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Community Notes

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Bloomfield School Board

The Bloomfield School Board will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 in the junior high conference room.

Twilight party

A Twilight party will be held from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Linton Public Library. The event is for teens in the fifth through the 12th grades. Readings from "Twilight" and "New Moon", games, trivia and refreshments are planned. For information or to sign-up call 847-7802.

Benefit dinner

A benefit dinner for Becca Pearson will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Scotland Full Gospel Fellowship Hall. Menu includes a choice of ham and beans and cornbread or spaghetti with salad and garlic bread as well as drinks and dessert. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 863-4240. All proceeds go to Pearson's medical expenses.

Worthington Tri Kappa bake sale

The Worthington Tri Kappa will have a bake sale from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Worthington municipal building. Sale will include assorted homemade baked goods, fresh beef or cheddar cheese balls and Uncle Al's nuts and candies. Proceeds go to scholarship and community needs.

Greene County Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season -- which runs Nov. 14 - Dec. 31. Bell ringers will be at Linton Save-A-Lot, Walmart and Bloomfield IGA. Dates and times may vary. To volunteer call 847-2512.

Free Thanksgiving dinner

The Roosevelt Mission in Linton will offer a free Thanksgiving dinner to the public from 5 - 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Menu includes: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert and drinks. If you would like to volunteer or donate food call 847-8110. Offerings can be mailed to Roosevelt Mission, 89 E. Vincennes St., Linton, IN, 47441 or brought in.

Census workers

The U.S. Census is targeting the area to recruit workers to take the census next spring. Census takers are hired to make sure the community is represented as accurately as possible. Their primary responsibility is to collect census information from residents that have not sent back their 2010 census forms. They also explain the purpose of the census and record their responses. Census takers will be placed in their own communities. To apply call 1-866-861-2010.

Thrift Store free day

Thrift Store at Ranard's Recycling will hold a "Community Free Day" from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 21. The store is located 2 1/2 miles north of Bloomfield on State Road 157 North. All items in the store ranging from household items to clothes will be free.

Linton-Stockton School Board

The Linton-Stockton School Board of Trustees will meet in executive session at 6 p.m. and in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the administration building.

Community dinner/gospel concert

A community dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Newberry Church of the Nazarene. A concert featuring Judith Montgomery will follow at 6 p.m.

Women's Revival

A women's revival will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 27-29 at Paxton Church of God. Guest evangelist is Chris Bush. For more information or directions call 847-8110.

Linton Writers Group

The Linton Writers Group will meet at 5 p.m. today at the Linton Public Library. Writers of all stages are welcome.

City of Linton trash schedule

Due to Veteran's Day, the city of Linton's trash pick-up will run a day late.

Linton Moose

Linton Moose will have steak and pork chop dinner at 5 p.m. Friday. Public is invited.

Thanksgiving dinner

The Solsberry American Legion Post 450, Sons of the Legion and Auxiliary will have their annual Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the post home. All members, their families and friends are invited. Silent auction and door prizes will also be a part of the event.

Aluminum can drive

Shakamak Jr. Class Parents will hold an aluminum can drive from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at Casey's in Jasonville. The group will also be pumping gas for tips. Proceeds go to grand march and post prom.

Shakamak School Board

The MSD of Shakamak Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school media center and at 6 p.m. in executive session in the central office conference room.

Blood drive

The Indiana Blood Center will have a blood drive from 3 - 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Linton First United Methodist Church. Remember to bring identification.

No newspaper on Veteran's Day

Because there is no U.S. Postal Service delivery on Veteran's Day, the Greene County Daily World will not publish on Wednesday. However, the office will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Normal publication will resume on Thursday.

Linton Lodge 560 to meet

Linton Lodge 560 will have degree work today in the EA degree. Dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. and Lodge will be at 7 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Shawnee Theatre of Greene County's sixth annual Festival of Trees, at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds in Switz City, is winter wonderland with fabulous decorations, beautifully decorated Christmas trees, and gifts. There is a special area for the children to enjoy, and visits from Santa Claus on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be available as well as homemade candies provided by the Greene County Homemakers Clubs. The event is open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Nov. 20-21 and 27-28 and Nov. 22 and 29 from 1-4 p.m. These trees can be purchased through a silent auction which ends Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. when the bidding closes.

Linton Tri Kappa selling cheese balls

Linton Tri Kappa has cheese balls available. Cheese balls with nuts are $6.50 and cheese balls plain are $6. Contact Beth Gillan at 847-2010 or any Tri Kappa member.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild to meet

The Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Guild will host its regular meeting Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of the Bloomfield Public Library. Rhonda Burch is in charge of the program. All quilters are welcome.

Donation of toys needed

Donations of new, unwrapped toys are now being sought by Greene County Clothe-a-Child Project for distribution at Christmas to low income children. Collection boxes are located in Linton at Sears, Regions Bank, MainSource Bank and Dollar General Store; and in Bloomfield at Pamida, Dollar General Store, Monroe Primary Care (708 W. Main) and Bloomfield State Bank.

Gospel concert

Blair Carmen and the Belleview Boys will be in concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the South Union Christian Church in Bloomington.

Parents Day Out

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Parents Day Out on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Parents can get a jump on their Christmas shopping and enjoy a Saturday of Christmas shopping while church volunteers take care of your 2 to 14 year old. Call Trinity Lutheran Church at 847-7372 to reserve a place. Lunch and snacks will be served. Child's information sheet must be completed in order to use the child care service.

Civitan basket bingo

Civitan basket bingo will be Nov. 16 at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Linton Sporting Goods or by calling 847-9236, 847-9936 or 648-2129. Food will be available as well as a raffle and an advance ticket drawing.

Book sale at Bloomfield Library

The Friends of the Library continuing book sale will be from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. today in the lower lobby of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library, located at 125 S. Franklin St. in Bloomfield. A large selection of adult and children's books are available with paperbacks for 25 cents and hardbacks for 50 cents.

Spaghetti dinner

Mansions in Heaven Church will have a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 20. Menu includes spaghetti, bread, salad, drink and dessert. A free-will offering will be taken for the meal. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction during the event. All proceeds go to the Family Life Center's children's holiday clothing fund. The church is located at the corner of Franklin and Mechanic Streets in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield leaf pick-up

Leaf pick-up in Bloomfield is now under way. The street department is working rotations of north and south streets and east and west streets. Rake leaves to the curb, not in the street.

Greene-Sullivan Special Ed Cooperative

The meeting of the Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session today at 8:30 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, 77 A St., N.E., Linton.

Prairie College School reunion

The Prairie College School reunion will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Stoll's Country Inn in Linton. For reservations call John Dayhoff at 875-2169 or Anna May Passen at 659-2483.

Dugger Lodge

Dugger Lodge 721 F&AM will meet Thursday. Work in FC degree will be at 7 p.m. Dugger Lodge 721 F&AM will meet Nov. 19, and work in EA degree will be at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome at both.

Persimmon pulp for sale

The Worthington Senior Center has persimmon pulp for sale. One pint for $4.

Basket bingo set for Nov. 21

Longaberger Bingo is scheduled for Nov. 21 at the Lyons Community Building on State Road 67 South in Lyons. Doors open and food is served at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10. Tickets available at the door or advance tickets available by calling 384-9059 or 384-2710.

Leaf pick-up for city of Linton

The city of Linton will hold its leaf pick-up in November. Leaves will be picked up the day after your scheduled trash day. Rake leaves to the curb and no sticks please. To have leaves picked up call the street department at 847-4257.

Turkey supper

Pleasantville United Methodist Church will hold its annual turkey supper Saturday at 3 p.m. Menu includes turkey, trimmings, drink and desert. Cost is $8 for those 12 years and older and $4 for those 4 - 11 years of age.

Gospel sing/Thanksgiving dinner

A gospel sing/open microphone and Thanksgiving dinner will be Saturday at the Hymera Community Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and singing at 7 p.m.

More money for tires

The Greene County Recycling Center has received an additional $500 from the Greene County Health Department to continue its Tire Amnesty Program. GCRC Director Erek Wilson said his facility can take up to 400 more tires. For more information, call 659-3788.

Shakamak FFA fundraiser

The Shakamak FFA is now hosting its annual fruit fundraiser. Orders will be taken now through Nov. 19. Delivery will be the week of Dec. 7. To order speak to an FFA student.

Prom dress sale

A Save the Date Prom Dress Sale will be Jan. 9 at the Greene County 4-H Fair Grounds. Anyone who has a prom dress to sell or wants to buy a dress is welcome. For more information contact Phoebe Fuller at 384-4610 or Amy Poe at 384-9059.

Bake sale in Worthington

The Worthington Tri Kappa's annual bake sale will be Nov. 21 at Worthington's City Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh cheeseballs, cheddar or beef and an assortment of Uncle Al's nuts will be available. Proceeds go for scholarships and community needs.

Photography class

A photography class designed to help improve the quality of your photos is scheduled for Nov. 14 and 21 at the Greene County Community Learning Center. The class will open your eyes to what makes a good photograph including proportion, composition and lighting. Students should bring their camera and manual to the class for a lively discussion and hands-on activities. Cost is $80. Register on-line at www.continue.indiana.edu or call the learning center 659-3862 for more information. The class will be held at the learning center located at White River Valley High School in Switz City.

Boosters fall trash bag sale

Linton-Stockton High School Band and Miner Kadet students will be visiting your neighborhood with trash bags to sell in support of the LSHS band program. If students miss you please call 847-6022 to place an order.

Recycling Center update

The Greene County Recycling Center will not accept old paint as part of its Household Hazardous Waste program through 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.

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. For more information, call Linda Drew at 659-1440 or 699-0098.

Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry

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

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.

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.

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 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.



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