Articles by Mike Rhodes

Far left: Michelle Skeen. Lower Right: Jacob Eiler.

Business November 30, 2016

Estep-Doctor and Company Accounting Firm Adds Professionals

Muncie, IN– The accounting firm of Estep-Doctor & Company has announced the hiring of Michelle Skeen, CPA, and Jacob Eiler to their professional staff.  Skeen has over 27 years of private and public accounting experience, plus tax management roles with CNO Financial, Marsh, and other Indiana organizations.  She will manage the firm’s Anderson office. Jacob Eiler is a staff accountant in the Muncie office.  Eiler held tax and staff accounting positions in Indianapolis prior to joining Estep-Doctor & Company.  Eiler has…

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Scott Anderson, Alien Invasion, mixed media.

Entertainment November 30, 2016

First Thursday Opening Reception for Annual Salon Show

By: Braydee Euliss— Muncie, IN—Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company will open its Annual Salon Show on First Thursday, December 1st from 5 – 8 PM. Included in the exhibit will be work by all 25 artists represented by the downtown Muncie gallery. Artists will be on hand to chat and answer questions. The reception will also celebrate the first year of business under new owners Carl and Barbara Schafer. A feast for the eyes, the GFAF Annual Salon Show celebrates…

William B. Fisher, MD. Aerial photo of Ball Hospital and the Cancer Center by: Michael Wolfe

Health November 29, 2016

IU Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center Medical Oncologist Honored for Lifetime of Service

By: Dawn Brand Fluher— Muncie, IN — A medical oncologist in Muncie will be honored Wednesday by an Indianapolis nonprofit organization for more than four decades of service to cancer patients, and for his visionary work to bring cutting-edge treatments to the community. William B. Fisher, MD, of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, will receive the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Hoosier Cancer Research Network (formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group, or affectionately as “The HOG”), during an event in Indianapolis….

Sheila Satterfield has fun making some good "Bad Art" during a recent Bad Art Night. Photo provided.

Entertainment November 28, 2016

“Bad Art Night”To Take Place At Maring-Hunt Library on December 6th.

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Tis the season for terrible art! Bad Art Night is back at Maring-Hunt Library on Tuesday, December 6. This unique partnership between Muncie Public Library and Cornerstone Center for the Arts invites community members ages 18 and older to enjoy an evening of art creation with no expectations. Bad Art Night encourages the freedom of expression without any pressure to make a masterpiece. In fact, ugly, terrible, and horrible art is awarded with prizes! December’s Bad…

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Non-Profit November 27, 2016

United Way of Delaware County Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement

By: Shelley Shekell— Pledges to Help Children Expand Their Personal Libraries, with a 1-to-1 Match from MutualBank Charitable Foundation  MUNCIE, In— United Way of Delaware County has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Locally, United Way’s #GivingTuesday campaign is focused on improving literacy in the community by helping children build their personal library of books. Many children do not have access to the…

When leaves fall thickly, it’s time to fire up the tractor. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 24, 2016

John Carlson: It’s a Full Harvest …of Leaves

By: John Carlson— It’s a full harvest … of leaves A bumper crop of leaves has fallen on our lawn. There was a time I used to sweat out autumn, not wanting to leave the leaves lying out there for my neighbors to see, but also not wanting to bag them for the landfill and lose their natural mulching potential. OK, OK. That’s a lie. I didn’t really give a crap about their natural mulching potential. The reason I didn’t…

Kayla Kreigh. Photo provided.

Business November 22, 2016

Kayla Kreigh Promoted to Loan Counselor for MutualBank in Muncie

Muncie, In – MutualBank announces the promotion of Kayla Kreigh to Loan Counselor. Previously, Kayla served as a teller, followed by Loan Service Specialist. In her new role as Loan Counselor, Kayla will provide consumer and mortgage lending assistance as well as superior customer service and problem solving. Her recent completion of the Indiana Bankers Association Mortgage Lending training program ensures her preparedness. This, along with her personal promise to deliver a positive and lasting impact on customers’ loan decisions, will…

Photo of new park bench made from recycled bottle caps donated by MutualBank. Photo provided.

Education November 22, 2016

Southside Middle School’s Panther Pantry Sends 9 Days of Food with 160 Students for Thanksgiving Break

By: Ana Pichardo— Muncie, IN—On Friday, November 18th, 160 Southside students were able to take home enough food to last through the end of Thanksgiving Break. Students registered for the program normally receive one bag of food every Friday to last the weekend. Debra Huston, the instructional assistant who leads this initiative, and her team work extra hard before school breaks to ensure students have enough food until they return to school. “A year ago this week, when we opened…

Jason Young receives McDonald’s Activities Count (MAC) grant. Photo provided.

Business November 22, 2016

Northside Middle School Teacher Jason Young Receives McDonald’s MAC Grant

By: Ana Pichardo— Muncie, IN —On November 15th, Northside Middle School sixth grade reading teacher Jason Young was awarded a McDonald’s $500 Make Activities Count (MAC) grant. Tuesday morning, Director of Operations for the Muncie area Ken Phillips, General Manager of the Chadam Lane store Amy Rogers, and Northside Principal Jackie Samuels surprised Young and his class with an oversized check and the news that he received the grant. With this grant, Young’s students will participate in service learning projects….