He emphasized that since voting ….

He emphasized that since voting will start in early March for the upcoming primaries, the club needs to start doing the groundwork now and start planning strategy.

Harlow continued to stress that the most effective issues appear to be family-related, such as education. He said the recent elections have shown that many parents are concerned that schools may be teaching things that offend their sensibilities.

He also said that volunteers will be needed to walk precincts, make phone calls and man the booth, which will be open more often as the election approaches. People who are interested in volunteering can call Harlow at (714) 335-0779.

••• The Valentine’s Day party at the Republican Club booth was successful with many smiles following the consumption of cookies and quickly melting ice cream bars and popsicles.

The booth will be open every Monday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for people to sign the petitions for the School Choice Initiative, join the club, volunteer to help in the upcoming elections, get literature and information, or to talk and have a good time.