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Sauk Valley Media • February 23, 2016
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
2016
THANK YOU FOR MAKING US #1!
We would like to thank all of the readers and advertisers who participated in our Readers Choice survey and this special edition. Sauk Valley Media publishers of daily Gazette & Telegraph
Chris Hammitt 815 N. Galena Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: 815-288-8050
chris@chrishammitt.com
Jack Spencer 313 First Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 Bus: 815-625-5100
jack.spencer.bzn3@statefarm.com
Mike Sprague 1712 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Bus: 815-626-0000
mike.sprague.tfsx@statefarm.com
Kathy Beachy of Sterling is our Readers’ Choice winner of a $50 gift card from County Market!
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS WINNERS DINING FAVORITE BAKERY First Place Aurelio’s Bakery Second Place Folsom’s Bakery
Third Place Dixon Elks Lodge
Honorable Mention McDonald’s
Third Place The Brandywine
FAVORITE PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
Honorable Mention White Pines Inn
Third Place AirPlay Sports & Espresso
FAVORITE FAST FOOD SERVICE
Honorable Mention County Market
First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)
FAVORITE BANQUET FACILITY First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations) Second Place Deer Valley Golf Club
Second Place Culver’s Third Place Don Pedro’s
Second Place Basil Tree Third Place Touch of Thai Honorable Mention Forest Inn
FAVORITE PLACE FOR A MILK SHAKE First Place Dairy Queen (all locations)
Thanks for voting us... #1 For Pizza! #1 For Salad bar!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE DAYCARE IN THE SAUK VALLEY!
Angelo’s
815-625-5163 608 12th Ave, Rock Falls
Angelo’s II OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR AGES 2 TO 5 We accept 4-C Subsidy and DCFS subsidy payments.
815-625-5451 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
Angelo’s III
1813 2nd Ave, Sterling
815-285-0055 800 North Galena Ave, Dixon
(815) 625-6000
Angelo’s Delivery
www.cghmc.com
815-625-5000 1804 Locust St, Sterling
One of your favorite places for lunch!
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Second Place Culver’s
FAVORITE PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
Third Place Dairy Delite
First Place Eggs in Paradise
Honorable Mention Dairy Mart Plus
Second Place Maple Pancake House
FAVORITE PLACE FOR A STEAK
Third Place Town & Country Family Restaurant
First Place Forest Inn
Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn (both locations)
First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations) Second Place B.B.Y. Chicken & Carry Out
First Place White Pines Inn
Third Place Rip’s Tavern
Second Place TimberCreek Golf Club
Honorable Mention The Chicken Coop
Thank You for voting the Petunia Festival your favorite community event!
nd Annual 2 5
Favorite Place for Pizza, Salad Bar & Favorite Restaurant
FAVORITE PLACE FOR CHICKEN
FAVORITE PLACE FOR BRUNCH
Third Place Prime Quarter Steak House
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Honorable Mention Mama Cimino’s
Honorable Mention Flynnie’s
Second Place Galena Steak House
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Third Place Galena Steak House
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Angelo’s
ayne and Maria Wright have owned Angelo’s in Rock Falls for over 50 years! People have come to love the unique flavor and quality of Angelo’s. This high demand led the Wrights to expand their operations and they opened Angelo’s II in Sterling in 1982 and the Delivery location 10 years later. In order to accommodate even more customers, they built a new building for Angelo’s II in 2004 and opened Angelo’s III on North Galena in Dixon in 2012.
Angelo’s II and III can accommodate everyone from couples to large groups. These friendly, casual restaurants offer a great menu, freshly cut salad bar, daily lunch buffet, full bar with big screen tvs and a convenient carryout window!
Angelo’s pizza and pasta recipes have been family favorites for over 50 years and keep customers coming back for more. Thank you for your loyalty and for voting us #1!
THANK YOU
Sauk Valley For Voting Us As One Of Your Favorites!
Come help us celebrate the 52nd Petunia Festival!
June 30 - July 4, 2016
www.petuniafestival.org
1309 North Galena Avenue, Dixon 815-288-5433 Monday 9am-8pm • Saturday 9am-5pm
1027 1st Avenue, Rock Falls 815-625-1808 Monday 9am-8pm • Saturday 9am-5pm
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FAVORITE PLACE FOR COFFEE First Place AirPlay Sports & Espresso Second Place McDonald’s Third Place Books On First Honorable Mention Bakers Street Red Apple - Sterling
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Second Place Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations) Third Place Cobblestone Ice Cream & Deli
Favorite Place for Dessert And Ice Cream
Honorable Mention Shamrock Pub
FAVORITE PLACE FOR HAMBURGERS First Place Culver’s
Honorable Mention Culver’s
Second Place Shamrock Pub
FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRENCH FRIES
Dairy Queen
Third Place Champs
First Place McDonald’s
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Honorable Mention The Dog House
FAVORITE PLACE FOR DESSERT
Second Place Culver’s
FAVORITE PLACE FOR ICE CREAM
First Place Dairy Queen (all locations)
Third Place Wendy’s (all locations)
First Place Dairy Queen (all locations)
Thank you Sauk Valley For Voting Us Your Favorite Carpet Store.
of Sterling
or more than 75 years, The Dairy Queen system’s recipe for success has been simple. It’s been a combination of hard-working people who own and operate restaurants and great-tasting food and tempting treats served in our establishments. Although much has changed in the world
and in the Dairy Queen system through the years, one constant has remained: Dairy Queen stores are still, and always have been, the place to find little league teams celebrating a victory, business people on their lunch break and families taking time out to enjoy great food and soft serve treats.
Thank You
...for voting us, once again, as your favorite card & one of your favorite gift ft stores!
Pam’s Hallmark 13 1 North Galena Ave., Dixon 815-2 8-6600 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-8 • Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 10-5
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Second Place Cobblestone Ice Cream & Deli Third Place Dairy Delite
FAVORITE PLACE FOR MARGARITAS
Third Place Willy’s
First Place Kelly’s
Honorable Mention Salamandra
Favorite Insurance Agency
FAVORITE PLACE FOR PIZZA
Honorable Mention Culver’s
Second Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
FAVORITE PLACE FOR LUNCH
Third Place Willy’s
Second Place Al & Leda’s Pizzeria - Dixon
First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)
Honorable Mention El Tapatio
Second Place Kelly’s
FAVORITE PLACE FOR MEXICAN FOOD
Third Place Al & Leda’s Pizza Villa - Sterling
Third Place Angelo’s (all locations)
First Place Kelly’s
FAVORITE PLACE FOR SEAFOOD
Honorable Mention Don Pedro’s
Second Place Don Pedro’s
First Place Forest Inn
First Place Angelo’s (all locations)
Honorable Mention Maria’s Pizza
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State Farm
hank you for the honor of being voted as the favorite insurance company in the Sauk Valley Area! It is our pleasure to provide great rates and service to all of our current customers and future prospects. Our goal is to help you protect your family from life’s unexpected challenges. Insurance and financial products can be confusing, but
we will work to explain these choices in clear and concise terms for you and your family. And, we will always try to greet you on a first name basis. When you are in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon, Morrison or Fulton – give one of us a call so we can show you why State Farm is the number one insurance company in the Sauk Valley Area.
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Second Place Candlelight Inn (both locations) Third Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken
FAVORITE RESTAURANT First Place Forest Inn
Honorable Mention Touch of Thai
Second Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
FAVORITE PLACE FOR TACOS
Third Place Touch of Thai
First Place Kelly’s Second Place Don Pedro’s Third Place Willy’s Honorable Mention Manny’s (all locations)
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Honorable Mention Kelly’s
Third Place Forest Inn
Favorite For Greeting Cards
Honorable Mention Galena Steak House
ENTERTAINMENT FAVORITE BAR/TAVERN First Place The Rusty Fox
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Pam’s Hallmark
FAVORITE SALAD BAR
Second Place Kelly’s
First Place Angelo’s (all locations)
Third Place Long Shot
am’s Hallmark began in 1969 with one Hallmark section in Daws Drug store in Polo before expanding to their current location, in Dixon Plaza North, where they have been for the past 35 years.
Second Place Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)
Honorable Mention Shamrock
They are a one-stop-shop for every occasion. They even provide free gift wrap!
Pam’s is not the typical Hallmark store. They carry a wide selection of fashion and home decor items along with gifts and cards for all occasions. The staff works hard to provide genuine personal service, unlike chain stores. They do everything, from reading cards to you to helping choose the perfect outfit for a night out!
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FAVORITE CASINO First Place Wild Rose Casino & Resort Second Place Jumer’s Casino-Rock Island Third Place Isle of Capri Honorable Mention Par-A-Dice - Peoria
Third Place Midway Drive-In
FAVORITE NEWSPAPER COMIC
Honorable Mention Clinton 8 Movie Theater
First Place Peanuts
Third Place Charlie Brown
First Place Andrea Mills
FAVORITE MOVIE THEATER
Second Place Christopher Heimerman
First Place Carmike Sauk Valley Cinema 8 - Sterling
Third Place Dan Woessner
Second Place Sterling Theater Downtown
Second Place Family Circus
FAVORITE NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST
Honorable Mention Ty Reynolds
Honorable Mention Garfield FAVORITE PLACE TO
BOWL First Place Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes Second Place Plum Hollow
Favorite Furniture Store
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hen Chuck and Eileen Knie opened for business in Polo in 1946, they began what today has become a mainstay in the Sauk Valley area. In 1973, the Knie family expanded into Sterling. Today, three generations of the Knie family operate the family business including the Knie Appliance & TV Sterling SuperStore which offers appliances, UHD TVs, and mattresses in addition to fine furniture.
The Knie family formula for success: offer quality name brand products, backed by their own inhouse service department and the guaranteed lowest possible prices in the area – from Rockford to the Quad Cities! Their sales staff even carry I-Pads to prove it! No more traveling from store to store and town to town! Just one-stop shop at Knies!
Check them out online at www.ShopKnies.com.
815-288-2735 Readers Choice Heating & Cooling Contractors Coming Soon! New Location! 321 W. 1st Street, Dixon
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Sauk Valley Area for voting us #1 In the Heating & Cooling business. We strive to serve the community with excellence and look forward to working with you.
Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Animal Hospital and #3 Pet Groomer In The Sauk Valley Area.
273 Il Route 2 Dixon, IL • (815) 288-3 3394
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FAVORITE RADIO PERSONALITY
Third Place Hilltop Lanes Morrison
Second Place Family Video
Honorable Mention Mt. Carroll Bowling Center
Third Place Netflix
FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY DARTS OR SHOOT POOL
Honorable Mention Movie Magic - Morrison
First Place Long Shot
FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE KIDS
Third Place Bob & Tom
First Place Fun Jump
Honorable Mention Brian Zschiesche
Second Place White Pines
FAVORITE RADIO STATION
Third Place Imagination Station
First Place 101.7-WRCV 107.7-WLLT
Second Place Last Stop Third Place Stables Honorable Mention The Cooler
First Place Sam Ramirez
Honorable Mention Lowell Park Wooden Wonderland
FAVORITE PLACE TO RENT A VIDEO First Place Redbox
Thank You
Sauk Valley Area
for y your vote of confidence
Second Place Dwyer & Michaels
Third Place 101.3-KUUL
THANK YOU
FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES FOR HEATING & COOLING!
1st Place Favorite Sen ior Fac
ility
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Readers' Choice Sponsored by Sauk Valley Med ia
Bo onnie O’Connell, BSN, Administrator
erritage Square
620 North Ottawa • Dixon (815) 288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com
1245 N GALENA AVE, DIXON, IL •815-284-2052 24 Hours - 7 Days A Week Service Available on All Makes of Furnaces
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Honorable Mention 1240-WSDR
FAVORITE COMMUNITY EVENT
Third Place Deer Valley Golf Club
JUST FOR FUN
First Place Dixon Petunia Festival
Honorable Mention Rock River Golf & Pool
FAVORITE CHURCH AND WHERE
Second Place Amboy Depot Days
FAVORITE LOCAL POLITICIAN
Third Place Fiesta Days
First Place Joe McDonald
First Place St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Sterling Second Place Abiding Word Church Sterling Third Place Harvest Time Bible Church - Rock Falls Honorable Mention St. Anne’s Catholic Church - Dixon
Honorable Mention Rock Falls Hometown Holidays
FAVORITE GOLF COURSE
Favorite Place for Brunch
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Second Place Tim Bivins Third Place Skip Lee Honorable Mention Tom Demmer
First Place Emerald Hill Golf Course
FAVORITE NURSING HOME/ASSISTED LIVING
Second Place TimberCreek Golf Club
First Place Heritage Square
White Pines Inn
Change is in the Air on Sundays at White Pines Inn Restaurant beers and Bloody Mary Sunday ometimes it is hard to break house specialties. with tradition but that is exactly Along with the new look, what White Pines restaurant owner, Henderson has decided the Beth Henderson has decided to restaurant will no longer offer the do for the 2016 season. “We have dinner portion of the buffet and so many exciting changes to tell breakfast will be extended until everyone about,” she said, and noon. She explained, “I think times quickly added, “but continuing to have changed and going out for a offer the same delicious Americana huge meal on Sunday afternoon food we have always served will isn’t the direction people are not change.” taking any more and the cost of a After more than a quarter of a dinner buffet is not friendly on the century the buffet’s appearance is pocket book either. Being active getting a facelift this spring which outdoors is so popular and eating includes a handsome 24 foot long, lighter is what is being promoted cherry wood, live edge table top everywhere. We offer both the and vintage minor’s lighting above great outdoors with miles of hiking to create a rustic and historic feel. trails and a new menu with a salad All new stainless chafing dishes will bar and many of the customer’s add a modern twist blending the favorites like the Chicken Pot Pie old with the new. When the buffet and Meatloaf Platter along with a is over, the space is efficiently price tag much lower than the old transformed for the afternoon with dinner buffet.” pub tables and bar stools into a welcoming bar complete with craft Whitepinesinn.com
Experience the Grummerts Difference!
Thank You Sauk Valley for Voting Us #1 Hardware Store In Appreciation We Are Giving Away TWO $25 Grummerts Gift Cards (One From Each Location) Stop in and Sign Up Today! (Drawings will be held Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
424 Locust St., Sterling 815-625-2587
1112 1st Avenue Rock Falls 815-625-2040
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Second Place Heritage Woods of Sterling
Honorable Mention Starved Rock State Park
Third Place Avonlea Cottages (all locations)
FAVORITE PET GROOMER First Place PetSmart
Honorable Mention Parkway Center
Second Place Muddy Paws
FAVORITE PARK First Place Sinnissippi Park
Third Place River Ridge Animal Hospital
Second Place Lowell Park Third Place White Pines Forest State Park
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Honorable Mention Ken’s Dog Daycare and Grooming
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY LOTTO TICKETS First Place Shell (all locations) Second Place Casey’s (all locations) Third Place Kelley’s Market Mobil (all locations) Honorable Mention Huffy’s
FAVORITE PLACE TO CAMP
Eggs In Paradise Family Restaurant
Thank you Sauk Valley for voting us #1! 3506 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
815-564-0735
First Place White Pines Forest State Park
auk Valley For Votin S u o Y g Us nk a h T
One Of Your Favorite Places To Buy... Garden Supplies, Sporting Goods, Greeting Cards, Crafts, Groceries & Cell Phones STERLING SUPERCENTER
ROCK FALLS
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4115 E. Lincolnway
1901 1st Avenue
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815-288-7770
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Second Place Rockwood State Park Third Place O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
FAVORITE VETERINARY CLINIC First Place River Ridge Animal Hospital
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Third Place Waterfront Gifts & Antiques Honorable Mention Black Sheep/Selmi’s
Second Place Morrison Veterinary Clinic
FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE
FAVORITE PLACE TO EXERCISE
Third Place Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown
First Place Knie Appliance & T.V., Inc.
First Place Anytime Fitness (all locations)
Honorable Mention Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic
Second Place Westwood Fitness & Sports Center
SHOPPING
Honorable Mention Crow Valley
Third Place Sterling Rock Falls Family YMCA Honorable Mention Dixon Family YMCA
FAVORITE SMALL TOWN First Place Morrison
FAVORITE ANTIQUE SHOP
THANK YOU!
Honorable Mention Sears
FAVORITE AUCTIONEER
Second Place Dixon Floral & Antiques
First Place Lyle Dirks
Thank You For Voting Us One of Your Favorites!
Second Place Polo
Honorable Mention Amboy
Third Place Clover Hills
First Place Showplace Antiques & Treasures
favorite
Third Place Grand Detour
Second Place Farley’s
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For voting us one of your favorite places to purchase
Dixon Autobody Clinic 1104 E. River Road, Dixon • 815-288-2722
ir s, Men’s Fashions, and Spo ti g ods
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Antique Shop! We appreciate your support
FROM ALL OF US AT
First Avenue J Jewelry Downtown Sterling
815-626-8811
3913 E. Lincolnway Sterling 815-625-9028
307 First Ave.,Sterling • 815-564-9376 Mon.-Fri. 9 - 6p.m.• Sat. 9 - 5p.m • Sun. 10 - 4p.m.
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Second Place Lenny Bryson
FAVORITE BARBERSHOP
Third Place Studio 404
Third Place Kevin Considine
First Place Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop
Honorable Mention Lee Hollingsworth
Second Place The Loop
Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
FAVORITE CAR WASH
Third Place Sterling Barber Shop
First Place Octopus Car Wash
FAVORITE AUTO BODY SHOP First Place Slim-N-Hank’s
Honorable Mention Statik Hair Studio & Day Spa
Second Place Huffman Car Wash
Second Place Dixon Autobody Clinic
FAVORITE BEAUTY SALON
Third Place Williams Auto Body
First Place Karma Salon & Spa
Third Place Super Wash (all locations)
Honorable Mention Dixon Metal Specialties
Second Place Statik Hair Studio & Day Spa
2015 Reader’s Choice
Award Winner
Thank you!
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For voting Bard Optical as your choice in optical retailers.
Serving the Sterling area for over 30 years! 3209 E. Lincolnway, Sterling • 626.6006
airy Queen started D in 1940 with just Ice Cream. We have
now expanded to include hot food, hot desserts and your same favorite Ice Cream.
Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market Mobil (all locations)
Vision For Life
Favorite Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, & Desserts
Dairy Queen is Convenient, fast & has friendly service. They serve great, hot food, Ice Cream, Cakes, Dilly & Buster Bars. Some improvements that have been made are: a digital menu sign, replaced all
interior lighting, making for a bright clean dining experience. The doors open as soon as we are here. Please feel free to stop in for cakes & novelties. Thank you, thank you, thank you for voting us your #1 place for Ice Cream, Milk Shakes & Desserts. 1912 Lowell Park Road, Dixon 815-994-4921
Thank You Sauk Valley for the
5 Star Treatment!
We’re proud to be #1 Place for Steak, #1 for Seafood & #1 Favorite Restaurant
The
Forest Inn 20657 Lincoln Highway, Morrison
815-772-4557
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FAVORITE CELL PHONE PROVIDER
Third Place Julie’s Pre-school & Day Care
First Place Verizon
Third Place Straight Talk
FAVORITE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Honorable Mention AT&T
First Place Rice Chiropractic
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S DAYCARE
Second Place be free chiropractic
First Place CGH Helping Hands Second Place Open Sesame
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Honorable Mention Pitkin Chiropractic Sauk Valley Chiropractic
Honorable Mention Sterling Rock Falls Child Care
Second Place US Cellular
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Favorite Senior Facility
FAVORITE CONTRACTOR/ CARPENTER First Place Terry Wolf Construction Second Place Kevin Wolf & Sons Construction
Third Place Johnson Chiropractic
Third Place Jacob’s Construction
Honorable Mention Back To Health
Honorable Mention Bob Slain
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Heritage Square
nce again, Heritage Square received the 1st place Favorite Senior Facility “Reader’s Choice Award for 2016”.
This award is a reflection of the high standards set by our Board of Directors : William Reigle, President, Dr. T. Appenheimer, Patti Balayti, Judge C. Beckman, Patrick Jones, James Sarver. The array of expertise and experience among these community leaders
harmonizes all decision making. As Administrator it is an honor and privilege to work for leaders of strong dedication and integrity. Heritage Square marks its 40th year as a long term health care provide. Thank You all for your continual support in serving this great community. Respectfully, Bonnie O’Connell, Administrator
Thank You Sauk Valley!
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Frary Lumber
Where It’s Easier To Shop
www.frarylumber.com
2707 West Lincolnway, Sterling, IL (888) 742-7240 • (815)-625-7240 Open: M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sat. 7am-2pm
412 Washington St, Prophetstown, IL (800) 637-0357 • (815) 537-5151 Open: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-Noon
Thanks For Voting Us Your Favorite Place For Ice Cream, & Desserts!
And one of your favorite places for Milk Shakes!
STERLING 1203 W. 4th St. 815-626-1313
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FAVORITE CONVENIENCE STORE
Third Place Dr. Hey
First Place Casey’s (all locations)
Honorable Mention Brokaw & German
Second Place Kelley’s Market Mobil (all locations)
FAVORITE DRY CLEANERS First Place Mr. Nifty Cleaners
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
Third Place Pfoutz Electric Services Honorable Mention Dennis Electric
FAVORITE FINANCIAL PLANNER
Third Place Shell (all locations)
Second Place Sauk Valley Cleaners, Inc.
First Place Edward Jones
Honorable Mention Huffy’s
Third Place Burke Cleaners
FAVORITE DENTAL CLINIC
FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN
Second Place Nicklaus Financial Services
First Place Sauk Valley Dental
First Place Engel Electric
Second Place Sterling Dental Group
Second Place Complete Electrical Contractors
Third Place Trinity Insurance & Financial Honorable Mention Raymond James
THANK YOU!
River Ridge Animal Hospital
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iver Ridge Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital, boarding, grooming and day care facility. Their goal is to provide the highest quality pet care in the region, with a caring staff and state of the art facility and equipment. They also strive to maintain dedicated and compassionate small town service and care. Recent additions to their services include a therapeutic laser for acute and chronic conditions and two new groomers, Alex Nehrkorn and Rachel Linton who offer expanded grooming hours. Artificial turf and new obstacle toys for the boarding and daycare pets have also been added. They also offer
personalized wellness care, soft tissue laser surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, an in house laboratory, internal medicine, advanced dental care, rhinoscopy, and orthopedic surgery, including external fracture fixation. In the boarding area, in addition to deluxe overnight accommodations, they have offered daycare services with different pet size play groups for over three years and it continues to grow and make pets (and owners) happy. The staff always begin and end with the people and pets they serve as their primary focus. Please visit RiverRidgeVets.com for more information.
THANK YOU!! Sauk Valley For Voting Me
Thank You Sauk Valley for Voting Us #1 Favorite Place for an Oil Change
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FAVORITE FLOWER SHOP
Third Place Harold’s Furniture
Second Place Shell (all locations)
First Place Behrens Blumen Stuff
Honorable Mention Wheelock Furniture
Third Place Casey’s (all locations)
Second Place Flowers, Etc.
FAVORITE GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER
Third Place Lundstrom Florist
First Place Raynor Door Authority
Honorable Mention Weeds
FAVORITE FURNITURE STORE First Place Knie’s Ashley Furniture HomeStore Second Place D & E Furniture
Second Place Garage Door Specialists
Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market-Mobil (all locations)
FAVORITE GAS STATION First Place Kroger
Stewarts Heating & Air Conditoning
FAVORITE GIFT STORE First Place Golden Key Gifts
Third Place Bushman Door Honorable Mention Dever Door
Favorite Heating & Cooling Conttracttors
Second Place Pam’s Hallmark Third Place Bushel Basket Candle Co. Honorable Mention Sweet Home Candle Loft
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tewarts Heating & Air was founded in 1962 by Harry Stewart. Harry was succeeded by his sons, Phill & John Stewart. The business was later purchased by former employees, Dustin Drew and Brandon Reuter, in April of 2014.
Stewart’s sells Heil Heating & Air Conditioning products, Germicidal Lamps, Media Filtration Systems, Whole House Humidifiers and they fabricate custom sheet metal. Some recent improvements at Stewart’s include: full custom sheet metal shop,
residential & commercial service & installation, serving a 25 mile radius of Dixon, Fee estimates, and 24 hour emergency service.
Stewart’s has been a name you can trust for over 50 years, and will continue to do so. Like us on Facebook! Free Monthly Give Away Baskets! 815-288-2735 Open: Mon-Fri - 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm
321 W. 1st Street, Dixon
Thank You Sauk Valley Readers! Voted #1 Auto Body Shop
- 11 Years in a Row -
Auto Body and Collision Repair 24-Hour Towing • Lockout Service
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1514 W. 4th Street, Sterling 1409 West 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 • 815 • 625 • 1851 720 North Galena Dixon, IL 61021 • 815 • 288 • 3211
(815) 625-5949
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FAVORITE GROCERY STORE First Place Kroger Second Place County Market Third Place Walmart
First Place Grummert’s Hardware Second Place Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center
FAVORITE HEATING/COOLING CONTRACTOR
Third Place Country Financial
First Place Stewart’s Heating & Cooling
Honorable Mention Hicks Insurance
Second Place Farley’s Heating & Cooling
FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT
Third Place Central Heating & Cooling
Honorable Mention Oliver’s Corner Market
FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE
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Honorable Mention B & D Home Services
First Place Jack Spencer Second Place Lynn Cassens
FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENCY First Place State Farm Second Place Hawkins-Cassens Insurance Agency
Third Place Menards Honorable Mention Drummet’s Hardware Hank Millegeville Do-It Best
Favorite Place For Carpet
All Of Us At
Boss Carpet One
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looring is the language in the Boss family, as we have been in the flooring business for 5 generations. We are family owned and locally operated since 1981 and have locations in Dixon and Freeport, Illinois. We strive to offer the largest selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl and area rugs in this area. You can expect integrity, the very best professional service, value and exceptional warranties. In 2003 we expanded our business to offer cabinetry, kitchen/bath design, window treatments and countertops, further
building upon our ambition to offer a variety of services to our customers during their design process. Our professional and knowledgeable sales consultants and interior designer will guide customers through their projects to ensure a beautiful end result. We encourage you to visit our extensive showroom. We work hard everyday to match even the lowest price and are here to assist in making your home beautiful.
Boss Carpet One Floor & Home 329 Il Route 2, Dixon 815-284-3933
Hawkins - Cassens Insurance Agency, LLC Would Like To Thank You For
Voting Us As Your Favorite Independent Insurance Agency.
We thank you for your confidence.
2321 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL
815-625-7474
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ATTENTION BUSINESSES Reserve your booth today for the Spring spruce up event of the season!
Saturday, March 12 • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13 • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Third Place Chris Hammitt
Second Place Anne’s Garden Center
Honorable Mention Gary Presley Katy Downs
Third Place Skoog Landscaping Honorable Mention Sisson Lawn & Landscape
FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE First Place The Beverage Store Second Place Liquor “n” Wine, Inc.
FAVORITE JEWELRY STORE
FAVORITE LAW FIRM
Third Place North End
First Place Venier Jewelers
First Place Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC
Honorable Mention Snyder Pharmacy
Second Place First Avenue Jewelry
Second Place Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee & Considine, LLC
FAVORITE LUMBER COMPANY
Third Place Mertes & Mertes
Second Place Frary Lumber
Honorable Mention Greg Schott
Third Place R.P. Lumber
Third Place Trein’s Jewelry Honorable Mention Kay Jewelers
FAVORITE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR First Place Distinctive Gardens
Thank you to everyone that voted us their
FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE! Your #1 SOURCE for the Top Brands!
• Appliances • TV’s • Mattresses • Hot Tubs
2400 N. Locust • Sterling • 815-625-8529
Favorite Restaurant & Seafood
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Forest Inn
orest Inn has been located at 20657 Lincoln Highway, Morrison since 1934. It has been owned and operated by Ajdin Bajrami for the last 23 years. A major overhaul was done in 2000, and continuous improvements are made every year.
Forest Inn offers some of the finest dining options in the area. All of our steaks are hand cut daily, and we offer a variety of seafood options to compliment our elaborate madefrom-scratch-daily salad bar. We are consistently striving to provide new and exciting options, as well as traditional entreés. We at Forest Inn are
First Place Menards
committed to serving exceptional products, and keeping it the cleanest restaurant in the area. Forest Inn consistently scores 100% with the Whiteside County Health Department reports. We want to thank the Sauk Valley Community for the continuous support you’ve shown us over the years. We hope our consistent efforts will keep the Forest Inn a Sauk Valley pinnacle for years to come! Forest Inn 20657 Lincoln Highway, Morrison 815-772-4557 Hours: Monday-Closed; Tuesday-Saturday 4pm10pm; Sunday 4pm-9pm
Sauk Valley for Voting Us...
#1 Place to Buy Meat #2 Grocery Store
210 W. 3rd, Sterling • 815-622-0180 1380 N. Galena, Dixon • 815-288-2112
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ATTENTION READERS: Sauk Valley Media and Bureau County Republican are publishing a
QUILTED BARN BOOK in 2016 If you would like your barn to be included in this publication, please submit a photo, along with some basic information to: Sauk Valley Media, Quilted Barn Book 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 or Bureau County Republican, Quilted Barn Book 800 Ace Rd., Princeton, IL 61356
Owner(s) of barn: __________________________________ Phone number: ____________________________________ Address of barn: ___________________________________ Information about barn: _____________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
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Honorable Mention Dixon Builders Supply
Third Place Pet Supplies Plus
Second Place Persona Studio
FAVORITE MASSAGE/ DAY SPA
Honorable Mention Grummert’s Hardware
Third Place Grot Imaging Studio
First Place Karma Salon & Spa
FAVORITE PHARMACY
Second Place Skin Deep Spa Salon Third Place Massage Works Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
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First Place Walgreens
Honorable Mention Pattie Hummel Photography
Second Place CVS
FAVORITE PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE
Third Place Snyder Pharmacy
FAVORITE PET STORE
Honorable Mention Shopko
First Place PetSmart
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER
Second Place Tuff Dog Bakery
First Place Heather Lanell
First Place Ken Nelson Auto Group
Thank you Sauk Valley for choosing Don Pedro’s as one of your favorite places for Taco’s, Mexican Food & Fast Food Services.
Second Place Schreiner Mobil Third Place Kunes Auto Group (all locations)
Favorite Auto Body Shop
Slim-n-Hank’s Auto Body Shop
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closely with many insurance companies as a direct service provider.
ur #1 priority has been customer service since 1962. We take the time to ensure all of your questions are answered and to make sure your experience is as stress-free as possible.
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e also have 24-hour towing and lockout services available at both the Dixon and Sterling locations.
lim-N-Hanks is your one-stop auto body repair and refinishing center with state of the art equipment. We specialize in collision repairs, refinishing, framework, glass claims and alignments. We work very
R
oss Thuente and his staff at Slim-N-Hank’s Auto Body Shop want to thank everyone for voting them your Favorite Auto Body Shop for the 11th consecutive year!
Thank you for voting us one of your favorites! Financial Planning Social Security Planning Tax Planning
2401 E Lincolnway, Sterling
815-626-8226
Mon.-Sat. 10am-10pm
815-288-3554 www.NicklausFinancialService.com Securities and financial planning offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.
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Honorable Mention Jiffy Lube
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY FLOORING First Place Boss Carpet One Floor & Home Second Place Carpetland USA Third Place Brothers Flooring Honorable Mention Menards
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY CRAFTS First Place JoAnn Fabrics Second Place Walmart Third Place Bushel Basket Candle Co.
Honorable Mention Golden Key Gifts
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY GARDEN SUPPLIES First Place Menards Second Place Anne’s Garden Center Third Place Walmart Honorable Mention Distinctive Gardens
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY GREETING CARDS First Place Pam’s Hallmark Second Place Walgreens Third Place Walmart
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Honorable Mention Dollar Tree
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY MEAT First Place County Market Second Place Kroger Third Place Oliver’s Corner Market Honorable Mention Headon & Considine Meats
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY MEN’S FASHIONS First Place Kohl’s Second Place Bergner’s
Favorite Antique Shop
BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD!
Good Food... GREAT TIMES! 218 Locust St., Sterling • 625-7969 (For Carryout)
2nd year running Thanks Sauk Valley #1 Favorite Landscape Contractor
distinctivegardensinc.com
Thank you for voting Kelly’s your favorite establishment for Margaritas, Tacos, Mexican Food, Preferred Bar and as one of your favorite Lunch Spots and Restaurants! We appreciate your continued support
Thank you!
The building was originally a bank. It was then the home to several restaurants and even a disco spot before becoming an Antique Mall. We have antiques and collectible items. Hundreds of vendors call Showplace Antiques & Treasures home. Showplace Antiques & Treasures is a shopping destination for those who love antiques. Booths from our vendors are decorated to enhance your shopping experience. From seasonal décor to home interior design and more. Showplace Antiques &
Treasures it’s our nameIt’s what we love! We have the best customers in the world and quality dealers. Our family is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Join us for a multi-level shopping experience. And enjoy coffee and cookies while you shop. We are located at 307 1st Ave Downtown Sterling, IL. Come by and see us or like us on Facebook! In business since 2009! 307 First Ave.,Sterling 815-564-9376
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Octopus Brushless Car Wash
Thank you for choosing us as one of your favorite Liquor Stores!
815-625-4804 407 E. 3rd Street, Sterling
815-626-2726 • 815-626-2979
Sauk Valley
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Thank you for choo osing us as your FAVO ORITE CAR WASH!
For Voting Us As The
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THANK YOU SAUK VALLEY for picking us as your favorite for all your dental needs! 654 REYNOLDSWOOD RD., DIXON WWW.SAUKVALLEYDENTAL.COM 815-288-4028 • 815-622-4028
Anniversaries Birthdays
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Frary Lumber
rary Lumber was founded in Prophetstown in 1896 by J.E. Frary. Rock River Lumber and Grain purchased Frary’s in 1968. We have two stores, Sterling and Prophetstown to better serve the Sauk Valley area and our customers. We have a full line lumberyard and all the materials needed from start to finish on any new construction or a remodel project.
We offer free delivery, free estimates, knowledgeable professional staff and a full service design team
that can assist you with any kitchen or bathroom remodel or any new construction project. We are always updating the in-store showroom displays to the newest products and services available. Frary Lumber Where it’s just easier to shop! Hours of Operation Sterling - 2707 W. Lincolnway (815) 625-7240 (888) 742-7240 M – F • 7:00am – 5:30pm Sat. • 7:00am – 2:00pm (Prophetstown - 412 Washington St (815) 537-5151 (800) 637-0357 M – F • 7:00am – 5:00pm Sat • 7:00am – Noon
CELEBRATIONS Published Every Other Tuesday!
Call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222
Weddings Engagements
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Favorite Lumber Company
Aurelio’s Bake Shop
517 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 815-626-CAKE (2253)
Favorite Bar & Tavern
Rusty Fox-Air Play T im McNinch turned a hobby into a business when Air Play Sports opened in 2010, and almost immediately began expanding to accommodate his enjoyment of coffee and baked goods. When we first appeared in these awards we were happily surprised to find our Disc Golf emporium to be one of your Favorite Places for Coffee, and flattered to be holding steady at 1st place this year.
In April 2014 we opened The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse, and have been blown away by the response. Premiering this year as your Favorite Bar/ Tavern is a lot of pressure, but we’re confident we can remain one of your favorite venues as we continue to refine our line-up of craft beers and wines, arrange fun
special events, and probably hang some more fox stuff on the walls. Private Events at the Rusty Fox surged this year with several groups opting to have their birthday parties, retirement parties, holiday parties, baby showers, wedding showers and fundraisers at The Rusty Fox. With the resources we’ve put together at the Air Play Bakery we’re able to cater your party with light meals and hors d’oeuvres for up to 30 people, as well as our famous cheese and salami plates. Whether you’re craving lattes and scones or wine and cheese, we’re here for you. Thanks again from the McNinch family! Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4PM
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Venier Jewelers
Call today to schedule your appointment!
We are honored to be voted the Sauk Valley’s Favorite Jeweler 2015. We would like to thank the entire Sauk Valley for the privilege of serving all of your jewelry needs for the last 71 years.
Drop-offs welcome
Where you’re only a stranger once! 1401 CHICAGO AVE. DIXON, IL
815-2 288-4 4163 Thank Th k You Y for f voting ti g us one of your favorites for burgers & fries and one of the best bars/taverns in the Sauk Valley area!
Downtown Dixon since 1945
318 W. First St., Dixon 815-288-2888 BWiemken2@gmail.com for voting us one of your favorites!
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Pharmacy
2506 E. Lincolnway 1700 1st Ave. 1275 N. Galena Ave. Sterling • 815-626-4920 Rock Falls • 815-626-9562 Dixon • 815-288-7844
Thank you for choosing us as your
Thank You For Voting Us One Of Your Favorites!
Favorite Dry Cleaners!
Mr.Nifty CLEANERS
900 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat & Sun 8-5
815-288-7841
11002 E. 4th, Sterling • 815-625-9386
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Women’s Fashions Northland Mall
325 West Everett, Dixon • 815-284-3932 full color printing black & white printing business cards letterhead envelopes postcards
Men’s Fashions
Favorite Contractor & Carpenter Terry Wolf Construction
T
erry Wolf Construction is a General Contracting business. Our building services include Custom Built Homes, and Handicap Accessible Duplexes. We also do Additions, Decks, Kitchen & Bathroom remodels.
E. Lincolnway • Sterling, IL • 626-5600 newsletters flyers invoices carbonless forms notepads
continuous forms church bulletins calendars labels/stickers laminating raffle tickets
event tickets meeting reminders posters rubber stamps booklets
menus gift certificates meeting books wedding invitations
contact kris sands at 815.625.3600 ext 701 or ksands@saukvalley.com
One of our main features is our showroom that allows homeowners to
make and design their homes from one location. We now offer TrexPro Deck Builder services and are a Certainteed Select Shingle Master Company. We invite you to come visit Our Showroom. We are open from 8:3012:00/1:00-5:00 Monday through Friday.
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Second Place JCPenney
Third Place Walmart
Second Place Maurices
Honorable Mention Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Honorable Mention Hibbett Sports
Third Place Bergner’s
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY SHOES
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY TIRES
First Place Kohl’s
First Place Moore Tires
Honorable Mention JCPenney
Second Place Bergner’s
Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet Third Place Dixon Tire Center
Third Place Finish Line
Honorable Mention Tire Tracks
Honorable Mention Shoe Sensation
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY WOMEN’S FASHIONS
FAVORITE PLACE TO BUY SPORTING GOODS First Place Dunham’s Sports Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Thank You for Voting us Dixon’s Favorite Place to Buy Tires!
~ Roger
Dixon’s Tire Center 1110 E. River Road (Hwy 2 North) • Dixon
815-284-3324
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-Noon
First Place Kohl’s
Favorite Place For Breakfast
FAVORITE PLACE TO GET A MANICURE OR PEDICURE First Place My Nails Salon Second Place Karma Salon & Spa Third Place Skin Deep Spa Salon Honorable Mention Statik Hair Studio & Day Spa
A Cut Above!
Eggs In Paradise
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ggs in Paradise is a small family restaurant where you come as a customer and leave as a friend.
burgers made of freshly ground sirloin! You will also love our “fresh off the spit” gyros. You will never leave here hungry.
When choosing a name for our restaurant, we wanted a fun name to emphasize our breakfast, but that takes pride in all our meals. We have kept our staff small, but our customer base grows with each year.
Eggs in Paradise offers Friday fish specials, and Saturday dinner specials, along with our popular breakfast choices. Cash or check only (no ATM). Sunday-Thursday 6am3pm, Friday & Saturday 6am-8pm.
We at Eggs in Paradise strive to make every meal with the freshest, quality ingredients, all while keeping the prices low. We serve freshly squeezed orange juice, made daily from oranges purchased locally. If you like our breakfast, come try our
Come see why we have been voted Best Breakfast in the Sauk Valley for 3 years! Eggs In Paradise 3506 E. Lincolnway, Sterling 815-564-0735
Thank you to the Sauk Valley for voting us #1! ~ Dick, Sheri, & Jake
Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop Proudly Serving You For Over 50 Years!
105 Hennepin, Dixon 815-288-2193
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FAVORITE PLACE TO PURCHASE EYEGLASSES First Place Bard Optical Second Place Shopko Third Place CGH Vision Centers Honorable Mention Dr. Kurt Nelson
FAVORITE PLUMBER
FAVORITE TANNING SALON
FAVORITE TRAVEL AGENCY
First Place L.A. Tan
First Place Destinations Travel Services
Second Place Vegas Sun
Second Place Travel Consultants
Third Place Splash Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
FAVORITE TAX PREPARER
First Place Jones Plumbing
First Place H & R Block
Second Place Sauk Valley Plumbing
Second Place Bill Dodge
Third Place Schmitt Plumbing
Third Place Joel Downie
Honorable Mention MO-ST Plumbing
Honorable Mention Wiemken’s Tax Service
Thank You to the Sauk Valley for voting me your favorite!
C H I L D R E N ’ S
Dr. Donald Rice
LEARNING CENTERS Preschool Before & After School Indoor Activity Rooms Infants to 12 Years of Age
Thank You for Voting Us a Favorite in the Sauk Valley Area!
Rice Chiropractic, P.C.
307 W. 3rd Street, Dixon • 815-288-6653
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1101 Middle Rd., Dixon • 815-288-5905 1608 4th Ave., Sterling • 815-622-1650 www.opensesamechildcarecenter.org
Favorite Hardware Store
Grummerts Hardware
rummerts Hardware G was founded by Lowelll Grummert in
1970. Lowell expanded to Rock Falls in 1977 and rebuilt the present Sterling store in 1987 after a fire destroyed the previous store. Colin Reynolds, Lowell’s son-in-law, joined the firm in 1989 and Brian Grummert returned to Sterling in 1996. Two generations of Grummerts now own and operate the business. Grummerts is a complete
hardware store with specialty departments such as a pet shop, rental department, utility payment center, a commercial/industrial sales department, screen and window repair, a Weber grill department and full service custom picture frame shop. elping our friends H and neighbors since 1970. We want to thank
you Sauk Valley for voting us the #1 hardware store in the Sauk Valley!
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Favorite Law Firm
Thank you for making us a favoritee!
Grilled to Perfection
Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C.
WMPJ was founded in 1862. We are one of the largest law firms in Northwest Illinois, with 18 attorneys. Our goal is to utilize the highest ethical standards in providing excellent, cost-effective legal services to our clients. WMPJ is a full-service, civil practice law firm, providing a wide range of legal services for individuals, small businesses, partnerships, corporations, developers, school districts, cities & many other organizations and groups. WMPJ provides legal services in the areas of:
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