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Gann Recalls Experiences, Difficulties Following War

When Seminole resident Paul Gann was only 19-years-old, he was drafted, joined the Army and, within six months, was sent to Dong Ha, South Vietnam, only miles from the North Vietnam border. “I didn’t want to go to war, but I did,” said Gann. “At such a young age, we didn’t know nothing about nothing. I just knew I was over there doing what had to be done.” Deemed by many historians as “The War that Couldn’t be Won,” the United States’ involvement in Vietnam lasted from 1959 until 1975 and resulted in the deaths of over 58,000 American soldiers.

Surviving Two Typhoons and a Pass on Dog Soup

Longtime Seminole resident and U.S. Army veteran Hugh McGuirewas born on a dairy farm in Warren, Pa. to Donald and Elinore (Greer) McGuire. Having experienced life on the farm growing up, paired with the experience of working for the National Forge Ordinance and courses as a machinist in high school, Mc-Guire volunteered for the draft in 1952 and eventually spent 18 months in Korea.

His Korean tour of duty included an encounter with a pair of typhoons and the devastation of war.

Army Vet Recalls Traveling Experiences of Military Service

When Seminole resident Julie Garcia was younger, she dreamed of traveling and seeing the world.

As a result, when she graduated from Seminole High in 2001 and had a year of junior college under her belt, she joined the Army.

“I wanted to get out of town and travel, but I didn’t know I would end up traveling so much,” she said.

The daughter of Joe and Juanita Garcia, Julie attended New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M. for a year and then, following in the footsteps of her older brother, Joey, she went into the military in 2002.

Veterans Day - A Tribute to All American Veterans

As we are nearing its centennial celebration, let’s take a look at the history of Veterans Day which originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I.

It wasn’t until 1938, after Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, that November 11 became a national holiday and was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

2018 Marks the 100th Year of Armistice

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Nov. 11, 1918, Armistice that ended World War I, a war that resulted in an estimated 40 million military and civilian deaths, ranking it among the deadliest conflicts in human history.

When the treaty ending hostilities was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, people welcomed the peace, relieved that the carnage was over. That day became an international holiday, and in the United States, it is now observed as Veterans Day, honoring all veterans who have worn the cloth of our nation.

Confessions of a Crypto Investor -- Part 2

In the last installment of this feature, we introduced you to what Bitcoin is, in particular, and what cryptocurrencies are, in general. I personally think it's a technology that's worth looking into. With only about 1-percent of the world's population trading in it, but a growing number of banking and investment institutions looking at it, it's beginning to mirror the early days of the internet.

13 Seminole 4-H Teams Competed at the District 2 4-H Food Challenge

The District 2 4-H Food Challenge is an inimitable opportunity for a team of 4-H members to put their knowledge and skills in foods, nutrition, safe food handling, teamwork, and public speaking to use. This event imitates some of the “Iron Chef” concepts while imploring application of those skills that 4-H works to advance in its members.

Gaines County 4-H participated in the District 2 4-H Food Challenge held in Levelland on Monday, October 29, 2018. Thirteen teams (49 4-H members) from Gaines County were among the 528 4-H members that participated from across the district.

Garden Club Hears from Mayor Belcher on SISD Education Foundation

Mayor John Belcher gave a program to the Seminole Garden Club at their recent monthly meeting.

Belcher enlightened the club on the Seminole ISD Education Foundation. During his program he spoke about the foundation’s mission of providing resources to enrich learning and enhance opportunities for all students attending Seminole ISD.

Looking to Can the Competition, and Hunger

With the Seminole Indians set to battle the Andrew High School Mustangs on Friday, November 9 at Wigwam Stadium, students throughout the SISD will be collecting items this week for the Canned Food Bowl, a competition held on years when the two teams play against each other.

Sponsored by the Seminole High School's Student Council, the district with the most substantial contribution of items will be presented with a traveling trophy at halftime during the Seminole/Andrew football game.

That game is scheduled for this coming Friday, at 7 p.m., at Wigwam Stadium.

That’s What She Said...

Seminole native Kirby Jameson may have climbed up the ranks to Assistant Athleticdirectorof Northside Independent School District outside of San Antonio but many who come in contact with the former