Shana Fleming recently received two Oreo Cookie Cows as an early Christmas present. The Belted Galloway breed of cattle is distinctive with a continuous white belt which encircles the body, with the remainder of the body being black.
The cattle are known for a double hair coat with both an outside layer and a softer inner layer. Their total hair coat is four times thicker than a standard beef cow. The outer layer sheds in the summer to help them adjust to the heat. In cold weather, the two coats are an advantage as the animal stays much warmer.
The breed originated from Scotland and was listed as an endangered native breed in the early 2000s. Today the breed is slowly making a comeback and is now listed as a recovering breed. These Oreo Cookie Cows are adjusting to life at their new home south of Friona, and both should calve in the first quarter of 2022.
Friona football moms performed a dance routine at the pep rally last Friday. The "Bottle Rockettes" have no immediate plans for future performances. Thank you.
The Friona Squaws won a five game match against Presidio Tuesday night in Monahans to advance to the Area Round of the volleyball playoffs. The Squaws will play Amarillo Highland Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th at Vega High School. Friona will be the home team. Go Squaws!!!
Free Vaccination Clinic — Parmer Medical Center is hosting a Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Friday, November 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the XIT Recreation Center in Bovina, Texas. Pfizer vaccines are now available for ages 12 and up. Call for an appointment at 806-240-1562 or 806-240-1761. Walk-ins are available.
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Veterans Day Breakfast — The Friona Friends of the Library will host a Veterans Day Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 11th in the Redeemer Literacy Center at 13th & Virginia. Veterans, along with family & friends, are cordially invited to attend. If you need a ride, please call 806-433-9807.
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Veterans Day Program — the Friona High School Band will present a Veterans Day Program honoring all veterans on Thursday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. in the High School Gym. After the Veterans Day Program, all veterans and active military are invited to a hospitality room hosted by FCCLA and Culinary Classes after the Veteran's Day in Mrs. Barnett's room #13.
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Retired Teachers organization to host program — Parmer County Retired Teachers and School Personnel will host a program by the Amarillo Agency on Aging in the Friona Interbank community room at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9th. All community members and retirees are invited to attend.
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Legacy Pointe update — Renovations at the new Legacy Pointe Senior apartments are almost complete. Call Housing Manager Cindy Hooley if you would like to add your name to the list of potential tenants. The "Open House" is in the planning stages.
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Election Results — Texas voters approved all 8 proposed Constitutional Amendments in Tuesday night's election. Details next week.
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Prairie News — Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for November is Iona Renner. The Employee of the Month is Amy Martinez. Amy works in the nursing department and has been with Prairie Acres since October 2019. Congratulations to both!!! Call Elizabeth or Yvette at 806-250-3922 if you would like to "Adopt-A-Resident" this Christmas.
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About November — The word November is derived from the Latin novem meaning nine. On the Roman calendar, November was the 9th month of the year. Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, moved October & November when January & February were added to more accurately reflect the length of a year on Earth. Along with September, this month makes the first rhyme in the poem you learn to remember the number of days in each month. "Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November."
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Don't Forget — St. Ann's Catholic Church of Bovina is having their annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 7th from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Texas time) in the St. Ann's Parish Hall on 3rd Street in Bovina, Texas. Donations are $12 for adults and $6 for children under six. Take-out plates will be available. A quilt made by St. Ann's Society will be raffled off at the dinner.
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National Days
November 4: Candy Day
November 5:
Chinese Take-Out Day
November 6:
Nachos Day
November 7:
Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 8:
Parents as Teachers Day
November 9:
Scrapple Day
November 10:
Marine Corps Birthday
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Ribbon cutting events were held last Saturday to celebrate the opening of two new businesses in Friona.
Chieftain Nutrition offers teas, specialty drinks, and shakes for those looking to improve their physical well-being. Located at 904 W. 11th, Chieftain Nutrition is open M-F from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 806-300-4417 or you can like them on Facebook. Yvette Williams and Desiree Rangel are the owners.
Dos Chixx is located at 715A on Main Street and is offers custom shirts, Spirit Wear, and is also a Boutique. They are open Tues-Thurs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fri-Sat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are closed on Mondays. You can contact them at doxchixx13@gmail.com or like them on Facebook. Mayra Olmos and Yvette Williams are the owners.
Chieftain Nutrition; Kids in front row (l-r) Karleigh Rangel, Emery Rangel, Averie Rangel, Middle row (l-r) Jesus Hernandez, Luz Garcia, Yvette Ramos, Desiree Rangel, Yvette Williams, Maggie Shelby, Delilah Vargas, Back row (l-r) Lee Davila, Sherri Alger, Varla Wilcox, Cindy Moreno, Chris Alexander
Dos Chixx; (l-r) Nishna Soto, Yoseline Arguellos, Dannelle Arguelles, Mayra Olmos, Iseal Olmos, Sherri Alger, Chris Alexander, Lee Davila, Cindy Trevino, Varla Welch
