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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind.- St. Joseph County election officials are working to make sure everything runs properly for Indiana’s primary election next month.
With the younger generation playing a huge role in shaping this year’s election outcome, it’s important to engage younger voters.
College students were at the county election warehouse Wednesday practicing how to cast ballots and learning exactly how the voting process works.
The voting process is actually easier than you may think.
You simply feed the ballot into the machine between the two arrows, doesn’t matter which way you put it in.
Then, you’ll see a little number ticker on the screen.
Once that number goes up, it confirms your ballot was cast successfully.
During the test, 12 open-vote optical machines are chosen at random, with many students getting the opportunity to cast test ballots.
St. Joseph County Clerk, Amy Rolfes says they just received a grant from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission called the “Help America Vote College Program”, which aims to get young people motivated and involved in the election process.
“A lot of people, a lot of college students, say ‘I hate politics’, this is not about politics, this is about the process of how our elections work, so Democrat, Republican, it doesn’t matter. To learn more carefully about how the election process works is the whole point of work the vote,” said Rolfes.
“Work the Vote” is a program that’s been created in the clerk’s office to recruit vote center workers.
Officials tell me that they do have some openings for vote center techs and poll worker positions.
Also, there are upcoming training sessions for all vote center workers.
You can head here to learn more about Work the Vote 2024.
If you are interested in getting more information on Property Fraud, here is a link to a service brought to you by the St Joseph County Recorder of Deeds: PropertyFraudAlert.com
Come see our upgrades to the Community Center! New kitchen sink and lighting.
New sinks with hand washing station…
Men’s restroom getting a facelift…
We now have a ping pong table for indoor fun…we are planning a Game Night at the Community Center, sponsored by Friends of German Township, to keep us busy and getting together, ping pong, corn hole, card games…come help us put this together!
Well, it’s almost time to roll out the pickleball! We hope to have things ready by the first of April weather permitting. The net will be put up as needed so if you wish to play just give Marsha a call at 574-532-6023!
Not just a pickleball court, but a pavilion to rest and shade to stay cool! And HID lighting as it gets dark…
The I&M Neighbor to Neighbor Program is working to help Indiana residents who may be struggling to pay their electric bill.
Utility assistance grants are disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible participants.
Customers are able to choose a fixed monthly amount to donate to the program, or they can round up their bills to the next whole dollar with the excess going to the Neighbor to Neighbor Program.
For those who have the means, providing a donation can help someone supply heat for their home or to afford groceries for their family.
Those looking to make a donation or to learn about the program can visit the I&M website to learn more.
Do you know a Senior that needs help with food? Real Services has a new program that can help…here is a link to their information.
South Bend partners with organizations to assist with covering past-due utility bills. Also visit IHCDA for help with heating this season, https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/ And don’t forget to reach out to your Township for assistance, we are here to help!
Follow Friends of German Township Inc to keep up! Their next Bingo play date will be Friday, April 26th. Early Birds start at 6:30, regular Bingo at 7pm. Be sure to join them for a fun night out with friends, family & neighbors! Going forward they will be playing the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, unless the Community Center is already rented. Be sure to follow them, and if you have a charity you would like to play for just reach out and let them know!
Do you like to play Bingo? Are you interested in Bingo night at your Community Center? Then come PLAY!! If you would like to volunteer they would love to hear from you…contact them today!
Have an Idea?
As we move forward this year, we would welcome any ideas and suggestions on things you would like to see us do this year. We are reviewing several ideas to encourage more community involvement, such as pancake breakfasts, potlucks, etc. We also have plans for upgrades to your community center to make it more accessible and welcoming to serve you better. Reach out to us, we would love to hear your ideas! It’s your community, let’s all get involved…follow us on Facebook!
Be sure to check out our Community Calendar to see all the upcoming events we have planned…
Our next Advisory Board meeting is Monday, May 13th starting at 6:30pm. Why not come join us and participate in setting our direction for the Township? These meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to become involved! As the name suggests, this is an advisory board…we want your advice.
If you would like more information on how your tax dollars are spent/allocated, here is a link for all that information!
Also, if you would like to find out more about your township and how it works, here is a link to a .pdf copy you can study at your leisure! If you would prefer a printed copy, just stop by the office and pick one up. Happy reading…
Want some fun facts? The Old Farmers Almanac has it…just click on the link and enjoy!
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