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4-H wins sheep and goat judging state title

Young County 4-H had one team walk away with a state title during the Texas 4-H roundup state competitions. The Young County 4-H Livestock Judging team earned the sheep and goat judging state title.

“We won sheep and goats, but had a rough time and did not fare very well in the rest of it,” Young County 4-H Coordinator Justin Rogers said. “A species state championship is still a pretty good deal.”

Graham Rotary Club presents $13,500 endowment to NCTC

The Graham Rotary Club presented North Central Texas College with an endowment scholarship of $13,500 Tuesday at their weekly meeting held at NCTC, donating toward the continuing education of area students.

The endowment money was raised from the Rotary Club Duck Derby sponsorships. Rotary Club President Pam Scott said the club has noticed the importance of the campus for the community.

The next cut: Vaughan begins as GRMC’s new surgeon

Doctor Steven Vaughan became Graham’s second general surgeon and will work next to Doctor Donald Behr after starting at Graham Regional Medical Center this past week.

Vaughan comes to Graham from Tucson, Ariz., where he ran a private practice for 18 years. Vaughan had his medical training at the University of Arizona and surgery training at Texas Tech University-El Paso, where he was chief resident in his final year.

GRT set to perform at Memorial Auditorium

Graham Regional Theatre will perform their annual summer musical, “Annie,” June 21-23 and 28-30 at Graham Memorial Auditorium.

“(Our summer musical) is usually a larger cast, a larger set and a larger crowd,” GRT Director Christian Sanders said. “That is why we love having the opportunity to perform over at Memorial Auditorium.”

GRT has been performing their annual summer musical at Graham Memorial Auditorium since their inception in 2002. The organization opted to keep the tradition going after they opened their black box theater, The Perry, in 2016.

New Century Veteran’s Memorial names to be added

The New Century Veteran’s Memorial will see new names added and amendments made for the first time since its dedication last year.

The 16 additions and corrections will be engraved June 25 and the unveiling of the new additions and amendments will be on July 4, alongside the parade and other events.

“This will be the first addition that we do, and we will do one every year as the names are contributed or we find ones that were forgotten,” NCVM Committee member Knox Bishop said.

Art at the OPOMAC opening reception Friday

For eight years artists from around the nation have submitted works to be displayed at the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center show Art at the OPOMAC, and Friday the annual show will once again be hosted at the art center.

The Art at the OPOMAC is a juried art show which will be on display Friday, June 21 through Wednesday, July 31 at the OPOMAC. A public reception for the show will be held June 21 at the OPOMAC with the show’s judge Randy Meador and the artists showing their work.

FPC’s McCormack set to retire

First Presbyterian Church pastor Carl McCormack is preparing his final sermon as he is set to retire June 30.

McCormack came to Graham from Rogers, Ark. June 1, 2015 to serve as interim pastor replacing the retiring Randy Branson.

“The church had put together a search committee for an interim minister, they interviewed several including me,” McCormack said. “It was sort of like a blind date, but I was impressed with the members of the committee and apparently they were impressed enough to bring me here and get to know Graham. So, they hired me.”

Desk and Derrick Club earns regional awards

The Graham Desk and Derrick Club was recognized for multiple awards during the organization’s Oklahoma City regional meeting in April. On Tuesday, June 11, the club presented the awards to club and community members.

The 2018 Graham Club President, Sonya Edwards, received a third place award for her president’s newsletter. Club member Monica Buchanan received a second place award for best photograph.

Young County Rural Fire Department Chief Wayne Peters received a second place award for his seminar on oilfield fires and how to extinguish them.

Prepare for delays with U.S. 380 construction

Texas Department of Transportation Supervisor Rudy Leal said commuters and travelers should expect 10 to 15 minute delays as construction continues on U.S. 380.

The supervisor said TxDOT began overlaying and repairing U.S. 380’s lanes and shoulders from Young County Arena to the Young-Jack County line Monday, June 10. He added the length of construction project depends on the weather.