Shopper News Note

The City of Lindsay offers bulk trash pick-up for residents of Lindsay, according to a news release.
Bulk materials are picked up twice a month, on Tuesdays, and the schedule is based on the resident’s regularly scheduled trash day.
Residents whose regular trash day is Tuesday are in Zone A. Their bulk trash days are the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Residents whose regular trash day is Friday are in Zone B. Their bulk trash days are the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
There are some guidelines to the bulk materials that will be removed:
• Tree limbs must be cut down to four feet in length, and must be bundled.
• No more than two cubic yards of bulk materials per bulk day.
• No liquids, tires, batteries or paint will be removed.
• Refrigerators and window air conditioner units must have the compressors removed first.
“If you know of a neighbor who cannot get their bulk meterials out for their pick-up day, please help them,” one City official noted. “Let’s all be good neighbors in Lindsay.

Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2022 election year can request absentee ballots now, using the State Election Board’s online OK Voter Portal, or download and print an application from the State Election Board website, according to County Election Board Secretaries.
Applications are also available at the County Election Board offices, and can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the County Election Board.
Voters can request ballots for a single election or all elections in which they are eligible to vote during the election year. Interested voters will need to submit a new request for the 2022 election year.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Tues., Feb. 8 election is Tues., Jan. 24 at 5:00 p.m.
The list of elections is available on the State Election website.
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. until 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 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.

The Charles K. Heatly Classic is set for this week, Thurs., Jan. 6 through Sat., Jan. 8, according to a news release.
Teams in the tournament are Comanche, Lone Grove, Crooked Oak, Plainview, Pauls Valley, Sulphur, Byng, and Lindsay.
The girls’ games on Thursday are at 10:00 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. The Lindsay Leopardettes play at 6:00 p.m. against Crooked Oak.
The boys’ games on Thursday are at 11:20 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:40 p.m., and 7:20 p.m. The Lindsay Leopards play at 7:20 p.m. against Plainview.
On Friday, the girls’ games are at 10:00 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
On Friday, the boys’ games are at 11:20 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:40 p.m., and 7:20 p.m.
Saturday games for the girls: two game at 12:00 p.m., one in the Leopard Arena, one in the Charles K. Heatly arena; at 2:40 p.m. in the Charles K. Heatly Arena; and the Championship Game is at 5:20 p.m. in the Leopard Arena.
Saturday games for the boys: two games at 1:20 p.m., one in the Leopard Arena, and one in the Charles K. Heatly Arena; at 4:00 p.m. in the Heatly Arena; and the Championship Game is at 6:40 p.m.in the Leopard Arena.
Most games will be played in the Leopard Arena, located in the 900 block of W. Creek in Lindsay.
A few of the Saturday games will be played in the Charles K. Heatly Arena, located inside the school at 804 W. Creek in Lindsay.
The popular tournament is named for legendary high school basketball coach Charles K. Heatly, who coached the Lindsay Leopardettes. Coach Heatly won over 800 games in his career, many of which were in the arena that now bears his name.
Those who have further questions may contact the Lindsay School at 405-756-3131.

The Charles K. Heatly Classic is set for this week, Thurs., Jan. 6 through Sat., Jan. 8, according to a news release.
Teams in the tournament are Comanche, Lone Grove, Crooked Oak, Plainview, Pauls Valley, Sulphur, Byng, and Lindsay.
The girls’ games on Thursday are at 10:00 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. The Lindsay Leopardettes play at 6:00 p.m. against Crooked Oak.
The boys’ games on Thursday are at 11:20 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:40 p.m., and 7:20 p.m. The Lindsay Leopards play at 7:20 p.m. against Plainview.
On Friday, the girls’ games are at 10:00 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
On Friday, the boys’ games are at 11:20 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:40 p.m., and 7:20 p.m.
Saturday games for the girls: two game at 12:00 p.m., one in the Leopard Arena, one in the Charles K. Heatly arena; at 2:40 p.m. in the Charles K. Heatly Arena; and the Championship Game is at 5:20 p.m. in the Leopard Arena.
Saturday games for the boys: two games at 1:20 p.m., one in the Leopard Arena, and one in the Charles K. Heatly Arena; at 4:00 p.m. in the Heatly Arena; and the Championship Game is at 6:40 p.m.in the Leopard Arena.
Most games will be played in the Leopard Arena, located in the 900 block of W. Creek in Lindsay.
A few of the Saturday games will be played in the Charles K. Heatly Arena, located inside the school at 804 W. Creek in Lindsay.
The popular tournament is named for legendary high school basketball coach Charles K. Heatly, who coached the Lindsay Leopardettes. Coach Heatly won over 800 games in his career, many of which were in the arena that now bears his name.
Those who have further questions may contact the Lindsay School at 405-756-3131.

The Lindsay American Legion, Ball-Smith Post 23, monthly meeting is set for Tues., Jan. 4 at 6:00 p.m., according to a member.
The meetings are held at the Senior Nutrition Center, located at 310 W. Choctaw in Lindsay.
Any veterans (both men and women) who would like to participate, or those wishing to volunteer with the group, are asked to contact Bill Walker at 405-756-0394.
Spouses of all vets are welcome to join the Legions’ Auxiliary group.

Downtown Oklahoma City’s largest family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, Opening Night 2022, is returning on Fri., Dec. 31. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, according to a news release.
Opening Night 2022 is presented by Midfirst Bank, Inasmuch Foundation, and Gardner Tanenbaum.
Wristbands may be purchased in advance and grant access to live entertainment throughout the evening. This includes music, mural competition, and a children’s area with themed, hands-on art projects. Everything is in ONE PLACE this year, at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. You’ll find fun for everyone all night long.
At midnight, the Opening Night fireworks extravaganza will be an exuberant blend of pyrotechnics, music and celebration. The finale begins about 20 minutes before
midnight with live music from Adam and Kizzie, a light show, police helicopters buzzing the stadium and plenty of excitement. At 11:58, the Rising Ball begins its ascent, and the live countdown begins.
The evening kicks off with the Finale 5K. The race begins at 3:00 p.m. on Mickey Mantle Drive outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Wrist bands are available online at artscouncilok.com and at area 7-11 stores.