Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                  March 2014


In This Issue:

* March Sweepstakes
* Customer Newsletter Survey
* Plant Tips of the Month
* Shelly's Hot Item of the Month
* Craftsman Tools of the Month
* NEW Ace Phone App
* Jack Link's Beef Jerky
* Community Events
* March Monthly Coupon
* March Sales Flyer


     
             

 

      





  
   
      

 
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 
 Buy Local First

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

 

Ace Rewards Exclusive Member Benefits

* 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.

Patty's March Statement Special

Sign up for e-statements and receive a $10.00 Credit.

Advantages of e-statements:

* Receive your monthly statement via email


* Access to your account activity & history 24 hour/day

* Check your balance online

* View & print invoices online

* Choose as many e-mail addresses as desired

* All information is kept confidential

Call or e-mail Patty at 217-528-5673 or patty@acesetsthepace.com

 

Dear ,
 
Thank you for opening our March newsletter!  Lots of things happening in March, St. Patricks Day, Mardi Gras, Spring Begins, March Madness and Daylight Savings time and it's almost time to start your spring planting.
Visit our website www.acesetsthepace.com and enter to win the monthly Sweepstakes! This month is a Toro 3-in-1 Blower/Vaccuum/Shredder plus a 50ft HD extension cord.  See details in the newsletter. 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
left of the page.
 
Sincerely,
George W. Preckwinkle and Lucy E. Bagot
 
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March Sweepstakes
Enter to Win!

Visit www.acesetsthepace.com to enter.

Win this Toro 3 in 1 Blower/Vacuum/Shredder. 8 bags to 1 mulch ratio, 210 mph air speed, 2 speed air control on handle allows one handed operation. Plus a heavy duty 50ft indoor-outdoor extension cord.

Here is the Consumer Reports video "Leaf Blowers Buying Guide" from YouTube.

http://youtu.be/GkhWasBZa8k

 

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Plant Tips of the Month
Our Vegetable Roots and Bulbs are arriving! Below are several links to give you some gardening ideas for a successful garden in 2014. Some of the roots and bulbs that are arriving are:

Asparagus Jersey Hybrid
Asparagus Mary Washington
Asparagus Purple Passion
Garlic
Kennebec Potatoe
Yukon Gold Potatoe
Red Pontiac Potatoe
Red Onion Set
Sweet Onion Sets
White Onion Sets
Yellow Onion Sets
Shallots


The Easy Guide to Growing Potatoes
http://youtu.be/QDnFsBfGFLk

Planting and Growing Asparagus
http://youtu.be/h-byemJO7GE

How To Plant Onion Sets
http://youtu.be/GFXBm8BBwzg

How To Plant Garlic
http://youtu.be/MYfcb3LAoX4
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   Shelly's Hot Item of the Month

 Jonathan Green Crabgrass Preventer Plus Greenup

Features Dimension Crabgrass control herbicide. Can be applied up to 4 weeks later than other Crabgrass preventers. Controls Crabgrass both BEFORE and AFTER it germinates. Controls Crabgrass all season long. Low use rates. Non-staining! Premium Green-Up fertilizer, with polymer coated technology. Provides the nutrients needed for a beautiful, green thick lawn. Slow release formula will not burn the lawn.

            Jonathan Green Annual Lawn
                      Care Program Video

                http://youtu.be/TRMTO6xAAQQ

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Craftsman Tools of the Month


Looking for a tool set? Stop by your local Ace Hardware, we have a wide selection of Craftsman tools to choose from. Here are just a few of our tool sets. We carry both Standard & Metric. And we carry all the individual Craftsman tools, not in sets as well.

REGULAR $259.00      SPECIAL $179.99

CRAFTSMAN 245 PIECE TOOL SET WITH 3 DRAWER STORAGE CHEST *Includes both standard and metric tools *54 1/4" drive sockets *64 3/8" drive sockets *20 1/2" drive sockets *18 combination wrenches *20 midget wrenches *7 drive tools *62 specialty tools to include hex keys, screwdriver and nut driver bits.
REGULAR $179.99        SPECIAL $129.99
CRAFTSMAN 190 PIECE MECHANICS TOOL SET *Sizes from 5/32" to 3/4" and 4mm-19mm sockets, 1/4" in to 3/4" and 9mm to 17mm wrenches *Sturdy carrying case *36 1/4" drive sockets *58 3/8" drive sockets *12 1/2" drive sockets *16 combination wrenches *7 drive tools *61 specialty tools to include hex keys, screwdriver and nut driver bits




 REGULAR $199.99       SPECIAL $119.99

CRAFTSMAN MECHANICS TOOL SET *193 pieces *Home and Professional *Drives: 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" *Includes: (11) 6pt 1/4" drive sockets (5/32" to 9/16"), (12) 6 pt. 1/4" drive metric sockets (4mm to 14mm), (10) 6pt 1/4" drive deep sockets (3/16" to 9/16"), (11) 6pt. 1/4" drive deep metric sockets (4mm to 14mm), (11) 6pt. 3/8" drive sockets (1/4" to 7/8"), (10) 6pt. 3/8" drive metric sockets (13mm to 22mm), (10) 12pt. 3/8" drive sockets (5/16" to 7/8"), (8) 12pt. 3/8" drive metric sockets (13mm to 21mm), (7) 6pt. 3/8" drive deep sockets (3/8" to 3/4"), (8) 6pt. 3/8" drive deep metric sockets (9mm to 16mm), (13) 12pt. 1/2" drive sockets (7/16" to 1-1/4"), (13) 12pt 1/2" drive metric sockets (15mm to 32mm), 8 combination wrenches (3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm), 4 locking flex ratcheting wrenches (5/16", 3/8", 8mm, 10mm), (2) 3/8" drive extension bars (3", 6"), 3/8" drive spark plug socket - 5/8", 3 quick release ratchets (1/4", 3/8", 1/2"), magnetic handle, 10 pc. screwdriver bit set, 12 pc. nutdriver bit set, 14 pc. standard hex key set, 14 pc. metric hex key set.




REGULAR $129.99      SPECIAL $99.99

CRAFTSMAN 137 MECHANICS TOOL SET *(32) 1/4" drive sockets *(44) 3/8" drive sockets *(8) 1/2" drive sockets *6 drive tools *6 combination wrenches *41 specialty tools to include: screwdriver and nut driver bits, hex keys and a magnetic spinner *Carrying case

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Ace Hardware Phone App
Now Available!

Download our new phone app and get access to special offers, contest entry, what's happening events at all our stores, Ace YouTube videos, QR code scanner, helpful hints, store locations, access your account and check invoices and statements and more. Watch for more new and exciting features coming soon. Coupon offer # DPAPP        

                           
                 
                  

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Jack Link's Beef Jerky

 

Your local Ace Hardware carries the Jack Link's Jerky line. The Jerky & Beef Sticks have flavors such as Peppered, Sweet & Hot, Teriyaki and of course the Original Flavor. Also check out the Pork BBQ Jerky and the Turkey Jerky.

If you haven't seen any of the Jack Link's Sasquatch commercials, I have included one that you might enjoy.

 

click here to view YouTube video

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Community Events


In Springfield on March 15th the 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Marching Band Parade will be held in Downtown Springfield. Parade participants meet at 11:15am in the Horace Mann parking lot. Admission Free. Parade starts at Noon. For more details visit:  www.springfieldirish.org

The Scottish Highland Games will be held on Saturday March 22nd in Springfield at the Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Time 8:00 am - 10:00 pm. For more information contact Merl Lawless (217)415-8324
http://ancientathletics.com/ Admission: Free

Lincoln's Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore - Old State Capitol Plaza in downtown Springfield - Mar. 4, 2014 - Nov. 15, 2014 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM This 90-minute 10 block walking tour uses the Lincoln sites as the backdrop for the strange and bizarre history surrounding Lincoln’s life and death. Suitable all ages. March-May & September-November Tuesday-Saturday. June thru August Nightly. Want More Information? Phone (217)--502-8687

The Spring Floral Show - Washington Park Botanical Garden in Springfield Mar. 22, 2014 - Apr. 6, 2014 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Easter Lilies and lush tropical foliage fill the Exhibit Hall and Conservatory for the annual Spring Floral Display Want More Information? Phone (217)--544-4116 - http://www.springfieldparks.org

In Pontiac the 55th annual Flanagan Lions Community Sale will be held on Saturday March 15th, Rain or Shine. Also in Pontiac, on March 15th The Shop Local Saturday March 15th will be held in downtown Pontiac and finally the VFW Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held Sunday March 16th from 7am to noon at the VFW 531 W. Lincoln Ave.


Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon will be held at the Old State Capitol and Hilton in downtown Springfield - Apr. 5, 2014 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Run 13.1 miles where Lincoln Walked. Proceeds from the race support the shipment of medical supplies to developing nations by Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach. Want More Information? Phone (217)--492-5823 http://www.runabe.net

Mark your calendars, in Springfield the Fat Ass 5K & Street Party For Charity will be held on Friday May 9th 4:00pm-11:00pm and Saturday May 10th11:00am-3:00pm on 7th between Washington & Adams. All profits to Charity. Over $525,000 has been donated from the Fat Ass Charity so far. For more info visit www.fatass5k.com.

The Girl Scouts will be in our Taylorville store 1713 Spresser on March 8th & March 22nd selling Girl Scout Cookies.

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March Monthly Coupon

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March Sales Flyer


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