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Bureau County

PROGRESS

2019

As time marches on in the community here is an in-depth look at the people and businesses that make up Bureau County.

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PROGRESS 2019 INDEX Andy’s Karpet Kleaning................................................21 Bruce Jewelers.............................................................. 9 Bureau County Metro Center....................................... 11 Bureau County Senior Citizens Association................. 8 Capital Agricultural Property Services........................13 Central Bank.................................................................13 City of Spring Valley.....................................................15 Comprehensive Insurance Services............................12 Country Financial.......................................................... 2 Dimond Bros. Insurance...............................................15 First Federal Savings Bank............................................ 5 First State Bank........................................................... 10 Illinois Valley Community Hospital............................... 6 In-Home Care Connection...........................................12 McDonald’s.................................................................. 10 Norberg Funeral Home................................................20 Piehl Motors................................................................... 5 Prime Quarter Steak House........................................ 18 St. Margaret’s Health................................................... 24 State Farm Insurance.................................................... 3 Sullivan’s Foods............................................................21 Taylor’s Way................................................................. 22 Woodhaven Lakes........................................................ 16

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Burroughs Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Cody R Burroughs, Agent 313 S Spalding Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Bus: 815-664-5302

Lorita Hellman, Agent 324 N Main St Princeton, IL 61356 Bus: 815-875-2393 www.lhellman.com

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Lorita Hellman, Agent 324 N Main St Princeton, IL 61356 Lorita Hellman, Agent Bus: 815-875-2393 324 N Main St www.lhellman.com Princeton, IL 61356 Bus: 815-875-2393 www.lhellman.com

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313 YEARS IN SERVICE 4 YEARS

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CONTRACTING Rich Keeney, Proprietor

601 N Main, Ladd keeneycontracting1@gmail.com (815) 878-1817

223 E. St. Paul St. • Spring Valley, IL

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11 Wolfer Industrial Drive Spring Valley www.troysimptech.com sales@troysimptech.com

815-224-4212 19 YEARS

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633 1st St. • LaSalle, IL

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Valley News & Booze 103 E. St. Paul St. Spring Valley, IL 61362

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815-379-2137

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31 YEARS BIG APPLE FAMILY RESTAURANT 2136 N MAIN ST. PRINCETON, IL

815-875-3637

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Jeffrey Blanco, OD Ryan Kays, OD Elise Corgiat, OD

105 First Street • Manlius

200 W. Dakota St. • Spring Valley

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Rex Piper Owner/Agent 400 N. Main Street Suite 9 Rpiper2@mtco.com

815-875-8111

30 YEARS BUREAU COUNTY METRO CENTER

PRINCETON 30 West Century Drive

815-875-1161

8 YEARS

400 E Dakota Sreett Spring Valley, IL 61362

815-664-2622

Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Cleaning Commercial & Residential

www.angelosspringvalley.com

815-894-2042

33 YEARS

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Activities for the whole family with rates that can’t be beat!

• Cardiovascular Room • Basketball/Volleyball • Sauna/Jacuzzi • Fitness Classes • Weight Training Facility • Indoor Swimming Pool • Indoor Track • Banquet/Rental/Facilities Walk-Ins Accepted

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34 YEARS

LUNDQUISTMERRITT 682 E Peru Princeton, IL

815-875-4408 www.farrellchiropracticclinic.com

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Piehl Motors Under new ownership since 2004, Piehl Motors in Princeton, Illinois, is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary. Selling new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC cars and trucks, as well as used vehicles from all manufacturers, its expansive dealership showcases: a state-of-the-art service department dedicated to servicing all brands of vehicles; a speedy drive-thru oil change facility; its own on-site body shop; and a dedicated detail department, offering a wide variety of services.

Located on 1402 N. Main St., Piehl’s is open for business Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Their service department and oil change facility closes at noon on Saturday.

Visit Piehl Motors in Princeton today and see for yourself why they’re “simply unbeatable.”

Piehl Motors: (815) 875-4411.

First Federal Savings Bank At First Federal Savings Bank, we adopt a “Banking for Life” philosophy because we want to tailor our products and services for every stage of life, for every member of the family.

While we are small enough to offer personal and professional customer service, we also offer the level of technology that our customers expect. For all of your banking needs, turn to your friends at First Federal Savings Bank.

Our subsidiary First Fed Insurance Agency, Inc. also offers the most comprehensive lineup of Life, Health, Property and Casualty products.

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www.ffsbloans.com All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Other fees and restrictions may apply. Loan Valet is a registered trademark of First Federal Savings Bank.

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Women’s Hea lth is our greatest strength.

From prenatal care to senior health, we deliver the highest level of quality to meet your needs at every age.

As specialists in women’s healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing the latest services and procedures, personalized to help you thrive.

• Gynecological & Urology Services & Surgeries • Hormonal Balance • Menopausal Health • Breast Health • Prenatal and Post-natal Care with many birthing options Call today to arrange your appointment! 815-223-2944

Physicians

Ilan Bornstein, MD Anna Bida-Dudun, MD

IVCH Certified Nurse Midwives

Barbara Tieman, CNM, FNP Dana Hoffman, DNP, CNM Brittany Lange, CNM Jacqueline Ma, DNP, CNM

Office hours available at Perry Memorial Hospital.

Women’s Health Care Center 920 West Street, Bldg. B, Peru

Learn more at ivch.org/obstetrics.

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IVCH Offers Healthcare Choices for Women in Bureau County When it comes to healthcare services, Illinois Valley Community Hospital gives Bureau County women a choice when it comes to selecting a healthcare provider.

IVCH midwife Dana Hoffman, DNP, CNM, has office hours at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton every Wednesday beginning a 9 a.m. and extending into the evening. You can make an appointment with her by calling the Women’s Health Care Center at IVCH at 815-223-2944.

Hoffman, who came to IVCH in 2016, has a doctor’s degree in nursing practice from Frontier University in Kentucky. Her midwifery master’s degree is from the University of Illinois-Chicago.

As a certified nurse midwife, Hoffman provides a full scope of healthcare services that are compassionate, comprehensive and patient-centered.

The IVCH Women’s Health Care Center staff also includes two new obstetrician/gynecologists, Dr. Anna Bida-Dudun and Ilan Bornstein, as well as three other midwives: Barbara Tieman, Brittany Lange and Jacqueline Ma. MODERN OB UNIT The obstetrics unit at IVCH is thoughtfully designed and fully equipped to provide comprehensive services in a family-centered environment.

The unit contains three labor/delivery suites as well as seven postpartum suites.

Each large, private suite features a fresh, updated décor; an oversized bathroom with a shower/tub; a mini refrigerator for your personal use; a TV with a built-in DVD player; and a couch that converts to a bed so your partner or coach can stay overnight.

Call 815-780-3443 to arrange

Dana Hoffman, DNP, CNM

One of the patient rooms in the obstetrics unit at IVCH in Peru.

Sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon Connor Kasik, MD, is a St. Bede Academy graduate.

A graduate of St. Bede Academy, Dr. Kasik earned a degree in molecular and cellular biology at the University of IlliDR. KASIK RETURNS HOME The newest doctor at IVCH nois before receiving a medical is an orthopedic surgeon who degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine returned home to begin his in Bradenton, Florida. medical career.

Dr. Kasik completed his Dr. Connor Kasik joined the Illinois Valley Orthopedics orthopedic surgery residency medical practice in September. at McLaren Greater Lan-

sing, a hospital in Lansing, Michigan, associated with Michigan State University.

He went on to complete a fellowship in orthopedic surgery sports medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

You can make an appointment with Dr. Kasik by calling 815-223-2143.

a tour of the OB unit, where water births are an option.

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Bureau County Senior Center offers service and support Bureau County Senior Center, part of the Bureau County Senior Citizens Association, invites you to see what we have to offer. We’re more than just BINGO and potlucks — we offer so much more. Bureau County Senior Center is a non-profit organization where older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers can access service and support. Our staff provides a warm, inviting atmosphere where seniors can gather for a hot meal and socialization daily, access transportation for medical, shopping and social occasions and provides home visits to ensure our seniors have their needs met and supported.

Bureau County Senior Center is a great resource for seniors and adults with disabilities to get information about programs available to them. Additionally, we have available donated medical equipment for those in need. Our Senior Health Assistance Program and Senior Insurance Programs are here

Transportation Senior Center Information Assistance Outreach Assistive Devices Congregate Meals Options Counseling Ship/Shap Certified Staff

to help you or your loved ones understand and apply for benefits including: Medicare, Medicaid, Benefit Access, Medicare Savings Program and Low-Income Subsidy. Through our partners, we also provide AARP tax assistance,

The Bureau County Senior Citizens Association is a 501c3 organization that is part of a coordinated system of information and access where older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers can access long term services and supports

Sterling Hearing Aide Service and Prairie State Legal Aide.

We are located at 16 West Marion St., Princeton. For more information call (815) 879-3981 or go to www.bcseniorcenter.com

815-879-3981 • 800-544-5955 bcseniorcenter.com 16 West Marion Street Princeton, IL 61356

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Over

73 Years of

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Ready to help you at Bruce Jewelers are (left front) Sue Carlson and Wendy Mussche; (second row, from left) Bill Parker, Cathie Losey, owner Gary Bruce, Trudy Miller and Lori Hultine. Not pictured is Kathy Waca.

Bruce Jewelers utilizes state of the art technology and varied inventory to meet customer needs Bruce Jewelers has served as one of North Central Illinois’ leading professional jewelers since 1946. This year marks the store’s 73rd year in business.

Gary Bruce is a 3rd generation owner since 1979, continuing the business established in 1946 by the late George Bruce Sr. and the late George Bruce Jr. Gary Bruce is a graduate of Gem City College and is a certified master watchmaker.

He is a past president of the Illinois Jeweler’s Association and served a number of years on its board of directors.

Bruce Jewelers uses state of the art technology to custom design jewelry to the unique specifications of any customer. With full color computer imaging and CAD design, customers can view the final appearance of their custom jewelry creation.

Along with custom design, Bruce Jewelers can supply additional stones to a family

heirloom or remount loose stones to create a one of a kind jewelry item.

The store’s varied inventory includes engagement and wedding rings; anniversary bands; diamond and other precious stone rings, pendants and earrings; Citizen, Seiko, Caravelle and Timex watches; a complete selection of Steelx jewelry; Black Hills Gold jewelry; Seiko, Bulova and Howard Miller clocks, including wall, mantle and anniversary; gift coin sets; and a selection of baby gifts.

Services include ring sizing, engraving, repair services, custom design services, remounting of customer’s gems, appraisal services, complimentary gift wrap and nocharge layaway.

Bruce Jewelers is located at 631 S. Main St., Princeton.

Call (815) 875-2289 or visit brucejewelers.com for more information. You can also visit Bruce Jewelers on Facebook.

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Years 1946-2019

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631 S. Main, Princeton, IL 61356 • 815-875-2289

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First State Bank Now in our 80th year of community banking, First State Bank has been providing high-quality financial products and services since 1940. We offer an entire suite of business and personal banking options, including our popular high-interest Kasasa checking and savings accounts. Kasasa combines the innovative banking products you’d find at the big banks, but with the First Come in to our Princeton location and meet store manager Josh State Bank personal touch they can’t match. Kasasa accounts Thompson as well as assistant managers Kristin Pienta, Cherie Neff pay consumers to use their account and receive what interests and their crew. At our Spring Valley location, you can meet store manager Nancy Roberts and her crew. Both locations are proud to them most — high interest and automatic savings. Come see your serve their communities and look forward to the opportunity to do so friends at any one of our 18 locations — including our new location every day. Gift cards are available. Also, download our McDonald’s App. at 1693 N. Main St. in Princeton, to see (from left) Tim Kunkel, Dawn Marciniak, Sara Harris, Susan Tondi, Sara Torri, Heather Pictured: Store Manager Josh Thompson and Manager Kristin Pienta Stabler, Cathie Etheridge, Kayla Griffin, and Jeff Townsend for all your banking needs.

McDonald’s

Locally Owned and Operated by Paul & Mary Breznay

1 Off $

Any Medium McCafe drink including Milk Shakes and Hot Chocolate (Excludes Premium Roast Coffee & Hot Tea)

Princeton Location 2139 N. Main St., Princeton

Spring Valley Location 800 W. Dakota St., Spring Valley

coupon required limit one coupon per customer per visit not valid with other offers and expires Nov. 11, 2019.

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Bureau County Metro Center celebrates 30 years The Bureau County Metro Center invites you to CELEBRATE our 30TH ANNIVERSARY! October 28th — November 1st. We are giving away 6 FREE & Discounted Memberships throughout the week!

MONDAY FUNDAY — Free Muffins, Cake & Punch! Plus Drawing for 2 Memberships!

TRY US OUT TUESDAY — FREE Fitness Classes! Free equipment demonstrations throughout the facility!

WEAR IT ON WEDNESDAY — Oldest Met apparel worn in, wins a 30th Anniversary T-Shirt! Drawing for 2 Memberships!

THANK YOU THURSDAY — Special Give-away to all current members that come through the doors!

FRIDAY GIVE-AWAY — Drawings for Give-aways on the hour, every hour, from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.!

Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Ave W • Princeton

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In-Home Care Connection The In-Home Care Connection team has a passion for providing Home Health and Caregiver Services to Veterans, Senior Citizens and the Disabled living in our community. We come together as a locally owned and operated agency providing care to our clients and employing over 80 staff members. Many of us have years of experience providing home health and caregiver services in the community or have backgrounds in long-term care and hospital settings. We understand the importance and desire to live safely and independently at home for as long as possible.

Please call us if you or someone you know may benefit from Home Health or Caregiver Services in order to remain safe and independent at home.

Pictured: (left to right) front: Kim Park, Administrator; Megan Stauffer, Director of Operations; back: Kris Reinbeck RN, Clinical Case Manager; Tara Bitting, Client Care Coordinator.

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Comprehensive Insurance Services Princeton’s Independent Insurance Agency, Comprehensive Insurance Services, has been serving our clients’ needs since 1992. We are a full line insurance agency offering Auto, Home, Life, Health, Business and Farm Insurance. Stop in or call David Yepsen, Charmaine Hansen or Kayla Kunkel for a pain free, no obligation insurance quote for any of your insurance needs.

Our office is located at 717 South Main Street, Princeton.

Phone 815-875-6079 Dave Yepsen dave@yepseninsurance.net Charmaine Hansen c.hansen@yepseninsurance.nett Kayla Kunkel csr@yepseninsurance.net

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DAVE YEPSEN, Agent 717 South Main Street Princeton, Illinois 61356 815-875-6079 Fax: 815-915-8198 dave@yepseninsurance.net

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Central Bank Illinois Central Bank in Princeton is a strong, growing community bank offering a wide array of products and services. The staff at Central Bank is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, friendly service.

Along with a firm belief in giving back to the community, the people at Central Bank are what sets them apart from other financial institutions.

Central Bank invites you to stop in and experience the difference a hometown atmosphere can make.

At Central Bank, Our Central focus is YOU. Central Bank - 317 S. Main Street, Princeton, (815) 875-3333.

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851 YEARS IN SERVICE 34 YEARS

39 YEARS

40 YEARS

516 S. Pleasant Street Princeton

500 West First Street Spring Valley

Sat., Tues. & Wed., 5 a.m.-Noon Thursday & Friday, 5 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday 5 a.m.-Noon

815-875-3661

springvalleyautobodyinc.com

www.oldsinsurance.com

45 YEARS

46 YEARS

49 YEARS GATEWAY SERVICES, INC.

49 YEARS

SPRING VALLEY BAKERY 119 W. St. Paul Street Spring Valley

815-664-5102 Hours:

Full line bakery including special order cakes.

Wholesale deliveries.

LADD LANES 212 S. Main St. Ladd, IL 61329

815-894-2712

50 YEARS

TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY Specializes in Complete Estate Packages

Farmland • Machinery • Real Estate • Coins Antiques • Firearms • Decoys • Vehicles Tom & Mary Tumbleson • Tiffany Foes

1635 N. Main Street • Princeton, IL

815-663-4444

44 YEARS

Eric Olds, Agent

117 East Main Street Wyanet

815-699-2477

406 S. Gosse Boulevard P.O. Box 535, Princeton

www.gateway-services.org

1180 North Sixth Street Princeton, IL 61356

Serving adults with disabilities since 1970

www.tumblesonauction.com

“Empowering People, Enriching Community.”

815-875-4548

815-875-3835

52 YEARS

53 YEARS

58 YEARS

815-872-1852

Propane Gasoline Diesel Mobile Lubricants Manlius Oil Co. Inc.

1916 N Main St. Princeton, IL 61356

107 E. Harrison Street • Granville

Phone 815-894-2348 •Fax 815-894-2201

815-879-7351

Look for the man in the orange and white van.

IL Hwy 40 • P.O. Box 325 Manlius, IL 815-445-3122

60 YEARS

73 YEARS

79 YEARS

80 YEARS

PO Box 485 • 905 S Main Avenue Ladd, IL 61329

Phone: 815-339-6124

www.firststatebank.biz

West Railroad Avenue Princeton 815-872-9911

631 S. Main Street Princeton

815-875-2289 www.brucejewelers.com

Mendota Peru McNabb LaMoille Streator

815.538.2265 815.224.4484 815.882.2146 815.638.2398 815.673.4381

Member FDIC

P.O. Box 97 210 S. Memorial Street Ohio

GRAVEL • DIRT • SAND • ASPHALT PAVING WE BUILD ROADS, PARKING LOTS, ETC.

FAX 815-376-2039 dmpaver@gmail.com

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Dimond Bros. Insurance

City of Spring Valley Quality of Life for City of Spring Valley residents and businesses remains a priority with City Officials. Steps to upgrade the city’s Comprehensive Plan are underway, which involved input from community stakeholders from all sectors. City sidewalk and road improvements continue to be a major focus utilizing video gaming and sales tax programs that have been established. Revitalizing the downtown commercial district will also take precedence. Creating a safe and attractive venue for businesses and consumers, along with a sense of place for the residents is a major goal. Spring Valley is proud of the shopping, dining and services that are available here and strive to enhance and grow those amenities.

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For more than 150 years, Dimond Bros. Insurance has been providing security and peace of mind for individuals, businesses and government entities. Founded in 1867 by Albert Dimond in Arcola, IL, our small agency of just two employees has grown to become one of the largest privately held insurance agencies in the United States. With over 300 employees serving 39 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, we have the ability to serve clients both big and small, from the corner grocery store to firsttime home buyers to national franchises.

The value of being an independent insurance agency is having access to hundreds of carriers and meeting our customers’ needs by getting them the right products and coverage for the most competitive price. Dimond Bros. finds great pride in providing this service to our customers in a professional and friendly manner. Additionally, we know that insurance can be confusing and overwhelming, and it is our job to make the complex simple. Whether that’s sitting down at a kitchen table or speaking in a boardroom, we will always take the time to explain to our clients what is important to protect them.

Dimond Bros. has offices throughout the Illinois Valley including Amboy, Ohio, Peru, Princeton, Spring Valley and Kewanee.

Dimond Bros. Insurance – Local Service. Global Resources.

For more information or to find the office closest to you visit www.DimondBros.com

THEY ARE RELYING ON YOU LIFE INSURANCE MATTERS We want to be sure you have the coverage you need.

Contact us today for a free, no risk review of your life insurance needs and options.

CONTACT US TODAY! 245 Backbone Rd. E. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4404

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AUTO | HOME | LIFE | HEALTH | FARM | COMMERCIAL | WORKERS COMPENSATION | BONDS

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Get away from it all without going far at all Woodhaven Lakes offers all the peace and serenity you want.

Or, you can find adventure at every turn.

The private resort near Sublette lets families get away without going too far. Picnics, fishing, family games and swimming are just part of the adventures waiting for you at Woodhaven Lakes.

Hike the trails, paddle the lakes and find your favorite fishing hole all without the stress of a long drive. Set up your vacation home away from home and let the fun -- or relaxation -- begin.

As a private, gated resort community, you can rest assured that your family can safely enjoy all that nature offers. Or, enjoy a full calendar of events filled with adventures planned by the recreation staff.

Strike out on your own adventures, make new friends and learn a new craft or outdoor skill at Woodhaven Lakes.

Woodhaven Lakes offers swimming pools, a recreation

Sack races, fishing tournaments, swimming or building a fire on a cool summer evening will also build family memories at Woodhaven Lakes, a private resort near Sublette. Whether you are looking for something for your family to do or a way to unwind after a hectic work week then Woodhaven Lakes can accommodate you on more than 1,700 acres of woodlands, lakes and prairie. For more information on how setting up your own vacation destination close to home, call (815) 849-5209. hall, trails and lakes for fishing, swimming and building sand castles. After a full day of activities unwind in front of a campfire and toast some marshmallows.

As an owner, you can come

and go as often as you want.

Spend the night, the weekend or more -- it’s up to you. No reservations required. Packing is a breeze too since you’re never too far from home.

Don’t miss out on the fun or

spend another uneventful summer at home. Call Woodhaven Lakes at (815) 849-5209 to learn how you can join the fun that awaits just minutes from home. Come make memories with us.

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1505 YEARS IN SERVICE 82 YEARS

100 YEARS

95 YEARS

DILLER-ROD INC. Lawn & Garden 2700 Pioneer Drive • Princeton 815.875.2845 3025 East 8th Road • Utica 815.667.5133

111 YEARS Quality Since 1908

SISLER’S DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY • Ice Cream • Ice

Ohio

815-376-2913 114 YEARS

315 N. Cornelia St. Spring Valley IL 61362 (815) 663-2211 www.svcb.com

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Farm Equipment 701 East Peru Street Princeton

1301 N. Euclid Avenue Princeton

VAN ORIN, IL • 815-638-2111

MALDEN BANKING CENTER

MALDEN, IL • 815-643-2121

815-875-3321

“Your Independent Community Bank”

113 YEARS BARTO FUNERAL HOMES

113 YEARS

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GREENFIELD A Licensed Sheltered Care Facility Offering Quality Care For Senior Citizens

Pre-Need Trust (5 Generations)

Spring Valley and DePue

815-663-5021

508 Park Avenue East Princeton

bartofh.com

116 YEARS

Member FDIC

Member FDIC Serving the Illinois Valley Since 1906

110 S. Main Street Cherry

815-872-2261 www.greenfieldhome.org

800-447-9138 or 815-894-2345

130 YEARS

144 YEARS

2600 North Avenue Ohio 815-376-2811

30 W. Century Drive Princeton 815-875-1161 berlinmutual.com

ALBRECHT WELL DRILLING INC.

174 YEARS

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Oldest Business in Bureau County Established 1845

815-875-6432

FIRST STATE BANK OF VAN ORIN

815-875-3389

Member F.D.I.C. • Locally Owned and Operated

21 East Bryant Parkway Princeton

100 YEARS

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Grilled to Perfection.

An abundant assortment of tender USDA Choice beef along with the freshest seafood selection awaits you at Prime Quarter. Grill your own while enjoying hot buttered Texas Toast or let Prime Quarter’s grill chefs char your steak to perfection while you relax and enjoy a cocktail with friends and family.

...mmm..Steak!

For a night of great food... “grill your own” at the Prime Quarter Steak House.

Rehearsal Dinners • Parties • Gatherings 250 Backbone Rd. Princeton, IL (815) 872-3500 (minutes from I-80)

Bureau County 2019

1st Place Winner!

www.primequarter.com

Prime Quarter Steak House the place for unique dining experience The Prime Quarter Steak House is a unique dining experience that you and your family and friends are sure to enjoy. Choose from the finest cuts of U.S.D.A. Choice beef, or try one of our succulent seafood selections.

Grill them yourself to perfection on their giant hickory charcoal grills or have one of their professional chefs cook your steak or fish how you like it.

Enjoy an unlimited salad bar, baked potato, and Texasstyle toast while you and your friends savor the relaxed, casual atmosphere. And if you’re just in the mood for the salad bar and/or baked potato bar, you can do that too.

Let them host your next dinner party or night out with friends. They also have space for your next banquet or special event with personalized attention from their Prime Quarter party planners that can help you choose a menu that best suits

your taste and budget.

The Prime Quarter offers a full assortment of grilling ingredients grill-side to satisfy your individual taste buds.

In addition to regular salt and pepper, you’ll find garlic powder, a specially prepared seasoning salt and tasty Cajun seasoning.

Perhaps the best complement to your dinner is some perfectly-grilled Texas style toast. You can enjoy this thick white bread grill-side or with your dinner.

After toasting it to a golden brown, you can top it off with some melted butter and garlic salt.

Our grill chefs are close by to offer helpful suggestions and make sure your steak is grilled just the way you like it.

Prime Quarter Steak House is located at 250 Backbone Road, Princeton.

They also can be reached at (815) 872-3500. You can also follow them on Facebook.

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“The Best Place to Borrow and Save”

Flowers

by Julia We’re married to perfection

Illinois Valley Credit Union Your savings insured to $250,000

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Call for your free consultation today 815-875-3819 811 E Peru St., Princeton flowersbyjuliaprinceton.com

ivcu.com 815-224-2667

Johnsons Carpet Shoppe NMLS ID 477618

Custom Showers • Vinyl • Backsplashes Hardwood • Waterproof Laminate Carpet • Ceramic Tile

815-875-3444

1180 North Sixth Street Princeton, IL 61356

815-875-3835

Bureau County 2019

www.johnsonscarpetshoppe.com 1033 N. Main Street Princeton

Manlius Oil Co. Inc. Propane . Gasoline . Diesel . Mobile Lubricants

Phone 815-445-3122 Hi Octane Cafe Phone 815-445-2101

EliminatE BlEnding Contamination Multiple bin spreading eliminates blending contamination that can ruin crops. Spreading multiple products in one pass reduces man hours, field compaction and fuel consumption by reducing trips across the field. All these benefits add up to a higher rate of return on your investment.

McHenry Machine Co. Inc. 1309 IL Highway 26 • Princeton, IL 61356

815-875-1953

IL HWY 40 • P.O. BOX 325 • MANLIUS, IL 61338

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Wyaton Hills Golf Course 1789 1500 N. Ave, Princeton, IL | 815-872-2641

four CDGA tee rating

Challenging, family friendly 9-hole golf course

Designed to Fit You to a Tee u Complete pro shop u Driving range u Lessons available u Club repair

PRINCETON 30 West Century Drive Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-1161

WALNUT 101 N. Main St Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2137

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Junior golf starts in June • 815-872-2641 Christmas Open House December 7&8 Open every day until Christmas

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Norberg honored to serve area families

Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments has been honored to serve area families since 1903. Norberg’s is owned and operated by J.D. and Janice Smallwood.

Norberg’s has been in the Smallwood family since 1956.

J.D.’s father Bodie, partnered with the late Arthur Norberg, buying into the company in 1966 and eventually becoming sole owner. J.D. purchased the funeral home from Bodie in 2008. J.D. started working with Bodie in 1996 after graduating from Worsham Mortuary School in Wheeling, IL. He was able to work with his father for over 10 years, before Bodies’s passing in late 2008. Janice came on board in early 2018 after moving back home to Princeton.

J.D. and Janice’s love story began at the Skate-A-Rama in Princeton. In the late 70’s, Janice moved to South Car-

J.D. and Janice reconnected through a mutual friend after her husband’s passing. J.D. and Janice will soon be celebrating their four-year anniversary.

“Not only was J.D. my first love, but he will also be my last,” Janice said.

“It’s one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever loved. It’s a true honor that people select us to care for their loved one during their time of need,” says J.D. and Janice.

Norberg’s provides affordable funerals, cremations, burials, prearrangements, monuments and headstones, as well as urns, vaults and a variety of memorial and cusware and Quickbooks. She tomized jewelry. managed and maintained the Norberg’s is located at 701 books for several large not for E. Thompson St., Princeton. profit organizations including Ph: (815) 875-2425. Please the South Carolina State Fire- visit our website at fighters Association as well as www.norbergfh.com or email: USTA South Carolina. norberg@norbergfh.com.

olina after her father took early retirement. She owned a bookkeeping company in South Carolina, Palmetto Bookkeeping Services, as well as sales and support for Peachtree Accounting Soft-

Readers Choice Awards 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 Voted Most Respected Funeral Home

Funerals • Cremations Pre-Arrangements Monuments Caskets • Urns & Jewelry

www.norbergfh.com 815-875-2425

701 East Thompson Street Princeton, IL

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Sullivan’s Foods Sullivan’s Foods in Princeton is a hometown grocery store to fit all your needs! A family owned company since 1967, Sullivan’s offers the best in fresh bakery, deli, produce and meat. Ask about free meat slicing from our in-house butcher. Our caterers can service any size gathering; from your small business meeting to your big wedding day!

Our managers are in store daily to help you with any question. We have a great gaming section available in the store with free snacks and adult beverages available! Stop by our gas station for some of the cheapest fuel prices in town. Open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 125 E. Backbone Rd. Princeton. Phone: (815)879-7351, Gas Station: (815)875-1494

WHERE QUALITY, FRESHNESS AND SERVICE IS GUARANTEED!

Andy’s Karpet Kleaning Andy’s Karpet Kleaning has been locally owned by Andy Kunkel and operated out of Seatonville, Ill. for more than 20 years. Andy (center) and his experienced cleaning technicians (from left) Brad Kunkel and Matt Oberholz offer their expertise on a wide variety of residential and commercial services and techniques such as hot water extraction, low moisture cleaning, and dry cleaning. Andy’s knowledgeable staff will determine the best technique for each individual situation. From carpet and upholstery to area rugs and tile and grout, Andy’s Karpet Kleaning has you covered. Call or text Andy to schedule your appointment at (815) 894-2042

CALL ABOUT OUR AFFORDABLE PRICES!

VOTED #1 IN THE 2018 READERS’ CHOICE!

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Serving you for 52 Years

125 E Backbone Rd • Princeton 815-879-7351

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Commercial & Residential Seatonville, IL

CALL OR TEXT

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Technician

815-894-2042

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Taylor’s Way: New Look, Still the Best Service Around Three generations and 45 years in business have combined to make award-winning Taylor’s Way the highest quality lawn and tree care service provider in Illinois. In February of 2019, they rebranded from Taylor’s Trees & Turf to Taylor’s Way, to better reflect the Taylor’s Way core values of family, knowledgeable, capable people and accountability.

Among some of Taylor’s recent successes, in both 2014 and 2015 Taylor’s was selected to the Hidden Gems List of the Green Industry, topping out at 16th nationwide in 2015. The list is reserved for the best Green Industry Lawn & Tree Companies throughout the nation. In August 2019,

Taylor’s Way was named to the Inc. Top 5000 list of companies in the US. Since 1966 when Buster

Taylor and his father Phil Taylor started Taylor’s Lawn Service, Taylor’s have strived to provide the high-

est quality customer service, technical expertise and cutting edge techniques in lawn and tree care.

Backed by the strongest lawn and tree care guarantee in Illinois, Taylor’s clients trust and value the work that is performed.

With 8 ISA Certified arborists on staff, numerous licensed lawn experts and over 200 years of combined experience, it’s no surprise Taylor’s Way has continued the high level of success and enthusiasm in serving their clients. The Taylor’s Way team is excited about every client, new and old, that joins their amazing family of clients. For their assistance or more information, visit taylorsway.com or call (815) 875-8231.

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A New Lease on Life

Hips and knees are almost continually in motion, making them vital to performing daily tasks and movements. We often take the ability to walk with ease for granted. When joints degenerate due to osteoarthritis, the pain can be debilitating and it impacts every aspect of your life. However, you don’t have to suffer through that pain day in and day out. Dr. Paul Perona, MD, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Margaret’s Health is advancing knee and hip replacements in the Illinois Valley with Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology.

Medical technology and treatments are always evolving. Here at St. Margaret’s, we make continuing education a priority in order to bring you medically advanced treatments with increased precision and faster recovery. The robotic arm is a tool that gives surgeons a steady hand and enables greater precision and accuracy.

Using this highly advanced and extremely accurate tool, Dr. Perona can perform the surgery with less peri-operative pain and quicker early recovery.

This highly advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint replacement is performed. Through CT-based 3D modeling of bone anatomy, the implant size, orientation and alignment can be customized to the patient’s unique bone structure pre-op. Then, based on kinematic and soft tissue data that is collected intra-operatively, Dr. Perona can further customize and modify the surgical plan, if necessary.

We all know someone that struggles through pain every day. Carole Haas struggled for years with pain. Here is her story: My name is Carole Haas. I am 81 years old. I was born and raised in Oglesby, though have lived in Peru for nearly fifty years. I graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Peoria and am retired from IVCC where I was Director of Nursing Education.

I had problems with my knees for about 5 years now. Under a different physician, I received cortisone injections, ortho-visc twice and participated in physical therapy. The treatments were working for a little while, but in 2018 those treatments offered no relief what-so-ever. I decided then that surgery was necessary. I first heard about the Mako procedure through an information session that Dr. Perona presented.

I was impressed with the information I received and proceeded from there. My first surgery was August 15, 2018 on my left knee. The recovery was uneventful – little pain. With prescribed physical

therapy, my function was as good as ever. I could walk with no pain.

Then, I realized how much my right knee hurt and limited my mobility. I decided to schedule the next surgery for June of 2019. Again, I felt my recovery was rapid. Within the first week, I was walking and post-operative pain was relieved with Tylenol. I am now eight weeks out and walking, doing stairs and able to perform household tasks. Most of all, I am able to shop without having pain or having to stop to rest.

I would strongly recommend Dr. Perona and the Mako procedure. From talking to others who had the procedure

done manually, I feel I had less pain and a faster recovery. Now after physical therapy, I feel I am back to functioning at a level that I was able to 10 years ago.

And no pain!

Partial and total knee replacement and total hip replacement using the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology is offered by Dr. Paul Perona, MD. Dr. Perona is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, as well as, Fellowship Trained in Adult Joint Reconstruction.

If you would like to find out more about this procedure and see if you are a good candidate, call (815) 663-8009 for an appointment.

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Area’s Leader in Mako.

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