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Inside Vermilion County

February Issue

To view this months issues of “Inside Vermilion County” visit our website!

https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/inside-vermilion-county-magazine/february-2023/

Jobs

Workforce Development needs your feedback! Sponsored survey by State Representative Mike Marron – see survey here

Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit – see news release here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is seeking an Energy Coordinator – see details here

Ironworkers 380 Join Apprenticeship is Accepting Applications until 3/27/23 – see flyer here

Vermilion Advantage Job Board – For current, local job opportunities posted directly by employers, please see the Vermilion County Jobs Board at www.vermilionadvantage.com/job-board – Vermilion Advantage is Vermilion County, Illinois’ electronic resource for career and occupational opportunities, employer profiles, career information, 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. If you need help to be set up as a user on our Vermilion County Jobs Board page to post job openings, please contact Vermilion Advantage at 217-442-6201.

Honors & Achievements

OSF Vice President of Government Relations Chris Manson (right) met with the Danville Noon Rotary on Feb. 6 to share his amazing story of how he has been able to supply Ukraine with 28 fully stocked ambulances and a fire engine this past year—with the hope of shipping off another dozen or more by the end of March. His efforts to organize ambulance donations from across America and then to visit battle zones to oversee the deliveries have generated acclaim both in the U.S. and in the Ukraine. The public can see many of the photos that Rotarians saw by visiting the OSF Newsroom (newsroom.osfhealthcare.org) or the Twitter account @AmbulancesU Mr. Manson especially appreciated the financial support that Rotary International provided. On the left is Media Relations Coordinator Timothy Ditman.

Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Fall 2022 Semester – see news release here

Healthcare

OSF Pediatrics offers care from infancy through the teenage years – see flyer here

Crosspoint Human Services Offers Mental Health & Psychiatric Services – see news release here

Rosecrance “On You Radar” Podcast – See “The Overlap Between Mental Illness and Substance Use” episode here

CRIS Healthy Aging Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar – March 9 in Champaign – see flyer here

March 8 FREE NRFC Webinar: Dads and Mental Health Matter – register here

Education

Illinois Small Business Center at DACC – see upcoming classes & training events here

District 118 Fine Arts – save the date for April 1 Jazz Festival and April 29 for the Fine Arts Festival!

March 1 Oakwood District Unit Office is holding an in-person workshop: Understanding ACEs and Exploring Resilience – see flyer here

DACC Courses & Trainings

Fitness Over 50 – see details here

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – see details here

Forklift New Driver Course and Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer – see details here

Deadlines to Apply for DACC Summer and Fall 2023 Health Career Programs – see details here

Free DACC Training Building Trades – see details here

DACC late start spring classes – see details here

DACC’s Community Education spring 2023 classes – see details here

DACC Corporate Education 2023 Training Opportunities – see flyer here

DACC Coordinated Engineering Program – see details here

Discover DACC Information Nights; Two Sessions Scheduled in Hoopeston & Danville – see news release here

New Membership Alert

Welcome to Vermilion Advantage Arcadia Care!

John Jansky

If you have been in the Danville area for any amount of time, you know the name John Jansky. At 53 years old, he is living out his passion as a husband, father to three adult children, grandfather, entrepreneur and artist, inspiring anyone who experiences his kindness, enthusiasm, and talent.

How did Danville end up with a gem like John? He came here when he was only 11 after his father had passed away with his mother and two biological brothers. He grew up in the area and eventually landed a job at Auto Zone Distribution Center, and for 28 years, he was one of the Operations Managers of the facility, recently retiring in October. He is thankful for the opportunity he had there and remarks, “Hard work is good for people. It gave me stability. I learned a lot during my time there.”

In addition to his career, John always enjoyed magic and art. He says, “I’ve always drawn for as long as I can remember. I knew I could draw since before I started kindergarten. I just was not sure how to make a living out of it. I never thought of art as a career.” Until when he was 40 years old, he lost a bet about who would win the 2016 presidential election, and the cost of losing was speed painting President Obama on a video that circulated online. That video caught some attention, and before he knew it, he was invited to do it again on live television. John says that from there, his performance career evolved organically.

He began combining his love for magic and speed painting, “reading minds” and then painting an image of the person that they were thinking of. One event led to another that led to another, and now John travels all over the place to perform his speed painting. As John’s art and performance career catapulted, he began receiving invitations to meet and paint for some noteworthy people such as Gene Simmons from KISS, Dick Van Dyke, Jesse Jackson, Pete Rose, Duck Dynasty, and Elvis’ Daughter, Lisa Marie. John says, “I love to paint people and draw portraits because I just love people.” And a cherry on top; John doesn’t speed paint for personal gain. One hundred percent of his live speed paintings are sold with profits being donated to charities and nonprofit organizations.

In addition to all this, he is very proud of his recent partnership with his firstborn son, Jett. Together, they are opening a tattoo studio in Downtown Danville. John says, “I love to see Jett continually improving and living his passion. I’ll do anything to help him pursue his dream and lay a solid foundation for his career.” He is also so proud of his sons Gage and Drew, and he loves being a father.

John says if he could give a word of advice to Danville, it would be, “Keep pushing! Persist, Danville!” He says he lives here because his family and friends are here, but also, “Danville has huge potential and it is a privilege to be a part of it.” When asked about his legacy John remarks, “I don’t think about my legacy often. I just remind myself that life is about people and relationships. There are times when we need help, and then there are times when we help others. It’s okay to be either person, and we’re all both at some point in our lives.”

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Announcements & Community

BIGG Tip of the Week: 3-Part Success Formula

W. Clement Stone was a paperboy who became a billionaire. Here’s his three-part success formula. (1) Inspiration to action: Everyday, the paperboy invested all his money in newspapers which would soon be worthless. He had to sell them. (2) Know-how: Diners would buy papers to read while they ate. But restaurant owners didn’t like peddlers. They kicked Stone out, but he snuck back in. He learned persistence pays. (3) Activity knowledge: Stone mimicked successful paperboys, who barked out the day’s headlines to get customers’ attention. Motivate yourself to hone your craft and keep learning. It leads to BIGG success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here.

Leadership Tomorrow is seeking sponsors for The Amazing Race – see flyer here

City of Danville CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Grant Program – see news release here

Motley Food Menu Options

see menu here. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MotleyFoodDanville/.

Healthy Prep Meal Service – Have a Healthy Lunch Today! Enjoy our individual meals on Grab-and-Go! See other meal options here

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors

Do you and your significant other have different levels of investment risk? Communicate your comfort levels for a better financial future! How to Determine Your Investment Risk Tolerance | Investing | U.S. News (usnews.com)

New Super Penguin Plush Toys are Available for Preorder – see details here

Illinois Housing Development Association’s Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) is a court-based rental assistance program for people who are facing eviction and are in court proceeding – see program information here

ECICAA Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program

see news release here

Mimi’s Kitchen & Catering Menu Options

see buffet pricing here

see appetizer menu here

see entrée menu here

see dessert menu here

Healthy Eating Options menu here.

Visit www.mimiskitchen-catering.com

Be a voice from Vermilion County community to discuss Early Childhood service needs – see flyer here

AMBUCS is accepting nomination for its 90th annual First Citizen Award – deadline for nominations is March 10 – see news release here

CASA March 2023 Advocate Training Dates Here

Vermilion County Conservation District 2023 Camp Programs – see flyer here; see program registration here

Vermilion Regional Airport Authority – Airport Improvement Projects here

Steve Lane Retirement – see news release here

The City of Danville, along with other agencies such as Vermilion Advantage, is creating a plan to revitalize neighborhoods nearby Carle’s Medical Campus, which is currently being constructed at W. Madison St. and N. Logan Ave. Accordingly, we are seeking to assess the housing and commercial conditions of its surrounding area and understand the needs and desires of our residents.

The survey will take about 5-10 minutes, and the results will be only used for the purpose of the neighborhood plan.

Your opinions will help us to create a better city. If you have any questions, please contact Jun Sohn at jsohn@cityofdanvile.org or 217-431-2873.

Will you help inform our decisions by taking this brief survey?

https://s.surveyplanet.com/qjox9ziq

“We need a minute of your time! Did you know that around 70 people are killed or seriously injured in roadway crashes each year in Vermilion County? Local leaders are studying existing roadway safety needs and your input is valuable in developing strategies to make Vermilion County safer.”

www.surveymonkey.com/r/VermilionSafetySurvey

Upcoming Member Events

March 3 Danville’s Got Talent – see news release here; see flyer here

March 4 Project Success Casino Night Fundraiser – see flyer here

March 4 Murder At The Pie Auction – see flyer here

March 6 & 7 DLO Seussical Auditions – see details here

March 7 Please Join Birth to Five Illinois Region 54 for a Parent Focus Group – see flyer here

March 9 Kiwanis Pastor Appreciation Day – Lunch at the VFW at Noon

March 10 Danville Pickup Hockey League Hopkins Cup at the David S. Palme Arena; Proceeds will go to Terry Rosdail & Family – see flyer here

March 11 Vermilion County Master Gardeners Hold Annual Spring Festival – see news release here

March 11 Danville Symphony Orchestra resumes Maestro Jeremy Swerling’s farewell season as he and the orchestra welcome virtuoso American violinist Luke Hsu to the Fischer Theatre – see news release here

March 11 Trivia Night at the Danville Boat Club – see flyer here

March 13 Danville Mayoral Forum to be held at Danville Area Community College – see news release here

March 16 Community Impact Awards at the Fisher Theatre – see news release here

March 18 The Grant Township United Community Barstool Golf; Locations include Hubbard Trail Country Club, The Pump, 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe, and The Legion – see flyer here

March 18 The 6th Annual Sportsman’s Banquet Returns – see news release here

March 18 Join Keep Vermilion County Beautiful for the Great American Clean Up – see flyer here

March 19 Vermilion County Conservation District’s Maple Syrup Fest – see details here

April 10 Save the Date for DACC Easter Egg Hunt!

April 14 CASA Night At The Races – see flyer here

April 22 Survivor Resource Center – Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – see flyer here; team registration here, single participant registration here

Danville Public Library – see upcoming events here

112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe:

Shoppe Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6:00AM-10:00PM; Friday & Saturday: 6:00AM-11:00pm & Sunday: 8:00AM-2:00PM

American Legion Post 210:

Friday Dinner served 5:00PM-7:00PM with options of beer battered fish, shrimp, and a variety of sandwiches

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM
Enjoy our delicious craft beer, great food, and one-of-a-kind Greenhouse Bar setting. This is a heated, outdoor venue, so dress in layers! No reservations are required.
March 10-11 THE BELGIANS ARE COMING! Join us for exclusive, Belgian-style, Big Thorn beer releases, as well as some special, guest Belgian drafts. We’ll also be featuring a Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery cheese and fruit platter on Friday and Saturday for the event (please see pre-order reservation details on our website)! Look forward to tasting some of the finest, award-winning goat cheese in the nation, made right next door in Champaign County.

Boxcar Books & Vinyl:

We have a club for that! The Donut Club grades 5-8, The Coffee Club grades 8-12 and the Adult Book Club.
Check out our Rail Mail Book Subscription Boxes. Choose your genre and the number of months you’d like to subscribe and we will ship you a new release book and bookish gifts each month!
For more details visit our website here

Danville Boat Club: (15750 Boat Club Road)

Big Burger Tuesday Members & Invited Guest- Doors Open at 5 orders taken starting at 5:30PM: Several burger, shrimp, and chicken options.
March 11 Trivia Night – see flyer here
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance – see flyer here

Danville Country Club: ( 2718 Denmark Rd, Danville)

March 1 DCC Grand Reopening Night
March 4 Casino Night Benefiting Project Success
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day at DCC
March 18 Watch the NCAA Tournament at DCC
More Information will be posted about these dates soon!

Danville Farmer’s Market: (First Presbyterian Church 100 N. Franklin, Danville)

March 4
April 1
Hours are 10:00AM-2:00PM

Fischer Theatre:

March 3 Danville’s Got Talent – see news release here; see flyer here
March 11 Danville Symphony Orchestra resumes Maestro Jeremy Swerling’s farewell season as he and the orchestra welcome virtuoso American violinist Luke Hsu to the Fischer Theatre – see news release here
March 31 “That’s What She Said” Celebrating the power of Women’s Voices – see Details here
Visit atthefischer.com for ticket information

Gao Grotto:

This Friday night cook will be as follows: fish, chicken strips, pork fritters, or grilled chicken sandwich.
Price is $10.
Service time is 5:30 til 7:30.
Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall from 7 til 9.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards:

Mondays: Yoga & Wine with Linda every Monday; Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10
Tuesdays: Yoga & Wine with Mandy every Tuesday; Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10
March 1: 12:00PM-7:00PM For a limited time, Wine Down ALL DAY Wednesday. $5 any glass of wine, small slushy, or small sangria. Take a mid-week break to relax and unwind!
March 3: 6:30PM-8:30Pm Live Music Series with Lisa N’ Tom
March 5: 2:30PM-5:00PM Live Music Series with Doty-Dexter-Westcott
Sundays: Winey Mary Bar Every Sunday Noon-6:00PM
Sleepy Creek Hours: Sunday-Tuesday Noon-6:00PM; Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday Noon-7:00PM & Friday Noon-9:00PM. Please visit our Facebook page at Sleepy Creek Vineyards or online at www.sleepycreekvineyards.com for updates

Turtle Run: