Community Notes

Children and adults of the Linton First United Methodist Church at 150 2nd St., N.E. will present the musical "In God We Trust" on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. Sandwiches and dessert will be served at 5:30 p.m. Please come and see why the words "In God We Trust" should remain on our currency.

Lyons Senior Center breakfast and jamboree

A biscuit, gravy, egg, sausage and pancake breakfast will be held from 7 - 10 a.m. July 18 at the Lyons Senior Center. Orange juice, coffee and milk will also be served. Donations only. A bake sale will also be held in conjunction with the breakfast. On July 11 the center will sponsor a a gospel jamboree from 6 - 10 p.m. Free will offering will be taken and refreshments will be served.

Worthington Community Vacation Bible School

Worthington Christian Church, First Baptist Church of Worthington, and Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church will hold community VBS from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. July 6 -10 at the Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church. The closing program will be on July 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Summer sizzle youth event

The Lincoln Christian Church will hold a summer sizzle youth event July 17. The event features a cookout and a concert by "Frontline". The cookout starts at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at 7 p.m. For directions or more information call 875-3753. Event is free but a free-will offering will be accepted for the band.

Worthington Town Council

The Worthington Town Council will meet in special session at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Worthington Municipal Building. The purpose of the meeting is to open and evaluate RFQs for the downtown renovation project.

Reorganization meeting

The Bloomfield School Board will meet in a special session at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High conference room.

Feed the Hungry Banquet

Tickets are now available for the Annual Greene County Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry banquet to be hosted Aug. 22 at the Bloomfield First Baptist Church Christian Life Center. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and a BBQ dinner will follow. A live auction will also be conducted. Cost is $10 per person. Last year's banquet raised funds to cover the cost of processing 12,000 servings of venison. All of this meet was distributed to the hungry of Greene County. To buy a ticket or for more information about how to donate to this event, contact Mike Toon at 381-1972.

Rock Club

The Lawrence County Rock, Mineral and Fossil Club; with members from all over south-central Indiana; will meet at 7 p.m. July 11 at the Company Concourse (1402 H. St.) in Bedford. This months program will be this is our club and pictures from the Gem-Mineral_Fossil Show, presented by April Lyons. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Carl at (812) 275-7703 or visit our web site at www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org.

Commercial vendors needed for the fair

Commercial vendors wanting to have a booth at the upcoming Greene County Fair still have time to sign up. Booth space is $100 for a 10 feet by 10 feet spot. The Commercial Building will be open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 12 through Thursday, July 16. For more information and to sign up contact Lori Brown at 384-3098.

Solid Waste Board to meet

The Greene County Solid Waste Management Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday, after the regular meeting of the Greene County Commissioners. The meeting will be in the third floor meeting room at the courthouse in Bloomfield.

Hamilton Center group benefit

A huge sale will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 10 at the Sullivan Hamilton Center which is located adjacent to the Sullivan Hospital. The sale includes household items, crafts, clothes and more and will be held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the adult skills group.

Recycling trailer in Bloomfield

The Greene County Recycling Center's mobile collection trailer will at Linton Super Walmart parking lot until Wednesday, July 8. The trailer will then be moved to the town park in Bloomfield.

Lee/Myers family reunion

The Lee/Myers family reunion will be held July 12 at the west shelterhouse at Humphreys Park in Linton. Dinner at 1 p.m.

Biscuit and gravy breakfast

The Jasonville Senior Center will hold a biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast from 7 - 9:30 a.m. July 3. Carry out and other items are also available. The center is located on South Lawton Street.

Sheriff's Merit Board

The Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will meet at 7 p.m. July 13 in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the edge of Bloomfield.

Bird watching

Friends of Goose Pond will offer an evening of relaxed socializing and bird watching on July 11, 6:30 p.m. The group will meet at Pleasant Grove Farm. This is a wonderful chance to learn more about this wonderful addition to the natural resource attractions in this area and the excitement the Goose Pond is creating among bird watchers. A tour of the property will be included and led by a number of very experienced bird watchers who will be able to point out the variety of species by both site and sound. This event is limited to 25 individuals, reservations are required. If you would like to attend, please notify Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife manager, Brad Feaster, at 659-9901 or e-mail Brad at bfeaster@dnr.in.gov. Pleasant Grove Farm is located approx. 3 miles south of Linton between CR 1100 W. and CR 1050 W. Take CR 200 S. to CR 1050 W. and then turn right onto CR 300 S. The entrance to Pleasant Grove is gated and on the right hand side of the road.

Public Hearing scheduled

Mitigation Clearinghouse Public Meeting to be held July 7 at 7 p.m. In cooperation with the Clay, Greene, Vigo, Sullivan and Knox Soil & Water Conservation Districts, the Busseron Creek Watershed Partnership and the Partnership for Turtle Creek have launched a Mitigation Clearinghouse. A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on July 7 at the Sullivan City Park Shelterhouse. After a brief overview of the project, questions will be taken from the audience. The purpose of the Clearinghouse is to match landowners who may be interested in stream or wetland restoration projects with companies or agencies in need of mitigation sites.

Eastern Greene High School

Class of 1979

The class of 1979 reunion is July 18, 6:30 p.m. at the new high school Potluck:Bring a dish to share and your own beverages. Plates, cups, and utensils provided. Also bring pictures, memorabilia for the memory table. Kick off gathering will be held at the Pepperoni Grill on Main St. in Bloomfield Friday night at 7 p.m. until ? RSVP ato61@sbcglobal.net for both or either event.

Bloomfield High School Class of 1989

The BHS class of 1989 will hold its 20 year class reunion July 11 at 6 p.m. at the Bloomfield Odd Fellows Lodge. $15 Per person.Contact Michelle Richardson (812) 384-3499 for more information

Summer camp

Worthington Assembly of God is offering Teen Camp July 6-10 with varying times and activities. For more information call 875-2265 or 875-3539 Cost is $25.

Bloomfield Pool

The Bloomfield Pool now has $2 Sundays. Cost to swim on Sundays is $2 and each swimmer gets a coupon for a free popsicle.

Blessed Hope Baptist Church

Blessed Hope Baptist Church will feature guest speaker Dr. Fred Schindler, veteran pastor, church planter, and founder of North East Baptist School of Theology July 12. Blessed Hope Baptist Church is located just south of Jasonville on State Road 59. Times of services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning preaching at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 7 p.m., and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call our offices at (812) 665-3282.

Bloomfield Southside Wesleyan Church

Rev. Dirus Dustin will minister at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Bloomfield Southside Wesleyan Church located at 1172 S. Seminary St. in Bloomfield.

Library to be closed

The Linton Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 4 to celebrate the holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

Fearnot family reunion

The Fearnot family reunion is July 26 at the Walnut Grove Fellowship Hall with a basket dinner at noon.

Sassafras reunion canceled

The Sassafras School Reunion, which was to be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Linton Housing Authority building, has been canceled due to the lack of sufficient reservations. Those who had sent in responses with checks will receive their original checks in the mail within the week.

Furnace School reunion

The Furnace School reunion will be July 11 at the Mineral Community Building with a carry-in lunch at noon. Drinks will be furnished. Please bring any photos you may have.

Community Vacation Bible School

Bloomfield United Methodist Church, First Christian, First Presbyterian, Mansions in Heaven and Word of Life Fellowship will hold community VBS from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. July 20-24 at the Bloomfield Park. For more information contact Cinda Williams at 384-8836. Pre-registration is from 2-4 p.m. June 28 and July 12 at the park.

White River Valley Student Physicals

WRV Jr./Sr. High School is announcing that all students enrolled in incoming grades 7-12 for the 2009-'10 school year will be given free physicals July 8 at the Lyons Medical Clinic. All freshmen will be given a free physical and echocardiogram from 5:30 - 6 p.m. only. All other students will be given physicals by the following schedule: grades 7-8 at 6 p.m., grade 10 at 6:30 p.m. and grades 11-12 at 7 p.m.

Silver Star Families of America

The Silver Star Families of America will be honoring those wounded or ill from service in combat or a war zone at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Humphreys Park. Anyone requesting a banner to be presented please contact Janie Orman at 847-7030 or janieorman@live.com.

Midland Post Office

The Midland Post Office will close at noon today for the Fourth of July holiday.

All-you-can-eat breakfast July 4

Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy breakfast July 4 from 6 to 9 a.m. at the firehouse in Midland.

Vacation Bible School

Olive Branch Baptist Church will host its Vacation Bible School on July 13-17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Passport to the Promised Land." For more information or a ride call the church at 847-9908.

Gathering of former Wickes Lumber employees

A pitch-in dinner for former employees and family members of Bloomfield Wickes Lumber will be Aug. 2 at the southeast shelterhouse at the Bloomfield Park. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. For more information call 384-5191, 384-4964 or 384-4615.

Party/Card shower

A party/card shower for Alvin and Jean Crowe's 90th and 94th birthdays will be from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on July 11 at the Walnut Grove Church Fellowship Hall. Cards are welcome but no gifts please.

Barker family reunion

The Barker family reunion will be July 18 at the Odon Lions Club with a pitch-in dinner at noon. Drinks will be furnished. Friends and family are welcome.

LSHS band, Miner Kadet concessions

The Linton-Stockton High School Bandstand will be open today through July 4 from 11 a.m. - midnight. The menu includes sandwiches (Jonah fish, hamburgers, breaded tenderloins and sloppy Joes), hot dogs, coney dogs as well as French fries, cheese fries, chili cheese fries, cheese nachos and super nachos. Soft drinks, brownies and cookies will also be available. Proceeds will benefit the band and Miner Kadet programs.

Greene County Tourism group

The Greene County Tourism group will meet July 9 from 5-6 p.m. at the Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC building on State Road 54 (across from Hunter's Inn and next to the White River bridge near Bloomfield). Future meetings have been tentatively scheduled for Aug. 6 from 5-6 p.m. (Linton Public Library); Sept. 3, 5-6 p.m. (Worthington Public Library); Oct. 1, 5-6 p.m. (Linton Public Library); Nov. 5, 5-6 p.m. (Bloomfield Public Library); Dec. 3, 5-6 p.m. (Linton Public Library).

Newberry Little Mister, Little Miss

The Newberry Little Mister and Little Miss Contest is scheduled for Aug. 22. A child can enter if he/she is 3-5 years by Aug. 22, 2009. Your child will collect a penny a vote starting the month of July. The money will be donated to the Riley Children's Hospital. If interested in entering your child, contact Missy Harding at (812) 699-0279 or e-mail at melhardi@indiana.edu for additional rules.

A.M. Risher Pool fundraiser

A water volleyball tournament and dance will be at the A.M. Risher Memorial Pool in Linton on July 31. Volleyball starts at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the pool -- which is in need of repairs. Donations are currently being accepted at the pool.

Goose Pond photo contest

Friends of Goose Pond, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring a calendar photo contest featuring photos shot at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area within the past year. Suggested photo subjects include landscapes, seasons, activities, flora and fauna. The contest is open to photographers of all ages. Contest rules and entry information are available on-line at www.clcinfo.org/greene_schedule.php. Submissions will be accepted through July 15. Winning photos with photographer credits will be published in a 2010 calendar. For maps and additional information about the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area visit www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/goosepond/.

Mowery reunion set for July 11

The annual Mowery reunion will be July 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the New Community Building at the Dugger Park in Dugger. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Table service will be provided.

Kids Count Preschool

Kids Count Preschool is now enrolling students for the 2009-10 school year. The school offers morning and afternoon classes for children ages 3-5. Classes start in August. The school is located on the Eastern Greene Elementary/Middle School campus. For more information please call 825-5100.

Bingo at American Legion

Linton American Legion Post 22 will host bingo on Wednesday and Friday nights. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used for charity.

LHS class of 1964

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1964 will host a brunch at 10 a.m. today at the Old Bank in Linton. Cost is $9 per person and can be sent to Rita Smith, 560 NE 1st. St., Linton, Ind., 47441 by June 30.

2009 Black Creek Festival

The Sandborn Lions Club is making plans for the 2009 Black Creek Festival -- which will be at the Sandborn Park. Spaces are available for craft and flea market vendors. Anyone interested in renting booth space should call Earl Meek at (812) 694-8901. More information will be available soon.

Little Miss and Mister

The Greene County Fair Little Miss and Mister and Baby Contest Applications are available at the office at the fairgrounds. The applications are due by 8 p.m. on July 11. The Baby Contest will be July 13 at 6 p.m. in the Commercial Building. The Little Miss and Mister contest will be July 14 at 6 p.m. in the Commercial Building.

Linton Library summer hours

The Linton Public Library has begun observing its summer hours. During the week, the doors close at 6 p.m. except for programs scheduled after hours. Friday (9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Saturday (9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.) times remain the same. These hours will be followed until Sept. 8.

Book sale in Worthington

The Worthington Public Library is having an on-going book sale. All books are 25 cents each or five for $1.

Bohley Cemetery

Donations for Bohley Cemetery are now being taken. For more information call 384-8375.

Newberry Festival

Planning for the Newberry Festival is well under way and vendors and parade entries are currently being sought. E-mail newberryfestival@yahoo.com for the entry forms. If you would like to give a donation to the festival please make checks payable to Newberry Festival and mail to Newberry Festival c/o Judy Moore, PO BOX 133, Newberry, Ind., 47449-0133

Shakamak class of 1967 to meet

The 1967 Shakamak High School graduates should mark Sept. 25 on their calendars as a 60th birthday celebration is planned. The catered dinner/party will be at Shakamak State Park's log cabin starting at 4 p.m. with dinner scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner will be $9 per person. If anyone can provide addresses for any Shakamak High School 1967 classmate, please contact Patty English Strahla at (812) 939-3187 or e-mail pstrahla@kempercpa.com. Patty will also be taking reservations for the dinner and those can be mailed to her at 307 W. 7th Street, Clay City, Ind., 47841

Greene County afghans for sale

The Greene County Afghans, sponsored by the Scotland Historical Society, can be purchased at Main Street Gifts, Linton; Greene County Historical Society and Mar' Lyn's, Bloomfield or by calling Brenda Massette 863-2874.

House of Grace

House of Grace Coffee House will offer fellowship, food, worship and youth classes. The church is located at 792 S. Section St. in Dugger.

Pleasantville food pantry

The Pleasantville United Methodist Church food pantry is now open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. - noon.

GED preparation classes

Turning Point Education Center in Switz City is offering GED preparation classes. Class times are available Monday through Friday from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 - 8 p.m. Interested students may contact Misty Hunt at 659-2533 for program information and enrollment requirements.

Linton Community Share

Sign up for Linton Community Share at Linton City Hall on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lyons Senior Center Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Worthington Senior Center Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lyons Senior Citizens Center

The Lyons Senior Citizens Center, 150 N. Jefferson St., now has wooden toy crafts for sale. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lyons First Christian Church youth group

The Lyons First Christian Church youth group meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays at the church's East Broad Street location.

E-mail complaints

Linton residents can report problems with pot holes, street complaints and drainage issues by e-mailing them to turp@minerbroadband.com.

Jasonville Senior center update

The Jasonville Senior Citizen Center, located at 145 S. Lawton, has opened a country store and gift shop. It will be open from 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All proceeds will benefit the senior center. For more information, call the center at 665-9882.

Wig bank

The American Cancer Society announced its wig program is now being offered to cancer patients at Pam's Style Shop in Bloomfield. The program is a service of the American Cancer Society and is free to cancer patients. For more information, call Dona Stewart at 384-4160 or visit Pam's Style Shop, at 3 County Road 70 E.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous will meet Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church on State Road 54 East. There will be open discussion and all are welcome.

Lebanon church food pantry

Lebanon Baptist Food Pantry will only be open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

Bloomfield Food pantry

The Refuge Assembly of God food pantry will be open every Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. to assist those living in Bloomfield. To donate, please contact Trina at 384-8093 during the pantry's open hours.