Putnam Patter for Oct. 8, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010

Fund established for Hardwick

First National Bank has opened an account to benefit Eli Hardwick, a 6-year-old boy who is recovering at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis after he was hit by a car at the Big Walnut Sports Park in Greencastle. Deposits can be made at any FNB branch.

Breakfast set

The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its monthly breakfast Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m.

Menu will include biscuits, gravy, pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage.

Quilt club to gather

A new quilt club called One Stitch At A Time will be meeting every other Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 11 at Julie Burn's home, 11 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle. The lesson will be "Beginner Basics of Quilting" and is open to anyone interested in learning how to quilt. Call 739-6101 for more information.

Retired teachers group has meeting Monday

The Putnam County Retired Teachers will meet at noon Monday at the Putnam Inn for lunch. Andrew Thomas, IRTA Executive Director, will present a program on the latest legislative action.

For more information contact publicity chairman Joanne C. Miller, P.O. Box 78, Roachdale, IN 46172 or call 522-1731.

Blood drive planned for Tuesday

A blood drive sponsored by the Indiana Blood Center and hosted by the Presbyterian Church will take place from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Through a lottery draw by the blood center, all donors will have a chance to win a $25 gift card from Wal Mart. Remember: "That giving blood is one of the most important, rewarding and compassionate thins a person can do."

Inaugural car show is next Saturday

The first-ever Habitat for Humanity Building Dreams Car, Truck and Bike Show is scheduled for Oct. 16 at the Bainbridge Community Center.

Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon with the show immediately following until 4 p.m. Awards will be at 4 p.m.

The entry fee is $10, and dash plaques will be given to the first 50 entries. A total of 10 trophies will be awarded in addition to a door prize raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

For more information, contact Brian Lathrop at 719-3431.

Free skin cancer screens Oct. 18

On Oct. 18, Dr. Christopher Bohyer with Dermatology, Inc. will be conducting free skin cancer screens at Putnam County Hospital. The screen is a bi-annual event that is sponsored by the Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center.

The screen will be conducted by appointment only. To schedule your skin cancer screen, please contact the Cancer Center at 655-2581. The screens will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday in the Outpatient Specialty Clinic on the first floor of the hospital.

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