lions Rummage Sale come show your support. will Homebuyer Applications period 1-31. Preschool Storytime The Seguin Sunset Lions will be hosting a are available through March 31 and may be The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Rummage Sale From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Damage Assessment Data Collection obtained Tuesday through Saturday at the online Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27 from in the parking lot of The State of Texas has announced a statewide ReStore located at 256 W. Court Street in Wednesday, March 24 via Zoom. Registration Century 21 (Behind Taco Bell). All proceeds effort to collect damage assessment data from Seguin or online at guadalupevalleyhabitat.org or is required to receive the Zoom link at library. benefit local charities. Donations are also being you or your business if affected by the freeze by emailing madelinez@guadalupevalleyhabitat. seguintexas.gov. Preschool Storytime is a story accepted. To make a donation or for more (i.e. no power, no running water, no natural gas, org. For more information call 830-401-0422. time that includes short stories, rhymes, and information, call 830-305-2416. frozen or damaged water pipes, etc.), you are All applications and supporting documents must alphabet-themed crafts, to help develop early asked to visit https://arcg.is/uOrOb and fill out be submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March literacy skills. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the Adult Take-N-Make Craft Tutorial the online forms. The success of this effort will 31 to be considered, no exceptions. website for additional information. The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive assist the local jurisdictions with the eligibility to online craft class at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March potential federal programs. Republican Women Luncheon 27 via Zoom. Registration is required at www. Community Calendar The Guadalupe County Republican Women will library.seguintexas.gov to receive the Zoom Seguin Citizens Police Academy (CPA) have its Luncheon featuring a program with State link and is limited to 15 participants. Craft kits The Seguin Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is Continued on pg. 13 TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 15

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Library Scavenger Hunt held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10 at Scholarship_application.html for requirements steak and shrimp dinner, complimentary drinks, The Seguin Public Library is offering a self- Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum) parking lot. and application. For more information call 830- Casino fun, numerous games, raffles, and Live paced, animal-themed scavenger hunt in the Participants must show a photo ID or utility bill 379-6790. Auction. For more information or to purchase children’s area of the library through Wednesday, to prove they reside within the city limits. City tickets, call Daniel Boenig at 830-305-4148. March 31. For more details, please visit any of employees will be available to assist residents Gonzales Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale the library service desks, call 830-401-2422 or unloading vehicles and trailers. A maximum of The Gonzales Master Gardeners will hold is Senior Center Dance visit library.seguintexas.gov. 10 automobile tires will be accepted. Paper second Spring Plant Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 There will be a dance featuring Jay Eric & Friends The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive shredding, up to two bags or boxes, will also p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Texas Heroes Square from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at online Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. be available as a free service. Brush, hazardous in downtown Gonzales. For more information call The Crystal Chandelier Ballroom (formerly known Wednesday, March 31 via Zoom. Registration chemicals, construction materials or building 830-203-0311 or email [email protected]. as The Silver Center), located at 510 E. Court is required to receive the Zoom link at library. debris, old fences, sheds or torn down building St. in Seguin. The doors open at 7 p.m. with a seguintexas.gov. Preschool Storytime is a story materials will not be accepted. Appliances with Dance $10 admission. For presale tickets or to reserve time that includes short stories, rhymes, and Freon or other refrigerants are not allowed. For There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez a table, call 830-303-6612. alphabet-themed crafts, to help develop early more information call 830-401-2416 or visit & Wrangler Country from 8 p.m. to midnight literacy skills. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the www.bit.ly/cleanupseguin. on Saturday, April 17 at The Crystal Chandelier Heritage Museum Calendars website for additional information. Ballroom (formerly known as The Silver Center), The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars Downtown History Walk located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin.. The for $10 featuring historical buildings and Virtual Technology Class – Internet Safety The St. Andrews Episcopal Church will offer a doors open at 7 p.m. with a $10 admission. For information about Seguin. There is a limited The Seguin Public Library is partnering with Downtown History Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, presale tickets or to reserve a table, call 830- supply and they are available for purchase at the TLU’s Center for Servant Leadership to bring a April 10 beginning at the St. Andrew’s 303-6612. Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, the Aumont, free Virtual Computer class on internet safety Community Garden at the corner of Nolte St. the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and that includes page navigation, determining the and Crockett St. and progressing to the Heritage VATS Golf Tournament Parker’s City Pharmacy. validity of a site, and “looking before you click,” Village. The tour should last about an hour. For The 10th Annual Veterans Alliance of Texas State from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, more information call the church office at 830- (VATS) Golf Tournament will be held beginning RAPPS Individual Sessions via Zoom. Once you have registered, at www. 372-4330. with registration at noon and a shotgun start The Rural Area Parenting Program Services library.seguintexas.gov, an email will be sent at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at The Bandit (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, with the Zoom link the day of the event. If you TruLight 127 Blue Jean Ball Golf Course in New Braunfels. Sponsorships Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co- are unable to attend the class and interact with TruLight 127 Youth Village will have its Blue Jean are also available. For more information, email Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness the instructors, you can stream the class on the Ball fundraiser beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, [email protected]. To register visit https:// classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes library website and social media platforms. Call April 10 at the San Marcos Hotel Conference www.sdi.txstate.edu/ProgramsResources/ are accepted by the Judicial System. To 830-401-2422 or visit the library website for Center & Spa, located at 1001 E. McCary Ln Veterans/VeteransAllianceofTexasState/ register or for or more information call 830-303- additional information. in San Marcos. There will be a silent auction, VATSGolfTournament.html. 9225, email [email protected], or visit dinner, program, and entertainment featuring seguinrappsorg.org. The Big Red Barn Farmers Market the Spazmatics. Individual tickets are $100 and Seguin Noon Lions Club Spring Fling The Big Red Barn will have its Farmers Market sponsorships are available. For ticket information The Seguin Noon Lions Club will have its Spring from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the 1st and 3rd text BLUEJEAN2021 to 797979. For more Fling from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at Saturdays. An Antique Tractor Pull will be held on information call 817-219-8316. the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Saturday, March 20. For more information visit Seguin. Pork Steak Dinners are $12 presale and http://texagedu.org/. Blood Drive $15 at the door. Raffle tickets are available for $1 There will be a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. per ticket or 15 for $10. Bug races are $10 per To ensure non-profit organization’s Champions for Courageous Children Wednesday, April 14 at 1945 W. Kingsbury St. in entry. Tickets are available from club members meetings and events appear in The Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Seguin. To schedule an appointment, call 512- or at Dietz Flower Shop, Starcke Furniture, this calendar, send information to: Center (GCCAC) will be raising funds and 809-1497. All donors will choose from hundreds Ascot’s Custom Travel, or Tri Country Air. There communitycalendar@kwed1580. awareness online in April. Join a team, create your of gift cards. will also be door prizes drawings and a cash bar com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/ own, make a donation to the event or a specific and sodas available at the event. KWED offices located at 609 E. Court team, and help spread the word. Email gccacinfo@ Zonta Club of Seguin Non Traditional Memorial St. in Seguin. For best results, submit gccac.net or visit GCCAC’s Facebook, LindedIn, Scholarships Buck Fever Casino Night information at least two weeks prior or Instagram pages for more information. For a link The Zonta Club of Seguin will award two The Buck Fever will have a Casino Night will be to the event. to give, text GCCAC to 44-321. non tradititional memorial scholarships to held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at Geronimo two deserving Guadalupe County women Community Center. Reserved tables are $600 for City of Seguin Spring Clean-up Day who qualify. The deadline for applying is 10 or open seating tickets may be purchased for The City of Seguin Spring Clean-up Day will be Thursday, April 15. Visit www.seguinzonta.org/ $60 each or $100 for 2. The evening includes a 16 COMMUNITY www.SEGUINTODAY.com TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 17 18 COMMUNITY www.SEGUINTODAY.com TUE. March 23, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 19

RELIGION The latest NEWS, country music & Enchilada Plate Sale The Our Lady of Guadalupe 2021 Senior Scholarship Committee will more is always have an Enchilada Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 28 in the OLG parking lot off Guadalupe St. in Seguin. Plates are $8 and live ONLINE include 2 enchiladas, rice, and beans. This is its last fundraiser, please come show your support.

Tent Revival The Crossroads Church will have a Tent Revival at 7 p.m. Friday, April SEGUINTODAY.COM 2nd at the church located at 3455 E. US HWY 90 in Seguin. There will be praise and worship under a tent lead by the worship team.

Easter Outreach The Crossroads Church will have its Easter Outreach from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 3 at the church located at 3455 E. US HWY 90 in Seguin. There will be an Easter egg hunt, prize giveaway, and more. The SEGUIN DAILY NEWS SunRise Service GENERAL MANAGER was begun as a single page Darren Dunn The Crossroads Church will have its SunRise Service at 6:30 a.m. flier in 1972 by the radio Sunday, April 4 at the church located at 3455 E. US HWY 90 in Seguin. station and was distributed to NEWS DIRECTOR local restaurants and coffee Cindy Aguirre-Herrera Easter Sunday Service shops at the request of local The Crossroads Church will have its Easter Sunday Service at 9 a.m. and businessmen who wanted 11 a.m. Sunday, April 4 at 3455 E. US HWY 90 in Seguin. SPORTS DIRECTOR something to read while they Mike McBride had their morning coffee. Downtown History Walk The St. Andrews Episcopal Church will offer a Downtown History Walk SALES MANAGER It grew in size over the years, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10 beginning at the St. Andrew’s Community Nick Spence up to 4 pages, until 2002, Garden at the corner of Nolte St. and Milam St. and progressing to when it was expanded to a 32 the Heritage Village. The tour should last about an hour. For more SALES CONSULTANTS page small tabloid size news information call the church office at 830-372-4330. Laurie Cheatham, Zana Paiz, magazine. Mary Jane Windle The Country Church Attic The SEGUIN DAILY NEWS is The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every GRAPHIC DESIGN now a free digital newspaper Wednesday and Thursday. Lizz Daniels published every business day.

Clothing Ministry OFFICE MANAGER The SEGUIN DAILY NEWS offers The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some Priscilda Rodriguez a wide variety of ad sizes and furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. advertising plans and contact For further information call 830-303-6478. RADIO PERSONALITY information is available on this Linda Duncan website. 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.