Articles by Mike Rhodes

It's grilling season! Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment April 16, 2016

It’s Grilling Season. Here Are Some Safety Tips and a Fun Recipe!

By: Ball State Division of Strategic Communications— Ball State University’s Matt Chappell has seen it time after time. A fun afternoon in the backyard ruined by a mishap at the grill. Instead of eating perfectly cooked burgers, hot dogs and steaks, people spend a summer’s day in the emergency room being treated for burns. “Safety is all important when grilling food,” says Chappell, a hospitality and food management instructor at Ball State. “However, many people are in a rush to…

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Aerial image of the Ball State Campus. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Education April 15, 2016

BSU Trustees Accept Campus Master Plan, Move Forward With Presidential Search

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State Board of Trustees today reviewed an updated campus master plan proposal that establishes a long-range, phased framework aligning the university’s strategic, academic and physical plant goals. The proposal, the first of its kind in more than 20 years, emphasizes: an academic experience focused on entrepreneurial learning, in and out of the classroom a vibrant residential community that provides unique educational and engagement opportunities a vision that addresses institutional and state priorities, and is supportive…

yor Tyler proclaims April 12, 2016, Equal Pay Day in Muncie. AAUW members (from left) Alice Bennett, Bianca McRae, Jean Amman, Terry Whitt Bailey with Mayor Tyler. Photo by: William Moser

Business April 15, 2016

Mayor Tyler Issues Proclamation on Equal Pay Day

By: Jean Amman— Mayor Dennis Tyler met with representatives from the Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to issue a proclamation designating April 12, 2016, as Equal Pay Day in the City of Muncie. By this action he encouraged Muncie’s citizens to recognize the full value of women’s skills and significant contributions to the labor force. The proclamation also encouraged businesses to conduct an internal pay evaluation to ensure that women are being paid fairly. Tuesday,…

Halteman Village Swim Club. Photo provided.

Entertainment, Non-Profit April 14, 2016

Halteman Village Pool to Open for 58th Season

By: Keith Roberts— Halteman Village Swim Club is currently seeking new members for the upcoming season. The pool has been a fixture in the neighborhood for nearly six decades. Nestled in Halteman Village on Lancaster Ave., Halteman Pool serves not only the Halteman Village neighborhood, but residents of several northwest Muncie neighborhoods. With a recent shift in leadership, the new board decided this year to abandon the traditional model of “stock” membership and heavy first-year fees and charge a flat,…

Muncie Mall. File photo

Business April 14, 2016

Delaware County Job Fair to Take Place at Muncie Mall April 14th

DELAWARE COUNTY JOB FAIR April 14th   from   11am – 3pm Location:  Muncie Mall in the courtyard area near Macy’s This is a collaboration of the Muncie – Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Muncie Mall. Editor’s Note: Some companies will be interviewing immediately at the job fair. To increase your chances of a successful interview, you may wish to review these interviewing tips by Dorothy Douglass.    The employers that will be represented currently are:   Asons Construction Atlas Collections Ball…

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health April 13, 2016

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Highlighted in Healthcare LGBT Equality Index 2016

MUNCIE – Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of four hospitals in the State of Indiana as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2016, a unique annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related…

The 2016 VIVA Awards presentation at the Horizon Convention Center. Photo by: Matt Howell

Non-Profit April 12, 2016

VIVA Award Winners Announced

By: Sara Shade— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County announce that the VIVA, or Very Important Volunteer Awards, were presented on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Horizon Convention Center. The VIVA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community. The event rewards, reinforces and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Five individuals…

Photo by: Rick Compton, Public Safety Director at MACC.

Education April 12, 2016

Muncie Area Career Center Hosts Annual Spring Fire Training

By: Shawn Rogers for the Muncie Journal— The wind was whipping and the air was crisp. On a beautiful, sunny day in April, the below normal temperatures didn’t keep Koorsen Fire & Security from hosting their Annual Spring Fire Training for the emergency education students at the Muncie Area Career Center.  Koorsen’s fire training program is designed to give students hands on experience with how to handle a fire extinguisher and properly extinguish a fire in the event of an emergency….

A scene from a past year's FCA banquet. Photo provided.

Non-Profit April 11, 2016

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet Features Tamika Catchings on April 21st

By: Jeff Mosier— The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is very happy to announce that WNBA Superstar, Tamika Catchings will be the special guest for the 2016 FCA Banquet Thursday April 21st at the Horizon Convention Center. As a young girl with both speech and hearing impairments Tamika chose basketball and her faith as tools to help her overcome her obstacles. After an incredible high school career she played under Pat Summit as a Tennessee Volunteer. Her…

Photo provided by: Masterworks Chorale

Entertainment April 10, 2016

Masterworks Chorale Offers World Premiere Performance of Middletown Chronicles

By: Andy Saxon— MUNCIE, Ind. – Masterworks Chorale has something very special in the works for this spring, and you’re invited. As their thirty-eighth season winds to a close, the local choral singing ensemble and their artistic director, Dr. Andrew Crow, plan to leave the audience on a high note with the event, Middletown USA. The May 14th event will kick-off the Delaware County celebrations honoring Indiana’s bicentennial at 7:30 p.m. in the Muncie Central High School auditorium, and tickets…