Region 16 Education Service Center announced last week that Kelley Jo Ashlock, from Friona ISD, is the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year. One elementary teacher and one secondary teacher from each of the 20 Education Service Center regions in Texas are selected as regional Teachers of the Year. Kelley Jo will represent Region 16 at the state level at a ceremony on October 20th when the 2024 Texas Teacher of the Year will be named. In the photo - (l-r) FISD Superintendent Jimmy Burns, Kelley Jo Ashlock, Friona High School Principal Erika Montana.
In the photo - (l-r) Richard Bermea, Mayor Greg Lewellen, City Manager Lee Davila, Blase Bermea. On Tuesday, Bermea Construction paved the front parking area of the Louisa Wilson House, which was the home of the Girl Scouts for many years. The building is being remodeled and will open as the Happy Tribe Academy daycare center near the end of September.
Maui Fire - The Maui wildfire is responsible for at least 99 deaths, making it the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century. It destroyed the town of Lahaina which had a population of 12,000 people. High winds from an offshore hurricane fueled the fire and made it impossible to control. Initial estimates puts the economic toll around $3.5 to $7 billion. Of that total, about $3 to $6 billion is property damage, while $1 billion is lost output for Maui's $10 billion economy. Please keep the people of Maui and all of Hawaii in your prayers.
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Be our guest - Pete Christy was the guest speaker at the FISD convocation on Monday. He is the Sports Director for KCBD NewsChannel 11 in Lubbock and has a facebook page where he posts news events from around the area, including sports. While he was in town, he interviewed Head Football Coach Jimmy Arias and quarterback Carson Seaman about the Chieftains upcoming season. You can view the report at https://www.facebook.com/petechristykcbd/
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National Senior Citizens Day - On Monday, the country will recognize the achievements of the more mature representatives of our nation. The day provides an opportunity to show appreciation for their dedication, accomplishments, and services they give throughout their lives. According to the 2017 census, 47 million seniors live in the United States. By 2060, that number will nearly double. Their wealth of knowledge, skill, and experience offer so much to the next generation. As technologies advance, these are the people who've experienced each step of change. Not only have they contributed to it, but they understand first hand the benefits and the drawbacks. They know life without the advancements that exist today.
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Pun Fun - Did you hear about the man who lost his left side? He's all right now. Source: www.pun.me
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National Days
August 17: Nonprofit Day
August 18: Fajita Day
August 19: Aviation Day
August 20: Radio Day
August 21: Senior Citizens Day
August 22: Tooth Fairy Day
August 23: Cuban Sandwich Day
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Barbershop owner Chuck Mills recently completed upgrades to his business. A portion of the makeover included funds from the Friona Economic Development (FEDC) Storefront Matching Member Grant Program. Qualifying Chamber of Commerce member businesses can receive up to $1,500 in matching grant funds. For details, contact the Chamber of Commerce.
City officials took a tour of three of the many projects underway around town. They made a visit to the Women's Clubhouse that has been remodeled just north of the Methodist Church, new homes being built just west of Legacy Pointe, and the new daycare center on Ashland. In the photo - Front Row (l-r) City Manager Assistant Sandra Busch, City Manager Lee Davila, Council Members Cindy Moreno, Esmeralda Mills. Back Row (l-r) Council Members Brent Loflin and Alan Monroe, Mayor Greg Lewellen, Council Member Bruce Fleming.
