Community Notes

Community Notes
The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield.
Open forum planned
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will have an "Open Forum" meeting on Monday, October 13, 2008 in the Vigo Co. Public Library, (main branch) from 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. This forum is open to the public and several members will be present to answer questions on genealogy, help with brick walls, assist you in getting started, etc. There is no cost to attend this session.
Dugger church festival
The First Christian Church of Dugger is sponsoring a community fall festival on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. There will be food, games, and a hayride. There is no charge for the event.
Hospital to have SCRUBS sale Monday
The Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will conduct its annual SCRUBS Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the hospital located in Linton. Assorted scrubs, scarves, blouses and a variety of things will be offered for sale.
Bloomfield Pool fundraiser
A dunking booth -- which will raise funds for a new liner for the Bloomfield Pool-- will be today from 11:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. at the Bloomfield Apple Festival. Locals such as Stella Royal, Dan Sichting, Kenny Tharp and several others are on the line-up to be dunked.
White River Valley Junior Class Parents
The White River Valley Junior Class Parents will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the high school.
Drivers be aware
It's harvest season and drivers should be aware of oversize farming equipment on the roads.
Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary
The Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the conference room. The Rev. Mike Roth will speak about Habitat for Humanity.
Southwestern Indiana Choral Festival
The 17th annual Southwestern Indiana Choral Festival will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the North Daviess High School gym. Performing at the festival will be 500 choir students from 13 area schools. It is free to public.
Worthington Tri-Kappa taking orders
The Worthington Chapter of Tri Kappa is taking pre-orders for Uncle Al's Pecans and Candies, cheeseballs, and soups. The cheeseballs are $5 each for either chipped beef or cheddar. The soups choices are chili, vegetable, potato, and ham and bean. The soups are $4 per quart. The cheeseballs and soups will be made by the Tri Kappa members. You may contact Andrea Fuller at 875-2446 or Pam McKee at 875-3790 to place an order.
Jasonville Church of God
The Jasonville Church of God will celebrate its 75th anniversary and hold revival with Woodrow Alley to speak Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. with a carry-in dinner to follow morning service. Revival will continue Oct. 6-8 at 7 p.m.
Crystal Valley Quartet
The Crystal Valley Quartet will perform during the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Lyons First Christian Church.
Fish fry at Bicknell
The Bicknell Volunteer Fire Department will host a fish fry Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. at the fire station. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 8 and under.
Classic Cruisers cruise-in
The Classic Cruisers Car Club is hosting a cruise-in from 1-6 p.m. today on the south side of the courthouse square in Bloomfield. Entry fee is $10 with the proceeds used to fund $1,000 scholarships for two Greene County high school students and a donation to the American Cancer Society. Dash plaques and T-shirts for the first 60 entrants will be awarded. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Awards include Top Apple, Queens Choice, Top 25 and Jim Roberts Memorial Award. For additional information call Butch Bovenschen at 381-4671 or e-mail classiccruisers@comcast.net\"
Bloomfield fundraiser
The Bloomfield High School Class of 2010 Post Prom Committee will host a Designer Purse Bingo on Oct. 11 at the Linton National Guard Armory located on State Road 54 East. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available during the evening. Tickets are $10 for 20 games with the coverall game available for an additional $5. Tickets will be available at the door with advance tickets available at Bloomfield State Bank-Main Office, Bloomfield State Bank-Linton Banking Center, Hartman & Paddock Law Office in Bloomfield and the Bloomfield High School Library/Media Center. An Early Bird Game is included with each advance ticket purchase. Several raffles, including a 50/50 raffle, and drawings will be conducted during the games. Contact Jeanette Hostetter at 384-4217 or Sharon Toon at 384-4934 for more information.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 1759 E State Road 54 in Linton, will host its 40th anniversary worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 5. Pastor John Schmeling, the church's first pastor, will provide the message. Special music and recognition of founding members also scheduled. Dinner will follow at noon. Former members and public are invited.
Rainbow Girls
The Linton Rainbow Girls will host a soup supper during Apple Festival today in the Bloomfield Park's south shelterhouse. A raffle will also be conducted.
Rock Club to meet
The Lawrence County Rock Club will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Company Concourse at 1402 H St. in Bedford.
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 today at 8 p.m. at El Ranchito in Bloomfield.
Bean dinner
A free bean dinner will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the Pleasantville gym. Beans, cornbread, tea, coffee and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Sponsored by Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department.
LSHS 2009/Parent Club
The LSHS Class of 2009 and Parents Club is selling Miner discount cards for $5. 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. 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" on Oct. 12-15. Sunday and Wednesday services will be at the Blessed Hope Baptist Church (located on State Road 59, 1/4 mile south of Jasonville) while the Monday and Tuesday night services will be at the Linton National Guard Armory on State Road 54. The football theme is "Get Your Game On!" The services will start at 7 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, Ark., will be the guest each evening.
Everyone is invited and transportation is available by calling the church at 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 on Oct. 12 is "TNT" (Teens Need Truth) Sunday and will also kick off the Youth Alive '08 Conference, which will continue nightly through Oct. 15. 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. Times of services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning preaching at 10:30 a.m., Sunday and Wednesday evening 7 p.m.
If you have any questions feel free to call the church office at (812) 665-3282.
Pruett Bowersock reunion
The Pruett Bowersock reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Worthington Park's community building. Bring a well-filled basket.
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.
BHS Class of 1998 reunion changed
The Bloomfield High School class of 1998 reunion will be today. 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.
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.
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. today. For more information contact Teresa Stone 696-5189.
Clay Township and Owen County reunion
The annual reunion of the Clay Township and Owen County schools will be today at the Spencer Senior Center located at 400 E. Jefferson St.
Fall clothing giveaway
Liberty Church of Christ in Solsberry will give away clothing from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. today. 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 host 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 in Jasonville
The Jasonville Public Library will host a huge book sale with thousands of paperbacks priced at 10 cents. For more information contact the library at 665-2025.
Central class of 1983 reunion
The Central High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 25th year class reunion 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.
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 in Worthington
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.
Linton Housing Authority
Linton Housing Authority will hold its 2009 agency plan hearing at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 during the regular board meeting. It's open to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.