75th Anniversary Year! The Kwahadi Dancers Present the 55th Annual Winter Night Shows! Tyuonyi A Journey Through Time on February 1, 2, 9, 16, 23 at 7:00 p.m. And a 3:00 pm matinee Sunday, February 10 at the Kwahadi Museum 9151 I-40 E, Amarillo, TX. Coverage for adults is $9, seniors $7, youth $5. Reservations and Information: 806-355-3175 Bring the family to explore the museum and enjoy the performance!
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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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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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For the month of February, a once-a-week workshop on grief will be offered at the home of Mark and Deirdre Osborn. The event will take place every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at 903 Arrah Ave, Friona Tx. If you, a friend, or loved one has been struggling with a recent loss and desire to learn positive coping strategies to deal with grief then this workshop is one that will be worth attending. The workshop material will be presented from a generalist perspective and is faith-based. A small group setting will be utilized to enable an enhanced workshop learning experience. For more information, please call 806-265-5468 or email thecottoncart14@gmail.com
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Caregiver Meeting coming up on February 1st starting at 9:30 a.m. They will be offering coffee and donuts, then 10:00 a.m. meeting about Caregiver support/Convincing a senior to bathe. Guest Speaker will be Jaime Sharp from Area Agency on Aging. The meeting will take place at the First National Bank community room. For more information, call Rhonda at 247-0057.
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The National English Honor Society at Friona High School needs your help! They are collecting money to buy books for a school destroyed by Hurricane Michael last fall. Former FJHS teachers’ assistant, Donna Mullins, works at this Panama City, Florida, school. Mrs. Mullins was instrumental in starting Friona’s Special Olympics, which continues to be successful today. One of the biggest supporters of this program was Barbara Curry, an eighth grade English teacher who died of cancer while teaching in Friona. The local chapter of NEHS is named in her honor. They are working with an organization which will let Mrs. Mullins and the teachers at her school choose inexpensive, high quality used books. Shipping will be free if a certain amount is purchased. If you would like to help with this project, please send your donations to Friona High School, attention NEHS, or leave them in the collection box at the public library or at the school. The deadline is February 8th. Thanks for helping us with this literacy project.
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The annual Primary School Book Fair will be coming to an end on February 1st and will be open Thursday, January 31st from 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, February 1st from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a wide variety of books for all age groups 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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Good luck to the Squaws and Chieftains as they take;
JVB/JVG/VG/VB Basketball @ Spearman, JH Basketball Girls District Tournament (7@RRHS, 8@BHS, 9@RRHS), JH Basketball vs Muleshoe B(Home) G(There), and JVB/JVG/VG/VB Basketball vs. Dimmitt.
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National Days; January 31, National Inspire Your Heart With Art Day, February 1 National Freedom Day (Freedom From Slavery) and National Texas Day, February 2 National Tater Tot Day, February 3, National Carrot Cake Day, February 4, National Hemp Day , National Thank a Mail Carrier Day, and National Homemade Soup Day, February 5, World Nutella Day, and February 6, National Frozen Yogurt Day.
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NATIONAL TEXAS DAY
“On February 1, National Texas Day recognizes the Lone Star State! The 28th state may not be the only state with a record of being a republic, but their dramatic revolution and fight for independence keep Texas history alive. From the dictatorship of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and the start of the Texas Revolution in 1835 to the Alamo in 1836, names like James Bowie, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston and Juan Seguin echo throughout the state. Many legends abound where Texas is concerned. According to the story, The Yellow Rose of Texas was a mulatto woman who distracted Santa Anna during the Battle of San Jacinto allowing victory for the republic. Many credit a woman by the name of Emily West, but historians find little to no evidence. A statue by Veryl Goodnight stands in Houston. During and after the Civil War, news traveled slowly. It took the arrival of Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, and his announcement with General Orders, Number 3 that the Civil War was over and all slaves were now freedmen, for life to change in Galveston, Texas. Whether it required the military to enforce the new federal law or if news did truly travel slowly, June 19 became a celebration of culture and freedom called Juneteenth. Texas loves technology. Home to Johnson Space Center and more than one computer company that began as a startup, the Lone Star State wears its boots and lab coat at the same time. They’ve brought us the handheld calculator and 3-D printing as well as many medical advancements, and let’s not forget, Dr. Pepper. Whether traveling to the Gulf Coast, staying close to the panhandle or wandering the Great Plains, there’s plenty of Texas to see. Take in some history or explore the cities. Take a hike along the Palo Duro Canyon on the Red River or in Big Bend National Park.”
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-texas-day-february-1/
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Congratulation to the 1st place winners in CX Debate at Wayland Baptist Tournament, Drew Montana and Zeke Garcia and 2nd place Mariana Pina and Damian Rodriguez!!
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Gato’s Express is now the only place you can get your inspection stickers in Friona. Gato’s is located at 1021 Pierce Ave. You may contact them at 806-250-5371.
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NFL Super Bowl is this Sunday! New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams! The event will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the half time show will be performed by Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi.
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Joe and Christeene Mann are celebrating their 71st Anniversary this year, just in time for the heart-soaring holiday! Happy Anniversary!
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Make sure you check out our interview with City Manager Leander Davila!
The Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License office is located at 521 Euclid Avenue inside the Friona Police Department building. It is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Driving tests are usually conducted during the morning hours. Other business is recommended after 1:30 p.m. You can call 806-247-0077 for more information.
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Friona ISD will be discussing their rating on the state’s financial accountability system at the next Board Meeting. That meeting will be Monday, February 11, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building.
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Prairie Acres will present Harvey McFadden as Elvis Presley on February 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Join them in their ecstatic event and to remember the King of Rock-n-Roll!!
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The Senior class is asking the community to recycle their aluminum cans! Proceeds will benefit the Senior Class Alcohol-Drug Free All Night Graduation Party. Fill the trailer located next to the Fire Station on Main Street with your empty cans.
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First Baptist Church is having an “I Still Do” Valentines date night for all married couples on February 15 from 6 p.m. – 8 .pm. The cost for couples is $30 and covers a delicious meal for two, great entertainment, a photo of you and your spouse, on-site childcare, and biblical encouragement for your marriage! This event is open to all married couples of all ages but get your tickets soon due to limited space. To get your tickets you may go to FBC Church office, call 806-250-3933, or from Ivy Cottage.
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Save the date! Hi-Pro Feeds the Future Annual Event on May 18 at the Country Rose.
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Happy late birthday to Charlotte Bynum!
