There are good economic news stories in Vermilion County, and when they happen, they're called March Forth Moments. It could be new jobs coming to the area, a new buiness or an expansion, or even someone receiving an award or other recognition. They are all March Forth Moments.
National Recognition is the theme of this March Forth Moment
by Kevin Anfield,posted Aug 22 2012 3:25PM
David W. Harby, Vice President of the Danville Area Community College Board of Trustees has been honored as the top Community College Trustee in nine states by the Association of Community College Trustees. Harby won the 2012 Central Regional Trustee Leadership Award in recognition of exemplary service by a currently-serving community college board member. The regional award is one of five to be given in front of a national audience during an awards luncheon at the ACCT Community College Leadership Conference in Boston in October. A national award winner will be chosen from among the five regional winners at that time.
Fiberteq, LLC of Danville, IL is proud to announce that Mr. Brian Williams has been notified that he is one of the recipients of 2012 Safety and Health Achievement Award presented by the Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association.
In the history of the VPPPA Safety and Health Achievement Award only 51 persons have earned this award. Williams is one of only three hourly employees from across the United States who will be presented the award in 2012.
March Forth Vermilion County is a partnership with Vermilion Chevy, Buick and GMC, …Gaudio Distributing, Iroquois Federal, Financial and Insurance…and Bryant Industries in support of the Vermilion Advantage. This group of partners is your March Forth Vermilion County team.
March Forth Vermilion County…when you focus on good news, you get more of it!
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Send your non-profit group or organization announcements at least two weeks in advance via email to TomBarnes@neuhoffmedia.com, fax to (217) 431-1489, or mail it to Neuhoff Media, 1501 N. Washington, Danville, IL 61832.
One Day Forklift Operator Safety Course
Danville Area Community College's Customized Corporate Education Division is now offering a one day forklift operator course on May 9th, August 18th and November 18th, 2013. This 4 hour class provides training to keep your employees and workplace in compliance with OSHA's forklift safety standard. All classes will meet from 8am to 12pm on the DACC campus in the technology center, room 134. Cost for the class is $125 and must be paid 2 weeks prior to class. For more information or registration call 217-443-8779 or contact dhall@dacc.edu
VA Focus Groups
The VA Illiana Health Care System will be conducting focus groups for the Veterans who receive care in Danville, IL to tell the VA how they're doing in providing care and services. Focus groups will take place Wednesday May 22nd and Thursday May 23rd at various times throughout the day. Travel pay is not authorized for. A lunch or lunch coupon for later use will be given to everyone who participates. To sign up or receive more information, call 217-554-5270 or 217-554-5013.
All You Can Eat Noodles
All You Can Eat Made from Scratch Noodles with chicken or Beef. Dinner includes mashed potatoes, vegetables, desserts and coffee. Serving begins at 11am and runs until 5:30pm. Carry outs available and delivery made on large orders within the city until 4pm. Price $6. There will also be a dance featuring the HWY 341 band from Wallace Indiana playing from 6pm until 9pm. Dinner and dance will be $9. Dance along $6
Community Blood Drive at St James
St James United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Tuesday May 28th from 3pm to 7pm. The drive will be at 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville.
Blood Drive May 28th
Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 3-7 pm at the church, 504 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. For information, call the church at 217-442-1504. Walk-ins are welcome. Seventeen is the minimum blood donor age in Illinois or age 16 with a signed parent’s permission slip (available at the church). Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor’s card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives. Donors will get t-shirts for donating close to a holiday! See us on facebook or stjames-umc.com or email us at stjames@cooketech.net
Blood Drive at Diamond Brothers Insurance
Diamond Brothers Insurance will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Wednesday May 29th from 10am to 5pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 120 North Vermilion in Danville.
Help Oklahoma
Whitestar Home Health Agency is requesting donated items to take to Oklahoma to help with this tragedy that has affected so many lives. They are accepting clothes, non-perishables & hygiene products. Drop off items to 108 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL. For more information, please call 217-442-0605. Please have all items donated by May 31st, 2013.
49th Annual Turtle Reunion Races
Knights of Columbus present the 49th annual Turtle Reunion Races on Saturday June 1st, 2013 from 12pm to 8pm at 310 Bryant Avenue in Danville, IL. There will be turtle races, food, and beverages, a 50/50 drawing, and fun for all. All proceeds will be donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Any questions? call 217-260-1983
49th Annual Turtle Races
Saturday, June 1st from 12-8pm at the Knoghts of Columbus Hall, 310 Bryan Ave in Danville. There will be food & beverages, a 50/50 drawing and Turtle Races. All proceeds donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Last year, $9,600 was raised and donated. For more information, please call Micheal Puhr at (217) 260-1983.
Smart Choice Food for May
The Rock Church in Danville is selling Smart Choice Food, including a variety of frozen meat for the price of $36, valued at over $80. Order dates are Thursday May 16th from 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday May 18th from 9am to 11am and Monday May 20th from 9:30am to 1:30pm(cash and link card only day). You may also order online, www.smartchoicefood.com. Pick up date for Smart Choice Food will be June 1st at 10am. For more information call 443-4559. You must come in person and pre-pay your order. Cash and link cards are accepted. Order dates/times & pickup will be at the Rock Church on 20 Poland Road here in Danville.
Potomac Community Blood Drive
Potomac Community Naz Church & Middlefork UMC will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Sunday, June 2nd from 11am to 2pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 206 E. Sate in Potomac.
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