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INSIDE Graham is an extraordinary community and a great location to own a business, raise a family, and enjoy life.

WELCOME

The Chamber President and the Mayor of Graham welcome you.

WELcome From Chamber President Louis Pitcock III Our mission as the Graham Chamber of Commerce is to serve our members, promote commerce, and strengthen our community, and you can see this reflected in everything we do. From our parades to our educational programming, government affairs, and many events, we are here to help our members accomplish what no one could do alone.

Graham is an extraordinary community and a great location to own a business, raise a family, and enjoy life. Whether you are inquiring about Graham, just visiting, or relocating, the Chamber is here to welcome you. Graham and the surrounding area offers a wide range of year-round activities, including hunting, fishing, water sports, historic tours, museums, equestrian events, theater arts, and shopping around the largest downtown square. Our jewel of a town has many great facilities, such as the Young County Arena, Graham Regional Hospital, Library of Graham, and the Senior Citizens Center, just to name a few. The member advertisers in this community profile and membership directory have made it possible for the Chamber to proudly introduce you to our town. We hope you find Graham to be as wonderful as we do. I invite you to come by our office, located on the downtown square at 608 Elm Street. The Graham Chamber staff and the Board of Directors are here to support you and your business. We wish each of you a successful and prosperous 2009. L ouis Pitcock III President, Graham Chamber of Commerce

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WELCOME

From Mayor Wayne Christian

On behalf of the City of Graham, we welcome you to our corner of the world. While we offer the low-stress, small-town lifestyle, Graham is also full of cultural, educational, historical, and recreational opportunities. Our terrain and location near Possum Kingdom Lake offers hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, and exploring opportunities for the outdoorsman. Our recently expanded Young County Arena is an exceptional facility that can handle equine events of any size. Besides the usual city services of water, streets, parks, police, and fire protection, the City of Graham is involved in numerous programs that enhance our quality of life. Our library is second to none, and the new Senior Citizens Center serves the older population in fine fashion. The Graham Municipal Auditorium is a historical venue for theater, concerts, and other cultural events, and the Old Post Office Museum serves as a base for many visitors who are exploring the history of the area. Graham Regional Medical Center, one of the few city-owned hospitals in Texas, completed the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center addition, a state-ofthe-art facility for labor and delivery. The hospital recently completed its multi-million-dollar Wellness Center, which provides physical and occupational therapy as well as exercise and rehab services. Graham Education and Workforce Center is in transition to becoming a branch campus of North Central Texas College, providing college-level and technical education in our modern facility. As you can see, the City of Graham is involved in many areas that enhance our quality of life. We are proud of our community, and we welcome you to stay and enjoy the good life in Graham as long as you wish. Mayor Wayne Christian

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LOCATION

Close to everything, yet miles away by katherine fortune

History

Recreation Destination Under the magnificent blue skies of north central Texas lies a place where you can ride on horseback through rolling hills fragrant with cedar, oak, and hickory trees or paddle through the languid waters of the Brazos River, surrounded by towering cliffs and breathtaking scenery. There is a place where you can spend the day casting your line into hundreds of square miles of serene lake waters or meander up and down streets filled with unique shops and historic landmarks. This place is Graham, Texas.

Located in southeast Young County, Graham is within easy driving distance of some of Texas’ most desirable outdoor recreation. U.S. Highway 380, Texas Highway 67, and Texas Highway 16 converge in Graham, making it a popular destination for Texas natives and tourists alike. Highway 16 runs north–south adjacent to Possum Kingdom Lake, which is well-known throughout the state for its excellent water recreation, and U.S. 380 takes travelers to Lakes Graham and Eddleman, which boast some of the best fishing in the state — its waters are rife with largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, channel catfish, and white crappie.

Distance to Major Texas Markets

Wichita Falls, TX – 60 miles Abilene, TX – 80 miles Fort Worth, TX – 80 miles Dallas, TX – 110 miles Oklahoma City, OK – 175 miles Austin, TX – 190 miles San Antonio, TX – 240 miles Houston, TX – 295 miles

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A Central Marketplace

In addition to being a great travel destination, Graham boasts a location central to regional markets, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and Abilene. The Graham Municipal Airport, which can support jet aircraft, also gives the area a boost. The airport, owned and operated by the City of Graham, features a 5,000- and a 3,300-foot runway, a full service FBO, temporary and permanent hangars, and a private maintenance shop on the field. The nearest major airport is DFW International Airport, approximately 90 miles away. Commercial airline service is also available in Wichita Falls, approximately 60 miles north of Graham.

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History Settled in 1872, Graham takes its name from Col. Edwin Smith Graham and Gustavous Adolphus Graham, two brothers from Kentucky who had arrived in the area three years earlier.

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.The population of Graham was sparse at first but began to swell after the brothers purchased a salt works. The town was surveyed by the Grahams, and lots were sold to settlers seeking opportunity in the area. The massive town square in Graham was born from the brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intention to create a square wide enough to turn a wagon around. Measuring just over a mile in total circumference, the City of Graham still boasts the largest town square anywhere in the United States. .In 1874, Graham became the seat of newly organized Young County. A three-story limestone building was erected in 1884 to replace a smaller wooden structure. The Courthouse Arch, a remnant of the original building, razed in 1932, can still be viewed today within the downtown square in Graham. .The Chicago, Rock Island and Texas Railroad arrived in Graham in 1902, opening up the city for further trade and expansion. Further strengthening population and commercial growth was the discovery and subsequent production of oil in 1917. What started out as a small frontier settlement with a handful of people in the 1870s has turned into a prosperous and historically rich city.

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Historical Attractions

â&#x20AC;˘ Fort Belknap, a second-line frontier fort established in 1851 to protect settlers from the Red River to the Rio Grande, became a major hub for a network of roads, most significantly the Butterfield Overland mail route, which ran through the area from 1858 to 1861. The fort was decommissioned in August 1859 but pressed back into service for six months in 1869 until it was decommissioned for good that same year. To celebrate the Texas Centennial in 1936, the fort was reconstructed with federal, state, and local funds. As the only fort owned solely by a county in the state of Texas, Fort Belknap is a must-see for visitors to the area. It is open to visitors Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tuesday and Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Constructed in 1935 by architect Louis A. Simon, the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center presents visitors with a wealth of historical information on Young County circa 1850 to present day. Opened in 2002, the museum contains several exhibits, including an intact mural by famed regional painter Alexandre Hogue, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oilfields of Graham.â&#x20AC;? Texas sculptor Joe Barringtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piece, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early Morning on Goodnight-Loving Trailâ&#x20AC;? as well as information and exhibits concerning the founding of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, are also housed within the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walls. Additional exhibits include the history of the Brazos River Indian Reservation and abundant information about Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding fathers and earliest settlers. The Old Post Office Museum and Art Center is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and houses a gift center as well as permanent art exhibits. â&#x20AC;˘ Young County Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial is located on the square in downtown Graham. The memorial pays tribute to those men and women who not only served, but also paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country from 1900 to 1999. Dedicated in 2000, the memorial honors the men and women who entered the service from Young County and served their country in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and peacetime. Make sure to stop by the Visitor Center, located at the Graham Chamber of Commerce, to pick up a brochure for a self-guided driving or walking tour showcasing 44 historic properties and historically significant sites around Young County.

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Elm Street, just south of the town square. Newer, more modern houses continue to be built throughout the city, with the newest construction concentrated in areas of southern Graham, just off Texas Highway 16. The region is predominantly rural, and sprawling ranches, quaint cottages, and prolific farmsteads dot the area around Graham, while lakefront homes and cabins offer spectacular views of Lake Graham and Possum Kingdom Lake. For those seeking to start from scratch, land is plentiful and affordable throughout Graham and all of Young County.

Living Discover the great life in Graham.

by katherine fortune

raham is the kind of place where people know their neighbors’ names; a place full of friendly people who do all they can to make you feel at home. And making Graham your home is easy to do. Affordability

In addition to the friendly people and welcoming atmosphere, Graham is an affordable place to live. The cost of

living index for Graham is 80.1, almost 20 percent below the national average of 100. And the median price of homes in Graham is $111,000, compared to $144,900 for the state of Texas. Diversity

Graham offers a diverse array of residences to choose from. Fully restored turn-of-thecentury Victorian homes can be found all over town, most notably along lovely, tree-lined

Quality of Life

Twice named the “safest city in Texas,” the City of Graham also offers amenities that contribute to a high standard of living. • Graham City Pool, owned and operated by the city, features a water park slide, a splash pad, and two 2-meter diving boards. Open Monday through Saturday throughout the summer months, the municipal pool can be rented for afterhours private parties. More information on the pool’s hours of operation and rentals can be obtained by calling 940-549-3322. • The Graham Senior Citizen Center opened in December 2002 to provide services to Graham’s oldest residents. A large meeting room can seat up to 215 people at round tables; a porch scattered with rocking chairs offers visitors a place to enjoy the center’s beautiful, wooded landscape; and a commercial kitchen cooks up the hot lunches served to seniors on weekdays. The Senior Citizen

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Center also hosts a number of activities for seniors throughout the week, including games and movie viewings. The meeting rooms can also be rented by members of the community. For more information about activities or room rental at the Graham Senior Citizen Center, call 940-549-5451. â&#x20AC;˘ The Library of Graham is a state-ofthe-art facility with over 47,000 holdings, including subscriptions to 95 local, regional, and national newspapers and magazines. The facility offers access to 20 computers with high-speed Internet, an online catalogue, Wi-Fi, and copy and fax machines. A beautiful rotunda awaits visitors at the entrance to the 14,000-square-foot facility, which also houses a meeting room with Wi-Fi that can accommodate 80 people in theaterstyle seating. Sculptures, paintings, and glass etchings are available for viewing throughout. The library also holds a weekly story time for preschoolers and a summer reading program for children of all ages. For more information about programs available at the Library of Graham, call 940-549-0600.

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BUSINESS

Graham businesses are growing and thriving.

Business by jennifer bull

raham, Texas, provides a wonderful environment for local businesses as well as an enticing future location for those looking for a friendly atmosphere to call home. This strong business climate provides a home to the nation’s premier bleacher companies, which have installed bleachers for diverse clients such as the Texas Motor Speedway, Stanford University, Boston College, and numerous other professional, collegiate and high school sports stadiums throughout the United States. Graham Regional Medical Center is the area’s regional health facility. This facility provides care to a large number of residents and is one of the region’s largest employers. It’s home to a new Women’s Center and, in the spring of 2009, opened a new Rehabilitation and Fitness Center containing two indoor pools. New Community College

One of the more exciting developments for the future of Graham is the new community college. “There is a community college in Gainesville called North Central Texas College,” said Neal Blanton, executive director of Graham Industrial Association. “It’s the oldest community college in the state. We have not been aligned with a community college in the last five years, so consequently, we have been looking for a college that could bring a lot of different things to the community. In October, our 10

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Education Workforce Center Board voted to ask North Central Texas College to become our community college.” Normally, the task of creating a community college campus would take a great deal of time, but the site for the campus is already capable of handling students. “We have a higher education campus that is established in the town, which was one of the old elementary schools,” Blanton said. “Through a generous donation by a local benefactor, the school has been renovated. We have been holding a few classes there over the last few years, but now, with North Central Texas College, we’ll begin to have fully accredited courses in all the disciplines. We’ll also be able to have workforce training courses, which will include welding, building trades programs, and computer programming, and anybody will be able to take these courses,” Blanton said. The advantages of having a community college in the town will be readily apparent to companies looking to build in Graham — after all, the importance of an educated and trained workforce is something businesses take into account when choosing a location. “We think that this will obviously expand the role of the college in town, but it will also bring some economic growth into the community as far as getting people trained and into various jobs and disciplines. Through that, we’ll have a much stronger workforce,” Blanton noted.

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The advantages of having a community college in the town will be readily apparent to companies looking to build in Graham.

Business Incentives Other incentives are available for businesses currently located in Graham or future enterprises looking to relocate. The town has an incentive plan as well as an enterprise zone. There are also funds available through the Texas Capital Development Fund. “We have in-house incentives through the Economic Development Corporation or through the Graham Industrial Association,” Blanton said. Additional incentives to owning a business in Graham include an industrial park close to the airport. “We have property and buildings that are available,” Blanton said. “We have a 123,000square-foot building that’s available, and we have a 16,000-square-foot building on four acres of land. Then of course we have our industrial park, which is next to the airport. We have lots available there for development.” Graham’s proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Abilene, and Wichita Falls makes it a wonderful place to do businesses. Top industries in Graham include health care, construction, agriculture, oil, and manufacturing. With plenty of land available for growth and expansion of business, plus tax abatement and other incentives for business owners, it’s not surprising that Graham’s businesses are growing and thriving.

EDUCATION

A tradition of excellence meets high-tech amenities.

by katherine fortune

Education

Graham Independent School District 940-549-0595 :: www.grahamisd.com

• Pioneer Elementary: pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. • Crestview Elementary: 1st through 3rd grade. • Woodland Elementary: 4th and 5th grade. • Graham Junior High School: 6th through 8th grade. • Graham High School: 9th through 12th grade. • Graham Learning Center: Alternative education for achievement of high school diploma. Tradition of Excellence

With a total enrollment of approximately 2,500 students and a faculty of 335 committed, professional educators, the Graham Independent School District (GISD) offers a high-quality education to rival schools in much larger cities. GISD is consistently recognized by the Texas Education Agency for academic excellence, low dropout rates, high completion rates, and high student attendance, and students regularly score higher than state and national averages on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), the ACT, and the SAT. Students are offered outstanding

academic and fine arts opportunities with programs such as the Duke Talent Identification Program, advanced placement courses, University Interscholastic League Academic Competitions, and the Infinity Project. The district also maintains a tradition of excellence in a wide variety of extracurricular activities as well, including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track, golf, band and drama. Community Support

Part of what makes GISD so successful is the community’s tremendous support for public education. GISD has undergone a transformation during the past 10 years, with over $50 million in facility improvements, including: • The new Pioneer Elementary School. • Complete renovations to Crestview Elementary and Woodland Elementary. • Renovations at Graham Junior High, including a new competition-level gymnasium and a new maintenance and transportation facility. www.visitgraham.com

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In May 2007, 90 percent of Graham voters approved a $30 million bond for additions and renovations to Graham High School. The improvements include a renovation of the existing facility as well as a 104,000-squarefoot addition. The project, scheduled for completion in January 2010, will give students a new theater, cafeteria, band hall, library, two additional science labs, a new gymnasium, a new field house, a new girls’ softball field, additions to the football field, and 15 new classrooms. In addition to funding the development of GISD facilities, members of the community also facilitate programs to help teachers and students excel. • Helping Our Students to Succeed, sponsored by the Graham Chamber of Commerce and the Graham Independent School District, pairs business and community leaders with high school teachers to develop and present a curriculum that teaches students about workforce readiness, career selection, real-life economics, and the “soft skills” needed to help them succeed beyond high school. • The Teacher Mini-Grant Program, sponsored by community entities such as the Graham Rotary Club, the Graham Lions Club, the Graham Kiwanis Club, First National Bank, Graham Savings, and the Bertha Foundation, encourages teachers to develop innovative techniques, programs, and/or teaching strategies and awards them the funds to acquire equipment and materials. The grants are utilized by teachers for the purchase of additional teaching supplies, to provide training opportunities, for student field trips, and more. Graham Education and Workforce Center 940-521-0720 :: www.grahamewc.org

The Graham Education and Workforce Center (GEWC), located on the former Shawnee Elementary Campus and renovated by the Knowledge Base Foundation of Graham, offers community college classes, university classes, continuing education classes, workforce training, and other business improvement activities to the residents of the region. The GEWC partners with the Texas Workforce Commission and their local office, Workforce Solutions of North Texas; the Texas Business and Education Coalition; Graham Independent School District; North 14

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Central Texas College; and Vernon College in a nationally recognized endeavor to bring lifelong learning opportunities to the citizens of Graham and the surrounding area. The success of the GEWCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs has led to record growth for the college, with a new culinary arts facility completed in 2008 and a new nursing school under construction, scheduled to open in 2009.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Opened in 1986. â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-K through 8th grade. â&#x20AC;˘ Affiliation: Association of Christian Schools Inc. â&#x20AC;˘ Enrollment: Approximately 100 students each year. â&#x20AC;˘ Curriculum: A Beka (Pre-K through 5th); Bob Jones (6th through 8th). â&#x20AC;˘ Grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 classrooms limited to 12 students per teacher; classes with 13 to 15 students have teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide. When class enrollment reaches 16 students, that class is split and two classes are formed. Three-year-old preschool classes limited to eight students per class; 4-year-old preschool classes limited to 10 students per class.

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Graham Notes to know

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Graham Facts

Founded.................................................1872 Land Area of the City............5.5 square miles Longitude...........................................33.11 N Latitude.............................................98.56 W Elevation.........................................1,093 feet Average Temperature.......................... 63.15°F High (July)........................................ 97.3°F Low (January)...................................... 29°F Average Precipitation.............................. 27.7"

at a Glance Population

2000 Census Population...................8,716 2008 Estimated Population...............8,888 Number of Households.....................3,396 Average Household Size..........2.53 people Male Population............................ 47.28% Female Population........................ 52.72% Median Household Income.......... $34,391

Government Graham City Hall 429 4th St., Graham 940-549-3322 :: www.cityofgrahamtexas.com Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

City Council chambers and the offices of the city manager and assistant city manager are located within City Hall, as are several city departments, including Building Inspections, Customer Service, Main Street, and Purchasing, among others. Type of Government................. Home rule Form of Government..... Council–Manager Number on Council................................. 5 Number of Employees...........................82

Utilities Natural Gas

Supplier......................... Texas Gas Service BTU Content....................1,000/cubic foot

Protection Services Water

Supplier............................ City of Graham Source...................................Lake Graham Miles of Water Lines...........................64.8 Number of Storage Tanks........................3 Number of Pump Stations.......................3 M ax System Capacity ...........................6.0 million gallons/day Peak Daily Use.......5.8 million gallons/day Storage Capacity.......... 3.5 million gallons Average Water Pressure..............35–70 psi Sewer System

Treatment Plan Types.... Extended aeration ....................................Sludge race track Max System Capacity... 2.4 million gallons Peak Daily Use............. 2.2 million gallons

Media

Graham Leader.......................... Bi-Weekly L ake County Radio.......................94.7 FM ................................................. 1330 AM 16

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Graham Fire and Rescue

Paid Firefighters......................................7 Volunteer Firefighters............................31 Number of EMTs...................................18 Number of Paramedics..........................16 Graham Police Department

Recreation

Parks..................................................4 Area Lakes.........................................3 Country Clubs...................................1 Health Centers...................................5 Public Golf Courses...........................1 Public Swimming Pools.....................1 Theaters.............................................3 Tennis Courts....................................9 Bed and Breakfasts...........................13 Hotel and Motel Rooms.................167 Libraries.............................................1 Holdings..............................47,000+ Arenas................................................1

Municipal Police....................................19 Animal Control........................................ 1 Young County Sheriff’s Department

Deputies.................................................12 State Services

Texas State Troopers................................. 5 Texas Rangers........................................... 1 Voting Information Young County Elections Board Young County Courthouse 516 Fourth St., Graham 940-549-8432

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Education Public Schools

Number of Schools

Total Enrollment

Elementary....................................................................3........................................... 1,073 Middle School...............................................................1.............................................. 553 High School..................................................................1.............................................. 721 Learning Center............................................................1................................................ 27 Private Schools..............................................................1.............................................. 120

More than 40 churches can be found in the city, serving a variety of faiths and denominations, including Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Episcopal, Church of Christ, and non-denominational.

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Care

Focused on providing the best quality care

by katherine fortune

Much of GRMC’s growth is due to the activities of the Graham Hospital Foundation, which has raised tens of millions of dollars toward improving the hospital’s facilities.

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Graham Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is a 37-bed, nonprofit municipal hospital owned by the City of Graham. The hospital operates independently of tax revenue and is governed by a City Council-appointed board of directors. Growth

Over the last 10 years, GRMC has evolved into an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility that serves all of Young County with pride and distinction. Much of GRMC’s growth is due to the activities of the Graham Hospital Foundation, which has raised tens of millions of dollars toward improving the hospital’s facilities. Since its inception in 1997, the foundation has raised the money to renovate much of the hospital, including creating a trauma Level IV emergency room and new surgery, radiology, and laboratory suites. Women’s Center

The Graham Hospital Foundation raised millions to construct the 16,000-square-foot Women’s Center. The facility, which opened in spring 2008, provides women’s health services that include comprehensive obstetrical care, including modern labor, delivery, and recovery (LDR) suites; postpartum care; and post-operative care following gynecologic and other select same-day surgeries. 18

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HEALTH Wellness Center

GRMC started construction on a new Wellness Center in March 2008. The new facility was completed in March 2009 and includes cardio workout equipment, freeweight training, aerobics and water aerobics, and an Olympic-style lap pool. The new Wellness Center also provides expanded and improved cardiac rehabilitation, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy services.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Young County Family Clinic is owned and operated by GRMC. Located adjacent to the hospital, the clinic is staffed by two physicians and a nurse practitioner who offer primary care services in family medicine, geriatrics, and pediatrics to the people of Graham and the surrounding communities. Services include well-baby visits, immunizations, and HealthStep exams. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from

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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information and appointments, call 940-549-7741. â&#x20AC;˘ Graham Medical Associates is a collection of family practitioners and specialists whose specialties range from general family medicine to geriatrics. Their office, located at 1339 East Street, offers complete in-office laboratory and X-ray departments, a state-of-the-art bone density analyzer, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and more. For more information, call 940-521-5500. â&#x20AC;˘ Cawley Medical and Aesthetics Center is headed by Dr. James Cawley, an obstetrician/gynecologist with almost 25 years experience. The center, located adjacent to GRMC, specializes in highrisk pregnancies, infertility, tubal reversal, and related obstetric and gynecological specialties. The center also offers aesthetic services such as skin rejuvenation. For information on services and available appointment times, call 800-821-2341 or 940-859-8505.

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n Graham, Western pride meets small-town hospitality and chic style to create an atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else, but easy to feel at home in. Downtown Graham

GRAHAM Western heritage, chic style

“America’s Largest Downtown Square” covers more than a square mile in the heart of Graham. The square has been lovingly restored with refurbished historical buildings, colorfully restored murals, new sidewalks, street lamps with banners, and vivid flowers. In addition to several historic monuments and museums, the square includes shops and boutiques offering unique clothing, unusual gifts, home and personal accessories, antiques, furniture, and much more.

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reel in largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, white crappie, channel catfish, and blue catfish. Adjacent Possum Kingdom State Park offers miles of hiking and nature trails, cabins, primitive and RV campsites, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Hunting

Outdoor Recreation Visitors seeking adventure in the great outdoors have a wealth of options. Graham and the surrounding area are home to trails perfect for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, while miles of shoreline offer travelers abundant opportunities for water recreation. Water Sports Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman

Just a few miles north of Graham, Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman have some of the best fishing in North Texas. The lakes are joined by a small equalization channel and together cover more than 2,600 acres.

The area around Graham has many exceptional hunting opportunities, thanks to a combination of dense forest and river habitats. Quail, duck, and three species of dove are found in great numbers, and Rio Grande turkeys roam the hillsides. Some of the largest whitetail deer in Texas flourish in western Young County, thanks to cultivation and creeks that encourage breeding. Wild hog, coyote, and bobcat hunting are available yearround, and one of the largest varmint hunts in Texas is held each January in Graham. Three public boat ramps â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two on Lake Graham and one on Lake Eddleman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; provide easy access for anglers, who will find a variety of game fish, including largemouth bass, white crappie, hybrid striped bass, white bass, and channel catfish. A fishing pier, picnic area, and sites for tent and RV camping can be found on the eastern shore of Lake Eddleman. Possum Kingdom Lake

Possum Kingdom Lake, just 30 minutes from Graham, is a picturesque 20,000-acre reservoir perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and even scuba diving. Easily accessible from any of the nine public or 15 private boat ramps, Possum Kingdom Lake offers multiple fishing piers to

Dude Ranches Hockaday Ranch 940-549-0087 :: www.hockadayranch.com

Hockaday Ranch is situated on the Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail and is an ideal venue for bird watching. Visitors will also find hiking, hunting, and fishing in a serene setting on the Brazos River. Paradise on the Brazos 940-549-9435 :: www.paradiseonthebrazos.com

Paradise on the Brazos, a 1,000-plus-acre ranch and bed-and-breakfast, offers RV camping, hiking and mountain biking, fishing, and

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WWW GRAHAMRMC COM Providing services in Young, Jack, Palo Pinto, Stephens, and Throckmorton counties. Services include Skilled Nursing, PT and OT, Social Services, Aide Services, Spiritual Services, and Bereavement Services.

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rock climbing. Explore the bluffs and streams on the ranch property, which offer excellent, panoramic views of Wild Bend and the Palo Pinto Hills. Wildcatter Ranch & resort 940-549-3500 :: www.wildcatterranch.com

This 1,500-acre ranch is set atop rolling hills and offers spectacular views of the Brazos River and the surrounding countryside. In addition to offering traditional ranch activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing, the Wildcatter Ranch offers mountain biking, sand volleyball, Frisbee golf, fossil hunting, and much more. Enjoy a hand-cut mesquite-grilled steak and a refreshing drink at the Wildcatter Steakhouse and the Blowout Saloon. Golf Graham Country Club 940-549-7721 :: www.grahamgolfclub.com

Graham County Club Golf Course, a treelined, nine-hole course, has been ranked among the top nine-hole courses in Texas by the Dallas Morning News. The course is open to the public Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday from 7 a.m. until dusk. The Cliffs Golf Course 940-779-4520 :: www.thecliffsresort.com

A 6,800-yard, par-71 course on scenic Possum Kingdom Lake, The Cliffs has been given a 4.5 star rating by Golf Digest and is rated as one of the toughest 18-hole championship courses in Texas.

The Rock was founded as a safe, tobacco/alcohol/drug-free, Christian alternative for kids, who can hang out and listen to music by live bands, play games, shoot pool, watch the game on a flat-screen TV, and enjoy snacks and non-alcoholic drinks (www.rockgraham.com).

Lodging

In addition to a number of quality inns and hotels with all the modern amenities, the area is known for its bed and breakfasts. Ranging from cozy cottages to sprawling ranches and renovated farmhouses, they offer luxury amenities with Western style. A day of exploration and recreation is bound to work up a healthy appetite. Local restaurants offer everything from down-home Southern cooking to south-of-the-border cantinas, and from steakhouses to authentic Italian cuisine, to everything in between. See the directory for a list of member restaurants and lodging places.

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A-1 America’s Best Defensive Driving Rick Bennett 1418 Lawyers Abilene TX 79602 3256729628 bennetri@yahoo.com Schools-Specialty Aaron’s Sales and Lease Arthur Sayre 1311 Hwy. 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405497600........Fax: 9405497793 f701@aaronrents.com www.aaronrents.com Rental Services Action Associates dba Orkin Pest Control Lisa Willett 609 S. Graham Street Stephenville TX 76401 9405492166........Fax: 2549650820 orkinsteph@embarqmail.com Pest Control Services ADG Climate Controlled Storage Glenn McGee 1520 Highway 380 Bypass Graham TX 76450 9405493238 Storage Facility Advanced Web Systems David Camm 974 Quail Ridge Keller TX 76248 8174821782........Fax: 8174821782 dcamm@advwebsys.com www.advwebsys.com Web Page and Graphic Design Air Smart, Inc. Clint Swiger 441 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405490929.......Fax: 9405490964 clswiger@sbcglobal.net www.airsmartinc.com Air Conditioning/Heating Repairs & Sales The Allar Company Jack Graham 735 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405490077........Fax: 9405490742 Oil & Gas Exploration Allison’s School of Dance Allison Aylor 1015 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405493262........Fax: 9405219942 Performing Arts Dance Instructor AMC Marketplace J.W. & Jill Paschal 1040 4th St. Graham TX 76450 9405490288 www.amcmfg.com Gift Shops Retail Merchants Shipping and Packaging American Cancer Society Eva Hoffman P.O. BOX 582 Graham TX 76450 9405491219 www.cancer.org Clubs & Organizations - Non-Profit American Hospice Marcia Jacobi 604 Oak Street #100 Graham TX 76450 8775675202........Fax: 9406925514 Hospice Care

Amerilink Wireless Stephanie Jimenez 906 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405495587 grahamstore@digitalpassage.com www.areilinkwireless.com Wireless Communications

Best Western Graham Inn Debbie Blackstock 1707 Hwy 16 S Graham TX 76450 9405210190........Fax: 9405210654 www.bestwestern.com Hotels / Motels See ad page 7

Ken Andrews Ken Andrews P.O. BOX 666 Graham TX 76450 9405494422 Individual Members

Bethel Baptist Church Dennis H Bell 209 Tennessee St. Graham TX 76450 9405490619 bethel_graham@sbcglobal.net Churches

Area Wide Phone Book Bob Allen 303 South Pioneer Abilene TX 79605 3256764032........Fax: 7166398075 ballen@area-wide.com www.area-wide.com Directory Services

H.M. Bettis, Inc. Harry Bettis 505 Fifth St. Graham TX 76450 9405490780........Fax: 9405497405 Oil & Gas Exploration

AT & T Texas Larry Drennan 812 9th St. Room 112 Wichita Falls TX 76301 9407667011........Fax: 9407667125 larry.drennan@att.com www.att.com Telephone Systems & Service Retail Public Utilities

Beyond Faith Home Care and Rehab Becky Richardson 604 Oak St. #102 Graham TX 76450 9405210300 becky@beyondfaithhomecare.com Home Health Care Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy See ad page 20

Atwood, Robert Robert Atwood 4025 Bay Hill Dr. Abliene TX 79606 3256919238 robertatwood@morganstanley.com Individual Members

The Big Chill Marlene Horst 518 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405494772 Restaurants

Austin Road Dental Clinic David Scott,, DDS 901 Austin Road Graham TX 76450 9405499500........Fax: 9405499501 ardcinc@sbcglobal.net Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care B

Backside Steak House, C lub and RV Park Robert Blay Race Track Road (off Hwy 67) Graham TX 76450 9405498422 rablay@brazosnet.com www. backsidesteakhouseandrv.com Restaurants RV Parks Bailey Auto Plaza Clint Bailey 1546 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405491313........Fax: 9405491628 sales@baileytaborford.com www.baileytaborford.com Automobile Dealers Rental Services Bailey’s Crystal Bay Johnny Gilmore 9087 Stephens CR 300 Graham TX 76450 9405491871 www.crystalbayonpk.com Resorts/Marinas Bealls Ami Davis 1108 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405219372 www.stagestoresinc.com Department Stores

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Birdwell, Quinn & Co., P.C. Allen Birdwell 901 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405496892........Fax: 9405494404 dquinn@digitalpassage.com Certified Public Account Accounting & Tax Service Boaz Department Store Davy Donnell 507 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405491150 Clothing/Apparel-Retail Department Stores Body Works Fitness Center Andi Tate 2103 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405493116 bodyworkscenter@sbcglobal.net Fitness Center Health Clubs See ad page 19

Brazos Cellular Comm. Inc. Billie Mullins 1313 Hwy 16 South Olney TX 76450 9405508000........Fax: 9405493422 www.brazoscellular.com Wireless Communications Brazos Digital Design Joe and Sheyrie Skipper 410 Echo Street Graham TX 76450 9405498858 jskipper@brazosdd.com www.brazosdd.com Web Page and Graphic Design Computer Services Computer Network and Communications

Zack Burkett III Zack Burkett P.O. Box 40 Graham TX 76450 9405490436 zburkett3@zbco.org www.zbco.org Individual Members Butler Electrical Service Tim Butler 1430 Hwy 380 Bypass Graham TX 76450 9405491850........Fax: 9405491840 butlerelectricalservice@yahoo.com Electrical Contractors C

City of Graham Larry Fields 429 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405493322 www.cityofgraham.com Public Utilities Clear Fork Country Derrell Hannah 1075 US Hwy 380 East Graham TX 76450 9405210002........Fax: 9405495382 dhannah@clearforkcountry.com www.clearforkcountry.com Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Hunting and Sporting Equipment Real Estate - Farms & Ranches

Brazos River Authority Mike Iltis 301 Observation Point Road Graford TX 76450 9407792321........Fax: 9407793440 miltis@brazos.org Organizations

C & C Storage Jeff Camp 1111 Indiana Suite #7 Graham TX 76450 9405491406 campcon@wf.net Storage Facility

The Cliffs Jeffrey Harper 160 Cliffs Drive Graford TX 76449 9407794040 www.thecliffsresort.com Resorts/Marinas

Brian Christenson Brian Christenson 108 Chapparal Graham TX 76450 9405491117 christenson_brian@hotmail.com Individual Members

Camp Construction Company Inc. Jeff Camp 921 Fourth Graham TX 76450 9405491225........Fax: 9405499415 campconst@att.net Construction Companies

Coca-Cola Bottling Company Brent Tincher 1512 Lamar Street Wichita Falls TX 76301 8006472653 btincher@na.cokecce.com Refreshments

Bryan Insurance Agency Denny Bryan 623 Elm, Ste. 200 Graham TX 76450 9405492525........Fax: 9405495078 dennyb@bryanins.com www.bryanins.com Insurance See ad page 17

Capital Farm Credit Greg Brooks 606 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405492800........Fax: 9405492863 gbrooks@agmoney.com Finance Company

Buchanan Building Supply Co. Curtis Buchanan 1200 Packing House Road Graham TX 76450 9405494612 bbs@digitalpassage.com Building Materials Shipping and Packaging Retail Merchants See ad page 8 Buffalo Business Products Ellen Bruton 513 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405499554........Fax: 9405499569 graham@buffalobp.com www.buffalo-bp.com Office-Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Printing Retail Merchants

Dwight Boyle Dwight Boyle 1030 Normandy Drive Graham TX 76450 9405490780 Individual Members

Buford-Thompson Company Theresa Shurtleff 3005 Medlin Drive Arlington TX 76450 8174674981........Fax: 8174675619 tshurtleff@buford-thompson.com General Contractor

Alyce Marie Bradshaw Alyce Marie Bradshaw P.O. Box 806 Graham TX 76450 9405492296 Individual Members

Bullock Printing Don Bullock 611 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405492717 Printing

Brazos Animal Hospital Tim Odom 767 Hwy 67 Graham TX 76450 9405496313........Fax: 9405495191 Veterinary Clinics/Hospitals

Burgers and Billiards Lloyd South 1222 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405210113 Entertainment Restaurants

The Carpet Master Brent Mullin 401 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405499871........Fax: 9405492291 carpetmaster@att.net www.mrpumper.net Carpet & Rug Dealers / Cleaning Carter Blood Care Keith Hitt 2205 Hwy 121 Midlothian TX 76065 8174125116........Fax: 8174125991 khitt@carterbloodcare.org Non-Profit Organization Blood Center Cawley Medical and Aesthetic Center Nettie Simpson 820 Montgomery Suite 203 Graham TX 76450 9405498505........Fax: 9405498820 jdcawley@digitalpassage.com Physician-OB/GYN Medical Aesthetics Chicken Express Terry Bishop 1901 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405492200 Restaurants Christian & White Properties Wayne Christian 623 Elm St. #307 Graham TX 76450 9405498081........Fax: 9405498084 wayne.t.christian@sbcglobal.net Oil & Gas Production Citibank, NA Sherry Bahl 1300 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405497744........Fax: 9405495428 sherry.ann.bahl@citigroup.com www.citibank.com Banks & Banking Associations

Jack and Diane Cody Jack Cody 817 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405491431 Individual Members

CommunityLink Sean Corrigan 4742 Holts Prairie Rd., P.O. Box 306 Pinckneyville IL 62274 800-455-5600 sean.corrigan@ communitylink.com www.communitylink.com Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics Connie’s Barber Shop Connie Kinder 1808 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405491913 Barber Shop Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Jessica James 458 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405490401 jessicajames@grahamtexas.net www.cityofgraham.com Government Agencies/Offices Corporate Texas E. Bruce Street 901 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405491400 Real Estate, Investments Cove Cabin Guest House Ronnie and Anne Jones 113 Wolf Circle Graham TX 76450 9405496792 rjaj@flyhighwireless.com www.covecabin.com Bed and Breakfast

dirECtOry Cowboy Chruch Gatherin’ Edie Dooley P.o. Box 813 graham tX 76450 9405492970 Churches non-Profit organization Cowboy Church of Young County Will Barrett 237-W industrial Blvd graham tX 76450 9405498800 Churches Cracker Town Country Cafe Sherry and Bob Burkett 1001 fourth Street graham tX 76450 9405210700 .......fax: 9405210765 sherryburkett@yahoo.com restaurants D

D & J Cycles/Polaris ATV & Rangers Jimmy russell 506 Southview graham tX 76450 9405496182 .......fax: 9405499693 djpolaris@digitalpassage.com www.dandjpolaris.com atV & ranger Sales motorcycle Sales/Services Dairy Queen Doris richeson 1310 Hwy 16 South; Hwy 380 E graham tX 76450 9405495041 .......fax: 9405496106 restaurants See ad page 12 Dave’s Conoco David Smith 1440 380 Bypass graham tX 76450 9405497604 Service Stations gas Station Dawson Real Estate Donny Choate 1806 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 9405490065 donny@digitalpassage.com www.letdawsonhelp.com real Estate Brokers real Estate agents real Estate - Commercial & residential See ad page 17

Don Helm Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Don Helm 1609 Hwy 380 E graham tX 76450 9405492020 .......fax: 9405498239 donhelm@brazosnet.com www.donhelm.net automobile Dealers Don’s Butane Donnette Wiley Hwy 114 Loving tX 76460 9403782390 .......fax: 9403782397 Propane gas Supplier Donald L. Boydston Donald L Boydston 3760 fm 1768 olney tX 76374 9408734483 dboyd@brazosnet.com individual members E

E. Bruce Street, Jr. Bruce Street P.o. Box 900 graham tX 76450 9405491400 .......fax: 9405496471 individual members E & H Drilling Company ray Herring 528 Hwy 380 West graham tX 76450 9405490370 .......fax: 9405498191 oil & gas Exploration E. Stanton Key, D.D.S., M.S. E. Stanton Key,, D.D.S., m.S. 1107 indiana Street graham tX 76450 9405496142 .......fax: 9405497044 key.ortho@sbcglobal.net orthodontist Eastern Buffet Restaurant Jack Chen 1314 Cherry Street graham tX 76450 9405210888 .......fax: 9405210889 restaurants Eastside Church of Christ Dorman Holub 705 indiana graham tX 76450 9405490217 .......fax: 9405491910 office@esccgraham.com www.esccgraham.com Churches

Dennis Davis Plumbing Dennis Davis 801 Virginia Street graham tX 76450 9405496837 Plumbing Contractors

Echo Production, Inc. H.t. Hunnewell 616 5th Street graham tX 76450 9405493292 .......fax: 9405495162 oil & gas Exploration

Diamond H Specialties Linda Hanson 450 Elm St. graham tX 76450 9405494445 LJHanson@sbcglobal.net Promotional Products

Eddleman Real Estate Doris Eddleman 418 fm 3003 graham tX 76450 9405496568 .......fax: 9405495814 rondoris@tgncable.net www.eddlemanrealestate.com real Estate Brokers real Estate agents real Estate - Commercial & residential See ad page 23

Dinner Bell Cafe Beverly Smith 1429 4th St. graham tX 76450 9405491898 .......fax: 9405491898 dinnerbellcafe@att.net restaurants Doc’s Payless James Duckworth 22372 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 9405494989 Liquor Stores See ad page 12 Domino’s Pizza Brian Langworthy 1219 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 8179757708 restaurants

Edward Jones Investments Darby Brockway, aamS 501 fourth Street graham tX 76450 9405498188 .......fax: 8888829605 darbybrockway@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com investments financial Planning retirement Planning See ad page 6

Edward Jones Investments todd Danley 415 oak Street graham tX 76450 9405495187 .......fax: 8667209064 todd.danley@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com investments financial Planning retirement Planning See ad page 6 Elm Street Bed & Breakfast Karen mcmillan 830 Elm Street graham tX 76450 9403624262 info@elmstbandb.com www.elmstbandb.com Bed and Breakfast

First State Bank Jay gober 1526 fourth graham tX 76450 9405498880 .......fax: 9405498886 jgober@fsbgraham.com www.fsbgraham.com Banks & Banking associations See ad page Inside Front Cover First United Methodist Church Bob Holloway 700 third Street graham tX 76450 9405490970 .......fax: 9405498708 bob@funcgraham.org www.fumcgraham.org Churches See ad page 21

Everette’s Jewelers Everett Vanarsdall 501 Elm Street graham tX 76450 9405493335 .......fax: 9405498622 everettes501@sbcglobal.net Jewelry-retail retail merchants

Flynn, P.C. J. David flynn 2901 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 9405498279 .......fax: 9405492144 david@flynnPC.com www.flynnPC.com Certified Public account accounting & tax Service

Executive Inn V. K. 1919 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 9405498320 exegraham@yahoo.com www.eigraham.com Hotels / motels See ad page 11

Fox Hollow Camp Kevin tipton 4705 fox Hollow road graham tX 76450 9405491801 www.foxhollowonpk.net resorts/marinas restaurants rV Parks

Faith Center Assembly of God Ladd Johnston 1601 n. 380 Bypass graham tX 76450 9405498730 .......fax: 9405498793 ladd@faithcentergraham.com www.faithcentergraham.com Churches Farm Bureau Insurance Co. Elaine Lankford 420 oak St. graham tX 76450 9405492565 elankford@txfb.com insurance

Foy’s Steakhouse foy Dollar 400 Elm Street graham tX 76450 9405493449 foys@digitalpassage.com restaurants Frampton Enterprises Jay & Courtney frampton P.o. Box 481 graham tX 76450 9405491202 rental Property Home maintenance and repairs G

Farmers Milling Company michael Bryant 406 Sixth Street graham tX 76450 9405491484 mbryant@fmcfeeds.com feed manufacturing See ad page 21

G & G Travel Inc. Kristin Karper 455 Elm Street graham tX 76450 9405498900 .......fax: 9405492300 kkarper@sbcglobal.net www.g-gtravel.com travel Services See ad page 12

First Baptist Church James Hill 620 4th Street graham tX 76450 9405492360 .......fax: 9405499810 jameshill@fbcgraham.com www.fbcgraham.com Churches

G-M Custom Homes, LLC Susan mauppin P.o. Box 957 azle tX 76098 8179945663 .......fax: 8172324729 real Estate Developers & investors Builders Home Builder

First Convenience Bank Victoria Brooks 2121 Highway 16 South (inside Walmart) graham tX 76450 9405492485: rc679@1stcb.com www.1stcb.com Banks & Banking associations First National Bank Sherry reddell 623 Elm Street graham tX 76450 9405492040 sreddell@fnbgraham.com www.fnbgraham.com Banks & Banking associations See ad page 1 First Presbyterian Church randy Branson 1400 randy Dr. graham tX 76450 9405491008 .......fax: 9405496340 rrbranson@fpcgraham.com www.fpcgraham.com Churches

Garden Terrace Dennis Smith 1224 Corvadura graham tX 76450 9405494646 .......fax: 9405498006 dnsmith@seniorlivingemail.com nursing Homes Health Care-Convalescent/ retirement Cntr

The Gateway Inn Connie Hudson 1401 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405490222 ....Fax: 9405210914 connie_gatewayinnmotel@ yahoo.com Graham Premiere Lodging Microwave & Fridge in all 77 Rooms Wireless Internet Guest Laundry Fish & Bird Cleaning Station Conference Room Hot Continental Breakfast Montana Restaurant on Site Hotels / Motels See ad page 12 Gilmore Real Estate Darrell gilmore 1701 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 9405497500 .......fax: 9405492941 gilmorere@digitalpassage.com www.gilmore-realestate.com real Estate Brokers real Estate agents real Estate - Commercial & residential Glyn Gilliam glyn gilliam P.o. Box 1237 graham tX 76450 9405490100 individual members Golden Chick allan and tina Etter 1445 fourth Street graham tX 76450 9405498650 tina_etter@yahoo.com restaurants Gordon S. Nees gordon nees P.o. Box 119 graham tX 76450 9405495787 .......fax: 9405495241 individual members Graham Area Crisis Center Don oldfield 503 Second Street graham tX 76450 9405496002 deolmft@sbcglobal.net non-Profit organization Graham Area United Way Susie Cerecedez 512 2nd St. Suite 16 graham tX 76450 9405495152 .......fax: 9405495152 gauw@att.net www.grahamareaunitedway.com non-Profit organization

Graham Custom Cabinets, LLC teresa Stewart 505 fourth Street graham tX 76450 9405494311 .......fax: 9405499090 ccofgtx@sbcglobal.net www.customcabinetsofgraham.com Cabinetry Graham Education & Workforce Center neal Blanton 928 Cherry Street graham tX 76450 9405210720 .......fax: 9405210784 info@grahamewc.org www.grahamewc.org Education Employment agencies Special Events facilities See ad page 14 Graham Hearing Aid Center Jeanette Hedayati 1714 Highway 16 South graham tX 76450 9405495452 vjhedayati@sbcglobal.net Hearing aid Center See ad page 20 Graham Hispanic Association maria gallegos 827 grove street graham tX 76450 9405497467 Clubs & organizations - non-Profit Graham Home Medical Equipment Charles Powell 1345 Hwy 16 South graham tX 76450 9405490001 .......fax: 9405496200 Health Care-medical Equipment/ Supplies Graham Independent School District Beau rees 400 third Street graham tX 76450 9405490595 beau.rees@grahamisd.com www.grahamisd.com Educational The Graham Leader roy robinson 620 oak Street graham tX 76450 9405497800 .......fax: 9405494364 gnipub@grahamleader.com www.grahamleader.com newspapers advertising Printing Graham Lions Club (Wed. Noon) Clay Wright 1317 old Jacksboro rd. graham tX 76450 9405496023 Clubs & organizations - non-Profit

Graham Auto Rebuilders Jimmy Skidmore 415 Tennessee Street Graham TX 76450 9405492357 jskid@sbcglobal.net Automobile Repairs and Service

Graham Medical Associates Pete Brown 1339 East Street graham tX 76450 9405215500 .......fax: 9405215511 Health Care Clinics See ad page 19

Graham Bible Church garrett Kell 114 fm 61 graham tX 76450 9404564224 hokie2k@aol.com Churches See ad page 21

Graham National Bank Pascal Hosch 455 Elm Street graham tX 76450 9405493434 .......fax: 9405498676 www.grahamnb.com Banks & Banking associations See ad page 11

Graham Concert Association alyce marie Bradshaw P.o. Box 1035 graham tX 76450 9405492296 Clubs & organizations - non-Profit Entertainment

Graham Oil Transports Larry Hulsey P.o. Box 119 graham tX 76450 9405496304 .......fax: 9405495241 graham5@wf.net oil transport-Pipeline

Graham Country Club J.r. Bohn Country Club Drive graham tX 76450 9405497721 .......fax: 9405491081 Country Clubs

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DIRECTORY Graham Petroleum Gary Garrison 230 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405491565........Fax: 9405498061 ggarrison@allstarfuel.com www.fredgarrisonoilco.com Wholesale Petroleum Products Graham Psychological Associates Bryan & Andra Ray 617 3rd St. Graham TX 76450 9405492259........Fax: 9405492886 rayandray@sbcglobal.net www.grahampsychological.com Counseling Graham Regional Home Health / Hospice Shelly Walls 523 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405492672.......Fax: 9405493978 swalls@grahamrmc.com Home Health Care Hospice Care See ad page 22 Graham Regional Medical Center Steve Hartgraves 1301 Montgomery Road Graham TX 76450 9405215303........Fax: 9405215156 shartgraves@grahamrmc.com www.GrahamRMC.com Health Care Hospitals See ad page 20 Graham Regional Theatre Melodee Mitchell 616 Fifth Street Graham TX 76450 9405493292........Fax: 9405495162 grahamtheatre@sbcglobal.net www.grahamregionaltheatre.com Theater Arts

H & R Block Ronnie and Linda Pippin 2013 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405493543........Fax: 9405495011 Accounting & Tax Service Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Guinn 623 Elm St. Suite 306 Graham TX 76450 9405490088........Fax: 9405490863 jimmy-guinn@sbcglobal.net www.hfhgraham.org Non-Profit Charitable Organization State Representative Rick Hardcastle Rick Hardcastle 1930 Fannin St. Vernon TX 76384 9405533825........Fax: 9405533861 rick.hardcastle@house.state.tx.us www.house.state.tx.us.htm Individual Members Hawkins Pump & Supply G.A. & Rodney Hawkins P.O. Box 61 Graham TX 76450 9405491033........Fax: 9405495282 rod@hawkinspump.com Oil Field Equipment Mfg & Supplies Herman McGehee Implement Herman McGehee 1445 Blewett St. Graham TX 76450 9405490414 Tractors, Retail

Graham Rifle & Pistol Club Betty Hall P.O. Box 1673 Graham TX 76450 9405492305 gunrange2002@yahoo.com Clubs & Organizations - Non-Profit

Ken & Patina Herrington Ken Herrington 660 Timber Ridge Rd Graham TX 76450 9405210533 littlelone@wf.net Individual Members

Graham Roofing Dale Calhoun 430 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405493717........Fax: 9405494903 Roofing

Hillcrest House Gretchen Smith 1286 US Hwy 380 East Graham TX 76450 9405498900........Fax: 9405492300 gysmith@sbcglobal.net www.hillcresthouse.net Bed and Breakfast

Graham Savings & Loan F.A. Troy Lambden 745 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405492066........Fax: 9405490314 tlambden@wf.net www.grahamsl.com Banks & Banking Associations See ad page 9 Graham Tank Trucks Inc. Ray Herring 528 Hwy 380 West Graham TX 76450 9405491104........Fax: 9405498191 tearogers.@USA.net Oilfield Services Cheryl Groves Cheryl Groves 1515 Mimosa Circle Graham TX 76450 9405499249........Fax: 9405219249 Individual Members Guinn Investments Jim Guinn 623 Elm St. Suite 306 Graham TX 76450 9405490088........Fax: 9405490863 jimmy-guinn@sbcglobal.net www.guinninvestments.com Oil & Gas Production Oil & Gas Production Guy and Doylene Farquharson Guy and Daylene Farquharson P.O. Box 457 Graham TX 76450 9405492787 Individual Members

H.A. Knox Oil Company Inc. Buddy Knox 1019 Kintner Graham TX 76450 9405496571 Oil & Gas Exploration

John Hockaday John Hockaday 1400 East Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405496342 Individual Members Hockaday Ranch Guest House Nancy Pettus C/O 714 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405508041........Fax: 9405490087 nancy@hockadayranch.com www.hockadayranch.com Bed and Breakfast Hope Family Services Charlie Bazan 709 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405219100 cfb463@yahoo.com Counseling Family Living Seminars Horizon Bay Ginger Nees 1015 Cliff Drive Graham TX 76450 9405498181........Fax: 9405491171 gnees@horizonbay.com www.horizonbay.com Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Assisted Living Retirement Living

Graham Chamber of Commerce

Larry O. Hulsey Larry Hulsey P.O. Box 1143 Graham TX 76450 9405495261........Fax: 9405495241 Individual Members Humane Society of Young County Kim Baxter 120 Craig St. Graham TX 76450 9405491692........Fax: 9405490792 info@humanesociety-yc.org www.humanesociety-yc.org Non-Profit Organization H.T. Hunnewell H.T. Hunnewell P.O. Box 1210 Graham TX 76450 9405493292 Individual Members Hysmith’s Automotive & Truck Repair William Hysmith 927 Loving Hwy Graham TX 76450 9402290609 william.hysmith@yahoo.com Automotive-Services Automobile Repairs and Service Automobile Parts - Mfg Rep I

Indiana Crossing Apartments Emile Gauvreau 1100 Indiana Graham TX 76450 9405491708 Apartments IntegraCare Home Health Dru Isom 1220 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405496999........Fax: 9405496296 ww.integracarehh.com Home Health Care Investment Centers of America Troy Wolfe 745 Elm Graham TX 76450 9405492066........Fax: 9405490314 troy.wolfe@investmentcenters.com www.investmentcenters.com Investments J

J. Appleseed Wayne Ramsey 320 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405497300 Nurserymen Pesticide Landscape Architects - Contractors & Designers J.B.’s Printing J.B. McCracken 442 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405495335 Printing J.B. Services Jim Bob Bennett P.O. Box 636 Graham TX 76450 9405497650........Fax: 9405496666 www.coffeeflat.com Landowner-Hunting Leases J Dolittle & Co. Vickie J Milam 338 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405496600........Fax: 9405496611 Retail Merchants Gift Shops J & J Oilfield Electric Co. Inc Jackie Grissom 405 E Walker Breckenridge TX 76424 9405496115........Fax: 9405496223 Oil Field Equipment Mfg & Supplies

J & N Feed & Seed Jim Figg 450 Pecan Street Graham TX 76450 9405494631........Fax: 9405490336 jnfeed@sbcglobal.net www.purinamills.com Feed Store Jailhouse Boutique Jolene Jordan 1332 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405490500 jordanpharmacy@hotmail.com www.jailhouseboutique.com Women’s Clothing Gift Shops Retail Merchants Jearene’s Cottage Meg Hilliard 601 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405219695 hilliardfam@gmail.com Retail Merchants Gift Shops Women’s Clothing Jeff Allen Jeff Allen P.O. Box 1262 Graham TX 76450 9405496810........Fax: 9405490535 Wireless Communications Johnson Properties Michelle Steuber 19556 FM 1148 Graford TX 76449 9405493377........Fax: 9405499442 westinfo@ johnsonpropertiesonline.com www.johnsonpropertiesonline.com Real Estate Brokers Realtors Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Jordan Pharmacy Brent and Jolene Jordan 1332 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405491011 Pharmacies/Drug Stores Gift Shops Retail Merchants See ad page 5 Joy’s Downtown Flowers Joy Shack 458 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405495556 www.joysdowntownflowers.com Florists K

K & K Motors Inc. Kevin Fullerton 1739 Hwy. 67 South Graham TX 76450 9405491815 ksalvage@digitalpassage.com www.kkmotors.com Automobile Parts - Mfg Rep The Karper Company Robert McMillan 407 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405490606........Fax: 9405490615 rmcmillan@karperco.com Oil & Gas Exploration Occupational Therapy Kiwanis Club Ron Wickson P.O. Box 561 Graham TX 76450 9405493361 Clubs & Organizations - Non-Profit Knights of Columbus Dwight Boyle P.O. Box 1093 Graham TX 76450 9405490780 dwight.boyle@bbsoil.com Clubs & Organizations - Non-Profit

Lake Country Locksmith Hubert J Gray PO Box 905 Graham TX 76450 9405496550 Locksmith Lake Country Radio Joe Graham 620 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405491330........Fax: 9405498628 gm@kwkq-kswa.com Radio Communications Advertising Last Pizza Show Jim Fields 526 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405495256........Fax: 9405495256 Restaurants Lee’s Interiors Perry Todd 1336 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405490650........Fax: 9405490738 perry.todd@sbcglobal.net Furniture Interior Decorators & Designers Cindy Lewis Cindy Lewis 620 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405491330 Individual Members Liberty Tax Service Ricks Williams 2103 B Hwy 16 S Graham TX 76450 9405497000........Fax: 9405219457 katsaunders@juno.com Accounting & Tax Service Library of Graham Sherrie Gibson 910 Cherry Street Graham TX 76450 9405490600........Fax: 9405498624 library@grahamtexas.net www.grahamtexas.net/library Library Richard Ligon Richard Ligon 114 Fawn Tr Graham TX 76450 9405219415 Individual Members Lil Red’s Pull-Thru Storage Rebecca Reagan 1717 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405492444........Fax: 9403422035 rreagan@brazonsnet.com Storage Facility Self Storage Dick Lindsay Dick Lindsay 1222 Kentucky Street Graham TX 76450 Individual Members Littlepage Oil and Gas Randy Cantin 2901 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405492415........Fax: 9405492144 Dump Trucks and Hauling LM Pitcock Inc. Louis Pitcock Jr. 166 N. Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405493344........Fax: 9405495031 pitcock.louisjr@sbcglobal.net Oil & Gas Production Lone Star Graphics Mandy Durham 4503 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405492695 lonestargraphics@gmail.com Graphic Design

Lonestar Literacy Suzanne Hollingsworth 527 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405219617........Fax: 9405210135 suzanne@lonestarliteracy.com lonesratliteracy.com Child/School Related Tutoring, Children M

M & S Paris Construction Michael Paris 1078 Lower Tonk Valley Rd. Graham TX 76450 9405210456.......Fax: 9405210456 Construction Companies Builders See ad page 9 Mail Post Larry and Suzanne Hollingsworth 527 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405210607........Fax: 9405210135 graham@mailpost1.com mailpost1.com Shipping and Packaging Copy Center, Full Service Office Suites, Rental See ad page 12 Marjorie’s Bookkeeping Pattie Key 608 Grove Street Graham TX 76450 9405490488........Fax: 9405497008 Bookkeeping Services Payroll Service Mark’s Gallery/ Magnolia Tea Room Mark Dunagan 523 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405497288.......Fax: 9405495705 marksgallery@sbcglobal.net Florists Antiques Restaurants Marshall King & Hinson Ed Hinson P.O. Box 787 Graham TX 76450 9405493232........Fax: 9405497433 Title Companies Martin Petroleum Corp. R.C. Martin P.O. Box 569 Graham TX 76450 9405496271 Petroleum Producers Martin Real Estate Jimmy Martin 1223 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405495298........Fax: 9405499864 jLm@jlmsold.com www.jlmsold.com Real Estate Brokers Realtors Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Masters Press Raun Stoltz 238 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405210805........Fax: 9405210807 mastersprs@aol.com Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics Printing Matlock Optical Carl Matlock 1529 Hwy 380 Bypass Graham TX 76450 9405491621........Fax: 9405496295 cmatlock@digitalpassage.com Optometrist Maverick a Lake Resort Byron Sibson P.O. Box 1956; at the end of FM 1148 Graham TX 76450 9405493900........Fax: 9405493901 www.eqresorts.com Resorts/Marinas

DIRECTORY Max Roberts Welding Max Roberts 911 Fairview Graham TX 76450 9405492588 Welding & Industrial Supplies Wayne & Reta McCallum Wayne McCallum 1304 Thomas Lane Graham TX 76450 9405495320 Individual Members McDonald’s Restaurant Veronica Rauno 1701 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405495117........Fax: 8174468307 mcstate.com/11595 Restaurants McKee Oil Company Lou McKee 3014 Hwy. 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405490114.......Fax: 9405493735 Oil & Gas Production Meacham Insurance Forrest W Meacham 512 Oak St Graham TX 76450 9405490622 Insurance Memorial Christian Church Keith Davidson 1106 S. Rogers Drive Graham TX 76450 9405492499 kdavi@brazosnet.com Churches Mercer Company Jeff Mercer 701 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405498602 jmercer@mercer-company.com www.mercer-company.com Real Estate Brokers Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant Jose Gallegos 1917 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405210553........Fax: 9405210523 Restaurants Mike Sipes State Farm Insurance Mike Sipes 431 Cliff Dr. Graham TX 76450 9405493960........Fax: 9405499766 mike@mikesipes.net www.statefarm.com Insurance Investments See ad page 2 Mike’s Westside Rental Mike and Kathy Patton 10010 FM 1287 Graham TX 76450 9405495544........Fax: 9405495586 mikes-rentals.com Equipment Rentals Party Supplies Construction Equipment See ad page 4 Mirus Studio Kelly Carmichael 1100 Cypress Graham TX 76450 9405495061.......Fax: 9405495822 carmichael@mirusstudio.com www.mirusstudio.com Photo Processing, Printing & Supplies See ad page 15 Mobile Thrones L.L.C. Gary Oliver 914 W. Thompson Jacksboro TX 76450 9405676070........Fax: 9405676070 Special Events Facilities

Montana Restaruant David Watkins 1401 A. Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405492600........Fax: 9405492609 miket@our-town.com Restaurants/Clubs Restaurants

North Texas Det. Marine Corps League Bernie O’Dell 515 Hall Street Graham TX 76450 9405493944 bernieodell@sbcglobal.net Non-Profit Charitable Organization

Monte Johnston Building Contractor Monte Johnston 1114 Loving Hwy. Graham TX 76450 9405505617.......Fax: 9405493301 mjbuildingcontractor@ hotmail.com Builders Construction Companies Homebuilders, General Contractors

North Texas Lumber Bobby Wilson 201 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405491231........Fax: 9405498224 Building Materials

Montgomery & Associates LLP Greg Montgomery 623 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405496614.......Fax: 9405497010 Certified Public Account Accounting & Tax Service Elton M. Montgomery Elton M Montgomery 623 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405505966........Fax: 9405497402 monty7400@sbcglobal.net Attorneys Morrison Funeral Home Allen Oliver 700 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405492121.......Fax: 9405491725 www.morrisonfuneralhome.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks See ad page 17 Murphy USA #7258 Casandra Collins 2100 Wal-Mart Drive Graham TX 76450 www.murphyusa.com Gas Station The Mustard Tree Family Services Wendy Keen 825 Fair View St. Graham TX 76450 9405492943 Non-Profit Charitable Organization N

National Theatre Pam Scott 522 Oak Graham TX 76450 9405492077 pdscott7@sbcglobal.net www.yahoomovies.com Theaters Entertainment Neugebauer Congressional Committee Chanda Allen 5121 69th Street Suite B-712 Lubbock TX 79453 8066875086........Fax: 8067944747 randy@randyforcongress.com www.randyforcongress.com Non-Profit Organization New Source Broadband James Clement 1039 4th St. Graham TX 76450 9405210505 jclement@ newsourcebroadband.com www.nsb-graham.com Internet Services Networking Newton’s Jewelers Dennis Newton 525 Fourth St. Graham TX 76450 9405492282 www.newtonsjewelers.net Jewelry-Retail Retail Merchants

Oil City Supply Inc. Ronnie Harrell 620 Supply St. Graham TX 76450 9405493585.......Fax: 9405493586 oilcity76@att.net Oil Field Equipment Mfg & Supplies Old Post Office Museum & Art Center Danny Parker 500 Third St. Graham TX 76450 9405491470........Fax: 9405491478 opomac@sbcglobal.net Art Galleries / Graphic Arts Oncor Electric Delivery Mike Nieto 145Tennessee St Wichita Falls TX 76301 9407665454........Fax: 9405507111 Mike.Nieto@oncor.com Public Utilities Open Door Christian School Linda Sims 735 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405492339........Fax: 9405496436 lindasims@osbcgraham.com www.osbcgraham.com Schools-Private Education See ad page 15 Dan Orr Dan Orr 900 Elm Street #114B Graham TX 76450 9405493901........Fax: 9405493901 Individual Members Our Neck of the Woods Ernie Jennings 608 Fourth St Graham TX 76450 9405210521 Antiques Retail Merchants Gift Shops

Stan and Dee Peavy III Stan Peavy 423 4th Street Graham TX 76450 9405490440 Individual Members Stanley Peavy Jr. Stanley Peavy 425 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405490220 Self Storage Property Management and Sales Mobile Home & Or Trailer Parks Pitcock Inc. Louis Pitcock Jr. 168 Elm St Graham TX 76450 9405493344........Fax: 9405495031 pitcockinc@sbcglobal.net Oil & Gas Production Ranch/Farms Pitcock Ready-Mix Concrete, LLC Bob Pitcock 168 ELM STREET Graham TX 76450 9405492111.......Fax: 9405494899 Supply Readymix Concrete,Sand & Gravel Pizza Hut of Graham Vicki Dunn 1805 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405495401........Fax: 9405491972 grahampizzahut@yahoo.com Restaurants See ad page 17 PK West Emergency Services (Ambulance and Fire Dept.) Carl Blackston 4809 Green Acres Road Graham TX 76450 9405495733 pkwestes@netcommander.com Non-Profit Organization Possum Hollow Restaurant and Lodge Mike McNallen 4801 Possum HollowWest PK Lake Graham TX 76450 9405491873 info@possumhollow@msn.com www.possumhollowcamp.com Resorts/Marinas RV Parks Restaurants Joe L. Price Joe L Price HC 74 Box 480 Graham TX 76450 9405497423 joeprice7@yahoo.com Individual Members

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Pam’s Health & Nutrition Center Pam Gilmore 516 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405490544........Fax: 9405490544 Health Food Store Retail Merchants

The Quarters Emile Gauvreau 1222 Brazos Graham TX 76450 9405491708 Apartments

Paradise on the Brazos Christine Mayo 7600 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405497682........Fax: 9405210794 pob@digitalpassage.com www.paradiseonthebrazos.com Bed and Breakfast RV Parks

Jain Stephens-Ranft Jain Stephens-Ranft P.O. Box 1269 Graham TX 76450 9405493383........Fax: 9405499822 Individual Members

PC Doctor James Clement 1039 4th St. Graham TX 76450 9405497237 www.yourpcdoctor.biz Computer Services Computer Systems And Software Consulting Computer Network and Communications

Real Estate Exchange Gayle Briscoe 726 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405492970........Fax: 9405493933 ree@brazosnet.com www.realestateexchangeinc.com Real Estate Brokers Real Estate Agents Real Estate - Commercial & Residential See ad page 20

Peter Reed, M.D., P.A. Peter Reed, M.D. 1339 East Street Graham TX 76450 9405215525 reed_family1996@yahoo.com Physician & Surgeons Remax Possum Kingdom Land Vee Hanssen 1677 Park Road 36 Graford TX 76449 9405495253 v@possumkingdom.com www.possumkingdom.com Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Realtors Real Estate Brokers Ricardo Guerrero Stone Masonry Ricardo Guerrero 909 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405211574 Masonary Construction Companies Riley Hutto Wealth Management, LLC Susan Barnett 1706 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405495221........Fax: 9405495237 susan.barnett@rileyhutto.com www.rileyhutto.com Financial & Financial Advisors Financial Planning Rock Creek Camp Cheri Dipprey 201 Rock Creek Loop Graford TX 76449 9407792766.......Fax: 9407793022 rockcreekcamp.com www.rockcreekcamp.com Resorts/Marinas RV Parks Rockin Ks Pat Kaplan 456 Oak St Graham TX 76450 9405499100 rockinkks@yahoo.com Interior Decorators & Designers Dance Instructor Jamye & Trish Rogers Jamye Rogers P.O. 1597 Graham TX 76450 9405493409........Fax: 9405210335 Individual Members Rotary Club of Graham Eileen Standridge P.O. Box 114 Graham TX 76450 8177398625........Fax: 9405492941 Clubs & Organizations - Non-Profit Roy Pitcock, Sr. Roy and Jackie Pitcock P.O. Box 1747 Graham TX 76450 9405493344........Fax: 9405495031 Individual Members Run for the Children Dori Cawley 1705 Comanche Circle Graham TX 76450 9405492901 jdcawley@digitalpassage.com Non-Profit Organization S

S & S Exteriors Shana Wolfe 3009 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9404457073........Fax: 9405492175 shana_wolfe@yahoo.com Roofing Steel Siding Carports

Salem Crestview United Methodist JB McCracken 929 Texas Graham TX 76450 9405491667 s-cgraham@sbcglobal.net www.salem-crestviewumc.org Churches Salvation Army Graham Unit Will Scoggins 1476 Canyon Rd. Graham TX 76450 9404522910 Non-Profit Organization Sassy Lady Teddy Young 515 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405494957........Fax: 9403624441 cayce@grandecom.net Retail Merchants Women’s Clothing Sat’n Spur Jina Jordan 517 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405219950........Fax: 9405491321 jjsatinspur@yahoo.com www.satnspur.com Retail Merchants Gift Shops Women’s Clothing See ad page 22 Scheriger Electric, Inc. Richard Scheriger 1205 Hwy 380 Bypass Graham TX 76450 9405497880........Fax: 9405491415 Electrical Contractors Larry & Lydia Schupbach Larry Schupbach P.O. Box 962 Graham TX 76450 9405490887 llstexas@hotmail.com Individual Members Sears Matt May 1106 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405498877........Fax: 9405498899 ds3907@sears.com Catalog Merchants Appliances Nathan Shack Nathan Shack P.O. Drawer 2139 Graham TX 76450 9405492090 nshack@brazos.net Individual Members Shags Salon Kerri Davis 608 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405210290 denkerdavis@sbcglobal.net Beauty Salons Shamburger & Graham Building Center LLC Eddie Graham 339 Fourth St. Graham TX 76450 9405495421........Fax: 9405495422 Building Materials Retail Merchants Shock Watch Jo Anne Hamsher 510 Corporate Dr. Graham TX 76450 9405495462.......Fax: 9405498952 jhamsher@mricompanies.com www.mricompanies.com Manufacturing (Light)-Wholesale & Retail Simple Insurance Choice Andy Fancher 610 Oak St. Irving TX 75061 9727850840 www.simpleinsurancechoice.com Insurance

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DIRECTORY Dean Smith Dean Smith 9742 Hwy 67 Breckenridge TX 76424 9403624215 Individual Members

Steers Bowl Sam Jones 1444 Fourth St. Graham TX 76450 9405496331 Bowling

Thomas L. Tate, D.D.S. Thomas L Tate 501 Cliff Drive Graham TX 76450 9405496092........Fax: 9405493970 Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care

Solaris Healthcare Rhonda Bryant 509 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405210922........Fax: 9405219722 Home Health Care Hospice Care

Stephens Muriel Stephens 725 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405495515 ladeda@starband.net Individual Members

Texas Forts Trail Region Margaret Hoogstra 3702 Loop 322 Abilene TX 79602 3257951762 tft@texasfortstrail.com Non-Profit Charitable Organization

Sonic Drive In Buzz Mishler 1217 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405494000........Fax: 9405494010 kmishler@digitalpassage.com Restaurants

Stephens & Myers, L.L.P. Kerwin B Stephens 515 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405494758 Attorneys

Texas Gas Services Jackie Nantz P.O. Box 1368 Mineral Wells TX 76068 2545597353.......Fax: 2545592291 jnantz@txgasservice.com Public Utilities

Sonic Oil & Gas, LP George E Rogers 505 5th St. Graham TX 76450 9405490780 www.bbsoil.com Petroleum Producers Sonnenberg Dental Clinic Reno Sonnenberg 1317 East St. Graham TX 76450 9405490350........Fax: 9405494261 Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care SOS-Staffing Mary Ferguson 520-A 2nd Street Graham TX 76450 9405496212........Fax: 9405492019 ferguson@sosstaffing.com www.sosstaffing.com Employment Agencies Payroll Service Southern Bleacher Company JoAnn Guerin Pettus 800 Fifth St. Graham TX 76450 9405490733........Fax: 9405491365 info@southernbleacher.com www.southernbleacher.com Mfg/Install Bleachers,Grandstands,Stad. Spark Energy Doug Dooley 417 Deer Lake Drive Fort Worth TX 76140 8175681800........Fax: 8175680000 ddooiey@sparkenergy.com www.sparkenergy.com Energy Spencer B. Street III. Spencer Street 200 Fawn Trail Graham TX 76450 9405494060........Fax: 9405492506 Oil & Gas Exploration St. Michael’s Estates Senior Property Ruth Ann Perkins 1206 Saint Michael CT. Graham TX 76450 9405210494 ceramictx@aol.com (put”St.Mich” in Retirement Living Apartments Eileen Standridge Eileen Standridge 1305 Cliff Drive Graham TX 76450 9405496630........Fax: 9405496630 eileenstandridge@sbcglobal.net Individuals Steel Stadiums, Ltd Sherrill Pettus 4688 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405495700........Fax: 9405495723 info@steelstadiums.com www.steelstadiums.com Mfg/Install Bleachers,Grandstands,Stad.

Ronald Stephens Ronald Stephens P.O. Box 1269 Graham TX 76450 9405490050 Individual Members Malcolm Stewart Malcolm Stewart P.O. Box 599 Graham TX 76450 9405491100 Individual Members Dick Stovall Dick Stovall 113 Chaparral Drive Graham TX 76450 9405219664 dickstovall@att.net Individuals Stovall Operating Company N.D. Stovall P.O. BOX 10 Graham TX 76450 9405492616........Fax: 9405492930 Oil & Gas Exploration Doug Stroud Doug Stroud 1521 Oak Forest Drive Graham TX 76450 9405492713 Individual Members Stroup Computer Products and Services Ralph Stroup P.O. Box 1175 Graham TX 76450 9405490984 stroup@brazosnet.com Computer Systems And Software Consulting Printers & Printer Supplies Styles Technology Solutions Jeff Styles 579 Timber Ridge Rd. Graham TX 76450 9404561763 jstyles@mcbstexas.com Telephone Systems & Service Retail Security - Products, Systems, Burglar Alarms & Companies Computer Network and Communications Subway Robert Force 2121 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 Restaurants T

Taco Casa Tony and Mitzi Thomas 1322 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 Fax: 9405491900 www.tacocasatexas.com Restaurants Talus, Inc. Ken Haggart 616 Fifth Street Graham TX 76450 9405493292 kchag@echoproduction.com Oil & Gas Exploration

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Texas Recreation Corp. Norman Carpenter 316 Cliff Drive Graham TX 76450 9405497575........Fax: 9405497638 www.Texasrec.com Manufacturing (Light)-Wholesale & Retail Texas Threads Fran Edens Rt 1 Box 217 L Graham TX 76450 9405496373 www.texasthreads.com Custom Embroidery Thayer and Associates, Inc. Mark Thayer 623 Elm St. Suite 301 Graham TX 76450 9405491010........Fax: 9405493187 mthayer@swsfinancial.com www.thayerinvestments.com Investments See ad page 12 The Hills Above Possum Kingdom Lake Tami Brown 11431 Hwy 337 Graford TX 76450 9406645789........Fax: 9406645809 tbrown@southernll.com www.thehillsabovepk.com Real Estate Developers & Investors

Turner & Allen, PC Jess N Turner 620 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 9405493456........Fax: 9405495691 ta@turnerandallen.com Attorneys Turning Point Tim Mills 601 Indiana Graham TX 76450 9405492799........Fax: 9405492779 www.turningpointyc.org Non-Profit Charitable Organization See ad page 20 Twelve Oaks Dental Clinic Jamie Epperson 401 Oak Street Graham TX 76450 9405492183 Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care Twin Montana Tom Hunnewell 616 Fifth Street Graham TX 76450 9405493292 Oil & Gas Exploration U

United Country/ Young County Real Estate Steve Stewart 520 Second Street Graham TX 76450 9405492401........Fax: 9405492330 ycre@digitalpassage.com www.unitedcountry.com/grahamtx Real Estate Brokers Real Estate Agents Real Estate - Commercial & Residential United Supermarket #520 Lynn Day 1229 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405493271........Fax: 9405497916 520@unitedtexas.com www.unitedtexas.com Grocery Stores/Supermarkets Pharmacies/Drug Stores V

The Parking Lot Leon Walker Hwy 16 North/Loving Hwy Graham TX 76450 9405496330........Fax: 9405496622 RV Storage

Vetonis Italian Restaurant Viktor Prenushi 1111 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405499966 prenushi@sbcglobal.net Restaurants/Clubs

This-N-That Chistine Mayo 611 South Street Graham TX 76450 9405490753........Fax: 9405490753 pob@digitalpassage.com Antiques Re-Sale Shop Retail Merchants

The Vineyard Branch Sherry Massey 710 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 9405495899 vineyardbranch@sbcglobal.net www.thevineyardbranch.com Gift Shops Retail Merchants

Thomas E. Labbe, O.D. Tom Labbe 2121 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405497011........Fax: 9405490252 Optometrist

Virginia’s House, A Family Resource Center Brian Christenson 729 Elm St. Graham TX 76450 9405499829........Fax: 9405490302 yfrc@brazosnet.com Non-Profit Charitable Organization

Til the Cows Come Home Mary Ann McDaniel 1015 Normandy Dr. Graham TX 76450 9405490656 Weddings/Wedding Planner Party Planning/Coordination Time Warner Cable Tiffany Johnson 1565 Chenault St Dallas TX 75228 9405493737 www.timewarnercable.com Cable Television Services Turnco, Inc. Harry Bettis 505 Fifth St. Graham TX 76450 9405490780........Fax: 9405497405 Oil & Gas Exploration

The Vogue Kathy Martin 504 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9405499901 kmartin_65@hotmail.com Retail Merchants W

Waggoner Oil Field Supply Cliff Waggoner 333 Cliff Dr. Graham TX 76450 9405490492........Fax: 9405497942 Oil Field Equipment Mfg & Supplies

Wal-Mart Debbie McCarson 2121 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405497714 Department Stores Pharmacies/Drug Stores Photo Processing, Printing & Supplies See ad page 15 Ruth Walker Ruth Walker 1314 Rolling Hills So. Graham TX 76450 9405490349 lrwalker38@sbcglobal.net Individual Members Weatherbee Real Estate and Construction Darrell Weatherbee 3009 Highway 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405492152........Fax: 9405492175 www.weatherbeerealestate.net Real Estate Agents Builders Real Estate - Commercial & Residential See ad page 8 Shane Weatherbee Shane Weatherbee 3009 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405492152 shana_wolf@yahoo.com www.weatherbeerealestate.net Individual Members Webb Insurance Jackie Webb 408 Elm St. Suite 5 Graham TX 76450 9405492677........Fax: 9405492677 webbinsurance@sbcglobal.net Insurance Wells Oilfield Service, Inc. Vickie Newell 3015 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405495560 vjn@wellsoilfield.com Oilfield Services Wesley A. Lasater, D.D.S. Wesley Lasater 1804 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405494161 Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care Westlake Chapel Carla Price 701 FM 1148 Graham TX 76450 9405492983 westlake@brazosnet.com www.westlakechapel.org Churches Whataburger, Inc. Laura Danser 1228 Highway 16 South Oklahoma City OK 73108 4059492090 ldanser@whataco.com Restaurants Wildcatter Ranch Jason McAlister 6062 Hwy 16 South Graham TX 76450 9405493500........Fax: 9405490035 jasonm@wildcatterranch.com www.wildcatterranch.com Hotels / Motels Restaurants/Clubs Entertainment (Equestrian) See ad page Inside Back Cover Workforce Solutions - Graham Roger Mooney 924 Cherry Street Graham TX 76450 9405496363........Fax: 9405499821 roger.mooney@twc.state.tx.us http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ Organizations Employment Agencies

Wuthrich Photography & Design Cheyenne Wuthrich 440 Oak St. Graham TX 76450 9408672174 cheyenne_frog@teamfca.com www.wuthrichphotography.com Photography/Studio Graphic Design Y

Yellow Book Shanda Philley 1230 E. Highway 199 Suite 103 Springtown TX 76082 8178864600........Fax: 8178864620 Directory Services Young County Amateur Radio Club Kevin Burton P.O. Box 693 Graham TX 76450 9405505506 kburton@brazosnet.com Non-Profit Charitable Organization Young County Appraisal District Jerry Patton 724 Oak Graham TX 76450 9405492392........Fax: 9405497271 youngcad@sbcglobal.net www.youngcad.org Government Young County Arena Tony Fellows 120 Barclay Blvd. Graham TX 76450 9405210434 tfellows@flyhighwireless.com www.youngcountyarena.com Entertainment Arena Young County Home Health Care Harry Talbott 700 ELM ST. Graham TX 76450 9405494039........Fax: 9405499814 YCHH@sbcglobal.net Home Health Care Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy See ad page 19 Young County Range & Wildlife David Gibson P.O. Box 1683 Graham TX 76450 9405507102 Clubs & Organizations - Non-Profit Z

Zack Burkett Co. Zack Burkett III 175 Industrial Graham TX 76450 9405490436 ztburkett3@zbco.com www.zbco.org Highway Construction