They’re happy, and they are bakers, too. In that order.The Linden Garden Clubbers have made home baked items to raise money supporting their volunteer efforts to make Linden look better. They are, from left, Mrs. Aaron, Paula Mcgee and Patricia Nichols.
Linden is hilly. One doesn’t notice it until the town parades. Then it’s a good march for the high school band up the hill to reach the historic Cass County Courthouse.They make it fine, and Linden’s parade is all the better for it.
That’s a splendid egg of the Christmas dragon Kim Hoffpaurr is holding. But just look at her tree decorations and other items of color she also creates as the head of ADD Crafting.
They may be from Dallas but the Reno family above — who also have a home in Linden— are happy to adopt a memorial fund-raising Christmas tree. They are supporting the Linden Lions Club. From left, they are Sheila, Bob and Chris Reno.
Here’s all you need to know. These fliers were all made by hand by the youth of Kildare Baptist Church, several of whom are shown here holding them. From left, Olivia Jelinek, Amy Jolly and Courtney Lee are inviting you to church.
The Fairview Community Center is supporting the Linden Lions’ memorial Christmas tree lawn display. That’s Jeanne Wright, left, and Flo Stevenson doing the decorating.
LINDEN ON THE SQUARE
Linden’s Christmas on the Square draws a friendly, varied and colorful crowd each year to the village which is the south side of the courthouse square. People seem ready to talk and visit as well as see the parade and notice the high quality of articles vendors are displaying The two events — parade and marketing— seem to go well together. The Christmas spirit is personal marketing with neighbors. You’ll not be able to attend without saying “hello” several times. Usually Christmas on the Square is held about the time of the turning on of the Christmas lights, too.
The Lions Club’s fund-raising Christmas trees on the lawn is an added boost to one’s spirit.
In the parade will be the high school band, a queen or two, cars, local ambitious politicians, fire fighters and Santa himself. The vendors on the square will present local leading organizations such as library, garden club and church. The work of artists and craft people will be surprisingly good.
The atmosphere of every Linden celebration is comfortableness. No one is showing out. Everyone seems pleased to be here.
Here’s list of the vendors who signed on to support Linden On the Square this year. Citizens of the town may enjoy seeing these names and getting to know the vendors just a little better.
-- Linden Garden Club, Cross Print Design, Breaking Bread, Taste of Grace and Kildare Baptist Church.
-- Also, Crazy Eddie, Whatley Enterprises, Happiness is Homemade, Erika’s Lotions, On the Homestead, Nani Jo Designs, Nana’s Creations and Josh Cherry Custom Leather.
-- Also, Lane Concessions, Flyin’ O Productions, Marie’s Tamales, Annette’s Crafts, Denise Haas, Linden Library, Rocking A Funny Farm and Made 4U.