Community Notes

Due to Christmas, Linton's Thursday and Friday trash routes will be picked up on Saturday. Next week, the Thursday and Friday trash routes will also be picked up on Saturday.

Greene County General

Hospital Auxiliary

The Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 in the conference room. Guest speaker will be Tim Johnson.

Linton 2010 reservations

The city of Linton will start booking reservations for the city park shelters Jan. 4, barring inclement weather. The mayor's office will open at 8:30 a.m. Reservations will be taken in the order the person arrives and a number will be available at the customer service window. You may pick up an application at that time and have it partially filled out allowing the line to move faster. Applications must be completed and payment made when reservation is confirmed. The Linton Rotary will not have Rotary Races in 2010 -- which will free up one weekend that has been requested in the past. The Music Fest will be in the park Sept. 3-5 and all shelterhouses will be closed. Please be advised that the city has permanent bookings each year, such as scout meetings, city events, Chamber of Commerce activities, Civitan meetings, etc. All of these bookings must be confirmed at the mayor's office by Dec. 30, 2009. If you are unable to come on your scheduled day, you may call in after 1 p.m. on Jan. 4 and schedule your reservation by phone.

Courthouse to be closed

The Greene County Courthouse will be closed for the holidays on Thursdays and Fridays, Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan.1. The offices of Greene Superior Court will also close at noon on Dec. 22 and reopen at 8 a.m. on Dec. 23.

Christmas Eve service

A Christmas Eve service will be at 10 p.m. at Bethel Community Church -- which is located just south of Dugger.

Candlelight service

A candlelight service is slated for 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church -- which is located 3.5 miles south of State Road 54 on State Road 57, three miles east of Lyons.

Card shower

Frederick Goukenour will turn 90 on Dec. 24. Friends and family can send cards to 39 Meadow Brook Apts., Linton, Ind., 47441.

2010 Miner discount cards

The 2010 Miner discount cards are still available. Cost is $5 and will be sold 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.

Christmas Eve service

The Lyons First Christian Church will host a candlelight service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24. The church is located on E. Broad Street.

House of Prayer events

House of Prayer Eastern Greene invites everyone to the following special event -- Dec. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus. Directions from Bloomington: Take State Road 45 South (Bloomfield Road) to the State Road 54/45 junction. Stay on S.R. 45 (as you were going to Crane) for one mile and the church is on the left, beige building; directions from Bedford: Take S.R. 37 North to the Avoca. Exit onto S.R. 54 West. Proceed to S.R. 54/45 Junction exit left onto S.R. 45, church is one mile on the left. For more information please call or visit the Web at http://houseofprayer-eg.com/ or http://pastormikespage.com/

Scotland church service

Scotland United Methodist Church will have a candlelight service Christmas Eve at 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Redevelopment Commission

rescheduled

The Redevelopment Commission meeting previously scheduled for Dec. 21 has been canceled and rescheduled for Dec. 30 at 9 a.m. at the Greene County Courthouse.

Community Learning Center classes

Time is running out to register for the Financial Accounting class offered this spring at the Greene County Community Learning Center. The class is the first class of the certificate program offered by Ivy Tech. The certificate in Payroll Accounting will be offered entirely at the learning center and consists of classes in Financial Accounting, Introduction to Microcomputer, Payroll Accounting, Spreadsheets, Business Law, and Quickbooks. Students will earn 18 hours of college credit, and complete a certificate that can be helpful in securing employment Crane subcontractors or rolled into a two year degree program. Classes start Jan. 11 and meet at White River Valley High School in Switz City. Call 659-3862 or check out the Web site www.clcinfo.org/greene_schedule.php for more information.

Holiday Tree, Wreath

decorating contest

The Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center is sponsoring a Holiday Tree and/or Wreath decorating show. The finished products are currently on display. They are available for viewing until Jan. 6. Visitors may vote for their popular choice. For further information, please call the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center at 847-0165.

Pleasant Grove Farm Christmas musical

The Pleasant Grove Farm Christmas musical show runs today through Dec. 27 with Christmas music, then Dec. 28-Jan.1 with patriotic music from 6-10 p.m. The farm is three miles south of Linton on County Road 300 South near County Road 1100 West. Tune to FM 90.1 before you enter the gate. For more information log onto www.pleasantgrovechristmas.com .

Greene County Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season -- which runs now through 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. Donations can also be sent to Greene County Salvation Army, R.R. 3, Box 1591, Linton, Ind., 47441.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church will be observing the Advent season with services at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The community is invited to join the Holden Evening Vespers services -- which are candlelight services. Trinity is at 1759 E.State Road 54. For more information, call 847-7372.

Linton Community Food Pantry holiday schedule

The Linton Community Food Pantry will be closed Thursday and Saturday. The pantry will open again Dec. 29 and then be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. Regular schedule begins Jan. 5.

Tri-Kappa nuts for sale

Linton's Tri Kappa Chapter has pecans and specialty nuts for sale. It is a new crop of pecans. If you are interested please contact Rhea Vest (847-8271) or Laurelann Bredeweg (847-9541) or any Tri Kappa member.

Goose Pond calendars for sale

The 2010 Goose Pond photo calendars, priced at $10 each are now for sale. Calendars are available for purchase or pick-up at the following locations: Main Street Gifts, Linton; Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Barn, south of Linton on State Road 59; Heritage Cafe, North Main Street in Linton; and Casa del Muse Art Gallery and Studio in Bloomfield. The photo calendars can be shipped for an additional $2.50 fee. Orders can be placed by mail at Friends of Goose Pond, P.O. Box 34, Solsberry, Ind., 47459. The calendar depicts the beauty of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area and showcases the winning photographs from this year's photo contest. Order by e-mail through mail@friendsofgoosepond.org

Homemade noodles

Linton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 22 is selling 12 ounce bags of homemade noodles for $4. For more information or to order, call Susie Brinson at 847-9373 or Renee Marquart at 847-2041.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cardinal discount cards

The Cardinal Discount Cards are now available for $5 each. 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.

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.

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.

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.