The Parmer County Stock Show Dinner has been set for Saturday, October 8th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the XIT Recreation Center in Bovina. The annual event raises funds for Parmer County kids who will exhibit their animals in the livestock shows.
Tickets are $100 each and include dinner for two. Dan Petterson will provide entertainment. Drive-thru and takeout meals will also be available.
You can purchase your tickets in Friona from Tracy Bunker by contacting him at 806-683-1319.
Tickets are also available from (Farwell) Vince Smith or Darren Haseloff, (Farwell/Muleshoe) Dusty Ramage or Guy Nickels, (Lazbuddie) Abby Kirby, and (Bovina) Al Kirby
Parmer County Commissioners Court met in regular session on Monday August 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courtroom of the Parmer County Courthouse in Farwell, Texas. The meeting began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and Texas Flag.
A public hearing was held at 9:30 a.m. to hear comments on the proposed 2022 tax rate. No individual(s) addressed the Court concerning the topic. Likewise, there were no comments from the public during the open forum.
Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the $6,917,633.84 Parmer County Budget for fiscal year 2023. The proposed 2022 Parmer County tax rate of $0.5120 per $100 was also approved by an unanimous vote.
Minutes from the August 22nd meeting were read and approved. Commissioners approved the payment of the accounts payables as presented by County Treasurer Sharon May. The Treasurer's Payroll Report was tabled until the next meeting.
Commissioners approved a request from the Lazbuddie Fire Department for $79,820 to update a fire truck in order to obtain a $90,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service to purchase it. The funds will be used to replace a stainless steel tank with the required fiberglass tank. Lazbuddie Fire Chief Justin Burris made the presentation to the Court. American Rescue Plan Act funds will be used for the payment.
Parmer County Sheriff Eric Geske informed the Court that the Parmer County Law Enforcement Center is currently housing 25 inmates of which 13 are paying customers from Deaf Smith County. Consideration of a Sheriff's office vehicle to be used by the Juvenile Probation Department was tabled until more information concerning the sharing of costs between Parmer County and Bailey County could be obtained.
All meetings are open to the public. Information in this article is only a summary. Any questions concerning specific actions should be directed to the Commissioners Court.
Enter today - the deadline to enter the Little Miss or Miss Friona pageant is 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 2nd at the Friona Chamber of Commerce office.
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About September - Before the Julian and Gregorian calendars, September was the 7th month of the Roman calendar. September means seven in Latin. At the time, there were only 10 months. In 700 BC, Numa Pompilius added January and February to the calendar. This change more accurately reflected the length of a year on Earth. As a result, September became the 9th month on the calendar. September's full moon is appropriately named the Harvest Moon. However, the Harvest Moon occasionally lands in October. When it does, September's full moon is named the Corn Moon.
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50 for '72 - The FHS Class of '72 Class is planning a reunion. They are looking for addresses, phone numbers, and e-mails for Class of '72 members in order to get information out for the 50th Reunion. The event will be held October 7th & 8th at Horseshoe Bay, Texas. More information to follow. Please respond with your information to Kathy Rector at diamondkat54@gmail.com or Rickey Rector at rickeyrector53@yahoo.com.
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First alert - The Friona Volunteer Fire Department's "50 for 50" fundraiser drawing will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Saturday, September 17th at the Friona Volunteer Fire Department. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Friona Volunteer Fire Department.
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Sports Poster update - work is continuing on the 2022-23 FHS Sports Poster. This year the cheerleaders sold so many ads that the poster is having to be redesigned. Hopefully the sports posters will be ready to pass out in a couple of weeks.
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Coming attractions - The Little Miss & Miss Friona pageants will be held on Sunday, September 11th at the FHS Auditorium. Little Miss will begin at 2 p.m. and Miss Friona will start at 6 p.m. Homecoming football game is Friday, September 16th with festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. 66th Annual Maize Days Celebration is Saturday, September 17th.
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Sounds fishy - The Friona Economic Development Corporation has announced that Sunday, September 11th is Youth Fishing Day. The event will be conducted by the Texas Junior Anglers, Inc. and will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Reeve Lake just south of the Friona Community Center.
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Be alert to phone scams - Xcel Energy has received several reports of attempted phone scams against Texas and New Mexico customers and is reminding business and residential customers how to protect themselves from falling victim to scams. Xcel Energy customers will initially be contacted by U.S. mail about past due bills, not over the phone. You will also be sent a disconnection notice in writing before your power is actually turned off. Customers should never wire money, provide bank card numbers, or social security numbers over the phone. Customers with any doubt about someone claiming to be from Xcel Energy and asking for payment should hang up immediately.
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Talking trash - the roll-off box is almost full so it will not be open this Saturday.
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National Days
September 1:
Burnt Ends Day
September 2:
Food Bank Day
September 3:
Tailgating Day
September 4:
Pastors' Spouses Day
September 5:
Labor Day
September 6:
Read a Book Day
September 7:
Grandma Moses Day
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The FHS Class of 1982 will celebrate its 30-year reunion during the upcoming 66th Annual Maize Days celebration. Plans include a pre-game meal at the Senior Citizens Center, going to the Homecoming football game, and riding on a trailer in the Maize Days parade. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mark Osborn at 806-576-6360.
Dog attacks and bites are 100 percent preventable when dog owners remain vigilant and properly restrain their dogs. If a dog is in the yard, make sure your dog is properly restrained on a leash and away from where your mail carrier delivers the mail.
When a carrier feels unsafe, mail service could be interrupted, not only for the dog owner, but for the entire neighborhood. When mail service is interrupted, mail must be picked up at the Post Office. Service will not be restored until the dog is properly restrained.
When a dog attacks a mail carrier, the dog owner could be held liable for all medical expenses, repayment of lost work hours, replacement of the uniform and other costs, which can run into thousands of dollars.
Thank you for protecting your pet and our mail carriers as we continue to bring packages and correspondence to your door each day.
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