Articles by Mike Rhodes

Summer Camps for Kids at Minnetrista. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 8, 2017

Three Exciting Summer Camps for Kids at Minnetrista

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Add some fun and creativity to your child’s summer break with three camps at Minnetrista! Culinary Kids—June 12–16; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Order up! Treat your child to an exciting cooking camp this summer, where they will learn how to pick and create kid-friendly recipes, experiment with authentic kitchen appliances, and expand their culinary palates. For young cooks 8–10 years old. Registration deadline is June 8. Junior Chefs—June 19–23; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Yes chef! Grab your aprons…

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The East Central ISBDC staff is comprised of Scott Underwood, Judy Porter, Peggy Cenova, and Tom Steiner. Photo provided.

Business May 7, 2017

ISBDC Recognized For Helping Businesses Start and Grow

By: Christy Ragle— Muncie, IN—The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) recently celebrated its 2016 successes at its annual statewide network meeting. Ian Steff, Executive Vice Present and Chief Innovation Officer with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Aaron Vigil-Martinez, Sr. Advisor for Small Business & Entrepreneurship with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation presented awards to top-performing staff members and centers. East Central ISBDC received the Most Improved Center award for overall performance improvement and goal attainment in the previous year….

Education May 5, 2017

BSU Trustees Plan to Adopt Lowest Tuition Increase In More Than 40 Years

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Ind. — Noting lawmakers’ confidence in Ball State University and strong internal financial management, the Board of Trustees on Friday reviewed the results of the recently completed session of the Indiana legislature and the university’s financial position. Members of the General Assembly completed work on the state’s biennial budget in late April, reaffirming their commitment to higher education as a whole, and Ball State University specifically, during this session. Indiana lawmakers approved a 3.2 percent and…

Joy blooms in backyard corner. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson May 5, 2017

John Carlson: Welcome Bees and More

By: John Carlson— Until I’m doing handstands and cartwheels while rebounding from a couple inconvenient back and spinal issues, my world seems a pretty small place. It’s not a bad place, though. There’s my house, which is airy and open and easy to get around in, plus there’s a pretty nice summer sausage in the fridge. Then there’s the garage where my Harley pines away its days, awaiting my return to the saddle. After 40 years of riding, I can’t…

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Business May 4, 2017

“First Merchants Bank Serves Community Day” Held at Roy C. Buley Center

By: Megan Jeffers— The Muncie Market recently participated in a “First Merchants Bank Serves Community Day” at the Roy C. Buley Center. The Roy C. Buley Center is a not-for-profit educational enrichment and recreation site that offers a variety of services to youth, adults, and seniors ranging from cultural, educational and recreational programs. Steve Moore, Audra Bowman, Karlee Riggin, Yvonne Smekens, Andy Thorpe, Nikki Thorpe, Ashley Rush, Doug White, Tommy Carroll, Eron Davis, Brian Haughn, BreAnn New, Adriann Furniss and…

Team members visit the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Photo provided.

Education May 3, 2017

Muncie Robotics Team Competes in World Championships

By: PhyXTGears Media Team— Muncie, IN—Last week, 35 students and mentors from Muncie’s own PhyXTGears team 1720 traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to compete in the World Championships of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics, making it to the quarterfinals in the elimination rounds on their division field, Curie, named after scientist Madame Marie Curie. Leaving Wednesday in several vans and pulling two trailers, the team headed for the big arch with big dreams for the…

Photo of Chris Holdren's class. Photo provided.

Education May 2, 2017

Chris Holdren Selected as BBF ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ Winner

Liberty Perry Community Schools teacher selected for 2017 ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ MUNCIE—In conjunction with National Teacher Appreciation Week, Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF) is pleased to announce that Chris Holdren, a 5th grade teacher at Selma Elementary was selected as BBF’s 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award winner. The honor includes a $15,000 grant to be divided between the winner’s district, school, and classroom. The award finalists for 2017 were Martha Murphy, a K-12 instructor of Orchestra at Burris Laboratory School,…

Diana Badger, Executive Director of Apple Tree Child Develeopment Center receives her award. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 2, 2017

Inaugural award received by Apple Tree YMCA Executive Director

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The first ever Hoosier Leader award was given to Apple Tree YMCA’s executive director for her years of dedicated service to helping children learn, grow and thrive. Diana Badger, Executive Director of Apple Tree Child Develeopment Center YMCA was recognized at the State of Indiana Early Childhood Confrence and presented the inaugural Hoosier Leader Award.  Any recognition at the state confrence revolves around living best practices for children and striving to make early education a priority for…

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Entertainment May 2, 2017

PGA Junior League Golf Registration Open at Local Golf Courses

By: Hayley Wilson— Boys and girls ages 13 and under learn and play golf on teams with friends Muncie, IN – PGA Professionals in greater Muncie are offering PGA Junior League Golf, a fun and social opportunity that gives boys and girls ages 13 and under of all abilities the opportunity to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. PGA Junior League Golf takes a team-approach to the game. Much like other recreational youth sports, kids wear numbered jerseys, and play…

2017 Scholarship Recipients. Breanna Webster, Bailey Teague,Emily Oliver, Olivia Phillips, and Silas Vinson.

Education May 2, 2017

The Community Foundation Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients

By: Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following graduates: Breanna Webster, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is the 2017 recipient of the Jerry Parrish Scholarship.  Webster plans to study biology at Indiana University. She is the daughter of Charles Webster. Bailey Teague, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the Sarah E. Adams Scholarship.  Teague plans to study risk management and insurance / human resource management at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Paul…