Community Notes

Community Notes
Rainbow Girls
The Linton Rainbow Girls will hold a soup supper during Apple Festival on Oct. 3 and 4 in the Bloomfield Park's south shelter house. Raffle will also be held. Pancake and sausage breakfast Oct. 3.
Bloomfield class of 2003 reunion
Due to a low number of RSVPs, the Bloomfield High School Class of 2003 will host its five-year reunion Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at El Ranchito in Bloomfield.
Bean dinner
A free bean dinner will be held from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Pleasantville gym. Beans, cornbread, tea, coffee and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Sponsored by Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Church service
Koleen Union Church and Walnut Grove Church will hold a joint worship service at 6 p.m. Sunday at Koleen.
Lyons Senior Center
The Lyons Senior Center will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday at the Prairie Chapel Church yard shelter house.
Bloomfield School Board
The Bloomfield School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday for its regular monthly meeting-- which will be in the junior high conference room.
LSHS 2009/Parent Club
The LSHS Class of 2009 and Parents Club are selling Miner discount cards for $5.00. These cards are available from senior students and parents, and offer valuable discounts from local businesses. The senior parents are selling chances for a handmade walking stick crafted by Ralph Fulford, grandfather of Jacob Tibbett. It is decorated with Linton Miner music and athletic carvings. These chances are $1 each and 6 for $5.00. Miner cards and chances for the walking stick are also available at all home football games.
Youth Alive '08
Blessed Hope Baptist Church is hosting "Youth Alive '08" Oct. 12 - 15. Sunday and Wednesday services will be held at the Blessed Hope Baptist Church (located on Hwy. 59, 1/4mile south of Jasonville, Indiana) while the Monday and Tuesday night services will be held at the Linton Armory on Hwy 54 in Linton, Indiana. The football theme is "Get Your Game On!" The services will start at 7:00 nightly and end at 8:30 p.m. The services at the armory will include free food, competitions, prizes (including autographed Peyton Manning gear, Xbox 360 with Madden '09, NFL Jerseys, footballs, and more!). Any area league or public school football player who wears his jersey will receive a special prize. Reno Likins, a renowned youth speaker from Hot Springs, Arkansas will be our guest each evening. Everyone is invited and transportation is available by calling the church at 812-665-3282.
Harvest Days
Harvest Days have come to Blessed Hope Baptist Church. There is a special Sunday planned every week for the month of October. Oct. 5 will kick off Harvest Days with "I Love the Bus Ministry" Sunday Oct. 12 is "TNT" (Teens Need Truth) Sunday and will also kick off our Youth Alive '08 Conference, which will continue nightly through the 15th. Oct. 19 is "Friends and Family" Sunday. Blessed Hope will conclude this month of special Sundays with "Red, White, and Blue" Sunday as we take this Sunday to honor our police, firefighters, and EMTs. If you have any questions feel free to call the church office at (812) 665-3282.
Fall revival at Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, State Road 54 East in Linton, will conduct a Fall Revival Sept. 28 through Oct. 3. Guest speaker will be nationally-acclaimed evangelist Brian McBride. The evangelist and his family, from Michigan, travel across the country singing gospel music and preaching. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 28 and continue at 7 p.m. each night. Nurseries will be provided each service. For information and transportation call 847-7110.
Linton Moose
The Linton Moose Lodge will have a fish and shrimp dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday. Public welcome.
Shakamak Founder Day breakfast
The Shakamak Good Samaritan is sponsoring a Founder Day free breakfast and a yard sale Friday. Breakfast 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. and sale 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Devotional presentation at `10:30 a.m. by the Masters Bouquet.
Old Frontier Day
Switz City Full Gospel Church will host Old Frontier Day at 11 a.m. Sept. 28 after Sunday School. The church is located at 227 East St. in Switz City. Food and games, pioneer dress and more.
Owensburg Founder's Day Fest
Owensburg Founder's Day Fest will be Sept. 27 with music provided by the Shell family, McDonald Brothers with Friends, Kevin Hirth, Dan Keagan and Roz Turner, The Elwren Guys and Gals and the Night Rivers Band.
Flag raising
The Linton Public Library will have its first flag raising ceremony Saturday at 11 a.m. The public is invited.
Tulipfest slated for Saturday
Bloomfield's Tulip Church of God will be hosting its annual Tulipfest this Saturday. There will be a hog roast, with lunch beginning around 2 p.m. There will be hayrides and obstacle courses for children. There will be an auction of homemade goods and antiques at 4 p.m. The singing group "For His Glory" will perform from 3-3:30 p.m. For more information or directions please call 384-8063 or 384-3918.
Youth deer hunt Saturday at Goose Pond
Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area will be taking part in this National Hunting and Fishing Day by hosting a youth deer hunt. Youth hunters and accompanying adults need only to sign in at one of the self-service booths on the property. The property office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday with snacks, drinks and handouts available for the youth hunters.
Successful hunters will have their pictures taken and have plenty of opportunity to tell the story of their hunt.
Pruett Bowersock reunion
The Pruett Bowersock reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Worthington Park's community building. Bring a well-filled basket.
Sandborn Black Creek Festival
The Sandborn Lions Club Black Creek Festival will be Friday-Sunday. For flea market forms contact Earl Meek at 694-8902, for co-ed softball forms contact Angie Wood 694-7607 or for parade forms contact Eric Snyder at 694-8715.
Marco High School reunion
The Marco High School reunion will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the White River Valley Lyons Elementary School. Drinks and table service furnished. Class of 1958 will be honored.
L-S Class of 1948 reunion
The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1948 will hold its 60th class reunion this coming weekend. A dinner-dance will be at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Park near Linton. "Big Band" sound music will be provided by Dennis Dye the DJ Guy. A 9 a.m. catered breakfast will be held on Saturday morning for class members at the Legion Park, which is located next to Sunset Park. All class members are invited.
Friendly Grove Baptist Homecoming services
The Friendly Grove Baptist Church family invites friends, neighbors, relatives and anyone else within driving distance to its 2008 Homecoming Services Sunday. The morning worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. (following Sunday School Services at 9:30) and a carry-in dinner will be served at noon. Afterwards, plan to stay and enjoy a special afternoon southern gospel concert at 1p.m. featuring the New City Quartet & Live Band. The church is located about miles east of Lewis, and then a mile south on County Road 550W. For more information call 495-6343.
Search and rescue fundraiser
The Greene County Search and Rescue will hold an auction at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lots of miscellaneous new and used items including furniture, toys, tools and more. Concessions will also be sold.
Greene Lodge #57
Greene Lodge #577 at Worthington will hold a Master Mason degree Saturday. Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and work at 7 a.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.
BHS Class of 1998 reunion changed
The Bloomfield High School class of 1998 reunion will be held Oct. 4. The location of the reunion has been changed to the Main Street Cafe in Bloomfield. Classmates are encouraged to visit http://preview.evite.com/event/bhs1998 for updated reunion details and to RSVP.
Burch reunion
The descendants of Augustine and Dora Belle "Cullison" Burch will have their annual reunion at noon on Saturday at the Solsberry American Legion Hall. All family members and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish.
Church bazaar
The annual Solsberry United Methodist Church Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Homemade pickles, relish and apple butter among other items will be available. Bake sale and tacos in a bag will also be on the menu.
Revival at Owensburg church
Owensburg Baptist Church will host its Fall Revival on Oct. 5-10. Nightly services will be at 7 p.m. Guest Preacher Brother Kevin Albert from Lifeway Baptist Church will be the speaker. There will be a pitch-in dinner after the Sunday a.m. service on Oct. 5. Each night there will be special music and nursery provided. If you have questions or need transportation, please call the church office at 863-2975.
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 to 8 p.m. Interested students may contact Misty Hunt at 659-2533 for program information and enrollment requirements.
Opens Arms fundraiser
Open Arms' seventh annual "Fore Kids" Golf Scramble fundraiser will be at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton on Saturday at 9 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice. Lunch will include a roast hog, grilled chicken, sides, and beverages. Four-person teams interested in playing or businesses/individuals interested in sponsoring this event may call Tracy Lady at 659-2533 or visit the Web site for more information at www.oacm-tpec.org.
North Central High School class of 1968
The North Central class of 1968 will hold its 40th year reunion at the Old Bank and Company in Linton at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 for more info contact Teresa Stone 696-5189.
Clay Township and Owen County reunion
The annual reunion of the Clay Township and Owen County schools will be Oct. 4 at the Spencer Senior Center located at 400 E. Jefferson St.
LSHS class of 1998
The Linton-Stockton Class of 1998 will hold its 10-year class reunion Saturday at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Classmates are encouraged to contact Lori Wade at 847-7988 or Brianne Perigo at 847-9860 to RSVP. Cost is $20 per person for live music and dinner.
Fall clothing giveaway
Liberty Church of Christ in Solsberry will give away clothing from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 4. Coats, shoes, toys, linens and more will be available. A free breakfast and lunch will also be served. For additional information call (812) 345-4583.
Faith Christian Church
Faith Christian Church will hold its revival Oct. 5-8 with Leroy Blakenship as the guest speaker. The church located 1.5 miles west of Bloomfield on State Road 54. Monday through Wednesday services are at 7 p.m.
Book sale
The Jasonville Public Library will hold a huge book sale with thousands of paperbacks priced at 10 cents. For more information contact the library at 665-2025.
Bethany Christian Church
The Bethany Christian Church will hold its homecoming Sunday with normal morning service as well as a 12:30 p.m. carry-in dinner and 2 p.m. afternoon worship service with special music and a special message. The church is located just off of State Road 57 in rural Bloomfield.
Noah and Ida B. Lynch reunion
The Noah and Ida B. Lynch family reunion will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the west shelterhouse at Linton's Humphreys Park.
Linton Lodge
The Linton Lodge #560 will also meet Saturday for EA degree work. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and work at 7 p.m.
Founder's Day entertainment
Marc Thomas combines his original music and ventriloquism to bring Max the Moose to life in a show kids will love. Stop by the Owensburg Fire Station at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th for fun entertainment. Sponsored by the Hatfield Museum-Owensburg Branch Library. Call the library at 812-863-2899 for more information.
Memory Makers
The memory Makers Quilt Guild of Greene County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Bloomfield Library's community room.
Helms family reunion
The Helms family reunion will be Saturday in the Bloomfield Community Building (Jaycee Building). Pitch in at 1 p.m.
Central class of 1983 reunion
The Central High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 25th year class reunion on Oct. 11, at the Canyon Inn, McCormicks Creek State Park (Spencer). Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. All classmates and guests are invited. Also, anyone who attended class is welcome to attend. Any questions, call Lisa at 875-3812.
Apple Festival art and photography show
The Apple Festival art and photography show will be Oct. 3, 4 in the community room of the Bloomfield Library. Entries can be brought in Oct. 2 from 2:30-8 p.m. Judging is Oct. 3.
White River Valley junior class
The White River Valley junior class is selling discounts and school event calendars for post prom fundraising. Cost is $5. Contact any class member for purchase.
Book sale
The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library is holding a book sale with items ranging from 25 cents to $3. Items include paper and hardback books, audio books, VHS tapes and DVDs. The library is located at 26 N. Commercial Street. For further information call 875-3815.
Homecoming Service At Concord General Baptist
Concord General Baptist Church of Calvertville will hold its annual Homecoming Service Sept. 28. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. Immediately following worship, there will be a pitch-in dinner in the fellowship hall. Bring a friend and join us for a day of fellowship, worship and praise.
Free Tobacco Cessation Class Starting
A new tobacco cessation class is scheduled to begin September 30. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6 -- 8 PM for 8 -- 10 weeks. Sessions will be held at the Gr. Co. General Hospital Meeting Room, near the cafeteria on the lower level. Free nicotine replacement therapy for participants will, once again, be provided by Gr. Co. Health Department. Free cessation classes are a collaborative effort of Gr. Co. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Gr. Co. Home Health Care, Gr. Co. General Hospital, and Gr. Co. Health Department. To register, call 384-8769. The Linton-Stockton School Board will meet in executive session at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in regular session Sept. 15 at the superintendent' s office.
Dugger Coal Festival parade
Entries for the Dugger Coal Festival parade are now being taken. The parade, which is themed "A Little Town is..." is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday. For information call Jon Dobbins at 648-2902 or e-mail duggercoalfestival@yahoo.com.
Linton Housing Authority
Linton Housing Authority will hold its 2009 agency plan hearing at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21 during the regular board meeting. Open to the public.
Owensburg Founder's Day
The Owensburg Founder's Day Festival will be Sept. 26-27. A cruise-in, music and rib-eye dinner are scheduled for Sept. 26. Food, a flea market, music, prince and princess contest, parade and pie contest will be Sept. 27. For information call Kim Waldridge at 863-2937 or Ann Hirth at 863-7919.
Ribeye sandwich dinner
The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department will host its annual Ribeye Sandwich Dinner Sept. 26 5 -8:30 p.m. at the Owensburg-Hatfield Library. Musical entertainment will be provided by B-B DJ Services.The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department firefighters are also selling tickets for a week long stay at the Windham Vacation Resort in Branson, Missouri along with $100 cash. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Contact your Owensburg Firefighter for your tickets or call 863-2310 or 863-2401.
Vendors needed
Vendors are needed for Beta Sigma Phi's annual holiday bazaar scheduled for Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. Call 847-8385 for reservations.
LSHS 2010 parents club
The Linton-Stockton High School class of 2010 parents club will sell grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, ribeye sandwiches and baked goods at every varsity football home game. Proceeds go to prom and grand march.
Shakamak Class of 1983 Reunion
The Shakamak High School Class of 1983 will hold its 25th year class reunion on Sept. 26 at the Old Bank & Co. Restaurant in Linton. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be available at 7 p.m. Announcements have been sent, but if you have not received yours and would like to attend, please contact Lori Markle at 847-7526.
Jasonville High School class of '58
The JHS class of 1958 will hold its 50th year reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Saron Church located at 440 1st St. in Linton. Classmates of other graduating classes are also welcome. Please contact Chuck Harden at 847-2356. Brenda Wallace Hardwick at 279-2988 or Patty Burris Wallace at 665-9012 for more information.
Apple Festival baby contest
Bloomfield Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor the Apple Festival Baby Contest. All children must live in Greene County. The categories are: Newborn to 1 year, 2 - 3 years, 4 - 5 years and 6 - 8 years. Send entries to Rhea Dawn Gadberry, 728 Sunset Dr. Bloomfield, In. 47424 812-384-8516. Include child's name, parents name, age, birth date, sex, and phone number. Entry fee of $10 must accompany application. All checks made payable to Bloomfield Chapter Order of Eastern Star. All applications must be received by Sept. 26. Other contact people are Darlene Sims 812-384-8816 after 7 p.m. or Barb Stoner 812-360-5786
2008 Bloomfield yearbooks
2008 Bloomfield School District personalized yearbooks are now in. You may pick up your yearbook during school hours in the jr/sr high school library.
JHS-SHS Alumni Banquet
The Jasonville-Shakamak High School Alumni Banquet will be Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 13. Additional alumni letters may be found at the Jasonville Casey's General Store. For more information, call Nancy Enstrom at 665-2282.
Jasonville parade, flea market
The 51st annual Jasonville-Shakamak High School homecoming parade will be Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. in Jasonville. This year's theme is "Jasonville-150 Years and Still Going Strong." For parade entry information contact Daryla Miller at 495-6584. There will be a flea market beginning that morning. For vendor information, contact Joy Thomasson at 665-2584.
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District has its monthly meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6 a.m. in the conference room at the office located at 104 CR 70 E, Suite B. (1st bldg on the right, 1st office on the right) The Public is welcome to attend. Contact: Deborah Lynn at (812) 384-4781 Ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net for more information.
Habitat taking applications
Greene County Habitat for Humanity is currently set to build a home in Linton. It is taking applications for those who are interested in the home. Applications can be picked up at Linton City Hall in the Utility Office; the Linton Public Library; all Bloomfield State Bank locations. The deadline is Friday.
LSHS Class of 1948
The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1948 is seeking information on Mary Filkner, Betty Jo Morrison, Bill Mitchell and Mary Lou Landis for a class book. If you have any information contact Virginia Hawkins Lee at 847-7847 or Joan Marty Jones at 847-4020.
Union Alumni dinner
The 35th annual Union High School alumni dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the school gym. Tickets are $15. Reservations can be mailed to UHS Alumni Association, Box 155, Dugger, Ind., 47848.
Grant funds available
Greene County Soil & Water Conservation district is redirecting Clean Water Indiana Grant Funds to provide assistance for sediment and nutrient flood damage projects not covered under Farm Service Agency or Natural Resource Conservation programs. For additional information contact the SWCD office at (812) 384-4781 ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net
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.
GED testing
GED testing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is given on the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month at the Greene County Community Learning Center housed at White River Valley High School. Those wishing to take the exam must register in person, one week prior to the exam and present three pieces of ID including one photo ID. Cost of the exam is $60 which must be paid at time of registration. For more information contact 659-3862
Saron Church of Christ
Saron Church of Christ and St. Peter Catholic Church have combined their food pantries. The Linton Community Food Pantry is located at 440 E. St. NE (the former St. Peter Food Pantry). The hours are 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. - noon on Saturdays. The St. Peter Thrift Shop will remain open at that location at the same hours.
Federal Black Lung assistance
Black Lung Benefits assistance counselors are available by appointment now at the Glenburn Community Center in Linton. For more information call Shelly Rigsby at 1-866-282-9553.
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 9 a.m. to 4 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.
Dugger Legion to meet
The Rexford Ballard American Legion Post 224 will meet the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
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.
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.