Community Notes

Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Guild will meet Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Library community room, located at 125 South Franklin Street in Bloomfield. Grace Sipes is in charge of the program. All quilters are welcome.

Garden, bench dedication

The Linton Public Library will host a garden and bench dedication on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. The public is invited to attend. This will be followed at 6 p.m. by the Linton Public Library Board of Trustees regular board meeting which is also open to the public.

Recycling Center to observe Columbus Day

The Greene County Recycling Center will be closed Saturday and Monday in observation of Columbus Day. The center will resume normal hours Tuesday.

Four Rivers Board of Directors

Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the conference room of the regional offices located at State Road 59 South in Linton.

Northeast School Board

The Northeast Sullivan School Board will meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m. and in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the administrative building in Hymera.

Greene-Sullivan Special Ed Cooperative

The Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session to discuss confidential student records, information about prospective employees at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13 with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at 77 "A" St., NE, Linton.

Euchre tournament

Lyons Health & Living Center will be host a Euchre Tournament on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in the dining room. There will be refreshments and prizes. For more information or to register call Linda Drew or Connie Scott at 659-1440.

Woodworkers club

Woodworkers Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Shakamak School Library. Snacks will be served.

Teams needed for cornhole tourney

The Linton American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a cornhole tourney Oct. 17 at the Legion. Registration is at 1 p.m. The public is welcome. Food will be available at noon. Proceeds benefit many of the Legion's programs.

Fundraiser at St. Peter's

St. Peter's Catholic Church in Linton will host a steak sandwich fundraiser Oct. 16 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, corner of E and NE 4th Streets. Cost is $7 per person, and money raised will go for the purchase of a new bell tower.

Eastern Heights Utilities

Eastern Heights Utilities will flush water hydrants Oct. 19- 23. Customers may experience discoloration during this time. Rural customers may experience discoloration up to two weeks after flushing.

Marco High School reunion

The Marco High School reunion will be at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at White River Valley Lyons Elementary School. Carry-in dinner with drinks and table service provided.

Eastern Greene School Board

The Eastern Greene School Board meeting has been changed from Oct. 12 to Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

BHS class of 2011 fundraiser

The Bloomfield High School Class of 2011 Post Prom Committee is selling famous Gray Brothers frozen homemade 10" pies. Flavors available are: apple, cherry, raisin, pumpkin, apricot, pecan, blackberry, peanut butter, sugar free apple, sugar free cherry and sugar free berry patch. Orders will be taken through Oct. 23, 2008 and delivery will be made on Nov. 11. Cost is $13 per pie. Contact any junior class member to place your order today. If you have questions, contact Teresa Empson at 384-4553.

Recycling Center update

The Greene County Recycling Center will no longer accept old paint as part of its Household Hazardous Waste program starting Monday and continuing until April. County Solid Waste Management Supervisor Erek Wilson said shutdown during the winter months is necessary because the facility used to store the materials is not heated. All other hazardous household waste products will continue to be accepted. The center accepts motor oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, mercury containing items, fluorescent light tubes, other household chemicals, as well as old computer components. For more information, call the Recycling Center at 659-3788 or toll-free at 1-800-281-1930.

Clothe-a-Child applications

Greene County Clothe-a-Child Project applications for low-income families to obtain clothing and toys for their children at Christmas are available from October 1, 2009 through November 1, 2009 at the following locations: Greene County Division of Child Services (CR 70E, Bloomfield), Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce (159 1st St. NW), Bloomfield Town Hall (12 E. Main), Jasonville Utility Office (304 W. Main) and Worthington Town Hall (SR 67).Families living in Greene County school districts are eligible to apply for benefits for children 12 years old and under. Applications must be returned to any of the above locations, or postmarked to PO Box 516, Linton, IN 47441, by November 1, 2009

Pruett, Bowersock reunion

The annual Pruett and Bowersock reunion will be Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the Worthington Park Community Building. Please bring a well-filled basket and table service.

Fall Festival musical entertainment

Kade Puckett will perform at 5 p.m. today at the Linton Fall Festival in downtown Linton.

Hendricksville Area Association

The Hendricksville Area Association will host its annual business meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Hendricksville Community Center.

Recycling trailer

Greene County Solid Waste District's mobile recycling trailer will be in Owensburg from Oct. 7 - 14. It will then be moved to eastern Greene County Oct. 14-21 and Jasonville on Oct. 21-28.

Faith Christian Church revival

Faith Christian Church will host revival at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Oct. 18 and at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19-21. The church is located on State Road 54 West in Bloomfield. Leroy Blankenship will speak.

Greene County Women's Democrat Club

The Greene County Women's Democrat Club will host a basket bingo at 6 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Roy Clark Community Building. Cost is 20 games for $10. Tickets will be available at the door or from any club member for early bird tickets.

Vendors needed

Vendors are needed for Beta Sigma Phi's Annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. Call Alisa at 699-0170 or Danielle at 564-0828 for reservation.

Bean dinner

Koleen Ladies Aid will host their annual bean supper Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. The menu includes beans and ham, cole slaw, cornbread, fried potatoes, deserts and drinks. A free will offering will be accepted, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Greene County Veterans Council

The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the American Legion Post 479 on State Road 67 in Lyons.

Sheriff's Merit Board

The Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the edge of Bloomfield.

Linton-Stockton School Board

The Linton-Stockton School Board of Trustees will meet in executive session at 11 a.m. on Oct. 13 at the John Rowe Law Office.

Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting

An Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Bloomfield Hi-Rise located at 100 W. Main St. in Bloomfield. The next meeting will be Oct. 6. For more information, call Linda Drew at 659-1440 or 699-0098.

Developmental screening

The Bloomfield and White River Valley School Corporations will have free developmental screening for children who are between the ages of birth to 6 on Oct. 16 from 8:30 - 11 a.m. at Shining Stars Pre-school on the Open Arms campus. Call 659-4430 to make an appointment.

Bean dinner

A free bean dinner will be held today from 4-8 p.m. at the gym in Pleasantville. Menu includes beans, cornbread, desserts and beverages. Donations accepted. Event is sponsored by the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry

The Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open from 2-3 p.m. on Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19.

NJROTC fundraiser

The Bloomfield Jr./Sr High NJROTC will host an indoor yard sale/fundraiser starting at 9 a.m. today in the high school cafeteria. Miscellaneous items will be for sale.

Cardinal discount cards

The Cardinal Discount Cards are now available for $5 each. The cards may be purchased at the Bloomfield Apple Festival and at upcoming sporting events. Proceeds will support the Bloomfield High School 2010 post prom.

Former GE employees pitch-in dinner

All former Linton GE employees are invited to attend a pitch-in dinner at noon Oct. 25 at the Girl Scout cabin in Humphreys Park in Linton. Plates, cups, napkins, coffee and tea will be provided.

Bloomfield class of 1984

The Bloomfield High School class of 1984 will have its 25th reunion Saturday at the Holiday Inn Express in Bloomington. Happy hour will be at 5 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. with a DJ to follow. Contact Denise Workman Frederick at denise.winn@att.net or 384-8113 or Stella Turner Royal at sroyal@bsd.k12.in.us if you did not receive information or have questions.

Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church homecoming

The Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church homecoming will be Sunday with worship at 10:30 a.m., dinner to follow and homecoming at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker Pastor Lyndel Manship.

Fall Gathering

The Greene County Master Gardener Association will sponsor a Fall Gathering at the Extension Building east of Switz City on Oct. 24. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with sessions starting at 9 a.m. You can learn more about garden preparation for the winter, saving seeds, herb possibilities and welcome the Blue Bird man. Cost is $15 and that includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For more information call Joan Franklin at 659-2662.

Harvest Days at Blessed Hope

Harvest Days have come to Blessed Hope Baptist Church. There is a special Sunday planned every week for the month of October. Oct. 11 is "Good Neighbor" Sunday. Come and worship and bring your neighbor with you. The church is excited to have 87-year-old Evangelist Jack Thompson as guest preacher for the day. Oct. 18 is "B-I-B-L-E" Sunday. For this Sunday the Sunday School theme song becomes the theme for the day, reminding us of the importance and power of God's Word. Every visitor at Blessed Hope will receive a new Bible and each new family attending will receive a family Bible. Oct. 25 is "Full-House" Sunday. The church will try to double the attendance of each Sunday School class and bus route. On Oct. 28 come and learn about the country of Muldova. Missionary David Gross and his wife Stephanie will be sharing their burden for the souls of this European country located between Romania and the Ukraine. Blessed Hope Baptist Church is located half a mile 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 and Wednesday evening 7 p.m. If you have any questions feel free to call the church office at 665-3282.

Sons of the American Legion

The Sons of the American Legion Jasonville Post 172 will sponsor a donation yard sale at the Jasonville Lions Club Building today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The post will be accepting any and all donated items for this sale. No items will be priced and all proceeds will be donated back to other charities. Anyone wanting to donate items for this sale may drop them off at the American Legion Monday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. or call 665-3171. All leftover items will donated to charities.

Money Smart Week Indiana

Money Smart Week Indiana will be celebrated in Greene County on Oct. 14 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at WorkOne Linton with special speakers on a variety of money management topics. The public is invited to attend this free event. Please reserve a spot by calling Valerie Abshire at 847-4479, ext. 223 or by e-mailing vabshire@dwd.in.gov.

Linton Housing Authority hearing

The Linton Housing Authority has made available for public review the 2010 annual plan and the 2010-2014 five-year action plan. The location for review is the LHA main office located at rural route 2 box 680 in Linton. A public meeting will be conducted Oct. 20 at the office prior to the monthly commissioner meeting.

Alzheimer's Support Group

An Alzheimer's Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Community Room at Bloomfield Hi-Rise, 100 W. Main St. For more information call Linda Drew at 659-1440 or 699-0098.

Coin Club

The annual coin show will be Oct. 17 at the 4-H Building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Everyone welcome to attend.

Area art show

The Carnegie Heritage Arts Center in Linton (the former Margaret Cooper Public Library) will host an art show through Oct. 18. The art show will have an emphasis on subjects pertaining to the Goose Pond. Artists should bring their paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculpture of birds, scenery, water scenes, etc. to the Center on Sept. 23-25 between noon and 4 p.m. Each artist may enter up to four pieces, with an entry fee of $3 per item. They must be suitable framed, with a wire hanger, and no larger than 40" X 30". The show will continue during regular business hours Sept. 30 to Oct. 18. Regular hours are Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 847-0165, 847-9429 or 381-2512.

Chili supper fundraiser

The First Baptist Church in Edwardsport will host a chili supper fundraiser Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Proceeds will go for new storm windows for the Sunday School rooms.

Liberty Church of Christ Fall Clothing Giveaway

The Liberty Church of Christ, Hendricksville, will host its Fall Clothing Giveaway today from 8 a.m. to noon. Everything is free and everyone is welcome. Clothes, coats, shoes, toys, linens and household items will be available. A free breakfast and lunch will be served. For information call 345-4583.

Operation Dress Drop Off

One Enchanted Evening has joined DonateMyDress.org to provide young ladies with special occasion dresses free of charge if they are unable to purchase their own. The group is encouraging girls to donate their prom and special occasion dresses for the cause. Drop-offs will be available Apple Festival weekend, and please call 384-7310 to make arrangements for drop off. Wedding attire and accessories and prom accessories are also being accepted.

Ground water testing

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is conducting a statewide ground water quality survey. It is currently seeking residential well owners to participate in this survey. IDEM is in the first year of sampling, and it hopes to revisit each of the sites annually. IDEM specifically identified the following counties as areas where they need additional sampling locations: Bartholomew, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Ohio, Perry, Rush, Scott, Switzerland. The sampling will be free of charge to residents and copies of the results will be provided. The results will be confidential. Contact Deborah Lynn at 384-4781, ext., 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net for more information.

OJTFD offering classes

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department is now offering CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens classes for your business or for personal education. Please contact Fire Chief Amy Wilson at 863-2310 or e-mail at wilson@bluemarble.net for more information.

Greene County Recycling news

The Greene County Recycling Center now accepts bagged trash for $2 per bag. The price went up from $1 a bag on Sept. 1 due to disposal fee increases. The mobile recycling trailer will be in Eastern Greene County on Sept. 9-16.

2010 Miner discount cards

The 2010 Miner discount cards cost $5 and will be sold at all home football games as well as at American Family Insurance, Shae Lynn, Walters and Grounds Insurance, The Watering Can, Linton Sporting Goods, Angell's and Regions Linton Shopping Center location. For more information contact Jennifer Ringo 847-8194 or Connie Goodman at 847-7997.

Mineral Christian Men's Group

The Mineral Christian Men's Group meets at 8 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Mineral Community Building.

Greene County Tourism meetings

Future meetings of the Greene County tourism group have been tentatively scheduled for Nov. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Bloomfield Public Library); Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Carnegie Center in Linton).

Clothes pantry

The Linton Church of Christ is setting up a clothing pantry in the church garage. The pantry will allow people to trade good clothes that are no longer wanted or needed for other suitable clothes. The church has some clothes but is in need of donations, especially clothing for children. The church will also give away school supplies. Contact the church at 847-1894 to make a donation or for more information. The church is located at 4th and C Streets NW in Linton. Clothing pantry hours are 3-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays or when needed.

9-1-1 addressing reminder

Greene County residents can officially start using their 9-1-1 addresses after they have received an official letter from the U.S Postal Service in Indianapolis.

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.

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.