July 2022

In last week’s column, we looked at how the very question, what is a woman, has thrown many in our culture into a tailspin. I would rather have watched some fishing show than a documentary where confused “experts” wrestle with such a question. Most fish are too busy dodging hooks to worry much about this gender thing.

Jeffery Dale Keith was born July 11, 1944 in Ralls and was residing in The Woodlands following his retirement. Jeff spent his time in Ralls with his grandparents, Nolan and Mary Keith. He graduated from Ralls High School in 1962. Jeff attended Texas Tech University where he met Elenia King at Horn Dormitory. They were married on December 15, 1963. Jeff and Elenia lived in Seminole for many years where he farmed and raised two daughters, Jana and Aimee. He was often found at the coffee shop in his pickup with his Saint Bernard dog, Bronson. Jeff was always involved in some type of sport or activity. While living in Seminole, he played tennis every Sunday with his tennis buddies, rain or shine. He also enjoyed playing golf and racquetball, scuba diving, and motorcycle enduros. Jeff eventually left farming and moved into the computer and technology business. After leaving Seminole, Jeff and Elenia lived in Odessa; Lexington, Kentucky; and finally settled in The Woodlands.

Working with organic producers, specialists, and researchers, a great organic tour of both peanut and cotton production has been planned for Thursday, September 1st in the Seminole area. Bob Whitney, Extension Organic Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Stephenville, will be sponsoring the tour. The tour will start with registration at 8:00 am at the Gaines Co. Civic Building in Seminole at 402 NW 5th Street (Corner of NW 5th and NW Ave. D). The tour will leave at 8:45 am from the Civic Building and return at noon for a sponsored lunch. Two (2) general continuing education credits will be offered on the tour.

On July 21, Roswell resident Faustino Garcia died from injuries sustained in a collision occurring July 13 on State Highway 214, one mile south of Denver City. Garcia was taken by ambulance to UMC in Lubbock after the crash and remained there until he died eight days later. He was pronounced dead by Nurse Practitioner Charlotte Harris. Also involved in the wreck, but uninjured, was Jesus

The end of July is upon us – how did it get here so fast? Next week is a big one for sports. While the first day of school is still a couple of weeks off – the beginning of official practice for the fall sports will begin.