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The On-Air Voice of Seminole

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From the time that Guglielmo Marconi harnessed what he knew about radio waves and put it in a box, radio has literally tracked our lives from beginning to end. What the printed word commits to the ages, radio’s invisible airwaves etch into our memories. 

The Woman in the Mirror: 'What Do I Have to Lose?' -- Part 1

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As most of us know, age is just a number.  However, we often allow that number to dictate what we do.  For a long time I have held onto the “act your age” philosophy but now I am ready (I think) to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. 

As I have mentioned before, the internet, and maybe even your friends, are loaded with no-no’s for women over the age of 50.  Don’t dress inappropriately young.  Don’t wear the same makeup and hairstyle you wore in high school. Don’t use powder blush. 

Benham, Addison to Wed in Saturday Ceremony

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Benham-Addison

Lee and Dawn Benham of Three Rivers and Clint and Shalea Addison of Seminole announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Brittani Dawn Benham of Three Rivers and Robert Brantley Addison of Seminole.

Grandparents of the bride are Gordon and Peggy Benham of Three Rivers and the late James Williams and Mary Sumrow of Seminole.

Grandparents of the groom are Graham and Rita Addison and the late Earnie and Flo Singleton all of Seminole.

Hello, Larry

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Patiently, and without fear, "Hairy Larry" made his way around the activity room of the Memorial Health Care Center.

One by one, residents of the Seminole Hospital District's long-term health care facility extended their hands and run their hands through his soft fur coat.

At times, "Hairy Larry" would bow his head in appreciation. Other times, he would let out a soft squeal of excitement, in hopes of a receiving tasty treat from those local residents who were on hand to visit.

Seminole ISD Youth Take Part in Character-Building Assembly

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Students and staff at Seminole ISD's FJ Young, Primary, and the Elementary school campuses experienced one of America’s most popular school assembly programs this past week. 

For the third consecutive year,  guidance counselors for each campus have hosted The NED Show as part of a character-building initiative. 

Local Masons Elect New Officers; to Host Ham Sale

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Members of the Seminole Masonic Lodge, No. 957, recently elected officers for the ensuing year.

Those officers includee: Zack Cain, Master; Gary Hamilton, Senior Warden; Gio Similear, Junior Warden;Anthony Easley, Junior Deacon; James R. Davis,Tiler; Randy Zelner, Treasurer; David Lozano, Secretary; and Bob Loefller, Chaplain.

The Masons will be holding their annual Smoked Ham Sale this fall in time for Thanksgiving. Hams will sell for $40 each.

Monies raised by the local organization will be used for scholarships and various charities.

GCL’s Summer Reading Program Experiences Successful Summer

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Once again, the Gaines County Library System's annual summer reading program was deemed a huge success. According to Gaines County Librarian Jane Bering, an 835 youngsters in the county participated. In a breakdown of numbers, a total of 206 Gaines County teens and 629 local youth signed up for the program, with 344 -- or 41-percent of participants -- completing their reading goals.

Echoes from the Past -- A Perfect 28 of 28

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Seminole resident Joe Hailes has always had a tie to Gaines County. In the years before he was born, his family had settled in Gaines County.

Over the years, Hailes has traveled near and far, among the oil patches of West Texas, to a military stint in Korea, back to the oil patch of West Texas and eventually, home to Gaines County.

Seminole Alum Experiences Rare Learning Opportunity at the Famed Salzburg Academy

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Former Seminole High School graduate Stephanie Ross recently returned to her home in Boston, Mass. after attending the Salzburg Academy Media and Global Change program held July 15 through Aug. 4 in Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria.  

Ross was one of only five graduate students selected to attend the three-week symposium exploring media literacy and global networks from innovation and engagement in a digital culture.

Livestock Show Tag Purchase Must be Completed by Aug. 24

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To show sheep and goats (including breeding) at any major Texas Livestock Show or at the upcoming 2019 Gaines County Junior Livestock Show, validation tags must be ordered, according to press release issued by the Gaines County AgriLife Extension Service office.  

Those interested in showing in the upcoming show season are urged to contact their FFA supervisor or  Gaines County Extension Agent by Friday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. with your State and County Tag Order.