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(Posted Fri 03:05 pm)
Rikki Buckalew shows grand champion steer at Fort worth Livestock Show.
(Posted Fri 03:05 pm)
Rikki Buckalew shows grand champion steer at Fort worth Livestock Show.
Council looks to pool, streets to cut expenses
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:04 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Graham city council members met Wednesday evening to hash out ways to reduce this fiscal year’s budget, and cuts to employees were not discussed.
During a special session, city council addressed the nearly $400,000 shortfall projected in estimated tax revenue. The council met to discuss the issue in order to put the budget revisions in place by March 1, the fiscal year’s halfway mark.
City Manager Larry Fields had suggested in the Jan. 21 council meeting that when 48 percent of the city’s budget covers personnel costs alone, meeting the deficit would require a reduction in those Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:04 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Graham city council members met Wednesday evening to hash out ways to reduce this fiscal year’s budget, and cuts to employees were not discussed.
During a special session, city council addressed the nearly $400,000 shortfall projected in estimated tax revenue. The council met to discuss the issue in order to put the budget revisions in place by March 1, the fiscal year’s halfway mark.
City Manager Larry Fields had suggested in the Jan. 21 council meeting that when 48 percent of the city’s budget covers personnel costs alone, meeting the deficit would require a reduction in those Read More...
City, chamber sparring over digital sign
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:03 pm)
DeAnna Bullock Armstrong newsdesk@grahamleader.com
What do you think about the Graham Chamber of Commerce replacing its existing sign on the Square with a more modern version? Members of the city council and the chamber board want to know.
At Thursday’s meeting, Graham City Council discussed at length the pros and cons of allowing an ordinance variance for a new sign requested by the Graham Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber would like to replace its existing sign, which is approximately 118 square feet, with an LED lit, two-sided, 66 square-foot sign, allowing for easier viewing by traffic traveling in both directions along Elm Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:03 pm)
DeAnna Bullock Armstrong newsdesk@grahamleader.com
What do you think about the Graham Chamber of Commerce replacing its existing sign on the Square with a more modern version? Members of the city council and the chamber board want to know.
At Thursday’s meeting, Graham City Council discussed at length the pros and cons of allowing an ordinance variance for a new sign requested by the Graham Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber would like to replace its existing sign, which is approximately 118 square feet, with an LED lit, two-sided, 66 square-foot sign, allowing for easier viewing by traffic traveling in both directions along Elm Read More...
Heading into the middle of chaos
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Fri 02:55 pm)
First United Methodist Church will be sending a mission team to Haiti next month to help people devastated by a recent earthquake. From left, Tricia Reed, Will Reed, Mardi Andrews and Brandon Bates organize donated supplies the mission team will take to Mizak on March 5. (Photo courtesy of Emily Muteb) editor@grahamleader.com
For months, members of First United Methodist Church in Graham have been planning a mission trip to Haiti.
They never knew just how much their services would be needed.
“The original plan was to do some ag projects, a medical clinic and to build a water pump to get water up the mountain,” said Emily Muteb, youth minister at FUMC. “They have to hike a mile to get water.”
After an earthquake devastated Haiti last month, Dr. Peter Reed said the focus of the trip to Mizak, Haiti, changed.
“We have two major projects,” Reed said. “One is Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Fri 02:55 pm)
First United Methodist Church will be sending a mission team to Haiti next month to help people devastated by a recent earthquake. From left, Tricia Reed, Will Reed, Mardi Andrews and Brandon Bates organize donated supplies the mission team will take to Mizak on March 5. (Photo courtesy of Emily Muteb) editor@grahamleader.com
For months, members of First United Methodist Church in Graham have been planning a mission trip to Haiti.
They never knew just how much their services would be needed.
“The original plan was to do some ag projects, a medical clinic and to build a water pump to get water up the mountain,” said Emily Muteb, youth minister at FUMC. “They have to hike a mile to get water.”
After an earthquake devastated Haiti last month, Dr. Peter Reed said the focus of the trip to Mizak, Haiti, changed.
“We have two major projects,” Reed said. “One is Read More...
Big winner
(Posted Fri 02:51 pm)
Earl Poole (seated) was the winner of Medcare Medical Supply’s lift chair give-away in December. Pictured, from left, are Courtney Register, Dinah Hall, Earl Poole, Gary Tull, Steve Lubs, Jon VanWinkle, Sally Poole and Barbara Bobbitt. (Courtesy photo)
(Posted Fri 02:51 pm)
Earl Poole (seated) was the winner of Medcare Medical Supply’s lift chair give-away in December. Pictured, from left, are Courtney Register, Dinah Hall, Earl Poole, Gary Tull, Steve Lubs, Jon VanWinkle, Sally Poole and Barbara Bobbitt. (Courtesy photo)
Sports
Steers take it to the next level
by Clay Stewart
(Posted Fri 12:18 pm)
sports@grahamleader.com
Four members of the Graham Steers state finalist football team signed letters of intent to play college football on National Signing Day on Tuesday.
Hubbell Allen, Chris McBride, Blake Jordan and Case McCoy each signed letters at different schools.
Allen signed to play at Hardin Simmons University.
“As soon as I stepped on the campus there, I was comfortable,” Allen said. “I knew it was where I needed to be. Eventually, I want to coach and it’s a great place to go to be a coach.”
Allen played several positions on the Steers football team the last four Complete Story...
by Clay Stewart
(Posted Fri 12:18 pm)
sports@grahamleader.com
Four members of the Graham Steers state finalist football team signed letters of intent to play college football on National Signing Day on Tuesday.
Hubbell Allen, Chris McBride, Blake Jordan and Case McCoy each signed letters at different schools.
Allen signed to play at Hardin Simmons University.
“As soon as I stepped on the campus there, I was comfortable,” Allen said. “I knew it was where I needed to be. Eventually, I want to coach and it’s a great place to go to be a coach.”
Allen played several positions on the Steers football team the last four Complete Story...
Steers stop Snyder, now 6-0
by Clay Stewart
(Posted Fri 12:14 pm)
Britton Stuckey drives to the basket in Tuesday's game against Snyder. Stuckey scored 31 points while Nathan Harbour dumped in 24 as the Steers fought off the peskey Tigers in District 2-3A play to clinch a playoff spot. "We're not even thinking about that right now," said coach Austin Chamness. "There's way too much basketball left to play." Graham was scheduled to travel to Sweetwater on Friday, then will host Brownwood for action on Tuesday. Results from Friday's game were not available at press time. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham Steers held off several comebacks by the fiesty Snyder Tigers in a 75-60 victory Tuesday at the Snyder High School gym.
Nathan Harbour scored 23, but when he couldn’t get the ball, Britton Stuckey put his wits to work. The senior point guard sliced and diced the Tigers defense inside and slipped outside for three pointers when he was cut off. He hit a pair of three pointers and finished with 31 points on the night.
“They didn’t do a good job of stopping Britton,” said coach Austin Chamness. “His general rule is if he can Complete Story...
by Clay Stewart
(Posted Fri 12:14 pm)
Britton Stuckey drives to the basket in Tuesday's game against Snyder. Stuckey scored 31 points while Nathan Harbour dumped in 24 as the Steers fought off the peskey Tigers in District 2-3A play to clinch a playoff spot. "We're not even thinking about that right now," said coach Austin Chamness. "There's way too much basketball left to play." Graham was scheduled to travel to Sweetwater on Friday, then will host Brownwood for action on Tuesday. Results from Friday's game were not available at press time. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham Steers held off several comebacks by the fiesty Snyder Tigers in a 75-60 victory Tuesday at the Snyder High School gym.
Nathan Harbour scored 23, but when he couldn’t get the ball, Britton Stuckey put his wits to work. The senior point guard sliced and diced the Tigers defense inside and slipped outside for three pointers when he was cut off. He hit a pair of three pointers and finished with 31 points on the night.
“They didn’t do a good job of stopping Britton,” said coach Austin Chamness. “His general rule is if he can Complete Story...
Dickinson leads charge, but Lady Blues fall just short
by Clay Stewart
(Posted Fri 11:49 am)
Sadie Dickinson skies for two points against Snyder on Tuesday. Dickinson scored 21, but the Lady Blues fell 46-40. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham Lady Blues struggled through the third quarter Tuesday night in Snyder, and it cost them.
Dearly.
The Blues were outscored 15-2 in the quarter. Although Graham fought to get back into the game, it wasn’t enough in a 46-40 loss to the Snyder Lady Tigers.
“They just came out and played more physical than we did in the third and fourth quarters,” said coach Jimmy Hogan.
Sadie Dickinson scored 21 points to lead the Blues and almost single handedly brought them back to win.
But the comeback attempt came up just short as Graham Complete Story...
by Clay Stewart
(Posted Fri 11:49 am)
Sadie Dickinson skies for two points against Snyder on Tuesday. Dickinson scored 21, but the Lady Blues fell 46-40. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham Lady Blues struggled through the third quarter Tuesday night in Snyder, and it cost them.
Dearly.
The Blues were outscored 15-2 in the quarter. Although Graham fought to get back into the game, it wasn’t enough in a 46-40 loss to the Snyder Lady Tigers.
“They just came out and played more physical than we did in the third and fourth quarters,” said coach Jimmy Hogan.
Sadie Dickinson scored 21 points to lead the Blues and almost single handedly brought them back to win.
But the comeback attempt came up just short as Graham Complete Story...
Go North! Graham back in old district
by Clay Stewart
(Posted 2/2/2010 01:23 pm)
Graham High School Athletic Director Brad McCoy, left, and Bob Shipley of Brownwood work through their schedules after UIL realignment was announced Monday at the Region XIV Service Center in Abilene. The Steers moved out of Brownwood's district and into the new District 6-3A featuring Vernon, Iowa Park, Burkburnett, Bowie and Wichita Falls Hirschi. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
For the last two years, Graham High School athletic programs have racked up a lot of frequent traveler miles up and down the roads of District 2-3A.
Beginning next year, the road trips will feel like a trip to the store.
When the UIL announced its biannual realignment on Monday, Graham High School found itself in a new district that isn’t so new. Beginning in 2010-11, Graham will be in District 6-3A along with Wichita Falls Hirschi, Burkburnett, Iowa Park, Vernon and Bowie.
The move to the “north” district will create less headaches as far as travel Complete Story...
by Clay Stewart
(Posted 2/2/2010 01:23 pm)
Graham High School Athletic Director Brad McCoy, left, and Bob Shipley of Brownwood work through their schedules after UIL realignment was announced Monday at the Region XIV Service Center in Abilene. The Steers moved out of Brownwood's district and into the new District 6-3A featuring Vernon, Iowa Park, Burkburnett, Bowie and Wichita Falls Hirschi. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
For the last two years, Graham High School athletic programs have racked up a lot of frequent traveler miles up and down the roads of District 2-3A.
Beginning next year, the road trips will feel like a trip to the store.
When the UIL announced its biannual realignment on Monday, Graham High School found itself in a new district that isn’t so new. Beginning in 2010-11, Graham will be in District 6-3A along with Wichita Falls Hirschi, Burkburnett, Iowa Park, Vernon and Bowie.
The move to the “north” district will create less headaches as far as travel Complete Story...
Steers crush Breckenridge to remain undefeated
by Clay Stewart
(Posted 2/2/2010 01:19 pm)
Britton Stuckey (11) looks to pass to Garrett Spears in a recent game. The Steers blasted Breckenridge on Friday to remain undefeated in District 2-3A play. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
Nathan Harbour just kept pouring it on and finished with 31 points as the Graham Steers blasted Breckenridge 86-54 in District 2-3A play at the Breckenridge gym on Friday. “He was something, wasn’t he?” said coach Austin Chamness. “Scoring 31 points is amazing.” But the Steers used a team effort to blow out the Bucks. Nine players on the roster scored as the Steers pulled away in the second quarter to take an insurmountable lead. It started as a tough game after the Steers took a 9-1 lead. Suddenly it was 12-5, then 12-10 with the teams trading baskets. Complete Story...
by Clay Stewart
(Posted 2/2/2010 01:19 pm)
Britton Stuckey (11) looks to pass to Garrett Spears in a recent game. The Steers blasted Breckenridge on Friday to remain undefeated in District 2-3A play. (Photo by Clay Stewart) sports@grahamleader.com
Nathan Harbour just kept pouring it on and finished with 31 points as the Graham Steers blasted Breckenridge 86-54 in District 2-3A play at the Breckenridge gym on Friday. “He was something, wasn’t he?” said coach Austin Chamness. “Scoring 31 points is amazing.” But the Steers used a team effort to blow out the Bucks. Nine players on the roster scored as the Steers pulled away in the second quarter to take an insurmountable lead. It started as a tough game after the Steers took a 9-1 lead. Suddenly it was 12-5, then 12-10 with the teams trading baskets. Complete Story...
Lifestyles
Theater a worthwhile investment
by Gay Storms
(Posted Fri 02:44 pm)
Pam Scott shows off an old projection reel at The National Theatre. A decade after restoring the theater, Scott and her husband David continue to draw large crowds to the historic showpiece in Downtown Graham. (Photo by Gay Storms) lifestyles@grahamleader.com
The undertaking seemed overwhelming, but the payoff was worth it.
David and Pam Scott rescued a historic Graham landmark when it was down on its luck and needed lots of TLC and money to be functional again. The huge investment of time and cash was not a drawn-out deliberation for the Scotts.
“I’ve got an appointment set up,” Pam said were the first clues to her husband’s interest in The National Theatre.
They toured The National with Jim Larmour, who was the then owner. Unused for several years, major repairs such as adding a new roof and ceiling, Complete Story...
by Gay Storms
(Posted Fri 02:44 pm)
Pam Scott shows off an old projection reel at The National Theatre. A decade after restoring the theater, Scott and her husband David continue to draw large crowds to the historic showpiece in Downtown Graham. (Photo by Gay Storms) lifestyles@grahamleader.com
The undertaking seemed overwhelming, but the payoff was worth it.
David and Pam Scott rescued a historic Graham landmark when it was down on its luck and needed lots of TLC and money to be functional again. The huge investment of time and cash was not a drawn-out deliberation for the Scotts.
“I’ve got an appointment set up,” Pam said were the first clues to her husband’s interest in The National Theatre.
They toured The National with Jim Larmour, who was the then owner. Unused for several years, major repairs such as adding a new roof and ceiling, Complete Story...
NCTC to host creative writing contest
(Posted Fri 02:43 pm)
North Central Texas College has issued the call for entries for this year’s annual Creative Writing Awards contest, which offers aspiring amateur writers of all ages in Texas and Oklahoma the chance to have their work critiqued by professionals, to have it published and possibly to earn them special recognition and cash prizes.
According to contest director Gabrielle Fletcher, the competition comprises four main divisions for amateur writers ranging from middle school age through adults. Each division features subcategories for poetry, short stories and essays. Deadline for submitting entries in all categories and divisions is noon on Monday, March 8. Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 02:43 pm)
North Central Texas College has issued the call for entries for this year’s annual Creative Writing Awards contest, which offers aspiring amateur writers of all ages in Texas and Oklahoma the chance to have their work critiqued by professionals, to have it published and possibly to earn them special recognition and cash prizes.
According to contest director Gabrielle Fletcher, the competition comprises four main divisions for amateur writers ranging from middle school age through adults. Each division features subcategories for poetry, short stories and essays. Deadline for submitting entries in all categories and divisions is noon on Monday, March 8. Complete Story...
Wignalls celebrating 75th anniversary
(Posted Fri 02:41 pm)
Gene and Oweita Wignall in 1935. Gene and Oweita Wignall will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Feb. 10. Gene is 97 years old and Oweita is 92 years old. They have two daughters, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. They are known in the family as “Ma and Pa.”
Gene was born on Fort Belknap Road 2-1/2 miles west of Graham near a coal mine his dad owned. Oweita was born in Bryson and moved to Graham when she was 11 years old. They both attended Graham High School where Gene, called “Wiggie,” was the first four-year quarterback letterman. They started dating in high school but became Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 02:41 pm)
Gene and Oweita Wignall in 1935. Gene and Oweita Wignall will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Feb. 10. Gene is 97 years old and Oweita is 92 years old. They have two daughters, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. They are known in the family as “Ma and Pa.”
Gene was born on Fort Belknap Road 2-1/2 miles west of Graham near a coal mine his dad owned. Oweita was born in Bryson and moved to Graham when she was 11 years old. They both attended Graham High School where Gene, called “Wiggie,” was the first four-year quarterback letterman. They started dating in high school but became Complete Story...
GHS takes steps to improve test scores
(Posted Fri 02:40 pm)
In an era of growing pressure on schools to improve test scores and accountability, Principal Robert Loomis of Graham High School is taking steps to help students of all abilities and income levels achieve higher standardized test scores.
Graham High School recently partnered with test prep seminars to prepare students for the ACT test with three goals in mind — to help students reach their full potential on this critical test, to increase the probability for each student of gaining access to the college of their choice and to increase the number of scholarships made available to Graham students. Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 02:40 pm)
In an era of growing pressure on schools to improve test scores and accountability, Principal Robert Loomis of Graham High School is taking steps to help students of all abilities and income levels achieve higher standardized test scores.
Graham High School recently partnered with test prep seminars to prepare students for the ACT test with three goals in mind — to help students reach their full potential on this critical test, to increase the probability for each student of gaining access to the college of their choice and to increase the number of scholarships made available to Graham students. Complete Story...