Mimi Rolland Remembered For Her Philanthropy
Miriam “Mimi” Vee Rolland, who alongside her late husband, Ian, backed a variety of Fort Wayne business and art ventures, has died.
Read MoreMiriam “Mimi” Vee Rolland, who alongside her late husband, Ian, backed a variety of Fort Wayne business and art ventures, has died.
Read MoreJAMIE DUFFY | The Journal Gazette FORT WAYNE — Ian Rolland, a man who leveraged his corporate standing to effect great social change and civic and downtown development in Fort Wayne, died Saturday morning. He was 84. Rolland, an actuary who worked his way up to become the CEO of … Read More
FORT WAYNE, — The University of Saint Francis awarded community activist Mimi Rolland and former USF instructor George Eickhoff with honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at its May 7 commencement ceremony. Mimi Rolland Mimi Flickinger Rolland is a devoted fan of her family, community, the arts and … Read More
The Commodore for the 53rd Annual Lake Wawasee Flotilla has officially been named. Ian Rolland, a native of Fort Wayne and a resident of Lake Wawasee, was selected because of his dedication to serving the Wawasee community. “I’m really looking forward to riding in the Flotilla,” Rolland said. … Read More
Notices recently went up on the doors of the Oakwood Inn announcing it will be open May 18. A phone number was also provided for those who want to make reservations. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, said closing on the property will take place between Dec. 15 and … Read More
The latest court hearing regarding the sale of Oakwood took place mainly in the chambers of Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer Monday afternoon. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood; his attorney, Tom Yoder; Rob Daniels, attorney for the Oakwood Property Owners Association; Mike Reed, attorney for … Read More
Members of the Oakwood Property Owners Association will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Calvary United Methodist Church to vote on adopting a new covenant. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, reported the Oakwood Property Owners Association Board was doing a terrific job in getting members to … Read More
Ian Rolland made a progress report to Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer on Friday regarding Oakwood Park. Rolland explained he offered two proposals: the global proposal and the Rolland agreement. He also explained the differences between the two. Huffer ruled Oakwood Park Property Owners have … Read More
Members of the Oakwood Property Owners Association spent a good part of the Labor Day weekend in meetings. Saturday the OPOA met to elect a new board and look over a proposal submitted by Ian Rolland, receiver of the Oakwood Inn. A second proposal was drafted after Rolland … Read More
The Department of Natural Resources recently sent a letter to Thomas Niezer, attorney for Ian Rolland, receiver for the Oakwood Foundation, approving a transfer of the pier permit from Buckingham Co. to foundation. Niezer explained in a phone interview the original pier permit will be transferred to the … Read More
According to Ian Rolland, receiver for the Oakwood Foundation, discussions are still at an impasse with the Oakwood Property Owners Association regarding Oakwood Park’s 2004 covenants. The property owners want Rolland and prospective buyer Dr. Rex Parent, to provide them access to the beach and waterfront in front … Read More
“That’s a bunch of baloney. Totally preposterous!” said Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood when asked to comment on the Oakwood Property Owners Association’s assertions that he and Dr. Rex Parent wanted to restrict Oakwood property owners access to the Oakwood beach to a 30-foot space. Rolland explains one … Read More
Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer today approved a purchase agreement between Oakwood Receiver Ian Rolland and Oakwood purchasers during a status hearing. The purchase agreement allows Dr. J. R. Parent and his sons two months to decide whether they want to proceed with the purchase … Read More
It’s been a month and a half since Buckingham Co. pulled out of purchasing the Oakwood property. At the time, there was concern about what would happen next. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, however, went back to work to find a new buyer. Dr. J. Rex Parent and … Read More
Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, introduced Dr. J. Rex Parent to the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday night. Parent, who is purchasing the Oakwood Inn, told the council about his family’s history on Lake Wawasee and his plans for refurbishing Oakwood. He plans to have the once thriving hotel … Read More
“We have sold the property to Dr. J. Rex Parent from Fort Wayne,” announced Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, Syracuse. Parent, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon from Fort Wayne, is also president and CEO of Parent Investment Associates, a business he owns with his sons, J.R. and Jason. … Read More