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The work load continues in Austin State Senator Judith Zaffirini provides insight to state business during legislative session

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Austin) – Much of that attention in the nation’s capital these last few weeks is now being diverted back home to the Lone Star State as representatives continue their work during the 87th Annual Texas Legislative Session.

At the start of the session on Tuesday, Jan. 12, state leaders returned to Austin to tackle the 140-day schedule. At the time, the Seguin Daily News featured the return for Seguin and Guadalupe County’s State Representative John Kuempel. This week, the SDN takes a look at the start of the session and the ultimate goals for the area’s other state leader Senator Judith Zaffirini.

Zaffirini, the second highest-ranking senator and highest-ranking woman senator in the state, shares her thoughts this week as she begins her representation of Senate District 21.

Zaffirini says due to COVID-19 restrictions, her experience earlier this month more than proved that this session would be unlike any that she’s

ever experienced before.

“I’m usually surrounded by family and friends. I usually have my husband, my son, my daughter-in-law, my grandchildren and lots of friends and people from the University of Laredo and throughout the district. They are on the floor, through the gallery, they are everywhere and this time, I sat there alone and typically on the years that I’m sworn in, we have even more people and the senators go to the front to be sworn in. This time, we stood at our desk alone and were sworn in. It was very very different. I didn’t have anybody at my desk, on the senate floor or in the chamber. Not anybody and it was practically empty upstairs.

There were a few family members who were there. Senators were allowed to have one person on the floor with them at their desk, but most people did not because our priority is the health and safety of the people of Texas beginning with of course, our families. So, I didn’t want to invite anyone and then have that person feel obligated to come. So, I stood there by myself,” said Zaffirini.

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State senator optimistic about this year’s legislative session

SENATOR continued from Page 1 Although the typically lengthy and crowded opening-day ceremony was disrupted, the senator says she is not deterred by the uncertainty of the remaining 100 plus days.

filed 42 legislative measures which includes 39 bills and 3 joint resolutions – all of which Zaffirini says are reflective of her priorities.

However, Zaffirini says issues related to COVID are being prioritized at the state capitol.

She says safety will remain key in the months ahead.

“We want to make sure that the staff, all those people who work at the capitol and all those people who keep the capitol safe – for example – law enforcement officers especially our Department of Public Safety Troopers that they are all safe too and so we talked about different kind of policies. There was a lot of debate. There was a lot of disagreements. There’s some people who are more worried than others but in the end, we agreed that people should be tested. That if they are coming to the capitol, they should be tested because this is a pandemic and so access to the capitol has to be different and of course, the capitol is the people’s house. It belongs to the people but when there is a pandemic, we have to accept our responsibility to ensure that the peoples’ house is safe.

Now, everyone has to enter through the north and there are tents available there for testing, so people have to either show that they have been tested or be tested right there and wait 15

minutes for the results of the test,” said Zaffirini.

Due to the pandemic, Zaffirini says some of the most disappointing changes will be the elimination of certain traditions and the reduction of guests who will be arriving at their front steps.

“Of course, the capacity will be limited so that we won’t have throngs of people throughout the capitol.

Typically, Tuesdays for example is what they call White Coat Day and doctors from throughout the state

are always there and they are there in force and other groups come in and they have their lobby days, and they are there in force. Well, we won’t be having those lobby days anymore. We just can’t have them because hundreds of people typically come in and of course, that is a risk to those who work and those who visit there. We might do a few with very little access but I’m not encouraging anyone to come to the capitol unless they have a compelling reason to do so,” said Zaffirini.

At this time, Zaffirini has pre-

“We would be facing a $1 billion deficit but we have done that before. In fact, we have saved $5 billion deficits and $11 billion deficits and we dealt with that. We have been able to deal with it this time. We have a billion dollars and it’s not as large as we feared but it is still significant. My priority as the Senator for District 21 which includes Seguin will be to protect education including public education and higher education and the health and human services budget and to do my very best to ensure that those budgets are not cut. I also believe that this is also not the time to raise taxes. There are many people who say ‘oh, well just raise taxes.’ This is not the time to raise taxes in anyway. People are very very concerned and there are many people who have financial problems, many people who are newly unemployed, who are newly in the low-income situation where before, they were doing well and so we have to ensure that there is no discussion of increasing taxes in anyway.

Simultaneously, we have to look at other sources of revenues – for example the rainy-day fund. This is the time to look at the rainy-day fund. If this isn’t a rainy day, what is?” said Zaffirini.

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Seguin Police Department Earns Safe Policing for Communities Certification

(Seguin) -- The Seguin Police Department has received certification in compliance with Presidential Executive Order No. 13929 (“Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities”) making the department eligible for discretionary grant funding to support local public safety initiatives through the U.S. Department of Justice.

The “Executive Order on Safe Policing” provides Department of Justice grant funding to state and local law enforcement agencies whose use of force policies are

the credentialing body for Texas.

Seguin Police Department’s compliance with Executive Order No. 12929 was certified by the Texas Police Chiefs Association on December 17, 2020.

certified by independent credentialing bodies designated by the U.S. Attorney General. The

Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation has been designated by the U.S. Attorney General as

The certification requires that Seguin PD’s use-offorce policies adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local laws. There must also be confirmation that the agency’s use-of-force policies prohibit the use of chokeholds except in those situations where the use of deadly force is allowed by law.

“We know that our community expects the best from the Seguin Police Department, and we want to be one of the leaders of police reform in this area,” said Seguin Police Chief Terry Nichols. “Through our Best Practices Recognition Program, and now earning the Safe Policing for Communities Certification from the Department of Justice, Seguin residents can be assured of our commitment to impartiality, listening and learning from the whole community as we work through comprehensive police reform.”

State addressing issues related to COVID-19 pandemic in Austin

SENATOR continued from Page 2 Enhancements found in some of her pieces of legislation would expand Medicaid, provide student loan debt assistance to frontline workers, expand access to pre-kindergarten for 3-year-olds and make higher education and community colleges tuition-free for persons with an annual household income of less than $100,000.

Again, Zaffirini says she’s confident that they will be able to avoid potentially devastating cuts to education, higher education and health and human services.

Redistricting will also be a much-discussed topic. She says once legislators receive data from the U.S. Census Bureau, they will conduct their once-per-decade redrawing of the Texas House, Senate, Congressional and State Board of Education maps.

“Redistricting is among our most important

tasks as legislators,” said Zaffirini. “I look forward to a fair and transparent process that I hope will prioritize community interests rather than partisan advantage.”

She says despite the challenges this past year, there has been a silver lining regarding her commitment to constituents. She says thanks to technology, she has been able to network with even more residents – over 360,000 to be exact.

“I as a senator have changed in many ways because of the pandemic. For example, I have always had an open-door policy and my policy is to accept an appointment with any constituent who wants to meet with me and then we work very hard to return every phone call, to answer every email, to respond to every letter. But during the pandemic, we hadn’t been able to have the appointments, so we went to virtual appointments and at the beginning of the session, we were totally

up to date with every single request for an appointment that had been made. Now, that would have been even more difficult during session because we are in session for so long and we have so many different hearings and what not so it makes appointments more difficult, but we are going to continue to meet

by Zoom. My staff will continue to work virtually which means that we won’t be having in person appointments, but we will schedule appointments by Zoom and incredibly what we realize at the end before we started session is we actually reached more people than we would have otherwise,” said Zaffirini.

Zaffirini and her staff continue to accept appointments via Zoom.

They may be reached at either her capitol office at 512-463-0121, or at her Laredo office, 956-722-2293. Constituents may also email the senator at judith.zaffirini@senate. texas.gov.

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Navarro girls run away from La Vernia, boost winning streak to 16 games

(Geronimo) - In a season full of dominant performances, the Navarro girls basketball team delivered one its best Friday night to earn a 69-44 home win over La Vernia in District 27-4A.

coming out, how focused we are, and the things we were doing tonight,” Navarro head coach Darrel Harborth said. “We were sharing the ball, moving the ball, everybody was attacking and doing good things offensively. I think our defense Sophomore guards Tatum Harborth and was engaged and doing a lot of good Laylin Sturm scored 21 and 19 points, things there. If we play like that, we’re respectively, to help the Panthers move pretty rough to beat.” to 5-0 in district play, 23-1 overall, and extend their winning streak to 16 games. The Panthers stretched the lead to 30 points in the third quarter and took a Harborth hit three three-pointers on the 58-30 cushion into the fourth. La Vernia night, and Sturm was a perfect 8-8 at the came no closer than 21 in the final free throw line. period.

struggled the last couple of third quarters.

Let’s come out and get after them.”

Karlee Koenig added eight points for Navarro, and Julia Bumguardner chipped in with six. Haleigh Ortiz finished with five, Ryanne Hepp and Mary Gilliam four apiece, and Berklee Andrews two.

La Vernia guard Helana Chadwick, who shared District MVP honors with Harborth last year, scored 13 points, but no other Bear reached double figures.

Navarro swept the two-game head-tohead series against La Vernia this season.

Navarro raced out to a 24-12 lead by the “We always talk about increasing the The Bears are 2-3 in district play (third end of the first quarter and pushed the lead and coming out in the third quarter, place), 15-6 overall. margin to 20 points, 39-19, at halftime. and we definitely talked about that in this halftime, saying hey, don’t give them The Panthers’ next game in Friday, Jan. “I’m pretty excited about how we’re any confidence,” Harborth said. “We’ve 29 in Pleasanton at 7:30 p.m.

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Seguin boys notch Marion girls complete district district road win sweep of Stockdale over Jaguars

(Buda) - Seguin boys basketball used a 19-10 run in the third quarter to break open a close game and earn a 65-55 road win over BudaJohnson Friday evening in District 26-5A.

contributed nine, and Seguin received eight points apiece Kaleb McCann, Devin Mathews, and Jacob Andrade. Michael Cornelius added seven points, John Jackson four, and John Jones two.

The Matadors have won four of their last five games, improving the team’s district record to 4-6 and the overall mark to 6-11.

Seguin lead 13-11 at the end of the first quarter. Johnson won the second period 22-20 to knot up the game 33-all at halftime.

(Marion) - The Marion girls capped a two-game head-to-head sweep of Stockdale in District 26-3A with a 63-54 home win on Friday.

points. Kaelyn Taylor contributed four points, while Sunny Knight and Alicia Durbin each hit a free throw. Taylor also had five rebounds and three steals.

Jaslyne Williams poured in 21 points Marion led 18-15 at the end of the to lead the Bulldogs offensively. first quarter, 34-23 at halftime, and Anessa Madrid delivered her 50-29 after the third period. The best all-around performance of Bulldogs survived Stockdale’s the season with 16 points, nine 25-13 run in the fourth period to rebounds, five assists, and six steals. hold on for the nine-point win.

Xander Harrell led all scorers The Matadors host New Braunfelswith 19 points. Nic Magallanes Canyon on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.

Molly Rooke added 14 points, six Marion is 4-5 in district play, 6-14 overall. The Bulldogs head to San rebounds, and four steals.

Antonio on Tuesday for a 6:45 Sarah Cook grabbed a team- p.m. tip against San Antoniohigh 10 rebounds to go with six Cole.

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Friday Schedule

Marion boys basketball vs. S.A.-Cole, 7:30 p.m. (7:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

Marion girls basketball @ S.A.-Cole, 6:45 p.m.

Seguin boys basketball vs. New BraunfelsCanyon, 6:45 p.m.

Seguin girls basketball @ New BraunfelsCanyon, 6:30 p.m.

TLU women’s (5:00) & men’s (8:00) basketball vs. Trinity on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

Seguin boys basketball @ Boerne-Champion, 6:46 p.m.

Seguin girls basketball vs. Boerne-Champion, 6:30 p.m.

Navarro girls basketball @ Pleasanton, 7:30 p.m.

Navarro boys basketball vs. Pleasanton, 6:30 p.m.

Marion boys basketball @ Great Hearts Northern Oaks, 6:30 p.m.

Marion girls basketball vs. Great Hearts Northern Oaks, 5:30 p.m.

Seguin girls soccer @ Kerrville-Tivy, 7:15 p.m.

Seguin boys soccer vs. Kerrville-Tivy, 7:15 p.m.

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Greenman William “Bill” Charles Greenman, age 80 of Seguin, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Bill was born on August 25, 1940 in Shang Hai, China to Dr. Robert Brownell Greenman, US Navy and Clara Mae (Minns) Greenman. The family was stationed in Shang Hai until the war heated up. At that time, Clara returned to her home in Oceola Mills, PA with Bill and his 15-month older brother, Bob. Dr Greenman was taken prisoner by the Japanese for 4 years but was eventually reunited with his family after the war.

As a military brat Bill moved often. This resulted in him having two different senior high school rings as he moved between his Jr and Sr year.

He graduated from Southside High School in Long Island, New York. He attended Clemson University from 1958-1963. Bill majored in Pre-Med, PreDental and Biology. Bill was a member of the school honor guard for several years and at 6’4”, he always carried the American flag.

He joined the Air Force in 1963. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1964 with a degree in Russian. He was stationed in Pakistan with the Air Force where he was a Russian linguist.

As a boy, Bill wanted to be a pilot and he built model airplanes with fastidious care. He was a huge fan of daring test pilots like Chuck Yeager. His dream came to an end after growing 2 more inches after high school and getting the measles which affected his eyesight. After choosing family instead of taking a government job, he began a long career in wholesale and retail sales. He worked for Woolco, Kiddie City Toys, Kids Kounty, Gund & Robin Woods Dolls. He was the “Doll Guy” when he was featured on QVC selling dolls. He was well known by doll collectors all over. His last career was in the mattress industry.

He worked at Mattress Discounters in Pennsylvania.

Then he moved back to San Antonio where he worked for Mattress Firm until his health forced him into retirement in 2018.

Bill loved watching college and NFL football. He could recall the stats better than anyone. He made incredibly detailed spread sheets and loved his

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team for Fantasy football. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he and his daughter competed each week to pick the winners for all the games. He loved the Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams was

worked at, and eventually purchased Williams Drug Store. Del was a true “Girl Dad”. He loved raising their 3 daughters, Jamie, Sarah, and Anndy, followed by their 2 granddaughters Lauren and Kelsey. (All of whom, he was proud to say, also graduated from UT.)

his favorite baseball player. He was known for leaving thoughtful notes and sending encouraging cards to brighten people’s day. Bill will fondly be remembered for the thousands and thousands of Christmas cookies he made and delivered to his co-workers and friends over the years.

After the death of his wife Mary, in 2010, he married Sandra Gingrich Hollamon, also of Seguin and added 4 stepdaughters to his “Girl Dad” collection; Lecia Schreiwer, Shannon Dukes, Melyn Smethurst and Mary Grace Hair.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his son William Charles Greenman Jr. Survivors include: his daughter Laura Michelle Greenman Stahl, daughter Sarah Elizabeth Greenman, Grandchildren Andrew and Lacie Stahl and Hannah Leilani Stahl and William (Will) Charles Greenman III, Great Granddaughter Kimber Leilani Stahl, brother Robert Brownell Greenman II many other family members and countless friends.

Private services and interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Cupboard in Seguin, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (honoring his son, Charles), The Seguin Public Library or any charity of your choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Schlueter

Del Schlueter, one of the sweetest men to ever walk the earth, left us yesterday morning while sitting in his chair; probably laughing at Seinfeld re-runs. Del, the 1951 Seguin high school class president was one of those people who never met a stranger. It would take him 15 minutes to get to his table at El Ranchito, because he had to stop and talk to so many people on the way. The 1955 graduate of the University of Texas School of Pharmacy and avid Longhorn fan met his wife Mary Willingham at the University and they married shortly after graduation. He recently received a letter from the Texas Exes mentioning that he was one of the oldest living season ticket holders.

Mary and Del moved back to Seguin in 1968 where he

The “Mighty Fisherman” enjoyed nothing more than to hook a big black bass, of which there were many. He also loved watching Texas High School Football, and was the president of the Matador booster club during the Jack Taylor days. Del was always an active member of his church and the community, and an overall great guy. His loving heart, great sense of humor and quick wit will be sorely missed.

Delbert Ralph Schlueter, was born in Seguin, Texas on March 21, 1933 to Ferdinand Schlueter, and Linda Salge Schlueter. His parents, his brother Virgil Schlueter, and his wife Mary Willingham Schlueter preceded him in death.

His loving wife, Sandra Gringrich Hollamon, his daughters, Jamie Schlueter, Sarah Jones and her Husband Rex, Anndy Shashack and her husband Dan, and his granddaughters, Lauren Malouf and Kelsey Koehler, survive him. His brother’s children, Frank Schlueter and wife Anne, Greta Drennan, and Harriett “Missy” Schlueter, also survive him.

A memorial service will be planned near his birthday in March. He was never one to pass up an opportunity to celebrate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, the Matador Booster Club, or the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center. 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.

Henderson

Doris Henderson Greer 80 years old, of Seguin, Texas passed away.

Survivors include: son David C. Greer Jr., Daughters: Virginia Greer and Wanda Greer, Sisters: Lessie Faye Lampkin, Linda Henderson and Brenda Miller, Brothers: J.C. Henderson and Author Henderson Viewing will be held Saturday January 23rd, 2021 from 10am to 3pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place Tuesday January 26th, 2021 at 9:45am at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Services Entrusted to:Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Texas. 78155. 830-303-2208

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Rangel Alfredo Salas Rangel went to be with the Lord January 14, 2021. Born in Seguin, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Maxine Rangel, brothers Rodolpho Rangel and Richard Rangel.

He leaves behind his sister, Josefina (Rangel) Lehmann his niece Elizabeth Escareno and great niece Madison Westenbarger, nephew Rodolpho (Rudy)-Shelly Rangel his great nephew Nicholas Rangel and great niece Mckenna , niece Dominga and James Arevalo and his great nephews, Jeremiah Arevalo, Azariah Arevalo, and his great nieces, Crystal Avila, Jerilyn Tovar-Eddie, Ariel Valadez-Jesus, Adley Arevalo and fiancé Kreston Joyner.

He was a United State Marine Veteran, LCpl. His career was welding and the love of fishing.

If you were looking for uncle Freddy he would be at Starcke Park under the oak tree fishing and having a good time. He was a survivalist.

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends; especially his great great nephews and great great nieces who got to spend the last 2 years getting to know him.

His viewing and funeral service will be Monday Feb 8th at 11am at Sunset Memorial Oaks, New Braunfels, TX and burial would be right after at Fort Sam in San Antonio at 1:30pm.

Cano

Gloria “YaYa” Gutierrez Cano of Seguin, Texas gained her wings on January 12, 2021 at the age of 71.

Gloria was born on October 25, 1949 in Pearsall, Texas to Jesus Gutierrez and Maria Trinidad Gutierrez.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents; brother,

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George Gutierrez; great-granddaughters, Angela Ruiz and Daphne Rios and the father of her children, Lorenzo Rios Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters and son, Priscilda Rios-Rodriguez (Raul) of Seguin, Mary Jane Eller (Lindsey) of Chicago, Bobby Joe Rios of Seguin, Marlene Khan of Seguin, Veronica Sassenhagen (Abel) of Round Rock; grandchildren, Michael, Laura, Stephanie, Derrick, Martin, Mariah, Larry, Dazney, Darin, Ben and Markus; greatgrandchildren, Aiden, Miley, Erick, Kamron, Elijah, Derrick and Lorenzo; brothers, Jesus Gutierrez Jr. of Pearsall, Gerardo Gutierrez, Felix Gutierrez of Kingsbury; sisters, Micaela Urdiales of San Antonio, Tina Lopez (Dan) of Kingsbury, Sylvia Lozano of Seguin as well numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended loving family and many friends.

Gloria loved family gatherings, from BBQ’s to going out dancing, playing slot machines in Las Vegas and Kinder with her sister, Sylvia.

She loved and adored and was extremely proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the moon and back. Mom was famous for home cooking, especially for her potato salad and her delicious tamales. Gloria will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to recognize the following Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Rodriguez, Derrick Rodriguez, Darin Sassenhagen, Ben Sassenhagen, Markus Sassenhagen, Erick Rodriguez, Sonny Lozano, Aiden Rios and Bobby Joe Rios, Abel Sassenhagen, Lindsey Eller, Raul Rodriguez.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or some of Gloria’s favorite: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital USA: donors@stjude. org, Feed The Hungry at: www.feegthehungry.org and lastly, to the Texas State Autism Camp at https:// gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:ee8cd61f-e756-48b7883b-1e7a2c114d0f/Donation%20form_autism%20 camp.pdf Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430.

Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

Luensmann

Roland Henry Luensmann, age 87 of Marion, Texas joined our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021. Roland was born in Bexar County, Texas on July 31, 1933 to Henry and Alma (Schultz) Luensmann.

Roland attended Clemens School in Zuehl, Tx. He was a lifelong member of Redeemer United Church of Christ, being baptized in 1934, and confirmed in 1948. He was a man dedicated to Christ and served our Lord with grace. Roland proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent time in Korea and Japan. He retired from Texas State Dept. of Highway Services after 37 years. After his retirement he drove school buses for six years for Marion High School.

Roland was affiliated with many organizations, he was a member of Sons of Hermann Lodge Zuehl 163, he was also a lifetime member of Bexar Social Club. He married the love of his life Anna Dell Reininger on April 2, 1960.

Roland enjoyed many other activities in his life, he enjoyed fishing, dancing, bowling and trips to the casino’s. But there was no greater love to Roland than the Lord and his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Roland is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Linda Koltermann and husband George, Alice Walter and husband Willie, Howard Luensmann, John Luensmann and Edgar Luensmann and wife Glory Ann, brother-in-law, Virgil Ploch, and nephews, Allan Koltermann and Jeff Luensmann.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Anna Dell Luensmann; his daughter, Kimberly Luensmann; brother, Bill Luensmann and wife Phyllis; sister, Alma Ploch; sisters-in-law, Celie Luensmann and Jeanette Luensmann; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on January 30, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Redeemer United Church of Christ Cemetery in Zuehl with the Rev. Gerry Metzger officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Redeemer United Church of Christ, 7415 Gin Rd. Marion, Tx 78124. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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Clara Mae Bohuslav

October 7, 1931 – January 21, 2021 C l a r a B o h u s l a v, age 89, of San Antonio, passed away on Jan. 21, 2021.

Clara was born on Oct. 7, 1931 in Flatonia, Texas to Max and Clara (Jarosek) Freytag. After graduating from Flatonia High School, Clara worked briefly in the civil service in San Antonio.

She married Johnnie Bohuslav on May 8, 1954. In addition to caring for her four boys, she worked outside the home caring for youth as a school nurse in the Brownwood Independent School District. Later, she worked alongside Johnnie as the most patient “rodman, errand runner and snacks provider” in their surveying and engineering business.

Clara cherished the times she spent in the company of her siblings, children and grandchildren, sharing stories and laughs, spoiling them with food and love, and marking milestones with song and dance. Her faith was strong and she was committed to the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Catholic Church.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie, her parents, and her brothers, Daniel and Ralph Freytag. She is survived by her sister Gertrude Harris, her brothers and sisters-in-law Wally and Helen Freytag, and Dennis and Barbara Freytag. Clara and Johnnie raised 4 sons, John (wife Filecia), Michael (wife Anne), Thomas (wife Katy), and James (wife Lisa). Clara was delighted by her 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Flatonia, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-5495912.

Guadalupe Garcia Trigo Born: December 15, 1944 Passed Away: January 21, 2021

Loved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Guadalupe G. (Lupe) Trigo, 76, of Seguin, TX (formerly of Victoria, Tx) died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at home.

Born in Victoria, on December 15, 1944, Guadalupe (Lupe to her friends and Peta to her family) was the daughter of Ignacio and Mary Susie (Resendez) Garcia of Victoria. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1963. She was married to her high school sweetheart Antonio (Tony) Trigo and had five children. They moved to Seguin where she worked at First United Methodist Church for 32 years until she retired. Lupe was a God-Fearing woman who thought her children what a subservient woman truly was. She had a heart of gold and a smile that was contagious. She enjoyed watching her novelas on Netflix, taking trips and being with her friends and family, she especially loved being grand-maw as her Auddi called her, to her grandchildren and to her greatgrandchildren. Lupe always complaining ”estos ninos, siempre hacienda malas,” that all they do is “MAKE MALAS” but once they were gone she would say oh my house is to quiet, I miss the kids She is pre-deceased by her husband of 51 years Antonio (Tony) Trigo, both of her parents Ignacio and Mary Susie Garcia, Grandparents Juan and Elvita Resendez all of

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Victoria, TX, her brothers Mario Garcia of Victoria, TX and Paul Garcia of Houston, TX. Mother in law Maria Trigo, Father in law: Pedro Trigo Sr. Sister in Laws: Florence Riojas, Beatrice Cardenas, Lynda Benavidez, Brother in Laws: Pedro Jr., George and Tim Trigo all of Nixon, TX. She is survived by her children: son Peter Trigo (Irma), grandchild April and Pete Trigo, daughter Toni Marie Trigo (Daniel) grandchildren Crystal Cortina (Alex), Kenneth Rodriguez (Brittany) greatgrandchildren: Kaitlyn, Catalina, and Alexander Cortina, Athena and Logan Rodriguez all from Seguin, TX, son Mark Trigo from Del Rio, TX, grandchildren Amanda Trigo, Ashley Vigil and Analisa Flores, great grandchildren Aaliyah and Amarcus Trigo, Pablo Rodriguez, Madeline and Dimii Vigil all of Seguin, daughter Theresa Ann Trigo of San Antonio grandchildren Joseph Medellin (Sharon) of Converse, TX, Jonathon and Christina Medellin of Seguin great grandchildren Antonio, Kalista, Harley, and Alicia Medellin all of Converse, TX, Jaden and Emmelynn Grace Medellin, Noah, Abryn, Cameron and Emmit Nino all of Seguin and Daughter Suzanna Trigo of Live Oak, TX. grandchildren Kandice and Daina Juarez of Seguin, great grandchildren Isaiah and Zavier Montoya, Ayra Trigo and Leviya Banda all of Seguin. Her brother Ignacio Garcia (Anna) of Conroe, TX, Sister Josie Fraustio of Victoria, Great Aunts Julia Gaitan of Inez, and Esther Vargas of Houston. BrotherIn-Law Tomas Trigo (Pauline) of Smithville, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who will miss her dearly.

Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Cathe Evins officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating, and face coverings worn. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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Adult Take-N-Make Craft Kit

The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Floral Paint Kits available for pick up on Monday, Jan. 25.

Follow along with an online video tutorial, hosted

by Library Assistant Mara Benitez, which can be found at library.seguintexas.gov and on library social media platforms. Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

Urban Gardening with San Antonio Food Bank

The Seguin Public Library and the San Antonio Food Bank are working together to virtually bring and teach you the basics of urban gardening at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at www.library. seguintexas.gov Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for additional information.

Book Nuts Book Club

The Seguin Public Library will host its monthly book club meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 via Zoom. This month’s book discussion will be The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larson. New attendees must register to receive Zoom link. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 on Zoom. Registration is required by visiting library. seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.

Preschool Storytime - ABCs

The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-

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Beyond Harry Potter Book Group

The Seguin Public Library will have its Beyond Harry Potter Book Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at www.library.seguintexas.gov.

This event is open to Teens and Tweens between the ages of 10-17. This month’s book is Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, a series about Sophie and Fitz, two kids with mysterious telepathic powers. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for additional information.

Republican Women Luncheon

The Guadalupe Country Republican Women Luncheon/Meeting will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin.

The program will feature City of Seguin Mayor, Donna Dodgen. For more information visit www. guadalupe-county-rw.com/.

Electronic Resource Tutorial

The Seguin Public Library will offer an Electronic Resource Tutorial with Library Assistant, Erica Reyes, as she introduces all available and free E-Resources accessible with library card membership on Saturday, Jan. 30 at www.library. seguintexas.gov and on other library social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for additional information.

SISD/Head Start Pre-K 3 Registration

The Seguin ISD/ Head Start 2020-2021 PRE-K 3 Registration is now underway for new classes that begin on Monday, Feb. 1 for children who are three years old by Sept. 1, 2020. Register online at www.seguin.k12.tx.us. For eligibility requirements and more information call 830-4011281.

GVEC Scholarship

The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) is accepting applications for its scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2021. For eligibility information and the online application, visit www.gvec.org/community/scholarships. All applications must be submitted online prior to midnight on Saturday, February 1, 2021.

City Event and Reservation Cancellations

As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled all events held on City property, through Feb. 1, 2021. This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency.

Walk-N-Talk Across Texas!

Create lifelong habits for physical activity with Walk Across Texas, a free 8-week program hosted

by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Seguin Public Library. Register to start a healthier lifestyle

by Friday, Feb. 5 when a morning session begins at 10 a.m. and an evening session at 5 p.m. Walkn-Talk will then be held Fridays through March 26. Registration is required to participate at www. library.seguintexas. gov. All classes are free and open to the public. Call 830-401-2422 or visit the website for more information.

Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser

There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and include 1/2 chicken, cowboy potatoes, beans, and trimmings. Proceeds benefit the SS American Memorial. For tickets and more information call 830-243-2872.

To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up Available until Feb. 21

City of Seguin residents can take advantage of the free At Your Door Hazardous Waste Collection service until Sunday, Feb. 21.

Plenty of funding is still available for this was Alamo Area Council of Governments program, but the City will lose it if it is not used by Feb. 21, at which time the program ends. Have old electronics, paint, chemicals, or other hazardous items around your house that you want to get rid of? This free service is for you! Call 1-800449-7587, or visit www.wmatyourdoor.com to request a collection. For a list of accepted items, visit https://bit.ly/SeguinHHW.

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curb with their garbage or on their designated Monday morning as part of the City’s brush collection rotation.

Stands, lights, ornaments, and other decorations must be removed, and the tree must be cut in half before it will be collected. Brush collection dates in your zone can be found at www.seguintexas.gov by clicking on the Public Works page - Brush link. For more information call 830-401-2416.

The 10th Annual Veterans Alliance of Texas State (VATS) Golf Tournament will be held beginning with registration at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at The Bandit Golf Course in New Braunfels. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, email jjr112@txstate.edu. To register visit https://www.sdi.txstate.edu/ProgramsResources/ Ve t e r a n s / Ve t e r a n s A l l i a n c e o f Te x a s S t a t e / United Way Applications VATSGolfTournament.html.

The Guadalupe County United Way is accepting new applications for organizations seeking funding Christmas Tree Collection in City of for years 2022-2023. For more information on the funding application process, contact Executive Seguin Residents wanting to dispose of their live Christmas Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info@ trees in the City of Seguin can simply place them at the guadalupeunitedway.org.

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NAVARRO ISD IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FULLTIME CUSTODIAL POSITIONS - DISTRICT WIDE: Pay starts at $11/hour (experience necessary and will train), Day and Night Shifts available.

Must be fingerprinted and pass background check. Applications accepted online at www.nissd.us or in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.

RELIGION

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 830-3036478.

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.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donna Ann Boelter a/k/a Donna B. Boelter, Deceased, were issued on January 15, 2021, in Cause No. 2020-PC-0321, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Melvin Shannon Boelter. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jennifer M. Dillingham, 473 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - DATED January 21, 2021.

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