The Lindsay Board of Education is holding its regular monthly meeting Mon., Mar. 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the board meeting room, according to a member.
The board meeting room is adjacent to the superintendent’s office in the high school, at 302 S.W. 8th in Lindsay.
Board members are Julie Martin, Clint Simonton, Larry Winn, Dr. Steve Pracht and Mitch Lindsey.
Those needing further information should contact the Lindsay School at 405-756-3131.
Fri., Mar. 11 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Tues., Apr. 5 Board of Education General election for Dibble, Blanchard, Elmore City, and Washington Schools, and the City of Lindsay Municipal Election, according to County Election Board Secretaries.
Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, voters must be at least 18 years old to vote.
Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight, Fri., Mar. 11. Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted, but will not be processed until after the Tues., Apr. 5 Election. Applications may also be submitted to any motor vehicle agency that is also an official voter registration agency by the submission deadline.
Applicants will be notified in writing when their application has been processed. Approved voters will receive a Voter Identification Card in the mail. Some may receive a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application was not approved. Those who do not receive a response within 30 days of submitting their application should contact their County Election Board office immediately.
Voters are reminded that applications must be approved by the County Election Board Secretary in order to vote.
Registered voters who have moved from a different county or state will need to complete a new Voter Registration Application in order to be eligible for elections in their new county.
Those who have moved within the county and need to update their address may make changes online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or complete a Voter Registration Application.
Voter Registration Applications can be downloaded from the State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections. Forms may also be completed at County Election Board. Most post offices, tag agencies, and public libraries have applications available upon request.
Questions may be directed to the Election Board Secretaries. The board secretaries and phone numbers in the Shopper's distribution area are: Garvin County, Gayla Dean, 405-238-3303; McClain County, Karen Haley, 405-527-3121; Grady County, Katrina Hughes, 405-224-1430.
The Garvin County Election Board is located inside the Garvin County Courthouse in Pauls Valley, First Floor, Room 8. Their hours are 8:00 a.m. untiil 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The McClain County Election Board office is in Room 101, at 121 N. 2nd Ave. in Purcell (inside the McClain County Courthouse). Their hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Their website is mcclaincounty@elections.ok.gov.
The Grady County Election Board office is located in the District Attorney Complex at 307 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in Chickasha.
Applications also are available at www.elections.ok.gov.
The Erin Springs Church of God is set to host their monthly Indian taco dinner on Fri., Mar. 4, according to Linda Brothers.
The dinner will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church, located at 14028 E. County Road 1518, south of Lindsay on Hwy. 76, or just south of the Washita River bridge.
The dinner includes an Indian taco, dessert, and drink. Proceeds will go toward the church's building insurance payment.
Call-in orders are welcome by contacting the church at 405-756-8685. Those who would like further information may contact Ms. Brothers at 405-428-6645.
All are welcome to come play or listen! That’s the word from the organizers of the First Fridays Gospel & Bluegrass Open Jam.
That’s right! An open Gospel & Bluegrass Jam, called First Fridays, will generally be held the first Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Most jam sessions will end by 9:00 p.m.
The first open jam session is set for Fri., Mar. 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Time slot length may vary depending on attendance, and will be assigned on a first-come basis, excepting any special guest arrangements.
“Erin Springs Baptist Church has been kind enough to allow us use of their facility, so I personally request that we all behave respectfully in all ways, and bring no food or drink into the sanctuary,” says jam organizer David Weinberg.
Those who have questions may contact Mr. Weinberg at 630-456-6744.
The Lindsay City Council election is set for Tues., Apr. 5, and 11 people have filed for the four open seats.
Four total seats are open: three seats carry a two-year term, and one seat will fulfill an unexpired one-year term.
Candidates are Vern Roe, Angel Wilbourn, Amy Elledge, Billy R. Nye, Jr., Bev Barker, Bart Drennan, Greg Henderson, Tom Inman, Stephanie Palmer, Steve Staggs, and Shanda Hernandez.
The Lindsay City Council has seven seats total. The three members who remain on the Council, and are not up for re-election, are Josh Miller, Robin Staggs, and Anthony Hernandez.
The election is set for Tues., Apr. 5. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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