The Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit #199, along with the Legion Post, will hold the 54th annual turkey dinner on Sunday, November 1, 2020.  The auxiliary members know this is an important event and many local families look forward to attending, so the dinner will be held this year, but differently to meet the guidelines issued by the Atchison County Health Department.

The following are some of the changes to expect:

• The dinner will be curbside pickup only. People should not come into the building. Orders may be picked up at the curb at the intersection of 3rd and Broad streets in Tarkio on Sunday, November 1, between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• All food will be prepared in the building.

• The unit is requesting that Auxiliary and Legion members who usually donate salads or pies to please donate money instead to help with the expenses.

• Please send donations to: Sheridan Mires, 34649 US Highway 136, Burlington Junction, MO 64428.

Orders will be taken October 12-23, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Call Linda at 660-623-9399 or Pam at 660-623-0075. Please provide the following information when you place your order:

• Name for each person wanting a meal and indicate if adult or child

• Phone number

• Pick-up time

• Turkey – Dark, white or both

• Dressing?

• Potatoes?

• Gravy? Gravy on meat? Gravy on dressing? Gravy on all?

• Green beans?

• Roll and butter?

• Salads – Pasta Salad? Coleslaw? Jell-O Salad? (limit 2 salads per dinner)

• Desserts – Pumpkin pie? Pecan pie? Apple cobbler? (limit 1 dessert per dinner)