Articles by Mike Rhodes

Matt Howell shows off his DreamFest "Dream Kit" he recently won at the Muncie on the Move breakfast. Photo provided.

Non-Profit August 18, 2016

DreamFest Comes to the Fairgrounds on August 27th

By: Molly Flodder— Muncie, IN—East Central Indiana’s first “experience festival” kicks off next weekend on Saturday, August 27, from 12 noon-5 p.m. DreamFest, a fundraiser for Muncie nonprofit TEAMwork for Quality Living, will give attendees of all ages the chance to “Dream. Learn. Do.” Those attending the event at the Delaware County Fairgrounds will have opportunities not only to observe activities in four zones, but to have hands-on experiences ranging from climbing a tree or learning belly dancing to being…

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2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Award recipients, Nicolas Bantz and Anna Groover, both from Delta High School, pose with their families and Community Foundation Staff.

Education August 17, 2016

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Applications Now Available

Muncie, Ind. – New for the 2016-2017 academic year, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients will be named in December. Applications are now available from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. at www.cfmdin.org for high school seniors who will graduate in 2017. Students who qualify for this scholarship should submit an application to their guidance office by the deadline set by their school – either late August or early September. Each school will review their own applications and…

RHPS Painting by Sarah Shaffer

Entertainment August 17, 2016

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Cornerstone

By: Jessie Irwin— Dust off your fishnets and pleather, it’s time to do the Time Warp again! Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited to kick off a busy fall with its annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show presented by The Fickle Peach and The Mark III Tap Room. The show will be held on Saturday, September 24 in the E.B. Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone. Step out of your comfort zone and into the world of Dr. Frank…

Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista. Photo provided.

Entertainment August 17, 2016

Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra

Muncie, IN—Enjoy big hits from the small screen with friends and family at Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra “TV Land,” on Thursday, August 25. Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra “TV Land” is a FREE community event, and takes place on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a musical flip through the channels of TV land with music by Muncie Symphony Orchestra, starting at 7 p.m….

Pictured: (Left to right) Krista Hoevel, Dr. Michael Johnson, Dr. Hugh Hanlin and Dr. Jim Dalton, IN-AJSOP, presenting the Bobby Jones Award at the 12th annual conference of the IN-AJSOP. Photo provided.

Non-Profit August 17, 2016

Youth Opportunity Center Counselor, Receives Statewide Award

Muncie, IN—Krista Hoevel, LMHC, CSAYC, LCAC, Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) director of counseling services for residential programs, was recently honored for her statewide role in the field of treating sexually maladaptive youth. Hoevel received the 2016 Bobby Jones Award for Excellence at the IN-AJSOP (Indiana Association of Juvenile Sexual Offender Practitioners) conference on August 4 in Shelbyville, Ind. The award was created to honor the late Bobby Jones who was instrumental in developing IN-AJSOP’s training and credentialing programs. IN-AJSOP is…

Alex Huskey. Photo provided.

Education August 16, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College Names Alex Huskey Regional Interim Chancellor

Indianapolis, IN — Ivy Tech Community College recently announced Alex D. Huskey as interim chancellor for the East Central and Richmond regions of the College. He will assume the role in September. The role was previously held by Dr. Andy Bowne, who now serves as senior vice president and chief operating officer with Ivy Tech. Huskey will oversee operations for the East Central and Richmond regions, which include a total of six campuses, in cities and areas including: Anderson, Connersville, Henry County,…

The kayak launch provides an opportunity for Muncie residents to access the river for recreation. Photo provided.

Business August 15, 2016

Muncie Sanitary District Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Historic Highland Park Renovations

By: Allison Gregory— MUNCIE, Ind.  – In celebration of the completion of the Muncie Sanitary District’s latest sewer separation project in the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, August 11. This project, introduced by Mayor Dennis Tyler as “the first major quality of place project in this end of town in 30 years” has provided residents of the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood improved access to the White River. This project includes the restoration of Ribble…

MCS senior Jacob Miller recently attended a summer Youth Leadership Program through the FBI National Academy. Photo provided.

Education August 14, 2016

Muncie Central Senior Attends Youth Leadership Program with the FBI

By: Ana Pichardo—  Muncie, IN— As a member of the Muncie Central High School JROTC, Senior Jacob Miller recently attended a summer Youth Leadership Program through the FBI National Academy. Jacob was one out of twenty applicants selected from the State of Indiana. The three day, two night program which focused on leadership began on July 13th at Bradford Woods in Mooresville, Indiana. Jacob shares his leadership lessons, “I learned that leadership is not only a gift, a practice, or…

Steve Baule

Education August 12, 2016

Listen: MCS Superintendent Steve Baule Clarifies Inaccurate Reports About Compensation

MCS Superintendent Steve Baule was interviewed live by WLBC’s Steve Lindell this morning. You can listen to the entire interview below. Steve Baule discusses the MCS financial situation, sale of the Administration Building to Ball State, information about the Muncie Fieldhouse, and clarifies recent inaccurate news reports about staff and administrative compensation. Hear Steve Baule in his own words.   Recent Positive Stories About Muncie Community Schools You Can Find On Muncie Journal.com Muncie Central Senior Attends Youth Leadership Program with the FBI…

Years ago, Gramps used that rifle to put food on the table. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson August 12, 2016

John Carlson: Gramps’ Rifle Brings a Fine Old Guy to Mind

By: John Carlson— My wife recently helped my sister clean out my father’s house up near Cleveland. In doing so, at my request, she also brought me my Grandpa Smith’s old rifle, which had been stored in Dad’s gun cabinet for years. In asking Nan to do this, I was asking a lot, because she hates guns. Nevertheless, I had spent countless boyhood hours coveting that firearm back when it was tucked away in my grandfather’s basement, and still wanted…