Community Notes

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.

Linton trash schedule

The Linton trash schedule will not change during the week of the Fourth of July.

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 4th 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, July 5 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.

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce

The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Thursday at the Pepperoni Grill. Guest speaker will be Gina Wagler from Parkview Village Christian Care, Inc.

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.

LSHS class of 1979

The Linton-Stockton class of 1979 will celebrate its 30th year class reunion with dinner and live music July 3 at the Old Bank in Linton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a mixer and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person and $40 per couple. E-mail your confirmation and contact information to classof79@comcast.net. If you cannot attend please send your information for further updates. A family picnic has also been suggested as an event for the weekend and suggestions are being encouraged.

Midland Post Office

The Midland Post Office will close at noon July 3 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 Monday 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. on July 3 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.

1960-70 LSHS class reunion

The class reunion will be July 3 at the Linton Elks. Doors open at 6 p.m. and live music at 8 p.m. Make checks payable to 1960-70 reunion committee and send to Connie Kinnett, R.R. 2 Box 44, Linton, Ind., 47441. Please submit your graduation year with your paid reservation. For more information call Connie at 847-9772 or visit on-line at http://reunion6070.ning.com or http://6070.homestead.com

Eastern Height Utilities

Eastern Height Utilities, Inc. has its 2008 CCR brochure available to customers at the office at 316 N. Washington St. in Bloomfield. The report has information about the quality of customer drinking water.

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

Humane Society coupon books

The Greene County Humane Society has a few Shop-A-Thon Coupon Books remaining from its fundraiser. Booklets are $44.95 or save $5 each when you buy two or more.

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

Bible-based meeting at FLC

A Bible-based meeting at the Family Life Center on the east side of the courthouse square in Bloomfield will take place on Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. It is offering a 90-day workbook called "A Daily Choice" by Overcomers Recovery Support for overcoming life controlling problems. For more information call 384-6321.

Tri-Kappa selling cheeseballs

Bloomfield Alpha Theta Chapter of Tri-Kappa is selling cheeseballs with nuts. Cost is $5.50 each. To order contact Kim Hughes at 384-9211, Susan Heaton at 384-8249 or Melissa Toon at 384-3506.

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.

LSHS class reunion

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1984 is planning its 25th class reunion. The class is asking for updated addresses. Please send addresses to Richard Brown Insurance, 58 W Vincennes Street, Linton, Ind., 47441. For more information phone (812) 847-4798 or e-mail Debbie Lynch Alsman at ddalsman@sbcglobal.net. Reunion date is July 3 at the VFW, S Vincennes Street, Linton.

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.