A Letter from the President We are rapidly approaching the time when we have the October 2018 Newsletter privilege to exercise the power to elect our city and county officials. This is something that we cannot afford to take lightly. I This Month: Whitely Clean Up Update Learning Motivate Our Minds Makers Market know that sometimes people may feel it is pointless to vote, or that their vote does not really count. But the only way to change what we don’t like and preserve what we do like about our political condition is by voting.

Protests and marches, rallies and demonstrations are all good ways to bring light to a situation, but our vote is the only thing that can replace or maintain an administration. And that is the place from which real change comes.

We know the kinds of things our community needs. We just have to join together and become a voice strong enough to say it in a way that “counts.” An increase in voting will not just bring attention to issues but also action. Our vote is like the volume dial on a speaker. The higher the number, the louder the sound. So, let’s kick it up a notch this November. Let’s vote loud enough that the sound of our vote will not only be heard, but also so that the size and power of our vote cannot be ignored. Fall 2018 Neighborhood Cleanup President Frank T. Scott, Sr. Our Whitely Fall Cleanup was a great our residents’ lawns were also cut and trimmed. success. We had a lot of support from a lot of There were several abandoned houses that had areas. The thing that impressed me the most was been taken down; and thanks to the efforts of Mr. not how much we were able to clean up, but Johnny Strong and Mr. Michael Ross, many of the how little there was to clean up. In 2015 Whitely sidewalks and curbs which had been overgrown with won first place in the Spring Cleanup for the grass and weeds were also cleared and trimmed. Let’s Talk neighborhood that was able to remove the most The other thing that stood out was the (previously) trash, with over 32,000 pounds of trash, debris, overgrown island along Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.—also cut junk and litter being taken out of our community. down and cleared. facebook.com/whitelycc [email protected] This year, as we walked back and forth and up We would like to thank all those who came and down the streets of Whitely, the first thing to our neighborhood and joined us in this effort. people who had participated in previous Students from Ball State, staff from Muncie Power whitelycc.org 765-216-7655 cleanups noticed was how little trash and litter Products, workers from the Sanitation Department, there was to pick up. Not only that, but most of and especially our Whitely residents who helped Fall 2018 Neighborhood Clean Up Cont. How Can I Make My Community Better?

Walmart who provided water for both days, the Become a Member of the Whitely Community Council City of Muncie and Sanitation Department for totes and trucks, the Muncie Boys and Girls Club,  Be a part of making positive changes in your community. and the United Way team and Jim Flatford.  Get free access to the Whitely Toolshed. Because of the continued efforts of our  Get assistance with your home repairs during neighborhood makeovers. residents to help maintain the neighborhood in Sign up for a membership during a monthly meeting. these areas, for our next Spring Cleanup we may For tool shed help, speak to Tenisha at Connection Corner (765-747-8216). Applications can be filled now be able to consider turning our attention to out at a Whitely CC meeting or in person at Connection Corner (1824 E Centennial). Memberships vacant houses and overgrown lots and must be renewed annually. Yearly membership costs are as follows: intersections. Thank you all again for helping $15 for individual or family membership $50 for business membership (continued) lead the groups and welcomed all improve the quality of life and quality of place in these wonderful volunteers to our neighborhood. our neighborhood. Donate to Whitely Community Council We also want to thank everyone who helped Donation checks can be made out to Whitely Community Council and mailed to P.O. Box 665, Muncie, sponsor this event: Mac’s Restaurant for breakfast, — Article by Frank T. Scott, Sr. IN 47308 or via online donation at whitelycc.org Senator Tim Lanane and Subway for lunch, Volunteer Call 288-1892 or ask about volunteer opportunities at the next Whitely CC meeting.

Join a Committee United Way Day of Action There are seven Goal Committees as well as Hospitality and Membership Committees. Everyone in this community has something to offer, and we would love to benefit from your experience, Friday, September 14th was the annual knowledge, talent, and passion for the community. Help us make Whitely better by getting involved in United Way Day of Action. According to Denise leadership efforts. Listed below are each of the committees: King, Director of Resource Development, this was a huge success, in fact the “biggest in recent Goal 1: Beautification and Improved Goal 5: Neighborhood Pride and Event memory.” King attributed this to key partnerships, Infrastructure Planning including Ball State University and IU Health. All in all, there were 755 volunteers, working on 32 Goal 2: Community Safety Goal 6: Resource Development and projects around the city, for a total of 2,425 Goal 3: Education and Health Promotion Fundraising volunteer hours, and an estimated economic Goal 4: Employment and Business Support Goal 7: Advertising and Public Relations impact of about $57,557. United Way volunteers A few of the local projects included clean painting and making up at MadJax, A Better Way, The Cardinal improvements at MadJax. Courtesy of the United Way Greenway, and Cornerstone Center for the Arts. facebook page. The event kicked off the evening before with a concert downtown, Voices (Re)United. Last year, United Way exceeded its Performances by Cook and Belle, Jennie DeVoe, fundraising goal by around 20%, and all indications Keith O'Neal, and Jennifer Stanley were enjoyed by are that 2018 will be another success for the thousands, as well as speeches by Mayor Dennis organization, thanks to community members. Tyler and Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns. —Article by Susan Polcz Volbrecht Update Learning Classes end October 29 Examples of Behaviors to Praise and Encourage Regardless of age, your praise and Muncie High Street’s Fall session of subjects this fall are: Ballroom Dancing, Difficult encouragement will help children feel good about Update Learning began September 24, 2018, and Bible Passages, Notable Women of Muncie, themselves. Rewards can be useful as well, runs for six weeks each Monday through October Wha’dya Think…?, Mayberry Bible Study, Wisdom especially if you want to encourage good behavior. 29. More than 40 classes are offered in four time Circle, Smocking, and Learning to Love Yourself. Below are some tips for encouraging slots beginning at 8:30 a.m. For a flat fee of $8, Update welcomes adults of all ages desirable behavior in your child: registrants may choose up to 4 classes. An opening (babysitting is not offered). You may call the session begins at 8 a.m. with coffee and donuts church and ask for a brochure to be mailed or  Be kind to your child, especially when they’ve available at cost. download it from our website, had a bad day A community ministry for 41 years, www.munciehighstreet.com. Drop off or mail your  Thank you for the note home saying that my Update Learning offers classes ranging from Bible registration form with payment to High Street child had a good day study to basket-weaving. Folks from as far away as United Methodist Church/Update Learning, 219  Help your child learn new things Portland and Winchester come for the “tried and South High Street, Muncie, IN 47305, as soon as  Help your child get along with other children true”; i.e., Big Band Era, travel, The Play’s the possible since some classes fill quickly. For more  Put your child’s pictures up on the wall or Thing, euchre, TEDTalks, card-making, knitting, information, please call 765.747.8500. refrigerator crochet, and Old Time Radio. Some of the new — Article by Sandra Hardcastle  Help your child feel good about himself or herself  Teach your child social skills  Set up an incentive program for your child  Have a conversation about your child’s Afterschool Program Off to Great New Year progress  Participate in your child’s class or offer to Motivate Our Minds (MOM) has been a students of MOM. There are also great clubs volunteer part of the Whitely neighborhood for over 30 years, offered for students to be a part of: Boy Scouts and  Keep your child’s teachers informed providing quality, educational afterschool care to Girl Scouts, Orchestra Club, Cooking Club, Garden the neighborhood and Muncie community. This Club, and We Think It – We Make It. If you are academic year started up again on August 6 th and looking for quality afterschool care for your child in —Article by Dr. Carolyn Webster Stratton enrollment is already up to around 50 students in K-8 on Mondays-Thursdays between 3-5:30, The Incredible Years, Inc. grades K-8 from all over the city. Each Monday- consider your neighborhood born and raised Thursday, students from various schools meet for Motivate Our Minds program! There is still more enriching afterschool care at 2023 E Highland Ave, room for students, so enroll today. just down the road from Union Missionary Baptist — Article by Morgan Aprill Church! October Food Pantry MOM has three teachers as well as a program assistant and three teaching assistants that work with the students and they’re When: Thursday, October 18 from 4-6pm working to get more staff. Due to low middle Where: Harvest Christian Fellowship school enrollment, the classes are split between K- 3 and 4-8. 1010 East Centennial Ave Ball State volunteers are back and providing one-on-one homework help to the Remembering Who You Gonna Call? Muncie Makers Market Help protect our neighborhood, know who to call Muncie Makers Market is a local Muncie Makers Market. From Market to mouth, if you see safety problems in your area marketplace held every Saturday afternoon from we’ll help you get dinner on the table! Pam Wilson May through October. Every Saturday, from 4-7p, We invite the community to join us on we feature local growers of plants, fruits, herbs, Instagram, Nextdoor, and our dynamic public and vegetables and makers of homemade food and Facebook group with well over 2,500 community handmade arts and crafts, celebrating the efforts of members. Fresh homemade food, locally grown fruit our region and all things Muncie. We strongly and vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, live plants, For emergencies: support the Shop Local/Eat Local concept for beautiful art, and handmade crafts of all kinds, all 911 community growth, health, and to lessen the weekly from May-October at the Muncie Makers For non-emergency police help: impact of humans on the environment, seek to Market on Saturdays from 4-7p outside of Books & 747-4838 or 747-4739 strengthen the local economy by providing a Brews in the White River Plaza! Shop LOCAL and For the Detectives Bureau: marketplace for area makers as well. watch for our special events year-round throughout 747-4867 We pride ourselves on the culture at the Muncie! For the Narcotics Division: Muncie Makers Market being very pro-Muncie, Well-known Muncie native Pam 747-4866 warmly supportive of our vendor entrepreneurs, — Article by Moth Danner Wilson passed away recently. In lieu of For Sexual Molestation Abuse Response Team: proactively friendly to shoppers, and accepting of flowers, the family requested that donations 741-1350 everyone...and their dogs! During our May-October be sent to Motivate Our Minds. Her brother, For Gun Permits/Identification: weekly season, the Muncie Makers Market is held Dr. Frank Wilson, Jr. and his family shared the 747-4891 in the parking lot in front of Books & Brews in the bouquets pictured above with MOMs For Domestic Violence Investigations: White River Plaza at 2100 West White River following Pam’s memorial service at Muncie 747-4873 Boulevard in Muncie, . Marriott. Pam’s and Frank’s parents, Frank, Sr. For the Victim Advocate’s Office: Our vendors collect change which is used and Evelyn Wilson (both deceased), were very 747-4777 to buy produce from all of the food makers active in MOMs and in the Muncie For reporting child abuse/neglect: present, which we then donate every Monday community. The family legacy of generosity 1-800-800-5556 morning to the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. We also continues with this kind and greatly For Parking Enforcement: host an Annual Coat Drive (on October 20th this appreciated gesture. 747-4883 year) collecting donations of warmth for those in For Code Enforcement (Overgrown yards, etc) need. “Goodbyes are only for those 747-4862 The last Saturday of the season, October For Street Dept (Busted streetlights & potholes) 27th, is themed as a Halloween Market where we who love with their eyes. 747-4847 dress up and have many free games and treats for For the Animal Shelter (Unleashed dogs, abuse) kids who attend - including The Headless Horseman Because for those who love 747-4851 this year! For American Electric Power As part of the FoodLink program, QR code with heart and soul there is 1-800-311-4634 links on produce can be scanned with a smartphone For Indiana-American Water Company for info about prep, storage, and recipes. The no such thing as separation.” 1-800-492-8373 Muncie Makers Market is an official acceptor of For the Vectren Gas Company SNAP/EBT (food stamps) and anything edible may - Rumi 1-800-227-1376 be purchased this way from any Vendor at the America the Beautiful Upcoming Events

Words of wisdom on American democracy

“Democracy is not just the right to vote. It is the right to live in dignity.” — Naomi Klein

“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” Artwork by vec- — Abraham Lincoln

“Voting is not only our right, it is our power. “We must try again to be alive to what the When we vote, we take back our power to people of our country really long for in our choose, to speak up, and to stand with those who national life: forgiveness and grace, maturity support us and each other.” and wisdom.” — Loung Ung “Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and if “My father once told me that American those priorities begin to show up in the polls.” democracy is a people’s democracy at heart, and — Peggy Noonan that it therefore can be as great as the American people, or as fallible. It depends on all of us. But our system is more fragile than we know. To “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever sustain it, we must always cherish the ideals on devised by man for breaking down injustice and which it was founded, remain vigilant against destroying the terrible walls which imprison the dark forces that threaten it, and actively men because they are different from other engage in the process of making it work.” men.” — George Takei — Lyndon B. Johnson Upcoming Events Get Our House in Order Coats Against the Cold Free Saturday Register to vote by Oct. 9 to make your voice heard!

at the Muncie Children’s It’s not too late to get registered! Visit military, our social www.indianavoters.in.gov to check your voter safety net, and our Museum registration status OR get registered to vote. The local and national State of Indiana allows online voter registration for values. Saturday, October 20 those who possess a valid Indiana driver’s license Muncie Children’s Museum or state identification card. These must be issued Not everyone in this Saturday, October 13 by the Indiana BMV. The online portal is a simple, country is able to vote, 10am-12pm convenient way to register to vote. so exercising your right Delaware County Fairgrounds Bring your family to the is how you can impact Muncie Children's Museum You can complete your online application those people in your Registration will begin at 9:30 am. We encourage for Free Saturday, when at www.indianavoters.com. This site will also life unable to participate in the political process. families to not show up prior to that time. Every- admission is free for all! Free confirm your voter registration, find your polling This includes children, non-citizens, people who one must be present to receive a coat, and the Saturdays are the third location, and show you who is on your ballot. have lost their right to vote, nonprofits and parent/guardian must provide a photo ID. Saturday of every month. charitable organizations, and more. Further, Present a Coats Against the Cold Flyer to Why vote? Every vote matters, now more than neighborhoods with low voter turnout tend to get receive a free bus ride from MITS on 10/13! ever. Every person, no matter how seemingly less attention and consideration from politicians, nonpolitical, has something at stake in this so voting is a way to make sure your community is election. Voting is how we contribute to decisions well-represented. Whatever your reasons are— about our schools, our healthcare system, our voting matters! So get registered today. She also worked as a CPA for a national accounting US House firm. She is a graduate of Indiana University—Fort Upcoming Events Wayne.

Unity in the Community Walk John Schick First District 100 Men Who Cook Libertarian Party Candidate Peter J. Visclosky (D) John Schick is the Libertarian candidate for IN State Mark Leyva (R) Auditor. He previously ran unsuccessfully in 2014. Jonathan S. Kleinman (I) Schick does not have a campaign website, so little Second District information is available about his candidacy. Mel Hall (D) Jackie Walorski (R) IN State Treasurer Richard Wolf (I) Third District Saturday, October 13 Courtney Tritch (D) 10am-11am John C. Aguilera Jim Banks (R) David Owsley Museum of Art Democratic Party Candidate Fourth District Ball State University John C. Aguilera is the Democratic Tobi Beck (D) candidate for IN State Treasurer. Jim Baird (R) This is a walk given every Second weekend in Previously, Aguilera served two Fifth District Saturday, November 3 October. Walk for unity with all nationalities and terms as Lake County Councilman Dee Thornton (D) peace in our community; to end racism, and four terms in the General 6pm-10pm Susan W. Brooks (R) Horizon Convention Center segregation, crime, murder and a division between Assembly. His priorities, if elected, will be to Sixth District nationalities in our communities, neighborhoods, emphasize transparency, inclusion, and diversity. 401 S High St Jeannine Lee Lake (D) workplaces, schools and churches:

Greg Pence (R) Everyone is welcome to join us. Event Details Tom Ferkhinoff (L) Take 100 of Muncie’s most notable figures (who Please share and invite your family & friends. Republican Party Candidate Heather Leigh Meloy (I) might be bankers, attorneys, physicians, Kelly Mitchell is the current John Miller (I) educators, and business leaders from every Treasurer for the State of IN. She Seventh District endeavor or anyone who’s well known to the has served in that role since 2014. Andre D. Carson (D) public) and throw them into their respective Homecoming Food Truck Fest Previously, she worked as the Wayne “Gunny” Harmon (R) kitchens and let them go at it for the coveted Director of TrustINdiana, Indiana’s Eighth District title of “TOP CHEF”. It’s not just about the food, local government investment pool. William Tanoos (D) they will also decorate their serving station and Monday, Oct. 15 Larry D. Bucshon (R) don their favorite costume in an effort to entice Candidate information obtained from individual 6pm-8pm Ninth District the crowd of 1,000 friends and family to take a 2000 W University candidate websites. For more detailed information Liz Watson (D) nibble of their specialty cuisine. All proceeds go specific to your voting district, visit Ball State Trey Hollingsworth (R) to Community Champions Fund! indianavoters.in.gov and don’t forget to register to vote prior to October 9. Elections are November 6. Tickets Tickets are $65 for individuals and $550 for a Enjoy food trucks, music, and more as a way to table of ten. To purchase tickets, contact Angela get yourself ready for all the excitement of Beck at [email protected] Homecoming Week. Greg Pence Connie Lawson Democratic Party Candidate Republican Party Candidate Greg Pence is the Republican Connie Lawson is the current IN candidate for the US House of Secretary of State. Previously, Representatives— IN District 6. He is Lawson served as a State Senator and the brother of Vice President Mike County Clerk. Her priorities include Pence. He is a former Marine and a businessman financial literacy education, higher penalties for specializing in oil and gas. He is a pro-life, pro- white collar offenders, election security, and Second Amendment, and faith-driven conservative election modernization. whose roots in the Sixth District date back nearly 60 years. Greg is a staunch supporter of the Trump- Mark Rutherford Pence agenda. Libertarian Party Candidate Mark Rutherford is the Libertarian Tom Ferkhinoff candidate for IN Secretary of State. This ballot preview shows candidates from major Indiana Libertarian Party Candidate He is a graduate of Wabash College races. For a customized ballot, visit indianavoters.in.gov Tom Ferkhinoff is the Libertarian and Valparaiso University School of candidate for the US House of Law. Rutherford’s key issues are protecting Representatives— IN District 6. He individual rights, limiting the scope and power of US Senate is a CPA and business owner, living government, and supporting small businesses. He Joe Donnelly Lucy Brenton in Wayne County. He supports small also wants to end partisan gerrymandering. government, deregulation, term limits, and Social Democratic Party Candidate Libertarian Party Candidate Security Reform. Senator Joe Donnelly is the Lucy Brenton is running as a IN incumbent Senator. He is a moderate Libertarian Party Candidate for Democrat and has served as Indiana’s Senate. She is an entrepreneur and IN Secretary of State Joselyn Whitticker only national Democratic business consultant, and she has Democratic Party Candidate representative since 2013. Donnelly’s legislative owned, managed, and operated Jim Harper Joselyn Whitticker is the Democratic focus is on his Opportunity Agenda, which is a mortgage companies. Lucy believes that the Democratic Party Candidate candidate for IN State Auditor. blueprint of common sense policies designed to Libertarian approach is the best way to deal with Jim Harper is the Democratic Whitticker is a former educator who expand economic opportunities for Hoosiers in the core issues of today: Immigration, Foreign candidate for IN Secretary of State. spent 35 years as a teacher and four areas: Energy, Workforce Development, Policy, Gun Rights, Taxation, and more. Harper was born and raised in administrator. Infrastructure, and Exports and Innovations. Valparaiso, IN. He is a graduate of US House—District 6 Indiana University and Georgetown Tera Klutz University, and currently practices law in Porter Republican Party Candidate Republican Party Candidate Jeannine Lee Lake County. The key issues of his campaign are ending Tera Klutz is the current IN State Mike Braun is the Republican challenger Democratic Party Candidate gerrymandering, increasing voter accessibility, Auditor. Previously, Klutz served as for Joe Donnelly’s Senate seat. He Lake is the Democratic candidate ensuring election security, and supporting small the Allen County auditor in Fort previously served in the Indiana House for the US House of businesses. Wayne. (Continued on next page) of Representatives. He is also the Representatives—IN District 6. She owner of a successful auto parts manufacturer that hails from Muncie, IN and has a operates in 38 states. The key issues of his background in journalism. Her campaign are protecting the second amendment, campaign is focused on the issues of equality, repealing Obamacare, “draining the swamp,” infrastructure improvement, raising the minimum building a border wall, and creating jobs. wage, and strengthening public education.