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Free Thanksgiving dinner set

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The annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Lindsay is set for Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., according to John Collins.
The dinner will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 410 W. Chickasaw in Lindsay.
Meals can be delivered in Lindsay and close to Lindsay only. To-go meals are also available, and may be called in ahead of time.
“Donations are still needed, and are greatly appreciated. Usually 500 or more people are being fed at this event; some years many more,” Mr. Collins went on to say.
An account has been set up for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations can be taken to American Exchange Bank, at 402 S. Main in Lindsay. Arrangements can be made to pick them up, as well.
“Volunteers are still needed to help on Wednesday afternoon in prepping the food, along with volunteers for tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day,” Mr Collins continued.
This annual tradition began in 1982, when the John and Thelma Howell family began serving a community Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who wanted to attend. Through the years, attendance grew, and the Howells added more family members to help feed the large crowds.
Thanksgiving of 2014 marked the last time the Howell, Robertson and Springman families held the dinner. Since then, others in the community have organized the annual dinner.
“Everyone is welcome! If you don’t have family to enjoy the day with, please come enjoy a meal with us. If you’re in the Lindsay area and need a meal or meals delivered, please call us at the church Wednesday afternoon or Thanksgiving morning, Thurs., Nov. 25,” Mr. Collins added.
Those who have further questions may contact Mr. Collins. On Thanksgiving Day, calls will be accepted at the church by dialing 405-756-2781, or by contacting Mr. Collins at 405-756-7217.

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Area teams head to second round of playoffs

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High School football playoffs begin this week, Fri., Nov. 12. Games begin at 7:30 p.m.
Lindsay travels to Crossings Christian
Elmore City-Pernell travels to Burns Flat-Dill City
Marlow hosts Chandler
Blanchard travels to Poteau
The University of Oklahoma Sooners stay in Norman to take on Iowa State University Cyclones, and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys travel to Lubbock to tackle the Texas Tech University Red Raiders.
The folks at the Shopper wish all the players, coaches, cheerleaders, band, parents and all fans a safe journey to and from these playoff games. And watch out for deer.

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Children’s Art on display

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   The Lindsay Community Historical Society is sponsoring "We are Thankful", a children's art gallery show, according to Thelma Love.
   The show will feature art created by Lindsay public school students in first through fourth grades. 
   The art gallery will be open for viewing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. until Thanksgiving. It will also be open Thurs., Nov. 15 and Mon., Nov. 15 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 
   There will be a Family Art Gathering on Sun., Nov. 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
   The gallery is open to the public.
   Those who have questions may contact Ms. Love at 405-919-6146.
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We’re 39!

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Whew! Thirty-nine years . . . and one of ’em was COVID! Yep, the Shopper has been mailed to the homes . . . like it should be . . . for 39 years now – even throughout this crazy 2020 Covid year. This edition of the Shopper News Note begins our 40th year of publication. 

The first edition of the Shopper News Note came out THIRTY-NINE years ago TODAY – on Wed., Oct. 21, 1981. Publisher was Gary Smith, and Harriet Smith handled typesetting and bookkeeping. Gary’s sister, Ursula Pohl (deceased September, 2006), handled the ad designing, and the Smith’s daughter, Holly, helped with the mailing. It was, and still is, a family operation.  

Gary (deceased April, 2017) and Harriet (deceased March, 2019) turned the operation over to their daughter, Holly and her husband, William, in 2003. Also, Mona Taylor, AJ Byrum, Brianna Goodman, and Christen Collins help get the popular publication out to folks in Lindsay, Maysville, Bradley, Alex, and Dibble on schedule. 

The still-popular publication has the largest circulation of any weekly mailed publication in Oklahoma. Factual circulation information is growing more important almost daily and the Belknaps welcome every opportunity to compare circulation information with other publications. Besides serving the advertising needs of most of the area businesses, the Shopper also offers non-commercial want-ads called Shopper Toppers, News Notes of upcoming events of general interest, Business Briefs, Who’s Where in Uniform, and publish area obituaries. 

As has become customary, we’d like to thank those folks who came on board that first publication • Standridge Hardware and John Deere, Inc. • Geffre’s • Doil King’s Swap Shop Home Furnishings • Jean’s Shu Shack • Ursula Pohl’s Fuller Brush • Goodner’s Discount Foods • Henderson T.V. and Appliance • Freeman Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac • Vic Cacy Motor Co. • Lindsay Builder’s Supply • Ernie Philpott Realty, Inc. • Williamson’s • First National Bank.

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Opry in the Park set for 4th of July

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The Pauls Valley Opry’s fifth annual Opry in the Park is set for this Saturday, the 4th of July, according to event organizer, Becky Hill.

The show is FREE to the public!

The popular event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Wacker Park Band Shell stage in Pauls Valley.

The Fireworks Extravaganza, put on by the Pauls Valley Kiwanis Club, will begin after the Opry in the Park. This will be an aerial display only (no seed spitting contest, ground displays or added entertainment). The stadium will be closed to the public, so the park provides the perfect spot to enjoy both!     

The show features the Memory Makers Band with emcee John Williams. Special guests include many Opry favorites and previous award winners, including Missy Rude, Wiley Winters, Tanner Young, Anne Young, John Williams and Cathy Lake.

  Lawn chairs and cool drinks are in order for the outing in the park.

“After three months of cancellations (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) we’re excited for this night of fun and music under the stars,” Ms. Hill added. “Come out and join us, and we’ll see you AT THE OPRY!”