Articles by Mike Rhodes

Volunteers Needed for September 27th Bicentennial Torch Relay

Muncie, IN—Volunteers are needed when the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay passes through Delaware County on Tuesday, September 27th.   According to local relay coordinator, Nancy Carlson, one or two volunteers will staff each spot where one Torch Bearer hands the torch to the next. Total, the county needs 24-48 volunteers between the hours of 9:00 and Noon on September 27th.  Anyone can volunteer, although children will be in school at that time. The work is easy, mainly serving as a human…

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Muncie Mission Blessed By Muncie Elk’s Grant & Youth Volunteers

By: Don Ford— Muncie, IN—Thirty eight youth, plus adults, from Walk By Faith Community Church, Roann, IN (near Wabash) recently blessed Muncie Mission by doing volunteer work. For the last few years the youth group has converged for a week long camp at Taylor University and has chosen to include the Muncie Mission as one of their volunteer outreaches. They spent time in the Mission’s Attic Window clothing room sorting and folding clothing, served lunch and put hygiene kits together….


Ball Brothers Foundation Awards Rapid Grants to 20 Organizations

MUNCIE, IN—A new youth beekeeping project, clean-up of a brownfield site, and a literature in nature project are all receiving funding boosts through Ball Brothers Foundation’s Rapid Grant program. Since February, Ball Brothers Foundation has awarded nearly $80,000 in Rapid Grants to 20 organizations. “Ball Brothers Foundation initiated the Rapid Grant program several years ago with the intention of being able to take advantage of unique opportunities and to respond quickly to community needs,” said Jud Fisher, president and chief…


Nominations Sought for Ball Brothers Foundation’s $10,000 Fisher Governance Award

MUNCIE—August 15 is the deadline for submitting nominations for Ball Brothers Foundation’s annual Fisher Governance Award. The award honors the efforts of a single board member of a Delaware County nonprofit organization whose strategic planning and oversight skills have contributed to the organization’s mission, financial stability, and general effectiveness. The award winner will be recognized later this fall at the Muncie-Delaware Chamber of Commerce Dinner. Included in the honor is a $10,000 grant to the organization that the recognized board…


Open Door Health Services to Participate in New National Initiative to Prevent Heart Attacks & Strokes

By: Katy Crist— Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services (ODHS) has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of 516 awardees in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes among millions of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Health care practitioners, such as Open Door Health Services, participating in the Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model will work to decrease cardiovascular disease risk…


Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Schedule at Anderson University

Courtesy of Anderson University— Colts Training Camp Schedule July 27-August 11 Admission to the Colts Training Camp will be open to the public free of charge. The Colts will charge a $5 parking fee per vehicle and $20 for buses. View a parking map available online. Personal coolers will not be permitted in and around the Kardatzke Wellness Center/Macholtz Stadium complex during the dates of the Colts Training Camp. Pets are not permitted in training camp area except for service…


John Carlson: Need a Cane? Then Get On The Stick

By: John Carlson— For reasons too boring to enumerate here, I recently reached that point in my life where – temporarily, at least – I need a cane. In doing so, it struck me there were preparations to make. The first was actually learning to walk with one, so I started practicing, clumping up and down our pathetic little shuffleboard court out back. Granted, early on I was flailing about like a spastic person, occasionally caning myself in the unmentionables….


Muncie Civic Theatre invites you to “Be Our Guest” on Aug. 6th at Minnetrista

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —Muncie Civic Theatre invites you to “Be Our Guest” on Aug. 6 at Minnetrista for a celebration of the historic theater’s past, present and future. It’s a celebration that has certainly been a long time in the making. “We’re creating a free, family-friendly experience for the Muncie community as a way of saying ‘thank you’ for helping us celebrate 86 seasons of entertainment,” said Laura Williamson, Muncie Civic Theatre’s Executive Director. “We will also be…


Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista

Muncie, IN—Step into a magical faerieland at Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista on July 28–30. Let your imagination play as Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens is transformed into a sparkling wonderland where crafts, music, dancing, and colorful lights come together in a magical event for the whole family. This year, Faeries, Sprites & Lights adds a third night of magical fun to the calendar. From Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30, doors will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are…


Red-tail Corporate Council Welcomes Old National Wealth Management

By: Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN, — The Red-tail Land Conservancy (RLC) today announced that Old National Wealth Management (ONWM) has become a sponsor of their Corporate Council program. The role of the Corporate Council of Red-tail Land Conservancy is to strengthen and further the mission of conserving ecologically significant areas in east central Indiana. It is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our regional community by helping to preserve the natural heritage of the land. In becoming a corporate sponsor, Old National…