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VOL. 138, NO. 56 • SINGLE COPY 75 ¢ www.grahamleader.com MIDWEEK EDITION • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 THE GRAHAM LEADER Oldest business institution in Young County • Established August 16, 1876 Cruisin’ for a cure Page 3 Three Blues headed for state Page 7 Early Voting Early voting for the March 4 primary began Feb. 18 and continues until Feb. 28. Citizens can vote at the Young County Courthouse in the basement election office, room B1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting is also available at the Olney Community Library, 807 W. Hamilton St. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Young County Elections Administration at (940) 521-9483. Immunization clinic set for March 4 The health department will have a shot clinic from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at First United Methodist Church’s McCree Hall. All school and infant immunizations will be available. The clinic is for those with Medi- care or Medicaid or with no insur- ance. For more information, call (940) 574-2159. NEWS IN BRIEF Wed 2/26 49/29 Sunshine and clouds mixed. Cold. High 43F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Thu 2/27 42/26 A few clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s. Fri 2/28 62/46 Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 40s. Sat 3/1 76/35 Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s. Sun 3/2 56/44 Scattered thunder- storms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 30s Local Forecast ©2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service Calendar ................................4 Classified .............................10 Entertainment .......................5 Lifestyles................................3 Obituary.................................6 Sports .....................................7 TV ...........................................8 Inside Weather Stats High Low Rain Tuesday, 2/18 85 32 0 Wednesday, 2/19 77 54 0 Thursday, 2/20 66 33 0 Friday, 2/21 70 25 0 Saturday, 2/22 68 27 0 Sunday, 2/23 80 47 0 Monday, 2/24 62 32 0 Rain: Month 0.79 • Year 0.85 Lake Graham at capacity: 1,075.00 Current level: 1,064.22 Temperatures and rainfall provided by the National Weather Service. BY BRIAN RASH [email protected] On Friday evening, Feb. 21, Gra- ham resident Jennifer Ellis went on a plane ride with local pilot Jim McIrvin to take aerial pictures of Graham. The amateur photographer was excited for the opportunity, but her enthusiasm quickly turned to dismay as she eyed and took pho- tographs of Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman. “I was amazed to find just how low the lake was,” Ellis told the Graham Leader via email. She posted her pictures, some of which show boat docks many yards from water, onto her Facebook ac- count, and she said that several of her friends responded to her post with equal alarm. At the last Graham City Council meeting, City Manager Larry Fields warned that stage 3 water restric- tions may have to be implemented as early as this spring, as both Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman, Graham’s primary water source, are currently at 51 percent capacity. In order for stage 3 restrictions to be mandated, capacity must reach 45 percent. According to a recent report from the National Weather Service, three states, including Texas, experi- enced a drier than normal winter, resulting in an overall worsening of already dire drought conditions heading into the spring months. The report states that although rainfall percentages in states such as Texas and Oklahoma typically increase substantially in the spring months, projected amounts for the 2014 spring do not look good. According to the NWS findings, “for the next three months there is an equal chance of below, above, or near normal precipitation across all three states (Texas, Oklahoma and BY JULIANNE MURRAH [email protected] Leslie Booth, co-owner of Wild Brush Studios in McKinney, and her sister- in-law, Woodland Elementary School teacher Jayme Hayes, decided recently to host a painting night to raise funds to benefit the Freedom Care Warrior Project’s Warrior Ranch. Hayes has been involved with FCWP since summer 2013, when founder Jon Van Winkle invited her to volunteer there. After a few sessions, Hayes came up with the idea of hosting a painting night and presented it to her sister-in- law, who eagerly agreed. “I thought that it would be a good fundraiser and get people to know about FCWP,” Hayes said. The FCWP is an organization that de- livers direct support to physically and psychologically injured combat veter- ans through innovative, outdoor-based therapies and pioneering research. One of the many beneficiaries of the FCWP is U.S. Army Veteran Major Rex Vehrs of Flower Mound. He has not only spent time at the Warrior Ranch but volunteers his time by spreading the word about FCWP and participat- ing in events. “I help out my fellow wounded warriors and (am) getting them helped out with the Freedom Care Warrior Project,” said Vehrs. “(The FCWP is) about the service member, the vet. They sponsor events BY BRIAN RASH [email protected] Things are steadily moving for- ward for the Graham Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau. CEO of the newly combined civic organization Jennifer Conway re- cently hired Sarah Barron as the new Convention and Visitors Bureau coordinator. Among an extensive list, one of Barron’s main roles in Graham will be strengthening the city’s image as a destination for tourism, meet- ings, conventions and events. Also included in her job description is web development and maintenance in the promotion of Graham, out- reach and support for conventions and events and interaction with business professionals, government officials and the public. “The Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau is extremely excited to have Sarah join our team,” Conway said. “We believe her experience coupled with her personality will be an incredible asset to the tourism program.” Barron’s experience is extensive. She most recently served as the coordinator of presidential services and communications at Texas Tech University from 2011 to the present. Barron has also worked at Texas Tech as both a graduate and re- search assistant, and worked for the State University of New York, Maritime College as an orientation graduate intern, among other tasks working to improve the overall stu- dent orienta- tion experi- ence at the college. Barron cur- rently has a master’s de- gree in higher education, and expects to attain her Ph.D. in higher education in May, 2016. “Getting back to my small-town roots is something that I have looked forward to over the past BY BRIAN RASH [email protected] Editor’s note: This is the second half of a report that continues an ongo- ing series on the damage caused by meth addiction. Kayce Bullock is the CASA Co- ordinator for North Star CASA. She works at Virginia’s House in Graham, and though she has no specific data, she estimates that roughly 80 percent of the cases her organization works with involving children removed from their homes are removed because of the meth addiction of a parent or guardian. “Certainly meth has devastating effects on the community and on the family, but I think ultimately it is children who suffer the most,” Bullock said. “The risks to the safety and well-being of children who are under the care of meth- abusing parents are numerous. We are seeing babies born with meth in their systems and children testing positive for meth.” Bullock said that she does not see high success rates involving children being returned to meth- addicted parents or guardians. She explained that in addition to the immediate risks and effects of meth exposure in children, there are many long-term emotional and behavioral problems that can occur because meth changes the wiring of the brain. According to Bullock, children often come to the attention of Child Protective Services (CPS) because they are found alone and wandering the streets. After getting high, meth users can sleep for several days, leaving any children in the house unsupervised. These children are forced to fend for themselves, and in some cases are trying to fill the BY BRIAN RASH [email protected] The Young County Commissioners Court’s decision to search for bids for the demolition of the old law enforcement center on the Square proved fruitful Monday, as six dif- ferent bidders drove the price down even further than what commission- ers were already calling a great deal at $34,700. That price was set by a more than year-old, but not yet solidified contract between the county and Matrix Demolition, and for several months proponents of the demoli- tion said that it was likely the best deal the county could get. But when the company found out that Young County officials were seeking bids for the demolition, it decided to lower its price $6,000 to $28,700 for a salvage-style tear down that allowed Matrix to keep whatever scrap materials were in the building. Matrix representative Rodney Mays said that the new price did not really change what the county would have received for $34,700, and that the bidding process ren- dered it necessary for Matrix to lower the price. Commissioner Matt Pruitt called the price a slam dunk, and the com- missioners court ended up voting to accept the new contract from Matrix. “I still feel we made some modifica- tions to the Local Government Code Aerial photos reveal vast lake depletion Recent aerial photos taken by Graham citizen Jennifer Ellis displays just how depleted the lakes have be- come. Graham Public Works Administrator David Casteel said that short of heavy rainfall, the city is likely to implement stage 3 water restrictions as soon as late May or early June. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Ellis) Chamber/CVB has new tourism coordinator Painting night to benefit Freedom Care Warrior Project Commissioners select demolition company Devil Drug Meth’s effects on the family (Part 2) Active army rangers attend one of the many events hosted at the Freedom Care Warrior Ranch. (Photo courtesy of Jon Van Winkle) SARAH BARRON See LAKES, Page 14 See TOURISM, Page 2 See COUNTY, Page 14 See FUNDRAISER, Page 2 See METH, Page 2

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Page 1: THE GRAHAM LEADERarchives.etypeservices.com/Graham1/Magazine46945/...Any announcement sale day takes precedence. (This is Only A Partial Listing, More Items Consigned Daily, Accepting

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VOL. 138, NO. 56 • SINGLE COPY 75¢ www.grahamleader.comMIDWEEK EDITION • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014

THE GRAHAM LEADEROldest business institution in Young County • Established August 16, 1876

Cruisin’ for a curePage 3

Three Blues headed for state

Page 7

Early VotingEarly voting for the March 4 primary

began Feb. 18 and continues until Feb.

28. Citizens can vote at the Young

County Courthouse in the basement

election office, room B1, from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Early voting is also available

at the Olney Community Library, 807

W. Hamilton St. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the Young

County Elections Administration at

(940) 521-9483.

Immunization clinic set for March 4

The health department will have a shot clinic from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at First United Methodist Church’s McCree Hall. All school and infant immunizations will be available. The clinic is for those with Medi-care or Medicaid or with no insur-ance. For more information, call (940) 574-2159.

NEWS IN BRIEFWed

2/26

49/29Sunshine andcloudsmixed. Cold.High 43F.Winds N at10 to 20 mph.

Thu

2/27

42/26A fewclouds. Highsin the upper50s and lowsin the low40s.

Fri

2/28

62/46Times of sunand clouds.Highs in theupper 70sand lows inthe low 40s.

Sat

3/1

76/35Times of sunand clouds.Highs in thelow 70s andlows in themid 50s.

Sun

3/2

56/44Scatteredthunder-storms. Highsin the low70s and lowsin the low30s

Local Forecast

©2009 American Profi le Hometown Content Service

Calendar ................................4Classifi ed .............................10Entertainment .......................5Lifestyles ................................3Obituary.................................6Sports .....................................7TV ...........................................8

Inside

Weather Stats High Low Rain

Tuesday, 2/18 85 32 0

Wednesday, 2/19 77 54 0

Thursday, 2/20 66 33 0

Friday, 2/21 70 25 0

Saturday, 2/22 68 27 0

Sunday, 2/23 80 47 0

Monday, 2/24 62 32 0

Rain: Month 0.79 • Year 0.85Lake Graham at capacity: 1,075.00

Current level: 1,064.22Temperatures and rainfall provided

by the National Weather Service.

BY BRIAN RASH

[email protected]

On Friday evening, Feb. 21, Gra-ham resident Jennifer Ellis went on a plane ride with local pilot Jim McIrvin to take aerial pictures of Graham.

The amateur photographer was excited for the opportunity, but her enthusiasm quickly turned to dismay as she eyed and took pho-tographs of Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman.

“I was amazed to find just how low the lake was,” Ellis told the Graham Leader via email.

She posted her pictures, some of which show boat docks many yards from water, onto her Facebook ac-count, and she said that several of her friends responded to her post with equal alarm.

At the last Graham City Council meeting, City Manager Larry Fields warned that stage 3 water restric-tions may have to be implemented

as early as this spring, as both Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman, Graham’s primary water source, are currently at 51 percent capacity.

In order for stage 3 restrictions to be mandated, capacity must reach 45 percent.

According to a recent report from the National Weather Service, three states, including Texas, experi-enced a drier than normal winter, resulting in an overall worsening of already dire drought conditions heading into the spring months.

The report states that although rainfall percentages in states such as Texas and Oklahoma typically increase substantially in the spring months, projected amounts for the 2014 spring do not look good.

According to the NWS findings, “for the next three months there is an equal chance of below, above, or near normal precipitation across all three states (Texas, Oklahoma and

BY JULIANNE MURRAH

[email protected]

Leslie Booth, co-owner of Wild Brush Studios in McKinney, and her sister-in-law, Woodland Elementary School teacher Jayme Hayes, decided recently to host a painting night to raise funds to benefit the Freedom Care Warrior Project’s Warrior Ranch.

Hayes has been involved with FCWP since summer 2013, when founder Jon Van Winkle invited her to volunteer there. After a few sessions, Hayes came up with the idea of hosting a painting

night and presented it to her sister-in-law, who eagerly agreed.

“I thought that it would be a good fundraiser and get people to know about FCWP,” Hayes said.

The FCWP is an organization that de-livers direct support to physically and psychologically injured combat veter-ans through innovative, outdoor-based therapies and pioneering research.

One of the many beneficiaries of the FCWP is U.S. Army Veteran Major Rex Vehrs of Flower Mound. He has not only spent time at the Warrior Ranch but volunteers his time by spreading

the word about FCWP and participat-ing in events.

“I help out my fellow wounded warriors and (am) getting them helped out with the Freedom Care Warrior Project,” said Vehrs. “(The FCWP is) about the service member, the vet. They sponsor events

BY BRIAN RASH

[email protected]

Things are steadily moving for-ward for the Graham Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau.

CEO of the newly combined civic organization Jennifer Conway re-cently hired Sarah Barron as the new Convention and Visitors Bureau coordinator.

Among an extensive list, one of Barron’s main roles in Graham will be strengthening the city’s image as a destination for tourism, meet-ings, conventions and events. Also included in her job description is web development and maintenance in the promotion of Graham, out-reach and support for conventions

and events and interaction with business professionals, government officials and the public.

“The Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau is extremely excited to have Sarah join our team,” Conway said. “We believe her experience coupled with her personality will be an incredible asset to the tourism program.”

Barron’s experience is extensive. She most recently served as the coordinator of presidential services and communications at Texas Tech University from 2011 to the present.

Barron has also worked at Texas Tech as both a graduate and re-search assistant, and worked for the State University of New York, Maritime College as an orientation graduate intern, among other tasks

working to improve the overall stu-dent orienta-tion experi-ence at the college.

Barron cur-rently has a master’s de-gree in higher e d u c a t i o n , and expects to attain her Ph.D. in higher education in May, 2016.

“Getting back to my small-town roots is something that I have looked forward to over the past

BY BRIAN RASH

[email protected]

Editor’s note: This is the second half of a report that continues an ongo-ing series on the damage caused by meth addiction.

Kayce Bullock is the CASA Co-ordinator for North Star CASA. She works at Virginia’s House in Graham, and though she has no specific data, she estimates that roughly 80 percent of the cases her organization works with involving children removed from their homes are removed because of the meth addiction of a parent or guardian.

“Certainly meth has devastating effects on the community and on

the family, but I think ultimately it is children who suffer the most,” Bullock said. “The risks to the safety and well-being of children who are under the care of meth-abusing parents are numerous. We are seeing babies born with meth in their systems and children testing positive for meth.”

Bullock said that she does not see high success rates involving children being returned to meth-addicted parents or guardians. She explained that in addition to the immediate risks and effects of meth exposure in children, there are many long-term emotional and behavioral problems that can occur because meth changes the wiring of the brain.

According to Bullock, children often come to the attention of Child Protective Services (CPS) because they are found alone and wandering the streets. After getting high, meth users can sleep for several days, leaving any children in the house unsupervised. These children are forced to fend for themselves, and in some cases are trying to fill the

BY BRIAN RASH

[email protected]

The Young County Commissioners Court’s decision to search for bids for the demolition of the old law enforcement center on the Square proved fruitful Monday, as six dif-ferent bidders drove the price down even further than what commission-ers were already calling a great deal at $34,700.

That price was set by a more than year-old, but not yet solidified

contract between the county and Matrix Demolition, and for several months proponents of the demoli-tion said that it was likely the best deal the county could get. But when the company found out that Young County officials were seeking bids for the demolition, it decided to lower its price $6,000 to $28,700 for a salvage-style tear down that allowed Matrix to keep whatever scrap materials were in the building.

Matrix representative Rodney Mays said that the new price did

not really change what the county would have received for $34,700, and that the bidding process ren-dered it necessary for Matrix to lower the price.

Commissioner Matt Pruitt called the price a slam dunk, and the com-missioners court ended up voting to accept the new contract from Matrix.

“I still feel we made some modifica-tions to the Local Government Code

Aerial photos reveal vast lake depletion

Recent aerial photos taken by Graham citizen Jennifer Ellis displays just how depleted the lakes have be-come. Graham Public Works Administrator David Casteel said that short of heavy rainfall, the city is likely to implement stage 3 water restrictions as soon as late May or early June. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Ellis)

Chamber/CVB has new tourism coordinator

Painting night to benefit Freedom Care Warrior Project

Commissioners select demolition company

Devil Drug

Meth’s effects on the family (Part 2)

Active army rangers attend one of the many events hosted at the Freedom Care Warrior Ranch.

(Photo courtesy of Jon Van Winkle)

SARAH BARRON

See LAKES, Page 14

See TOURISM, Page 2

See COUNTY, Page 14

See FUNDRAISER, Page 2

See METH, Page 2

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YOUNG COUNTY MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION

Benefitting Students @ Graham, Newcastle, & Olney Schools

LOCATION: Firemans Park/Ag Barn - US HIGHWAY 67 - GRAHAM, TEXAS

FOR INFORMATION TO CONSIGN, CALL:James Jones(940)521-2386, Weldon Floyd(940)456-1669, Mike Sipes(940)549-3960,

Johnathan Southerland(940)550-8912, Charles Birdwell (940)550-4033, Jimmy Rogers(940)550-5153

Auctioneers: L.D. Marsh-9202, Buddy Howe-10252, Kim Dodson-11662, Weldon Floyd-15085NOTE: We will run two rings all day if deemed necessary

All vehicle purchases must be transacted with a bank draft or cash, NO exceptions.Any announcement sale day takes precedence

.

(This is Only A Partial Listing, More Items Consigned Daily, Accepting Consignments until March 7)

VEHICLES/TRACTORS/BOATS 2008 Dodge Charger w/ Police Package, 2003 Chevrolet Impala Police

Cruiser, 1983 3500 Chevrolet Fire Truck w/ 18 HP Briggs Pump, 1984 Chevrolet Pick-Up 4X4, 1970 RaysonBoat w/ Motor & Trailer, 1987 GMC Pick-Up, 2000 Chevrolet Pick-Up, 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster, 2005Suzuki DZR125, 4 Youth ATV Four-Wheelers, Flat Bed for Truck w/ Toolbox

TOOLS / EQUIPMENT +/- 90 Joints Red Band 2d Tubing, +/- 55 Joints Green Band 2d Tubing, Honda

3813 Lawnmower, Husquvarna 345c Chainsaw, 80's Rally Wheels(4), Portable Arc Welder (NIB), RobinRefrigerant Recovery System, Mini Welder, Tow Bar Bracket, Welding Helmet, 1 Ton Chain Hoist, 10" Buffer,Air Machine, Tool Stool, Air Generator(NIB), Car Jack Stands, Skill Circular Saw, Anvil(NIB), BenchVise(NIB), Battery Tester(NIB), Truck Air Wing, HDC Hole Cutter(NIB), Security Lights, 12" Paper Cutter,Larin Bench Vise(NIB), Book Safe(NIB), Fender Cover, 3-Ton Jack Stands(NIB), Tru-Cold Fan, VacuumPump(NIB), Bench Grinder, Bench Grinder Stands, 4-Ton Hand Puller, Antique Kerosene Can, CrestlineHeater, Military Cots, Wrought Iron Mailbox Post. Hammer Slide, Wheelchair Dolly, DR Trimmer, Large TableSaw, 3-Point Boom Sprayer, Radial Arm Saw, Table Saw w/ Miterbox,,

APPLIANCES (Home & Office)Portable GE Trash Compactor, Televisions, Overhead Projectors,

Cafeteria Coolers, Slushy Machine, 55" Toshiba Television, Microwave Oven, Dell Laptop, Acer Laptop w/Accessories, Sony Camcorder, Portable Drink Mixing Case, Tappan Apartment-Size Gas Stove, DormRefrigerators (2),

FURNITURE(Home & Office) Hide-A-Bed Couch, Pair Matching Club Chairs, Lazy-Boy Recliners(2).

Student Desks, Teacher Desks, Various Tables, Howard Piano

SPORTING/OUTDOOR GOODS, Elliptical Exercise Machine, BBQ Grill, Pet Carriers, Tripods, Weight

Room Equipment, Masonic Pocket Knife, Sony Portable PSP-ITB, (3) Coleman Gas Lanterns-ITB, BerkleyElectronic Fishing Scale-NIB, Harley Davidson Pocket Watch and Case, Crossbow

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & COINS, Chicken Ranch Brass Room Bell (decorative), Inventory from

local antique store, Richmond Upright Piano, General Fireproofing Company Safe, S-CIENTEST B Safe, Lotof Antique Coins, Silver Peace Dollars, Eisenhower Dollars, Kennedy Halves, 1909 VBD Graded &Uncirculated, Morgan Dollars, Complete Book 1964-90 Kennedy Halves, Silver Certificate, (4) Rolls of GoldCoins, (6) Limited Edition 1925 Kenworth Truck Banks-NIB, 1939 Dodge Airflow Tanker Bank, 1912 FordModel T Delivery Car Bank, 1918 Ford Cab/Tank Trailer, 1995 Conoco Chevy Truck Tanker Bank, 1936 CitcoDodge Panel Truck Bank, Replica Rotary Phone, 1950s Model Servel Refrigerator/Freezer,

FIREARMS, Grossman Trapmaster 1100, Benjamin Sheridan C9A, Colt Mark IV 45ACP, Firestar M-43

9MM, Firestar STRVL+ 9MM, Russian Makrov 900, Uzi America 9MM, Mossberg 410, Marlin 30-30, S&WEAA Witness 40 Cal., Winchester Model 50 12 Ga., Winchester Model 100 308, Winchester Model 74 22LR,Winchester Model 77 22LR, Winchester Model 1907 351 SLR, Winchester Model 12 Pump 22LR, MossbergModel 46B 22LR, Winchester Model 25 12 Ga., Rossi Comb. 223-50 Cal Black Powder, Savage 270, Ruger22-250 M77, Stalker 30-06, Remington Model 788 223, Savage 22, Remington Model 1100 20 Ga., AK-47,S&W Model 1000 12 Ga., Ruger M77-257 Roberts, Remington Model 700 270, Remington 20 Ga.,Remington Model 7421 30.06, Winchester 12 Ga. Pump, Winchester Model 10X32 7MM, Savage Axis,Winchester 308, Henry Lever-Action 22LR, Custom Mauser 98, Remington 7MM, Taurus PT111 9mm,Taurus 709 Slim 9MM, Taurus 740 Slim 40S&W, K98 Mauser 7X57 w/ Scope, K98 Mauser 257 w/ GlassBarrel & Scope, K98 Mauser 6.5-06 w/ Glass & Bull Barrel & Scope, Ruger Charger w/ Tripod Scope 7 2Clips, 1917 U.S. Eddystone Remington 30-06, Lefever 20 Ga Double Barrel, 44 Caliber Percussion Cap BootPistol

FIREARMS ACCESSORIES, Large Ammo Box(2), Gun Books, Gun Vise(NIB), Auto Gun Safes(NIB),

Pistol Cases(NIB), Rifle Scopes(NIB), Small Ammo Boxes, Round Ammo Containers, Lee Gun Powder MeltPot(NIB), (2) Gun Scabbards, (2) Rifle Stocks

February 18, 2014

SEVENTH ANNUAL

The AUCTIONSaturday, March 8, 2014Sale Begins: 9:30 A.M.

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10 a.m. Sunday School • 6 p.m. Sunday Evening11 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship • 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

67086

The Best Place to Be on Sunday Morning if you live in Graham

Celebrating

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“Your Hometown Building Supply”

BUCHANAN BUILDING SUPPLY1200 Packing House Rd.

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!David, Carol and son Kurtis Whealy

invite you to come by and try some of our specials for February:

Monday & Wednesday - 5-8 PMAny Regular Happy Meal - $1.99

Every Day - BreakfastSausage Biscuit & Hashbrown - $1.49

Every Day - Lunch/Dinner• 20-Piece McNuggets - $5.00• 20 McNuggets, 2 Medium Fries, 2 Medium Drinks - $9.99• 40-Piece McNuggets -$8.99

McDonald’s Restaurant | 1701 Hwy. 16 S. | 940-549-5117 8125

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P.O. Box 277 • Graham, TX 76450 • 940-521-0456 • www.mspci.info 6038

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CUSTOM BUILDING & REMODELING MICHAEL & SHARON PARIS

M&S PARIS CONSTRUCTION INC.

507 Elm St. • Graham, Texas • 940-549-1150

6717

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Making Sense of InvestingTodd Danley

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FISH DAY 8128

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J&N Feed & Seed450 Pecan • Graham, Tx.

by Fish Truck • David Abney • 870-697-3550

• Pond & Lake Stockers •Delivery Will Be:

2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 5

2 • THE GRAHAM LEADER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 www.grahamleader.com

couple of years, and what better way to do that than jumping right in and working for the Graham Chamber of Commerce and Convention &

Visitors Bureau,” said Barron, whose first day at her new job was Monday, Feb. 24. “Being raised in Vernon has allowed me the chance to visit Graham for sporting events, FFA, and UIL – so, in a way I feel like I

am getting the opportunity to come home. Graham is a very special place to many people, and I look forward to working with the city and the Graham Family while we strive to ac-complish our goals.”

such as hunting and fishing, offer up a ranch not only for (veterans) but their families, which is integral in the heal-ing process just to have an opportunity to go to a place that is so peaceful and quiet.”

Vehrs said that at the ranch, veterans give each other tactical techniques and pro-cedures (TTPs) to help each other deal with issues and challenges they commonly face.

“It’s been a benefit to many of us in many different ways,” he said.

Vehrs has been in the U.S. army for more than 20 years. He served in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and throughout his military career, he has amassed his share of injuries.

As an airborne ranger, he often jumped out of planes while carrying 80 pounds of equipment. Ground impact from all of his jumps has resulted in two hip replace-ments and a neck replace-ment.

“I’m 46 going on about 80. I’m like a 2002 Yugo that’s got 900,000 miles on it,” he said with a laugh. “I’m pretty banged up. Between training and combat, I’m about ready to retire. I hate to give it up, but the body is saying ‘no more.’”

Vehrs said that despite the difficulty, his military service has been rewarding and he would do it again if he could.

“The FCWP is providing great service to us,” Vehrs said. “It really means a lot to us that people are recognizing what we did and offering to help with some of the chal-lenges we face when we come back home.”

One of those challenges, Vehrs said, is the lack of rec-

ognition from American civil-ians after a soldier returns to the states after service.

“FCWP says, ‘We appreciate you...’ It goes a long way in the healing process in coming back from war,” Vehrs said.

Hayes and her sister-in-law are two people who see the value of helping wounded sol-diers, whether their injuries are physical, psychological or both. For them, the deci-sion to do what they could to help the FCWP was an obvious one, and they feel grateful that they were given an opportunity to use their respective talents to benefit a worthy cause.

Cost for the class is $35, and it will be limited to 12 students for two classes. Booth will provide participants with a photo of their choice and will teach them the main brushstroke technique for the background of the art piece. She’ll then instruct participants individually on how to complete each paint-ing. Painters need not have any talent to participate.

“We need all the donations

we can get. It is so impor-tant because the soldiers never have to pay (to use the ranch),” Hayes said.

Since the painting night will take place at the Warrior Ranch, Van Winkle said, the painters will get the chance to see where their money is going.

“It raises awareness about what we do — (it) helps people understand that what we’re doing is making a differ-ence and it gets the word out,” he said. “We’ve had veterans come in from all over. If a vet needs help, they can utilize the ranch as a getaway to clear their mind and enjoy time with family.”

Vehrs said that in the end, the FCWP is a vehicle of hope for those in need of healing, led by people who under-stand how to provide that help because they’ve been there themselves.

“They are giving an oppor-tunity for vets to continue to serve vets and the commu-nity, which I think is crucial,” he said. “It’s about serving others, and FCWP gives us that opportunity.”

Ladies’ Painting NightSaturday, March 8, Warrior Ranch

• Leslie Booth, artist, will instruct the class.• Class costs $35• Classes are limited to 12 students• Two classes are offered — 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.• Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 5

Proceeds benefit Freedom Care Warrior Proj-ect’s Warrior Ranch. To register for the class, call or text Jayme Hayes, (940) 521-2867.

To reach the Warrior Ranch, drive five miles down Red Top Road, and turn right on Turtle Hole Road.

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caregiver role and find food and other necessities for younger siblings.

“The most heartbreaking meth cases are those that re-sult in a child death,” Bullock said. “This is a very real, very dangerous problem, and it’s happening right here in this community. Day in and day out, CASA volunteers are seeing and dealing with the effects of meth on children and families.”

For Michael Haupt, a current Graham resident who had his first child in 1981, meth use started as a casual habit. Even by 1986 when he and his wife divorced, he said that he had his usage under control. He still saw his children.

By the early 1990s, he said that’s when everyone started noticing the effects of his drug use.

“At times, I’d go to mom and dad and try to get money out of them,” he said. “I was trying to con them out of money just so I could have enough to go get high.”

He said that during that time frame, he tried his best to maintain what he called a “good front.” But his efforts to seem like an upstanding citizen slowly stopped fooling anyone. The friends he palled

around with were growing more suspect, and in one incident, someone he knew from his drug circle tried to frame him for a murder in New York.

He was eventually taken off the suspect list but remained scared and paranoid. He testi-fied against the person who tried to frame him, but even that incident wasn’t enough to get him to quit using meth. By that time, Haupt said that his kids were no longer talk-ing to him.

“Just more and more, I had that ‘I don’t care’ attitude,” Haupt related. “And I guess my kids just started noticing that. I guess they were ask-ing themselves. ‘Does Dad really love me? Does he care about me?’ They kept seeing me strung out and high. And I didn’t want them seeing me that way, but sometimes they still did.”

In Bullock’s experience, Haupt was one of the lucky ones. Prior to working for Virginia’s House in Graham, she also worked for a similar

programs in Wichita Falls. She said that the problem of meth addiction destroying families isn’t exclusive to one community, state or even country, and that once addic-tion to meth kicks in, it is an incredibly difficult road back to a healthy family dynamic.

“You can’t mentally be pres-ent when there’s meth abuse,” Bullock said of addicted par-ents. “Probably in 85 percent of the cases (in which a child is removed from a home due to meth use), I don’t think we’re getting reunification.”

Bullock said that when a child can’t be placed back in the home he or she was removed from, if adoption doesn’t hap-pen, then they can languish in the system for years.

In terms of the rise of meth addiction, Bullock doesn’t believe that the problem is a new one, but does worry about its growth.

“I don’t think it’s a new phenomenon. I just think it’s rapidly increasing and becoming more and more of an issue,” she said.

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DSHS estimates that more than 60 percent of the women served will receive family plan-ning services. The funding is go-ing to agencies including local health departments, hospital districts and health clinics.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 THE GRAHAM LEADER • 3LIFESTYLESCruisin’ to find a cure for cancer

BY JULIANNE MURRAH

[email protected]

The Cruisin’ to Cure Open

Car and Motorcycle Show

is about more than new or

classic vehicles, though the

medium through which it

pursues its main goal is a

nifty one.

In its third year, the show

will kickoff the 2014 Relay

for Life fundraising season,

and will boast motorcycles

and cars of all years, makes

and models, in the name of

finding a cure for cancer.

Martha Floyd, car show

chairman and account chair

for Graham Relay for Life,

started the show in honor

of her father, who passed

away due to cancer 10 years

ago. Her father, David Dunn,

fought prostate cancer for

nearly three years, and Floyd

joined his fight by participat-

ing in Relay for Life events

locally and nationally. Relay

for Life is a fundraising event

for the American Cancer

Society, and will take place

June 13 and 14 at Newton

Field.

“We walked for my dad

all night long, and my sons

were there and they walked

and everything. And I got

involved with Relay here

because of my dad," Floyd

said.

Her father succumbed to

the disease after it spread

throughout his body and

into his brain.

“He was always a strong

person, and to see him lay

there and not be able to fight

back anymore just tore me

up because that wasn’t my

dad laying there,” Floyd said.

“My daddy was my hero,

and he fought it till the end,

and now I’m picking up that

fight.”

Additionally, Floyd has a

few friends who are battling

cancer. Her brother-in-law

has it in his nasal cavity and

has just gone into remission,

and her husband, Weldon

Floyd, has had skin cancer

removed several times.

“This is the reason I relay

and help — this is my way of

trying to fight back for those

like my dad,” she said. “I’ve

had other family members

that have passed away from

cancer, and cancer makes

me mad.”

The Floyds had always

participated in car shows

before — Weldon with his

1980 Corvette and Martha

with her 2007 Corvette.

Martha attended a Relay for

Life Car show in Henrietta

years ago, which inspired

her to start the Relay for Life

Cruisin’ to Cure Car Show in

Graham.

Last year’s car show

brought in 76 entrants, and

show registration fees and

vendor sales raised a total

$2,500. All of the money

goes to a fund dedicated to

Graham Relay for Life, and

will be tallied after the race

takes place.

“The funds that we raise

here, some of it gets brought

back into our area for those

that need it, whether it be

travel expenses, treatment,

lodging for treatment, wigs,

prosthesis, anything like

that. The other goes into

research,” she said.

Sponsors for the car show

include O’Reilly Auto Parts,

Ciera Bank, Mike Sipes State

Farm, Woodmen of the World

Insurance and the American

Cancer Society.

The show will begin with

entrant registration at 9 a.m.

Saturday, March, 15, on the

Downtown Square. Cost to

register is $20. Entrants are

welcomed to register the day

of the show. At the show,

cancer survivors, those who

are fighting cancer and care-

givers may register into the

Classic and not-so-classic wheelsA variety of cars, trucks and motorcycles will catch the eyes of passers-by at the third annual Relay for Life Car Show this Saturday on the Downtown Square. (Courtesy photos)

Third Annual Cruisin’ to Cure Open Car and

Motorcycle ShowSaturday, March 15, Downtown Square

• The show is free to attend • 9 to 10:30 a.m. — vehicle registration

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — judging

• 3 p.m. — awards

• $20 registration fee

• First and second place awarded in each class

• Vendor booths (spaces are still available)

• Music and entertainment

• Special awards include Best of Show, People’s Choice, Distance, Club Participation

• 26 classes, including pre-1990 and 1990 and up Camaro/Firebird; pre-1990 and 1990 and up, Mus-tang; pre-1990 and 1990 and up, Chrysler/Plymouth; Corvette, C1-C2, C3-C4, C5-C6; all others, Chevrolet; all others, Ford; street road; special interest; original un-restored cars; restored cars; domestic motorcycles; import motorcycles; custom motorcycles; pre 1950 pickup trucks; 1950-72 pickup trucks; 1973-90 pickup trucks; 1991 and up, pickup trucks; 4X4 off-road pickup trucks; original un-restored pickup trucks; and restored pickup trucks

Proceeds benefit Graham Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. For information or to book a booth, call Martha Floyd at (940) 521-2867.

Relay for Life system for the

future Relay for Life banquet,

luminaria and survivor/care-

giver walk in June.

Luminaria bags for the

Relay for Life will be avail-

able for purchase at the car

show. It’s never too late to

join a team to help the cause

of finding a cure for cancer.

“I have one granddaughter,

and I don’t ever want my

granddaughter to have to

hear that she or her someone

she loves has cancer. And I

don’t want her to have to

go through seeing someone

(suffer),” Floyd said. “Our

slogan is ‘We fight back.’ So

that’s what I’m doing. I know

that it takes money to fight

for research, how to stop

this, how to treat it, how to

sustain someone’s life that

has it, and how to, when you

have it, make the quality of

life better. I feel like this is

my way of helping anyone

else out there that gets it.

I know it’s a wishful dream

(to stop cancer), but without

dreams and a fight, there’s

no need to go on.”

For information about join-

ing or forming a Relay for Life

Team, call Amber Boland at

(940) 521-1687. For informa-

tion about the car show or

to book a booth, call Floyd

at (940) 456-2818.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, Feb. 26Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at First Presbyterian Church in the parlor. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Thursday, Feb. 27Graham Art Guild Meeting

The Graham Art Guild will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the little white church, 701 Grove, instead of the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center, due to renovations. Demo artist will be Beverly Boren.

AARP Driver Safety ClassThe AARP Driver Safety

Class will be offered Thurs-day, Feb. 27, at the Graham Senior Citizen Center, 825 Fairview. Class will start at 8:30 am. For more informa-tion, call (940) 549-5451.

Diabetes Support GroupThe free Diabetes Support

Group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the edu-cation conference room (east building) at Graham Regional Medical Center. The group meets every fourth Thursday of the month. For information, call Kathy Pennycuff, RN, (940) 521-5135.

Meet and GreetThe group 40 Something

Cowgirls will host a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, at Vetoni’s. The group is a national mem-bership of women who are interested in fun, friendship

and horses.

Tuesday, March 4School Officials DinnerThe Young County Masonic

Lodge has recognized March

as Education Month and

will honor all principals and

administration of school dis-

tricts in Graham, Newcastle

and Olney with a dinner at

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March

4, at the lodge. The regular

stated meeting will follow at

7:30 p.m.

Preschool Story TimeThe Library of Graham will

host Preschool Story Time

at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the

library. Story time includes

a story-telling and a craft.

All preschool children are

welcome.

DAR MeetingSilas Morton Chapter Na-

tional Society, Daughters

of the American Revolution

will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday,

March 4, at Horizon Bay, 1015

N. Cliff Dr. David Wolfe, direc-

tor of Senior Focus at Graham

Regional Medical Center, will

present a program. Hostesses

will be Connie Dooley and

Melinda Perkins.

Pancake DinnerThe Holy Spirit Episcopal

Church will host a Pancake

Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday,

March 4, at the church, 1102

Hillcrest Dr. All are invited to

enjoy hot pancakes for free.

HFH Prospective Hom-eowner Meeting

Habitat for Humanity Gra-

ham will host a prospective

homeowner meeting for inter-

ested residents who make low

incomes and need a home.

Meetings will take place at 7

p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at First

Presbyterian Church, 1400

Randy Dr. For information,

call HFH at (940) 549-0636.

Immunization ClinicThe Texas Department of

State Health Service will

host an immunization clinic

from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and

1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March

4, in McCree Hall at First

United Methodist Church

in Graham. Medicaid will

be accepted. All school and

infant immunizations will

be available. Fees are $10

per visit for children with a

max of $20 per family or $20

for an adult visit. Medicare

and Medicaid cards must be

presented at time of service.

Private insurance is not ac-

cepted. No one will be denied

services due to inability to

pay. For more information

regarding the clinic, call

(940) 574-2159.

Thursday, March 6Graham Photography

ClubThe Graham Photography

Club will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 6, at the Old

Post Office Museum and Art

Center. Guest portrait photog-

rapher will be Iris Greenwell.

Her artwork can be viewed at

www.irisgreenwell.smugmug.

com.

Friday, March 7Retirement reception

Newcastle Independent

School District will host a

retirement reception in honor

of Superintendent Gordon H.

Grubbs who is retiring after 30

years in education. The recep-

tion will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

Friday, March 7, in the Com-

munity Room of Newcastle

School, 505 Washington St.

in Newcastle.

St. Mary’s Fish FryA Knights of Columbus

Lenten Feast Fish Fry will

be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Friday, March 7, at St. Mary’s

Catholic Church Parish Hall.

The all-you-can-eat meal,

featuring fried catfish, hush

puppies, beans, cole slaw,

potato salad, and beverage,

costs $10 for adults and $5

for children.

Saturday, March 8Loving Jamboree

The Loving Jamboree will

begin at 6 p.m. March 8 and

April 12, at the Loving Com-

munity Center. Cost is $3. All

attending are encouraged to

bring a covered dish for the

potluck dinner.

Ladies Painting NightWild Brush Studio in McKin-

ney will hold a Ladies Painting

Night Saturday, March 8, at

the Warrior Ranch on Turtle

Hole Road. There will be two

classes, one from 2 to 4 p.m.

and one from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The cost will be $35, and each

class is limited to 12 people.

No talent required. Proceeds

will benefit the Freedom Care

Warrior Project. Contact Ja-

mye Hayes at (940) 521-2867

to reserve a spot.

Tuesday, March 11Desk and Derrick Club

The Desk and Derrick Club

of Graham will meet at 5:30

p.m., Tuesday, March 11, at

the Graham Country Club.

Marlene Edwards of the Old

Post Office Museum and

Art Center will present the

program. For more informa-

tion about Desk and Derrick,

contact Judy Kinser at (940)

549-3383 or 846-3283.

Wednesday, March 12Stations of the Cross

The Holy Spirit Episcopal

Church will host a service

called “Stations of the Cross”

at 6 p.m. every Wednesday

beginning March 12 through

April 16 at the church, 1102

Hillcrest Dr. at Woodlawn

Road. The service will com-

memorate Jesus Christ in the

final hours before he died.

Saturday, March 15RFL Car Show

The third annual Relay

For Life Cruisin’ to Cure Car

Show will begin with regis-

tration at 9 a.m. Saturday,

March 15, on the Downtown

Square. Registration costs

$20 per entry and is open to

vehicles of all years, makes

and models. There will be

vendor booths, music and

entertainment. All proceeds

benefit Graham’s Relay for

Life and the American Cancer

Society. For information, call

Martha Floyd, show chair, at

(940) 456-2818.

Monday, March 17Graham East Water Supply

All forms for nominations

for the Graham East Water

Supply Corporation board of

directors are due no later than

March 17. For more informa-

tion, call (940) 549-0361.

Wednesday, March 19

CNA registrationNorth Central Texas College

has extended the registration

period for the upcoming CNA

class. The class will begin

on March 20. Interested stu-

dents must complete all the

requirements and register by

March 19. The class will take

place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. each

Thursday March 20 through

May 27. For more informa-

tion, call the Graham NCTC

campus at (940) 521-0720.

Saturday, March 22

Graham JamboreeThe Graham Jamboree will

begin at 5 p.m. Saturday,

March 22, at the Senior Citizen

Center, 825 Fairview St. Cost

is $3 with a covered dish. The

meal will be served at 6 p.m.

Award certificates will be

given for best dancer, entrée/

casserole, salad/side dish and

dessert. The public is invited

to attend.

Monday, March 24

Stepping Stones Registration

Stepping Stones Preschool

will have new student regis-

tration for the 2014-15 school

year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and

Friday, March 24, 26 and 28,

at the school, located inside

First Presbyterian Church,

1400 Randy Dr. Forms are

available at the school office.

For information, call (940)

549-4264.

Recurring NoticesScout, Pack Meetings

Boy Scout Troop No. 1821

and Cub Scout Pack No. 1821

meet at 6 p.m. every Wednes-

day at the Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter Day Saints,

740 Highway 380 East. For in-

formation, call Ken McHenry

at (817) 403-2633.

DivorceCareDivorceCare for Kids begins

at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays at

the NCTC Student Center,

928 Cherry St. The program

is sponsored by Faith Center.

Assembly of God. DivorceC-

are for Adults meets at the

same time and day, but at Har-

mony House, 1309 Brazos St.

GriefShare ProgramFaith Center will sponsor the

GriefShare Program at 6 p.m.

every Monday through March

31 at North Central Texas Col-

lege, Room B1., 928 Cherry St.

For information, call Kathy

Oakes at (325) 338-5497 or

Elmer Nelson, (940) 550-5981.

Karaoke NightThe Veterans of Foreign

Wars Post No. 8567 will host

karaoke night at 7 p.m. every

Friday at the post, 1212 Pack-

ing House Road.

Pool TournamentsPool tourneys take place

at the VFW Post 8567 at 7:30

p.m. Thursday each week.

For information, call (940)

549-1413 after 4 p.m.

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Quilt winnerHildy Todd of Oklahoma City, formerly of Graham, won a flower basket patterned quilt made by the Ladies Faith Group of Salem-Crestview United Methodist Church. Church member John Wood, left, donated the quilt squares made by his late wife, Tommie. The church continues to be thankful the community’s support. (Photo courtesy of Kay Willis)

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OBITUARY

Virginia Lee DaltonVirginia Lee Dalton, 84, passed

away Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Gra-ham. A funeral service was Feb. 24 in Oak Street Baptist Church. Burial followed in Pioneer Cem-etery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Virginia was born June 17, 1929, in Murray to the late Lee Grant and Lavada Rose (McDan-iel) Dixon. She married Edmond Tate Dalton on July 17, 1952, in Graham. He preceded in death April 12, 1991. Virginia was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church and a day care provider for children.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Dal-ton; infant twin daughters; and daughter, Linda Rhodes.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Vaughan of Graham; sons, Bobby Barnett and wife Wanda, Eddie Dalton and wife Priscilla and Jonathan Dalton and wife Lexi, all of Graham, and Dr. Ken Dalton and wife Vanessa of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; son-in-law, Jackie Rhodes of Graham; grandchildren, Bobbie and Robby Hager, Kevin and Glenda Barnett, Sabrina and David Littlepage, Stacy Lane, JT and Amber Boland, Jackie and Terrie Rhodes, Heather and Brandon Ainsworth, Ed-die Jr. and Nicole Dalton, Carol Belcher, Justin and Kelli Dalton, Ben and Brooke Dalton, Jennifer and Larry Harahus, Mikaela and David Priddy, Josh and Marie

Vaughn and Kendall Vaughan; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Immunization clinic slated TuesdayThe Texas Department of

State Health Service will

host an immunization clinic

from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and

1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March

4, in McCree Hall at First

United Methodist Church

in Graham.

Medicaid will be accepted.

The Vaccine for Children

guidelines will be followed

for eligible children. Vac-

cines are available for in-

coming seventh grade stu-

dents as well as vaccines for

kindergarten and pre-k stu-

dents, as well as all school

and infant immunizations

including TDap, Mennin-

gococcal, DtaP, Polio, Hib,

MMR, Hepatitis B, Prevnar,

Varicella and Hepatitis A,

Pediarix and Pentacel. The

Texas Department of State

Health Services fees are $10

per visit for children with a

max of $20 per family or $20

for an adult visit. Medicare

and Medicaid cards must

be presented at time of

service. Private insurance

is not accepted. Anyone

having private insurance

that covers vaccines will be

referred to their PCP. No one

will be denied services due

to inability to pay. For more

information regarding the

clinic, call (940) 574-2159.

All smilesStepping Stones Pre-kindergarten class students surround Graham Police Department’s PC Robot at the school. Pictured are, front row, from left, Lucas Todd, Kase Bundrick, Trent Howeth, Walker Bennett, Dylan Cox and Cy Sweedler; back row, James Gage, Au-rora Scitern, Jagger Nees and Thomason Burkett. Stepping Stones 2014-15 registration will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24, 26 and 28. (Photo courtesy of Whitney Crawford)

First Presbyterian Church’s Stepping Stones Preschool will have registration for new students of the 2014-15 school year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Wednesday and Friday, March 24, 26 and 28, at the church.

Stepping Stones has lots in store for the upcoming school year. The preschool celebrated its 25th year this year, expanding and nurtur-ing children in and around the Graham area.

The school and operates on the belief that children need hands-on experience and learn best through positive

interactions and play as rec-ommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The staff of Stepping Stones believes that children should have a strong spiritual pres-ence in their lives. Addition-ally, the school’s curriculum helps to foster a child’s natural curiosity in their environment and encourage independence.

Children will have many opportunities for imaginative play, large and small group in-teractions, chapel, music and movement, math, science, computer use, storytelling

and outdoor exploration.Students will have a chance

to explore their community during field trips and through visitors to the school, includ-ing an apple walk, a trip to Twelve Oaks Dental and the post office, and enjoys vis-its from the Graham Police Department’s PC Robot and Graham Fire Rescue’s fire truck.

Different activities are planned for children every month.

For information, call (940) 549-4264 or visit the pre-school, located inside First Presbyterian Church.

Stepping Stones Preschool to open 2014-15 registration in late March

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly-

Texas 1643 will meet at 12:30

p.m. every Thursday at First

Baptist Church. Weigh-in is

at noon.

Solutions Alcoholics Anonymous

Solutions Alcoholics Anon-

ymous Group will meet at

8 p.m. every Monday and

Thursday in McCree Hall

at First United Methodist

Church.

Graham Alcoholics Anonymous

Graham Alcoholics Anony-

mous Group will meet at

8 p.m. every Sunday and

Tuesday; and at noon every

Wednesday and Saturday at

904 Smith St.

Unseen Masters Spiritual Recovery

Unseen Masters Spiritual

Recovery Group will meet at

7 p.m. every Wednesday at

Faith Center, 1601 Highway

380 Bypass.

Addiction Recovery Group

Addiction Recovery Group

will meet at 7 p.m. every

Thursday at the Church of

Jesus Christ of Latter Day

Saints, 740 Highway 380

East. For information, con-

tact Janie Silveira at (940)

456-8261 or Janie_silveira@

yahoo.com.

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SPORTS

Blues TravelersFrom left, Claudia Padron, Sydney Smith, Maria Melendez, Catlin Lewis, Annie Slavings, Madison Shook, Meagan Paschal, Angelica Camacho, Bailee Green, Reba Atkins and Grace Windham make up the Lady Blues powerlifting team that finished third at the regional meet. Shook, Smith and Melendez will all compete at the state meet in Corpus Christi. (Courtesy Photo)

Blues go all out at regional meet, three make stateBY TRAVIS LISLE

[email protected]@travlisle on twitter

Three Lady Blues are head-ing to the state meet in Corpus Christi after the Blues put on an outstanding show at the regional powerlifting meet in Wylie.

“These girls peaked at just

the right time,” coach Brad Lang said. “They were com-peting like no other meet all year.”

Madison Shook, Sydney Smith and Maria Melendez were Graham’s qualifiers, while Catlin Lewis, Angelica Camacho, Meagan Paschal and Bailee Green were all in high contention to get to the

state meet as well.Shook and Smith ended up

winning their weight classes.Melendez finished second

in her weight class, Padron came in third, Lewis finished fourth, while Camacho, Pas-chal and Green came in fifth.

For Smith and Melendez, the road to state almost didn’t happen.

For both lifters, it took one final push to seal the deal.

“It came down to their final lift for the opportunity to make the state meet and they were successful,” Lang said. “They’re going to the beach with Madison.”

Others who didn’t make the final cut to go to the state meet didn’t lack the effort.

On the contrary, the major-ity of the girls competing put up their best numbers to date.

“Camacho attempted more on her last deadlift than she’s ever lifted, all in an attempt to make it to the state meet,” Lang said. “What more could you ask for? Meagan Paschal, Camacho, Green, Lewis, Pa-dron and Annie Slavings all

recorded personal bests.”Lang went on to say that he

was extremely proud of all of the girls who spent much of their spring training.

The Blues finished third as a team and Shook came away second among all finishers.

The state meet will take place Friday, March 14, at Corpus Christi.

BY TRAVIS LISLE

[email protected]@travlisle on twitter

The Steers double-header with Snyder certainly could have gone better.

Graham lost both games, the first 8-6 and the second 16-5.

In the opening game, the Steers were down 6-0 in the third inning when Bryce Reeves jacked a solo home run over the left field wall to put Graham on the board.

A Snyder error or two, along with some solid situ-ational hitting from Hagen and Hunter Hughes, David Groves and Jim Bob Perry led to a five-run inning that put Graham within two runs of Snyder.

However, both teams went scoreless in the final three innings and Snyder got the opening-game win.

In the second game, Groves got the start on the mound and gave up five earned runs in four innings.

Though it seemed like tough times for Groves, relief pitch-ers Ben Davis and Connor Smith had even more difficult showings.

In 2.2 innings, the combi-nation of Davis and Smith allowed 10 earned runs while the Steers could only manage five runs total.

The losses were tough for Graham, but coach Allen Mc-Gee sees better things down the road for this group.

“Anytime you replace nine players with younger guys, there’s going to be some learning curve there,” McGee said. “We’ve done a good job of hitting the ball, which is usually where drop-off oc-curs when guys are getting their first varsity experi-ence.”

It was Graham’s inability to throw strikes that got Snyder on base and in position to score.

Eleven walks to two strike-outs shows the Steers defi-ciencies at getting the ball across the plate.

That being said, Groves and Smith have proven them-selves capable of getting the ball across the plate in the past.

It is just a matter of trusting themselves against varsity-level hitters that seems to be the next step for the junior and sophomore hurlers.

After a two-year hiatus from the game, Davis too should find better command as the season progresses.

The Steers will simply have to learn from Saturday’s tough experience and get back on their feet.

The bats are there, and if this team can make the rou-tine plays and find the strike zone, they are fully capable of

putting some wins together.The Steers will play in the

Snyder Tournament starting Thursday, Feb. 28.

Steers suffer tough losses in double header with Snyder

Gone in 60 secondsActually, it was more like 60 milliseconds from the time Bryce Reeves hit this ball to the time it landed on the other side of the left field wall for a solo home run. The Steers struggled Saturday, losing twice to Snyder, but Reeves’ bat was impressive all day. (Photo by Travis Lisle)

Varsity and JV get first and second at home tourneyBY TRAVIS LISLE

[email protected]@travlisle on twitter

The Steers gol f team

showcased their domina-

tion Monday when they

not only finished first in

their home tournament,

but also came in second

as well.

With a score of 336, the

Steers varsity team won

the Graham Tournament

by a large margin, and with

a 365, the JV Steers edged

Throckmorton by a single

stroke.

Even more good news

for the Steers, all of their

district opponents were at

the tournament and failed

to keep up with the Steers

varsity or JV.

Spencer Skidmore’s score

of 81 led the Steers and won

the tournament individual-

ly, while Ryan Buchanan’s

85 was good for third.

Also impressive were-

Brody O’Dell, who shot an

86 and Coby Bryant, who

shot an 84 with Parker Oli-

ver coming in fifth for the

Steers with a 112.

Justin Escalon led the JV

Steers with an 87, while

teammate Peyton Modesitt

followed closely shooting

a 90.

Dakota Cauthen shot a

93, Harrison Brown shot a

95 and Conner Riddle shot

a 104.

After Throckmor ton’s

third place finish, Mineral

Wells came in fourth with

a 378, Burkburnett shot a

407 to come in fifth, Cisco’s

408 was good for sixth.

The JV Steers will play

again on Tuesday, March

4, at Runaway Bay, and

the varsity Steers will be

at Sugar Tree Golf Club on

Friday, March 7.

Win, go home, or do bothThe Steers varsity and JV posed with coach Michael Todd in the middle. The two teams finished first and second in the Graham Tournament Monday. All of Graham’s varsity opponents were there and couldn’t find a way to keep up with the low-scoring Steers teams. (Photo by Travis Lisle)

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BY TRAVIS LISLE [email protected]

@travlisle on twitter

The Lady Blues softball team had an “up and down” experience in the Brewer tournament at the end of last week.

The Blues hit three home runs in Thursday’s opener against Arlington Bowie that led to at 14-6 Blues win.

Without Lexie Allen pitch-ing in the second game, Graham struggled and ul-timately lost to Cleburne, but the Blues came back on Friday to take on possibly their toughest opponent to

date and fought a great fight.Facing Brewer, a team with

a pitcher who is signed with the Oregon Ducks alongside four other Division I com-mits, Graham held its own.

Through four innings, Allen went pitch-for-pitch with the top recruit keeping the score 0-0.

Lanna Plaster hit a two-run home run, and the Blues held the star-studded opponents to only one earned run.

Unfortunately Graham al-lowed six unearned runs and lost the game 7-2.

“We had our young mo-ments,” Blues head coach Philip Irby said. “We played

well for a large chunk but just lost our grasp late in the game.”

The Blues seemed to get those “young moments” under control when they beat Breckenridge Monday night 11-1.

Plaster hit another home run and the Blues played a much-better defensive game.

This is a team that is trend-ing upward as long as they can handle the pressure and make the necessary plays.

The Blues will try to con-tinue their success at the Sunrise Optimist Tourna-ment starting Friday, Feb. 28.

Blues continue to grow

Rounding thirdCoach Philip Irby waves Lexie Allen home after a big hit. The Blues are growing into their own and showed that Monday with an 11-1 win over Breckenridge. To continue their success, Graham will have to keep from making errors defensively and throw strikes. (Photo by Travis Lisle)

Bringing home the goldBottom row from left, Audrey Tyson, Meredith Armstrong, Brittaney Stetson, Coach Kristen Adair, Nikki Goodman, Nichole King, back row from left, Jillian Wendel, Karli Ballew and Makenzi Graham pose with their first place trophy at the Arlington Big Tex Showdown Silver Bracket Division for seventh and eighth graders. (Photo by Jeannine Wendel)

Tennis titansFrom left, Zach Yost and Dallas Elmore finished first place in the boys doubles at the Graham Tournament. Marcus Montfort came in second in the boys singles, and the team of Alex Smith and Victoria Ashley finished second in mixed doubles. (Courtesy Photo)

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MISCELLANEOUS ..................... 150MOTORCYCLES & ATVs ........... 260MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ......... 370OILFIELD.................................... 140PERSONAL WATERCRAFT....... 270PERSONALS...............................110PETS & SUPPLIES .................... 310PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES ...... 800RECREATION ............................ 190RENT TO OWN .......................... 790SCHOOLS & TRAINING ............ 120SERVICES ................................. 100SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ...... 220TRUCKS ..................................... 230VANS .......................................... 240WANTED EMPLOYMENT ................... 520 MISCELLANEOUS .............. 560 REAL ESTATE ..................... 550 TO BUY ............................... 530 TO RENT OR LEASE .......... 540

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2004 Chevy Suburban Z71 off-road, 4WD, V8. auto, dual power seats, all power, roof rack, rear AC, leather, AM/FM/CD/Cassette, $8,995

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2002 Ford Excursion, V10, 4WD, all power, leather, 3rd row seat, cruise, AM/FM/CD, DVD, running boards, premi-um audio, $7,995

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2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 Crew cab, V8, 6.6L Tur-bo diesel, auto, 6-spd. Alli-son, 4WD, all power, OnStar, leather, running boards, bed liner, towing. $39,500

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B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194401 4th St. • Graham, Tx.

2006 Dodge Dakota Club cab, V6, auto, cruise, power windows/doors/lock/steering, AC, AM/FM/CD, $7,995

81113

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew cab, V8, auto, all power, AM/FM/CD, leather, bed liner, towing, $13,995

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2004 Chevy Silverado 3500 crew cab, dually, V8, auto, all power, cruise, running boards, grill guard, towing, AM/FM/CD, $12,995

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B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194401 4th St. • Graham, Tx.

2004 Ram 1500 quad cab, V8, auto, 4WD, AM/FM/CD/Cassette, bed liner, towing, AC, cruise, $10,988

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B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194401 4th St. • Graham, Tx.

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 ext. cab, V8, auto, AM/FM/CD, all power, cruise, AC, $8.995

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1998 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed, V8, auto, all power, AM/FM/CD/Cassette, towing, cruise, AC, $5,995

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2008 Ford F250 XLT: 4x4, reg. cab, Blue Tooth, power equip-ment, new tires, tool boxes, trailer tow, $17,499.

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www.helmmotorco.com 8101

82008 Dodge 1500 SLT: Reg. cab, HEMI, 20-inch wheels, new tires, trailer tow. Painted to match camper, $14,695.

2004 Chevy Venture: 74,000 miles, great shape, $4,800 OBO. 940-521-6023. 80667

2012 Kubota B3300 SU: 4x4, hydrostatic with war-ranty, 35 hours, loader and box blade, like new. 940-456-0916.

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Diesel Tractor: 2 cylinder, 20hp with blade cylinder, good condition, $2,500. 940-549-6680. 80563

2006 GMC 2500 HD, all power, CD, 4WD, cold AC, high miles, runs good, $6,800 OBO, 940-521-6324 or 940-329-0685 78691

2010 Chevy Traverse LT,V6, auto, dual air, all elec., leath-er, 7 pass., 4 capt. chairs, al-loys, DVD, tan, 1 owner, 83k, $16,950.

Ray Black’s II • 254-559-1500201 E. Walker • Breckenridge 77

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2009 2009 Chevrolet Sub-urban LTZ, pearl white, V8, Leather, DVD, navigation,quad-seating, 75k miles, $29,500, 940-521-8167. 80552

2004 Chevy Trailblazer LS, white, gray cloth interior, new tires, non-smoking, very clean, 6 cylinder, $5,500 OBO, 940-564-0769 80192

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2008 GMC 1500 Sierra SLE crew cab, V8, nerfs, 4x4, elec. W/L/T/CC/D, seats, al-loys, spray liner, new tires, 1 owner, 161K, $14,750

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2005 Ford F250 crew cab, King Ranch, diesel, FX4 off rd., elec., W/L/T/C/CD, elec. seats, boards, grill guard, matching bed, berglass cover, 1 owner, 63K, copper, $18,900

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EVENING PROOF/INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR

Ciera Bank is seeking an evening information systems operator. This is a full-time position. Must be able to work unsupervised, good with numbers and detail oriented. A good working knowledge of computers is a plus. Must be fl exible with job duties. High school graduate or equivalent. Previous experience in a banking environment preferred, but not necessary. Salary commensurate with skills, education and experience. Hours M-F, 12-8pm. Applications available at Ciera Bank Human Resource Dept., 2nd and Elm St., Suite 408, in Graham. Deadline for applications is Tuesday March 4. EOE

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Now HiringExecutive AssistantProfessional offi ce seeking

assistant for executive staff . Candidate should

have basic computer skills with WordPerfect

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Paying hourly up to $10, off ering fl exible schedules plus promotions and pay

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potential while you train to lead our team.

LVNsImmediate Openings!6AM-2PM; 3PM-11 PMWeekdays & Weekends

Must have Texas Statelicense. Competitivie

rates and health bene-fits available for FT

employees! EOE. Forinfo, call Administrator:

940-567-2686or apply in person:

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SHOCKWATCH IS HIRING!The Shockwatch Manufacturing Facility in Graham, Tx

has an immediate need for the following positions:

Technical Assembly SpecialistThe position is a full-time role with great benefi ts and career growth potential. To apply on-line and view the

job description, please visit:https://access.es2.com/MVP-APP/index.

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D.O.N.Must be dependable & ready to work. Incentives in-

clude insurance, holidays and paid days off. Excellent benefi ts, salary commensurate with experience.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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“Come be part of a caring tradition.”

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AMAZING CAREERS. INCREDIBLE GROWTH.Join us at First Convenience Bank as we continue to experience phenomenal growth. We’re celebrating over 110 years of strength in banking and a network of more than 310 banking centers in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. We currently have excellent career opportunities available for our Graham Banking Center.

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME PERSONAL BANKERS

We offer a wide variety of benefits including competitive pay, medical/dental benefits, banking services, performance incentives, advancement opportunities, and much more!

Please apply online at www.1stcb.com/careers.

EOE, M/F/D/VSHOP LOCAL

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230 TRUCKS1983 Chevy 3500. Retired fi re truck. Cosmetically rough. Nearly new 454 engine. Automatic. Nearly new Hale 200 Pump with 18HP B&S Engine. 350 Gallon Scotty Foam System. $6000. Salt Creek Fire Dept. 940-550-5762.

340 FREEFree puppies to good home. English Pug and Alaskan Malamute. 6 weeks old. 940-456-4180.

400 FURNITURE Rental Return Savings

Save big now at Aaron’s! Sofa, love seat, 3 tables, 2 lamps, rug, all for $569. Laptops from $249. XBOX and Sony Playstations from $169. Washer and dryer sets from $379. Sanitized queen mattress sets for $149. TVs, refrigerators, tables, lamps and much more. Limited quantities. Delivery available. Short on cash? Lease to own new in 12-18-24 months. 1311 Hwy 16 S, Graham, near United Grocery. 940-549-7600. Ask for Leslie.

Needing mechanic to help work on gas compressors. 940-549-5481.

Roustabout/Relief Pumper in Throckmorton, Texas. E x p e r i e n c e r e q u i r e d ; knowledge of gas engines, water pumps preferred. Salary + Insurance, Paid Vacation. 817-332-7755.

Experienced Workover Rig Operator needed. Must have Class A CDL with Hazmat Endo. Clean CDL required. Some travel required during week. Home on weekends. Please call (940) 683-4017 for more information.

Primrose Oil Company, an organization since 1916, seeks sales reps for commercial, industrial, agricultural and cons t ruc t ion accoun ts . Excel lent commiss ions, opportunity for advancement wi th benef i ts . Train ing provided. Call Dave Smith at 800-275-2772 x265 for personal interview.

SALES MANAGER. Sale and manage 4-5 others. Heavy on computers. Motorcycle knowledge helpful. First year potential $50k plus. [email protected]

Mixer Driver needed. Class A or B CDL. 40 to 50 hours/week. Insurance, Holidays, Vacation Pay. Drug Screen Required. Apply in Person. Pitcock Ready-Mix, 1022 Louis Street. 940-549-2112.

The Young County Appraisal District is accepting resumes for the position of Collections Clerk. Duties will include but not be limited to: processing tax payments, assist ing taxpayers with questions concerning property taxation and appraisal, data entry and directing phone calls.

A successful applicant will be ambitious and possess outstanding customer service skills. The position requires registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the completion of Property Tax Professionals Core Education requirements to obtain a Registered Tax Assessor/Collector (RTA) certif ication. Bil ingual is preferred.

Young County Appraisal Distr ict offers attract ive benefits including: medical, denta l , v is ion, and l i fe insurance and retirement. S a l a r y c o n t i n g e n t o n experience and qualifi cations.

To apply, submit resume to:

Luke Robbins, RPA, CCAChief AppraiserYoung County Appraisal [email protected]

Or via USPS: P.O. Box 337 Graham, TX 76450

YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is now taking applications for part time Prep and cook. Call 214-628-9055 or 214-738-4035 or go to www.campgradyspruce.org to apply.

LVNsIMMEDIATE OPENINGSON VARIOUS SHIFTS

Must have Texas Statelicense. Competitivierates and health benefitsavailable for full timeemployees! EOE. Forinfo, call our DON or ourAdministrator at (940)549-4646, or apply inperson:

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in Graham Now HiringWe are hiring Full-time and Part-time

for these positions:

• Unloader 4 P.M. – 1 A.M.• Cashier All Shifts• Overnight Stocker

Will work with your schedule if second job.We work with minors.

Apply in our store or online atwww.walmart.com/careers

Walmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be required to submit a

background check and a drug screen.

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For more information about BTT and open Driver positions, call

(940) 577-7231 and ask for Chris.BTT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum age 22 yrs.,Class A CDL + Tanker,2 yrs. driving exp. or

1 year driving in oil eld;acceptable MVR;

medical card or theability to obtain one.

Full-time Career Opportunities in Jacksboro

Advertising Sales RepresentativeThe Jacksboro Gazette-News and Jack County Herald seek a full-time sales representative to market its products to retail and commercial businesses in Jacksboro and Jack County. Our sales representative calls on customers and sells advertising for the newspaper, the Internet, and a variety of special sections. To apply, send a cover letter suffi cient to highlight the strengths you would bring to the position and a resumé of relevant experiences to Robb Krecklow, [email protected].

News ReporterJacksboro Newspapers seeks a full-time reporter to write local news and feature stories, take digital photographs, and assist the editor with producing The Jacksboro Gazette-News, Jack County Herald, and the company’s website. To apply, please contact Cherry Rushin, editor, at 940-567-2616, or email a resumé to [email protected].

* * * * *Jacksboro’s newspapers are part of Graham Newspapers, Inc., a division of Digital First Media, a large national company that off ers a comprehensive benefi ts program, including paid vacation, a 401k retirement program, and health insurance, with vision and dental coverage.

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Current EmploymentOpportunities

02-19-2014

Copies of the job descriptions are available to review in

Human Resource Department.An Equal Opportunity Employer

(Employees interested in applying for open positions please see Human Resources)

1301 Montgomery Rd. • Graham940-549-3400

FULLTIME POSITIONSSurgical ServicesSurgery Circulating RN

(Call required)Pre-Op/PACU RN

(Call required)Certifi ed Surgical Tech

(Call required)

Med/Surg DepartmentRN (Day Shifts)

Certifi ed Nurse Aide(Day Shift)

Revenue CyclePatient Registration Clerk

Environmental ServicesHousekeeper

Information Technology Department

IT Tech

Health Information Technology

Health Information Technologist-Record Analyst

Plant OperationsGeneral Maintenance

AdministrationHuman Resource Director

Lab DepartmentMedical Techologist/Technician

TEMPORARY POSITIONSEmergency Room

RN/PRN Position

RadiologyRadiology Tech

Our Mission: Enriching the lives of those we serve withcompassion, respect, excellence and integrity.

NOW HIRING• Caregivers

• Cook• Wait Staff

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620 FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS8’ x 12’ Heavy Duty CM Stake Bed. 8” runners, 4” stringers. Recessed goose-neck hitch. May be seen at Excel Pump in Graham. $3500. Salt Creek Fire Dept. 940550-5762.

Light billiards table for sale. Balls and cues included. $350. 940-282-9590.

630 FOR SALE-HOMES3/2/2. Home for sale or lease. Recently reduced from $135,900 to $120,000. Lease $1200/Month. $1200/Deposit. 1904 Medora, Graham. Call 940-456-0579.

2/1/2. Corner lot. Posssible OF. $42,000. 411 West Main St, Olney. Call 214-577-1302.

3/2, 1800 sq ft. Storm Cellar, Large covered patio. Shop Carport on 2.9 acres. 206 Eastpark Dr. 903-348-3133.

Newly remodeled , 2/2. 1600 sq. ft.. Detached garage, hardwood fl oors, new cabinets and windows. 919 Third St. $69,000 fi rm. 940-282-9966.

DGH Home & Proper ty Solutions, LLC. 940-549-0081.

3/2, newly remodeled, CH&A, dishwasher, garbage disposal, fenced yard, garage. 1811 Allison, $79,500. Call 940-445-5484.

For sale by owner. 3/2. Covered patio. 30x30 shop with garage door openers. Pipe fence on two lots. 405 N. Center, Bryson. $115,000. Call 940-392-2573 or 210-887-7557.

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1999 Montana Fifth-wheel RV, 36ft. Needs minor repair. $7000 OBO. 918-640-0499.

660 FOR SALE-LOTS & ACREAGEFenced 7.6 acres, 20X40 shop with 3 overhead doors, 2006 Oak Creek manufactured ( 1 8 X 7 6 ) h o m e w i t h detached carport- $150,000. Appointment only. 940-456-5215.

Selling to settle estate. 167 acres in Southern Clay County. 23 miles North of Jacksboro near Shannon, TX, 1 hour NW of DFW. Has a nice 2,150 sq. ft. brick home, large shop with cement fl oor, barn and corrals with loading chutes, crossfenced with several ponds and 2 good water wells, nice coastal hay meadow. Home is located in center of property with gated keypad entrance. Nice productive working ranch. $525,000, might owner finance with 35% down. Serious inquires only. 940-733-3925 or email [email protected].

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The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing

and financing of housing. The law also prohibits discriminatory adver-tising on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical handicap or marital status.

The law covers any potential or actual sale, lease, rental, eviction, price terms, privileges or any service in relation to the sale of or use of housing. The law not only prohibits advertisements which restrict ac-cess to housing based on the pro-tected categories, but also prohibits advertisements which indicate a preference for or against a person based on a protected category. In some circumstances, the use of local terminology, symbols or directions to real estate for sale or rent may indicate a discriminatory preference.

It is the intent and goal of The Graham Leader for each advertiser who wishes to place an advertise-ment in The Leader to comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act. Any advertisement which is perceived to contain language contrary to the act will be rejected or changed to remove the offending reference(s).

There may be situations where it is not clear whether particular language is objectionable. Such advertisements should be referred to the publisher for consideration and determination. Un-der certain circumstances, advertisers may claim that because of the nature of the housing being advertised, they are not subject to Fair Housing laws. Such claims are irrelevant for the purpose of considering advertise-ments for publication in The Graham Leader. Every housing advertisement published in The Graham Leader is subject to all provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act.

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650 FOR SALE - FARM & RANCH

Your Premier West Texas Farm & Ranch SpecialistWe currently have over 6,000 acres of very high-quality inventory to look through.

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630 FOR SALE-HOMES

720 FOR RENT-HOMES901 Calaveras St. 4, 3.5, completely renovated. Long term and short term available. $1600/Month. 940-456-0325.

1311-A Calaveras Duplex. 2/1, CH/A. $550/Month. $350/Deposit. Includes water sewage and trash. 940-549-0938.

2/1. $600/Month. $600/Deposit. 1709 Family Lane. 817-614-5532.

Houses for Rent. 214-649-8176.

2/2, CH/A, Washer/Dryer Connec t ions . No Pets ! Call Gene, 940-549-0606. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

DGH Home & Proper ty Solutions, LLC. 940-549-0081.

For Rent: 252 Springwood, 3/2/2. $1000 monthly, $1000 deposit. 940-549-1189.

3/1.5/2cc. $975/Month. $975/Deposit. 940-521-6746.

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800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICENotice of Application

for [Commercial] Fluid Injection Well Permit

Ray Herring, P.O. Box 1058 Graham, Texas, 76450, is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas.

The applicant proposes to inject fl uid into the Buttram Sand, Ranch Lease, Well Number 2. The proposed injection well is located 3 miles East of Loving, TX, in the Young County regular Field, in Young County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 2620 to 2770 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fi fteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Rai lroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512-463-6792).

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New Mexico). The forecast through May calls for the drought to persist or worsen in New Mexico and much of south and west Texas and western Oklahoma. Also, drought is forecast to rede-velop across portions of far west Texas and south Texas.”

“If we have a normal spring, then stage 3 could go into effect as early as June of this year,” Public Works Admin-istrator David Casteel told The Graham Leader last week. “But if we have a relatively wet spring, then that could be put on hold for another year.”

Casteel added that the city is currently in stage 2 water restrictions, and already sev-eral residents have violated restriction mandates.

“In the last couple of weeks since it started warming up, our guys have knocked on the doors of about 25 houses of people not following water re-striction guidelines,” Casteel said. “It’s getting to the point where we’re going to have to start issuing tickets to people who don’t abide by the law.”

Under stage 2 restrictions, outside watering is limited to twice per week and only between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. Addresses end-ing in even numbers may water only on Thursday and Sunday. Addresses ending in odd numbers may water only

on Wednesday and Saturday. Failure to comply can be a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.

According to Casteel, short of what he described as sev-eral good, soaking and runoff rainfalls in the near future, Graham will have to imple-ment stage 3 restrictions by late May or early June.

Young County Extension Agent Brad Morrison said that another water concern for the county pertains to soil dryness.

“We usually have a store-house reserve of moisture in the soil, and at this point, it’s very depleted,” he said. “We are in need of an 18 inch rain in a short period of time to start refilling the lake as well as the soil profile.”

Morrison said that on a positive note, recent survey readings suggest that Lake Graham and Lake Eddle-man haven’t suffered from water silting in terms of the their ages, meaning that the amounts of water the two lakes are currently holding are higher than what was expected in terms of when they were impounded in 1929.

“I would say that has to do with our conservation practices as ag producers, and the maintaining of water grass pastures has been done correctly,” Morrison said. “So as a result we’ve had less soil erosion.”

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in order to do this,” Commis-sioner Mike Sipes said of the court’s decision to search for competitive bids from other companies. “It ended up working out, but if we start setting the precedent that we will take bids for everything that costs under $50,000, it could hamper our ability to get things done efficiently.”

Sipes added that another factor in the lowering of the price could be recent raises in the value of metal.

Commissioner Matt Pruitt said that he agreed with Sipes regarding the rising value of scrap metal and its role in Young County’s savings.

“The value of the metal really helped,” Pruitt said. “But for me, saving the tax-payer is key. Even if we save the taxpayer only $1,000, it’s still $1,000.”

Five other companies made bids for the demoli-tion, the next cheapest com-ing from Redco Industrial Services out of McGregor, who bid $35,000. Redco’s offer included a copy of notification of how many tons of steel would be re-moved from the building, as well as a leveling off of the

soil once the building was demolished and removed from the site.

Gibson Trucking Company out of Graham also provided a low offer at $36,900. Gib-son’s bid stipulated that bond and insurance would be provided, all salvageable metals would be sold to Gra-ham Iron and Salvage and it would keep all money made from the metal sale to offset the cost of the demolition.

In a local, personal touch, Gibson’s contract offer also stipulated that all debris from the demolition would be disposed of at Mike Young’s place off of Highway 380 near Newcastle, and Young would then donate $15 from each load of brick and concrete hauled to Graham substance abuse center Turning Point (Ma-trix, however, will also use Mike Young for concrete disposal).

Many steps still exist prior to the building’s demolition, including an asbestos abate-ment. County Judge John Bullock noted that traces of asbestos had been found in the tile adhesive under the carpeting in the offices and under the flashings of the roof, and that a full re-port should be available on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Amateur photographer Jennifer Ellis of Graham was dismayed recently to discover just how low the local lakes have become. She noticed the effects of the drought when she was shooting aerial photos of Graham.

(Photos courtesy of Jennifer Ellis)

Due to low lake levels, Graham residents are currently under stage 2 water restrictions. That means outside watering is limited to twice per week and only between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. Addresses ending in even numbers may water only on Thursday and Sunday. Addresses ending in odd numbers may water only on Wednesday and Saturday.