Articles by Mike Rhodes

Local Support and Lilly Endowment GIFT VI Match Increases Impact by million

Non-Profit April 19, 2016

Local Support and Lilly Endowment GIFT VI Match Increases Impact by $2 million

Muncie, Ind. – The generous support of the community grew the endowment of The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Inc. by more than $2 million during the Lilly Endowment Inc GIFT VI campaign. Lilly Endowment Inc invited The Community Foundation to apply for $1 million in matching funds. The funds were to be raised between August 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016. The 18-month window was short to raise the unrestricted dollars needed. With the charitable backing of the community, The Community Foundation not only met the match but exceeded it by more than $29,000. Donors established 10 new funds and…

Government April 19, 2016

Meet 6th District Congressional Candidate Danny Basham

By: Danny Basham— I’m Danny Basham and I’m running for Congress in the 6th District. I am a Scott County resident, am 46 years old, and a Democrat. I have served in local government for 21 years and I am currently the Lexington Trustee. I formally worked in Emergency Medical Services as a Licensed Paramedic for 23 years in Madison and was a 26 year member of the Fire Department. I believe in 12-year term limits for house and senate seats, raising the minimum wage, overturning Citizens United and repairing America’s infrastructure. Those are some of the reasons I would like to replace current Congressman, Luke…

Non-Profit April 18, 2016

“Great Futures” Annual Campaign Underway by Boys and Girls Club of Muncie

By: Micah Maxwell— Muncie, IN – Boys & Girls Club of Muncie is currently running its Great Futures Annual Campaign. The campaign raises money for the Club’s after-school programs and services for youth, grades K-12, living in Delaware County. The campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals and businesses. The campaign will culminate on May 31st 2016. The campaign’s goal this year is to raise $70,000 for the Club’s annual operating budget. “We are proud to announce that to date, our campaign has raised $16,830 as a result of some early lead gifts and gifts from our board members and staff.” said Micah Maxwell, Executive…

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 get the charcoal started and the food done. It just leads to tragic accidents.” The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates…

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 of Indiana’s economy reuse, renovation and reallocation opportunities to maximize efficient use of resources “A campus master plan, at its…

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, April 12th, symbolized the time in 2016 when wages paid to American women caught up to the wages paid to…

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, $400 per family membership. There are also senior memberships available for $250. The club’s website, www.Haltemanswimclub.com has been updated and…

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 State University Bethel Pointe Health and Rehap Eaton EMTS First Call Staffing General Truck Sales GNC Hillcroft Services Home Instead…

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 to LGBT patients, visitors and employees. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria…

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 were honored with awards recognizing their service in the past year. WaTasha Barnes Griffin was honored for establishing the Community…

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