Director Shawn Farrar and the FHS One Act Play cast and crew were all smiles Tuesday Night after their performance earned them a spot in the next round of UIL OAP competition.
Humberto Cruz and Moises Piña were named to the All Star Cast. Karlee Osborn was chosen as Best Performer and Melody Hernandez earned Honorable Mention recognition. Also, Audrianna Trevino was awarded Best Lighting.
The Friona Cast & Crew are performing "A Clearing in The Woods" by Arthur Laurents. Crew members include: Amy Montana, Yvonne Legarreta, Tim Ally, Breanna Godinez, Lizett Garcia, Leah Hernandez, Michael Bautista, Magdalena Licerio, and Audrianna Trevino.
Cast members include: Melody Hernandez, Breanna Rivera, Litzy Gonzalez, Dieter Ally, Karlee Osborn, Moises Piña, Autumn Fletcher, Mario Bautista, Humberto Cruz, and Alternate Riley Davidson.
The Area OAP competition is scheduled for Wednesday, March 31st in Seminole.
"The Show Must Go On" as the Friona High School OAP cast, crew, and director enjoy the ride.
Holly Campbell, treasurer of the Friona Cemetery Association, and City Manager Lee Davila presented checks to Richard Bermea last Friday to kick-off the Cemetery Chapel Parking Lot Project. The Cemetery Association contributed $25,000 and the City of Friona's first check was for $6,113. The City will fund the balance of the $62,000 project. Bermea Construction has already begun dirt work.
Bermea Construction has already begun dirt work for the new Chapel parking lot at the Friona Cemetery. The photo above shows the area the parking lot will encompass. The bottom photos show grading and leveling already underway at the site.
Friona received its second "Wednesday morning winter storm" in a row this week. We sure need the moisture since Friona and Parmer County are still listed by the Texas Development Board's "Water Weekly" as being in an exceptional drought.
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You will have two locations to get your COVID-19 vaccine shot this week. Parmer Medical Center is offering a Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday and Thursday (see details on front page). Bi-Wize will be offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. All vaccines are free. Please spread the word to those you know that have not been vaccinated yet.
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Sunday is Weed Appreciation Day. No, Willie Nelson is not the national spokesman. Weed Appreciation Day reminds us that some weeds are beneficial to us and our ecosystem. Humans have used weeds for food and as herbs for much of recorded history. Some are edible and nutritious, while other weeds have medicinal value. That's what Willie told police officers. Dandelions, for example, are a food source for insects and some birds. Humans eat young dandelion leaves and enjoy tea and wine made from the leaves and flowers. The Native Americans used dandelions to treat specific ailments. Nutritionally, dandelions contain a source of vitamin A and C, calcium, iron, and fiber. Willie's troubles with law enforcement could have been avoided if he would have stuck with dandelions!
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Tuesday is National Doctors Day. It honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Friona and Parmer County residents say "thank you" to our physicians for all that you do for us and our loved ones.
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National Days
March 25:
Medal of Honor Day
March 26:
Spinach Day
March 27:
Medical Science
Liaison Day
March 28:
Weed Appreciation Day
March 29:
Mom & Pop Business
Owners Day
March 30:
Doctors Day
March 31:
Crayon Day
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