Articles by Mike Rhodes

Jud Construction Celebrating 50 Years

Business April 5, 2018

Jud Construction Celebrating 50 Years

By: Conny Knight— Muncie, IN—Jud Construction is celebrating 50 years in business serving East-Central Indiana.  Jud Motsenbocker started the construction company in Muncie on April 5, 1968 and enjoys driving down the streets of his hometown and seeing houses and offices that he has built or remodeled.  The company located at 5105 W. Bradburn Drive is now into its second generation as Jud’s son, Mike Motsenbocker, purchased the company from his father in 2006. Jud fondly recalls that he was just 12 years old when he made his first business decision.  He knew he wanted to own a construction company…

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Star Trek Writer/Producer, Andre Bormanis to Speak at Emens Auditorium

Entertainment April 5, 2018

Star Trek Writer/Producer, Andre Bormanis to Speak at Emens Auditorium

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—Science consultant, writer, and co-producer for Star Trek, National Geographic and FOX, Andre Bormanis will be speaking at Emens Auditorium on April 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. No ticket is required. Andre Bormanis was born in Chicago, but grew up in Arizona, where the dark night skies encouraged his love of astronomy and space science. He holds a B.S. in Physics, and a M.A. in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, earned under a NASA Space Grant Fellowship at The George Washington University. He became the science consultant for…

“Living Proof “Crash Reenactment To Be Held April 4th and 5th

Non-Profit April 4, 2018

“Living Proof “Crash Reenactment To Be Held April 4th and 5th

 By: Hayley Williams, Delaware County Prevention Council—  Muncie, IN—The annual “Living Proof “ crash reenactment is Wednesday, April 4th and Thursday, April 5th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Muncie Central High School. Tours are every 10 minutes with the last tour at 8 p.m. This event is open to the public for parents and youth over the age of 13. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Living Proof is a free event illustrating the dangers of underage drinking and drinking and driving. This is especially important during the increased celebrations of spring’s parties, proms and graduations. This event is sponsored…

Opinion: King’s Legacy Impacted Generations

Opinion April 4, 2018

Opinion: King’s Legacy Impacted Generations

By: Jeannine Lee Lake— Fifty years ago, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was shot and killed on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, I hadn’t been born. Yet, even to this day where I’m 48 years-old, no other person besides Christ has permeated my life. Many others — millions and even hundreds of millions— could likely say the same. His life changed my life and his death changed the course of the civil rights movement that was somewhat on life-support when Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968. To me and my 14 siblings growing up…

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission

Health April 4, 2018

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission

By: Courtney Thomas— Muncie, IN– Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. The advanced certification is for Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is the first organization in the state of Indiana to earn this advanced certification. “The ability to achieve such high level of care and patient satisfaction is only possible due to the dedication and hard work…

Ball State’s Cardinal Communications To Participate in 24-hour CreateAthon

Education April 4, 2018

Ball State’s Cardinal Communications To Participate in 24-hour CreateAthon

By: Melissa Kraman—  Muncie, IN—As part of Ball State University’s “Better Together” initiative, Cardinal Communications will provide free communications support to area non-profits through a national initiative called CreateAthon from 8 a.m. April 6, to 8 a.m. April 7 in the Holden Strategic Communications Center. In a short 24-hour period, the student-run public relations agency will create plans and materials for three area non-profits: The Back to School Teachers Store, Hillcroft Services, Inc. and Project Purse Indianapolis. CreateAthon began in 1998 with a simple idea: Change the world. Today it has evolved into a world-wide event. With a mission to…

Gordy Fine Art & Framing To Introduce Rosie Sampley At First Thursday

Business April 4, 2018

Gordy Fine Art & Framing To Introduce Rosie Sampley At First Thursday

By: Carl Schafer— Muncie, IN—Gordy Fine Art & Framing will introduce Rosie Sampley as the newest member of our team, Thursday April 5, 5 – 8 pm.    Barbara and Carl Schafer are pleased to showcase our strong experienced team at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company who work directly with customers to meet a variety of framing needs. The newest member to the team is Rosie Sampley.  Many will remember Rosie as the owner from 1996 until 2013 of Rosie’s Custom Frames, an institution in Muncie for regional needle pointers and cross-stitchers.  Besides her expertise in the needle arts, she…

The Innovation Connector: Part Of An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Business April 4, 2018

The Innovation Connector: Part Of An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—In February of 2012, author Victor Hwang published a book titled: The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley. The book relates innovation in business and entrepreneurship to random propagations of life in the rainforest. It also happens to be one of Ted Baker’s favorite books. Ted is the executive director of the Innovation Connector in Muncie. “If you fly over a rainforest, pretty much all you see is the tops of the trees,” said Ted. “But, what is really happening down there? There’s an entire ecosystem under those trees. You’ve got the trees, the bushes…

Art In Bloom Event To Be Held During Downtown’s First Thursday

Entertainment April 3, 2018

Art In Bloom Event To Be Held During Downtown’s First Thursday

By: Rachel Buckmaster (DOMA Assistant Director)— Muncie, IN—The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) is once again gearing up for an annual springtime celebration of art as interpreted through creative floral designs, planned this year for May 18-20. Sursa Griner Wealth Management of Raymond James and Associates, the event’s presenting sponsor, will host an Art in Bloom kick-off event during the April 5th First Thursday evening in downtown Muncie, when they will open their 400 S. Walnut Street lobby to the public at 5pm for food and fun. Julie Vance from Buck Creek In Bloom will create a floral arrangement on-site…

Whitinger Strategic Services Earns Multiple Awards for Creative Excellence

Business April 3, 2018

Whitinger Strategic Services Earns Multiple Awards for Creative Excellence

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN—Whitinger Strategic Services’ design work was recognized at the 2018 East Central Indiana American Advertising Awards Ceremony. The company was honored with three Gold Addy Awards and one Silver Addy. Strategic Services was well represented in multiple categories this year. The first Addy Award of the evening was presented to Whitinger Strategic in the category Sales & Marketing Promotion for their work for Kiddo Keepsakes. In the fall of 2017, WSS completed a full identity and branding campaign for this newly established business. WSS worked alongside Ashley Runkle to develop her business and the WSS team developed…