Encounter at the Falls set for May 1-3

PENDLETON — The Encounter at the Falls, a three-day living history presentation, will be May 1-3 at Falls Park. The event is hosted by the Pendleton Historical Museum, Falls Parks, the Pendleton Community Library and Spring Trails. It is sponsored by Saint John’s Medical Center.

Falls Park will come to life and depict an era in the 1800s. Some of the activities will include are a re-enactment of Lincoln-Douglass Debate, Civil War soldiers performing drills and battle, a barn dance and a Sunday meeting which will include inspirational service and music of the time.

Gerald Borum will show for the first time in a public forum, his rare, copper etchings of the Civil War by Edwin Forbes scratched straight from the battlefield. The display will be in the Community Building from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oral, head and neck cancer screenings set

ANDERSON — Saint John’s will be conducting free exams for the early detection of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer at the Saint John's Cancer Center on May 2 by appointment only. Dr. Chris Kinney (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) will conduct the visual screening. To schedule an appointment, call the Madison County Chapter of the American Cancer society at 642-6603.

Trinity Life Center plans for Hwy. 38 sale

LAPEL — Trinity Life Center, Ind. 13 and Ind. 38, will be selling geraniums, Sechler’s pickles, and serving food from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 during the Highway 38 sale. Flea markets and a bake sale are also planned.

For more information or to rent booth space call 534-3483 or 534-4171.

ISP releases traffic, criminal reports

PENDLETON — The Indiana State Police have released the traffic, criminal enforcement results for the district for the month of March. The Pendleton District covers Hamilton, Hancock, and Madison counties.

u Traffic tickets issued --- 1,555