Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                        October 2011


In This Issue:
* Childrens Miracle Network
* Weatherproofing you Home
* October Fire Prevention Month
* Eco Friendly Reusable Bags
* Craftsman Tool of the Month
* Hot Item of the Month
* Get your yard ready for Winter
* Community Events
* Monthly Coupon
 
         

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Ace Hardware of Central Illinois has 11 locations to serve you better. 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 October newsletter. Fall is here! This issue has lots of seasonal information for everyone!
 
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Children's Miracle Network
   

Ace Hardware of Central Illinois' Executive Vice President Lucy Bagot & President George Preckwinkle present a $1,000.00 check to Children's Miracle Network.  Also awarded was Grace Vaughn the CMN Champion of Illinois.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals across North America. Ace Hardware is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals supporter, having raised more than $46 million for the charity since 1991.

St. John’s Children’s Hospital former pediatric patient Grace Vaughn, 12, has been selected as the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® Illinois Champion. She will represent Illinois as the CMN Champion at events in Washington, D.C. and Orlando, Florida. On Thursday, September 22, Ace Hardware (214 N. Walnut, Springfield)  hosted a send off event for Grace.

For more details on the event follow the below link:

http://bit.ly/oGXXx2

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Weatherproofing your Home

The average house-even when well-insulated-contains cracks and gaps between building materials that add up to a hole about 14 inches square (see image below). In the winter, those gaps may make the house drafty and chilly. All year long, a leaky house not only wastes energy but can lead to water damage and provide a path for insects.

Link for all the steps to weatherproof your Home:

http://www.acehardware.com/info/index.jsp?categoryId=1282811&infoPath=1920439

 

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October is National Fire Prevention Month
 

From smoke alarms to fire extinguishers we have what you need at ACE. Do you have a fire safety plan in place? See below for some suggestions:

  • Assemble your family and draw out your floor plan to create a fire escape plan, pointing out all possible exits and marking the location of each smoke alarm.
  • Once you have laid out your plan and the whole family understands where to exit, check that all escape routes are clear and that doors and windows are easily opened.
  • Choose an outside meeting place a safe distance in front of your home where everyone can meet after they’ve escaped, and then call the fire department.
  • Assign a family member to assist young children, and elderly or disabled family members should an emergency strike
  • Never go back into a burning building; instead, rely on firefighters who have specialized training and equipment.
  • Practice the escape plan as a family during the day and night to make the drill as realistic as.
  • Make sure that smoke alarms are installed on each level of the home and in every sleeping room.
  • Store escape ladders upstairs for those homes with multiple levels.
  • Practice closing doors on your way out when holding a family fire drill, as this slows the spread of fire.
 

Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detectors

One of the most important fire safety devices for the home is the smoke alarm or smoke detector. After becoming generally available in the early 1970's home smoke alarm sales grew rapidly, so that by 1991, 88% of US homes had at least one smoke detector in operation.

Several studies have concluded that when working smoke alarms are present, the chance of dying from the fire is cut in half. The smoke detectors currently in place have saved thousands of lives, but several problems exist. First, the 12% of homes without alarms have more than half of the fires; second, it is estimated that a third of the smoke alarms in place are not working, often due to failure to replace a worn out battery; and third, many homes do not have as many smoke alarms as are needed to protect the occupants properly.

 

Visit your local Ace Hardware for a complete line of Smoke & Fire Alarms.

 

More information available at the below link:

http://www.firstalertstore.com/store/categories/smoke-alarms-and-smoke-detectors.htm

 

Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Detectors

Carbon monoxide (CO) is the number one cause of poisoning death in America. It is an odorless, invisible, and extremely dangerous gas, which can be given off by the most common appliances in your home or even a car in an attached garage. You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned. When appliances that burn fuel are maintained and properly used, the amount of CO produced is usually not hazardous. However, if appliances are not working properly or are used incorrectly, dangerous levels of CO can result. Hundreds of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning caused by malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances. Even more die from CO produced by idling cars. First Alert Carbon Monoxide Alarms and First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detectors help you identify when there is a problem so you can quickly evacuate your home.

 

More information on Carbon Monoxide available at the below link:

http://www.firstalertstore.com/store/categories/carbon-monoxide-alarms-and-detectors.htm

 

Visit your local Ace Hardware for a complete line of Fire, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

                   
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Eco Friendly Ace Reusable Bags

                               

*Each bag is designed to replace 2 paper bags or up to 4 plastic bags
*Used weekly for 2 years replaces 416 plastic bags over lifetime use every time you shop

*Red or Black
*100% recyclable polypropylene
*12.5"W x 13.5"H x 8.25"D
*24 lb. capacity

 

Available at all Ace Hardware stores.

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Featured Craftsman Tool of Month

SINGLE-STAGE SNOW THROWER

  • 179cc 4 cycle OHV Craftsman engine
  • 21" clearing width
  • 13" intake height
  • Push button electric start
  • Snow claw auger
  • Manual 190 degree chute rotation
  • 8" x 1.5" poly wheels
  • Ergonomic gull wing handle

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Hot Item of the Month
 

 

Pelonis Heater & Fan

600/900/1500 W, Cool Touch, Off-White, Adj thermostat comfort control, Auto Reset thermal cutoff, Thermal fuse built-in, Power indicator, Cool touch housing

Regular - $22.99

Special - $12.99

Offer good through Oct 31, 2011

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Get your yard & garden ready for Winter

If you get your garden ready for winter properly, it will make a big difference next spring. Instead of playing catch-up and fixing winter's damage, you'll be ready to enjoy your garden when the first spring bulbs come up.

Follow this link to a very useful checklist to help with the late fall jobs around the yard and garden:

www.flower-gardening-made-easy.com/garden-ready-for-winter.html

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Community Events
 
October is Adopt a Senior Pet Month at the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal. There are many good reasons to adopt a senior pet. Visit their website for more details:
 
The Crimestopper Shredder Event in Jacksonville is being held October 8th at Prairieland from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Crimestoppers is suggesting a $5 per box donation. The Porky Days & Flea Market will be held at the Downtown Square from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information follow the below link:
 
There will be a Glass Recycling Collection in Springfield on October 8th from 8:00am - 12:00noon at the IL State Fairgrounds. A message from the Springfield Neighborhood News says that if you would like to Opt -Out of receiving phonebooks, you can go to www.yellowpagesoptout.com to stop receiving them. For more info on Springfield specific topics please vist this link:
 
The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest will be held October 15 & 16th. For more details:
 
In Havana School District 126 there will be no school on October 21st. For more details click on the below link:
 
The 20th annual Broom Orchard Pumpkin Festival will be held October 8th & 9th from 9:00am to 6:00pm each day. For more details visit www.broomorchard.com/calendar. The Carlinville Christmas Market Foundation aaounced that its second community cookbook, called Holiday Traditions, is scheduled to be delivered on October 28 to The Book Shelf, for more details goto www.CarlinvilleChristmasMarket.com website. Carlinville Christmas Market will be held December 2nd - 4.
 
The APL in Springfield is having a Doggone Fun Comedy Night at Donnie B's Comedy Club on October 13 at 8:00pm. 100% of the proceeds go to the Animal Protection .
 
Also, the APL's Annual Chilli Supper and PawPaw Patch Bazaar is at the K of C on Meadowbrook in Springfield. Chili & a Hot Dog are $7.
Visit www.apl-shelter.org for more details
 
The Lincoln Logan County Chamber of Commerce will be having their Chamber Bowl on October 28th at Logan Lanes at 1:00pm. For more details follow the below link:
  
The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Hillsboro Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30, 2009. Line-up at the Bank of America parking lot at 5:30pm, parade starts at 6pm. More details available at:
 
 Chatham Fall leaf bag pick up will start on October 24, 2011 and go through December 2, 2011.  Leaf bags will be available to Chatham residents at the utility office starting on October 17th until November 25th.  You will need to bring a proof of address with you.   Any bags placed at the curbside after 12/02 will be required to have garbage stickers on them for your haulers to pick up until the Spring bag pick up. More information:
 
In Pontiac the "Night at the Museum" will be held on October 12, 2011 at 5:31pm.  For more details visit:
 
2011 carved pumpkins will be at the Springfield Washington Park Carillon for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular on October 14 & 15. More details at:
 
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