Articles by Mike Rhodes

Pictured L-R: Matt Howell and Dale Basham

Non-Profit November 10, 2019

Matt Howell Named ‘Rotarian Of The Year’ in Rotary International District 6560

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Matt Howell, member of the Muncie Rotary Club, was named Rotarian of the 2018-19 year in Rotary International District 6560. According to Dale Basham, 6560 District Governor for 2018-19, “Matt received the award for his service in Rotary brand and public relations efforts by developing the district website and utilizing social media platforms by documenting in photos and words the many District activities, events, programs and projects throughout the year – letting people know…

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Lori Albert, Financial Director at the Innovation Connector is pictured in her office. Photo by: Alexis Dishman

Business November 9, 2019

Meet The Innovation Connector’s Lori Albert: A Disciplined Professional for Small Business Bookkeeping

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Entrepreneurs and small business owners seem to have a million things to juggle every day: Sales. Marketing. Business Development. Customer service. Getting the actual work or product of the business completed and out the door. Of course there’s one other fun little task that is extremely important to a business:  Bookkeeping. For many entrepreneurs, that skill is frequently at the bottom of the “Things to get done this month” list. Sometimes, the financial aspects of running a…

Casey Stanley is pictured with the 2019 Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year award, presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Photo provided by: Rebecca Patrick

Business November 9, 2019

Casey Stanley of Ontario Systems Named Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year

By: Symone Skrzycki— Indianapolis, IN —Today, Muncie’s Casey Stanley was honored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce with a 2019 Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year award. “Casey is a valued board and committee member at the Indiana Chamber, willing to speak out to represent both his company, the broader business community and his Muncie home,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “I would like to thank him and all the volunteers who share their time and talents with…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 8, 2019

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students. Today’s Letter Written By: Kelsey

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each weekday during the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by local area students. We will publish one new letter each weekday through November 29th. Feature photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This week’s Letters to Veterans sponsor is Art Van Furniture. A special message from our sponsor follows today’s student letter from Wapahani High…

If these were Tactical Pants instead of sweatpants, I’d be karate kicking instead of reading a magazine. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 8, 2019

John Carlson: Powerful Pairs of Pants

By: John Carlson— The other day I saw a Facebook ad for “Special Forces Pants,” also called “Tactical Pants.” Unlike regular pants, these pants had a zipper up front. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Hey, my  pants have a zipper up front, too!” Yeah, but what’s located behind your zipper? Never mind, don’t answer that. The thing is, with Tactical Pants or Special Forces Pants, it may be a secret pocket hiding hand grenades or any number of other…

Prairie at Red-tail Nature Preserve. Photo by: Jacob Sewell

Non-Profit November 8, 2019

Red-tail Land Conservancy Celebrates 20 Years Of Conservation With Upcoming Program

By: Julie Borgmann— Muncie, IN—Join us as we celebrate 20 years of conservation in east-central Indiana on Sunday, November 17, 2-4 pm at Minnetrista. (The site of the first meeting 20 years ago.)  See what has been protected and help us map out our next 20 years of land conservation. Meet Steven Higgs, author of The Guide to Natural Areas of Southern Indiana, and The Guide to Natural Areas of Northern Indiana.  Steven will share his perspectives from exploring Indiana’s wild places and will…

Wapahani High School will be performing High School Musical this week. Lead roles include: Back (l-r): Caden Noel as Troy, Camryn Curry as Gabriella, Mason Campbell as Chad, and Syndal Hittson as Taylor. Front: Haley Morvilius as Sharpay and Hallie Bowden as Ryan. Photo by: Manelle Makieh, Wapahani High School Junior

Education November 7, 2019

‘High School Musical’ To Be Performed at Wapahani High School

By: Franki Zile— Selma, IN – It’s a story that almost every student, and many of their parents, know almost by heart – High School Musical. And Wapahani High School is putting it’s own twist on the wildly popular Disney musical. The WHS drama and musical department will be presenting its version of High School Musicalthree nights this week at the school’s auditorium. Performances will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets…

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event. Photo provided

Non-Profit November 7, 2019

Destiny Christian Center Adds Third Childcare Center

By: Bishop Keith O’Neal, M.Div.— Muncie, IN—Destiny Christian Academy, one of Muncie’s few multisite childcare centers, has acquired Kidz Korner to become the organization’s third location in Delaware County. Kidz Korner, 700 N Jefferson St. Muncie, IN 47305, was previously affiliated with Christ Temple Global Ministries. The childcare center has taken on the name “Destiny Christian Academy–Central” and hosted a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting event on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, that celebrated the new addition. The ribbon cutting with the Chamber of…

First Merchants Corporation

Business November 7, 2019

First Merchants Corp Elects Doug Chaffin To Its Board of Directors

By: First Merchants Corporation— Muncie, IN—First Merchants Corporation, a $12.3 billion financial holding company, has elected H. Douglas Chaffin to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. Chaffin, who recently announced plans to transition from his day-to-day leadership role, served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Monroe Bank & Trust and MBT Financial Corporation beginning in 2004. First Merchants and MBT Financial finalized a merger of the two companies in September. “The First Merchants Board…

Flags of Honor. Photo provided

Non-Profit November 7, 2019

Exchange Club of Muncie Awards $12,000 to Local Organizations

By: Dave “Mac” McGalliard— Muncie, IN—“Flags of Honor” occurs every September 4 until Patriot’s Day, September 11. The event is dedicated to those who live patriotic lives, both military and civilian. A special section is dedicated to those firemen and police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community. This year, a section of the Field of Honor displayed the twenty-seven historic American Flags marking our growth as a nation. Plaques displaying the Presidents, years of statehood, and which states…