Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                                                      April 2012


In This Issue:
* Hot Item of the Month
* Got Mulch

* Featured Plants of the Month
* New Items
* Text Club
* Craftsman Tool of the Month

* Community Events
* Monthly Coupon
 
         

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Ace Hardware of Central Illinois has 11 locations to serve you. Visit one today or go to our website at http://www.acesetsthepace.com
You can also click any of the store pictures below to go to the store website.
 
214 North Walnut
Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-5673
Manager: Gerardo Campos
 
900 West Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-9563
Manager: Lori Beck
 
1713 Spresser
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-3325
Manager: Shirley Niethe
1600 Wabash
Springfield, IL 62704
217-787-5100
Manager: Robert Chellios
 
204 East College
Normal, IL 61761
309-454-5413
Manager: Kelly Warning
 
207 West Main
Havana, IL 62644
309-543-2638
Manager: Heather McGlothin
 
111 East 1st North
Carlinville, IL 62626
217-854-2564
Manager: Chad Strubbe 
 
521 North Kickapoo
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-735-1458
Manager: JR Bailey
 
1200 North Main
Chatham, IL 62629
217-483-4085
Manager: Brock Bailey
 
300 Springfield
Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-6677
Manager: Kristel White
203 Livingston
Pontiac, IL. 61764
815-842-2966
Manager: Tina Hammer
 
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Area Chamber of Commerce

Bloomington Normal McLean

County Chamber of Commerce

www.mcleancochamber.org/ 

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Carlinville Community

Chamber of Commerce
www.carlinvillechamber.com/

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Chatham Area Chamber

of Commerce
www.chatham-il-chamber.com/

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Greater Taylorville Chamber

of Commerce
www.taylorvillechamber.com/

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Havana Chamber of Commerce
www.scenichavana.com/

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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
www.hillsborochamber.net/

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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

www.jacksonvilleareachamber.org/

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Lincoln Logan County Chamber of Commerce

www.lincolnillinois.com

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Springfield Chamber of Commerce
www.gscc.org/ 

Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
www.pontiacchamber.org

 
 

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Dear ,
 
Thank you for opening our April newsletter! Spring has arrived early this year and we are ready at all your local Ace Hardware stores. Your local Ace Hardware has one of the largest selections of plants in Central Illinois from Vegtables, Trees, Flowers, Bushes, just to name a few.  Plus, we have you covered on all your Lawn & Garden needs from Grass Seed, Lawn Mowers, Rakes, Weed Eaters, Fertilizers, you name it, we got it! 

We have some exciting Spring items in this newsletter!

As always, feel free to forward this e-mail on to friends and family who may enjoy the newsletter. If this is your first time receiving this e-mail and you would like to continue getting monthly newsletters from us, click the subscribe to link on the left of the page.

 
Sincerely,
George W. Preckwinkle and Lucy E. Bagot

 
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  Hot Item of the Month

New this year is the Jonathan Green Lawn product line. Featured this month are just a couple of there products that are sure to grab your attention. Check out the complete line at your local Ace Hardware

Black Beauty™ truly innovative darker-green turfgrass planted by Sod Growers. Grass leaves possess an invisble waxy coating, very similar to what you'd find on an apple. Preserves moisture in the leaf and wards off stress from heat, cold, wind and disease. Roots 4-feet deep into the soil. Redefines what a "green-lawn" is supposed to look like! Thrives in sun or shade.

Dense Shade Mixture grows in shdy areas where other seed mixtures have failed. Contains naturally insect resistant endophytic turfgrass varieties which helps to deter insect pests.
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Got Mulch

Think Ace Hardware for all your Spring Mulch needs! We have one of the widest selections of mulch in the area. We have Cypress, Red, Brown, Black, Pine, Hardwood, Cedar, Green to name a few. Our staff will even be happy to put the mulch in your vehicle! Pallet prices available!

And to keep the Mulch in place
The NEW Envirohold

 1.58 gallons (6 Liter) of Envirohold ready-to-use with no mixing required. Includes a durable, re-usable sprayer. Just pump, point and spray. Covers up to 1,500 sq. ft. of ground cover.
  • No mixing required
  • Durable, re-usable sprayer - Just pump, point and spray
  • Locks mulch and all other ground covers in place
  • Environmentally safe. Allows water and nutrients to flow through to plants and trees
  • Non-toxic to animals and plant life
  • Starts bonding immediately. Maximum bond after 48 hours. Polishers and brighteners added to enhance natural color
  • Special UV inhibitors help mulch retain its color longer. Dries clear with no color distortion
  • Very economical. Pennies per square foot of coverage
  • Easy spray on application. Spray problem areas easily
  • Long shelf life. 12 to 18 months 
 

FEATURED PLANTS OF THE MONTH

Fruit & Berries Have Arrived
Check your local Ace Hardware for all your Grape, Rasberry, Blackberry, Strawberry & Blueberry needs. Grapes - Catawba, Concord, Mars Seedless & Niagra. Eversweet Strawberry. Blueberry - Hardyblue, Toro & Elliot. Rasberry - Boyne, Heritage & Latham. Blackberry - Navaho Thornless, Arapaho Thornless & Apache Thornless.
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New Items

SHOO-FLY SCREEN & SURFACE INSECT SPRAY

Best formula on the market.

Fast knockdown.

Long lasting residual.

Spray screens, walls, windows, ceilings, ship's galley, etc.

Protects against gnats, midges, no-seeums, mosquitoes, flies, etc.For a bug free areas, this product is superb.

GREAT STUFF PESTBLOCK

Specially formulated with a bitter ingredient, GREAT STUFF™ Pestblock is a polyurethane-based insulating foam sealant that blocks insects and pests from entering the home by filling, sealing and insulating gaps, cracks and holes up to 1" (25mm).

Blocks entry of pests, such as spiders, ants, bees, and mice, which can damage the house and its contents
Contains no pesticides

Forms a long-lasting, airtight and water-resistant barrier

Reduces the need to reapply pesticides

Helps improve the home's energy efficiency by sealing gaps and cracks

Interior or exterior use

Tack-free in 10-15 minutes

Bonds with most building materials and surfaces

Paintable, stainable and sandable

UL Classified

One 12 oz. can = up to 19 tubes of caulk
One 16 oz. can = up to 24 tubes of caulk
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TEXT CLUB

Text ACE1 to 70000  to join our text club and receive special offers, discounts, coupons and more!
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Craftsman Tool of Month


"CRAFTSMAN" SELF PROPELLED
MOWER
*22" deck width
*190cc Briggs & Stratton engine
*7.25 torque power including smooth start/ready start
starting system
*Variable speed front wheel drive system
*3-in-1 (mulch/bag/side discharge)
*5 point height adjusters with 1"-4.25" range
*2.3 BU with dust blocker bag included
*8" front and 12" rear wheels
*Key electric start
*2 year warranty
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Community Events

 
The Springfield Spring Lawn & Garden Show will be held at the Exposition Building at the Illinois State Fargrounds on Saturday April 14th from 8:00am to 5:00pm and on Sunday April 15th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For more information visit: www.wfmb.com/pages/12688024.php

Mark your calendar, The Normal Humane Society is having their bake sale at our Normal store on May 12th. The address is 204 E. College.

Capital Area Independent Business Alliance (CAIBA) will be holding their 3rd Annual Community Shred Event in Springfield on Saturday April 21 from 10:00am to 12:00noon at the Salvation Army parking lot at 9th & Washington. For more information visit 
 www.localfirstspringfield.com

The Freedom Festival concert will be held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds InJacksonville on April 13th. Gates open at 5:30pm with Madd Hoss Jackson opening at 7pm and Confederate Railroad at 8pm. Tickets are $10.00. Tickets available at 217.245.5119.  Also, on April 20th will be the Annual Earth Day Celebration at Lincoln Square Shopping Center in Jacksonville. For more information please call Beverly Rhine at 245.6121.

The Christian County Relay for Life in Taylorville will be holding their Team Party on April 17th at 6:00pm to 7:00pm and the Committee meeting following at 7:00pm to 8:00pm. On May 5th, the Taylorville Memorial Hospital will hold their 5K Fun Run/Walk. Contact Janet Bentley at 824-1843 for details. 

Mark your calendar's in Havana for the Spring Carnival sponsored by the Havana Fire Department the third week in May. The carnival features various amusements and food. This event is a major fundraiser for the Havana Fire Department. Also, the Havana All-Town Garage and Sidewalk Sale will be held the last Saturday in May. For more info call 309-543-3528

Hello Dolly Auditions at Blackburn Summer Respertory Theatre Bothwell Auditorium in Carlinville will be held April 17-20 for more info call 854-9779 or visit www.carlinvillechamber.com .

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers, if you would be interested click on the below link and sign up:
www.lincolnillinois.com/Documents/General_Volunteer_Form.pdf
Also, mark your calendar in Lincoln for the June 1st Chamber Golf Outing. More details at www.lincolnillinois.com

To help promote interest in the Chatham  Railroad Museum and local history, the Museum las loaned the Chatham Library a variety of artifacts and images that are currently on display in the Opal Lee Chatham History and Genealogy Room. The exhibit will run through the month of April, and a program will follow. More detailson the program to come in the near future on the library's website. For more information on the Museum and its history, check out its website:  www.chathamrailroadmuseum.org

Hillsboro Rendezvous Days will be held April 21st & 22nd from 10am to 10pm at the Sherwood Forest Campground. Activities include Tomahawk throwing, Muzzle Loaders, Candy Cannon for Kids, Exhibitors, food vendors, Black Powder and cannon Shooting. For more details visit: www.hillsborochamber.net/

Also in Hillsboro, on April 14th the 11th Annual Roubaix Bicycle Race will be held from 8am to 12noon. For more details: http://web.me.com/iccc_stl/Hillsboro/Welcome.html

P.R.O.U.D. (Pontiac Redeveloping Our United Downtown)  is looking for volunteers for the Annual Spring Clean Sweep on April 30th. If interested on need more information call (815)-844-6692 or goto www.pontiacpround.org 

The Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center in Springfield will have their Share a Meal on Tuesday April 24th. Participating restaurants donate a portion on the tab to the Garden, other area not-for-profits, and Community Shares of Illinois. For a list of participating restaurants, see  www.lincolnmemorialgarden.org

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                            Monthly Coupon

SAVE $5 with your next purchase of $25 or more.

 Coupon good at participating Ace Hardware stores. Not valid on sale and clearance priced merchandise, city stickers, online purchases or in conjunction with any other coupon offer. May not be used toward rental, in-store services, Ace Gift Card purchases, or any previously purchased merchandise. Not redeemable for cash. Limit one coupon per customer. Must present original coupon. Offer valid April 1 – April 30, 2012

Cashier instructions: Scan “$5 OFF” barcode in the body of the transaction or key in the number “80032717