Bessie Sparks Scholarship info available
Bessie Sparks Scholarship applications are available at the high school as well as at Peoples Bank & Trust Co.
Absentee voting under way
Any voter who will be out of town on election day may vote in the county clerk’s office through May 15. The voting machine will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during regular business hours. Voters who are disabled or unable to vote at the polls on election day or at the clerk’s office before election day may apply for a paper absentee ballot through May 9. Applications may be made in the county clerk’s office until 4 p.m. that day.
Donkey Basketball is tonight
Project Graduation will host Donkey Basketball at 7 p.m. tonight at the middle school.
Voting machines to be inspected Monday
The inspection of election voting machines for the May 16 primary will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Owen County Clerk’s office.
Tuesday last day to apply for paper absentee ballot
Voters who are disabled or unable to vote at the precincts on election day May 16 may apply for a paper absentee ballot. May 9 is the last day to apply for a paper ballot. Applications can be made in the Owen County Clerk’s office until 4 p.m. that day.
Safe sitter class set for May 13
Three Rivers District Health Department and the Owen County Extension Office will host a Safe Sitter class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children. The class teaches safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. Call 484-3412 to register. The class fee is $15. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is today.
Kindergarten, preschool registration is May 19
Parents interested in enrolling their children in preschool or kindergarten in Owen County should contact the Family Resource Center at 484-3595 to make appointments. Appointments will be taken for registration times from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19. Parents will be told what they need to bring with them when they call to make their appointments.
Cookout for a Cure set for May 26
The annual Cookout for a Cure, sponsored by Owen County Judge-Executive Billy O’Banion, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 at the courthouse. This will also be the opening day of the Farmers’ Market, which is being moved back to the courthouse lawn this season. All proceeds from the cookout will go to Relay for Life.