SEMINOLE – The Gaines County commissioners accepted a letter of resignation from Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Jeff James during a special open meeting Dec. 6. Then, following an executive session, the court unanimously agreed to appoint Bonnie Ericson to complete James’ unfinished term.At the beginning of the meeting, Judge Tom Keyes asked commissioners to consider Jeff James’ resignation letter, which the court received on Thursday, Dec. 2, and became effective Friday, Dec. 3.The letter read as follows: “Commissioner Court of Gaines County, please accept this formal notice of my resignation as Gaines County Justice of the Peace, Precinct ...