Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                  November 2013


In This Issue:

* Enter To Win - Sweepstakes
* Cool Items
* Top DYI Winterization Projects
* Shelly's Hot Tip of the Month
* November Videos
* Craftsman Item of the Month
* Community Events
* November Monthly Coupon
* November Sales Flyer


     
             

 

      





  
   


      

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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 November newsletter!  The holidays, events and activities are upon us. Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lots of running around and preparation for all of these. Keep in mind your local Ace Hardware is there for you whether you are painting the spare bedroom for holiday visitors, carpet cleaners, wood for your fireplace, even pickles for your Thanksgiving Dinner.

Visit our website www.acesetsthepace.com and enter to win the Mega Goodies Package. 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. 

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Sincerely,
George W. Preckwinkle and Lucy E. Bagot
 
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Enter to Win!

Sweepstakes Drawing

Visit our website www.acesetsthepace.com and enter to win this mega selection of delicious goodies for your holiday happenings!

The package consists of the following items:

One each of the award winning Two Fats Guys Gourmet BBQ Sauce Mild, Spicy and Smoky.  

"Dillan Farms" all natural ingredient Strawberry Preserves and Cherry Amaretto Preserves.

Tru pure natural flavorful snack pickles with NO fat and NO calories, and NO artificial colors, oils, or emulsifiers in the following flavors. Kosher Dill Pickles, Bread & Butter Pickles, Dill Pickles HOT, SMK Black Pepper Pickles and also their NEW Smokin' Mary Best Bloody Mary Mix Ever!

Vintage Italia Pasta Chips, one each of Mediterranean Chips, Garlic Olive Oil Chips, Marinara Chips, Alfredo Chips, and Spicy Tomato Herb Chips.

The one bag each of the 120 calorie/oz Brownie Brittle which was named "Hot Snack" by weightwatchers.com, Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle, Salted Carmel Brownie Brownie Brittle, Toffee Crunch Brownie Brittle and Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle.

Visit the website and enter today!
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Cool Items
 



Rust-Oleum NeverWet

Rust-Oleum® NeverWet is a two-step product system designed to create a moisture repelling barrier on a variety of surfaces. It is suitable for use on metal, wood, aluminum, galvanized metal, PVC, concrete, masonry, asphalt, vinyl siding, fiberglass, canvas, most plastics and more. Read the NeverWet instructions for more information about application and use.

Not intended to be applied to electronic devices or clothing Durable formulation, ideal for indoor/outdoor conditions Dries fast — 30 minutes to touch.

NeverWet YouTube video http://youtu.be/_y_yIERW10Y

 

The Big Easy Tru-Infrared Oil-Less Turkey Fryer

CHARBROIL "THE BIG EAZY" OIL- LESS TURKEY FRYER *100% infrared heat *No hot oil to burn, splatter or spill *Great for pork, beef, and poultry *Patented infrared cooking technology that locks-in flavor and juices *Removable grease drawer *16,000 BTU burner fryer basket with lifter *Stainless steel cooking chamber *Rotary ignition *Cool touch handles meat thermometer *Maximum turkey size is 16 lbs.

The Big Easy Tru-Infrared Oil-Less Turkey Fryer YouTube video http://youtu.be/VYm8XqEJUvc
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Top DIY home winterization projects

(BPT) - As the months pass and the end of the calendar year approaches, it's time to update your do-it-yourself list. Several home winterization projects will help keep your home in good repair come spring.

While some projects should be left for the experts - like cleaning out the chimney - there are several most homeowners can accomplish themselves. These projects are easy to tackle, and the end result will make a huge difference to your home all winter long and into the spring months.

* Flushing gutters - Leaves and small tree branches often fall onto the roof of your home during the summer months, and then wash into the gutters when it rains. Sometimes they'll flush out, but other times this debris can build up, and prevent the water from draining down the gutter pipe. In winter, this water can back up and freeze, causing an ice dam, which can then damage the roof shingles, and cause leaks into the home and garage when it rains. Be sure to flush the gutters clean, and if you've noticed icicles in certain areas in the past, consider installing a heating cable to help keep the water melted and moving down the gutter and into the yard.

* Sealing concrete cracks - When water gets into cracks in your sidewalk or driveway and freezes, it can expand, creating a much larger crack come spring. Over time, large cracks will eventually turn into damaged concrete, requiring complete replacement. Tiny cracks that appear shortly after the concrete is poured are not a problem, but those that appear over time and continue to grow are good candidates for repair. There are a variety of patching materials from Sakrete that can be used to repair cracks.-Small narrow cracks can be filled with latex, polyurethane or other products typically found in caulk type tubes or plastic squeeze bottles. They have the advantage of not requiring mixing and being applied directly into the crack.-Sakrete Top n Bond is a much more versatile product that can be used to repair any cracks ranging anywhere from extremely fine to several inches across. In addition, Top n Bond is a portland cement-based product just like the concrete slab.-This allows for a better blending of the both the existing slab and the repair material. Should the need or desire to completely resurface the slab arise in the future, the Top n Bond will easily bond to the surface for a "like new" surface.

* Repairing potholes - Any missed cracks in past years with asphalt driveways probably have become potholes by now thanks to the freezing and thawing of water during the winter month. But you don't need to replace the entire driveway to take care of these problems. Sakrete U.S. Cold Patch is a strong patch product made from 95 percent recycled materials with no odor or mess. Just sweep the area in and around your pothole, pour in the patching mixture, and roll over the area with a car tire, allowing you to use the driveway immediately. Make certain the entire hole is completely filled and tamped down to prevent water from seeping into the patch. Because U.S. Cold Patch doesn't contain solvents and raw asphalt, there is no danger of tracking the material into the house or garage.

* Extra insulation against heat loss - Colder temperatures affect pipes, doorways and windows. Protect pipes from freezing by wrapping any pipes exposed to the cold with pipe insulation. Also check your doors and windows for leaks or gaps. Find gaps by lighting a candle and holding the flame near the closed window and door seams. If the flame flickers, air is moving through the seam where there is a gap. Fill those gaps with caulk or weather stripping to form a better barrier against the cold.

These home DIY projects don't take a lot of time to accomplish, and will benefit your home and property during the winter months and as spring arrives. Be sure to put them on your home winterization to-do list each fall, so you can enjoy the winter in comfort.

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Shelly's Hot Tip Of The Month


Different types of Christmas Lights

There are many lights to choose when deciding on Christmas lights. In recent years color offerings of Christmas lights have changed dramatically. While the traditional blue, green, yellow and red is still popular, one can now find purple, pink, warm white or orange. As well, light shapes have never been more interesting. In the past people were mainly limited to large, or mini Christmas lights. Now many shapes can add to your display in unique ways.

One of the principal differences between Christmas lights of today is that LED lights are now offered in a variety of sizes and colors. When it comes to the LED’s (Light Emitting Diode) the color variations are like the Energizer bunny and just keep going. LED Christmas lights use a rectifier to brighten up the display and are safe for either indoor or outdoor displays. They are extremely energy efficient as compared to the old fashioned incandescent. In fact, people can save 90% of their electric bill by converting to LED’s.

LED’s come in mini lights, round shapes, and of course the classic c-7 and c-9 designs. While they are more expensive in the onset, the energy efficiency and longevity significantly off set the up front cost.

Also, LED Christmas lights do not get hot significantly decrease fire danger as opposed to regular incandescent. They are slightly less bright, but can be connected to regular light strands as they connect end to end. One of the biggest and most talked about issue with LED’s is the ability to create a “warm white,” which is the color we are all used to from the old fashioned incandescent.

With any type of Christmas light, it is still important to practice safety. It is vital to replace very old strands with new ones. Additionally, turn all lights off prior to leaving the home, and turn all lights off prior to going to sleep at night. Use of a timer will add to the life of your lights, regardless of incandescent or LED. Always use UL certified electrical components such as leads, timers, etc.

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November Videos


Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
http://youtu.be/BGS0qSHuias


A Veterans Day Tribute
http://youtu.be/Gl7dnrRkaEI


Happy Thanksgiving -Funny Ad Robert De Nero & Billy Crystal
http://youtu.be/YIBgBHMsqug


How to Winterize a Lawn Mower
http://youtu.be/VkYvJLSlZZA

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Craftsman Item of the Month

"CRAFTSMAN" Clench Wrench 2/Pk.

*Includes 6 inch and 8 inch clench wrench
*Collapses for easy storage and transport
*Ratcheting action turns fasterners more quickly
*Locking pivot helps reach fasteners in tight spaces
*Pack/2

Watch the YouTube video on this great tool
http://youtu.be/yFhWIhCpTY8

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Community Events

In Springfield Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will be making a return appearance on Friday, November 22 at 7pm at the Hoogland Center for the Arts with a Christmas Show. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is a young group of Gospel singers that reaches young and old alike: their style is hip and fresh, but the music is “old school” Gospel. This accomplished group has a sound that is reminiscent of the great quartets like The Statesmen Quartet and The Cathedral Quartet along with black gospel artists like The Golden Gate Quartet, but with a presentation that is new, fresh and very polished! Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have topped the Billboard Video Chart many times and have won numerous Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. For more information visit http://www.hcfta.org/

Mark your calendars The Festival of Trees will be held at the Orr Building in Springfield at the Illinois State Fairgrounds from November 23 to December 1, 2013. For more information visit:
https://www.memorialmedical.com/MMF/Festival-of-Trees

On Nov 29 is the Jacksonville Christmas Parade, come join Santa’s arrival at the Downtown Square. For more information please contact 217.245.0431

In Bloomington/Normal Doc Severinsen & His Big Band will be performing Nov. 16, 2013 7:30 PM at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 600 N East St. Bloomington, IL 61701. A staple of late-night TV for three decades, Doc Severinsen is one of the best-known trumpeters in the world. A Grammy winner as colorful as his signature jackets, Severinsens Big Band show includes some of the premier musicians from The Tonight Show era playing classics by Count Basie and Duke Ellington, as well as other tone-perfect hits from the world of Latin and classical music, straight-up jazz, and big band. For more info www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org/index.cfm

In downtown Pontiac on Sunday November 11 will be the Veterans Day Parade. Also on
Friday November 23
the Christmas Light Up Parade & Santa Arrival (Special Event) will be in downtown Pontiac as well.

Santa's House In downtown Pontiac will be open from Monday Nov 26 - Dec 3,10,17,24.

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November Monthly Coupon

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November Sales Flyer


Click on the above "Sale"  graphic to see the current monthly sales flyer.

Microfiber Christmas Kitchen Towels
$1.00
Machine washable, 15"x25". Assorted designs. Good until Nov 30th

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