WVC APPROVED AS AN ENTITLED INSTITUTION FOR GATEWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY CREDENTIALS

Wabash Valley College has been approved as an entitled institution for the Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential – Levels 2, 3, and 4 through 2022. As an entitled institution, students at Wabash Valley College have the opportunity to qualify for state-recognized credentials as they take courses or complete a degree through the Early Childhood Education department.

Wabash Valley College is among a select group of institutions in Illinois to be entitled for the Gateways to Opportunity Credentials. All Gateways to Opportunity Credentials have competencies that reflect multiple professional standards, including National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. The faculty at Wabash Valley College has worked diligently to align their courses with the Gateways to Opportunity competencies.

In a time when Early Childhood Education is defining itself as a field that promotes professional development, Wabash Valley College has become entitled to help further this goal by graduating students ready to provide quality care and education to young children in Illinois.

Gateways to Opportunity, Illinois Professional Development System, is designed to provide guidance, support and recognition to practitioners who serve children and families in Illinois. Gateways to Opportunity is administered by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) on behalf of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Visit the Gateways to Opportunity website at www.ilgateways.com today to learn more.

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GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA NICK HILSCHER MUSIC DIRECTOR & VOCALIST COMING TO WVC

Nick Hilscher is a first-rate singer of the American Songbook. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he began his professional career in his teens, playing piano and singing in the Atlanta area.

His early musical influences were Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey. A piano student of Atlanta’s Harris Wheeler, Nick was encouraged to pursue music professionally.

Nick continued his studies in college under the tutelage of Donald Sanders at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. During this time he was awarded runner-up in the 1997 Alabama Collegiate Artists Piano Competition. He graduated from Samford University in the spring of 2000 with a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance.

In 1998, Nick became the featured male vocalist with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He worked with the Glenn Miller Orchestra for one year, taking a year off from college, and then returned to school to finish his degree. After earning his degree in 2000, Nick returned to his singing post with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing an average of 300 shows a year in venues like the Hollywood Bowl and New York City’s Birdland.

His touring has taken him to all fifty United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Japan.

During this period, Nick had the pleasure of working with trombone great and musical director for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Larry O’Brien. Nick is featured on several albums with the Glenn Miller Orchestra: On The Air (2002) and Steppin’ Out )2005).

In 2002, Nick recorded his first solo album entitled Nick Hilscher Sings with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, produced by Charlie Bertini of Orlando, FL (www.applejazz.com), and engineered by Freddie Breitberg of Chicago, IL. This recording features original big band arrangements written by Raleigh Dailey, Paul Ferguson, Mike Kamuf, Tony Migliore, Jeffrey Steinberg, and Dave Wolpe.

Nick worked with the Glenn Miller Orchestra until February 2005. Since that time, he has been performing solo acts as well as small tours as a featured artist with various bands.

In 2005, Nick was the featured vocalist for a 100th-birthday celebration of Tommy Dorsey with the Julliard Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Victor Goines. During the same year he was the featured vocalist with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra on a cruise celebrating Tommy Dorsey’s 100th birthday, and continued in that role working closely with the legendary Buddy Morrow.

Buddy, who directed the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from 1977-2010, served as a great encouragement and mentor to Nick, bringing out the best in Nick’s performances and musicianship. Nick was chosen to carry on as director of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra after Buddy’s passing.

In April 2010, Nick released his newest solo album with big band, Young and Foolish. The album features the music of Hank Williams, Sr., Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roger Miller, Nat “King” Cole, and Cole Porter. All of the music on this recording is arranged and orchestrated by Nick.

Nick’s first performance as music director of the Glenn Miller Orchestra was on January 12, 2012.

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2018 Wabash Ribberfest Results

Wabash Ribberfest 2018 Competition Results

“Smoke On The Wabash” Backyard Competition

Overall:

Grand Champion - Smokin’ Wine-O’s

2nd Overall - Beer Bones BBQ

3rd Overall - Big Belly BBQ

Chicken:

1st Place - Smokin’ Wine-O’s

2nd Place - Chuck’s Darn Good Meat

3rd Place - Big Belly BBQ

Ribs:

1st Place - Smokin’ Wine-O’s

2nd Place - Safe Haven

3rd Place - Big Belly BBQ

 

Pork:

1st Place - Beer Bones BBQ

2nd Place - Smoke Fire & Brew

3rd Place - Smokin’ Wino-O’s

 

 

Kiwanis Wabash Cannonball Downhill Derby:

 

Rookie of the Year – Elliot Acree

Captain Courageous – Grayson Tinsley

Engineering Award – Jathan Stiles

Most Creative Design – Tobias Fullop

People’s Choice – Jerry Prince

President’s Choice – Blake Strine

Team Spirit – Logan Karcher

 

Youth Division Champ – Tobias Fullop

Adult Division Champ – WGH – Nikki Woods

 

Grand Champion – Tobias Fullop

 

 

 

 

“Thunder On The Hilltop” Motorcycle Ride & Show

 

Benefit Ride:

Best Hand - Rick Simpkins

Worst Hand - Henry Jennings

 

Motorcycle Show:

Custom -

1st Place - Chance Castle

2nd Place - Tony Perrin

3rd Place - Tony Perrin

 

Stock -

1st Place - Boyd Shelton

2nd Place - Bill Lemon

3rd Place - Doug Seaton

 

Trike -

1st Place - Bill Mabry

2nd Place - Doug Hatchett

3rd Place - Tony Perrin

 

“Art At The Museum” Art Exhibit

 

BEST OF SHOW: Tara Thompson “I’m Tired” Charcoal & Pencil Drawing

 

CHILDREN DIVISION

 

People’s Choice Award: Lillian Gottman “Girl in the Rain” Acrylic Painting

 

DRAWING:

* Daisy Daniel – “Dancing in the Rain” Richland County Middle School

* Jorri Van Dyke – “Teal Next Time” Richland County Elementary School

* Jason Lathrop – “Tucker Lives Here” Richland County Middle School

PAINTING:

* Lillian Gottman – “Girl in the Rain” Mt. Carmel

* Mackenzie Thomas – “Find Your Voice – Say Cheese” Richland County Elementary School

* Trey Kuenhold – “Evan” ” Richland County Elementary School

CERAMICS:

* Zoey Kollak – “Playful Kitten” Richland County Elementary School

* Brantley Weiler – “Spikey” ” Richland County Elementary School

 

OTHER:

* Carly Houchin – “Oliver” ” Richland County Elementary School

* Kallie Kerr – “Pink and Purple Owl” ” Richland County Elementary School

* Makenzie Thomas – “Reese” ” Richland County Elementary School

 

TEEN/HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

 

People’s Choice Award: Jayla Schwarzlose “Laying in the Leaves” Pencil Drawing – Edwards County High School

 

DRAWING:

* Allison Knackmuhs – “Self Portrait” Edwards County High School

* Frances Dimaranan – “Gandalf” Richland County High School

* Frances Dimaranan – “It’s Elementary” Richland County High School

 

PAINTING:

* Brigette Bare – “Grandma’s Flower’s” Richland County High School

* Josiah Burckhartt – “Street Life at Night” Richland County High School

* Allison Knackmuhs – “Self-Portrait in Yellow” Edwards County High School

 

CERAMICS:

* Hannah Bahl – “Pink Bubbles” Richland County High School

* Maddie Mowrer – “Mermaid Tale” Richland County High School

* Thessa Piercefield – “Dots and Dashes” Richland County High School

 

PHOTOGRAPHY:

* Tessa Hemrich “Orange Flower” Richland County High School

* Kaylee Hemrich – “Little Lady” - Richland County High School

* Tammy Patridge – “Memories” - Richland County High School

 

OTHER:

* Tara Thompson “Patriot Boots” – Collage - Edwards County High School

* Triston Mitchel “Not Fade Away (Buddy Holly Collage) - Richland County High School

* Jayla Schwarzlose “Respect” (Veteran Collage) - Edwards County High School

ADULT DIVISION

People’s Choice Award: Grace Yamato “Lincoln’s Cabin Window” Acrylic Painting

 

PAINTING:

* Mari Yamato – “Blackberries” Watercolor painting - Olney

* Mari Yamato – “Garden Rose” Watercolor painting - Olney

 

PHOTOGRAPHY:

* Grace Yamato – “Cherry Blossoms” – Olney

* Grace Yamato – “Lincoln’s Cabin Window” – Olney

* Norm Cline – “Stables at Ellis Park” – Mt. Carmel

OTHER:

* Bob Zasadny – “Not Fit for Human Consumption” – Oakland City

* Bob Zasadny – “Curvilinear” – Oakland City

* Bob Zasadny – “Golden Spires” – Oakland City

CERAMICS:

* Mari Yamato – “Raku Jar” - Olne

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Tip Leads To Arrests At Valley Garden Dorms

05/01/2018-Mt. Carmel Police were given a tip that narcotics were being used at the Valley Garden Dorms located at 119 Risley Avenue in Mt. Carmel. Police responded to the area and arrested 20 year old Natalie  E. Laws of Mt. Carmel after it is alleged she was found in possession of five small bags of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and electronic scales.  Laws was arrested and charged with manufacturing and delivery of cannabis.  Laws was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of bond. 

Police also arrested 19 year old Brooke M. Dehosse of Princeton when officers found her to be in possession of alcohol.  Dehosse was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for possession of alcohol by a minor and then released.  MCPD was assisted by the Sheriff's Office.

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Keensburg Woman Arrested On Meth Possession Warrant

Mt. Carmel Police arrested 26 year old Shannon N. Fisher of Keensburg on a warrant charging her with possession of methamphetamine.  On October 17, 2017, Fisher was arrested for driving while suspended.  During the arrest MCPD Officer's and K-9 Ace located an unknown substance in a vehicle she was driving.  MCPD sent the unknown substance to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for analysis and it was determined to be methamphetamine.  Fisher was taken to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $1,000 cash bond.  

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A Long Journey To Ribberfest

Dani Joplin lives in Redmond, Oregon. That’s just slightly over 2,000 miles from her mom, octogenarian Lois McQuillin, a resident of Bradley, Illinois. While searching for some events to attend while visiting in Bradley, Dani came across Wabash Ribberfest on Facebook. The mother/daughter team traveled the 225 miles south to Mt. Carmel last Friday where they found Ribberfest Committee member Clare Kidd who showed them around the Market Street event. They were also given a tour of the community by former City Commissioner Jim Pfiester. According to Lois, both felt like Mt. Carmel was just about the friendliest community they had ever visited.

 

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Photo: Clare Kidd, Lois McQuillin, Dani Joplin