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Volume 56 l Number 72 The Voice 830-379-2234 of Seguin TODAY Early voting continues for area school, municipal elections City of Marion, Marion ISD feature top races for May 1 election date
Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- Early voting is underway for has their election information on our website, a number of school district and municipal even though we are not conducting their elections being held in and around the elections. The elections that...we are conducting Guadalupe County area. Guadalupe County (are) the city of Marion and Marion ISD, joint- Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes says the election; the Prairie Lea ISD election; and the early voting period, for the May 1 election date, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School officially started on Monday. District election,” said Hayes. “There are several cities and schools that Most local elections have been consolidated are having elections on the May 1 election date. into the November general election date, but a A portion of those are being conducted by few of the entities -- like Marion, Marion ISD, the Guadalupe County Elections Office. The Prairie Lee ISD and San Marcos CISD, still chose rest are being conducted by (offices in) other to continue to host their elections in May. Hayes counties...Comal County and things like that. says voters will notice a few changes in how they But if they come into Guadalupe County, then access the polls during these May elections. the Guadalupe County Elections Office (still) Voting, pg. 3
Helping you find the right house to call HOME. Betsy Barr 830-214-5513 2 NEWS www.SEGUINTODAY.com Seguin hosting drive- thru vaccination clinic
Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- The city, county and hospital are making it easier Again, this is a free service, and no money is needed to receive for you to get your COVID-19 vaccination this week. The mass this shot. The mass vaccination clinics in Seguin are jointly hosted vaccination clinic this week will be a drive-thru event, which means by Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC), Guadalupe County people can drive up and never actually have to get out of their vehicle. and the city of Seguin. Officials say 1,200 first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be given from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday outside the Seguin Coliseum. The free shots are available to anyone 18-years of age or older. Even though this clinic will be a drive-thru event, officials say you still need to schedule an appointment time. Appointments can be made onlin by visiting this link, https://www.eventbrite. com/e/drive-thru-clinic-thursday-april-22nd-vaccine-moderna- tickets-151242625765. If you don’t have internet access, you can register for an appointment by calling 830-303-8856. Seguin Public Information Officer Jennifer Sourdellia says there are dozens of slots still available, and they are encouraging anyone who wants a shot to get signed up for Thursday’s clinic. If you sign up for an appointment, officials say it’s important that you show up at your scheduled time and that you are prepared to receive the shot. You will be required to bring along a photo ID, and you must also wear a mask. TUE. April 20, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 3
Voting, continued their photo ID and they’ll be checked-in to “Early voting, for those locations, is not vote. We are still doing social distancing. We Texas here in the Seguin office. Unlike November, are still doing all the sanitizing of all the voting when we do vote centers and everyone can vote equipment and the polling location. All these restaurants at any Guadalupe County location on election safety measures are still in place to protect day, and early voting is held here as well as a our voters and our poll workers. That’s all still opening, but number of locations across the county -- May there. It’s just that the voting locations may be is a little bit different, because we have smaller different,” said Hayes. can’t find jurisdictions and they are kind of spread out,” Hayes says if you are unsure, then they can said Hayes. help you figure things out. Meanwhile, those workers Hayes says it’s important for these voters who are eligible to vote need to make sure that Darren Dunn to remember that they have to go to the they head to the correct polling location. designated polling place for each jurisdiction “For the city of Marion and the Marion (San Antonio) -- Restaurants are to participate in these elections. She says each ISD, they are actually voting at Immaculate reopening all across Texas, but in jurisdiction has its own specific polling place, Conception (Catholic) Church in Marion. The too many cases, one thing is missing: with the exception of the city of Marion and Prairie Lea ISD is voting at the Prairie Lea ISD workers. Marion ISD elections, which are being jointly in Administration Building. And then San Marcos Anna Tauzin is with the Texas that community. Consolidated Independent School District -- the Restaurant Association. She says this “Registerted voters who live in Marion or Guadalupe County portion -- they are voting at is a problem at both chain eateries and Marion ISD would need to go to the location St. Joseph’s Mission out there in Redwood. So at at smaler mom and pop shops. that’s specific to Marion and Marion ISD. In we’ve got a couple of different voting locations “The situation has become so Prairie Lea, it’s the same thing and also the San for voters go to, but all of them are up and challenging that many restaurants have Marcos CISD. So we have all that information running, and their hours are all listed on the actually considered reducing their on our website, and we have the hours of early links on our webpage. We encouraged voters if hours of operations, because they voting. they are not sure if they live in a jurisdiction can’t provide the level of service that Hayes says even though there are some area that’s having an election or not, to call our their customers expect,” said Tauzin. elections that aren’t been conducting by her office (at 830-303-6363) and we will be happy Lack of staff isn’t just causing office, she wanted to make sure that everyone to look them up,” said Hayes. operational concerns for restaurants, has the basic information that the need in order Voters in the city of Marion will be but Tauzin says it’s also starting to hit to participate. choosing their next mayor. Three candidates their bottom line. Some of the other entities that are having are vying for the position, including Victor “As a result, restaurants are now elections that are not conducted by Guadalupe A. Contreras, Felix Arambula and Suzanne spending a great deal of time and County would be La Vernia Independent Upper-Gonzales. Two seats are available on the money to find and retail employees -- School District, city of New Braunfels, (and) Marion City Council, with three names on the adding that to the list of cost expenses Comal ISD. Those entities are still having ballot. The list of Marion aldermen candidates that has grown during the pandemic,” elections, but they are being conducted by other includes David V. Bauch, Shane M. Pawelek and said Tauzin. jurisdictional offices. We still have their notice DeShon Jamal Blyden. Tauzin says Uncle Sam is at least of election on our website, so you can look and In the Marion ISD, four candidates are partly to blame. She says from stimulus see where they are voting, and what there hours vying for two seats on the MISD Board of checks to unemployment checks, these are, and what’s on their ballot. But we just don’t Trustees. Those candidates include LaVerne H. government handouts are keeping have their sample ballots on our web page. It’s a Vick, Craig Flathouse, Jamie Mote and Cheryl people out of the workforce because, little bit different from November, but because A. Washington. in many cases, people would earn less the elections are spread out a little more, this The San Marcos CISD has a trustee election if they return to work. works out better for the voters who are actually for the Guadalupe County portion of its district “We’ve definitely talked to a few registered and live in those jurisdictions. So if in the Redwood area. While the Prairie Lea ISD former restaurant workers and asked you live in Marion, you don’t have to come all has both a trustee election and a $7.6 million them why they are not returning the way to Seguin to vote. So it is a little bit bond package included on its ballot. to work, and they’ve told us -- you different.” Early voting runs through Tuesday, April know that they are making more on The polling places may be a tad bit diffent 27 at the specific polling locations for each unemployment,” said Tauzin. this time around, but Hayes says the actual entity. Election day is Saturday, May 1. Sample Tauzin says restaurants have voting process remains the same. ballots and a list of other area elections that are having to be creative in their ways to “For the most part, it’s exactly like it is in not being conducted by the Guadalupe County try to work around this problem as November. Voters just need to bring a photo Elections Office can be found online at https:// best they can. ID when they go to vote. They’ll be asked for www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/ 4 SPORTS www.SEGUINTODAY.com Marion athletes rack up regional qualifications in area track & field meet
Mike McBride
(Converse) - Dillon Blakley took of 16.18 seconds. Samuel Montoya first place in the 300 meter hurdles finished fourth in that event (16.54) with a time of 41.66 seconds to pace and third in the 300 meter hurdles a group of 10 Marion High School (42.42). athletes who earned Region IV Ronnie Winbush and Cooper qualifications in six events last week Marr finished second and fourth, at the District 25-26 3A Area Meet at respectively, in the boys shot put. Judson ISD’s Rutledge Stadium. Winbush recorded a throw of 45-07, The boys 4x400 relay team of Marr 43-08.5. Aidan Rios, Chase Hallmark, Blakely, Bode Walters finished third in the and Dominic Castellanos finished discus with a throw of 126-03. second with a time of 3:32.03. Jaslyne Williams qualified for the Jacob Smith took second place Region IV meet in the girls 100-meter Marion’s regional track & field qualifers from the District 25-26 3A area meet last week include Jaslyne Williams, in the boys 110 hurdles with a time hurdles. Dominic Castellanos, Chase Hallmark, Aidan Rios, Dillon Blakely, Bode Walters, Ronnie Winbush, Cooper Marr, Jacob Smith, and Samuel Montoya. Photos courtesy of MB Track & Field Twitter. Supporting ALL area athletes!
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(Wimberley) - Navarro High School’s Hunter Haberle finished second in the discus at the District 27-28 4A Area Track and Field meet last week to qualify for the Region IV meet, while the girls’ 4x400 relay team of Laylin Sturm, Zoe Carter, Mikala Caraway, and Vanessa Garcia took fourth to punch their regional tickets. Haberle’s discus throw covered 130 feet, six inches. Sturm, Carter, Caraway, and Garcia posted a time of 4:15.77 in the 4x200 relay. Garcia also finished fourth in the 400 meters to qualify for regional competition. The 4A Region IV track and field meet is this weekend at Texas A&M- Kingsville.
Tuesday Schedule Seguin softball @ Dripping Springs, 7 p.m. Seguin baseball @ New Braunfels-Canyon, 7 p.m. Navarro softball @ Cuero, 7 p.m. Navarro baseball @ Gonzales, 7 p.m. Marion softball @ Nixon-Smiley, 6 p.m. Marion baseball @ Stockdale, 7 p.m. TLU baseball vs. Trinity, 6 p.m.
Friday Schedule Seguin softball vs. Alamo Heights, 6 p.m. Seguin baseball vs Boerne-Champion, 7 p.m. Navarro softball vs. Gonzales, 7 p.m. Navarro baseball vs. Gonzales, 7 p.m. Marion baseball vs. Randolph, 7 p.m. No. 2 TLU softball vs. St. Thomas, 7 p.m. TLU baseball @ Schreiner, 2 p.m. TLU men’s soccer @ SCAC quarterfinals (Shreveport, La.)
Saturday Schedule No. 2 TLU softball vs. St. Thomas (DH), Noon/ 2 p.m. TLU baseball @ Schreiner (DH), Noon/ 3 p.m. 6 NEWS www.SEGUINTODAY.com TLU baseball takes two of TLU softball sweeps three from Southwestern Centenary, runs SCAC in conference series Tim Clark, TLU Sports Information
(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran regular-season win baseball swept Saturday’s doubleheader against Southwestern with 7-5 and 13-7 wins at Katt-Isbel streak to 39 games Field on Saturday, but the Pirates avoided the sweep with a 6-4 win in the series finale on Sunday. TLU is 19-9 overall and 10-2 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, a half-game back of conference leader Trinity. Southwestern improved to 15-14 overall and to 10-5 in the SCAC. TLU’s Cullen Motsinger and Tyler Cauley hit home runs in the TLU’s Tyler Post hit two home runs, drove first game of the doubleheader, and in four, and scored three times in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader against Tyler Post (twice) and Joe Jimenez Southwestern. left the yard in the late game. Post was 4-for-4 with three runs Cullen Motsinger drove in Holden McKay Bloxham homered and drove in Philippus with a sacrifice fly. three in the second game of TLU’s sweep of scored and four RBI in the 13-7 Centenary on Saturday. victory. He hit a solo shot in the third The Pirates answered the two inning and a two-run shot in the fifth. runs from TLU in the sixth with Tim Clark, TLU Sports Information Jimenez belted a three-run two runs in the top of the seventh. bomb in the first inning of the Maxwell Mims collected an RBI (Shreveport, La.) - Texas Lutheran with the complete-game victory. She second game. infield single, and Jake Harris Softball pushed its Southern Collegiate struck out three and allowed two earned Motsinger hit a three-run home knocked home Ted Lobkowicz with Athletic Conference regular-season win runs. run in the first game, and Tyler a single to make it 5-4. streak to 39 games and its current winning In game two, TLU hit three home Cauley collected his eighth homer Southwestern added a run in streak to 17 with 9-3 and 9-4 victories runs - one each by McKay Bloxham, of the season with a solo shot in the the eighth on an RBI double from Saturday at Centenary College (La.). Raines, and Haley Padilla. third. Landon Durdin. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 2 nationally Bloxham hit a three-run home run to Landon Weatlery improved to Lobkowicz was 4-for-5 with two in the NFCA Division III poll, improved right field in the first inning. Padilla hit a 3-1 with the win in the first game. runs scored and an RBI. Mims drove to 25-4 overall and to 16-0 in the SCAC. solo shot to center in the first, one batter The senior right-hander struck out in three and had a two-run home run Centenary fell to 15-16 overall and to 8-0 after Bloxham hit her homer. Raines led eight and allowed five earned runs. in the third. in the SCAC. off the third with a solo home run to Chase Cutler went the final Maly and Huerta each had two In the early game, Rebecca Snow went right-center. Raines pitched six innings 3-2/3 for the save. He did not allow a hits for TLU. 4-for-5 with three RBI. Snow had an RBI and moved her season’s record to 6-0. run. He struck out five and scattered J.J. Slack tossed the final five double in the first inning, an RBI single in She struck out six and walked three. She two hits. innings for Southwestern and picked the fourth, and an RBI double in the sixth. allowed two earned runs. Brendan Beard earned his first up the win. He improved to 2-4. She also had a lead-off double in the third. TLU returns to Seguin for next win of the season with two innings Slack struck out eight and allowed Kelly Jurden was 2-for-5 with weekend’s three-game series with the in game two. Beard struck out three. just two hits. two runs scored, and Skylar Ouellette, University of St. Thomas (Texas). The TLU took a 4-3 lead in Sunday’s The Bulldogs are back in action Chassety Raines and Sarah Metzer each Friday night single game starts at 7 p.m. finale with two runs in the sixth at Katt-Isbel Field on Tuesday night also had two hits. The Saturday doubleheader begins at inning. Caleb Maly singled to right with a 6 p.m. non-conference game Sydney Ouellette improved to 11-2 noon. field to score Randy Huerta, and against Trinity. TUE. April 20, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 7
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Scheffel Hampton Roger H. Marilyn Jean Walter Hampton, age 80 of Seguin, passed Scheffel, Sr., age 76 away on March 29, 2021. Marilyn was born on September of Marion, passed 28, 1940 in Crestline, Ohio to Evelyn Besse (Speelman) away on April 12, and Lester Anthony Walter. Marilyn was an active member 2021. Roger was of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, born on April 28, quilting, knitting, ceramics and many other crafts. She 1944 in San Antonio, loved spending time with her children and her heart was Texas to Lonie extremely touched when she was able to spend time with (Bauer) and Harry her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was proud to be a cancer survivor and would devote Herman Scheffel. her passion for sewing quilts to fundraise for Relay for Life. Roger was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School. He She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Wright “Coach” Wilburn Hampton, then proudly served his country in the National Guard her parents and her sister Diana Knapp. for 6 years. On September 24, 1966 he married his High Survivors include her daughters, Valieta Small and husband Woody of Navarre, Florida, Mary School Sweetheart Karen J. Boeck. Since 1973 they have Hanog and husband Mike of Lanai, Hawaii, Carla Ortiz and husband Rick of Bryan, Texas; son, Jack owned and operated Helping Hand Hardware in Marion. and wife, Patty of Ferris, Texas; 7 grandchildren, David and Lin Marie Small, Donnell Hanog, Richelle He served the Marion Fire Department for 40 years as and Ricky Ortiz, Amanda and Christian Hampton; brother, Herbert Walter and wife Cheryl; 2 great Fire Chief and 20 years as a first responder. Roger served grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. the City of Marion as Mayor and also served on the A memorial service celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Marion City Council. Roger was instrumental in seeing Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Craig Sagebiel officiating. Private interment will be held at that a newer and larger sewer plant was built. He was a a later date. For those who desire services may be live streamed at http://facebook.com/SeguinELCA. member of the Marion Lions Club and had been active in All CDC protocols must be followed, including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings the Marion Little League program. requested. Roger is preceded in death by his parents and his Memorial contributions may be made to Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 250, 562 S. father-in-law and mother-in-law, Monroe and Netty Hwy. 123 Bypass, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Boeck. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Karen 830-549-5912. Scheffel; sister, Madaline Elles; brother-in-law, Melvin Boeck; children, Roger Scheffel, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Kari Reiley and husband Dwayne, and Robert Scheffel Perez and wife Allison; grandchildren, Emily, Dylan and Mattie Juana C. Perez, age 78 of Seguin, passed away on April 18, Reiley, and Chase and Kinsley Scheffel; numerous nieces, 2021. Juana was born on May 13, 1942 in Sabinal, Texas to Maria nephews, cousins and many, many friends including his (Mendez) and Manuel R. Castillo. faithful co-workers throughout the years at the Hardware Juana is preceded in death by her parents, first born son, Store. Ernest; sisters, Juliana Perez, Catalina Gonzales, Mary Juarez, Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from Rebecca Trevino and Stephanie Martinez. 3 to 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Survivors include daughters, Belinda (Domingo) Alvarez, services will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. John Grace (Lynn) Kraft, Teresa (Mario) Leal, Rachel (Alex) Ramirez, Lutheran Church in Marion at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Delia Perez and Patricia (Ronnie) Morales, son; Ernest (Elizabeth) Theiss officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Perez, loving nephew who she admired as a son, James Medrano; Lutheran Cemetery. loving goddaughter, Barbara Gamez; sisters, Candelaria Martinez, Vera Rhodes, Margaret Arce, Minerva Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Medrano, Virginia Seiler, Mary Ann Harter, Ester Cardenas; brother, Joe Castillo; 26 grandchildren; 36 Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124 or great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. the Marion FFA Booster Club, c/o Marion State Bank, P. A walk- through line visitation will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary O. Box 187, Marion, Texas, 78124. from 5 to 7 p.m. A private family recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow. A Mass of Christian Burial Roger loved serving and being a part of his will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Interment will follow in community in Marion. He will be truly missed by both San Geronimo Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Doming Alvarez, III., Jacob Alvarez, Joel Leal, family and friends. Edward Gonzales, Felix Gonzales, Trey Gonzales, Michael Herrera, Jimmy Garcia, Joseph Garcia; You are invited to sign the guest book at www. honorary pallbearers, James Medrano, Ethan Perez, Tano Valdez and Jordan Leal. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Face coverings are requested at all locations. Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction 830-549-5912. of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-549-5912. TUE. April 20, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 9
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Lopez Frank Lopez, age 59 of Seguin, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5-7 p.m. A private family recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stockdale, Texas. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Face coverings are requested at all locations. Frank was born on October 26, 1961 in Floresville, Texas to Francisco and Maria Madge (Trevino) Lopez. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary Herrera, and his brothers, Larry and Leonard Lopez. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Nelda Lopez; his children, Patrick Lopez and wife Liz and Bryanna Lopez (Marshal Gleason); grandchildren, Ethan, Mason and Liam Lopez; siblings, Eddie Lopez (Mary Jane), Grace Gusman, Gilbert Lopez, JoAnn Medina (Robert), Yvonne Gonzalez (Luis), Adam Lopez and Hector Lopez (Anna); parents-in-law, Lorenzo and Dolores Quintanilla; siblings-in-law, Lori Quintanilla and husband Raymond Zepeda, Roland Quintanilla and partner Ken Mohundro; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Frank was a Seguin High School graduate, and served in the Army Reserves for 13 years. He worked as a Technical Field Engineer for 14 years for Siemens Corp. He attended Texas A&M Extension and obtained an Associate’s Degree in electronics. Frank traveled all over the world while working for Siemens Corp. and while in the Army Reserves. Frank will be remembered as a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Serving as pallbearers will be, Hector Lopez, Adam Lopez, Ian Sandoval, Esteban Lopez, Mike Guerra and Leonard Lopez, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to, Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901, or to the American Heart Association Southwest Affiliate, P.O. Box 841125 Dallas, Texas 75284. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-549-5912.
Wright Life celebration for Thomas Earle Wright,Sr. will be held April 24th from 11AM to 5PM at 650 River Drive in Seguin. He is survived by his life partner, Mary Greenwood; children, Thomas E. Wright,Jr., Felicia William’s, Shawn Thomas Wright, Marcus Greenwood, Dominique William’s, Felicia Wright,Roshelle Washington,Shatoryia Raymond, Yesenia Quiroga, Maria Quiroga, Stephanie Washington; brothers, Ellis, James, Anderson, and Jody Wright; sisters, Alberta,Ethel B,Lula Mae, and Clara. Services ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary. TUE. April 20, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 11 12 www.SEGUINTODAY.com Health and Medical Page presented by
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The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & April 24 at 395 Lifegate Lane in Seguin. assessment data from you or your Volunteers are needed for 3 to Artisans Market will be held each The cost of the Smokey Mo’s meal of business if affected by the freeze (i.e. 4-hour shifts from either 8:45 a.m. to Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Cibolo 1/2 BBQ chicken, beans, potato salad, no power, no running water, no natural 12:45 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grange Hall, located at 413 North Main bottled water, and dessert is $12. For gas, frozen or damaged water pipes, Volunteers can sign up at https://www. Street, in Cibolo. For more information more information call 830-372-0850. etc.), you are asked to visit https://arcg. surveymonkey.com/r/3KLZ73M. or questions, text 210-722-9054. is/uOrOb and fill out the online forms. Geronimo VFW Dance The success of this effort will assist the CCSCT Head Start Earth Day Celebration Outdoor Painting Event The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will local jurisdictions with the eligibility to The CCSCT Head Start will have a There will be an outdoor painting have a dance featuring The Good Ole potential federal programs. Family Event Earth Day Celebration event in downtown Seguin and Walnut Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Springs Park from Friday, April 23. 25 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The Champions for Courageous Children to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 and Show and sell your paintings to the VFW kitchen will open at 2 p.m. For The Guadalupe County Children’s Thursday, April 22 at the New Braunfels public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. reservations or more information, call Advocacy Center (GCCAC) will be and Seguin Head Start Center. on Saturday, April 24. There will be 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. raising funds and awareness online in cash prizes, an opportunity to meet April. Join a team, create your own, Back to the Basics Beef Cattle Series other artists and experience “plein air COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist make a donation to the event or a There will be a Back to the Basics painting.” For entry forms and full details The Guadalupe Regional Medical specific team, and help spread the Beef Cattle Series from noon to 2 p.m. visit seguinartleague.com. Center, Guadalupe County and the word. Email [email protected] or on Tuesdays April 20, May 18, June City of Seguin will administer COVID-19 visit GCCAC’s Facebook, LinkedIn, or 22, Sept. 21, and Oct. 19 online via Geronimo VFD Rummage Sale vaccines as they become available. Instagram pages for more information. Microsoft Teams presented by Texas The Geronimo Volunteer Fire All vaccines are free of charge and For a link to give, text GCCAC to 44- AgriLife Extension. The cost is $15 per Department will have a Rummage will be available by appointment 321. class or $45 for the series. Register by Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, utilizing the COVID-19 Waitlist at www. email to [email protected]. April 24 at the fire station in Geronimo. Seguintexas.gov/covidvaccine. Those Citizens Fire Academy edu. Donations of items are accepted without internet access or an email The Seguin Fire Department is or booths are available to rent for address can call 830-386-2219 and seeking applicants for its free Citizens Seguin Elks Lodge Wednesday Night $10. For more information contact leave a message for assistance with Fire Academy that will be held from Dinner Justin Schwanz at 210-254-3183 or registering for the waitlist. For questions Thursday, April 29 to Thursday, July 1, The Seguin Elks Lodge will serve its [email protected]. about second dose appointment plus one optional Saturday class that dinner menu for dine in or take out at 5 reschedules, email COVID19@ will include CPR training. Applications p.m. Wednesdays at 1331 C H Mathies VATS Golf Tournament co.guadalupe.tx. are available at www.seguintexas.gov Jr. in Seguin. For more information call The 10th Annual Veterans Alliance of or can be picked up/dropped off at 830-303-5844. Texas State (VATS) Golf Tournament Precious Life Services the Fire Administration Office, located will be held beginning with registration Precious Life Services is now offering in- inside of the Municipal Court Building League of Women Voters Online at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. office and virtual mentoring and therapy at 660 S. Hwy. 46 between 9 a.m. and Meeting on Saturday, April 24 at The Bandit Golf sessions for individuals and families for 4:30 p.m. All applicants will undergo The League of Women Voters of the Course in New Braunfels. Sponsorships anger management, domestic violence a background check. Space is limited Comal Area will meet online to discuss are also available. For more information, prevention and parenting skills. To to the first 12 applicants. For more “Protecting Natural Resources,” in email [email protected]. To register schedule an appointment, please information call 830-401-2310. celebration of Earth Day 2021, at 7 visit https://www.sdi.txstate.edu/ contact us at 830-372-5980 or by email p.m. Wednesday, April 21 on Zoom. ProgramsResources/Veterans/ at preciouslifesuicideintervention@aol. Continued on the next page. (ID: 899 8656 3219 pw: 270440) VeteransAllianceofTexasState/ com. CDC requirements of masks, TUE. 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Seguin Noon Lions Club Spring Fling breakfast tacos, kid’s games, phot food trucks, shopping, games, and Geronimo. Admission is $10. The The Seguin Noon Lions Club will booth, fellowship, and an opportunity more. VFW kitchen will open at 2 p.m. For have its Spring Fling from 5 to 7 p.m. to hear from community youth. For reservations or more information, call Thursday, April 29 at the Silver Center, more information and to download a Geronimo VFW Dance 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. sponsor form and donate online visit The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will Pork Steak Dinners are $12 presale southtexaspregnancycarecenter.com. have a dance featuring Tom Teboe Geronimo VFW Dance and $15 at the door. Raffle tickets are River City Wranglers from 3 to 6:30 The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will available for $1 per ticket or 15 for $10. Buck Fever Casino Night p.m. Sunday, May 9 in Geronimo. have a dance featuring Paul Sanchez Bug races are $10 per entry. Tickets The Buck Fever will have a Casino Admission is $10. The VFW kitchen and Wrangler Country from 3 to 6:30 are available from club members or at Night will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, will open at 2 p.m. For reservations or p.m. Sunday, May 30 in Geronimo. Dietz Flower Shop, Starcke Furniture, May 1 at Geronimo Community more information, call 830-379-0506 Admission is $10. The VFW kitchen Ascot’s Custom Travel, or Tri Country Center. Reserved tables are $600 for or 830-305-8829. will open at 2 p.m. For reservations or Air. There will also be door prizes 10 or open seating tickets may be more information, call 830-379-0506 drawings and a cash bar and sodas purchased for $60 each or $100 for Senior Center Dance or 830-305-8829. available at the event. 2. The evening includes a steak and There will be a dance featuring Jay shrimp dinner, complimentary drinks, Eric & Friends from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Heritage Museum Calendars Leadership Seguin Class Project Casino fun, numerous games, raffles, on Saturday, May 14 at The Crystal The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 The Seguin Area Chamber of and Live Auction. For more information Chandelier Ballroom (formerly known calendars for $10 featuring historical Commerce Leadership Seguin Class or to purchase tickets, call Daniel as The Silver Center), located at 510 buildings and information about is raising funds in support of the Boenig at 830-305-4148. E. Court St. in Seguin. The doors open Seguin. There is a limited supply and preservation and renovation of the at 7 p.m. with a $10 admission. For they are available for purchase at the Heritage Village. The Class is selling Geronimo VFW Dance presale tickets or to reserve a table, Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, the bricks that can be purchased in honor The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will call 830-303-6612. Aumont, the Seguin Area Chamber of you or your family, or in memory of a have a dance featuring Glen Collins of Commerce and Parker’s City loved one. There is also an opportunity Alibis from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Geronimo VFW Dance Pharmacy. to have your name or business on the May 2 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will plaque of new tables and benches The VFW kitchen will open at 2 p.m. have a dance featuring the Good Ole that will be added to the property. A For reservations or more information, Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May portion of the proceeds will benefit the call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. 16 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. Children’s Advocacy Center and Tru- The VFW kitchen will open at 2 p.m. Light Ministries. For more information Front Row with Verne Lundquist & Bill For reservations or more information, To ensure non-profit organization’s call 830-379-6382. Raftery call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829. meetings and events appear in The 17th Annual Front Row Gala this calendar, send information to: The Big Red Barn Farmers Market benefiting Texas Lutheran University Teacher of the Year Luncheon communitycalendar@kwed1580. The Big Red Barn will have its Farmers will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, The Seguin Area Chamber of com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the May 7 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Commerce will have its Teacher of information at the Seguin Daily News/ 1st and 3rd Saturdays. For more San Marcos Hotel Conference Center the Year Luncheon from 11:30 to KWED offices located at 609 E. Court information visit http://texagedu.org/. & Spa. For more and to purchase 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 at the St. in Seguin. For best results, submit ticket visit www.tlu.edu/front-row or Geronimo Community Center, located information at least two weeks prior Walk for Life call 830-372-8030. at 280 Navarro Dr. in Seguin. For more to the event. The South Texas Pregnancy Care information and to purchase tickets Center will have its Walk For Life Business in the Park call 830-379-6382. Rally 2021 from 10 a.m. to noon The Seguin Area Chamber of Saturday, May 1 at 1348 E. Kingsbury Commerce will present a free Business Geronimo VFW Dance St.(next to DPS) in Seguin. There will in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will be local pastors speaking, music by Saturday, May 8 at the East Pavilion have a dance featuring Bimbo from McQueeney Baptist Bluegrass Band, in Starcke Park. There will be music, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23 in 16 COMMUNITY www.SEGUINTODAY.com RELIGION La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!’ by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need. The Country Church Attic The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. Clothing Ministry The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
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Guadalupe County Guadalupe County HIRING Telecommunications Operator Juvenile Supervision Officer (Dispatcher) Team Leader NAVARRO ISD: Is taking applications for Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Guadalupe County Juvenile Services is seeking FULLTIME CUSTODIAL POSITIONS applications for a applicants for Juvenile Supervision Officer Team Telecommunications Operator, (Dispatcher). Leader. Salary is $22.12 per hour, to - DISTRICT WIDE. Pay starts at $11 per commensurate with experience and training. Position Applicants must have a school diploma or GED, is open until filled. hour (experience necessary/with train) day the ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing and computer data entry skills, The JSO Team Leader leads and empowers JSO and night available. Must be fingerprinted and the ability to multi tasks. Knowledge in radio staff in the protection of youth being detained in the and teletype duties preferred. Must be willing to Guadalupe County Juvenile Detention Center and pass background check. Applications work shift work. residential facility. This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Residential Services. The JSO Team accepted online at www.nisd.us or in The starting salary will be $18.15 per hour. Leader maintains a high level of juvenile justice person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123 Seguin - Salary will increase to $19.39 upon certification. knowledge, and enforces all detention policies, procedures and regulations. They maintain required Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. This Benefits include Medical Insurance, Paid qualifications of a JSO as listed in the Texas Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Retirement Plan, Administrative Code, Chapter 343, and advise the is a great opportunity to join a growing $20,000 life insurance policy and access to EAP Facility Administrator immediately of any status Program. changes. They also, maintain safety and security at school district. all times and participate as a Safety Team member. Full job description and Sheriff Application and Background Packet may be obtained from Full job description and applications may be obtained http://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/employment/employment.php from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human DIETZ FLOWER SHOP: Now hiring or the Human Resource office at 211 W. Court Resource office at 211 W. Court St., Seguin. St., Seguin. Please submit applications and ALL Applications not completed online need to be for Part time Delivery and Sales, Monday required documents to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at submitted to Juvenile Services, 2613 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX 78155. Open until filled. thru Friday 8a-5p. Apply in person at 969 2617 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX, 78155 Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer East Kingsbury Street. Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer TUE. April 20, 2021 www.SEGUINTODAY.com 17 18 COMMUNITY www.SEGUINTODAY.com
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