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Council to raise property tax rate two cents
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 03:30 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
The Graham City Council has worked out a proposed budget which will raise taxes two cents — from 59 cents to 61 cents per $100 of valuation.
The overall budget has decreased from $12.8 million to $12.77 million.
“We all need to remember one thing, we lost $300,000 in projected sales tax revenue,” said Mayor Barry White. “We are about $400,000 off in water sales. We’re $700,000 off our budget revenue projections, and we’re going to come in OK.”
City Manager Larry Fields said the city will make it through the 2009-10 fiscal year which ends this month, Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 03:30 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
The Graham City Council has worked out a proposed budget which will raise taxes two cents — from 59 cents to 61 cents per $100 of valuation.
The overall budget has decreased from $12.8 million to $12.77 million.
“We all need to remember one thing, we lost $300,000 in projected sales tax revenue,” said Mayor Barry White. “We are about $400,000 off in water sales. We’re $700,000 off our budget revenue projections, and we’re going to come in OK.”
City Manager Larry Fields said the city will make it through the 2009-10 fiscal year which ends this month, Read More...
Working hard to shoot again
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 03:29 pm)
More than two years after he was almost killed in an automobile accident, Roger Smith returned to the archery range for the first time last week. Smith took eight shots Thursday and was able to fire 12 shots Friday. He said the desire to return to shooting inspired him to work harder during his recovery. (Photo by David Rupkalvis) editor@grahamleader.com
Archery has been a part of Roger Smith’s life almost as long as he can remember.
He grew up shooting with his dad, and as an adult some of his best memories are shooting with his son, Ryan.
“I guess the first time I shot a bow was probably 40 years ago,” Smith said. “My dad shot a long bow so that’s what I played around with. I stopped shooting for a while and didn’t shoot again until Ryan started shooting. For years, we would go to shoots together and shoot in the backyard.”
The love of archery Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 03:29 pm)
More than two years after he was almost killed in an automobile accident, Roger Smith returned to the archery range for the first time last week. Smith took eight shots Thursday and was able to fire 12 shots Friday. He said the desire to return to shooting inspired him to work harder during his recovery. (Photo by David Rupkalvis) editor@grahamleader.com
Archery has been a part of Roger Smith’s life almost as long as he can remember.
He grew up shooting with his dad, and as an adult some of his best memories are shooting with his son, Ryan.
“I guess the first time I shot a bow was probably 40 years ago,” Smith said. “My dad shot a long bow so that’s what I played around with. I stopped shooting for a while and didn’t shoot again until Ryan started shooting. For years, we would go to shoots together and shoot in the backyard.”
The love of archery Read More...
Smoked out
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 03:26 pm)
Cpl. Devin Wright serves notice to a KP Market that K-2 and other synthetic forms of marijuana were banned in Graham. Graham police served the notice to all stores that sell tobacco. (Courtesy photo) newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Products like K-2 are now illegal in Graham.
The Graham City Council had the third and final reading and vote to pass an ordinance to ban synthetic marijuana products Thursday. The ordinance makes the sale, use and possession of such products marketed as K-2, Blaze and Spice illegal. Items used to smoke the herbal supplements — such as pipes, bongs and more — are also now illegal in Graham.
Councilman Jack Graham asked Police Chief Tony Widner if all vendors were on notice.
“We will deliver notices after the signing,” said Widner.
Tuesday afternoon, police delivered copies Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 03:26 pm)
Cpl. Devin Wright serves notice to a KP Market that K-2 and other synthetic forms of marijuana were banned in Graham. Graham police served the notice to all stores that sell tobacco. (Courtesy photo) newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Products like K-2 are now illegal in Graham.
The Graham City Council had the third and final reading and vote to pass an ordinance to ban synthetic marijuana products Thursday. The ordinance makes the sale, use and possession of such products marketed as K-2, Blaze and Spice illegal. Items used to smoke the herbal supplements — such as pipes, bongs and more — are also now illegal in Graham.
Councilman Jack Graham asked Police Chief Tony Widner if all vendors were on notice.
“We will deliver notices after the signing,” said Widner.
Tuesday afternoon, police delivered copies Read More...
Graham citizens vow to 'back the badge'
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 03:26 pm)
editor@grahamleader.com
For decades, Graham citizens have relied on the police department during times of need.
This weekend, the tables will be turned when the Graham Citizens Police Auxiliary hosts Back the Badge on the Downtown Square as a way of raising money to help the police department purchase a drug dog.
Mike Elmore, president of the auxiliary, said Graham needs a drug dog, but the city cannot justify the expense right now. When he learned that, Elmore said it was a perfect opportunity for the auxiliary to help out.
“We don’t have a drug dog in this area,” he Read More...
by David Rupkalvis
(Posted Tue 03:26 pm)
editor@grahamleader.com
For decades, Graham citizens have relied on the police department during times of need.
This weekend, the tables will be turned when the Graham Citizens Police Auxiliary hosts Back the Badge on the Downtown Square as a way of raising money to help the police department purchase a drug dog.
Mike Elmore, president of the auxiliary, said Graham needs a drug dog, but the city cannot justify the expense right now. When he learned that, Elmore said it was a perfect opportunity for the auxiliary to help out.
“We don’t have a drug dog in this area,” he Read More...
Appraisal district begins search for new chief appraiser
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 03:25 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Young County Appraisal District’s Chief Appraiser Jerry Patton officially resigned from his post last week.
At a meeting Tuesday, the YCAD board of directors accepted Patton’s resignation.
It was voted that board members Win Graham and Mark McClelland work up a job description and the position opened to internal and external applicants.
Graham said there is no time frame for hiring Patton’s replacement. In the meantime, Terry Shifflett will continue to serve as interim chief appraiser.
The board also discussed collections from Steel Stadiums.
The district received a check Tuesday for $66,000 of the approximate $130,000 Read More...
by Cherry Rushin
(Posted Tue 03:25 pm)
newsdesk@grahamleader.com
Young County Appraisal District’s Chief Appraiser Jerry Patton officially resigned from his post last week.
At a meeting Tuesday, the YCAD board of directors accepted Patton’s resignation.
It was voted that board members Win Graham and Mark McClelland work up a job description and the position opened to internal and external applicants.
Graham said there is no time frame for hiring Patton’s replacement. In the meantime, Terry Shifflett will continue to serve as interim chief appraiser.
The board also discussed collections from Steel Stadiums.
The district received a check Tuesday for $66,000 of the approximate $130,000 Read More...