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Dementia and COVID

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The effects of COVID on the human body will be studied for years – and the Alzheimer’s Association has published research from Gabriel de Erausquin, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc., of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on the long term effects of viral infections on the brain.

LIVESTOCK SHOW UNDERWAY

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Snow Covers Seminole, Gaines County

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According to the National Weather Service, Seminole/Gaines County saw between seven and eight inches of snowfall this past weekend, bringing some much needed moisture to the area, breaking the severe drought conditions the county has endured for the past year. Seminole measured around seven inches for total rainfall in 2020, according to West Texas Mesonet. Snow began late Saturday evening and continued through Sunday afternoon with light flurries.

Gaines County Public Records

Marriage License

Franz Fehr Krahn, 26 and Nancy Sawatzky Reimer, 20.

County Court Filings

Patrick Lee Hardin, possession of marijuana, dismissed.

District Court Filings

South Plains Implement, LTD vs. Justin Lee Casey, contract.

IMOMO: Joe Daniel Perez and Anne Bertha Perez, suit for divorce.

State of Texas vs. Julian Ramirez, deadly conduct by discharging a firearm.

State of Texas vs. Miguel Angel Ramirez, deadly conduct by discharging a firearm.

Matters of Record

Seminole Police Dept.

Dec. 29 -- Officers were called to the 400 block of SW 4th St. in Seminole in reference to a disturbance. Martin Delaney Smithson of Seminole was placed under arrest.

Dec. 31 -- An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of NW Ave F. Upon further investigation the driver was found to be in possession of narcotics. Nelson Eddie Shanklin III of Seagraves was placed under arrest.

Leadership Council provides students with a voice

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The Seminole ISD Superintendent Leadership Council, made up of elementary and secondary students, continued their monthly meetings with Superintendent Kyle Lynch to voice ideas on making their campuses even better than ever.

Representatives from grades third through fifth and junior high/high schoolers met in separate locations on Dec. 16 to reflect on progress made at their last meeting with Mr. Lynch and Dr. Suarez and plan for the future.

Social Security Matters - Ask Rusty

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Dear Rusty: I was born in May of 1930, and my wife was born in April 1931. My wife claims she received an increase in her Social Security benefit due to the “Notch Baby” provision. Is she correct about this?

Signed: Inquisitive Husband

Dear Inquisitive: Allow me to clarify for you what your wife is referring to, and you can use your own judgement on how to present the information to her.

Federal student aid programs can help pay college costs

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The federal government offers many financial aid programs to help students and families pay for college. Applying for those programs means submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA. These brief summaries from KHEAA describe the more common federal grant and loan programs that can help you get the student aid you need.

Grants generally do not have to be repaid, but loans do. More about these programs can be found at studentaid.gov. The major programs are:

SPC releases 2020 Dean’s List

LEVELLAND -- South Plains College congratulates more than 700 students who were named to the Fall 2020 Deans List.

Those from Gaines County include were Jaqueline Chavarria of Seminole, Patricia Santoro of Seminole, Kelsee Scott of Loop, Lexy Hernandez of Seminole, Kallie Harris of Semi nole, Ralph Lovington of Seagraves, Dylan Stokes of Seminole and Kevin Reimer of Seminole.

Deputy’s older brother; family mourns his death

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Alex Martinez, who turned 26 on Dec. 7, 2020, was a brother, son, husband, and a deputy with the Gaines County Sheriff’s Department. According to his older brother Jesse, Alex was very lovable, funny and silly, a huge mommas boy. He was also the glue that held his family together but in the early morning hours on Jan. 6, the former paramedic and volunteer firefighter lost his life to COVID.