Member Announcements September 14, 2016
Please review the following information at your leisure - and you can always view our most recent "News & Views
at http://www.vermilionadvantage.com/vermilion-advantage-newsletter:
Students Seeking Non-Compensated Community Service Hours - We have recently been contacted by several
students seeking opportunity locations to perform non-compensated community service hours as a part of some high
school graduation requirements and others for national honor society requirements. If you have such opportunities, if you
could please let us know, we will forward a compilation of these opportunities to our local high schools. Call us at 217442-6201 or email Vicki Haugen at vhaugen@vermilionadvantage.com. Thank you for your suggestions and support of
these terrific young folks.
Please join us for a Vermilion Advantage Member Roundtable Luncheon on Thursday, September 29, from
11:30AM-1:00PM in our conference room - (15 N. Walnut, Danville) Assorted boxed lunches will be provided at a cost
of $5 per person. If you are available and interested in meeting other members, sharing your ideas and/or concerns and
learning more about current issues with Vermilion Advantage and Vermilion County, please send in your RSVP by
Tuesday, September 27, by one of the following methods: call us at 217-442-6201 or e-mail Rachel at
rhaun@vermilionadvantage.com. If you prefer not to have a lunch, please let us know at the time you make your
reservation. Or, if you need to cancel and are able to let us know at least 24 hours in advance, we can cancel your lunch
so there will not be a charge to you. We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon! Future Member Roundtable Dates
in 2016 - Thursday, September 29; Wednesday, October 26; Thursday, December 1 - Bring a friend or prospective new
member! Let us know if you have any questions at 217-442-6201.
2016 Candidate Forum on Monday, October 3 at DACC - A Candidate Forum for the November general election will be
held on Monday, October 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Bremer Theater on the DACC campus in Danville. The
candidates in these contested races have agreed to participate: Vermilion County Auditor: Linda Lucas-Anstey and Bill
Wright; Vermilion County Coroner: Steve Cornett and Jane McFadden; Illinois District 52 Senator: Scott Bennett and
Michael Madigan. The candidates for Illinois Senator to U.S. Congress have been invited: Representative Tammy
Duckworth and Senator Mark Kirk. The forum is open to the public and audience members will have an opportunity to
submit written questions before and during the forum and to speak with candidates personally following the forum. Sue
Stine, Vermilion County Treasurer, will serve as moderator. Co-Chairs for the event are Marilyn Satterwhite and Nancy
Boesdorfer. The Forum is being sponsored by Business Women of Vermilion County, DACC Annuitants Association,
Danville Public Library, and Executive Club. For further information, contact Marilyn Satterwhite at 217-446-1152.
Dawson Health Care Solutions Job Fair on Tuesday, September 27 – (122 Eastgate Drive, Danville) Please be
prepared to meet with a company representative 11AM-2PM. Dawson Healthcare Solutions is currently hiring for multiple
customer service representative positions for 2nd shift in Danville. Shift: Tuesday-Friday 1:30-10:00PM, & Saturday
8:30AM-4:00PM, or Tuesday-Friday from 4:30-10:00PM & Saturday 10AM-4PM. Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
permanent positions. Pay Rate: Starting pay rate $12.00/hour. Primary responsibilities: include inbound and outbound
calls, monitoring items and entering status updates in computer system. No Sales or Cold Calling. Experience: Previous
call center experience preferred. Knowledge: Keyboarding/Computer experience and Microsoft Office. For more
information on the position or to apply, please visit http://dawsonhealthcaresolutions.com.
BIGG Tip: Efficiency is NOT the Goal When… you’re dealing with people. Communication is never efficient if it’s not
effective. Make sure you and the other person completely understand what has been said. Repeat back the major points
to each other. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself having the conversation all over again. Only then, it will be more complex
because of misunderstandings. Focus on being effective for greater efficiency. It leads to BIGG success! Get more tips
from BIGG Success here.
Danville Gardens now open for fall! We have all of your fall favorites from Garden Mums, Pansies, Cabbage, Kale,
Pumpkins & Gourds, EZ Log Structures, & more! Ladies Fall Fling on Thursday, September 22: Dinner, seminar, & large
take-home planter at 6:00PM (doors open at 5:30PM). Do-It-Yourself Open House on Saturday, September 24: D-I-Y
take-home projects with DG staff assistance. Pumpkin Planter, Fairy Garden, or Pumpkin Painting, 1-5PM. Cost
dependent on products used; no reservations needed. See www.danvillegardens.com.
From Carle: Danville Darling Tackles Life with Diabetes like a Pro! – see news release here
The Vermilion County Museum Society hosting Behind the Tombstone on September 16, 17, and 18 - Behind the
Tombstone, a resident guided walking tour, will take place at Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville on September 16, 17, and
18, with all proceeds benefiting the Vermilion County Museum. Dr. and Mrs. William H. Fithian will conduct tours of the
cemetery and introduce their guests to historical characters including: Tom Nicholas (Joel Ferren), Tom Moses (Wilbur
Bolton), Jewell Whyte (Jacob Techtow), Tom and Mary McKibben (Sonny Downing and Nancy Henderson), Lucy and Flo
Woodbury (Amanda Coutant and Leslie Van Camp), John Cozat (Mike Young), Eva Sherman (June Techtow), and Luther
and Abigail (Dave Laker and Ann Soderstrom). Dr. & Mrs. Fithian characters will be portrayed by Bob Hous and Jamey
Coutant, Ed Sant and Jennifer Dixson, Dave Techtow and Mary Ann Laker, Gail and Barb Garner, and Rick Prentice and
Maureen Niedenthal. The major media sponsor is the Commercial-News. Tickets are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 the
day of the tour. Walk-ups are welcome to fill open times. On Friday evening, performances will be given at 6:00 and
6:30PM. Saturday tour times are: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, & 11:30AM; 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 5:30 & 6:00PM. Sunday tour times
start at 12:30PM and run every half hour, with the last tour leaving at 3:00PM. Each tour will accommodate 20 guests and
will last about 1½ to 2 hours. Parking is available in the back lot of the YMCA off Jackson Street, and a shuttle will be
available to transport guests to the English Street entrance of the cemetery. Tickets are available at the Vermilion County
Museum, 116 N. Gilbert, Danville, during regular Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Visa
and MasterCard are accepted with a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket, as well as cash and checks. For more information,
or to reserve a ticket, call the Museum at 217-442-2922.
Upcoming Events at the Gao Grotto – Friday, September 16: Hamburgers, Tenderloins, or Chicken Strips for $7, with 2
side choices of cole slaw, fries, onion rings, or baked beans, from 5:30-7:30PM. Sunday, September 18: Live Music on
the Patio featuring Billy Gault from 4:00-7:00PM. All are welcome to our public events!
Upcoming Events at Danville Knights of Columbus - Weekly Tacos: Every Wednesday from 5-7PM, come and enjoy
the best Tacos and Taco Salads around, every Wednesday. Tacos are $2.00 and salads are $3.50. Carry outs are
available. Breakfast AYCE Sept. 18 & Oct. 16: Breakfasts are scheduled for Sept. 18 and Oct. 16 from 7:30am –
11:00am. Menu consists of Scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, waffles, potatoes, sausage gravy, biscuits, bacon,
sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk. Adults $7.50 / Children, (12 and under), $3.50. Cajun Seafood Boil The 3rd
Annual Cajun Seafood Boil October 7: Friday, October 7, from 6-9PM. We will be serving Shrimp, Crayfish, New
Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and Smoked Sausage. Tickets for this event are $20 and must be purchased or reserved in
advance. We are limiting this event to 80 tickets, and sold out last year, so get yours now at the Columbus Club. The
band LEFT 4 DEAD October 7: The band: LEFT4DEAD has been booked for October 7, in the Columbus Club Lounge,
8PM-Midnight. They are an all acoustical guitar band playing the classic hits you know and love. Come and enjoy some
free, easy listening entertainment. Swiss Steak Dinner & Band October 15: Plan on spending an enjoyable evening of
great food followed by a wonderful country band, featuring Jimmy Bryant, on Saturday, October 15. We will again be
serving Swiss Steak with mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, dinner roll, and dessert. The cost will be $12 and we ask
that you purchase tickets or make reservations in advance. Please note our NEW Web site: www.kofcdanville.com.
Everyone welcome at these events!
Upcoming Events at Oakwood Public Library - Rebecca Caudill Book Club on Tuesdays at 3:15PM for grades 4-8;
Preschool Storytime for ages 2-4 on Tuesdays at 6PM & Wednesdays at 10:30AM; Videogaming at the Library on
Thursdays at 3:30PM for teens and tweens; Batman Day on September 17 at 10AM-3PM (take home activities, all ages);
Book to Film Club on September 19 at 5PM; LEGO CLUB on September 22 at 5:30PM (all ages); Coloring for Adults on
September 14 and 28 at 5:30PM; Teen/Tween Tech Time on September 24 at Noon (Coding w/ Arduino); Reading to
Dogs on September 26 at 3:45PM. Questions? Contact Joel D. Shoemaker, MLIS, Library Director, at the Library at 217354-4777 or see www.oakwood.lib.il.us.
Upcoming Events at Danville Public Library - September 17: Downtown Danville Farmers’ Market, 8AM-1PM. Stop at
the Danville Public Library’s west lawn for local home-grown, home-made, and hand-made items. Library activities: DHS
Cheer will show off their routines and school spirit. Tuesdays: Wee Wigglers, for children from birth up to 24 months, with
a caregiver, is a session of songs, stories, and serious silliness for the youngest book-lovers. Wee Wigglers is held on
Tuesdays in the Children’s Program Room from 10:00 to 10:30AM; Wednesdays: Preschool Pals, for children ages 2
through 6, with a caregiver, includes Picture books, movement and music, early literacy games and more! Preschool Pals
is held on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30AM in the Children’s Program Room; Fridays: Adults, 60 and older, are invited
to "It's Coffee Time” to enjoy a sociable hour of hot coffee or tea and conversation, sometimes including music, adult
coloring books, poetry reading, and board games. This free program is on Fridays from 9:30-10:30AM in the 1st floor
meeting room. September 15: Downtown Danville Farmers’ Market, 8AM-1PM. Stop at the Danville Public Library’s west
lawn for local home-grown, home-made, and hand-made items. Library activities: Preschool Pals playgroup (2- to 6-yearolds with a caregiver) will meet 10-11AM. September 19: Teenflix showcases a movie starring Will Smith about the
discovery of the trauma caused by concussions in football players. Teenflix will take place on Monday, September 19 at
4:30PM in the upstairs conference room. Ages 12 to 18. Refreshments will be served. Public performance rights made
possible by the Danville Library Foundation. September 22: At the Wonder Garden Club, we will plant fall vegetables and
flowers in the outside garden. Inside, we will taste-test varieties of fall apples. Wonder Garden Club will meet on
Thursday, September 22, at 4:00 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Ages 5 to 12, under 8 with a caregiver.
September 22: The Teen Book Club will discuss Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina at 5PM in the
upstairs conference room. Must be signed up to attend, space is limited, ages 12 to 18. Refreshments will be served.
September 24: Downtown Danville Farmers’ Market, 8AM-1PM. Stop at the Danville Public Library’s west lawn for local
home-grown, home-made, and hand-made items. Library activities: Brett Andrews will play piano and we’ll have a sneak
peek of DLO’s The Addams Family.
Events at the Westville American Legion Post 51 – (115 S. State St., Westville) Monday: Bucket of beer day 5
domestic for $8, wine 3/$9; Monday Night Football, free food & snacks during the game free prizes & giveaways. We
have NFL ticket all games 3 big screen TV's. Tuesday: Cheap Frosty draft day: $.75 glass & $1 mug; Large pizza & a
Pitcher $9. Wednesday: $1.50 Domestic, $2.50 Jim Beam products & Free juke box. Thursday: $2 Corona & Modello,
$2 Margaritas; 5:30-7:30PM - $2 Tacos & Bob Schifo for entertainment. Friday: $1 Shots of Schnapps & $2 all hard
sodas. Saturday: bartenders Choice. Sunday: $2 Bloody Marys & Screw Drivers. Sept.17: 9th Annual September
Birthday Party 3PM to ? Sept. 30: Fish Fry, 5-7PM - $8/Adult & $4/Child; 9PM-1AM - Crazy Johnny Band; Jello Shots.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards Upcoming Events - Every Friday: Wieners & Wine 5-8PM. We provide the hot dogs, all the
fixings and the campfire. You buy a drink. Every Sunday: Enjoy our full Winey Mary bar Noon-6PM. Winey Mary is our
tomato-jalapeno wine. By itself, it's like a Dirty Martini, or enjoy it mixed as a winey Bloody Mary. Harvest Pickers Needed
- Help Wanted! - Harvest is expected to begin August 20th and last through September 18th. Purple Fingers members check your email later this week for sign up instructions. If you want to join the PFC, email
info@sleepycreekvineyards.com today to get sign up instructions. What's in it for you? You get Sleepy Creek discounts,
t-shirts, lunch is provided during picking as well as beverages including wine! Also, get an invitation to our exclusive
harvest dinner to celebrate the fruits of our labor. For more information click here! Other Upcoming Events: September
24 & 25: Salt Fork River Art Festival: Mark your calendars for this fun event. For more information, click here! Admission
is free. The Salt Fork River Art & Music Festival is held annually on the grounds of Sleepy Creek Vineyards. In its eighth
year, the SFRAF provides a pastoral and relaxed setting for art, music, and wine lovers to shop for fine crafts, folk art, fine
art, and more. The fair includes 50 artists (some demonstrating their craft), live music and entertainment, tasty food, and
wine slushies. A fun, laid back, friendly, cool and entertaining venue, this event draws an eclectic crowd from nearby
cities in both Illinois and Indiana. You'll find great art from funky to traditional, a broad variety of music (folk, bluegrass,
Americana, and maybe a didgeridoo or two), and wine! Spring/summer hours: We will be open Sunday through Thursday
from Noon-6PM, then Friday and Saturday from 10AM-8PM. For more info, see www.sleepycreekvineyards.com.
In Preparation of 2016 Festival of Trees Presence Health Foundation Presents Festival of Trees Designer
Workshop Free Workshop and Brunch to be Held on Saturday, September 17 at Prairie Gardens - To help
participants prepare for the 20th Annual Festival of Trees presented by the Presence Health Foundation, there will be a
free Festival of Trees Designer Workshop held at 10AM on Saturday, September 17, at Prairie Gardens located at 3000
W. Springfield Ave. in Champaign. Community members interested in designing a tree or a wreath for this year’s Festival
of Trees are invited to attend the workshop. Experienced designers will be on hand to share the latest trends in holiday
decorating and provide tree and wreath design ideas. Brunch will be served. Seating is limited and advanced
reservations are required. For reservations, please call Angie Lazzell at 217-442-6803 or Karen Luse at 217-442-6583.
The reservation deadline is Monday, September 12. For more information on the workshop, please visit
www.presencehealth.com/festivaloftrees or call 217-442-6803. The Festival of Trees will be held November 12-16 at the
David S. Palmer Arena. Themed “Making Memories Together,” the festival will assist Presence USMC to raise money
that will benefit outreach programs and special projects. Tickets for the Festival of Trees will be available starting October
7 and can be purchased through the Arena box office located at 100 W. Main St. in Danville or by calling 217-431-2424.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR BOTH EVENTS! Danville Library Foundation Presents From Page to Stage
Volume VI on Saturday, September 17, at The Beef House Banquet Center at 6PM, and on Sunday, September 18,
at the DHS Auditorium at 3PM - “The Brits Are Coming,” the 6th annual From Page to Stage benefitting the Danville
Library Foundation has something to offer everyone at two special events: a Saturday gala and a Sunday family-friendly
concert. “The Brits Are Coming,” will be held on the weekend of September 17 and 18, 2016 celebrate the music of the
British Invasion from the early 1960’s and the 100th birthday of beloved children’s author Roald Dahl. Under the direction
of David and Jennifer Woodrow this event will celebrate all things British, from music to literature, the Beatles to James
Bond, and Dahl’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang screenplay to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Woodrows and local
performers will creatively weave together the music and literature from the UK to create a distinctive and entertaining, two
day experience for adults and children. Lead sponsor is The Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation. For information on tickets
and sponsorship opportunities for From Page to Stage Volume VI “The Brits Are Coming!” contact Melody Ehrlich at 217477-5220, ext. 114, or mehrlich@danvillepubliclibrary.org.
Learn to Make Leaf Casts with Master Gardener Pat Sollars on September 20 - By the end of summer, the
perennials, shrubs and trees in your yard may have produced some Jurassic-sized leaves. When you look out the
window in January, those leaves will be a distant memory. Fortunately, there is a creative way to preserve what nature
has created and enjoy it for years to come. Leaf casts make unique and beautiful garden art. They also provide great
gifts and make excellent conversation pieces for visitors to your garden. They can be made with all sorts of leaves, such
as hosta, fig, rhubarb, sycamore and much more. Large leaves make great bird baths, stepping stones or even fountains.
Medium-sized leaves can be used as candle holders, to hold jewelry or even paperweights. The cast is made from
products you can find at a local hardware store like concrete, sand, outdoor paint and sealer. The process is done over
several days but is fairly simple and inexpensive. Join the University of Illinois Extension Vermilion County Master
Gardeners for a unique program all about making leaf casts. Master Gardener Pat Sollars has been making leaf casts for
years. An experienced artisan, she will walk you through the process with samples of each stage. You will learn how a
leaf's natural depressions and veins can be captured in the smallest detail. Pat will also explain how to paint a cured cast.
There will be detailed instructions for you to take home. This event will take place on Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM at
the Danville Public Library. There is a $5 admission fee, which will be used to fund Master Gardener programs and
community gardens in Vermilion County. Due to logistics, this will not be a Make and Take class. To register, call the
Extension office at 217-442-8615 or register online at
https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=14927. University of Illinois Extension provides equal
opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call the
Extension Office.
Middlefork Seeders and Weeders Garden Club is holding its 2nd Annual Fall Flower Sale Friday & Saturday,
September 23 & 24 in Potomac - A selection of fall flowers and flowering plants from Danville Gardens will be available,
including mums in 6½”, 9”, 12”, and 14” pots, and 12” hanging baskets; and rudbeckia, flowering kale or flowering
cabbage in 6½” pots. Pre-orders are being taken by club members through Sept. 18 for delivery prior to the public sale.
For photos and prices, visit the Middlefork Seeders and Weeders Facebook page or email
MiddleforkSeedersandWeeders@gmail.com. Mums in hanging baskets, 9” pots and 14” pots and various sizes of
pumpkins will be sold by the club from 5 to 7PM on Friday (Sept. 23) and Noon to 2PM on Saturday (Sept. 24) on the
lawn of the American Legion, next to Casey’s General Store, on Route 136/State Street in Potomac. Proceeds from the
sale are used for beautification projects throughout the Potomac community.
Women’s Care Center Walk for Life on Saturday, September 24 - WCC invites the Vermilion County community to
show its support for families and join us at our annual Walk for Life on Saturday, September 24. Check-in begins at
8:30AM; the Walk will kick off at 9:00AM. This year’s event includes a 5K Color Run, a 2-mile Walk, and a Rocking Chair
Challenge (for non-walkers). Registration is now open online at www.danvillewcc.org/color, or contact the Clinic at 217431-0987 for more information. The Walk will take place at the WCC’s new building, 1509 North Bowman Avenue, and
will feature family fun, music, and updates on the Clinic’s outreach to families. Runners and walkers who gather $250 or
more in pledges will receive a 2016 Walk for Life t-shirt. WCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, offering free services
to families through the generous support of its donors. At the Women’s Care Clinic of Danville, we believe every woman
deserves love and support during her pregnancy. WCC offers free pregnancy tests, obstetrical ultrasound to confirm
pregnancy, pre-natal education, and post-partum support through your child’s first birthday.
Danville High School Band Invitational on Saturday, September 24 at DHS - Doors open 3PM; First band takes the
field at 3:30PM. At Danville High School Field, hosting 12 bands. Admissions is $7 Adults & $4 Students. Concessions
Available; Proceeds go to the DHS Instrumental Program.
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency Announces 2017 LIHEAP and PIPP Assistance Programs
Available for seniors and people with disabilities, beginning September 1, 2016 - East Central Illinois Community
Action Agency will begin accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on
September 1, 2016, to assist seniors and people with disabilities with home heating utility costs. LIHEAP is a state and
federally funded energy assistance program for families with low-income. On September 1, 2016, eligible households in
Vermilion County may apply for LIHEAP assistance by scheduling an appointment at East Central Illinois Community
Action Agency (56 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois), between 7:30AM and 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, or by calling 217554-9110. In Ford and Iroquois Counties, eligible households may call one of the following locations for an appointment:
Ford County - 217-379-2071 and Iroquois County – 815-265-4685. Applicants must bring the following documents to the
appointment: Social Security Cards for all household members; Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID; Proof
of gross income for all household members for the 30-day income period, beginning with the date of the application
(including pay check stubs, SSA/SSI/SSD current benefit letters, pension/retirement statements, child support,
unemployment reports, Township General Assistance notices, self-employment reports, or proof of zero income); Copy of
current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days; A signed copy of current lease or rental agreement (if heat
and electric service are not in own name, or if utilities are included with the rent); Proof of Medical Eligibility or Disability
Award Letter; Proof that the household received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Aid to the Aged, Blind,
or Disabled (AABD), the Illinois Link Card (Food Stamps), if applicable. The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
also will be available starting September 1, for eligible households. Under PIPP, participating households are eligible for
a reduction in outstanding utility heating bills for every on-time payment made.
Sewing for Veterans Quilt Fundraiser - Sewing for Veterans is a non-profit group of local women that make quilts for
Veterans at the Danville VA Medical Facility or for a Veteran who lives in Vermilion County. Our goal is to sell 250 red,
white and blue quilt blocks for $5 each before Veteran's Day. The blocks can be written on with permanent ink and can
be dedicated to a specific Veteran (name, rank, years and locations), a general 'Thank you' to our Veteran's - 2016, or a
Business name thanking a Veteran. The blocks will be used to make quilts that will go to Veterans in Vermilion County. If
you would like to purchase a block please contact 217-369-5057 or 217-662-6210. We would also welcome anyone
wanting to join the Sewing for Veterans team!
We Need Your Help! We Need Career Coaches for the http://www.CNVCInspire.org project! CNVC is a web-based
career preparation and readiness platform. By integrating enhanced career development tools, social media elements and
local workforce data into a seamless system, job creators, students, educators and parents can connect efficiently and
effectively. Now we need your help! We would like for you to become online career coaches for the students to contact
virtually. The time commitment is less than 1 hour per week if you are selected by a student. We need career
professionals across all levels from entry to executives, from maintenance, clerical, accounting, management, to
engineers. Make a lasting Impact! Click on the "Join Now" link at http://www.cnvcinspire.org/employersvolunteers.html,
and it will take you directly to the registration site. Should you have any questions, contact Kim Kuchenbrod at
kkuchenbrod@vermilionadvantage.com or call at 217-442-6201. Help develop Vermilion County's talent pipeline by
helping local students in reaching their career potential! Participate in Career Network Vermilion County (CNVC) and help
build our community's future!
New Nursing Bachelor’s Degree at DACC: Fast, Affordable, Local – see news release here
DACC Corporate Education Upcoming Trainings: Root Cause Analysis; OSHA Incident Investigation; FMEA – see
news release here
Presence United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation 2016 Basket Bingo September 22: Community Members
Have Opportunity to Have Fun While Helping Local Families - Community members can try their hand at bingo while
raising money to help those in need. Presence USMC Foundation is hosting its ‘19th annual Basket Bingo and More’ event
with proceeds benefitting its outreach program, Illiana Alzheimer’s Alliance (IAA). The event will be held on Thursday,
September 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 310 Bryan Avenue in Danville. Doors open at 5:30PM and
bingo begins at 6:30PM. “This year’s event promises to be better than ever with our committee working hard to select
exciting game prizes and raffles,” said IAA Committee Chair Nancy Brain. “It’s a great way to spend time with friends and
neighbors while also helping families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.” Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that
gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make decisions and communicate. The number of
Americans with Alzheimer’s has more than doubled since 1980 to an estimated 4.5 million. Currently there is no medical
treatment to cure or stop the progression of the disease. Proceeds from the event benefit the IAA, a part of the Presence
United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, to help families in the community dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.
Funding also supports a biennial Alzheimer’s Conference for caregivers and medical professionals. The cost for the
fundraiser is $35 per person and includes a set of 12 bingo cards, one for each game to be played that night. Additional
game cards may be purchased for $2. Guests will enjoy a free taco bar, dessert, and popcorn. They can also purchase
tickets to win raffle baskets and other prizes sponsored by area businesses. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the
evening. Prizes are valued at more than $3,000. Tickets will be available at the door. A special price of $250 is available
to purchase tables of eight with advance reservations required. Reservations are available by calling the Presence USMC
Foundation at 217-442-6583. Participants must be 18 or older to play. To make reservations for ‘Basket Bingo and More’
or to donate to the IAA, contact the Presence USMC Foundation at 217-442-6583.
The Vermilion County War Museum, through its association with the Smithsonian Institute, announces its
participation in the “Museum Day Live!” event on September 24 - This event offers free admission to everyone on
Saturday, September 24. The museum features special a display of “Women in the Military”, and expanded World War II
areas. Regular hours are 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, and Noon to 4PM Tuesday through Friday.
Hooves of Hope (non-profit equine mentorship program in Potomac) “Round Up” Fundraiser with 5K, Food,
Music, Inflatables & Games, & more on September 24 – See here for event information and also for sponsorship
opportunities!
2016 Potomac Fall Festival September 29-October 2 – Carnival, parade, music, activities, & more! See flyer here; see
parade entry form here.
CRIS to be a “Garden Share” Distribution Site NOW through October 13 - Faith in Action, a ministry of Presence
Health will start up a new Garden Share program at the CRIS Healthy-Aging Center starting Tuesday, July 19.
Distribution will occur every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-10:00AM at CRIS Healthy Aging Center, 309 N. Franklin
St., Danville. Community Partners include CRIS Healthy-Aging Center, U of I Extension, and Danville Farmer’s Market.
The program will run through October 13. CRIS will be responsible for collection and storage of produce. The U of I
Extension Master Gardeners and the Danville Farmer’s Market will donate produce. Individuals throughout the
community may also donate. Donations of fresh produce will be accepted at CRIS Monday through Friday from 7:00 to
10:00AM. Besides the produce distribution, FIA will also provide blood pressure checks and health education with the
help of Sodexo and Faith in Action volunteer nurses. The Garden Share program is open to all seniors age 55 and over.
If you have questions, contact Faith in Action at 217-443-5689 or the CRIS Nutrition Department at 217-443-2999.
“Millennials Matter!” at DACC on Thursday, October 20 – You’re invited to a Lunch & Learn training event at DACC on
October 20 from 11:30AM-1:00PM by Leslie King, a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer & Growth Coach. The $25
fee includes lunch from Jocko’s (Lasagna, salad, dessert, drink). Let’s bust the millennial myths and learn to appreciate
this generation, as they take over the workforce with new ideas and opportunities that can take your business to the next
level of productivity and profitability. To reserve your seats, call DACC’s Corporate & Community Education department
at 217-554-1628, or email Stephanie Yates at syates@dacc.edu.
Danville Sweet Adeline annual show, entitled "Broadway or Bust" will be at DACC Bremer Center on Oct. 29 - Two
shows at 3PM and 7PM.
University of IL Vermilion County Master Gardeners Receive 6 Awards – The UI Extension held their 41st State
Master Gardener Awards on August 19 in Champaign. Vermilion County Master Gardeners received an impressive 6
awards including one teamwork award and 5 individual awards. The state teamwork award honors projects which have
truly made a difference to the community. Vermilion County Master Gardeners Debbie Andrews-Bryant, Toni Ave, Dennis
Bryant, Deb Dyar, Jacque Eicher, Claudia Ferrell, Frank Smith, MaryAnn Vandament, Mattie Wallace and Jim Wright
received the teamwork award for their partnership with Aunt Martha’s Center for Health and Wellness (formerly the Center
for Children’s Services). These Master Gardeners have worked with the center to maintain and enhance a garden setting
that provides a peaceful environment for all who come in contact with the garden areas. Vegetables and herbs are grown
in elevated beds and made available for the staff and clients. There is an area for pollinators where Mattie Wallace raises
Monarchs and Swallowtail butterflies. She holds programs explaining the importance of specific plants to bees, butterflies
and hummingbirds. The team’s work has led to creating an educational place that adults and children look forward to
visiting. In addition to the teamwork award, Vermilion County Master Gardeners received five individual awards. Only 2%
of statewide active Master Gardeners are recognized annually with this award: Harry Bogen received an Outstanding
Master Gardener award for his work with the Bunker Hill Herb Garden and the Plant a Row for the Hungry project at the
Kennekuk County Park Atwood House garden. John Bukowski also received the award for his work with Plant a Row.
The two work together each year to plan what will be grown for the local food pantry. Over 1,000 pounds of fresh
vegetables have been donated yearly since the two became involved in the project. John is also a regular commentator
on the weekly WDAN garden program and received advanced pesticide training from the state of Illinois which allows him
to manage weeds in Master Gardener community gardens. Leah Brennan also received the Outstanding Master
Gardener award. Brennan is known for her dedication to Master Gardener training classes, the annual Garden Day and
Garden Walk and her roles as a 4-H Floral Arrangement Judge and a Make It Bloom judge. She also heads the Vermilion
County Master Gardener Hospitality committee and is the current Vermilion County Master Gardener president. Master
Gardener Dee Toole was another recipient of the Outstanding Master Gardener award. Toole has served as secretary for
many Master Gardener committees, is active with Garden Day and has served as a Make It Bloom judge many times.
Dee is not afraid to put her pen down and get her hands dirty – she has also worked in several Master Gardener
community garden projects. For her work with the Vermilion County Master Gardeners, Mary Stonecipher received the
Sustained Excellence Award. This award recognizes past outstanding Master Gardeners for continued dedication.
Stonecipher has chaired many projects, including the annual Garden Walk and Garden Day Silent Auction. She is well
known for her garden themed presentations throughout the community. In past years she has focused on Douglas
Discovery Garden, writing grants, designing garden beds and organizing work dates and fund raisers. She has a
tremendous amount of horticulture knowledge and is a true artist in the garden. Congratulations to all the 2016 Master
Gardener award winners from Vermilion County! The Vermilion County Extension office is currently taking applications for
2017 Master Gardener Training classes. If you love to garden and would like to learn more about plants this is a great
way to meet others who share your interests. For more information, please contact Jenney Hanrahan at 217-442-8615 or
visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/vermilionmg. UI Extension provides equal opportunities in
programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call the Extension Office.
CRIS Presents Trip to Branson in November - There is still time to sign up for a five-day, four-night trip to Branson,
MO, November 7-11, 2016. CRIS Healthy-Aging Center in conjunction with Diamond Tours Inc. is offering this
opportunity. The incredibly priced package includes four nights lodging, eight meals (four breakfasts and four dinners),
and admission to six fabulous Branson shows. The package includes three morning shows including: the Puttin’ on the
Ritz Show, the Brett Family Show and Dublin’s Irish Tenors with special guests The Celtic Ladies. Three evening shows
are also part of the package including: The Adventures of Marco Polo Show, 70’s Musical Celebration and a riverboat
dinner cruise on Table Rock Lake featuring the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show. The price for this tour is only $565.00
per person, double occupancy. A $75.00 is due upon signing. Full payment must be submitted by August 31, 2016.
Pictures, video, and additional information can be found on the web at www.GroupTrips.com/CRISSeniorServices. For
your convenience, trip insurance is offered through Travel Confident Insurance. This low policy premium is based on
which occupancy you choose, and insures the reimbursement of the trip cost in the event a traveler must cancel. For
more information on the policy coverage and to sign up for this trip, please call or visit Kim Serd at CRIS Healthy Aging
Center, phone 217-443-2999. See flyer here.
New feature called "All A's" - We would love to share any "Awards, Achievements, and Accolades" for your
business or your employees! Attention: Vermilion Advantage Members! We are starting a new section in our monthly
"News & Views" newsletter called "All A's". We would love to share any "Awards, Achievements, and Accolades" for your
business or your employees! Please email your "All A's" information to Machelle Dykes at
mdykes@vermilionadvantage.com, and share your good news! Our monthly submission deadlines are here. We look
forward to sharing your good news with our members and the entire community!
Danville Family YMCA/Vermilion Advantage Partnership: One-time YMCA Corporate Enrollment Fee of $399
Waived for Vermilion Advantage Members – This Corporate Wellness Program features a one-time registration fee
(waived for Vermilion Advantage member organizations) and corporate membership rate for your employees (20% off).
We hope you will partner with us to improve the health and well-being of Vermilion County’s workforce. See forms here.
Members - it's time to share your story! With publication of our Vermilion Advantage newspaper returning to monthly
frequency, we want to help you share the stories of your businesses. Everyone has a story - successes, challenges,
great employees, there are good stories about every one of your businesses that you can share with the community. If
you are interested in telling your story, please contact us at 217-442-6201 or email contact@vermilionadvantage.com.
For current, local job opportunities posted directly by employers, please see the Vermilion County Jobs Board
at www.vermilionadvantage.com/job-board (formerly 442jobs.com) - Vermilion Advantage is Vermilion County, Illinois'
electronic resource for career and occupational opportunities, employer profiles and career information and K-16
education programs and partnerships in our area. Learn more about local training through Danville Area Community
College and other local training resources. It's all here. Explore our site and see how Vermilion County is Getting
Technical...with Endless Possibilities! If you are a user of the former 442jobs.com site, and have not yet been set up as a
user on our new Vermilion County Jobs Board page to post job openings, please contact Machelle Dykes
at mdykes@vermilionadvantage.com.