49295 `09 Spring Newsletter - Seguin Conservation Society

A Milestone for a True Woman of Seguin
www.seguinconservation.org
No matter what name you may know
her by, Mrs. Woods, Virginia, Mother,
Grandma or Ama, you are blessed to
simply know her. Believe it, or not, her
100th birthday is coming up and we are
celebrating her in grand style. Mrs.
Woods is a founding member of the
Seguin Conservation Society and the
perfect gift to honor this milestone
birthday would be for at least 100 new
members to join the SCS. These memberships will ensure the continued support of the Conservation Society’s programs to tell the story of the history of
Seguin and to protect its incredible
architecture.
The weekend of April 5th and 6th,
2014 will give everyone the opportunity to say hello and give her that gift.
WINTER 2014
The festivities begin with a
ceremony at the King Family
Cemetery where the Moon
McGehee Chapter of the
Daughters of the Republic of
Texas will place a medallion
on the grave of Mrs. Woods
grandmother, Euphemia
Texas Ashby King.
Visitors will be treated to a
presentation by family actors
portraying Juan Seguin
(Virginia’s Grandson,
William Wayne Windle) and
Euphemia, (Virginia’s granddaughter-in-law, Mary Jane Windle)
retelling the Great Story of Seguin,
Texas. Following a lunch on your own,
you can be a guest at the King Ranger
Mrs. Virginia Woods
Theatre, enjoy “True Women” on the
big screen and witness a special
announcement by a special guest from
Texas Theatre hub of activity
As we begin a New Year the Stephen and Mary Birch
Texas Theatre continues to be a hub of activity. We started the year on Friday, Jan. 3 with the kick-off meeting of
the staffs of the Community Council of South Central
Texas.
Then on Saturday, Jan. 25 we had our first of three
Heart of Texas Road Show concerts for 2014. Featured
entertainer was Fiddlin Frenchie Burke along with
Amber Digby, Justin Treviño and our own Dottsy. It was
a great show and we had snowbirds here from Kansas,
Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Kansas. We also
tallied guests from over 12 area communities including
San Antonio and Austin. Between our marketing efforts
and those of the HOT organizations we reach audiences
all over Texas and beyond.
Mark your calendars for the next concerts that will be
on June 21 featuring Pretty Miss Norma Jean and Sept.
21 featuring T. Graham Brown. We are also negotiating
to have Larry Gatlin here in September too. Visit our
website…www.thetexas.org for details.
Also, we ended January hosting a very special gathering. Over 75 Main Street directors from across the state
gathered at the Texas for four days of training and to
See “Virginia Woods”, Page 3
exchange ideas. They also toured downtown Seguin with
our Main Street Director Mary Jo Langford. We were
honored to have them here in our facility and to make a
presentation to the group about our efforts and this
organizations great membership support.
February brought several private rentals as well as our
annual Valentine’s Dinner which was another great success. We also were the central site for all the Arts Fest
events including the LaPanchaga.
Coming up in April will be two very exciting events.
See “Theatre”, Page 3
Are your dues up-to-date?
Check out the date on the mailing label attached to
the front of your newsletter. If it doesn’t say 2014
on it, it’s most likely you haven’t paid your current
dues. You will see a short form to pay your dues on
back as well. We would appreciate you becoming
current so you can be informed of all our happenings.
Another busy year for the Conservation Society
Dear Fellow Conservationists,
We are in the midst of one cold winter and our annual membership drive. This is the 62nd year of the Seguin Conservation
Society and we continue to work to honor our history and share
it with everyone.
A whirlwind of events and activities keep the Society busy.
The City of Seguin celebrated it’s 175th year this past August
with another evening of fun, fellowship and food. Our annual
homemade ice cream contest exceeded everyone’s expectations.
We had record breaking entries in the ice cream contest which
always proves to be a culinary treat, especially for the judges!
The entertainment from our local youth was “STAR” quality.
We had a great silent auction and we thank all of our supporters
for furnishing items to make it so successful.
This year during Pecan Fest, we hosted the 1st Offical Pecan
Pie Contest for the State of Texas. Maria Arriaga took home the
honors for the winning pie. In December, we had another successful Tour of Homes. Seven homeowners opened their homes
to share with many area residents and we greatly appreciate
them doing this. We already have two homes willing to be on
this year’s tour. If you are interested in sharing your home with
our community, please contact us so we can make plans.
We continue to have fun filled luncheons each month at the
Moore House. Please call Cascades to make your reservations.
We have three more luncheons before summer break!
The Society was also very fortunate to receive a very generous
contribution from Caterpillar to be used for various SCS educational and historical projects. In April the SCS will be assisting
Virginia Wood’s family in celebrating her 100th birthday. Mark
your calendar for the weekend of April 4-6 for the festivities.
Virginia was one of the founding members of the society and she
expressed her desire to have 100 new members join the Seguin
Conservation Society this year for her birthday. So, if you
haven’t paid your dues or if you know someone who isn’t a
member, please step up and help us make Virginia’s wish come
true.
We hope you have responded to our membership letter you
recently received. We depend on your support to continue our
vision in Seguin, preserving and protecting buildings that hold
our heritage and tell our stories. Please contact us if you have an
interest in becoming more involved.
Successful Heritage Tour of Homes
Once again, the Heritage Tour of
Homes this past December, was a
tremendous success!
We can’t thank those “home owners”
enough for allowing curious patrons to
wander through their houses! People
that take the tours express their appreciation over and over again for weeks following the event! It is a chance to learn
about the history of Seguin and its former citizens as well as getting a glimpse
of how current owners have made
changes to the structures. We had a
wonderful variety of architectural styles
this year.
The Lazy U Ranch owned by Nancy
and Craig Russell and located at the end
of Naumann Road on Lake Placid is a
tranquil setting which holds the original
cabin, within the larger structure. The
Russells have a large collection of military and cowboy artifacts which
intrigued many of the tourees.
The Sonka House owned by Paul
Hansen located at 617 N. Guadalupe
Street beautifully displayed antique furniture so fitting to this historically significant structure. Paul has plans underway to open the house as a Bed &
Breakfast. The possibilities are great
with a full basement to be used as a fine
dining and wine cellar.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church located
on N. Travis Street in downtown Seguin
opened its doors to show and tell about
the founding of the church and to share
some of their historic archives.
The Magnolia Hotel, owned by Erin
and Jim Ghedi, helped to satisfy curiousity about the progress being made on
the continuing renovation of this former
stagecoach stop in Seguin.
Renee Burek, owner of the former
Burges House located at 215 W. Nolte
Street, not only had those interested in
seeing the current style in which the
house is decorated, but also was visited
by a relative of the original owner of the
home, Mrs. Mary Margaret Burges and
her daughter, Bettie Lee Wilson. They
shared much about the house in earlier
years.
Norma and Ron Colunga opened their
home located at 605 W. Austin, once the
Walter Nolte House, to offer a taste of
Victorian style.
Angela Dickerson’s newly refurbished
art deco wonder located at 1334 Keller
Lane, was a “retro” highlight!
Many volunteers helped by serving as
docents or baking cookies served in The
First Church at Heritage Village.
Each year we try to bring a bit of
Seguin’s history to you through our
Lou Ann Jackel, President
Heritage Tour of Homes. Without willing home owners this couldn’t happen!
Thanks again to our participants!
If you are interested in having your
home on tour, please contact Marty Keil
at 560-6291. We are looking forward to
next years tour planned for December
6th.
CONSIDER US!!!!
We ask that when you are making a memorial or honorarium in
rememberance of someone that
you consider The Seguin
Conservation Society or the The
Stephen and Mary Birch Texas
Theatre.
With your gift you will help
preserve Seguin’s history and
remember someone who was a
part of it. We will send a notice to
the family of the gift and you will
receive an acknowledgement
from us as well.
You can mail monetary gifts to
the Seguin Conservation Society,
P.O. Box 245, Seguin, TX, 78156
or the Texas Theatre, 425 N.
Austin St., Seguin, TX, 78155.
Theatre activities
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April 4-7 our own Pat Hoppe
will be directing the play
“Mountain Top,” which will
feature the talents of Hugh
“Papa” Douglas and Dr.
Delores Major. The play is
about the night before Martin
Luther King Jr.’s death when a
mysterious woman pays a
visit. Playwright Katori Hall
presnts a portrait of the civil
rights leader that is less saint
and more flesh and blood. This
production is really for adult
audiences and does spark some
serious thoughts.
Once again on Thursday,
April 10, we will have our
third annual Fashion Show,
just in time for Easter. Marty
Keil will once again be organizing that popular event featuring Seguin businesses and
local models.
Then on Thursday, May 1 we
will be hosting our “Dining
Under the Stars” event. In
addition to a very special
menu, this dining event will
feature some very special
entertainment, Soul Stick Q,
out of San Antonio will perform. The group performed at
the Martin Luther King dinner
in January and was such a hit
with the audience and our
Mayor Don Keil, the he
worked to bring them back for
another evening of “doo wop.”
More details on this will be
coming out soon.
A number of other special
events come in the Summer
including our July 4th Parade
Viewing event and our
Summer Drama Camp for
youth which will run from
July 14 through July 26th.
Details on these events will
be released soon.
The
Texas
Theatre
Management continues to
strengthen and improve the
facility and is in the process
of raising funds for a new
quality sound system for the
venue. “This is one item we
had to postpone when we
opened. Due to limited funds
we this is something that we
knew could come later. Well
later is here. With increased
usage and requests, we need
to move on this now,” says
Steve Tschoepe. The theatre
operated with a house
portable public address system that was donated but it
was never intended for musical or dramatic presentations.
Calendar of Events
April 3 ............Moore House luncheon with seatings at 11:30
a.m. and 1 p.m. Sponsored by American Bank
of Texas. Reservations by calling (830) 3797713
April 3-6.........“Mountain Top” production at the Stephen and
Mary Birch Texas Theatre. Showtime 7 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday with a matinee at
2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets available at Cascades,
Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area
Chamber of Commerce on on-line at
thetexas.org
April 5 & 6.....Virginia Woods 100th Birthday Party. Activities
listed in front page article of newsletter.
April 10 ..........Spring Style Show at the Texas Theatre showcasing new styles from Seguin area businesses
at 7 p.m.
May 1..............Moore House luncheon with seatings at 11:30
a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations by calling (830)
379-7713
May 1..............“Dining and Doo Wop” at the Texas Theatre.
Dinner and a special performance by Soul Stick
Q from San Antonio. Activities start at 6:30
p.m.
June 21 ...........Heart of Texas Concert at the Texas Theatre
featuring Tony Booth, Pretty Miss Norma Jean,
Curtis Potter, Dottsy and Justin Treviño. Show
times are at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
July 4 ..............Annual Parade Viewing and Brunch at the
Texas Theatre.
July 21-26.......Third annual drama camp and show at the
Texas Theatre. Registration information will be
available on-line at thetexas.org
Aug. 9 .............Seguin’s 176th birthday party at the SCS properties on Live Oak Street.
2013 Memorials, Honorariums
Annlee Drzakowski in memory of Juan Ramos
Annlee Drzakowski in memory of Richard Faling
Stanley and Lou Ann Jackel in memory of Francis H.
Finch
Stanley and Lou Ann Jackel in memory of Nelda Kubala
Janice Woods Windle and Virginia Woods in honor of
Don and Marty Keil
Brodt Girls – Betty Lee, Barbie, Carla, Dottsy and Toni
in memory of Marjorie Donegan.
Greg and Ruth Ann Ander in honor of Lou Ann Jackel’s
retirement
Warren and Kathy Nossaman in honor of Eithne Goetz,
Linda Wallace, Randee Malmsten
Helen Martinson in honor of Don Keil’s birthday
Charlene Zegub in honor of Ivy Koehler
Annlee Drazowski in memory of Genevieve Miller
Parks
Dottsy and Robin Dwyer in memory of Irma Lewis
Bobby and Claudia Briell in memory of Andrew Ridge
Briell
Alvin and Cathy Schuerg in honor of Charlene Zegub
Annlee Drazkowski, Buddy and Joyce Magee, and Patsy
and Leslie Ingmire in memory of Sandy McGriff.
Annlee Drazkowski in memory of Chris Seidenberger
Virginia Woods celebrates 100 years
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the movie world. Then,
on Sunday afternoon,
from 12 to 5 p.m., Mrs.
Woods will receive
guests at an open house
at the Historic True
Women Home at 920 E.
Court St. and all will
have the opportunity to
wish her a happy birthday, enjoy birthday cake
and visit with many
friends and relatives.
As an added gift to
Virginia, her friends, Erin
and Jim Ghedi will hold
the Magnificent
Magnolia Hotel open as
it is one of Virginia’s
dreams to see that building and so many others
in her beloved Seguin
preserved and restored.
The Heritage Village
will be open Sat., April 5
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Sun., April 6 from
12-4 p.m.
Please make plans to
attend all or at least one
of these events as we celebrate the millennium of
Seguin’s Treasure,
Virginia King Bergfeld
Woods. Conservation
Society Volunteers will
be available at all events.
Texas Theatre Donations:
Rodney and Cora Nell Blumberg
Jane Donegan and Buddy Nagle
St. James Catholic School Drama Department
Ann Hodges
Jon and Sandra Moline
Kermit and Carolyn Westerholm
Layne and Pat Hoppe
Cassie and Darrell Huck
Mary Bobo
Tri-County AC/Heating
Mike and Candi Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bogisch
Jim and Pam Colvin
Buddy and Lesa Bloch
Pete and Judy Campbell/Campbell Floors
Bobbie and Marvel Maddox
Adele Shanafelt
Wayne Stanley
Westerholm-Koehler Insurance Agency
Seguin Conservation Society
www.seguinconservation.org
P.O. Box 245
Seguin TX 78156
OUR MISSION: The Seguin Conservation Society is dedicated to preserving historic
buildings, objects and places in Seguin and Guadalupe County. For fifty years, the SCS has
acquired and renovated threatened buildings, celebrated historical events, and engaged our
community in remembering, understanding and advancing our shared heritage. You can be a
part of Seguin’s legacy by joining or renewing your membership in the Seguin Conservation
Society. As a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible.
Seguin Conservation Society
2012-2013 Board of Directors
Lou Ann Jackel, President
Beth Zies, Vice-President
Bob Pickett, Secretary
Stanley Jackel, Treasurer
Directors
Greg Ander
Norma Colunga
Dottsy Dwyer
Sharon Johnson
Sally Keddal
Bobbie Maddox
Laura Nash
Amy Nelson
Gerry Richardson
Carolyn Sagebiel
Barbara Sanders
Matt Sherwood
Frank Starcke
Janet Tschirhart
Steve Tschoepe
Gene Vivroux
Mary Jane Windle
Beth Zies
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Texas Theatre
Management Committee
Steve Tschoepe-Chair
Hugh (Papa) Douglass
Pat Hoppe
Don Keil
Marty Keil
Ivy Koehler
Sheila Lucas
Susan Rinn
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Seguin Conservation Society
Properties and Conservators
For information, please contact the Conservator.
The Stephen & Mary Birch Texas Theatre built in 1931
at 425 N. Austin St. Conservator: Steve Tschoepe, 4011971
Los Nogales Museum built in 1849 at 415 S. River St.
Conservator: Greg Ander, 379-3257
Dietz Doll House built in 1910, now at 415 S. River St.
Co-Conservators: Bobbie and Marvel Maddox, 379-8033.
Campbell-Hoermann Log Cabin built in 1850, now at
211 E. Live Oak St. Conservator: Mark Keddal at 4010586.
First Church built in 1849 now at 219 E. Live Oak St.
Available for weddings, baptisms, meetings. Rental: Full
day: $250, Half day: $125 plus $50 refundable deposit.
Contact conservator Norma Colunga.
Moore House built in 1895 at 703 Johnson St. Available
for weddings, receptions, meetings. Rental: Sun-Thurs
$125, Fri. $175, Sat. $250, plus $150 refundable deposit.
To reserve, contact Sharon Johnson, 303-5963.
Conservator: Gene Vivroux, 372-3592.