June 9-13 is EMS Week in Friona — (l-r) Nik Baucum, Ethan Belfield, Jovan Lucio, Claudia Tucker, Jasmine Roman, Karina Ojeda, Pam Husted, Monica Leivas, Ray Whaley, Jordan Carrasco, Mayor Lewellen, Brent Johnson, Blake Stowers, Hadley White, Sammy Perez.
Agrilife 4-H Program — The Friona Public Library’s summer reading programs continue next Wednesday, June 18th, with an Agrilife 4-H program. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the library.
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Next Week — The Star will have photos and info from the FFA Banquet and the upcoming state convention. Also, more photos and info from the band and the choir.
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Roadway Update — Parmer County Judge Izzy Carrasco gave the Friona Star an update on current and future construction projects in the county. The Cargill Overpass Project is going full steam and is still ahead of schedule. Coming soon is a project on the Highway 214 overpass just south of Friona. Also in the wings is the project to update Highway 60 from Parmerton Hill to Bovina.
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Old Glory — Don’t forget to fly your flag this Saturday in observance of Flag Day. The Friona Noon Lions Club will post flags at businesses and homes around town. If you would like to have a flag flown at your business on major holidays call Fred Cook at 806-265-7598 to sign up. It is only $30 per year.
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With the Grain — Barring more rainfall, wheat harvest should begin next week. This year’s crop is looking good. Please email harvest photos to frionastar@wtrt.net or text to 806-265-5200. Also, add a note of how many wheat acres you harvested.
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National Days
June 12:Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13: Weed Your Garden Day
June 14: Flag Day
June 15: Father’s Day
June 16: Fudge Day
June 17: Root Beer Day
June 18: Go Fishing Day
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