Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awards grants in the areas of in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County.

Non-Profit May 11, 2016

Fall 2016 Deadline for 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

By: Eunice Whitlock— The 2017 recipients of the Delaware County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be named in December 2016. Previous scholarship recipients were identified in March of the year they graduated from high school. This change affects the program for all Indiana community foundations. The advanced timeline is the result of a “compelling recommendation” from community foundations who participated in a statewide evaluation of the program conducted by Lilly Endowment Inc. in 2015. During the evaluation process, a number…

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Non-Profit May 11, 2016

Cornerstone’s Summer Arts Camp is Coming Soon

By: Jessie Irwin— Summer is the perfect time to introduce your child to new activities and interests – so, why not sign them up for a week full of art exploration! Cornerstone’s Summer Arts Camp is back for two individual sessions: June 20 through June 24 and July 11 through July 15. Students ages 7 to 14 will enjoy a concentrated week long session of classes in visual arts, theatre, dance, and martial arts. This program is designed to enrich…

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Non-Profit May 11, 2016

ARF “Race 2 Save Lives Event” May 13-15

Part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend Muncie, IN– The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) will participate in PetSmart national three-day adoption weekend beginning Friday May 13-15. It will be held outside the PetSmart®store, 3450 N. Morrison Road, Muncie. This being May in Indiana, the theme for the ARF booth will be “RACE 2 SAVE LIVES”. ARF dogs and cats will be at the event, sporting race-themed scarves, and are available for adoption. Going on line and pre-registering to adopt an…

Pictured Left to right: Steve Blount, Joani Scott, Jason Harrington, Ron Fauquher, Dr. Becky Hammonds, Laura Ayers, David Pilkington, and Bob Lamaster. Photo provided.

Business May 10, 2016

Ontario Systems Reacts to Second Straight Inclusion Among Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Best Places to Work in Indiana

MUNCIE, Ind – Ontario Systems, a leading receivables management technology and services provider, has been ranked #13 on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s “Best Places to Work in Indiana” in the large company category. This is the second year in a row Ontario Systems has been included in The Chamber’s rankings, once again crediting its staff and You-Powered Talent Credo for the honor. “We are pleased to be recognized along with these amazing Indiana companies who share our people-centric culture and…

The Sursa Family Concert Organ. Photo provided.

Education, Entertainment May 9, 2016

Ball State University’s School of Music Hosts First Sursa American Organ Competition

By: Ball State University Divison of Strategic Communications– MUNCIE, Indiana — Raúl Prieto Ramírez believes not enough people know about Ball State’s organ major. Or that Ball State’s Sursa Performance Hall is home to one of Indiana’s only concert hall organs, which this year celebrates its 10th year gracing the stage of the 600-seat venue. That’s why the instructor and internationally acclaimed concert organist has worked tirelessly in recent months planning the School of Music’s first Sursa American Organ Competition….

Ivy Tech Commencement photo from 2015. Photo provided.

Education May 6, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region Will Graduate 1,166 Students at Commencement

Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will see 1,166 students graduate at its 48th graduation ceremony at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12 at Emens Auditorium in Muncie. The Honorary Associate of Science in College and Community Service Degree will be awarded to Ms. Bobbette Snyder and Mr. James Warner. Snyder has been a tireless force in her hometown of Anderson, and also assists her husband, Tom, president of Ivy Tech Community College, with contributions to philanthropic organizations,…

Muncie Mission's Attic Window Thrift Store

Non-Profit May 6, 2016

Muncie Mission Provides Assistance For Local People

By: Don Ford— Muncie Mission Ministries (MMM) is a faith-based agency, delivering compassionate rescue services to people experiencing poverty and homeless in East Central Indiana since 1930. Primarily, the Mission provides recovery services on an emergency and long-term basis for adult males and provides assistance to families in need. MMM operates under the watchful eye of a ten-member board of directors, adheres to a code of ethics and a statement of faith. MMM is a member of a national organization…

Aerial photo of Muncie and Delaware County by Michael Wolfe

Business May 4, 2016

VISION 2021 Economic Development Planning Effort to Begin this Month

Roundtable focus groups planned for May 12 & 13, 2016 MUNCIE – DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – The Steering Committee for the VISION 2021 planning effort will hold a series of roundtable focus groups to solicit public input on the community’s economic development priorities for the coming years. Feedback from these meetings will help determine the framework and goals for Vision 2021, the community’s next comprehensive five-year economic development plan. The focus groups will be conducted on Thursday, May 12 from…

American Advertising Federation, ECI. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 4, 2016

AAF ECI Holds 2016 American Advertising Awards

By: Allison Robbins— MUNCIE, Ind.— The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana (AAF ECI) recently held its annual awards gala, the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs).  The gala honored advertising and creative excellence at the Ball State University Alumni Center in Muncie, Ind. This year’s entries included local and regional television spots, digital and print entries created in 2015 by advertising agencies, businesses, individuals and Ball State University students in East Central Indiana. Winners were chosen by a panel of…

Dr. Peggy Fisher. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 4, 2016

Cancer Services of ECI-Little Red Door to Host “Little Red Lunch”

By: Aimee Fant— Cancer Services has had the great privilege of working with two Immersive Learning groups this year; Dr. Adam Kuban’s Ingelhart Journalism Scholars and Dr. Peggy Fisher’s Communication and Health Science undergrad and graduate students. During the 2015 Fall semester, through the crossing of stars, Dr. Fisher learned she was facing a second breast cancer diagnosis as Dr. Kuban’s students began to materialize the Facing Project’s  “Facing Cancer in East Central Indiana” with Cancer Services of ECI-Little Red…