Articles by Mike Rhodes

Guest Lecturer to Speak on Artist Edward Gorey at Owsley Museum

Entertainment October 9, 2018

Guest Lecturer to Speak on Artist Edward Gorey at Owsley Museum

By: Rachel Buckmaster— Muncie, IN– The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) presents a public lecture on artist Edward Gorey by the curator of “Gorey’s Worlds,” on view at DOMA through December 21, 2018. On October 11 at 6 p.m., Erin Monroe, the Robert H. Schutz, Jr., Associate Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, will give a richly illustrated talk about the artist and the special exhibition she curated. A 5 p.m. reception precedes the talk, and the exhibition will remain open until 8 p.m. for those who wish to…

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Orchard Shop at Minnetrista Having Annual Glass Pumpkin Sale

Business October 9, 2018

Orchard Shop at Minnetrista Having Annual Glass Pumpkin Sale

By: Stephen Mortland— Muncie, IN— On October 27, from 8 a.m.–Noon The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista will be selling decorative glass pumpkins crafted by the experts at the Ball State Glass Guild. These unique seasonal pumpkins are great for friends and family, promising to add a festive fall atmosphere to any home! The pumpkins are for sale at The Orchard Shop throughout the autumn season, but on the morning of October 27 there will be a wide variety available for a one-day sale. You won’t want to miss this opportunity, so mark your calendar and make sure to stop by…

ESPN’s Holly Rowe to Speak on “Working and Living with Passion and Purpose”

Entertainment October 9, 2018

ESPN’s Holly Rowe to Speak on “Working and Living with Passion and Purpose”

By: Michael Clark, Ball State Athletics— Muncie, IN—Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media, in conjunction with Ball State Athletics, is pleased to announce that ESPN reporter and play-by-play commentator Holly Rowe will visit campus on Monday, Oct. 22. Rowe will speak on Working and Living with Passion and Purpose in Emens Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of The David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series. The presentation is FREE and open to the public – no ticket necessary. Rowe joined ESPN on a regular basis in August 1998 and had previously served…

IU Health Team Members Give Time For Community Service

Health October 9, 2018

IU Health Team Members Give Time For Community Service

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— Muncie, IN– This year the IU Health Eastern Central Region participated in the 10th annual IU Health Days of Service. On September 7, 14 and 21, 450 IU Health team members from IU Health Ball, IU Health Blackford and IU Health Jay spent more than 1,100 collective hours working on projects. John Disher, community outreach manager for IU Health East Central Region and Ball Memorial Hospital Foundation served as an on-site facilitator for the activities. “The IU Health Day of Service provides the opportunity for our organization to team up with community partners to develop projects that…

Former Muncie Woman Seren Fryatt Wins Top Prize in New York

Positivity October 8, 2018

Former Muncie Woman Seren Fryatt Wins Top Prize in New York

By: Zack Wallens— NEW YORK – The World Jewish Congress and Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea FC) on Thursday held the final competition in the US portion of a global campaign to combat widespread racism, anti-semitism and xenophobia in sports. Former Muncie resident Seren Fryatt, was named as the winner, receiving a $10,000 grant from Chelsea FC and the WJC to turn her dream into reality. The Pitch for Hope competition called on young people ages 18-30 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel to propose creative ideas for an initiative to harness the spirit of comradery in sports…

Ball State Awards 18 Students With Full Scholarships

We Fly October 7, 2018

Ball State Awards 18 Students With Full Scholarships

By: Marc Ransford— INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Ball State University presented 18 high-achieving students with full scholarships Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Governor’s Residence during a luncheon hosted by Indiana’s First Lady Janet Holcomb. Named as Centennial Scholars in concurrence with Ball State’s 100th anniversary, these students were selected by the University’s academic colleges and represent a variety of majors. While pursuing different dreams, all have shown a proven commitment to outstanding academic achievement and active community engagement. “We are here this afternoon to celebrate a remarkable group of young women and men who have been selected as our 2018 class…

Whitinger & Company and Indianapolis Based Haney CPA Group Announce Merger

Business October 7, 2018

Whitinger & Company and Indianapolis Based Haney CPA Group Announce Merger

By: Richard Crist— Muncie, Indiana—Longstanding public accounting and advisory firms, Whitinger & Company LLC, and Haney CPA Group PC have announced they have executed a definitive agreement whereby Haney CPA Group PC will merge into Whitinger & Company LLC to expand and enhance the professional services the two firms provide. The merged firm will operate as Whitinger & Company LLC effective October 1, 2018.  Founded in 1930 with offices in Muncie and Fishers, Whitinger & Company is recognized as one of the top fifty accounting and advisory firms in Indiana. Whitinger is a full-service public accounting firm with associates providing a…

Carlson: Being Afloat On A Boat

Carlson October 5, 2018

Carlson: Being Afloat On A Boat

By: John Carlson— There’s something wondrous about hanging out on boats… This truth doesn’t come to mind all the time, probably because I don’t get to hang out on boats all the time. But when the rare opportunity presents itself, it quickly reminds me how wonderful hours spent afloat can be. We are obviously blessed to have a very nifty body of water called Prairie Creek Reservoir located south of Selma. It’s small enough not to be intimidating, but large enough to be fun, and even to spark fantasies of seafaring. Thus it was that, when our friends Mark and…

Kelly Stanley Honored at YOC’s Shafer Giving Society Luncheon

Non-Profit October 4, 2018

Kelly Stanley Honored at YOC’s Shafer Giving Society Luncheon

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN— The 12th Annual Shafer Giving Society luncheon was held at the Youth Opportunity Center on Wednesday, October 3rd.  Each year, the YOC Foundation hosts the Shafer Giving Society Luncheon to honor donors and friends for their continued commitment to the Youth Opportunity Center and to celebrate the legacy created by the late Hamer and Phyllis Shafer. This year, special recognition was given to Kelly Stanley for his support and dedication to the YOC’s first and only capital campaign. Stanley was the Campaign Chairperson for the campaign that exceeded its original goal of $4,250,000 by 13% and…

What’s Happening at ArtsWalk? Your Guide to All The Activities

Entertainment October 3, 2018

What’s Happening at ArtsWalk? Your Guide to All The Activities

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening, where, and when. WALNUT ST. Debbie’s Handmade Soap: 123 S. Walnut St. Celebrating two years Downtown. Door prizes and refreshments. Kirk’s Bike Shop: 124 S. Walnut St. Open late; offering flat tire repair clinics. Wishbone Gifts: 201 S. Walnut St. Featured artist Lucas Reidenbach will hang his work inside the shop and will be doing live painting in front of the shop on Walnut Street. Valhalla: 215 S. Walnut St. Governor Davis will play after ArtsWalk/Soup Crawl for an open jam night, beginning at  8:30. No cover. Former Chase Bank Building: 220 S. Walnut St. The Muncie Arts and Culture Council and PlySpace, an artist-in-residence, will…