Christmas
In July!
Inside: Locally owned businesses
Why support locally owned businesses? 1. Local Character and Prosperity 2. Community Well-Being 3. Local Decision-Making 4. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy 5. Job and Wages 6. Entrepreneurship 7. Environmental Sustainability 8. Product Diversity A
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OUR FAMOUS SUPER-SWEET BI-COLOR CORN IS READY!
WHERE TO BUY Dixon
Northland Mall
Dixon
Sterling
(Next to Farley’s)
Open Daily 11am - 6pm
Rock Falls
(On Dixon Avenue)
Rock Falls
Open Daily 10am - 6pm
Open Daily 8am - 6pm
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NOW SERVING LUNCH
Monday-Friday 11am-3pm • Daily sandwich specials HAPPY HOUR MONDAY -WEDNESDAY 4p-7pm $2 Domestics $3 wells
THIRSTY THURSDAY
All Day $2 Domestics $3 wells
WEDNESDAY TACO DAY
More than just tacos.....Serving 11-8PM COME FOR THE FOOD....STAY FOR THE BEER 1301 PROPHETSTOWN RD, ROCK FALLS • (815) 626-1470
NICK'S TAP PUNK GRAHAM - 2019
AND STOP INUP A PICK IGN TEAM S EET UP SH
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ADLIN • DEER VALLEY GOLF CLUB -DEER GROVE, IL T O SIGN U E • 9AM SHOT GUN START • PRIZE MONEY BASED ON ENTRYS AUGUS P T • COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT NICKS • $180 PER 4 MAN TEAM • PRIZES, FOOD, LAUGHS & LIES AT NICKS AFTER TOURNAMENT
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL; NICKS -815.626.1470
PLAY SLOTS AND VIDEO POKER HERE AT NICK'S Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
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Come & learn how Ronald Reagan got from a white house in Dixon, Illinois to
The White House!
Docent guided tours. Virtual tour available in the Visitor Center theater. Call or visit our website for Group Tour information Plan approximately one hour for your Home and Visitors Center experience.
Visitor Center 810 S. Hennepin Ave Dixon, Illinois 61021
Reagan Home 816 S. Hennepin Ave Dixon, Illinois 61021
N -O Now October t b 31 31stt Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 1pm - 5pm
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(815)288-5176 www.reaganhome.org • Director@reaganhome.org GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/z7zvyt-ronald-reaganboyhood-home-preservation-foundation
1245 N Galena Ave, Dixon • 815-284-2052
FREE ESTIMATES
ON ANY NEW OR REPLACEMENT FURNACE OR AIR CONDITIONER! 24 HOUR - 7 DAYS A WEEK
SERVICE AVAILABLE ON ALL MAKES OF FURNACES & AIR CONDITIONERS
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TIRED OF PAYING TOO MUCH FOR DINNER? OUR MENU IS FULL OF VALUE FOR YOUR FAMILY! APPETIZERS & SIDE ORDERS
Onion Rings Family Size Onion Rings Deep Fried Mushrooms Family Size Mushrooms Deep Fried Cauliflower Mixed Basket (Combo of above Items) Deep Fried Corn Nuggets (10) Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks (6) Cheddar Cheese Curds Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers (6) Deep Fried Pickle Baked Potato Tater Tots Steak Fries Family Size Steak Fries Cheese Fries (Add Bacon for extra $1 50) Family Size Cheese Fries~ (Add Bacon -Extra $2.50) Chili Cheese Fries (Regular or Family Size) Bowl of Chili
BEVERAGES
Can of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dew or Diet Dew Iced Tea or Lemonade Coffee Shakes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) Malts (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry)
KID’S MENU
Chicken Leg with Fries 1 piece of Fish with Fries Grilled Cheese with Fries 2 Chicken Strips with Fries
$3.95 $5.50 $4.95 $6.25 $5.25 $7.25 $5.50 $5.25 $5.25 $5.95 $0.25 $1.50 $2.50 $1.75 $3.25 $3.25
$4.50 4.25/7.95 $2.75 $0.75 $1.50 $1.00 1.95/2.50 2.25/2.95 $3.25 $3.25 $3.25 $3.95
EXTRAS
Slice of Cheese (American, Swiss, Pepper Jack) $0.50 Extra dressing, sauce or sour cream $0.75 Cup of Cheese (small or large) 1.00/2.50 Pint of Macaroni Salad or Cole Slaw $3.00
1/4 lb Bacon & Jalapeño Cheeseburger BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Double Hamburger Double Cheeseburger Double Bacon Cheeseburger Double Jalapeno Cheeseburger Double Mushroom & Swiss Burger Double Bacon & Jalapeno Cheeseburger Double BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
$3.95 $3.50 $3.50 $3.95 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.95 $4.50
SEAFOOD DINNERS
All dinners include your choice of Steak Fries, Tater Tots or Baked Potato. Plus your choice of Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad or Cottage Cheese. 2 pc Alaskan Pollack - fresh batter dipped $5.95 3 pc Alaskan Pollack - fresh batter dipped $6.95 Fantail Shrimp -5 pieces $7.95 Popcorn Shrimp $6.50 Clam Strips $6.50 Seafood Platter (combination of the above seafood) $10.50 Whole Catfish Dinner $7.95 Catfish File! Dinner $9.25
SPECIALITY DINNERS
All dinners include your choice of Steak Fries, Tater Tots or Baked Potato. Plus your choice of Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad or Cottage Cheese. Two-fer (2 pc Fish & 4 Fantail) $7.95 Three-some (2 Fish, 2 Strips, 3 Fantail) $9.25 Four-some (2 pc Dark Chicken & 2 pc Fish) $8.95 Chicks Ahoy $7.50 Hamburger Steak topped w/mushrooms & onions $6.95 SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREAST w/sauteed green peppers, onions, mushrooms, topped w/cheese $10.95
All dinners include your choice of Steak Fries, Tater Tots or Baked Potato. Plus your choice of Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad or Cottage Cheese. 1/2 Chicken $7.95 2 pc Chicken $5.95 3 pc Chicken $6.95 3 Leq Dinner $6.25 4 Winq Dinner $6.50 3 pc Chicken Strips $6.95 5 pc Chicken Strips $7.95 FAMILY PACK -14 pc Chicken on the bone OR Chicken Strips, Family Size Steak Fries 1 Pint of Cole Slaw OR Macaroni Salad $16.95
JUST FISH OR CHICKEN
9 Pieces of Fish 9 Pieces of Chicken 12 Pieces of Fish 12 Pieces of Chicken 10 Chicken Stripes Extra Charge for White Meat
MEXICAN SPECIALITIES
BIGGEST BURRITOS IN TOWN
includes beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, with sour cream and salsa on the side Ground Beef $8.25 Chicken $9.25
SALADS
DESSERTS
Smothered Chicken Breast Locally owned and operated for 24 years
$9.95 $9.95 $11.95 $11 95 $10.50
Beef Taco Salad $6.95 Chicken Taco Salad $7.95 Beef & Cheese Nachos $6.95 NACHO SUPREME chips w/beef, cheese, tomato lettuce, jalapenos, onion, sour cream & salsa $8.95
Chicken Salad (Grilled or Fried Chicken) Garden Salad Cup of Cole Slaw, Mac Salad or Cott Cheese
SANDWICHES
GIANT Tenderloin, Hand pounded & dipped w/FF $10.25 Big Tenderloin $3.95 Pork Tenderloin $2.95 1/4 lb Hamburger $1.75 1/4 lb Cheeseburger $1.95 1/4 lb Bacon Cheeseburger $2.95 1/4 lb Jalapeno Cheeseburger $2.95 1/4 lb Mushroom & Swiss Burger $2.95
CHICKEN DINNERS - Fresh Batter Dipped
Deep Fried Milky Way or Twinkie Funnel Cake Fries Deep Fried Cookie Dough
$6.95 $3.25 $1.00 $2.50 $3.25 $4.95
DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN ...AND MORE Phone: 815-622-0258 • 1501 W. 4th St., Sterling
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Let Mama Do the Cooking! Gluten Free Menu Items
20 Small Hand Battered Chicken Strips, 4-Orders of Fries, 3-Side Salads Mama Sauces, 4-Garl 4-Mama 4-Garlic Bread Sticks
Gluten Free & Cauliflower Pizza Crusts G Glu Gluten Free Pasta, Chicken Strips, and Buns
DAILY LUNCH BUFFET:
$22.49
104 S. Peoria, Dixon | 815.288.4448 www.mamaciminosdixon.com
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET:
HURRICANE SPECIAL
Hurricane Pizza 11am to 1:30pm Monday Up to 2 Toppings through for $27.99 plus tax Friday. 24” Pizza, Just $6.99 40 slices
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Served 9am to 1pm. Just $6.99
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Catering available for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. Let Mama Cimino’s cater your next party or meeting.
TRY ONE OF OUR DESSERTS Eli Cheesecakes: Plain and Strawberry Cannoli • Desert Pizza Hot Fudge Cake • Turtle Cheese Cake
Cimino’s Party Room...It’s a Great Place to Have a Party or a Meeting.
Check out our website to order online through Grubhub.
Mama Cimino’s
Now Selling Energy Drinks
Dine-In ~ Delivery ~ Carry-Out
104 S. Peoria, Dixon | 815.288.4448 | www.mamaciminosdixon.com
Christmas In July @ Jeff Bright RV Center 2020 Coachmen Brookstone 310RL • • • •
2020 Coachmen Chaparral 336TSIK
Rear Living 3 Slides Sleeps 2-4 Island
• • • •
MSRP $69,770
MSRP $61,595
Sale Price
Sale Price
48,672*
44,942*
$ 2020 Coachmen Freedom Express • • • •
321FEDSLE
3 Slides Outside Kitchen Sleeps 4-6 Front Living Sale Price
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*
2020 Coachmen Catalina • • • •
243RBSLE
Sleeps 4-6 1 Slide Starlight System Rear Bath
SM-ST1684642
Sale Price
19,938
*
Jeff Bright RV CENTER 8 1 5
626-RVRV (7878)
www.JeffBrightRV.com
2020 Coachmen Freedom Express
MSRP $38,805
324RLDSLE
• 3 Slides • Sleeps 4-6 • Outside Kitchen Island Sale Price
25,361*
$
2020 Coachmen Catalina
MSRP $31,112
$
279RLDSLE
1 Slide Rear Living Sleeps 4-6 Power Stab Jacks Sale Price
33,871
$
$
2020 Coachmen Freedom Express
MSRP $49,535
• • • •
29THS Toy Hauler Party Deck Sleeps 4-6 • No Slides 11FT Garage
Sale Price
MSRP $49,594
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33,870*
$
1 Slide King Bed Sleeps 8-10 Outside Kitchen Sale Price
24,767
10% Discount
On All Accessories Now 2019 Now Until Until August August31, 31,2018 “Bring Coupon in For Discount”
MSRP $39,065
25,443*
$
2020 Crossroads Sunset
MSRP $36,970
$
333RETS
3 Slides 2 Fireplaces Wash/Dryer Hookup Sleeps 4-6 Sale Price
262BH
24,934
$
2020 Coachmen Catalina
2020 Crossroads Sunset
MSRP $37,166
Rear Living 3 Slides Sleeps 2-4 Island
*
• • • •
331BH 1.5 Baths • 2 Slides King Bed Outside Kitchen Sleeps 10-12
Sale Price
28,927*
$
Jeff Bright RV CENTER 8 1 5
MSRP $45,980
626-RVRV (7878)
*Tax, title, license fees, doc fees extra. **144 months @ 6.49% ***180 months @ 6.49% ****240 months @6.49%. Subject to approval.
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Oh, Canada! MONTREAL | QUEBEC CITY | OTTAWA TORONTO | NIAGARA FALLS Tour Dates: July 22-30, 2020 TOUR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Highlights Include: • Flight in and out of Chicago O’Hare • All City Tours • Notre Dame Cathedral • Via Rail Train-Montreal to Quebec City • Montmorency Falls • 1000 Islands Cruise • Lake Region Wine Tasting • Niagara Falls Boat Tour • and much more
Contact Desi at 815-864-2111 or desi.ozburn@fsbshannon-polo.com
www.fsbshannon-polo.com
Space is limited.
Member FDIC
SM-ST1683305 683305
Home comfort is our specialty.
See warranty certificate for details.
Plumbing • Heating Cooling • Sheet Metal
Full Service Retail and in home service available
SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS
YEAR
PARTS LIMITED
WARRANTY
LIMITED
WARRANTY
With technology designed to maximize performance, Tempstar Heating and Cooling Products delivers home comfort you can feel. Choose one of our quiet, energy-efficient home cooling systems, each backed by an outstanding limited warranty.
Timely registration required. See warranty certificate for details and restrictions.
Heating and Cooling Products © 2014 International Comfort Products
B&D
Home Services Supply Co. 201 W. 14th, Rock Falls
815-626-0897
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60” MyRIDE® Enhanced Comfort Model # 74480
MSRP $9,999
SALE PRICE
$8,999 L
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50” Time Cutter
D
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Model # 74774
MSRP $3,699
SALE PRICE
$3,499 IND H E -B K L WA
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22” Recycler
Variable Speed Model # 20378
MSRP $349
SALE PRICE
$329
*
www.TORO.com
• Turbo Force Cutting Decks • Commercial Grade Durability • Innovative Tool Carrying • 24.5 hp Toro® Commercial V-Twin 708cc engine • Wide 50” fabricated, 10-gauge steel, cutting deck with bull-nose bumper • Smart Speed® Control System • Dual Hydrostatic HG-ZT2200 transmissions • 11” (28 cm) Rear High Wheel • Variable Speed Self Propel • 6.75 ft-lb Gross Torque Kohler® XTX 149cc OHV w/Auto Choke
SM-ST1681301
*See store for details
FRANK’S
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Tune-Ups • Parts • Blades • Accessories M -F 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon
405 Ash Avenue, Sterling 815-622-9999
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80 S. Hennepin Ave, Dixon, Illinois
(815) 288-9335 Bar hours: Mon-Sat 10am-1am, Sun 11am-11pm Kitchen hours: Mon-Sun 11am-7pm
Stop In and Check Out Our New Menu!
SPECIALTY SANDWICHES All served with potato chips and a pickle spear.
CRAZY CUBAN - ham and pork on ciabatta with spicy brown mustard $6.50 add bacon .75 add banana peppers .50 ITALIAN BEEF - thin sliced beef marinated in Italian season $6.50 add cheese .50 add banana peppers .50 B.A. B.L.T. - lettuce/tomato/mayo and bacon on white toast $6.00 GRILLED CHEESE - a variety of cheese on white toast $5.00 add bacon .75 add tomato .25 MEAT AND CHEESE B.Y.O.S. SANDWICH - See back of menu for all meat cheese and bread options. $6.00 run it through the garden .50
Play Slots & Video Poker Here Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
RAGIN’ REUBEN - corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut on marble rye with 1000 island $6.50 CAPRESE - fresh mozzarella, provolone, tomato and spinach on garlic toasted Italian bread $5.00 add pastrami or turkey 1.00 PATTY MELT - 1/3 lb burger on marble rye with 1000 island, sliced onion and Swiss $6.50 MEAT LOVER’S - salami, pastrami, Italian beef on ciabatta with Swiss and mayo $7.00 Add bacon .75 B.A. BURGER - 1/2 lb burger on ciabatta lettuce/ tomato/mayo $7.00 1/3 lb burger on a smaller bun $5.00
APPETIZERS
Cheese Plate - 3.75 add salami $2.00 Party trays - available for pre-order Cheese Quesadilla - $4.00 Chips and salsa - $3.00 Chili or Soup of the day - (seasonal) Cup $2.50 Bowl $3.00
Serving Generations of Farm Families • Operating • Equipment • Ag Real Estate • Lines of Credit
Trust & Asset Management Division Central Bank provides more than good investment yields and competent financial planning; we provide people with personal attention. With a professional team such as ours, you have all our resources, from research down to bookkeeping, on your side.
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Call us for a FREE Consultation
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Since 1907 Central Bank has proudly served generations of farm families, helping them achieve financial success, steady growth and continue the farming tradition.
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Our Central focus is YOU
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The Softener Man $200 OFF
New Softener or Iron Filter Coupon Expires 09/30/2019
815-544-0918 or 815-625-3426
Repair On All Makes & Models Commercial & Residential • Over 30 Years Experience!
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Stop in for a Treat!
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Soft & Homemade Hard Ice Creams Sugar Free Frozen Yogurts
Fresh Fruit Slushes All your Favorite Shakes & Sundaes Made from Scratch Brownie Supreme & Strawberry Shortcake
Meusel’s
DAIRY DELITE 118 E. 7th St Dixon, IL
303 S. Mason (Rt. 52) Amboy, IL
Open Every Day
Open Every Day
SM-ST1683403
ATTENTION SENIORS:
You are cordially invited to attend the
2019 Sauk Valley
Tuesday, August 6th • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Northland Mall • Sterling • Discover great opportunities • Learn about retirement Play living choices Senior Showcase • Financial planning BINGO • Health screenings for a chance to win • Consultations FREE ...and much more GROCERIES Come out to see the “Sassy Steppers” from the Lee County Council on Aging & “Still Cruisin’ Dancers” from the Whiteside County Senior Center perform @ 11a.m.! Sponsored By:
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HOT HOT HOT SUMMER SALE!
Best Deals in Town
20-40%
OFF MSRP
First Come, First Served Eurotop
Full size set: $429.99 (reg 579.99) Queen set: $489.99 (reg 649.99) King set: $659.99 (reg 849.99)
10-Year MATTRESS PROTECTOR Queen Size
$59
99
Firm
Full size set: $599.99 (reg 639.99) Queen set: $699.99 (reg 719.99) King set: $929.99 (reg 949.99)
ear! 10 -Y RANTY
Plush
Full size set: $379.99 (reg 579.99) Queen set: $439.99 (reg 649.99) King set: $569.99 (reg 849.99)
QUEEN BEDFRAME
(With Purchase Of Any Queen Mattress Set)
ASTR W ILS! ORE FOR DETA SEE
$5999
(With Set Purchase)
(With Set Purchase)
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE UP TO 12 MONTHS NO INTEREST FINANCING AVAILABLE (WITH APPROVED CREDIT)
• Appliances • Mattresses SM-ST1681281
2400 N. Locust St. Sterling, IL
815.625.8529
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 3pm