Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education May 18, 2019

The Community Foundation Announces 2019 Scholarship Recipients

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—Congratulations to the following graduates! Audrey Douglass, a senior at Daleville Jr/Sr High School, is a recipient of the 2019 Sarah E. Adams Scholarship. Douglass, daughter of Bryan and Tammy Douglass, plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University. Taylor Gillum, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, as the recipient of the 2019 Sarah E. Adams Scholarship. Gillum plans to attend Anderson University to study athletic training. She is the daughter of Rob and Debbie Gillum. Alexis Huff, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the 2019 Max V. and Nellie…

Carlson May 17, 2019

John Carlson: Let’s Give Burt A Big Hand

By: John Carlson— Burt Bacharach did not write “Satisfaction.” After all, you may have noticed the Rolling Stones’ mega-hit repeatedly includes the refrain, “I can’t get no…” Bacharach would never have employed – some might say, stooped to – such poor grammar in his lyrics. It’s also a safe bet he didn’t write stuff like The Mothers of Invention’s “Hungry Freaks, Daddy” or Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” or thousands upon thousands of other memorable songs the young folks of my generation grew up with. He did, however, write scores of the best, most literate and addictively melodic numbers that served as…

Non-Profit May 17, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana Decides To Close Agency

By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN—Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana has been proud to Defend the Potential of the youth in our community for the past 48 years. However, due to increased requirements from our National office, and the costs associated, we have decided to close our agency as of Friday, May 17, 2019. During our 48 years as a Big Brothers Big Sisters agency we have had the honor and privilege of working with the children in our community. We have seen them grow and mature, laugh and cry, learn and blossom, but most importantly, we have…

Health May 16, 2019

Celebrating Mothers And Older Americans In Our Communities

By: Bethel Pointe Health & Rehabilitation— Muncie, IN—One thing that certainly comes to mind every May is Mother’s Day; however, the month of May is also Older Americans Month. Although Mother’s Day has only been an official U.S. holiday since 1914, it had been traced as far back to the period of ancient Rome and Greece. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 via discussions between President John F. Kennedy and the National Council of Senior Citizens out of concerns that many basic needs of older Americans were not being met. Every President since Kennedy has formally recognized the month…

Non-Profit May 16, 2019

Muncie Noon Optimist Club To Hold Open House at Camp Adventure on May 16

By: Ruth Berkley, President of Muncie Noon Optimist Club– Muncie, IN–Come and celebrate Optimist International’s 100 years of helping the youth in our community at our open house, May 16 from 5pm to 8pm at Camp Adventure, located at 4881 South Proctor Road Muncie, IN 47302. The Optimist Club owns the Camp Adventure Learning Center, which is a 41-acre facility operated by Muncie Community Schools, with over 140,000 students served since 1994. It is available to corporations and individuals for special events. Come to our open house and explore the camp! We will be serving grilled hotdogs, potato chips, drinks, and of…

Entertainment May 16, 2019

AMA To Host National Association of Rocketry Event

Muncie, IN—In collaboration with Wright Stuff Rocketeers, and Rocketeers of Central Indiana, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), will host an eight-day festival of model rocketry and aeromodeling– NARAM-61. The event begins Saturday, July 27th and runs through Saturday, August 3rd. Spectators can see sport flying of small to very large rockets reaching altitudes in excess of 50,000 feet. For more information, visit: https://www.nar.org/site/naram-61-rocketry-festival/

Business May 15, 2019

LifeStream Services Celebrates “Older Americans Month”

By: Jenny Hamilton, President & CEO of LifeStream Services— Muncie, IN—Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month. What began in 1963 as a way to raise awareness of the issues facing older adults, eventually led to the passing of the Older Americans Act in 1975. LifeStream Services has been serving as the Area Agency on Aging for our region for the past 44 years since that time. We provide programs and services such as nutrition, transportation, and in-home care to over 19,000 older adults and people with disabilities. The theme of Older Americans Month 2019 is “Connect, Create, Contribute.”…

Non-Profit May 14, 2019

Muncie Power Products Duo Co-Chair 2019 United Way Fundraising Campaign

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Two members of the executive team of Muncie Power Products – longtime stalwart Liz Ludwick and a relative newcomer to Muncie Power and Muncie —Damon Elmore — will head up the 2019 United Way annual fundraising campaign. “We could not be more excited about the 2019 campaign,” said 2019 Co-Chair Ludwick. “There is so much to be positive about in our community. For 40 years, I’ve been a supporter of United Way. I’ve seen its work firsthand and know the difference it can make.” Muncie Power Products and its employees are no strangers to going all-in…

We Fly May 14, 2019

Ball State Brings Emmy Award Winner To Campus To Teach

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN— Emmy Award-winning musical director Michael Rafter will join Ball State University for Fall semester, bringing his talents to the Department of Theatre and Dance. Rafter will be an associate professor of musical theatre, succeeding Beth Turcotte, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Theatre who joined the University in 1982. She retired May 3. Rafter is an American arranger, music director, music supervisor, conductor, and musician best known for his work on Broadway and collaborations with Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, who also is an instructor in the University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. The addition of…

Unity Service Results In Donation Of ,000 For Muncie Agencies

Non-Profit May 13, 2019

Unity Service Results In Donation Of $30,000 For Muncie Agencies

By: Candace Ford— Muncie, IN—More than $30,000 was donated to support the Muncie Boys and Girls Club, Christian Ministries and the YWCA when two local churches came together for Easter services at Emens auditorium on Ball State University’s Campus. The event was a result of a meeting months prior between Pastor Gregg Parris of Union Chapel Ministries and Bishop Keith O’Neal of Destiny Christian Center. “Easter at Emens was a great way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, engage in Christian unity and provide financial support to three great organizations making a difference in our community,” said Pastor Gregg Parris. More than…

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