2010 Brown County Connections

Brown County

CONNECTIONS

2010

Community Resource Guide

Brown County Democrat

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158 N. Jefferson St. Office: (812) 988-2227 Fax: (812) 988-6664 P.O. Box 206 Nashville, IN 47448 www.browncountyhomes.com

RUTH JARRETT Broker RUTHAssociate JARRETT 988-7046 Home

JANE SMIDEBUSH Non-licensed Assistant JANE SMIDEBUSH 988-2227

Broker Associate 988-7046 Home

Non-licensed Assistant 988-2227

SUZANNAH LEVETT ZODY PRINCIPAL BROKER 812-369-1171 Cell SUZANNAH LEVETT ZODY

DEBBIE FLEETWOOD Sales Associate DEBBIE FLEETWOOD 988-4402 Home

Sales Associate 988-4402 Home

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PHIL SHIVELY Managing Broker 988-1816 Home PHIL SHIVELY Managing Broker 988-1816 Home

KATHRYN RICHARDSON Sales Associate KATHRYN RICHARDSON 812-327-7462 Cell

BOB KIRLIN Sales Associate BOB KIRLIN 812-720-0222 Cell

Sales Associate 812-720-0222 Cell

Phil Shively Team Phil Shively Team DELORES PERCIFIELD Broker Assoc./Team Marketing 988-2227 DELORES PERCIFIELD Broker Assoc./Team Marketing 988-2227

Sales Associate 812-327-7462 Cell

KIM BRADY Broker Associate 988-2227 KIM BRADY Broker Associate 988-2227

PRINCIPAL BROKER Brown County’s full service property company 812-369-1171 Cell

HILLS O’ BROWN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Specializing in Vacation and Long Term Rentals • We have an established reputation with repeat clients in our Vacation Rentals Department.

• We can provide your family and friends with their own private quarters during their visit, offering them amenities such as: hot tubs and satellite television.

• We have a full-service website.

• We also have an On-Call Manager 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• We screen and secure tenants for your rental in our Long Term Rentals Departments.

• We advertise rental properties each week while vacant.

• And we have full property inspections while you are away for long periods of time for your peace of mind.

HILLS O’ BROWN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Patty Frensemeier, General Manager and Realtor®

And a FULL STAFF for all your needs Call (812) 988-6429 or fax (812) 988-7443 4118 E. St. Road 46 • Nashville, IN 47448

Check us out on the web at www.browncountylogcabins.com

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Arts Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Conservancy Districts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 County Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Federal Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Not-for-Profit Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Police & Court, Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Post Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Public Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 State Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Town of Nashville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Al's Paint & Body Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Area Appraisals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Austin Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Brown County Economic Development. . . . . . . .18 Brown County/Purdue Extension Office . . . . . . 26 Brown County Soil & Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Brown County Tire & Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chambers of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Farm Bureau Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Harvest Moon Pizzeria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Health For "U". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Hills O' Brown Property Management. . . . . . . . . 2

Hills O' Brown Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Holy Cow Steakhouse & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Home Helpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Jones Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Jones Law Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Knight's Trash Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Kurt Young, Attorney At Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Meredith-Clark Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Parkview Church of the Nazarene. . . . . . . . . . .22 Season's Lodge, BC Inn, Nashville House. . . . . 14 Shelby Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 South Central Appraisal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 St. David's Episcopal Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Wood Renovation, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DON’T BE LEFT OUT! CONNECTIONS WANT’S YOU! Contact us at 812-988-2221 or email krondomanski@bcdemocrat.com and be sure to check us out online at next year www.browncountyindiana.com!

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EMERGENCY

Police/fire/ambulance

911

NON-EMERGENCY CONTACT

Brown County EMT Association (812) 988-7808 Bob Roudebush P.O. Box 546, Nashville, IN 47448

BC Ambulance Base (812) 988-7737 23 Artist Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

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, Nineveh, IN 46164 Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-1696 (812) 929-1280 Chief Corina Armstrong 5200 State Road 135 South, (Bean Blossom) Morgantown, IN 46160 Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-4063 Chief Arlan Pierce 4650 Sweetwater Trail, Nineveh, IN 46164 Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-6201 www.jtfd5.org - jtfd@sbcglobal.net Chief Glenn Elmore P.O. Box 610, 4831 Helmsburg Road, Nashville, IN 47448 Van Buren Township Volunteer Fire Department (812) 988-1594 Chief John Ward 6801 Hamilton Creek Road, Columbus, IN 47201

POLICE AND COURT

Brown County Sheriff’s Department (812) 988-6655 Sheriff Robert “Buck” Stogsdill Brown County Law Enforcement Center, State Road 46 East, P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Connections 2010

Brown Circuit Court (812) 988-7557 Fax: (812) 988-5515 Judge Judith A. Stewart Brown County Courthouse, P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Clerk (812) 988-5510 Fax: (812) 988-5562 Clerk Beth Mulry Brown County Courthouse, P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448 Indiana State Police, Bloomington Post (812) 332-4411 http://www.in.gov/isp/ Brown County Jail (812) 988-5605 Fax: (812) 988-5608 Law Enforcement Center, State Road 46 East, P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448 Nashville Police Department (812) 988-0341 Town Marshal Stephanie Loerzel Town Hall, Commercial Street, P.O. Box 446, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Probation Office (812) 988-5505 Brown County Courthouse, P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Prosecutor (812) 988-5470 Fax: (812) 988-5521 Prosecutor James Oliver 31 Old School Way, P.O. Box 1008, Nashville, IN 47448

UTILITIES

AT&T telephone business line repair (800) 727-2273 AT&T telephone home line repair (800) 868-9696 Avenue Broadband Communications (800) 882-7185 Brown County Water Utility (812) 988-6611 Duke Energy (800) 521-2232 (800) 343-3525 – Automated line for reporting power problems

Gaile’s Propane (812) 597-4451 Hoosier Oil & Propane (812) 988-4503 (800) 888-4427 Indiana Natural Gas (812) 723-2151 (800) 777-0659 Jackson County REMC (812) 358-4458 (800) 288-4458 Town of Nashville Water and Sewage (812) 988-7064 South Central REMC (765) 342-3344 (800) 264-7362 Warford Silgas (812) 988-4373

CONSERVANCY DISTRICTS

Cordry Sweetwater (317) 933-2893 Fax (317) 933-3628 martyatccscd@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.

Lake Lemon (812) 334-0233 Fax (812) 335-0038 LLCDoffice@aol.com http://msdadmin.scican.net/lakelemon1 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.

TOWN OF NASHVILLE

Town Hall (812) 988-5526 Fax: (812) 988-5532 www.nashvilletownhall.com - nashvilletownhall@ yahoo.com Commercial Street, P.O. Box 446, Nashville, IN 47448 Nashville Clerk/Treasurer (812) 988-7064 Fax (812) 988-5527

Brenda Young Nashville Police Department (812) 988-0341 Town Marshal Stephanie Loerzel Nashville Town Attorney (812) 988-6671 jtresq@kiva.net James T. Roberts Nashville Town Council Nashville Town Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Nashville Town Hall. Committee meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Nashville Town Hall.

Sean Cassiday (812) 988-0673 scassiday@townofnashville.org Roger Kelso (812) 988-7594 rkelso@townofnashville.org Charles “Buzz” King (812)988-4294 bking@townofnashville.org Bob Kirlin (812)988-6610 bkirlin@townofnashville.org Arthur Omberg (812) 988-8783 aomberg@townofnashville.org

Meredith – Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center

Family Owned Handicap Accessible Licensed Funeral Directors

F

or the past 35 years, it has been an honor for Bill Meredith and his family to serve the fine residents of Brown County. Being the closest family owned & operated funeral home; we continue to give back to the community through supporting the schools, churches and local organizations.

It would be our pleasure to meet with your family for any questions about pre-planning, cremation, monuments or other funeral services. Let us come to you! We will provide services at our funeral home, your church or a meaningful place to you and your family. With one simple phone call, you can have any existing pre-need contact transferred to us at any time.

812-597-4670 www.meredith-clark.com 179 E. Mulberry St. Morgantown, IN 46160 Brown County Connections 2010 5

Nashville Town Development Review Commission Suzannah Zody (812) 369-1171 Brenda Young (812) 988-7064 Rosemary Saurer (812) 988-7184

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

9th District Congressman Baron Hill (D) (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) http://baronhill.house.gov 320 W. Eighth St., Suite 114, Bloomington, IN 47404 223 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D) (317) 554-0750 (Indianapolis office) Fax (317) 554-0760 (Indianapolis office) (202) 224-5623 (Washington, D.C. office) Fax (202) 228-1377 (Washington, D.C. office) http://bayh.senate.gov 1650 Market Tower, 10 W. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

Linda S Bauer, SRA Designated & Certified Residential Appraiser Serving: Brown, Monroe and Morgan Counties

Appraisals for mortgage lending, tax assessment, divorce, estates, marketing and independent Office: 812-988-6424

Fax: 812-988-4924

P.O. Box 472 Nashville, IN 47448 E-Mail: bauerls@wildblue.net 6 Brown County Connections

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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

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

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., 5th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 State Representative, District 65 (812) 279-6367

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(800) 382-9841 H65@in.gov Eric Koch (R), State Representative P.O. Box 372, Bedford, IN 47241 District 65 includes Hamblen, Van Buren, Washington and a portion of Jackson townships.

State Representative, District 60 (812) 323-7979 (800) 382-9642 Peggy Welch (D), State Representative 2802 Remy Circle Bloomington, IN 47401 District 60 includes Jackson Township, Precinct 4.

State Senator, District 40 (317) 232-9400 (800) 382-9467 Vi Simpson (D), State Senator General Assembly 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 District 40 includes Brown County and portions of Monroe County.

County Government

Brown County Assessor’s Office (812) 988-5466

Fax (812) 988-5520 goresw@browncounty-in.us Steve Gore (D), Assessor Brown County Office Building P.O. Box 351, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Auditor’s Office (812) 988-5485 Fax (812) 988-5487 millermh@browncounty-in.us Mari Miller (R), Auditor Brown County Office Building P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown Circuit Court (812) 988-7557 Fax (812) 988-5515 stewartja@browncounty-in.us Judith A. Stewart (D), Circuit Court Judge Brown County Courthouse P.O. Box 85, 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

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Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Brown County Board of Commissioners The Brown County Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Office Building.

Mary Fouch (D), Commissioner District 1 Home (317) 933-2776 Work (317) 962-5249 fouchbc@gmail.com Bill Austin (R), Commissioner District 2 (812) 988-7447 jwa@billaustin.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 Earl Piper, Coroner 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 critsersgreenhouses@sbcglobal.net David Rudd (D), Councilperson At Large (812) 988-1234 Glenda Stogsdill (R), Councilperson At Large (812) 988-2120 bgstogsdill@att.net James Milnes (R), District 1 (812) 988-6292 milnes@bloomington.in.us Cindy Steele (D), District 2 (812) 988-8807 ourbrown@bluemarble.net Ed Wojdyla (R), District 3 (812) 988-0525 Brown County Attorney (812) 988-8890 kurtyoung@aol.com Kurt Young, Attorney Brown County Health Department (812) 988-2255 Fax (812) 988-5601 browncountyhealth@localhealth.in.gov Paul Page, D.O., Health Officer County Annex 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.

Brown County Highway Department (812) 988-4545 8 Brown County Connections

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Fax (812) 988-5619 presseaucf@browncounty-in.us Claude “Smokey” Presseau, Superintendent P.O. Box 2088, 711 Greasy Creek Road Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Magistrate (812) 988-7557 Fax (812) 988-5515 vanwinklede@browncounty-in.us Doug Van Winkle County Courthouse P. O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Prosecutor’s Office (812) 988-5470 Fax (812) 988-5521 oliverjr@browncounty-in.us James Oliver (D), Prosecutor P. O. Box 1008, 31 Old School Way Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Recorder’s Office (812) 988-5462 Fax (812) 988-5520 cainss@browncounty-in.us Sandy Seitz Cain (D), Recorder County Office Building P.O. Box 86, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Resource Manager (812) 343-8554 catronhm@browncounty-in.us Holly Catron Brown County Treasurer’s Office (812) 988-5458 Fax (812) 988-5520 wraydj@browncounty-in.us Joe Wray (R), Treasurer County Office Building P.O. Box 98, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Area Plan Commission (812) 988-5490 Fax (812) 988-5488 woodsdt@browncounty-in.us Dave Woods, Director P.O. Box 401, Nashville, IN, 47448 Brown County Area Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals David B. Schilling, Attorney 821 Park Ave., Bloomington, IN 47401 Board members meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the County Office Building.

Brown County Animal Control Voice mail (812) 988-6655 Full-time animal control officer Tony West,

(812) 720-0444 Part-time animal control officer Richard Wood, (812) 720-0490, Fax (812) 988-8859 browncountyanimalcontrol@yahoo.com Tony West, Animal Control Officer P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448 The Animal Control Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Brown County Public Library.

Brown County Bailiff (812) 988-5518 Fax (812) 988-5515 deweesgl@browncounty-in.us Gary Dewees County Courthouse P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448 Board of Zoning Appeals (812) 988-5490 Fax (812) 988-5488 P.O. Box 401, Nashville, IN 47448 Board members meet fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the County Office Building.

Brown County Economic Development Commission (812) 988-2205 W. Main Street, P. O. Box 372, Nashville, IN 47448 www.browncountyeconomicdevelopment.com browncountyeconomicdevelopment@gmail.com Project Manager, Danyell Dahn P.O. Box 372, Nashville, IN 47448

Child Protection Services (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 Professional Building, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 745, Nashville, IN 47448 Emergency Management Agency (EMA) (812) 988-2063 kelpda@browncounty-in.us Dak Kelp 715 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville, IN 47448 Department of Child Services (812) 988-2239 Fax (812) 988-1279 Debbie Dailey 121 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 325, Nashville, IN 47448

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Division of Family Resources (812) 988-0160 Fax (812) 988-0172 Amy Cartwright, State Eligibility Manager 51 E. Chestnut St. in Salt Creek Plaza 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 Board members meet on the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. at Green Valley Church, Nashville.

Helmsburg Regional Sewer District (812) 988-6674 Sharon Rivenbark, President P.O. Box 134, Helmsburg, IN 47435 Board members meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at For Bare Feet Office, Helmsburg.

Brown County Jail (812) 988-5605 Fax (812) 988-5607 sciscoeda@browncounty-in.us Captain Tony Sciscoe, Jail Commander Brown County Law Enforcement Center 55 State Road 46 E. P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448 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 www.bcparksrec.com Mark Shields, Director 1001 Deer Run Lane. P.O. Box 299, Nashville, IN 47448 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/Purdue Extension Service (812) 988-5495 Fax (812) 988-4310 plattj@purdue.edu Jenise Platt, Director 802 Memorial Drive P.O. Box 7, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Sheriff’s Office (812) 988-6655 Fax (812) 988-8859 Robert “Buck” Stogsdill, Sheriff 10 Brown County Connections 2010

Brown County Law Enforcement Center 55 State Road 46 E. P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448 Soil and Water Conservation District (812) 988-2211 Fax (812) 988-0048 cathy-paradise@iaswcd.org Cathy Paradise, District Coordinator 1156 Old State Road 46 E. P.O. Box 308, Nashville, IN 47448 The board meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Old State Road 46 E. location.

Solid Waste Management District (812) 988-0140 Fax (812) 988-1687 recycle@bcswmd.org Bonnie Closey, District Director 176 Old State Road 46 E P.O. Box 1308, Nashville, IN 47448 bcswmd.org 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 55 State Road 46 E., Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Trustees Hamblen Township (812) 988-0416 Joan Collins (D), Trustee 6397 Three Notch Road Nashville, IN 47448 Jackson Township (812) 988-2179 Ron Sanders (D), Trustee 6718 Lick Creek Road Morgantown, IN 46160 Van Buren Township (812) 988-8424 Nettie Walls (D), Trustee 7768 Becks Grove Road Freetown, IN 47235 Washington Township (812) 988-6523 Paul Hardin (D), Trustee 5124 State Road 46 E. P.O. Box 351 Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Veterans Affairs (812) 988-5600 Fax (812) 988-0001 bcvet@att.net Ron Higgins, Director 902 Deer Run Lane Nashville, IN 47448

Voter Registration Barb Porter (812) 988-5511 Fax (812) 988-5562 Courthouse, P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

Veterinarians

Bean Blossom Animal Clinic (812) 988-7922 Dr. James Brester 4909 State Road 135 S, (Bean Blossom)

Holistic Veterinary Services (812) 988-9787 Elizabeth Pantzer, DVM 1156 Old State Road 46 East, P.O. Box 2030, Nashville, IN 47448-2030

POST OFFICES

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 Bruce Gould, Postmaster 200 E. Commercial St.

Bloomington – 47401, 47402, 47403, 47404, 47405, 47406 (812) 331-4547 206 E. Fourth St.

Nineveh – 46164 (317) 933-2200 7544 S. Nineveh Road

Bloomington – 47408 (812) 331-4553 3210 E. 10th St.

Seymour – 47274 (812) 522-2559 321 N. Chestnut St.

South Central APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES Buddy Greller Certified Residential Appraiser Brown

Serving the following Counties:

. Morgan . Monroe . Johnson . Bartholomew scappraisers@sbcglobal.net

153 E. Gould Street P.O. Box 122 Nashville, IN 47448

Phone 812-988-6316 800-659-6737 Fax 812-988-7643

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cbowden@brownco.k12.in.us John Mills, Member (812) 988-6860 john.mills.62@alum.dartmouth.org

Trafalgar – 46181 (317) 878-4300 105 E. Ohio St. Unionville – 47468 (812) 334-0382 8031 State Road 45 E

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Brown County Public Library (812) 988-2850 Fax (812) 988-8119 www.browncounty.lib.in.us Yvonne Oliger, 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 Located at clubhouse at entrance to the lakes Hours: Tuesday 2 – 5 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday 4 – 7 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.

Administration Office (812) 988-6601 www.brownco.k12.in.us David Shaffer, Superintendent Dennis Goldberg, Director of Administration Susie Owens, Treasurer Thomas Ferry, Maintenance & Grounds Operation Manager 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

SCHOOLS

Brown County Schools Board of Trustees The board meets on the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the school administration office, 357 E. Main St., Nashville.

Teresa Waltman, President (812) 327-4075 waltman.teresa@gmail.com Judy Hardwick, Vice President (812) 597-5178 jkhardwick1@live.com Connie Weddle, Secretary (812) 988-0415 cweddle5064@att.net Carol Bowden, Member (812) 988-7043

Kurt A. Young Attorney P.O. Box 1549 Nashville, Indiana 47448-1549 12 Brown County Connections 2010

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www.brownco.k12.in.us Mike Roane, Principal Trent Austin, Asst. Principal & Athletics Director 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 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 246 E. Main St., P.O. Box 2087, Nashville, IN 47448 The Career Resource Center provides post-secondary opportunities and continuing education for all ages.

A complete list of classes and services can be found online.

ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY

Aging & Community Services (812) 372-6918 Toll Free (866) 644-6407 Columbus, IN 47201 www.agingandcommunityservices.org Serves the elderly and the disabled.

Home Helpers (812) 988-6830 www.HomeHelpers.cc In-home care services including personal care, light housekeeping, transportation and meal preparation.

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE

Brown County Childcare Voucher Program (812) 988-7686 www.hsi-indiana.com 91 W. Mound St., Nashville, IN 47448 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.

Rated # 1 in Senior Care

In-Home Care Services Personal Care, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Meal Preparation

Personal Emergency Response Button 812-988-6830

www.HomeHelpers.cc

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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 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

Nashville’s extraordinary eating and beverage experience.

812-988-6166 www.browncountyinn.com 800-772-5249

Rustic in appearance, superior in accomodations, this inn is nestled at the foot of the rugged hills of Brown County.

Featuring comfortable rooms, adjacent restaurant and bar, and indoor pool.

Meeting accomodations up to 275 persons.

A Brown County landmark renowned for savory home cooking, antique collectibles and gadgets, and old-fashioned hospitality.

812-988-4554

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Brown County Division of Family Resources (812) 988-0160 51 E. Chestnut St., Unit 5, P.O. Box 10, Nashville, IN 47448 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 Fellowship God’s Grace (812) 988-9764 (812) 720-1187 602 State Road 135 N, Nashville, IN 47448 God’s Grace store offers free clothing for children and families. Open: first Monday from 4 – 7 p.m.; second and third Wednesday from 1 – 4 p.m.; fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Limited assistance with utilities, call for intake.

Family Nutrition Program (812) 988-5495 www.cfs.purdue.edu/extension/food_health/index. html Erica DeGlandon, Family Nutrition Program Assistant Purdue Extension Service – Brown County Office P.O. Box 7 – Brown County Fairgrounds, 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; and resource management.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE

Brown County Health Support Clinic (812) 988-6678 Dr. Paul Page, Medical Director 121 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448 Sponsored by the Brown County Health Department.

Can perform physicals, minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, 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, 12:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Brown County Health Department (812) 988-2255 www.browncountyhealthdepartment.org 201 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 281, Nashville, IN 47448 Health Department has birth records for those born in Brown County. Public Health Nursing provides home health nursing, 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. Education in nutrition, smoking cessation, disease prevention, obesity. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MEAL ASSISTANCE

Food Stamps (812) 988-0160 51 E. Chestnut St., Unit 5, P.O. Box 10, Nashville, IN 47448 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. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen (812) 988-8038 5306 State Road 135 N, Morgantown, IN 46160 Provides a free hot meal from 4 – 6 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving). Also provides food bank and Government Commodity distribution during dinner hours. In Bean Blossom. Walk in.

North Salem United Methodist Church Food Pantry (812) 988-2786 (812) 988-2571 7718 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448 Food pantry is open on the first Thursday of each month from 1 – 2 p.m. Most months free clothes are also available.

Nourish Brown County (812) 988-2239 121 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 325, Nashville, IN 47448

Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home Providing HOMETOWN Service with:

by HOMETOWN People for your complete funeral service needs

Contact: Earl R. Piper Jackie Roberts

(812) 988-4289 24 Hours 7 Days A Week Honoring All Faiths Offering Complete Cremation, Traditional and Pre-Need Arrangements 1682 State Road 135 North, Nashville Brown County Connections 2010 15

Salvation Army Food Pantry (812) 988-7019 168 S. Jefferson St., Nashville, IN 47448 Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program (866) 644-6407 People age 60 or over may receive vouchers to buy fresh produce from state-approved local farmers markets. Apply for vouchers from May through October at Aging & Community Services.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Food Pantry (812) 988-8057 5802 Old Settlers Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 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 (812) 988-8509 Off Clay Lick Road on Long Lake Road Clients can come once a month for food any Monday or Saturday from 10 a.m. – noon except holiday weekends. Meet income guidelines, show proof of residence.

PREGNANCY & EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANCE

Brown County WIC (812) 988-6792 Fax (812) 988-1084 Kathleen Peterson, 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 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 – South East (866) 644-2454 (812) 314-2982 www.firststepssoutheast.org 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.

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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 rgreene@villages.org Rhonda Greene, Site Supervisor 50 N. Willow St., P.O. Box 905, Nashville, IN 47448 Offers free weekly home-visiting program for pregnant women and infants 75 days old or less. Provides information on child development, parenting, developmental screenings, parent and child interactions, encouragement and support. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pregnancy Care Center of Brown County (812) 988-4500 www.pregcarecenter.org 1750 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448 Services include supportive peer counseling; self-administered pregnancy test; maternity and baby cloth-

Brown County TIRE & AUTO

SERVICE Complete Auto and Tire

Brakes Batteries Tune-Ups Oil Change Spin Balancing Custom Exhaust Struts & Shocks New & Used Tires 24-Hour Wrecker Service

812-988-8473

State Road 46 E. & Salt Creek

ing; 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.

UTILITIES & HOUSING ASSISTANCE

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.

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 with 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: Tuesday, 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.

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 www.insccap.org - linda@sccap.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; Wheels to Work. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – noon and 1– 4:30 p.m.

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Anglican

CHURCHES

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (866) 455-5134 or (812) 988-6585 www.IndianaAnglican.com Salt Creek Plaza (west side), Chestnut Street, Nashville

Apostolic

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 office hours!

7-5 Mon. thorugh Fri., Sat. 7 to noon $2 a bag, larger item drop-off available McDonald’s Shopworth During normal store hours $2 a bag, trash must be bagged!

Mike’s Moco During normal store hours $2 a bag, trash must be bagged!

Morgantown by railroad tracks Closed on Sundays Bigger jobs rent a roll-off 15 cubic feet 4 ft. high, 8 ft. wide, 14 ft. long $150 delivered plus $45 a ton!

5 day rental, after 5 days $5 a day.

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Grandview Apostolic Church (812) 526-2550 or (812) 988-1807.

8898 Grandview Road, Nashville Green Valley Apostolic Church (812) 988-2884 or (812) 988-6523 5214 State Road 46 E, Nashville New Life Apostolic Tabernacle (812) 597-4698 or (812) 988-0681 363 W. State Road 45, Morgantown Half mile west of Indiana 135 on Indiana 45 at Bean Blossom.

Baptist

Bible Baptist Church (812) 597-4669 7 Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar Bean Blossom Baptist Church (812) 988-7679 or (812) 988-4161 5858 Spearsville Road,

Brown County Economic Development Commission

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Please call the Brown County Small Business Incubator for more information 812-988-2205

P.O. Box 372 Nashville (812)988-2205

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Morgantown Off North Indiana 135 on Spearsville Road.

Country-Gospel Music Church (812) 988-1288 www.countrygospelmusicchurch.com 5181 E. Indiana State Road 46, Gnaw Bone Fellowship Baptist Church (812) 988-9901 1267 Old State Road 46, Nashville First Baptist Church (317) 933-3400 8728 S. Nineveh Road, Nineveh Harmony Baptist Church (812) 988-4750 3999 Mount Liberty Road, Nashville 3.5 miles east of Stonehead on Bellsville Pike.

Pleasant Valley Church (812) 988-2131 3888 E. Indiana 46, Nashville Sprunica Baptist Church (812) 988-6456 3902 Sprunica Road, Nashville Unity Baptist Church (812) 597-0962 7361 Spearsville Road, Morgantown 3 miles northeast of Bean Blossom on Spearsville Road.

Catholic

Church of Christ

Church of Christ (812) 988-7694 5596 Bellsville Pike Pikes Peak, one mile east of Stonehead.

Church of God

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 Indiana 135 and 45 in Bean Blossom. The entrance to our parking lot is on State Road 45.

Inter-denominational

Church of the Lakes (317) 933-2595 www.cotlakes.org 8844 Nineveh Road, Nineveh Cordry Sweetwater Lakes New Life Community Church (812) 988-6543 www.newlifecc.org 1450 State Road 135 N, Nashville

Lutheran

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (812) 988-8057 5802 N. State Road 135, Bean Blossom, IN

St. Agnes Church (812) 988-6995 or (812) 988-2778 www.stagneschurchnashville.org 1008 McLary Road, Nashville, IN

Mennonite

Christian

Nazarene

First Christian Church of Morgantown (765) 813-0427 2717 S. Morgantown Road, Morgantown

Non-denominational

Becks Grove Christian Church (812) 988-7380 8009 Becks Grove Road, Freetown

Nashville Christian Church (812) 988-2889 160 S. Van Buren St., Nashville.

Christian Science

Christian Science Society (812) 988-6739 331 State Road 135 N, Nashville

Bean Blossom Mennonite Church (812) 988-7359 1726 State Road 135 N, Nashville, IN Parkview Church of the Nazarene (812) 988-7797 1750 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN Bear Creek Church (812) 988-6176 4994 W. Bear Creek Church Road, Morgantown, IN Bear Creek Church Road off Bear Creek Road Bethel-Lane Holiness Community Church (812) 876-5525 3333 E. Bethel Lane, Bloomington Brown County Community Church (812) 988-7347 2379 Main St., Helmsburg Brown County Connections 2010 19

Brown County Vineyard Church (812) 988-0547 4528 Old Indiana 46, Gnaw Bone Duncan Community Church and Christian Center (812) 988-4677 4100 Yellowwood Road, Nashville Faith Full Gospel (812) 597-5759 6881 N. State Road 135, Morgantown Goshen Community Church (812) 597-0018 Gatesville Road Grace Church (at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church) (812) 988-1465 www.gracechurchbrowncounty.org 5802 N. State Road 135, Bean Blossom

Pentecostal

Belmont Chapel (812) 834-5508 5579 Lower Schooner Road, Belmont Greasy Creek Pentecostal Church (812) 597-5975 1015 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville 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 N. Indiana 135, Nashville

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 20 Brown County Connections 2010

www.gbgm-umc.org/nashvilleumc 36 S. Jefferson St., Nashville North Salem United Methodist Church (812) 342-9201 or (812) 988-2786 7718 State Road 46 E, Nashville

Vineyard

Brown County Vineyard Church (812) 331-2474 4528 Old State Road 46, Gnaw Bone

Wesleyan

Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church (812) 988-9038 5427 State Road 46 E, Nashville

Arts Organizations

Art Alliance Brown County (812) 988-0198 michelepollock@gmail.comt - www.artalliancebrowncounty.com President, Michele Heather Pollock P.O. Box 224, Nashville, IN 47448 Organization of artists and crafts people 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 www.browncountyeconomicdevelopment.com - browncountyeconomicdevelopment@gmail.com Project Manager, Danyell Dahn 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 Fax: 988-1070 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 www.browncountyartgallery.org - brncagal@att.net 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 www.bcartguild.com - bcartguild@sbcglobal.net 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. 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.

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.

Small Painting Society of Brown County (812) 988-1844 41 S. Van Buren St., Heritage Building, 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 Historic home and studio of Hoosier Group painter T. C. Steele. Gardens, art gallery/studio, tours, nature trails operated by the state.

Not-for-Profit Organizations

Aging and Community Services (812) 372-6918 (866) 644-6407 500 Central Ave., Columbus, IN 47201 Located inside the United Way 2010 building at Cummins Engine Plant.

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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brown County (812) 988-8170 Professional Building at Main and Van Buren streets, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Chamber of Commerce (812) 988-0234 www.browncounty.org P.O. Box 164, Nashville, IN 47448 Brown County Community Closet (812) 988-6003 284 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, IN 47448 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 Brown County Connections 2010 21

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The BCCF exists for the purpose of enhancing the lives of the citizens and organizations of our community. Ours 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.

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.

Brown County Garden Club (a member of The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc.) Theresa Zimnowoda, President 6978 Justin's Ridge Road Nashville, Indiana 47448 812-988-0659 Meets the first Thursday of the month, February through December.

catronhm@browncounty-in.us 201 N. Locust Lane, P.O. Box 37, Nashville Program that matches volunteers with opportunities in Brown County.

Christole Inc. (812) 988-1257 www.christole.org 200 S. Hawthorne St., P.O. Box 1789, Nashville, IN 47448 Friends of the Brown County Indiana Old Settlers (812) 597-5636 P.O. Box 1713, Nashville, IN 47448 Meets the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Brown County Historical Society Building. 2010 Old Settlers Reunion is Sept. 3 and 4 at Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground.

Brown County Habitat for Humanity (812) 988-4926 www.bc-habitat.com – contact@bc-habitat.com P.O. Box 260, Nashville, IN 47448

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

Brown County Health Support Clinic (812) 988-6678 121 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448

Hickory Ridge Senior Center (812) 597-4810 2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, Morgantown, IN 46160

Brown County Humane Society (812) 988-7362 www.bchumane.org – shelter@bchumane.org 128 S. State Road 135, Nashville, IN 47448 Office hours: noon-5 p.m. daily. Closed Tuesday and Thursday.

Freedom Group of Brown County (812) 988-4404 juliaottenweller@peoplepc.com P.O. Box 1221, Nashville, IN 47448 Meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Brown County Lions Club (812) 988-4440 www.browncountylions.org Robert E. Gilmore, President P.O. Box 716, Nashville, IN 47448 Meetings are 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 E. Brown County Literacy Coalition (812) 988-6960 Literacy.coaliton@yahoo.com 205 Locust Lane, P.O. Box 757, Nashville, IN 47448 Located on the first floor of Brown County Public Library Brown County Volunteer Network (812) 343-8554

Pregnancy Care Center of Brown County (812) 988-4500 www.pregcarecenter.org 1750 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448 Located near Parkview Church of the Nazarene Rotary Club of Brown County www.browncountyrotary.org President: Bert Clemons 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.

Salvation Army of Brown County (812) 988-7019 www.corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/browncounty 168 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 1717, Nashville, IN 47448 South Central Community Action Program (812) 988-6636 Brown County Connections 2010 23

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www.insccap.org - linda@sccap.org Linda Welty, Brown County Coordinator 168 S. Jefferson St., P.O. Box 730, Nashville, IN 47448 St. Vincent de Paul Society (812) 988-8821 P.O. Box 577,on the CYO grounds on Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47448 Food distribution on Mondays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Also has clothing, furniture and household goods. For Brown County residents.

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 55 State Road 46 E., Nashville 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.

Better Way a d in F u o Y Helping

Jones Accounting And Financial Services

Toll Free 1.877.558.4374 Kenneth B. Jones, MBA Accredited Business Accountant, Accredited Tax Preparer Serving Our Neighbors in

Central Indiana

Meeting your needs in accounting, budgeting, taxes, business practices, consulting for Individuals, Churches, Small Businesses and Charitable Non-profits FREE Meeting - We will listen and help define your needs & solutions 26 Brown County Connections 2010

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services (800) 221-6311 (812) 988-2239 ext. 12464 www.turningpointdv.org P.O. Box 751, Nashville 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 food, fun and live music; at the same time, to raise money to help residents in Brown County with food and shelter related needs.

WFHB Radio Station 100.7 or 91.3 (812) 323-1200, Fax (812) 323-0320 www.wfhb.org calendars@wfhb.org -ornews@wfhb.org Will Murphy 108 W. Fourth St., Bloomington, IN 47404

While the Democrat staff made every attempt to include complete and accurate information in Brown County Connections, some phone numbers and addresses, as well as contact information could change periodically, between annual updates to the publication. please contact KJ Rondomanski for any corrections at (812) 988-2221.

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