Oct. 22: Local News Briefs

The Herald Bulletin

October 22, 2008 07:27 pm

— Park Road set to be closed Thursday
A section of Park Road in Anderson will be closed north of Ind. 32 Thursday by the Anderson Street Department. The strip, which runs from Ind. 32 to Cherry Road, will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday.
Music to honor anniversary
The Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, 2116 Henry St., Anderson, will celebrate its pastor’s 20th anniversary with special services at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, the church will offer selections from The Pastors Choir of First Samuel Holistic Baptist Church, A-Town Connection from Progressive Temple of Faith, Brother Kendall Wyatt from Indianapolis, Pastor J.R. Carswell of The Spiritual Israel Church and its Army from Muncie will be the special guest speaker. On Sunday, the Indiana State Choir of Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, The Anointed Voices of Triumph Church of Triumph Church, Indianapolis, Devine Connection of Triumph Church, Anderson, and Pastor Veola Jordan and members of New Life Deliverance Temple are all scheduled to be in attendance.
Guest speaker will be Elder Carl E. Prince of Triumph Church, Indianapolis.
Dentist buys back Halloween candy
For the second year, Anderson dentist Gregg Horstmeyer will buy back Halloween candy at a $1 a pound. More than 100 pounds was collected last year, and the candy will then be shipped to the troops in Iraq. Children can bring their candy to Horstmeyer’s dental office, 2038 Broadway, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 4-5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Thursday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a 10-pound limit. For additional information, call (765) 644-4343.
Indiana Tactical Supply opening Saturday
Indiana Tactical Supply, 2408 S. Park Ave., Alexandria, will host its grand opening on Saturday. ITS is Central Indiana’s newest police, fire, EMT tactical supply store. From noon to 4 p.m., they will serve hot dogs and hamburgers as well as give out free T-shirts. Throughout the day will be K-9 demonstrations and a showcase of new department vehicles.
Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (765) 724-7730.
Trick or Treat from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Little ghouls and boys will soon be knocking at local doors with the expectation of tasty Halloween treats. Anderson Police Chief Darron Sparks has set trick or treat hours within the city limits for Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Motorists should be especially vigilant on Halloween, and parents should plan to review trick or treat safety rules with their children before the big night, keeping in mind that an illuminated porch light is the owner’s signal that trick or treaters are welcome at that home! The National Safety Council has issued a useful Halloween Safety fact sheet, available at www.nsc.org/resources/Factsheets/hl/halloween.aspx.
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