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News Makers with Linda Bolton


WDAN keeps you in touch with your community every Monday through Friday morning at 7:30am with "News Makers with Linda Bolton."  Linda brings in the guests from Danville and Vermilion County that are making the news in your communities.

If you've missed one of the shows, find it below in our News Makers Archive and catch up with what's going on in your community.

If you have any questions or comments about our News Makers program, please send an email to LindaBolton@neuhoffmedia.com.



Newsmakers for 5-18 on Fetch Dog Park


Fetch Dog park

Newsmakers for 5-17 with Pat O'Shaughnessy


On the "Lose the Training Wheels" program.

Newsmakers for 5-16 on the David S. Palmer Arena


Among the topics..."First Gig"

Newsmakers for 5-11 with Jeff Owen from Full-Fill Industries


Communications Director for Full-Fill Industries

Newsmakers for 5-14 with Jerry Askren and Tom Fricke


Local Farm Topics

Newsmakers for 5-11 with Steve Fiol


On the Danville Symphony Orchestra's upcoming "Carmen to Camelot"

Newsmakers for 5-10 on the Stamp Out Hunger food drive


Happens this Saturday

Newsmakers for 5-9 on the Boys and Girls Club of Danville


On fundraising, volunteers and Summer and Spring programs.

Newsmakers for 5-8 with John Dreher


Community Development Manager for the City of Danville

Newsmakers for 5-7 with Rep. Chad Hays


Rep. Chad Hays

Newsmakers for 5-2 with John Alexander


Executive Director of the Danville Family YMCA

Newsmakers for 5-1 on the Vermilion County Preschool for All Program


Formerly the CARE Program

Newsmakers for 4-30 with Dale Carlton from Leatherneck Hardware


Leatherneck Hardware in Danville

Newsmakers for 4-27 with Jessica McMasters from the Danville Family YMCA


Healthy Kids Day is tomorrow

Newsmakers for 4-26 with Sharon Durbin from Land of Lincoln Goodwill


The Danville Goodwill officially opens today

Newsmakers for 4-25 with Schlarman Academy dramatic players


on the upcoming "Oliver"

Newsmakers for 4-24 Sue Richter from the Vermilion County Museum


upcoming events

Newsmakers for 4-23 Danville Light Opera


On their upcoming "Gypsy"

Newsmakers for 4-20 on the DACC Spring Play


"You Can't Take It With You"

Newsmakers for 4-18 with Hope Garrett on MoneySmart Week


MoneySmart Week

Newsmakers for 4-17 with the Danville High School Players


on their upcoming play.

Newsmakers for 4-16 on CASA of Vermilion County


CASA of Vermilion County Fundraiser

Newsmakers for 4-13 on Civil War and Martin McHugh


On remembering Medal of Honor recipient Seaman Martin McHugh 

Newsmakers for 4-12 Keep Vermilion County Beautiful


Great American Clean-up

Newsmakers for 4-11 with Bob Richard


Danville Public School Foundation

Newsmakers for 4-10 on The Cook's Workshop


Cooks Workshop

Newsmakers for 4-9 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer


Mayor Scott Eisenhauer

Newsmakers for 4-5 with Alicia Pettigrew


from Vermilion Advantage

Newsmakers for 4-5 with Chad Hays


Rep. Chad Hays

Newsmakers for 4-3 with Congressman John Shimkus


Congressman John Shimkus

Newsmakers for 4-2 on Veterans "Entrepreneurship Bootcamp"


Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Disabled Veterans at DACC

Newsmakers for 3-30 on the Vermilion County Relay for Life


Vermilion County Relay for Life

Newsmakers for 3-23 with Red Mask Players on "Rumors"


On the upcoming "Rumors"

Newsmakers for 3-22 on Keep Vermilion County Beautiful


Keep Vermilion County Beautiful

Newsmakers for 3-21 with Todd Lee and Tom Stone


From the Danville Sanitary District

Newsmakers for 3-20 with Tom Fricke


from the Vermilion County Farm Bureau

Newsmakers for 3-19 with Rep. Chad Hays


Rep. Chad Hays

Newsmakers for 3-16 with Ron Henton


Ron Henton

Newsmakers for 3-15 on Faith in Action Ministries


Faith in Action Ministries

Newsmakers for 3-14 on Vermilion County EMA


Vermilion County EMA

Newsmakers for 3-13 on the Veteran's Experience Art Exhibit


Exhibit runs April 3 thru April 28

Newsmakers for 3-12 on the NJCAA Championships


Dick Shockey, MIke Hulvey and Scott Eisenhauer discuss next weeks' tourney.

Newsmakers for 3-9 with Cheryl McIntire


Principal Cheryl McIntire of Northeast Elementary Magnet School in Danville

Newsmakers for 3-8 with Ken Konsis


on the Vermilion County Conservation District's Outdoor Classroom project

Newsmakers for 3-7


Danville Symphony Orchestra Maestro Jeremy Swerling

Newsmakers for 3-6 with Paul Gallagher from CASA


Executive Director of Vermilion County CASA

Newsmakers for 3-5 with Sandy Hart


Patient Safety Manager from VA Illiana Health

Newsmakers for 3-2 on the Vermilion Business Hall of Fame


For 3-2

Newsmakers for 3-1 with Mike Hulvey


Mike Hulvey.

Newsmakers for 2-29 with Catlin HS Students on their senior projects


Kaleb Waever and Skyeler Lafoe, students at Catlin High School, along with teacher Leslie Holman, discuss their Senior Class projects.

Newsmakers for 2-27 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer


Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer

Newsmakers for 2-24 with Rep. Chad Hays


Rep. Chad Hays

Newsmakers for 2-23 on the Danville Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser


with Rickey Williams and Laura Williams.

Newsmakers for 2-22 on the local March of Dimes


with Kristina Cortez and Alicia Pettigrew

Newsmakers for 2-21 with Jenny Trimmell from VCHD


from the Vermilion County Health Department. 

Newsmakers for 2-20 with James McMahon


Vermilion County Board Chairman

Newsmakers for 2-17 with Doug Ahrens and David Schnelle


From Danville Public Works

Newsmakers for 2-15 with Jim Anderson and Sheri Ervin from Provena USMC


Subject: Provena USMC in the community.

Newsmakers for 2-13 with Danville Light Opera


on "A Little Night Music".

Newsmakers for 2-10 about the Ludwig Farmstead Creamery


David Ludwig and Fons Smits are the guests.

Newsmakers for 2-9 with Rep. Jason Barickman


Jason Barickman is the guest on the phone.

Newsmakers for 2-8 with Bob Ervin


 Area Manager of Aqua Illinois

Newsmakers for 2-6 with Bill Black


Bill Black is the guest.

Newsmakers for 2-3 with Matt Long


Talk with the Vermilion County Supervisor of Assessments

Newsmakers for 2-2 on the HALO Project/County Market Fast and Easy Healthy Food


HALO and County Market working for healthier eating.

Newsmakers for 2-1 about Habitat for Humanity


Talk about the local efforts of Habitat for Humaniy.

Newsmakers for 1-31 about the 16th Annual Midwest Show Choir Classic


About the Show Choir classic coming up this week.

Newsmakers for 1-30 with John Dreher


John Dreher is the guest.

Newsmakers for 1-27 with Vermilion County Sheriff Pat Hartshorn


Vermilion County Sheriff Pat Hartshorn is the guest.

Newsmakers for 1-26 with Carla Boyd from DACC


Carla Boyd from DACC talks about "Data, Desserts and Decisions"

Newsmakers for 1-25 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer


Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer

Newsmakers for 1-24 with Sen. Mike Frerichs


Sen. Mike Frerichs

Newsmakers for 1-23 with Kathy Richard form the HALO Project


Kathy Richard from the HALO project talks about childhood obesity and an upcoming presentation at Danville High School.

Newsmakers for 1-20 about the Ludwig Farmstead Creamery


Gary and David Ludwig are the guests. 


Newsmakers for 1-19 Red Mask Players on "The Girls in 509"


Red Mask Players discuss their upcoming "The Girls in 509"


Newsmakers for 1-18 with Barbara Dreher on Election Judges


Talking about election judges in Danville.


Newsmakers for 1-17 with John Bambenek


John Bambenek is the guest via phone.


Newsmakers for 1-13 with Robert Randall


Roberl Randall on local real estate business


Newsmakers for 1-12


with Jerry Askren and Tom Fricke on local agricultural business.

Newsmakers for 12-11


on the production of "December's Rose" at the Danville Masonic Temple

Newsmakers for 1-9 with Rep.Chad Hays


Guest is State Rep. Chad Hays


Newsmakers for 1-6 with new Neuhoff Media Danville GM Kevin Anfield


Guest: New Neuhoff Danville GM Kevin Anfield


Newsmakers for 1-5 with Vermilion County Board Chairman James McMahon


County Board Chairman Janes McMahon is the guest


Newsmakers for 1-4 with Lyle Hicks and Jeanne Mulvaney of VITA


Lyle Hicks and Jeanne Mulvaney from the local VITA tax volunteer service


Newsmakers for 12-23 with Mike Hulvey




Newsmakers for 12-22 with Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer


Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer


Newsmakers for 12-21 with Father Robert Hoffman


on the Catholic view of Christmas.

Newsmakers 12-20 Neal and Melody Ehrlich on Hannukkah




Newsmakers for 12-19 with Randy Robinson, minister at St. John's United Methodis




Newsmakers for 12-16 with Doug Aherns from Danville Public Works




Newsmakers for 12-14 with Sue Richter from the Vermilion County Library




Newsmakers for 12-13 with John Bambenek




Newsmakers for 12-12 with John Dreher from City of Danville Community Developmen




Newsmakers for 12-9 with Daniel Chappell and Laura Williams from Fellowship of C




Newsmakers for 12-8 on the Danville Symphony Orchestra production of "The Nutcra




Newsmakers for 12-7 with James B. Huntington, author of "Work's New Age: The En




Newsmakers for 12-6 with Michael Hamilton, retiring Director at VA Illiana Healt




Newsmakers for 12-5 with Carole Bennett from FamilyRecoverySolutions.com




Newsmakers Dec 2 w/Red Mask Players




Newsmakers for 12-01 with Nancy O'Kane from the Danville Public Safety Finance c




Newsmakers for 11-30 with members of the Danville Hispanic/Latino Advisory Commi




Newsmakers for 11-29 with Danville High School Madrigals




Newsmakers for 11-28 with Sen. Mike Frerichs




Newsmakers for 11-23 with Mike Hulvey




Newsmakers for 11-22 w/ Doug Ireland from Danville Youth Hockey




Newsmakers for 11-21 with Rep. Chad Hays




Newsmakers for 11-18 on Schlarman Academy's "Curious Savage"




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Submit Your Public Service Announcements


Does your non-profit group or organization have an announcement that you would like to appear on VermilionCountyFirst.com?  Send it to us at least two weeks in advance via email to TomBarnes@neuhoffmedia.com, or fax to (217) 431-1489, or mail it to Neuhoff Media, 1501 N. Washington, Danville, IL 61832.

CCHS Giant Garage Sale


Will be located at Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kesler Hall. Drop offs will be accepted at Kesler Hall only on Thursday, May 17th, noon-7pm, Friday, May 18th, noon-7pm, Saturday, May 19th, 9am-3pm, Sunday, May 20th, noon-3pm.  Sale dates are Friday, May 25th 7am-6pm  $2.00 entrance free until 3pm, Saturday, May 26th, 8am-6pm $3.00 bag sale starts at 3pm, Sunday, May 27th, 10am-noon giveaway; $1.00 entrance fee.

Veterans of Foregin Wars


Jewell Whyte Post 728 located on 8 Pine Street, Danville, IL will have an All You Can Eat Breakfast  on May 19th at 7:30a.m. to 10a.m. Eggs scrambled or your way, french toast, pancake, sausage patties, white gravy, potatoes, biscuits, orange juice and coffee. Carry outs available. Price $6.00 Also on May 19th
Mikes Karaoke and D.J. dance starts at 7p.m. until 11p.m. sponsored by Danville Area Super Singles and Couples. Price $5.00 Snacks are welcomed
.

Pageant In The Park


The Danville Chargers Youth Football Team are putting on a Pageant In The Parkm to raise money for their Cheerleaders warm-ups.  It will be held May 19 at 12pm at the pavilion at Douglas Park. Age categories are infant to 19 for girls, and infant to 6 for boys.  For more information, contact Toshamarie Buckellew at 213-4370, or Corrie Harden at 799-3391.

The Rock Church


located on 20 Poland Rd, Danville, IL  will be taking orders for a  box of Smart Choice Food for $35.00 on Thursday, May 3rd From 9:30A.M.-1:30P.M. Saturday, May 5th ,From 9:00AM-Noon. And Monday May 7th from 9:30A.M.-1:30P.M.(CASH & LINK CARDS ONLY DAY)  Pick up day will be on May 19th.  If you have any more questions please call Bonnie at 217-443-6219.

Free Gospel Concert


Living Water Apostolic Church will be having a free Gospel Concert on Sunday, May 20th at 1204 W. Williams.  Also, come and celebrate "The Power of Pentecost" May 26-27 at 6pm each night. with guest Evangelist Brandon Mocus.  For more information, please call (217) 260-9551.

Relay For Life of Vermilion County


is May 19th at Ellsworth Park in Danville, with opening ceremonies at 6p.m, and continue throughout the night until 6 a.m. on May 20th. The community is invited to attend.

Community Day Fundraiser


Join the Vermilion Area Partnership for Unmet Needs on Monday, May 21, 2012 to enjoy great pizza and support a great cause.  Supporters of this group are invited to gather or order carry out at any of the three Danville Monical’s locations for the Community Day fundraiser.  Go online to www.monicalspizza.com, click on Fundraising, then Community Day Calendar and find this event.  Then print a flyer for the event and dine in or carry-out at Monical’s.  Flyers are also available from any committee member, or can be picked up at: CRIS Healthy Aging Center, Bowman Estates and the Danville Public Library.  For a flyer or more information, visit www.monicalspizza.com, or call Robin at CRIS (443-2999) or Kevin at Bowman Estates (431-4200).

Danville Area Community College


registration is underway  for Summer and Fall 2012 classes. Early Summer classes begin on May 21 and Regular Summer classes begin on June 11. Fall semester classes begin on August 20th. Registration ends a full week before the classes start.  Part- time students may register in person with the Admissions Office or via phone at 217-443-8800 for 1-11 credits. Students who are full-time and need advisement should call the counseling/advisement office at 217-443-8750 for appointment/ walk- in  hours. For additional information, call 443-DACC (3222) and check out the class schedules at www.dacc.edu/schedules.

St. James Church Blood Drive


Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Thursday, May 24, 2012 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. Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives. Come, donate, and have a slice of pizza on us.  
 

The St. Joseph Township Memorial Library


located at 201 N. Third, St. Joseph, IL announces its Spring Used Book Sale. The book sale will begin Monday, April 30th and end Thursday, May 24th. Paperbacks are twenty five cents and hardbacks are fifty cents. There will also be dvds, videos, audiobooks and large print books. The sale will run during normal library hours which are Mondays & Wednesdays 1p.m. to 8p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9a.m. to 6p.m. Fridays 9a.m. to 7p.m. and Saturdays 9a.m. to 3p.m. For more information please call 217-469-2159.

Third Annual Bowman Estates Golf Outing


located at Rivercrest Golf Club, 14 Club House Drive, Covington, IN  will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 8am (CST) and 9am (EST). Golf fee is $40 per golfer, & $160 per foursome with 50/50 with all proceeds to  the United Way. Lunch will be provided for every golfer/ sponsor. We will have a shotgun start, contests, prizes & raffle.  Fill out your golfer & sponsor registration form today. Please contact Kevin Jett at 217-431-4200 for more information.