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An Xcel worker is repairing a downed power line in the alley near Elm and White streets. The outage lasted about an hour before Excel workers from Hereford restored service. The outage occurred Christmas Eve morning about 9:30 a.m. Several local businesses were forced to close during the outage.
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The Friona Chieftains went 4-0 and won the championship at the Farwell tournament last weekend. They beat Texico, Farwell, Sundown and Olton. From the left are Dallin Woods, Jacob Dickson, Cody Stowers, Keagan Kerby, Brayden Pope, John David Haile, Josh Barnett, Saul Espino, Mason Loflin, Brent Hickman, and Cole Stowers.
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Mary Stone gets a hug from Friona ISD superintendent Kenny Austin at her retirement luncheon on Friday December 19. Mary is retiring after 29 years with the school district. Among her many duties over the years, she served as chief custodian, bus driver, athletic event ticket seller, and general motivator for the staff and students. She will be missed.
Town Talk II
A happy, prosperous, peaceful New Year in 2015. This is the first of 51 Friona Stars that will take us through the year, recording events, births, deaths, and whatever business the year might bring. We hope you will continue to read and participate with us by sending along your news and photos to share. Thanks!
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Tough as nails and a heart of gold. That would be Mary Stone who is retiring after 29 years with Friona ISD. Mary is one of the nicest people I know. It has been my privilege to know and work with Mary for many years at various school activities. She has served as chief custodian, bus driver, ticket taker, and a motivator for school staff and students. All the best to Mary and Wayne. Enjoy your retirement years.
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Winners in the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas lighting contest were: 1st place, Andy and Julia Alexander, 502 Etta and 2nd place Roberta Rocha, 1205 Walnut. First place prize was $100 Friona Bucks and second place was $50 Friona Bucks.
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Home for the Holidays winners named
The Friona Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2014 Lighting Contest last week. The home of Andy Alexander located at 502 Etta earned first place honors and $100 in Friona Bucks. Second place and $50 in Friona Bucks went to Roberta Rocha’s home at 1205 Walnut.
Amelia Wright was the “Ho Ho Home for the Holidays” Grand Prize winner of $100 in Friona Bucks.
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The Ellis family, former Friona Star publishers, gathered for a Christmas photo replete in their hats and scarves knitted for them by former Friona resident Sandy Spring Fuentes. The Ellis and Spring families were longtime friends for many years. Sandy and her family now live in Corpus Christi. Shown are, standing, l-r, Stan Ellis, Madeline, Claira, and Noel Garcia. Seated are Laura Ellis Garcia and Carol Ellis.
