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Christmas Belles to hit the stage tonight in Seguin

Ashville, North Carolina wrote this play called Christmas Belles and they did a very good job with the comedy I can tell you that. They are Southern characters. They are bigger than life. They get in some unusual situations and of course, everything comes out well in the end but to get to the happy ending is quite a ride," laughs Lucas.

Co-Director Sheila Lucas says the cast and crew have been working non-stop during this already busy season to rehearse for this fun and hilarious holiday favorite -- a favorite that takes the audience into a small Texas town and into the lives of squabbling sisters and an out of control Christmas church program. "Just to hold your tummy because it's a belly laugh a minute I will tell you. Three demented people from

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(Seguin) -- Santa will be delivering plenty of laughs this Christmas as curtains open today for the theater production of Christmas Belles.

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Lucas says its list of characters become even larger on stage thanks to plenty of hometown talent. "The Futrelle sisters all have their partners and or husbands in the play except for the oldest Futrelle sister who has had many many partners as we find out in her life so she's quite a sparkling character and the casting in this has been so much fun. Pat Hoppe and I are co-directing and we had auditions and the perfect people came out for these roles. We are even dragging Jan Baker back on stage so it's going to be a riot," said Lucas. Among the noted cast members is KWED's own Linda Duncan. Duncan's character, Frankie, is several weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Described as being perhaps the most stable of the three sisters, Duncan recently shared a few lines of her character during the Saturday Topic Program on KWED. See BELLES, page 3

Seguin High School 2017 graduate Jose Leal, of the US Army, comes home to surprise little sister Yasmine at A.J. Briesemeister Middle School after serving overseas in Kuwait. See story page 2

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Seguin ISD middle school student gets a Christmas surprise at school just taking care of her at the house and we grew a bond and same with her. Anytime, I feel like I need to talk to someone but like I'm too afraid to talk to friends or parents, I would just go straight to her and just lay in bed and talk about things," said Jose.

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(Seguin) -- Christmas arrived early for one A.J. Briesemeister Middle School student. That's because her gift was delivered to campus. After being away and serving in Kuwait and Jordan for the past year, U.S. Army Private First Class Jose Leal, came home Wednesday afternoon to surprise his little sister Yasmine Leal during her Spanish class.

Helping to orchestrate the entire surprise was their Mother Ysenia Leal. Ysenia, a Seguin ISD employee, says the reunion is the best gift she could ever receive.

Yasmine, who originally thought that the media was on campus for a further look into a class project, says she couldn't fight the tears as she saw her brother walk down the school's foyer and into her arms. Following the much overdue hug, the solider lifted up his sister, carrying her tight. Although, she knew he was coming home, Yasmine didn't think their reunion would be in front of her classmates.

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"I was confused at first. I didn't know what was going on and then I saw him and I just started crying. I was really excited," said Yasmine. Yasmine says when it comes to her brother, there is no better hero. "He's always there for me and anytime I'm feeling sad and stuff like

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Ysenia Leal, Pfc. Jose Leal, Yasmine Leal that, I tend to call him while he's away and I talk to him," said Yasmine. As for the solider, he says surprising his sister was important. He says they have a bond like no other.

"This is my world right here. As I was talking about my parents earlier, growing up my dad was a truck driver so he always was having to work and then mom had to go to college (and) work and still trying to be a full-time mom so I would help out with

"They just have this bond that they can't be without each other. They are always together and her knowing that he was coming home and just praying to make sure that he made it home I think that as a mother, that makes me feel good because I know that they have that bond. I always tell them, If you don't have anybody else in the world, you have each other. So you have to care for each other, love each other, pray for each other, be there for each other and that's something that I've always told them as they grew up so I think we enhanced that in them -- my husband (Jose Sr.) and I -- that aside from them being almost eight years apart, they are very close and they spend a lot of quality time together when they are together

so I'm very proud of both of them. That's for sure," said Ysenia. With her brother now within an arm's reach, Yasmine says she can tell her brother exactly what's been in her heart. "That I missed you and I always prayed for you every night. I mean I prayed for you. I made sure that you were going to be safe. I prayed for you and I made sure that God was taking care of you," said Yasmine. Jose, is currently stationed at Fort Carson, CO. He says although he'll be returning on Jan. 5, he plans to make every minute count with family especially when it comes to spending time with his sister. "Oh, we are going to go home and watch Disney Plus because I've been wanting to watch Disney and that's like one of our favorite things to do is watch Disney shows together so we are definitely going to do a lot of that," said Jose. The family for the rest of the week and weekend will be enjoying a specially planned family vacation. Ysenia says they'll return to enjoy the Christmas holiday with even more family and friends. The Leal family thanks those at the middle school who were also in on the plan including School Principal Dr. Benjamin Grijalva.

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Curtains open for a Christmas comedy at the Texas Theater thing would have to happen this time of year. I swear mama, getting through the holidays with family, we'll it's about like baptizing a cat. Your heart might be in the right place but it makes you wonder if all the scratching and fighting is worth it," said Duncan in her role as Frankie.

BELLES, continued from page 1 And if her current state of being cranky wasn't already enough, Duncan's character juggles even more drama into the performance as she looks to unleash a family secret into the mix of her already out of control family. "And having to deal with my sisters has not helped. I mean Twink is in jail, Honey Raye is trying to turn the tabernacle of the lamb into Caesar's Palace and then there's that other situation. I know. I promised to break the news before Christmas but mama with the twins coming on top of the mess that we are already in, I don't see how that can happen. Besides, it's been a secret this long -- a little longer isn't going to hurt. Of course, every-

The "misadventurefilled Christmas" production is scheduled for tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee is also planned for 2:30 p.m. at the Texas Theater. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, Gift & Gourmet or online at www.thetexas.org.

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Matadors suffer home loss to Boerne-Champion

(Seguin) - Seguin is 0-2 to start the District 26-5A boys basketball slate after dropping a tightly contested game to Boerne-Champion 51-44 Tuesday night at Goldie Harris Gym. The Matadors fell behind 17-8 in the first quarter before reeling off 12 straight points to take a 20-17 lead midway through the second period. Gerrit Twitero produced half of the scoring outpt during that surge with a pair of three-pointers. The Chargers responded with a 9-0 run of their own to take a 26-20 cushion into halftime. Seguin used a three-point play by Christopher James and a low post bucket from Matthew Doege to score the first five points of the third quarter and pull within one, 26-25, but Champion won the rest of the period 11-4 to lead by eight, 37-29, heading into the fourth quarter. The Matadors pulled within three points twice in the final frame. James burried a three with 4:14 left to make it 42-39 and banked in a layup to make it 44-41 with 3:05 to go. Seguin could draw no closer down the stretch. Champion's Parker Delay was fouled shooting a three-pointer and made all three free throws to push the margin to 47-41 with 2:14

remaining. He added another foul shot after an empty Seguin possession to give the Chargers a seven-point advantage.

double figures. Doege finished with four points, including a first quarter dunk. R.J. Acuna and Tyson Coleman added two apiece.

James drilled a three to pull the Mats back within four in the waning seconds, but Champion hit three more free throws down the stretch to ice the game.

Gerlich credited Twitero for showing the versatility to shuffle between the high post and wing positions as Seguin tried to offset the absence of Vela on the offensive end of the floor.

Seguin departed from its typical strategy of constant fullcourt defensive pressure and fast-paced offense. With starting guard Joseph Vela (12.9 ppg) sidelined by an injury, the Matadors played at a more deliberate tempo, and at times seemed disjointed against the Chargers' 2-3 zone defense. "We did lack execution in our zone offense today," Seguin head coach Dwayne Gerlich said. "I really thought our defense was really good, and we did a lot of good things. We probably could have held them under 50 points real easy, but we had to foul at the end - it was a four point game there. Other than that, I thought we stayed in it, kept hustling, kept working, but you can't have 19 turnovers against a zone team. That's basically what the game came down to." James and Twitero scored 18 points apiece to lead the Matadors offensively, but no other Seguin player reached

"He plays that high post because of our situation, what we had, and I had to put him out on the wing because he's one of our better shooters also, but then we're kind of lacking at the high post there," Gerlich said. "So it was a matter of trying to find the right personnel at the right time, and we just didn't quite get it done." Seguin (7-8, 0-2) hopes to find the district win column Friday in a 6:30 p.m. visit to San Antonio-Harlandale before next week's holiday break. "We're going to be just fine," Gerlich said. "This is along marathon here. We still have 14 more district games. A lot of things are going to happen. We just have to learn from this situation and go back to work, and work on the execution the next couple of days."

Seguin girls drop district road tilt to Chargers (Boerne) - Seguin is still chasing its first notch in the District 26-5A girls basketball win column after a 61-32 road loss to BoerneChampion on Tuesday. The setback dropped the Matadors to 0-4 in districtt play, 7-12 overall. Taylor Bode paced Seguin's scoring effort with nine points. Kaitlyn Ranft finished with eight. The Mats trailed

21-13 at the end of the first quarter, 39-19 by halftime, and 50-26 going into the fourth period. Seguin continues district play Friday at Goldie Harris Gym with a 6:30 p.m. home game against Harlandale.

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(Poteet) - Navarro opened the District 30-4A girls basketball schedule with a dominant 58-32 road win over Poteet Tuesday evening. The Panthers raced out to a 35-11 lead by halftime and maintained control of the game through the second half. Sara Benner led a balanced scoring attack with 11 points, Berklee Andrews added eight, Ali Harless

seven, Ryanne Hepp, Haylee Ward, and Micayla Hawes six apiece, Tatum Harborth five, Laylin Sturm and Julia Bumgardner four apiece.

(Fischer) - Canyon Lake jumped out to an early lead and never looked back Tuesday night to hand Navarro (14-8, 1-0) continues district the Navarro boys basplay Friday at the Navarro Events ketball team a 72-35 Center in Geronimo with a 6:30 p.m. loss on the Hawks' contest against Pleasanton. home floor in Fischer. The Panthers trailed

16-6 by the end of the first quarter, 29-10 at halftime, and 57-21 at the end of the third period.

five apiece. Navarro (3-6) hosts its annual tournament in Geronimo this Thursday - Saturday.

Cooper Guetzke led Navarro in scoring with six points. Keegan Pugh and James Brinsley added

Autry lights up Luling, Marion boys snap skid (Marion) - Sophomore guard Ryken Autry erupted for 34 points Tuesday night to help the Marion boys basketball team end a four-game losing streak with a 57-46 home win over Luling.

Jayden Williams four, Hutch Rabenaldt and Fernando Romero three apiece, and Dillon Blakely two. Goodwin dished out two assists and came up with two steals.

Autry hit 10 of his 16 overall field goal attempts, burried five threes in 10 tries, and drained nine of his 10 free throws. He also grabbed a team-high six rebounds.

Marion led 17-9 at the end of the first quarter, 2618 at halftime, and 40-28 going into the fourth quarter.

Zach Goodwin added six points, Easton Allen five,

The Bulldogs (3-6) play in the Navarro tournament this Thursday - Saturday.

Marion girls notch road win over Mustangs

(Nixon) - The Marion girls basketball team pushed its winning streak to three games Tuesday with a 4426 road rout of Nixon-Smiley. Lizzie Abrameit turned in a strong all-around performance with 17 points, seven steals, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Molly Rooke chipped in with 12 points, while Toryn Autry finished with nine. Sarah Cook coralled a

team-high 10 rebounds to go with four points. Alicia Durbin rounded out the scoring with two points. Anessa Madrid contributed defensively with six steals, and Lily Bek added four.

Marion built a 15-7 cushion in the first quarter and stretched it to 29-13 by halftime. The Bulldogs won the third period 12-2 to take a 41-15 lead into the fourth quarter. Marion (6-11) hosts its alumni game this Friday at 6 p.m.

Thursday Schedule Navarro boys basketball' Panther Classic tournament, TBA Marion boys basketball @ Navarro's Panther Classic, TBA Lifegate boys basketball @ Smoking For Jesus, 7:30 p.m. TLU men's/ women's basketball @ Colorado College, 6:30/ 8:30 p.m.

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Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market

Holiday Matinee

Geronimo VFW Saturday Dance

The Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market is held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market Facebook page or call 210-722-9054.

The Seguin Public Library will host a Holiday Matinee at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. There will be popcorn and refreshments while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

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There will be an Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Photo with the Grinch fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at 505 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Photo packages start at $15.

There will be a dance featuring Tom Teboe at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. A light supper of a chicken salad sandwich, chips and beverage will be available. For more information visit us at silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-303-6612.

There will be a dance featuring Bimbo from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8 The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

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The 2019 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign will run through Christmas Eve, except on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in front of Walmart and Walgreens. For more information call 830-3051352.

Yoga at the Library There will be a free yoga class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Seguin Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Silver Center Christmas Opry There will be an Old Fashioned Christmas Opry at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Silver Center. The featured entertainment will be Clint Taft, Gabe Galvan, Priscilla Speed, Buddy Roy, Jay Pfannstiel, Bill Davis, and Glenda Layton. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a $7 per person admission. A homemade meal of Turkey and Dressing with all the trimmings will be available for $7 beginning 6 p.m. For more information call 830-303-6612.

Alcoholics Anonymous The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

"Christmas Belles" Production The Texas Theatre presents "Christmas Belles," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21. There will be a 2:30 performance Sunday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at .

Public Safety Youth Academy The Seguin Police Department's Public Safety Youth Academy is accepting applications from high school students through Friday, Dec. 20. The Academy will run from Jan. 23 through April 9. To apply, contact Courtney Toliver at 830-401-2473 or ctoliver@segintexas.gov.

Kettle Campaign The Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center will have a Ropes Challenge Day for ages 8 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. The cost is $30 per participant. The nonrefundable deposit is $25. Dress appropriate for the weather, bring a water bottle, lunch, and a snack. Spaces are limited, for reservations call 830-379-7652.

Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. For more information text 210-722-9054.

Give the Gift of Circulation The Seguin Public Library is encouraging citizens to pick from a selection of books that need a little boost in circulation. The library currently has books that were purchased for its grand opening day selection that have never circulated, these books will be on display for readers to check out and read. Visit this display today to Give the Gift of Circulation!

Volunteers Needed Tai Chi The GRMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inpatient Rehab Unit will have its free Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in the Community Meeting Room at the Seguin Public Library. The class will be taught by licensed GRMC physical therapist and Tai Chi instructor, Barry Jackson. For more information, please call 830-401-7789.

Precious Life Toy Assistance The Precious Life Services will have its Christmas Toy Assistance distribution, for ages 6 months to 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. To register bring proof of residency (electric bill or water bill that must be in your name), each child's birth certificate, drivers license, or an official state ID. To register online visit . For more information call 830-372-5980.

The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830-372-5980.

AARP Seeking Driver Safety Instructors The AARP is seeking volunteers to become Driver Safety Instructors. For more information and to register for the program, visit .

Volunteers Needed for Tax Aide The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is seeking volunteers for tax preparation and assistance each Friday and Saturday from Feb. to mid-April at the Seguin Public Library. Volunteers will be trained on the latest tax laws, forms, and software in Jan. To apply visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaidvolunteer. See COM CAL, Page 11

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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Toddler Time

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The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-4012422 or visit .

There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison & the Posse Band from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

There will be a New Years Eve Dance featuring Carol Cochran, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the Silver Center. There will be black eyed peas, tamales, and champagne at midnight. Presale tickets are $15 per person and $25 the night of the dance. To reserve a table, or purchase tickets, call 830-303-6612 or visit the Silver Center.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit .

City of Seguin Closures The City of Seguin offices and Seguin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Offices will re-open Thursday, Dec. 26. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection service on Christmas Day and services will be delayed by one day. Wednesday collections will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 26, Thursday routes will be picked up Friday, Dec. 27 and Friday collections will be picked up Saturday, Dec. 28. For more information call 830-401-2445.

Outdoor Learning Center Adventure Day The Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center will have an Adventure Day, including archery, ropes course, and fishing, for ages 8 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30. The cost is $30 per participant. The non-refundable deposit is $25. Dress appropriate for the weather, bring a water bottle, lunch, and a snack. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes. Spaces are limited, for reservations call 830-379-7652.

Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26.

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Early Library Closure

The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec 26.

The Seguin Public Library will close early, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. It will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.

Silver Center Closure The Silver Center will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will remain closed during the day through Friday, Dec. 27. There will be a dance Friday, Dec. 27 and a New Year's Eve dance Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.

Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Wrangler Country at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members, $9 for non-members. For more information or to reserve a table, call 830-303-6612.

Seguin Youth Services NYE Dance The Seguin Youth Services will have a New Year's Eve Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. The doors open at 7 p.m. with limited seating. There will be complimentary party foods and champagne and entertainment by Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band. Presale tickets are $15 and $20 tickets will be available at the door. For table reservations and tickets call 830-214-4722.

Geronimo VFW New Years Eve Dance There will be a New Years Dance featuring Jimmie Bolado and Monte Good from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy 123. There will be champagne, party favors, black eyed peas and cornbread provided at midnight for $17 per person. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

City of Seguin Closures The City of Seguin offices and Seguin Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. Offices will re-open Thursday, Jan. 2. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection service on New Year's Day and services will be delayed by one day. Wednesday collections will be picked up on Thursday, Jan. 2, Thursday routes will be picked up Friday, Jan. 3, and Friday routes will be collected Saturday, Jan. 4. For more information call 830401-2445.

Kiwanis Club Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit .

Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment will be provided by The Little Fishermen Orchestra. For more information call 210566-5864 or 210-800-3625.

Sherriff's Mounted Posse Accepting New Members The Guadalupe County Sherriff's Mounted Posse (GCSMP) meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Sheriff's Posse Arena located at 2215 FM 466 in Seguin. For more information visit the GCSMP Facebook page.

Religion Crossroads Christmas Production The Crossroads Church is featuring “The Little Drummer Boy” Christmas production at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3455 U.S. Hwy. 90 in Seguin.

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The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have a casual Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-6519090 or visit .

The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Pageant at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.

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The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin.

The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have Christmas Eve Services at 3, 5, and 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-651-9090 or visit .

Christmas Eve Services The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.

Christmas Eve Services The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.

Candle Light Service The Crossroads Church will have its Candle Light Service from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. For more information call 830-379-7737.

Christmas Eve Service The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Christmas Eve Service The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin.

St. Ann's Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the of St. James Catholic Church Family Center. The program will be “Keeping Fit in 2020,” will Jill Heard from GVWC. All members are asked to bring rice, beans, spaghetti and sauce for the food pantry. Refreshments will be served.

To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best, results,submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Wilson and great-granddaughters Charlie Taylor Tucker and Sophia Towery Moore; brother Oneal Towery (Grace); sister Jonnie Canfield; sister-in-law Jill Grein; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends. The Towery family would like to extend a special thank you to Sonny’s neighborhood friends, who have been so supportive of him.

Sonny Jack Towery, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on December 5, 2019. Sonny was born in Seguin, Texas on January 1, 1938 to Oneal Franklin and Ora May (Wise) Towery. Sonny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On November 10, 1957, Sonny married his high school sweetheart, Janeen Martha Lyn Grein. Together they shared many adventures traveling across the United States in their RV and meeting lifelong friends along the way. They especially loved to retreat to their home in Ruidoso, New Mexico during the hot Texas months.

Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., at St. James Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guestbook at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, (830) 549-5912

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After his retirement from BJ Hughes in Houston, TX, Sonny and Janeen retired at their lake house in Huntsville, Texas. It is there, they became grandparents to six beautiful granddaughters, who loved spending time at NeNi and Popie’s lake house. Sonny enjoyed the great outdoors and especially four wheeling and snowmobiling in Colorado and New Mexico. He was a devoted San Antonio Spurs fan and never missed watching a game during basketball season, and of course giving his commentary on all of the plays. Sonny is preceded in death by his loving wife Janeen Grein Towery; his parents Oneal and Ora Towery; three sisters, Ruth Sonntag, Billie Jean Bujak, and Lillie Mae Hargrove; two brothers, Otha F. Towery and James F. Towery; and grandson Taylor Charles Towery. Sonny is survived by his children, Scott Towery (Connie) of Corpus Christi, TX, Chris Towery (Delane) of Houston, TX, and Wade Towery of Houston; six grandchildren, Tara Towery Moore (Daniel), Tamara Towery, Hannah Towery, Victoria Tucker (Caleb), Hailey Towery and Madison Towery; great-grandson, Lake

He is survived by loving wife, Matricia Ann Fleming; his children, John C. Fleming and wife Freda, Brenda Cates and husband Elmer, Lester Fleming and wife Melinda, Debbie VanBuren and husband Rick; his brother, Jesse Fleming; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and a host of other extended family and friends. John very much loved his beautiful country. He was extremely proud to have served in the Merchant Marines. At one time was a commander in The American Legion Post 245 and was a proud member of it as well. He was a true servant of God and served in his local church. A Celebration of Life will be held December 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. McQueeney Baptist Church McQueeney, Texas. Officiating will Pastor Dale Jones.

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Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to to sign and view the guest book.

William Ray Benes Sr. John Cecle Fleming Sr. of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born to Woody Lester Fleming and Ethel Beatrice Rose Fleming on March 24, 1927 in Lauderdale, County Alabama. �He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife of 64 years, Janie Wheeler Fleming; his brothers, Gather Fleming, Preston Fleming, Chubb Fleming, Sam Fleming, Otto Fleming, Dee Fleming, Bill Fleming and his sister, Joyce Fleming Nafe.

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William was a beloved husband, father, and “papaw”. He was a devoted hunter and he loved his fur baby Joslyn. William is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister-in-law, Pat Benes. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Esther Carole Jones Benes; children, William Benes Jr. and wife DeDee, Richard Benes, and Dale Benes and wife Priscilla; grandchildren, Krystal Youngblood and husband Corey, Chelsea Benes, Brandon Benes, Jordan Benes, Kylie Wellman, and Ashley Wellman; great-grandchildren, Korbin Benes, Trip Caraway, and Jaxx Youngblood; brother, Charles Benes; numerous nieces and nephews; other loving family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to, American Diabetes Association, ATTN: Center for information PO BOX 16447, Arlington VA 22215-9805, or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society South Central Texas Chapter, 1218 Arion Parkway, Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78216. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

William Ray Benes Sr., age 77 of Seguin, passed away on December 17, 2019. William was born on June 17, 1942 in Gonzales County, Texas to

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See OBITS, page 16

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Maxine Walling Hunt Krenz, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Burwell (Burl) Baron age 86 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2019.

Maxine was born on November 23, 1930 in Adams, Tennessee to Edgar Ambrose and Lester Pauline (Mayo) Walling. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otto Krenz, Jr. and former husband and friend, Harry E. Hunt, her parents, her daughterin-law, Vickie Hunt and her brothers, Bill Walling and Donn Walling. Survivors include her children, Ed Hunt and partner Pauline Gonzales, Michael Hunt and wife Alicia, Regena Simms and husband Larry, and Lauri Hunt; sister-in-law, Dorothy Walling; eight grandchildren, numerous greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews; other loving family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date as will a private interment in Tennessee. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX, 78130 or to the charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Burl was born on November 23, 1933 in San Angelo, Texas to Edward Valentine and Minnie Augusta (Pieper) Baron. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Nell Baron; his daughter, Tambra Baron, her daughter Shailie Baron and great grandson Stanley; daughter, Bronwyn Skyvara and her husband, Kennon Skyvara, along with their children Kenna, Kelton and Brecken; daughter, Tracie Baron Munn and her sons Cannon, McKay and Cahil and daughter Korey VanderVloedt and great grandchildren Blaire, Piper and Reid. Burl was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. He sincerely loved his family, so in remembrance of him, please tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. 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.

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Cancer Connections Support Group 6:30pm GRMC’s Reverend Nell Ferrell Linebarger Chapel For more information, call 830.379.2411

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Breastfeeding Class 6:00pm – 8:00pm Ionference Room next to Cascades Café For more information, call 830.401.7530

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