SDN: April 25, 2023

Elections Administrator helping voters navigate their way to the polls

(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County’s top election official hopes to reduce any confusion voters might have when going to the polls this early voting period.

Releasing the latest tool to help voters get to the early voting polls is Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes. Hayes says the color-coded early voting schedule is a way to help voters navigate their way to successfully casting ballots in the various city, school, and water district races throughout Guadalupe County.

“I think it will help because it (has) it broken down by election. So the Seguin ISD bond election and Marion ISD election -- that way you can see what the locations are, what their hours are and what ballots are available there,” said Hayes.

She notes that if folks don’t utilize the early voting polls at the elections office, then some might find themselves having to vote early at two different locations. Polls, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Gutierrez gets nomination nod for Superintendent of the Year

(Seguin) -- Seguin ISD’s top administrator has picked up a nomination for this year’s Texas Association of School Board’s Superintendent of the Year title.

Extending that nomination to Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez was the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees.

Dr. Gutierrez says he was both surprised and grateful for the recognition.

“I do want to share that it was absolutely unexpected. I did not realize that our board president had initiated the process and I was nominated several years ago for Region Superintendent of the Year. I did not advance because, of course, it is very competitive. You’ve got a lot of amazing superintendents in this area but I was certainly appreciative of just the process beginning and when the board took action and ultimately made the decision to nominate me for the TASB Superintendent of the Year, I was very thankful for their vote of faith in my leadership and confidence in my leadership and recognizing just everything that we have accomplished not just over the past year but over the past six years in the Seguin ISD,” said Gutierrez.

Not all members of the SISD board of trustees agreed with the decision to nominate Gutierrez. Voting against the nomination was the newest school board member, Trustee Josh Bright. Bright says the lone dissenting vote was strictly on the district’s challenges of meeting the mark regarding its accountability ratings. He says it does not reflect Dr. Gutierrez’s overall positive impact on the district.

“That is completely not at all what I have been saying or what I have said. Dr. Gutierrez has been

an excellent superintendent. He has done a fantastic job. I do think that when we get to the rating that they’ve all been working for, this nomination will be 100 percent duly noted and I’ll be the first to make the motion for his to get this award. I just don’t think we are there yet that we can actually put forth this nomination and say he’s going to get this based off of the student performance scores that we’ve had the last few years. I also know that this board has nominated him the last two prior years before this year and there was significant improvement from last year to this year on our accountability There was significant improvement last year. I just don’t think we’ve reached that pinnacle moment where we are like ‘yup, this is it. This is the time,” said Bright.

Meanwhile, Dr. Gutierrez is undeterred by the outcome of the board’s vote. Dr. Gutierrez says the results are there, and work continues to be poured into the classrooms.

“And what I really do appreciate them acknowledging is that our students are more than just a test score. So much goes into educating the whole child and we’ve made huge strides academically and in so many other areas. In fact, we had the highest performing academic school year since 2010 with many of our campuses moving up a letter grade or two and to me, it meant a lot for them to acknowledge that work but to acknowledge the work that I have done in tapping two bonds -one being very historic, the largest ever in Seguin ISD history with Bond 2022 and just acknowledging what I’ve done as far as community relationships, fiscal management and just overall leadership that I’ve provided in the district and so, I am just very humbled by their action and I look forward to being a part of this process for Region 20,” said Gutierrez.

Able to acknowledge those results, not just this past year but over the years, is Trustee District 5 Denise Crettenden.

“I think many many things go into nominating a superintendent. I think that they know that school districts are much more than just those accountability ratings. They are the lives of those students -their current lives and their future lives. It’s everything that goes into taking care of our students and not just academically -- making sure that they are fed, making sure that they are safe, and helping with their mental health. There is so much that goes into ensuring a great Nomination, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Nomination, continued.

...education and I think that when they look at superintendents for this kind of award, they look at the whole picture and I think with all the

accolades that Seguin has gotten and all the programs that we’ve added in CTE, in fine arts and so many things -- I think those all speak well of the leadership of Dr. Gutierrez,” said Crettenden.

The nomination now puts Dr.

Gutierrez in the running for Region Superintendent of the Year, followed by State Superintendent of the Year.

Dr. Gutierrez has served as superintendent of schools for the Seguin ISD since July 2017.

Polls, continued.

An example of that, she says, is someone who wants to vote for both the Lake McQueeney WCID and Seguin ISD bond elections.

“Now, the way to avoid having to vote in two locations is to either come to the main elections office for early voting because they can vote on any of the elections that we are conducting here. So, they can vote on the Seguin ISD bond. They can vote on the Lake McQueeney or Lake Placid Water Control Improvement District -- they can vote on the Marion ISD -- whatever they are eligible for, they can vote here at the main office (215 S. Milam). We have all the elections that we are conducting right here -- one stop shop. The other option if they want a vote on both the school bond and the water control improvement districts, would be the Seguin ISD Admin Building and they can vote on both of those but they have to make sure that if they are going to do that, that they do it during the hours when both of those elections are open at the school district because it is essentially two elections being conducted in the same place,” said Hayes.

Hayes says she apologizes in advance for any confusion this might all bring but again ask that folks utilize the color-coded chart with all the specific elections and polling locations. That chart can be found on the county’s website, on the KWED and Seguin Daily News Facebook page or online at SeguinToday.com

“Historically, we haven’t’ done county wide polling places (Vote Centers) in May because we typically only have one or two little elections and they are usually on

opposite sides of the county that if we do county wide polling locations, that the cost to those entities would be significant but it turned out that there were several elections that were being held and once, we had decided not to do Vote Centers -- to change that plan would have caused complications for other entities that cross our boundaries like city of New Braunfels, New Braunfels ISD -- so if we set a plan in place and change our mind half way down the road, it just doesn’t affect our county. It affects, Hays and Bexar and Comal and Wilson and Caldwell and all those other counties. Unfortunately, this is the route that we had to take this time but moving forward, we are going to do Vote Centers in May because it’s too confusing for the voters to have to switch back and forth and I think with the growth that we are experiencing, I think we are going to see more May elections and ultimately our goal is to do what we can for the voters but of course, we are also trying to make elections not be cost prohibited for the entities that are required to hold elections,” said Hayes.

The list of elections that the Guadalupe County Elections Office is handling includes the Seguin ISD, Marion ISD, San Marcos CISD (the Guadalupe County portion), the city of Cibolo, the city of Santa Clara, Lake McQueeney WCID, and the Lake Placid WCID. Voters may download sample ballots for the May 6 election in advance.

They can be found at co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections Hayes says the easiest way for voters to know where to go vote early might still be to simply call the elections office. The office can be reached by calling 830-303-6363.

Texas Lutheran Sweeps Dallas to Win Eighth Straight

RVING, Texas -- The Texas Lutheran pitching staff combined for their second shutout of the season to lead TLU to a 6-0 victory and series sweep of Dallas Sunday afternoon at UD Baseball Field.

Joe Burch (Geronimo/Navarro), making his first appearance in a month due to injury, got the start for the Bulldogs allowing just three hits and striking out three in three shutout innings. Keene Kreusler (New Braunfels/New Braunfels) got the win in relief, allowing four hits and walking two batters while striking out four in four innings of work.

After an offensive onslaught on Saturday, the Bulldogs’ bats were held in check for the first two innings before coming alive in the third inning.

After loading the bases to start the inning, Blake Cappadona (Mont Belvieu/Barbers Hill) would drive in two runs with a two-RBI single to left field to give TLU a 2-0 lead.

The Bulldogs, who scored 18 runs with two outs in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader, added two more runs with two outs in the fourth inning with another two-RBI single from Cappadona - doubling their lead to 4-0.

Texas Lutheran struck again in the top of the ninth to add two more insurance runs as Holden Philippus (San Antonio/San Antonio Christian) drove in two runs with a one-out single to bring the game to its final score of 6-0.

Riley Backs (Cypress/Cypress Falls) and Zach Longshore (Richmond/Ft. Bend

Travis) each pitched a shutout inning in relief to close the game.

Texas Lutheran is back at Katt-Isbel Field on Tuesday to start the final homestand of the season with a midweek matchup against the McMurry War Hawks on Tuesday, April 25. First pitch is scheduled for 4 PM. All streaming and live stats links can be found on tlubulldogs.com.

For more information on Texas Lutheran baseball and all TLU athletics, you can find updates on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics and @TLU_Baseball on Twitter, @tlubulldogs on Facebook, and @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok).

Bryce Hayes - TLU Sports Information & Sports Marketing

Thivierge

Richard Paul Thivierge, 85, of Seguin, Texas passed away on April 17th, 2023 at Christus Santa Rosa hospital in New Braunfels, Texas.

Richard, known by many as Dick, was born to Donat J. Thivierge and Adela-Claudia (Poisson) Thivierge on April 10, 1938 in Warren, Rhode Island. Richard and his siblings, Theresa and Roger were predeceased by their mother Adela at a very young age, but they were fortunate and blessed by their loving stepmother Blanche (Morency) Thivierge who loved and cared for them as her own. Richard was preceded in death by his father Donat, his stepmother Blanche, his brother-in-law Bill Franklin, and his sister-in-law Mary Ann Munro Thivierge.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janice LaNelle Love, and their children, Richard D Thivierge

(Spouse: Shelly Gibson-Thivierge) and Deborah L Schmidt

(Spouse: John H Schmidt). He is also survived by his sister, Theresa Franklin, and his brother, Roger Thivierge (Spouse: Elodie Thivierge). He is survived by 4 grandchildren: Dawn Thivierge, Dustin Thivierge (Spouse: Megan Thivierge), Derrick Thivierge, and Nolan Schmidt. He had 5 greatgrandchildren but was preceded in death by Blakelee Grace Thivierge, one of his great-grandchildren.

Richard graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence, RI. Richard enlisted into the Air Force as a Communications Specialist and after serving 20 years, he retired as a Master Sergeant. He then worked for the Seguin Police Department. He served 4 years as a Dispatcher and 18 years as a Patrolman. He retired from the SPD in December 1999.

Richard loved sports. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Boston Red Sox. He also loved to bowl and was on a mixed league with his wife. He also loved to spend time outdoors working on his yard. He always kept it looking so nice. Richard also loved spending time with his family, including his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Seguin Department in the form of cash, digital donations via CashApp at $SeguinPD and checks made out to Seguin Police Department Memo: Community Events.

Visitation will be at Palmer Mortuary on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be at Palmer Mortuary on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will Full Military Honors will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels, Texas.

Funeral arrangements are under the 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.

Sandra (Sandi) Ann Leibenguth Lankford was one of the most beautiful, strong loving and caring persons anyone would ever want to know. She was loved and cherished by a large number of family and friends.

Sandi passed away peacefully after years of suffering with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis on the 21st day of April, 2023, in the 77” year of her age. Her lovinghusband Roy was with her until her final breath.

“A Soul prepared needs no delays The Summons comes the Saint obeys Swift was her flight, and short the road She closed her eyes and saw her God.”

Sandi was born on September 10, 1945, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. She was the first of two children born to her parents, Foster John Leibenguth and Fern Elizabeth Wertman Leibenguth. Her parents divorced in about 1952 and Fern later married Frank Derrill Banks who Sandi always considered her Dad. Fern and Derrill then had two additional children to add to the family. Derrill was in the Air Force, so the family moved around. They were stationed in Illinois where Sandi graduated from Mascoutah High School, in 1963. They were later stationed in Washington DC where Sandi began her Civil Service career. The family finally all moved to San Antonio, where she continued her career at Lackland AFB as a Clerk Typist Supervisor.

After meeting at The Golden Stallion Dance Hall in San Antonio in May of 1971, Roy and Sandi were married by Reverend Harold Zirkel at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on February 18, 1972, and then honeymooned in Cloudcroft, NM. From the beginning to the end, Roy called Sandi “Babe” and Sandi calledRoy “Babe”.

Sandi continued to work for 10 years at Lackland AFB until she eventually had to retire due to medical reasons in 1975. At this time, she began taking college classes at SAC to increase her knowledge and education. In 1979, Sandi and Roy moved to Seguin where they built a little house, started a farm and Roy began working for Motorola. At this point, she volunteered for 20 years with her favorite cohort, Dorine Volmer as a Pink Lady and Front Desk Receptionist for Guadalupe Valley Hospital. They had a lot of fun together. After the hospital, Sandi took painting lessons before she started taking Tai Chi lessons. She eventually earned a teaching certificate and began teaching Tai Chi at the Guadalupe Reginal Wellness Center until she was physically incapable of the strain of teaching. Even then she continued with her love of Tai Chi until Covid shut things down. After teaching Tai Chi, Sandi decided she needed something to do in her spare time,

so she started taking Guitar lessons at Dellview Music Center in San Antonio. She took Dobro and Electric Lap Steel Guitar lessons from Don Pack and Denny Mathis for many years loving every minute and every note of music. That was one of her favorite experiences. She loved music. What a wonderful time she had there making music and meeting the local legends of country music.

Roy and Sandi both loved to travel and camp in their earlier years. They camped in many of the national and state parks in Texas, Wyoming, California, Montana, Colorado, Utah and South Dakota. Their favorite place to camp was always Big Bend, just barely ahead of Yellowstone. Then in 1999, they bought their first travel trailer and began going to state parks around Texas and once to Yellowstone. In the trailer, their favorite place to go was Goose Island State Park to meet their buddies, Don and Gayle Pack, drop a line in the water and drink some wine. Besides camping, they were able to travel to Germany, France twice, England, Scotland, and Canada three times and Puerto Rico as well as two cruises to Alaska. In addition to the camping and travels, they were able to attend numerous music concerts including; ZZ Top, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, the Platters, Fleetwood Mac, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Hayes Carll, Albert Collins and many other groups and performers around Texas.

Sandi and Roy never had children, so Sandi poured her love and time into her animals. Her beloved horses Cajun Queen and Ole Blue: all of her dogs and cats, and hundreds of cows and calves who each had a name. Sandi loved everybody, some not as much as others, but she did love everybody and she loved every animal too. There was never a dog she didn’t want to pet or a horse that didn’t get a nose rub.

Sandi is preceded in death by her father Foster Leibenguth, her mother Fern Banks, her step-father Derrill Banks and her brother Randy Banks. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Roy J. Lankford of Seguin, TX, her sister Gail Hilfiker of La Vernia, TX, her sister Patricia Walden of Windsor, MO and numerous nieces and one nephew.

Serving as pallbearers will be Glenn Targac, Dale Muenzler, Kris Gulleen, Dan Lankford, Ernest Forman and Kenneth Gold.

A visitation will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will follow to celebrate Sandra’s life Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Cathe Evins officiating at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A private graveside interment of Sandi’s ashes will be in the Lankford/Pritchard plot at the Jones Cemetery in Utopia, TX at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Sandra’s memory may be made to Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The website is www.gbgrr.org.

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.

VITAL STATISTICS

God gave Carolyn the gift of life on July 17, 1948, in Seguin, Texas. She was the oldest of three children born to Francis and Dorothy Beck.

God claimed Carolyn as His own precious child through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Seguin by Pastor E. J. Braulick on November 12, 1950. Carolyn loved her Lord and later confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ at Emanuel Lutheran on April 15, 1962. .

Carolyn grew up in Seguin attending public schools’ graduation from Seguin High School in 1966. She graduated from Texas Lutheran College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree graduating Magma Cum Laude. She attended the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston to pursue a degree as a Medical Lab Technologist. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 1973. Also in 1973, Carolyn was selected to the Outstanding Young Women of America. Carolyn would make Galveston her home working at Jenny Sealy Hospital in the blood bank for twenty years. She worked part-time at the Shrine Burns Hospital. She did research on nerve growth factor and was published in several medical journals. Carolyn highly valued education and earned her Ed.D in Allied Health Education and Administration at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Houston in 1978. In 1979, in Las Vegas The American Society for Medical Technology presented Carolyn with the Professional Achievement Award in Biochemistry. Carolyn enjoyed Galveston’s sandy beaches and she was active in First Evangelical Lutheran Church and served as their youth director for several years managing The Ark, a gathering place for community youth on Friday nights. She began her teaching career at The University of Clear Lake starting the blood banking school.

In 1989, Carolyn left Galveston to teach at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattisburg. She enjoyed teaching students who applied themselves. It brought Carolyn joy to hear from her former students who thanked her for making such a difference and impact on their lives. Carolyn was recognized and honored for contributions made to the Education of our Nation’s Youth and was acknowledged for

excellence as a distinguished Educator in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 1997. In 2009, Carolyn was given an Honorary Lifetime Membership to the South Central Association of Blood Banks in recognition of outstanding service. Carolyn retired on August 1, 2008.

Carolyn retired to Houston to be closer to her family. She enjoyed her new home, the flowers in her yard, watching the birds and squirrels. She tutored several students. Carolyn was active in WELCA at Advent Lutheran Church, served as president of her HOA, was an avid reader in many subjects. She took advantage of dining, museums, concerts, plays and many other events. Carolyn treasured connecting with her cousins, family, and friends, edited a friend’s book for publication, and enjoyed just chilling out. Carolyn was blessed with a good and full life despite being a victim of dementia. The last few months have been difficult with her loss of memory. Her family is most grateful to her exceptional care givers of Christian Companions who became good, caring and compassionate friends and allowed Carolyn to stay in her home these last few years. Thank you, Staci, Dee, and Daphane. Her family also expresses our deepest gratitude for her hospice care these last couple of weeks.

Carolyn entered eternal life on April 21, 2023 at the age of 74 years. She will be greatly missed.

Carolyn is preceded in death by:

her parents: Francis and Dorothy (Rust) Beck

She is survived by:

her brothers: Larry Beck and wife, Jodie of Cypress, Texas

David Beck and wife, Luisa of Pasadena, Texas

her nephews: Christian Beck, Charlie Beck, Jeffrey Beck and wife, Maribel

her niece: Sara Beck

her great-niece: Peyton Beck

her cousins

and other relatives and many good friends.

Serving as pallbearers are Christian Beck, Dennis Winkler, Jeffrey Beck, Arthur Christy, Charlie Beck, and Paul Weigel.

A Celebration of Carolyn Beck’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals (https://tinyurl. com/mvd4nae4) or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830-379-2313.

Mace Supports Supreme Court Abortion Pill Ruling

(Washington, DC) -- A Republican pro-life congresswoman says she supports the Supreme Court’s ruling that will keep an abortion pill on the market. South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace said on ABC’s This Week she believes the ruling earlier this month by a Texas judge to suspend FDA approval for mifepristone was “unconstitutional.” Mace referred to the decision as having come from a “hand-picked judge” for a “hand-picked” case. She stressed that someone can be both pro-life and pro-woman and the two aren’t “mutually exclusive.”

Biden Signs Executive Order On Environmental Justice

(Washington, DC) -- President Biden is taking steps to curb pollution affecting low-income and minority communities. The President signed an executive order today directing federal agencies to focus more on environmental justice initiatives, just one day before Earth Day. That order will also create a new Office of Environmental Justice. Agencies will be required to look at gaps in science and data to better understand and prevent impacts of pollution on people’s health. It will also require agencies to notify nearby communities in the event of a release of toxic substances from a federal facility.

Nationwide Adderall Shortage Continues

(Undated) -- More then seven months since the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of the ADHD drug Adderall, patients are still being turned away for lack of supplies. Pharmacies throughout the country have struggled to keep name brand and generics in stock. Some manufacturers have pointed to lack of staffing as the reason for the shortage, which is further complicated by Adderall’s status as a controlled substance, which limits how much certain ingredients can be produced at a given time. When the shortage will end remains unknown, with some manufacturers hoping to have supplies back to normal standards within the next few weeks.

Suicide Attempts By Overdose In Minors Increased During Pandemic

(Undated) -- A new study published by the U.S. Center of Disease Control says that minors attempted suicide through the use of drug overdoses at a significantly higher rate since the beginning of the pandemic. Suicide attempts by poisoning for those aged between 10 and 19 rose 30-percent in 2021, typically by using over-the-counter medications. The study’s researchers call for an increased awareness of safe drug storage, and an increase in mental health services for minors. If you or anyone you love is in need of help the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached 24/7 by calling 988

Urgent care for the whole family.

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Glory Time! Worship, Teaching and Miracles

The River’s of Glory Ministry/Penny Kleinschmidt, will have its Glory Time! Worship, Teaching and Miracles at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Hillcrest Church Gymnasium, located at 1440 Eastwood Dr. in Seguin. Admission is free and childcare will not be provided. The speaker will be Kola Emiola, Apostle & Prophet to the Nations Dominion Impact Church, Ibadan, Nigeria. Leading praise and worship will be Sandra Dee Mahone and Dwayne Williams.

Navarro Elementary Pre-K & Kinder Registration and Roundup

There will be a Registration and Roundup for Navarro Elementary from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. for last names A through L and 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. for last names M through Z on Tuesday, April 25. For eligibility requirements and a list of documents required, visit www.es.nisd.us.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its April After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Grain Bin Café & Store, located at 121 Dennis Drive in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Republican Women Luncheon

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its monthly Luncheon, featuring Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.

Seguin Art League High School Art Show

The Seguin Art League will have its High School Art Show Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 for all students in grades 9 through 12. Art will be accepted from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in McKeogh Hall at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. There is no entry fee and a prospectus is available at www.seguinartleague.com. Artwork must be ready for display and cannot exceed 36 inches in any direction. For more information, call 830-3050472 or visit 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin.

Debutante Program Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony will have Debutante Program Informational meetings at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 or at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more details, contact Jill Law at 830-463-5014 or email mtsdebs@gmail.com.

Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

Library Late Opening

The Seguin Public Library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 28 for an all staff training meeting. The library will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 28.

Texans Reaching Out

The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its “Texans Reaching Out” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 at The Texas Theatre. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a live auction. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the church office, located at 201 E. Nolte St., Keeper’s Interiors and Gift and Gourmet. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets for which you do not have to be present to win. All proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s community and international outreach efforts. For more information, call Kelly Follis at 830463-7549.

Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree

The Seguin Kiwanis Club will have its Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in the parking lot adjacent to the First Methodist Church on N. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates of pancakes and sausage are $10 each. This is a drive-thru event and the Navarro Jazz band will be providing live music. Proceeds benefit scholarships, sponsorships, and other community needs.

Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation will have its 10th Annual Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Pecantown Books & Brews. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.grmedfoundation.org. All proceeds benefit the LifeSaver Grant Program, with a portion designated to the General Endowment. Funds raised are used to purchase equipment and materials, and provide support for programs that enhance and advance patient care at GRMC.

Earth Day Festival/Spring Trade Day

Seguin’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival and Spring Trade Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. Earth Day exhibitors will be sharing information on green living and will have interactive booths. The Trade Day vendors will be selling jewelry, clothing, yard décor, home goods,

food, drinks, and lots more.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with The Merles, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Mid-Texas Symphony

The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “Symphonie Fantastique,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April. 30 in Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The event features Akiko Fujimoto, conductor, and John Henry Crawford, cello.

MAY

Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA)

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 18th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy from Saturday, June 10 to Friday, June 16. SAYLA is for Guadalupe County students entering their junior or senior year. The application deadline is Thursday, May 1. For more information, call 830-379-6382. Applications are available online at www.seguinchamber.com/seguin-area-youth-leadership-sayla.

SHS Class of 2023 Decision Day

The Seguin High School Class of 2023 Decision Day event will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 1 in the Student Activity Center.

Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Seguin Coliseum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

The Gathering Show and Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have The Gathering Show and Dance, starring Tony Booth, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

May Chamber State of Education Luncheon

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its May State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 3 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be from the Seguin, Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts. The cost of the meal is $20 for members in advance or $25 for non-members and after Friday, April 28. For more information and to make a reservation, call 830-379-6382.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 1300 King St. in Seguin. The sponsor is Pecan Country Chiropractic. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Mother’s Day Card Creating Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Mother’s Day Card Creating Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. The class is limited to 8 adults. For more information and to register, call 830-305-0472.

Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion

The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host its Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the church, located at 416 Dolle Ave in Seguin. There will be a street fiesta at noon with hot dogs and specialty tacos and a jumpy house for children during lunch. The program runs from 1 to 2 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Reyes Cardenas who will share poetry and reflection followed by the awarding of a community scholarship, a special presentation of Community Cycles and a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. of all former Juan Seguin students.

Mental Health Conversations

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, NAMI Guadalupe County, and the Seguin Public Library will offer, “From Darkness to Light: Stories and Conversations about Mental Health,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences with mental illness and recovery.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Paul Sanchez, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Plants of the Weston Ranch,” with Mark Gustafson, professor of biology at Texas Lutheran University. For more information, visit https://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Beginning Water Color Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Water Color Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic watercolor techniques. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Stuffed Purse Give Away

The New Day Beginning Church of New Braunfels will have a Stuffed Purse Give Away at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 at 490 Porter St. in New Braunfels. For more information, visit www.newdaybeginning.org.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Rim Shot, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NAMI

Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Hermann Sons Life Seguin Meeting

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin meets every third Wednesday of the month. The social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters

Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. Toastmasters is a place to practice your speech for work or school where friendly people encourage and give tips to help you improve your communication skills. For more information, call Dina at 423-227-9610.

NAMI Family Support Group

The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

The Geronimo Lions meet at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road. Breakfast is provided. For more information, call Steven Hughes at 870-949-5003.

Poverty Simulation

The CCSCT and the TLU Nursing program will offer a Poverty Simulation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The event will be an opportunity to expand your understanding of poverty. RSVP at https://ccsctpovertysimulation.rsvpify.com.

Your Best Life Festival

The NAMI Guadalupe County will have its 2023 Your Best Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. This free community event features information on health and wellness from a variety of local agencies, businesses and organizations. Learn about community resources, insurance, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, safety and more. There will be free face painting, balloon twisting, and a bounce house/slide for children. For more details, visit NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Crosstown Country, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. in Geronimo.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with the Gabe Galvan Band, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

JUNE

Help Seguin Shine Application Deadline

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept Help Seguin Shine Applications until Friday, June 2. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Children Five to Nine Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages five to nine from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make pinch pots, foam masks, Kandinsky pieces of art, wall hangings and learn the use of patterns, texture, design, and color. For more information or to register, call 830305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Children 10 and Over Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages 10 and older from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make clay boxes, print with natural found objects, make wind socks and learn to create texture, use templates, and work with color, line, and form. For more information or to register, call 830305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

JULY

Summer Strings and Choral Camps Registration

Registration for the July 10 through July 14 Summer Strings and Choral Camps, for grades 2 through 6, runs from through Saturday, July 1. The camps will be held at the Schuech Fine Arts Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The cost is $125 and discounts are available. For more details and to register, visit www.tlucma.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

AUGUST

Master Naturalist Training Class

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist Chapter will offer a Master Naturalist Training Classes will be held every other Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Nov. 18 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The Cost is $125. For application and class information, visit http:// txmn.org/guadalupe and follow the “Certification Training” dropdown or text John Barrington at 830-237-3544. Master Naturalists are volunteers educating the public and working to enhance and preserve the many natural resources and areas of Texas. Learn more about the program at http:// txmn.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Aug. 26 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

SEPTEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

OCTOBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NOVEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Nov. 18 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

ONGOING COMMUNITY CALENDAR ITEMS

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ ccsct_cares.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a selfpaced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army New Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

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.

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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