Welcome to Friona!!! - The Friona Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture welcomed Friona's newest business, Klassen Country Store, with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday. Peter & Helena Klassen (holding the scissors) are the owners of the meat market and bakery and they were joined by their children Adam, Willy, Justina, and Susanna. Also on hand were friends, customers, and chamber officials. Klassen Country Store is located at 1143 Highway 214 which is approximately 13 miles south of Friona past the Running Water Draw and back up the hill. Call 806-965-2992 for more information or to place an order.
In the photo - Former and current FHS instructors gathered last week after the Friona Theatre's performance of Once On This Island. Joining cast member Amy Montana backstage was (clockwise from top right) Allison Johnston, Kelley Tucker, Joy Morton, and Erika Montana. From comedy to drama, musicals to one-act plays, and everything Summer Drama Workshop these four have been a driving force behind the scenes teaching generations of kids the value and benefits of the performing arts.
Smokin' - members of the Friona Vocational Agriculture Association sold just under 300 smoked turkeys for the Thanksgiving holidays. Thanks to everyone who participated in the event which raised money to support local FFA and FCCLA students. NOTE: They will be smoking hams for Christmas this year. Order today!!!
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Community Service - Great turnout at the Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday night with over 250 attending the event held at the Victory Family Worship Center. The service was sponsored by the Friona Ministerial Alliance and funds raised benefit those in need in our community.
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Empty Stocking Fund - Donations are being accepted for the Empty Stocking Fund which provides clothing and a toy to local needy children. Donations may be made at Friona InterBank or given to project co-chairs Holly Campbell or Jyl Grimsley.
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Pun Fun - Weight loss pills were reported stolen this past week. Police say suspects are still at large. Source: www.pun.me
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National Days
November 23: Thanksgiving Day
November 24: Black Friday
November 25: Small Business Saturday
November 26: Cake Day
November 27: Cyber Monday
November 28: French Toast Day
November 29: Electronic Greetings Day
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