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This month we rollback some old memories for a lot of you that have lived in Marseilles all of your life. The small town hardware store has always been a spotlight in the local community. From building your house or remodeling a room, or getting new appliances or repairing a broken fixture, you probably have been into Gleason & Co Hardware and Furniture more than once. Gleason s first opened in 1933 by Willard Gleason after years of making furniture and repairing appliances out of his home. He had 3 daughters, Wilma Billie (Schafer), Gloria (Lettsome) and Dea (Carle) that spent a lot of time hanging out and helping their dad at the hardware store while they were kids. Eventually, Billie took over the business and introduced the next generation of family to the hardware store. On the day we interviewed Gleason Hardware, the 2018 Freedom Run was getting underway. The family was all there to show their support and to have their doors open for business or shade on this very hot day. Billie was there for the big event and to show her patriotic support and love for our country. Dressed all in red, white and blue, Billie sat down with her daughter, Michelle and son, Brent to reminisce with Connected Magazine about the history of the hardware store. There were so many stories to be told but only a small time to hear them while the town was getting ready for the parade to start outside. But, we continued through the memories that Billie shared with us along with the many memories Brent and Michelle have from growing up with the store also. What an amazing bit of history this store has since first opening its doors over 85 years ago. One of the many memories of Marseilles that came to mind with Billie was during World War II the town would protect the Nabisco Plant with fear the waterways would be bombed. This was considered a major waterway and a possible attack could happen. She continued sharing more memories, including when the store opened its doors on Friday and Saturday nights until 8 p.m. They did this to allow farmers time to get items they needed. Brent and Michelle added in that they would hang out at the store on those nights and watch TV on the new televisions that were on display. A memory that is etched in time for Brent was the big fire of one of their buildings in 1973. He was a young kid and remembers trying to save stuff by hauling it out after making sure everyone got out safely. The building would eventually be rebuilt in 1984 to a newer metal building structure. There are too many memories to share in this little article, but stop in sometime and give them a visit. They would be happy to share memories with you or sell you a needed hardware item with a friendly small town smile! They are located at 385 Main St in Marseilles. On The Cover Getting ready for the big motorcycle parade celebrating the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run to the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall are four generations of Gleason s. Pictured are Brent, Billie, Michelle, Calvin, Cortney, Claudia, Adrian, and Alex. MTCO Communications 220 N. Menard Street Metamora, Illinois 61548 309-367-4197 connected@mtco.com President & CEO Glenn Rauh Vice President & CFO Ann Dickerson Media Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Bob Becraft bbecraft@corp.mtco.com Marketing Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Kip DuBois kdubois@corp.mtco.com Connected Magazine is published monthly by MTCO Communications with corporate office located at 220 North Menard Street, Metamora, Illinois, 61548. The publication is intended for use of the residents of Marseilles No article in this issue or any part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of the Publisher. For more information about this magazine, or for additional copies, contact Bob Becraft or Kip DuBois at 309-367-4197 or connected@mtco.com. If you have questions or concerns regarding your services, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at (309)367-4197 or 800-859-6826. Copyright 2018 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The American Legion Post 235 Auxiliary incoming President, Nancy Seaborn, is presenting a check to Becky Tabor of Marseilles Nursing Service. The Auxiliary has fundraisers throughout the year to help support the Nursing Service.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Fun Days Parade Starts at noon Marseilles Fun Days Marseilles Rotary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 at Noon Lions Club Boy Scout Troop 0745 Fundraising Night at Culvers 5pm - 8pm Ice Cream Sandwich Ice Cream Sandwich 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Marseilles Rotary at Noon Marseilles Public Library Board of Trustees Mtg. 5:15pm Marseilles American Legion and Auxiliary Mtg 6pm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Marseilles Rotary at Noon Marseilles City Council Mtg. at City Hall 6pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Marseilles Rotary at Noon Meeting 6:30pm Meeting 6:30pm Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure Clinic 8am-noon Outdoor Movie Night Pee Wee Diamond at dusk Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure at Manlius Twp. Hall 10-11am Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure at Bridges Senior Center 11:30am-12:30pm Bingo at Lions Club 6:30pm Bingo at Lions Club 6:30pm Marseilles Fun Days Bingo at Lions Club 6:30pm VFW Post #5506 Dinner 6pm; Meeting 7pm MES Board Meeting 7pm Bingo at Lions Club 6:30pm & Book Sale at Marseilles Library 9am - 5pm & Book Sale at Marseilles Library 9am - Noon Annual Dr. Sutton Bridge Walk 9am Marseilles Cruise Night 5pm - 9pm 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Pancake Breakfast American Legion 8am - noon Marseilles Rotary at Noon
In Our Community Books and Ice Cream Mark your calendars to attend the 33rd Annual Ice Cream Sandwich and Book Sale at the Marseilles Library. The Ice Cream Sandwich and Book Sale is Friday, July 13th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ice cream sandwiches will be $1.50 each with a limit of twenty per order (no preorders). They are celebrating the Illinois Bicentennial, so help make this a record year for sales! The library also would appreciate your help on Tuesday, July 10th when they will be assembling the ice cream sandwiches for the sale in the library community hall at 9 a.m. Please consider donating books for the Book Sale. You may bring them to the library during business hours. At the Book Sale, you will be able to purchase children s books at $.25 each, softcover books at $.50 each, and hardcover books for $1.00. Hero Central! First Baptist Church of Marseilles invites all children PreK to 6th grade to soar with them at the VBS Hero Central Vacation Bible School! This superhero adventure includes music that will energize your ears, interactive Bible fun, cool crafts, hands-on-mission hero work, delicious snacks, great games, and more. The fun runs from July 15th to July 20th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. To be a part of the SUPER fun at VBS Hero Central, please contact First Baptist Church at 815-795-5235. Marseilles Cruise Night The Marseilles Cruise Night is presented by Marseilles Firefighters Association. Stop by for a fun evening on Saturday, July 21st from 5pm - 9pm. Boy Scout Troop Fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 0745 is having a fundraiser night at Culvers from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 2nd. Please mention you are supporting the scouts when you place your order. Hometown Boxing Champion Listen to the story of hometown Welterweight Contender and boxing champion Laddie Tonielli, as told by his son, Terry Tonielli. Presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14th at the Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum. The train will also be running with free rides! Enjoy music from Carousel Sound Company. There are trophies to be awarded and dash plaques given to first 175 entries, 50/50 drawing, and door prizes! Outdoor Movie Night MTCO digimax and IVCellular will host their annual Fun Days Movie Night showing Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Wednesday, July 11th at dusk. The movie will be held at the Pee Wee Diamond. Enjoy complimentary ice pops and giveaways for the kids! Do you have some community news to share with the residents of Marseilles? Send it to connected@mtco.com, or mail it to us at 220 N. Menard St., Metamora, IL 61548 Attn: Connected Magazine.
Fun Days 2018 Tuesday, July 10 5pm: Ducky Derby at Snug Harbor Tickets on sale at Snug Harbor, OSB/Twin Oaks Savings Bank, & City Hall. Live music by Chris Farrell. Food & drinks! $4 a ticket or a Six-Quack for $20. Wednesday, July 11 - Family Welcomeburger Night 10:30am: Story time with Miss Jan at Knudson Park. 4pm - 8pm: Dunk Tank by the Pee Wee Diamond sponsored by the Cub Scouts. 5pm: Welcomeburger at the. Celebrating Illinois 200th birthday with grilled food, beverages, and free birthday cake while supplies last. Rain or shine! 6pm: Marseilles Idol is being brought back & sponsored by the Trager Family. At the Marseilles Lions Club. Rain or shine! 5pm: Antique Fire Truck Rides at Lions Club Parking Lot. 5pm - 7pm: OSF Life Flight Helicopter landing & Ground Tours at Guthrie Park Softball Field. 6pm - 8pm: Teen Glow Party at the Marseilles Pool. Admission is free. Dusk: Movie Night - Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the Pee Wee Diamond. Thursday, July 12 10:30am Children s Teddy Bear Picnic provided by CP s Ice Cream at Illini State Park. 6pm - 8pm. Concert with the music of Tom Edwards from 6pm-8pm. at OSB- Twin Oaks Bank. Popcorn, lemonade, and ice cream. Please bring a lawn chair. 5pm - midnight: Carnival opens on Lincoln St. Friday, July 13 9am: Market on Main St. Sign up with Michelle at Gleason s Hardware Store to be a vendor. 9am-5pm: Marseilles Library Book Sale & Ice Cream Sandwiches. 12pm - 6pm: Children s Splishin & Splashin at the Marseilles Pool/Admission is free. 12pm: Senior Luncheon and Safe Banking for Seniors: program at the American Legion. 2pm 4pm: Carnival opens to Friends with Disabilities. 5pm - midnight: Carnival on Lincoln St. 5pm - midnight: Beer Tent and Food Trucks open in Knudson Park. 7pm: Marseilles High School Class of 1973 Alumni Reunion under the Beer Tent - Icebreaker Fun. 7:30pm: Big Sugar Country band plays until 11pm. Saturday, July 14 9am: Market on Main St. Sign up with Michelle at Gleason s Hardware Store to be a vendor. 9am: 5th Annual Dr. Sutton Memorial Bridge Walk Sign-ups ($5 donation) start at 8 am at Marseilles Nursing Service. Or just come to visit and support the Nursing Service. For those that cannot walk the bridge, there will be adult train rides provided. 9am 12pm: Marseilles Library Book Sale. 10am 12pm: Marseilles Swimming Pool Lifeguard Carwash at the Parking Lot of the Pool. Music by Boomin DJ. $5 a Car 1pm 3pm: The Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum - The life of famous boxing champion, Laddie Tonielli, a hometown hero. His son Terry will give a presentation on his illustrious life. Also, train rides for kids! 12pm midnight: Carnival on Lincoln St. 12pm 6pm: Local Entertainment under the Beer Tent at Knudson Park. 12pm - midnight: Beer Tent/ Food Trucks open in Knudson Park. 4pm - 8pm: Dunk Tank at the Fire Department parking lot. Sponsored by Marseilles Athletic Club. 6pm: Marseilles High School Class of 1973 Alumni Reunion Dinner at Illini Lounge. 8pm: AbbyNormal Band plays until 11pm. Dusk: Fireworks. Sunday, July 15 9am: Community Worship Service under the tent in Knudson Park. 11am: Chicken Fry at 12pm: Fun Days Parade. Parade Marshall is Joe Evola. Starts at Marseilles Elementary School. Parade Route down Broadway St. to Commercial St. to the Ball Diamonds. 12pm 5pm: Carnival on Lincoln St. 1pm - 4pm: Dunk Tank by the Pee Wee Diamond. sponsored by the Marseilles Athletic Club 2pm: Cow Pie Bingo at Pee Wee Diamond. $5 a ticket. All events and times are subject to change
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