Category: News Notes

Delta Community Action Foundation, Inc. is calling on the public to help ‘Spread the Love’ during the month of February, according to a news release.
Delta is hosting their fourth annual peanut butter & jelly food drive to help “Spread the Love” to local citizens in need of food.
The agency’s 2023 Community Needs Assessment revealed the need for food ranked 9th in overall need.
The Spread the Love Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive, sponsored by Delta Community Action Foundation, Inc., will continue through the end of February.
Delta Community Action Foundation, Inc. is under the direction of Karen Nichols, Executive Director.
Donations can be dropped off at the following Delta Community Action locations: 308 SW 2nd in Lindsay, 122 W. Main in Purcell and 225 W. McClure in Pauls Valley.
For more information about services provided by Delta Community Action Foundation, Inc., please visit http://www.deltacaf.com.

The Charles K. Heatly Classic is set for Thurs., Jan. 4 through Sat., Jan. 6, according to a news release.
Teams in the tournament are Comanche, Dickson, Plainview, Pauls Valley, Sulphur, Western Heights and Lindsay.
Brackets of the playing schedule are featured in this edition.
Most games will be played in the Leopard Arena, located in the 900 block of W. Creek in Lindsay.
A few of the Saturday games will be played in the Charles K. Heatly Arena, located inside the school at 804 W. Creek in Lindsay.
The popular tournament is named for legendary high school basketball coach Charles K. Heatly, who coached the Lindsay Leopardettes. Coach Heatly won over 800 games in his career, many of which were in the arena that now bears his name.
Those who have further questions may contact the Lindsay School at 405-756-3131.

It’s Tele-Turkey time!
Yes, ’tis the season for the Tele-Turkey contest/give-away on KBLP Radio 105.1 FM, according to their ad in this edition of the Shopper News Note.
Tele-Turkey runs through Wed., Dec. 20 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
The person called will need to name the last sponsor (commercial) to win a Turkey or Ham for Christmas.
A form is printed in this week’s edition of the Shopper for people to fill out, if their name and number are not listed in the phone book.
The form may be filled out and dropped off or mailed to KBLP Radio at 204 S. Main in Lindsay.
KBLP may be reached at 405-756-4438.

Santa Claus is coming to Tabor’s Drug again this year, according to Kalyn Tabor.
The Christmas fun happens from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fri., Dec. 15.
There will be FREE toys and refeshments. Those attending will have the opportunity to take a picture with Santa himself.
“All of us at Tabor’s Drug look forward to seeing you there,” Ms. Tabor explained.

12 Days of Grinchmas blood drive is set for Thurs., Dec. 14, according to Tammy Aprill.
The Lindsay Community Blood Drive will be held at the United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 114 W. Chickasaw in Lindsay.
The blood drive is put on by the Oklahoma Blood Institute and South Central Medical and Resource Center.
All donors receive a FREE T-shirt, a Grinch book by Dr. Seuss, to keep or to regift at a holiday toy drive (while supplies last).
Donors are reminded to take a photo ID with them to the drive. Those seeking more information may contact Ms. Aprill at 405-756-1414.
Appointments are encouraged and can be made at obi.org or by calling 405-756-1414.
And just remember: Give the gift of life. Give blood.