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SVFD: Joseph Guenther

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Joseph Guenther, born and raised in Seminole, is a newbie to the city’s volunteer fire department. An engineer by trade, the 22-year-old Guenther has been with the department for only

A Day in the Life... of a waitress

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I have to admit that before spending several hours with Tracie Quillin and Chloe Lynch, waitresses at a restaurant in Seminole, I thought that waiting tables was no big deal, physically or mentally. Boy, was I ever wrong!

Molly Darling honored with bridal shower

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Molly Darling, bride-elect of Nicky Nave, was honored with a bridal shower Sunday, August 25 at 1:30 in the afternoon in the home of Melissa Franco.

Guests were served cake, decorated cookies, assorted sweet breads, fruit, and punch.

Special guests included: Katie Dudley, sister of the bride; Lila Dudley, niece of the bride; Martha Nave, grandmother of the groom; Donna Darling, mother of the bride; Molly Darling, honoree; Tracey Nave, mother of the groom; Brenda Johnson, grandmother of the groom; Julie Nave, sister of the groom and Rylee Rangel, niece of the groom.

Shower held for Miss Katelyn Shook

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Attired in an a-line, knee length dress with elegant floral designs and wearing a corsage of a trio of white and burgundy roses set in maroon ribbon, Katelyn Shook was the honoree at a bridal shower held August 11, 2019.

Approximately 35 guests attended the event including Stacey Allen, mother of the honoree; Glenda McCleskey and Joyce Allen, grandmothers of the honoree; Jordan Allen, sister of the honoree; Amy, sister-in-law of the honoree; Heather Riley, aunt; Stephanie Moore, aunt; Beverly Mills, great-aunt and cousins, Deana and Dana.

A Day in the Life ... of a hospital volunteer

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As I opened the door leading into the lobby of the Seminole Memorial Hospital shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, the tantalizing aroma of freshly popped popcorn grabbed hold of my

Movie Night at the Splash Pad

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Spanish Language and Culture

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When we think about language contact, we don’t think of it in terms of language alone. Whole cultures come together and interact with one another. Speakers of Arabic (a Semitic language) have left a lasting impact on Spanish and Latin American languages and culture.

Long before Spaniards traveled west to the “New World”, a Semitic group generally referred to as “the Moors” travelednorth into Spain in the 7th century. The Moor’s kingdom in Spain was called al-Andalus. It is the namesake of Spain’s southernmost autonomous community: Andalucía.

Young florist counts profits

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While the majority of 12-year-olds in Seminole are spending their summers at camp, swimming at the local pool, or playing games on their Switch, Marissa Letkeman has been making money with her green thumb, and a gift from grandma.

Last year, Letkeman’s grandmother gave her “a bunch of seeds” that included Sunflowers, Cosmos, and Zinnias. “They were all mixed in a bag so I thought I would plant them. My mom had always had a garden and my mom likes plants. I think I get it from her,” she explained.

Teachers ask for prayers and motivation for students

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As most teachers know, the best ideas are usually borrowed. Third-grade teacher Teresa Bullock quickly gives credit for her back-to-school “Prayers and Books” project to two-second grade teachers at Seminole

“Yard of the Week”

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Elizabeth Teichroeb, 802 SW 3rd Street, is the proud holder of the “Yard of the Week” sign for July 25-July 31. This honor is bestowed upon a deserving resident each week during the summer by the Seminole Garden Club. Pictured with Teichroeb are her grandchildren Magdalena and Andrew, and club member Susie Wiebe. Decorating the front of the home are seven brightly painted wheelbarrows filled with petunias, vincas, begonias, geraniums, and cucumber plants. On the side of the house, planted in tractor tires, are tomato plants, bean plants, and herbs.