City Manager Lee Davila and Mayor Greg Lewellen were among the well-wishers at the Retirement reception for Chris Alexander on Tuesday at the Friona Senior Citizen's Center. Chris has faithfully served the community of Friona for the the past 18 years, 10 months and recently retired as the Executive VP of the Friona Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Executive Director of the Friona Economic Development Corporation. Best Wishes!!!
Makayla Ramos and Kaden Jeter were crowned Basketball Queen and King at the Mid-Winter Senior/Parent Recognition Program Tuesday evening. Basketball and Powerlifting athletes and managers were recognized.
The Parmer County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is proud to have sponsored the 2023 Conservation Awards Program. The theme for this year's contest was One Water (Watersheds). The PCSWCD wants to recognize and honor the students, teachers, parents, and farmers who have dedicated their time, efforts, and talents to educate themselves and others in making wise use of our renewable natural resources. This year's school competition included a poster competition for county youths in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades from Bovina, Farwell, Friona, and Lazbuddie.
For your school or child's inclusion in next year's contests, please contact Rebecca Pomper at the Parmer County SWCD, 806-481-3311 x3, and instructions will be mailed directly to you. Any 3rd, 4th or 5th grader living or going to school in Parmer County is eligible to enter.
Farwell 4th Grade - $30 cash prize, framed award & class pizza party
Friona 5th Grade - $20 cash prize & framed award
Bovina 5th Grade - $10 cash prize & framed award
Cut it Out - A ribbon cutting for the new cardboard recycling program will be conducted Friday, February 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at the City barn located at 8th street and Jackson. City council members, Chamber of Commerce reps, PRPC, and program supporters will be there. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Send In Your Photos - Our special Valentine's issue is coming up on February 9th. Email your Valentine's photo(s) to frionastar@wtrt.net or text them to 806-265-5200. Please supply names and relationships and contact info if we have any questions.
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Time 2 Laugh - (1) I tried to sue the airport for misplacing my luggage. I lost my case. (2) I have a fear of speed bumps. But I am slowly getting over it. Source: https://www.rd.com/list/short-jokes.
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Tater Tot Day - In the United States, we consume approximately 3.5 billion of these nuggets of potato goodness per year. These bite-sized bits of golden deliciousness created from the scraps from making French fries once were used to feed cattle. But how do the cast-offs from making French fries become the bite-sized, kitchen-friendly morsels we love to devour today?
Two brothers, Nephi and Golden Grigg, along with their brother-in-law started dabbling in frozen food when they rented a plant on the Oregon and Idaho borders in 1934. They focused on making French fries, but the waste fed to cattle seemed excessive. Was there a way to reduce the excess? Maybe, but instead, they chose to create a product from the excess. Not only did the scrapped and shredded bits form into tasty bites when blanched and fried, but they also fit into their product line, too. They froze well, could be baked, and were delicious! By 1952, they purchased the plant, forming the Oregon Frozen Foods Company that would later become Ore-Ida.
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National Days
February 2: Tater Tot Day
February 3: Missing Persons Day
February 4: Homemade Soup Day
February 5: Weatherperson's Day
February 6: Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7: Periodic Table Day
February 8: Boy Scouts Day
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