Official weather guy John Gurley reports that Friona received a total 1.35" of rain Saturday and Sunday evenings, .90" Saturday and .45" Sunday night. Altogether, year-to-date, Friona has received 21.78". The rain and wind drove the Youth Dayz events inside. Saturday night the burgers and fries were served and musical equipment set-up on the football field but about 7:30 p.m. the rain came and the event moved into the high school gym. Sunday night's activities were supposed to be at the football field but were moved to the junior high auditorium.
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Happy anniversary this week to Dr. Gary and Mrs. Cash 49 years, Glenda and Ted Procter 42 years Aug 11, and Alan and Brenda Fairweather 30 years also on Aug 11. Hope you all have great anniversaries. If you or someone you know have an anniversary let us know. Thanks.
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Two local businesses, Creative Chaos and Interior Expressions, have opened showrooms at the Main Street Market in Hereford, which is owned by Amy, Adrienne, and Deirdre Osborn. I know they would all appreciate it if you stopped by for a bit of shopping.
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Teena Hughs says a pair of bifocals were found at the back of the junior high auditorium Sunday night after the Kidz Days event. You can contact her at 250-2377 or 265-7661.
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The Friona blood drive is next Thursday August 20 at Calvary Baptist Church. You can make an appointment online. They have stopped taking phone appointments. The Noon Lions will cook a few hamburgers for donors and each donor gets a Boots & Badges t-shirt. See the ad in this Star for more information.
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A small airplane crashed trying to land at the Clovis airport Sunday. Chance Lewellen and his parents operate D&D Aviation over there. Chance said he was at the crash site all Sunday afternoon working with FAA inspectors. The pilot is in a Lubbock hospital.
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Wishing a happy 90th birthday to Floyd Rector on August 12. He is a regular Friona Star reader down there in Lubbock. Friona sends birthday wishes.
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School starts Monday August 24. Citizens are reminded to drive safely, watch for kids running around, and slow down in the school zone. Let's have a safe school year.
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Long time Friona resident Nola Faye Vestal passed away this week. She was an active member of the community for many years. A memorial service was held Thursday August 13 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Our sympathies to the family.
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Town Talk is shorter than usual this week but the summer lull is about to be over. School activities and Maize Days are just ahead along with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. We like being busy and would like to hear from you with any news to share. See you later. Until then!
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