Empty Stocking Fund
Donations are being accepted for the Empty Stocking Fund which provides clothing and a toy to local needy children. School officials are consulted to determine the recipients. Donations may be made at Friona InterBank or given to project co-chairs Holly Campbell or Jyl Grimsley.
Project Christmas Card
The Parmer County Hospital Auxiliary is accepting donations for the Project Christmas Card. The proceeds will be used to purchase medical equipment for Parmer Medical Center. Canisters/boxes are placed around town in various businesses for the collection of donations. The names of donors will be included in a special Christmas Greeting Card in the Friona Star newspaper. Please make sure you put your name with ALL donations. You can contact Connie Neeley (250-2542) or Donna Schueler (295-3585) for more information.
Adopt a Resident for Christmas
The Prairie Acres "Adopt a Resident this Christmas" program is underway. It's an opportunity to bring JOY to a resident at Prairie Acres. Please contact Elizabeth or Yvette at 806-250-3922 to help provide a Merry Christmas to a special member of our community.
Adopt a Tree
Thirteen more trees are available for adoption. Thirty-six trees were designated for businesses to adopt and donate an entire set of lights for that tree each year during the Christmas season. Differing colors of lights, i.e. blues, greens, reds, yellows and orange, are available. The Chamber of Commerce will put up, take down, and store the lights each year.
Ho! Ho! Home for the Holiday
The "Shop Friona" promotion began on November 12th. Each customer receives one ticket per visit at participating stores. The promotion ends on December 16th. There will be a drawing at each store from its tickets and that winner will receive $25 in Friona Bucks to be spent with that Merchant. Tickets from all of the stores will be combined for a final drawing. One lucky winner will receive $100 in Friona Bucks.
Give to the United Way
You can bring your donation to Friona Interbank at 1105 N. Cleveland or mail it to Friona Interbank, P.O. Box 549, Friona, Texas 79035.
Prairie News — Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for December is Emma Lou Stewart. The Employee of the Month is Victoria Williams. Victoria works in the nursing department and has been with Prairie Acres since May 2020. Congratulations to both!!! Call Elizabeth or Yvette at 806-250-3922 if you would like to "Adopt-A-Resident" this Christmas.
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Sold out — Rebar Christmas Trees and Crosses are sold out! The Ag Mechanics students wish to thank everyone for their support! Remember, if you have any issues, do not hesitate to contact them and they will get it fixed. If you missed out on getting a tree or cross this year, they will be doing the project again next year and probably in greater numbers. Merry Christmas from Friona FFA!!!
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A note to remember — The Christmas Band Concert is at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14th in the Junior High Auditorium.
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To the Pointe — Legacy Point Senior Apartments currently has 7 apartments ready to rent. The exercise room is finished and the coffee shop will be completed very soon. Give Housing Manager Cindy Hooley a call at 806-250-5599 for more information or to take a tour.
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Created With Purpose to host Santa — Santa Claus and his helpers will visit Created With Purpose of West Texas on Thursday, December 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 907 Hwy 86 in Bovina. Come meet Santa and get your picture taken with him. The event is free and cookies will be served.
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Our Bill of Rights — Next Wednesday is National Bill of Rights Day. The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Passed by Congress on September 25, 1789, these rights place limits on government power. The bill was introduced by James Madison, who later became the 4th President of the United States. Congress passed 12 of Madison's proposed amendments. The states only ratified 10 of them. The Bill of Rights is displayed in The Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. There were 14 copies made; one for each of the 13 states to sign and one for the federal archives. Only 12 copies survive today.
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National Days
December 9:
Christmas Card Day
December 10:
Nobel Prize Day
December 11: App Day
December 12:
Poinsettia Day
December 13:
National Guard Birthday
December 14:
Monkey Day
December 15:
Bill of Rights Day
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Santa Claus stopped by Friona last Monday evening and spent two hours taking requests and photos with kids of all ages. Santa was assisted by Little Miss Friona, Miss Friona, and the Elves. More Christmas in the Park photos next week.
FFA News — For the first time since 2017, Friona FFA had a team qualify for state in a Leadership Development Event. Congratulations and way to represent your chapter, area 1, and the small town of Friona.
Senior Quarterback #16 Bryan Chavira headlined a group of 15 Chieftain football players who received All-District honors last week. Bryan was chosen as the Offensive MVP for District 3-AAA. He led the Chiefs with 1,526 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. He also passed for 434 yards and 5 touchdowns. Bryan was also selected as a 1st Team Cornerback. #1 Jacob Bautista was selected 1st Team Running Back and 1st Team Safety.
The Friona Chieftain basketball team celebrates after winning the Consolation Trophy at the "Way Out West" basketball tournament last weekend in Whiteface. (Courtesy Photo)