Blake Carthel, River Denton, Mason Carthel, and Cambrie Carthel decided to take the jeep for a spin at the Kidz Building Camp last Friday evening. The four "ice cream sandwich taste testers" enjoyed the break from the summer heat. Weather guru John Gurley reported this week that there were 11 days of 100°+ heat in July. The two hottest days were July 19-20 with a high temp of 106° recorded for both.
Team Bluish
Quality of Building
Team Orange
Most Creative & Decorated
Team Red
Highest Percentage of Work by Kids
Free School Physicals - August 4th is the last scheduled "Fridays at the Clinic" at Parmer Medical Center. Times are 9-11am and 2-4:30pm and no appointment is needed. Parents need to be present and snacks will be offered. Physicals are a part of the requirements for "back to school" so let PMC assist you in meeting those needs.
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Prairie/Legacy News - The Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for August is Lois "Ouida" Jones. The Employee of the Month is Karen Saddler who joined the staff in June of 2021 and works in the Housekeeping Department.
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Sounds Fishy - Legacy Pointe is celebrating National Catfish Month by hosting a Fish Fry at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday August 17th. The cost of the meal is $5 per plate and includes fried fish, french fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, a dessert, and a drink. You can dine-in or purchase to-go plates. Please RSVP to Kathy at 806-206-7788 no later than Tuesday August 15th to reserve your order.
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Anniversary Reminder - You are invited to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ted & Glenda Procter at a Come and Go Reception from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 6th at the 6th Street Church of Christ located at 502 W. 6th St. in Friona, Texas. No gifts please
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Capital Highlights - Students from Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative's service area recently participated in a Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Stops on the journey included Austin and Washington, D.C. The six students met with their U.S. representatives. Other activities included sightseeing around both capitals and meeting students from other cooperatives. Friona students on the trip were Charlie Herring, Aubrey Schueler, and Emma Schueler.
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On Schedule - workouts began on Monday for football and volleyball athletes. The annual alumni volleyball scrimmage is scheduled for Friday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m. Volleyball and football schedules are here.
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Centennial - The City of Amherst turned 100 last week. The town celebrated its Centennial on Saturday, July 29th with a parade down Main Street and lots of activities the remainder of the day. Happy Birthday!!!
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Dollar Day - National Dollar Day on August 8th commemorates the day Congress established the U.S. monetary system in 1786. In 1862, the United States printed its first dollar bill. George Washington was not on it. The first dollar bill featured Salmon P. Chase, President Lincoln's Secretary of Treasury.
The pyramid on the back is part of the Great Seal of the United States. There are 13 steps on the pyramid equaling the 13 original colonies. The number 13 is represented on the dollar bill in several places. Opposite the pyramid is an eagle. The image represents both war and peace. In the eagle's left talon it holds 13 arrows and in its right an olive branch. Above the eagle's head, there is a cloud with a constellation of 13 stars. The eagle includes a shield with 13 stripes. The bill was also the inspiration for several retail stores. You know, Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree. Also, "Texas Scratch Pads" consist of dollar bills.
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Pun Fun - I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!. Source: www.pun.me
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National Days
August 3 - Watermelon Day
August 4 - Water Balloon Day
August 5 - Traffic Light Day
August 6 - Friendship Day
August 7 - Lighthouse Day
August 8 - Dollar Day
August 9 - Book Lovers Day
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Future FHS Cheerleaders were rockin' it at Little Girl Cheer Camp!!!
