The Friona Cemetery Association held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 17th in the Friona City Hall Council Chambers located at 619 Main Street. Board members present were Holly Campbell, Jyl Grimsley, Elizabeth McLellan, Mary Joyce Barnett, Loren Martin, Mary Stone, and Diana Santellana. Joe Mejia was unable to attend.
Vice President Holly Campbell presided over the meeting due to the recent passing of President Larry Rector. Secretary Jyl Grimsley read the Minutes of last year’s meeting and they were approved. Treasurer Elizabeth McLellan presented the financial statement and it was approved. The cemetery association had a balance of $64,484.76 at the end of 2024. Recent donations have pushed the balance over $80,000.
The terms of board members Holly Campbell, Elizabeth McLellan, and Mary Joyce Barnett were up for re-election. All three were re-elected to serve another term. Next, new officers were elected. Holly Campbell was elected as President and Loren Martin was elected to serve as Vice President and Reporter. Jyl Grimsley was re-elected as Secretary and Elizabeth McLellan will serve again as Treasurer.
On Monday, President Holly Campbell presented City Manager Lee Davila with the association’s annual $10,000 donation to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Friona Cemetery. In accepting the gift Davila remarked, “The City of Friona is grateful to the Association for their continued support and generosity. This ongoing partnership reflects a shared commitment to honoring our community’s history and ensuring the cemetery remains a peaceful and well-cared-for resting place for loved ones.”
Everyone is invited to become a member of the Friona Cemetery Association. Dues are only $35.00 per year and it is money well spent. This year’s goal is to install additional fencing to the newly added area east of the current property. All donations would be greatly appreciated and will be put to good use. Recent improvements include road signs, refurbished rock walls, and a new cemetery sign by the flagpole with new solar lighting installed. Don’t forget that the Cemetery Chapel is available for services at no charge and features handicap-accessible parking.
See photos in our photo section.
Cemetery Association President Holly Campbell presents $10,000 donation to City Manager Lee Davila.
Everyone is Invited — Senior Meals will host a “Fish Fry Fundraiser” luncheon on Monday, April 28th at the Senior Center located at 1410 N. Washington. Plates are $10 each and all donations are gratefully accepted. Meals are served each Monday and Thursday at noon and ALL Friona residents are invited to attend, no matter the age. You can enjoy a great meal and get back to work by 12:30 p.m.
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Don’t Forget — The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27th in the Friona Public Library. There will be refreshments and a fundraiser drawing. Tickets for the drawing are available at the library and are $10 each. The prize is “The Ultimate Entertainment Bundle” which includes a 65” TV, Nintendo Switch Lite, ROKU Wireless Soundbar, and ROKU Wireless Speakers. See you there!
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Tennis Anyone? — The new tennis courts at Friona High School are almost completed. All that is left is to finish the wire fencing around the courts and install the gates. The Friona Star will have a story on the unique concrete slab that was poured and photos of the new facility as soon as it is completely finished.
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Voter Guide — A voter guide for the upcoming Friona ISD School Board General Election is available by visiting mycountyvotes.com and clicking on Voter Guide and Voter Information at the top of the page.
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Spring Has Arrived — After the blizzard a couple of weeks ago, spring has officially begun. The purple henbit and yellow mustard weeds are gradually going away as the grass is turning dark green and trees are budding. In the photos above bluebonnets are thriving at 14th & Columbia and the eastern redbud tree on the north side of the hospital is always colorful this time of year.
In Parmer County: $40 per year
Out of Parmer County: $50 per year
eStar (emailed): $30 per year
Call 806-250-5200 for more information