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Road improvements continue in Seminole; rate change for dumpsters outside city limits approved

City Manager Tommy Phillips told Seminole City Council members at their meeting Monday that road construction in town continues as a hot mix was laid in two different lifts earlier that morning.

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All School 2021 REUNION

Attendees at the Great Comeback assembly were treated to a special address by Althea King, daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King. On stage from l. to r. are featured speakers Jerry Horn (class of 1971), Skeet Doss (1968), and Don Dennis (1969).

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A small group of students

A small group of students met in front of Seminole High School early Wednesday morning in observance of “See You at the Pole™ 2021. At Loop ISD, 26 students 6-12 grade levels also gathered to pray for their school and the community. In attendance as well were youth pastors from various churches in Gaines County. Students around the world meet annually on Sept. 22 during the Global Week of Student Prayer.

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Liz Cole honoree at baby shower

Liz Cole was the recipient of a baby shower held September 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Mindy Banister.

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Ag & Oil Appreciation Day

Once again, the Gaines County annual Ag & Oil Appreciation Day was a massive success with vendors giving out door prizes, Bobby Fletcher auctioning off the First Bale, and County Commissioners flipping burgers. The event was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce under the direction of CEO/president Shelby Concotelli. The 2021 corporate sponsor was the First United Bank of Seminole.

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Breakfast & Lunch

September 6-10

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The Lubbock Fellowship

The Lubbock Fellowship of Christian Athletes, located in Lubbock, along with the Law Firm of Field, Manning, Stone, Hawthorne & Aycock P.C., treated teachers, staff, coaches, and other employees of Seminole High to a hamburger cookout Thursday, September 2. The luncheon, complete with all the trimmings, was held in the school’s multi-purpose room. The law firm recently opened an office at 214 S. Main Street in Seminole. (Seminole Sentinel photo)

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Musings by Marilou: Show me the love

It took moving 13 hours away from home to force me out of my comfort zone. Now, after almost four years of covering wrecks and fires in Seminole, as well as writing news and features, it’s not as terrifying as it once was. Walking up to a group of professionals and asking questions was as painful as having my teeth pulled. Now, thanks to an accepting and friendly group of first responders and the people of Seminole, I am finding my way.

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In a proclamation made by President Joe Biden

In a proclamation made by President Joe Biden honoring the victims of the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, flags of the United States shall be flown at half-staff August 26-30 at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations , and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and through the US. The order is in effect until sunset on August 30. Many flags in and around Gaines County are currently flying at half-staff honoring those who lost their lives during a quest for freedom in Afghanistan.