Bragging time will be here in the Valentine paper in February. Forms are available at the Star office. Valentines are only $10 for pictures with 1-2 people and $20 for pictures with three or more people. Deadline to turn in your Valentines pictures is Tuesday, February 12 at 5 p.m.
Pictures will be published in the Friona Star February 14 edition.
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Friona ISD students in Kindergarten – 12th grades are eligible for parent or teacher nominations to the Gifted and Talented Program offered by Friona ISD for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents who desire to nominate their child for this program may contact the principal or counselor in their child’s building for the appropriate form. Forms need to be completed and returned to the principal by January 31, 2019. A certified Gifted and Talented teacher will administer the necessary tests for admission to the program.
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The Annual Chamber Awards Banquet will be March 5th. The theme for this year’s banquet will be 50’s and 60’s. They will be having a silent auction during the banquet. If you have an auction item that you would like to donate please call the chamber and they will pick up the item. The funds made from the auction helps the chamber sponsor the extra activities through out the year. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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The Friona Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for Man/Woman of the Year, Students of the Year, Employee of the Year, Educator of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Stop by the Chamber office to pick up a form to make your nominations or go to http://www.frionachamber.com/ to download the forms.
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The Friona Community Blood Drive conducted by Coffee Memorial Blood Center will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 12-7 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 1500 Cleveland. The Friona Noon Lions will be serving hamburgers to all donors. Donors will receive a long sleeved t-shirt to help them stay warm. For a lifesaving appointment call (806) 331-8833 or visit yourbloodinstitute.org. Donors must have a photo ID, be at least 17-years-old or 16-years-old with a signed parental consent. Save time and complete your questions online using Donor Express at www.thegiftoflife.org.
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Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, engagement, anniversary, newborn baby, or just someone you’d like to recognize, we’d like to publish it! Please feel free to send announcements and inquiries to frionastar@wtrt.net or call (806)250-2211
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On Friday February 22, 2019, Friona High School will be hosting their annual Chieftain Choices event. If you have a business and would like to participate in the job fair please contact Allison Johnston at (806) 250- 3951.
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Congratulations to the Powerlifting Team for doing a great job at the Panhandle Meet!
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The annual Primary School Book Fair will be held January 28-February 1 and will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a wide variety of books for all age groups. Bring the entire family, grandparents, and friends on the family nights; Tuesday, January 29 4:00-7:00p.m., Wednesday, January 30 4:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31 4:00-6:00p.m. Tuesday, January 29, will be Bingo night, so come and enjoy the fun of playing bingo! The proceeds from the book fair in the past have benefited the students and the campus. Some of the items purchased with the proceeds include; books for students, playground equipment, benches in the hallway, lending library, and shade trees. All major credit cards, cash and personal checks will be accepted. You can also order online at www.scholastic.com/fair.Primary Principal, Deirdre Osborn says, “This is one of our major fund raisers, so please come out and support our school as well as children’s literacy. Our main goal is to place books in the hands of our children”!
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The 7th grade Maidens placed 2nd in the Friona Junior High Tournament this weekend and the 8th grade Maidens made it to the Consolation game. Congratulations!
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It is not too late to register to play in the Basketball League. It is open to students from Kindergarten – 6th Grades. Registration forms are available through the Elementary and Jr. High School front offices or you may register at the Friona High School Activity Center Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions about the basketball league please contact: Heath Husted 575-708-0264 please leave a voicemail.
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Stan and Angie Burleson will be at the Fist Baptist Church for their morning worship service on Sunday, January 20 at 10:45 a.m. see page 6 for more information!
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Congratulations Samuel Frye for being the Ag Youth of the month of Ag Texas!
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Good job and congratulations to all the kids who participated in the local stock show!
