February 24, 2015
A Marketing Supplement To Sauk Valley Media
Readers’ Choice
AWARDS
2015
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015
Thanks for voting us... #1 For Pizza! #1 For Salad bar! One of your favorite places for lunch!
Angelo’s
815-625-5163 608 12th Ave, Rock Falls
Angelo’s II
815-625-5451 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
Angelo’s III
815-285-0055 800 North Galena Ave, Dixon
Angelo’s Delivery
815-625-5000 1804 Locust St, Sterling
eXtreme
IT IS OUR
PLEASURE
TO SERVE YOU SAUK VALLEY!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE: Beauty Salons, Massage/Day Spa, Tanning Salon, and place to get a Manicure/Pedicure!
OUR ARE CUSTOMERS
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Thank You Sauk Valley for Voting Us One of Your Favorite Beatuy Salon, Day Spa, & Tanning!
We Accept Walk-Ins Women • Men • Kids
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Mike Sprague 1712 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Bus: 815-626-0000
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
2015 Readers’ Choice Award Winners DINING
Third Place Arnie’s Happy Spot
First Place Folsom’s Bakery
Honorable Mention The Brandywine
Second Place Aurelio’s Bake Shop
Favorite Fast Food Service
Favorite Bakery
Honorable Mention Touch of Thai
Second Place Culver’s (all locations)
Favorite Place for a Milkshake
Honorable Mention Baked By Liz
Third Place Don Pedro’s
Favorite Banquet Facility
Honorable Mention McDonald’s (all locations)
Favorite Place for a First Date
Second Place Deer Valley Golf Club
First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
Thank You
Sauk Valley Area
for y your vote of confidence 1st Place Favorite Sen ior Fac
ility
Heritage Squa 2015
Third Place Forest Inn
First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)
Third Place Air Play Sports & Espresso
First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
Second Place Basil Tree Ristorante
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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
First Place Culver’s (both locations)
Second Place Dairy Queen (all locations) Third Place Dairy Delite Honorable Mention Dairy Mart
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Readers ‘ Choice AWARDS
Favorite Place for a Steak
Favorite Place for Breakfast
Favorite Place for Brunch
First Place Prime Quarter Steak House
First Place Eggs in Paradise
First Place White Pines Inn
Second Place Forest Inn
Second Place Town & Country Family Restaurant
Second Place Timber Creek Golf & Banquet
Third Place Galena Steak House
Third Place Maple Pancake House
Third Place The Brandywine
Honorable Mention Blackhawk Steak Pit
Honorable Mention Dog House
Honorable Mention Galena Steak House
Where you’re only a stranger once!
favorite
1401 CHICAGO AVE.
Thank You For Voting Us One of Your Favorites!
DIXON, IL
815-288-4163 Thank You for voting us one of your favorites for burgers & fries and one of the best bars/taverns in the Sauk Valley area!
Dixon Autobody Clinic 1104 E. River Road, Dixon • 815-288-2722
...for voting us, once again, as your favorite card & gift ft store!
Pam’s Hallmark Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-8 • Sat. 9-6 • Sun. 10-5
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For voting us one of your favorite places to purchase
Thank You
13 1 North Galena Ave., Dixon 815-2 8-6600
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3913 E. Lincolnway Sterling 815-625-9028
ir s, Men’s Fashions, and Spo ti g ods
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 Fri. March 20, 2015)
424 Locust St., Sterling 815-625-2587
1112 1st Avenue Rock Falls 815-625-2040
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Favorite Place for Chicken
Favorite Place for Dessert
Favorite Place for Hamburgers
Second Place BBY Chicken & Carry Out
Second Place Culver’s (both locations)
Second Place Shamrock Pub
Third Place Rip’s Tavern
Third Place Cobblestone Ice Cream & Deli
Third Place Champs Sport Bar & Grill
Honorable Mention Don’s Seafood & Chicken
Honorable Mention Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)
Honorable Mention Kelly’s
Favorite Place for Coffee
Favorite Place for French Fries
Favorite Place for Ice Cream
Second Place McDonald’s (all locations)
Second Place Culver’s (both locations)
Second Place Culver’s (both locations)
Third Place Books On First
Third Place Wendy’s (both locations)
Third Place Cobblestone Ice Cream & Deli
Honorable Mention Folsom’s Bakery
Honorable Mention Shamrock Pub
Honorable Mention Dairy Delite
First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
First Place Air Play Sports & Espresso
First Place Dairy Queen (all locations)
First Place McDonald’s (all locations)
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First Place Culver’s (both locations)
First Place Dairy Queen (all locations)
Thank you very much
Years
from all of us at The Beverage Store.
13 Years of Voting Us #1 Favorite Liquor Store! Serving You Since 2000
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Thank you to all Our Customers for voting us as YOUR FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN!
And one of the Best Places to Buy a Lottery Ticket in the Sauk Valley!
1514 W. 4th Street, Sterling
(815) 625-5949
Stop In For A Wide Variety of Beer & Liquor!
500 W. Route 30, Rock Falls • Open Mon.-Sat. 7am-1am; Sun. 10am-10pm
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Favorite Place for Pizza First Place Angelo’s (all locations)
Favorite Place for Tacos
Favorite Salad Bar
First Place Kelly’s
First Place Angelo’s (all locations)
Second Place Al & Leda’s Pizzeria – Dixon
Second Place Don Pedro’s
Second Place Forest Inn
Third Place Al & Leda’s Pizza Villa – Sterling
Third Place Manny’s Pizza
Third Place Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)
Honorable Mention Maria’s Pizza
Honorable Mention Willy’s
Honorable Mention Galena Steak House
Favorite Place for Seafood
Favorite Restaurant
JUST FOR FUN
First Place Red Lobster
First Place Candlelight Inn (both locations)
Second Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken
Second Place Forest Inn
Third Place Forest Inn
Third Place Kelly’s
Second Place Abiding Word Church – Sterling
Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn (both locations)
Honorable Mention Touch of Thai
Third Place Harvest Time Bible Church – Rock Falls
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Favorite Church and Where First Place St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Sterling
Thank You for voting the Petunia Festival your favorite community event!
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Come help us celebrate the 51st Petunia Festival!
July 1 - July 5, 2015
www.petuniafestival.org
Thank you for voting Casey’s Best Convenience Store!
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Favorite Church and Where (cont’d)
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Honorable Mention Rock Falls Hometown Holidays
Honorable Mention Deer Valley Golf Club
Favorite Golf Course
Favorite Local Politician
First Place Emerald Hill Golf Course
First Place Joe McDonald
Second Place Amboy Depot Days
Second Place Timbercreek Golf Club
Second Place Tim Bivins
Third Place Fiesta Days
Third Place Rock River Golf & Pool
Third Place Skip Lee
Thank You for Voting Us...
Thank You for continuing to vote us the Sauk Valley’s
Honorable Mention St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Dixon
Favorite Community Event First Place Dixon Petunia Festival
Thank you for making us one of your favorite brunches!
Mama Cimino’s Dine-In ~ Carry-Out ~ Delivery 104 S. Peoria, Dixon 288-4448 or 288-4449
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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
FAVORITE JEWELER Downtown Dixon Since 1945 www.venierjewelers.com
Thank You For Voting Us #1! “
Thank You Sauk Valley for Voting us #1!
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Grilled to Perfection
PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE • “Grill Your Own” Tonight!
319 1st Ave., Rock Falls
815-622-7870
847 N. Galena Ave., Dixon
815-677-9385
Tues.-Fri. • 5am-5pm / Sat. • 5am-1pm
...mmm...Steak! 250 Backbone Rd. • Princeton, IL • 815-872-3500 • primequarter.com
(Minutes from I-80) Open Monday thru Friday for dinner 5 pm - 10 pm • Lounge opens at 4 pm Open Saturday for dinner 4 pm - 10 pm, Open Sunday for dinner 4 pm - 9 pm • Lounge opens at 3:30 pm
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Favorite Local Politician (cont’d) Honorable Mention Tom Demmer Favorite Park First Place Lowell Park Second Place White Pines Forest State Park Third Place Sinnissippi Park Honorable Mention Centennial Park
Favorite Pet Groomer
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Honorable Mention Karen’s Canine Corner
Honorable Mention Mississippi Palisades State Park
Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets
Favorite Place to Exercise
First Place Shell (all locations)
First Place Anytime Fitness
Second Place Casey’s (all locations)
Second Place Westwood Fitness & Sports Center
Third Place Kelley’s Market – Mobil (both locations)
Third Place Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA
Honorable Mention The Beverage Store
Honorable Mention Dixon Family YMCA
Favorite Place to Camp
Favorite Senior Facility
First Place PetSmart
First Place White Pines Forest State Park
First Place Heritage Square
Second Place River Ridge Animal Hospital
Second Place Rockwood State Park
Second Place Heritage Woods of Sterling
Third Place Mary Biggerstaff
Third Place O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
Third Place Avonlea Cottage
THANK YOU
FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE PLACE FOR HEATING AND COOLING!
Opens: March 6th
Offer good through March 31, 2015 Must present coupon to get special
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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Favorite Senior Facility (cont’d) Honorable Mention Coventry Living Center
Favorite Antique Shop
First Place River Ridge Animal Hospital
First Place Morrison
Third Place Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown
Third Place Amboy
Muchas Gracias Sauk Valley 99¢
Taco Tuesdays
First Place Showplace Antiques & Treasures Second Place Black Sheep/Selmi’s Dixon Floral & Antiques
Second Place Morrison Veterinary Clinic
Second Place Grand Detour
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Honorable Mention Oregon
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
Favorite Small Town
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Honorable Mention Advanced Animal Health Center
Favorite Appliance Store First Place Knie Appliance & TV, Inc.
Massage Works From our
to your
THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 MASSAGE/DAY SPA (815) 626-3269 WWW.MASSAGEWORKSINC.COM Facials • Massage • Reflexology • Acupuncture • bareMinerals Makeovers
MART PLUS
312 16th Ave., Sterling • 815-626-1737
Favorite Furniture Store
(Across from Lincoln Park)
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BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD!
Good Food... GREAT TIMES! 218 Locust St., Sterling • 625-7969 (For Carryout)
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!
Knie Appliance & TV, Inc./Ashley Furniture HomeStore hen Chuck & Eileen Knie opened W 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, electronics and mattresses in
addition to furniture. The Knie formula for success: offer quality name brand products, at the guaranteed lowest prices, backed by their own in-house factory trained service department. Combine that with a knowledgeable sales staff, and quality name brand products, and you have the formula for success. Check them out online at www.shopknies.com.
All Of Us At
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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Favorite Appliance Store (cont’d)
Second Place Dixon Autobody Clinic
Second Place Karma Salon
Third Place Williams Auto Body Shop
Third Place Extreme Hair & Day Spa
Honorable Mention Dixon Metal Specialties
Honorable Mention Studio 404
Favorite Barbershop
Favorite Car Wash
Second Place Kevin Considine
Second Place The Loop Barber Shop
Second Place Huffman Car Wash
Third Place Lenny Bryson
Third Place Sterling Barber Shop
Third Place Super Wash (all locations)
Honorable Mention Rob Young
Honorable Mention Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa
Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market – Mobil (all locations)
Favorite Auto Body Shop
Favorite Beauty Salon
Favorite Cell Phone Provider
Second Place Farley’s Appliance Sales & Service Third Place Clover Hills
Honorable Mention Prescott’s TV-Appliance-Mattresses
Favorite Auctioneer First Place Lyle Dirks
First Place Slim-n-Hank’s Auto Body Shop
First Place Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop
First Place Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa
Thank you for voting us the #1 Salon in the Sauk Valley Area! S E RV I C E S I N C L U D E : • Hair • Nails • Massage • Facials • Waxing • Makeup • Body Treatments • Ear Candling • Lash Extensions Front Row: Darla Rumbolz, Dana Dietz Second Row: Miranda Klockenge, Monica Walsh, Kayla Webber,Amber Hadaway, Alyssa Morthland Back Row: Tracy Perea, Lynn Cooper, Maribel Lopez, Edward Bailey, Carey Kobbeman, Lori Fordham, and Sandra Lopez. *Absent from photo: Andrea Panice, Janette Harrell, and Katie Schumaker.
815.535.0775
501 E. 3rd St., Sterling Mon.- Fri. 9am - 8pm Sat. 8am - 5pm
www.statikhairstudio.com
First Place Octopus Car Wash
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First Place Verizon
Thank You Sauk Valley!
BUILDING OUR REPUTATION WITH Personal P s Se Service e
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Frary Lumber 2707 West Lincolnway, Sterling, IL (888) 742-7240 • (815)-625-7240 Open: M-F 7am-4pm, Sat. 7am-Noon (Hours Starting March 1st) Open: M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sat. 7am-2pm
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Where It’s Easier To Shop
www.frarylumber.com
412 Washington St, Prophetstown, IL (800) 637-0357 • (815) 537-5151 Open: M-F 7am-4pm, Sat. 7am-Noon (Hours Starting March 1st) Open: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-Noon
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
A Cut Above! Thank you to the Sauk Valley for voting us #1! ~ Dick, Sheri, & Jake
Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop Proudly Serving You For 50 Years!
105 Hennepin, Dixon 815-288-2193
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Heritage Square
nce again, Heritage Square received the 1st place Favorite Senior Facility “Reader’s Choice Award for 2015”. 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, Dr. R. Collins, Patrick Jones, James Sarver. The array of expertise and experience among these community leaders
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE CONTRACTOR/CARPENTER!
MLS
Favorite For Greeting Cards
Favorite Senior Facility
It is our pleasure to serve you Sauk Valley!
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
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Pam’s Hallmark
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 34 years. 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!
C H I L D R E N ’ S
LEARNING CENTERS Indoor Activity Rooms Preschool Before & After School Infants to 12 Years of Age
Contractors
MARV LOFGREN & SON (815) 535-0321
YOUR PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS
Thank You For Voting Us #1 In The Sauk Valley Area! Call today to sign up for Summer Care! Celebrating
1101 Middle Rd., Dixon • 815-288-5905 1608 4th Ave., Sterling • 815-622-1650 Years In www.opensesamechildcarecenter.org Business!
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Favorite Cell Phone Provider (cont’d) Second Place U.S. Cellular Third Place Straight Talk Honorable Mention AT&T
Favorite Children’s Day care First Place Open Sesame Child Care Center Second Place CGH Helping Hands Daycare Third Place Julie’s Pre-School & Day Care Sterling Rock Falls Child Care
Favorite Chiropractic Clinic First Place Rice Chiropractic
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Second Place Johnson Chiropractic
Second Place Kelley’s Market - Mobil (all locations)
Third Place be free chiropractic
Third Place Shell (all locations)
Honorable Mention Carlson Acupuncture & Chiropractic Clinic
Honorable Mention Schreiner Mobil
Favorite Contractor/Carpenter First Place Marv Lofgren & Son
Favorite Dental Clinic First Place Sterling Dental Group
Second Place Terry Wolf Construction
Second Place Brokaw & German
Third Place Kevin Wolf & Sons Construction
Third Place Sauk Valley Dental
Honorable Mention Bob Slain Construction
Honorable Mention Exceptional Dentistry
Favorite Convenience Store
Favorite Dry Cleaners
First Place Casey’s (all locations)
First Place Mr. Nifty Cleaners
auk Valley For Votin S u o Y g Us nk a h T Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 A Y Animal i lH Hospital it l and d #2 Pet Groomer In The Sauk Valley Area
273 IL Route 2 - Dixon • 815-288-3394
One Of Your Favorite Places To Buy... Garden Supplies, Groceries & Cell Phones
STERLING SUPERCENTER
ROCK FALLS
DIXON SUPERCENTER
4115 E. Lincolnway
1901 1st Avenue
1640 S. Galena
815-626-7200
815-626-6800
815-288-7770
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Favorite Dry Cleaners (cont’d)
Third Place Dixon Commercial Electric Pfoutz Electric Services
Third Place Burke Cleaners
Favorite Financial Planner
Second Place Sauk Valley Cleaners Inc.
Favorite Flower Shop First Place Behren’s Blumen Stuff Lundstrom Florist
First Place Edward Jones (all locations)
Favorite Electrician First Place Engel Electric Co.
Second Place Nicklaus Financial Service
Second Place Complete Electrical Contractors
Third Place Waddell & Reed
The City of Amboy 815.857.3814
Honorable Mention Raymond James
Thank You
WWW.CITYOFAMBOY.ORG
Sauk Valley
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SMALL TOWNS AND DEPOT DAYS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EVENTS!
for voting us favorite Gift Store!
Third Place Flowers, Etc. Weeds
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Decorative Accessories, Gifts & Such
Excellent Schools • Activities for All Ages Friendly Merchants • Beautiful Parks Camping Center of Northern Illinois • Depot Museum
Northland Mall • 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling 815-625-1999 • Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5 mzumdahl@gmail.com
Thank you for voting Willy’s your favorite!
Men’s Fashions
Women’s Fashions Northland Mall E. Lincollnway • Sterling, IL • 626-5600
Thank you to the Sauk Valley Area for voting us 2 nd Place for favorite senior facility!
Try our #1 Willy’s Beer!
’s Will y 815-626-0401 Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
3210 W.4th St. Lincolnway, Sterling
To arrange a visit contact Denise Garcia, Marketing Director 815-625-7045 • marketing@hw-sterling-slf.com 2205 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling • (3 Blocks N. of W. LeFevre) Managed by BMA Management, Ltd. • www.bma-mgmt.com
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Favorite Furniture Store
Favorite Gas Station
Favorite Grocery Store
Second Place D & E Furniture
Second Place Casey’s (all locations)
Second Place County Market (both locations)
Third Place Harold’s Furniture
Third Place Kelley’s Market – Mobil (all locations)
Third Place Aldi
Honorable Mention Wheelock Furniture
Honorable Mention Kroger
Honorable Mention Walmart (all locations)
Favorite Garage Door Installer
Favorite Gift Store
Favorite Hardware Store
First Place Golden Key Gifts
First Place Grummert’s Hardware
Second Place Garage Door Specialists
Second Place Pam’s Hallmark
Second Place Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center
Third Place Bushman Door
Third Place Accents
Third Place Menards
Honorable Mention Dever Door
Honorable Mention Bushel Basket Candle Co.
Honorable Mention Milledgeville Do-It Best Home Center
First Place Knie’s Ashley Furniture Home Store
First Place Raynor Door Authority
Favorite Beauty Salon
First Place Shell (all locations)
Thank You Sauk Valley
First Place Kroger
Favorite Insurance Agency
for voting us your
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Statik
tatik Hair Studio & Day Spa continues to grow and expand in the beauty industry, offering new cutting edge products and services to our clients. Our team members are experienced, professional, and continuously trained. We recognize the importance of working with you and listening to your needs in order to achieve the results you desire. We pride our-
selves on delivering quality services and products at reasonable prices.
#1 Favorite Plumber
Come in and let us pamper you! (815) 535-0775 501 E. 3rd St., Sterling M - F • 9am - 8pm Sat • 8am - 5pm www.statikhairstudio.com
• Remodeling & Repair • New Construction • In-Floor Heating Systems 99 Penrose Rd. Sterling, IL 61081
815-622-0463
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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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Favorite Heating/ Cooling Contractor
Honorable Mention American Family Insurance
Honorable Mention Kay Jewelers
First Place Farley’s Appliance, Heating & Cooling
Favorite Insurance Agent
Favorite Landscape Contractor
Second Place Stewart’s Heating & Air Conditioning Third Place Central Heating & Cooling
First Place Lynn Cassens
Second Place Chris Hammitt Third Place Jack Spencer
Honorable Mention B & D Home Services
Honorable Mention Tracy Hemminger
Favorite Insurance Agency First Place State Farm
Favorite Jewelry Store
First Place Distinctive Gardens Second Place Sisson Lawn & Landscape Third Place Anne’s Garden Center Honorable Mention McCormick’s Nursery & Garden Center
First Place Venier Jewelers
Favorite Law Firm
Second Place Hawkins-Cassens Insurance Agency
Second Place First Avenue Jewelry
First Place Ward, Murray, Pace, & Johnson PC
Third Place Country Financial
Third Place Trein’s Jewelry, Inc.
Second Place Mertes & Mertes, P.C.
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arley's has been in business for 50 years and has continually grown to meet their customers' needs. Over ten years ago, Farley's added heating and cooling, sales and service to their business. We service all types and brands of home appliances, furnace and air conditioners. 7 days a week – 24 hour emergency service available. With our team of service technicians and our knowledgable staff, we take care of you as we have for the past 50 years. Thank you! The staff of Farley's works very hard to insure your shopping/service with us is a good experience. We come to your home or business with professional technicians and top of the line equipment to take care of your requests for service and/or sales. And as always, We Service What We Sell! 1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon • 815-284-2052
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Favorite Place for Pizza, Salad Bar & Favorite Restaurant
Sauk Valley for Voting Us...
#2 Grocery Store & Place To Buy Meat
210 W. 3rd, Sterling • 815-622-0180 1380 N. Galena, Dixon • 815-288-2112
Angelo’s
ayne and Maria Wright have W 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 recently opened their Angelo’s III location on
North Galena in Dixon. 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!
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Favorite Law Firm (cont’d) Third Place Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee & Considine, LLC
Honorable Mention Miller, Lancaster, Walker & Burall P.C.
Favorite Liquor Store First Place The Beverage Store Second Place Liquor ’n’ Wine Third Place Snyder Pharmacy Honorable Mention Broadway Express Liquors
Favorite Lumber Company First Place Frary Lumber
Honorable Mention Dixon Builders Supply
Favorite Massage/Day Spa First Place Massage Works Second Place Statik Hair Studio & Day Spa Third Place Skin Deep Spa Salon Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
Favorite Pet Store First Place PetSmart Second Place Tuff Dog Bakery & Boutique
Second Place Menards
Third Place Pet Supplies Plus
Third Place R.P. Lumber
Honorable Mention Grummert’s Hardware
THANK YOU SAUK VALLEY! THE VOTES ARE IN...
OUR CUSTOMERS ARE...
Thank you for voting us one of your favorite restaurants and a favorite for a first date!
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301 ½ 1st Avenue • Rock Falls, IL
(815) 626-0605
Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Fri. - 8-5 • Sat. 8-1 Closed Wednesday & Sunday
Thank You to the Sauk Valley for voting me one of your favorites! Dr. Donald Rice
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Rice Chiropractic, P.C.
307 W. 3rd Street, Dixon • 815-288-6653 THAI ESTAURANT RE & JAPANESE SUSHI BAR 221 W. 1st St., Downtown Dixon 815-284-8499
See our menu at www.touchofthaidixon.com Dine-In, Carry-Out, Delivery Mon-Thur 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
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Readers’ Choice AWARDS
Favorite Pharmacy
Favorite Place for an Oil Change
First Place Walgreens
First Place Pete Harkness Auto Group (all locations)
Second Place CVS
Second Place Schreiner Mobil
Third Place Snyder Pharmacy
Third Place Ken Nelson Auto Group
Honorable Mention The Medicine Shoppe
Honorable Mention Jiffy Lube Pit Stop Car Care
Favorite Photographer
Favorite Place to Buy Carpet
First Place Heather Lanell Photography & Design
First Place Boss Carpet One Floor & Home
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Favorite Place to Buy Crafts First Place JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores Second Place Hobby Lobby Third Place Golden Key Gifts Honorable Mention Bushel Basket Candle Co.
Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies First Place Anne’s Garden Center
Second Place Persona Studio
Second Place Brothers Flooring
Third Place Pattie Hummel Photography
Third Place Carpetland USA
Second Place Menards
Honorable Mention Grot Imaging Studio
Honorable Mention Menards
Third Place Walmart
Favorite Insurance Agent - Lynn Cassens
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15, 1999 with one purpose. We wanted to be the easiest people to do business with! People have busy lives and insurance can be confusing to deal with. Our aim is to try to make it as enjoyable as possible and also give each client what they really need to provide them with the best protection and service. Our office is comprised of some great agents including Lynn Cassens,
Bob Hawkins, Brian Hawkins, Tabitha Walker, Diane Johnson and Nathan Wright. Insurance is always changing so everyone in our office works to stay on top of those changes and give our clients the information they need.
Lynn, Bob and the staff would like to thank the Sauk Valley area for voting us one of your favorites! It is a great honor and one we do not take lightly! We will continue to work hard to satisfy our client’s needs. Stop in and see us soon!
Thank you Sauk Valley for voting us #1!
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We’re your one-stop source offering professional designs, excellent print quality, fast turn-around times, friendly customer service and affordable pricing. Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com | 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
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Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies (cont’d)
Second Place County Market
Honorable Mention Selmi’s Distinctive Gardens
Third Place Oliver’s Corner Market
Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards First Place Pam’s Hallmark Second Place Walgreens Third Place Dollar Tree Honorable Mention Walmart
Favorite Place to Buy Meat First Place Kroger
Favorite Electrician
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Favorite Auto Body Shop
Honorable Mention Fulton Meat Locker
Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions First Place Kohl’s
Second Place Bergner’s Third Place JCPenney
Thank You Sauk Valley for the
5 Star Treatment! We’re proud to be one of your favorites in 5 different categories!
Slim-n-Hank’s Auto Body Shop
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oss Thuente and his staff at Slim-n-Hank’s Auto Body Shop thank everyone who voted them Favorite Auto Body Shop for the 10th consecutive year! Slim-N-Hank’s has been in business since 1962. Ross Thuente is the 2nd generation owner and strives to keep up the tradition of making customers his #1 priority. Slim-N-Hank’s is your one-stop auto body repair and refinishing center. We specialize in collision repairs, refinishing, framework, and
alignments. We work very closely with many insurance companies as a direct service provider. Our #1 priority is customer service. We take the time to ensure all of your questions are answered and to make the experience as stressfree as possible. We have Hertz rental cars on site to assist in the transportation needs of our customers, as well as 24-hr towing and lockout service at both of our locations.
Favorite Bakery
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Engel Electric Co.
ngel Electric Company was founded in 1958 by Cliff Engel and provided quality and professional electrical services. In 1986 Kevin & Marie McGinn purchased the company from Cliff Engel and they decided to keep the name as Engel Electric. They still own and operate the business here locally. The business has grown with many electricians and trucks to take on projects of all sizes.
Engel Electric is a full service electrical contractor. We perform all phases of electrical services and construction. We perform projects with a wide range of desription and size such as, upgrades to electrical residential, commercial and industrial services all the way to multi-million dollar projects.
We have a strict no tolerance policy on safety. We feel that on the job safety and education is the most important aspect of our business. Engel Electric Company services the entire midwest encompassing all aspects of electrical installations. We work out of our office and warehouse that is located in a 60,000 sq. ft building located at 1514 4th St., Sterling, IL. You can contact us at 815625-5949 or at our website: www.engelelectric.com Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm We also offer 24hr emergency services 7 days a week.
20657 Lincoln Highway, Morrison
815-772-4557
Folsom’s Bakery
Sauk Valley fixture for many years. Folsom’s A Bakery now has two locations to better serve the area.
Thank you for all your votes!
Dirks and Young Auctioneering Lyle Dirks Lic # 40000128 Phone: 815-626-3358
Rob Young Lic # 441000593 Phone: 815-632-8000
Stop by our Dixon location at 847 N. Galena or the Rock Falls location at 319 1st Ave for all of your bakery needs. We are a small hometown bakery. We make everything fresh daily. We take pride in everything we do for you! We offer a wide variety of donuts, cakes, cookies, breads and many other things. We can do a lot of specialty cakes and cookies including many choices for special occasions such
as wedding, birthday and anniversaries. We are always striving to come up with new and improved products. We have incorporated a wonderful line of coffees. Try our super bread bowl soup! We are also famous for our Thumbprint and Ice Stencil cookies. Check out our totally new muffin line. They are stuffed with strawberry cream cheese, blueberry cream cheese and maple bacon muffins. We Thank You Sauk Valley for Voting us your #1 Bakery and a great place for a cup of coffee!!
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Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions (cont’d)
Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Honorable Mention Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Third Place Riglers
Favorite Place to Buy Shoes First Place Bergner’s
Honorable Mention Hibbett Sports
Favorite Place to Buy Tires First Place Moore Tires
Second Place Kohl’s
Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Third Place Finish Line
Third Place Dixon Tire Center
Honorable Mention Shoe Sensation
Honorable Mention Tire Tracks
Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods
Favorite Place to Buy Women’s Fashions
First Place Dick’s Sporting Goods
Favorite Place for Dessert And Ice Cream
Dairy Queen
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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.
First Place Kohl’s
Favorite Lumber Company
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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 as-
sist 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 – 4:00pm Sat. • 7:00am – Noon (Hours Startring March 1st) 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 – 4:00pm Sat • 7:00am – Noon (Hours Startring March 1st) M – F • 7:00am – 5:00pm Sat • 7:00am – Noon
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Second Place Maurices Third Place Bergner’s Honorable Mention JCPenney
Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure First Place My Nail Salon Second Place Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa Third Place Extreme Hair & Day Spa Honorable Mention Skin Deep Spa Salon
Favorite Hardware Store
Grummerts Hardware
rummerts HardG ware 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 sonin-law, joined the firm in 1989 and Brian Grummert returned to Sterling in 1996. Three 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 frame shop. Helping our friends 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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Favorite Place to Buy Eyeglasses First Place CGH Vision Center Second Place All About Eyes Third Place Discount Eyewear Shopko
Favorite Tanning Salon
Favorite Travel Agency
First Place L.A. Tan
First Place Destinations Travel Services
Second Place Vegas Sun
Second Place Travel Consultants of Dixon, Inc.
Third Place Extreme Hair & Day Spa
Third Place Travel Network
Honorable Mention Mystic Fusion
Honorable Mention Arrow Travel
Favorite Plumber First Place Lance’s Plumbing
Favorite Tax Preparer First Place H&R Block
ENTERTAINMENT
Second Place Sauk Valley Plumbing
Second Place Joel Downie
First Place Kelly’s
Third Place Jones Plumbing
Third Place WIPFLi
Second Place The Cooler
Honorable Mention MO-ST Plumbing
Honorable Mention Wiemken’s Tax Service
Third Place Long Shot
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
River Ridge Animal Hospital
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iver Ridge Animal Hospital was created in June 2010 when Sauk Valley Animal Hospital and Dixon Veterinary Hospital combined. River 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 the dedicated and compassionate small town service and care that people expected from the two smaller clinics that have served the Sauk Valley for generations. They offer personalized well-
ness care, laser soft tissue surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, an in house laboratory, internal medicine, advanced dental care and orthopedic surgery. Recent additions include external fracture fixation and rhinoscopy. In the boarding area, they have offered daycare services with different pet size play groups for over two 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.
Favorite Children’s Daycare
Open Sesame
pen Sesame was O founded in 1975 by a group of local citizens com-
mitted to providing quality, affordable, child care for working families. In 2006 Open Sesame expanded into the Sterling area with a site at Sterling High School that is open to the public as well as teen parents.
Children who have attended Open Sesame have experienced a loving, nurturing environment that features developmentally appropriate activities and fosters a life long interest in learning.
Open Sesame is the only nationally accredited child care center in Lee and Whiteside counties and has earned a Open Sesame is licensed gold circle of quality from by Illinois DCFS, providing Illinois Dept. of Human full and part time child care, Services. The centers were preschool, before and after recognized for quality of care school care and full time and education for young school age summer fun care. children.
Favorite Bar/Tavern
Favorite Place for Brunch
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White Pines Inn
f you haven’t driven over the river and through the woods lately to the majestic, landmark lodge restaurant in White Pines Forest State Park, it’s just about time! After closing each winter for the harsh cold weather, White Pines emerges each spring, freshly spruced up and ready for another season. Known far and wide for their home style cooking and charm, the eighty year old, historic Inn is open each and every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Six days a week guests order off the menu with offerings of hearty Paul Bunyan all you can eat breakfasts, delicious desserts and mostly homemade dishes. Every Sunday guests are treated
to the area’s largest buffet spread filled with delightful pastries, sausage biscuits and gravy, baked French toast and oh so much more. The breakfast buffet runs 8-11:30 and then an endless stream of mouthwatering dinner selections are presented until 2pm. Whether you have out of town guests visiting, a special birthday or anniversary, a banquet or private party or wedding, or are just hungry for a delicious and hearty meal, White Pines Inn is the place for a great dining experience. Reservations recommended 815-946-3817. Menu and hours www.whitepinesinn.com. Opening day is Friday, March 6th this year.
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Favorite Bar/Tavern (cont’d)
Favorite Movie Theater
Honorable Mention Shamrock Pub
First Place Carmike/Sauk Valley 8 Cinema-Sterling
Third Place Ty Reynolds Dan Woessner
Favorite Casino
Second Place Sterling Theater
Favorite Newspaper Comic
First Place Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
Third Place Midway Drive-In & Diner
First Place Family Circus
Second Place Wild Rose Casino & Resort
Honorable Mention AMC Showplace 16 - Rockford
Second Place Peanuts
Third Place Isle of Capri Casino
Favorite Newspaper Columnist
Third Place Garfield
Honorable Mention Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino
Second Place David Giuliani
Honorable Mention Charlie Brown
First Place Andrea Mills
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Favorite Place to Bowl
Favorite Place to Rent a Video
First Place Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes
First Place Redbox
First Place Sam Ramirez
Second Place Plum Hollow
Second Place Family Video
Second Place Dwyer & Michaels
Third Place Netflix
Third Place Bob & Tom
Honorable Mention Movie Magic
Honorable Mention Brian Zschiesche
Favorite Place to Take Kids
Favorite Radio Station
First Place Fun Jump
First Place 101.7-WRCV
First Place Long Shot
Second Place Brookfield Zoo
Second Place 107.7-WLLT
Second Place Last Stop
Third Place White Pines
Third Place 101.3-KUUL
Honorable Mention Niabi Zoo
Honorable Mention 103.7-WLLR
Third Place Hilltop Lanes Honorable Mention Mt. Carroll Bowling Center Town and Country Lanes
Favorite Place to Play Darts or Shoot Pool
Third Place Stables Honorable Mention Bullseye
Favorite Place For Steak
Favorite Radio Personality
Favorite Contractor / Carpenter
MLS Marv Lofgren & Son Contractors
y father started the M business in 1978 after building homes for our family
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The Prime Quarter Steak House
t the Prime Quarter Steak House USDA Choice steaks reign supreme. At this unique “Grill Your Own” themestyled restaurant, customers get to select
their own favorite cuts of steak and then grill it themselves over live hickory charcoal grills. Unlimited trips to the salad bar, baked potato and Texas toast are included with the dinner.
on two different occasions. I have worked with him since high school. I officially took over the business in 2008 with over 20 years’ experience. Since that beginning we have completed over 100 custom homes, many remodeling projects and some custom garages. Our experience also includes some light commercial projects. Our highly experienced and qualified crew offer quality workmanship with every project. We work personally on every job to oversee each element involved to produce the best possible result. Our working relationships with sub-contractors and material suppliers reflect the same qualities that will bring ex-
ceptional value to our clients. Our business offers step-bystep planning from design to completion in the construction process. We take into consideration individual preferences, lifestyles and personality to make each project unique to the client. Special attention is given to each project to incorporate architectural appeal and energy efficiency. We have experience with high-efficiency elements in construction, TREX decks, metal roofing, log homes and stone veneers. If you’re looking for quality construction, energy efficiency, and a project you can enjoy for a lifetime, call Brian Lofgren at Marv Lofgren & Son, Contractors, a builder you can trust.
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