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2014 Readers Choice Award Winners DINING Favorite Bakery First place Folsom’s Bakery, Rock Falls Second place Aurelio’s Bakery, Sterling Third place County Market Honorable mention Air Play Sports & Espresso, Sterling
Favorite Banquet Facility First place Candlelight Inn I & II Second place Deer Valley Golf Club, Rock Falls Third place Dixon Elks Lodge, Dixon
Honorable mention Post House Ball Room, Dixon
Honorable mention Kelly’s, Sterling
Favorite Fast Food Service
Favorite Place for a Milk Shake
First place Arthur’s, all locations
First place Dairy Queen, all locations
Second place Culver’s, both locations
Second place Culver’s, both locations
Third place McDonald’s, all locations
Third place Dairy Delite, Dixon
Honorable mention Subway, all locations
Honorable mention Dairy Mart, Sterling
Favorite Place for a First Date
Favorite Place for a Steak
First place Candlelight Inn I & II
First place Prime Quarter, Princeton
Second place Angelo’s, all locations Basil Tree, Dixon
Second place Galena Steak House, Dixon
Thanks for voting us... #1 For Pizza! #1 For Salad bar! Angelo’s
815-625-5163 608 12th Ave, Rock Falls
Angelo’s II
815-625-5451 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling
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815-285-0055 800 North Galena Ave, Dixon
Angelo’s Delivery
815-625-5000 1804 Locust St, Sterling
One of your favorite places for lunch or a first date!
Third place Forest Inn, Morrison
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Favorite Place for Chicken First place Candlelight Inn I & II
Honorable mention Candlelight Inn I & II
Favorite Place for Breakfast First place Eggs in Paradise, Sterling
Second place BBY, Dixon
Second place Maple Pancake House, Sterling
Third place Rip’s Tavern, Ladd
Third place Town & Country Family Restaurant, Dixon
Honorable mention Don’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling
Honorable mention Dog House, Sterling
Favorite Place for Coffee
Favorite Place for Brunch
Second place Air Play Sports & Espresso, Sterling
First place McDonald’s, all locations
First place White Pines State Park, Mount Morris
Third place Books On First, Dixon
Second place Timber Creek Golf Club, Dixon
Honorable mention Kelley Williamson-Mobil, both locations
Third place Mama Cimino’s, Dixon Deer Valley Golf Club, Rock Falls
Favorite Insurance Agent
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Second place Cobblestone Ice Cream & Deli Third place Culver’s, both locations Honorable mention Dairy Delite, Dixon
Favorite Place for French Fries First place McDonald’s, all locations
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First place Dairy Queen, all locations
Thank you for voting Kelly’s your favorite establishment for Margaritas, Tacos, Mexican Food, and as your preferred Bar and Lunch Spot!
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Second place Culver’s, both locations
Third place Culver’s, both locations
Third place Shamrock Pub, Dixon
Honorable mention Dairy Delite, Dixon
Honorable mention Wendy’s, all locations Don’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling
Favorite Place for Lunch
Favorite Place for Hamburgers
Second place Arthur’s, all locations
First place Culver’s, both locations
Third place Champs Sport Bar & Grill, Sterling Honorable mention Kelly’s, Sterling
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Favorite Place for Margaritas First place Kelly’s, Sterling Second place Candlelight Inn I & II
Second place Cobblestone Ice Cream & Deli
Third place Willy’s, Sterling
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Honorable mention El Tapatio, Rock Falls
Honorable mention Maria’s Pizza, Sterling
Favorite Place for Mexican Food
Favorite Place for Seafood
First place Kelly’s, Sterling Second place Willy’s, Sterling Third place El Tapatio, Rock Falls Honorable mention Salamandra, Dixon
Favorite Place for Pizza First place Angelo’s, all locations Second place Al & Leda’s, Dixon Third place Al & Leda’s, Sterling
First place Red Lobster Second place Don’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling
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Third place Candlelight Inn I & II Honorable mention Forest Inn, Morrison
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Second place Dairy Mart, Sterling
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Favorite Restaurant
JUST FOR FUN
Favorite Golf Course
First place Candlelight Inn I & II
Favorite Church and Where
First place Timber Creek Golf Club, Dixon
First place Abiding Word, Sterling
Second place Kelly’s, Sterling
Second place St. Andrew Catholic, Rock Falls
Third place Forest Inn, Morrison
Second place Emerald Hill Golf Course, Sterling Third place Deer Valley Golf Club, Rock Falls
Honorable mention Touch of Thai, Dixon
Honorable mention First Church of the Nazarene, Sterling First United Methodist, Dixon St. Anne’s Catholic, Dixon
Honorable mention Rock River Golf and Pool, Rock Falls
Favorite Salad Bar
Favorite Community Event
Favorite Local Politician
First place Angelo’s, all locations
First place Dixon Petunia Festival
First place Joe McDonald
Second place Forest Inn, Morrison
Second place Amboy Depot Days
Second place Tim Bivins
Third place Arthur’s, all locations
Third place Rock Falls Hometown Holidays
Third place Skip Lee
Honorable mention Galena Steak House, Dixon
Honorable mention Fiesta Days
Honorable mention Tom Demmer
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Favorite Park First place Lowell Park, Dixon Second place White Pines State Park, Mount Morris Third place Sinnissippi Park, Sterling
Second place PetSmart, Sterling
Third place Kelley’s Market-Mobil, both locations
Third place Ken’s Dog Grooming & Daycare, Dixon
Honorable mention County Market, all locations Beverage Store, Rock Falls Dixon Food Center, Dixon
Honorable mention Doggies Country Club Resort, Sterling
Honorable mention Centennial Park, Sterling
First place Shell, all locations
Favorite Pet Groomer
Second place Casey’s, all locations
First place River Ridge Animal Hospital, Dixon
Favorite Place to Camp
Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets
First place White Pines State Park, Mount Morris Second place O’Connell’s Yogi Bear RV Resort & Campground, Amboy
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Readers Choice
Third place Rockwood State Park, Morrison Honorable mention Ruffit Park Campground, Rock Falls
Favorite Small Town
SHOPPING
First place Grand Detour
Favorite Antique Shop First Place Showplace Antiques, Sterling
Second place Amboy
Favorite Place to Exercise First place YMCA, Dixon
Third place Oregon
Second place Anytime Fitness, all locations
Honorable mention Tampico Morrison
Third place Westwood Fitness & Sports Center, Sterling
Second place Waterfront Gifts & Antiques, Dixon Third place Black Sheep/Selmi’s, Rock Falls Honorable mention Dixon Floral & Antiques
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
Honorable mention YMCA, Sterling
Favorite Senior Facility First place Heritage Square, Dixon Second place Coventry Living Center, Sterling
Favorite Appliance Store
First place River Ridge Animal Hospital, Dixon
First place Knie Appliance & TV Inc., Sterling
Second place Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown
Second place Farley’s Home Appliances, Dixon
Third place Morrison Vet Clinic
Third place Clover Hills, Sterling
Honorable mention Millegeville Vet Clinic
Honorable mention Prescott’s Brandsource, Sterling
Honorable mention The Meadows of Franklin Grove Parkway Center, Sterling
Favorite Place for Dessert, Ice Cream and Milkshake
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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 N\LZ[Z VYKLY VɈ [OL TLU\ ^P[O VɈLYPUNZ VM OLHY[` 7H\S )\U`HU all you can eat breakfasts, delicious desserts and mostly homemade dishes. Every Sunday guests are treated
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Readers Choice
Favorite Auctioneer
Favorite Barbershop
Favorite Car Wash
First place Lyle Dirks
First place Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop, Dixon
First place Huffman’s Car Wash, Dixon
Second place Lenny Bryson
Second place The Loop Barber Shop, Rock Falls
Second place Octopus Car Wash, Sterling
Third place Kevin Considine
Third place Sterling Barber Shop
Third place Kelley Williamson-Mobil, all locations
Honorable mention Rob Young
Honorable mention Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa, Sterling
Honorable mention Super Wash, all locations
Favorite Beauty Salon
Favorite Auto Body Shop
First place Extreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling
First place Slim-N-Hank’s Auto Body Shop, both locations
Second place Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa, Sterling
Second place Dixon Autobody Clinic Inc.
Third place Karma Salon, Rock Falls
Third place Williams Auto Body, Rock Falls
Honorable mention Studio 404, Dixon
Honorable mention Dixon Metal Specialties
Knie Appliance & TV, Inc./Ashley Furniture HomeStore hen Chuck & 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 :\WLYZ[VYL ^OPJO VŃœLYZ appliances, electronics and mattresses in
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Readers Choice
Favorite Cell Phone Provider
Favorite Chiropractic Clinic
First place Verizon
First place Johnson Chiropractic, Dixon
Second place US Cellular
Second place Rice Chiropractic, Dixon
Third place Straight Talk
Honorable mention Kirkland Family Chiro Center, Rock Falls Bradley R. Free, DC, Sterling
Honorable mention AT&T
Favorite Children’s Daycare First place Open Sesame, Dixon Second place Sterling Rock Falls Day Care Third place CGH Helping Hands, Sterling Honorable mention Julie’s Pre-School & Day Care, Sterling
Favorite Contractor/Carpenter First place Kevin Wolf & Sons, Galt
Second place Shell, all locations Third place Kelley’s Market-Mobil, all locations Honorable mention Schreiners Mobil, Rock Falls
Favorite Dental Clinic First place Sterling Dental Group – Dr. Anderson Second place Brokaw & German, Dixon
Second place Marv Lofgren & Son, Sterling Third place Don Conklin, Rock Falls
Honorable mention True Smiles – Dr. Krueger, Sterling Exceptional Dentistry – Dr. Hey, Dixon
Favorite Dry Cleaners
Honorable mention Jacob’s Construction, Dixon
First place Sauk Valley Cleaners Inc., Dixon
Favorite Convenience Store
Second place Mr. Nifty Cleaners, Sterling
First place Casey’s, all locations
Third place Burke Cleaners, Sterling
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Favorite Electrician First place Engel Electric, Sterling Second place Complete Electric, Rock Falls
Third place Bushman Door, Dixon
Third place Flowers Etc., Dixon
Honorable mention Dever Door, Dixon
Honorable mention Weeds, Dixon
Favorite Gas Station
Favorite Furniture Store
Favorite Financial Planner
First place Knie Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Sterling
Honorable mention Wheelock Furniture, Rock Falls
Favorite Garage Door Installer
Honorable mention Waddell & Reed, Sterling
First place Raynor Door Authority, Dixon
Favorite Flower Shop
Second place Garage Door Specialists, Sterling
First place Lundstrom Florists, Sterling
Favorite Place to Purchase Eyeglasses
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Second place Kelley Williamson-Mobil, all locations
Third place D & E Furniture, Sterling
Third place Gordon & Chad Nicklaus Financial Services, Dixon
Favorite Law Firm
First place Shell, all locations
Second place Harold’s Furniture, Rock Falls
Second place Raymond James, Sterling
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First place Edward Jones, all locations
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Third place Casey’s, all locations
Honorable mention Jamie’s Candle Loft, Sterling
Honorable mention Kroger, Sterling
Favorite Grocery Store
Favorite Hardware Store First place ACE Hardware, Dixon
First place Kroger, Sterling
Second place Grummert’s Hardware, both locations
First place Golden Key Gifts, Sterling
Second place County Market, all locations
Third place Menards, all locations
Second place Pam’s Hallmark, Dixon
Third place Walmart, all locations
Honorable mention Frary Lumber, Sterling
Third place Accents, Sterling
Honorable mention Aldi, all locations
Favorite Heating/Cooling Contractor
Favorite Gift Store
First place Stewart’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Dixon
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Readers Choice
A Cut Above!
Favorite Place for Pizza, Salad Bar & Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Place to Exercise
Angelo’s
Thank you to the Sauk Valley for voting us #1! ~ Dick, Sheri, & Jake
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Second place Central Heating & Cooling, Sterling Third place B & D Home Services, Rock Falls
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Readers Choice
Favorite Insurance Agent First place Chris Hammitt
Honorable mention J.C. Penney, all locations
Favorite Landscape Contractor
Second place Lynn Cassens
First place Distinctive Gardens, Dixon
Third place Jack Spencer
Second place Anne’s Garden Center, Dixon
First place State Farm, all locations
Honorable mention Bob Hawkins
Third place Sisson Lawn & Landscape, Sterling
Second place Hawkins-Cassens Insurance Agency, Sterling
Favorite Jewelry Store
Honorable mention Dreamscapes By Dennis, Dixon
Honorable mention Eikenberry Heating & Cooling, Sterling
Favorite Insurance Agency
Third place Country Financial, Sterling Honorable mention Schuneman Insurance, Sterling
First place Venier Jewelers, Dixon
Favorite Law Firm
Second place First Avenue Jewelry, Sterling
First place Mertes & Mertes
Third place Trein’s Jewelry, Dixon
Second place Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee & Considine
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Readers Choice
Third place Ward Murray Pace & Johnson, PC Honorable mention Miller Lancaster Walker & Burall, PC
First Place Extreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling
Favorite Lumber Company
Second place Massage Works, Sterling
First place Menards, all locations
Favorite Liquor Store First place Beverage Store, Rock Falls
Third place Skin Deep Spa & Salon, Dixon
Second place Frary Lumber, Sterling
Second place Snyders, Dixon
Honorable mention Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa, Sterling
Third Place R.P. Lumber, Dixon
Third place Walmart, all locations
Thank you for voting us a favorite for camping!
Favorite Massage/Day Spa
Honorable mention Broadway Express Liquors, Sterling Liquor ’n’ Wine Inc., Dixon
Favorite Pet Store
Honorable mention Dixon Builders Supply
First place PetSmart, Sterling
Thank you for making us Dixon’s Favorite Antique Shop
Thank you for voting for us!
Waterfront Gifts and Antiques
An eclectic mix of Antiques, Repurposed, Primitives, Shabby Chic & Gifts
O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort 970 Green Wing Road, Amboy Illinois www.jellystoneamboy.com 815-857-3860
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RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL www.mostplumbing.com
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
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always served their community through dedicated and compassionate care of all the animals of the Sauk Valley. They strive to provide the best quality of medicine and surgery with H JHYPUN Z[HŃœ HUK UL^ Z[H[L of the art facility. They also know that compassion and caring is critical to all good TLKPJPUL ;OL Z[HŃœ HS^H`Z begin and end with the people and pets they serve as their primary focus. Please visit RiverRidgeVets. com for more information.
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Readers Choice
Honorable mention CVS, all locations Snyders, Dixon
Favorite Place for an Oil Change
Favorite Photographer First place Heather Lanell Photography, Sterling
Second place Ken Nelson Auto Group, Dixon Jiffy Lube, Dixon
Second place Persona Studio, Sterling
Honorable mention Pete Harkness Auto Group, all locations
First place Walgreens, all locations
Third place Jim Grot Photography, Dixon
Favorite Place to Buy Carpet
Second place Walmart, all locations
Honorable mention Patti Hummel Photography, Dixon
Second place Tuff Dog Bakery, Sterling Third place Pet Supplies Plus, Sterling Honorable mention Grummert’s Hardware, both locations Petco, Rock Falls
Favorite Pharmacy
Thank You Sauk Valley Come in and eat at STERLING’S BEST KEPT SECRET...
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First place Boss Carpet One Floor & Home, Dixon
Fulton Meat Market and Catering Service WK $YHQXH )XOWRQ ‡ OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:00am to 5:30pm
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First place Schreiners Mobil, Rock Falls
Downtown Dixon Since 1945 www.venierjewelers.com
Thank you for voting us one of your favorite places to buy meat!
Thanks For Voting Us Your Favorite Place For Ice Cream, Milk Shakes & Desserts!
STERLING 1203 W. 4th St. 815-626-1313
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Readers Choice
Second place Brothers Flooring, Rock Falls
Third place Walmart, all locations
Honorable mention Fulton Meat Market
Third place Menards, all locations
Honorable mention Distinctive Gardens, Dixon
Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions
Honorable Mention Carpetland USA, all locations
Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards
First place Kohl’s, all locations
First place Pam’s Hallmark, Dixon
Second place J.C. Penney, all locations
First place JoAnn Fabrics, Sterling
Second place Kirlin’s Hallmark, Sterling
Third place Bergner’s, all locations
Second place Hobby Lobby, all locations
Third place Dollar Tree, all locations
Honorable mention Blain’s Farm & Fleet, all locations
Third place Walmart, all locations
Honorable mention Walgreens, all locations Dollar General, all locations
Favorite Place to Buy Shoes
Honorable mention Golden Key Gifts, Sterling
Favorite Place to Buy Meat
Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies
First place Kroger, Sterling
Second place Finish Line, all locations
Favorite Place to Buy Crafts
First place Menards, all locations Second place Anne’s Garden Center, Dixon
Favorite Casino
First place Bergner’s, all locations
Third place Kohl’s, all locations
Second place County Market, all locations
Honorable mention Payless, all locations
Third place Oliver’s Corner Market, Dixon
THANK YOU SAUK VALLEY! THE VOTES ARE IN...
Favorite Antique Shop
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and Dr. Michael Richards with the vision to become an entertainment leader and business committed to building casino and resort destinations that advance economic development and tourism. Wild Rose Casino & Resort employs over 300 team members and is proud to be Sauk Valley Area’s #1 casino for over 10 years. They welcome the people of the Sauk Valley area to visit. Visit www.wildroseresorts. com for complete information and hours. It’s just a short drive to Clinton.
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antiques to quality used items, old coins, crafts, primitives, soaps, candles and glassware. Showplace Antiques & Treasures is just lucky enough to have really, great quality dealers and the greatest customers. We love to visit and KYPUR JVŃœLL [VNL[OLY Thank you for voing us #1! Stop by and see us!
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Readers Choice
Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods
Second place Dixon Tire Center
Third place Bergner’s, all locations
Third place Blain’s Farm & Fleet, all locations
Honorable mention J.C. Penney, all locations
Honorable mention Tire Tracks, Sterling
Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure
Favorite Place To Buy Women’s Fashions
First place Extreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling
First place Dick’s Sporting Goods, all locations Second place Blain’s Farm & Fleet, all locations Third place Hibbett Sports, all locations Honorable mention Walmart, all locations
First place Kohl’s, all locations
Favorite Place to Buy Tires
Second place Maurices, all locations
First place Moore Tires, Rock Falls
Lee County’s Favorite Place For Chicken! Thank you for voting for us! ~Mike & His Chicken Crew 216 West River St., Dixon at the south end of Peoria Avenue Bridge
815-288-4991
Second place My Nail Salon, Sterling Third place Skin Deep Spa, Dixon
Thank you for voting us one of your favorite Banquet Facilities!
Dixon Elks Lodge #779
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Readers Choice
Honorable mention Star Nails, Sterling Karma Salon & Spa, Rock Falls
Favorite Tanning Salon
Favorite Travel Agency
First place L.A. Tan, Rock Falls
First place Travel Consultants, Dixon
Favorite Place to Purchase Eyeglasses
Second place Extreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling
Second place Destinations Travel Services, Sterling
Third place Vegas Sun, Dixon
Third place Travel Network, Sterling
Honorable mention Walmart, all locations CGH Vision Center, Sterling
Honorable mention Splash of Color, Dixon
Honorable mention Arrow Travel, Shannon
Favorite Tax Preparer
ENTERTAINMENT
Favorite Plumber
First place Joel Downie, Rock Falls
Favorite Bar/Tavern
First place Discount Eyewear, Rock Falls Second place Shopko, Dixon
First place Lance’s Plumbing, Sterling
First Place Kelly’s, Sterling
Second place Wiemken Tax Service, Dixon
Second place MOST Plumbing, Dixon
Second place The Cooler, Rock Falls
Third place H & R Block, all locations
Third place Sauk Valley Plumbing, all locations
Third place Long Shot, Rock Falls
Honorable mention Wipfli LLP, Sterling
Honorable mention Champs Sport Bar & Grill, Sterling
Honorable mention B & D Home Services, Rock Falls
Favorite Video Rental
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505 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon
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ing efforts. Their annual tradition of giving away turkeys for families in need during the holidays donated over 30,000 turkeys this year. The Dixon Family Video had a successful food drive, donating a van full of non-perishable items to the local food pantry.
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Readers Choice
Favorite Casino First Place Wild Rose Casino & Hotel, Clinton, Iowa Second place Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Rock Island Third place Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, Bettendorf, Iowa
Second place Sterling Theater, Sterling
Third place David Giuliani
Third place Midway Drive-In Theatre, Sterling
Honorable mention Dan Woessner
Honorable mention AMC Showplace 16, Rockford
Favorite Newspaper Comic
Favorite Newspaper Columnist
First place Family Circus
Honorable mention Hollywood Casino, Aurora
First place Andrea Mills
Second place Garfield
Favorite Movie Theater
Second place Ty Reynolds
Third place Charlie Brown
First place Carmike/Sauk Valley Cinema 8, Sterling
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Readers Choice
3AUK 6ALLEY -EDIA s February 25, 2014
Honorable mention Peanuts
Second place Last Stop, Dixon
Honorable mention On Demand
Favorite Place to Bowl
Honorable mention Bullseye, Sterling Stables, Dixon
Favorite Place to Take Kids
Favorite Place to Rent a Video
Second place Brookfield Zoo, Chicago
First place Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes, Sterling Second place Plum Hollow Family Center, Dixon Third place Hilltop Lanes, Morrison Honorable mention Polo Bowl
Favorite Place to Play Darts or Shoot Pool First place Long Shot, Rock Falls
the city of amboy 815.857.3814
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SMALL TOWNS!
First place Family Video Second place Redbox Third place Netflix
Thank You Sauk Valley for voting us one of your favorites categories! in
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First place Fun Jump, Sterling
Third place Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley Honorable mention Lowell Park, Dixon
Thank you for voting us one of your favorite small towns!
THANK YOU
for voting us as a favorite place to buy appliances!
Thank You ...for voting us, once again, one of your favorite card & gift stores!
Pam’s Hallmark 1331 North Galena Ave., Dixon 815-288-6600 (OURS -ON &RI s 3AT s 3UN
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Readers Choice
Favorite Radio Personality First place Sam Ramirez
Favorite Radio Station First place 101.7 – WRCV
Second place Dwyer & Michaels
Second place 107.7 – WLLT
Third place Bob & Tom
Third place 1240 – WSDR
Honorable mention Brian Zschiesche
Honorable mention 103.7 – WLLR
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Thank You for voting us one of your favorites for burgers & fries!
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
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Thank You for making us #1 !
Chris Hammitt 630 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
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Ruth Gundlach, CPCU 619 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL Bus: 815-772-2101 1113 4th St., Fulton, IL Bus: 815-589-2360
ruth.gundlach.g8x8@statefarm.com
Gary Presley Ins Agency Inc. Gary Presley 221 S. Crawford Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: 815-284-6883
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Dern Insurance Agency, Inc. Roy Dern, Agent, CLU, LUTCF 2701 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 Bus: 815-622-1600 roy.dern.g8yu@statefarm.com
Mike Sprague 1712 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Bus: 815-626-0000
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