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CONTENTS
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Emergency.................................................5
Advanced Dermatology...................................................... 3 Area Appraisal Services................................................... 13 Austin Construction.......................................................... 37 Austin Insurance............................................................... 25 Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home............................................ 11 Brown County Chamber of Commerce............................ 21 Brown County Hotels........................................................ 15 Brown County Soil and Water............................................ 9 Brown County Tire and Auto............................................. 29 Brown County Democrat.................................................... 4 Farmer’s Insurance.......................................................... 23 Hills O Brown Realty.......................................................... 2 Hills O Brown Vacation Rentals.......................................... 2 Indiana Farm Bureau........................................................ 37 Jones Accounting Service.................................................. 5 Jones Law Office.............................................................. 13 Knight’s Trash Removal.................................................... 33 Kurt A. Young, Attorney.................................................... 29 Library.............................................................................. 17 Live Laugh Love Photography............................................ 7 Meredith-Clark Funeral Home.......................................... 17 Mike Mensendiek............................................................. 19 Nashville Family Medicine................................................ 21 Prestige Printing............................................................... 31 Purdue Extension............................................................. 29 Shelby Materials............................................................... 27 Society of St. Vincent de Paul.......................................... 23 South Central Appraisal Associates................................. 27 Two Great Minds................................................................ 9 Willow Manor Senior Apartments........................back cover YMCA............................................................................... 37
Non-emergency contact, fire
Law.............................................................6 Police and court
Art Organizations...................................8-9 Education.................................................10 Government........................................11-20 Town of Nashville, county government, public libraries, state government, federal government, post offices
Health Care..............................................20 Health care assistance, hospitals, animal health
Miscellaneous.....................................21-22 Conservancy districts, newspaper, political organizations, park services
Not-For-Profit......................................22-27 Social Service.....................................27-31 Assistance for the elderly, child care assistance, domestic abuse and violence assistance, family assistance, meal assistance, pregnancy & early childhood assistance
Utilities................................................31-31 Worship...............................................33-36 County map..............................................38 Town map.................................................39
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Police/Fire/Ambulance.....911
NON-EMERGENCY CONTACT Brown County EMT Association (812) 988-7808 Bob Roudebush P.O. Box 546 Nashville, IN 47448 Columbus Regional Hospital Ambulance Services (812) 988-7737 53 E. State Road 46 Nashville, IN 47448
Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-6201 jtfd@sbcglobal.net Chief Glenn Elmore P.O. Box 610, 4831 Helmsburg Road (Helmsburg) Nashville, IN 47448 Van Buren Township Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-1594 Chief John Ward 6801 Hamilton Creek Road (Christiansburg) Columbus, IN 47201
Emergency
EMERGENCY
FIRE Brown County (Nashville) Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-4242 Chief Dak Kelp 231 E. Main St., P.O. Box 183 Nashville, IN 47448 Cordry Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department (317) 933-2224 Chief Bernie McGaha 101 Firehouse Road (Cordry-Sweetwater Lakes) Nineveh, IN 46164 Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-1696 Chief Kevin Sabastian 5200 State Road 135 South (Bean Blossom) Morgantown, IN 46160 Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-4063 Chief Arlan Pierce 4650 Sweetwater Trail (Gatesville) Nineveh, IN 46164
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POLICE AND COURT
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Brown County Bailiff (812) 988-5517 Fax (812) 988-5515 deweesgl@browncounty-in.us Gary Dewees Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown Circuit Court (812) 988-7557 Fax (812) 988-5515 Judith A. Stewart (D), circuit court judge Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Clerk (812) 988-5510 Beth Mulry, clerk Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Guardian ad Litem Office (812) 340-8894 Fax (812) 558-0055 GAL@browncountygal.org Sallyann Murphey, director P.O. Box 755 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Jail (812) 988-5605 Fax (812) 988-5607 sciscoeda@browncounty-in.us Capt. Tony Sciscoe, jail commander Brown County Law Enforcement Center 55 State Road 46 East P.O. Box 95 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Magistrate (812) 988-7557 Fax (812) 988-5515 Doug Van Winkle, magistrate Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448
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Brown County Probation Office (812) 988-5505 Fax (812) 988-5506 actonja@browncounty-in.us Jennifer Acton, chief probation officer knightrl@browncounty-in.us Robin Knight, office manager Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Prosecutor (812) 988-5470 Fax: (812) 988-5521 Jim Oliver, prosecutor 31 Old School Way, P.O. Box 1008 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Sheriff’s Department (812) 988-6655 Rick Followell, sheriff Brown County Law Enforcement Center 55 State Road 46 East, P.O. Box 95 Nashville, IN 47448 Indiana State Police Bloomington Post (812) 332-4411 http://www.in.gov/isp/ 1500 N. Packinghouse Road., Suite 200 Bloomington, IN 47404 Nashville Police Department (812) 988-0341 Stephanie Hess, town marshal Town Hall 200 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 446 Nashville, IN 47448
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Art Organizations
ART ORGANIZATIONS Art Alliance Brown County (812) -340-8781 www.artalliancebrowncounty.com Anabel Hopkins, president P.O. Box 224, Nashville, IN 47448 Organization of artists and craftspeople to network, educate, advertise, inspire and encourage one another for the benefit of artists and the community. Sponsors education programs, special art exhibits, promotional activities, public art projects and conferences. Arts Industry Business Incubator (812) 988-2205 browncountyeconomicdevelopment@gmail.com www.browncountyeconomicdevelopment.com P.O. Box 372 Nashville, IN 47448 The incubator can host five operations and offers a tremendous opportunity for those who wish to create or expand their business operations. AIBI offers its incubator tenants a wide variety of management/technical assistance and shared services to help businesses grow into successful companies. Arts Information Center (812) 988-7303 (800) 276-9971 www.browncounty.com 10 N. Van Buren St., P.O. Box 840 Nashville, IN 47448 Located in the Visitors Center. Maintains comprehensive artist registry, maps, brochures and displays. Brown County Art Gallery and Museum (812) 988-4609 brncagal@att.net www.browncountyartgallery.org 1 Artist Drive Nashville, IN 47448 Gallery and museum featuring local artists since 1928. Rotating regional art plus permanent exhibits of historic art. Several special shows annually. Brown County Art Guild (812) 988-6185 bcartguild@sbcglobal.net
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www.bcartguild.com 48 S. Van Buren St. Nashville, IN 47448 Gallery in operation since 1954, featuring the work of 50 contemporary artists and historic collections by Marie Goth, V.J. Cariani, Carl Graf and others. Hosts special community exhibits. Brown County Arts and Cultural Commission (812) 988-7303 P.O. Box 2174 Nashville, IN 47448 The commission serves as a public benefit organization that promotes community-wide collaboration dedicated to the advancement of quality arts and humanities. It serves to educate, preserve, interpret and celebrate the arts. Brown County Craft Gallery (812) 988-7058 www.browncountyartgallery.com 58 E. Main St. Nashville, IN 47448 Over 30 years of providing a marketplace to encourage the growth of fine craftsmanship while offering works of original design and excellent quality to Nashville residents and visitors. Brown County Studio Tour Inc. (812) 988-8378 www.browncountystudiotour.com P.O. Box 903 Nashville, IN 47448 Free, self-guided tour of 19 studios, featuring the work of more than 30 juried local artists and artisans. Tours are last weekend in June and the entire month of October. Friends of T.C. Steele (812) 988-2785 Fax: (812) 988-8457 www.tcsteele.org 4220 T.C. Steele Road Nashville, IN 47448 Volunteer organization supporting T.C. Steele State Historic Site as a valuable educational, historical and fine arts facility.
Small Painting Society of Brown County (812) 988-1844 Heritage Building 41 S. Van Buren St. Nashville, IN 47448 Society committed to perpetuating Brown County as an artist colony of national importance, bringing recognition to artists creating small works. Promotes quality art through peer review of artists creating small works of 20 to 80 square inches in size.
T.C. Steele State Historic Site (812) 988-2785 www.tcsteele.org 4220 T.C. Steele Road Nashville, IN 47448 (Belmont) Historic home and studio of Hoosier Group painter T. C. Steele. Gardens, art gallery/studio, tours, nature trails operated by the state.
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Indiana Heritage Arts Inc. (812) 988-0099 www.indianaheritagearts.org 1 Artists Drive, P.O. Box 509 Nashville, In 47448 Nurturing Brown County’s rich art heritage since 1979. Sponsors annual juried fine arts exhibition and sale, artist workshops and awards, grants and scholarships. Maintains exhibit at the Brown County Art Gallery and Museum.
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SCHOOLS Education
Brown County Schools Board of Trustees The board meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. at the school administration office. 357 E. Main St., Nashville Judy Hardwick, president (812) 597-5178 Teresa Waltman, vice president (812) 327-4075 Carol Bowden, secretary (812) 988-7043 John Mills, member (812) 988-6860 Connie Weddle, member (812) 988-0415 Administration Office (812) 988-6601 www.brownco.k12.in.us David Shaffer, superintendent Dennis Goldberg, assistant superintendent Alan Kosinski, director of student services Deborah Harman, director of student learning John Emkes, director of technology Carol Sue Owens, treasurer Mari Bolin, director of food service Roger Cline, director of transportation Tom Ferry, director of maintenance 357 E. Main St., P.O. Box 38 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County High School (812) 988-6606 Fax (812) 988-5422 www.eagleseye.net Matt Stark, principal Christy Wrightsman, asst. principal Brian Garman, athletics director Athletics (812) 988-5408 Guidance (812) 988-5407 235 S. School House Lane, P.O. Box 68 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Junior High School (812) 988-6605 Fax (812) 988-5415 www.brownco.k12.in.us Mike Roane, principal (2011-2012) Shane Killinger, principal (2012-2013) Trent Austin, asst. principal and athletics director
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95 S. School House Lane, P.O. Box 578 Nashville, IN 47448 Helmsburg Elementary School (812) 988-6651 Fax (812) 988-0852 www.brownco.k12.in.us Kelli Bruner, principal 5378 N. Helmsburg School Road Morgantown, IN 46160 Nashville Elementary School (812) 988-6607 Fax (812) 988-5417 www.brownco.k12.in.us Shane Killinger, principal (2011-2012) TBA, principal (2012-2013) 260 S. School House Lane, P.O. Box 157 Nashville, IN 47448 Sprunica Elementary School (812) 988-6625 Fax (812) 988-0940 www.brownco.k12.in.us Abbie Oliver, principal 3611 Sprunica Road Nineveh, IN 46164 Van Buren Elementary School (812) 988-6658 Fax (812) 988-5418 www.brownco.k12.in.us Lucy McGrayel, principal 4045 S. State Road 135 Nashville, IN 47448 Career Resource Center (812) 988-5880 Fax (812) 988-5780 www.bccrc.net David Bartlett, director 246 E. Main St., P.O. Box 2087 Nashville, IN 47448 The Career Resource Center provides postsecondary opportunities and continuing education for all ages. A complete list of classes and services can be found online.
Town Hall Administration (812) 988-5526 Fax: (812) 988-5532 www.townofnashville.org 200 Commercial St., P.O. Box 446 Nashville, IN 47448 Nashville Clerk/Treasurer (812) 988-7064 Fax (812) 988-5527 Brenda Young byoung@townofnashville.org Nashville Police Department (812) 988-0341 Stephanie Hess, town marshal shess@townofnashville.org Nashville Town Attorney (812) 988-6671 James T. Roberts
Nashville Town Council Nashville Town Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Nashville Town Hall. Sean Cassiday (812) 988-0673 scassiday@townofnashville.org Jane Gore (812) 325-5419 jgore@townofnashville.org Charles “Buzz” King (812) 988-4294 bking@townofnashville.org Bob Kirlin (812) 720-0222 bkirlin@townofnashville.org Arthur Omberg (812) 988-8783 aomberg@townofnashville.org
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Nashville Development Review Commission Suzannah Zody (812) 369-1171 Rosemary Saurer (812) 988-7184 Pam Gould Rick Kelley Tess Kean Connie Percifield Gary Roberson Libby Ziegler Nashville Redevelopment Commission Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. (812) 988 5526 Ric Fox, president Rick Kelley Jim Brunnemer Lucy McGrayel Carol Bowden Mike Goodin
County Government Brown County Assessor’s Office (812) 988-5466 millermh@browncounty-in.us Mari H. Miller (R), assessor Brown County Office Building P.O. Box 351 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Auditor’s Office (812) 988-5485 Fax (812) 988-5487 stogsdillgk@browncounty-in.us Glenda Stogsdill (R), auditor Brown County Office Building P.O. Box 37 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Clerk’s Office (812) 988-5510 Fax (812) 988-5562 mulryba@browncounty-in.us Beth Mulry (D), clerk Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448 12 2012 Brown County Connections
Brown County Board of Commissioners The Brown County Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Office Building. Mary Fouch (D), Commissioner District 1 (317) 933-2776 fouchbc@gmail.com John Kennard (R), Commissioner District 2 (812) 988-2255 jkennard3@yahoo.com Darrell Kent (D), Commissioner District 3 (812) 988-4401 darrellkent@ymail.com Brown County Coroner’s Office (812) 988-1278 Fax (812) 988-8726 earlpiper@juno.com Robbie Ayers, coroner Earl Piper, chief deputy 4516 Old State Road 46 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Council County council meets on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Office Building. David Critser (R), councilperson at large (812) 597-5388 dlcritser@yahoo.com David Rudd (D), councilperson at large (812) 988-1234 Jerry Pittman (R), councilperson at large j.pittman@att.net James Milnes (R), District 1 (812) 988-6292 milnes123@localnet.com Judith Swift (R), District 2 (812) 988-7562 judyswift@yahoo.com Steve Gore (D), District 3 (812) 988-5466 goresw@bcingov.us Arthur “Art” Knight (R), District 4 (812) 988-7522 Brown County Attorney Kurt Young, attorney (812) 988-8890 Fax (812) 988-4249 kurtyoung@aol.com
Brown County Health Department (812) 988-2255 Fax (812) 988-5601 browncountyhealth@localhealth.in.gov Paul Page, D.O., health officer County Office Building P.O. Box 281 Nashville, IN 47448 The Board of Health meets the third Tuesday of every other month at 7 p.m. in the County Office Building.
Claude “Smokey” Presseau, superintendent P.O. Box 2088 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Prosecutor’s Office (812) 988-5470 Fax (812) 988-5521 oliverjr@browncounty-in.us Jim Oliver, prosecutor P.O. Box 1008, 31 Old School Way Nashville, IN 47448
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Brown County Farm Bureau Inc. Charles Gaither, president (812) 988 2048 cwgid@att.net Jim Milnes, vice president (812) 988 6292 Denise Broussard, women’s leader (education) (812) 606-0661 denisebroussard8971@msn.com
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Brown County Highway Department (812) 988-4545 Fax (812) 988-5619 presseaucf@browncounty-in.us
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Brown County Administrator (812) 988-4901 or (812) 345-6119 thompsonme@browncounty-in.us Michael Thompson County Office Building P. O. Box 37 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Treasurer’s Office (812) 988-5458 Fax (812) 988-5520 wraydj@browncounty-in.us Joe Wray, treasurer County Office Building P.O. Box 98 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Planning & Zoning Office (812) 988-5490 Fax (812) 988-5488 woodsdt@browncounty-in.us Dave Woods, director P.O. Box 401 Nashville, IN, 47448 Area plan commission board members meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the County Office Building. Board of zoning appeals members meet the last Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the County Office Building. Brown County Area Plan Commission Board of Zoning Appeals David B. Schilling, attorney 821 Park Ave. Bloomington, IN 47401 Brown County Animal Control Voicemail (812) 988-6655 Amanda Sisson, full-time animal control officer (812) 720-0444 Richard Wood, part-time animal control officer (812) 720-0490 Fax (812) 988-8859 browncountyanimalcontrol@yahoo.com P.O. Box 37 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Economic Development Commission Small Business Incubator (812) 988-2205
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www.browncountyeconomicdevelopment.com Joan Wright, project manager West Main Street, P.O. Box 372 Nashville, IN 47448 Indiana Department of Child Services Brown County office (812) 988-2239 Fax (812) 988-1279 Debbie Dailey, director 121 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 325 Nashville, IN 47448 Child Support (812) 988-5470 Fax (812) 988-5521 31 Old School Way, P.O. Box 1008 Nashville, IN 47448 Community Corrections (812) 988-7343 Fax (812) 988-8451 osbornbj@browncounty-in.us Barb Osborn, executive director Professional Building, second floor P.O. Box 745 Nashville, IN 47448 Emergency Management Agency (EMA) (812) 988-2063 kelpda@browncounty-in.us Dak Kelp, director 715 Greasy Creek Road, P.O Box 670 Nashville, IN 47448 Division of Family Resources (800) 403-0864 Fax (812) 988-0172 www.in.gov/fssa/dfr Penny Shummard, state eligibility manager 30 E. Washington St., P.O. Box 10 Nashville, IN 47448 Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gnaw Bone Regional Sewer District (812) 988-2276 Charlie White, president 4557 State Road 46 East Nashville, IN 47448 Helmsburg Regional Sewer District (812) 988-6302
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Brown County Local Emergency Planning Committee BrownCoLEPC@yahoo.com P.O. Box 1214 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Parks and Recreation (812) 988-5522 Fax (812) 988-5503 parksandrec@browncounty-in.us Mark Shields, director 1001 Deer Run Lane, P.O. Box 299 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County/Purdue Extension Service (812) 988-5495 Fax (812) 988-4310 jenise@purdue.edu www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/brown/pages/ default.aspx Jenise Bohbrink, director 902 Deer Run Lane, P.O. Box 7 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Surveyor (812) 988-5500/(812) 988-1191 hardendk@browncounty-in.us Dave Harden County Office Building P. O. Box 1224 Nashville, IN 47448 Soil and Water Conservation District (812) 988-2211 Fax (812) 988-2657 cathy-paradise@iaswcd.org www.browncountySWCD.com Cathy Paradise, district coordinator 902 Deer Run Lane, Suite C; P.O. Box 308 Nashville, IN 47448 The board meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Deer Run Park location. Look for change of location with move in spring 2012. Continues on next page >
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Brown County Solid Waste Management District (812) 988-0140 Fax (812) 988-1687 control@bcswmd.org director@bcswmd.org Bonnie Closey, district director 176 Old State Road 46 East P.O. Box 1308, Nashville, IN 47448 Board members meet on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the County Office Building. TRIAD of Brown County (812) 988-5606 triad@browncounty-in.us P.O. Box 2141 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Trustees Hamblen Township (317) 933-2565 Phillip Stephens, trustee 8120 Cordry Drive Nineveh, IN 46164 Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jackson Township (812) 988-1013 Mindy Weddle, trustee 5765 Carmel Ridge Road Nashville, IN 47448 Van Buren Township (812) 988-4020 Vicki Payne, trustee 4748 Christiansburg Road Columbus, IN 47201 Voter Registration (812) 988-5511 Fax (812) 988-5562 Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85 Nashville, IN 47448 Washington Township (812) 988-6523 Bryan Gabriel, trustee Creekstone Apartments 2444 E. Old State Road 46 Nashville, IN 47448
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Veterans services rown County Veterans Affairs Office B (812) 988-5600 Fax (812) 988-0001 bcvet@att.net www.browncountyveterans.org Ron Higgins, service officer 902 Deer Run Lane Nashville, IN 47448 American Legion Post 13 (812) 350-1882 Jerry Bell, commander Meetings are the third Wednesday every month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall. VFW Post 6195 (317) 502-4526 lrkuhn0324@aol.com Larry Kuhn, commander Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall. Brown County Vietnam Veterans (812) 988-8011 Hank Marshall, commander Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall. Brown County Honor Guard Military honors. Graveside and memorial service only Richard “Rick” White, commander (812) 988-0912 Ron Higgins, coordinator (812) 988-5600 (call first) Brown County Veterans Coalition (317) 346-0005 James Toney, president Meetings are quarterly or when appropriate at Veterans Hall. The Bald Eagles Pilots, air crew, support personnel and military aviation history buffs. Floyd Crouse, information correspondence (812) 988-7428 Tim Sparks Buz Dryfoose
PUBLIC LIBRARIES Brown County Public Library (812) 988-2850 Fax (812) 988-8119 www.browncounty.lib.in.us Stori Snyder, director Chris Bolis, children’s librarian 205 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 8 Nashville, IN 47448 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Cordry-Sweetwater Branch Library (317) 933-9229 www.cordrysweetwater.org/Library/tabid/167/Default.aspx Located at clubhouse at entrance to the lakes. Hours: Tuesday 2-5 p.m.;
Wednesday and Thursday 3-6 p.m. Books may be ordered from the Brown County Public Library, (812) 988-2850, to be delivered on Tuesday. Library materials accessible for all card holders.
STATE GOVERNMENT Office of the Indiana Governor (317) 232-4567 Fax (317) 232-3443 Mitch Daniels (R), governor Office of the Governor, Statehouse, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797
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Meets twice a year (on or about the anniversaries of the WWII D-day invasion and the Pearl Harbor attack), at the Seasons Lodge and Conference Center. Registration requested.
Office of the Indiana Attorney General (317) 232-6201 Fax (317) 232-7979 constituent@atg.in.gov Greg Zoeller, Indiana attorney general 302 W. Washington St., Fifth Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204
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State Representative, District 65 (812) 279-6367 (800) 382-9841 h65@iga.in.gov Eric Koch (R), state representative P.O. Box 372 Bedford, IN 47421 State Senator – District 44 (317) 232-9400 • (800) 382-9467 Brent Steele (R), senator 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Indiana Secretary of State (317) 233-8655 vpoole@sos.in.gov Vance Poole, communications and legislative liaison Indiana Farm Bureau Dave Villwock, president (317) 692-7750 Randy Kron, vice president (317) 692-7732 Andy Dietrick, public relations director (317) 692-7818 adietrick@infarmbureau.org Katrina Hall, public policy tax and grant finance specialist (317) 692-7805 khall@infarmbureau.org Greg Slipher, livestock specialist (317) 692-7886 gslipher@infarmbureau.org
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 9th District Congressman Todd Young (R) (812) 336-3000 (Bloomington office) Fax (812) 336-3355 (Bloomington office) (202) 225-5315 (Washington, D.C. office) Fax (202) 226-6866 (Washington, D.C. office) 320 W. Eighth St., Suite 114 Bloomington, IN 47404 1721 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 U.S. Senator Daniel Coats (R) (202) 224-5623 (Washington, D.C. office) 493 Russell Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 18 2012 Brown County Connections
U.S. Senator Richard Lugar (R) (317) 226-5555 (Indianapolis office) Fax (317) 226-5508 (Indianapolis office) (202) 224-4814 (Washington, D.C. office) Fax (202) 228-0360 (Washington, D.C. office) http://lugar.senate.gov 1180 Market Tower, 10 W. Market St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 306 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-1401
POST OFFICES (800-ASK-USPS)
Bloomington – 47401, 47402, 47403, 47404, 47405, 47406 (812) 331-4547 206 E. Fourth St. Bloomington – 47408 (812) 331-4553 3210 E. 10th St. Columbus – 47201, 47202, 47203 (812) 378-2091 450 Jackson St. Freetown – 47235 (812) 497-3800 6683 N. Union St. Helmsburg – 47435 (812) 988-6302 2401 N. Main St. Morgantown – 46160 (812) 597-4012 300 W. Washington St. Nashville – 47448 (812) 988-2262 200 E. Commercial St. Nineveh – 46164 (317) 933-2200 7544 S. Nineveh Road Seymour – 47274 (812) 522-2559 321 N. Chestnut St.
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Health Care
Trafalgar – 46181 (317) 878-4300 105 E. Ohio St.
niors, those with chronic conditions, and those recovering from illness. Licensed and bonded professional staff.
Unionville – 47468 (812) 334-0382 8031 State Road 45 East
HOSPITALS
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE Community Health Center of Brown County (812) 988-6678 Dr. Paul Page, medical director 121 Locust Lane Nashville, IN 47448 Can prescribe and dispense medications, and provide consultation with other health care workers. Sliding scale fees based on household income and size. Call ahead for appointment; must show two most recent pay stubs or last year’s tax return. Office hours are Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Brown County Health Department (812) 988-2255 www.browncountyhealthdept.org 201 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 281 Nashville, IN 47448 The Health Department has birth records for those born in Brown County and death records for those who have died in Brown County. Public health nursing provides immunizations, health tests and screenings; and education, including blood pressure checks, lice checks and medication, pregnancy tests, screens for cholesterol, diabetes, anemia; Adult Stay Well Clinic; childhood immunizations; flu shots; TB testing. Some charges may apply. Education in nutrition, smoking cessation, disease prevention and maintaining healthy lifestyle. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Life Care Medical Solutions (812) 988-6832 www.lcmshomehealth.com 25 Artist Drive, P.O. Box 711 Nashville, IN 47448 In-home nursing and patient care for se-
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IU Health Bloomington (812) 353-5252 www.iuhealth.org 601 W. Second St. Bloomington, IN 47403 Columbus Regional Hospital (800) 841-4938 www.crh.org 2400 E.17th St. Columbus, IN 47201 Johnson County Memorial (317) 736-3300 www.johnsonmemorial.org 1125 W. Jefferson St. Franklin, IN 46131 IU Health Morgan Hospital (765) 342-8441 www.iuhealth.org./morgan/ 2209 John R. Wooden Drive Martinsville, IN 46151 Schneck Medical Center (812) 522-2349 www.schneckmed.org 411 West Tipton St. Seymour, IN 47274
ANIMAL HEALTH Bean Blossom Animal Clinic (812) 988-7922 Dr. James Brester 4909 State Road 135 South Nashville, IN 47448 (Bean Blossom) Holistic Veterinary Services (812) 988-9787 Elizabeth “Lisa” Pantzer, DVM 1156 Old State Road 46 East P.O. Box 2030 Nashville, IN 47448-2030
NEWSPAPER
Cordry Sweetwater (317) 933-2893 Fax (317) 933-3628 cscdatcscd@embarqmail.com Martha Anderson, business administrative manager 8377 Cordry Drive Nineveh, IN 46164 Board members meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse.
Brown County Democrat (812) 988-2221 (812) 988-6502 Fax www.bcdemocrat.com Whether in print or online, we bring you the latest headlines from across town and throughout our county: community events, school updates and closings, local sports, money-saving offers and more. Advertising: ads@bcdemocrat.com Editorial: newsroom@bcdemocrat.com
Lake Lemon (812) 334-0233 Fax (812) 335-0038 LLCDoffice@aol.com www.lakelemon.org Bob Madden, manager 7599 N. Tunnel Road Unionville, IN 47468 Board members meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Benton Township Senior Citizens Building on State Road 45 in Unionville.
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Brown County Democrats (812) 988-4066 www.browncountydemocrats.com Jim Gredy, chairperson Maxine Bailey, treasurer P.O. Box 1742 Nashville, IN 47448
PARK SERVICES Brown County State Park (812) 988-6406 http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm P.O. Box 608 Nashville, IN 47448 Entrances: West Gate – 1405 S.R. 46 West North Gate – 1801 S.R. 46 East (public pool) Horse Camp – 4800 S.R. 135 South (No through traffic) Saddle Barn (812) 988-8166 Lodge family cabins (877) 563-4371 Campground (812) 988-5245 Nature Center (812) 988-5240 Yellowwood State Forest (812) 988-7945 http://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4817.htm 772 S Yellowwood Road Nashville, IN 47448 Activities: hunting, fishing, gold panning, canoeing, kayaking, camping, boating, shelters and horseman camp. Call for information. Permits required for some activities.
Not-for-Profit Organizations Aging and Community Services (812) 372-6918 • (866) 644-6407 1531 13th St. Suite G900 Columbus, IN 47201 Located inside the United Way Building. 22 2012 Brown County Connections
ACCESS Brown County Public Transportation Dispatcher at (812) 988-0185. Leave message. Office located in the Brown County YMCA building complex. Hours of availability Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reliable and affordable transportation for Brown County residents to and from work, medical appointments, shopping and errands. Alzheimer’s Association (812) 372-3755 (800) 351-3755 1252 Washington St. Columbus, IN 47201 American Cancer Society Hoosier Hills Indiana Area Service Center (812) 336-8423 Fax: (812) 339-9213 www.cancer.org 2201 Sudbury Drive, Suite C Bloomington, IN 47403 American Red Cross Bartholomew – Brown County Chapter (812) 379-9551 Fax: (812) 375-9896 www.bartholomew-redcross.org 931 Repp Drive Columbus, IN 47201 BETA Teen Center Brown County Enrichment for Teens Association (812) 988-8807 BETAteencenter@yahoo.com PO Box 1194 Nashville, IN 47448 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/ pages/BETA-Teen/251587768192267 BETA meets on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. at the fieldhouse on the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets. Where teens can play games, listen to music, learn new things, make new friends, watch movies, eat snacks, hang out and be themselves.
Brown County Chamber of Commerce (812) 988-0234 www.thebrowncountychamber.org P.O. Box 164 Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Community Closet (812) 988-6003 284 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, IN 47448 Gently used clothing and household items accepted during business hours. Located behind Subway in Nashville. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; first and third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brown County Community Foundation (812) 988-4882 Fax: (812) 988-0299 www.browncountycommunityfoundation.org 91 W. Mound St. (Unit 4), P.O. Box 191 Nashville, IN 47448 The BCCF exists for the purpose of enhancing the lives of the citizens and organizations of our community. The BCCF is a nonprofit enterprise that seeks to provide the mechanism through which those who desire to help others in our community may carry out their philanthropy.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brown County (812) 988-8170 bcbbbs@att.net Stephanie Dean, director P. O. Box 500 Nashville, IN 47448 Professional Building, second floor
Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau (812) 988-7303 Fax: (812) 988-1070 www.browncounty.com 10 N. Van Buren St., P.O. Box 840 Nashville, IN 47448 The BCCVB’s purpose is to promote and develop the meetings and tourism resources of Brown County. Visitors welcome seven days a week. Continues on next page >
McGinley Insurance Agency
146 E. Main St., Suite 6 • Nashville, IN 47448 Office: (812) 988-6399 • Fax: (812) 988-6300 Toll Free: (866) 373-6399
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
BROWN COUNTY • FOOD PANTRY & DISTRIBUTION CENTER
812.988.8821
Furniture, Bedding, Towels & Linens, Clothing of Any Kind, Small Working Appliances, Dishes, Silverware, Pot & Pans, Any Non-Perishable Food & Financial Assistance are always needed. Drop off items at the warehouse located off Clay Lick Road on Long Lake Road across from the CYO Camp. Look for the St. Vincent de Paul sign.
Hours are: Monday and Saturday 10:00am -Noon Nashville Area Pick-Ups Call:
812.369.8405
Cordry/Sweetwater Area Pick-Ups Call:
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Brown County Garden Club Member of the Garden Club of Indiana Inc. Dorothy Babcock, president 812-988-2747 Brown County Habitat for Humanity (812) 988-4926 contact@bc-habitat.com www.bc-habitat.com P.O. Box 260 Nashville, IN 47448 Community Health Center of Brown County (812) 988-6678 121 Locust Lane Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Historical Society Inc. and Pioneer Village Phone/Fax (812) 988-2899 www.browncountyhistory.info 46 E Gould St., P.O. Box 668 Nashville, IN 47448 Maintains and operates the historic Pioneer Village on Old School Way and the Brown County Archives at 1934 State Road 135 North; monthly pitch-in dinner meeting with program. Brown County Humane Society (812) 988-7362 shelter@bchumane.org www.bchumane.org 128 S. State Road 135, P.O. Box 746 Nashville, IN 47448 Office hours: noon-5 p.m. daily. Closed Tuesday and Thursday. Brown County Lions Club (812) 988-4440 www.browncountylions.org Robert E. Gilmore, membership P.O. Box 716 Nashville, IN 47448 Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Parkview Church of the Nazarene across from the north entrance of Brown County State Park on State Road 46 East.
Brown County Literacy Coalition (812) 988-6960 Literacy.coaliton@yahoo.com 205 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 757 Nashville, IN 47448 Located on the lower level of Brown County Public Library. Brown County YMCA (812) 988-9622 Fax (812) 988-9623 www.browncountyymca.org Kim Robinson, executive director 105 Willow St.,Nashville, IN 47448 Life Designs Inc. (812) 988-1257 200 S. Hawthorne St., P.O. Box 1789 Nashville, IN 47448 United Way 211 Tonja Couch, director Dial 211 or (812) 376-6666 An information and referral service that connects people with community resources. Freedom Group of Brown County (812) 597-5636 juliaottenweller@peoplepc.com P.O. Box 1221 Nashville, IN 47448 A conservative, non-partisan group that meets at 6:45 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Brown County Library. Call or email for details. Friends of the Brown County Indiana Old Settlers (812) 597-5636 president@browncountyindianaoldsettlers.org www.browncountyindianaoldsettlers.org P.O. Box 1713 Nashville, IN 47448 Meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Brown County Historical Society Building. The 2012 Old Settlers Reunion is August 31 and September 1 at Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. Continues on page 26
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Friends of the Brown County Public Library (812) 988-2850 www.browncounty.lib.in.us 205 Locust Lane Nashville, IN 47448 Friends of Brown County State Park www.browncountystatepark.us friends@browncountystatepark.us P.O. Box 1892 Nashville, IN 47448 Hickory Ridge Senior Center (812) 597-4810 2314 Hickory Ridge Lane Morgantown, IN 46160 Rotary Club of Brown County www.browncountyrotary.org Richard Lawlor, president P.O. Box 1086 Nashville, IN 47448 Meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Artists Colony Inn, corner of Franklin and Van Buren streets. Return to the Wild Inc. Wildlife Rehabilitation (812) 988-8990 www.returntothewild.org admin@returntothewild.org Patti Reynolds, president P.O. Box 1153 Nashville, IN 47448 Salvation Army of Brown County (812) 988-7019 www.corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/browncounty 168 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 1717 Nashville, IN 47448 Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (SICIL) (812) 277-9626 (800) 845-6914 cathiowings@yahoo.com www.sicilindiana.org Cathi Owings, Brown County outreach coordinator 651 X St. Bedford, IN 47421
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A consumer-controlled, community-based, cross disability, non-residential and not-forprofit organization that promotes and practices the philosophy of independent living. Society of St. Vincent de Paul (812) 988-8821 P.O. Box 577 Nashville, IN 47448 Off Clay Lick Road on Long Lake Road (across from CYO camp) Clients can come once a month for food any Monday or Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon except holiday weekends. Also has clothing, furniture and household goods. For Brown County residents who meet guidelines. Sycamore Valley Senior Center (812) 988-0326 746 Memorial Drive, Nashville Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Open to Brown County residents over 60 years of age. TRIAD of Brown County (812) 988-5606 triad@browncounty-in.us P.O. Box 2141 Nashville, IN 47448 TRIAD volunteers provide helpful services for seniors, disabled, people recovering from surgery or anyone on their own who would like to be checked on from time to time. Turning Point Domestic Violence Services (800) 221-6311 (812) 988-2239 ext. 12464 www.turningpointdv.org P.O. Box 751 Nashville, IN Call 24 hours, seven days per week. We Care Gang www.wecaregang.org P.O. Box 1492 Nashville, IN 47448 WCG has two parallel goals: to build community by producing a community event where the entire county (including visitors) is invited to spend the day together enjoying good
WFHB Radio Station 100.7 or 91.3 (812) 323-1200, Fax (812) 323-0320 www.wfhb.org calendars@wfhb.org (to announce upcoming events) news@wfhb.org (to relay newsworthy events) 108 W. Fourth St., Bloomington, IN 47404 Chad Carrothers, general manager January Jones, news director Alycin Bektesh, assistant news director Jim Manion, music director Jeffrey Morris, engineer “Brown County Hour” local radio variety show produced every other month Pam Raider, local contact, (812) 988-0035
ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY Aging & Community Services (812) 372-6918 Toll Free (866) 644-6407 1531 13th St., Suite G900, Columbus, IN 47201 www.agingandcommunityservices.org Serves the elderly and the disabled. Home Helpers (812) 988-6830 www.HomeHelpers.cc 25 Artist Drive, P.O. Box 711 Nashville, IN 47448 In-home senior assistance with personal care, daily activities, light housekeeping, meal prep, companionship, transportation to doctor’s appointments and more. Trained and bonded caregivers.
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food, fun and live music; at the same time, to raise money to help residents in Brown County with food- and shelter-related needs.
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CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE Social Services
CCDF – Child Care Development Fund Children’s Bureau Inc. adonges@childrensbureau.org www.childrensbureau.org/corp/home/index Ashley Donges, assistant director 317-535-3326 866-494-5330 Brown County Childcare Voucher Program Helps pay cost of child care for low-income working parents or those in full-time educational or training programs. Parent selects the provider. Child care can be in the home or a day care facility, or can be provided by a relative or friend who is a legally licensed exempt provider. Providers must meet minimum standards for health and safety. Payment is made directly to the provider at an established market rate. The parent must pay the difference between the provider’s charges and market rate. Childhood Connections (866) 693-0672 www.childhoodconnections.org Rose Ellen Adams, executive director 923 Fourth St. Columbus, IN 47201 Helps parents find quality child care through a list of legally licensed and accredited child care providers. Provides assistance and training to child care professionals. Helps to provide licensing orientation to those interested in starting new child care businesses. Services include Indiana Partnership for Inclusive Child Care (IPICC), Better Baby Care Indiana, Mentors as Parents (MAP), Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Voucher Program Certification, Resource Lending Library and Project Brain Tree.
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE Victims Assistance (812) 988-5470 Fax (812) 988-5521 P.O. Box 1008, 31 Old School Way Nashville, IN 47448 28 2012 Brown County Connections
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services (800) 221-6311 (812) 988-2239 ext. 12464 www.turningpointdv.org P.O. Box 751 Nashville, 47448 Call 24 hours, seven days per week Serves victims of domestic violence and their children, and victims of rape/sexual assault. Services include safe shelter, case management, advocacy, peer counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, and children’s programs. Individuals can stay at the shelter for up to 30 days, longer in exceptional cases. Turning Point will arrange for transportation for victims to the shelter in emergencies. Will accept donated cell phones.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE Brown County Division of Family Resources (800) 403-0864 Fax (812) 988-0172 www.in.gov/fssa/dfr 30 E. Washington St., P.O. Box 10 Nashville, IN 47448 Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call or come in to apply for Food Stamps, Medicaid Program, TANF Program and Hoosier Healthwise. Call for appointment. Fill out application in person or by mail. Brown County Presbyterian (812) 988-9764 (812) 720-1187 602 State Road 135 North Nashville, IN 47448 God’s Grace Store offers free clothing for children and families. Open: first Monday from 4-6 p.m.; second Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.; last Saturday of each month from 8:3011:30 a.m. Limited assistance with utilities; call for intake. Family Nutrition Program (812) 988-5495 www.cfs.purdue.edu/extension/food_health/ index.html Camille Blubaugh, family nutrition program assistant
MEAL ASSISTANCE Food Stamps (800) 403-0864 www.in.gov/fssa/dfr 30 E. Washington St., P.O. Box 10 Nashville, IN 47448 Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Provides food stamps for low-income households. Applicants must meet income and resource guidelines. To apply, call for appointment or walk in to the Brown County Division of Family Resources.
Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen (812) 988-8038 5306 State Road 135 North Morgantown, IN 46160 Located in Bean Blossom, provides a free hot meal from 4-6 p.m. seven days a week (closed Thanksgiving). Also provides food bank and government commodity distribution during dinner hours. Walk in. No questions asked. North Salem United Methodist Church Food Pantry (812) 988-2786 (812) 988-2571 7718 State Road 46 East Nashville, IN 47448 Food pantry is open on the first Thursday of each month from 1-2 p.m. Call for clothing availability.
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Purdue Extension Service Brown County Office 902 Deer Run Lane, P.O. Box 7 Nashville, IN 47448 Provides free, informal and easily accessible educational programs in the home and community. These programs focus on developing knowledge and skill related to nutrition and meal planning; food purchasing, preparation and safety; physical activity and resource management.
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Salvation Army Food Pantry (812) 988-7019 168 S. Jefferson St. Nashville, IN 47448 Hours are Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program (866) 644-6407 1531 13th St., G900 Columbus, IN 47201 People age 60 or over may receive vouchers to buy fresh produce from state-approved local farmers markets. Apply for vouchers starting May, while supplies last, at Aging & Community Services. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Food Pantry (812) 988-8057 5802 Old Settlers Road Morgantown, IN 46160 (State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom) The food pantry is open the last Wednesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Refrigerated and non-refrigerated food is available. St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry (812) 988-8821 or (812) 988-8509 P O. Box 577 Nashville, IN 47448 Off Clay Lick Road on Long Lake Road (Across from CYO camp) Clients can come once a month for food any Monday or Saturday from 10 a.m.–noon except holiday weekends. For Brown County residents who meet income guidelines. Furniture and clothing may also be available to the same individuals.
PREGNANCY & EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANCE Brown County WIC (812) 988-6792 Fax (812) 988-1084 Sue Miller, agency coordinator 54 Pittman House Lane, P.O. Box 476 Nashville IN 47448 Behind 145 S. Jefferson Provides vouchers for eggs, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and beans for pregnant 30 2012 Brown County Connections
women and families with infants or children under 5. Also helps with infant formula and breast-feeding support. Provides nutrition education, medical and social service referrals. Office hours: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. First Steps – Southeast (866) 644-2454 www.firststepssoutheast.org 1531 13th St., Suite G900 Columbus, IN 47201 Evaluation and assessment at no cost, at home for children from birth to 3 years with (or at risk for) a developmental delay or disability. Ongoing services low or no cost to family, including occupational, physical, speech and developmental therapy and 12 other services depending on eligibility. Head Start (812) 988-6630 105 Willow St. Nashville, IN 47448 Preschool education for low-income families with children ages 3-5. Parents learn about physical and mental health care and nutrition, both in the center and at home. Volunteer opportunities available. Bus transportation can be arranged. Meet income guidelines and/ or have special needs. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Closed during summer. Healthy Families of Brown County (812) 988-1890 jbush@villages.org Jennifer Bush, site supervisor Offers free, weekly, home-visiting program for pregnant women and infants 75 days old or younger. Provides information on child development, parenting, developmental screenings, parent and child interactions, encouragement and support. Call for more information. Pregnancy Care Center of Brown County (812) 988-4500 www.pregcarecenter.org 1750 State Road 46 East, P.O. Box 529 Nashville, IN 47448 Services include supportive peer counseling; self-administered pregnancy test; maternity
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and baby clothing; factual educational material available on fetal development, abortion and sexually transmitted diseases; adoption and medical assistance referrals; and post-abortion peer counseling. Office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
AT&T Lifeline Program (888) 285-7983 Save money on your phone. If you receive food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security income, low income, HUD Section 8 or other federal public housing, TANF, EAP, Federal School Lunch Program (free or reduced school lunches) you may be eligible for a Lifeline credit of $7.31 per month on your phone bill. This credit can begin any time. Get a Lifeline credit of 50 percent of installation costs for new phone service setup if you apply within 60 days of setup. Call for an application. Brown County Community Closet (812) 988-6003 284 S. Van Buren St. Nashville, IN 47448 Last resort help for financial assistance with utility bill. Client needs to have in writing how much assistance they are already getting from other places. Also need a referral from either a CAP or township trustee. Hours: Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and second and fourth Saturday 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Call before coming in. Brown County Habitat for Humanity (812) 988-4926 www.bc-habitat.com P.O. Box 260 Nashville, IN 47448 Joins with low-income families and community partners to provide home ownership opportunities and build communities of hope, making safe, decent, affordable homes available to people in need. Continues on next page >
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Salvation Army (812) 988-7019 168 S. Jefferson St. Nashville, IN 47448 Can provide vouchers for utility payments no more than once per year. Call for required appointment. South Central Community Action Program (812) 988-6636 linda@insccap.org www.insccap.org Linda Welty, Brown County coordinator 168 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 730 Nashville, IN 47448 Intake and eligibility vary by program. Services offered: energy assistance programs, weatherization programs, self-sufficiency case management, Section 8 housing vouchers. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Willow Manor Senior Apartments (812) 720-9400 www.guardianmgt.com 72 Willow St. Nashville, IN 47448 55+ independent living. Some income restrictions apply. One- and two-bedroom apartment homes close to shopping, health care, entertainment and outdoor recreation.
UTILITIES AT&T telephone business line repair (800) 727-2273 AT&T telephone home line repair (800) 868-9696 New Wave Communications (888) 863-9928 www.newwavecom.com Brown County Water Utility (812) 988-6611 www.browncountywater.com Mailing: P.O. Box 134 Helmsburg, IN 47435 Office: 5130 N. State Road 135 Bean Blossom, IN 32 2012 Brown County Connections
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Night depository available for after hour payments. Duke Energy (800) 521-2232 (800) 343-3525 – Automated line for reporting power problems. Gaile’s Propane (812) 597-4451 Hoosier Propane (812) 988-4503 (800) 888-4427 www.hoosierofnashville.com Indiana Natural Gas (812) 988-2512 (800) 778-0659 Jackson County REMC (812) 358-4458 (800) 288-4458 www.jacksonremc.com 274 E. Base Road, P.O. Box K Brownstown, IN 47220 Knight’s Trash Removal (812) 988-8000 State Road 46 West Nashville, IN 47448 Town of Nashville Water and Sewage (812) 988-7064 www.townofnashville.org 200 Commercial St., P.O. Box 446 Nashville, IN 47448 South Central REMC (765) 342-3344 (800) 264-7362 Spicer’s Refuse Service (812) 988-7206 2127 Greasy Creek Rd. Nashville, IN 47448 Warford Silgas (812) 988-4373 4353 State Road 45 Nashville, IN 47448
WORSHIP St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (866) 455-5134 or (812) 988-6585 www.IndianaAnglican.com Salt Creek Plaza (west side), Chestnut Street Nashville
Apostolic Green Valley Apostolic Church (812) 988-2884 or (812) 988-6523 5214 State Road 46 East Nashville New Life Apostolic Tabernacle (812) 597-4698 or (812) 988-0681 363 W. State Road 45, Morgantown Half-mile west of State Road 135 on State Road 45 at Bean Blossom.
Baptist Bean Blossom Baptist Church (812) 988-7679 or (812) 988-4161 5858 Spearsville Road Morgantown Off State Road 135 North on Spearsville Road.
Knight’s trash removal
curbside pickup and drop-off service Bear Hardware in Nashville During normal store hours. $2 a bag, trash must be bagged. Knight’s Corner on West 46 During normal store hours. Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - noon $2 a bag, larger item drop-off available McDonald’s Shopworth During normal store hours. $2 a bag, trash must be bagged.
Country Gospel Music Church (812) 988-1288 www.countrygospelmusicchurch.com 5181 E. State Road 46 Gnaw Bone
Mike’s Moco During normal store hours. $2 a bag, trash must be bagged. Morgantown by railroad tracks Closed on Sundays
Fellowship Baptist Church (812) 988-9901 1267 Old State Road 46 Nashville
Bobby G’s Tack & Saddlery During normal store hours. $2 a bag, trash must be bagged. 3872 SR 135 South
Harmony Baptist Church (812) 988-4750 3999 Mount Liberty Road Nashville 3.5 miles east of Stone Head on Bellsville Pike
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Anglican
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Pleasant Valley Church (812) 988-2131 3888 E. State Road 46 Nashville
Worship
Sprunica Baptist Church (812) 988-6456 3902 Sprunica Road Nashville
Christian Science Christian Science Society (812) 988-6739 331 State Road 135 North Nashville
Church of Christ
The Crossing 317-933-3400 8728 S. Nineveh Road (Corner of Princes Lakes)
Pikes Peak Church of Christ (812) 988-7694 5596 Bellsville Pike Pikes Peak, one mile east of Stone Heads
Unity Baptist Church (812) 597-0962 7361 Spearsville Road Morgantown 3 miles northeast of Bean Blossom
Church of God
Catholic St. Agnes Church (812) 988-6995 or (812) 988-2778 www.stagneschurchnashville.org 1008 McLary Road Nashville
Christian Becks Grove Christian Church (812) 988-7380 8009 Becks Grove Road Freetown Cottonwood Christian Church (812) 597-4349 2523 W. Cottonwood Road Morgantown First Christian Church of Morgantown (765) 813-0427 2717 S. Morgantown Road Morgantown Nashville Christian Church (812) 988-2889 160 S. Van Buren St. Nashville 34 2012 Brown County Connections
Neighborhood Church of God/Anderson (317) 878-5134 7440 Sweetwater Trail Nineveh
Episcopal St. David’s Episcopal Church (812) 988-1038 www.saintdavidsbeanblossom.org P.O. Box 1798, Nashville Corner of state Roads 135 and 45, Bean Blossom. Entrance off of State Road 45.
Interdenominational Church of the Lakes (317) 933-2595 www.church-of-the-lakes.net 8844 Nineveh Road Nineveh Cordry-Sweetwater Lakes New Life Community Church (812) 988-6543 www.newlifecc.org 1450 State Road 135 North Nashville Westside Community Church (812) 342-8484 www.westsidecommunitychurch.net Next to Jay-C, West Hill Shopping Center, Columbus
Nazarene
Jehovah’s Witnesses (812) 988-2485 2123 Greasy Creek Road Nashville
Parkview Church of the Nazarene (812) 988-7797 1750 State Road 46 East Nashville
Lutheran
Nondenominational
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (812) 988-8057 Half mile north of Bean Blossom on State Road 135
Bear Creek Church (812) 988-6176 4994 W. Bear Creek Church Road Morgantown Bear Creek Church Road off Bear Creek Road
Mennonite Bean Blossom Mennonite Church (812) 988-7359 1726 State Road 135 North Bean Blossom
Worship
Jehovah’s Witnesses
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Faith Full Gospel (812) 597-5759 6881 N. State Road 135 Morgantown
Worship
Goshen Community Church (812) 597-0018 2798 Gatesville Road Nashville Grace Church (at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church) (812) 988-1465 www.gracechurchbrowncounty.org 5802 N. State Road 135 Bean Blossom Greasy Creek Community Church (812) 597-5975 1015 Greasy Creek Road Nashville
Orthodox Christ The Savior Orthodox Church (317) 442-6762 47 E. Main St. (above Brown County Winery) Nashville
Pentecostal Belmont Chapel (812) 834-5508 5579 Lower Schooner Road Belmont Way of Holiness Tabernacle, Independent Full Gospel Church (812) 597-5451 145 Hurdle Road Morgantown, IN
Presbyterian Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship (812) 988-9764 www.bcpresby.com 602 State Road 135 North Nashville 36 2012 Brown County Connections
Salvation Army The Salvation Army of Brown County (812) 988-7019 168 S. Jefferson St. Nashville
United Methodist Christiansburg United Methodist Church (812) 988-1870 or (812) 824-4716 7372 Christiansburg Road Columbus Mount Nebo United Methodist Church (812) 988-9305 8624 Mount Nebo Road Columbus Nashville United Methodist Church (812) 988-4666 wwww.NashvilleUMC.com 36 S. Jefferson St. Nashville North Salem United Methodist Church (812) 342-9201 or (812) 988-2786 7718 State Road 46 East Nashville
The Bridge Association The Bridge Brown County (812) 988-0547 4528 Old State Road 46 Gnaw Bone
Wesleyan Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church (812) 988-2387 5427 State Road 46 East Nashville
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