Category: News Notes

The Garvin County Emergency Management team is requesting that all Garvin County residents register their storm shelters at the Garvin County Commisioner's Office, so that emergency responders can quickly get to any specific shelter site and offer assistance in the aftermath of a storm passing through their area. 
Emergency Managment is also encouraging people who don't have shelters to still register where they go and/or their plan of action in the event of a storm, according to Rhonda Moseley. 
Once the shelter is registered, it will be placed on a map of Garvin County that shows where all private shelters are located by GPS coordinates anywhere in the County. 
Case in point for the GPS coordinates, is when Bridge Creek storm literally wiped out the area, roads were not visible, much less where the storm shelters were. 
Now is the time to make a plan of action. Don't wait until it is too late.  
You can get the form needed to register by emailing  garvincomm.2@gmail.com or in person at 201 W. Grant in Pauls Valley. Simply fill it out and send it back via email, in person or by fax: 405-238-1139. 
Those needing further information may contact the Garvin County Commisioners Office at 405-238-2685.

The Lindsay Municipal Library welcomes all readers in Lindsay, according to librarian, Brenda Norrell.
"We gladly accept donations of books that are in decent shape. We also have a table with FREE books for those who want to expand their libraries at home," explained Ms. Norrell.
The library is located at 112 W. Choctaw in Lindsay and is open the following hours:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – 9:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m.
• Thursdays 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
• Saturdays 9:00 a.m until 12:00 noon.
The Lindsay Municipal Library also has numerous historical pictures related to Lindsay and the surrounding area.
Those needing more information may contact Ms. Norrel or Jody Holden at 405-756-3449.

The Lindsay Masonic Lodge #248 is holding a gun drawing for a Mossberg 28045 Patriot Predator 308 WIN 5+1 with Patriot Bronze Cerakote True Timber Strate Threaded Barrel and Sig Whiskey 3 3-9x40 Scope, according to Adam England.
Forty rounds of 308 WIN ammunition are included.
The Masons plan to sell 400 tickets. The drawing will be held Thurs., May 26. 
The winner of the drawing must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background check in accordance with Oklahoma State laws.
Those who would like tickets may contact Mr. England at 405-426-5428, Dave Hardin at 405-756-7780, Nolan Heltcel at 405-756-7751, or any member of Lindsay Lodge #248. 
Proceeds are used for scholarships and civic projects of the Lindsay Masonic Lodge. 

The Lindsay Lions Club is now collecting donations for the Delta Bus Senior Citizens Ride Free program, according to Frankie Minton.
"The Lindsay Lions Club has collected the last 13 years, and has successfully raised the amount of money that is required to run the program for our seniors. The many contributions from our community have been appreciated and we hope to do the same again this year with your help. Any size donation is welcome and much appreciated," Ms. Minton added.
Many of the senior citizens in Lindsay and the surrounding area do not have access to transportation. They are unable to afford a car, or they are no longer able to drive. Many are also very limited on income. Therefore, in order to help support this very important segment of the community, Lindsay Lions Club will be collecting dontations to guarantee that senior citizens will ride free on the Delta Bust Transit. 
All monies donated for this purpose will be given to the Delta Bus Transit for the continuance of this program.
"Even with the Covid-19 crisis, the Delta Bus is still running and helping to transport the seniors to pick up medicine and other needs. With people getting vaccinated, seniors are being picked up more often. Please make checks out to DELTA BUS TRANSIT and mail to: Frankie Minton, Chairman, P.O. Box 644, Lindsay, OK 73052. We will be happy to mail a receipt if needed. Thank you so much for your support," Ms. Minton continued.
Those needing further information may contact Ms. Minton at 405-756-2925.  

Lindsay High School (LHS) graduating seniors may apply for the Beta Sigma Phi scholarships, according to Lisa Hilliard. 
Applications are now available, and may be picked up in Ms. Sapp's office inside the Lindsay High School Principal's office.  
The LHS Principal's office is located inside the school, at the corner of S.W. 8th and Creek Streets in Lindsay.
All scholarship applications must be returned to Ms. Sapp Mon., Apr. 14.
"We encourage all LHS graduating seniors to apply," Ms. Hilliard added.
Those needing further information may contact Ms. Hilliard at 405-756-6652.