Articles by Mike Rhodes

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…

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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…


Ivy Tech to Hold Go Ivy Day Events at Muncie Libraries

Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be holding Go Ivy Day events on August 2 at the Maring-Hunt Library, August 16 at the Carnegie Library, and August 17 at the Kennedy Library. Prospective students will be able to learn all about Ivy Tech Community College including admissions, financial aid, new student orientation, and career services. Go Ivy Day Maring-Hunt Library August 2 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2005 S. High Street Muncie, IN 47302 Go…


Lowe’s Contributes $70,000 Grant to Muncie Habitat for Humanity

By: Sheena Peters— Lowe’s contributes $70,000 grant and volunteer support to build community gardens, board up vacant homes, and lift community spirts.  Muncie, IN – Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers were among more than 50 volunteers to join forces with Muncie Habitat for Humanity on both July 22 and 23 to revitalize a Muncie neighborhood. Lowe’s awarded Muncie Habitat a $70,000 grant to help complete the project. Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers participated with neighbors from the area in creating a community…


The Muncie Rotary Club Installs 2016-2017 Officers

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Sara Shade, retiring 2015-2016 President of the Muncie Rotary Club, recently presided over the installation ceremonies for the installation of new officers and directors for the 2016-2017 Rotary year, which began July 1st.  Officers are elected to 1-year terms, while members of the Board of Directors are elected to staggered 3-year terms, so one class of directors is elected each year to replace the class which is retiring.   2016/17 Muncie Rotary Club Officers…