Bloomfield NARFE to meet
The February meeting of the Bloomfield Chapter 847 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) has been rescheduled for Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Stoll’s Restaurant at Linton. The meal will be followed by the business meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Recycling trailer
Greene County Solid Waste District’s mobile recycling trailer will be in Lyons today through Feb. 24.
Linton-Stockton School Board
The Linton-Stockton School Board of Trustees will meet for a work session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the administration building.
Linton Moose
Linton Moose will have the live music of The Detasslers from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday. The public is invited, and proceeds will go to charity.
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: today Ash Wednesday at First Christian 7 p.m.; Saturday — Lenten Breakfast at First Presbyterian 8 a.m.; Feb. 27 — Lenten Breakfast at First Baptist 8 a.m.; March 6 — Lenten Breakfast at First Christian 8 a.m.; March 13 — 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.
LSHS Band and Miner Kadet Meeting
Band and Miner Kadet parent boosters will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the high school resource room.
Lyons Senior Center breakfast
A biscuit, gravy, egg, sausage and pancake breakfast will be from 7 - 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Lyons Senior Center. Orange juice, coffee and milk will also be served. Donations only. A bake sale will also be held in conjunction with the breakfast. Tickets for your choice of four quilt sets will be on sale for $1 each or six for $5. One will be given away at the April breakfast.
14th annual NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet
The 14th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet (Greene County Longbeards) will be March 13 at the Linton National Guard Armory. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
Linton junior parents to meet
The Linton-Stockton High School junior parents will have a meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center. All parents and juniors need to attend to get their bingo tickets for upcoming bingo, and also to finalize plans for this event.
Linton NARFE to meet
Linton Chapter 1688 of NARFE will meet at The Heritage Cafe in Linton at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Guest speaker Linda Drew will discuss Medicare. All active and retired federal employees and their guests are welcome.
Youthfest 2010
Anchored in Faith Ministries will host Youthfest 2010 at 7 p.m. from Feb. 27 - March 2 with special speakers, music and dramas. The church is located on State Road 59 just across from the Ellis Water tower.
Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Guild
The Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Bloomfield Public Library. Charlotte Humerickhouse is in charge of the program, and all quilters are welcome.
Wright Township meeting
A building grant meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Wright Township Fire Department. All Wright Township residents are urged to attend this meeting. At 6:30 p.m., the fire department will begin serving free beans and cornbread.
Chili dinner
A chili dinner will be from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Lyons Community Building. Proceeds go to help maintain the building. Raffle tickets for a $500 gift card will be available.
White River Valley board to meet
The White River Valley School Board will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. Thursday in the administrative center. An executive session will precede the open meeting at 6 p.m.
Dugger Lodge to meet
Dugger Lodge 721 F& AM will meet Feb. 25. Work in EA degree will be at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.
Library event postponed
Due to weather, the Linton Public Library postponed the YA Valentine’s event to Feb. 22 from 4–5:30 p.m. for fifth to 12th grade students. This will now be a Winter Program with games (Winter Pictionary, Bingo and Trivia), crafts (create with beads and more), refreshments and a wild Winter Scavenger Hunt in the stacks. Sign-up is not mandatory but appreciated. Call 847-7802 to reserve your space.
Greene County FSA program
The Greene County Farm Service Agency has scheduled informational meetings concerning the 2010 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP), Average Crop Revenue (ACRE) and Supplemental Revenue Assistance (SURE) Programs for Feb. 22. The meetings will be at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CED Suzanne M. Strietelmeier will be discussing the above programs and deadlines to meet and be eligible for program payments. Green Crop Service and Beck’s Hybrids — Reece Booher, sales representative are sponsoring the meeting. For further information, please contact the Greene County FSA Office at (812)384-4634, Ext. 2.
Ash Wednesday
Nine Mile Methodist Church will have an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Marsh Madness Bird Festival
A Marsh Madness Bird Festival will be March 5-6 at Humphreys Park in Linton. Tickets are $7 if purchased before Feb. 19 and $10 after Feb. 19. Call Friends of the Goose Pond at 847-2681.
Twin Rivers open house
The area Twin Rivers programs will host an open house for prospective students and parents. The open house is being held to assist students and their parents to decide if they will participate in the program next school year. The open houses for Automotive Service Tech, Building Trades and Health Careers will be today at each of the respective classroom from 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. Visitors may come and go as their time schedule permits. The instructor and some of the current students will be available to answer questions and provide tours. Student applications for the programs are due to their high school counselor by Feb. 26. The Automotive Service Tech open house will be behind Linton-Stockton High School, across from the football field; the Building Trades open house will be at South Main Street, Linton (behind Save-A-Lot); and the Health Careers open house will be at 2170 State Road 54 East, Suburban Plaza, Linton.
Fish fry dinner
The parents of the Shakamak High School class of 2011 will sponsor a fish fry dinner at the Shakamak and Eastern Greene boys basketball game Friday from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds go to the 2010 grand march and post prom. Advance sale tickets are $8 per adult, with children under 12 tickets for $4. Tickets purchased at the door are $8.50 and $4.50. Drinks are included and desserts will be available at extra cost. Carryout will also be available. For tickets contact any junior class parent or call 665-9317.
Newberry Eastern Star fundraiser
Newberry Eastern Star will have a spaghetti supper fundraiser from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. A free will offering will be taken.
Chili supper fundraiser
First Baptist Church in Edwardsport will have a chili supper fundraiser at 5 p.m. on March 13. 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.
Tiek to lead worship
Brandon Tiek will be leading worship and praise on Feb. 21 at Saron Church (440 1st St. NE). Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. His new CD “A Few More Miles” will be available and all those proceeds will benefit an orphanage in Guatemala. For more information please contact the church at 847-4911 or Ken and Linda Tiek at 847-7760. You can view more information about Brandon’s ministry at www.brandontiek.wordpress.com .
Celebration at W-J library
The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library will sponsor a program titled “Capturing the Soul of Indiana — a celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage.” The program is presented by John Bower, an award winning Hoosier photographer. The program will be at the library on Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The library is located at 26 North Commercial Street in Worthington. Admittance is free. For more information, call 875-3815.
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.
Women’s Conference
Harvest Community Church will host a women’s conference from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Feb. 20 with registration and a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP by Feb. 17. This is a free event. Guest speaker will be Kathy Stephens. If you have any questions please call (812) 275-3346. You can find directions to the church at www.harvest-community-church.com .
Greene County Democrat Women’s Club
The Greene County Democrat Women’s Club will meet for a pitch-in meal at 6 p.m. on March 2 at the Bloomfield Community Building (former Jaycee Building). Please bring a covered dish.
Communities C.A.N. - Project SUCCESS
Communities C.A.N. - Project SUCCESS will sponsor the following parent/community events: “Inhalants & Huffing What you need to know” — 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Linton-Stockton High School Auditoria, “Thriving with Your Teen” — 6 p.m. on Feb. 25 at White River Valley Jr. /Sr. High Cafeteria, “Internet Safety” — 6:30 p.m. on March 2 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
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.
Chili cook-off at Victory Baptist
Victory Baptist Church in Bloomfield is having a chili cook-off 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. Wednesday.
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.
Cinderella’s Closet
Girls from Greene County and the surrounding area are invited to Cinderella’s Closet at Shakamak High School Thursday 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.
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.
Basket bingo
Linton Gamma Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa will host a basket bingo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday 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.
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.
Blessed Hope Baptist Church
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. Thursday 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.
