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May 1st thru 15th

La Leche League Offers Breastfeeding Support Group in Orange County
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers can get support and learn more about breastfeeding at the La Leche League of Orange County meeting on May 9 at 10 a.m. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at the Paoli Friends Church basement, 301 N. Gospel St. (Hwy. 37 N.) in Paoli. This month’s topic is “Advantages of Breastfeeding." For more information, call Anne at (812) 723-2304

What: Benefit Auction,
When: Friday, May 10, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: Orleans Christian Church Unity Hall
Auctioneers will be Chris Ward from the Outdoor Channel show “Legends of the Fall” and Jason Bowers from The Sportsman Channel show “Whitetail Fix”. All proceeds will be given to the family to help with funeral expenses & help getting them back on their feet. We have a lot of great auction items and are still accepting more items. Anyone wanting to donate items for the auction can contact Christi Morgan (583-4821), Jami Lamb (653-2672) or Amy Clipp (653-1637).
The event will start with a short acoustic set from .50 Cal band members Jon Moon, Mike Butterfield, & Carl Anderson. There will be hot dogs, sloppy joes, and baked goods for sale at the event to benefit the family, too. More information will be posted this week on Facebook on the “Benefit for the Jada Lagenour Family” event page

Faith of a Mustard Seed fundraiser Sat May 11th at Sycamore Springs Park in English. Food, Fun and Music 10:30AM-7PM. Featuring The Breeding Family, Kirby Stailey, Slammer Jammers and many more musical acts. Food, Fun and Fellowship at Sycamore Springs Park in English Sat May 11th, 10:30AM-7PM.

Food, Fun and Music 10:30AM-7PM. Featuring The Breeding Family, Kirby Stailey, Slammer Jammers and many more musical acts. Food, Fun and Fellowship at Sycamore Springs Park in English Sat May 11th, 10:30AM-7PM.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles at 207 S Main in Shoals will have a “Super” Charity Bingo, Saturday, May 11th at 6pm. Proceeds to benefit the FOE National Charaties. The event is open to the public. . Bingo license number is on file.

May 16th thru 31st. 

Your guide to Indiana's best values in outdoor recreation is available now at dnr.IN.gov/5280.htm. The Department of Natural Resources’ 2013 Indiana Recreation Guide is the source for information on state parks, reservoirs, state park inns, fish & wildlife areas, state forests and other DNR properties. Local retail outlets, state parks, reservoirs and other DNR properties will have free printed copies available in early February. The guides also will be available at the DNR booth at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show Feb. 15-24, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  Annual entrance passes can be purchased in person at the gatehouse or offices of state park and reservoir properties during business hours, at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis, or at innsgifts.com.   Indiana resident passes are $40. For individuals 65 years old or older the price is $20. Annual passes for vehicles with out-of-state license plates are $60. Normal daily gate fees for residents at most properties are $5 per vehicle. For more information on Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs, visit stateparks.IN.gov.

Higher Ground UPC is having Revival Services Thursday May 23rd - Sunday May 26th. Speaking Thursday evening Rev. Adam Faulkner, Friday May 24th, Rev. Steve Addison and music by Highland Village Praise Team, Saturday May 25th Rev. Steve Addison and Sun May 26th, Rev. Kenneth McClary. Service times Thursday and Friday 7PM, Saturday 6PM and Sunday at 2PM. Reverend Brian Harrison and members of Higher Ground UPC invite you to worship with them during Revival services.

Nashville recording artist Daniel Lee to perform at the Rowboat Cafe on the Boulevard in West Baden. Concert is 6PM-8PM

The Springs Valley Exchange Club and the Legion are having a Memorial Day Program Saturday, May 25th at 2:30 pm at the the Veteran's Memorial by Beechwood Church.

Spring Mill State Park will explore life in Indiana during the Civil War in an event Memorial Day Weekend.  The featured program of Civil War Days is a battle at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Sycamore Field. Saturday programming also includes a Civil War era fashion show at 11 a.m. at the Upper Residence porch; Civil War era music at 3:30 p.m. in the Meeting House by Stony Point; and a Civil War era dance at 7 p.m. at Stony Point outside Sycamore Shelter. Visitors to the dance can watch or join and learn dance steps from the 1860s. Sunday programming includes morning worship at 8:30 a.m.; Civil War Boys at 11:30 a.m.; and a program on  Indiana and the Civil War at 3:45 p.m. These three programs will be at the Meeting House. Two Sunday programs will be at Sycamore Field: the 2:30 p.m. battle and an 8:30 p.m. cannon fire. On Memorial Day, at 2 p.m., visitors can join re-enactors representing Abraham Lincoln, Gov. Morton, and soldiers and civilians at the park’s Hamer Cemetery. A memorial service will commemorate soldiers killed in the Civil War. Park admission during the event is $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle. Annual Entrance Passes for 2013 are also available.

Come be our guest as Evangelist Terry Carter comes and speaks at Living Waters Assembly of God May 26th at 10:30 am. Everyone is welcome! We are located at 763 S Bears Bend Rd Fr Lick ( next to Pinnick Mortuary) 812-936-4745.

Join the Patoka Lake Naturalist on Sunday, May 26th at 12:30p.m. for an xtended hike to Totem Rock.  Hike along beautiful creeks, rock outcroppings, and lush hilly forest landscape.   Hear stories of life along the Patoka River for Native Americans and the early European settlers. Participants should bring refreshments & wear sturdy hiking shoes for this 3.5 mile trek back in time.  Discover the history behind Totem Rock and the people who once called this area home.  Participants should meet at the Visitor Center no later than 12:30p.m.  Eastern Daylight Time to begin this journey.The entrance fee of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($7 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164. For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, please call the Visitor Center at 812.685.2447.

Mens Health Issues, program to be offered by IU Health Paoli Hospital. This series continues on Tuesday May 28th at 7PM at Melton Public Library in French Lick.

ARES Training Class to be offered by Orange County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. This meeting will be Tuesday May 28th. The meeting to be held at the Rural District 2 Fire Station training room. More information call 865-0156

For over 40 years the Indiana State Police have been giving young people an up close look at law enforcement through its youth camps program. The three-day Respect for Law Camp is an exciting look at law enforcement for students entering 5th and 6th grades. Troopers and other police officers staff the co-ed camps and programs include spectacular demonstrations by Emergency Response Teams, Bomb Squads, Underwater Search and Rescue Teams and police dogs. Campers participate in recreational activities, make new friends . Respect for Law Camp costs $125 and will be held at: University of Southern Indiana Hanover College Vincennes, University Anderson University and Notre Dame University . For more information about Indiana State Police Youth Services Camps, please call 888.477.9688

June 1st thru 15th

Grab your friends, family, fishing pole, tackle and bait, and head over to Patoka Lake on Saturday June 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. for the annual Kid’s Fishing Derby.  Park at the Modern Campground Center Shelterhouse at 8:30 a.m. to register and then take a short stroll down to the Fishing Pond for a friendly competition.  This event is for children 12 years of age and under and they must be accompanied by an adult.  Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish, most fish caught, and more!  The award ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.  Bring your lawn chairs, sun screen and refreshments, and join in the fun!  The entrance fee of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($7 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164. For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, call the Visitor Center at 812.685.2447.

The annual meeting of the Talbott Cemetery Association will be Sunday June 2, 2013 at the cemetery.  A pitch in lunch will be at 12:30 with a program at 2PM. Anyone with family members buried at Talbott Cemetery is welcome to attend. The annual meeting was started to clean the cemetery off once a year and to raise funds in order to keep the cemetery maintained. Thanks to all the people in the past who have donated their time and money, the cemetery is now maintained all year. Anyone wishing to help donate to the upkeep of  the cemetery, but unable to attend the meeting can mail their donations to: Jim Hildum, 619 Sportsman Club Road, Mitchell, In 47446 or to Michelle L Porter, 1296 Noe Road, Orleans, In  47452. If you have any questions, you can email me or call my cell at 583-2345

Disabled Veterans Wish Foundation present Blair Carman in concert. Concert is Friday June 7th 6PM at Bedford Middle Schools Schafer Auditorium. Tickets $12.00 adult and $6.00 children 12 and under. For tickets call David Hall, Bob Hughes, Sipes Body Shop or Donna Smallwood at these numbers 849-2786, 653-6243, 583-8027 or 530-9422

Bring your kayak and join the naturalist for a tour on the lake Saturday, June 15 at 9:30a.m. at Little Patoka Boat Ramp.  Meet the naturalist at the Patoka Lake Visitor Center to car caravan to the ramp.  The caravan will leave promptly at 8:30a.m.  Enjoy a morning on the waters of Patoka as we check out a beautiful rock quarry and waterfall while looking for beaver, bald eagles, and other wildlife along the way.  Bring PFD’s, preferred snacks, refreshments and sunscreen for this two- hour long journey.  Non-motorized boat launch permits are required and will be sold at the event for $5.  These annual non-motorized launch permits can also be purchased at the Patoka Property Office between the hours of 8AM–4PM For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, please call the Visitor Center at 812.685.2447.

Children of all ages are invited to O’Bannon Woods State Park for the Young Adventurers Program this summer and fall. Young Adventurers offers hands-on programs in areas from archaeology to canoeing. The programs will teach children about the wildlife, history and culture of Indiana. Each program includes a lesson, an outdoor activity (weather permitting) and often a craft. The program length averages one to two hours. Young Adventurers meets at the Hickory Hollow Nature Center every other Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m., unless otherwise advertised. Standard gate fees of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle apply during recreation season. O’Bannon Woods is at 7234 Old Forest Rd. Corydon, 47112.

 

The sessions are:

June 1-2: Free Fishing Weekend and Fishing Derby
June 14-15: Canoeing Basics 101 (Meet at Pine Pond)
June 28-29: The Mystery of History
July 12-13: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Trash
July 26-27: Hellbenders lesson by Purdue University Research Team.
Aug. 9-10: SSSSlithering SSSSSSSnakessssssssss
Aug. 23-24:  Getting Starry Eyed (Time will vary)
Sept. 6-7: Nature Rocks!”
Sept. 20-21: Can You Dig It?
Oct. 11-12: Falling for Fall
Oct. 18-19: Special Request Day
Nov. 1-2: Native American Heritage Month

A full descriptive schedule of the Young Adventurers program is at InterpretiveServices.IN.gov or by contacting interpretive naturalist Lydia Robertson at lrobertson@dnr.IN.gov or (812) 738-8234.

June 16th thru 30th

Join the naturalists for an extra close-up program with the red-tailed hawk and eastern screech owl on Sunday, June 16th at 1p.m.  See how Patoka staff must care for these birds of prey. Watch the staff as they change the birds’ jesses and trim their beaks and talons.  Discover what it takes to keep these birds healthy and ready for programs.  There is a $5/person fee.  Pre-registration is required by calling the Patoka Lake Visitor Center at (812)685-2447.The entrance fee of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($7 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164.


 

 

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Lawyer Every First Wednesday at Hoosier Hills Pact PSA 2013

Tom Frohman, a lawyer at the Bloomington branch of Indiana Legal Services, comes to Paoli the first Wednesday morning of every month to talk to low-income individuals who have legal questions or court cases involving family law issues including paternity, custody, child support, visitation, and divorce.  You may call the office of Hoosier Hills PACT at (812) 723-2621 to make a free and confidential appointment to speak to Mr. Frohman.  Alternatively, if you want to apply for help from ILS without meeting directly with Mr. Frohman, you can call the ILS office 1-800 822-4774 on Mondays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on family law issues and, for all other issues, on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 PM or Thursdays from 10:00 AM to noon.  The other legal issues handled by ILS are problems related to foreclosures, taxes, landlord-tenant, unemployment, debt collection, and public benefits.

The Diabetic Support Group meets in the IU Health Paoli hospital cafeteria the third Thursday of every month at 6pm until April and then it meets at 7p through the summer. If you are interested in more info about the group, call 723-7474. If you are interested in more info about Williams Bros. services, call 723-3907.
Hanna 812-723-7474 

 Gateway Ministries has a new ministry called the Freedom Cafe' Church, celebrating Jesus in a new way, cafe' style.  Enjoy your coffee or Ice tea with a pastry, then worship and hear the good news of God's love, while sitting at your table cafe' style.  The Freedom Cafe' Church is located  at 308 S Oak Street in Paoli, across from the Pizza Hut (where the old Hoosier Uplands office was).  Sunday services are 10:31am and 6:31pm on Thursdays.  Come and experience the difference and Freedom in Jesus!!

Mercy Center in Paoli has moved to a new location at 308 S. Oak Street in Paoli across from the Pizza Hut (where the old Hoosier Uplands was).  The Center is now open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12p - 5p and Tuesdays from 10:30a - 3p for anyone who is in need of a meal.  Mercy Center is now serving over 1500 meals a month in Oranga County.  If you are able to come and get a meal, please do so. Volunteers are also needed to cook, clean, serve, deliver meals.  If interested in volunteering, call 812-936-8227.  Financial support can be sent to 308 S. Oak Street, Paoli, IN 47454.

Paoli Wesleyan Church reminds you that “One Harvest” can save you 35 to 50% on your weekly food cost.. With seven menu selections.  All food is top quality, not distressed or outdated. Call Herman Kile for more information at 276-3261

IU Health Bedford Home Care would like to celebrate those that dedicate their lives to helping others. Home care offers staff for : NURSING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, AND HOME HEALTH BATHING AIDE SERVICES   Area home care staff can assist, educate, and facilitate clients and their caregivers to maintain or regain the independence to remain at home. Thank a home care worker this month for the exceptional services they provide! If you or your loved one would like more information about IU home care, call 812-275-1275, or toll free 1866-607-1275

Vincennes University Jasper Campus will offer Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training programs this Spring semester. The 105 hour program includes 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. The curriculum provided at VUJC meets all required guidelines for nursing assistant training set forth by the Federal Government and the State of Indiana. Upon completion of the course each student is eligible to sit for the Indiana State CNA competency examination.
Fee is $950 and includes all textbooks, materials and State testing fees.   For additional information on CNA classes call 481-5937Jasper – Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sponsors a continuing education group for persons with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or anyone who is interested in learning about the disease that is held the third Monday of each month, except December. The next meeting will be Monday, November 19 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Classroom.  For more information, please contact Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Diabetes Education Department at 996-0521.

The Orleans Wesleyan Church is sponsoring a food outreach program called: “The Family Table”. The church invites anyone who would like to join them on Thursday evenings for dinner and fellowship at their fellowship hall. Meals will be served from 5:30 to 6:30pm or as needed. The church and fellowship hall are located on the south side of Orleans at 1463 South Maple (Hwy 37). Call 865-4041 for more information. 

Orange Count Human Society is in need of many items:  towels, wash rags , bleach Lysol, Laundry degergent, rubber gloves, antibacterial hand shap, hand sanitizer, collars, leashes, dog houses, dog shampoo, flea treatment, cat litter, hard cat food, puppy food, dog food, cat litter pan liners, pet toys,  flat shovels, envelopes, push mower, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, markers, thank you cards, stamps,  gift cards from Walmart, Lowes, Bender Lumber, etc for paint and other supplies... Thanks ..  Monetary donations can be sent to the Orange County Humane Society at P0 Box 61, Paoli, IN 47454

The VFW Post in Paoli is having Bingo every Thursday at 7pm with early bird Bingo at 6:30pm. Smoke filters have been installed and the and the building is handicap-accessable.

IU Health Paoli Hospital is a permanent child seat inspection station.  Is someone you love buckled in properly?  Let IU Health Paoli Hospital help you.  They offer FREE care seat checks.  The purpose of these checks is to ensure your loved ones are properly buckled in by offering education by a cerified Child Passenger Safety Technician.  Please call Deana Davis, RN, BSN, Health & Safety Educator @ 723-7571 or 936-2811 ext. 7571 to schedule an individual appointment.

Stronger Seniors-New Fitness Program!  Co-Sponsored by:  French Lick Senior Citizens, IU Health Paoli Hospital, and French Lick Springs Resort.  Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 AM at the French Lick Senior Citizen Building.  Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.  For more information, call Marilyn Fenton at 936-2533 or Erma Dillard at 936-4094.

Senior Adult Chair Exercise Program:  Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 AM to Noon.  Call Mary Mapes at 812-849-9999 or the church office at 812-865-3713.  Free!!!  Heart rate & blood pressure will be monitored.  Daily weigh-in.  Nutrition guidlines discussed.

Need help applying for public assistance or health insurance?  IU Health Paoli now offers one on one assistance for individuals needing to apply for public assistance health care programs.  A simple on-line process is available.  You can call the Financial Caseworker at 812-723-7982 or 812-936-2811 ext. 7982.  This office is located in the Paoli Medical Arts Building, 488 W. Hospital Road, Paoli.  The following programs are available:  *HIP:  The HIP program covers individuals who are carefivers for dependant children, unisured for at least 6 months, do not have access to employee sponsored health coverage, and are income eligible.  *Hoosier Healthwise:  Indiana's health program for children, pregnant women, and low-income families.  *Indiana Children's Special Health Care Services:  This program provides supplemental medical coverage to help families of children who have serious, chronic medical conditions.  *Medicaid Coverage for the Blind and Disabled.  *Medicaid Assistance with Medicare Costs.

Winter clothing giveaway every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon at Freedom Bible Church.  Call 936-2010

According to Medicare,  Orange County has the highest percentage of senior citizens who quality for help to pay for prescriptions from Social Security, but are not signed up.  They need to call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 and sign up, expecially if they have trouble paying for their prescriptions.  If they don’t quality, they may still be eligible for other programs.  Call Hanna Swayer at 723-7474 for more  information.

A Senior Adult Exercise program will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 10am to noon at Orleans First Baptist Church.  Heart rate and blood pressure will be monitored,  Call Mary at 849-9999 for more information.

The Southern Indiana Center for Indeplendent Living (SICIL) is sponsoring bingo on Monday mornings from 10am to 11:30am at the Older American building in Orleans.¡¡ Location is 1901 South Orleans Way.¡¡ Anyone in Orange County that has a disabilityor is a Senior citizen is more then welcome to attend.¡¡ There is no cost and prizes are awarded.¡¡ For more information call 800-845-6914

The American Legion Post 76 in French Lick wishes to invite everyone to Charity Game Night, “Texas Hold’em” poker night every Friday Night starting at 7pm. There is a semi-menu and drinks for your enjoyment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Legion at 936-9394.
If you are a Veteran and wish to give back to the community, the American Legion has many events scheduled for this year, we can use your aid. If you are a Veteran and not a member, please stop by the Legion or contact one of the Elected Officers.

The American Legion Post 76 French Lick wishes to invite everyone to attend Bingo on Monday Nights. The Assembly Hall doors open at 5pm and Bingo starts at 7pm. There is a non-smoking and smoking area. There is also a semi-menu along with drinks. Come out for a night of Bingo and enjoy the fun. If you have any questions, please contact the American Legion at 936-9394. Any Veteran that is not a member, we wish to invite you to talk with one of our Elected Officers.

What: FREE Community Dinner
When: Every Tuesday Evening serving from 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Senior Citizens Community Building in French Lick
Who: Anyone and Everyone is invited, we would love for you to come and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with us!

Are you an honorably discharged veteran?¡¡ Are you in need of long term hospital help, but don’t think there are any options for you?¡¡ If you answered yes to both questions, you are probably entitled to more benefits than you realize.¡¡ Forty-nine states and Puerto Rico currently have state run and funded facilities that provide various types of care at virtually no cost to you.¡¡ If you or someone you know is in search of assistance, but not sure on the qualifications, call toll free at 1-866-331-1944.¡¡ This message from the Disabled Veteran’s Associations.

Orange County Recycling Cooperative, Recycling at the Old Mill, 105 E Water St, Paoli Indiana, Saturdays 8:00am - noon , Mondays 2:00pm - 6:00pm,¡¡Please stop by at your convenience and make use of our drop off bins in the rear of the building. We take : All paper products (newspaper, cardboard, junk mail, magazines, office paper, shredded paper, brown bags, feed sacks) , Tin cans and other scrap metal , Aluminum cans , Plastic milk jugs, detergent bottles (#2), water and soda pop bottles (#1) , Plastic grocery bags, Stretch wrap , Foam peanuts (please bag separately) , Wearable Shoes , Used clothing (wearable) , Please call 812-635-0526 if the area is a mess - one stinker can ruin it for everbody. For special times and additional information contact John Maier by email or phone (812-635-0526)

American Legion Post 250 of Mitchell Bingo Every Tuesday. Earlybird games at 6:30pm and regular at 7PM Call 849-3727 for info.

New Church In Springs Valley
Pastor Claude Lagenour invites everyone to come and join¡¡them for worship in theirnew Church located in the old Pentecostal Church of Zion in French Lick. Sunday school at 9:30am, worship at 10:30 and in home bible study ast 7pm on Fridays. Call 936-3703 For more information

FYI Orleans Town officials, in conjunction with Wolfe Contracting, has established a Newspaper Recycling Center at the Orleans Town Garage area. The site is for newspapers ONLY. Other recyclables may be accepted later on, but the center is limited to newspapers only for the present. Papers may be dropped off in the bin being housed at the garage by entering the north gate just off Monroe Street and exiting the front gate on Franklin Street anytime from 7 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. daily M-F. For more info contact Orleans Town Offices at 865-2539.

Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living is sponsoring Bingo on Mondays from 10am to 11:30am at the Older American facility in Orleans. Anyone with a disability or senior from Orange Co is welcome. Call 800-845-6914 for more info.

The public is invited to services at the Sulphur Creek Church near French Lick., with pastor Jack Brock. Services are Sunday School at 9:30am, worship at 10:30am and currently no Sunday evening services.  Pastor Jack also serves at the Orange County Jail on Sunday and Tuesday evenings; his number is 723-3830






 
 
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