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Where there is smoke there is fire and sometimes hamburgers too. Friona firefighters, l-r, Jason Brawley, Albert Trevino, and Heath McAlreath worked the grill for the free hamburgers at Tuesday evening’s National Night Out at the community center.
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This quilt is made from a variety of Chieftain/Squaw t-shirts. It was pieced by Doris Barnett and quilted by Kathy Rector. It is approximately 5’ x 7’. The Chieftain/Squaw Boosters will hold a drawing at the December 17 basketball games to give the quilt away. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the home football, volleyball, and basketball games. You can also get tickets from Annette at WT Services or Britny at Friona Interbank.
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Kendall Barnett (7) sets the ball for teammate Christina Green (4) during the district match with Littlefield at Friona gym Tuesday evening. Mercedes Rodriguez (11) and Kendall Kimbrough (2) look on. The girls won the first game but lost the next three to lose the match. They are now 1-1 in district play.
Town Talk II
Fall weather is slowly arriving. The mornings have been in the 40s and 50s but highs still in the 80s. We did wear a jacket a couple of mornings the past week. Don’t forget about the Noon Lions Club hamburger and fries tailgate party for the Chieftains vs. Dalhart game Friday night. We will be cooking kind of early and should start serving by at least 6:30 p.m. Burgers and world famous fries for $6.00. Drinks not included. The Boosters will be selling drinks and other stuff. Come out and cheer on the Chiefs and support the Lions.
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The First Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday October 5 from 10 - 11 a.m. Free gently used clothing for kids and grownups. (more...)
Council agenda includes annexing the golf course
The Friona city council will meet in regular session Monday October 7 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, 619 Main St. All council meetings are open to the public.
This will be the first council meeting of the new fiscal year, October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. City offices were closed Monday, September 30 to attend to the business of closing out the recent fiscal year.
On the council agenda will be approving the minutes of the regular September meeting and a couple of special meetings and designating the Friona Star as the city’s official newspaper. The designation is an annual requirement. (more...)
Hospital offering fall prevention classes and adult influenza shots
FALL PREVENTION
If falling or losing your balance is a concern you face you may want to consider a fall prevention class being offered by the therapy department at Parmer Medical Center. “Fall Prevention” is a four session course that will provide information on balance and safety in your environment.
Participants will learn fall prevention, how to fall if a fall is inevitable, and what to do once you fall. Attendees will learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and balance as well as changes to reduce fall risks at home. Classes will be held on Mondays, October 7 through October 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Class size is limited.
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Chieftain Edgar Guerrero (66) brings down a Lubbock Roosevelt runner. Coaches selected Edgar as Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Roosevelt. The junior lineman had seven solo tackles in the game, several for losses.
Chiefs fall to Roosevelt 29-26
The Chieftains led the Roosevelt Eagles for most of the game last Friday night. They led the Eagles 26-22 until late in the fourth quarter but the Eagles scored late to take the win 29-26.
Omar Ramos earned offensive player of the week from coaches with his 123 yards rushing on 15 carries and two touchdowns. Michael Garcia added 34 yards on 5 carries and quarterback Mason Loflin rushed for 32 yards on 5 carries and scored two touchdowns. (more...)
Mayor's Minutes
By Ricky White
Fall weather is slowly arriving. The mornings have been in the 40s and 50s but highs still in the 80s. We did wear a jacket a couple of mornings the past week. Don’t forget about the Noon Lions Club hamburger and fries tailgate party for the Chieftains vs. Dalhart game Friday night. We will be cooking kind of early and should start serving by at least 6:30 p.m. Burgers and world famous fries for $6.00. Drinks not included. The Boosters will be selling drinks and other stuff. Come out and cheer on the Chiefs and support the Lions.
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The First Baptist Church clothes closet will be open Saturday October 5 from 10 - 11 a.m. Free gently used clothing for kids and grownups. (more...)
