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WEEKEND EDITION • SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 | VOL. 145, NO. 68 • SINGLE COPY $1 WWW.GRAHAMLEADER.COM In this issue Online testing error delays Newton Field new STAAR testing for students scoreboard GISD sees impact from online error in fourth, to begin seventh grade STAAR exams held Tuesday Community construction BY THOMAS WALLNER System dashboard Tuesday every corrected. The 2021 online admin- Guide 2021-2022 [email protected] 10 minutes to keep districts on istration of STAAR will be ETS’s See inside top of progress to resolve the last for the State of Texas. Begin- soon at GHS The Texas Education Agency issue. This was the first of five ning next school year, Cambium BY THOMAS WALLNER Student Assessment Division days students were eligible to Assessment will be taking over [email protected] announced Tuesday connectivity take one of three tests affected these critical testing functions to issues during the first day on the by the issues online. ensure that users have a seamless Construction of the Graham STAAR Online Testing Platform “We understand the frustra- online testing experience moving High School scoreboard at New- which affected fourth grade tion this has caused students, forward,” TEA Commissioner ton Field is set to begin near the writing, seventh grade writing parents, teachers, and adminis- Mike Morath wrote in a press end of April or during the be- and English I exams. Locally, trators. What happened today release. “All involved in public ginning of May. The district has Graham ISD was also impacted is completely unacceptable. ETS education in Texas should expect received enough advertising on by the outages which occurred (Educational Testing Service), the better than what they have expe- the board to cover the cost over GAUW allocates statewide. testing vendor, experienced prob- rienced today; we are working to a period of six years. TEA posted updates to the lems with their database system, funds to agencies The Graham ISD Board of Trust- STAAR Assessment Management which are in the process of being See STAAR, Page 3 Page 2 ees approved the purchase of a new scoreboard for Newton Field in their December 2020 board meeting, replacing the 13-year- old scoreboard which currently is on the field. The district has been working with the company ACE Sports to design the new scoreboard which will be a 23’x43’ LED video scoreboard. The overall size of the Graham golf wins new structure will be 37’x43’ and district tourney will cost the district $618,669.66. Graham ISD Superintendent said Page 10-11 the final designs are done for the project and said it will soon begin construction. “They said last week in April, Community first week in May they should begin installation so I’m hopeful that it will be the last week in Calendar April. It will take them a couple of weeks once they start building Saturday, April 10 the piers and all that good stuff,” Cruse said. “So hopefully by mid- The Goodnight Loving 5K, May we will have it up.” 10K and half-marathon run will During the school board meet- be held at Fort Belknap from 8 ing in November, GISD Superin- a.m. to 12 p.m. At 10:30 a.m. at tendent Sonny Cruse said the Members of Keep Graham Beautiful coordinate those who came to the kickoff Spring Clean-Up Fort Belknap will also be the district was going to gauge the event in 2016 on the Graham downtown square. The event this year will kickoff on Saturday, Crawfish and Cannons event interest of those who had pre- which will have live music, April 17, on the Graham downtown square. Leader file photo viously advertised on the board a live crawfish boil, cannon and present all the information firing, children’s activities and to the board in December. There farmers market vendors. Live were eight companies with per- music will begin at 1 p.m. and Spring Clean-Up event kicking off manent advertising signs on the feature Shane Smith and the existing scoreboard, with the new Saints and more. Alongside next weekend on downtown square board added room for up to 12 the event will also be the businesses. Texas Forts Trail Wine Festival BY THOMAS WALLNER Clean-Up was postponed and free disposal of 6-cubic-yard “The good news is the 11 tita- which will feature selections [email protected] then canceled. This year, the limit. That does not include nium sponsors over the six years of wine from Texas wineries event will continue with a kick- household garbage, business will cover the cost of the board and vineyards. The annual Keep Graham off Saturday, April 17, on the refuse or food items. The city and then as soon as I feel com- ••• Beautiful Clean-Up event kicks Graham downtown square with convenience station, at 1421 fortable learning what is going to 10 a.m. - Young County Ma- off next Saturday on the down- electronics recycling benefiting Ave. F, will be open for special mean to run the board and what sonic Lodge Scholarship Gun town square and will have a the Helen Hawkins Scholarship extended hours during the the capabilities are, we will push Auction will be held at the week of opportunities for the Fund and paper shredding clean-up event and will be open out other information regarding Young County Arena Barclay community to dispose of refuse by the Paper Pig. Also on the daily for bulk disposal. other potential packages to adver- Room. The event will open at and other items at the conve- square will be eyeglasses recy- On April 17 and April 18 the tise because we have some lower 8 a.m. and the sale will begin nience station. cling by the Graham Lions Club. convenience station will open levels we can advertise on the at 10 a.m. Consignment items The KGB organization is According to the notice about from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on April board itself not with a permanent may be brought to the auc- an all-volunteer service or- the 2021 Spring Clean-Up, those 19 through April 23 the station sign. So there may be a little extra tion location starting Friday, ganization in Graham which who come to utilize the services will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 income that is generated through April 9. organizes activities to clean by the Paper Pig are given two p.m. and on April 24 and April those things. I don’t know for Tuesday, April 13 up the city. The organization is free bags/boxes per household 25 the station will be open 9 a.m. sure,” Cruse said. coordinated by a nine-member or business of free shredding. to 5 p.m. Items such as shingles, Eleven businesses have com- 6 p.m. - The Young County board of directors and works in Additional boxes or bags cost brick, concrete, rock and heavy mitted to $60,000 over a six year Republicans organization will partnership with the Graham $5 each to be shredded. items are not considered ‘gen- period for a permanent spot on host their monthly meeting Public Works Department and During the KGB’s Spring eral refuse’ and will be charged the board. According to board at the Young County Sheriff’s city of Graham. Cleanup program, the city for if brought in. documents, the Titanium level Office at 315 N Cliff Drive in As with many events which convenience station allows free The convenience station’s includes a permanent sign on the Graham. Guest speaker will be took place during the COVID-19 residential dumping of gener- board. The board will be larger Randy Cantin who is a candi- pandemic in 2020, the Spring al refuse beyond the normal See Clean, Page 3 date for Graham City Council. ••• See Scoreboard, Page 3 5:30 p.m. - The Desk and Der- rick Club of Graham will meet at the Dinner Bell in Graham Gov. Abbott bans “vaccine passports” Governor announces extended, See Calendar, Page 2 expanded services due to COVID-19

Calendar 1-2 BY MIKE WILLIAMS or sporting events. Classifieds 7-9 [email protected] “Texans are returning to Entertainment 5 normal life as more people get Obituaries 2 Gov. Greg Abbott issued an the safe and effective COVID-19 Opinion 4-5 executive order Tuesday banning vaccine,” Gov. Abbott said in Sports 10-11 “vaccine passports.” The order an announcement. “But as I’ve bans state agencies, political said all along, these vaccines subdivisions and organizations are always voluntary and never PALO PINTO receiving public funds from forced.” COMMUNICATIONS, LP creating “vaccine passports” or Several plans for vaccine requiring someone to provide passports include the use of a proof of a COVID-19 vaccine as a smartphone app. Plans are being requirement to receive services. considered as a way to ensure The topic of “vaccine pass- COVID-19-free areas. New York ports” has risen as other states was the first state to unveil such Graham Regional Medical Center distributed free COVID-19 vac- and countries have considered plans in the country. cines in March at Graham High School. Those who received the requiring proof of vaccination “Government should not re- shot had to schedule an appointment with Young County Family for multiple situations, including Clinic this week regarding their second dose. entrance to concerts, restaurants See COVID, Page 11 Leader file photo

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of Graham, and son Jeffrey worked as a technician for Barbara A. Eason and wife, Melissa Joe many years at Lindsey’s Air of Trophy Club, TX; four Conditioning in Graham. Ann Eason grandchildren, six great Richard He recently moved to Barbara Ann Eason, 82, grandchildren and many Lovell Vernon to be closer to his passed away Monday, April nieces and nephews. family. He will be greatly 5, 2021 in Graham. Funeral She was preceded in Joe Richard Lovell missed by all. services were held Thurs- death by son, Don Allen passed away April 7, 2021 Joe was preceded in day, April 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eason, Jr, daughter, Angela K in Wichita Falls, Texas. He death by his parents, by in Pioneer Cemetery under Shifflett, son-in-law, Michael was 85. A graveside Service one son Craig, one grand- the direction of Morrison E. Shifflett, granddaughters, will be held at 2 p.m. Sat- son Colt, and three broth- Funeral Home. Liberty Donrae’ Shifflett urday, April 10 at Pioneer ers: George, Bob, and Jeff. Barbara was born Nov. 15, and Calyne Cay Shifflett, Cemetery. Arrangements He is survived by son 1938 in Young County to the brothers, Johnny, Robert, under the direction of Mc- James Richard “Jimmy” late John Willis and Maudie Jerry, Joe, and Hugh Ford Millan-Satterwhite Funeral Lovell and wife Shelly of Home. Velma (Shahan) Ford. She Survivors include: hus- and sisters, Lorna Mae the late Thomas Lovell and Vernon, and granddaugh- Joe was born Feb. 17, married Don Allen Eason band, Don A. Eason of Gra- Hunter, Leta Ford Psencik, Dorthea Dobson-Lovell. He ter Jacee Copley and hus- 1936 in Wichita Falls to in Jacksboro, TX on June ham; son, Monte H. Eason Anita Pauline Wizov, Velma band John of Wylie. 22, 1956. Jo Gowens.

Church. Carolyn loved shop- Carolyn Ruth ping, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and Wooldridge sister. Carolyn Ruth Wooldridge Carolyn was preceded in passed away April 6, 2021 in death by her parents, her Mineral Wells. A Graveside Husband Jerry, by two sis- Service will be held Sat- ters Virginia Louise Frazier urday April 10, 2021 at 11 and Mary Faye Casteel, and a.m. at Newcastle Cemetery. two brothers James Gilbert Arrangements under the Webb and Edmond Louis direction of McMillan-Sat- Webb. terwhite Funeral Home. She is survived by son Carolyn was born July 6, Jerry Darrill Wooldridge and 1939 in Jacksboro to Gilbert Wife Mary Ann, daughter T. and Beatrice Webb. She for many years. She married Caren Ruth Wooldridge De- graduated from Graham Jerry Max Wooldridge on Santis; two grandchildren, High School in 1957. She Nov. 28, 1957. She attend- many nieces, nephews, GAUW distributes funds worked as a legal secretary ed Western Hills Baptist great nieces and nephews. Graham Area United Way distributed funding to two agencies from their 2020-2021 campaign Wednesday at the Graham ISD Administration Office. of Graham, Lonnie Good- Bill man and Tom Goodman of TOP: GAUW donates $6,500 to the area Meals-On-Wheels program. Shown from Bryson; Nephews, Kevin left to right are Eric Gaton, 2021-2022 GAUW campaign chair and vice president, Thomas Thomas and Louis Good- Eddy Neal, 2020-2021 GAUW campaign chair, Susie Cerecedez, GAUW executive director, Sonny Cruse, GAUW president, and Gay Monk with Meals-On-Wheels. Bill Thomas, 55, passed man; nieces, Cassey Deer- ing and husband Dustin, away Tuesday, April 6, BOTTOM: GAUW donates $3,200 to the Graham Area Crisis Center. Shown from Tisha Goodman, Rebecca 2021. Funeral will be held left to right are Gaton, Neal, Cerecedez, Cruse, and Cathy Partridge, Graham 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, Goodman, Ryann Goodman, Area Crisis Center executive director. 2021 in Morrison Funeral Victoria Goodman, Stepha- Leader photos by Thomas Wallner Home Chapel. Burial will nie Whiteman, and Sabrina follow at Pioneer Cemetery. Whiteman; great nephews, Arrangements are under Ian Thomas, Hunter Deer- the direction of Morrison ing, Mason Deering, Hayden Funeral Home. Deering, and Mason Gay; Billy was born on Nov. 20, great nieces, Peyton Rose- 1965 in Graham to Finnie Graham; step father, Mike now, Angel Thomas, and Thomas and Carolyn James Stewart of Graham; moth- Emma Corona. Thomas. He married Ruthie er in law, Pearl Higgins of He was preceded in death Goodman on Oct. 14, 1989 in Bryson; sisters, Sharon Nel- by his father, Finnie Thom- Graham. He was a member son of Graham, and Tammy as; mother, Carolyn Stewart; of the Abundant Life Center Harris of Graham; brother, and nieces, Ketlynn and Church. Gary Pugh of Childress; Miranda Harris. Billy is survived by his brothers in law, James Good- Visitation was 5-7 p.m. wife, Ruthie Thomas of man and wife Mary Ann Friday at Morrison Funeral Home.

Read all of our area newspapers online! TPWD • www.grahamleader.com • www. breckenridgeamerican.com Field Notes • www.jacksboronewspapers.com The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- Community Calendar Faith Baptist ment enforcement reports. Church Continued from Page 1 meeting. Reservations can square. Each year, the Called Out be made by calling 940- Keep Graham Beautiful or- A Travis County War- for their monthly meeting. 549-0050. ganization hosts a number 1700 Hwy 380 E • Graham, TX 76450 den received a call from The program, called Stop of events on the Graham a processor reporting a the Bleed, will be given by Saturday, April 17 downtown square. During Sunday School 10am • Morning Worship 11am EMT Travis Plowman. All 9 a.m. - The Spivey Hill the kick event, the Graham Afternoon Worship 2pm See Notes, Page 9 are welcome to attend the Challenge run will be held at downtown square will have Fireman’s Park in Graham. electronics recycling ben- efiting the Helen Hawkins Wednesday Evening 6:30pm 14860 The annual run has a 5K, It is not desirable that a man be left without fun run and walk and talk Scholarship Fund and pa- knowledge or skills, for he is then but per shredding by the Paper a barren tree. available for those who Pig. Also on the square will Baha’u’llah want to participate. Those who sign up by March 26 be eyeglasses recycling by For more information: www.bahai.org & www.bahai.us 4571 are guaranteed a T-Shirt for the Graham Lions Club. The the event. All proceeds from city convenience station, the event will go to Shine at 1421 Ave. F, will be open Is 2021 the year you will finally do On and Garments of Grace for special extended hours in Graham. Registration for during the clean-up event something about your aches and pains? the event can be completed and will be open daily for Thrive! Physical Therapy is here to get you at runsignup.com. bulk disposal. ••• To submit an entry into the feeling better and moving without pain! 9 a.m. - noon - The annual Calendar of Events section, city-wide Spring Clean-Up email editor@grahamleader. event will host their kickoff com. on the Graham downtown

Graham Meals on Wheels Lunch Menu Menu for April 12 - April 16 • Monday, April 12: Chicken and rice casserole, black eyed peas, carrots, roll, fruit cocktail • Tuesday, April 13: Beef sausage, pinto beans, Helping you do coleslaw, cornbread, peaches more of what • Wednesday, April 14: Beef stew, salad, corn- bread, cookie you live for. • Thursday, April 15: Charbroiled beef patty with peppers and onions, mashed potatoes, beets, bread, mandarin oranges • Friday, April 16: Chicken noodle casserole, Physical Therapy English peas, chuck wagon corn, roll, apple fluff Thrive! The Graham Activity Center is located at 825 519 Elm St. | Graham, TX 76450 • 940-521-0800 Fairview St. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday 19338

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Graham, Newcastle see positive sales Scoreboard Continued from Page 1 approved a $30,000 contin- Cruse said his goal is to gency fund for engineering, have the board completed tax allocations from February sales than the previous and will additional steel and other and launched for gradua- allow for full-functioning BY THOMAS WALLNER possible associated costs. tion at the end of May. He districts $677.3 million in $5,593.17, compared to the video, instant replays, “I anticipate the need hopes in the future they [email protected] local sales tax allocations $4,665.85 collected during enhanced sound and more for a contingency fund of will be able to use the new in April 2021 for sales made the same month last year. which was not possible $30,000 for engineering, technology for the board Newcastle and Graham in February from business- So far this year, Newcastle’s with the older board. particularly for additional to not only enhance games, continue to see increases es that report tax monthly, rebates are up 14.42%, to “It lets you partition that steel because the new but other events held at in sales tax collection from 3.5% less than in April 2020. $26,583.68, compared to board off into different board is going to be 43- Newton Field. the same period a year Graham’s rebate this $23,232.12 received at this sections so a section of the foot wide,” Cruse said in “You think about the prior. These allocations month from their 1.5% time last year. board will be partitioned December 2020. “So after board we have now, the new are based on sales made rate is $191,045.93, up Young County’s 0.5% off. It will be the scoreboard the engineer comes on board is going to be about in February by businesses 5.81% compared to the sales tax yielded $90,649.87 piece and you can put site and evaluates it, there 10-foot wider than that and that report tax monthly and $180,539.14 rebate re- this month, down 6.75% ads along the side (and) could be a need for one or look about the same height do not make up the bulk of ceived during the same from the $97,219.64 re- diagonal. Different graphic two more steel beam col- I believe. So you think about city or county revenues. month last year. So far this ceived during the same packages are going to be umns. So I just think that all of that being a video Since the beginning of year, the city’s rebates are month last year. Year- available. We are going to would be smart to have a screen, everything you 2018, Graham had seen up 10.74%, to $926,027.92 to-date, the county has have two cameras that feed contingency fee.” see. That’s big, but it will increases which exceeded compared to $836,193.81 received $429,320.14, up video to it so we are going One additional cost be much more visible from their year-to-date budget, received at this time last 0.63% from the $426,596.42 to have some opportunities which will be used with the length of the field and starting with a 0.49% in- year. collected at the same point for students to learn how the contingency fund will from a fan’s perspective,” crease in January 2018, Olney’s rebate this in 2020. to run that as well,” Sonny be having to move the flag Cruse said. “You know, but in their collection month from their 1.5% Cruse said. poles at the GHS stadium when I think we have other from sales made in August rate is down 9.09% to March Sales Along with the approval because of the extended events out there we will be 2020, saw their first drop $24,884.73, compared to of the $618,669.66 to ACE Taxes length of the board. The dis- able to use those cameras in over two years. Graham the $29,271.82 received Sports to construct the new Texas Comptroller Glenn trict is currently receiving just to enhance the overall has since then been back during the same month last scoreboard for the field, the Hegar announced last a quote regarding moving experience at the stadium.” on track showing positive year. So far this year, Ol- board in December 2020 growth in sales taxes. ney’s rebates are up 3.98%, Thursday that state sales the poles. Texas Comptroller Glenn to $121,007.82, compared tax revenue totaled $2.63 Hegar announced March to $116,375.20 received at billion in March, 2.4% less 10 that the state will be this time last year. than the same month last sending cities, counties Newcastle is showing an year. Hegar noted that even and transit systems and increase from their 1.5% special purpose taxing sales tax rate of 19.87% to See Taxes, Page 9 Clean Continued from Page 1 tires at the station for $3 per radioactive waste. Small passenger tire and $5 to $25 items such as toys and regular hours outside of the per truck tire, depending clothes must be boxed or clean-up event are Monday on size. No rims or tractor bagged if they are classified through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 tires will be accepted at the as a bulky item. p.m. For more information station at any time. Residents can bring on the station and its ser- Another service offered brush, leaves and grass vices, call Joel Williams at by the city during the Spring clippings by taking them 940-549-6121. Clean-Up week is that resi- to the convenience station Complimentary access is dents can take recyclable for disposal at the on-site given to Graham residents materials to the station for brush pile. The station who must provide a city wa- free. Plastics, glass, alumi- grinds up the brush into a ter bill and driver’s license num, steel, tin, boxboard, mulch, which residents are to confirm residency. No chipboard, corrugated card- welcome to come and take commercial or contractor board and mixed papers can at no charge, as long as they disposal will be allowed. be recycled at the station. bring a vehicle to transport For non-resident access to Items that are not accept- it. No trash or lumber is al- the station the costs are ed as bulky waste include lowed in the brush pile, so $30 per cubic yard, $10 per appliances with gaseous residents are asked to clean The finalized design for a new scoreboard at Graham High School’s Newton Field. passenger tire and $20 to refrigerants, batteries, regu- the piles out before bringing Construction on the project is set to begin at the end of April or beginning of May . $100 per truck tire. lated medical wastes, liquid them to the station. Contributed concept by GISD Residents can dispose of waste, asbestos waste and STAAR Continued from Page 1 becoming mandated in the there are possibly many who future and getting students would like to get rid of the ensure that our students do ready for that when it comes STAAR test this year, but it not experience future testing to pass. is necessary for the district issues.” “We made the decision to obtain data for learning The state organization is because the state is pushing gaps for the students. TEA still working on how many everyone toward doing ev- announced in December students were affected by erything online and so we’ve 2020, that the A-F school Tuesday’s glitch. TEA said got to get used to that system accountability ratings for Tuesday students could so we committed to doing the 2020-2021 year would have successfully submitted the testing online because be paused due to ongoing the test without disruption, we are fortunate enough to disruptions from COVID-19. could have successfully sub- have the technology to do Despite the ratings being mitted answers but not no- that,” Cruse said. “So we halted, the STAAR end of ticed slow response times, are going to stay with that course exam would contin- could have been prevented model, because if that is ue for the 2020-2021 school from logging into to begin or going to be the expectation year. started answering questions we have to get our students According to a TEA re- and were prevented from used to that model.” lease, the STAAR test con- continuing. Cruse said when Cam- tinued in order to provide Graham ISD Superinten- bium Assessment takes information about individual dent Sonny Cruse said the over for the critical testing students’ learning which can district was saved from be- functions he hopes to see be used by teachers and ing impacted for the English better performance. He parents in order to assist I exam due to scheduling a said ultimately the fault of with student growth. The different date for the exam. the error lays on both TEA release said the exam along Graham Braum’s location now open Fourth and seventh grade and ETS. with giving schools, teach- Ice cream and burgers for all! Graham residents students were impacted and the drive-thru). “It’s an epic fail by ETS ers and parents individual can now enjoy all the ice cream, burgers, shakes were unable to start their and I guess TEA ultimately, student performances, will and limeades they want this spring and summer Braum’s stores feature an old-fashioned ice cream exams. but it was ETS’s problem, also give education leaders at Braum’s! fountain along with a grill area for breakfast, lunch, “We made the decision to but TEA hired them. It is an and policymakers an idea of and dinner. The new Braum’s location is at 1514 TX-16, just wait until next week. We will equivalent to a power failure the impacts of the COVID-19 south of Montgomery Road. The store opened at The stores also offer a fully stocked grocery store probably do it next Tuesday across the state. You think pandemic on student learn- is what I am thinking,” Cruse 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 7 after a soft opening with more than 100 fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, about Woodland (Elemen- ing and enable them to pre- the day prior. and fresh-from-the-farm dairy products. said. “What we did is, once tary School) the campus pare for the future. we knew we were on hold, administration there had Despite the problems on The new store is nearly 4,800 square feet inside, Braum’s entire dairy operation is in Tuttle, Oklaho- the campus principals kind made plans to have a nice, the first day of STAAR testing has seating for 50 guests, a canopy-covered patio ma. It consists of the farm, ice cream plant, bakery of scrambled to keep kids quiet testing environment following a year of adapting outside with additional seating, semi-truck par- and warehouse. Braum’s raises their own cows and busy and those sort of and made plans for the fifth to the COVID-19 pandemic, king and double drive-thru windows. processes the milk at the plant to make ice cream things. At about 10 o’clock graders to be off campus all Cruse said the staff on all and all the dairy items they sell in their Fresh Mar- “We are working on expanding the Braum’s footprint ket. At the bakery, Braum’s makes their signature we made the decision to go morning long to (...) not have levels handled the problem ahead and cancel for the day. in Texas,” said Drew Braum, Braum’s President & loaves of bread, cookies, ice cream cones, cinnamon to worry about kids moving and are ready to face what- CEO. “With all of our new locations in Lubbock and rolls, and more. Then, everything is distributed And about 15 minutes after around and making other ever comes next. we made that decision, the new stores to come in Abilene, Graham was another from Braum’s warehouse onto Braum’s trucks to noises, that kind of thing. “Here’s the beauty of what prime location west of the Dallas/Fort Worth area head to the stores. state sent out a thing that Now the campus is going to our staff, our leadership and everyone may consider where we wanted to place a store.” have to struggle to do that our teacher leaders did. Quality and freshness are a top priority for canceling for the day, but again, so it’s inconvenient, They remained calm and The Graham Braum’s will host a Grand Opening Braum’s, which is why each store gets a truck with we had already done that.” very inconvenient,” Cruse because they remained calm celebration week starting Monday, April 19 and it fresh food every other day. The company is verti- TEA advised districts at said. “But again, our prin- I don’t think kids panicked. will run through Sunday, April 25. Customers will cally integrated from the ground up. 10:17 a.m. that if they were cipal and our teachers just I think a few parents were receive scratch-to-win cards for a chance to win a FREE HD TV, Beats headphones, laptop compu- The newest location brings the total of Braum’s having issues they could like they’ve handled all the upset and concerned, but we stop online testing for the ter, as well as free Braum’s food and merchandise. stores in operation to 294. All stores are located punches of COVID and all sent out a communication to You must go inside to receive the scratch to win in a five-state area: Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Mis- day while the vendor ETS the different changes we’ve our parents yesterday after- was working to resolve cards. Supplies are limited and will be handed out souri, and Arkansas. been going through since noon about (how) it was a on a first-come-first-serve basis. the problems. Woodland last March, it’s just one more statewide phenomenon and About Braum’s Elementary, Graham Junior wrinkle if you will and they beyond our control,” Cruse On Saturday, April, 24 kids can get a free junior Bill and Mary Braum opened their first Braum’s High School and Graham rolled with it and held it well said. “Knock on wood, it’s dip of ice cream from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. inside store in 1968. The company is still family High School students all and we can’t be more proud been handled well. So we will the store (Kids must be fifteen (15) or under and ac- -owned and operated. For more information about complete STAAR tests us- of them for that.” just regroup and do it again companied by a parent. Offer not available through Braum’s, visit www.braums.com ing online tools. Cruse said The superintendent said this next week.” - Paid advertisement - this is due to online exams

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Now, through college at San “mask-side” look down our respirator, out of the life- every child and most em- Marcos and teaching and a piece of advice. noses … well if the fog in alert helicopter, and out of have gotten out of control. ployees in the country have school in Houston, Lyn- For the underdog to have our glasses clears, we look the funeral home. But … I’m But when hospitals filled to participated in video con- don Baines Johnson even a ghost of chance, down the ramp at those not trying to tell someone overflowing with sick Covid ferences called Zooming. joined the staff of Rep. he had to turn the elec- who “don’t believe.” I would what to do with their lives. patients, we all stepped in We got to see news anchors Richard Kleberg. Three tion into a referendum say that most of the “mask- What brought up these to flatten the curve by every with messy bookshelves (a years later, he returned on the New Deal. side” is either vaccinated thoughts was a list of phras- means possible. Not to be sign of genius), our co-work- to the Lone Star State Money was no prob- or on the way to being fully es and words which became bragging, but my curve was ers dressed nicely from the as administrator of the lem. Wirtz put the bite vaccinated. The rest of the commonly used during the flatter than some people. waist up, and our ministers National Youth Admin- on a few corporate con- population either sees the pandemic. Although per- With the phrase “com- preaching to an empty sanc- istration, a New Deal tributors, who gave gen- vaccine as a danger to their fectly good English phrases, munity spread,” we were tuary. Yes, we should have Program. erously to the long-shot own health or a waste of they took on deeper mean- unable to find someone to all invested in Zoom stock Although eager to campaign, and Johnson’s resources when “this too ing when it had to do with blame. They tried tracing in 2018. launch his own elective wealthy father-in-law shall pass.” death and dying. “Flatten out movements and con- We all learned to spell career, Johnson refused kicked in another ten I’m not here to tout either the curve” was one of those tacts. They tried contacting “quarantine” and “fatigue.” to start at the bottom grand. side … even though I have phrases. Highway engineers those who were sick, first. In Together, they about with a local or state Acknowledging the had my second shot and flattened curves and girdles the end, we just got it from summed up the last few office. The ambitious unwritten right of the have passed my waiting and Spanx have done their “the grocery store” or choir bureaucrat would settle widow to take her dead period. I’m glad I had the parts in the curves that practice or that funeral we See Beggs, Page 5 for nothing less than a husband’s place, the seat in the United States other contestants gra- House of Representa- ciously deferred to Mrs. tives, which invincible Buchanan and refrained incumbents in one-party from declaring their Texas usually held for intentions. But Johnson life. knocked her out of the The sudden death of race by announcing his Rep. James P. Buchanan candidacy on Mar. 1 and in February 1937 opened informing the press that the door but only a crack. he would step aside for By leaving his name off no one. the list of possible re- Johnson hit the ground placements, the Austin running the very next Statesman gave Johnson morning. With seven credit for showing good weeks until the winner- sense. A 28 year old take-all special election unknown from the small- on Apr. 10, he had to est county in the Tenth make every day count. Congressional District That was how the would have to be crazy novice got the jump on to challenge the political the complacent com- heavyweights sure to petition. C.N. Avery, seek the post. Buchanan’s campaign As Alvin Wirtz listened manager and presumed to Johnson make his case successor, kicked off for entering the race, he his low-key bid a week realized it would be a later. Assistant attorney waste of time and breath general Merton Harris to tell him to wait his finally got into the act turn. The former lawmak- er and veteran lobbyist offered his assistance See Haile, Page 5 Energy demand shows strength as economic activity rises

The reaction to the global week forecasting U.S. gross will increase from 11.1 mil- Exchange. peaked during a very cold pandemic, Covid-19, has domestic product (GDP) Oil and lion b/d in January to 11.4 EIA expects gasoline con- winter storm. EIA forecast turned the social, economic will grow by 5.6% in 2021 million b/d in the fourth sumption will increase as Henry Hub spot prices will and political world up-side- reversing a decline of 3.5% Gas quarter. U.S. oil production restrictions are removed average $3.04 for all of 2021. down during the past year as last year. peaked a year ago at 13 and oil prices rise. “For the Natural gas will be the governments implemented A positive change in eco- BY million b/d. 2021 summer driving season largest fuel used to generate lockdown of businesses, nomic activity will result in ALEX MILLS “The forecast of rising (April to September), the electricity with an estimat- prohibited travel, and even an increase in demand for U.S. crude oil production is EIA forecasts U.S. regular ed 36% market share this mandated “social distanc- energy. the result of our expectation gasoline retail prices will year. EIA expects wind and ing” and wearing of masks. EIA estimates world con- On the supply side, EIA that West Texas Intermedi- average $2.78 per gallon, up solar to continue growth The creation and distri- sumption of oil increased 4.7 expects crude oil production ate (WTI) crude oil prices from an average of $2.07 last and increase market share bution of vaccines since million barrels per day (b/d) by OPEC will rise from an will remain above $55 per summer.” as electricity consumption the last few months of 2020 in March to 96.0 million b/d average of 25.1 million b/d barrel through the forecast Natural gas consumption increases by 2.1% in 2021 has relieved some of the compared to March 2020, the in the first quarter (January period,” EIA stated. will average 82.9 billion after falling 3.8% in 2020. restrictions and enhanced beginning of the economic to March) of 2021 to 25.8 EIA forecasts oil prices cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) EIA estimated carbon economic activity. decline. EIA increased its oil million b/d in the second for Brent crude oil on the this year down 0.4% from dioxide (CO2) emissions de- The Energy Information demand projections from its quarter (April to June) and international exchange will 2020, EIA stated. Natural creased by 11% in 2020, but Administration (EIA) at the last release stating global oil to about 27.9 million b/d in average $61-$65 this year. gas prices at Henry Hub forecasts a 5% increase this U.S. Department of Energy demand will rise an average the second half of 2021. EIA Brent crude usually trades averaged $2.62 in March year because of increased released its Short-Term of 5.5 million b/d this year estimates U.S. oil production $3-$4 higher than WTI on which is down from $5.35 economic activity and en- Energy Outlook (STEO) this over 2020 to 97.7 million b/d. the New York Mercantile in February when demand ergy use.

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Saturday, April 10, 2021 www.grahamleader.com The Graham Leader • 5 Haile Weekend Continued from Page 4 on April 10. This is the first hospital with an acute case E NTERTAINMENT Edition and only test at the polls in of appendicitis. On Election on Mar. 18, while state sen- all of the United States of Day, the recovering candi- Salome’s Stars ator Houghton Brownlee the President’s program.” date was confined to bed. Kid's Corner waited until the legislature In other words, a vote for While less than a third of ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It isn’t always adjourned on the 27th. Lyndon Johnson was a vote the electorate preferred the easy for the rambunctious Aries to give a Conceding Austin and a for Franklin Roosevelt. And brash upstart, the best any second thought to their often spur-of-the-mo- third of the electorate to ment choices. But aspects favor rechecking a by casting that vote, humble of his opponents could do Avery, the early favorite, Texans had the opportunity was a meager 18 percent. decision before declaring it final. Johnson concentrated on TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Information to shape history. Lyndon Johnson had pulled emerges for the business-driven Bovine who the countryside. From day- Nevertheless, as late as off a miracle and started feels ready to restart a stalled project. Be light until well after dark, he Mar. 25, LBJ trailed badly his historic rise to power prepared to make adjustments as needed at canvassed the small towns in the newspaper opinion in Washington. any time during the process. and crossroads stopping to GEMINI polls. The surveys showed Bartee welcomes your (May 21 to June 20) Part of you shake hands and politick at wants to complete plans for an upcoming Avery comfortably ahead of comments and questions at every general store and gas event, while your other self wants to see how the pack with Johnson no [email protected] or station along the way. things develop first. Compromise by moving better than a distant third. P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX ahead with your plans while being open to A poor public speaker in The surprise endorse- 77393 and invites you to visit change. a formal setting, Johnson CANCER ment of Albert Sidney his web site barteehaile.com. (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected came to life in one-on-one change in a relationship could open up a Burleson made a dramatic problem or could lead to a much-needed and electioneering. His folksy difference. The former con- too-long-delayed reassessment of a number of style and amazing ability to gressman and postmaster matters. The choice is yours to make. connect names with faces LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion general in the Wilson admin- Young transformed strangers into istration turned Johnson’s to total the plusses and minuses resulting from lifelong admirers. recent personal and/or professional decisions. youth into an asset when he County See what worked, what didn’t and why, and Rattling along back roads said, “To elect an old man is base your next big move on the results. hardly more than wagon for the people to throw the VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The trails, Johnson would order COVID-19 clever Virgo can make persuasion work by pre- office away.” his driver to stop for no Digging deep into his senting a case built on hard facts. Sentiment apparent reason. He would might touch the heart, but it’s good, solid $100,000 war chest, Johnson Data information that invariably wins the day. then scale a barbed-wire saturated the airwaves with Data current as of LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You fence and tromp through 15-minute commercials. Pol- Monday, April 5 usually can win over the most stubborn ankle-deep mud to solicit iticians that had previously skeptics on your own. But this time you can the support of a single star- shied away from speaking TESTING TOTALS benefit from supporters who have been there, tled farmer. done that and are willing to speak up on your on his behalf jumped at - Tested - 12,667 Johnson’s standard behalf. the chance to read rousing - Negative - 9,875 SCORPIO stump speech in 1937 was (October 23 to November 21) You Weekly SUDOKU testimonials on the radio. - Positive - 2,789 win admiration for your determination to do simple and powerful. “The Thirty-six hours before - Pending - 3 the right thing. Don’t be distracted from that eyes of the nation are on us the polls opened, Johnson - Total Active course, despite the offer of tempting alterna- right here. The whole coun- tives that might suddenly turn up. was rushed to an Austin Positive - 7 try’s watching what you do SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December - Young County 21) While you still need to maintain control Active Positive - 5 of a dominant situation, a new development emerges, making the task easier and the SOLATION TATUS outcome potentially more rewarding. Beggs I S CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Continued from Page 4 jealous of their vacations, - Home - 6 New factors might have a positive effect on a their in-person learning, - At GRMC - 1 still-pending matter, but only if the informa- months. We find ourselves - Recovered - 2,738 tion proves to be credible. Trusted colleagues and their parties … while might be able to offer needed advice. going into the grocery store we watch from six feet away. - Deaths - 44 AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The without a mask. And we Like I said, we aren’t at the week favors moderation, especially if a health end up just feeling guilty end of this dark period, but All data obtained problem is involved. Resist the impulse to do … not going back to the car from Graham Region- more than might be good for you at this time. there does seem to be a little for our mask. We are tired light flickering up ahead. al Medical Center’s You can catch up later. weekly updates of PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You could of staying home. We are Whether it through “herd feel more than a mite upset by someone or questioning our decisions immunity,” or it comes as COVID-19 numbers some people who might be creating problems about marrying that guy, a result of vaccinations on within Young County. for you. Find out why they won’t change their having those four kids who a large scale, this too shall Information is updat- ways. Their reasons might surprise you. are not very smart in math ed weekly by GRMC, BORN THIS WEEK: pass … and we’ll have a You know how to inspire and need someone else as a so information will others to do their best by setting a persuasive good time sharing these example of your own. tutor. We look on our neigh- silly phrases with those of be as of the most re- bors whom we consider the future. cent update. Super Crossword - “E-quivalent Figures” to be “Covidiots,” and are

FOR ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS EXCEPT COUNTIES NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCION GENERAL) To the registered voters of City of Graham, City of Newcastle, City of Olney and Olney Independent School District, Texas: (A los votantes registrados de Ciudad de Graham, Ciudad de Newcastle, Ciudad de Olney, y Distrito Escolar Independiente de Olney, Texas)

Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on May 1, 2021, for voting in a general election to elect Council Members and Board of Trustee Members. (Notifiquese, por las presente, que las casillas electorales sitados abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 1 de mayo de 2021 para votar en la Elección General para elegir miembro del consejo y junta de sindicos.)

On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote. (El Día de Elección, los votantes deberán votar en su precinto donde están inscritos para votar.)

Location of Election Day Polling Places Address (Ubicación de las casillas electorales el Día de Elección)

Olney Community Library 807 W Hamilton St., Olney, TX 76374

Newcastle City Hall 608 Broadway, Newcastle, TX 76372

North Central Texas College 928 Cherry St, Graham, TX 76450

For early voting, a voter may vote at the location listed below: (Para la votación anticipada, los votantes podrán votar en cualquiera de las ubicaciones nombradas abajo.)

Location of Election Day Polling Places Days and Hours of Operation (Ubicación de las casillas electorales de votación adelantada) Días y Horas Hábiles (Incluir Nombre del Edificio y Dirección) Olney Community Library 807 W Hamilton St., Olney, TX 76374 Newcastle City Hall 608 Broadway, Newcastle, TX April 19-23 8am-5pm 76372 April 26-27 7am-7pm North Central Texas College 928 Cherry St, Gra- ham, TX 76450

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para boletas de votación adelantada par correo debercin enviarse a:) Lauren Sullivan (Name of Early Voting Clerk) (Nombre del Secretario de la Votación Adelantada)

516 Fourth Street, Room B1 (Address) (Dirección)

Graham, TX 76450 (City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Código Postal)

Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on: 4/20/20201 (Las solicitudes para boletas de votación adelantada por correo deberán recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el: 4/20/2021) Issued this the 6 day of April, 2021. (Emitida este día 6 de abril, 2021.)

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6 • The Graham Leader Saturday, April 10, 2021www.grahamleader.com Local callers in 940 area code to receive new dialing procedure

BY MIKE WILLIAMS National Suicide Prevention Ho- will reach a recording prompting accommodate the upcoming •mobile or other wireless [email protected] tline. That number was approved callers to hang up and dial again change to 10-digit local dialing. phone contact lists by the Federal Communications using all 10 digits. Any needed reprogramming of •call forwarding settings Beginning April 24, 2021, many Commission in an order issued alarm and home security equip- •voicemail services and other Texans will have to begin dialing on July 16, 2020, FCC 20-100. What other changes ment must be done during the similar functions 10 digits to make a phone call. The order requires all telecom- need to be made? permissive dialing period from Customers should also ensure On that date, Texans with phone munications providers to make April 24, 2021 to Oct. 24, 2021, the area code is included in all numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, any network changes necessary Important safety and security to avoid interruption of those other places where a telephone 830, 915 and 940 area codes will to ensure 988 access by July 16, equipment, such as medical alert services. Some other examples number is displayed like their need to dial the three-digit area 2022. devices, and alarm and security of services that may need to be websites, personal and business code plus the telephone number On April 24, 2021, a “permis- systems must be programmed re-programmed are: stationery, advertising materials, for all local calls. The change was sive dialing period” will begin to use 10-digit dialing. Many •life safety systems or medical personal and business checks, announced Tuesday in a press in which callers in those area systems operate on 10-digit di- monitoring devices and even personal or pet ID tags. release from the Public Utility codes can still complete a call aling by default, but some older •PBXs Commission of Texas. with seven-digit dialing. When equipment may still use seven •fax machines What stays the same? The change was made due to that period expires on Oct. 24, digits. Contact your medical alert •Internet dial-up numbers •Telephone numbers, includ- several numbers in these area 2021, only calls dialed with ten or security provider if you are not •fire or burglar alarm and se- codes begin with a 988 prefix, digits will be connected. Calls sure whether your equipment curity systems or gates that matches the number for the made after the period expires needs to be reprogrammed to •speed dialers See FCC, Page 9 GRAHAM WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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DRENNAN 19082 404 Fourth St. • Graham, TX 76450 Arrenia Drennan-Pillans, Broker 214-683-8177 REALTY 940-549-8555 Dana Drennan, Agent 214-533-5611 EQUAL HOUSING James Pillans, Agent 817-891-0722 940-549-1585 FAX OPPORTUNITY Lynell Drennan Arrenia Allen DeLong, Agent 940-521-1538 Drennan-Pillans

1940 Lindy St. Beautifully updated 3 bedroom 1.5 bath 1 car garage home on nice size lot; new carpet throughout with new vinyl in the kitchen and bathrooms; lighted ceiling fans in living room and all bedrooms; new alder wood cabinets in the kitchen and a new ceramic cooktop range, double stainless steel sink, and french doors leading out to the backyard with alley access; new vanity & toilet in hall bath; master bath has new pedestal sink and toilet; mini-blinds throughout; new front door and garage door!! This one won't last, Must See!! ...... $139,900

RESIDENTIAL 110 Fawn Trail - Beautiful hilltop property with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 2-car rear-entry garage, open concept den/dining area/kitchen, den Utility has full size washer & dryer connections and doubles as a pantry area; Shared roof single car garage can be used as a workshop with electricity on has a vaulted ceiling, WBFP, surround sound, media closet, island & breakfast bar, adjoining kitchen features custom cabinets, drop-in Jenn-Air concrete slab; HUGE backyard with an open patio seating area and fire pit; Chain-link fenced backyard and more!...... IN CONTRACT$62,500 range, dishwasher, coffee bar & under-cabinet lighting, full-size utility room, split bedrooms, office or workout space, master bedroom has a 817 Tennessee - Spacious 3/2/2, two story brick home with an enormous 90' X 26' metal workshop on concrete slab...... SOLD $64,900 trey ceiling, WBFP, an adjoining ensuite with a soaking tub, step-in shower, dual vanities, mirrored medicine cabinets, water closet & 2 walk-in 825 Texas St., Graham - Two (2) bedroom, one (1) bath home with siding and a detached (1) car carport located in a settled neighborhood; Original closets, awesome flagstone patio, in-ground liner pool and a fantastic view of the city, total electric, 12x10 storage building, sprinkler system, hardwood floors in the living room and dining room; The kitchen has a decorative breakfast bar, free-standing electric stove, lighted vent-a-hood, refrig- privacy fence ...... $289,500 erator, ample cabinets and counter workspace; CH/A and water heater (gas); The bathroom offers a tub/shower combination with handicap bars, vanity, 1202 Thomas Lane - Gorgeous 3-2-2 Custom built brick & rock home; Hand-scraped hardwoods in den, dining, kitchen, and hallways; Open con- medicine cabinet and toilet; Chain link fenced yard; Covered outdoor living/sitting area; RV port & metal storage building; Needs repairs & maintenance; cept; CH/A; Den offers a rock fireplace that can be hooked up to propane, built-in display shelves, cabinets, lighted ceiling fan and recessed light- Sold "AS IS"...... NL $49,950 ing; Kitchen has a breakfast bar island with Granite countertops, smooth surface electric range, built-in microwave, dishwasher. Double sink with 1214 Live Oak - Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home on large private lot; huge living room and kitchen; large breakfast bar i...... SOLD$49,900 disposal: Split BR arrangement; Master bedroom has a trey ceiling Master bath has a jetted tub, ceramic tile shower, Granite vanity with sink and a 301 Gleese St. - INVESTOR'S SPECIAL!! One bedroom, one bath frame home on a large corner lot in town...... SOLD $29,900 separate makeup vanity, HUGE closet; BR# 2 & # 3 have built-in desks, oversized closets and they share a bathroom with a tub-shower combo, Granite vanity with sink, toilet and linen closet; Plantation shutters; 2 inch blinds; Spacious utility room; Covered patio; Wood privacy fence with concrete COUNTRY HOMES curbing and much more! ...... NEW PRICE $254,900 2030 Highway 380 East - Very nice 3-2-2 brick home on 1.5 ac. m-l, surf estate only, apprx 3 miles east of Graham, offer...... $229,900SOLD 1000 Calaveras St. - Beautifully updated 2 bedroom 2 bath home in lovely neighborhood; large split bedrooms have original hardwood flooring along 108 Primrose Ln. - Surface estate only of 5.77 acres m-I boasting a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2007 DW Mobile Home; ...... SOLD$175,000 with one of the large living areas that also features a picture frame window and a gas log fireplace; the den has new carpet flooring and also features a 363 Mountain Top Estates - Rustic, secluded, cozy 3-1-5cc home nestled on a hill on 8.65 acres m-l; Mostly wooded with large boulders, Oaks, Cedars, & curved wall of windows with a door leading out to the huge backyard; kitchen and bathrooms have a modern look with new tile and a large stand alone Mesquites. Large pond & small pasture on lower elevation; Covered front porch; LR & all BR's have hardwood floors;Kitchen & dining area have vinyl floors, Formica stone bathtub with separate tile shower and bamboo flooring; kitchen features stainless appliances including the refrigerator and a gas range that con- counters, & double sink; Window AC units & lighted ceiling fans; Bathroom has a tub, sink, toilet & propane water heater; Propane tank conveys; Huge workshop vey with the sell of the property; Plenty of storage in this home and a bonus room off of the garage; a new HVAC system; stackable washer and dryer also is 31' x 30' on concrete slab with lighting, electricity & enclosed toilet; Perimeter fenced with goat wire; Owner hauls water in & uses a pressure tank but there is a conveys with the property; Must see!!...... NL.....$249,900 Fort Belknap co-op water line located near the road. New waterline from house to the road; Buyer to obtain a water meter...... $137,500 1112 Cypress St. - Spacious 3-2-lcc Austin stone home conveniently located near restaurants & supermarkets; This property is zoned Commercial & Resi- 4055 FM 1287 - Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home 7 miles from Graham on 1 acre. Recently remodeled with fresh interior paint and vinyl plank floor- dential; Living room and bedrooms have carpet; Kitchen, dining area, utility room and one bath have vinyl tile squares; Updated bathroom with a step-in, ing throughout! Two inch blinds and lighted ceiling fans, open concept living and kitchen, split bedroom design with master ensuite ,hall bathroom serves two double tile shower, vanity with granite counter, ceramic tile floor & toilet; The kitchen combination dining area features knotty pine cabinets, Formica secondary bedrooms, and a newly built front deck for entertaining. Septic system and Fort Belknap CO-OP Water, No city taxes!...... NEW PRICE $85,500 counter tops, double sink with garbage disposal; The dining area features a built-in decorative hutch; Updated windows; HVAC & water heater - gas; Beauti- 1591 State Hwy. 67 - Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath frame home situated on 0.844 ac., m-l just minutes from town; Large living room, dining room or NEW PRICE ful 0.791 ac. lot with mature trees; Asphalt drive; Chainlink fenced yard; Water well; Roof was replaced January 2021...... $239,750 home office with built-in shelves; Kitchen has a small breakfast area, ample cabinets, counter top workspace with Formica top, free-standing electric SOLD 707 Gregory Rd. - Charming 5 bedroom or 4 bedroom & bonus room, 2 bath home near hospital/shopping, ...... $135,000 range, vent-a-hood, SS double sink & pantry; One bathroom adjoins the kitchen & offers a step-in shower, lavatory, shelves, toilet, washing machine 1504 Roanoake Dr. - Beautiful 3-2-2 Custom brick home; Completely updated throughout; Living, kitchen & dining areas have bamboo floors; Carpet connections & linen closet; CH-A (propane), water heater (electric); Two areas with concrete floors could be used as a hobby, exercise room or workshop in bedrooms; Ceramic tile in entry, baths and sun porch; Split bedrooms; Kitchen has a breakfast bar, updated cabinets, built-in microwave, dishwasher, with shelves, workbench & dryer connections; Water well needs a pump & electrical wiring; Septic system. SOLD AS IS!!...... NL $74,900 smooth top electric stove and disposal; Updated lighting, plumbing fixtures and window treatments; Spacious living room with stone WBFP, wiring for HD sound system and vaulted ceiling; Fenced yard with large open patio ...... NL $234,900 OUT-OF-TOWN PROPERTY 1217 Randy Dr. - Three bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage home in nice neighborhood; Large entry with tiled flooring & two coat closets; Vaulted 5829 Nathaniel Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76179 - Newer Three bedroom two bathroom home in established neighborhood; ...... SOLD$285,500 ceiling & WBFP in living room; Open concept living, dining, kitchen area; Split bedroom arrangement; Master bedroom and ensuite bath off of 1021 Arbor St., Olney, Tx - Very neat 3-2-1-2cc brick home in a desirable neighborhood; ...... $104,700SOLD kitchen & dining area has 2 walk in closets; Two spare bedrooms that are private from the master are serviced by a large hall bathroom; Decora- 1106 W. Howard St., Olney, TX - Large 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage home in nice neighborhood; Formal living has drapes and custom cornice boards; tive lighting & ceiling fans throughout the home; Separate utility room with garage access also features built in cabinets that could be used as Den is open to the kitchen; Breakfast room and separate formal dining room; Large galley kitchen with Jennair cook top & grill, dishwasher, garbage a large pantry or extra storage; Garage door opener; Sprinkler System; Covered patio overlooks manicured yard and another storage closet is disposal, wall oven and lots of cabinet and countertop space with (see through window bar) to breakfast room; Large utility room with built in cabinets, attached to the covered patio...... NL $177,900 sink, room for a 2nd refrigerator or freezer and 2 pantries; Total electric home; Carpet in bedrooms, living room, formal dining and den; Tile in kitchen, 1308 Calaveras - Fabulously updated 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car carport home with curb appeal on almost a half acre lot; Large living area has breakfast room, and bathrooms; 10x12 open patio in backyard, mature trees, and 10x10 storage building on slab. Home is sold AS IS ...... NL $74,900 window treatments & space for dining table; Eat in kitchen with granite countertop & subway tile backsplash, Hisense stainless steel refrigerator 165 4th St. Jean Tx - Charming three bedroom, one bath brick home located on two corner lots; ...... SOLD$49,900 and gas range conveys; Door off of kitchen accesses the sunroom that leads into the extra large heated & cooled utility, office, studio or could even be used as a 4th bedroom with washer & dryer, chest freezer and safe; Beautiful master bedroom has ensuite bath with subway tile shower FARMS, RANCHES, LOTS, ACREAGE surround; Hall bath has been updated with subway tile; New luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout this lovely home; Carpet in bedrooms; Must Cresson, TX - 3 lots zoned commercial or residential with Hwy. 171 frontage, utilities available, situated in Hood and Johnson Counties ...... $110,000 See! Won't last long! ...... NL $162,500 1302 Thomas Lane - Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 Car Garage home in well established neighborhood; large carpeted ...... SOLD$162,500 TBD Northcliff Ct. - 3 residential lots totaling 1.2 ac. in the sought-after neighborhood off of Pine Tree Rd. and Westwood Dr. Easy walk to Walmart. Near hospital, restaurants and shopping. This property encompasses most of the cul-de-sac. Impressive site to build your dream home! ...... $59,950 1940 Lindy St. - Beautifully updated 3 bedroom 1.5 bath 1 car garage home on nice size lot; new carpet throughout with new vinyl in the kitchen and SOLD bathrooms; lighted ceiling fans in living room and all bedrooms; new alder wood cabinets in the kitchen and a new ceramic cooktop range, double stain- 901 Pine Tree Rd & Normandy Dr. - Beautiful wooded corner lot, zoned light commercial & townhouse, utilities available, ...... less steel sink, and french doors leading out to the backyard with alley access; new vanity & toilet in hall bath; master bath has new pedestal sink and COMMERCIAL NL toilet; mini-blinds throughout; new front door and garage door!! This one won't last, Must See!!...... $139,900 1403 Hwy. 16 S. - Commercial lot with high visibility & traffic, utilities available, great location, 0.84 ac. M/L, Prime building site! ...... $199,500 SOLD 1411 N. Rolling Hills Dr. - 3 Bedroom 2 bath home, 2 Car Carport with attached utility room for electric dryer; a large ...... 1310 3rd St. - Zoned Commercial; Metal building on .465 acre m-l; Currently being used as a Hearing Aid Center and Tortilla Factory; 1.5 bath in Units C & 700 East St. - Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath 1 Car garage rock home on nice corner lot; Cozy front porch with stained cedar accents & swing; D; Half bath in Unit A; Ample asphalt parking; Handicap ramp in front; Gutters, Metal Roof & Building; Ceramic tile throughout Unit C & D; Vinyl flooring This completely updated home is move in ready! Open concept living, dining, & kitchen areas; Hardwood flooring in all rooms with tile in the in unit A; A third unit can be added (Unit B); Both units are currently leased for $1,500 per month; Including an additional vacant lot adjoining property. bathrooms and utility; Middle bedroom has built in bed; cute phone niche in hallway that leads to a bathroom with claw foot tub & pedestal Great investment property! ...... NL $135,000 sink, beautiful tile floor & neutral tiled walls; Master bedroom has ensuite bath with corner shower, tiled counter top & plenty of cabinets; Large 445 Elm St. - Completely updated interior with ceramic tile floors and granite counter tops; High traffic location with good visibility near downtown kitchen has bar area; Dining area with new french doors that lead out to the side entrance; Lighted ceiling fans; Large metal storage building square, reception area and reception office with glass windows; CH-A; Break area with sink, cabinets & granite countertop; Men & women restrooms with in the backyard; Must See!...... NL $129,500 granite counter tops; Extensive remodeling to the warehouse, storage area and garage in back with concrete floor, stairs leading to loft storage, water 1112 Shawnee St. - 4 or 5 bedroom 2 bath 1 car carport with enclosed 9' x 9'extra storage room; 2 living areas; 5th bedroom could be an office or craft NEW PRICE room; bedroom has a door leading out to the sunroom; large den with brick wood burning fireplace also has access to the sunroom; ceramic tile floors heater, exhaust fan, industrial size sink, suspended gas heater and built-ins; Excellent downtown location ...... $159,000 throughout; painted cement floors in one bedroom and sunroom;large kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of counter space covered in ceramic tile 1212 Hwy. 16 S. - Formerly a full-service car wash facility, four wash bays for vehicles, one wash bay for trucks, waiting room ...... SOLD$109,900 with adjoining breakfast nook; split bedrooms; 16' x 10' open patio overlooks the huge fenced in yard...... NL $112,500 623 Hwy 380 Bypass - Excellent location! Hwy 380 frontage; Fenced yard with security lights; Offices have CH & A; Reception area has adjoining restroom; 1957 Allison St. - Nice 3-1.5-1 brick home in a quiet neighborhood; Living room, hallway and two bedrooms have carpet; ...... SOLD$104,900 Glass window looking into shop area; 2 additional offices share another restroom; 2 overhead roll up doors in shop with access to restroom & all offices; shop is NL 1367 Hillcrest Dr. - 3-1-1 frame home with brick trim; Open concept dining area&kitchen, separated by a breakfast bar;...... $89,90SOLD0 insulated with 220 electric; Awesome business location with high visibility traffic to bring in customers for your business. All this for ...... ,,...... $79,900 909 Tennessee St. - Recently renovated three (3) bedroom, two (2) bath frame home located in a quiet neighborhood ...... SOLD$86,600 1506 Old Jacksboro Rd. - Formerly used as beauty shop and clothing boutique, large room with laminate floors, paneling, 1 restroom & spacious closet NEW PRICE 1435 Ave. D - Two bedroom, one bath frame home with metal siding, living room, kitchen and hallway have new "wood look" ...... SOLD$72,500 for storage, situated on 0.113 ac. M/L, near 4-way intersection ...... $29,900 1325 Morningside Ave. – Nice curb appeal with mature trees; single car garage; laundry in garage and washer & dryer conveys; ...... SOLD$69,900 513 Hall St.- Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath frame home in a settled neighborhood; CH-A: Large living area with original ...... SOLD $64,900 723 Plum St. – Charming 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 car detached garage,Craftsman style home in an established neighborhood; Central Heat & Air; Open concept Check out our website at kitchen and dining; Roof replaced in April of 2019; Carpet in Living Room and all three bedrooms; Vinyl flooring in the kitchen, breakfast room and bath- room; Kitchen features ample counter and cabinet space, double sink and electric range; Bathroom has a tub-shower combo, vanity with sink and toilet; www.drennanrealty.com

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to the cause are as follows: undersigned, on April 6, S K Y D E V E L O P M E N T 2021, in the proceeding 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES CORPORATION, is Plaintiff indicated below by signature and CAROLYN PARROTT hereto, which is still pending, Eastern Star honors sheriff CITATION BY PUBLICATION HOLLOWAY and JOHNNY and that I now hold such CLERK OF THE COURT: B. PARROTT and THEIR letters. All persons having Jamie Freeze Land Young Unknown Heirs, Legal claims against said estate, County Courthouse, Rm. 20I Representatives, and which is being administered 514 Fourth Street Graham, Successors, are Defendants. in the County Court below Texas 76450 PETITIONER’S A brief statement of the named, are hereby required ATTORNEY OR PETITIONER: nature of this suit is as to present the same to Kerwin Stephens Stephen follows, to-wit: Appointment me, at the address below & Myers, L.L.P. 515 Fourth of Receiver Under Section given, before suit upon same Street Graham, Texas 64.091 of the Civil Practice is barred by the general 76450 THE STATE OF TEXAS & Remedies Code to Execute statutes of limitation, NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: a Oil and Gas Lease covering and before such estate is “You have been sued. You 720 Acres, more or less, closed and within the time may employ an attorney. If being all of the T.E.& L. Co. prescribed by law. My Post you or your attorney do not Survey No. 1203, Abstract Office Address is: De La Cruz file a written answer with No. 848, all of the T.E. & & Reddell, PLLC C/O Toby the clerk who issued this L. Co. Survey No. 1204, Reddell 408 Fourth Street, citation by 10:00 a.m . on Abstract No. 849, and the Suite B Graham, Texas the Monday next following South 80 acres of the James 76450 DATED the 6th day of the expiration of forty-two Stinnett Sr. Survey, Abstract April, 2021. /s/ Brandon Lee (42) days after the date of No. 1753, Young County, Riggins Brandon Lee Riggins, issuance of this citation and Texas, as is more fully shown Independent Executor of petition, a default judgment by Plaintiff’s Original Petition the Estate of Bobby Glen may be taken against you.” on file in this suit. The officer Riggins, Deceased, No. TO: CAROLYN PARROTT executing this writ shall PR07568 in the County HOLLOWAY AND JOHNNY promptly serve the same Court of Young County, Texas B. PARROTT and THEIR according to requirements UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGAL of law, and the mandates REPRESENTATIVES, and thereof,and make due return 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL SUCCESSORS Defendants. as the law directs. Issued Greetings: You are hereby and given under my hand ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS commanded to appear by and the Seal of said Court, Graham Hospital District The Graham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met Thursday, April 1, filing a written answer to the at office in Young County. (“District”) is requesting with Young County Sheriff Travis Babcock as the guest speaker. Babcock spoke Plaintiffs Original Petition at Texas, this the 23rd day of Bids for the construction, on the aspects of the department and on the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. The or before ten o’clock a.m. March, 2021. ATTEST: Jamie delivery, and installation of a sheriff answered questions following his presentation. He was honored with on the Monday next after commercial modular building Freeze Land, Clerk of the a framed certificate of appreciation from the organization for outstanding the expiration of forty-two 90th District Court Young to be used for Emergency (42) days after the date of Medical Services housing services with YCSO. Shown from left to right are Sheriff Babcock and Order of County, Texas. By: Caurdy the Eastern Star Worthy Matron Susie Carpenter. issuance of this citation the Bullock, Deputy at 1301 Montgomery Rd, same being Monday the 17th Graham, Texas 76450. Bids Contributed photo day of May, 2021, before shall be submitted either the Honorable 90th District 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES electronically or hard copy to: Court of Young County, Texas, Graham Hospital District at the Courthouse of said Graham ISD is accepting Attn: CEO Notes County in Graham, Texas. bids to purchase a new 2021 1301 Montgomery Road Said Plaintiff’s Petition was Heavy Duty 3500 Dually Graham, TX 76450 Continued from Page 2 Warden received a com- filed in said Court on the 22 pickup. Base model either [email protected] plaint about a hunter sus- man with a deer intact (not day of March 2021, in this Ram Tradesman model or a DISTRICT RESERVES THE pected of taking a deer case, numbered 34374, on Chevrolet/GMC SLE Sierra. RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND gutted) and most likely out of season. When the the docket of said Court, and Dealers can contact Jerry ALL BIDS. All bids must spoiled. The individual suspect was contacted, her styled: SKY DEVELOPMENT Davidson at Graham ISD at include the following: stated to the processor, “I husband’s tag was on the CORPORATION, Plaintiff (254) 223-3400 A. Name, address and phone guess I’ll go dump this then”. deer. The husband initially vs. CAROLYN PARROTT number of the company or The warden was unable claimed to have shot the HOLLOWAY and JOHNNY person to provide services; to find a local address for B. PARROTT and THEIR 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES B. Amount of Bid; deer. After interviewing the suspect but was able both individuals, it was Unknown Heirs, Legal Bids may be submitted on to call him while he was Representatives, and Graham ISD is accepting or after April 25, 2021. determined that the initial bids for contractor/company returning to Houston. The subject had in fact shot the Successors, Defendants. Bids will be received until individual said his friend The names of the parties to remodel girls and boys 5:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) on April ended two weeks prior and deer. It was not taken out restrooms at Graham Jr 27, 2021. Bids received shot an eight-point buck the buck was taken illegally. of season, but it was taken High and the girls and boys after this time will not be the previous afternoon. The The violator then respond- restroom at Woodland without a license. When accepted. The Bids will be warden contacted the land- ed with an expletive-laden all was said and done, vi- Errors & Elementary. Specs for this opened at 9:00 a.m. (C.S.T.), owner, who shot the deer, statement indicating his Remodel can be picked up olations included hunting on April 28, 2021, at the and informed him he faced guilt. The warden seized the without a license, hunting at Graham Bus Barn at 725 office of the Administrator, a waste of game charge Adjustments Tennessee St Graham Tx, antlers from a taxidermist. under the license of another, Graham Hospital District, for leaving the “ungutted” Please check your ad the 76450 Charges and civil restitution allowing another to hunt un- 1301 Montgomery Rd., buck for over 24 hours in first day that it runs to see pending. der one’s license, no proof Graham, Texas 76450. temperatures exceeding 70 that all of the information of sex, and no hunters edu- 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES Bidding Documents, degrees. The warden also is correct. This will ensure including full information as Mistaken Identity cation. The deer was seized that your ad is exactly what made the landowner aware NOTICE TO CREDITORS to the proposed work, may and donated. 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Saturday, April 10, 2021 • Page 10 Sports The Graham Leader • www.grahamleader.com Late two-out rally falls short, Lady Blues lose to Burkburnett

BY MIKE WILLIAMS [email protected]

In the late stages of Tuesday night’s home meeting with Burkburnett, the Lady Blues looked to exact revenge from their previous meeting. They had their chance with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the sev- enth inning and ultimately fell 5-3. The last time the two teams met, on March 16 in Burkburnett, the Lady Blues held a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the sixth The Steers took first place in the district after defeating Vernon 4-2 at home Tuesday inning. Burkburnett rallied night. The Steers remain undefeated in district play and sit one game ahead of Iowa and scored two runs to Park in the district standings after the Hawks lost to Burkburnett on April 2. win 7-6. Leader photo by Mike Williams Tuesday night, the Lady Blues fell behind 5-2 be- fore grabbing their third Steers on top of the district run in the bottom of the sixth. Facing a two-run deficit in the bottom of the after Vernon Lions 4-2 win seventh, the Lady Blues fought and had a chance Marilyn Milton catches a pop fly in foul territory for to win. With two outs and the third out on the top of the fourth inning against BY MIKE WILLIAMS anything we excuted poor- teams combining for 11. Meagan Brooks running Burkburnett on Tuesday. Milton had three put outs [email protected] ly,” Steers coach Jim Bob Ballew and Vernon starter, for Reese Calhoun on first, in the Lady Blues’ 5-3 loss at home. Williams said. “I think the Ashton Durham, combined Ryann Atwood singled on Leader photo by Mike Williams District 5-4A saw a major runner got in the way at for 10 strikeouts. It wasn’t a 1-2 count and eventually reached first on a line The damage was limited shakeup on April 2 after first and Parker couldn’t until the sixth inning that made it to second after a drive to center field. She to one run on an RBI sin- Burkburnett upset Iowa see the throw. We gave up either team posed a scoring throw to third base. After was brought home on a gle. Calhoun escaped the Park. The upset gave the some errors but it wasn’t threat. Vernon opened the fouling off on back-to-back double by Callie Dobbs. pressure after infield fly Steers a chance to take sole anything I’m worried about, sixth inning with a single by pitches with a full count, The inning closed with rule out and a line drive possession of first place in it was situational.” Joeseph Boone. He eventu- Marilyn Milton loaded the back-to-back strikeouts. to center field that ended the district when the team The Steers bounced back ally scored on an error at bases with a walk. It was Calhoun seemed to in the glove of Patterson. hosted Vernon Tuesday in the bottom half of the short by Noah Casbeer. over two pitches later create some defensive The Lady Blues were night. The Steers overcame inning. After a Raider Horn “Casbeer’s error is anoth- after Morgan Patterson momentum in the second held hitless for a second a pair of defensive lapses strikeout, Alex Strawbridge er one of those things that grounded into a fielder’s inning. She struck out her consecutive inning after to win 4-2 and take a one- reached base after being just happens sometimes,” choice at third base. first two batters. The top a strikeout and a pair of game lead over Iowa Park, hit by pitch. He advanced Williams said. “First, he was Burkburnett jumped half of the inning ended ground outs. midway through the district to third at the next at-bat sick all day yesterday and ahead early with a two-run after forcing a ground out Calhoun’s struggles schedule. after Noah Jilek doubled on still wanted to come out and first inning. Two singles to herself and throwing to continued into the fourth The Steers had five er- a 1-2 count. Lawson Wen- play. His error was not from and a triple allowed the ad- first. Two groundouts and inning. She walked the rors in the game, with two ninger entered as a courtesy a lack of effort.” vantage. Calhoun closed a strikeout held the Lady first three batters to open. proving to be costly. In runner for Jilek, who plays For a second time this the top half of the inning by Blues from breaking even Again, the damage was the third inning, with two catcher. Strawbridge tied season, Johnson provided inducing a fielder’s choice with the Lady Bulldogs. limited to a single run, via outs, pitcher Corey Ballew the game at 1-1 when he late-game heroics. Ballew and ground out. The Lady Blues, de- a one-out walk after a field- was credited with a pair of was brought home on a opened the inning on a Although the Lady Blues fensively, played a better er’s choice to home plate. errors. First on a pickoff sacrifice fly by Brodie Bates. swinging strikeout but ad- struggled at the plate game. The lone error of the It only took six pitches to attempt and second on a Wenninger gave the Steers vanced to first as he swung throughout the game, they night happened between retire the final two batters throw to first. The second the lead after reaching on a at what would have been a started without a problem. a pair of walks to load the of the inning. gave up the first run of the two-strike double by Ballew. passed ball. Landon Hebert After Milton struck out to bases with no outs in the The Lady Blues found game. Hits were hard to come start the bottom half of top of the third inning. some short-lived offense “I don’t think it was by in the game, with both See Steers, Page 11 the first inning, Patterson in the bottom of the fourth inning. Dobbs walked to open the bottom half of the inning. After Paris Tate reached base on an error, Dobbs was called out at home. One play later, Tate scored on a second-con- secutive error. Dobbs eventually scored the Lady Blue’s final run with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. “We played a lot bet- ter defensively tonight and they never quit,” Lady Blues coach Adam Arrington said. “We got some hits earlier than we did the last time we played Burk, but couldn’t string them all together. So the defense was finally good but now we have to get hits and put it together at the same time.” The loss keeps the Lady Blues in fourth place in the The Steers and Lady Blues will both compete in the 4A Region I golf tournament district, ahead of Mineral after winning district championships last week. Top (L-R): Braeden Rhodes, Austin Wells and Hirschi. The Bryant, Gaven Henderson, Zach Riggins, Mason Reese and Easton Wolfe. Bottom Lady Blues traveled to (L-R): Camryn Mills, Emily Forbus, Zoe Carmichael, Sarah Sanders, Reese Echols Mineral Wells Friday. The and Kyndall Norman. Paris Tate slides into home for the Lady Blues’ second last time the two teams Contributed photo by David Flynn run of the game with two outs in the bottom of the met, they both combined fourth inning. Tate reached base after an error at for 38 runs in a 21-17 win. shortstop. She was brought home after a second-con- They will host Iowa Park secutive error at short. on Tuesday. Graham golf advances Leader photo by Mike Williams to 4A Region I tournament BY MIKE WILLIAMS March 31 at Weeks Park girls tournament. Her score Sports Briefs [email protected] in Wichita Falls. Both the of 90 led the Lady Blues, Steers and Lady Blues took which held the lead at 379. Graham High School will commanding leads after the The second round moved Youth softball/ Leader, email sports@gra- The schedule will close- be sending 12 golfers to the first round. Easton Wolf had to Graham Country Club hamleader.com ly resemble the original regional tournament. Both the low score of the day in and was held on April 5. With baseball scores planned schedule for the the Steers and Lady Blues the boys tournament. He the win, Wolfe, Henderson, April 5 softball scores: Steers varsity 2020 season before chang- posted team wins in the led all golfers with a score Austin Bryant, Mason Reese 8u Batitude 2, Fireballs 1; football schedule es that were caused by district 5-4A tournament of 80. Graham led all teams and Braeden Rhodes all 14u Knockouts 12, Lady the COVID-19 pandemic. which took place over two with a score of 334 after the advance to the region tour- Strykerz 2. No Baseball announced The Steers will scrimmage days and at two locations. first round. Zoe Carmichel nament. Zach Riggins, who scores were reported. To The Graham Steers 2021 against Burkburnett and Round One of the dis- was the tournament leader have your team scores season will see a lot of trict meet took place on after the first round of the See Golf, Page 11 reported in The Graham changes on the roster. See Brief, Page 11

Saturday, April 10, 2021 www.grahamleader.com The Graham Leader • 11 Graham Steers Varsity Football Schedule 2021

THURSDAY AUG. 12 BURKBURNETT (SCRIMMAGE) TBA

THURSDAY AUG. 19 BOWIE (SCRIMMAGE) TBA

FRIDAY AUG. 27 ALVARADO HOME 7:00

FRIDAY SEPT. 03 SPRINGTOWN HOME 7:00

FRIDAY SEPT. 10 OPEN

FRIDAY SEPT. 17 DECATUR AWAY 7:00

FRIDAY SEPT. 24 HIRSCHI AWAY 7:00

FRIDAY OCT. 01 MIDLAND GREENWOOD** HOME 7:00

FRIDAY OCT. 08 BRIDGEPORT* AWAY 7:00

FRIDAY OCT. 15 IOWA PARK* HOME 7:00

FRIDAY OCT. 22 VERNON* AWAY 7:00

FRIDAY OCT. 29 MINERAL WELLS*** HOME 7:00

Emily Forbus tees off on April 4 in the second round of the district golf tournament. FRIDAY NOV. 05 OPEN She shot a 94 on the day ant 189 for the tournament as the Lady Blues won with a team score of 729. Forbus is one of six Lady Blues who will compete at the 4A Region I tournament taking place April 19-20 in Lubbock. ***SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Contributed photo by David Flynn **HOMECOMING *DENOTES DISTRICT GAME Golf Continued from Page 10 the district championship. nament will take place at Carmichael, Echols, Sarah Shadow Hills Golf Course Brief was a member of a second Sanders, Emily Forbus and in Lubbock. The girls tour- Steers team, will advance Continued from Page 10 on Oct. 8 when the Steers 3200m run finals for both Camryn Mills will advance nament will be April 19-20 as the low-score medalist. travel to Bridgeport. The divisions. At 11:30 a.m. as a team to the region and the boys will compete Bowie on Aug. 12 and Aug. Carmichael and Reese Steers will host Iowa Park will be men’s pole vault, tournament. Kyndall Nor- April 21-22. The UIL 4A State 19, respectively. Time and Echols each shot 82 to lead on Oct. 15 in a game that women’s high jump, men’s man, on a second Graham Tournament will take place location for both scrim- all golfers on the second will have championship im- triple jump and men’s shot team, shot 210 and was the May 10-11 for girls and May mages are not yet deter- day. The Lady Blues shot plications. They will travel put. The final field events medalist advancing from 17-18 for boys at Plum Creek mined. The season opens 350 on the day and 729 for to Vernon on Oct. 22 before will begin at 1 p.m. with non-advancing teams. Golf Course in Kyle. on Aug. 27 with a home the tournament to claim closing the regular season women’s pole vault, wom- The 4A Region I Tour- game against Alvarado. out at home on senior night en’s triple jump, men’s long The Steers will look to snap against Mineral Wells. All jump and women’s discus. a losing skid to Springtown regular-season games are The field events award when the Porcupines travel Steers scheduled for 7 p.m. ceremony will take place to Graham on Sept. 3. Sept. at 2:30 p.m. Continued from Page 10 in to close out the game and the Steers on the mound. He 17 will be the first of two The running finals begin earn a save. threw six innings, giving up open dates. Following the Graham track reached after a Brant Coley at 4 p.m. The order events “Parker has so much pow- five hits and two unearned open date, the Steers will at area meet strikeout. Hebert was a ben- will be 400m relay, 800m er at the plate and he can be runs. Helm earned the save play the first of back-to- eficiary of a Vernon error, The Steers and Lady run, 100/110m hurdles, patient when he needs to with one strikeout in the back road games. Sept. 17 which also allowed Ballew Blues track teams are 100m dash, 800m relay, be,” Williams said. “He got seventh inning. will see the Steers in Deca- to third base. sending a combined 35 400m dash, 300m hurdles, behind early, 0-2 and waited The Steers faced a re- tur and the team will travel This brought up John- athletes in 52 events to the 200m dash, 1600m run for his pitch and that made match with Vernon on the to Wichita Falls for a meet- son. He quickly faced an area meet in Mineral Wells and 1600m relay. Running the difference for us tonight. road Friday night. The team ing with Hirschi on Sept. 24. 0-2 count before evening on Wednesday. The meet events are expected to This was a big win for us, will host Rider in a non-dis- The annual homecoming the count at 2-2. He hit a will begin at 10 a.m. with start at 15-minute inter- especially after Iowa Park trict game on Saturday at 1 game will take place Oct. flyball to deep center field, men’s high jump, men’s vals, except for the 1600m lost last week. That puts p.m. Next week, the Steers 1 when the Steers host allowing both Ballew and discus, women’s shot put, relay which is scheduled us in first place and we can will travel to Mineral Wells Midland Greenwood. The Hebert to score on the two- women’s long jump and the for 6:20 p.m. control what happens here.” on Tuesday and host the district schedule opens RBI double. Nick Helm came Ballew earned the win for Rams on Friday. COVID Continued from Page 1 community members as untary in Texas and will Palo Pinto County man, Sutton, Terry, Titus, not currently receiving an possible. Vaccines are also never be mandated by the Trinity, Upshur, Val Verde, emergency allotment will quire any Texan to show available locally at Walmart government.” included in Save Van Zandt, Waller, Webb, now receive an additional proof of vaccination and and United Supermarkets The last COVID-19 update Our Seniors Willacy, Williamson, and $95 per month. Households reveal health information according to Young County from Graham Regional Med- Wood. currently receiving an emer- just to go about their daily Gov. Abbott also an- Local Health Authority Dr. ical Center was released on Last month, Gov. Abbott gency allotment that is lives,” Gov. Abbott said. nounced Tuesday a list of Pat Martin. He added that April 5 via a Facebook post. announced a new out- less than $95 will receive “That is why I have issued 46 Texas counties that are Clay and Denton Counties As of April 5 at 7:41 p.m., reach partnership between an additional allotment an executive order that participating in the sixth both have hubs that have there were five active cases the Texas Health and Hu- for the difference. House- prohibits government-man- week of the Save Our Seniors been successful with a quick in Young County with one man Services Commission holds currently receiving dated vaccine passports in COVID-19 vaccine initiative. vaccination process. hospitalization. Of the 2,789 (HHSC) and several part- an emergency allotment of Texas. We will continue to Counties participating in Gov. Abbott has stressed positive cases, there have ners to enhance the state’s more than $95 will not see vaccinate more Texans and the sixth round of the pro- in his messages that al- been 2,738 recoveries and Save Our Seniors program. a change in their benefits. protect public health — and gram are Aransas, Bowie, though it is legal for com- 44 total deaths. GRMC gives The partnership includes The emergency April we will do so without tread- Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, panies to require employees weekly updates on Monday the Texas Employee Re- allotments are in addition ing on Texans’ personal Cass, Coke, Dallas, DeWitt, to get a vaccine, they are nights via its Facebook page. tirement System, the Texas to the more than $2.7 bil- freedoms.” Duval, Henderson, Hidalgo, voluntary in the state of Hospitalizations across Teachers Retirement Sys- lion in benefits previously Last week, all Texans Hockley, Hopkins, Karnes, Texas. According to the the state have been on the tem, AARP, and Medicare provided to Texans since over the age of 16 became Kinney, Leon, Liberty, Lub- order, over 12 million doses decline since January. Last health plans. Participating April 2020. eligible to receive a vaccine. bock, Madison, Marion, of COVID-19 vaccines have month Gov. Abbott ended Medicare health plans in- Recipients will also con- The Young County Family Matagorda, Mason, Mav- been administered in Texas. the state’s mask mandate clude UnitedHealthcare, Hu- tinue to receive a 15 percent Health Clinic has been erick, Orange, Palo Pinto, He wrote receiving a and COVID-19-related busi- mana, and Blue Cross Blue increase in their total ben- working 12-hour shifts in an Rains, Robertson, Sabine, vaccine, “while strongly ness restrictions. Shield of Texas. HHSC will efits, which will continue effort to vaccinate as many San Augustine, San Jacinto, encouraged, is always vol- San Patricio, Shelby, Sher- work with these partners monthly until September to launch a direct outreach 2021. This additional 15 effort through email, phone percent increase and the calls, and direct mail to en- additional emergency allot- courage seniors to get vacci- ment amount should appear GJHS band awarded at Region 7 UIL nated against COVID-19 and in recipients’ accounts by to provide them with the April 30. tools and information they “This SNAP extension need to receive a vaccine. for the month of April will ensure that Texas families Emergency SNAP can continue to put food on benefits extended the table,” said Gov. Abbott. “Thank you to the USDA for April for this additional exten- Gov. Abbott, with HHSC, sion and for their ongoing announced Tuesday that partnership with the State the HHSC will provide ap- of Texas.” proximately $254 million in Administered by HHSC, emergency Supplemental SNAP is a federal program Nutrition Assistance Pro- that provides food assis- gram (SNAP) food benefits tance to approximately 1.6 for April as the state con- million eligible low-income Graham Junior High School achieved Sweepstakes Performance at the Region 7 UIL Concert and Sight-reading tinues its response to the families and individuals in Evaluation. To achieve this, the students had to be awarded a Superior Rating on stage and a Superior Rating COVID-19 pandemic. Texas. Texans in need can in the sight-reading room. Students that participated were: Alyssa Anders, Emma Barnett, Blake Bergeson, HHSC received federal apply for benefits, includ- Lance Browning, Hayden Burrows, Alyson Carroll, Tiffany Cotter, Grayson Damron, Ben Davidson, Aiden approval from the U.S. ing SNAP and Medicaid, at Duncan, Thomas Gage, Samuel Herrera, Kristyn Hess, Peter Hunter, Victoria Jimenez, Emma Jobe, Jackson Department of Agriculture YourTexasBenefits.com or Kidd, Whittier Lansing, Taylor Lauster, Devin McCall, Kaycee Mixon, Alison Mullens, Jordan Paulin, Ayden (USDA) to ensure all SNAP use the Your Texas Benefits Peigne, Daniel Rincon, Hugo Rincon, Lisa Rodriguez, Matthew Rodriguez, Hannah Rudolph, Alexia Santos, households receive a mini- mobile app to manage their Nayan Sarinana, Ozzy Trejo, Jazlyn VanAlstyne, and Tadeo Vizcaino. mum of $95 in emergency benefits. Contributed photo by Hugh Grubbs allotments. Households

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April is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month. We are 90% proud of the work being done across the state to protect of children who children. Throughout the are victims of month, join us as we share the sexual abuse know facts, increase awareness, and their abuser. move toward ending child sexual abuse in Texas. Join us in our bold vision to #EndChildSexualAbuse and be a part of the solution. What will you do to keep kids safe?

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April 10-16, 2021 Joe Cluley “Celebrating Our GRAMCO Early Childhood

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A r uto Repai Salute Saturday, April 10 Work together Wednesday, April 14 Salute your child’s care provider (babysitter, etc.,) by letting them decorate & write a thank When children build together, they experience you note. Mail it to your provider this week. teamwork and develop their social and early literacy skills. Grab some materials and create!

Safety Sunday, April 11 Safety is a must! Talk to your child about the Artsy Thursday, April 15 importance of outdoor safety, stranger safety Children develop creativity, social skills and and create a safe home with your child. fine muscles with open-ended art projects that let them make choices, use their imagi- nations, and create with their hands. Music Monday, April 12 When children sing, dance, and listen to mu- sic, they develop their language and early lite- Family Friday, April 16 LITTLE racy skills while being active and encouraging Parents and families are children’s first tea- YOUNG DISCIPLES movement. Make up and record your own chers. Family Friday focuses on engaging PRESCHOOL unique version of a song or write your own. families to support our youngest learners. COUNTY FIRST BAPTIST Parents are their children’s first teacher. Tell CHILD CHURCH stories. Look at the world around you and WELFARE 940.549.2360 Tasty Tuesday, April 13 always make books available to your child. BOARD It isn’t just about eating your favorite snacks together. It’s also about cooking together “Bring Communities Together for Children ~~ and connecting math with literacy skills and Children Bring Communities Together” science while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles. MASTERS The Week of the Young Child thanks CLEANERS & our community for it’s support during LAUNDRY this Covid year, we look forward to having WOYC Activities and Parade 1010 Indiana Street 940-549-2050 again next April 2022.

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