A special account has been set up at the First Financial Bank in Worthington to accept donations to benefit flood victims in the Worthington area.

Anyone who would like to contribute can make a deposit into the Town of Worthington-Flood Victims account.

For more information, contact Kathy Stahl at 875-2736 or Town Clerk-Treasurer Gloria Klass in the Muncipal Building at 875-2641 or Town Council Member Debbie Dyer at Select Insurance at 875-2369.

Flood kits available

The Greene County Salvation Army will have flood kits available for local flood victims on Monday and Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and June 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at 1049 NE A St. in Linton. The kits include: Broom, mop, bucket, sponge, gloves, bleach, cleaner, a gift card and other items. Please bring a valid driver's license. For more information call 847-3224.

Black Creek School reunion

The 15th annual Black Creek Grade School reunion will be from 4 - 6 p.m. on June 28 at Stoll's in Linton. Cost is $10 plus tip. Past students, friends, family members and anyone interested can attend. For more information contact Jim Stahle at 847-2712.

Shakamak Board to meet

The MDS of Shakamak Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session June 19 at 5 p.m. A special board meeting will follow at 6 p.m.

Bloomfield Library activities

The Bloomfield Public Library will host the following programs -- Tots Time -Tuesday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-3 years. The theme week will be "Noisy Bugs." Bug Bunch-Tuesday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. for grades K-3. The theme will be "Not a Bug." Preschool Storytime-Thursday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 4-6. The theme will be "Creepy, Crawly, Critters"

Upper Elementary programs

The Bloomfield public Library will host the following program for older students -- Girls Only, My American History Book discussion - for girls grades 4-6. If you enjoy the American Girls or Dear America books come to this book discussion Thursday, June 19 at noon. This week "Stories of the early 1900's". Come into the library for a booklist of suggested reading. Boys Only, Boys Science Club - for boys grades 4-6. Experiment and explore with different scientific ideas. This week "Solar Power". Boys are invited to bring sunglasses and sunscreen to test for UV protection. Thursday, June 19 at 2 p.m.

Switz City Lodge to meet

Switz City Lodge 676 will meet today to work on the master mason degree. Breakfast will be at 7 a.m., and work will be at 8 a.m.

Humane Society open earlier

The Greene County Humane Society's new hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Help disaster victims

If you would like to help the disaster victims in the Jasonville area, you can make contributions at -- Jasonville Utility Office, 304 West Main St., Jasonville, Ind., 47438 or MainSource Bank, 204 West Main St., Jasonville, Ind., 47438. Please designate on your check member "Disaster relief." For more information call 665-3285 or 665-2261.

Parking for Bloomfield banquet

Because of school construction and a shoot-out tournament at the Bloomfield school, parking may be at a premium for the Bloomfield Alumni Banquet on Saturday. The lots available are the west side of the cafeteria and the east side of the junior high, both entered from Spring Street and the parking lot on the south side of the elementary on South Street. There is an elevator available. Signs will point the way to the entrances from any parking lot.

Library to be closed today

The Linton Public Library will be closed to the public June 20 for minor repairs. It will reopen each following Saturday. Items checked out may still be placed in the book drop and will be checked in.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

The Memory Makers Quilt Guild of Greene county will meet in the Worthington Jefferson Public Library on June 26 at 6 p.m. The library's phone number is 875-3815. Hostesses for the evening will be Viola Hall and Marilyn Meek.

GOP Women's Club

The Greene County Republican Women's Club will meet June 24 at Cinco de Mayo in Lyons at 6:30 p.m.

Freedom Festival carnival

The Freedom Festival carnival will be in Linton from June 30 through July 5. Armbands will be available each night at a cost of $20 per armband.

Pearson-Love reunion

The Pearson-Love reunion will be July 20 at the Worthington Park. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 1 p.m., and a White Elephant sale will be after dinner to help fund the reunion for next year. Bring an item from home that you would like to auction.

Fish fry in Lyons

The Lyons Senior Citizen's Center will conduct a fish fry featuring Johnny Davidson's Fish from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 22. Advanced tickets for a fish dinner are $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children. At the door, adult tickets are $8 and children $5. A fish sandwich is $5. Tickets can be purchased at the center.

Switz City yard sales canceled

The Switz City Volunteer Fire Department's annual community yard sale set for today has been canceled because of the flooding.

Scotland Community Yard Sale

The Scotland Community Yard Sale will be from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. today. The event includes 13 yard sales. Maps will be available at the fire station. Event also includes breakfast at the fire station from 7 - 10 a.m., a bake sale and the Scotland Full Gospel Church serving food at fellowship hall.

Linton Mini 4-H to meet

Linton Mini 4-H will meet June 29 from 2-4 p.m. at Jack & Jill Daycare, 6th & E Sts. NW in Linton. Mini 4-H is open to youth entering kindergarten through second grade.

Youth from age 3 and up can participate but a parent must stay with the child. For more information, call Bobbi Leigh at 847-2965 or Cheri Slover at 659-4427.

Moose to host fundraiser

Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will host a sausage and biscuit and gravy breakfast Sunday from 8-11 a.m. The public is invited, and proceeds from both will benefit charity.

W-J banquet canceled

The Worthington-Jefferson High School Alumni Banquet has been canceled. At this time the festivities have not been rescheduled. If anyone has any questions they may contact Jan Cox at (812) 821-1217 or Lori Henderson at (812) 699-1956.

Church yard sale

Switz City Full Gospel Church will host a yard sale today. There will also be a bake sale, cold drinks and taco salads in a big.

Lyons VBS

Lyons will host a community Vacation Bible School on June 16-20 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Lyons First Christian Church. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. on June 16.

Eastern Heights to conduct work

Eastern Heights Utilities will host an organizational meeting that is open to the public on June 26 at the office at 316 North Washington St. in Bloomfield. It will start at 10 a.m. The meeting agenda will give an overview of the Wellhead Protection Program and include an open forum to ask questions and discuss any water quality concerns.

Bloomfield class of 1973 reunion

The Bloomfield High School class of 1973 will host its reunion July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Main Street Cafe and Deli in Bloomfield. If you have any questions, call Brenda (Hamilton) Keller at 876-9977.

Fearnot family reunion

The Fearnot family reunion will be July 27. It will start at noon with a basket dinner. It will be at the Walnut Grove Community Building.

Meeting canceled

The meeting of the Red Bonnet Belles and the Over The Hill Classy Lassies has been canceled for today. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Linton-Stockton School Board

The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will meet Monday in executive session at 6 p.m. followed by an open session at 7:30 p.m.

HomeTown Competitiveness retreat

The Greene County Foundation will host a HomeTown Competitiveness Opportunity retreat June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds. Anyone interested in Greene County's future is encouraged to attend. Over 700 community members completed surveys, and the findings will be announced that this time.

Chapel Fair set for today

The Chapel Fair, sponsored by Greene County Chapel United Methodist Church, will be today. A bake sale of homemade pies, cakes, etc., will commence at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served offering fish sandwiches, chili dogs, plus desserts. All proceeds will be used to sponsor mission programs of the church.

Linton-Stockton class of 1968

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1968 will have its 40-year class reunion July 5 at the Old Bank Restaurant. There will be a meet and greet social hour starting at 6 p.m. with hours 'dourves, followed by a class picture around 7 p.m. A buffet meal will follow the class picture. Music from the 1960's will play throughout the evening. Friends of the class are welcome to stop in to visit after 8:30. Reservations need to be made by June 25 in order to arrange for the food. Questions or reservations can be made by contacting Mike Smith at 847-9916, 847-4837, or mikesmith@minerbroadband.com

Lil 500

Linton Elks 866 will host "Lil 500" June 21 with registration at 9:30 a.m. and qualifications for the race at 11 a.m. Bring your power wheels. The races will be separated by age and top finishers will receive an award. Other events include sack races, egg relays, music and a wiener roast. For more information or to pre-register contact the Elks at 847-4903.

Jasonville book sale

The Jasonville Friends of the Library will host a book sale at 10 a.m. today at the library. The sale runs through July 5. For information call 665-2025.

Mosquito spraying in Switz City

The town of Switz City will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesdays with June 11 being the initial spray. Rain dates are Thursdays. For information call 659-4466.

UMWA quarterly meeting

The SW Indiana UMWA members, retirees, wives and surviving spouses will meet at 9 a.m. on June 16 at the Local Union Hall in Boonville. Discussion on current legislation and health care issues. For more information call (812)-354-6270.

Lebanon Cemetery

Memorial Day decorations at the Lebanon Cemetery need to be removed by June 15. Items may remain on the stone but decorations not removed from the grave itself will be disposed of. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Questions call 798-7023.

Community Outreach

A Community Outreach will be from 5-9 p.m. June 28 on Main Street in Jasonville. July 12 is the rain date. The Street Warriors sponsored-event includes live gospel music, free food and more. Public is welcome. Street Warriors

Summer hours at Linton Library

The Linton Public Library has begun its summer hours. The library is now open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday closing hours stay the same as regularly scheduled, but open at 9:30.

VBS at Bloomfield First Baptist

Bloomfield First Baptist Church will hold VBS from 6 - 8:40 p.m. June 29 - July 3 at the Bloomfield First Baptist Church located at 500 Lincoln Drive. VBS kick-off on June 29 will feature Professor Steve's Amazing World of Science program emphasizing Bible lessons and spectacular science experiments. Registration on June 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Worthington-Jefferson annual tea and dinner

All Worthington-Jefferson graduates, teachers, faculty and staff are invited to the 55th annual tea and dinner today. Tea at 4 p.m. in the cafeteria and dinner at 6 p.m. in the gym. The Lions Club breakfast will be from 7 - 10 a.m. at town hall. If you have any questions or for reservations call 699-1956.

Worthington VFW Post 7117

The Worthington VFW Post will host an open house alumni all-day event for graduates of Worthington, Switz City, L&M and White River Valley today. The theme is sock hop. Lunch will be from noon - 2 p.m. The shelterhouse will be open all day with snacks and food in the evening and a deejay will entertain from 8 p.m. - midnight with music from the 1950s-'70s. Everyone is welcome.

Shakamak School Board

The MSD of Shakamak School Board will meet in executive session at 5 p.m. on June 17 and 19 in the central office conference room.

VBS for four churches

Four churches are hosting God's Big Backyard VBS on June 23-26 from 9-11:30 a.m. every morning at First United Methodist Church. Daily registration is 8:30-9 a.m. Three year olds (by June 1 and potty trained) through those entering 6th grade are welcome. There will be a musical program Thursday at 11:30 for the entire family to enjoy followed by a cook-out for all. Please bring a plain T-shirt, and change (offering) to fill baby bottles for the Pregnancy Choices center. You may register at the door or pre-register through Pastor Erica Roth at Saron church. Please call 847-4911 to volunteer, sign-up or with questions at 847-4911.

Mosquito spraying

The Bloomfield Street Department will spray for mosquitos on Wednesdays at approximately 8 or 8:30 p.m.

Switz City Volunteer Fire Department

The Switz City Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a fundraising program to raise money for needed equipment. In the coming weeks all homes in the area will receive a request for a mail-in contribution. If you do not receive the fire department mailing, please call the station at 659-3540 for further details.

Women's group to meet

A women's group will be held at the Worthington Assembly of God at 9 :30 a.m. on Sundays during the summer. During the school season, the group will meet from 10 a.m. - noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All women are welcome.

LSHS Class of 1972

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1972 will host its annual pitch-in at noon July 5 at The Eight Ball located at 176 S. Main St. in Linton. The class is still in need of current addresses/e-mails/phone numbers for: Johnnie Smith, Rose Ann Brooks, Pam Teague Sutherlin, Becky Gainey Fox, Donna Massey, James Reeves, and Mike Jerrell. Please send info and /or questions to Sheila (Moody) McCammon at 8_ball@wispaninternet.com or call (812) 699-0578.

Applications available for Miss Greene County contest

The 2008 Miss Greene County queen contest will be held on June 21 and applications may be picked up at the Extension Office. Applications will need to be turned back in by June 14. The queen will reign over the Greene County 4-H Fair, slated for July 12-19. She will also complete in the Miss Indiana State Fair Pageant in August. If you have any questions, please call Vickie Aydt at 384-9660 or Lori Brown at 384-4838.

Kids Count fundraiser

A Kids Count fundraiser -- Hot Wheels 2008 (Truck Touch) -- will be June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastern Greene Middle School lower parking lot. Admission is $2, and children under 1 free. All proceeds benefit Kids Count. Children can see, touch and explore their favorite vehicles like fire trucks, construction equipment and anything that moves. Also, if any one would is interested in bringing their equipment just let us know. For more information call 825-5100 and ask for Leigh Roberts or Leslie Pope.

2008 Bloomfield School Alumni Reunion

The 41st annual Bloomfield School Alumni Reunion will be on June 14 at the BHS cafeteria. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and will be catered buffet style. Come early and meet with classmates at 2:30 p.m. in the junior high. RSVP deadline is May 31. Dinner is $15. For more information contact Jami Corbin at 384-3235.

Vendors wanted

The Linton Farmer's Market is looking for vendors to sell their homegrown produce. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the northeast corner of Humphreys Park. Contact Fran Abbott at city hall for applications at 847-7754.

1998 WRV class reunion

The White River Valley High School class of 1998 will host its 10-year reunion on June 14. The event kicks off with a family pitch-in at 2 p.m. at the Lyons Park and an adult dinner at 6 p.m. at the Old Bank in Linton. For more information call (812)890-0669.

Grief Support Group

If you have lost a child, spouse or loved one a grief support group is available to you. For more information call Pregnancy Choices at 847-8321.

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. May's regular menu is $16.

GED testing

GED testing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is given on the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month at the Greene County Community Learning Center housed at White River Valley High School. Those wishing to take the exam must register in person, one week prior to the exam and present three pieces of ID including one photo ID. Cost of the exam is $60 which must be paid at time of registration. The next exam will be given May 13 and 14. For more information contact 659-3862

LHS Class of 1955, 1956 to gather

The Linton-Stockton High School classes of 1955 and 1956 will have a joint reunion Aug. 8 with a potluck picnic at the home of Shelby Padgett Meurer (Class of 1956). Activities will continue Aug. 9 with a breakfast at Stoll's Country Inn. On Aug. 10 the class members are invited to attend a local church service together. The fun-filled weekend is open to all graduates of the these two classes and anyone else who attended school with them. For more information about this weekend, please call Donna Reed Meurer (Class of 1956) at (812) 847-2527.

Peter Hasler reunion

Plans are being finalized for the fifth Peter Hasler Family Reunion on July 13 at the Scotland Firehouse. The next organizational meeting will be at the home of John and Wana Hasler June 7 at 7 p.m. Contact John Hasler, 812-863-7324 or e-mail: peterhaslerfamily@yahoo.com for details.

Greene County Humane Society

The Greene County Humane Society is asking for donations of small, square bales of good grass hay for three nearly-starved horses which were rescued last week. These are very thin, needy horses. Bags of oats, sweet feed, alfalfa hay, supplement and salt blocks are also needed. Please call the animal shelter at 847-4780, or Lana Robertson at 659-4013 or 890-2869 if you can help.

LSHS Class of 1988

The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1988 is currently making preparations for its upcoming 20-year class reunion. Invitations will be mailed sometime in April, however help is still needed to update the classmate contact list. For this reunion, it will include those that were once classmates at some point throughout the class' educational career at Linton. If you or one of your family members have not been contacted to get your updated mailing address or you would like to be sure that you are on the list, please contact David Benefiel at dabenefiel@juno.com or if no e-mail is available, you may also contact Heather (Hutchinson) Steinsberger at (812) 847-4185.

LHS Class of 1978

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1978 will host its 30th year class reunion/pitch dinner at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the American Legion Park in Linton. All graduating and non-graduating class members are encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP call Jackie Strong at 847-7878.

Pleasant Grove Church VBS

Plans are underway for vacation bible school at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ located south and east of Linton. VBS will be held on July 23, 24, and 25, 2008. The chosen theme is "Power up with Jesus".

Worthington Playground Fund

The staff members and students at White River Valley-Worthington Elementary School are raising funds to replace playground equipment in memory of former principal the late Larry Catron. Donations of all amounts are being accepted and engraved bricks are being sold. Call 875-3839 for more information.

Saron Church of Christ

Saron Church of Christ and St. Peter Catholic Church have combined their food pantries. The Linton Community Food Pantry is located at 440 E. St. NE (the former St. Peter Food Pantry). The hours are 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. - noon on Saturdays. The St. Peter Thrift Shop will remain open at that location at the same hours.

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation

The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet the first Thursday of each month in the office in Bloomfield at 6 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 384-4781, Ext. 3

Federal Black Lung assistance

Black Lung Benefits assistance counselors are available by appointment now at the Glenburn Community Center in Linton. For more information call Shelly Rigsby at 1-866-282-9553.

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 9 a.m. to 4 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.

Solsberry Church coat giveaway

The Solsberry Christian Church VBS students raised money to give fans away during the warm weather and are now in the process of a cold weather coat giveaway. If you need a coat or know of someone who does, please contact Aaron Miller (812) 825-5222 (ext. 3) to schedule an appointment to pick up a coat.

Dugger Legion to meet

The Rexford Ballard American Legion Post 224 will meet the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

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.

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.