Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business October 31, 2015

Woof Boom Engineer Sean Mattingly Receives Broadcast First Responder Credential

By: Mike Rhodes— Remember the huge ice storm in January of 2005? Remember when power was out for most of East Central Indiana? For days on end? Remember when one of the few sources of accessible up-to-date information to keep you informed about that storm came through your local radio stations? Among others, you can thank a radio engineer for that. An engineer like Sean Mattingly. Sean is the broadcast engineer for all of the Woof Boom radio stations. (WLBC, WERK, WMXQ, WBKQ, WHBU and WXFN.) He is among 20 radio and television engineers in the state to recently receive the inaugural BROADCAST/IT FIRST RESPONDER credential awarded…

Education, Entertainment October 31, 2015

Muncie Authors Bill and Katie Frederick Publish Second Children’s Book

By: Katie Frederick— Local Muncie authors Bill and Katie Frederick will introduce their second picture book on November 7th at the Unitarian Universalist annual Bazaar in the Woods. The new book is titled, “Patches and the Delightful Dragon Day.” The star of the book is soup loving Patches Turtle. This engaging picture book for the preschool and beginning reader teaches the importance of being kind to others, adventurous, and careful. Illustrator Jason Harlow also depicts minute details that will keep children engaged for long periods, trying to figure out just what that little Lemon Toad is up to as he trails along….

Business, Non-Profit October 30, 2015

Fisher Governance Award Presented to Juli Metzger

By: Jud Fisher and Donna Munchel— MUNCIE— Ball Brothers Foundation has selected Juli Metzger, President of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie and Vice President of the Project Leadership board of directors as the 2015 winner of the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award. The award, which recognizes the outstanding service of a board member to a Delaware County nonprofit organization, was presented at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on October 29. Through Metzger’s leadership and urging, Project Leadership and the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie have been…

Business October 29, 2015

Chamber Recognizes Local Business Leaders at 121st Annual Meeting

By: Jay Julian— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held its 121st Annual Meeting: A dinner, silent auction and awards program on October 29, 2015 with nearly 325 business and community leaders in attendance. The event, held at The Horizon Convention Center, is the Chamber’s annual meeting and awards event. Inside INdiana Business host Gerry Dick was a special guest and helped communicate the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year. The Chamber presented the Spirit of Small Business Award to Dalton and Company Professional Cleaning Supply. Owned and operated by Sue Dalton, Dalton and Company has built a…

Non-Profit October 28, 2015

YOC Foundation Celebrates Shafer Giving Plaza’s 10th Anniversary

By: Polly Craig— The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Shafer Giving Plaza and the legacy of the late Hamer and Phyllis Shafer at a luncheon on October 29. Guests of honor will include YOC Founders and Shafer Giving Society Ambassadors. Keynote speaker will be Mrs. Leslie Meese, New Castle, Ind., mother of a YOC alumnus. This annual event is held every fall to recognize the YOC’s generous donors. The Shafer Giving Plaza, dedicated on October 26, 2006, is yet another example of the monumental difference the Shafers made in the Muncie community. It…

Business, Health October 28, 2015

Ontario Systems Achieves Five-Star AchieveWELL Rating for Worksite Wellness

By: Casey Stanley— Ontario Systems, a leading receivables and revenue cycle management technology and services provider, announced it has achieved a Five-Star AchieveWELL rating for worksite wellness from the Wellness Council of Indiana. The company was awarded a three-star rating last year and has since worked to advance its programs and culture, aimed at creating and encouraging worksite wellness. Eight companies were recognized during the Indiana Health and Wellness Summit on October 8. “The Wellness Council of Indiana’s nationally-renowned AchieveWELL analysis and evaluation process is based on evidence-based best practices,” says Chuck Gillespie, Executive Director of the Wellness Council of…

Education, Non-Profit October 27, 2015

Robert P. Bell Teacher Creativity Grants Awarded to Local Teachers

By: Eunice Whitlock— The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that the following Robert P. Bell grants totaling $5,139 have been awarded to local teachers for the first grant cycle of the 2015-2016 academic year. It is estimated that over 1,771 Delaware County students will benefit from these grants. Julie Rinker Bailey, Northside Middle School, was awarded $211 for middle school English students to establish the connection between emotions and writing through use of emoticons and text speak drawings on personalized whiteboards. Students will use visual and social components comfortable to them to perform character analysis…

Yorktown High School Earns Over ,600 from Buick Test Drive Event

Education October 26, 2015

Yorktown High School Earns Over $8,600 from Buick Test Drive Event

By: Erin Konate— Schools are constantly seeking opportunities to finance their extra-curricular activities and athletic programs. Yorktown High School recently had a unique opportunity to partner with Stoops Automotive Group (Buick GMC) and General Motors – earning an estimated $8,660 to support their athletic programs. Yorktown High School was chosen to be part of a “Buick Drive for Your Students” event sponsored by Stoops Automotive Group with the help of General Motors. The event was an 8 hour Buick drive staged at the Yorktown High School football stadium on October 2nd. Supporters lined up to test drive the 20 plus…

Education October 26, 2015

Ivy Tech Community College to offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

By: Shawn Carlton— Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events on October 29, November 5, November 12, and November 19 at their Muncie Cowan Road location, in the Express Enrollment Center. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road During the events, students will work alongside staff who will assist them with the enrollment process including: applying for admission, new student orientation, learning…

Entertainment October 26, 2015

Pruis Hall Brings Comedy Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger to Ball State

By: Kristi Chambers— Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand? That explains Lynn Trefzger’s start as a ventriloquist/comedienne. For over 30 years, Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters and will be performing at Pruis Hall on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Emens Auditorium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Audiences are treated to Lynn’s vocal illusion talents, when they may meet a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy old man, a feisty little girl, and…

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