Community Notes

Victory Baptist Church in Bloomfield is having a chili cookoff Feb. 28. The church will provide drinks and sandwiches, so bring a pot of your homemade secret recipe chili and prepare for a good time. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. You will eat after the Morning Service in the Fellowship hall. On March 14, Pastor Robert Ross from Jasonville will be the special guest. He has faithfully preached the Word of God for over 35 years. He will be preaching the Sunday school, Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening Services on March 14. Victory Baptist Church is located 1 1/2 miles east of Bloomfield on State Road 54. Look for more upcoming events at www.vbcbloomfield.com or call the church at 798-3007.

Ash Wednesday

Mineral Church will have Ash Wednesday services at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Woodworkers Club

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

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.

GCGH Auxiliary jewelry sale

Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will host a jewelry sale from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 in the hospital lobby. Items will be priced from $5 and up.

Fairview Cemetery clean-up

Fairview Cemetery clean-up is now under way. The city of Linton asks that decorations be removed from the graves or be disposed of after March 1. For further information call 847-7754.

Mardi Gras karaoke fundraiser

A Mardi Gras karaoke fundraiser will be from 8 - 11 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Sullivan Golden Eagles at 8 E. Washington St. Entry fee is $5. Proceeds go to the building fund for a new roof.

Valentine's steak dinner

A Valentine's steak dinner banquet will be from 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Roy Clark Building in Linton. The event is being sponsored by New Covenant Ministries. Price for an adult ticket is $10 and it's $12 at the door. A ticket for a child's hot dog meal is $3.50.

Greene-Sullivan Special Ed Cooperative

The Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9 with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at 77 "A" St., N.E., Linton, Indiana.

Greene County Right to Life

The Greene County Right to Life will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the conference room of the Greene County General Hospital. Guest speaker will be Ryan Dillman, and the public is invited.

Hendricksville Area Association

The Hendricksville Area Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Hendricksville Community Center.

Valentine's dinner

A Valentine's dinner is slated for Feb. 13 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Hendricksville Community Center. Menu includes grilled steak, baked potato, salad and desert. Live musical entertainment by Randy Cowden.

Linton-Stockton School Board

The Linton-Stockton School Board of Trustees will meet for work sessions at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 and at 9 a.m. on Feb. 12 at the administration building.

Greene County Veterans Council

The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 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 6 p.m. Monday in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the edge of Bloomfield.

Greene County Singles

Greene County Singles will host a dance and dinner today at the Greene County Extension Building at Switz City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and dance from 7- 10 p.m. Admission is $5 with a food item, $6 with a 2 liter soda or $7 empty-handed. For more information call 825-4032.

Cinderella's Closet

Girls from Greene County and the surrounding area are invited to Cinderella's Closet at Shakamak High School on Feb. 18 from 4-7 p.m. Girls may bring a previously worn prom dress and exchange it for a different one. If you don't have a dress to exchange you are still invited. Several dresses have been donated. There are sizes 4-26 available and some of the dresses still have the tags on them.

NARFE

Bloomfield Chapter 847 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9 at Stoll's Country Inn at Linton. The meal will be followed by the business meeting at 12:30 p.m.

Alzheimer's support group

An Alzheimer's support group meeting will take place at 100 W. Main (Bloomfield Hi-Rise) in Bloomfield the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Fundraiser for Easter egg hunt

A special dinner to raise funds for the annual Easter egg hunt in Sandborn will be Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandborn Community Building. The menu will include chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, and corn. Donations will be accepted.

4-H Horse and Pony

The Greene County 4-H Horse and Pony Club, grades 3 - 12, will have an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the fairgrounds. New safety rules will be introduced and yearly events will be planned. All past or new members should plan to attend. If you have questions e-mail taylorcreations8721@yahoo.com or contact the fairgrounds office 659-2122.

Basket bingo

Linton Gamma Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa will host a basket bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 20 games and may be purchased from any Tri Kappa member or by calling Marsha Brown at 847-7819 or Laura Robinson at 847-9392. Additional cards may be purchased for an additional $5. Tickets purchased in advance will go into a special drawing for the 2010 Leprechaun Basket. Cutoff for advanced ticket sales is noon Feb. 18. There will also be a silent auction. Concessions will be available and this will be a smoke free environment. You must be 18 years of age to attend.

Bloomfield blood drive

The Bloodmobile will be at Bloomfield United Methodist Church (60 W. Main St., Bloomfield) on Monday from 3-7 p.m. You must be at least 16 years old with a photo ID, weigh at least 110 pounds, feel well, and pass a mini-physical. Call the church (between 9 a.m. and noon) for more information (384-8747).

Painting workshop at Bloomfield library

Experienced artist and teacher Wyatt LeGrand will use still-life to teach the fundamentals of painting from observation at the Bloomfield Public Library. Each student needs to bring their own supplies and materials. LeGrand will demonstrate with oil paint, but feel free to bring acrylic paint, watercolor or pastels, along with brushes, canvas, and optional easel. The painting workshop will take place at the Bloomfield Public Library on Feb. 20 from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $30. Contact LeGrand at 384-6505 or the Bloomfield Public Library at 384-4125 for more information.

Greene County Mini Horse and Pony

Sign-up date for the Greene County Horse and Pony Club is Feb. 10 at the Greene County Extension Building. If you are in the second grade or younger you can join. Fore more information e-mail jskzdyer@yahoo.com or call (812) 381-2177 and leave a message.

Blessed Hope Baptist Church

Blessed Hope Baptist Church will host the Caudle family, missionaries to Canada, Sunday. John and Deborah have been serving our Canadian neighbors since 1983. They present their ongoing work in Canada during Sunday School hour. Blessed Hope Baptist Church is located half a mile south of Jasonville on S.R. 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. On Feb. 14, Eric Miller from Advance America will be the guest speaker in the 7 p.m. service at Blessed Hope Baptist Church.

Advance America fights continuously to keep the state of Indiana's families and freedoms in accordance with God's Word. Blessed Hope Baptist Church and School would like to invite you to their American History Fair on Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Center. Each young person will prepare a presentation and be dressed in character, as they have picked an important person or event in American History.

Linton City-Wide Yard Sale

Planning is under way for the Linton City-Wide Yard Sale -- which is slated for May 22. Regional advertising and maps will be a part of this year's event.

Relay for Life fundraiser

The Bloomfield Schools Relay for Life team is selling "Relay Feet" before all home boys and girls varsity basketball games. They will be set up at the library entrance and the cost is $1.

Artist lecture, demonstration

Wyatt LeGrand will present an art lecture and demonstration from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Linton Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

Hospital visitor restrictions lifted

Visitor restrictions that were aimed at preventing the spread of the seasonal and H1N1 flu virus at Greene County General Hospital have been lifted. Visitors are still encouraged to wash hands before and after visiting the hospital. Also, if you are not feeling well hospital administration asks that you not visit the hospital. Restrictions will be put back in place if there is another spike in the number of flu cases.

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.

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.

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.

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 now has a clothing pantry in the church garage. The pantry allows 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. 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. Call as needed for the clothes pantry.

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.