Game Warden Sarah Wennersten was the guest speaker at the Friona Noon Lions Club meeting on Tuesday at the Clubhouse. Wennersten represents Region VI, District II of the Law Enforcement Division of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. She serves as Game Warden for Castro, Deaf Smith, and Parmer Counties. Currently, she is the only Game Warden in Texas that serves more than two counties.
Wennersten has been in law enforcement for approximately five years and has been a game warden for the past three and a half years. Besides her game warden duties, she also enforces state laws (speeding & DUI tickets), deploys with search & rescue teams during wildfires and hurricanes, deploys with SWAT teams, and deploys with Border Patrol. Wennersten is also proficient in flying three types of drones. She said that game wardens are like a Swiss Army knife in that they bring multiple skills to the table and must be adaptable to all situations.
Game Warden Sarah Wennersten and Lions Club Sweetheart Aubrey Schueler.
In Your Prayers — As of now, Helene is the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Camille hit the Gulf Coast in August 1969. Only Hurricane Katrina in 2005 recorded more casualties. It is going to be a long recovery process. Prayers are needed for those affected by the disaster and also those who are volunteering to help with the clean-up.
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Band Boosters — The Friona Band Boosters are hosting a Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner on Friday, October 4th at the concession stand at Chieftain Field. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. and runs until sold out. Proceeds to benefit Chieftain Band activities.
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Save The Date — The Friona Chieftain Marching Band will compete in the UIL Regional Marching Contest on Saturday, October 19th at Dick Bivins stadium in Amarillo. The band is scheduled to perform at approximately 4:15 p.m. that afternoon.
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Take Stock — A Stock Show Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension office in Bovina.
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4-H Meeting — An informational meeting regarding the 4-H Clover Bud program is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th at 6 p.m. at the Extension Office in Bovina.The 4-H Clover Bud program is for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. It is designed to be educational and would include 4-H-related learning experiences. The office is located at 301 Highway 60 which is across the highway from Dollar General.
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Prairie News — The Prairie Acres Resident for the Month of November is Cheryl Lawson. The Employee of the Month is Chad Spence. He works in the Nursing Department and has been on staff since January of 2024.
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Texas Facts — In 1865, the last battle of the American Civil War took place at Palmito Ranch in Texas. Source: funworldfacts.com
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National Days
October 3: Techies Day
October 4: Cinnamon Bun Day
October 5: Do Something Nice Day
October 6: Coaches Day
October 7: LED Light Day
October 8: Hero Day
October 9: Stop Bullying Day
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