Briefs: Poll worker training, Shelby library traveling exhibit, AU marching band concert

Board of Elections seeks additional poll workers

The Richland County Board of Elections needs additional poll workers for Tuesday's general election. Therefore, the board has scheduled a class for precinct election officials (poll workers) at 2 p.m. Friday in the upper level classroom at the Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Mansfield.

This training will offer hands-on training experience for each facet of the voting process. Training usually lasts about 2 hours. Attendees will receive $20 with their check for working the polls and attending this class.

Most new poll workers will be assigned. The board tries to place workers as near as possible to their home area, but sometimes it’s necessary to travel to another part of the county.

Each polling precinct is staffed by one precinct election official/presiding judge, who is considered to be the lead poll worker, one precinct election official/presiding assistant, who must accompany the presiding judge back to the office with the equipment and ballots after the polls close, and two precinct election officials/clerks. Vote centers, which are polling places with more than one precinct, will also have a voting location manager to oversee the entire location. An equal number of poll workers from each party must be assigned to each precinct.

Voting location managers are paid $190, presiding judges $180, presiding assistants $155, and clerks $145, plus their training compensation. No taxes, Social Security or other deductions are taken out of these checks.

Anyone who wants to attend this training and work this election should call 419-774-5530.

Marvin Memorial Library hosts traveling exhibit

SHELBY — The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins Traveling Exhibit is now on display at Marvin Memorial Library through Nov. 11.

In a collaboration with Councilman Garland Gates and the city of Shelby, the library is able to bring you, from the Frances Perkins Center in Newcastle, Maine, this six-panel traveling exhibit portraying the life and legacy of Frances Perkins, who served as secretary of labor from 1933 to 1945 and was the driving force behind the New Deal which focused on labor issues. She was the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet.

Eagle Marching Band performing 'Sounds of the Stadium' concert Sunday

ASHLAND — Ashland University’s Eagle Marching Band will present its season-ending “Sounds of the Stadium” concert on Sunday. The free event will take place inside Kates Gymnasium at 4 p.m. The Eagle Marching Band, directed by Joseph Lewis Jr., will be playing selections from this year’s pregame and halftime shows.

Established in 1988, the Eagle Marching Band consists of about 65 students and includes a color guard and majorettes. The group performs at all home football games and travels to marching exhibitions throughout Ohio. Featuring a contemporary style and exciting movement, the band is one of the most popular student organizations on campus.

Upcoming meeting:

● Shelby City Schools Local Professional Development Committee, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Shelby High School Office conference room, 1 Whippet Way, Shelby

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