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In this issue City enacts Stage 4 water conservation order to Unofficial primary election results repair leak Page 3 By Thomas Wallner [email protected]

Graham City Council approved a Stage 4 Emergency Declaration Order in the city’s Water Conser- vation Plan Thursday, so the city can begin their repairs to the main water line next week. The city is scheduling repairs GEIC window for their main water line in to Candidates and visitors to the Young County Courthouse look at a television screen on Tues- the city for 8 a.m. March 9 in day displaying the unofficial results of the March primary election. Despite a slight increase cling project in early voting turnout, the turnout overall was less than that of the 2016 primary election. an effort to stop a leak to the Leader photo by Thomas Wallner Page 6 line on Hwy. 16. As a part of the process, the city is asking residents to conserve water use through this emergency order. Young County sees drop in The city topped off all tanks in town Thursday, March 5 to limit flows and ensure water service turnout at March primaries for essential needs will not be disrupted during the repairs, according to a public notice from New precinct 1 commissioner and tax City Manager Brandon Anderson. Lady Rams fall to Anderson released a public assessor-collector elected Lady Blues notice about the project Monday, Page 7 Feb. 24 and spoke on the topic By Thomas Wallner posted an update Feb. 28 on Crail and Christy Centers. during the Thursday, Feb. 22 [email protected] the county’s official elections Nancy Thomas, who has served city council meeting. The repairs Facebook page stating 1,878 five terms as the tax-assessor will be made on the 24-inch cast Despite seeing a push during voters turned out in total for collector, announced in late Community iron line to town which will be early voting in the March pri- early voting, or 16% of the 2019 that she would not be replaced with a PVC C900/c905 mary election, Young County 11,631 registered voters within seeking reelection in the March Calendar 24-inch line, according to Graham ended Super Tuesday with less the county. During the 2016 3 primary election. Candidates Director of Public Works Randall voter turnout than the 2016 election, a total of 1,705 ballots who filed for the office of county primary election. were cast during early voting, commissioner, pct. 1 were Stacy Monday, March 9 Dawson. “Right now, we know that there Voting ended Tuesday, March or a 14.7% turnout with 11,541 Creswell and Mike Sipes. Can- 7 p.m. - The Young County is roughly 20-foot that needs to 3, with 4,165 votes cast during registered voters in the county. didates who filed for the office Democratic Association is be replaced,” Dawson said Thurs- the election, or a 35.81% turn- A total of 4,273 ballots were cast of county commissioner, pct. 3 hosting its monthly meeting at day. “It just depends on how bad out from the 11,631 registered during election day, or a 37% were Stacey K. Rogers and Scott the North Central Texas College the bottom of the pipe is once we voters in the county, according turnout with 11,541 registered (Scooter) Phillips. Graham campus, Room E-1. get started.” to the county results submitted voters in the county, according In the race for sheriff, if no All are invited to the meeting. Under the Stage 4 order, water Tuesday. During the 2016 elec- to the 2016 county canvass two candidates received 50% can only be used for essential tion, the county had 4,273 votes report. and one additional vote during Tuesday, March 10 needs and residents are asked cast, or a 37.02% turnout from Local offices up for elec- the primary election, then the 1 p.m. - Graham’s local Texas to refrain from outdoor watering the 11,541 registered voters in tion with contested races top two candidates would have the county. Retired Teachers Association other and other discretional use included sheriff, county tax moved to a primary runoff elec- Young County exceeded their assessor-collector and county tion Tuesday, May 26. Babcock is welcoming members and until the order is lifted. early voting totals from the commissioner, pct. 1 and 3. exceeded the amount needed guests to their next meeting at “Stage 4, means that there is no 2016 primary election during Candidates who filed for the to not hold a runoff election Elmcroft Senior Living Center outdoor watering, and there ac- tually is two days that you could the last day of early voting in office of sheriff were Travis with 2,864 votes, or 79.12% of in Graham. Savanna Williams water and that is Wednesday and the March 3 primary election Babcock (incumbent), Tim Bay the overall vote. Babcock was will give a program on spring Thursday in the evenings and on Friday, Feb. 28. and Charlie Parker. Candidates followed by Bay who received gardening. For questions about wrapping up at 9 o’clock p.m.” Young County Elections Ad- who filed for county tax asses- the meeting or organization, ministrator, Lauren Sullivan, sor-collector were Stephanie See Election, Page 3 call 940-447-4934 or 940- See Water, Page 10 550-4977. ••• 6 p.m. - Young County Re- publicans will meet at the Republican Headquarters at Young County Historical Museum 525 Fourth St. All are invited to the meeting. ••• project suggested to Lions Club Noon - Graham Fire Depart- By madalyn heimann partner with the Old Post Of- ment will begin their seasonal [email protected] fice Museum and Art Center siren testing around the city. and Fort Belknap, would be For more information, contact With the history that Gra- an economic driver for the the fire department at 940- ham and Young County has, community. 549-4013. members of the community In their presentation they are looking to propose a spoke about the possible Saturday, March 14 Young County Historical topics for display, including Young County Masonic Lodge Museum. some of the reasons why they is hosting their Public Consign- Shannon Potts and Tony came up with the idea for a ment Auction at the Old Ag Widner presented the pro- museum. Barn in Graham. The program posal for a Young County “One of the reasons I kind provides scholarships for stu- Historical Museum to Lions of came up with the museum dents at Graham, Newcastle Club on Wednesday, March 4. was, first of all my family has Robert Michael Cross walks back into the Young County District and Olney High Schools. To The two spoke about the some of the historical sites. Courtroom on Wednesday, Jan. 22 during a plea trial docket for consign, call Weldon Floyd at amount of significant pieces We have the Warren Wagon his case. of history which occurred Train Massacre site with Leader file photo in Young County and how See Calendar, Page 2 something like a museum, to See Museum, Page 2 New attorney appointed Calendar 1-2 Classifieds 8-11 in Olney Cross case Entertainment 5 By madalyn heimann Judge Bristow, and attorney Obituaries 2 [email protected] Tim Ford, stated they believe Opinion 4-5 there was no merit to the claims. Sports 7 Facing several charges includ- In response to this Ford filed a Weather 4 ing sexual assault and oppres- motion to withdraw. sion, former Olney Police Chief, Ford stated there has been Robert Michael Cross, filed a issues that had affected with the motion to disqualify counsel attorney-client relationship. This PALO PINTO at his plea hearing Wednesday motion was granted by Judge COMMUNICATIONS, LP and has been appointed a new Bristow, who asked Cross if he Shannon Potts and Tony Widner spoke to the members of attorney in his case. wanted to hire an attorney, which the Graham Lions Club on Wednesday, March 4 about a At his plea negotiation hearing he chose not to. Judge Bristow possible Young County Historical Museum. The pair has on March 4, Cross appeared be- then appointed a new attorney plans to show off the history of Young County and Graham fore 90th District Judge Stephen out of Dallas to represent Cross. in the form of a museum. Bristow filing a motion to disqual- Bristow said that he will allow Leader photo by Madalyn Heimann ify counsel, resulting in a counter motion to withdraw. See Cross, Page 5 2 • The Graham Leader www.grahamleader.com Saturday, March 7, 2020 Museum Continued from Page 1 Potts said that there is by Our Neck of the Woods a lot of unexplored history where a prisoner was shot OBITUARIES the monument that was about Young County and while trying to escape,” Marianna Lee nie of Graham and Cathy erected in 1936, the event Graham that this muse- Widner said. “Texas Rang- Stovall of Graham; grand- happened in 1871. We also um could educate people er shot someone that was Bellah children, Rob Whitmire and got on that same property about, including the rail- trying to flee out of the wife, Josie of Aledo, Krista the monument school- roads in Young County, courthouse in 1973.” Marianna Lee Bellah, Gannon and husband, Brad house and just east of it is Goodnight-Loving Trail, There are many places 95, passed away Tuesday, of Aubrey, Sarah Stovall of the Cox Mountain where Brazos Indian Reservation in town, especially around March 3, 2020 in Graham. Raleigh, NC, N.D. Stovall, IV Sheriff Cox was killed by 1854, Stovall Hot Wells and the square that the two are Visitation will be Saturday, and wife, Dyllan of South indians. We have one of the the Marlow Brothers. focusing on for the possible March 7, at 1 p.m. in Morri- Bend; great grandchildren, properties where the stage With all the unexplored museum. son Funeral Home. Funeral Colton, Connor and Carlee coach line went through. So possibilities of a museum, “I got to thinking about services will follow at 2 Whitmire, Logan and Landry we have all this history and Potts and Widner spoke the old city hall, wouldn’t p.m. in Morrison Funeral Gannon, Cinco, Ruby, Maxx I got to studying it,” Potts about the possibility of that make a cool museum. Home Chapel. Burial will and Georgia Stovall. said. “(...) My family would having a walking tour of You got the second story, be in Woodson Cemetery She was preceded in go to Western towns like the downtown square, a which Tony had told me in Woodson under the di- death by sister, Dorothy Tombstone, Cheyenne, Wy- cemetery tour, ghost tour, about, and of course when I rection of Morrison Funeral child, she was a mother and Cleveland and brother, oming, Cody, Wyoming, and a walking history tour of went and talked to the city Home. housewife. She moved to Wayne Lee. you would hear all these the downtown square and manager he said the coun- Marianna was born Aug. Lake Graham in 1985 and Her family would like to stories and they have like Fort Belknap. ty may use this building,” 24, 1924 in Woodson to the was a member of First Bap- thank Garden Terrace and one character like Doc Hol- “Some of the things that Potts said. “We got a lot of late Elbert B. and Dona L. tist Church and Eastern Star. Beyond Faith for the special iday, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill we are talking about that other historical buildings (Whitaker) Lee. She married Marianna loved traveling care and love shown to our Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody. can generate money and and everything (...)” Marvin Bellah July 4, 1948 in and square dancing. precious loved one. You know they have these bring tourism here is by Widner spoke about the Woodson Baptist Church. Survivors include: hus- Memorials may be made one character that they promoting other historical benefit of having a museum, Marianna worked for First band, Marvin Bellah of to the Woodson Cemetery have in these museums and events and tours like the for those that are visiting State Bank in Woodson and Graham; daughters, Carol Association, P.O. Box 153, they all these movies after cemetery tour. We could the Wildcatter or are here after the birth of their first Elmore and husband, Ron- Woodson, TX 76491 or the it. And I sit there and think, ‘I schedule regular visits. in Graham for the various charity of your choice. know a bunch of cool west- A ghost tour in Graham, events. ern history about Graham, Texas, there are places over “This is something that and Young County.’” can really benefit the City Patsy Mary Beth Carr and Craig, of Graham, and we are of Tyler, and Step-Daughter talking about something Knight Lawana Drosche and Jason, Air Smart, Inc. that benefits the whole of Goldthwaite. She is also Heating & Air Conditioning county because we do not Patsy Knight, 80, passed survived by eight grandchil- 940-549-0929 want to just concentrate away Wednesday, March 4, dren, six great-grandchil- 441 Oak Street • Graham, TX on the city of Graham,” 2020 in Goldthwaite. dren, four sisters, Louise LIC# TACLA15900C www.airsmartinc.com 4561 Widner said. “The history A visitation was held be- Love, of Alvarado, Betty of Young County can’t be fore her funeral service from Ford, of Bryson, Phyllis contained to just the city noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, McCoy and Joe, of Bryson, of Graham.” March 5 at Stacy-Wilkins Linda Johnson and Hugh, of Widner and Potts real- Chapel in Goldthwaite. Her Elk City, Okla. and brother ly believe that a museum funeral service began at 2 Richard Dean Parker of Elk would pull tourists. They p.m. and interment followed City, Okla. spoke about having spe- at Goldthwaite Memorial She was preceded in Gary Elrod, Pastor cific exhibits for different Cemetery with Paul Kirby a day care provider. death by her parents Roy events that are happen- officiating. She is survived by her Parker and Pauline Gregg 1601 N. 380 Bypass Graham, TX 76450 ing, like the history of She was born Feb. 8, 1940 Husband Wayne Knight, Carter Parker, her daughter 940-549-8730 903-815-3723 the Car Show during the in Graham to Roy Parker and of Goldthwaite, and her Kelli Duncan Bussell, two car show, or displaying Pauline Gregg Carter. She children Jimmy Gray, of brothers Charles and James www.faithcentergraham.com Parker and one sister, Janie 14861 old bikes during Possum married Wayne Knight April Granbury, Patti Jarman Pedal. 4, 1986 in Graham. She was and Dean, of Granbury, Gardner. Widner and Potts Check out our new low cost wellness options! would like to sell mer- chandise in order to fund Cats Dogs the museum. Community Calendar Essential Vaccines FVRCP+FELV $25 DHLP $25 “We are talking about Gold Plan Rabies $15 Rabies $15 some of the retail, this is something that we are Continued from Page 1 Park. The 5K run will begin The event will have a live FVRCP $15 DAPP $15 Essential Vaccines looking at because we at 9 a.m. and will be followed crawfish boil, cannon firing, Silver Plan Rabies $15 Rabies $15 want to fund this thing. 940.456.1669. by a 1K fun run at 10 a.m. All Bloody Mary bar, the official proceeds from the event are State of Texas Longhorn Herd, Essential Spay $40 $55 We do not want the coun- Tuesday, March 24 ty or the city to have to donated to Shine On. children’s activities, farmers Essential Neuter $30 $55 get involved,” Widner 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The Gra- market vendors and live mu- said. “Hopefully we can ham Chamber of Commerce Friday, April 10 sic. Crawfish will be served See our Facebook page for more info on be self funded once we is hosting their quarterly 7 p.m. - Graham Regional at 12:30 p.m. wellness plans & vaccines! get it started.” luncheon at the North Cen- Theatre opens their produc- Widner and Potts tral Texas College Graham tion of “The 25th Annual Saturday, April 18 APP spoke about the need campus. Tony Ramirez will Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7 p.m. - The Graham High

12527 for “Graham’’ souvenirs 767 Hwy. 67 • Graham, TX 76450 • 940.549.6313 be speaking about his path at the Perry Theater. For more School Class of 1980 will be and how the museum to civic engagement. For informations, visit grahamre- hosting their 40th reunion at could offer that along more information, contact the gionaltheater.com. The show The Alley House in Graham. with other western and chamber at 940-549-3355. will run through April. There will be a dinner of historical memorabilia. fajitas and tea. The event Widner said, “As we Saturday, April 4 Saturday, April 11 am Lives is $60 for couples and $30 rah toc keep moving forward into G k 9 a.m. - The sixth annual Spiv- 7-11 a.m. - The inaugural for singles. Payment can be the future, we will keep sio ey Hill Challenge in memory of Goodnight Loving 5K, 10K, sent to Vonna Sue Rogers/ ommis n, LLC losing more and more of C Bill Spivey and Spencer Street half-marathon will take place 40th Reunion PO Box 943, our past.” 203 Hwy. 67 S • Graham, TX 76450 • 940-549-0078 III will be held at Firemen’s at Fort Belknap in Newcastle. Graham TX 76450. www.grahamlivestock.com The event will be held in con- junction with Crawfish and Recurring Notices  Sale Monday at Noon  Cannons. Registration for the • The Unseen Masters 12- run can be completed online step spiritual recovery group Monday, March 2 Sale Report at runsignup.com. Before meets at Faith Center, 1601 Receipts were 1187 including 217 packer cows, bred cows and pairs and 970 March 15, it will cost $40 for U.S. 380 Bypass in Graham, yearlings and calves. We had 149 consignors and 56 buyers. Packer cows were the 5K, $60 for the 10K and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. . steady. Packer bulls were steady. The market was steady on the bred cows 830 Elm Street $95 for the half-marathon. and pairs with good interest. Market on steers and heifers weighing 500# and Graham, TX 76450 ••• Send items for the Community under were steady with a good demand. Feeder steers, bulls & heifers weighing John F. Lucas, M.D., P.A. Ph. 940.521.5582 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - The Calendar to editor@graham- over 500# were steady with active bidding. The market was a lot better than William P. Martin, M.D., P.A. Fax 940.521.5584 fifth annual Crawfish and leader.com or drop them off we expected today, with the board being down the limit all last week. Cannons event will take place at our office at 620 Oak St. www.skinessentialsgraham.com Ed Compton, Albany JDL Ranch, Holliday 16283 at Fort Belknap in Newcastle. in Graham. 2 Blk Hfrs, 243# @ $170 Blk Bull, 2480# @ $94 2 Blk Strs, 300# @ $207 Blk Bull, 2210# @ $94 Ronald Fitzgerald, Jacksboro Marvin Powe, Paducah Graham Blk Hfr, 340# @ $145 4 Blk Strs, 891# @ $120 3 Blk Bulls, 303# @ $190 6 Blk Hfrs, 441# @ $153 Senior Menu Lunch Menu for Glenn Herring, Munday Randal Elston, Stephenville Sunday Services Blk Cow, 1225# @ $69 4 Blk Hfrs, 699# @ $123 March 9-13 Blk Hfr, 455# @ $162 4 Blk Strs, 694# @ $151 • Monday, March 9: Rodney McPeters, Bowie L Harrington, Mineral Wells Sunday, March 8 Blk Cow, 1255# @ $68 3 Blk Hfrs, 515# @ $147 Taco pie, salad, pinto 6 Blk Strs, 404# @ $184 Blk Str, 500# @ $166 beans, chuck wagon • 11:00 am Morning Service • corn, chocolate/peanut Brad Douglas, McKinney Don Kolacek, Seymour Blk Hfr, 575# @ $125 Blk Hfr, 760# @ $124 Dr. Brian Brooks butter pudding. 2 Blk Strs, 548# @ $157 7 Blk Strs, 709# @ $138 • Tuesday, March 10: 7 Letters of Revelation Chicken parmesan, noo- Harmon Ranches, Ranger Bob Zotz, Windthorst dles with tomato sauce, 6 Blk Hfrs, 373# @ $168 4 Blk Strs, 553# @ $165 “Church of Ephesus” Blk Str, 425# @ $165 2 Blk Hfrs, 473# @ $146 cauliflower, roll, peach and pear cup. • 6:00 pm Evening Service • • Wednesday, March RECEIVING STATION Jim Perryman 11: Roast beef with gra- For GLC Located at Old Mineral Wells Sale Barn vy, baby bakers, carrots, Mission Trip to Africa roll, pudding Open 8am-5pm Saturday & Sunday • Thursday, March 12: GLC will transport to Graham for Monday’s Sale Creamy steak, mashed 620 Fourth Street Cattle Unloading Hours: 7am until end of sale Monday potatoes, peas and car- 8am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday • 8am-7pm Sunday First Baptist Graham, TX 76450 rots, roll, ruby pears Graham 940-549-2360 • Friday, March 13: Chicken teriyaki, stir SEE YOU MONDAY AT GRAHAM LIVESTOCK! [email protected] For information to consign cattle, please call: on the journey together... fried vegetables, green 13788 peas, bread, peach Jackie Bishop Ronnie Hardin Henry Pickett II Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. • Wednesday Worship: 6 p.m. slices, sugar cookie (940) 550-5977 (940) 521-2158 (940) 733-8208 Broadcast Radio: Y100.5 FM KBLY (Sunday 11 am only) 5701 CONSIGNMENT – MONDAY, FEB. 24 40 Blk Cows, 5-7 Yrs Old with 25 Calves 30 Mixed Cows, 5-7 Yrs Old with 20 Calves The Remaining Cows are 5-8 Months Bred 2 Yr Old Semi Blk Bull Saturday, March 7, 2020 www.grahamleader.com The Graham Leader • 3

UNOFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS – PRECINCT 1 UNOFFICIAL REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS – PRECINCTS 1-4 March 3, 2020 • Young County, Texas March 3, 2020 • Young County, Texas President o William Pieratt Demond - 20 and respect, free from discrimination and President o Mike Wallach - 2,875 (100%) physical barrier and use existing defense- (5.93%) harassment anywhere, including businesses grade surveillance equipment along the entire o Tulsi Gabbard - 7 (1.66%) o Donald J. Trump - 3,517 (95.36%) Justice, 2nd Court of Appeals southern border of Texas. o Bernie Sanders - 81 (19.19%) and public facilities, no matter how they o Matthew John Matern - 5 (0.14%) Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, District, Place 7 o Yes - 3,385 (94.95%) o Andrew Yang - 5 (1.18%) identify, the color of their skin, whom they love, o Joe Walsh - 10 (0.27%) Place 4 o No - 180 (5.05%) o Robby Wells - 0 (0%) socioeconomic status, disability status, housing o Zoltan G. Istvan - 1 (0.03%) o Brian Walker - 1,717 (60.25%) status or from where they come? o o Elizabeth Warren - 38 (9%) o Tina Clinton - 260 (77.38%) o Bob Ely - 1 (0.03%) John P. Chupp - 380 (13.33%) State of Texas Proposition 5 o John K. Delaney - 0 (0%) o Steven Miears - 76 (22.62%) o Yes - 388 (95.33%) o Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente Guerra o Elizabeth Beach - 753 (26.42%) o Cory Booker - 1 (0.24%) o No - 19 (4.67%) - 15 (0.41%) Texas parents or legal guardians of public o Joseph R. Biden - 182 (43.12%) Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, o Bill Weld - 20 (0.54%) District Judge, 90th Judicial Dis. school children under the age of 18 should be State of Texas Proposition 6 o Julián Castro - 2 (0.47%) Place 9 o Uncommitted - 119 (3.23%) o Stephen Bristow - 3,201 (100%) the sole decision makers for all their children’s o Amy Klobuchar - 20 (4.74%) o Brandon Birmingham - 305 (100%) Right to Be Free from Violence: Should healthcare decisions including, but not limited o Pete Buttigieg - 21 (4.98%) everyone in Texas have the right to live a United States Senator District Attorney, 90th Judicial Dis. to, psychological assessment and treatment, o Deval Patrick - 0 (0%) Member, State Board of Education, life free from violence - gun violence, racial o Mark Yancey - 479 (14.13%) o Dee Peavy -3,105 (100%) contraception, and sex education. o Michael Bennet - 0 (0%) District 15 hatred, terrorism, domestic violence, bullying, o Virgil Bierschwale - 25 (0.74%) o Yes - 3,262 (91.45%) o Tom Steyer - 4 (0.95%) harassment or sexual assault - so Texans can o Dwayne Stovall - 462 (13.63%) County Attorney o No - 305 (5.05%) o Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente - 0 o John Betancourt - 310 (100%) o grow in a safe environment? John Cornyn - 2,337 (68.96%) o Christopher D. Baran - 2,991 (0%) o State of Texas Proposition 6 State Representative, District 68 o Yes - 381 (94.78%) John Anthony Castro - 86 (2.54%) (100%) o Michael R. Bloomberg - 61 o No - 21 (5.22%) Texas should ban chemical castration, puberty (14.45%) o Patsy Ledbetter - 319 (100%) United States Representative, Sheriff blockers, cross-sex hormones, and genital o Marianne Williamson - 0 (0%) State of Texas Proposition 7 District 19 Justice, 2nd Court of Appeals o Travis Babcock - 2,864 (79.12%) mutilation surgery on all minor children for o transition purposes, given that Texas children United States Senator District, Place 6 Unexpired term Right to Housing: Should everyone in Texas Vance W. Boyd - 826 (24.53%) o Tim Bay - 474 (13.09%) have the right to affordable and accessible o Jodey C. Arrington - 2,541 (75.47%) as young as three(3) are being transitioned from o o Charlie Parker - 282 (7.79%) Sema Hernandez - 60 (17.39%) o Delonia A. Watson - 310 (100%) housing and modern utilities (electricity, water, their biological sex to the opposite sex. o Jack Daniel Foster, Jr. - 20 (5.80%) gas, and high-speed internet) free from any form Railroad Commissioner County Tax Assessor-Collector o Yes - 3,360 (94.70%) o Royce West - 34 (9.86%) State of Texas Proposition 1 of discrimination? o o No - 188 (5.30%) o Mary “MJ” Hegar - 102 (29.57%) Ryan Sitton - 1,286 (40.53%) o Stephanie Crail - 997 (28.67%) o Yes - 371 (92.52%) o o Victor Hugo Harris - 13 (3.77%) Right to Healthcare: Should everyone in Texas James “Jim” Wright - 1,887 (59.47%) o Christy Centers - 2,480 (71.33%) o No - 30 (7.48%) State of Texas Proposition 7 o Chris Bell - 47 (13.62%) have a right to quality healthcare, protected by a universally accessible Medicare-style system Chief Justice, Supreme Court County Commissioners, Pct. 1 Texans should protect and preserve all historical o Michael Cooper - 22 (6.38%) State of Texas Proposition 8 o D.R. Hunter - 10 (2.90%) that saves rural hospitals, reduces the cost of o Nathan Hecht - 3,018 (100%) o Stacy Creswell - 583 (52.76%) monuments, artifacts, and buildings, such as o Adrian Ocegueda - 0 (0%) prescription drugs, and guarantees access to Right to Vote: Should every eligible Texan have o Mike Sipes - 522 (47.24%) the Alamo Cenotaph and our beloved Alamo, o Annie “Mamá” Garcia - 11 (3.19%) reproductive healthcare? the right to vote, made easier by automatic Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6, and should oppose any reimagining of the o Amanda K. Edwards - 12 (3.48%) o Yes - 368 (89.54%) voter registration, the option to vote by mail, Unexpired Term County Commissioners, Pct. 3 Alamo site. o No - 43 (10.46%) o Yes - 3,544 (98.77%) o Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez - 14 guaranteed early and mobile voting stations, o Jane Bland - 2,967 (100%) o Stacey K. Rodgers - 581 (63.08%) (4.06%) and a state election holiday- free from corporate o No - 44 (1.23%) State of Texas Proposition 2 o Scott (Scooter) Phillips - 340 campaign influence, foreign and domestic Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7 United States Representative, (36.92%) State of Texas Proposition 8 Right to a 21st Century Public Education: interference, and gerrymandering? o Jeff Boyd - 2,968 (100%) District 19 Should everyone in Texas have the right to o Yes - 380 (93.83%) County Constable, Pct. 1 Texas election officials should heed the directives o No - 25 (6.17%) o Tom Watson - 310 (100%) high-quality public education from pre-k to Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8 o Tommy Martin - 2,225 (100%) of the Office of the Governor to purge illegal 12th grade, and affordable college and career voters from the voter rolls and verify that each o Brett Busby - 2,952 (100%) Railroad Commissioner training without the burden of crushing student State of Texas Proposition 9 County Constable, Pct. 3 new registered voter is a U.S. Citizen. o Yes - 3,521 (99.02%) o Mark Watson - 114 (33.14%) loan debt? Right to a Fair Criminal Justice System: Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, o o Cliff Blackstock - 951 (100%) o o Chrysta Castañeda - 86 (25%) Yes - 371 (90.49%) Should everyone in Texas have the right to a Place 3 No - 35 (0.98%) o Kelly Stone - 64 (18.60%) o No - 39 (9.51%) fair criminal justice system that treats people County Chairman o State of Texas Proposition 9 o Roberto R. “Beto” Alonzo - 80 equally, uses proven methods for deescalating Bert Richardson - 1,807 (59.56%) State of Texas Proposition 3 o o Kyle Zohn Milam - 3,087 (100%) (23.26%) situations instead of excessive force, and puts an Gina Parker - 1,227 (40.44%) Bail in Texas should be based only on a person’s Right to Clean Air, Safe Water, and a end to the mass disproportionate incarceration Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, State of Texas Proposition 1 danger to society and risk of flight not that Chief Justice, Supreme Court Responsible Climate Policy: Should everyone of people of color for minor offenses? person’s ability to pay. Place 4 Texas should not restrict or prohibit prayer in o Jerry Zimmerer - 74 (21.14%) in Texas have the right to clean air, safe water, o Yes - 387 (95.79%) o Yes - 3,395 (95.39%) public schools. o Amy Clark Meachum - 276 affordable and sustainable alternative energy o No - 17 (4.21%) o Kevin Patrick Yeary - 2,895 (100%) o No - 164 (4.61%) o Yes - 3,196 (87.87%) (78.86%) sources, and a responsible climate policy that o No - 441 (12.13%) recognizes and addresses the climate crisis as State of Texas Proposition 10 Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, State of Texas Proposition 10 Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6, Place 9 a real and serious threat that impacts every Immigrant Rights: Should there be a just and State of Texas Proposition 2 Texas should limit our state legislators’ terms Unexpired Term aspect of life on this planet? fair comprehensive immigration reform solution o David Newell - 2,887 (100%) to 12 years. o Texas should reject restrictions on the right to o o Larry Praeger - 126 (36.31%) Yes - 389 (96.29%) that includes an earned path to citizenship for Yes - 3,332 (94.10%) o No - 15 (3.71%) law-abiding immigrants and their children, Member, State Board of Education, keep and bear arms. o No - 209 (5.90%) o Kathy Cheng - 221 (63.69%) o keeps families together, protects DREAMers, District 15 Yes - 3,133 (86.86%) State of Texas Proposition 4 o No - 474 (13.14%) Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7 and provides workforce solutions for business? o Jay Johnson - 2,899 (100%) o (Election information was obtained o Staci Williams - 225 (66.57%) Right to Economic Security: Should everyone Yes - 374 (93.03%) State of Texas Proposition 3 o from the Young County Election o Brandy Voss - 113 (33.43%) in Texas have the right to economic security, No - 28 (6.97%) State Representative, District 68 Texas should ban the practice of taxpayer- office on election night. Totals are where all workers have earned paid family o Drew Springer - 3,111 (100%) Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8 and sick leave, training to prepare for future State of Texas Proposition 11 funded lobbying, which allows your tax dollars based on the numbers from that night on Tuesday, March 3. The economies, and a living wage that respects Right to Fair Taxation: Should Texas establish to be spent on lobbyists who work against the o Peter Kelly - 149 (44.61%) Justice, 2nd Court of Appeals results are listed based on how the their hard work? taxpayer. o Gisela D. Triana - 185 (55.39%) equitable taxation for people at all income levels District, Place 2 candidates appeared on the sample o Yes - 381 (94.31%) o Yes - 3,291 (92.65%) and for businesses and corporations, large and ballot provided by the Young County o No - 23 (5.69%) o Dana Womack - 2,888 (100%) o No - 261 (7.35%) Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, small, so our state government can fund our Election office.) educational, social, infrastructure, business, and Place 3 Justice, 2nd Court of Appeals State of Texas Proposition 4 State of Texas Proposition 5 all government services to improve programs o Dan Wood - 94 (27.89%) Right to Dignity & Respect: Should everyone necessary for all Texas to thrive? District, Place 6 Texas should support the construction of a o Elizabeth Davis Frizell - 223 o Yes - 346 (88.95%) (66.17%) in Texas have the right to a life of dignity o No - 43 (11.05%) Election Continued from Page 1 released. “But, I really appre- of. Thank you all for Liking The AUCTION ciate the support and kind Mike. God Bless.” 474 votes, or 13.09% of the words. I can rest knowing Along with the contested overall vote and Charlie th that I ran a clean campaign election, uncontested local 13 Annual Public Auction Parker with 282 votes, or and never resorted to neg- elections included 90th Ju- 7.79% of the overall vote. Young County Masonic Lodge #485 Scholarship Auction ative distortions about my dicial District Judge Stephen In the race for county tax opponent. If he has made Bristow, County Attorney 9:00am (Doors open @ 7:00am) – Saturday, March 14 assessor-collector, Centers promises, make him keep Christopher Baran, Pct. 1 came out on top over Crail, Old Ag-Barn - Fireman’s Park - Hwy. 67 - Graham, TX them. If he told untruths, County Constable Tommy with 2,480 votes, or 71.33% The purpose of the auction is to raise funds for our youth scholarship hold him to account. I have Martin, Pct. 3 County Con- of the overall vote. Stacey K. another 10 months to serve stable Cliff Blackstock and programs in Graham, Newcastle, and Olney High Schools. Rogers retained his seat as Young County and I will do it County Chairman Kyle Zohn Terms of Sale: This is a public auction. Young County Masonic Lodge will accept items for precinct 3 county commis- in a manner I can be proud Milam. sioner, with 581 votes, or consignments from any individual, businesses, school, or government entity. 63.08% of the overall vote. Fees: Consignors agree to abide by the stated rules for consignment and to pay Young County In the race for seat of pre- Masonic Lodge #485 a 10% commission on all items/lots sold, with a minimum cinct 1 county commission- $5.00 commission on all items/lots. er, newcomer Stacy Creswell Faith Baptist Graham Rifle and Pistol Club will be hosting the firearms and ammunition sale. All firearms won the seat with 583 votes, sales and purchases will be subject to Federal Firearms License requirements. or 52.76% of the overall vote. Church Creswell will be filling the We will accept items for consignment now through Noon Friday, March 13. position which has been 1700 Hwy 380 E • Graham, TX 76450 Items consigned must be brought to Fireman’s Park beginning at held by Sipes since 2012. 8:00 am Wednesday, March 11 through Noon Friday, March 13. “Well, it is over and I came Sunday School 10am • Morning Worship 11am For more information and/or to consign please call: up short,” Sipes wrote on his Afternoon Worship 2pm Weldon Floyd 940.456.1669 - Jimmy Rogers 940.550.5153 - A.W. Erwin 940.549.8238 campaign Facebook page This is only a partial listing... More being consigned daily. after election results were Wednesday Evening 6:30pm 14860 Firearms/Ammunition/Parts: Glock 43 9mm, Anderson AM-15 Multi Caliber, Rossi .38 Special, Ruger Black Hawk .45 Revolver, S&W .38 Special Revolver, Browning SPC Trap Over/Under 12 ga., Winchester Model 70 SA .308 w/ Leupold Scope, Ruger Model 10-22 .22, Ruger M77 .270, Remington Model 742 Woodmaster .280, Marlin 336 .30-.30, Winchester Model 94 .30-.30, Winchester 1885 Low Wall .25-.20, Ammunition (9mm, .38 Special, 6.8, .223 .308, .45, FNM 81/48, FNM 78/18), Lead Bullets, Magazines (.223 Pmag 30 round Clips, .223 Pmag 15 round Clips, 9 mm Clips, .45 Clips, 6.8 Clips), Bushmaster XM15-E2S AR-15, Savage Model 11 - 243, Taurus Judge SS, LRF 600 Simmons Rangefinder, Nikon Buckmaster 4X9 Scope, Cabelos 26”-59” Rifle Rest Tripod, Caldwell Rifle/Pistol Rest, Dual Aluminum Shotgun Travel Case, RCBS Mechanical Scale (505 grain capacity), Case Gard 50# Ammo Box (2), Case Gard RL-50 Ammo Box (3) – Vehicles/Trailers: • No Appointments Needed 2018 Carry-On 4X7 Utility Trailer, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2004 Dodge Stratus, 2000 Ford Ranger, 1995 Ford F-150, 1994 GMC Sierra Extended Cab, 1986 Ford 1210 Tractor w/ Bush Hog 48” Finishing Mower, GISD • Open Weekends and School Bus – Home/Office Furniture and Housewares: LARGE Entertainment Center, Victorian couch and Off-Hours two chairs to refinish, Stereo cabinet, End Tables, Corning Ware, Canning Jars, Armoire/TV Cabinet, Coffee Table/Chest, Sofa, Small Living Room Chairs, Kitchen Table w/ 4 Chairs, Glass Top End Tables, Decorative • Lower Costs Compared Clear Bowl Bathroom Sinks (5), Double Stainless Steel Sink, Hanging Light Fixtures, Waterfall Bath Faucets – to ER Appliances/Electronics: 18 cu ft Frigidaire Refrigerator/Freezer, Frigidaire Chest Freezer, Amana Washing Machine, Amana Dryer, Built-In Dishwasher, Computer Gaming/Surround Sound Speakers, AC/DC Multi-Band • On-site Lab and Radio-Recorder, Electric Guitar, Various Lamps, ARB 37 qt. Portable Refrigerator, AULOS Recorder (2), Yamaha Recorder – Antiques/Collectibles: Antique baby crib, Folk art child table and chairs, Folk art doll X-Ray Services house, Antique player piano w/ 50 music rolls, Antique corn husker, Crystal Collection, China Collection – Tools/Equipment: Large Commercial Generator, Honda EU2000 Portable Generator, Ford 942 5 Ft Shredder/ Mower, Paragon China Kiln with controls (220V), Lot of china blanks and painting supplies, Horse-Drawn Open Daily 8am to 8pm Stock Tank Scoop, Power Tools, Hand Tools. Riding Mowers, New Weed Eaters In-The-Box, Chain-Link Fencing, Husqvarna 7021P Push-Mower, Daytona 3-Ton Heavy Duty Floor Jack, VIAir 88P Air Compressor, Aluminum Ladders, Portable Propane Tanks – Sporting & Outdoor Goods: 10’ Mirage Revolution 11 Kayak, Trek Racing 202 S.W. 25th Avenue, Suite 300 Bicycle, Flat-Bottom John Boat & Motor, Set of two patio chaise lounges and tables, Home gym with weights, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Four fan-back metal outdoor chairs and table, Yard Art, Playground Equipment, Assorted Hunting and Tactical (940) 328-6521 Knives, Mag Lights, Snow Shoes – Miscellaneous: 24 gallons Remedy herbicide in cases 16692 16948 Saturday, March 7, 2020 • Page 4 Opinions The Graham Leader • www.grahamleader.com The Primary is over… An Implosion That and someone else won… Fizzled… and a lot more of a job than General unopposed on the Gawkers gathered to This morning, I bundled I had bargained for. I loved Democratic ticket which at gaze at a gigantic “goof” The Idle myself up and drove the Mr. Gresham. He went to that time was probably the of an implosion attempt three-hundred and seventy church with us, owned the BeTh only ticket in town. Lyndon gone bad. Thus was the AmerIcAn feet from my front door downtown drug store which Johnson was running for origin of the “leaning eggs By to the community college included a soda fountain, B President, and I can remem- tower of Dallas.” Dr. Don near me where the town and gave me a quarter ev- ber making plans to follow in The demolition com- newBury was coming together for our ery time I complimented his footsteps. pany’s failed effort to primary elections … Super him on his bald head. Who I was going to be a state take down an 11-story Tuesday. I’m not sure if the wouldn’t have voted for him? dogs or wasps, but as we’d legislator before I was thirty office tower could make have carried “progress” average citizen realizes the I’m pretty sure he paid my near the end of the block, and President at thirty-five. Lloyd D. Nabors Dem- reports and PR people significance of these votes. brother five dollars … and Bill would have to circle I did concede that I might olition shift gears into have had field days. The I’ve been involved in local he earned it. around and get the rest of have to spend a few years construction rather than remaining south wall, politics since the time Clark Bill did most of the po- “my houses.” in local office, but I had no destruction. The former mostly intact, became Gresham paid my brother litical planning. He’d pick a It was a dynamic introduc- doubt that my electioneering Affiliated Computer Ser- the backdrop for a lighted and me to go door-to-door street and take off down one tion into politics. Mr. Gresh- experience was up to par. I vices building was expect- message hawking Oklaho- handing out cards and asking side knocking and putting am won, and I took full credit. had no idea that someone ed to be 100% imploded ma’s Choctaw Casino and people to vote for him in his cards in the screen doors. Later, when I volunteered to had to lose. My guys had on February 16. Resort. “Have better luck first race for Wichita County I took the other side of the make a campaign speech for always won. The building’s core with us,” it blared… Commissioner. The primary street, complaining about one of the statewide candi- This ivory tower stood didn’t get the memo, ••• back in the mid-50s was in the heat, dodging wasps, and dates at our mock election firm in my mind until I however. It was bowed, It’s pure speculation, June. I was about eight years avoiding all dogs. It should in high school, I really got retired from teaching and but not broken, leaning but most “gawkers” prob- old, and my brother was have made quick work of my the bug. My “man” who greatly for days, then ably behaved as they ten. It was hot and humid, side, since most houses had was running for Attorney See Beggs, Page 5 weeks, as additional ef- might at a bull fight, forts wrought little… inwardly cheering for ••• the bull. Without Chamber of Another possibility Commerce gimmickry or is that they are inspired other contrived efforts, by a building refusing the project--expected to to go down, just as they be short-lived--took on wish they could in a a life of its own. TV and culture where standing newspaper folks “camped tall against the powerful out,” and soon there were winds of a stormy world enough sidebars to build pose challenges. a good-sized jail. Many of the onlook- Sometimes it doesn’t ers--perhaps unable to take much to ignite a successfully strike a tent, firestorm. Parking be- collapse an umbrella to came problematic and fit its covering or fold traffic issues abound- a map, even on their ed as curiosity-seekers best days--guffaw at the sought to see the, uh, demolition efforts. They “site.” There was nearly chuckle at the “tap, tap, as much conversation in tapping” as workers try to the Metroplex about the take the remaining tower “leaning tower of Dallas” down with a wrecking ball as there was about the weighing a “mere” 5,600 Coronavirus. pounds. (Never mind It would not have been this is the maximum size surprising to see on-look- allowed for the crane be- ers wearing masks to ing used.) Some “leather avoid getting sick, and lung” said a few dozen demolition people wear- woodpeckers might be ing sacks to avoid being just as effective… identified. Thousands of ••• photographs have been made, most TV newscasts See Newbury, Page 5 The story of the clever fisherman Except during a feeding In this case, the one who got always had a hook and line catch his lunch. Who would him for trespassing, using de- frenzy when they’re willing away was the teller of the in his camping gear. He cut miss a stringer of fish? cidedly unladylike language to eat just about anything, tale, not a big fish. Whisen- TexAs a willow sapling for a pole Happily, he soon dis- to make her point, the cotton fish must be outsmarted to hunt said she had heard the and then set out looking for covered the fish were as picker just smiled and said be caught. When they aren’t story from an acquaintance TAles bait. First, he caught several starved as he was. Pretty nothing. Instead, he pointed biting, an angler has to offer who once supported himself grasshoppers and then suc- soon he had landed a mess to his mouth and ears and By something that will tempt a as an itinerant cotton picker. ceeded in knocking a wasp of fish. Whether they were shook his head sadly. Indeed, Mike Cox fish—even when it’s not par- Every season, when cot- nest out of a tree without perch, catfish or bass Ms. it clearly pained him that he ticularly hungry—to chomp ton growers needed to get getting bitten. From it, he Whisenhunt did not relate, could not understand what down on a morsel that just their crops in, the Central or a stock tank. would extract larva with but whatever the species, she was saying. looks too good to pass up. Texas man left his commu- Not only was the itinerant which to offer the fish a with the right amount of The landowner’s tirade Beyond that skill, a fish- nity in search of work in the laborer worn out after a hard second menu item. salt and cornmeal he knew continued for a while until erman occasionally must fields. One year, traveling in morning’s travel, he was About that time, he no- they’d fry just fine. it finally soaked in on her think fast to keep himself a tarp-covered wagon, the hungry. Unfortunately, times ticed a sign on which only Just as he began heading that the trespasser was out of trouble man stopped for a mid-day being hard, he didn’t have two words had been painted: back to his wagon to start a both deaf and mute. Then In her self-published 1961 break. His team was hot anything to eat. Pondering “NO FISHING.” With all due cook fire, he saw a woman she tried gesturing, but the book, “Tales Too Interesting and tired and so was he. that dilemma as his stomach respect to Texas property loping down a hill in his man pretended at first not to Forget,” Willie Stockton The place he’d picked was growled, it dawned on him owner rights, the man was direction. She did not look to understand. Whisenhunt, then a teacher adjacent to a small body of that the nearby water hole hungry. Seeing no houses happy. Thinking fast, he Finally appearing to real- in Killeen, told a fishing story water. Whisenhunt didn’t likely had fish in it. in the vicinity, he opted to came up with a plan. about the one who got away. say whether it was a creek He enjoyed fishing and proceed with his efforts to When the woman lit into See Cox, Page 5

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Weekend Cross E ntertainment Edition Continued from Page 1 ed again in May of 2018 on her official duties,” while charges of assaults in Young depriving a person of a right the new attorney to review and Wichita counties. or privilege under U.S. laws the case files and docu- Salome’s Stars On Oct. 23, 2019 Cross and those protected by the ments before proceeding Kid’s Corner plead guilty to threatening constitution, according ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Change is still dom- in this case. an individual at gunpoint to the U.S. Department of inant for Rams and Ewes, both in the workplace As reported earlier by The after he was investigated Justice. and their private lives. This is also a good time Graham Leader, in March by the FBI Dallas Field Of- Cross faces up to 10 to look at a possible relocation if that has been of 2018 Cross was arrested fice. As reported earlier, he years in Federal Prison for one of your goals. on the charge of official op- pleaded guilty to depriva- this charge and will be sen- TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Doing things for pression and tendered his others is what you do well. But don’t forget that tion of rights under the color tenced on Monday, March 9. resignation from the Olney Bovines thrive on the arts, so make some time of law. This is acts done The Graham Leader will Police Department the same for yourself to indulge your passion for music within his lawful authority continue to follow the Cross day. He was released on bail and artistic expressions. or while “pretending to act case as new dates are set. the next day, but was arrest- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) While the Romantic in the performance of his/ Twin considers where to go for his or her upcom- ing vacation, the Practical Twin will start mak- ing travel plans now to take advantage of some great bargains. Cox CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your sensitive na- Continued from Page 4 When she shook her head Meanwhile, the man ture helps you deal with a difficult emotional no, he tried to hand her his cleaned his fish, washed situation. Be patient and continue to show your ize the nature of his trans- pole so she could catch her the meat in the water and sincere support wherever (and for whomever) it gression, the man pointed to own fish. She also rejected cooked his lunch. With a is needed. his catch and silently made that amiable act. full stomach and a clear LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re making it evident that he would be Exasperated, the woman conscience, he broke camp progress as you move through some unfamiliar pleased to give her the fish. territory. And while there might be a misstep or gave up and stormed off. and resumed his journey. two along the way, overall you’re heading in the right direction. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some good news arrives -- and just in time to remind you Beggs that you’re making progress. Perhaps things Continued from Page 4 high history teacher. And … voice, and wasn’t funny. I aren’t moving as quickly as you’d prefer, but he wasn’t known for being was shocked. Everyone had they’re moving nevertheless. decided to run for Justice funny. People don’t vote for told me they’d vote for me. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a of the Peace. My father had funny justices of the peace. They said they’d donate to good week to step back and assess the facts served in the same office in That campaign … twen- my campaign just as soon that have recently emerged to see where they another county, and he had ty years ago … was an as they got off parole. They can be used to your advantage. Also, don’t hesi- no problems getting elect- eye-opener. For only two put signs in their yards. They tate to make changes where necessary. ed. Little did I know that he thousand dollars in cam- promised to vote, but no one SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You had a few advantages over should begin to experience some support from paign poster and every bit seemed to notice when I lost. me. He was a man. He had of pride I could muster … I’m probably not as enthu- those who now agree with your point of view. a deep bass voice. He was This should help counter the remaining objec- I managed a place in the siastic as I use to be about known by many people out run-off election and was elections. I’ve been to that tions from die-hard skeptics. in the real world … whereas SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) beaten by the incumbent JP circus and the monkey was most of my constituents had Don’t let your aim be deflected by trivial mat- who was a man, had a deep not mine. known me as their junior ters as you try to resolve a confusing situation. Weekly SUDOKU Take time to find and thoroughly assess the facts before making any decision. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The possibility of moving to another location has Newbury come up. But before you dismiss it as unwork- Continued from Page 4 the time.” I’ll likely spend the rest of able, it’s worth checking out just in case it does ••• the day singing the verses The tower WILL come have some merit after all. I never expected to spend I remember, and whistling down, and may already be re- AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) New this much time on “leaning.” the rest… duced to dust. En route, the relationships -- personal or work-related -- show Oh, well, artists look for ••• building’s designer said he mixed signals. Best to assume nothing. Let “lean-to’s” to paint, John Dr. Newbury is a former things play themselves out until you have some- thought buildings should be Wayne depended on “lean- educator who writes weekly thing substantive to work with. designed to remain sturdy. ing” for effective sauntering and is a longtime public PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your abil- I can’t get The Little En- on the silver screen, and speaker. Comments/speak- ity to make needed changes without causing gine That Could out of mind, Professor Anthony Show- ing inquiries to: newbury@ too much, if any, negative ripple effect comes nor can I avoid thoughts of alter and Reverend Elisha speakerdoc.com. Phone: in handy when dealing with a sensitive matter the three little pigs, and one Hoffman gave Christians a 817-447-3872. Web site: www. either on the job or in the family. sorry that he built his home classic hymn—“Leaning on speakerdoc.com Twitter: @ BORN THIS WEEK: Although you like things to go of straw. the Everlasting Arms”--in donnewbury. Facebook: don smoothly, you’re not shy about making waves The wolf’s “huffing and when you believe the situation calls for it. 1887. newbury. puffing” couldn’t make shambles of the homes built Super Crossword - A Step Backwards of sticks and bricks, and, uh, Know thou that the worlds of God are you know the rest… ••• countless in their number, and infinite Nearly everything re- in their range. - Baha’u’llah

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By Thomas Wallner think of the effort as a simple strategies.” [email protected] window sticker project, but Beruta said one of the he said it is much more. ways to attract potential Graham Economic Im- “Our community has got businesses to the city is to provement Corporation is a lot of pride for what we attach these clings to some attempting to spruce up the do on the square and a lot of the buildings which are look of buildings in Graham of pride for the size of our either vacant or in disre- with window clings which square,” he said. “(...) On pair. The clings will serve display aspects of the com- a regular basis in my role as community branding in munity and will try to draw I meet with consultants the windows of the property. the attention of visitors. and I meet with executive “Executives are looking Graham Executive Direc- leadership that are looking for an understanding of tor of Economic Develop- to either expand or relocate where they are going to ment, Joe Beruta, said the into our area. And, one of the live, where they are going to clings are reusable and able things that we wanted to do praise God, where their em- A property at 438 Elm St. which has a window cling put up inside the building as a to be pulled off and placed as a community is put our ployees are going to go out in Graham Economic Improvement Corporation project. The project serves as a way on other windows. He said in best foot forward for those to make the city more attractive to visitors. the community some might types of business attraction See GEIC, Page 10 Leader photo by Thomas Wallner GRAHAM WORSHIP DIRECTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Baptist Church CHURCH OF GOD Murray United Methodist Church Christian Hope Assembly of God 501 Graham St., Newcastle, 846-3244 Graham Church of God 2nd & 4th Sun. 801 Lubbock St., 846-3508; SS 9:30am; WS 10:30am WS 11am & 6pm; Wed. 7pm 1417 Remington, 549-3308; WS 10:30am & 6pm; Salem Crestview Faith Center First Baptist Church of South Bend Wed. 7pm 929 Texas St., 549-9290; SS 8:30am; WS 9:30am 1601 Hwy. 380 Bypass, 549-8730; WS 10:15am & 6pm; 362-4468; SS 10am; WS 11am, 5 & 6pm EPISCOPAL Tonk Valley Community Wed. 7pm Grace Baptist Church Breckenridge Hwy. 1515 Old Jacksboro Rd., 549-2004 Holy Spirit Episcopal Church Loving Assembly of God 1102 Hillcrest Dr., 940-549-1931; WS 10am MORMON Hwy. 114, Loving, 549-8008; SS 10am; WS 10:45am Iglesia Bautista Jerusalem Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1308 Ragland, Graham St. Peter’s by the Lake Primera Iglesia Hispana PK Lake-Eastside, 779-3275; Sun. Mass 8am; Wed. 740 Hwy. 380 E., 549-5512; WS 10am Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida 1200 Alford, 221-0230; SS 10am; WS 11am & 5pm; 7pm Wed. 7pm Newcastle Hwy.; WS 9:45am & 6pm NAZARENE GOSPEL Church of the Nazarene BAHA’I Jean Baptist Church 191 Buchanan, Jean; SS 10am; WS 11am; Wed. Grove Street Prayer Chapel 404 Summitt, 549-3747; SS 10am; WS 11am; Wed. Baha’i Faith 6:30pm 815 Grove St., 549-0936; WS 10:30am 6pm 1411 Roanoake, 549-6769; www.baha’i.org, Loving Baptist Church Newcastle Assembly for God 1-800-22-UNITE NON-DENOMINATIONAL 148 Hawkins, Loving, 378-2261; SS 9:45am; WS Lubbock St.; SS 10am; WS 11am & 6:30pm; Wed. HighRidge Graham BAPTIST 11am 7:30pm 1545 4th St., 549-2273; WS 9:30am & 11am; Wed. Bethel Baptist Church Morningside Baptist Church INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Youth 7pm 209 Tennessee, 549-0619; SS 9:45am, WS 11am; 500 Indiana St., 549-2177; WS 10am & 6pm; Wed. 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By the end of the inning, after six games at the West second when Patterson the Lady Blues led 12-0. Tournament were quickly reached first base on an The Lady Rams’ struggles answered when they hosted error by Lady Rams’ first to get baserunners off of Mineral Wells on March 3. baseman Coker. Both Patter- Southerland continued in The runs came early and of- son and Atwood scored two the fourth. Although Pruitt ten as the Lady Blues had no batters later with a triple by singled with two outs, South- issue dispatching the Lady Southerland. After replacing erland finished the top half Rams with a 13-0, five-inning Southerland as a courtesy of the inning with a three- win at home. runner, Maddie Mandela pitch strikeout. Atwood “It’s kind of a gauntlet scored from a ground out to tripled on a deep flyball right now,” said Lady Blues short by Dobbs. Alex Husen to left field with one out in coach Adam Arrington. scored the team’s ninth the bottom of the fourth. “We played six games in run after reaching base She was brought home two three days, with just one on a single and a fielding pitches later with a flyball day off. We played Mineral error by Lady Rams’ center to right field by Patterson. Wells tonight and then play fielder Emma Bullock. After Southerland struck out the in another tournament this the second inning, the Lady side in the top of the fifth to weekend. That’s a lot of Blues led 9-0. end the game early. games in a short time.” At the top of the third “When we can string Emma Southerland start- inning, the Lady Rams together hits like we did to- ed the game in the pitcher’s achieved their first hit of the night, can compete against circle and struck out five game. Tincher laid down a any team,” Arrington said. of her first six batters. The bunt on the first pitch of the “Southerland puts us in a one non-strike out was from inning that seemed to catch great position to win games. her second batter faced, it the Lady Blues defense off We just have to continue to was a two-pitch ground out guard. Southerland quickly get timely hits.” to second baseman Ryann recovered to retire the next The Lady Blues’ “gaunt- Atwood. three batters on two strike- let” continues this week- The Lady Blues had lit- Emma Southland moves out of the way to avoid getting hit by a pitch during the Lady outs and a soft groundball end as the team plays at tle trouble hitting against Blues’ 13-0 win over Mineral Wells on March 3. Southerland finished the game 2-3 to Milton at first base. the Granbury, where the Lady Rams’ starting pitcher from the plate with a triple and one run scored. She also threw five innings with The Lady Blues offense challenge becomes to not Zaniya Pruitt. She did have 12 strikeouts. slowed down in the third get complacent after such one pitch that occasionally Leader photo by Mike Williams inning, and by that, they only a large win. caught batters off-guard, scored three runs. Atwood “I don’t really know how erland’s at-bat and was a line drive to center field. led 4-0. a changeup. After battling singled to open the bottom to combat that,” Arrington brought home on a hard-hit Trinity Gorham worked The top of the second Pruitt for seven pitches, of the inning. She was called said. “We just tell the girls single to center field. Pruitt for eight pitches, blew by as quickly as the including three foul ball out at second base four to stay sharp and focused. The Lady Blues continued while Husen stole two bases previous inning. Souther- swings, lead-off hitter Mor- pitches later on a fielder’s We lost some close games to to pile on the runs. Callie during the at-bat. Gorham land faced little issues as she gan Patterson was fooled by choice by Patterson. She ranked teams last weekend, Dobbs brought home South- eventually walked while struck out the side in order, a change up for one of three advanced to second on a sin- and we will play more ranked erland when she reached Husen scored on a passed only falling behind in the strikeouts Pruitt threw in gle by Milton. Both runners teams this weekend.” the game. second and eventually third ball four. Husen finished count once, to Katie Coker, The offense kicked in from on errors by the Lady Rams’ the game with three stolen who eventually struck out there. Marilyn Milton walked defense. Dobbs was brought bases. looking. in four-straight pitches. She home on the next at-bat by By the end of the first in- Atwood led off for the stole second during South- Alex Husen, who singled on ning, the Lady Blues already Lady Blues to begin the Spring is nearly here Spring is nearly upon us. The spring sports sea- A Minute Graham sets GJHS record at Pojo Relays son is already here. Here we are a week into March, with Mike one of my favorite sports By Mike WilliaMs Easton Hedge 2:42.98 High Jump Eighth: 5. 1600 Meters Eighth: By months of the year. My [email protected] 1600 Meters Eighth: 2. Gabriel Jimenez 5-0000, 8. 1. Mary Lyndel Graham Mike second favorite sports Tyson Weaver 5:37.80, 3. Michael Young 4-10.00, 10. 5:51.14, 3. Abbie Helm WilliaMs month, if anyone cares. The Graham Junior High Holton Weatherman 5:40.59, Anthony Tate 4-08.00 6:20.81, 12. Kara Gallaway High School baseball School Steers and Lady 8. Lucio Arvizu 6:03.36 High Jump Seventh: 4. 7:13.12 and softball seasons excited—the above-men- Blues track teams partic- 1600 Meters Seventh: 3. Rylan Monsey 4-06.00, 6. 1600 Meters Seventh: 1. are underway, track and tioned reasons, MLS has ipated at the Springtown Rider Taylor 5:45.40, 4. Welk- Brayden Riggins 4-04.00, 6. Macee Wilde 6:24.58, 8. Sara individual tennis as well. kicked-off and IndyCar Middle School Pojo Relays er Horn 5:46.08, 8. Brazier Jordan Todd 4-04.00 Dospapas 7:02.61, 12. Evie In college, conference starts their season soon yesterday. During the meet, Joy 6:03.51 Pole Vault Eighth: 4. Ethan Wenninger 7:30.68 tournaments in women’s as well. Oh yeah, it will eighth grader Mary Lyndel 2400 Meters Eighth: 1. Rae 8-00.00, 7. Zathin Reyes 2400 Meters Eighth: 8. basketball are taking soon be time for the Tex- Graham set a new school Tyson Weaver 8:46.52, 3. Lu- 7-06.00 Kara Gallaway 11:31.19, 9. place and the men’s as Rangers to disappoint record in the 1600 meter run cio Arvizu 9:19.76, 5. Jesus Long Jump Eighth: 1. Breann Cook 12:55.21, 10. tournaments will be close me yet again. It’s just an with a time of 5:51.14. Lucio 9:22.69 Gabriel Jimenez 17-07.00, 5. Maria Gonzalez 13:05.02 behind. Then comes one all-around fun time for 2400 Meters Seventh: 2. Michael Young 16-06.00, 10. 2400 Meters Seventh: 4. of my favorite sporting me. I hope it is for all of Team Results Easton Hedge 8:51.63, 4. Alex Kim 15-10.00 Lola Cook 10:18.51, 10. Kins- events on the calen- you as well. Brazier Joy 9:26.79, 5. Jayton Long Jump Seventh: 3. ley Amburn 10:5.89, 13. Sara Seventh Grade Boys: De- dar. The NCAA college Again, just thinking Hearne 9:34.03 Rider Taylor 16-02.00, 5. Dospapas 11:23.19 catur 170.33, Brock 164, Gra- basketball tournament about March Madness 110m Hurdles Eighth: 6. Brycen Rogers 15-02.50, 7. 100m Hurdles Eighth: ham 141.66, Springtown 111 (I enjoy watching both just gets me excited. I Ethan Rae 19.54, 12. Riley Hayden Horn 14-08.75 2. Peyton Dobbs 18.41, 7. Seventh Grade Girls: the men’s and women’s was blessed to be able to Lanham 23.50 Triple Jump Eighth: 4. Hannah Hollingsworth 19.87 Brock 203, Graham 172, tournaments). write about the previous 110m Hurdles Seventh: Ethan Rae 34-08.00, 9. Keion 100m Hurdles Seventh: Decatur 122, Springtown 97 This is my first spring two Men’s Final Fours 6. Brayden Riggins 21.51, 7. Shead 33-03.00 6. MAcee Wilde 19.94, 12. Eighth Grade Boys: Brock sports season here in from San Antonio and Oziel Trejo 21.55, 8. Jayton Triple Jump Seventh: 2. Lola Cook 22.83, 13. Gordy 172, Decatur 169, Graham Graham and I enjoy what Minneapolis. I was part Hearne 24.16 Rylan Monsey 31-05.75, 6. Emilee 23.20 127, Springtown 126 I have been watching of some fun food conver- 300m Hurdles Eighth: Jordan Todd 28-07.00, 10. 300m Hurdles Eighth: 4. Eighth Grade Girls: so far. I’ve had some sations with Chris Beard, 4. Ethan Rae 48.33, Za- Brazier Joy 26-05.00 Peyton Dobbs 59.09 Springtown 170, Graham great conversations talking about our mutual thin Reyes 52.91, 12. Jared 300m Hurdles Seventh: 157, Decatur 135, Brock 129 with fans at the Steers love for Whataburger. Af- Reeves 57.96 2. Macee Wilde 56.47, 11. Individual Girls and Lady Blues games. ter talking college hoops 300m Hurdles Seventh: Gordy Emilee 1:03.28, 12. Results I’ve watched some good with Coach Morris, I Individual Boys 2. Brayden Riggins 50.43, 5. Lola Cook 1:0454 baseball and softball feel confident in saying Results Jordan Todd 53.33, 8. Oziel 100 Meters Eighth: 1. Kim- 4X100 Relay Eighth: 1. games. Emma Souther- he’s pretty excited for Trejo 55.91 brie Lansin 14.16, 2. MAddie Graham 55.59 100 Meters Eighth: 5. land is a treat to watch the tournament as well. 4X100 Relay Eighth: 3. Franklin 14.40, 10. Morenci 4X100 Relay Seventh: 3. Gabriel Jimenez 12.87, 6. in the pitcher’s circle. She Shortly after that is over, Graham 49.50 Clarida 15.42 Graham 57.86 Michael Young 12.88, 8. can hit the ball hard too. the NBA and NHL playoffs 4X100 Relay Seventh: 1. 100 Meters Seventh: 5. 4X200 Relay Eighth: 4. Nathan Brown 13.54 There is skill up and down will begin. Graham 51.40 Rebecca McGregor 14.78, 8. Graham 2:06.97 100 Meters Seventh: 1. the Lady Blues lineup. Spring is just such a 4X200 Relay Eighth: 4. Tylor Ewing 15.11, 12. Lexie 4X200 Relay Seventh: 4. Yahir Hernandez 12.34, 7. The Steers have a great fun time for sports. I look Graham 1:47.56 Wolfe 15.91 Graham 2:03.74 Cameron Calhoun 14.18 combination of power forward to more baseball 4X200 Relay Seventh: 2. 200 Meters Eighth: 6. Lela 4X400 Relay Eighth: 2. 200 Meters Eighth: 8. and speed in theirs as and softball games. I even Graham 1:54.78 Chisholm 31.54, 9. Makayla Graham 4:41.15 Porter Robinson 27.47, 10. well. I admit that I haven’t plan to check out the 4X400 Relay Eighth: 4. Elkins 32.34, 12. Morenci 4X400 Relay Seventh: 2. Alex Kim 18.10, 12. Tate been able to watch the new Rangers ballpark Graham 4:06.96 Clarida 32.67 Graham 4:48.28 Loesch 29.93 track teams yet, but that this year as well. I look 4X400 Relay Seventh: 3. 200 Meters Seventh: 1. Shot Put Eighth: 2. Reese 200 Meters Seventh: will soon change. forward to all of it. Spring Graham 4:28.17 Georgia Martin 29.63, 4. Calhoun 30-04.00, 5. Sarah 4.Layton Perez 28.69, 5. Ry- Just thinking about is almost here; let’s have Shot Put Eighth: 2. Manny Camden Thorne 31.43 Flowers 29-00.25, 9. Alyssa lan Monsey 29.90, 7. Mason early spring makes me some fun. Milton 30.18 Rueles 37-08.75, 7. Keion 400 Meters Eighth: 1. Mary Masterfield 28-02.50 400 Meters Eighth: 1. Zach Shead 32-08.00, 12. Bowen Lyndel Graham 1:07.05, 5. Shot Put Seventh: 1. Hallie Boenisch 27-08.75 Hannah Williams 1:10.88, 7. Gough 26-10.75, 2. Diana Si- Walker 58.30, 5. Fernando Peyton Dobbs 4-06.00 Georgia Martin 13-11.75, 6. Shot Put Seventh: 7. Ben Madi Wilde 1:11.90 mental 26-06.00, 4. AnneMa- Herrera 1:02.73, 10. 1:05.58 High Jump Seventh: 2. Rebecca McGregor 13-00.25, Davidson 28-02.25, 10. Blake 400 Meters Seventh: 1. rie McHenry 25-03.00 400 Meters Seventh: 3. Camden Thorne 4-20.00, 4. 12. Camden Thorne 10-09.00 Bergeson 26-01.75, 11. Ta- Olivia Pettus 1:09.49, 5. Discus Eighth: 4. Reese Welker Horn 1:07.43, 7. Gordy Emilee 4-02.00 Triple Jump Eighth: 4. deo Vizcaino 25-09.50 Lauren De La Cruz 1:13.68, Calhoun 61-05, 5. Sarah Mason Milton 1:09.18, 8. Pole Vault Seventh: 3. Madi Wilde 30-04.50, 5. Discus Eighth: 3. Manny 7. Kinsley Amburn 1:14.89 Flowers 58-06, 8. Kennedy Harrison Brockway 1:09.67 Storee St. Ama 5-06.00, 7. Maddie Franklin 29-08.75, Rueles 92-07, 5. Riley Lan- 800 Meters Eighth: 1. Lil- Morrison 54-11 800 Meters Eighth: 3. Evie Wenninger 5-06.00 8. Morenci Clarida 26-06.25 ham 87-05, 10. Caleb Craw- ian Graham 2:35.45, 4. Madi Discus Seventh 1. Diana Fernando Herrera 2:21.99, Long Jump Eighth: 2. Triple Jump Seventh: 1. ford 74-07 Wilde 2:47.59, 7. Hannah Simental 53-11, 4. Hallie 5. Anthony Tate 2:24.12, 6. Kimbrie Lansing 14-00.00, Storee St. Ama 28-01.50, 3. Discus Seventh 6. Blake Williams 2:50.62 Gough 51-06, 5. Rebekah Zathin Reyes 2:24.53 8. Lela Chisholm 12-08.50, Olivia Pettus 27-02.50, 5. Bergeson 74-07, 7. Brycen 800 Meters Seventh: 3. Gilbertson 50-10 800 Meters Seventh: 2. 9. Hannah Hollingsworth Macee Wilde 27-02.00 Rogers 74-04, 9. Colter John- Lauren De La Cruz 2:49.94, High Jump Eighth: 3. Brycen Rogers 2:30.66, 12-00.00 son 66-01 11. Rylee Ranger 3:23.50 Hannah Williams 4-10.00, 4. 3. Rider Taylor 2:32.31, 7. Long Jump Seventh: 2. 8 • The Graham Leader www.grahamleader.com Saturday, March 7, 2020 ADVERTISE TODAY! Classifieds 940-549-7800 The Graham Leader, Lake Country Shopper and www.grahamleader.com TOTAL MARKET COVERAGE FOR $15 • Up to 15 words: $15 • 50¢ per word over 15 • Minimum charge: $15 Classified Deadlines: Midweek Edition 11:00 a.m. Monday – Weekend Edition 11:00 a.m. Thursday • Public Notice Deadlines: Midweek Edition 10:00 a.m. Monday – Weekend Edition 10:00 a.m. Thursday

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following positions: Visit Our Website for NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! Partial Listing & Pictures. 405-381-3402 • Waitstaff TX Lic #12703 SELL IT HERE! 940-549-7800 • Cook www.michaelmiearsauction.com 17021 • Caregiving Staff (2-10 p.m. & 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. shifts) 630 FOR SALE - HOMES Elmcroft of Graham offers a friendly working environment 17009 enriching the lives of seniors. Our full time positions offer 03-07 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY medical, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, holiday Brooker Real Estate 600 Fifth St. – Graham, TX 76450 – 940-549-0062 EQUAL HOUSING Real Estate pay and the reward of serving others. OPPORTUNITY Claudia Aaron, Agent Bob Brooker, Broker Karron Gibson, Agent 940-800-2512 940-229-9906 940-232-3051 Exchange Apply online at www.elmcroft.com. 11576 See our listings on www.brookerre.com 1015 Cliff Drive • Graham, TX 76450 4636 726 Elm Street • Gra ham, TX 76450 • 940-549-2970 Carolyn Hampton, Realtor Gayle Briscoe, Broker/Realtor 940-567-1310, cell 940-521-1632, cell Check out our Chamber Member’s FIND ME AT www.realtor.com ChamberJobs openings! www.grahamtexas.net RES I DEN TIAL COUNTRY LIVING PRODUCTION WELDERS & CONSTRUCTION HANDS 424 Timber Ridge Lake Rd - 4/2.5/2 custom 424 Timber Ridge Lake Rd - 4/2.5/2 custom Doyle’s Construction & Mfg. Inc. – Graham, TX 76450 home. Like new! ...... $345,000 home. Like new! ...... $345,000 Welders: Light gauge mig welding. Starting pay for certifiable welders: $13/hr. Construction hands: 1421 Hwy. 67 - 6 ac., 4/3/4CP, custom-built 1421 Hwy. 67 - 6 ac., 4/3/4CP, custom-built Installing electrical conduit and wiring, hanging pre-finished sheetrock, installing suspended ceilings, serving young, jack & palo pinto counties New Price mod. home, 38x40 shop New...... Price $195,000 mod. home, 38x40 shop ...... $195,000 hanging windows and doors, metal stud framing, vinyl base, sheet metal trim and siding. Starting pay for construction hands: $12/hr. Raises based on performance, 40-60 hr. work week guaranteed, Jarrod Stephens 1103 S Rolling Hills - 3/2/2CP, Custom, controlled environment (no unnecessary time off for bad weather), paid vacation time, paid holidays, Renovated Brick Home ...... $199,900SOLD ACREAGE 517 4th Street • Graham, TX 76450 • 940-521-9792 additional hours available upon request. Apply in person at 624 6th St., Graham, TX 76450. 1308 Calaveras - 3/2/2, completely redone, 4,593.4 ac. - Secluded, great hunting, www.brazostitle.com 4595 TOO MUCH TO LIST ...... $119,000 cattle ...... $1,150/ac. SUPPORTIVE FIELD/SHOP POSITION Six Star Construction Graham Roofing – Graham, TX 76450 30-40 hours/week, $10-$15/hr DOE. Requires: common sense, ability to read tape measure, valid Let us turn your Scan QR code for access to my driver’s license, organization skills, use of basic power tools, not afraid of heights, pull a trailer, dream into an website: multi-task, punctual, teamwork ability, communication skills, clean appearance and transportation to realestateexchangeinc.com and from work. Smoke free. Duties: Support project manager on daily needs, material delivery, roof address. inspections & measurements (on job training), update app databases on company phone, vehicle maintenance including cleaning, shop and yard organization, lawn maintenance, trash hauling, sign delivery and equipment maintenance. Apply in person at 432 Oak St., Graham, TX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 650 FOR SALE - FARM & RANCH Virginia’s House, A Family Resource Center – Graham, TX 76450 Acts as chief administrator and responsible for overall operations of the organization and its programs, including the Children’s Advocacy Center, CASA, Mentor Program and Crime Victims’ Assistance. Jimmy Martin – Debbie Martin Responsible for financial management, personnel supervision, program development, public relations and fundraising. Works in close collaboration with the board of directors and partner agencies. Owner/Broker Owner/Agent Background investigations conducted on all candidate finalists. 729 Elm St., Graham, TX, 940-549-9829 940.521.1021 940.521.1022 For more information on available jobs in Graham, please stop by Elwood Staffi ng at EQUAL HOUSING 507 4th Street in Graham or give them a call at 940-549-6212. OPPORTUNITY LEGACY RANCHES • RAW LAND INVESTMENTS

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRAZING LAND • HUNTING RANCHES 432 Oak St. 940.549.5298 Graham, TX 76450 940-549-3717 View our listings at jlmsold.com, WWW.CFRLAND.COM | 940.549.7700 Sponsored by:Sponsored Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com 801 ELM STREET, GRAHAM, TEXAS 76450 16866 15625 510 HELP WANTED 600 AUCTIONS Residential • Lake • Land • Prop. Mgmt HALL-COYOTE HILLSLVN RANCH or MA ‑ must be willing HALL-COYOTE HILLS RANCH HALL-COYOTE HILLS RANCH to travel. Resume only. Fax 14976 11642 BULL SALE940‑549‑8820 or bring by BULL SALE 02-22 BULLDarrell SALE Gilmore, Broker/Owner 02-16 Saturday, 940-521-1706 Young County 1005 Hwy. 16 S, Ste. A, Saturday, Saturday, 356 +/-TEXAS Ac – FM 1191 &LAND Hwy. 16, mountain IS with IN view ofDEMAND PK, overlooking Rock Creek, March 14 Graham,– 1p.m. TX. March 14 – 1p.m. March 14Sue – 1p.m. Gilmore, Agent utilities! ...... OUR NATIONAL MARKETING DIFFERENCE$1,335,000 $1,228,200 At The Ranch At The Ranch At The Ranch940-521-8824 465 +/-Whitetail Ac – West ofProperties Graham (FM Television209), mountain • Nationalwith view of PrintBrazos, Adhunting, Campaign homesites .... 1 mile west, 2 miles south and 1 mile 1 mile west, 2 miles south and 1 mile 1 mile west, 2 miles Adriennesouth and 1 mileBrown west, Agent ...... #1 Land Website • Internet Marketing • Local $1,396,000Print and $1,278,750Radio west of Chattanooga, OK on Hwy 5 west of Chattanooga, OK on Hwy 5 of Chattanooga, OK on Hwy 5 600 AUCTIONS 940-456-3323 160 +/- Ac – Great hunting & cultivation, utilities avail., Hwy. 16 frontage! ...... $448,000 SELLING 90 LIMOUSIN SELLING 90 LIMOUSIN SELLING 90 LIMOUSIN Jackie Webb Agent, Land SpecialistThrockmorton(940) County 521-1110 & LIM-FLEX BULLSBurgess Auctioneers & LIM-FLEX BULLS & LIM-FLEX1710 BULLS Hwy. 16 S 320 +/- Ac – Awesome hunting, dblwide with utilities, very thick cover ...... $766,400 86 Lim-Flex • 4 Purebreds TX #9880 86 Lim-Flex • 4 Purebreds WHITETAILPROPERTIES.COM 86 Lim-Flex • 4 Purebreds Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC. DBA Whitetail Properties | In the State of NebraskaStephens DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real EstateCounty LLC. | Dan Perez, Broker - Licensed in IL, IA, KS, KY, MO, NE & OK | Jeff Evans, Broker - Licensed in AR, GA, IL, 89 Blacks • 1 Red • All Polled MN & TN | Wes McConnell, Broker - Licensed in AL, IL, OH, SD & WI | John Boyken, Broker - Licensed in IN | Sybil Stewart, Broker - Licensed in MI & LA | Chris Wakefield, Broker - Licensed in TN | Joey Bellington, Broker - Licensed in TX 89 Blacks • 1 Red • All Polled 89 Blacks • 1 RedGraham, • All Polled TX 76450 85 HOMO Black • 75 HOMOFarm Polled • Construction • Oil eld 120 +/- Ac – Small hunting property with cultivation and utilities ...... $300,000 85 HOMO Black • 75 HOMO Polled 85 HOMO Black • 75 HOMO Polled 70 for YW >100 940-549-7500 • Estates 70 for YW >100 70 for YW >100 Freestone County All with GE-EPDs, Ultrasound Data, • Good Consignment Welcome All with GE-EPDs, Ultrasound Data, All with GE-EPDs,gilmore-realestate.com Ultrasound Data, 3509 Ac – Near Fairfield Lake, trophy whitetail hunting in Trinity River bottom, featured on Frame Score, BSE, Trich-Neg, Virgin bulls 10726 Frame Score, BSE, Trich-Neg, Virgin bulls Frame Score, BSE, Trich-Neg, Virgin bulls several different TV Hunting Shows! ...... $6,995,100 Call 580.597.3006 for a sale940-549-0979 4517 Call 580.597.3006 for a sale catalog Call 580.597.3006 for a sale catalog 93 Ac – East of Fairfield, beautiful property, excellent build sites! ...... $399,500 catalog or available online at: or available online at: or available online at: www.hallchr.com RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS Childress County www.hallchr.com www.hallchr.com 670 Ac – Awesome hunting, west of Childress, CRP income, tillable ground for winter grazing, 129 Ragland - 3/2 ...... REDUCED $52,000SOLD nice topography, large tank w/fish, great price! ...... $908,820 1col (9p) x 2.5 1col (10p) x 2.5 206 Ohio - 1/1 + o ce ...... 1col (11p) x 2.5 SOLD$47,500 Hall County 314 AcTEXAS – Great hunting, great LAND topography w/some IS tillable IN ground, DEMAND excellent price! ...... $306,832 COUNTRY/LAKE LISTINGS OUR NATIONAL MARKETING DIFFERENCE Whitetail PropertiesRecently Television Sold • PropertiesNational Print Ad Campaign 428 Timber Ridge Lake Rd. - 3/2/2 ...... $295,000SOLD Jones#1 CoLand-146ac Website • Young Co. • 181ac/48ac/60acInternet Marketing • Throckmorton • Local Co Print-89.2ac/248ac/500ac and Radio 195 Eastledge, Lake Graham - 3 bedroom remodel, pool ...$239,900SOLD Jackie Webb Agent, Land Specialist (940) 521-1110 WHITETAILPROPERTIES.COM We have buyers. Are you ready to sell? Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC. DBA Whitetail Properties | In the State of Nebraska DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real Estate LLC. | Dan Perez, Broker - Licensed in IL, IA, KS, KY, MO, NE & OK | Jeff Evans, Broker - Licensed in AR, GA, IL, MN & TN | Wes McConnell, Broker - Licensed in AL, IL, OH, SD & WI | John Boyken, Broker - Licensed in IN | Sybil Stewart, Broker - Licensed in MI & LA | Chris Wakefield, Broker - Licensed in TN | Joey Bellington, Broker - Licensed in TX

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Lynell Drennan, Owner/Broker DRENNAN 940-550-8555 404 Fourth St. • Graham, TX 76450 Arrenia Drennan-Pillans, Broker 214-683-8177 940-549-8555 Dana Drennan, Agent 214-533-5611 16968 • 03-07 EQUAL HOUSING James Pillans, Agent 817-891-0722 REALTY 940-549-1585 FAX OPPORTUNITY Lynell Drennan Arrenia Allen DeLong, Agent 940-521-1538 Drennan-Pillans EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 110 Fawn Trail – Graham, TX Beautiful hilltop property with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 2-car rear-entry garage, open concept den/dining area/kitchen, den has a vaulted ceiling, WBFP, surround sound, media closet, island & breakfast bar, adjoining kitchen features custom cabinets, drop-in Jenn-Air range, dishwasher, coffee bar & under-cabinet lighting, full-size utility room, split bedrooms, office or workout space, master bedroom has a trey ceiling, WBFP, an adjoining ensuite with a soaking tub, step-in shower, dual vanities, mirrored medicine cabinets, water closet & 2 walk-in closets, awesome flagstone patio, in-ground liner pool and a fantastic view of the city, total electric, 12x10 storage building, sprinkler system, privacy fence ...... $310,000

RESIDENTIAL COUNTRY HOMES 1522 Oak Forest Dr. - Stunning 3/2.5/2 rock home on a gorgeous lot with tremendous views overlooking the bluffs, two spacious step-down living 1174 Hwy. 380 E - Amazing 4/3.5/2 country home on 42.06 ac. M/L, den with rock WBFP ...... SOLD$649,900 areas, one with an impressive rock wall showcasing a WBFP and two built-in display shelves, and the other functioning as a great room or media/en- 475 Kramer Rd. - Updated 4/2/2cc mobile home and spacious 1/1/1cc metal guest house on 77 ac. M/L ...... SOLD$299,900 tertainment room, beautiful hardwood flooring in both living areas, ceramic tile in entryway/kitchen/breakfast area/formal dining room/utility room/ 321 Rosser Ranch Rd. - Updated 3/2/1 home and 30x40 shop with electricity and two lofts on approximately 1.86 acres M/L ...... SOLD$274,900 bathrooms, carpet in bedrooms, kitchen features premium solid-surface countertops, breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, double oven, smooth-surface 268 Springwood Drive - Very nice 3/2/2 brick home situated on one acre, M/L, two living areas ...... SOLD$137,900 electric cooktop, dishwasher, disposal & built-in microwave, master bedroom is on first floor and has full ensuite, as well as an office with a door leading 1946 Hwy. 380 E - 3/2/2 brick home on 2 ac. M/L, den features ceramic tile flooring, WBFP and lighted ceiling fan, ceramic tile floors in kitchen/dining to the covered patio, two bedrooms are upstairs with one featuring a lovely balcony, Jack-n-Jill bathroom, walkway loft, wrought iron fence security area, kitchen boasts double SS sink, built-in dishwasher, electric range, Formica countertops and white cabinetry, hall bath with shower/tub combo, system, sprinkler system, circle drive, American Homeshield warranty ...... NEW PRICE $359,900 vanity with sink, master bath has step-in shower, vanity with sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, 2 large storage buildings with elec., 1 storage building has 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 has a open loft area, chain-link fenced small dog yard, perimeter fenced on 2 sides, approx. 4 mi. east of Graham ...... NEW PRICE $137,500 vaulted ceiling, WBFP, surround sound, media closet, island & breakfast bar, adjoining kitchen features custom cabinets, drop-in Jenn-Air range, dish- washer, coffee bar & under-cabinet lighting, full-size utility room, split bedrooms, office or workout space, master bedroom has a trey ceiling, WBFP, an OUT-OF-TOWN PROPERTY adjoining ensuite with a soaking tub, step-in shower, dual vanities, mirrored medicine cabinets, water closet & 2 walk-in closets, awesome flagstone patio, in-ground liner pool and a fantastic view of the city, total electric, 12x10 storage building, sprinkler system, privacy fence ...... NL $310,000 204 N Butte St. - Breckenridge - Charming 3/2/1 Craftsman-style home, recently renovated, one-year-old composition roof, new windows through- 1030 Normandy Dr. - 3/3.5/2 custom brick home in a desirable neighborhood, large open concept living area, dining area & kitchen combo, split bed- out, fresh paint inside and out, new plumbing and drain lines, original hardwood floors have been refinished, updated bathrooms, new lighted ceiling NEW PRICE rooms, many updates in 2009 including a new 50-year roof, kitchen with granite, new cabinetry & appliances, master bedroom and adjoining ensuite fans, detached garage, workshop, large chain-link fenced yard ...... $99,900 updated in 2013 features granite dual sink vanity, walk-in shower, linen cabinets & toilet, each bedroom has their own full bath, utility room has a half 100 Broadway - Newcastle - 3/2/1cc frame home situated on corner lot, split bedrooms, living room open to the kitchen, kitchen offers a refrigerator, bath next to it, large attached 2-car garage with closets & rear entry, wood privacy fenced yard, sprinkler system, circle drive in front bordered with brick, free-standing smooth surface stove & walk-in closet, pine floors in most rooms, hallway & utility/bath combo has vinyl floors, 3 refrigerated window In Contract beautiful home near a neighborhood park ...... In Contract$287,500 units, front & back covered porches, in-ground storm cellar, chain-link fenced yard, wooden storage building ...... $36,500 1015 Westwood Dr. - New construction 3/2/2 home in a desirable neighborhood, open concept den, dining area & kitchen, den has corner rock gas fireplace, amazing kitchen features granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, island/breakfast bar with double SS sink, glass tile backsplash, free- FARMS, RANCHES, LOTS, ACREAGE standing smooth top stove, built-in dishwasher, lighted microwave with vent-a-hood, refrigerator & walk-in pantry, stained concrete floors throughout 83.53 ac. M/L - McEntire Rd. - Surface estate only, county road frontage, utilities available, excellent hunting, very wooded with lots of underbrush and except home office & bedrooms which have carpet, split bedrooms, master bedroom offers adjoining ensuite with dual vanities, soaking tub & walk-in cover, approximately six miles from town, fenced on two sides, new entrance gate ...... NL $270,000 shower with rimless shower door, utility room with cabinets, mud room with shelves & storage drawers, landscaped yard with sprinkler system, offered Cresson, TX - 3 lots zoned commercial or residential with Hwy. 171 frontage, utilities available, situated in Hood and Johnson Counties ...... $110,000 just in time for the holidays ...... In Contract$278,500 901 Pine Tree Rd & Normandy Dr. - Beautiful wooded corner lot, zoned light commercial & townhouse, utilities available, being 0.695 ac. M/L, fantas- 1419 Green Street - Remarkable 3/2/2 brick home with great curb appeal in a wonderful neighborhood, brand new high efficiency HVAC system tic investment potential ...... NEW PRICE $38,500 installed in September 2019, fresh interior paint throughout, large den with brick WBFP, open concept kitchen and breakfast nook with bay windows 1403 Preston Trail - Graham - Beautiful residential lot located in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood, some trees, excellent building site, utilities avail- overlooking an outstanding backyard, kitchen and breakfast nook feature tile flooring, SS appliances, newer Formica countertops, white cabinetry, able ...... NEW PRICE $19,000 electric range, lighted vent-a-hood, built-in dishwasher, double SS sink and pantry, full-size washer and dryer area, spacious garage with ample storage, 1405 Preston Trail - Graham - Beautiful residential lot located in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood, some trees, excellent building site, utilities avail- huge covered patio on concrete slab with stained cedar details, wood deck, cedar storage building with electricity and lofts, wood privacy fence, roof able ...... NEW PRICE $19,000 installed in 2012 ...... NL $139,900 1407 Preston Trail - Graham - Beautiful residential lot located in a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood, some trees, excellent building site, utilities avail- 1303 Cliff Dr. - Very nice 3/2/2 brick home with two living areas and two dining areas, den feat. a brick WBFP ...... SOLD$139,900 able ...... NEW PRICE $15,000 707 Gregory Road - Charming 5 bedroom or 4 bedroom + bonus room, 2 bath home near hospital/shopping, features recently refinished beautiful original hardwood floors, kitchen/dining area has been remodeled with white cabinetry, smooth-top range, dishwasher, stainless sink, new countertops COMMERCIAL with tile backsplash, window overlooking large backyard, split bedroom arrangement, separate laundry, central HVAC, all new carpet in bedrooms, fenced backyard with a detached two-car garage or workshop. Move-in ready! ...... NL $135,000 1403 Hwy. 16 S. - Commercial lot with high visibility and traffic, utilities available, great location, 0.84 ac. M/L, Prime commercial building 1341 Hillcrest Dr. - Spacious 5 bedroom, 2 bath two-story brick home with vinyl siding trim, attached one-car carport & storage, formal living & dining site! ...... $199,500 areas have carpet, large den with brick WBFP opens to the galley kitchen which offers a breakfast bar with smooth-top drop-in range, lighted micro- 445 Elm St. - Completely restored commercial office building on Elm Street, near downtown, ceramic tile floors & granite countertops, storage wave & built-in dishwasher, two CH/A units and one water heater (gas), new windows throughout, two downstairs bedrooms have laminate floors, hall area at the rear of the building with alley access, mens & womens bathrooms, break area, great investment property with high visibility! Offices NEW PRICE bathroom has tub/shower combo, vanity & linen cabinet, new plumbing lines and gas lines from the house to the city connections, upstairs offers three available for lease! Call for details...... $129,000 bedrooms with carpet, a Jack & Jill bathroom with tub/shower combo, 2 vanities & linen closet divided by pocket door, large utility room with full-size 504 Oak St. - Two-story commercial building located on the west side of the downtown square, historically known as the Liberty Theatre, currently being NL washer/dryer connections, sink & storage closet, covered patio, 12x20 greenhouse and fenced yard, three apricot trees and two peach trees, composition used as a consignment store, utilities are currently on property, spacious building with an excellent location ...... $125,000 roof. This property is well located in a settled neighborhood, near churches and schools ...... NEW PRICE $129,900 1212 Hwy. 16 S. - Formerly a full-service car wash facility, four wash bays for vehicles, one wash bay for trucks, waiting room with restroom, 1326 First St. - 3/2/1 frame home with exterior siding, living and dining room separated by French doors, hardwood floors in the living and dining room, automatic car washing bay (not equipped), storage room for supplies, concrete drives and wash drains, well located near shopping center with roads on two sides, high visibility traffic location ...... NL ...... $109,900 knotty pine paneling in the dining area and two bedrooms, kitchen offers wooden cabinets with roll-out drawers, lazy susan, a pass-through into dining 225 Willow - 30x40 insulated building, concrete floors, wired with electricity, plumbed for bathroom, two 12' garage doors and one walk- area, dishwasher, disposal and pantry, split bedrooms, detached one-car garage has an adjoining storage room/pantry, two RV slots with electric and through door on 0.373 ac. M/L, privacy fence on south side of lot. Excellent location! ...... NL $69,900 sewer, well located on three lots near Pioneer Elementary ...... NL ...... $112,500 2.157 ac. M/L - Commercial lot located north of Walmart and east of The Washhouse, an ingress and egress easement from Walmart Drive 1411 Crescent Dr. - Charming three bedroom, two bath brick home with a two-car attached garage located in a settled neighborhood, open concept conveys. Call for additional info ...... NEW PRICE $69,000 living/dining areas, galley kitchen features ample cabinets, counter space, Formica counter tops, electric range, refrigerator, built-in microwave and 1506 Old Jacksboro Rd. - Formerly used as beauty shop and clothing boutique, large room with laminate floors, paneling, 1 restroom & spa- dishwasher, combination kitchen/breakfast areas, carpet in the living room, dining area and bedrooms, kitchen has vinyl floors, while bathrooms boast cious closet for storage, situated on 0.113 ac. M/L, near 4-way intersection ...... NEW PRICE $29,900 ceramic tile, decorative lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and window coverings, hall bathroom offers a tub/shower combination, vanity and linen cabinet, stackable washer/dryer connections are located in the garage, pull-down attic access and one garage door opener, automatic sprinkler system (front and back), wooden storage building in the fenced back yard. MOTIVATED SELLER...... NEW PRICE $105,900 908 Fairview - Very neat and clean 3/2/1cc in a quiet neighborhood, fresh interior and exterior paint, hardwood floors in living room, carpet in bed- rooms, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, large picturesque windows with handcrafted wood-detail frames, updated electrical breaker box, 8' cedar privacy fence on north side and chainlink on two sides, large covered patio, wooden storage building, flag pole in front yard. Move-in ready! ...... Check out our website ...... NEW PRICE $99,900 908 N. Rodgers Dr. - Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home in a nice neighborhood ...... SOLD$69,900 118 Gleese St. - 2/1/1cc brick home with CH/A, newer carpet in both bedrooms and hall, laminate floors in entry, kitchen, dining and bathroom, eat-in kitchen with Formica counters, double sink and lighted vent-a-hood, large utility room with W/D connections, storage building on concrete slab, fenced at drennanrealty.com yard, sold as-is ...... NEW PRICE $49,999

700 FOR RENT - APARTMENTS 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES the Statewide Rules of the petition in this cause was Lone Oak Apartments Oil and Gas Division of the filed on February 12, 2020, Railroad Commission of in the County Court of Young 1512 Carolina • Graham, TX Pecan Hill Texas. County, Texas. This lawsuit Requests for public hearing is an action to determine (940) 549-5151 from persons who can show heirship of ROBERT LEE TDD (800) 760-1997 Apartments they are adversely affected TAYLOR, Deceased, as Energy Effi cient or requests for further further shown in the Energy Efficient Central Heat/Air information concerning any Application to Determine UNITS aspect of the application Heirship filed in PR07463 Central Heat/Air IMMEDIATELY Off Street Parking should be submitted in in the County Court of Young Off Street Parking AVAILABLE! Gas and Water Paid writing, within fifteen days of County, Texas. Fully Equipped Laundry publication, to Environmental Plaintiff’s Attorney Name and Gas and Water Paid FOR QUALIFIED Services Section, Oil and Address: Fully Equipped Laundry APPLICANTS Gas Division, Railroad Law Office of Kassie S. ONE AND TWO BEDROOMS Commission of Texas, Roye, PLLC PO Box 12967 623 Elm Street, Suite 408 ONE, TWO AND THREE BEDROOMS RENT BASED ON INCOME FOR Austin, Texas 78711. PO Box 106 (512‑463‑6792). Graham, Texas 76450 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RENT BASED ON INCOME WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING: You have been sued. You 400 E. Dempsey (Hwy. 380) • Bryson, TX 76427 may employ and attorney. If FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS The Unknown Heirs and 940-392-2166 Any Incapacitated Heir you or your attorney do not of ROBERT LEE TAYLOR, file a written answer with the This institution is an equal opportunity TDD 800-760-1997 DECEASED, an individual. clerk who issued this citation This institution is an equal opportunity at or before 10 o’clock a.m. EQUAL HOUSING provider, and employer YOU ARE HEREBY OPPORTUNITY EQUAL HOUSING provider, and employer OPPORTUNITY of the first Monday after the 4592 4593 COMMANDED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER HEREIN at or expiration of 42 days from before 10 o’clock a.m. of the date of issuance of this EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY the first Monday after the citation a default judgement WilloW ApArtments 800 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES expiration of 42 days from may be taken against you. the date of issuance of this Your answer is due no later Complex NOTICE OF APPLICATION citation. Your answer is due than 10 o’clock a.m.­ on FOR INJECTION WELL Oak View 2 Bedroom Apartment no later than 10 o’clock Monday, April 6, 2020. PERMIT a.m.­ on Monday, April 6, ISSUED AND GIVEN under apartments Bay Rock Operating Company my hand and seal of office 940-521-1021 12808 2020. You may employ and • Energy Effi cient $ PO Box 12468 San Antonio, attorney. Your answer must on February 18, 2020, at • Central Heat/Air 150 OFF TX 78218‑0468 is applying be filed at the office of the Graham, Young County, First Full Month’s Rent to the Railroad Commission Texas. 720 FOR RENT - HOMES Young County Clerk at 516 • Off Street Parking of Texas for a permit to Fourth Street, Graham, Kay Hardin inject fluid into a formation • Gas and Water Paid 309½ Shawnee. 1/1, $375/ Texas 76450. Young County Clerk productive of oil or gas. The 416 Fourth Street • Carpet & Mini Blinds UNITS mo., $375/dep., water paid. The suit is numbered applicant proposes to inject PR07463, and is styled “IN Graham, TX 76450 AVAILABLE 300 Brazos, 3/1, $500/ into the Caddo formation, • Fully Equipped Laundry mo., $500/dep. No pets. THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE /s/Kay Hardin NOW! Brown, well number 3. The TAYLOR, DECEASED.” The Kay Hardin, Clerk ONE AND TWO BEDROOMS 940‑549‑9836 well is located 2.9 miles SW of Markley, TX in the Diane RENT BASED ON INCOME D. (Caddo) field in Young County. Fluid will be injected Errors & Adjustments: Please check your ad the first day that FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS A job with better pay into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4,330 to it runs to see that all of the information is correct. This will 2010 Lindy Drive • Graham, TX 76450 AND benefits — yours 4,692 feet. ensure that your ad is exactly what you want readers to 940-549-6808 LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter see. Call us at 940-549-7800 the first day if you find an for the choosing in the 27 of the Texas Water Code, TDD 800-760-1997 as amended, Title 3 of the error. We must limit our financial responsibilities, if any,

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This institution is an equal opportunity Texas Natural Resources to the charge for the space and cannot be responsible for EQUAL HOUSING provider, and employer OPPORTUNITY Code, as amended and incorrect ads after the first day of publication. 10 • The Graham Leader www.grahamleader.com Saturday, March 7, 2020 City in running to be Pioneer Elementary School featured in HGTV show prepares for Reading Safari By madalyn heimann [email protected] By Thomas Wallner help them revitalize their revitalization and bringing [email protected] square or Main St. and more eyeballs and atten- revitalize some homes in tion to our community and It is a chance for the The city of Graham the community,” he said. maybe even improving community to see what is is in the running to be a “I put a deck together, got some of the visitor traffic happening in school, while part of an HGTV television some input from some of that comes through in the also taking the time to read show looking to revitalize our community leader- community,” he said. “So to some of the youngest homes and other portions ship and submitted our win-win for everybody students in Graham. of the community. application to that.” here at the chamber, the Pioneer Elementary’s Graham Executive Di- Home Town is an HGTV CVB and economic de- Reading Safari allows the rector of Economic De- show featuring Ben and velopment if that were to community of Graham to Jacob Dulany reading to Bentley Dulany at a reading velopment, Joe Beruta, Erin Napier who revitalize come through.” spend the day reading with centers set up at Pioneer Elementary School in 2017. submitted an application the students. The event will homes in their hometown Beruta also said he Leader file photo around the end of 2019 to of Laurel, Miss. Beruta hopes since the city is be on Thursday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. be considered for alter- said the city made the registered with the state came to read with the stu- paraprofessionals who have “Reading Safari is an nate version of the show first cut of being featured Texas Film Commission dents. This kind of event decorated different areas opportunity for all of our Home Town. on the new show and is as a Film Friendly Certified is important, according to around the school for stu- parents and community “In 2021, they are going still being considered. He Community, it might help Gatlin, because it allows the dents and adults to read in. members, and high school to be doing six episodes said he will know more the location be chosen for community to come into the “We have camping, the kids, some junior high kids, that are called Home Town about their status by the the show. school but it also allows the bear cave, the bat cave, a to come and read with our Rescue and they put out end of March, but said “We are hopeful that students to interact with spring garden, space, jun- students,” Pioneer Principal an open casting call and the opportunity was one they would choose us as people they may not always gle,” Gatlin said. “Just all Donna Gatlin said. “So we some of my advertising that could greatly benefit an opportunity to come get the opportunity to see kinds of different areas that have different themed areas agency friends reached the city. in and help revitalize and while in school. the teachers and the para- throughout the building and out to me and said they “I thought it would be bring some attention to “Studies show that if kids professionals have worked you can just come and get are looking for a small something that could be our community in a good get read to 15 to 20 minutes extremely hard getting it a student that you know or towns, 40,000 in popula- great for us in terms of a way,” he said. a night it makes a huge differ- all decorated and ready for if we have kids that hadn’t tion or less, to come in and ence in their academic suc- the day.” been read with, we may cess,” Gatlin said. “In their Parents, grandparents, send them with a student reading comprehension, in family, friends and all the or another parents to read their ability to communicate community are invited in the different areas.” with others, so this is just to read with the children Pioneer students will get one more opportunity to Thursday, March 12. Gatlin Water the opportunity to read with Continued from Page 1 thought we would be.” the main line and the city make sure kids get read to.” said if you have not checked at least two to three different Anderson said Thursday will have the help it needs The Reading Safari is into the school before, make Anderson said. “So that is people, and Gatlin said that at the council meeting. to make sure the roads put together with the com- sure to bring an ID. why I am asking to imple- last year the fire department “We have secured three are safe. bination of teachers and ment it effective tonight, 3,000-gallon storage tanks. “It is a badly needed March 5, at 9 o’clock p.m. We are going to be able to repair,” he said. “We feel through the 9th until we keep water available on like we are bringing in an get the leak fixed.” Spivey Hill that day so that extra crew to help us that GEIC St. is putting a prototype downtown square by saying In a previous press re- we won’t be out of water. day. TxDOT will be working Continued from Page 6 out there to say these are that in these window clings lease it was stated Spivey (We) should not be out of traffic control. We will have the community and interact some of the designs and and lastly we are putting a Hill residents would be water anywhere in town.” it down to one lane. We and one of the things we want executions that we can do little bit of our north-central without water during the Anderson said the city anticipate it should take 10 to do is reflect ourselves in in windows where buildings Texas spin on this with a repair, but Anderson said could see a decrease in to 16 hours to complete.” the best way possible,” he are vacated or in disrepair to longhorn that is in one of the city has taken the steps water pressure despite Community members said. “Not every building on help clean up our square.” those windows.” to make sure they have that not seeing a loss in water with questions or concerns the square is going to be (...) Two buildings at 442 and Beruta said they cleaned service. around town. He said the regarding the repairs, can leased out or have a business 438 Elm St. were completed the windows and laid the “We are actually in a repairs are something contact Graham City Hall in it and what we are doing already in the project and the stickers not only as a way better situation than we desperately needed on at 940-549-3322. with the 400 block of Elm next building set for a cling to reflect the community’s is McCracken’s Furniture brand and attract visitors, and Appliance store. On the but to bring other business- clings are familiar images of es on board with the project. Graham along with that of “Some of those buildings Texas which is featured on are also used for storage the two properties currently and so the window clings completed. help to hide some of that “We did something very storage and give us our best new which hasn’t been out facing on the street,” he said. there that I love, and that is “We are real excited about the G-bar Texas. I think that this program. We hope that can be on hats, T-Shirts and other business owners on sold to visitors if we chose the square that have their to do that, so there has been buildings sitting, or have a great branding guide that their buildings with paper has been put together and on them, will be interested we are taking some of that in having a conversation branding and using it for win- with us to potentially do dow clings,” he said. “So we something different on their have got the arch out there, windows. This is ultimately we are actually calling at- driven by the owners. They tention to America’s largest have to be willing to do that.” Celebrating

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