Community Notes

Dailey & Vincent will be appearing at Solsberry Christian Church November 9, at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 5:45. The church is located one mile east of Solsberry on the old portion of State Road 43. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be received. Also appearing will be "That Other Bunch" composed of some of the finest Bluegrass players and voices in our area. Dailey & Vincent recently were honored in seven categories by the International Bluegrass Music Association in Nashville, Tennessee. The list of awards includes Entertainer of the Year,

Vocal Group, Album, Male Vocalist-Jamie Dailey, Gospel Recorded Performance-"By theMark", and Emerging Artist. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this opportunity to see and hear the greatest Bluegrass group in the land.

Worthington Senior Citizens

The Worthington Senior Ceanter is selling persimmons. Cost is $4 for a two-cup package.

Call 875-2525 or 875-2012 to order.

Greene County Women's Democrat Club

The Greene County Women's Democrat Club will meet today at the Jasonville Senior Center located on South Lawton Street. Everyone is invited. Come meet your candidates. Pitch-in meal at 6 p.m.

Shakamak School Board

The MSD of Shakamak Board of Trustees will hold its regular session at 7 p.m. Thursday in the media center. The executive session will be held at 6 p.m. in the central office conference room.

Greene County Historical Society

The Greene County Historical Society will meet from 2- 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Worthington School cafeteria. This meeting will focus on the town of Worthington's past. A panel of locals will speak and Terresa Thompson will present a power point presentation.

Health Fair

A free health fair aimed at educating and providing services to local senior citizens will be Oct. 8 at the Glenburn Community Center in Linton.

The event will run from 8 to 11 a.m. with 16 local vendors offering free health screenings, flu shots, and information on health products and services, explained Crystal Woods, who serves as the director of the Glenburn Community Center.

Veterans Council to meet

The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield.

Open Forum set for Oct. 13

The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will have an "Open Forum" meeting on Oct. 13 in the Vigo Co. Public Library, (main branch) from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. This forum is open to the public and several members will be present to answer questions on genealogy, help with brick walls, assist you in getting started, etc. There is no cost to attend this session.

White River Valley Junior Class Parents

The White River Valley Junior Class Parents will meet at 7 p.m. today at the high school.

Drivers be aware

It's harvest season and drivers should be aware of oversize farming equipment on the roads.

Southwestern Indiana Choral Festival

The 17th annual Southwestern Indiana Choral Festival will be at 7 p.m. today at the North Daviess High School gym. Performing at the festival will be 500 choir students from 13 area schools. It is free to public.

Worthington Tri-Kappa taking orders

The Worthington Chapter of Tri Kappa is taking pre-orders for Uncle Al's Pecans and Candies, cheeseballs, and soups. The cheeseballs are $5 each for either chipped beef or cheddar. The soups choices are chili, vegetable, potato, and ham and bean. The soups are $4 per quart. The cheeseballs and soups will be made by the Tri Kappa members. You may contact Andrea Fuller at 875-2446 or Pam McKee at 875-3790 to place an order.

Fish fry at Bicknell

The Bicknell Volunteer Fire Department will host a fish fry Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. at the fire station. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 8 and under.

Bloomfield fundraiser

The Bloomfield High School Class of 2010 Post Prom Committee will host a Designer Purse Bingo on Oct. 11 at the Linton National Guard Armory located on State Road 54 East. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available during the evening. Tickets are $10 for 20 games with the coverall game available for an additional $5. Tickets will be available at the door with advance tickets available at Bloomfield State Bank-Main Office, Bloomfield State Bank-Linton Banking Center, Hartman & Paddock Law Office in Bloomfield and the Bloomfield High School Library/Media Center.

An Early Bird Game is included with each advance ticket purchase. Several raffles, including a 50/50 raffle, and drawings will be conducted during the games.

Contact Jeanette Hostetter at 384-4217 or Sharon Toon at 384-4934 for more information.

LSHS 2009/Parent Club

The LSHS Class of 2009 and Parents Club is selling Miner discount cards for $5. These cards are available from senior students and parents, and offer valuable discounts from local businesses. The senior parents are selling chances for a handmade walking stick crafted by Ralph Fulford, grandfather of Jacob Tibbett. It is decorated with Linton Miner music and athletic carvings. These chances are $1 each and 6 for $5. Miner cards and chances for the walking stick are also available at all home football games.

Youth Alive '08

Blessed Hope Baptist Church is hosting "Youth Alive '08" on Oct. 12-15. Sunday and Wednesday services will be at the Blessed Hope Baptist Church (located on State Road 59, 1/4 mile south of Jasonville) while the Monday and Tuesday night services will be at the Linton National Guard Armory on State Road 54. The football theme is "Get Your Game On!" The services will start at 7 nightly and end at 8:30 p.m. The services at the armory will include free food, competitions, prizes (including autographed Peyton Manning gear, Xbox 360 with Madden '09, NFL jerseys, footballs, and more!). Any area league or public school football player who wears his jersey will receive a special prize. Reno Likins, a renowned youth speaker from Hot Springs, Ark., will be the guest each evening. Everyone is invited and transportation is available by calling the church at 665-3282.

Harvest Days

Harvest Days have come to Blessed Hope Baptist Church. There is a special Sunday planned every week for the month of October. Sunday is "TNT" (Teens Need Truth) Sunday and will also kick off the Youth Alive '08 Conference, which will continue nightly through Oct. 15. Oct. 19 is "Friends and Family" Sunday. Blessed Hope will conclude this month of special Sundays with "Red, White, and Blue" Sunday as we take this Sunday to honor our police, firefighters, and EMTs. Times of services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning preaching at 10:30 a.m., Sunday and Wednesday evening 7 p.m. If you have any questions feel free to call the church office at (812) 665-3282.

Pruett Bowersock reunion

The Pruett Bowersock reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Worthington Park's community building. Bring a well-filled basket.

Marco High School reunion

The Marco High School reunion will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the White River Valley Lyons Elementary School. Drinks and table service furnished. Class of 1958 will be honored.

Revival at Owensburg church

Owensburg Baptist Church will host its Fall Revival today through Friday. Nightly services will be at 7 p.m. Guest Preacher Brother Kevin Albert from Lifeway Baptist Church will be the speaker. There will be a pitch-in dinner after the Sunday a.m. service on Oct. 5. Each night there will be special music and nursery provided. If you have questions or need transportation, please call the church office at 863-2975.

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 to 8 p.m. Interested students may contact Misty Hunt at 659-2533 for program information and enrollment requirements.

Faith Christian Church

Faith Christian Church will host its revival today and Wednesday with Leroy Blakenship as the guest speaker. The church located 1.5 miles west of Bloomfield on State Road 54. Monday through Wednesday services are at 7 p.m.

Book sale in Jasonville

The Jasonville Public Library will host a huge book sale with thousands of paperbacks priced at 10 cents. For more information contact the library at 665-2025.

Central class of 1983 reunion

The Central High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 25th year class reunion Saturday at the Canyon Inn, McCormicks Creek State Park (Spencer). Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. All classmates and guests are invited. Also, anyone who attended class is welcome to attend. Any questions, call Lisa at 875-3812.

White River Valley junior class

The White River Valley junior class is selling discounts and school event calendars for post prom fundraising. Cost is $5. Contact any class member for purchase.

Book sale in Worthington

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library is holding a book sale with items ranging from 25 cents to $3. Items include paper and hardback books, audio books, VHS tapes and DVDs. The library is located at 26 N. Commercial Street. For further information call 875-3815.

Linton Housing Authority

Linton Housing Authority will hold its 2009 agency plan hearing at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 during the regular board meeting. It's open to the public.

Vendors needed

Vendors are needed for Beta Sigma Phi's annual holiday bazaar scheduled for Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. Call 847-8385 for reservations.

LSHS 2010 parents club

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 2010 parents club will sell grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, ribeye sandwiches and baked goods at every varsity football home game. Proceeds go to prom and grand march.

2008 Bloomfield yearbooks

2008 Bloomfield School District personalized yearbooks are now in. You may pick up your yearbook during school hours in the jr/sr high school library.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.