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That’s What She Said... ‘So, I Became a Firefighter’

When Seminole resident Tabatha Sierra was working as a dispatcher with the Gaines County Sheriff's Office, she received a call that would change her life.   

Early that morning she responded to a structural fire and while assisting the resident on the other end of the line, he died from smoke inhalation. 

“It got to me," she said. "That was pretty much my first time dealing with a death in my profession.  After that, I felt that I wanted to help others. So, I became a firefighter."

Seminole PD’s Carrasco, ‘Oso’ Team Together to Protect and Serve

It's going on three years now since a playful, curious two-year-old German Shepherd/Lab mix named "Oso" became the town's newest resident and took a job with the Seminole Police Department.  Now approaching middle age, at five, Oso and his handler, K-9 officer Gavin Carrasco, have become a valuable part of the Seminole Police Department's drug interdiction effort. 

Strutting Their Stuff

The Seminole Memorial Health Care Center was packed Saturday afternoon as relatives of staff and residents competed for the titles of Little Miss and Little Mister, along with additional awards, at the center’s annual children’s pageant.

Under the direction of staff members Rhonda Davis and Brenda Cramer, a “wall-to-wall” crowd of attendees witnessed the crowning of Chrisalyn Mendoza, age 3, as this year’s Little Miss. Theodore “Teddy” Martin, age 2 ½, was named Little Mister.   

The On-Air Voice of Seminole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.