Community Notes

* The Linton Freedom Festival kicks off with a classic car show at Humphreys Park. Registration for the show is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with the awards presentation at 4:30 p.m.

* The Indiana Spay/Neuter Alliance is offering transportation to low-cost spay/neuter surgery for pets at Petsalive in Bloomington. Registration will be at Pamida in Bloomfield from 1-2 p.m. Transportation for surgeries will be July 26. All surgeries are $20 with voucher, and rabies vaccine is $10. Stray/barn cats free. Bring $10 cash to reserve your spot. Call Emily for more information at (866) 957-7729

Sunday, June 27

* Greene County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Farms, located at County Roads 300 South and 1065 West. Jim Letsinger of Bloomfield will speak on his participation at Normandy. Meeting will be inside due to heat.

* The third annual concert in the park, sponsored by the Jasonville Ministerial Association, will be at the Jasonville City Park from 5 - 8 p.m. This is a family event that will feature local talent, testimony, a concession stand, free snow cones, popcorn, door prizes and other giveaways as well as inflatables for the children. Bring a lawn chair. For more information call Pastor Samuel Bush at 665-2279.

* The Jasonville Cord Company reunion from 1-5 p.m. will be in the Boy Scout Building in Jasonville. Bring a covered dish. For more information call Arlie at 665-2115 or Sue at 699-4031.

* Linton Assembly of God invites you to its "Patriotic Celebration" at Humphreys Park at 7 p.m. The church will honor those currently serving in the armed forces, and their families. You can bring the complete name and mailing address of a loved one deployed, and the church will send them a care package.

Monday, June 28

* The Linton Bandstand will be open June 28 - July 5 from 11 a.m. until closing. The menu includes sandwiches (Jonah fish, hamburgers, breaded tenderloins and sloppy Joes), hot dogs, Coney dogs as well as French fries, cheese fries, chili cheese fries, cheese nachos and super nachos. Soft drinks, brownies and cookies will also be available. Proceeds help to fund the band and Miner Kadet programs. Containers will also be available for anyone wishing to donate to the Eric Anderson Scholarship Foundation.

* Greene Lodge 577 at Worthington will have a Master Mason degree at 6 p.m. (eat) and work at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.

* First Christian Church of Dugger will host Vacation Bible School today through June 30 from 6-8 p.m. with a pool party at the Sullivan Pool from 8:15-10:15 p.m. on June 30. No church transportation to pool, but pizza will be provided. Parents should plan on taking kids to and from pool party.

* Switz City Full Gospel Church will host Vacation Bible School today through July 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a Family Fun Festival on July 2. For information call 659-4535.

* Linton Chapter 1688 of NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet at The Heritage House Cafe in Linton at 6:30 p.m. All active and retired federal employees and their guests are invited.

* Bethel Community Church will have revival today through June 30 at 7 p.m. Matt Hoffman will share the word. The church is located two miles south of Dugger.

Tuesday, June 29

* Dugger Lodge # 721 F& AM will meet at 7 p.m. for work in FC degree. Visiting brethren welcome.

* The White River Valley Board of School Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. in the administrative center located in the jr./sr. high. An executive session will precede the open meeting at 7 p.m. to discuss personnel.

Wednesday, June 30

* As a part of the Linton Freedom Festival, fingerstyle guitarist Kade Puckett will perform from 8 - 10 p.m. at Humphreys Park in Linton.

* The executive board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session 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.

Thursday, July 1

* Lyons Health and Living Center will have an Independence Day celebration at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy fruit cobbler and homemade ice cream. There will also be patriotic music and Karen Kovich, the Hoosier Queen of caricature, will be present and drawing free caricature portraits. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 2

* The Linton-Stockton School Board will meet in special session at 10 a.m. in the administrative building for reorganization.

* The Jasonville Senior Center will have a biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast from 7-9:30 a.m. Carry out and other items are also available. The center is located at 145 S. Lawton St.

Saturday, July 3

* The annual Shanklin/Whitworth reunion will be at the shelter in Fowler Park in Terre Haute with a carry-in dinner at noon. All family, friends and neighbors of William A. Shanklin and Jeanetta I. (Hardesty) Whitworth Shanklin are welcome. The gathering will include a birthday tribute to the oldest living daughter, Juanita L. (Shanklin) Fulkerson of Linton. For more information call 384-8697.

* The Linton-Stockton Class of 1995 will have its 15-year reunion at 7 p.m. at the Linton Elks Lodge.

* The Linton-Stockton High School class of 2005 will have its five-year reunion from 7-9 p.m. Please limit guests to only members of the class and their significant others. The event will be a cook-out with food provided. Please RSVP by June 29. For location and details and to RSVP, contact Colbi Lehman at 887-8464 or send a message through Facebook.

* The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1960 will celebrate its 50th class reunion on July 3 at The Heritage House (formerly Elks Club) on North Main St. Several members have not been heard from, if you did not receive or know of someone who didn't receive an invitation, the class probably had a wrong address due to moving or the 911 address changes. It is still not too late to plan to attend; please contact Carolyn Humphreys Lucas at 1434 Crescent Ct., Evansville, Ind., 47720 or e-mail john@vanhorn2.com. Former High School staff and friends of the class are also invited to attend . For dinner reservations contact Carolyn or drop by a little later just for fun. For reunion updates and to see who is attending, go to the web page: http://lshs1960.homestead.com/

* Linton Community Food Pantry will be closed and will re-open July 6.

* The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1990 will celebrate its 20th year class reunion starting at noon at the American Legion Park in Linton.

* The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 2000 will host its 10th year class reunion with dinner and a DJ at 6 p.m. at the Greene County Shrine Club on White Rose Road. Cost is $12 per person and is payable in advance; however fees can be paid at the door with prior reservations. RSVP by June 28. Dinner arrangements will be based on number of guests. A cash bar will be available. If you haven't received an invitation, please contact Danielle. Send check or money order payable to LSHS Class of 2000, R.R. 3 Box 1334, Linton, Ind., 47441 or contact Danielle Bredeweg at 847-8915.

* The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1980 will host its 30th year class reunion; there are a couple of events scheduled. Reunion brunch will be at Old Bank & Company on South Main Street, which will start at 10:30 a.m. The cost is around $10 per person and payable at brunch. Please contact Lori, Kathy, or Sandy (contact information below) if you and/or your spouse will be attending. Reunion dinner will be at the Linton VFW on South Main Street. Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m.; dinner will be at 7:30 p.m.; and entertainment will begin around 9 p.m. The cost for the evening will be $20 per person and is payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to Kathy or Sandy no later than June 11. If you have not received your invitation contact Lori, Kathy, or Sandy. There have been several invitations returned with no forwarding address. The address -- Lori Gentry Tedrow, 11902 E. 650 S, Loogootee, Ind., 47553; Kathy Francis-Matthews RR 4, Box 290, Linton, Ind., 47441; Sandy Eccles Wood, R.R. 3, Box 440, Linton, Ind., 47441.

Sunday, July 4

* Fireworks in Linton at 10:30 p.m.

* The descendants of George and Susan Frye will celebrate the 43rd annual family reunion at the Switz City Christian Church's fellowship hall with a pitch-in dinner at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, July 5

* Linton's Freedom Festival parade kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown.

Thursday, July 8

* The Bloomfield School Board will meet in special session at 7 p.m. in the junior high conference room to reorganize.

Saturday, July 10

* The Furnace School reunion will be at the Mineral Community Building with a pitch-in dinner at noon. Drinks will be furnished. Please bring photos.

* Jasonville fireworks will be at dusk at Hanna Field with a rain date of July 11 at dusk.

* The annual Mowery reunion will be from noon until 5 p.m. at the community building at the Dugger Park. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon, and table service will be provided. Please notify all your relatives and encourage them to attend.

Sunday, July 11

* White River Baptist Church of Bloomfield will host its Vacation Bible School today through Thursday. The theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch. Ages 3 years through sixth grade are invited. It is from 6-8 p.m. For more information please call 384-8664.

* The Peter and Elizabeth Kolb Hasler family reunion will be at the Scotland Firehouse. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a pitch-in meal at 12:30.

Monday, July 12

* Lyons Senior Center will have a basket bingo at the Lyons Community Building. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Proceeds benefit Lyons Senior Center. A 50-50 drawing will also be held. For tickets call 659-2184 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 384-7934. Raffle tickets for a quilt will be on sale for $1 each or six for $5

Saturday, July 17

* A biscuit, gravy, egg, sausage and pancake breakfast will be held from 7 - 10 a.m. at the Lyons Senior Center. Orange juice, coffee and milk will also be served. Donations only. Raffle tickets for a quilt will be on sale for $1 each or six for $5.

Tuesday, July 20

* Bloomfield High School Class of 2012 parents will have a post prom meeting at 7 p.m. at the Bloomfield First Presbyterian Church. All interested junior parents (2010-11 juniors) are encouraged to attend.

Sunday, July 25

* The annual Fearnot family reunion will be at Walnut Grove Fellowship Hall with a potluck dinner at noon.

Saturday, Aug. 21

* The Switz City Central High School 1940s and 1950s reunion will be at the Linton First Baptist Church. Invitations will be mailed out in early July.

Ongoing events

* Books for babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents and newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented with a "Books for Babies" kit containing a book, baby's first library card and brochures with reading tips for parents and caregivers. If you are a new mother and a resident of Greene County in one of the following townships: Richland, Highland, Taylor, Beech Creek, Center or Jackson, you are eligible for a free gift for you and your baby. Please bring your baby in "to show him/her off" to a circulation desk in the main branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library at 125 C. Franklin St. in Bloomfield to receive your free gift.

* Tickets for the Cardinals and Dodgers game on July 18 in St. Louis are available until June 30 by calling Amy Wise at 798-2324 or 665-4047. The Shakamak Elementary Choir will sing at the game and this is a fundraiser for the choir's trip to Disney slated for next March. Tickets are $26 and are in sections 428 and 429. If interested please contact Wise before June 30.

* The Greene County Salvation Army will host its Christmas in July bell ringing campaign and bell ringers are needed from July 2-31 on Friday and Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shifts are assigned in two-hour increments unless more time is requested. Locations are at Bloomfield IGA and Linton Save-A-Lot.

* The Linton Church of Christ food pantry is now only operating a food pantry. The clothing pantry is closed. For the food pantry call 847-1894 or 847-2854. If no answer, please leave a message and someone will return your call. The church is located at 239 NW 4th St.

* This fall the Tdap, Meningococcal and second Varicella (with no history of disease) will be required for all school students who are in sixth through 12th grade. These immunizations continue to be offered at no cost to all students at the Greene County Health Department. Appointments are available now. Appointment hours are as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 - 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 - 3:30 p.m. Some extended hour clinics will be offered. You need to also check with your physician regarding possible well visits and vaccine updates. To make an appointment, call the GC Health Department at 384-4496 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also check your child's current immunization update. The health department is located at 217 E. Spring St., Suite 1, Bloomfield.

* Linton VFW Post 7118 is accepting DD214s and applications for vets who have served on foreign soil and eligible members for the men's auxiliary. For questions call 847-9016 or visit the post -- which is located at 190 S. Main St. in Linton.

* Bloomfield IOOF Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday of the month except for the last Tuesday which is a pitch-in dinner at 6:30 p.m.

* An Avon fundraiser for Middleway House is going on now through June 24 with all proceeds benefiting the Greene County office. Choose from bug guard and products, SSS, bubble bath and make-up. For more information contact Charlotte Bresach, Avon Indiana Team Leader, at 798-4526 or Christa Turpin at Middleway House at 384-8769.

* The Friends of Goose Pond are encouraging visitors to the area, to visit their website at www.friendsofgoosepond.org to stay in touch with events and news about the activities at the restored wetlands in Greene County. The site offers volunteer opportunities, recent bird sightings, and information on restaurants and lodging.

* Free, confidential Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing is available at the Greene County Health Department located at 217 E. Spring St. in Bloomfield. Call for 384-4469 for more information. Scheduled appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Free HIV testing is slated for 1 - 3 p.m. Sept. 1.

* Odd Fellows Lodge #457 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month.

* The Bucktown Mt. Moriah Cemetery Board is asking family and friends of loved ones resting at the cemetery for donations to assist with 2010 upkeep. Last year's upkeep exceeded $4,500. All donations should be made out to Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please donate on Memorial weekend at the cemetery or send donations to: Bonnie Carr, Board Secretary, RR2 Box 786, Linton, IN 47441.

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

* Indian Prairie Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 7 - 9 p.m. June 21-25. For questions or a ride call (812) 564-1561.

* The mobile food pantry will be at the Jasonville United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to ? on the first Wednesday of the month.

* The Back Door Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month.

* The bridge on Greene County line road 1400 East between County Roads 550 North and 650 North in Beech Creek Township will be closed for repair. Approximate time of closing is three to four months depending on weather.

* Donations for the Bohley Cemetery on Lone Tree Road are now being accepted. Call 384-8375 for details.

* The Newberry Little Mister and Little Miss Contest is now accepting participants. Child can enter if he/she is 3-5 years by Aug. 21 and has never won the contest before. Your child will collect a penny a vote starting the month of July. The money will be donated to the Riley Children's Hospital. If interested in entering your child, please contact Missy Harding 699-0279 or e-mail at melhardi@comcast.net for additional rules and application.

* Ruby Moon-Houldson's latest Oprah's Book Club nominated novel, "More Than Angels: Once Upon a Dream" (book 3) is now available at the Linton Public Library. It is available in paperback and as an audio book. Please contact the library for the first two "More Than Angels" books. The paperback books are also available at the library.

* The recycling trailer that was formerly located at the Walmart parking lot has been moved to the south side of Linton near the city barn.

* Spring clean-up for the Peavey Cemetery is now underway. Wreaths and other such winter decorations need to be removed prior to this date. Memorial decorations that interfere with mowing should be removed prior to June 15.

* 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 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 Baptist Food Pantry will only be open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

* 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.

* 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.

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

* 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.

* 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.

* 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 for more information.

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

* 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.

* 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.

* The Worthington Public Library is having an on-going book sale. All books are 25 cents each or five for $1.

* 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 Coffee House will offer fellowship, food, worship and youth classes. The church is located at 792 S. Section St. in Dugger.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* The Lyons First Christian Church youth group meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays at the church's East Broad Street location.

* Linton residents can report problems with pot holes, street complaints and drainage issues by e-mailing them to turp@minerbroadband.com.

* 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.