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Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Church!

DINING

Favorite Bakery First Place Aurelio’s Bakery Second Place Baker Street Third Place Coffee Crush

Favorite Place to buy Furniture

Honorable Mention Sophie’s Café

Favorite Banquet Facility First Place Champs Banquet Venue Second Place Deer Valley Banquets Third Place Candlelight Inn Honorable Mention Barnacopia - Polo

Favorite Fast Food Service First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli Second Place Culver’s Third Place Don Pedro’s Honorable Mention Taco Bell

of Rock Falls Harold’s Furniture has been in business for 64 years. In 1957 Harold Harrison recognized the need for used furniture and started operating Harold’s Furniture out of his home.

Deciding to carry on Harold’s dream, Shawn & Becky Hunter purchased the business in 1995.

806 E. Lynn Blvd • Sterling awc815.com “Build a Solid Foundation to a Healthier You on the Rock”

Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Place to Exercise!

Harold’s Furniture carries a variety of furniture brands, such as, Southern Motion, Ashley, Best Home Furnishings and more. They also have a variety of home accessories; lamps, pictures, rugs, etc.

Harold’s Furniture is proud to say they are family owned and pride themselves on personal, professional and friendly service and quick delivery.

Harold’s Furniture is located at 1210 W. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, IL 815-625-7177 haroldsfurniture1.com email: haroldsfurniture1@gmail.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday 8:30am-5pm Sunday Noon-4pm

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Favorite Place for a Shake

Favorite Place for a Steak

Favorite Place for Breakfast

First Place Dairy Queen

First Place Prime Quarter Steak House

First Place Eggs in Paradise

Second Place Culver’s

Second Place Galena Steak House

Second Place Maple Pancake House

Third Place Dairy Delite

Third Place Forest Inn

Third Place Flynnie’s

Honorable Mention Revolution Wellness

Honorable Mention Blackhawk Steak Pit

Honorable Mention Brother Daryl’s

First Place Candlelight Inn Second Place Basil Tree Third Place Smoked on 3rd Honorable Mention Somkit

Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn

Thank You for Voting us...

#1 Pharmacy

2506 E. Lincolnway Sterling • 815-626-4920

1700 1st Ave. Rock Falls • 815-626-9562

1275 N. Galena Ave. Dixon • 815-288-7844

REPRESENTATIVE TONY MCCOMBIE www.repmccombie.com

District Office 301 First Ave Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 632-7384 mccombie@ilhousegop.org SM-ST1956551

Thank You For Voting Us #1 Antique Shop For 13 Years Running!

307 First Ave., Sterling Mon-Sun 10am-4pm

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Favorite Place for a First Date

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#1 PLACE FOR LUNCH #1 FAST FOOD SERVICE

Favorite Place for Brunch First Place White Pines Second Place Lisa’s Brick House Third Place Smoked on 3rd Honorable Mention Brother Daryl’s

Favorite Place for Chicken First Place Candlelight Inn Second Place B.B.Y. Chicken & Carry Out Third Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken Honorable Mention Rip’s Tavern - Ladd

Favorite Place for Coffee First Place Sophie’s Café Second Place Coffee Crush Third Place AirPlay Espresso & Bakery Honorable Mention Starbucks

Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Place for Chicken, The Candlelight Inn opened in June of 1967 under the ownership of Chuck Sisson, Lyman Prescott and Bob Prescott.

After a short period, Chuck and Lyman left the business, although Lyman continued to own the building.

The business thrived for more than 20 years, especially after the invention of Chicken George in the early 1970s.

In the mid 1980s Bob and his wife, Jan, decided that their next move should be to buy the building the restaurant occupied at the 100 block of West Third. However, Lyman Prescott did not want to sell. Thus, they looked at other options and settled on a location on the north end of Sterling, 2907 N. Locust. The building actually had been a barn at one time but was remodeled into a restaurant over the years and, before the Prescotts’ purchase in 1989, it was a restaurant known as “The Country Squire.” They moved the business, remodeled and added on. Their customers followed them, and the Candlelight grew. In 2000, their son Matthew came home and took over the responsibility and ownership of the Sterling location.

He saw a need to continue building the business, and in 2004 he built the Candlelight Inn at 2200 First Avenue, Rock Falls. The new location brought a whole new look and attitude to the Candlelight Inn name. In 2010 he leased the restaurant and marina in Clinton, Iowa, at 511 Riverview Drive.

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BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD! Good Food...

GREAT TIMES! 218 Locust St., Sterling 625-7969 (For Carryout)

Thank Kelly’s your your Thank you you for for voting Kelly’s favoriteestablishment establishment Tacos, favorite forfor Tacos and Mexican Mexican Food Food.and AndMargarita’s. one of your favorites foryour lunch and Margarita’s.

And one of favorites for lunch.

We appreciate your continued support.

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Thank you to everyone that voted us their

FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE!

Your #1

First Place Dairy Queen Second Place Dairy Delite Third Place Culver’s Honorable Mention Arthur’s Garden Deli

Favorite Place for Hamburgers First Place Culver’s Second Place Shamrock Pub Third Place The Factory

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Favorite Place for Dessert

SOURCE for

• Appliances

• Mattresses

2400 N. Locust • Sterling • 815-625-8529

Honorable Mention Lisa’s Brick House

Favorite Place for French Fries

Favorite Place for Ice Cream

First Place McDonald’s

First Place Dairy Delite

Second Place Culver’s

Second Place Dairy Queen

Third Place Shooters Honorable Mention Lisa’s Brick House

Third Place Culver’s Honorable Mention Dairy Mart Plus

Where Photos Really Are...

All About You

Waterfront Gifts & Antiques

Specializing in: Weddings, Seniors & Family

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Over 32 dealers offering home decor, primitives, antiques, re-purposed,VERY LARGE selection of vinyl records and Cds, shabby chic, sterling silver jewelry and other unique treasures.

Thanks for voting us your

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FAVORITE ANTIQUE STORE!

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Thank you for voting us Your Favorite Florist!

We are SO honored and appreciate all your support.

Favorite Place for Lunch First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli Second Place Kelly’s

Favorite Chiropractic Clinic

Let us help you make someone’s day special.

1709 E. 3rd St., Sterling, IL www.lundstromflorist.com

Third Place Angelo’s

815-625-0080 • 800-622-7673

Honorable Mention The Factory

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Favorite Place for Margaritas

RITUALS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

First Place El Tapatio

18573 Pennington Rd. Sterling, IL

Second Place Willy’s Third Place Kelly’s Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn

Favorite Place for Mexican Food First Place Kelly’s Second Place El Tapatio Third Place Willy’s Honorable Mention Las Palmas

YOU VOTED US #1 GIFT SHOP & ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO BUY GREETING CARDS & CRAFTS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS! We’re celebrating March 4 (10-5) & March 5 (10-4)

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We appreciate you to “pieces!”

www.ritualschiropractic.com

Bring in this puzzle piece for your chance to win a $100 Golden Key Gift Certificate or a $50 Golden Key Gift Certificate!

Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 9am12pm, 2pm-5pm, Tuesday & Friday: 9am-1pm, Thursday: Noon-5pm

Join us for: *15% Off! Treats to Go! FREE Golden Key Gifts Canvas Shopping Bag With $20 or more Purchase!

Customer Appreciation Shop Hop With Showplace Antiques!

Dr. Lauren has been in practice for 10 years, but started this office in September 2019. She has been back in the Sauk Valley Area since 2017 and loves serving in the community where she grew up.

We specialize in prenatal and postpartum care but have found ourselves with a large athlete following due to Dr. Lauren’s prior work with professional athletes. It is a marriage of 2 passions; birth & sports. We believe in treating the whole person. We look for issues that leads to the pain areas and don’t just focus on what hurts.

We want to solve the problem and with that as our goals, we often have a high success rate. Last year we acquired a MLS laser which is a medical grade FDA approved therapeutic laser to aid in healing and decreasing many different ailments.

*excludes Isabel Bloom

702 W 4th Street Sterling 815.622.3903 SM-ST1959034

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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®

For your insurance and financial needs, see one of these State Farm Agents

THANK YOU FOR MAKING US #1!

Chris Hammitt 815 N. Galena Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: 815-288-8050 chris@chrishammitt.com

Mike Sprague 1712 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Bus: 815-626-0000 mike@mikesprague.org

Shay Brown 313 1st Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 Bus: 815-625-5100 shay.brown.vacbra@statefarm.com

Jordan Mesick 214 Keul Road Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: 779-251-1022 jordan.mesick.vacbrd@statefarm.com

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Thank you for voting us as Sauk Valley’s

#1 Plumber 11 years running!

Favorite Place for Pizza First Place Angelo’s Second Place Al & Leda’s Pizzeria - Dixon

• Remodeling & Repair • New Construction • In-Floor Heating Systems

Third Place Al & Leda’s Pizza Villa - Sterling

815-622-0463

Honorable Mention Manny’s

99 Penrose Rd., Sterling, IL 61081

Favorite Place for Seafood

Thank You

First Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken

To All Who Voted For Us!

Second Place Forest Inn Third Place Somkit Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn

Favorite Place for Tacos First Place Kelly’s

Honorable Mention Dairy Mart Plus

Favorite Restaurant First Place Forest Inn Second Place The Factory Third Place Candlelight Inn Honorable Mention Kelly’s

Favorite Salad Bar First Place Angelo’s Second Place Forest Inn Third Place Galena Steak House Honorable Mention Arthur’s Garden Deli

pizzeria

Favorite Electrician

325 West Everett, Dixon • 815-284-3932

Second Place La Laguna Third Place Willy’s

al & Leda’s

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Located at 7833 Tampico Rd., Rock Falls.

Phone number is (815) 438-4402 denniselectric.office@gmail.com DE has been in business for 28 years and was started in 1993 by U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Morath and his wife Vernice, of Tampico, IL. DE is a 3rd generation family business started by Dennis Morath, then ran by his son-in-law John Widolff, and now being operated in partnership with John, by his sons and son-in-law.

DE is an electrical contracting business with an emphasis on agricultural, residential and commerical needs. DE has a strong focus on community and giving. Our success falls mainly on your willingness to contact, refer and recommend us to your friends and family and for that we Thank You! DE is proud to maintain a large inventory of electrical supply in anticipation of the customers’ needs and our own mission to provide a quick, efficient response when an electrical emergency requires.

It gives us great pride to be selected as the Sauk Valley’s #1 Electrical Contractor. We greatly appreciate your continued trust and support.

Thank you for voting us #1 place to purchase tires in the Sauk Valley!

MooreTires.com

NEW LOCATION COMING SOON 1315 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL. Located in: Rock Falls, Mendota, Kewanee, Monmouth, Macomb, Dixon

We are Moore than just tires!

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Favorite Bar/Tavern

Favorite Movie Theater

First Place Shooters

First Place Sterling Theater - Downtown

Second Place The Factory

Second Place Midway Drive-In

Third Place Cochran’s Pub

Third Place AMC Classic - Sterling

Honorable Mention Crystal Cork

Honorable Mention Clinton 8 Movie Theater

Favorite Casino

Favorite Newspaper Columnist

First Place Wild Rose Second Place Rhythm City Third Place Isle of Capri Honorable Mention Jumer’s Casino

First Place Ty Reynolds Second Place Kathleen Schultz Third Place Cody Cutter Honorable Mention Rachel Rodgers

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for voting us your CONTRACTOR/CARPENTER! (815)590-2677 1408 1st Ave. • Rock Falls, IL 61071 • Office@bossroofing.net

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ENTERTAINMENT

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THANK YOU

for voting us your

Favorite Place to Buy Flooring

e to buy Tires

Favorite Newspaper Comic First Place Family Circus Second Place Garfield Third Place Peanuts Honorable Mention For Better or Worse

Favorite Place to buy Tires

Favorite Place to Bowl First Place Plum Hollow Second Place Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes Third Place Mt. Carroll Bowling Center Third Place Town & Country Lanes - Mt. Morris

Favorite Place to Play Darts or Shoot Pool First Place Whiskey Barrel

329 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021

815-284-3933

Thanks for voting us #1!

NEW LOCATION COMING SOON! 1315 N. GALENA AVE. DIXON, IL 61021

Second Place Cardwell’s

We are a growing company! We

Third Place Zero’s Tap

Dixon, Illinois this year and we

Honorable Mention Jeff’s Refs

munity. We are located in the old

are opening our sixth location in are so excited to serve the comDixon Plaza Cinema - 1315 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL. We look

BossCarpetOne.com

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Favorite Place to Take Kids

Favorite Radio Personality

Favorite Radio Station

First Place Shooters

First Place My Play Village

First Place Sam Ramirez

First Place 101.7-WRCV

Second Place Sammy’s Slots & Video Poker Café

Second Place Lowell Park

Second Place Dwyer & Michaels

Second Place 103.7-WLLR

Third Place Rush 4 Gold, Inc.

Third Place Selmi’s

Third Place Patrick McPherson

Third Place 106.5-KCQQ

Honorable Mention Big Slots

Honorable Mention Imagination Station

Honorable Mention Steve Shannon

Honorable Mention 94.3-WLLT

Thank You For Voting Us Your FAVORITE DENTAL CLINIC In The Sauk Valley.

Thank You For Voting Us #2 For Favorite Place To Buy Tires!

SMILE We so appreciate the continued support of our patients.

NOT MORE, JUST BETTER

Dr. Aaron Anderson, DDS

815-625-6911

Dr. Ryan Murphy, DDS

TIRES & WHEELS

STERLING

BRAKES STEERING SUSPENSION LIFT KITS AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES

DENTAL GROUP

815-626-9600 1835 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081

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Favorite Place to Play Slots

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Thank You

JUST FOR FUN

Favorite Church and Where First Place Abiding Word Church - Sterling Second Place St. Andrew Catholic Church - Rock Falls

Favorite Veterinary Clinic

Third Place St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Sterling Honorable Mention Immanuel Lutheran Church - Dixon

First Place Dixon Petunia Festival Second Place Amboy Depot Days Third Place Autumn on Parade Honorable Mention Fiesta Days

Favorite Golf Course First Place Deer Valley Golf Club Second Place Emerald Hill Golf Course Third Place Timber Creek Golf Honorable Mention Lost Nation Golf Course

Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center 900 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-RENT (7368) www.acerentalplacedixon.com www.acehardwaredixon.com SM-ST1958794

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River Ridge Animal Hospital provides pets in the Sauk Valley area with the best possible veterinary care, grooming, boarding and day care services.

The goal of their caring staff and doctors is to provide the highest quality pet care in the region using state-ofthe art equipment and techniques while still maintaining compassionate small town service and care. Services offered include personalized wellness care, therapeutic “cold” laser for acute and chronic conditions, soft tissue laser surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, in house laboratory services, advanced dental care, rhinoscopy and orthopedic surgery including external fracture fixation.

The doctors and staff are also trained in fear free techniques to try and make your pet’s healthcare experience as enjoyable as possible. Going beyond just your pet’s healthcare needs, River Ridge offers an extensive array of services to spoil and pamper your pet. Their groomers offer numerous pampering and primping services during expanded hours to make your pet look their best. Whether you need to leave your pet for just one day or for a month, your pet will be spoiled in River Ridge’s spacious boarding facility. The boarding area offers everything from deluxe overnight accommodations to daycare services.

Visit us at www.riverridgevets.com

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Favorite Community Event

For Voting Us Your #1 Hardware Store in the Sauk Valley

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 HEATING/COOLING CONTRACTOR IN THE SAUK VALLEY. 1245 N Galena Ave, Dixon 815-284-2052

Favorite Local Politician

Favorite Pet Groomer

First Place Tony McCombie

First Place Muddy Paws

Second Place Joe McDonald

Second Place PetSmart

Third Place Tom Demmer

Third Place River Ridge Animal Hospital

Honorable Mention Adam Kinzinger

Honorable Mention Wizard of Paws

Favorite Park

Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets

First Place Lowell Park Second Place White Pines Forest State Park Third Place Sinnissippi Park Honorable Mention Centennial Park

First Place Casey’s Second Place Shell Third Place Kelley’s Market-Mobil Honorable Mention The Beverage Store

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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First Place All About You

Rockwood State Park S Specializing pecializing iin: n: Second Place Weddings, Seniors & Family O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Third Place White Pines Forest State Park Honorable Mention Crow Valley

Favorite Place to Exercise First Place 7:24 Fitness on the Rock Second Place Planet Fitness Third Place Westwood Fitness & Sports Center

Thank You For Voting Us Your FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE In The Sauk Valley.

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With 9 Locations

Favorite Photographer

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Thank you so much with whipped 815.718.5136 15 718 5136 //// // N Nancey D Dorner cream and a cherry on top!

www.youinphotosbynanc.zenfolio.com We appreciate your love and support and are proud to be your #1 choice for ice cream in the Sauk Valley area.

Favorite Small Town Honorable Mention Dixon Family YMCA

First Place Morrison Second Place Amboy Third Place Grand Detour Honorable Mention Oregon

Favorite Veterinary Clinic First Place River Ridge Animal Hospital Second Place Morrison Veterinary Clinic Third Place Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown Honorable Mention Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic

You In Photos By Nanc, Inc. is owned and operated by Nancey Dorner, who loves and specializes in families, babies, weddings, seniors and just plain FUN in her photography!

Nanc is always open to any idea and has been since 2014. Creating any special memory really is what she is about. YOU! Your memories!

1400 1st Avenue, Suite C in Rock Falls A proud legal USA owned small business.

815-718-5136

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email: nancduff2@gmail.com

Color the logo, cut it out and when we open, redeem it for a FREE small cone!

Hours are all by appointment only.

Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

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Favorite Antique Shop

Favorite Auctioneer

First Place Showplace Antiques & Treasures

First Place Rob Young

Second Place Waterfront Gifts & Antiques

Second Place Lyle Dirks

Third Place Rustic Relics

Third Place Kevin Considine

Honorable Mention Victorian Grace Antiques

Honorable Mention Lenny Bryson

Favorite Appliance Store

Favorite Auto Body Shop

First Place Knie Appliance & T.V., Inc.

First Place Slim-N-Hank’s

Second Place Farley’s

Second Place Williams Auto Body

Third Place Clover Hills

Third Place Dixon Autobody Clinic

Honorable Mention Prescott’s Appliance

Honorable Mention Becker Auto Body

We want to thank all our listeners that voted Sam Ramirez number one radio personality and River Country 101.7 your favorite radio station

LISTEN TO WIN your invitation starting on February 28th

Thursday, April 7th at 6pm 2022 River Country Listener Appreciation Party

McCormick Event Center 205 East 3rd Street, Rock Falls

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Special guest appearance by rising Country star,

Sam Grow

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC!

Favorite Barbershop First Place Ben’s Phresh Kutz Second Place The Loop Third Place Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop

Favorite Flower Shop

Lauren Wills, DC

18573 Pennington Rd., Sterling.

(815) 625-8229 www.ritualschiropractic.com

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Honorable Mention Jake’s Barbershop

Favorite Beauty Salon First Place Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon Second Place Fringe & Co. Salon & Western Boutique Third Place Bombshell Beauty Lounge Honorable Mention B’lush Salon

Favorite Car Wash First Place Huffman Car Wash Second Place Super Wash Third Place Four Seasons Power Wash Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market-Mobil

732 N. Galena Ave. Dixon 815-288-3041

Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Veterinary Clinic In The Sauk Valley Area

weedsdesignsdixon.com

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 2pm We are located in Dixon and deliver fresh flowers all over the Sauk Valley and beyond. We are a full service florist, specializing in weddings and sympathy tributes. We use the freshest available flowers straight from the farm, never dry packed – always in water until they get to us within 24 hours.

Our goal is to always stay on top of the latest trends and changing times.

With so many social media followers throughout the country commenting how they wish “they were closer” “wish you shipped” combined with the last couple years of record online orders and less foot traffic, we have pivoted to launch our very own shipped fresh arrangements. Coming this Spring!

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273 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL (815) 288-3394 www.riverridgevets.com

all for voting us the #1 Favorite Place for Breakfast in the Sauk Valley!!

Favorite Place for Breakfast Fav

First Place

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We are always striving to improve and bring you only the highest quality food by using only quality ingredients!!

Saturday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm & Friday 6am-7:30pm

3506 East Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

815-564-0735

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Thank you for voting us your

#1 Pet Groomer!

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Favorite Cell Phone Provider First Place Verizon Second Place US Cellular Third Place Straight Talk

Favorite Place to buy Meat

Honorable Mention AT&T

Favorite Children’s Daycare First Place CGH Helping Hands Second Place Open Sesame Third Place Julie’s Pre-school & Day Care Honorable Mention Bright Beginnings Honorable Mention Sterling Rock Falls Child Care Honorable Mention Dixon YMCA Lovett Child Development Center

Favorite Chiropractic Clinic First Place Rituals Chiropractic and Wellness Second Place Kirkland Chiropractic Third Place Warner Chiropractic Honorable Mention Johnson Chiropractic Honorable Mention Rice Chiropractic

Thank You!

The Butcher Shop has two locations to serve you. Our Rock Falls location, which opened November 2017 and our Sterling location opened in May 2019. We have expanded both locations since each has opened so that we can offer additional varieties of products. We just recently finished our second expansion at the Rock Falls location. Stop out and see the changes!

for voting Discount Eyewear as one of your favorites!

Dr. Darrin Vits

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The Butcher Shop is a locally owned and operated fresh and frozen meat market.

We specialize in cut-to-order beef, pork, chicken and seafood. We carry a wide variety of products including soups, salads, deli meats and cheese, ready to cook meals and vegetables, appetizers, meat bundles, Fiona and Amelia’s Pies, spices, salsa’s, pickles, raw dog bones, gift certificates and much more. We process Black Angus Beef, which is locally raised on Pfundstein Farms.

109 1st Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 915-7747 Follow Us on Facebook

723 W. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-6195

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THIS WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND CAST THEIR VOTE FOR

Our current hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am 3pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm.

We would like to thank you for voting us “Favorite Place to Buy Meat!” We appreciate all of our customers and thank you for your continued support. Watch for our ads in the Daily Gazette and Telegraph and Like us on Facebook!.

The Butcher Shop 3309 West Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, IL 815-632-3931 2501 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 815-213-7904 Website: butchershopllc.com

Why Heritage Woods of Sterling?

It’s the feeling of community and camaraderie that sets Heritage Woods of Sterling apart from other nursing homes/assisted lifestyle facilities along with our deep wealth of experience, expertise, and good old-fashioned customer service.

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Thank You Sauk Valley

for choosing us as one of your favorite Gift Stores and Place to Buy Crafts.

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for voting us your Favorite Landscape Contractor in the Sauk Valley!!

Favorite Contractor /Carpenter

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First Place Boss Roofing & Siding Experts Second Place Angel’s Wood Floor Restoration Third Place TCS Total Construction Services Honorable Mention Kibble Construction

Favorite Place for Ice Cream

Favorite Convenience Store First Place Casey’s Second Place Shell

Favorite Dental Clinic First Place Sterling Dental Group Second Place Amboy Dental Group Third Place Aspen Dental Honorable Mention Brokaw & German

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Fast, Fresh Made to Order Food at a Budget Friendly Price!

Thank you for voting for us!

1st Place for Seafood 3rd Place for Chicken

DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN ...AND MORE

Third Place Stop-N-Go Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market-Mobil

3602 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 815-626-4422 | mccormicknursery@yahoo.com Open 7 Days a Week

Meusel’s Dairy Delite is located at 118 E 7th Street in Dixon and 303 S. Mason Avenue in Amboy It was established in Amboy in 1986 by George and Yolane Meusel.

The Dixon location opened in 1998.

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Phone: 815-622-0258 1501 W. 4th St., Sterling

Thank you for voting us #1!

We are grateful for our wonderful customers and are excited for the 2022 golf season!

meuselsdairydelite.com I describe my business as Delitefully Delicious!

I would also like to give a shout out to my dedicated Dairy Delite family (past and present) for providing outstanding service and unlimited smiles to my devoted Dairy Delite fans.

3298 Hoover Road • Deer Grove (815) 438-4653 • www.dvforegolf.com

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Favorite Financial Advisor

Favorite Financial Planner

Favorite Flower Shop

First Place Dennis Electric

First Place Tom Myers

First Place Edward Jones

First Place Weeds

Second Place Engel Electric

Second Place Chad Weigle

Second Place Waddell & Reed

Second Place Lundstrom Florist

Third Place Complete Electrical Contractors

Third Place Brett Nicklaus

Third Place Country Financial

Third Place Behrz Bloomz

Third Place United Electric

Honorable Mention Aaron Young

Honorable Mention Nicklaus Financial Service

Honorable Mention County Market

Third Place Hilliker Electric

Honorable Mention Chad Nicklaus/Steve Strum

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US

Thank you for making us a favorite!

123 W 1ST STREET DIXON IL 61021

Grilled to Perfection

PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE • “Grill Your Own” Tonight!

W W W. J B O U T I Q U E I L . CO M @JBOUTIQUEIL

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Of The Best

2022

FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP WOMEN’S FASHION & ACCESSORIES & HONORABLE MENTION FOR SHOES

Come J March 1 oin Us! 5th and 17th , 16th, Corn Be for e Cabbagef and Irish Tac and os!

Readers’ Choice

AWARDS

...mmm...Steak!

(Minutes from I-80)

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250 Backbone Rd. • Princeton, IL • 815-872-3500 • primequarter.com Monday call restaurant for hours. | Tuesday - Friday Dinner 5 - 10 p.m. • Lounge opens at 4 p.m.

Saturday Dinner 4 - 10 p.m. • Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m. | Sunday Dinner 4 - 9 p.m. • Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m.

Thank You for voting us one of your favorites for burgers!

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1401 CHICAGO AVE. DIXON, IL • 815-288-4163

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Favorite Electrician

22 Readers’ Choice Awards

For Voting Us As One Of Your Favorite Heating & Cooling Contractors!

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THANK YOU

Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm • 24 Hour Emergency Service

209 E. 4th Street • Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 • 815-625-7018

NOW BOOKING!

Favorite Funeral Home First Place McDonald Funeral Homes Second Place Preston-Schilling Funeral Home

Favorite Place to Buy Gas

Third Place Jones Funeral Homes

First Place Harold’s Furniture Second Place Knie’s Ashley Furniture HomeStore Third Place D & E Furniture Honorable Mention Wheelock Furniture

Favorite Garage Door Installer First Place Garage Door Specialists Second Place Raynor Door Authority Third Place Grizzly Garage Door Honorable Mention MDS Doors

MUSIC TRIBUTES

LODGE RESTAURANT

DINNER THEATRE

GIFT SHOPPE

COZY CABINS IN THE WOODS

BANQUETS & PARTIES

VisitWhitePines.com

6712 W PINES RD MT MORRIS, IL 61054

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Honorable Mention Schilling Funeral Home

Favorite Furniture Store

RE-OPENS MARCH 4!

815.655.2400

JOHNSON OIL COMPANY EXPRESSLANE INC.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd. Serving Dixon and the Sauk Valley Area Since 1904 Thank you for voting us one of your favorite funeral homes

1305 12th Ave. Rock Falls, IL 815-625-6380 johnsonoilexpresslane.com Hours vary by location Johnson Oil Company, founded in 1959, is a privately held family operated business. Three generations of family strive daily to deliver the experience customers have come to know and count on from Johnson Oil Company.

The company currently operates convenience stores throughout Northwester Illinois and Southeastern Iowa, as well as distributes fuel to Shell and BP dealers.

Johnson Oil is embedded into the communities it touches and prides itself on giving back. The company provides a positive work environment with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Jesse P. Partington

Beth Baker

Licensed Funeral Directors Jesse P. Partington, Owner

213 Crawford Ave., Dixon, IL 815-288-4469 www.prestonschilling.com SM-ST1959778

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#1 Massage/Day Spa #1 Beauty Salon #1 Manicure/Pedicure

Favorite Gas Station

Favorite Grocery Store

First Place Shell

First Place Kroger

Second Place Casey’s

Second Place Aldi

Third Place Kroger

Third Place Oliver’s Corner Market

Honorable Mention Stop-N-Go

Honorable Mention County Market

Favorite Gift Store

Favorite Hardware Store

First Place Golden Key Gifts

First Place Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center - Dixon

Second Place Bushel Basket Candle Co.

Second Place Grummert’s Hardware

Third Place Pam’s Hallmark

Third Place Menards

Honorable Mention Rustic Roots

Honorable Mention Frary Lumber

Left to Right. Kari Brown, Tasha Sheley, Jerrie Garcia, Rachelle Yore, Ohnaka Garcia and Samantha Royer. (Not pictured Kirsti Remrey)

Your Wellness & Beauty Haven

SERVICES Massage Therapy • Hair • Nails • Facials Face & Full Body Waxing • Makeup Lash Lift & Tint • Ear Candling GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

219 First Ave., Rock Falls

815-626-5761

OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

501 WEST 2ND ST., ROCK FALLS, IL

815.632.3433 #lotuswellnessspasalon

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING

FAVORITE

FLOWER SHOP

Favorite Heating/Cooling Contractor First Place Farley’s Heating & Cooling Second Place D&W Air Solutions

Favorite Senior Facility 732 N GALENA AVE, DIXON, IL

Third Place Central Heating & Cooling Honorable Mention MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical

Thank You

Sauk Valley Area

Favorite Insurance Agency First Place State Farm Second Place Smeltzer Insurance Third Place Country Financial Honorable Mention Hicks Insurance

Favorite Insurance Agent First Place Bill Dean Second Place Chris Hammitt Third Place Mike Sprague Honorable Mention Greg Hicks

620 North Ottawa Dixon

for your vote of confidence

Once again, Heritage Square received the 1st place Favorite Senior Facility “Readers’ Choice Award for 2022.

This award is a reflection of the high standards set by our Board of Directors: Judge Charles Beckman, President, Dr. T. Appenheimer, Patrick Jones Jr., Kenda Bailey, Debra Didier, Dan Kapolnek and Tom Densmore.

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 48th year as a long term health care provider.

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620 North Ottawa • Dixon (815) 288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com

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Favorite Landscape Contractor

First Place Venier Jewelers

First Place McCormick’s Nursery & Garden Center

Second Place Kay Jewelers

Second Place Distinctive Gardens

Third Place Trein’s Jewelry

Third Place Buntjer Bros.

Honorable Mention First Avenue Jewelry

Honorable Mention Dreamscapes By Dennis

Favorite Law Firm

Favorite Liquor Store

First Place Pignatelli & Associates

First Place Liquor ‘n’ Wine, Inc.

Second Place Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC

Second Place The Beverage Store

Third Place Mertes & Mertes

Third Place CVS

Honorable Mention Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, & Considine, LLC

Honorable Mention Amboy Food & Liquor

Thanks for voting us...

1 & Salad Bar!

# For Pizza

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Angelo’s 815-625-5163 608 12th Ave. Rock Falls

One of your favorite places for lunch!

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

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Thank you

For Voting Us Your

#2 FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR!

Favorite Lumber Company

KIRKLAND FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

First Place Menards Second Place Frary Lumber Third Place R.P. Lumber

Favorite Restaurant

Favorite Massage/Day Spa Second Place Dana Dietz Medical Massage Third Place Sauk Valley Massage Therapy Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa

Favorite Nursing Home /Assisted Living First Place Heritage Square Second Place Genesis Healthcare Second Place Morningside of Sterling Third Place Heritage Woods of Sterling

815-380-2180

229 1st Ave Suite 2 Rock Falls, IL

Honorable Mention Kitzman’s Lumber

First Place Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon

Dr. Sid Kirkland • Dr. Ashley Kirkland • Dr. Josh Kirkland

20657 Lincoln Rd. Morrison, IL

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING US YOUR #1 PLACE TO BUY MEAT!

815-772-4557

2022

Forest Inn is a warm and inviting place where many parties and family celebrations are enjoyed, or just a night to get away and enjoy the great atmosphere. Forest Inn has been serving the areas finest food and spirits since 1934. Many of our staff have been greeting regular patrons for over a decade. Everyone feels like family.

Our menu is crafted to accommodate a variety of preferences. American Steakhouse offering extensive choices of Classic American fare, including only the finest USDA aged steaks and chops, seafood, and daily specials, to compliment one of the best salad bars in the area.

We can accommodate any occasion or gathering. Our party room can host birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, class reunions, family reunions, wedding rehearsals, Office parties or any reason you may need to come to the Forest Inn. Our entire menu is available for take-outs.

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1 pack of 4 - 1/4 lb Hot Dogs with $25 Purchase.

Offer good through March 7, 2022

Your Hometown Meat Market Serving Fresh and Frozen Beef, Pork, Chicken, & Seafood!

Black Angus Beef locally raised and processed here MEAT BUNDLES • GIFT CERTIFICATES • FUNDRAISERS 3309 W. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls • 815-632-3931 2501 East Lincolnway, Sterling • 815-213-7904 Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm • Sat. 9am - 3pm • Sun. 10am - 3pm www.butchershopllc.com

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First Place Pest Control Consultants Second Place Sauk Valley Pest Control

Favorite Pet Store First Place PetSmart Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet Third Place Pet Supplies Plus Honorable Mention Muddy Paws

Favorite Pharmacy First Place Walgreens Second Place CVS Third Place Walmart Honorable Mention Snyder Pharmacy

Thank You for voting us the #1 Garage Door Installer in the Sauk Valley.

Serving the Sauk Valley Area for Over 40 Years!

Favorite Hardware Store

2704 Locust St, Sterling • 815-626-8911

Third Place Crown Exterminators Honorable Mention Bargain Exterminators

1st

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of Dixon Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center opened in 1977 by Roger Kelly and a partner at 735 N. Galena Avenue. In 1979, they moved to their current location of 900 N. Galena Avenue where they sold boats, motors, outdoor equipment and hardware. In 1992, Jennifer Kelly (Roger’s granddaughter) joined the business and was followed by her brother Chris (grandson) in 1994. In 1995, Rich Kelly (Roger’s son) purchased Roger’s partner’s share and joined the family business.

Throughout the years, extensive remodeling and additions have taken place including: a warehouse in 2003, a face-lift for the front of the store in 2005, a remodel of the back storage area in 2006, a total store reset in 2007 and in 2014, a remodel of the existing warehouse into the new rental department, and the addition of a new warehouse. Today, Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center is a complete hardware store with extensive plumbing and electrical departments and a full line of hardware and specialty fasteners with sizes up to grade 8. A large paint department features Ace Paint, Clark + Kensington Paint and Benjamin Moore Paint, and can custom tint any of our paint brands to suit your needs. Stihl and Toro outdoor power equipment, along with Weber & Traeger grills are some of the other products Ace carries.

Thank You Sauk Valley

for Choosing Us as Your Favorite Electrician!

STERLING 1514 W. Fourth Street

(815) 625-5949 ROCKFORD ENGELELECTRIC.COM

5280 11th Street

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Favorite Pest Control Service

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for voting us your #1 Furniture Store!

Favorite Photographer First Place You in Photos by Nanc Second Place Photography by Ashley Nares Third Place Josie Anderson Honorable Mention Brittany Moore Photography

Favorite Place for an Oil Change First Place Bollman Auto Center Second Place Ken Nelson Auto Group Third Place Mobil 1 Lube Express Honorable Mention Pit Stop

Favorite Place to Buy Crafts First Place JoAnn Fabrics Second Place Golden Key Gifts

Harold’s Furniture

Favorite Place to Buy Flooring

1210 W. Rock Falls Rd. • Rock Falls, IL (815) 625-7177

First Place Boss Carpet One Floor & Home Second Place Brothers Flooring

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Third Place Menards Honorable Mention Angel’s Wood Floor Restoration

Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies First Place Anne’s Garden Center Second Place Selmi’s

Thank You

Third Place Menards

For Voting Us As Your #1 Restaurant And One Of Your Favorites For Seafood & Salad Bar

Honorable Mention K & R Greenhouse

Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards First Place Pam’s Hallmark

Third Place Rustic Roots

Second Place Dollar Tree

Honorable Mention Bushel Basket Candle Co.

Third Place Golden Key Gifts Honorable Mention Dollar General

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20657 Lincoln Rd Morrison, IL 61270 (815) 772-4557

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29 Favorite Place to Buy Shoes

First Place The Butcher Shop

First Place Kohl’s

Second Place Oliver’s Corner Market

Second Place Shoe Sensation

Third Place Kroger

Third Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Honorable Mention County Market

Honorable Mention J Boutique

Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions

Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods

First Place Kohl’s

First Place Dunham’s Sports

Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Third Place Kaleel’s

Third Place Stone Bridge Running

Honorable Mention Dunham’s Sports

Honorable Mention Rigler’s Sports Supply

DIXON, ILLINOIS EST. 1945

As we celebrate over 75 years in business, we would like to thank our community for voting Venier Jewelers “Favorite Jewelry Store” in 2022.

Since 1959

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“Thank You For Voting For Us!”

3913 E. Lincolnway • Sterling 815-625-9028

#1 Favorite Gas Station #2 Favorite Place To Buy Lotto Tickets #2 Favorite Convenience Store

THANKS SAUK VALLEY

JOHNSON OIL COMPANY

Tires, Sporting Goods, Men’s Fashions, Shoes & Pet Store

EXPRESSLANE INC

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For voting us one of your favorite places to purchase

1305 12TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 (815) 625-6380

www.johnsonoilexpresslane.com

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30 Favorite Place to Buy Tires First Place Moore Tires Second Place Wheelhouse Third Place Dixon Tire Center Honorable Mention Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Favorite Place To Buy Women’s Fashions First Place UOI Second Place J Boutique Third Place Envy Boutique Honorable Mention Kohl’s

Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure First Place Lotus Wellness Spa and Salon Second Place K Nails & Spa Third Place Le Nails Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa

Favorite Place to Purchase Eyeglasses First Place Bard Optical Second Place Discount Eyewear Third Place All About Eyes Honorable Mention Shopko Optical

We are THANKFUL for you!

When you support a small Business, you are supporting a dream. We are THANKFUL for all of our loyal Customers for the past 19 Years!

BEN & MISSY PHILLIPS

Ben’s Phresh Kutz

Ben Phillips

Illinois Licensed Master Barber

Check us out on Facebook!

207 2nd Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 (Across from the post office)

815 • 625 • 3153

Favorite Antique Shop

We are a multi-level shopping experience that has been serving the Sauk Valley area for 12 years. Hundreds of vendors call Showplace Antiques and Treasures home. We are a shopping destination for those who love antiques. Our vendors have everything from seasonal decor to collectibles to home decor, coins, jewelry & thousands of books from A to Z, old and new. We have the best customers and truly appreciate their business.

We are one big family at Showplace Antiques and Treasures, and we love what we do. Stop and see us, as the coffee is always on and the treasures are out.

Something for Everyone!

307 First Ave., Sterling

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Favorite Place to Exercise

724fitnessontherock.com

107 ½ 1st Ave., Rock Falls 815-564-9000 Hours: 24/7

We opened our doors in October of 2019. We are a locally owned gym that strives to provide the best training, guidance, and support system in the Sauk Valley area to help people live healthier lives.

Not only do we offer 24/7 access to our gym for our members, we also offer many types of training options for people of all ages and experience. We believe we offer the Trifecta of Fitness Training, Resistance Training, Cardiovascular, and Flexibility.

We are always trying to add more class options and times, but our biggest enhancement has been the addition and renovation of our studio location at 318 1st Ave. in Sterling.

This has allowed us to provide more options for our members and space people out better during classes.

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Favorite Tax Preparer

Favorite Travel Agency

Favorite Tree Service

First Place Lance’s Plumbing

First Place H & R Block

First Place Destinations Travel Services

First Place Climbing Cliffs

Second Place Sauk Valley Plumbing

Second Place Wiemken’s Tax Service

Second Place Travel Consultants

Second Place Perfect Tree Service

Third Place Reaver Plumbing

Third Place WIPFLi

Third Place Beach Gal Travel Services

Third Place Hey Tree Service

Honorable Mention Lenhart Plumbing

Honorable Mention Joel Downie

Honorable Mention Grown-Up Getaways

Honorable Mention Ryan’s Tree Services

Favorite Tanning Salon

Honorable Mention Propheter Financial

First Place Planet Fitness Second Place Vegas Sun - Dixon Third Place L.A. Tan Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa

Favorite Place for Worship

& n e k ic h C B.B.Y. Carry Out Thank you for voting us as one of your Favorite Places for Chicken!

See us on Facebook!

219 W.River St. • Dixon • 815-288-4991

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806 E. LYNN BLVD, STERLING AWC815.ORG

Abiding Word Church is a non-denominational church founded in 1985.

Lead pastor Rev. Scott Porter has been on staff at Abiding Word for 35 years. Pastor Scott is from Rock Falls, and his wife, and co-pastor, Rev. Terri Porter is from Sterling. They both have a heart and passion for this area. Abiding Word is a regional church where people attend from over 20 communities in the Sauk Valley. Abiding Word Church is a community of believers that warmly embraces and accepts all ages, races, and social backgrounds with the pure love of God. Our goal is to establish a generation of healthy families which will be a heritage for years to come. A church with a dynamic children’s and youth ministry that impacts the students of our community through creative ministry, character development, and leadership training. Young people are NOT the future of the church they are the church of today. A church with innovative and creative services utilizing drama, lighting, video, music and illustrated messages to bring the Word of God alive and capture the hearts of people.

Dennis Electric

From our family, to yours,

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 ELECTRICIAN! SM-ST1959918

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Sterling, IL 2907 N. Locust St. 815-625-2600

Rock Falls, IL 2200 First Ave. 815-626-1897

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