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Convenience store raided, K-2 confiscated One arrested after officers find K-2, pornography, illegal gaming devices BY CHERRY RUSHIN newsdesk@grahamleader.com One clerk at the KP convenience store on Fourth Street was arrested, and a second is being sought after police raided the store Friday afternoon. Graham police served a search and arrest warrant at the convenience store last week after receiving information that employees were selling synthetic marijuana commonly referred to as K-2. The substance, once sold legally at a handful of stores, was banned last year by Graham City Council and later by the state. Police Chief Tony Widner said following the reports, an investigation provided enough probable cause for the warrant. Once in the store, police found more than 70 packages of K-2 along with pornographic videos. There were also seven illegal gaming machines. “The law is quite specific about all of these issues,” Widner said. “The city passed an ordinance back in August 2010 regarding the use, possession and sale of synthetic cannabinoids, and as a courtesy, we delivered notice so that they could voluntarily be in compliance with city ordinances. The state of Texas followed suit with legislation outlawing the K-2 type products in September 2011.” See K-2, Page 8A

Removing the illegal devices Clockwise from left, Graham Police officers Ty Viehmann, Casey Scobee, Joe Siskar and Lt. Jim Reeves load confiscated illegal gaming machines onto a pickup. The police arrested two subjects after serving a search and arrest warrant on the KP convenience store on Fourth Street. (Photo by Julianne Murrah)

Fuel debate ends with deadlocked vote Graham police BY DAVID RUPKALVIS editor@grahamleader.com After a testy debate, an effort to change the way Young County purchases fuel failed on a 2-2 vote Monday. Precinct 2 Commissioner Matt Pruitt said the county’s rule that requires commissioners and others to get at least two price quotes from fuel providers before purchasing bulk fuel has become troublesome. Pruitt said the sheriff’s office recently needed to purchase fuel but was only able to receive one

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quote from the three fuel providers in the county. Since the county rules require two quotes to find the best price of the day, the sheriff’s office was unable to buy fuel. “I know in the past, it was up to the commissioner to do the price of the day, and I’d suggest we go back to the old way,” Pruitt said. Pruitt said for decades, the elected officials were trusted to call the local providers, find the best price and order fuel without having the central government involved. Earlier this year, commissioners voted See FUEL, Page 2A

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Severe weather class to be held Monday BY CHERRY RUSHIN newsdesk@grahamleader.com How do you know if a storm is dangerous? What does a funnel cloud really look like? Is the approaching storm dangerous? Learn the answers to all those questions and more at a free severe weather spotter class Monday at North Central Texas College. Hosted by Graham Emergency Management, the class will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday will be instructed by Mark Fox, National Weather Service warning coordination meteorologist. He said the purpose of the class is two-fold. “First thing we try to do is get with the local fire departments and local spotter groups and give them refresher training on spotting, and the second is to let whoever wants to come out and learn a little bit more about weather, learn some of the cloud features which may look scary but aren’t bad and which cloud features they need to understand which could be dangerous,” Fox said. Those who take the class can contact the local

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rural volunteer fire department to become an official spotter or learn how to report directly into the National Weather Service. The class is for a little more than 100 people, and Fox said usually there are 70 to 100 who attend, many of which are firefighters completing annual required training. “It’s usually a pretty good crowd out there,” he said. “We’ve already had tornados this year and big tornados last year across the United States so the more you learn about severe weather in Texas, the better off you’ll be.” According to Fox, the most interesting part of the class is seeing the tornado footage from previous years. “Seeing it from safe, but relatively close areas so you can get a better understanding of how these things form so you can stay safe from them,” he said. This will be Fox’s third time to teach the class in Graham, but he’s been teaching it for 10 years elsewhere. The class is absolutely free and open to everyone.

Weather High Low Rain Tuesday, 3/6 66 51 0 Wednesday, 3/7 73 61 0 Thursday, 3/8 61 34 0.07 Friday, 3/2 65 43 0 Saturday, 3/3 43 41 1.89 Sunday, 3/4 63 48 0 Monday, 3/5 75 50 0 Rain: Month 1.96 • Year 8.46 Lake Graham at capacity: 1,075.00 Current level: 1,075.23 Temperatures and rainfall provided by the National Weather Service.

AT A GLANCE ■ What: Severe Weather Spotters Class ■ When: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday ■ Where: North Central Texas College in Graham ■ You Should Know: The class is free and is designed to help people know what to look for when severe storms are approaching. Mark Fox, National Weather Service warning coordination meteorologist, will teach the class and will help those who attend to know what to look for. New video of severe storms and tornadoes will be shown.

Graham police discovered four live grenades during a traffic stop in an alley in the 200 block of Elm Street around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Officer Christopher Denney stopped a blue Ford pickup pulling a trailer for a trailer light violation. During the stop, he became suspicious of the driver and requested and received consent to search the vehicle, according to press release from Graham Police Department. The search resulted in discovery of a metal ammo box in the cab containing the grenades. Denney called the on-duty supervisor and secured the suspect and vehicle. The department contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Dallas and requested assistance. An explosive ordinance unit responded from the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, and the grenades were taken for analysis and disposal. “The department has protocols for these types of situations, and the officers on scene knew how to react See GRENADES, Page 2A

Vigil for Shields planned Friday A candlelight vigil for Candice Shields will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the gazebo in front of the Young County Courthouse. Shields, 20, went missing from Graham on Dec. 10. She was three months pregnant at the time. Her family is holding the vigil to remind the community that Shields is still missing.

NEWS BRIEFS City Council to have busy day Thursday The Graham City Council will have a busy morning Thursday with more than a dozen items to consider during a regular council meeting at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The council will consider a Keep Graham Beautiful cleanup campaign as well as a request from the Veterans of Foreign Wars to build a new post.

The City Council is also expected to set dates and times for the 2012 swimming pool season as well aslook at a commercial lease on Lake Eddleman. The council will also look at three potential ordinances, one adopting the International Energy Code, a second establishing permit fees and a third to create a fee to defray the costs of collecting delinquent fines, fees, court costs and other debts owed to the city.

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Judge’s office switches collection agencies BY DAVID RUPKALVIS editor@grahamleader.com Young County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to allow Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Stan Mahler to switch agencies that help collect outstanding fines from the office. Mahler told commissioners his office currently use GHS to collect the fines, but he was unhappy with the service provided and would like to use Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott. The Perdue, Brandon law

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firm currently collects outstanding property taxes for the county. “At one time, they had done our collections, and we were pretty happy with them,” Mahler said. “GHS has it now, and we’re not real happy with them. One thing is they sent out cards for a warrant roundup and never told us. We talked to them a couple of years ago that’s the last time we’ve seen them.” Mahler said when GHS sent out the warrant cards, more than 2,000 were returned to his office. Mahler said

GHS has also been changing addresses in his computer system and taking off notes written on cases by his staff. Precinct 3 Commissioner Stacey Rogers said Perdue came to him and asked if they could serve the county in any other way. Since he had heard complaints from the JP’s office, he suggested the two agencies talk. Mahler said there were a couple of things he was really impressed with after talking to the law firm. First, the firm keeps track of its own addresses. When a mailing is

returned, the agency makes note of it and begins to work to find a correct address. Perdue will also accept payments over the phone via credit and debit cards where GHS tells customers to hang up and call the JP office. Once hired, the Perdue law firm will not cost the county any money. The firm charges a percentage fee that is paid by the offender when trying to pay off the past due claims. After listening to Mahler, commissioners voted unanimously to let him use which-

ever collection he preferred. “The bottom line in this is Judge Mahler would like to try a new provider,” County Judge John C. Bullock said. “Perdue and Brandon have worked with us a long time, and they are professionals and have done a good job.” Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Jim Ross attended the meeting and said he wanted no change for his office. “I’d like to say we are extremely pleased with what we have with GHS, and we’d like to stay right where we are,” Ross said.

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to require the two quotes be faxed to the auditor’s office to ensure the fuel was purchased at the best price. The result, according to Pruitt and Precinct 1 Commissioner John Hawkins, is more work with little benefit for the county. Hawkins said he, too, wanted to return to the old system where commissioners made calls and decided on their own. “I don’t know why that would not work,” Hawkins said. “In the big scheme of things, it’s pretty insignificant. Commissioners are being trusted with a $350,000 to $400,000 budget. If we can’t be trusted with buying fuel,

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that’s what elections are for.” County Judge John C. Bullock said the question was not whether individual commissioners could be trusted, the question was whether the county should verify it is doing all it can to spend tax money wisely. “The only way you can verify is through best price of the day or through a purchase agreement,” Bullock said. “They voted for us,” Pruitt responded. “They should trust us with it.” But Bullock told commissioners state law requires the county to get bids on fuel. The county did get a fuel bid earlier this year but rejected the bid in favor of the price of the day system in place. “Everything we spend over $50,000 on, we need to get a bid on,” Bullock said. “There’s not anything different about

“I don’t know why that would not work. In the big scheme of things, it’s pretty insignificant. Commissioners are being trusted with a $350,000 to $400,000 budget. If we can’t be trusted with buying fuel, that’s what elections are for.” John Hawkins Precinct 1 commissioner this process. It’s not different, and it’s not unreasonable.” But Pruitt reminded Bullock the system of trusting commissioners was the one he worked under for 20 years before he became county judge. Hawkins then made a motion to scrap the current fuel purchasing system in favor of one that trusts commissioners to find the best price. Pruitt seconded the motion. Before calling for a vote, Bullock

made one more argument. “Last year, 2011, Young County bought about 65,000 gallons of fuel,” the judge said. “Eighty-five percent of the fuel that was purchased came from one supplier.” That didn’t faze Pruitt. “Two of the three times I ordered fuel, it came from one distributor,” he said. “That can be verified.” “This is simple,” Hawkins said. “There’s no point in it.” Bullock then called for the

vote with Hawkins and Pruitt voting yes and Bullock and Precinct 3 Commissioner Stacey Rogers voting no. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jimmy Wiley abstained due to a conflict of interest. With the tie vote, the motion failed. “This is not an undue hardship,” Rogers said. “This is part of your job. This is the taxpayers’ money, it is not yours.” “These suppliers here in Young County are taxpayers, too,” Hawkins said. “If I can buy anything in Young County, I want to buy it in Young County.” Bullock said he agreed that shopping locally should always be the first option. “If you get one quote and you can’t get another one, I’d go ahead and order from the one,” Bullock said.

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Continued from Page 1A and were able to get agencies with the equipment and training en route to our location quickly and efficiently,” said Chief Tony Wider. “The officers were mindful of the safety of civilians in the area and first responders, and this resulted in no injuries or triggering of any of the devices.” Arrested at the scene was Lon E. Grisham, 44, of Graham. Grisham was charged with four counts of possession of prohibited explosive components and one count of possession of a firearm by

a convicted felon. “Officer Chris Denney began what is commonly called a routine traffic stop, and it rapidly developed into a much more serious situation,” Widner said. “His professionalism and attention to detail resulted in the arrest of a subject that could have been a serious threat to citizen or law enforcement officers.” Widner said the case has been transferred to the jurisdiction and investigative units of the FBI where investigation will continue as to how Grisham obtained the grenades.

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Hunter Education A course in hunter education will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Breckenridge. For the exact location of the meeting, call Billy Holt, hunter education instructor, at (254) 559-8010. Building Dedication True Life Church, formerly United Pentecostal Church, will have a building dedication service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church (formerly Memorial Christian Church) located at 1319 Calaveras St. Saturday, March 17 Relay for Life The Relay for Life Open Car and Motorcycle Show will be at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the Downtown Square.

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second, 11 a.m.; third, 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be live and silent auctions and a brisket lunch for shooters is included in the cost. Craig Goen (940) 682-6727. Rough Riders The Jack County Rough Riders will meet for its first points play day of the season at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hoot Tillery Arena. Sign-up will be at 1 p.m. followed by riding at 2 p.m. Family discounts are available. There will be a cake walk and play day prizes. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. Call before attending. (940) 366-2057. BFAC Casino Night The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host charity casino night at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the art center, 207 North Breckenridge Ave. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. followed by charity gaming from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Games include craps, blackjack, roulette and slots, and poker games including Texas hold ‘em, three card poker and let it ride. There will be raffle prizes. Cost is $300 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, complimentary drinks, a free raffle ticket and $1000 in casino chips. Casino chips will be cashed in for raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. Call for information. (254) 559-6602. Antelope Jamboree The Antelope Jamboree will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Antelope Community Center, Loop 187. There will be music, concessions and door prizes. Cost is $2. Proceeds benefit upkeep of the center. Candlelight Vigil A candlelight vigil for missing person Candice Shields will be 7 p.m. Saturday at the gazebo on the Young County Courthouse lawn. Alisha Reeves (940) 521-8000. Sunday, March 18 Fifth Year Anniversary Bro. Bryan Tomplait will celebrate his fifth year as a pastor at True Life Church, formerly United Pentecostal Church, during worship services at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Guest speakers include Pastors Jimmy Green on Friday and Eric Garrett on Sunday. The

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C.E.R.T. Lunch First Presbyterian Church hosts C.E.R.T. on Mondays for junior and seniors during the school year. The meals are provided in the youth house or the fellowship hall of the church. Young County Emmaus The Young County Emmaus Mini-Community Gathering will begin with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by praise and worship at 7:15 Monday, March 19, at Faith Center, Highway 380 Bypass. Weather Spotting Class Graham Emergency Management will host its annual Severe Weather Spotting Class from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 19, at North Central Texas College Graham campus. Mark Fox, National Weather Service Warning coordination meteorologist, will instruct the class. Citizens are encouraged to take the class. Tuesday, March 20 Preschool Story Time The Library of Graham will have preschool story time at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the library. Story time includes stories and crafts for all children not in school. All are welcome. Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is held every Tuesday of the school year for juniors and seniors at First United Methodist Church in the youth area, located upstairs. The weekly menu rotates around barbecue sandwiches, chicken spaghetti, tacos, baked potatoes and pizza. A short devotional will be given. Desk and Derrick

Cub Scouts Graham Cub Scouts, grades one through five, will meet at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 1218 S. Rodgers Dr. Catherine Delong (940) 456-6237. Candidate Forum The Young County Republican Party and Young County Republican Women will host a Republican candidate forum from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the auditorium of North Central College Graham Campus. Local, state and U.S. candidates will speak. The public is invited. Call for information. Kyle Milam (940) 550-5211. Thursday, March 22 Diabetes Support The free diabetes support group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the educational conference room building on the east side of Graham Regional Medical Center. Jill King, dietician, will speak. The group meets every fourth Thursday. Kathy Pennycuff, RN (940) 521-5135. Saturday, March 24 Graham Jamboree The Graham Jamboree will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Senior Citizens Center, 825 Fairview St. Admission is $2 and a covered side dish. Meal will be served at 6 p.m. All musicians and singers are welcome. Award certificates will be given for best dancer, entrée/casserole, salad/side dish and dessert. Lipstick and Dipsticks Hysmith Automotive and Truck Repair will host a free Women’s Car Care Clinic “Lipstick and Dipsticks,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Hysmith Automotive and Truck Repair, 927 Loving Hwy. The clinic will teach women of all ages how to maintain their vehicle on a day-to-day basis and what to do in an emergency situation. www.hysmithauto.com, (940) 521-0294.

are Joyce Noland of Quinlan and the late Herbert Noland and Dorothy and Bill Estes, all of Jacksboro. Zaylor Kennin Hellams Krista and Ross Hellams of Graham announce the birth of their son, Zaylor Kennin Hellams, born March 8, 2012. He has three brothers, Ross Hellams Jr., 18, Lazaray Hellams, 7, Shawnathan Hellams, 5, and two sisters, Teshanity Hellams, 19, and Desirea Bonsall, 11. Maternal grandparents are Rhonda Tackett and Shawn Stewart, both of Graham. Maternal great-grandparents are Ida Weatherford of Graham and the late Junior Tackett and the late Ray and Fay Stewart.

Paternal grandparents are Noel and Linda Randolph of Eastland. Paternal greatgrandparents are the late Pearline Flurry and the late Ivory Jefferson Sr. Haydden Matias Fuentes Olga Leticia and Pascal Fuentes of Graham announce the birth of their son, Haydden Matias Fuentes, born March 8, 2012. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has one brother, Hiram Fuentes, 12, and one sister, Hailey Fuentes, 4. Maternal grandparents are Ruben and Elvia Regalado of Graham. Paternal grandparents are Angela Trejo and Guadalupe Fuentes, both of Hidalgo, Mexico.

These and many other fine pets can be seen at the Humane Society of Young County Animal Shelter located at 120 Craig St. (Burkett Ind. Park) next to Schwan’s Food Dist. or call (940) 549-1692

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The Graham Leader is published twice weekly, each Sunday and Wednesday by Graham Newspapers, Inc., 620 Oak Street, Graham, Texas, 76450. Telephone (940) 549-7800, e-mail gninews@graham leader.com. Periodicals postage paid at Graham, Texas. Subscription rates: In Young and adjoining counties $30.99 per year; elsewhere in Texas $43.99 per year; outside Texas $62.99 per year.

Monday, March 19 YC Democratic Women JoAnn Thetford will be the guest speaker at the Young County Democratic Women meeting Monday, March 19, at the American Legion Building. Following the buffet at noon, Thetford will speak in honor of National Women’s Month. It is not necessary to purchase the buffet to attend. Call Judith Witte at (940) 549-4558 or Pac Bryant at (972)-824-3771 for meal reservations.

The Desk and Derrick Club of Graham will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Graham Country Club. Brady Watson, professional landman from Wichita Falls, will speak on “Skip Tracing 101.” Call for information or to make a reservation. Lynda McCluer (940) 549-5356.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Blakelee Jagger Ross Rhoades Lindsey Cayennee (Curd) Plowman and Cody Fletcher Rhodes of Jermyn announce the birth of their son, Blakelee Jagger Ross Rhoades, born March 7, 2012. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. He has one brother, Brody Rhoades, 1. Maternal grandparents are James and Lisa Curd Jr. of Jacksboro. Maternal great-grandparents are Linda and Carroll Stringfellow and Charles Ross, all of Jacksboro, and James and Mary Curd of Graham and the late Shirley Curd. Paternal grandparents are David Rhoades of Jacksboro and the late Nora Rhoades. Paternal great-grandparents

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DEATH NOTICE Genita Corine Garrett Genita Corine Garrett, 75, of Bryson died Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Bryson. Funeral services were March 12 at Mountain Home Missionary

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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office and Young County Farm Bureau Board invite all agricultural producers and the interested public to the annual Hay, Beef and Forage Day at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Young County Arena. “We often wish for a ‘normal’ year,” said Brad Morrison, Young County AgriLife extension agent. “The real question is, what is ‘normal’? Last year at this time we were dry with high cattle prices. This year we have adequate, dare we say good, moisture and record cattle prices. We no doubt are appreciative of prices, but the unknowable is will the moisture hold out or continue?” Morrison said that these MICHAEL & SHARON PARIS

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Foundation forage specialist; and Reggie Underwood, Speciality Fertilizers Product, Leawood, Kan. Additionally, Stan Bevers, extension economist and a program staple, will discuss his analysis and projections on the program. There will also be agri business displays and information booths. A noon meal will be sponsored by Farmers Milling and Young County Farm Bureau. Three hours of TDA Credit will be provided to those with pesticide license. Registration for the Hay Day costs $10. “We look forward to this year’s event as we make plans to take advantage of record cattle prices and return our forage resources to maximum production,” said Morrison. For information, contact the Young County extension office at (940) 549-0737.

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Westlake Chapel Ladies visit Horizon Bay The Westlake Chapel Ladies met for a February brunch at Horizon Bay in Graham. Horizon Bay hosted a brunch with delights for all of the ladies. The table was set with a festive Valentine theme of hearts and balloons. Several Horizon Bay residents attended which added up to 27 ladies. Margaret Robertson told an inspirational story about sisterhood, and Carolyn Scott of Horizon Bay spoke about the facilities at Horizon Bay. Scott gave individual vials of bubbles to attendees and encouraged them to blow bubbles while she took pictures. The photos of the ladies and their bubbles turned out well. Those in attendance includ-

ed Robertson, Scott, Freida Sturgill, Janell McCormack, Wynell Davis, Judy Blacksten, Janie Venzor, Amanda Venzor, Bettie McQuinn, Donna Riley, Dawn D. Riley, Donna Corbett, Gladys Musgraves, Janette Lee, Joyce Williams, Jo Hanna, Yvonne Pharis, Barbara Hobbs, Iona Newman, Betty Cosgrove, Arlene Blancett, Jackie Harper, Allene Evans, Mary Gough, Obenetta Seigler, Chris Gilmore and Ellie Brown. The Westlake Chapel Ladies are grateful to Scott and Horizon Bay for all of their preparations. The next brunch will be Saturday, March 17, at the Westlake Chapel Church on FM 1148.

RECOVERY MEETINGS Graham Alanon Graham Alanon meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at 904 Smith St. Graham AA Graham AA Group meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 904 Smith Street. Solutions AA Solutions AA Group meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at McCree Hall at First United Methodist Church in Graham. Solutions Alanon Solutions Alanon meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays

in McCree Hall at First United Methodist Church at Second and Cherry streets. Unseen Masters Unseen Masters Spiritual Recovery group is based on a 12-step spiritual recovery program. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Faith Center Assembly of God on the Highway 380 Bypass. Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS Texas 1643 in Graham meets Thursdays in the craft room of First Baptist Church Family Life Center at Fourth and Cherry streets. Weigh-in is at noon, and the meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.

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Seymour will have its own version of Canton Trade Days and Round Top/Marburger’s Market Days beginning at 9 a.m. Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 26 through 28, at the old Traveler’s Motel (across from Allsups and H & P’s Shamrock) on Main Street in Seymour. Local and distant artisans may set up their booths for Seymour Trade Days. Eventually, there will be storage areas available for a monthly fee. Interested individuals are urged to locate items to sell or trade. Visitors will find used items and art, jewelry and saddle work for sale. Seymour hopes its trade days will bring more visitors on the weekends to do their browsing. Treasures can be found during Trade Days. Visitors are also encouraged to enjoy Seymour’s park, restaurants and museum. Trade Days will include items from Seymour’s new Stage II Designs and other local markets. The monthly event will eventually have

concessions, musicians and a fiddler’s contest. Those who enjoy making jelly, desserts, quilts, dolls and baby clothes are encouraged to reserve a booth. There will also be an equine dentist set up on the premises to take care of floating horses’ teeth. Visitors may also arrange to have their pets’ rabies shots given. Sellers are also encouraged to consider reserving a booth space if they have wood-working equipment, hunting gear, tools or old signs that you would like to sell. Always favorite items are fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, potted plants or trees. Those interested in reserving a booth for the first three months, are eligible for a special discount. Friday evening will be the time for vendors to set up and for visitors to browse since there are no sales on Friday. For information e-mail seymourtradedays@swbell. net or visit www.seymourtradedays.com for details and forms.

AARP to offer free tax aide assistance in Graham Each year, the American Association for Retired Persons Tax Aide program provides free assistance to middle and low-income taxpayers for preparing tax returns. The program will continue every Wednesday by appointment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 11, at the Graham Senior Citizens Center, 825 Fairview St. To schedule an appointment, call Frances Burns at (940) 549-0203. The program, administered by AARP in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, is once again available to residents in Graham, Breckenridge, Eastland and surrounding areas. Low-income residents with earned income may also schedule an appointment to

review documentation for possible eligibility for Earned Income Credit. Taxpayers who do not owe taxes may be eligible for this cash benefit. Taxpayers should bring Social Security cards for each family member, a copy of last year’s return, all W-2s, 1099s, including the SSA 1099, picture identification and any other forms pertaining to income and expenses that may affect taxes. Resident aliens should also bring all appropriate documentation. The program is unable to assist taxpayers who claim depreciation for rental or business property. Taxpayers who are stock market daytraders are not eligible for assistance under the program.

OBITUARIES Dessie Dee Norman Dessie Dee Norman, 91, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Graham. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at First Baptist Church in Graham. Interment will be in Pioneer Cemetery. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dessie was born Nov. 7, 1920, in Goree to Albert and Georgia Styles. She married L.D. Norman on Feb. 1, 1941, in Seymour. Before retiring she worked for Hexcel Corporation for 15 years and was an active member of the community. Her husband

preceded her in death Feb. 16, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by two sons, Larry Dwane Norman and wife Norma and Ronnie Wayne Norman and wife Rhonda; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.

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POLICE BLOTTER cumstances reported in the 700 block of Oak Street. 8:58 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from the 1300 block of First Street to Graham Regional Medical Center. 9:47 p.m.—Suspect arrested for possession of prohibited weapons in the 200 block of Elm Street. 11:15 p.m.—Suspicious circumstances reported in the 400 block of South Avenue D. 11:18 p.m.—Close patrol requested in the 400 block of South Avenue D. Friday, March 9 Jail count: 54 12:03 a.m.—Suspicious vehicle reported in the 700 block of Grove Street. 12:10 a.m.—Information reported in the 200 block of Gleese Street. 12:22 a.m.—Outside agency assistance requested in the 200 bock of Elm Street. 12:38 a.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from Graham Regional Medical Center to Wichita Falls. 1:50 a.m.—Suspicious subject reported at Blewett and Pennsylvania streets. 4:09 a.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1400 block of West Elm Street, and patient transported by ambulance to Hamilton Hospital. 6:12 a.m.—Suspicious subject reported in the 1300 block of Blewett Street. 6:52 a.m.—Burglar alarm reported in the 1900 block of Highway 251. 7:36 a.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from the 1300 block of First Street to Graham Regional Medical Center. 8:13 a.m.—Householder assistance requested in the 1000 block of Westwood Street. 9:35 a.m.—Funeral escort reported to Restland Cemetery. 9:36 a.m.—Reckless driving reported on Highway 380. 11:02 a.m.—Information reported in the 300 block of FM 3003. 11:34 a.m.—Utility complaint reported in the 800 block of Texas Street. 11:47 a.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from Graham Regional Medical Center to Dallas. 12:26 p.m.—Reckless driving reported on Elm Street.

12:50 p.m.—Suspicious circumstances reported at Kinley Park. 12:57 p.m.—Vehicle accident reported with no injuries at Hamilton Street and Avenue B in Olney. 1:09 p.m.—Reckless driving reported on Elm Street. 1:16 p.m.—Suspicious subject reported at Cliff Drive and Old Jacksboro Road. 1:19 p.m.—Vehicle accident reported with no injuries at Graham Regional Medical Center. 2:03 p.m.—Arrest reported in the 1100 block of Fourth Street. 2:25 p.m.—Information reported on Highway 16 South. 2:25 p.m.—Civil matter reported in the 700 block of Carolina Street. 3:27 p.m.—Horse reported loose on Rocky Mound Road. 3:30 p.m.—Threats reported in the 300 block of Gleese Street. 5:23 p.m.—Vehicle accident reported with no injuries on Avenue M. 7:10 p.m.—Cattle reported loose on Highway 114 East. 7:17 p.m.—Vehicle hit-andrun accident reported on Highway 380 West. 8:09 p.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1300 block of Edgewood Road. 8:27 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from the Graham Regional Medical Center to Fort Worth. 8:34 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from the 100 block of Hutchens Road to Hamilton Hospital. 9:29 p.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1300 block of Highland Road, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center. 10:00 p.m.—Deadly conduct reported on White Rose Road. 10:12 p.m.—Close patrol requested in the 700 block of Carolina Street. 10:21 p.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center. Saturday, March 10 Jail count: 57 12:44 a.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1400 block of West Elm Street, and

patient transported by ambulance to Hamilton Hospital. 3:32 a.m.—Domestic disturbance reported in the 700 block of North Avenue C. 7:12 a.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1300 block of Morado Street. 7:26 a.m.—Vehicle reported vandalized in the 800 block of South Street. 7:38 a.m.—Vehicle reported vandalized by paint in the 700 block of Grove Street. 8:22 a.m.—Vandalism reported on Highway 380 West. 8:59 a.m.—Vehicle reported vandalized by paint in the 700 block of Grove Street. 8:59 a.m.—Vehicle reported vandalized by paint in the 700 block of Grove Street 9:16 a.m.—Vehicle reported vandalized in the 900 block of South Street. 10:40 a.m.—Suspicious vehicle reportedly followed a subject to work. 10:43 a.m.—False medical alarm reported in the 400 block of Tennessee Street. 10:57 a.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1200 block of Corvadura Street, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center. 12:11 p.m.—Burglar alarm reported in the 1800 block of Crawford Street. 12:13 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from Hamilton Hospital to Wichita Falls. 1:07 p.m.—Close patrol requested. 1:13 p.m.—Yearling reported loose on Upper Tonk Valley Road. 1:21 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from the 1300 block of First Street to Hamilton Hospital. 2:00 p.m.—Sewer backup reported in the 600 block of Third Street. 6:19 p.m.—Cattle reported loose on FM 926. 6:27 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from Hamilton Hospital back to Graham. 6:47 p.m.—Cattle reported loose on FM 926. 7:22 p.m.—Suspect arrested for possession of marijuana in the 700 block of Loving Highway. 7:26 p.m.—Information reported in the 800 block of Virginia Street.

7:40 p.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 1000 block of Cliff Drive. 8:16 p.m.—Loud music reported on Family Lane.

block of West Gray Street, and patient transported by ambulance to Hamilton Hospital. 6:16 p.m.—Information reported in the 1100 block of West Oak Street. 7:35 p.m.—Suspect arrested on county warrant in the 1200 block of Randy Drive. 8:01 p.m.—Patient transferred by ambulance from Hamilton Hospital to Wichita Falls. 8:11 p.m.—Dog reported attacking a cat in the 1300 block of Country Club Road. 8:29 p.m.—Theft reported in the 1200 block of Randy Street. 8:31 p.m.—Suspect arrested for theft in the 1200 block of Randy Street. 9:42 p.m.—Suspect arrested on district court warrant on FM 1769. 10:07 p.m.—Outside agency assistance requested in the 100 block of Timberview Road. 10:49 p.m.—Suspect arrested on municipal court warrant in the 1500 block of Fourth Street.

Sunday, March 11 Jail count: 58 8:24 a.m.—9-1-1 hang-up reported on the West Side of Possum Kingdom Lake. 9:56 a.m.—Open door reported in the 800 block of Virginia Street. 10:03 a.m.—Dog reported loose in the 1000 block of Bloodworth Street in Olney. 10:05 a.m.—Bicycle reported found in the 900 block of Kentucky Street. 10:51 a.m.—Householder assistance requested in the 1400 block of Thompson Street. 11:06 a.m.—Ambulance assistance requested in the 2000 block of Highway 67. 12:27 p.m.—Vehicle reported burglarized on Highway 16 South. 12:39 p.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 4100 block of FM 1287, and patient transported by ambulance to Graham Regional Medical Center. 1:15 p.m.—Civil matter reported in the 1400 block of Highway 16 South. 1:33 p.m.—Officer requested to check welfare of a subject on White Rose Road. 1:37 p.m.—9-1-1 hang-up reported. 2:18 p.m.—Building reported burglarized in the 1900 block of Highway 16 South. 3:11 p.m.—Suspect arrested for violation of protective services on Highway 114. 3:55 p.m.—Burglar alarm reported in the 1300 block of Highway 16 South. 4:31 p.m.—Householder assistance requested in the 1300 block of Morado Street. 4:55 p.m.—Civil matter reported in the 1900 block of Crawford Street. 5:35 p.m.—Medical emergency reported in the 1100

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Eyes said. The travelers stayed at Bassin’s apartment in Kocheck and her cousin planned a full itinerary of visiting the orphanages and seeing some sights each day. “It was just unbelievable,” she said. “The noise, the crowds, the food booths. It was hard to take it all in.” One of the realities that makes it difficult for missionaries in India and Sri Lanka are the restrictions on Christian evangelism. “They can’t openly preach Christianity in the cities because India is a country of Muslims and Hindus,” Howeth said. But the four went to several ladies’ meetings in Kelingya, Mattakkuliya, Avissawlla and Kottawa, Sri Lanka the first week in between some sightseeing. They flew to Chennai, India, where the Home of Love Orphanage was, then flew to Cochin, India, where Bassin’s apartment and the Home of Faith were located. The orphanages accepted children ages 6 to 14 who otherwise would have lived on the streets. They also took in children of parents who worked in other places during the week and returned to take their children on weekends. “One of the orphanages was for children who were crippled or who had birth defects,” she said. “None of them had medical care that could help them. There were not even any wheel chairs.” Sometimes the Bassins made arrangements and paid for the expenses themselves to fly the most severely disabled children to the U.S. for medical exams and surgery

Always smiling Children in an orphanage in India sang and danced for Jo Howeth and three other American women who attended ladies’ conferences and did activities with children at two orphanages in India. (Courtesy photo) because some children struggled each day with impossible physical obstacles. One such boy, who literally rolled on the floor wherever he needed to go, was flown to the U.S. for an MRI and other exams. “His hands were turned backwards, and he couldn’t move or bend his legs from the hip,” Howeth said. “The doctors discovered that he was born with no hip joints and that there was nothing they could do for him.” Although the other children were not afflicted with defects that extreme, they would have to support themselves one day in a country that offered no welfare or medical help. “These children had basic education classes, and they were taught how to sew and do things that could help them once they were out of the orphanage,” she said. “They were turned out when they were 14.” As they traveled from one orphanage to the next, it seemed

that with few exceptions, the people were struggling just to get by day by day. “Even the poorest in this country don’t live like this,” she said.” There was always a section inside or outside town that qualified as worse than the worst of American slums. One group lived lives that were like being on the streets. “They lived under a bridge near a river,” Howeth said. “They lived in conditions almost like being on the streets. The people were sleeping on blue tarps and blankets on the ground. They had no roofs over their heads and cooked rice in little pots over a fire.” She learned that they had come from northern India seeking a better life. But they had no education or chance to do more than exist from day to day. Each orphanage had 20 to 30 children who took classes and slept in a small building. The first one, Home of Love, had been flooded when they

arrived so the children were sleeping on pallets in a nearby barn. This orphanage was run by an Indian couple while nuns ran the House of Faith. The combination of high altitudes and ever present diesel fumes made the mountainous regions hard for Howeth. There are no auto inspections, exhaust regulations or traffic laws. It was each motorist for himself. “You’d meet 18-wheelers with no brakes or just one blinker or light,” she said. “If someone honked once, that meant they were behind you. Two toots, I’m beside you. Three toots, I’m coming around so you better get out of the way.’” Howeth said even Bassin always had a driver and never attempted to drive in India. ”We might only be going 10 blocks, but it could take 45 minutes to get there because of the traffic,” she said. The four women shopped in Indian version of malls, hundreds of booths where gemstones, jewelry and leather were the main tourist draws. “I was like the new kid on the block,” she said. “Kim noticed how I took in every detail to store them in my mind.“ Howeth said today she is more grateful for the life she has and doesn’t want to ever take things for granted again. She sees that Americans have so much they don’t need. Howeth left India knowing she’d like to go back. Her overwhelming memory was seeing how little it took to make the children happy each day. “I couldn’t believe that children who had so little could be so happy,“ she said. “They were happy with what they had, and I knew the many things they did without.”

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K-2 Continued from Page 1A Widner said Graham police have seen an increase in the use of K-2 over the last year, including at least two individuals who were transported to the hospital suffering from the effects of K-2. “We hope this sends a message to those who continue to sell or use the product that police will continue to investigate and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,” Widner said. Law enforcement officers seized several differently labeled packages that will be sent to a lab for identification. Widner said police coordinated their efforts with the state comptrollers office and the district attorney’s office. “They’ve sent an agent here, and he’s already found several violations,” he said. “Anytime there are potential tax violations on revenue, the comptrollers office is always consulted on an issue like this.” While police had a strong suspicion K-2 was being sold from the store, Widner said finding pornography and gaming machines was a surprise. “Prior to this incident, we had received reports over two years ago that they were selling pornographic magazines, also a violation of city ordinance,” Widner said. “And again, as a courtesy, we notified them in person and provided them with a copy of the ordinance, so it was a surprise to find magazines and videos behind the counter.” The pornography and synthetic cannabinoids were not on display for general consumers, but officers made controlled buys from clerks on more than one occasion. That information as well as continuing reports from the public that the K-2 like products were still being sold there led to the search warrant being received. The gambling machines were also a surprise for of-

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Based on the information and the presence of the machines, a warrant was issued and the machines and all proceeds were seized. As of Monday, the business remained open as the comptroller’s office continued to investigate. The clerk who was arrested was charged with first degree felony possession of a controlled substance penalty group 2A with intent to deliver. More charges are likely. The police also seized cash assets from the store. “The investigators, Richard Ferguson, Jim Reeves and Jeff Smith, did an excellent job. They have really put a lot of effort into this,” said Widner. “We’ve heard for some time of criminal activity at this location and through their hard work, we were able to develop enough facts and probable cause to take action.”

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Sports Briefs Steers to host Jacksboro The Graham Steers will host Jacksboro in in their final nondistrict game at 4 p.m. Friday at the Graham baseball stadium. The Steers will open District 6-3A play Tuesday with a game at Bowie beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Track teams shine early in the season BY TRAVIS LISLE sports@grahamleader.com @travlisle on twitter With the beginning of the track season upon us, several Graham Steers and Lady Blues have shown exemplary starts to the season with fast times, good heights and long jumps. In fact, in the Wichita Falls/North Texas region, many Graham athletes stack up very well against opponents in the area. Gathering all the area’s top 10 perfor-

mances in all track and field events, this is how the Steers and Lady Blues stack up: In the boys’ shot put, three Steers made the list with Dusty Rae coming in second, Tyler Fore placing third and Barrett Davidson making the 10th spot. Rae threw 52-2 while Fore threw a 45-7 and Davidson a 40-4. Davidson is at the top of the list in the discus, throwing an area-best 134-8.5. Also making the list for discus was Jesse Ramos coming in at the fifth

The Graham Lady Blues will close out nondistrict play with a game at Windthorst on Friday. The Blues will open District 6-3A play at Bowie at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The game will be broadcast live on Kool 94.7 FM with Rick Edwards on the call.

spot with a 119-5. In the high jump, Braylan Brooks and Talor Wheat each made the fifth spot at 5-6. Wheat and Brooks both made the list again in other events. Wheat’s 2:07.62 time in the 800-meter run lands him in the third place slot while his 4:55.98 in the 1600-meter run ranks first in the area. Brooks’ 11.92 in the 100-meter dash places him eighth on the list. Dillon Gonzales made the cut in the 100-meter dash with a 12.00, and Cole Halverson

placed ninth on the list for the 1600-meter run with a 5:34.58. Aaron Gonzales shows up in the sixth spot for the 400-meter run behind Junior Carillo in fifth with a 54.15. Pole vaulter Jake Graham tied for second at 12-6 while Brian Sides took the fourth spot and Ben Davis sits at seventh. Sides vaulted 12-0 while Davis cleared 11-0. Sides and Davis both made the list again with their performances in the 300 and 110-meter hurdles times. For

the 110-meter hurdles, Sides sits in the third spot with a 16.89 time while Davis comes in sixth with a 17.43. In the 300-meter hurdles, Sides again took the third spot on the list with a 43.37 time and Davis is at fifth with a 47.13. Josh Stelzer ran the 200-meter dash in 24.88 which put him at ninth. The Steers 400-meter relay team finds themselves in second, only half of a second See TRACK, Page 2B

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PK Relays on the horizon The Graham High School track teams and the Graham Lions Club will host the PK Relays on Saturday, March 24. The Relays, the longestrunning track meet in Texas will attract more than 20 teams. Field events are scheduled to get under way at 8 a.m. with running finals starting after lunch.

Softball league needs umpires The Graham Girls Softball League is in need of umpires for the upcoming season. ASA training is mandatory for all umpires. A training session will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Woodland. Anyone interested in umpiring may call Michelle Atwood at (940) 456-4107.

Softball clinic set March 24 The Graham Girls’ Softball Clinic will be Saturday, Mar. 24. Registration forms can be picked up at 707 Oak St. Call Michelle Atwood for registration forms or additional information at (940) 456-4107.

Rifle, pistol club fun shoot set Spring is right around the corner and so is the start of the competition season for the Graham Rifle and Pistol Club. The first Fun Shoot of the season will be Saturday, March 17. The 2012 shooting schedule will include four fun shoots and four clay shoots, one of which will be a special extra long range event for open class shooters. All competition events will be open to the public.

Little League seeking umpires Graham Little League Baseball is looking for umpires for the 2012 season. Those interested in umpiring, may call James Wyatt at (940) 550-9114.

Graham Steers Baseball March 14 - at Burnet and Brownwood March 16 - vs. Jacksboro March 20 - at Bowie March 23 - vs. Iowa Park March 27 - at Vernon March 30 - vs. Burkburnett April 3 - at Wichita Falls Hirschi April 6 - vs. Bowie April 9 - at Iowa Park April 13 - vs. Vernon April 17 - at Burkburnett April 20 -vs. Wichita Falls Hirschi

Let’s go boys Graham JV baseball coach Bubba Brewster addresses his team between innings during the Graham JV Tournament. Below, Cameron Patterson, the freshman lefty, has proven to be an ace for the JV team. (Photos by Travis Lisle)

JV baseball teams post early 11-2 record BY TRAVIS LISLE sports@grahamleader.com @travlisle on twitter

To the plate Micaela Stevens fires a pitch toward home plate during a recent Graham junior varsity softball game. Stevens has been the No. 1 pitcher for the Lady Blues early in the season. Below, Mikaela Krick rounds first after running out a hit to the short stop. (Photo by Travis Lisle)

JV softball team rounding into shape BY TRAVIS LISLE sports@grahamleader.com @travlisle on twitter The Lady Blues JV softball team is coming into its own. With a 3-10 record, things haven’t been lovely for the young Blues, but they have shown signs of excellence at times. In their three wins, the Blues beat Denton Ryan 8-7 followed by a 13-2 win over Olney and a 4-3 win over Bridgeport. For the Blues, the offensive side of the game has been

sharp while the defensive play needs work, according to their coach Amber Kirkland. “We have done a pretty decent job as hitters,” Kirkland said. “We played Wylie on March 6. Their pitcher was probably the best pitcher we have come up against this season, we had a hard time at the plate with her. She had a lot of different pitches, and we just weren’t disciplined enough at the plate.” Still, players like Chyanne Lozowski, lead-off hitter MiSee BLUES, Page 2B

The Graham Steers JV has started the baseball season off well, compiling a combined record of 11-2 with the JV1 team at 9-2 and the JV2 team at 2-0. The JV2 started the season off with a thrilling victory over Perrin. As time expired in the game, Graham hit a walk-off base hit to upset the more seasoned Perrin team. Meanwhile, the JV1’s first game came in the Bowie Tournament against Decatur. Decatur’s pitcher in the game was a varsity transfer student who threw in the mid-80s and showed excellent control, according to Steers coach Bubba Brewster. Regardless, the Steers went on to win the game 2-0 and continued to dominate in the early season tournament with a 12-7 win over Iowa Park followed by a 20-1 win over Whitesboro and finally a tournament clinching 16-1 win over Paradise. “This was a great start to the season for us,” Brewster said. “We beat a fine varsity pitcher from Decatur, and then took care of business against the next three teams we faced. Winning is so important early in the season. It builds confidence, team morale, excitement. I couldn’t be any more proud of the way this group competed this weekend.” In the JV1’s next game, the Steers run-ruled the Clyde Bulldogs in five innings with an 11-1 win. The Steers next challenge was at the Wichita Falls Tournament where the young team suffered its only two losses thus far in the season. The tournament began with

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Continued from Page 1B behind number one Rider High School while the boys’ 1:35.30 800-meter relay lands them in third behind Hirschi and Vernon. The 1600-meter relay took the third spot behind Hirschi and Rider with a 3:40.46. For the Lady Blues, freshman Cara Cowser made the list three times with her performances in the long jump and both hurdle events. Cowser recorded a 15-8.5 in the long jump to get in the fourth slot. In the 100-meter hurdles, Cowser took the sixth slot with an 18.10 time, and for the 300 hurdles she ranked seventh in the area with a 55.43. Kristen Adair, Kalee Gabbert, Jessica Campbell, Angelica Camacho and Madison Shook all made the honor roll twice. Adair showed up at ninth for the triple jump with a 30-10. She was also first in the pole vault clearing 9-0.

Gabbert placed first in the area with her 13:01.17 3,200-meter run time, and fourth in the 1,600-meter run with a 6:11.09. Campbell placed fourth with 2:44.62 800-meter time, and 10th for her 1:09.69 400-meter time. Camacho was fifth for the 800-meter run at 2:45.03 while also placing eighth for her 1:08.64 400-meter time. Shook landed the fifth spot for the 100-meter dash with a 13.49, and also ended up in sixth for her 28.60 200-meter time. Other Lady Blues top 10s were Bonni Peeks at second place for her 52.31 in the 300-meter hurdles. Ashley Cox was fifth for the 1600-meter run at 6:25.86 while Reagan Holmes landed in fifth with her 4-8 high jump and Hannah Little was third in the triple jump with a 31-10.75. Rounding out the Lady Blues’ honor roll is Shelby Wright for

her 28-5.5 shot put which put her in ninth in the area. After missing their scheduled meet in Brownwood on Saturday, March 10, the track team managed to enter the Wise County Invitational track meet on Saturday, March 17, in Alvord. “Virtually everybody in the area missed that date because of weather,” track coach Jim Walton said. “The first meet to the second meet is usually where you see the biggest improvement. Everybody in the area is kind of in the same boat. Missing the Brownwood meet was tough because we would have gotten the chance to compete against some really good schools. We need that Alvord meet to replace the Brownwood track meet. Weather is always something you battle during track season, but you find a way to get through the tough conditions and put your best foot forward.”

Continued from Page 1B kaela Krick, Laura Barrett and April Marshall have shown good poise in the batters box. Lozowski hit a home run in the win over Bridgeport while Krick seems to always get on base which is key when batting in the lead-off position. “Defensively, we have struggled,” Kirkland said. “I’m still moving the girls around on defense, trying to get the best nine out there that fit in the right position. So some girls are playing positions that they are not used to. I have tried to get through to the girls that you not only have to be ready physically but mentally as well. A lot of times we can field the ball, but then don’t know what to do with it when we get it. That’s something we have to really work on in practice is situations with base runners on. However, we are getting better and better defensively each game.” As far as pitching, Kirkland likes what she sees on the mound. Micaela Stevens has led the Lady Blues pitching rotation thus far. “She has been our main pitcher throughout the season thus far,” Kirkland said. “She has done a tremendous job pitching, and I couldn’t ask for anything more from her.

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She has pitched pretty much every game for us. She keeps her composure and has had the best attitude. Being the pitcher puts you under a lot of pressure, and she handles it very well.” All in all, these Lady Blues are improving and getting ready for district play which begins Tuesday, March 20, at Bowie. “These girls are doing a great job,” Kirkland said. “They are learning the game of softball and showing improvement with each practice and game.”

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freshman/sophomore group as a whole, they hate to lose. I really feel like this group has some intangibles that are uncharacteristic of high school kids today, and I can tell you now that this group will be one to follow. These kids are going to do some special things in Graham athletics.” The JV2 also had a chance to play before the weather abruptly ended the tournament, and the Steers came through with a 12-5 win over Glen Rose. It was the team’s second win in just as many games. Needless to say, the young Steers are on the right path, and their coach seems

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to Wichita Falls Rider. “This tournament was a roller coaster ride as we took care of Windthorst, then beat a Wichita Falls Old High team that is one of the best in the country,” Brewster said. “Short on pitching, we dropped the Burk game though it was defense and not pitching that killed us in this one. In our final game, we had the former state champion Rider Raiders on the ropes 6-2 in the final inning and blew the lead with our inability to field routine ground balls, coughing up four errors in the 7th and losing. The final game really stung because it exploited our two big weaknesses; one, that we are not yet willing to lay it all on the line for our teammates and are too focused on individual performance; two, defensively we are not very good right now.” The Steers had a chance to improve in the Graham JV Tournament. Unfortunately, the tournament was rained out, but not before the Steers knocked off Burkburnett who had beaten them earlier in the season. The Steers beat the Bulldogs 11-1 and faced Wichita Falls High School later that day, in what was their final game of the tournament. The game only lasted four innings due to the weather conditions, but in those four innings Jim Bob Perry, Cameron Patterson, Mikey Freeze, Travis Gipson, Dusty Dixon, Pete Marrufo and Derek Sides all got involved on the offensive side of things. For the defense, the lefty Patterson was really all the Steers needed. In four innings the pitcher accumulated 11 of the Steers 12 outs off strikeouts. “It was nice to get another shot at Burkburnett after they just flat out embarrassed us last time,” Brewster said. “We played really well in excruciating weather conditions, and I was really proud of the way the guys responded after a tough loss last tournament. I’ll say one thing for this

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2007 V.W. Jetta 2.5: Auto, air, moon roof, leather, alloys, spoiler, elect. W/L/ T/C/CD, 83K, $12,500. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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What are Friends for? 2007 Chevy Impala LS, V6, Àex fuel, all power, OnStar, AM/FM/CD, steel wheels, $11,995. B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 67484

#236214—2010 Chevy Traverse: Silver, 31,000 miles, certi¿ed, pre-owned, 2.9% up to 60 months, 1.9% up to 36 months. WAC,$23,495. Davidson Motor Co. • 940-549-2233 414 Elm St. • Graham, TX 69047

2000 Chevy Suburban 1500, V8, 5.3 liter, auto, 3rd row seat, all power, DVD, AM/FM/ MP3, rear AC, $6,495.

2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 reg. cab, V6, auto 4WD, AC, power steering, towing pkg., AM/FM/CD, $7,995. B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 68490

B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 66888

2003 Dodge Caravan SE, V6, Àex fuel, 7 pass. seating, power, AM/FM/Cassette, cruise, $5,995. B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 67483

250 CAMPERS & TRAILERS

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230 TRUCKS

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2006 Buick Lacrosse: 4 door, V6, auto, air, electric windows-locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, alloys, 51K, $10,500. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

#285899—2010 Chevy Equinox LT: Brown, 32,000 miles, leather, $23,995. Davidson Motor Co. • 940-549-2233 414 Elm St. • Graham, TX 69046

2006 Toyota Avalon Limited: 4 door, 91k miles, loaded, black w/taupe interior, super clean, $13,500. 940-549-6596.

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1200 Hwy. 380 Bypass • Graham, TX www.helmmotorco.com

2006 Ford Escape XLT: 4WD, V6, auto, air, elect. W/L/T/C/CD, 72K, $11,300 plus tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500: Quad cab, 2WD, handicapped Bruno Turny & wheel chair lift, Monarch controls. Call 940-549-6680 or 940-549-8829.

2008 Ford F150 Super Crew FX2 Sport: V8, auto air, loaded, 20-inch wheels, gray alloys, 73K, $18,500 + tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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2001 Ford F750 Water Truck: 2,000 gal. Ledwell water tank, front-side-rear spray, hose reel, 42k miles, A/C, $24,000. 214-5781644.

2006 Fun Finder 21-ft. bumper-pull RV: Queen bed with full bath, cook top/ microwave, built-in seat with storage. Asking $8,000. 940-549-3597.

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2008 Ford F-350: White, crew cab, long bed, tow package. Runs Great! $21,000. 940-521-1175.

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2000 Ford F250: V10, automatic, AC, clean, runs great, 125,000 miles, $6,500. 940782-5365.

Place your ad today! (940) 549-7800

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260 MOTORCYCLES/ATVS

#18405A—2006 Cadillac DTS: Diamond white, 56,000 miles, $14,995.

2006 Dodge Durango SXT, V8, auto, 3rd row seat, privacy glass, all power, AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels, $9,900. B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 66887

2007 Chevy Silverado pickup: 63,000 miles, still under extended warranty, $16,000 $15,000 obo. Call 254-559-1681.

1995 Chevrolet Ext. Cab: Call for more information. 940-549-8059.

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2009 Polaris 550 XP ATV: 4x4, auto, Mossy Oak, 500 miles, $5,900. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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Davidson Motor Co. • 940-549-2233 414 Elm St. • Graham, TX 69045

B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 67482

2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS, V8, 5.3 liter, auto, 4WD, all power, towing, AM/FM/CD, OnStar, StabliTrak, $10,995.

2007 Ford F150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4: V8, auto, leather, loaded, NICE! 123K, $16,950 plus tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

2006 Ford Ranger: Ext. cab, 4-door sport, auto, air, electric windows-locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, alloys, V6, 105K, $10,400 $9,900. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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2006 Toyota 4-Runner SR5: V6, auto, air, alloys, elect. W/L/T/C/CD, 85K, $15,250 plus tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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Harley, Honda with Trailer and accessories package: All excellent condition. Details: http://wichitafalls.craigslist. org/mcy/2855798607.html Pictures: http://www.Àickr. com/photos/74886181@ N06/ $19,500. 940-704-3776.

2003 Harley Davidson FXDWG; 9100 miles, showroom condition, $9,000 940-4563437 68067 1998 Kawasaki 1500 motorcycle, 2 trailers, one to pull behind bike & one to haul bike, 940-549-0701.

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2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS, 67,000 mi., excellent condition, loaded, running boards, good tires, $10,500, 940-549-6100. 69030

2006 Chevrolet Silverado LT: 73k miles, crew cab. Must See Unit...Extra Clean! $15,795. Helm Motor Co. • 940-521-6266 1200 Hwy. 380 Bypass • Graham, TX www.helmmotorco.com

1997 Cadillac DeVille: 91k miles, $4,500 obo, clean, drives like new, new tires, candy apple red. 940-5490841.

2008 Ford E350 XLT: 12-passenger van, V8, auto., AM/FM/CD, dual air, power windows-locks, tilt, cruise, 75k miles, $14,000. 214-578-1644.

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2000 Mercury Grand Marquis: Leather, alloy wheels, 6-CD changer, pwr. seats. Extra Clean! $5,995. Helm Motor Co. • 940-521-6266 1200 Hwy. 380 Bypass • Graham, TX www.helmmotorco.com

2009 Ford E350 XLT: 12 passenger van, V-8, AM/ FM/CD, auto, dual air, power windows-locks, tilt, cruise, alloys, step, 20K, $18,550. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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B&K Auto Sales • 940-521-9194 401 4th St. • Graham, Tx. 66890

2003 Volvo S60: V6, auto air, elect., W/L/T/C/CD, heather red, 133K, $4,900 + tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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240 VANS

SELL IT HERE! Call 940-549-7800

2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS Van: V6, dual air, elect., W/L/ T/C/CD,white, 90K, $6,900 + tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

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2005 Dodge Stratus SXT, 4 cyl, auto, AM/FM/CD, power steer/windows/locks, AC, $5,995.

310 PETS & SUPPLIES Singing Dog Kennels. Boarding, Grooming, over 15 years of caring for pampered dogs. 940-549-7338.

350 LOST & FOUND 2006 40’ Open Road. 4 slides, king bed, living room. $27,500. 817-565-7990

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2006 Chrysler 300 Sedan, Low Miles, One Owner, Power Seat, Sirius Radio, Keyless Entry, 28MPG!!....$13,795 Helm Motor Co. • 940-521-6266

2003 Jayco Eagle 5th Wheel: 26.3 RKS Eagle Series. Very good condition and clean with living room slideout, $12,000. Call 940549-0305 or 940-456-3077.

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1200 Hwy. 380 Bypass • Graham, TX www.helmmotorco.com

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2008 Ford Explorer: Eddie Bauer, leather and loaded!, 3rd-row seating, ready for ball games! $17,995. Helm Motor Co. • 940-521-6266 2006 V.W. Beetle TDI: Diesel, auto, air, leather, loaded, blue, 24K, $14,900 + tax. Ray Black’s II, 254-559-1500 201 E. Walker, Breckenridge

2009 F350 Super Duty XL: 6.4L, diesel, 5 speed, auto. trans., fuel tank, tool box, headache rack, brushguard, gooseneck hitch, power windows-locks, 89k miles, $29,500. 214-578-1644.

2002 Dodge 3500 X-cab, Dually, Cummings, Highoutput 6 speed, loaded, gooseneck & 5th wheel, 500 mi. on tires, 61K mi., $16,000, 940-550-2104. 69019

1985 Honda Elite Scooter: Needs minor repair, $1,000. 940-867-5717. 67616

Lost black camera, March 9th at Pizza Hut. If found please download photos onto CD & mail to PO Box 1200, Graham TX 76450. Camera’s expensive, but can be replaced. 940-456-3133

510 HELP WANTED Graham News, Inc., offers a paid internship during the summer of 2012 to write and edit its weekly newspaper in Olney, Texas. This temporary position is appropriate for an upperdivision student majoring in journalism at an accredited college or as a post-graduate internship. The position also would be appropriate for a college journalism professor/ instructor seeking a summer term, field experience in grass roots new media. The successful candidate will work independently to produce a weekly newspaper and to update the papers’ website. A local general manager and an absentee publisher will oversee the intern’s work. The position is available from early May for a period of eight to 10 weeks, covering the temporary absence of the newspaper’s current editor. Applicants must have the skill sets and ability to comprehensively cover a rural Texas community, write stories, work with digital photography, edit and design pages (Adobe CS/InDesign) for a broadsheet newspaper, and produce updates for the paper’s website. The intern/ temporary professional will be the only full-time journalist on staff during this period. The Olney Enterprise is a 1,300 paid, circulation weekly newspaper serving the Olney, Texas, community since 1910. Interested candidates should apply to Robb Krecklow, publisher, The Olney Enterprise, at gnipub@grahamleader.com. Telephone 940-549-7800 with inquiries. Please forward a resume and cover letter of interest. Consideration begins immediately. Kinder Hearts Home Health, LLC PT RN/LVN (Weekends) Needed in Graham 866-5245700 or www.kinderhearts. com Lone Star Milk Transport currently seeking Full-Time OTR Drivers. Health, Dental and Life Insurance available. Must pass DOT drug screen & physical. Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required. Contact Angela Kier at 940378-2520 Ext. 255. Looking for experienced auto technician. Must have at least 8 years plus experience & own tools. Bring home $600-800 per week. Please call & leave message. 940-521-8180

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6B • THE GRAHAM LEADER

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

510 HELP WANTED

Wildcatter Steakhouse accepting applications for FullTime Restaurant Manager. Requires 5-years minimum experience in comparable food service position. Salary based on experience. Includes benefits after 90 days. E.O.E./ M/F/H/V. Wildcatter Steakhouse Line Cook position available. Competitive wages, benefits & insurance paid after probationary period. Apply in person at 6062 Hwy 16, Graham. WINDJAMMER CABLE HELP WANTED PART TIME OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF Customer Service Representative, 20 hrs wk, Monday-Friday. Must demonstrate excellent skills in working with people along with desire to deliver superior customer service. Have basic computer skills and working knowledge with Microsoft Office software. This is your chance to have the opportunity to be a part of the exciting telecommunications industry We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote A drug free workplace M/F/D/V Please send resume to or stop by our office and fill out an application: Windjammer Cable, 1100 4th Street Graham, TX 76450 or email resume to: jlickteig@ wjcable.net. EOE YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is now taking application for part time cook. Call Lydia Reames at 214-738-4035 or go to www.campgradyspruce. org to apply.

HIRING

Our current custodian is experiencing health problems and we need an energetic person to ﬁnish the school year for this lady. Could become permanent position.

$75/day - 8 hours/day • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 30-minute lunch.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If interested, contact Gordon Grubbs or Ty Spitzer at 940-846-3531 68100

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Full-Time Groundskeeper

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Local Factory

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DISPATCHER You will be assisting customers by receiving their orders & coordinating the delivery of fuel products This position requires excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) and great customer service skills. Duties include but are not limited to: Dispatching Trucks, Managing Fuel Inventories, Counter Sales, Answering Phone & Processing Paperwork. Benefits: Send resumé to spatterson@allstarfuel.com • Company Health Insurance P.O. Box 847 • Graham, Texas 76450 • 401(k) • Paid vacation time 940-549-1565 • 940-549-8061, fax

Young County is accepting applications for Fort Belknap Park Attendants. Onsite residency is required. The position is designed for husband and wife team. For job application, job description, pay range and benefit package, contact the Young County Auditor’s office at 516 Fourth St., Ste. 103, Graham, Texas or call 940-549-1786. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, March 26 in the Young County Auditor’s office. Positions to be filled effective May 7, 2012.

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Should have experience with mig welding or interior construction and have a good work history. Drug testing.

~~~~~~ Apply in person at: 624 6th Street Graham, TX 76450

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GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING POSITION Richeson Management Oﬃce has promoted within & opened up a General Ledger Accounting position. Candidate must pass our drug screen & background check, have computer & general ledger bookkeeping experience, proﬁcient with Windows & Excel & be available 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Apply online at www.richesondq.com 67979

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Morning, afternoon & overnight shifts available. Excellent customer service, computer & phone skills required. Apply in person at the Hotel

6062 Hwy 16 So • Graham, TX 76450

Graham Team Needs Your Leadership

We Have A Manager Position For You Be a Team Member Training for promotions and earning pay raises. Apply online at: www.richesondq.com

Now Hiring for All Positions Apply at Walmart Kiosk

2121 Hwy. 16 S. • Graham Or online at:

www.walmart.com/apply

Background Checks & Drug Screens administered. 67984

Current Employment Opportunities 2/16/2012

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OFFICE ASSISTANT

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You will be assisting the Office Manager with daily administrative duties. This position requires excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) and great customer service skills. Duties include but are not limited to: Reconciling of Customer Accounts, Managing Fuel & Oil Inventories, Payroll, Counter Sales, Scanning Documents, Answering Phone & Processing Paperwork. Benefits: Send resumé to spatterson@allstarfuel.com • Company Health Insurance • 401(k) P.O. Box 847 • Graham, Texas 76450 • Paid vacation time 940-549-1565 • 940-549-8061, fax

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FULLTIME POSITIONS * RN Night Shift for Women’s Center * Licensed Occupational Therapist * Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for Physical Therapy Department * Scrub Techs for Surgery Department (certiﬁcation required)

WANT

ED! Please apply in person.

1325 First St. Graham, Texas

* Med Tech for Laboratory * Paramedic for EMS Department * Physical Therapy Technician

Hair S tyli

940-549-8787

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* LVN Weekday Shift for Med/Surg (2 positions available) PARTTIME POSITION * Nurse Practitioner For Jacksboro Rural Health Clinic

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ID #(A)030296 & #(B)030297

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(Employees interested in applying for open positions please see Human Resources) 1301 Montgomery Rd. • Graham 940-549-3400

Principal and Correctional OfÀcers Minimum: 18 years old, valid DL, HS Diploma or Equivalent, Drug screen, Company-paid medical & Background investigation

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Assistant Manager needed by the Graham branch of World Finance. Valid drivers license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Please apply in person at 511 Fourth Street Graham, Texas M-F EOE

Doyle’s Mfg.

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Contact David at: 325-647-2352

Copies of the job descriptions are available to review in Human Resource Department.

E.O.E.

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Andy at 940-550-8862

Experienced and must have tools.

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1015 Cliﬀ Dr. • Graham, TX 76450

To apply, call:

Is seeking a part-time worker able to work 2 hours per night, 5 to 8 hours/week. Competitive pay. Must have current DL and clean driving record. Call 325-829-2008 if interested.

Mechanic

in Graham

Contact: Victoria Skinner

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WELDERS & CONSTRUCTION HELP ~~~~~~

Warehouse Person Must have parts knowledge and some computer skills.

HAZMAT a PLUS. Excellent pay & beneﬁts. Must pass all DOT requirements including drug tests & MVR.

Now Hiring for Hotel Front Desk Clerk

2 years CDL-A experience, w/some flatbed. Some runs home daily, some layover runs. We provide excellent pay and benefits! Apply in person at: Salem Carriers C/O Hanson Brick 500 NE 14th Avenue • Mineral Wells, TX 76067 or apply online at: www.salemcarriers.com or call 1-800-709-2536

— Pays $7.25/hour —

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Auto Dismantler Must have own tools. Hourly pay + commission.

We Buy Cars!!

- Production Operators - Shipping - Light Welding

940-322-5588

is hiring for the following positions:

DRIVERS NEEDED

Horizon Bay is now taking applications for kitchen staﬀ and maintenance who are team players and have a passion for the elderly. Currently have FT, PT and PRN shifts available. Great Beneﬁts. Pre-employment, criminal history and drug screen required. Apply in person. No phone calls, please.

Has immediate needs for the following positions:

K&K Motors, Inc. Must have at least 5 years auto parts experience.

for local apartment complexes. Acceptable background check required. Must have experience in the use and maintenance of various types of lawn care equipment, ability & willingness to follow written & verbal instructions, work well independently & with other staﬀ, possess valid DL, have your own reliable transportation (daily) capable of and equipped to pull 12’ utility trailer when needed. Apply in person weekdays at 1512 Carolina Street, Graham, TX. 68697

Kitchen Staﬀ & Maintenance

940-549-4869

1224 Corvadura St. Graham, TX 76450

Sales Person

Inside Sales/Backup Driver w/Class A HazMat.

Full-Time Car Wash Attendant Needed. Please Call...

CDL DRIVERS

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center

Temporary Custodial Worker to Finish School Year!

Apply at: Airgas, 101 N. Dairy St., Breckenridge, TX 68875

HELP WANTED

Immediate openings for individuals with Texas State Certiﬁcation. Competitive rates and health beneﬁts available for full-time employees! EOE. For information, call our DON or our Administrator at 940549-4646, or apply in person:

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Villa Haven Health and Rehab is now hiring a Certified Dietary Service Manager. Apply in person at 300 S Jackson. EOE

68852

The Brogdon Company is seeking

Tired of Working for Peanuts? We can help you make a change. www.grahamleader.com

600 AUCTIONS

Burgess TXAuctioneers #9880 Farm • Construction • OilÀeld •Estates • Good Consignment Welcome 940-549-0979

L.D. MARSH Auctioneer TX#9202

940-846-3696 Mobile 940-521-1104 Fax 940-846-3690 E-mail marshauc@brazosnet.com

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Position open immediately at a Possum Kingdom retail business for a Finance Clerk. Computer and people skills very important. Duties include taking credit apps, arranging for financing and completing contracts and title work, answering the phones, and balancing the cash drawer. Must have some accounting e x p e r i e n c e . Wo r k d a y s Tuesdays through Saturdays. Pay based upon skills. Please send resumes’ to: Sandy Creek Marina 6512 US 180 West Breckenridge, TX 76424

1526 4th Street • Graham, TX

CNAS

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Now Hiring: Tire Changer, No Experience Necessary. Apply in person. 228 Elm, Graham TX.

First State Bank in Graham has an immediate opening for a Loan Secretary. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Experience is necessary. Please apply in person.

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Mechanics, Welders, Painters, Clerical CNC machine operator trainee must have efficient math skills Bridgeport Truck MFG 1310 E. Brown Road Breckenridge, TX 76424 Apply in person or send resume. Fax: 254-559-2731

www.grahamleader.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012 600 AUCTIONS

710 FOR RENT-MOBILE HOMES 68866

ESTATE AUCTION 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17 603 Elm Street • Olney Selling the Williams Estate

Selling Furniture Including Duncan Phyfe Drop-Leaf Dining Table w/6 Chairs & Matching Hutch, Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table w/Chairs, Kenmore Refrigerator, B.R. Suites - Beds-Chests-Dressers w/Mirrors-Nite Stand, Rocking Chair, Nice Wicker Quilt Chest, Spot Tables, Book Shelves, 3-30”x42” Ornate Framed Mirrors, Nice L.R. Sofa, Hide-A-Bed Den Sofa, Lamp Tables, La-Z-Boy Recliner, L.R. Easy Chairs, Eureka Vacuum, Gas Log for Fireplace Insert, Montgomery Ward Convertible Bed Sewing Machine, Computer Desk, Wallmount Glass Door Display, Metal 2-Door Cabinet & More Furniture!!! Service for 8 Mikasa China #474 Silver Swirl, Crystal Pieces, Assorted Bowls, Pie Plates, Dinnerware, Flatware, 7-Piece Green Club Aluminum Cookware, C.I. Skillets, Pots & Pans, Quilts, Bedding, Towels, Ladies Purses, Pair of Capodimonte Flower Candle Sticks, Pair of Goebel Red Birds, Precious Moments Angel, Lefton China Birds, Large Quantity of Frog Figurines, Wind-Up Music Boxes & More Collectibles. Hand Tools, Yard/Garden Tools, Plastic Patio Set & Much More!!!

For more information or to view color pictures, call or visit our website at www.marshauctions.com LD Marsh, Auctioneer TX9202 Kim Dodson, TX11662 940-846-3696, cell 940-521-1104 940-846-3719, cell 940-521-1240

GARAGE SALES 1204 Randy, Moving Sale! Friday, March 16th, 8am-Noon. Tons of stuff! 1412 Rolling Hills Drive, Indoor Garage Sale! Saturday, 8am-? 438 US Hwy 380 East. Saturday only. Tag Sale! Saturday March 17th, 1442 Fourth, 8am-1pm. Clothes, shoes, purses, knickknacks, good quality, all sizes.

630 FOR SALE-HOMES

www.grahamsl.com

745 Elm Street • Graham (940) 549-2066

Insured by FDIC

Loftin Real Estate

Tom Loftin, Broker – 940-873-8324 Brenda Barnhart, Associate Broker – 940-521-1138 Chuck Calvin, Salesperson – 940-564-6999 Jerry Choat, Salesperson – 940-521-1008 www.loftinrealty.com 64081

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940-549-2152 3009 Hwy 16 S WEATHERBEE REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & APPRAISAL Graham, Tx

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EDDLEMAN-RILEY Real Estate 940-549-6568

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1 left! 1/1 Travel Trailer. Set up permanent for quiet, peaceful living. All bills paid. 940-5508094 or 940-549-0784. East side PK Lake. Nice. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, carport, fenced yard, washer and dryer, $450 month, $450 deposit. References, 940328-5631.

720 FOR RENT-HOMES 2/1, US 380 West, $380 rent, $350 deposit. 940-549-0938. 2/1/1, 729 Cherry. CH/A, Brick, beautiful hardwood floors, very nice and clean. Dishwasher, stove & refrigerator provided. No Pets! $695 monthly, $695 deposit. 940-521-9894 For Rent, 1123 Second, 3/2. Fenced yard, $600 month, $600 deposit. Call 940-5504307.

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119 East Park Drive, Huge Three Family Garage Sale! 8am-? Friday & Saturday. Lots of Good Stuff!

Graham Savings

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Real Estate Exchange Gayle Briscoe, Broker

940-549-2970

549-5298

726 Elm St. • Graham

SOLD

DRENNAN REALTY

49384

www.realestateexchangeinc.com

1108 Fourth St., Suite B Graham, TX 76450 940-549-8555

Classiﬁeds get results! Call 549-7800 today!

ADOPTIONS ADOPT AND CHERISH We are a caring couple wishing for newborn baby to love. Happy and stable home, much love. Expenses paid. Walt and Gina 1-800-315-6957

650 FOR SALE - FARM & RANCH

Your Premier West Texas Farm & Ranch Specialist We currently have over 6,000 acres of very high-quality inventory to look through. Ranches range from less than 100 acres to close to 2,000 acres. Take a look at

www.remingtonrealestate.net or give us a call at 940-521-9039 • 940-362-4590

TexSCAN Week of March 11, 2012

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A D O P T: L OV I N G 1 s t t i m e p a r e n t s promise to give your baby a safe, happy home. Expenses paid. Olivia and Matt, 1-866-664-1213 CARING AND DEVOTED: Married Couple will provide loving and stable home for your newborn baby. All expenses paid. For information please call 1-888-728-5746, Carolyn and Todd.

AUCTIONS 680 FOR SALE-COMMERCIAL

CATTLE AUCTION: Sat., Mar.,17 at 12:30 pm. Hays Bros, Angus Ranch, Arcadia, LA. 650 head, sell bulls, pairs, breads. Opens regular and commercial. Clark Hays: 1-318548-1400; Dusty Taylor: 1-318-245-8800 #836, TaylorMadeAuctions.com

Business for sale! Leased Building. C&L Bait & Tackle. 4 11 U S H w y 3 8 0 W f o r Information. Come and see list of items! 940-549-3350

700 FOR RENT-APARTMENTS Apartments for rent, 811 South and 1200 Indiana. Call 940-549-7650 Apartments for rent. All bills paid. 940-521-7875.

Indiana Crossing Apartments 1100 Indiana 1, 2, 3 BR & Townhouses, from $420 to $540

Got a

The Quarters Apartments 1222 Brazos 1 & 2 BR, from $400 to $440 We welcome children. Pets not allowed. Both locations have modern laundries for residents use only. All maintenance requests are handled promptly. Contact Gary Sloan, Resident Manager. Leasing Office at Indiana Crossing Apartments

940-549-1708 25078

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The Graham High School junior varsity teams have been busy over the last week as the young Steers and Lady Blues compete on the diamond. Top, Skeeter Buchanan tosses the ball back to Davud Groves after recording an out. Middle, Cameron Patterson gets ready for a pitch. Below, Jaimey Hearne takes her stance at home plate. (Photos by Travis Lisle)

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Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is asking quilters across the Lone Star State to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2012 quilt block competition. This year’s theme, “Agriculture is Your Culture,” was chosen to spotlight TDA’s educational campaign that demonstrates how agriculture impacts the lives of all Americans. “There’s no doubt farmers and ranchers are the backbone of Texas agriculture, but all of us are impacted by agriculture countless times each day in ways we may not even imagine,” said Staples. “From the clothes we wear to the food we eat to the construction of the houses we call home, agriculture is vital to our daily lives. I look forward to seeing how our creative quilters weave the ‘Agriculture is Your Culture’

theme into their quilts.” As in previous years, each contestant will use Texas natural fibers — cotton, wool and leather — to create a quilt block to submit to TDA. A panel of judges will select the winning entries, which will be pieced together into a quilt and unveiled in September at TDA’s Food and Fiber Pavilion at the 2012 State Fair of Texas. At the conclusion of the fair, the quilt will become part of TDA’s popular quilt collection. As the country’s leading producer of wool and mohair, Texas has earned a global reputation among international textile buyers for superior quality and durability. Texas also leads the nation in cotton production and is a major producer of hides for leather and suede. This year’s contest sponsors include Hobbs Bonded

Fibers of Waco, Quiltin’ N Texas of Crowley, Tandy Leather Factory of Fort Worth and the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association. The final quilt will be designed and constructed by Terri Vogds of Denton, and quilted by Maria Davis of Lewisville. To help defray the cost of the contest, there is a $20 fee for each participant packet. The packets contain the natural fiber fabrics to be used in the design, along with tips and techniques for developing the block and additional information about the contest theme. To participate in the 2012 quilt block competition, call (877) 99-GOTEX or download a participant form by visiting the TDA Quilt Collection section of www.gotexan.org. The deadline for submissions is June 5, 2012, and a limited number of packets are available.