Articles by Mike Rhodes

Athena Nagel, a Music & Memory volunteer, comforts Gene Hart, a Muncie Alzheimer’s patient, during a therapeutic iPod music session. Photo provided.

Non-Profit October 29, 2018

“Music and Memory” Brings Music Therapy To Nursing Home Residents

By: Dr. Joe Misiewicz— Muncie, IN—A group of Ball State University student volunteers are helping forgotten Hoosiers living in nursing homes by providing them free iPods® and personalized music therapy. The program is called “Music and Memory” and their mission is to bring iPods® and individualized music playlists to the elderly, with special emphasis on those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. We believe that personalized digital music can greatly enhance the quality of life for many nursing home residents, especially those with…

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Daryl Morrical, MD, FACP, FCCP from Muncie is pictured presenting his seminar titled: "Pulmonary Embolism—Same Old Disease, New Options for Diagnosis and Management." Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business October 28, 2018

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Indiana Society For Respiratory Care State Conference

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, Indiana— The 44thAnnual Indiana Society for Respiratory Care State Conference (ISRC) was held at the Horizon Convention Center, September 13-14. ISRC is a professional organization that represents Respiratory Therapists in Indiana. The conference offered continuing education opportunities for practitioners who work in the areas of homecare, acute care, neonatal, intensive care, diagnostics, sleep centers and more. The mission of the Indiana Society for Respiratory Care (ISRC) is to provide proactive leadership in the delivery of Respiratory…

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra. Photo provided

Entertainment October 27, 2018

“Symphonic Halloween” to be a Night of Tricks and Treats on Oct 27th

By: Morgan Dean— Muncie, IN—Double, double toil and trouble, musicians play and feature double. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra (MSO) invites you to the spooky “Symphonic Halloween” concert on Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. The concert will feature “double” 2018 MSO Young Artist Competition Winners, Abigail Ko (Ladonna Dingledine Junior Division Winner) and Sage Hamm (Steve Dingledine Senior Division Winner). Join us…if you dare! Tickets for Youth (K-12) are just $5; Ball State student tickets are FREE in advance…

Fisher Governance Award winner Leigh Edwards is pictured with Jud Fisher.

Non-Profit October 26, 2018

Leigh Edwards Presented With Fisher Governance Award During Chamber of Commerce Dinner

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, IN—Leigh Edwards, president of Muncie Civic Theatre’s board of directors, has been selected as the 2018 winner of the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award. The award, which recognizes the outstanding service of a board member to a Delaware County non-profit organization, was presented at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on October 25. Edwards has served on the Theatre’s board since 2010 and has been president for the past three years….

Halloween brings to life some very scary people. Photo provided

Carlson October 26, 2018

John Carlson: Who’s Afraid Of Halloween?

By: John Carlson— A good scare always gives me perverse pleasure. That explains my love for Halloween, with its flying witches, flickering jack o’ lanterns, and moon floating behind ominously scudding clouds. This is even though, at heart, I am a true chicken. My younger sister, Patty? Not so much. Remember back when the movie “The Exorcist” came out? She was in high school then. As long as that movie was in the theaters, her social calendar was booked. She…

A LLC is formed by causing articles of organization to be executed and filed in the records of the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State. Photo by: Storyblocks

Business October 25, 2018

Beasley & Gilkison: Business Organizations—The Versatility of the Limited Liability Company

By: Ben Freeman, Attorney at Law— Muncie, IN—When starting a business, the entrepreneur has several options for organizing a company. Choosing the right type of organization is important. Many small businesses operate as a sole proprietorship or a partnership. These types of organizations are easy to establish and at little or no cost to the entrepreneur. Corporations, on the other hand, can be very complex and require the dedication of time and money to manage properly. The limited liability company…

First Merchants Corporation, 200 E. Jackson Street, Muncie. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business October 24, 2018

First Merchants Corporation Announces 66% Increase in 3rd Quarter 2018 Earnings Per Share

By: First Merchants Corporation— Muncie, IN—First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ – FRME) has reported third quarter 2018 net income of $41.1 million, an increase of 69 percent, compared to $24.4 million during the same period in 2017.  Earnings per share for the period totaled $.83, an increase of 66 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2017 result of $.50 per share.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 totaled $117.4 million, compared to $71.7 million during the…

The waiting area is pictured at the new office. Photo provided.

Health October 24, 2018

Open Door Health Services Opens New Muncie West Office

By: Suzanne Clem— Muncie, IN—Open Door Health Services is expanding its community reach with the opening of a new Muncie West office in the Westside neighborhood. Located at 215 S. Hutchinson Ave., Muncie West will house Open Door Pediatrics. Pediatrics patients currently receiving care at Open Door’s South Madison St. location will be seen at the new location beginning the week the Oct. 22. New patients are also welcome. Patients who wish to continue care at S. Madison St. will…

An example of a quilt to be raffled during "Bazaar in the Woods" on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Photo provided.

Non-Profit October 24, 2018

Unitarian Universalist Church Bazaar in the Woods Set for Nov 3rd

By: Sue Errington— Muncie, IN—Greeters at Muncie’s oldest continuous running bazaar will welcome shoppers of all ages to the Bazaar in the Woods on Saturday, November 3, 2018, 8am – 2pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie, located at 4800 W. Bradford Dr. Start the day with a breakfast of scrambled eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy and cinnamon rolls at the Chalice Cafe, or take a lunch break of red beans and rice (meat or veggie) and fruit crisps, both…

Pat Hart (L) executive director of the Delaware County Prevention Council is pictured receiving flowers from Carol Ammon (R), board vice president upon the announcement of Hart's retirement. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit October 24, 2018

Pat Hart Announces Retirement at Conclusion of Red Ribbon Breakfast

By: Steve Lindell & Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Pat Hart, 24 year executive director of the Delaware County Prevention Council, announced her retirement today at the conclusion of the annual Red Ribbon Week Breakfast. The Council’s work has been near and dear to Pat’s heart for all that time, but she determined that now is the time to pass the torch on to someone else to lead the group. The effort of the council is to help children, and the community,…