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Young County 4-H students enjoy day at capitol

Young County was well represented at the fourth 4-H Day at the Capitol, held Feb. 8. Five youth – Amanda Richards, Victoria Richards, Evan Stewart, Ethan Stewart and Tyler Martin – and four adults traveled to Austin on Tuesday to begin their trip. The purpose of 4-H Day at the Capitol is to interpret the youth educational program opportunities that 4-H provides. Youth also received recognition in the House of Representatives and the State Senate.

Casteel retiring from KN Root Beer after nearly half century

Thelma Casteel has worked 46 years at the oldest restaurant in Graham, KN Root Beer, and will be retiring as manager from the restaurant she calls home on Feb. 1. Casteel grew up in Graham and started working at KN Root Beer on Feb. 3, 1971. Though she may have worked for more than 40 years at KN, the fact she worked there at all was a complete accident, she said. “My sister had applied and Glen’s wife called her to come to work and she had already got a job, so I said ‘I will come to work if you want to,’ and I have been here ever since,” Casteel said.

Graham ISD students thrive in dual credit welding program

North Central Texas College Graham campus’ first round of dual credit welding courses for Graham High School students has gone well, the college said. The Fall 2016 semester marked the first dual credit class for welding on the campus, with nine students. Welding Instructor Brian Hearn has more than 50 years of experience welding. Hearn has taught welding classes at NCTC for two years. He said he has seen a surprising amount of dedication from these high school students. “I’m really happy with this class,” Hearn said. “They are very dedicated and talented welders who are eager to learn.

Logans to celebrate 76 years of marriage

Johnnie and Ann Logan of Graham will celebrate their 76th wedding anniversary on Oct. 12 with a family dinner at Wildcatter. The couple, both Graham natives, were married Oct. 12, 1940, in Oklahoma. They have three children: a son, Jerry Logan and wife, Fannie; son, Terry Logan and wife, Lill; and daughter, Sandra and husband, Jim Underwood, all of Graham. The Logans have eight grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Alcantar named Homecoming Queen

As the 2016 Homecoming Court leaves the field Friday, cheerleaders are ready to present bouquets to the runners-up. Shown, l-r, are Graham High seniors Molly Talbott, Queen Alysia Alcantar and Marleigh Sanders. Alcantar was crowned during halftime ceremonies, after all three candidates were escorted onto the field by their fathers. Graham won the Homecoming game against Big Spring by a score of 50-20.

Annual Fall Fest coming up Saturday

Open Door Christian School will host their annual Fall Fest this Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2-9 p.m. at 735 Oak St. in Graham. The Fall Fest is a family friendly event with games for adults and children of all ages. Tickets are 50 cents each and can be purchased on location during the event for affordable family fun. Activities include hay rides, face painting, car smashing, rock climbing and more.

Kiwanis choose new officers

The Graham Kiwanis Club has chosen its officers for 2017. Selected were: President, Gary Riley; President-elect for next year, Bridget Barnhill; Treasurer, Shannon Bozeman; Secretary, Julie Erb; and directors, John Paclik, Jesse Blackmon, Stacie Anderson, Rick Pennycuff, Luke Robbins and Ginger Robbins.