Members of the FHS Choir sang at the Noon Lions Club Christmas Party. In the photo (l-r) - Naara Saucedo, Amy Montana, Ellie Galaviz, Andres Pinon, Evan Snyder, and Juan Vargas.
Taylor Prather and Elaina Procter sang Christmas songs at the Legacy Pointe Christmas Party.
Friona FFA officers helped collect over 90 toys for kids in Friona who needed a little more love this season. Thanks to ALL the businesses around town for helping them spread Christmas cheer!!!
Prairie/Legacy News - Jimmy Maynard is the Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for January and the Employee of the Month is Virginia Armstrong. Virginia is the Dietary Supervisor and joined the staff in February of 2023. Save the Date: BINGO Night is scheduled for Thursday, January 18th at 6:00 p.m. with snacks and prizes!!!
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Project Christmas Card - Connie Neelley reported that donations to the 68th Annual Project Christmas Card totaled $3,172.79 and will be used to purchase medical equipment for Parmer Medical Center. The annual drive is conducted by the Parmer County Hospital Auxiliary.
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FSA News - Producers in Parmer County are eligible to apply for the 2023 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass. LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or cash leased land or fire on federally managed land. You must complete a CCC-853 and the required supporting documentation no later than January 30, 2024, for 2023 losses. Also, maps are now available at the Parmer County FSA Office for acreage reporting purposes. The reporting deadline for Small Grains for grain, grazing, hay or silage is January 16, 2024.
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Texas Facts - If Texas were a country, it would be the 39th largest in the world. It is larger than Italy, the United Kingdom, and Greece combined. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Houseplant Appreciation Day - Here is a list of the houseplant benefits. Boost productivity - Some studies have shown that indoor plants may improve productivity and performance in the workplace and in school. Reduce anxiety - Caring for plants provides therapeutic benefits. Similar to outdoor gardening, indoor gardening may help to ease the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and dementia. Reduce air pollutants - In 1989, NASA published a study that showed plants may improve the air quality for indoor spaces. Since we all know from elementary science that plants consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, this study makes sense. The more plants you have the more effective they are at improving air quality. Specific plant species are more effective than others, too. For example, Boston ferns, spider plants, ficus, rubber trees, and bamboo palms clean the air more effectively than other plants. Improved humidity - Especially in dryer climates and in the winter months, when plants release moisture into the air they improve the humidity in a room. Humidity enhances a home's comfort level, and we also breathe easier when the humidity in our homes is balanced. Also, plants are prettier than humidifiers.
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Chieftains and Squaws defeat Dimmitt to start new year
Friona Chieftains - (l-r) Bryer Stanberry, Brice Jeter, Johnny Gonzalez, Jose Luis Saucedo, Jose Alvidrez, Carson Seaman, Justen Trevino, Isaac Olmos, Jameson Daniels, and Cade Seaman.
Friona Squaws - Back Row (l-r) Stephanie Cruz, Reese Steelman, Aaliyah James, Caydee Humphrey, Yaselene Faudoa; Front Row (l-r) Leslie Ortiz, Alexis Soto, Aaliyah Padilla, Lexi Saldana, Shelby Lewellen, and Kitzy Welch (not in photo).
