Community Notes

The Bloomfield School Board will meet for a special session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the junior high school conference room.

Gospel sing

Hobbieville Christian Fellowship is hosting an old-fashioned gospel sing at 6 p.m. Saturday. All gospel singers are welcome.

Little Friends in Christ Preschool

Little Friends in Christ Preschool at Linton First Christian Church is now enrolling for fall 2010-11 classes. Classes are available to pre-kindergartners. An open house is slated for 6 - 8 p.m. March 15 at the church. Registration fee is $45. Registration is available now by calling the church at 847-9535.

Dugger Lodge

Dugger Lodge # 721 F&AM will meet March 18. Work in EA degree at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren welcome.

Linton Masons to meet

Linton Masonic Lodge #560 F&AM will have a called meeting on the E.A. Degree March 11. Dinner at 6 p.m. with degree work at 7 p.m.. All Masons are welcome to attend.

Blessed Hope Baptist Church

Sunday is "Children's Day" at Blessed Hope Baptist Church. The day will be highlighted with the annual children's parade. Every child from the nursery through 6th grade will participate and get a gift from the pastor. Also you will not want to miss the first ever "Parade Float" contest, including a red wagon float decorated by each bus route. Blessed Hope Baptist 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 call 665-3282.

Lyons Town Council

The Lyons Town Council has rescheduled its regular monthly meeting for 6 p.m. March 16.

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.

Superintendents' Governing Board

The Superintendents' Governing Board of Orange, Lawrence, Martin and Greene joint services will meet in executive session at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the joint service conference room at the Bedford location. An open session will follow.

Mobile Food Pantry

Catholic Charities will have its Mobile Food Pantry at the Jasonville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Tuesday. This is open to any resident of Greene County or the portion of Sullivan and Clay counties that lies within the Shakamak School District. Please bring ID or some proof of residence. There is no cost for this service. The church is located at 303 S. Meridian St. The mobile food pantry will be at the Jasonville location from 10 a.m. until the food is gone.

Longaberger basket

bingo/silent auction

A Longaberger basket bingo/silent auction will be March 15 at the Dugger Community Building. Doors open at 6 p.m. for early bird drawing and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to Dugger Elementary sixth grade class trip to St. Louis.

Greene County Veterans Council

The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Rotary chili supper/auction

The 10th annual Bloomfield Rotary chili supper/auction is March 18 at the Bloomfield High School cafetorium with the meal at 6 p.m. and auction at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to Rotary scholarships. Tickets are available at REMC or from any Rotary member. Advance price is $5 and it's $6 at the door. Meal includes chili, sandwich and drink. To donate items to the auction call Don Greene at 384-4431 ext. 126.

Greene County General

Hospital Auxiliary

Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will host a scrubs sale from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital lobby. The public is welcome. Scrubs, uniforms, shoes, small equipment will be for sale.

Quilt show

The Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Guild will host a quilt show on March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bloomfield Public Library, 125 S. Franklin St. There will be no admission, though donations are welcome. Contact Linda "Benjie" Benjamin at 659-3750 for more information.

Bloomfield PTO Spring Carnival

The Bloomfield PTO Spring Carnival is Friday in the Junior High Gym. The carnival will include game booths, silent auction, face painting, candy bar walk, a craft table, prizes, and other fun activities. Tickets sold in advance are 5 for $1. PTO will sell advance tickets at the school on March 11 and 12 in the elementary classrooms. Children should bring their ticket money in an envelope marked with their name and how many tickets they want. Tickets for the games will be 4 for $1 the night of the carnival. The Carnival games will be open 6 - 8 p.m.

Greene-Sullivan Cooperative to meet

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., NE, Linton.

Linton City-Wide Yard Sale

Planning continues for the Linton City-Wide yard sale which will be May 22. Sign-up to get on the map is free (address only) and begins Saturday. Registration forms can be picked up at Linton Public Library beginning on Saturday and the Greene County Tourism Booth at the Marsh Madness Festival on Saturday. For more information, please contact Deidra at 847-8207.

Recycling trailer

Greene County Solid Waste District's mobile recycling trailer will be in eastern Greene County today through Wednesday.

Silent auction/dinner

A silent auction and dinner is slated for March 15 at Angie's Hometown Cafe in Clay City. To make dinner reservations call (812) 939-3909. Proceeds benefit the Clay City Fair fireworks on July 10.

Calvary Baptist Church revival

Calvary Baptist Church will host a spring revival March 21-24 with guest speaker Dr. Tim Green. Special services begin at 10:30 a.m. on March 21 and at 7 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday. The church is located a quarter mile east of Greene County General Hospital on the south side of State Road 54 East.

Basket bingo

The Linton-Stockton High School junior class parents will host a basket bingo at 6 p.m. on March 16 at the Linton Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m., and cost of admission is $10 for 20 games and can be purchased from any junior student or by contacting Dayna Firestone at 847-6024. Additional cards may be purchased for an extra $5. Concessions will be available and there will be a door prize after every game. Raffle baskets are the Hampler with lid and the Blanket basket. All proceeds go to the junior class for post prom.

AngelWorx open house

The AngelWorx program of Generations will host an open house from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 27 at the Linton Public Library meeting room. The public is invited to come and learn more about the program, sign-up to be a volunteer and more. A "Make it and Take it" AngelWorx card and bookmark table will be available. The event is free and refreshments will be served. For more information contact Generations at 1-800-742-9002 or call

Bloomfield NARFE 847 Chapter

Bloomfield NARFE 847 Chapter will meet today at Stoll's Restaurant in Linton. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a buffet luncheon and the meeting will follow. All members and guests are urged to attend.

Low cost spay/neuter

Indiana Spay/Neuter Alliance is offering transportation for surgery March 29. Registration will be at Pamida in Bloomfield on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Call for more information or to register at (866) 957-7729. Cost of all surgeries is $20 with a voucher.

Community garden

The Ministry of the Linton Community and other volunteers have worked hard this winter to put plans in place for a community garden. The plan is to provide space for Linton residents who do not have an area to garden. The city has donated ground at the Conservation Club for that use. Anyone interested in obtaining a garden plot at the Linton Community Garden for this year may pick up and return the application at the Pace office or the Linton Food Pantry. There will be a fee of $5 . For further information you may contact the Linton Community Food Pantry.

Load limit

A 10-ton load limit is now effective on all Greene County roads.

County Road 250 West to close

County Road 250 West (between State Road 54 and Base Road) is now closed. Look for the road to be closed for at least four months depending in the weather. A new bridge will be put in.

Greene County 4-H Dog Club

The Greene County 4-H Dog Club will have its first meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 15 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Anyone in grades 3 through 12 can join. Dogs must be at least six months old and current on their vaccinations. Members need to provide a well fitting collar, a 6 foot leash and a water bowl for their dogs. For more information please call Susan Isenogle at 384-4593 or Debbie Cullison at 384-3337.

Brunch and fashion show

Psi Iota Xi presents "Steppin' Out in Style" -- which is a brunch and fashion show slated for Saturday at the Linton First Baptist Church. Doors open at 10 a.m. and brunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Ticket price is $12. Tickets can be purchased from any Psi Iota Xi member or by calling Donna Smith at 847-4837.

CGCMA Announces Lenten Season Schedule

The pastors of the churches which comprise the Central Greene County Ministerial Association in Bloomfield have charted the course for the upcoming Lenten season. Scheduled events include the following: Saturday -- Lenten Breakfast Holy Name 8 a.m.; March 20 -- Lenten Breakfast at Faith Christian 8 a.m.; March 27 -- Lenten Breakfast at Mineral UMC 8 a.m. The Lenten Breakfasts all begin at 8 a.m. and conclude by 9 a.m. They feature a delightful meal, singing, prayer, and a Lenten drama, all helping to prepare God's people in Bloomfield for the celebration of Easter. A free-will offering is received at each breakfast which is used to fuel the various missions and ministries of the CGCMA. For more information call 384-8459.

14th annual NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet

The 14th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet (Greene County Longbeards) will be Saturday at the Linton National Guard Armory. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.

Chili supper fundraiser

First Baptist Church in Edwardsport will have a chili supper fundraiser at 5 p.m. Saturday. Menu includes choice of chili or potato soup, choice of ham salad, chicken salad, cheese salad or peanut butter and jelly, choice of dessert and drink. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

Greene County Tourism Advisory Board

The Greene County Tourism Advisory Board will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 25 at Stoll's Country Inn in Linton. This will be an "eat and meet" format and all are welcome to attend. Additional monthly meeting dates will be announced at a later date.

Communities C.A.N. - Project SUCCESS

Communities C.A.N. - Project SUCCESS will sponsor the following parent/community events: "Internet Safety" -- 6:30 p.m. March 30 at Eastern Greene Middle School cafeteria and "Internet Safety" -- 6 p.m. March 11 at Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria. Events are free and RSVP is encouraged but not necessary. For further information contact Regina Hildenbrand at 659-1300 or by e-mail at rhildenbrand@wrv.k12.in.us

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.

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.

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.

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.