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Wastewater ordinance postponed until next council meeting

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The City of Seagraves City Council met in a special session on Thursday, May 20. Present at the virtual meeting, held on Zoom during lunch, was Mayor Rick Dollahan, City Secretary Dan Grife, Aldermen Debra Middleton, Shannon Wadzeck, Cindy Durham, and Ruben Valles.

No cost breakfast and lunch available through Seminole ISD

This year, Seminole ISD will provide summer meals for kids and teens at no cost from May 26-June 25. The Summer Meals Program is sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture and funded by the USDA. According to SISD Director of Food Services Cindy Therwhanger, any child (ages 0-18) can receive breakfast and lunch at the Seminole Elementary cafeteria during those four weeks.

Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday-Friday; lunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

F.J. Young Elementary

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F.J. Young Elementary hosted its 2021 Kindergarten graduation on Wednesday, May 19 in the school gymnasium. Principal Sherrie Warren emceed the event, which was divided into four separate assemblies to provide for social distancing and adequate parking. 

Lions Club Queen Announced

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Isabella Rain Parkey was recently crowned the 2021-2022 Lions Club Queen. She is the daughter of Dr. Wendell and Jessica Parkey and will be a junior at Seminole High School in the fall. She is being crowned by Lions Club member, Jean Moffatt. (Photo provided)

Horse Validation Needed

The Gaines County Junior Livestock Association has announced validation for entries in the 2022 Gaines County Jr. Livestock Show Horse Show which will be held August 14, 2021. In order to participate in this event, 4-H and FFA members must have their horse project(s) validated. Due to state regulation, current Coggins papers must be presented at the time of validation (bring copy to leave with Horse Superintendent) and again at the Horse Show. Validation must occur during the month of May 2021 to be eligible to compete in the horse show to be held in August 2021. All persons interested in participating in the show should contact Stoney Turner, Horse Superintendent, to set up an appointment. For further information, please contact the Gaines County Extension Office at (432) 758-4006 or Stoney Turner at (432) 661-6714.

Senior Menus

May 17-21

TRIBE

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The SHS newspaper, “The War Whoop” announced Monday that four journalism seniors qualified for the UIL’s All-state Journalism Staff. The seniors consist of Co-Editorin-Chief Aaliyah Booth, Op-Ed- Editor Bradley Everett, Co-Editor-in-Chief Robin Franklin, and The BEAT editor Sydney Gonzales.

Seminole ISD Bands Earn Straight 1’s at their 2020-2021 Concert Contests

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During the month of April, the Seminole High School Varsity and JV Concert Bands competed in their Concert Contests for the year. The Varsity Wind Ensemble competed at their UIL Concert Contest at Denver City, and the JV Concert Band competed at their Contest in Lubbock at Coronado High School. Both Bands received straight 1’s from the judges and a superior rating.

Pride of the Tribe Competes at Solo and Ensemble Contest

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On Saturday, February 20 the Seminole “Pride of the Tribe” Band had students competed in the 2020-2021 UIL Region 16 Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Coronado High School in Lubbock.

Senior Review

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