ALERT – COUNTERFIT $100 BILLS
From Investigator Anthony Themas with the LeClaire Police Department, 2/4/16:
In the last 2 weeks a counterfeit $100 bill was used at two different locations in Le Claire. There have been multiple businesses in Davenport along 53rd where it has occurred also. The serial number of the bill has been the same at every location.
The bill is 1990 Series with Serial number K44932793A. Please be advised that in both instances in Le Claire the counterfeit pen was used and did not indicate a counterfeit. THE PENS WILL NOT SHOW THE BILL IS A COUNTERFEIT. This leads us to believe the bills are being bleached and reprinted.
There was video of the subject who used the last bill in Le Claire. He was a black male with long dreads. However, with the number of counterfeit bills in the area there are most likely multiple individuals attempting to pass these bills through local businesses. Please advise your employees to be very diligent in examining the bill’s serial number. If someone attempts to use a bill with this serial number contact the Le Claire Police Department immediately. Any description of the individual trying to use the bill or the vehicle he/she is driving will be helpful but please do not put yourself in any danger to obtain this information.
The Le Claire Police Department is working with the US Secret Service in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Tony Themas, Investigator, Le Claire Police Department
306 S Cody Rd
Le Claire, IA 52753
LECLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce and Guests honored the Annual Awards Winners at Davenport Country Club, January 30, 2016.
Volunteer of the Year recognizes the individual whose exceptional volunteer efforts contributed to the vibrancy of our local economy, while promoting and nurturing the quality of life in historic LeClaire. There is a tie for Volunteer of the Year – Kari Long - Iowa Tug Fest and Freedom Rock and Debbie Mulvania - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce and President of Tourism
Event of the Year recognizes the event (new or ongoing) that best demonstrates the hospitality, and community spirit of LeClaire. The Event of the Year for 2015 was awarded to Iowa TugFest.
The “Golden Pineapple” Customer Service Award: The individual or business which best exemplifies the hospitality for which LeClaire is well known. There are so many deserving of this award. The Golden Pineapple Award for Customer Service, 2015 was awarded to 129.
Brick & Mortar Award: Recognizes the business which has most improved or built its facility in keeping with the charm of LeClaire. The Brick & Mortar Award for 2015 went to Green Tree Brewery.
The Edward B. deSilva Community Leadership Award recognizes the individual whose exceptional leadership qualities and efforts are evident, and whose contributions seek to build a healthy economy while promoting and nurturing the quality of life in historic LeClaire. There is a person who everyone knows and recognizes for his leadership, contributions and long-time presence and dedication to the success of LeClaire community. This year, the Edward B. deSilva Award went to Bob Schiffke with The Buffalo Bill Museum.
The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2016 was also introduced. We would like to thank Andrew Arndt, Melody Oltmann and Emily Hudson for their service to the Board. All retired from their positions as of December 31, 2015
The Board of Directors for 2016:
President - Mike Clingingsmith - CFO - Pleasant Valley Schools
Vice-President – Dayle Hall – Moline Dispatch
Secretary – Dr. Crystal Buesing – Dr. Crystal’s Chiropractic Care
Treasurer - Debbie Mulvania – VP and Branch Manager - First Central State Bank
Board Members:
KV Dahl – President of Dahl Ford
Kathleen Anderson - Sr. Assistant to the President, St. Ambrose University
Dennis Gerard - Former Sr. VP of Northern Region - Kone
Carl Hoyt, Jr. – President, Captain's Quarter's and Grace Marine
Kristen Underwood - Blackhawk Bank & Trust - LeClaire
Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who attended the Dinner, and to those who donated and bid on items for the Live and Silent Auctions. It is due to your generosity that the event is such a huge success!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
33 Carpenters Construction – 1729 State Street, Bettendorf, IA. 33 Carpenters Construction is a family owned full service general contractor. We specialize in exterior remodeling and storm restoration including roof repair, roof replacement, and roof maintenance. Although we place a strong focus on roofing, 33 Carpenters Construction also provides replacement of windows, siding, gutters, and other exteriors. Our experienced installers use only the highest quality materials and our project managers have many years of experience and participate in ongoing training. Expect Superior Quality and Exceptional Customer Service when working with 33 Carpenters Construction. Contact us today for your free estimate or consultation.
CHAMBER NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2016 ISSUE!
The March 2016 LeClaire Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be printed and delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. If you commit to all 4 quarterly issues, receive a 10% discount off each ad! Ads can be modified per issue. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Low cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SPRING! Deadline Monday, February 8, 5:00 p.m. Go to www.leclairechamber.com to see the most recent issues under Chamber News!
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
It is time to renew membership with the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce for 2016! Membership letters and forms have been mailed. If you did receive one, please contact the Chamber, LeClaireChamber@gmail.com or 563-289-9970 and one will be sent to you. Or, you can go to www.LeClaireChamber.com and renew online using PayPal. Thank you for your membership, and we wish everyone a great 2016! Deadline was February 1, 2016! Please get your membership in – we will be updating the Membership Directory on the Chamber website and in the Newsletter!
CALENDAR
February 1st – 12th - Expressions in Threads’ February Clearance Sale Includes clearance fabric at $4 per yard, clearance kits 50% off original price, bolt ends 50% off marked price, and t-shirts 25% off.
Now though end of February - El Rio Spa & Wellness Specials – Come in for makeup application and purchase $100 or more in “Jane Iredale” makeup and receive a free “Magic Mitt” makeup remover while supplies last. With facials or massage, receive complimentary “I AM” perfume. Purchase a Couple’s Membership in Feb. and receive first month at $99 ($120 value). Salt Therapy Membership - $99 ($199 value) valid this month only!
February – Isabel Bloom - New Releases like our new "Bunny" Easter egg and an adorable new Squirrel. Then stop by in February and surprise your Valentine the new "Flutterby" Heart. Come see what's in store!
February 5th - First Friday in LeClaire
Mississipppi River Distilling Co. - Fun food and cocktail sampling. Iowish Whiskey release!
Wide River Winery – Wine samples.
Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Live Music 8-11pm by Jordan Danielsen
Rock Elm Designs will be open until 7pm.
Snips, Nails & Puppy Dog Tails – Ribbon Cutting – 4 pm - Everyone Welcome!
Restaurant specials and some shops open late!
February 6th – Steventon’s Prime Rib Saturday Please call ahead for reservations. 563-289-3600
February 8th-14th - Clinton Floral will serve LeClaire every day during Valentine’s week including Sunday! Roses, plants, gift items, and all Teleflora products advertised on TV. Browse their web site at clintonfloralshop.com or call 563-242-2651. After hours, call Jane at 563-249-3586 to place your order. Satisfaction guaranteed, reasonable prices, and friendly service. Last minute? Stop at Slagle’s and grab flowers from the cooler they keep furnished.
February 9th – LeClaire Chamber Networking – Bierstube lunch – noon. Everyone Welcome!
February 9th Blue Iguana - Fat Tuesday $6 chicken or steak taco baskets.
February 10th – Blue Iguana - Ash Wednesday half off Ceviche and $10 Fish or Shrimp tacos.
February 11th - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits – Blind Kitchen 8 p.m. 3 Ingredients; 2 Chefs; 1 Hour. Doors lock at 8pm.
February 12th – 14th – Bierstube Valentine’s Special – Dinner for 2 - $30. Available all day Friday through Sunday!
February 12th-14th – Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Valentines Hours Friday: 5 - 10 Regular dinner menu with optional 3 course for $55. Saturday: 2 Seatings 6 and 8:30 | 4 Course menu $70. Sunday: Brunch 10 - 2 | 3 Courses $30. Dinner 5 - 9 Regular dinner menu with optional 3 course for $55
February 13th - Celebrate Valentine’s Day early at the Crane & Pelican Café Call to make your reservation for the 6pm or 8pm seating - 563-289-8774. 10% discount off of your entire bill for parties of four or more. See the complete menu here: http://www.craneandpelican.
February 13th - Riverside Church- Interactive Movie- Big Hero – And After Party 6-9pm. Free Event. We are getting in the super hero mood with "Big Hero 6". Lots of fun actions and snacks. Since it is Valentine's Day weekend, we want to be your big hero and extend our event with an after party from 8-9. Children 6 and under need to still have an adult with them. Super Hero Costumes are ENCOURAGED!
February 14th – Blue Iguana – Valentine’s Day Sweetest drinks are $4
February 14th - El Rio Spa and Wellness is open for Valentine’s Day! 11a.m.-4p.m. See all of their February Specials in these Announcments and book a fun retreat for your special someone! 563-289-1344. www.elriospa.com
February 18th – Steventon’s will be at the HAVlife Martini Shake-Off! Get your tickets at havlife.org and make sure you stop by the Steventon’s booth!
February 18th-28th - Isabel Bloom Loving Our Legacy Event. Receive a free "Grateful Heart" dish with a purchase of $55 or more. Be one of the first to preview, purchase and pre-order 2016 designs. Register to win Isabel's "Laura with Rabbit"! On Saturday, Feb. 20th, every guest receives Double Hugs Points at all store locations to celebrate Isabel's birthday! See our website (ibloom.com) for the complete list of special events, including an artist signing, a wine tasting at our Moline studio, Free tours of the production studio and Bloom-It workshops!
February 20th - “Trivia Night in LeClaire” at the LeClaire Civic Center 127 S. Cody Road. Doors open at 6pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Tables of 8; $10 per person. The Civic Center is the beneficiary this month. Participants may bring food, wine, beer and soft drinks. Reserve a table by calling Debbie, 563-349-4403 or email: smith5grand@gmail.com.
February 21st - Wine tasting at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits 3-5pm. 15 wines and snacks for $15. 10% off mixed full cases. Reserve your glass today: 563-289-4156.
February 23rd - 129 Wine Tasting $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
February 26th - Baked Potato Dinner - LeClaire Civic Center 4:30-7p.m. $8 for adults under 12 is $4 includes potato with all the fixings with salad bar, roll, dessert, and drink.
February 27th – LeClaire Youth Baseball & Softball Trivia Night - LeClaire Fire Station 201 N. 15th Street, LeClaire. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. 8 Person Teams, $15 per person. Door prizes and silent auction open to everyone. Mulligans for sale 10 for $10. Each team may bring their own snacks. (No hard alcohol.) All proceeds will go to LeClaire Youth Baseball & Softball. Trivia will consist of 10 rounds of 10 general knowledge questions. You DON’T have to be a genius to play and have fun! 1st Place team will receive their money back. 2nd Place team will receive half of their money back. If you would like to reserve a table or can donate a door prize or silent auction basket, please contact Chris at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703 or leclaireyouthball@gmail.com or call 563-370-1650. Don’t have enough for a table? Come anyway and we will assign you to a table! www.leclaireyouthball.com
February 28th -Celebrate Buffalo Bill’s Birthday at the Buffalo Bill Museum 199 Front St. noon- 2p.m. FREE Admission! Call 563-289-5580 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE
March 3rd - Princeton Players Talent Show Sign-Up - Princeton Community Center 4-6p.m. Or you can send an e-mail to skyereding@gmail.com. All ages and talents welcomed
Rehearsals will be:
Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00pm
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 6:00pm
Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 6:00pm
Talent Show will be:
Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00pm
FYI
Reusable Usabales - Coming in February; Basic photography, sewing, painting and upcycling with chalk paint. Sign up online and get 30% in January and February. Details and registration at: https://squareup.com/market/
Big Dave & Holly's Winter Hours: closed on Sundays till early spring.
Jones St Java House Stop in for one of our delicious wraps made fresh while you wait! We have amazing soups available as well. Our Barista's have been busy making new festive coffee flavors, too!
Steventon’s serves prime rib on the first Saturday of each month.
Blue Iguana
Winter Hours - Closed on Mondays.
Happy Hour begins in January!
Daily Meal Deals are now Tuesday – Friday all day long!
New Daily Drink Specials!
Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center – All Ages PLAY Cafe where you can "Play.Gather.Create" with friends, neighbors and family. Play Cafe will be open two Saturdays or more each month. Details on our website.
Reusable Usables will be offering some amazing new classes and events in our new studio space, facilitated by talented local artist. Looking for people like you to share your passion and teach a class/workshop in our new studio. Visit www.reusableusables.org
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!
If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.
Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
First Central State Bank announces that the Ohnward Bancshares, Inc. summer intern leadership program will start on June 13, 2016 and is open to any college student who is either entering their junior or senior years in college for the fall semester of 2016. Applications will be available after January 1 on the organization’s website at www.ohnward.com Interns have the opportunity over the eight week time period to learn from executive management on the topics of banking and financial management. The program is a unique eight week mix of financial literacy, business acumen, leader-ship coaching and community engagement. Ohnward Bancshares Inc. is a billion dollar bank holding company with 23 financial offices in Eastern Iowa. Ohnward employs over 220 full time employees and is locally owned by shareholders. Bank management’s focus continues to be helping clients and communities grow and prosper. The banks have a strong record of community, economic development, educational and cultural support within the markets they serve.
To help support their endowment fund, the Friends of the Library have partnered up with Isabel Bloom to create the Green Tree Wall Plaque, on sale for $24, with part of the proceeds going toward the LeClaire Community Library's endowment. If you are interested in purchasing one of these plaques, please contact Becky Pilger at bekpilg71@aol.com or find them at the Library. Those who make a $1000 donation or more to the Library's endowment will receive a complimentary plaque as a thank you for supporting the library. These plaques are available at the Library and at the LeClaire Isabel Bloom store in LeClaire.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
4 Bedroom House (3 up, 1 lower) $1200 month plus deposit. PV schools. Great neighbors. Walkout lower level.1 bathroom on main floor. 1 bathroom in bedroom in lower level. Laundry hook ups on in lower level. Living room. Dining area. Nice size kitchen. NO garage. Yard maintenance and snow removal your responsibility. We pay sewer, you pay gas & electric and water. Email Sherry@zarubas.com
Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.
LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!
To be announced
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
February 9th - noon - Bierstube
March 8th - 5:30-7pm - Faithful Pilot
April 12th - 8:00am - McDonald’s
