Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                                                April 2013


In This Issue:

* Website Sweepstakes
* JR's Plant of the Month

* Talavera Pottery
* Weber Recipe of the Month
* Shelly's Hot Item of the Month

* Community Events
* April 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
 
Proud Member of Local First Springfield 
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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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* 1,000 free bonus points on your first purchase.

* 10 points for every $1 you spend.

* $5 Reward for every 2,500 points earned.

* Members-only coupons.

* Manage your account online.

* E-Rebates CLICK, Don't Clip! submit your promotional rebates online.

 
 

Ace Rewards Members get instant savings right in the store. No mail-in rebates for Ace Rewards Members. Sign up and start saving today!  Plus earn points on every purchase.

*Instant Rebates Exclusively for Ace Rewards Members.

Not a member? It's easy to sign up and there are no membership fees, ever! Instant rebates available as mail-in rebates for non Ace Rewards members. Tax will be changed on pre-rebate price.

Dear ,
 
Thank you for opening our April newsletter!

Just when we thought winter was over, the snow returned right before Easter. Now it seems Spring is finally here. We are stocking our stores with everthing for your spring needs inside and outside your homes. But we have snow shovels and supplies ready at a moments notice. Who knows, in Illinois we may have a April snow.

Please visit our website www.acesetsthepace.com for our monthly Sweepstakes. Also check out our Pinterest and Facebook pages for valuable information, quick breaking specials and timely news. We have included some icons and links in this issue that will take you directly to our pages. 

As always, feel free to forward this e-mail on to friends and family who may also 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
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Sincerely,
George W. Preckwinkle and Lucy E. Bagot
 
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                Website Sweepstakes

Visit www.acesetsthepace.com in April and register to win!

The April Sweepstakes is a Lawn Beautification Package.



The package consists of Jonathan Green Black Beauty Grass Seed, Ace Oscillating Sprinkler, HD Kink Resistant Master Garden Hose, Suncast Mobile Hose Reel Cart and a bag of Jonathan Green New Seeding Fertilizer.
  

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         JR's Plant of the Month


Check your local Ace Hardware for all your Grape, Rasberry, Blackberry, Strawberry & Blueberry plants. It's a great time to get all your garden needs at Ace Hardware.
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                Talavera Pottery
Talavera pottery planters are popular indoor/outdoor and garden pottery pots & planters. Shapes and sizes vary by store.  








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Skirt Steaks with Red Chile Sauce and Creamy Romaine Slaw

 
 
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep time: 20 minutes, plus 30 to 40 minutes for the chiles to soften
Marinating time: 20 to 30 minutes
Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes

Ingredients

4 large dried guajillo or New Mexico chiles, 1 to 1-1/4 ounces total, stemmed and seeded
               Salad
6 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup sliced, pickled jalapeño chile peppers (from a jar), roughly chopped, plus 1/4 cup of the pickling liquid for the dressing
5 ounces coarsely crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)
                Dressing
6 tablespoons sour cream or crema mexicana
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
2 pounds skirt steak, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, trimmed of excess surface fat, cut crosswise into 6-inch pieces

Instructions

In a medium saucepan combine the dried chiles with enough cold water to cover them generously. Bring to boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the chiles are very soft, 30 to 40 minutes. 

While the chiles are simmering, make the salad: In a large bowl combine the romaine, radishes, cilantro, onion, and pickled jalapeños (without their liquid). Sprinkle the feta on top. Cover and refrigerate. 

In a small bowl whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1/4 cup reserved pickling liquid. Season with 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cover, and refrigerate. 

When the chiles are very soft, finish making the sauce: Lift the chiles from the saucepan and put them into a small food processor, reserving the simmering liquid. Add 1/4 cup of the simmering liquid and 3 tablespoons oil to the food processor. Puree until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. If the chile puree isn’t smooth after 5 minutes, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much puree as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer. Season the puree with the cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the chile puree to a small bowl and set aside for serving.

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and place them in a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish. Coat the steaks on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Pour the remaining chile puree over the steaks and turn to coat. Season the steaks evenly with salt and pepper. Let the steaks marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.   

Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F).

 Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice. Remove the steaks from the grill and tent with foil to keep warm.

Divide the salad among serving plates. Place the steak alongside the salad and spoon the reserved chile sauce next to the steaks. Drizzle the dressing over the steak and salad and serve immediately.

 Quick link to the recipe http://bit.ly/RRuYCE

 

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Shelly's Hot Item
Of The Month


Sainty Art Deco Toolboxes  
We have a great selection of these unique
"Saintly International" Art Deco Toolboxes
*16" durable steel toolbox
*rugged all steel end cap construction for greater
strength
*Nickel plated steel latch and hinge provides added
security
*Full length metal tote tray
*Heavy duty steel handle
*Durable powder coated finish resists rust
 

And many more designs! Stop by and see the entire line of these great Art Deco Toolboxes.

 
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Community Events

In Springfield on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3:00pm singi
ng sensation Celtic Woman brings their 2013 North American Tour to Sangamon Auditorium. Under the distinct musical direction of Emmy®-nominated music producer, David Downes, this spectacular musical experience features Celtic Woman performing traditional Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems and inspirational songs including the return of fan favorites “You Raise Me Up,” “Orinoco Flow” and many more, all with the signature Celtic Woman sound. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Celtic Woman as you’ve never seen them before.
 
For more info visit:
http://www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium/onstage/index.htm


Mark your calendars in Springfield , we will be showcasing the APL Dog Days of Spring photos at our Wabash store. Come in and vote for your favorite celebrity and photo. Because we live in Illinois, you buy your votes - $1 per vote.
and we will be having the Alzheimer's Forget Me Not event as well.


In Pontiac, mark your calendar for the May 28th Memorial Day Parade in downtown Pontiac. Visit http://pontiacproud.org
There will be a Historic Ghost Tour in Havana on April 27, 2013 at 3:00pm. Join Historian Nancy Glick as she leads ghost hunters on a paranormal and history tour. For more info www.illinoisriverroad.org

The 2nd Annual Toss for Autism Bags Tournament at On The Rox in Jacksonville will be held on April 13th, 2013. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and tournament starts at noon. Please contact 217.371.7062 for more information.

Taylorville's Main Street Farmer's Market opens for the season on Saturday April 27, 2013, hours are 9:00am to 1:00pm on the East side of the Square.

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April Monthly Coupon