2017

Indiana Academy Ranks 17th in the Nation

Education August 12, 2017

Indiana Academy Ranks 17th in the Nation

By: BSUNews— Muncie, IN—The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and Humanities, a residential high school at Ball State University, has been ranked No. 17 in the nation in the latest report released by Niche.com, a website that profiles and ranks American high schools and colleges. The report shows where each of Indiana’s public high schools ranked based on an analysis of key statistics and reviews from students, parents and teachers. In the report, the Indiana Academy’s teachers were also rated No. 4 in the nation, receiving high marks for preparing their students for higher education. The full rankings may be found: https://www.niche.com/k12/indiana-academy-for-science-mathematics–and–humanities-muncie-in/rankings/…

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John Carlson: A Distiller In the Family!

Carlson August 11, 2017

John Carlson: A Distiller In the Family!

By: John Carlson— Full confession: On exceedingly rare occasions and for medicinal purposes only, I have been known to take a teensy-weensy sip of the corn whiskey known as “bourbon.” What’s more, I don’t dislike it. You can imagine, then, the excitement with which I greeted the news that by marriage – through my wife Nancy’s sister Marti’s husband Charlie’s side of the family – I am closely related to actual distillers of bourbon, rye and vodka. Their business is Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. of Dekalb, IL., the brainchild of father-son team Jim and Jamie Walter. Now it’s true, I…

Flor De Toloache to Headline Next Muncie Three Trails Concert

Entertainment August 10, 2017

Flor De Toloache to Headline Next Muncie Three Trails Concert

By: Rick Zeigler—Muncie, IN— Latin Grammy nominees Flor De Toloache, New York City’s first and only all-women Mariachi group, will perform in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2017 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 26th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. Latin classical guitarist Michael Isla will open the show. Flor De Toloache, which translates as “deadly flower” and also refers to a main ingredient in traditional love potions, was founded in 2008 and is lead by singers Mireya Ramos (founder) & Shae Fiol (original member). They weave a variety of influences (e.g., salsa,…

U-Haul® Reusing Former Kmart for New Store in Muncie

Business August 8, 2017

U-Haul® Reusing Former Kmart for New Store in Muncie

By: Andrea Batchelor— Muncie, IN—U-Haul® will soon be showcasing a modern self-storage facility in northeast Muncie thanks to the recent acquisition of a former Kmart® store at 1501 E. McGalliard Road. U-Haul acquired the vacant 86,250-square-foot warehouse on Aug. 2. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Morningside has opened a temporary showroom and is currently offering truck and trailer sharing, towing equipment, moving supplies and U-Box portable moving and storage containers. “This deteriorating building had been sitting empty for three years,” said Anthony Jones, U-Haul Company of Central Indiana president. “People were using it as a dump site, so there were…

Liberty-Perry Alumni Association Completes Alumni Brick Walkway at Wapahani High School

Education August 8, 2017

Liberty-Perry Alumni Association Completes Alumni Brick Walkway at Wapahani High School

By: Richard Morris— The Liberty-Perry Alumni Association (LPAA) is proud to announce the completion of the Liberty- Perry Schools Alumni Engraved Brick Walkway on July 25, 2017. The engraved brick walkway is the first of its kind at any high school in East Central Indiana and is intended to pay respect and honor alumni and employees from Wapahani, Center, and Selma high schools. Parent high schools Center and Selma celebrated their last graduating class in 1967. In 1967, Center and Selma high schools consolidated to form Wapahani high school, which began its 50th year school year on August 7, 2017….

Results of the 2017 Back 2 School Fun Fest

Non-Profit August 7, 2017

Results of the 2017 Back 2 School Fun Fest

By: Katy T. Crist— Muncie, IN—Open Door Health Services hosted their sixth annual Back 2 School Fun Fest on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie and the turnout continued to be great. The Back 2 School Fun Fest was open to the public and offered school and sport physicals, immunizations, and dental exams for little to no cost. This year Open Door provided 68 physicals, immunizations to 43 children, and 24 dental exams. Kids of all ages enjoyed free games, refreshments, and face painting. There were 608 estimated in attendance and 20 volunteers. They also gave…

Nominations Sought for Ball Brothers Foundation’s ,000 Fisher Governance Award

Non-Profit August 7, 2017

Nominations Sought for Ball Brothers Foundation’s $10,000 Fisher Governance Award

Muncie, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Fisher Governance Award. The award honors an outstanding board member of a Delaware County non-profit organization. The winner will be recognized later this fall at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce dinner. Included in the honor is a $10,000 grant to the organization that the recognized board member represents. “Our community is fortunate to have so many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and talents. This award was created to shine a spotlight on an individual whose leadership at the board of director’s level is exemplary,” commented Jud Fisher,…

John Carlson: Bolos Are Ties That Bind

Carlson August 6, 2017

John Carlson: Bolos Are Ties That Bind

By: John Carlson— If it’s true, as some say, that you are what you wear, then at heart I am a square-dance caller. It’s not that I like square dancing. I don’t. Like most guys, when it comes to any form of dancing, if I were given the choice of doing that or pulling out my own toenails with pliers, I would really have to think about it. But I do have this odd fascination with bolo ties. Those ties being so down-home and countrified, yet showy and decorative, it seems square-dance callers get to wear them all the time….

Jon Vanator Named Chief Financial Officer for IU Health East Central Region

Health August 4, 2017

Jon Vanator Named Chief Financial Officer for IU Health East Central Region

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— Muncie, IN –Jon Vanator has been named chief financial officer (CFO) for the IU Health East Central Region. A seasoned leader with a diverse range of experience in budget management and operational improvement, Jon will begin his work as CFO effective August 21. “We are excited to add Jon as a valued member of our leadership team,” said Dr. Jeffrey Bird, president, IU Health East Central Region. “The skills and experience that Jon brings to our team will equip him to meet the unique challenges we face as a healthcare organization.” Jon has been part of IU…