Friona High School Graduation Is Friday Friona High School Will Hold Its Graduation Ceremony at 8:00 P.M

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Vol. 93, No. 21 Thursday, May 23, 2019 Twelve Pages $1.00 Friona High School graduation is Friday Friona High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Chieftain Field. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be conducted in the main gym at the FHS Activity Center. Please do not walk on the track surface after the ceremony. Plywood and rubber mats will be installed for you to cross the track on your way to the field to take pictures. The top graduates were announced in a ceremony last Sunday in the FHS Auditorium. The Valedictorian for the Class of 2019 is Brenda Jaramillo, the Salutatorian is Kessly Salinas, and the His- torian is Julian Cruz. The annual all-night drug-free party will be held for the Class of 2019 at the FHS Activity Center following the graduation ceremony. Valedictorian Salutatorian Historian Brenda Jaramillo Kessly Salinas Julian Cruz Special Edition next week The FHS Class of 2019 will be featured next week in our Special Graduation Memorial Day Observance Edition. This will include pictures, honors, and future plans. Congratulations Seniors! in Parmer County The Parmer County American Legion will hold their annual Me- School Board elects new officers morial Day programs The Board of Trustees of events in the community. on Monday, May 27, the Friona Independent Billy Maples is the company 2019. The first ceremo- School District met in a representative for Friona. ny will be at 10:00 a.m. regular session on Monday, Aramark is a proven leader at the War Memorial in May 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the in providing quality food ser- the park at the County Board Meeting Room of the vice for schools, companies, FISD Administration Build- and other organizations. Courthouse in Farwell. ing, 909 E. 11th Street, Frio- Items on the Consent The second ceremony na, Texas 79035. Agenda were discussed will be held at 1:00 p.m. The meeting began with which included the Minutes in the Chapel at the Fri- the oath of office being ad- from the previous meet- ona Cemetery. A short ministered to the newly ing and reports on all of the elected trustees, Jeri Lynn various school financial ac- program will be held at White and Darrin Gilley. counts. The various sum- each location includ- Next, the Board elected offi- mary reports were approved ing the Pledge of Alle- cers for the 2019-2020 school and the payment of the giance and the laying of term. Antonio Rocha is the monthly bills was approved. a memorial wreath. new President, Andy Mon- The Consent Agenda was tana will serve as Vice Presi- approved by an unanimous dent, and Jason Rector will vote. The Board also met in serve as Secretary. Closed Session. The next The Trustees approved scheduled regular meeting signing a food service con- is 7:00 p.m. on June 10, 2019. Go Fish! tract with Aramark for the All meetings are open to 2019-2020 school year. It the public. The Board of will be a one-year contract Trustees reserves the right that could rollover up to five to go into Closed session years and is cancellable. The at any time. The agenda for cafeteria staff will remain this meeting can be found intact. They will train and at frionaisd.com, the FISD work under the direction of website. Information in this Aramark and will also re- article is only a summary. ceive company training and Any questions concerning benefits. Aramark will also specific actions should be be available to cater local directed to the Board.

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FISD Awards Dinner Town Talk Church Page Small Town Cookin’ Sports Page 8 Page 3 Page 5 Page 10 Page 6 PAGE 2 Thursday, May 23, 2019 Bigs in Friona Ends Year Four Community Calendar Bigs in Schools ended the Send Calendar information to: fourth year in Friona on May 9th. Bigs is a one-on-one tu- [email protected] toring/mentoring program call (806) 250-2211 or fax (806) 250-5127 in which adult volunteers called “Bigs” meet with stu- May 23 dents once a week during the - Snack Pak 4 Kids Friona United school’s lunch period. Each Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. student and adult pair is matched by a specialist, and -Parmer County Area AA meeting at the Friona an activity book is provided Methodist Church (north entrance) at 7 p.m. by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford. After visiting and May 24 eating lunch, the “matches” -FHS Graduation Ceremony work in the activity book or on homework with empha- sis on character develop- May 27 ment. Bigs serves children - Memorial Day in Friona Elementary, with the largest number per year being twenty. This year, Bigs May 29-30 served twelve kids although - Friona Chieftain Baseball Camp a few moved during the year. 10:00 a.m. - Noon at Chieftain Baseball Field. Several adults completed their fourth year with one Big-Little pair working to- May 30 gether second through fifth - Snack Pak 4 Kids Friona United grade. Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. Bigs meets mid-Septem- -Parmer County Area AA meeting at the Friona ber through mid-May for Methodist Church (north entrance) at 7 p.m. about forty-five minutes each Wednesday, with the exception of school holi- June 6 days, early dismissal days, -Friona Noon Lions Club meeting and benchmarking or state at noon at Headquarters. testing days. Adult volunteers must - Snack Pak 4 Kids Friona United apply and be approved by Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. BBBS. There are always more -Parmer County Area AA meeting at the Friona students referred by teach- Methodist Church (north entrance) at 7 p.m. ers or parents than there are volunteers. Many Bigs spend the lunch break at their June 7 place of business with their -Caregivers Coffee Break at First National Bank little brother or sister. If you are looking for a volunteer June 8 opportunity that requires a small amount of time and no - Sand Storm Volley Ball preparation, this one is for Tournament at Reeve Lake you! Adults from wide variety of ages, male and female, June 8 are encouraged to apply. Sara Pesina is the executive --PMC free pre-natal classes 9-10 a.m. director of Hereford BBBS; Stacy Andrews is Friona’s June 13 match specialist; and Con- - Snack Pak 4 Kids Friona United nie Slagle is the site monitor. Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. Please contact one of them if you are interested in volun- -Parmer County Area AA meeting at the Friona teering or if you would like to Methodist Church (north entrance) at 7 p.m. refer your child.

June 20 -Friona Noon Lions Club meeting at noon at Headquarters. - Snack Pak 4 Kids Friona United Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. -Parmer County Area AA meeting at the Friona Methodist Church (north entrance) at 7 p.m.

June 27 - Snack Pak 4 Kids Friona United Methodist Church 4:30 p.m. -Parmer County Area AA meeting at the Friona Methodist Church (north entrance) at 7 p.m.

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The FRIONA INDEPEN- Free Party will be on May 24 have passed away. Tradition- one million men and women ««« basketball players will con- DENT SCHOOL DISTRICT at the FHS Activity Center fol- ally on Memorial Day, the flag who gave their lives for their The Graduation Edition of duct a “Mobile Bake Sale” on is participating in the Sum- lowing Graduation. of the United States of Amer- country. Raising the flag at the Friona Star will be coming Friday, May 31, 2019 to raise mer Food Service Program. ««« ica is raised briskly to the top noon signifies the nation lives, out next week, May 30. The money for summer camp. Meals will be provided to all The 4th Annual Friona Kidz of the staff then solemnly low- that the country is resolved decision was made to push it Look for them in your neigh- children without charge and Building Camp will be on July ered to the half-staff position not to let their sacrifice be back another week to allow us borhood next week. are the same for all children 9-13 and sleep over will be on where it remains until noon. in vain but to rise up in their to feature actual graduation ««« regardless of race, color, na- the 12 with breakfast on the At noon, it is then raised to honor and continue to fight photos in the paper, as well as Great minds discuss ideas; tional origin, sex, age or dis- 13. Children age of 5 through full-staff for the remainder of for liberty and justice for all. making the graduation sec- average minds discuss events; ability, and there will be no 12 are encouraged to join the the day. When the flag is at https://nationaldaycalen- tion more of a keepsake piece. and weak minds discuss peo- discrimination in the course summer camp. half-staff, the position is in re- dar.com/memorial-day-last- ««« ple. of the meal service. Meals will ««« membrance of the more than monday-in-may/ Friona High School girls -Eleanor Roosevelt be provided at the Friona El- Good luck to the Chieftains ementary School Cafeteria. as they go to Austin for State ««« Speech Meet on May 29- 30!! It’s time for Cheeseburger ««« Festival cook team signups! National May Days! You may find rules and reg- May 23rd: National Lucky istration forms at the Friona Penny Day and National Taffy May 22, 2014 students based upon their Rockwell Aerospace Indus- Schueler, is salutatorian. Chamber of Commerce office Day The old and the new. After potential for leadership. try. The final panel was on with an average of 94.0. Re- on Main Street or online at May 24th: National Road more than 40 years, the Frio- Friona’s representative was education with recruiters cently elected by the Friona friona-chamber.com. The first Trip Day, National Cooler na Star building on Main St. Jason Slagle. His parents are from Texas Tech, West Texas High School student body 20 (paid) teams will be able Day, Brother’s Day has a new sign. The old wood Dennis and Connie Slagle. A&M to serve as cheerleaders for to compete, and entry is non- May 25th: National Wine letters have withstood the The Optimist Club in Amaril- 1979-80 were Kayle Britting, refundable. Day sun, rain, snow, and wind lo is the local HOBY sponsor. June 7, 1981 Jyl Hight, Kimber Brining, ««« May 26th: National Blue- but were showing the wear. The three day seminar in- The Friona area received Penni Weatherly and Myra The 11th Annual Pudge berry Cheesecake Day Bobby Thompson and his cluded a panel discussion on the best rain in eight months Veazey. Kendrick Memorial Golf May 27th: National Memo- son Collin installed a brand the news media with Cathy late Wednesday and early Tournament will be July 27-28 rial Day new sign on the front of the Martindale of the Amarillo Thursday, when over an inch May 23, 1929 at John Pitman Golf Course in May 28th: National Bris- building last week. Bobby is Globe-News, James Hunt of of moisture was logged in the The newest thing in the Hereford. Signup is now open ket Day, National Hamburger the owner of Glass Pros and KGNC Radio, Jay Richie of immediate area. Erika Pope, business development of at the Pro Shop in Hereford. Day he is a sign pro too. The met- KAMR-TV and Jadine Ma- Friona High School twirler, Friona is the announcement ««« May 29th: National Pa- al sign, designed to look like cLiver of KFDA-TV. An entre- won the First Division medal by Carl C. Maurer of plans There will be a Sand Storm perclip Day, National Senior the newspaper masthead, preneurship panel featured at the state ensemble and to build a large two-story Volleyball Tournament sup- Health & Fitness Day should last for another half Bob Lee of the Big Texan solo contests last weekend brick building on the cor- porting the FHS girls volley- ««« century. We saved the old Steak Ranch, Diane Dick of in Austin. Miss Pope, the fea- ner of Fifth and Main, the ball team on Saturday, June 8, MEMORIAL DAY wood letters and will pre- Diane Dick Modeling and ture twirler for the band, had lower story of which will be 2019 at the Reeve Lake Sand Memorial Day, a United serve them for history. Talent Agency and Charles the top rating of those com- used as a hardware and ma- Volleyball Court. Go pick up a States Federal holiday, is ob- Sammann of Backyard Ad- peting in the UIL events. chinery store by the Maurer registration sheet at City Hall served each year on the last May 6, 2004 ventures. Discussing land May 20, 1979 Hardware and Machinery and register your team! Monday in May. This day is On Thursday the 22” of resources were representa- Honor graduates for the Company. The roofers and ««« in honor and remembrance April, a Toshiba Laptop tives from Pantex and the 1979 Friona eighth grade metal workers were here the The FHS graduation cere- of all men and woman who Computer was taken from U.S.D.A., an independent graduating class were an- greater part of the week put- mony will be on May 24, start- have died while serving in the the Friona High School. It farmer and a geologist. The nounced Friday by Cecil ting the roof and metal ceiling at 8 p.m. United States Armed Forces. was taken from a classroom, group of students toured the Maddox, Friona Junior High ing on the new Turner-Parr ««« Memorial Day is also a day to in the Ag building, sometime neo-natal and emergency School principal. Patty Hin- building on Main street. At The Senior All Night Drug remember all loved ones that after 8:30 p.m., while stu- wards of Northwest Texas ton, daughter of Mr. and the present rate, the build- dents were preparing some Hospital. Upon returning to Mrs. K. K. Hinton, is the ing will soon be ready for of their woodshop projects the conference center, they class valedictorian, with an occupancy. So far, it is only for competition. On Friday visited with representatives average for the year of 95.12. conjecture as to what line Welcome to Friona! the 23rd of April, there was from Arrowhead Mills, IBP, Carrie Schueler, daugh- of business will occupy the a burglary at a residence on the Texas Cattle Feeders and ter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert building. Oak Street in Friona. There were three juveniles taken into custody, however, there 2nd Graders Visit City Hall is still some property that has not been recovered. Still missing are two sets of wed- ding rings, a gold diamond ring, a gold angel ring, a gold diamond heart shaped necklace, along with numerous DVDs and Playstation games. Any- one with information regarding these offenses, please contact the Partner County Crimestoppers at I-800-774- Brian J. Laffler, LNFA was recently named as the new TIPS/1-806-481-9178, or the Administrator for Prairie Acres. One of his first goals is to Friona Police Department at build the social media presence of the facility. He invites 806- 250-2711. Remember, those who are on Facebook and Instagram to like and fol- you do not have to give your low Prairie Acres online. He feels that social media is a name to provide information great way for family members and the rest of the com- regarding a crime. The Part- munity to stay up-to-date on current events. ner County Crimestoppers Brian was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and joined pays up to $500 for informa- the U.S. Army immediately after high school. He spent tion leading to the arrest and the entirety of his enlistment overseas in Germany, indictment of a suspect(s). Kosovo, and Bulgaria. He married his wife Cindy in 2004 and they have two children Eliana, age 2 and Moses, 9 May 25, 1996 months. More than 100 area high Brian graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in 2016 school sophomores recently with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Adminis- attended the Hugh O’Brian tration. He plans to pursue a MBA degree with a minor in Youth Foundation Leader- Healthcare Administration. ship Seminar at the Bishop Brian invites everyone to come by and say hi. He is Quarterman Conference ready to listen and help out in any way possible. Center in Amarillo. A selec- tion committee chose the

2019 SonShine School Graduates

First Baptist Church held their SonShine School graduation exercises recently. The graduates are, front row, l-r Kora Schenk, Ayden Rocha, Dylan Molina, Hadley McGowan, Bexton Allen; back row, l-r, Kaizen Vazquez, Katie Rushing, Alariah Pena, Blaine Plummer, Kayleigh Juarez, Jace Farmer, not pictured Mia Reyes. SonShine Instructors are, l-r, Cheryl Procter, Donna Schueler, Pastor Brett Hoyle, Candice Schueler and not pictured Robin McGowan. Friona Star, Page 4 [email protected] Thursday, May 23, 2019 Texas Weekly Fuel Warranty deeds as reported by the County Clerk’s Office Update and Outlook from the week of May 9 through May 16, 2019:

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Se Habla Español Thursday, May 23, 2019 [email protected] Friona Star, Page 5 ~OBITUARy~ Send your church Area Students Named James O. Davis to Dean’s List at ENMU James O. Davis, 64 of Jesup news to the PORTALES, NM— The fol- died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 lowing area students were after a short illness. The for- named to the Eastern New mer Alpine, Tx. resident had Mexico University Dean’s lived in Wayne County the List for the spring 2019 se- past year. The retired police mester: officer enjoyed working with Esmerelda Hernandez of leather while making boots, Bovina; Jillianne Campbell gun holsters and anything to [email protected] of Farwell; Lindsi Coburn List, a student must complete aid police officers. He also of Farwell; Matthew Dale of a minimum of 15 credit hours was a talented gunsmith and Farwell; Brenna Jarman of with a GPA of 3.25 or greater. wood carver. He was prede- Farwell; Lydia Mitchell of ENMU offers associate, bach- ceased by his wife, Malinda Farwell; Francisco Summer- elor’s and master’s degree Mathers Davis; father, Robert lin of Friona; Issac Acosta of options. Courses are offered Davis. Llamados a Conocerle Muleshoe; Christopher Bar- on campus and online. For Survivors are his daugh- ber of Muleshoe; and Yavet more information, contact ter, Monica (Cesar) Garcia Elizalde of Muleshoe. the Office of Communication of Friona, Tx.; two grand- Friona Para Cristo To be eligible for the Dean’s Services at 575-562-2154. daughters, Nastassia Luna, PM, Sunday, May 19, 2019 By Pastor Aurelio & Cynthia Silva Nicolette Guerra; grandson, at Rinehart and Sons Chapel Elijah Garcia; mother, Lillie with Rev. Stanley Todd offi- There are four scriptures Hoy quiero dejarles 4 ver- Kirby Davis of Jesup; broth- ciating. Interment followed that I want to share with you sos de la biblia. Creo que I am not proud of myself ers, Wayne Davis of Alpine, in George Cemetery. Active today. I believe that the bible la biblia Es la palabra de Tx.; Tommy Davis of Canyon, pallbearers will be family. is God breathed. In it you will Dios. En ella, Encuentras, By Teena Hughs Tx., and Bobby Davis of Ama- Visitation was one hour find life, truth, healing, forgive- vida, la verdad, sanidad, ness, salvation, hope, mercy perdon,salvacion, esper- Our Bible study lesson yesterday was about having the courage rillo, Tx.; step-daughter, Liz prior to services at chapel. to proclaim the gospel. I can write about God’s Word; I can even Guerra of Friona Tx.; several Rinehart and Sons Funeral and a friend that sticks closer anza, misericordia, y un than a brother. Here is the first amigo fiel (Jesuscristo). prepare a talk and speak in front of people; I am perfectly comfort- nieces and nephews. Home of Jesup is in charge of able discussing the Word with fellow Christians; BUT, I have always Funeral services were at 3 arrangements. one. Psalms 1 :1 Happy is the Este es el 1. Salmos 1:1 Bi- man who does not follow the enaventurado el varon que felt woefully inadequate when it comes to speaking the Word to advice of the wicked, or take no anduvo en consejo de unbelievers or people I don’t know in a conversational setting. the path of sinners, or join a malos, Ni estuvo en camino We studied Acts 5 where the apostles had been arrested and Psalm 123—Looking to the Lord group of mockers! (man) The de pecadores, ni en silla jailed for teaching the Word of God. An angel came and let them 2nd. Proverbs 31:30 Charm is de escarnercedores se ha out of prison, with the guards standing there, and they went to the By Brett Hoyle, Pastor, First Baptist Church deceptive, and beauty is fleet- sentado. (varon) 2. Pro- Temple and continued teaching. ing but a woman who fears the verbios 31:30 Enganosa es When the high council heard this, they were furious, and wanted Many people claim to be Second, they are dependent Lord will be praised!!(woman) la gracia, y vana la hermo- to kill them. But, Gamaliel convinced them to leave the apostles looking to the Lord for help, on their master for direction. . Third, Psalms 119:9 How can sura; La mujer que teme a alone, saying in verses 38-40 that, “If they are teaching and doing but in reality they only want Thirdly, their job is to please a young man, woman keep Jehova, esa sera alabada. these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown. But God’s endorsement on their their master, not themselves. their ways pure? By keeping (mujer) 3. Salmos 119:9 if it is of God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find lives, so they can do what- Finally, they are at the mercy Your word.(youth) Last but Con que limpiara el joven yourselves fighting against God.” So, they ordered the apostles ever they want and slap God’s of their master. Do these de- not least Matthew 19:14 Then su camino?Con guardar flogged, and they told them to never again speak in the name of name on it. The scripture is scribe how you look to the Jesus said; “Leave the children tu palabra(jovenes). Y ul- Jesus. the standard regarding what Lord, or do you expect him alone, and don’t try to keep timo Mateo 19:14 Dejar a What did the apostles do? Verses 41-42 tell us, “The apostles left it means to look to God for to jump on board your crazy them from coming to Me, be- los ninos venir a mi, y no the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to help, and Psalm 123 gives train? When you look to God cause the kingdom of heaven se lo impidais; porque de suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus. And every day, in the Tem- vast insight regarding how you are submitted to His au- is made up of people like this. los tales es el reino de los ple and in their homes, they continued to teach and preach this you are to look to and trust thority, and also dependent (Children). God is in Control cielos. Dios esta en control message: ‘The Messiah you are looking for is Jesus.’” in the Lord. Psalm 123:1-2 on Him for direction, wheth- he will take care of everyone el cuidara a todos y a todo. At the conclusion of the lesson, we were asked to, “Honestly tell proclaims, “To you I lift up er it is through His Word or and everything. We just have Solamente creer y confiar God how you feel about being in His service.” I love being used my eyes, O you who are en- the leading of the Holy Spir- to believe and trust him. en el. by God; I love serving Him, but I have to be honest, I don’t like the throned in the heavens! Be- it? Further, in looking to the thought of being flogged, or in the case of Stephen, being stoned to hold, as the eyes of the ser- Lord, are you reminded that death, especially when I add the words “for God.” vants look to the hand of their your job is to please and glo- Even though I want to be like the apostles and Stephen; even master, as the eye of a maid- rify God, not yourself, and fi- though I want to proclaim without a doubt that I would gladly servant to the hand of her nally, in looking to the Lord, Methodist Church to go through ANYTHING for Jesus, I have to confess that sadly, I mistress, so our eyes look to are you reminded that you wouldn’t want to go through these things willingly, even for God, the Lord our God, till He has are at His mercy and leading, and that bothers me tremendously. I don’t think I would look upon mercy upon us.” not your own? host VBS next week a flogging like the apostles did and rejoice that God had counted The commitment to look These four characteris- me “worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.” to the Lord is bold and clear, tics may not be your favor- YEE HAW is the theme this year for Vacation Bible School at For me, this was an exercise in being honest with who I am and as are two examples of what ite aspects in seeking God’s Friona United Methodist Church. VBS will be held Tuesday, what I need to work on. I feel guilty for how I feel, because Jesus it means to look to the Lord. help, but the reality is that May 28th through Friday, May 31st and registration will begin at has done SO MUCH for me, and yet I can’t say that I am willing to The examples are that of a he knows exactly what your 5:00 p.m. each day. Also, a meal will be served every day at 5:30 go through ANYTHING for Him. servant and a maidservant. struggle is, and the help you p.m. for all children and volunteers. Programs will start at 6:00 I need to pray for a much deeper relationship with Jesus, so Four characteristics describe need. Don’t fight his wisdom p.m. and run until 8:30 pm. each evening. that hopefully some day I can honestly proclaim that I would go a faithful servant or maidser- or sovereignty, but lean into All children who have completed pre-K through 5th grade are through anything for Jesus. And, I need to “pray for the courage vant. First they are submitted him for timely help, and lift invited to attend. For more information, please call 806-250- and willingness to share the good news of Christ with a lost and to their master’s authority. your eyes to him. 3045. hurting world.” “We Live by Faith, Not by Sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 Friona Area Church Directory Bovina CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH IGLESIA EVANGELICA TEMPLO DE ADORACION FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. ANN’S 15th & Cleveland • 806-250-3000 NUEVA JERUSALEN 620 Washington • 806-250-5929 308 3rd Street CATHOLIC CHURCH CHILDREN’S CHURCH • 3 yrs-6th grade 701 E. 11th • P.O. Box 655 • 806-346-9725 Pastor Roy Dominguez 806-251-1632 401 3rd Street www.calvaryfriona.org Pastor Benito Mejia Pastor Brian Mullins 806-251-1511 [email protected] TENTH ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Gregory Bunyan FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 10th & Euclid • 806-250-5236 CHURCH OF CHRIST QUALITY OF LIFE BIBLE th LA IGLESIA DE DIOS 6 & Summitt • 806-250-3933 STUDY CHURCH Gerall Wyly 500 Ave. E Pastor Brett Hoyle 301 Grand Ave. • 806-240-0826 806-251-1334 DEL PRIMOGENITO [email protected] Pastors Mark & Mary Goff UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Mike Prather, Minister The Church of God Website-www.fbcfriona.com 1601 Euclid • 806-250-3635 of the Firstborn SIXTH ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST FIRST UNITED METH- 102 2nd Street FRIONA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 502 W. 6th • 806-250-2769 VICTORY FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER ODIST CHURCH 8th & Pierce • 806-250-3045 Jeff Procter, Minister 9th & Washington • 806-250-2207 205 4th Street IGLESIA BAUTISTA Rev. Skip Hodges Pastor Robert Kerby 806-251-1124 HISPANA [email protected] ST. TERESA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Website-www.thevictory.tv Pastor Larry Mitchell 103 1st Street 401 West 17th St. • 806-250-2871 Website-www.frionaumc.com 806-251-5232 Pastor Gregory Bunyan FRIONA PARA CRISTO Pastor Rafael Marin GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH LLAMADOS A CONOCERLE North end of Congregational Church TEMPLO BAUTISTA DAMASCO 1007 w. 11th • 806-247-2217 1601 Euclid 403 Woodland • 806-250-3472 Pastor Aurelio & Cynthia Silva Pastor William Tapias

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Friona Star, Page 6 Thursday, May 23, 2019 Baseball Camp starts May 29th The 2019 Friona Chieftain each day. The cost is $25.00 Daniel Rosales, Asst. Base- Please bring your registra- Baseball Camp will be held and everyone who will be in ball Coach Eduardo Rojas, tion form and payment on the from Wednesday, May 29th 3rd grade through 9th grade and members of the Chieftain first day of the camp. Call or through Friday, May 31st at (2019-20 school year) is in- Baseball Team. Campers need text Coach Rosales at 806-443- the Chieftain Baseball Field. vited to participate. to bring their glove. Optional 3535 for a registration form The camp will start at 10:00 Instructors for the camp items include a bat, cleats, and for any other questions a.m. and run until noon will be Head Baseball Coach and baseball pants. you may have.

Mireles to play baseball at Wayland Baptist University

(l-r) Mason Mireles, Coach Eduardo Rojas, Matthew Mireles, and Paul Mireles Matthew Mireles singed a letter of in- er, Mason, and his dad, Paul. Mason, school history. The signing event was tent last week to play baseball at Way- a 2016 FHS graduate, and Matthew held in the high school gym and was land Baptist University. Matthew was played on the 2016 Chieftain Baseball hosted by Athletic Director Jimmy joined at the ceremony by his broth- team that won the first Gold Glove in Arias.

Friona High School Track & Field Records Squaws Record Year Event Chieftains Record Year R. Castillo * 9’ 6” 2019 Pole Vault A. Kendrick 15’ 6” 1996 A. Murphree 128’ 10” 2001 Discus D. Welch 174’ 5” 2008 W. Jackson 40’ 1984 Shot Put D. Wiseman 53’ 11 1/4” 2000 K. Reeb 5’ 5” 1995 High Jump B. Burney 6’ 9” 1994 K. Reeb 36’ 1 1/2” 1994 Triple Jump A. Kendrick 45’ 9 3/4” 1997 K. Reeb 17’ 9 1/2” 1994 Long Jump J. Malouf 22’ 8” 1980 W. Ellis 14.70 1999 100-110m Hurdles Q. Ellis 14.30 1998 M. Milner 45.70 1993 300m Hurdles E. Caballero 38.60 1984 C. Cleveland 12.40 1976 100m Dash J. Reyes 10.50 2006 J. Peak 25.50 1976 200m Dash J. Reyes 22.10 2006 S. O’Brian 58.40 1982 400m Dash J. Aguirre 48.80 1985 L. Osborn 2:18.30 1986 800m Dash R. McLellan (880/1:59.00) 1:58.10 1975 J. Grimsley 5:26.40 1999 1600m Run D. Parsons 4:27.50 1974 E. Crutchfield 12:01.10 2004 3200m Run J. Ed Duke 10:06.80 1990 R. Schlenker / B. Pope * 50.35 2019 4x100m Relay M. Gowens / M. Hubbard 42.90 1980 E. Rector / A. Chihuahua • • • • • R. Owen / D. Fleming C. Cleveland / J. Peak 1:43.20 1977 4x200m Relay A. Palacios / A. Munoz 1:32.03 2014 J. Widner / P. Osborn • • • • • J. Rocha / J. Zamudio J. Widner / P. Osborn 4:00.20 1975 4x400m Relay D. Fleming / E. Caballero 3:22.30 1980 T. Patterson / L. Aguirre • • • • • R. Owen / R. Alexander * New School Record. Previous records were Molly Carthel at 8’ 6” in 2006 and A. Mason, T. Patterson, P. London, and L. Aguirre at 50.90 in 1974

Bailey Pope Anay Chihuahua Rebecca Schlenker Emma Rector Rickie Castillo 4x100m Relay 4x100m Relay 4x100m Relay 4x100m Relay Pole Vault Thursday, May 23, 2019 [email protected] Friona Star, Page 7 FHS Prom 2019 at Country Rose

Seniors

Juniors Photos by Eric Gonzalez

WT Services awarding nine $1,000 scholarships to area graduates; Four from Parmer County By Jim Steiert

WT Services, Inc., a subsidiary of can’t get over an obstacle by them- West Texas Rural Telephone Coop- selves,” said Miss Castillo. erative, is awarding nine scholar- Friona High School senior Emma ships of $1,000 each to candidates Rector is the daughter of Jason and for May, 2019 graduation from Frio- Karla Rector. She plans to attend na, Bovina, Hereford, and Bushland South Plains College and will major high schools. in Sports Management. A member The $9,000 in educational grants of the National Honor Society and this spring brings the overall total National English Honor Society, she awarded by WT Services, Inc. since was first team All-District in volley- 2014 to 37, totaling $30,000 ball in 2017 and 2018 and Honor- Grant winners include three se- able Mention in basketball in 2017 niors from Friona High School, one and 2018. She served as a web de- from Bovina High, four seniors from signer for the City of Friona. Hereford High School, and one from “I want to study business at South Bushland High. Plains College, then transfer to Tex- Angelica Valencia of Friona High as Tech and obtain a Bachelors de- School is the daughter of Vickie gree in Sports Management. I hope Angelica Valencia Rickie Castillo Emma Rector Vasquez. She plans to attend West to one day work for Texas Tech in Texas A&M University and will ma- sports,” said Miss Rector. jor in Animal Science with a special- Mireya Rodriguez, a Bovina High mer College learning fundamentals berto and Alicia Villalovos, ranks pediatrician, and I am passionate ization in Pre-Vet Med. A member School senior, is the daughter of Ma- of modern marketing, and partici- third in the Class of 2019 at Hereford about helping those in need, so I am of the National Honor Society, and rio and Elva Rodriguez. She plans pated in the Texas Electric Coop- High. He was in the top five percent motivated to obtain a higher educa- National English Honor Society, to attend West Texas A&M Univer- eratives Youth Tour to Austin and of his clas throughout high school, tion. Another motivation for me is she participated in UIL academic sity and will major in Pre-Medicine. Washington, DC. She also enjoyed and plans to attend West Texas A&M that I want to be the first member competitions in Math, Spelling, and During high school she has been significant success as a member of University, where he will major in of my family to attend college and Number Sense as well as theater involved in National Honor Society, the Hereford High tennis team. Psychology. A memberof National graduate with a degree,” said Miss arts productions throughout high Student Council, and band. She at- “I have evidenced my ability to Honor Society, he was captain of the Avila. school. She also participated in sev- tended the State Solo and Ensemble set and achieve paths for my future, HHS varsity tennis team for three The Bushland High School recipi- eral sports and band. contest last May, and has helped and will pursue a successful career years. He was MVP in tennis in 2017 ent of a 2019 WT Services scholar- “Growing up with a single Mom, I design the school yearbook the past in business, open to creative oppor- and 2018, and mixed doubles dis- ship is Jaci Perkins, the daughter of have witnessed the struggles of not two years. tunities,” Aubrey said. trict champion for the 2019 season. James and Jana Perkins of Amarillo. having a degree. I’m very strong in “I hope to become a pediatrician Sloane Savoini, a candidate for “ I hope to one day be an accom- She plans to attend West Texas A&M Math and Science and disciplined and to make my parents and family May graduation from Hereford High plished psychiatrist in Texas. I know University and will study Pre-Den- in managing my time. I hope to pur- proud of me. West Texas A&M Uni- School, is the daughter of Clint and getting there won’t be easy and tistry. sue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine versity is my start and the only way Jill Savoini of Hereford. Ranked in obtaining a Bachelors degree and Ranked in the top 10 percent of degree,” said Miss Valencia. to reach my dream is through higher the top five percent of her class, she attending medical school are chal- her class, she is a Superintendent’s Rickie Castillo of Friona High education and working hard,” said plans to attend Texas A&M Univer- lenges. I come from a family of hard Scholar, a top honor at Bushland School is the daughter of Santiago Miss Rodriguez. sity where she will major in Athletic workers and will strive to get where High, and was named to the Ama- Serna and Claudia Castillo. She The leading Hereford High School Training. A three year member of I need to be,” said Tomas. rillo College Dean’s List while par- plans to attend Texas A&M at Cor- grant recipient is Aubrey Schueler, National Honor Society, she was a Gaddiela Avila of Hereford High ticipating in independent studies pus Christi and will major in Kine- daughter of Mike and Amy Schuler state medalist in West Texas Sports is the daughter of Luis Alfredo and in Business Computer Applications siology/Health and Science. She of Hereford. Aubrey is Valedictorian Medicine competition in 2017 and Margaret Avila. She plans to attend and Learning Framework. She is a participated in cheerleading, vol- of the 242-member Class of 2019. 2018, head trainer for the wres- Texas member of Phi Theta Kappa. She leyball, track, and power lifting, and She plans to attend Texas Christian tling team her senior year, and was Tech where she will major in Biol- has been a volunteer with CareNet was an All American Cheer nomi- University and will study Market- named to the UIL All-State aca- ogy, Pre Med. A member of the Na- Community Services. nee her freshman, junior and se- ing. Her community service efforts demic volleyball team in 2018. She tional Honor Society, and ranked in “Dentistry has been a passion nior years. She participated in dual have included work on behalf of also became a certified nursing as- the top 10 percent of her class, she of mine since I was a little girl. My credit courses preparing for college. Hereford Food Pantry, Snack Pak for sistant. has participated in band, Anchor current plans begin with West Texas “It’s my dream to become a physi- Kids, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Great “Being an athletic trainer is my Club and Student Council, and the A&M University, where I hope to cal therapist--that’s both the easiest Plains CASA for Kids, and Relay for way of staying close to my passion Trio Talent Search program. She obtain knowledge and skills neces- and hardest thing to accomplish. No Life. She was a People to People for sports. My goal is to work at the has worked since May of 2018 as a sary in becoming an oral surgeon. matter what the future holds for me Student Ambassador, traveling to collegiate level but I know I will have nurse technician/CNA at Hereford I hope to attend dental school af- I am sure that I will continue want- France,Italy, Austria, and Switzer- to work my way up,” Sloane said. Regional Medical Center. ter receiving my Bachelors degree,” ing to lend a hand to the people who land, participated in Cornell Sum- Tomas Villalovos, son of Heri- “I have always wanted to be a said Miss Perkins. Friona Star, Page 8 [email protected] Thursday, May 23, 2019 FISD Faculty Awards Dinner

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Elementary James Bulin ...... 5 years Marissa DeLaCruz ...... 5 years Amber Deleon ...... 5 years Jennifer Gonzales ...... 15 years Becky Upton ...... 15 years Kelly Jones ...... 20 years Martha Rodriguez ...... 20 years Virginia Hidalgo ...... 25 years

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High School Tommy DeLeon ...... 5 years Jamie Rejino ...... 10 years Jo Osborn ...... 25 years

Cafeteria Olivia Cruz ...... 5 years Lupe Torres ...... 10 years

Custodial Maria Elena Torres ...... 5 years Angelica Rocha ...... 10 years Rosa Amezcua ...... 20 years

Central Ashley Smith ...... 5 years Casey Sharrock ...... 10 years Martha Moreno ...... 10 years JoAnn Belcher ...... 10 years Belinda Anthony ...... 15 years Blanca Pacheco ...... 15 years Becky Stanberry ...... 30 years

Retirees Kim Smiley ...... 32 years Becky Stanberry ...... 30 years Kevin Cooper ...... 28 years Kevin Cooper JoAnn Belcher JoAnn Belcher ...... 10 years Thursday, May 23, 2019 [email protected] Friona Star, Page 9 250-2211 STAR CLASSIFIEDS Deadline: Tuesday @ 5 p.m. Help Wanted

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Duties include ability to follow pro- Sales Associates: cedures and regulations Kevin Cooper 806-240-5468 Karla Rector as well as state laws and statutes 806-382-7465 The Nutrition Spot Broker/Owner: Mike Chaney 806-265-7605 Smoothie & Juice Bar • 613 Main, Friona TX Holly Campbell George Rushing 806-265-7037 Candidate must be: Phone: (575) 219-9436 Computer Literate Customer Service Oriented Residential and Detail Oriented Commercial overhead Risinger Organized garage door or opener Proficient and accurate in both repair or replacement. Plumbing oral and written communication Serving Friona 38 years in business High School Diploma or Equivalent Required call me today 272-6772 Bilingual Preferred Toby Turpen Cell: 523-2222 Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets Preferred Master License #16066 @364-6362 Apply in person at County Clerk’s Office or Email resume to: [email protected] Water Weekly For the week of 05/20/19 FRIONA Farms/Ranches For Sale REDUCED: w/cent. h&a, fp, office, basement, Water conditions 4/3/3 Brick For the second week in a row, the latest drought map sprinkler, work shop, lots of storage, corner lot, close to shows no drought in Texas. Abnormally dry or worse conditions shrank to less than half a H.S. SELLER will pay $2500 of buyer’s closing...$229,000 percent of the state, the lowest value MAJOR PRICE REDUCTON! Castro Co., TX - Super for this parameter since May 2005. nice shop built in 2008, addtl. space added in 2010, in- Drought conditions sulted & heated, office space & bathroom, w/4 tall bay NEW: 3/2.5/2 Brick w/cent. heat & air, remodeled kitchen, S 0% now S 0% a week ago doors sitting on 4 acres w/hwy. frontage. basement, fp, storage bldg w/electricity & bath.. $179,900 S 3% three months ago Intensity S 43% a year ago D0 abnormally dry OUTSTANDING INVESTOR OPPORTUNITIES – 2,300 D1 drought - moderate Map courtesy of + ac. in Castro/Swisher Counties irrigated by pivot sprin- 4/3/2 Brick w/cent. h&a, fp, basement, 2 living areas, D2 drought - severe the U.S. Drought Monitor D3 drought - extreme klers & drip irrigation. Owner will sell & cash lease back. circle driveway, sprinkler system...... $169,900 D4 drought - exceptional CASTRO, CO. - DIMMITT PRIME - COMMERCIAL LOCATION - corner of Hwy 385 and FM 3215, city lim- its, warehouse space/remodeled office space/storage, BOVINA National scales, perimeter fencing. REDUCED: Commercial Building in Bovina Metal drought conditions PARMER CO., TX. – 157.6 ac. +/- Northwest of Friona, roof, cent. h&a, kitchen area, corner lot...... $49,000 The most recent national drought map 120 ac. +/- CPR through 2022, paying $4,320.00 annually. shows only 2 percent of the continental PRICE REDUCED to $239,900.00-1602 FM 145– U.S. impacted by Muleshoe-Home on 7.161 Acres +/-, 3/2/2 brick home, SOLD drought and less than 9 percent with fireplace, kitchen w/granite countertops & gas cooktop, 3/3/2 Brick in Muleshoe w/cent. h&a, fireplace, upstairs abnormally dry or worse conditions. master suite, large utility, lots of storage, central heat/air, loft, sunroom w/hot tub, basement, corner lot...... SOLD These are the lowest Map courtesy of values for these domestic well. Metal frame Hay Shed (70’X100’). Metal the U.S. Drought parameters since Monitor the drought monitor frame Barn/Shop (25’X25’), concrete floors, electricity 3/2/2 Brick w/central heat and air, metal roof, fenced began in 2000. and overhead door. West on FM 145 from the Clay’s Cor- backyard...... SOLD Written by Dr. Mark Wentzel — Dr. Mark Wentzel is a hydrologist in the TWDB’s Office of Water Science and Conservation. ner Intersection. Ask us about seller allowances. Bryan McMath, Governmental Relations | [email protected] | 512-463-7850 Please view our website for details on these proper- Merry Klonower, Media Relations | [email protected] | 512-463-8165 3/1 Brick w/cent. heat, newly painted, cellar, storage ties, choice NM, CO & TX ranches (large & small), irr./ building, corner lot, close to H.S...... SOLD www.twdb.texas.gov Stay connected: dryland/CRP & commercial properties. 4/3/2 Brick w/cent. h&a, circle driveway, 2 living areas, www.scottlandcompany.com basement, patio, close to high school...... SOLD Ben G. Scott - Broker Krystal M. Nelson – NM QB 800-933-9698

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NOTICE Kevin Cooper Karla Rector FINAL PUBLIC HEARING 806-240-5468 806-382-7465 TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The City of Friona will hold a final public hearing on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at 5:05 PM. The hearing will be held at the City Hall at 623 S. Main St., Friona, TX 79035, in Let us sell your property! regard to the Water System Improvement Project that was recently completed with a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG). Topics to be discussed will include the specific program improvements completed and the costs associated with the TxCDBG and the City of Friona. Handicapped citizens needing assistance to attend this hearing should contact Lee Davila, City Manager, at (806) 250-2761.

DARSE CUENTA AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA FINAL is on the Web! PROGRAMA DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO DE TEXAS

La Ciudad de Friona llevará a cabo una audiencia pública final el martes 28 de mayo de 2019 a las 5:05 PM. La audiencia se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento en 623 S. Main St., Friona, TX 79035, en relación con el Proyecto de Mejora del Sistema de Agua que se com- pletó recientemente con una Subvención del Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas (TxCDBG). Los temas que se tratarán incluirán las mejoras específicas del programa que se completaron y los costos asociados con el TxCDBG y la Ciudad de Friona. Los ciudadanos discapacitados que necesiten asistencia para asistir a esta audiencia deben comunicarse con Lee Davila, Gerente de la ciudad, al (806) 250-2761. frionaonline.com Friona Star, Page 10 [email protected] Thursday, May 23, 2019

State Capital Highlights By Ed Sterling

Much remains on table as Human Services Commis- non-farm positions added Legislature begins final sion to establish a schedule over the month. April was the Artichokes week for the distribution of Supple- 108th consecutive month of AUSTIN — As the Texas mental Nutrition Assistance annual growth for total non- I must admit that this pricklier plant. These thistles against heart disease and Legislature entered the final Program, better known as farm employment. week’s article has been a bit were first found in north Af- cancer, lower cholesterol, week of its 140-day 86th regu- “SNAP” benefits, that ensures “Our state’s ongoing suc- of a challenge. I decided to rica and Sicily. help maintain electrolyte bal- lar session, Texans continued the even distribution of the cess is linked to the innova- continue with the vegetable The artichoke was popu- ance, and keep blood pres- to wait for lawmakers to wrap benefits each month over a tion and competitiveness theme and thought I would lar during Greek and Roman sure normal. up priority issues: the 2020- 28-day period. of employers in a range of go with another spring veg- times. In fact, the scientific When choosing fresh ar- 2021 state budget, property —HB 1631 by Rep. Jona- industries providing Texans etable. This led me to ar- name of the artichoke, Cy- tichokes from the store, tax reform and school finance than Stickland, R-Bedford, more opportunities to dem- tichokes. The problem is I nara cardunculus, evolved choose ones with closed reform. prohibits a local authority onstrate their world-class don’t eat artichokes, and they from a Greek myth where heads and tight compact lay- Of the more than 7,000 bills from implementing or oper- skills,” said TWC Chair and are not easily available in Zeus turned his wife Cynara ers. It should feel firm and Senate and House members ating a red light traffic signal Commissioner Representing our grocery stores. They are, into an artichoke when he heavy for its size. The stem have filed proposing to cre- enforcement system, but a Employers Ruth R. Hughs. “In however, an interesting veg- discovered she snuck out of may be brown but should not ate, amend or repeal a law, local authority may continue fact, Chief Executive Maga- etable and one that we might Olympus to visit her fam- be slimy or dry. To store the only 56 had passed and been to operate a system under zine has named Texas the do well to eat more often. ily. The first century Ro- artichokes, keep them loose- forwarded to the governor’s the terms of a contract until Best State for Business for the An artichoke, also known man writer, Pliny the Elder, ly wrapped in plastic in the desk for final approval as of the contract expires. The law 15th year in a row.” as the globe artichoke, is the wrote about artichokes and refrigerator. They should last Sunday, May 19. This is a low allowing cities to install and According to the U.S. Bu- large bud from a thistle plant. explained that the Romans up to one week. number of bills to have sur- operate red light enforcement reau of Labor Statistics, the It grows to be four feet tall enjoyed them pickled with Cleaning and preparing an vived the threshing floors at systems became law in 2007. Midland Metropolitan Sta- and six feet wide. If the buds honey, vinegar, and cumin. artichoke is easier than one both ends of the Capitol at —SB 442 by Sen. Kelly Han- tistical Area recorded April’s are not harvested, a blue vio- After the fall of Rome, the ar- might think. However, pic- this point in the session. Law- cock, R-North Richland Hills, lowest unemployment rate let flower appears. Most arti- tichoke fell out of favor. How- tures add to the ease of the makers with bones to pick requires that insurance com- among Texas MSAs with a chokes in the U.S. are grown ever, the Arabs carried them process. To see videos and with each other have used panies warn residential and non-seasonally adjusted rate in California. The best time to Spain. From here Cath- pictures with instructions on and may continue to use commercial property policy- of 1.7 percent, followed by the for harvest runs from March erine de Medici brought the how to prepare artichokes, go parliamentary maneuvers to holders if their policy does Odessa MSA at 2.0 percent. to June, although a small fall artichoke with her to France check out www.thesprucee- speed or slow the movement not cover flood damage so The Amarillo MSA recorded crop is also possible. Baby when she married Henry II. ats.com. I also came across of bills between now and May they may better prepare for the third-lowest rate: 2.1 per- artichokes are another vari- From France, the artichoke some interesting harvesting 27, the last day of the session. future natural disasters. cent. ety of artichokes. These are spread to Holland and Eng- videos at www.oceanmist. Meanwhile, last week, the —SB 649 by Sen. Zaffirini, easier to eat because their land. By the 18th century, com. They have videos about House and Senate passed D-Laredo, seeks to reduce the leaves do not become as thick the American colonies were harvesting artichokes as well Sales tax holidays are set and forwarded to the gover- volume of waste deposited in Texas Comptroller Glenn and the choke inside is less growing artichokes. George as several other vegetables. nor the following bills: landfills by requiring the cre- Hegar on May 15 announced developed. and Martha Washington as The other source for this ar- —HB 253 by Rep. Jessica ation of a plan to stimulate state sales tax holidays would The artichoke gets its name well as Thomas Jefferson ticle came from www.nation- Farrar, D-Houston, provides the use of recyclable materi- be conducted across the Lone because of the fuzzy choke grew and enjoyed this veg- algeographic.com. for development and imple- als as feedstock in processing Star State May 25-27. that is found deep inside the etable. The good news is if you mentation of a five-year stra- and manufacturing. According to comptrol- leaves. The choke is very Artichokes, like many veg- can’t find fresh artichokes, tegic plan to improve access —SB 962 by Sen. Robert ler’s office, shoppers will save unpleasant to eat and must etables, are healthy food they can be purchased support services for postpar- Nichols, R-Jacksonville, ex- about more than $12 mil- be removed before cooking choices. They are full of an- canned or frozen. In fact, a tum depression. tends provisions in current lion in state and local sales and eating the bud. The ar- tioxidants, high in potassium, couple of the recipes call for —HB 621 by Rep. Victoria law through 2034 requiring tax during the Memorial Day tichoke was derived from the folic acid, vitamin K, help these quick and easy versions Neave, D-Dallas, prohibits that the state’s economic sta- weekend sales tax holidays. cardoon, a tougher, meaner, fight inflammation, protect of artichokes. an employer from taking any bilization fund maintain a Products displaying a “Wa- adverse employment action sufficient minimum balance terSense” label or logo may against a child-care or educa- before constitutionally ap- be purchased tax-free for per- Artichoke Gratinata tion professional who reports proved transfers to the state sonal or business use. These By Giada De Laurentiis possible child abuse or ne- highway fund may be execut- include shower heads, bath- www.foodnetwork.com glect. ed. room sink faucets and ac- —HB 869 by Rep. Cole cessories, toilets, urinals and Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, Jobless rate drops again landscape irrigation controls. Ingredients Directions provides for the prosecution Texas’ seasonally adjust- Certain products display- 3 tablespoons olive oil 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. of the interception, use or ed unemployment rate de- ing the “ENERGY STAR” logo 1 garlic clove, minced 2. Warm the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet disclosure of certain com- creased another tenth of a can be purchased tax-free, 1-pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook munications, notably credit point to 3.7 percent for the including air conditioners 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves for 1 minute. Add the artichoke hearts, parsley, card skimming, as organized month of April, the Texas priced at $6,000 or less, re- 3/4 teaspoon salt salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook until crime. Workforce Commission refrigerators priced at $2,000 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper the artichoke hearts are starting to brown at the —HB 1218 by Rep. Stepha- ported May 17. or less, ceiling fans, fluores- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes edges, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth nie Klick, R-Fort Worth, re- Growth in the Texas econ- cent light bulbs, dishwashers, 1/2 cup chicken broth and wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the quires the executive com- omy continued in April, with dehumidifiers and clothes 1/4 cup Marsala wine artichoke mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. missioner of the Health and 28,900 seasonally adjusted washers. 2 tablespoons butter 3. Melt the butter in the same skillet used to 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs cook the artichokes. In a small bowl mix the 1/3 cup grated Parmesan melted butter with the breadcrumbs. Stir in the Parmesan and top the artichokes with the breadcrumbs. Bake until the top is golden, about 10 minutes. Parmer County 4-H Shotgun Shooting Sports The Shotgun Shooting Sports held their have 19 kids shooting! We are about to be- The Most Amazing Roasted Artichokes fundraiser drawing last Friday. The top prize gin the competitions starting June 1 at the www.gimmesomeoven.com winner was Mike Browney who won two Randall County Shoot followed by the Deaf beef ribeye rolls, followed by Annette Frye, Smith County Shoot on June 15 and we will Barbara Burciaga and Jayson Wright who wrap up the year at the District 2 Shoot on Ingredients: won one beef ribeye roll each. We would like June 28. We have some really good shooters 3 fresh artichokes to thank Cargill Meat Solutions in Friona for so we are looking forward to some exciting 2 large fresh lemons, juiced donating the beef for our raffle. This year we results! 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter) 6 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly-chopped fresh rosemary (plus additional fresh thyme, oregano, or sage, if you’d like) coarse sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper Directions Heat oven to 400°F. Use a (so that they don’t poke you tops of the artichokes with knife to slice off the bottom when you eat them). Rub a oil, and season with salt and 1/2-inch (or more, if you’d lemon wedge all over the en- pepper. Bake uncovered for like) of the artichoke stems, tire surface of each artichoke 15 minutes. Then remove and the top 1 inch of the ar- half, to prevent browning. and cover the pan with alu- tichoke globes (the leaves on Place the artichoke halves in minum foil, and bake for an top). Remove and discard a baking dish or on a baking additional 25-35 minutes, any small leaves toward the sheet cut-side-up. Brush the or until the artichokes are bottoms of the stems. Rinse cut sides of the artichokes tender and the leaves pull the artichokes with water. evenly with the olive oil. off easily. Place the tray on Slice the artichokes in half Then fill the cavities evenly a cooling rack. Carefully re- vertically. Use a spoon to with the garlic, followed by a move, discard the herbs (or scoop out the fuzzy “choke” few small sprigs of the fresh stir them into your dipping in the middle of the arti- herbs. Season with salt and sauce for extra flavor), and choke. Then use kitchen pepper. Flip the artichokes drizzle the artichokes with shears to trim about 1/4/- over, using the herbs to help extra lemon juice. Serve the inch off the pointy tips of hold in the garlic, so that they roasted artichokes warm with each of the artichoke leaves are cut-side-down. Brush the your desired dipping sauce. (l-r): Peyton Schueler, Tristan Oborny, Charley Oborny, Artichoke Chicken Casserole Charlie Herring, Nate Rushing, Ethan Rushing. www.tasteofhome.com Ingredients The FRIONA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is participating in the Summer Food 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed arti- 1 cup mayonnaise Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for choke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered 1 teaspoon lemon juice all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon curry powder no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the site and 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese times as follows: 2-2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs FRIONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 807 West Euclid, Friona, Texas. 79035 of chicken soup, undiluted 2 tablespoons butter, melted Monday thru Friday, May 28th thru June 28th, 2019 Directions BREAKFAST time 8:00 to 9:30 AM. LUNCH time 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. In a small bowl, combine en. Sprinkle with cheddar Editor’s Note the artichokes, oil and garlic. cheese. Combine the bread- Reduced-fat or fat-free To file a complaint of discrimination, write or call immediately to: Transfer to a greased 2-1/2- crumbs, cheese and butter; mayonnaise is not recom- qt. baking dish. Top with sprinkle over top. mended for this recipe. USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW chicken. Combine the soup, Bake, uncovered, at 350° Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY) mayonnaise, lemon juice and for 30-35 minutes or until USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. curry; pour over the chick- bubbly. Thursday, May 23, 2019 [email protected] Friona Star, Page 11 Youth Fishing Day Results Over 100 kids participated the semi-annual Youth Fishing Day last Sunday. The event is hosted by the Friona Economic Development Corporation and the Texas Junior Anglers. TJA is a non-profit organization that aims to get children of all ages exposed to fishing. Fishing is a lifetime sport that builds self-esteem and provides a positive outlet for our youth. The TJA would like to thank everyone who participated! Not pictured is Gabriel Rocha, who got 2nd place (20 1/4”) Age 6 & under.

Manuel Rios Leroy Galen William Reza 1st Place (20 ½”) Age 6 & under 1st Place (25”) Age 12 - 16 1st Place (19 7/8”) Age 7 - 11

Mi Kayla Ramos Megan Hernandez 2nd Place (19 ½”) Age 12 - 16 2nd Place (19 5/8”) Age 7 - 11 Friona Star, Page 12 [email protected] Thursday, May 23, 2019 District 2 4-H Photography Contest Results

Plant/Floral – THIRD PLACE: Dominant Color – FIRST PLACE: Travel – THIRD PLACE: Rory Pomper Aubree Bunker Jonathon Vasquez

Sports – SECOND PLACE: Animals Wildlife – SECOND PLACE: Animals Domestic – FIRST PLACE: Aubree Bunker Aubree Bunker Aubree Bunker USDA Reopens Continuous CRP Signup USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will ac- tool for private lands management,” said FSA water-quality practices furthers conservation ian buffers, wetland restoration and others. cept applications beginning June 3, 2019, for Administrator Richard Fordyce. “CRP allows goals and makes sense for producers as FSA Continuous signup enrollment contracts are certain practices under the continuous Con- agricultural producers to set aside land to re- works to fully implement the program. 10 to 15 years in duration. Soil rental rates will servation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and duce soil erosion, improve water quality, pro- Continuous CRP Signup be set at 90 percent of the existing rates. Incen- will offer extensions for expiring CRP con- vide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” This year’s signup will include such prac- tive payments will not be offered for these contracts. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized CRP, FSA stopped accepting applications last fall tices as grassed waterways, filter strips, ripar- tracts. one of the country’s largest conservation pro- for the continuous CRP signup when 2014 grams. Farm Bill authority expired. Since passage of “USDA offers a variety of conservation pro- the 2018 Farm Bill last December, Fordyce said grams to farmers and ranchers, and the Con- FSA has carefully analyzed the language and servation Reserve Program is an important determined that a limited signup prioritizing