Community Notes

A reunion of old American Latex factory workers will be held Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the Sullivan City Park Community Building on South Main Street. Bring a finger food. Kitchen facilities are available. For more information contact Vickie Cazee, 812-696-0736.

Jasonville Lodge degree work today

Jasonville Lodge #530 F & AM will have work in the F.C. degrees today. Eat at 6 p.m. Work at 7 p.m. Visiting brethern are welcome.

CWA Local 4711 Union picnic

The CWA Local 4711 Union picnic will be at noon Sept. 7 at the Vincennes Eagles Park on Willow Street. Meat will be provided. Please bring a covered dish.

Plenty of activities at the Newberry Festival

The annual Newberry Festival will be held Friday and Saturday. Karaoke is featured starting at 4:30 p.m. Friday in the park. The Newberry United Methodist Church will be selling food both days -- Friday (corn dogs, hot dogs and brownie delights), Saturday (pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, slaw, pies and ice cream). Also on Saturday morning the Newberry Nazarene Church will host a breakfast starting at 7 a.m. followed at 8 a.m. by a yard sale in the park -- sponsored by the Methodist Church. The Newberry Christian Church will also be selling Sloppy Joes at its food booth both days. The festival will conclude with a parade starting at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Truck and tractor pull Saturday

The Greene Çounty 4-H Council along with Mcallister Ag Machinery and various other businesses are sponsoring a truck and tractor pull on Saturday at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The pull, starting at 6 p.m., will have three tractor classes, a pair of sanctioned pickup classes and a semi truck class. All proceed go to the 4-H Council to continue funding the local 4-H programs. Admission is $8. A free kid's pedal tractor pull will be in the commercial building beginning at 5p.m.

Linton School Board

The Linton School Board will meet for a work session at 7 p.m. today to discuss buildings and grounds.

Greene County Singles

Greene County Singles will host a dance Saturday at the 4-H fairgrounds. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dance from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5 with one food item, $6 with a 2-liter soda or $7 empty-handed.

Slam/Jam! at Linton church

On Saturday, at Linton Assembly of God, the "Slam" Volleyball Tournament will start off the day. There will be free food served in the afternoon, a moonwalk for the kids, and the evening will conclude with a "Jam." The "Jam" concert will begin at 6 p.m. with Linton Assembly of God providing music, it will also feature a variety of music styles from local musicians including Master's Bouquet featured at 6:45 p.m., Bonnie Bland featured at 8:15 p.m., and Tony Kluesner will conclude the jam at 9 p.m. For more information contact Tonya in the church office at 847-7901.

Russ Watson in concert

The Linton Assembly of God will host Russ Watson in concert Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Watson has opened for many major artists through the years. His single "Spirit Song" topped the charts at No. 4 in March of this year and his latest single "It's Enough" is No. 18 in the nation in "The Power Source Magazine." There is no charge for this concert; an offering will be taken. For more information contact Tonya in the church office at 847-7901. Linton Assembly of God is located at 1503 "A" Street across from McDonald's.

Bloomfield class of 2003 reunion

Bloomfield High School Class of 2003 will host its five-year reunion Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion in Bloomfield. Please RSVP by Sept. 4. Cost is $10 per person and should be mailed to Kelly Gillespie at P.O. Box 512, Bloomfield, Ind., 47424. You can contact Kelly at bhs_03@yahoo.com

Future Vision for Greene County

-- Public Open House

An open house for the future vision of Greene County will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at 4-H Center. The community is invited to review and comment on goals and objectives for the growth and future development of Greene County.

Future Vision for Bloomfield

-- Public Open House

An open house for the future vision of Bloomfield will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School in the cafeteria. The community is invited to review and comment on goals and objectives for the growth and future development in and about the town of Bloomfield.

Goals and Guidelines for the I-69 Corridor in Greene County -- Public Open House

Goals and Guidelines for the I-69 Corridor in Greene County public open house will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Eastern Greene High School in the library. The community is invited to review and comment on goals and guidelines for future development along the proposed Interstate 69 Corridor.

Distinguished Shakamak Alumni

The JHS-SHS Alumni is taking nominations for this year's Distinguished Alumni. Please nominate any alumni you feel have distinguished themselves and their school through a service or contribution to community, country or mankind. You may re-nominate any alumni whom has not previously received the award.

Please send a short biography and explanation of the nominee's qualifications to P.O. Box 6, Jasonville, Ind., 47438. Nominations must be received by Sept. 13.

Perennial Exchange

The fall plant swap will be Aug. 30 at the group camp mess hall at Shakamak State Park. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a continental breakfast and plant swap. Ryan Cummins and Karen Whorall will speak. Charge for half a day is $5 for the entire day it's $10. Registration and memberships forms are available at the Jasonville Utility Office and The Jasonville Independent or by calling Charlotte Thomas at 665-2655.

NARFE Chapter 1688

The Linton, Indiana, NARFE Chapter 1688 will meet at Stoll's Country Inn in Linton Aug. 25. The meal will start at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Todd Walton of Welch & Cornett Funeral Home. Members are urged to attend.

Book sale

The Friends of the Bloomfield - Eastern Greene County Library will hold a book sale in the community room of the library at 125 S. Franklin Street on today from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. There will be a large selection of books for children and adults. Most paperbacks are 25˘, hardbacks 50˘, with a few collectible and premium books priced slightly higher. Profits will be used to provide programs and materials for the library. Please note the extended hours for this sale. Teen volunteers will take over the sale from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. and the money they make during this time period will be used to improve the Teen Room at the library.

LSHS Band and Miner Kadet Boosters

Parents will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the high school resource room. All band and kadet parents are encouraged to attend this first meeting of the year.

Movie at Linton library

Friends of the Linton Library will show the movie "Matilda" at 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission and concessions are free.

Homecoming softball

The 26th annual Jasonville-Shakamak High School Alumni Softball Tournament will be Sept. 27-28. If you are an alumni and want to play, registration deadline is Sept. 13 to form teams. If your class does not form a team by this date, your class cannot play in this year's tournament.

Additional registration forms may be found at Casey's General Store in Jasonville.

For more information, call Nancy Enstrom at 665-2282.

JHS-SHS Alumni Banquet

The Jasonville-Shakamak High School Alumni Banquet will be Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 13. Additional alumni letters may be found at the Jasonville Casey's General Store. For more information, call Nancy Enstrom at 665-2282.

Jasonville parade, flea market

The 51st annual Jasonville-Shakamak High School homecoming parade will be Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. in Jasonville. This year's theme is "Jasonville-150 Years and Still Going Strong." For parade entry information contact Daryla Miller at 495-6584. There will be a flea market beginning that morning.

For vendor information, contact Joy Thomasson at 665-2584.

Denny family reunion

The Denny family reunion will be at noon Sunday at Linton's Humphreys Park. Bring a covered dish.

Greene County Alliance

Greene County Alliance for Networking and Growth (GCA) will meet Thursday at Open Arms Conference Room. Kid's Fair will meet at 10:30 a.m. and GCA will meet at noon. Please bring a brown bag lunch.

Kid's Fair

The 14th annual Kid's Fair will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the White River Valley High School gym in Switz City.

Paxton Grade School reunion

The Paxton Grade School reunion will be at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 31 at the Carlisle Community Center. A pitch-in lunch will be at noon, and drinks will be provided.

Bishop/Harbin family reunion

The Bishop/Harbin family reunion will be Aug. 24 at the east shelterhouse in Linton's Humphreys Park.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

The Memory Makers Quilt Guild of Greene County will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Bloomfield Library -- located at 125 S. Franklin St. Joan Baumann will host.

Internet workshop

A free parental Internet safety workshop will be from 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Jasonville. This presentation will show why parents must protect their children while using Internet communications, methods and means of various perpetrators, and where to find information and safeguards available for on-line protection for the family. This discussion is intended for adults only due to some of the concerns that will be presented. Childcare will be provided during the workshop. Blessed Hope Baptist Church is located on Highway 59, one mile south of Jasonville.

Linton trash pick-up reminder

Trash for pickup in the city Linton needs to be in place by 6 a.m. The schedule will change because of school and weather and having the trash out early will ensure pickup.

Pancake and sausage breakfast

The Lyons Senior Citizen Center will host a pancake and sausage breakfast and bake sale from 7 - 10 a.m. Saturday. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a handmade quilt that will be awarded at the October breakfast.

White River Valley Antique Association

The White River Valley Antique Association will host its annual antique show Sept. 5 at the Daviess County Fairgrounds in Elnora.

Free sign language class

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Library will offer a sign language 16-week course which will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursdays starting Sept. 4. There is no charge for the class but participants are required to purchase the book. To register or find out book information call Keith Bellinger at 798-6107.

Scotland Festival parade

Entries are now being accepted for the Scotland Festival Parade scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 20. Any individual, organization or business can participate. Contact David Stone at 863-7382 or Allen Toon at 863-2364.

Greene County Council on Aging

The Greene County Council on Aging will hold its annual picnic at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Worthington Senior Citizen Center. Bring a covered dish.

Scotland Festival

The Scotland Festival is Sept. 20 and the festival committee is looking for craft vendors. If you are interested contact Brenda Massette at 863-2874 or by e-mail at lmassette@bluemarble.net.

Blessed Hope School dedication

A dedication service for Blessed Hope's new school building is at 7 p.m. Sunday. The service will be conducted in the fellowship hall of the new building -- located on State Road 59 South of Jasonville.

UMWA retiree dinner

The UMWA retiree dinner will be at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton's Humphreys Park. RSVP by Aug. 22 to Herman Klass at 875-3543 or John Klass at 665-2066.

Book sale

There will be an "End of Summer Blowout" book sale at the Linton Public Library today during normal business hours. For more information, or if you have any questions, contact the library at 847-7802.

Home-Canning Workshop

A Home-Canning Workshop will be at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Sandborn First Christian Church kitchen. Karel Kirschner of Knox County Purdue Extension will present a hands-on workshop to teach the basics of home canning, featuring tomato salsa in a hot-water canning bath, and green beans in the pressure canner. This workshop is for anyone who's interested in learning how to safely preserve fruits and vegetables at home. There will be recipes and canning tips available, and participants will be able to see what supplies and equipment are recommended for home canning. Space is limited to 12 participants, the cost per person is $3 to cover supplies. Contact Peggy Taylor at 694-8499 to register (before Aug. 22) so that enough supplies for each participant can be arranged. The church is located at 118 North Anderson Street, Sandborn.

Links orientation

Links Theological University will hold orientation for new students at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at New Convenant Ministries located at 90 B St. NW in Linton.

Worthington Yard Sales

Worthington's "Around the Town" yard sale day will be Aug. 30 and the Worthington Lions Club is preparing a map of sale locations that will be distributed on the day of the sale. To include a location before the deadline on Aug. 21, call 875-3209 or 875-3746.

Switz City Cemetery Association

The Switz City Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Switz City Fire Station. Public is invited.

William and Nora Cullison reunion

The William and Nora Cullison family reunion will be Aug. 24 at the north shelter house in the Bloomfield Park. Pitch-in dinner at noon.

Peltier reunion

The Peltier family reunion will be Aug. 31 at the FOP building on Park Road in Linton. Pitch-in dinner at 1 p.m. with table service provided.

York Reunion

The York family reunion will be Aug. 30 with dinner at 12:30 p.m. at the Stoll's Country Inn in Linton.

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District has its monthly meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6 a.m. in the conference room at the office located at 104 CR 70 E, Suite B. (1st bldg on the right, 1st office on the right) The Public is welcome to attend. Contact: Deborah Lynn at (812) 384-4781 Ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net for more information.

Habitat taking applications

Greene County Habitat for Humanity is currently set to build a home in Linton. It is taking applications for those who are interested in the home. Applications can be picked up at Linton City Hall in the Utility Office; the Linton Public Library; all Bloomfield State Bank locations. The deadline is Friday.

Plant sale

Plant sale in Worthington Garden Club is hosting a plant sale during the Worthington Town Wide Yard Sale on Aug. 30. Stop by 104 W. Main Street between 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

LSHS Class of 1948

The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1948 is seeking information on Mary Filkner, Betty Jo Morrison, Bill Mitchell and Mary Lou Landis for a class book. If you have any information contact Virginia Hawkins Lee at 847-7847 or Joan Marty Jones at 847-4020.

Union Alumni dinner

The 35th annual Union High School alumni dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the school gym. Tickets are $15. Reservations can be mailed to UHS Alumni Association, Box 155, Dugger, Ind., 47848.

LSHS Class of '88 Reunion

Attention Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1988 classmates (or their family members), Aug. 30 is fast approaching. This is a reminder to those who have not mailed your reunion registration and/or information sheets to us, please do so as soon as possible. For those who have not received an invitation, please contact us, as we have about 40 persons remaining with no known mailing address. For more information please contact David Benefiel at dabenefiel@juno.com or Heather Steinsberger at (812) 847-4185.

Little Mr. and Miss Scotland

The Scotland Festival is sponsoring a Little Mr. and Miss Scotland contest for boys and girls ages 3, 4 and 5. The child must be at least 3 years of age and not more than 5 years old on Aug. 31 to be eligible. Children will be judged in three categories: Appearance, personality and show and tell. Children's interviews will be Sept. 15 at the Old Hotel in Scotland. The winners will be announced at the Scotland Festival on Sept. 20. Call Janet Merkel at 863-7787 or Denise Merkel at 863-7425 to register your child.

Grant funds available

Greene County Soil & Water Conservation district is redirecting Clean Water Indiana Grant Funds to provide assistance for sediment and nutrient flood damage projects not covered under Farm Service Agency or Natural Resource Conservation programs. For additional information contact the SWCD office at (812) 384-4781 ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net

Mosquito spraying in Switz City

The town of Switz City will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesdays. Rain dates are Thursdays. For information call 659-4466.

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.

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.

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. For more information contact 659-3862

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.

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.

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.