News
Trustees prepare to hire superintendent
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:31 pm)
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Lane Ledbetter newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Graham ISD named Lane Ledbetter as the lone finalist in the superintendent search on Jan. 19, which began a 21-day clock before he could be hired.
Texas school districts are required by law to observe a 21-day waiting period between selecting a candidate and entering into contract with a new superintendent. The three-week wait is designed to let parents, teachers and other gather information about the finalist to see if he or she is the right candidate for the job.
If both parties are in agreement, the board and Ledbetter should sign the contract at a meeting at Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:31 pm)
Lane Ledbetter newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Graham ISD named Lane Ledbetter as the lone finalist in the superintendent search on Jan. 19, which began a 21-day clock before he could be hired.
Texas school districts are required by law to observe a 21-day waiting period between selecting a candidate and entering into contract with a new superintendent. The three-week wait is designed to let parents, teachers and other gather information about the finalist to see if he or she is the right candidate for the job.
If both parties are in agreement, the board and Ledbetter should sign the contract at a meeting at Read More...
City Council says 'yes' to Habitat home
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:30 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Graham City Council agreed to divvy up a city lot for the site of the next Habitat for Humanity home Thursday.
Jimmy Guinn, Habitat organizer, came before the council and asked the members to divide a lot at the northeast corner of Carolina and First streets. Guinn said lots in the area his organization builds are in short supply.
Guinn said Habitat was trying to find lots between the junior high and the high school.
“There’s a lot that need to be vacant but not a lot of vacant lots,” he said.
Guinn said Habitat would be looking Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Fri 03:30 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Graham City Council agreed to divvy up a city lot for the site of the next Habitat for Humanity home Thursday.
Jimmy Guinn, Habitat organizer, came before the council and asked the members to divide a lot at the northeast corner of Carolina and First streets. Guinn said lots in the area his organization builds are in short supply.
Guinn said Habitat was trying to find lots between the junior high and the high school.
“There’s a lot that need to be vacant but not a lot of vacant lots,” he said.
Guinn said Habitat would be looking Read More...
Looking for a few treasures
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Fri 03:27 pm)
Samir Gharbavi, left, with the Treasure Hunters Roadshow looks over an earring Donna Roberts brought to the show Thursday. Roberts sold the earring and several other pieces of jewelry for $340. editor@grahamleader.com
For most of her life Donna Roberts has held on to some items that were special to her.
She had her class ring from decades ago, a necklace she inherited from her mom that is more than 60 years old, a coin that was bought for when she was born and a whole lot more.
Thursday morning, she decided to get rid of some of those items.
Roberts was the first person to visit the Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Holiday Inn. She walked in with an overnight case full of little bits of her history.
“I had Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Fri 03:27 pm)
Samir Gharbavi, left, with the Treasure Hunters Roadshow looks over an earring Donna Roberts brought to the show Thursday. Roberts sold the earring and several other pieces of jewelry for $340. editor@grahamleader.com
For most of her life Donna Roberts has held on to some items that were special to her.
She had her class ring from decades ago, a necklace she inherited from her mom that is more than 60 years old, a coin that was bought for when she was born and a whole lot more.
Thursday morning, she decided to get rid of some of those items.
Roberts was the first person to visit the Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Holiday Inn. She walked in with an overnight case full of little bits of her history.
“I had Read More...
Taking the first step to healing
by Julianne Murrah
(Posted Fri 03:26 pm)
gninews@grahamleader.com
Domestic violence and sexual assault are not things that should stay secret.
First Step Inc., a program for victims of domesticated violence and sexual assault, is firm on giving victims the life they deserve. The center serves Young county and 12 other counties including Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita and Wilbarger.
“First Step is for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” said Shalyn Coffer, legal advocate. “It has a shelter and is committed to providing respectful, nurturing, professional relief in a non-violent and client-centered environment. Our ultimate goal is to end Read More...
by Julianne Murrah
(Posted Fri 03:26 pm)
gninews@grahamleader.com
Domestic violence and sexual assault are not things that should stay secret.
First Step Inc., a program for victims of domesticated violence and sexual assault, is firm on giving victims the life they deserve. The center serves Young county and 12 other counties including Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita and Wilbarger.
“First Step is for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” said Shalyn Coffer, legal advocate. “It has a shelter and is committed to providing respectful, nurturing, professional relief in a non-violent and client-centered environment. Our ultimate goal is to end Read More...
Police Blotter
(Posted Fri 02:45 pm)
Saturday, Jan. 28
Jail count: 77
11:24 p.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1200 block of Blewett Street, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center.
11:25 p.m.—Suspect arrested for possession of marijuana at Fifth and Oak streets.
11:27 p.m.—Suspect arrested for consumption of alcohol at Fifth and Oak streets.
11:49 p.m.—Suspect arrested for d riving while intoxicated at Fifth and Oak streets.
Sunday, Jan. 29
Jail count: 74
1:46 a.m.—Harassment reported in the 900 block of Carolina Street.
2:41 a.m.—Male reported parked and stooped over the steering wheel at highways 16 and 114.
2:46 a.m.—Vehicle accident reported Read More...
(Posted Fri 02:45 pm)
Saturday, Jan. 28
Jail count: 77
11:24 p.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1200 block of Blewett Street, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center.
11:25 p.m.—Suspect arrested for possession of marijuana at Fifth and Oak streets.
11:27 p.m.—Suspect arrested for consumption of alcohol at Fifth and Oak streets.
11:49 p.m.—Suspect arrested for d riving while intoxicated at Fifth and Oak streets.
Sunday, Jan. 29
Jail count: 74
1:46 a.m.—Harassment reported in the 900 block of Carolina Street.
2:41 a.m.—Male reported parked and stooped over the steering wheel at highways 16 and 114.
2:46 a.m.—Vehicle accident reported Read More...
Sports
Learning by playing
(Posted Fri 02:36 pm)
The Lil’ Dribblers basketball season is in full swing and youth from throughout the area work on their skills. Above, Kolton Carmichael looks for his shot in the middle of a group of defenders.
Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 02:36 pm)
The Lil’ Dribblers basketball season is in full swing and youth from throughout the area work on their skills. Above, Kolton Carmichael looks for his shot in the middle of a group of defenders.
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Graham/Breckenridge rivalry to return in 2012 season
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:34 pm)
sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham Steers and Lady Blues saw little changes during the UIL realignment Thursday, with one exception — Graham will be playing Breckenridge again on the football field.
Every other year, the UIL conducts a recount of students at each school to put them into categories of 1A-5A. The realignments also affect who will be at district competitions for all UIL events.
For Graham, nothing really changed other than losing Bowie which dropped to 2A.
Graham moves from District 6-3A to District 5-3A, but the rivals are the same. Burkburnett, Hirschi, Iowa Park and Vernon will be Complete Story...
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:34 pm)
sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham Steers and Lady Blues saw little changes during the UIL realignment Thursday, with one exception — Graham will be playing Breckenridge again on the football field.
Every other year, the UIL conducts a recount of students at each school to put them into categories of 1A-5A. The realignments also affect who will be at district competitions for all UIL events.
For Graham, nothing really changed other than losing Bowie which dropped to 2A.
Graham moves from District 6-3A to District 5-3A, but the rivals are the same. Burkburnett, Hirschi, Iowa Park and Vernon will be Complete Story...
Steers rally past Vernon, 61-52
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:31 pm)
Braden Lang pulls up from the free throw line during Graham's victory over Vernon on Tuesday. sports@grahamleader.com
Janson Graham caught fire in the middle quarters Tuesday night, leading the Graham Steers to a 61-52 win over the Vernon Lions.
The Steers entered Vernon in the lead for third place in the district. With the win, the Steers are front runners for a playoff spot holding a two-game lead over Vernon for third place.
Graham got off to a rocky start with several traveling calls and turnovers, but it was the Steers defense that kept them in the game. At the end of the first quarter, Vernon had a 14-11 lead.
In the second quarter, Janson Complete Story...
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:31 pm)
Braden Lang pulls up from the free throw line during Graham's victory over Vernon on Tuesday. sports@grahamleader.com
Janson Graham caught fire in the middle quarters Tuesday night, leading the Graham Steers to a 61-52 win over the Vernon Lions.
The Steers entered Vernon in the lead for third place in the district. With the win, the Steers are front runners for a playoff spot holding a two-game lead over Vernon for third place.
Graham got off to a rocky start with several traveling calls and turnovers, but it was the Steers defense that kept them in the game. At the end of the first quarter, Vernon had a 14-11 lead.
In the second quarter, Janson Complete Story...
Junior high Steers pick up more wins
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:30 pm)
sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham eighth grade A basketball team has been gaining valuable experience while competing at a very high level. On Jan. 19, the young Steers went up against Barwise and took home the “W” with a close 30-27 win.
“We had a pretty solid game with the exception of the second quarter,” head coach Todd Vinson said. “We hustled and rebounded well tonight and played the game that we wanted to play. If this team can ever eliminate the bad quarters and play a full game, the sky is the limit for them. The work ethic and Complete Story...
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:30 pm)
sports@grahamleader.com
The Graham eighth grade A basketball team has been gaining valuable experience while competing at a very high level. On Jan. 19, the young Steers went up against Barwise and took home the “W” with a close 30-27 win.
“We had a pretty solid game with the exception of the second quarter,” head coach Todd Vinson said. “We hustled and rebounded well tonight and played the game that we wanted to play. If this team can ever eliminate the bad quarters and play a full game, the sky is the limit for them. The work ethic and Complete Story...
Blues eliminated from playoff contention
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:28 pm)
Krisha Hamm looks for the open player against the Vernon defense. Graham fell behind early and never could catch up in the loss that eliminated Graham from playoff contention. (Photo by Travis Lisle) sports@grahamleader.com
The shorthanded Graham Lady Blues lost to Vernon on Tuesday, ending the team’s hopes of making the playoffs.
The game was tied at 4-4 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lady Lions took off, scoring 10 unanswered points. The Lady Blues only two points of the quarter came on a Bonni Peeks layup with six seconds remaining in the half. At the half, the score was 14-6 with the Lady Lions on top.
At times in the third and fourth quarters, it looked as if the Blues were in position to make a run, Complete Story...
by Travis Lisle
(Posted Fri 02:28 pm)
Krisha Hamm looks for the open player against the Vernon defense. Graham fell behind early and never could catch up in the loss that eliminated Graham from playoff contention. (Photo by Travis Lisle) sports@grahamleader.com
The shorthanded Graham Lady Blues lost to Vernon on Tuesday, ending the team’s hopes of making the playoffs.
The game was tied at 4-4 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lady Lions took off, scoring 10 unanswered points. The Lady Blues only two points of the quarter came on a Bonni Peeks layup with six seconds remaining in the half. At the half, the score was 14-6 with the Lady Lions on top.
At times in the third and fourth quarters, it looked as if the Blues were in position to make a run, Complete Story...
Lifestyles
Charity Ball promises to be biggest, best ever
by Gay Storms
(Posted Fri 03:24 pm)
Kristina Pettus, right, general chairman of planning committees for the President's Charity Ball, discusses plans with Courtney Bennett and other board members. The event, scheduled Saturday, Feb. 25, will raise funds for four nonprofit organizations serving the Young County area. (Photo by Gay Storms) lifestyles@grahamleader.com
The 2011-12 President’s Charity Ball promises to be a gala event that will be remembered for years to come.
The event hosted by the Graham Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 25, now draws more than 300 individuals. In 2010, more than $30,000 was raised in support of local charities.
Kristina Pettus, general chairman of the planning committees, predicts that this year’s event will surprise and appeal to guests with its elegant festivities and an amazing silent auction and raffle.
“It will be a fun, fantastic, beautiful party, but it’s all about raising money for non profits,” Pettus said, Complete Story...
by Gay Storms
(Posted Fri 03:24 pm)
Kristina Pettus, right, general chairman of planning committees for the President's Charity Ball, discusses plans with Courtney Bennett and other board members. The event, scheduled Saturday, Feb. 25, will raise funds for four nonprofit organizations serving the Young County area. (Photo by Gay Storms) lifestyles@grahamleader.com
The 2011-12 President’s Charity Ball promises to be a gala event that will be remembered for years to come.
The event hosted by the Graham Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 25, now draws more than 300 individuals. In 2010, more than $30,000 was raised in support of local charities.
Kristina Pettus, general chairman of the planning committees, predicts that this year’s event will surprise and appeal to guests with its elegant festivities and an amazing silent auction and raffle.
“It will be a fun, fantastic, beautiful party, but it’s all about raising money for non profits,” Pettus said, Complete Story...
Cattleman's Roundup of the Heart offers special opportunities
(Posted Fri 03:21 pm)
Gentlemen have the opportunity to get a jump on Valentine’s Day.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Cattleman’s Roundup of the Heart, a benefit event for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center will be held at the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the night offers a great steak dinner by the REHAB Chuckwagon with a dance and music provided by Twisted Country. Not only will local and area gentlemen have the opportunity to show their Valentine sweethearts a wonderful evening, they just might walk away with bragging rights to fly their chosen university flag at the Stephens County Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 03:21 pm)
Gentlemen have the opportunity to get a jump on Valentine’s Day.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Cattleman’s Roundup of the Heart, a benefit event for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center will be held at the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the night offers a great steak dinner by the REHAB Chuckwagon with a dance and music provided by Twisted Country. Not only will local and area gentlemen have the opportunity to show their Valentine sweethearts a wonderful evening, they just might walk away with bragging rights to fly their chosen university flag at the Stephens County Complete Story...
Quebe Sisters Band to perform Tuesday
(Posted Fri 02:48 pm)
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The Quebe Sisters Band will perform for the Graham Concert Association at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the newly renovated Graham Memorial Auditorium. The sisters will play their fiddles and sing in vintage-style three-part harmony with Joey McKenzie on rhythm guitar and Drew Phelps on the upright bass. Admission is by membership only; however, after 7:20 p.m. the night of the performance a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $15 each. (Courtesy photo) The Graham Concert Association will present the Quebe Sisters Band at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the newly renovated Graham Memorial Auditorium.
Admission is by membership only; however, after 7:20 p.m. the night of the performance a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $15 each.
When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced Kway-bee) raise their fiddles and play, audiences marvel. When the girls sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are blown away. Add the extraordinary rhythm guitar of Joey McKenzie and the swinging upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 02:48 pm)
The Quebe Sisters Band will perform for the Graham Concert Association at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the newly renovated Graham Memorial Auditorium. The sisters will play their fiddles and sing in vintage-style three-part harmony with Joey McKenzie on rhythm guitar and Drew Phelps on the upright bass. Admission is by membership only; however, after 7:20 p.m. the night of the performance a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $15 each. (Courtesy photo) The Graham Concert Association will present the Quebe Sisters Band at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the newly renovated Graham Memorial Auditorium.
Admission is by membership only; however, after 7:20 p.m. the night of the performance a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $15 each.
When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced Kway-bee) raise their fiddles and play, audiences marvel. When the girls sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are blown away. Add the extraordinary rhythm guitar of Joey McKenzie and the swinging upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes Complete Story...
Calendar of Events
(Posted Fri 02:47 pm)
Saturday, Feb. 4
DAR Meeting
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Silas Morton Chapter, will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday to honor the DAR Good Citizen at the Graham Woman’s Club. Members are asked to bring snacks for the Wounded Warriors program.
Benefit BBQ
A barbecue benefitting the brother of Sunshine Pippins, who was in a car accident over the holidays, will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Jermyn Community Center, 342 N. Wise St. There will be a barbecue dinner with all of the trimmings and gospel and country music.
Office Closed
The Young Complete Story...
(Posted Fri 02:47 pm)
Saturday, Feb. 4
DAR Meeting
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Silas Morton Chapter, will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday to honor the DAR Good Citizen at the Graham Woman’s Club. Members are asked to bring snacks for the Wounded Warriors program.
Benefit BBQ
A barbecue benefitting the brother of Sunshine Pippins, who was in a car accident over the holidays, will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Jermyn Community Center, 342 N. Wise St. There will be a barbecue dinner with all of the trimmings and gospel and country music.
Office Closed
The Young Complete Story...
Death Notices
Kenneth Matthew Lewis
(Posted 12/30/2011 02:19 pm)
Kenneth Matthew Lewis, age 29, of Archer City, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in a Wichita Falls hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at First Baptist Church in Archer City. Interment will follow in the Mountain Home Cemetery in Jack County under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home.
Ken, known to his family as Matthew, was born May 26, 1982 in Olney, Texas to Kenneth Odis Lewis and Shelley Gail Onnen Lewis.
(Posted 12/30/2011 02:19 pm)
Kenneth Matthew Lewis, age 29, of Archer City, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, in a Wichita Falls hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at First Baptist Church in Archer City. Interment will follow in the Mountain Home Cemetery in Jack County under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home.
Ken, known to his family as Matthew, was born May 26, 1982 in Olney, Texas to Kenneth Odis Lewis and Shelley Gail Onnen Lewis.