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12• SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 The Elk City News Promotions Friends of the Library Receives FOLIO Grant The Elk City Friends of The money had been The books were distrib- the Library recently ap- used for ongoing “Bundles uted to the Head Start pro- plied for a grant from FO- for Babies” project, which gram and also to Help, Inc. LIO, Friends of the Library donates a free handmade to be given to children in in Oklahoma. The grant bag and a special book en- low-income households. awarded them $500 as well couraging parents to read to Friends of the Library as 100 books to be distrib- their children. A bag is giv- give a sincere thank you, Elk City Police Department’s newest Police Officer T.J. uted to lower income chil- en to all new babies born at FOLIO, for investing in the Morris, who graduated from CLEET Academy A2403 Two newly promoted officers, Corporal Wyatt Ander- dren. our hospital. Elk City community. in Ada. He will be completing another 16-week field son and Corporal Zander Doby. Courtesy photos. training period with ECPD. Early Voting Begins March 27 OFFICIAL BALLOT April 01, 2025 S A M P L E B A L L O T PRECINCT 050333-ELKC CITY OF ELK CITY BECKHAM COUNTY, OKLAHOMA Early voting begins Thurs- polls on Election Day, have the Board Secretary Sherron Man- Page 1 / 1 day, March 27th for voters in option of voting early at their ning, said early voting is open to Beckham County. Voters who County Election Board. all voters. “You do not need to TO VOTE: will not be able to make it to the Beckham County Election provide an excuse to vote early. FILL IN THE BOX NEXT TO Oklahoma allows early voting YOUR CHOICE(S) LIKE THIS: for all elections conducted by the County Election Board or Weekly Oklahoma Oil State Election Board—from and Gas Report school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections. This is a great option Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for March 11 - 17, 2025 for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who FOR MAYOR (Vote for One) want to avoid long lines,” Man- ning said. SHANNON McABEE Early voting is available MICAH KILHOFFER Thursday, March 27th and Fri- day, March 28th from 8:00 a.m. FOR COMMISSIONER SAMPLE SAMPLE to 6:00 p.m. at the Beckham WARD 2 County Activity Center located (Vote for One) at 310 E. Main St, Sayre. Man- MIKE McFALL ning reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling ROD CARVER locations. FOR COMMISSIONER Some voters may need assis- WARD 3 tance to vote because they are (Vote for One) blind or visually disabled, phys- ROCKY ANDRESEN ically disabled or infirmed, or illiterate. Such individuals may NICK LENIUS request to have an assistant or vote privately and independent- ly using the ATI device attached to the voting device. Those who require assistance should talk to their precinct official or contact the County Election Board di- rectly for instructions. For questions, please contact the Election Board at 580-928- 3314 or beckhamcounty@elec- tions.ok.gov. Sample Ballots Available For April 1 Election Sample ballots are now sample ballots are specific to Election Day, so voters can re- available for the April 1st Elec- each person. “If the OK Voter view them before casting their tion. Voters can download a Portal indicates that you have votes. Administrative Assistant Needed – Hybrid Role sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter no sample ballots available, it means you are not eligible to The Beckham County Elec- tion Board is located at 306 E. Jason Tripps Consulting seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Portal at oklahoma.gov/elec- tions/ovp or pick up a copy at vote in an upcoming election. We recommend checking the Main St., Sayre and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Assistant to support daily operations. the Beckham County Election OK Voter Portal to make sure Monday through Friday. For Board during normal business you have an election before questions, please contact the Part-time | $500 weekly | 20–25 hrs/week | Mon–Fri | Hybrid. hours. heading to the polls.” Election Board at 580-928- Beckham County Elec- Manning said sample bal- 3314 or at beckhamcounty@ Apply now! [email protected] or text 213-935-0504 tion Board Secretary Sherron lots will also be posted outside elections.ok.gov Manning, reminds voters that every precinct polling place on Cer tiÀcates Availab ft le Gi Open for Spring Annuals • Perennials • Succulents Hanging Baskets • Vegetables Shrubs & Trees • Custom Pots Iron Plant Stands • Pottery Soil & Mulch • Large Selection Available! Janie’s 801 Gar y Blvd • Clinton GARDEN CENTER 127 S. 8th St . • Weather ford 303 N . Madison • Elk Cit y