The Quality of Life Church and THUG Life Ministries is conducting its 19th annual “Good Shepherd Toy Giveaway” this year. They are accepting new toy donations through Friday, December 20th at 301 Grand Avenue in Friona, Texas. Call (806) 471-4111 for more information.

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Connie Neelley said that the Project Christmas Card Project this year is raising money to buy a Pulse Oximeter and Spirometer for Parmer Medical Center. See more info on page 11.

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Friona Interbank is holding its annual Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at 1105 N. Cleveland in Friona.

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Parmer County Farm Bureau is hosting its Christmas Open House on Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 301 W. 11th in Friona.

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Friona Banking Center will hold its Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 710 W. 11th in Friona.

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Congratulations to Friona Squaw volleyball players Lizbeth Rojas, Kambree Kimbrough, Carly Drake, Jodi Denton, Anahi Gonzales, Maddie Sharrock, and Kayli Stone for winning district awards. See page 2.

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Congratulations to the Friona Chieftain football team for an outstanding year. This team made history and broke a few records. Did not see any “dormant bermuda grass” the last four games of the year. Friona played at Lowery Field in 1996 and 2019 and there was a heavy fog at both games. What are the odds? More info later about the Chiefs when the district awards are announced. Go Big Red!!!

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Don’t forget that the roll-off box is open this week. Good time to clear out a lot of junk and make room for new junk after Christmas. It is open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at East 8th and Jackson Ave. It is free, so take advantage of the opportunity.

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Another truck turned over on the overpass last Tuesday when the “Bomb Cyclone Part 2” hit Friona. We may have to install a “Wind Speed Limit” sign for the overpass.

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Congratulations to the Friona Volunteer Fire Dept., Rico Aviation, and Cargill of Friona for winning the Parade of Lights awards courtesy of Leal’s, Ivy Cottage, and the Chamber of Commerce. See photos on back page.

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National Days

December 5 — International Ninja Day

December 6 — Microwave Oven Day

December 7 — Pearl Harbor Day

December 8 — Brownie Day

December 9 — Pastry Day

December 10 — Human Rights Day

December 11 — App Day