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Over 40,000 sq. ft. of equipment Functional training area & fitness turf BOA rail with moving bags Stretching areas & equipment 60-yard indoor turf field 200-meter indoor track Variety of aerobics classes Unicus Functional Fitness classes 2-NBA size wood basketball courts Childcare while you workout Discounts at the Westwood Juice Bar Indoor aquatics center (Duis Center) Westwood Wellness discounts: Westwood Wellness Amenities (opening late-2022): 5 Infrared Saunas, one providing Red Light & Halo (Salt) Therapies; 4 Hydro Massage Loungers; 2 Stand-Up Tanning Booths; 1 Spray Tan Booth; 1 Cryotherapy Chamber; Compression/Recovery Lounge with 6 Zero Gravity Chairs

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Sunday.....................6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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815.590.1493

Wed - Friday 10-5 Sat & Sunday 10-3

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We Take Your Fun Seriously!

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Kids Name Brand Clothing and Toys Jewelry (Bling) Purses & Accessories (Dress it up!)

New Born & Maternity (For The Expecting)

Area’s Now Accepting

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Plus Sizes (Celebrate Your Curves) Teens Adult (Designer Digs) Home Accents Vintage Decor Smothered Chicken Breast

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• More Time For You - Cut mowing time up to 50%* with zero-turn steering, giving you a gorgeous lawn and more time to enjoy it.

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• Pick Your Pace - Take control over your mowing speed, while never sacrificing blade tip speed with Smart Speed® Technology.

• Tough on Jobs, Easy on Backs - Toro’s MyRIDE Suspension System absorbs the bumps so you can comfortably crush jobs faster.

• Built To Last - TimeCutters come with a Toro IronForged® deck engineered for years of reliability and top performance.

• More Time For You - Cut mowing time up to 50%* with zero-turn steering.

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*See store for details

M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon

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Helping small businesses thrive in economic uncertainty (BPT) - As the country faces uncertain economic conditions including record-high inflation, small businesses are integral to the health and regrowth of the economy. They currently account for 99.9% of American businesses and 46.8% of employed adults in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

of small businesses attribute their pandemic survival to e-commerce, according to the Visa Global Back to Business Survey - 2022 SMB Outlook.

While the United States economy has begun to rebound from pandemic lows, small businesses continue to face new challenges. The question is how can they get the support they need?

Digital Payments Are a Lifeline to Small Businesses It has become clear over the past two years that digital payments, including credit and debit cards, fuel growth for small businesses. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, electronic payments provided a lifeline to small businesses, allowing them to continue to serve their customers, sometimes in new ways, in their local communities and in the broader global market. As inflation rises with no sign of slowing down and the economy faces unprecedented volatility, digital payments will continue to help small businesses thrive - in challenging economic times and in good ones.

Small businesses have been empowered by digital payments because they level the playing field with big retail and large e-commerce in many ways, including: • More access to sales, guaranteed payment, added security and transaction protections, and a payment option that is less expensive for businesses than cash; • E-commerce capabilities, allowing for online sales during lockdown periods; and • Convenient offerings for customers who are seeking new, safer ways to shop, such as buy online - pick up in store or contactless checkout.

Data has even shown that businesses that had access to digital payments during the pandemic were more resilient and better able to compete than those that did not. In fact, 90%

Taking Action Now to Help Small Businesses by Making it Less Costly to Accept Digital Payments Recognizing the power of digital payments to help small businesses compete and thrive, Visa is lowering key in-store and online consumer credit interchange rates for more than 90% of American businesses by 10%, effective April 2022. These rate changes will apply to businesses with $250,000 of Visa consumer credit volume, which generally applies to businesses with $2-2.5M in revenue.

These small businesses make up the vast majority of businesses that accept Visa payments.

These reductions are in addition to steps Visa took over the past two years to support American businesses, including committing to digitally enabling 50 million small businesses globally, launching programs and directing resources to provide the essential digital capabilities needed for recovery.

Looking to the Future to Help Small Businesses Succeed Beyond these actions, there are numerous resources available for small business owners who are working to grow their business and “go digital,” and for consumers eager to support their local merchants during challenging economic times.

• Small businesses can access Visa’s Small Business Hub, which features digital enablement tools, and solutions for small businesses to help them

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• Local communities can use a Back to Business tool to easily find and Support Local Businesses in their vicinity.

The prosperity of small businesses is not only important for the health of the global economy during periods of uncertainty, but for the everyday

strength and vibrancy of our local communities. As the future of money continues to evolve, it is critical that small businesses have the resources and support they need to succeed and keep up with big retail in the increasingly digital economy.

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HOURS: MON-FRI: 8AM - 5PM SAT: 8AM - 12PM CLOSED SUNDAY

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Locally Owned & Operated 47 Years!

FREE ESTIMATES ON ANY NEW OR REPLACEMENT FURNACE OR AIR CONDITIONER! 1245 N Galena Ave, Dixon

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815-284-3324

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24 hours - 7 days a week - service available on all HVAC Systems & Plumbing Issues.

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Celebrating 37 Years in Business

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Johnson Oil Company, founded in 1959, is a privately held family-operated business. The company currently operates convenience stores throughout northwestern Illinois and southeastern Iowa as well as distributes fuel to Shell and BP dealers. Three generations of family strive daily to deliver the experience customers have come to know and count on from Johnson Oil Company.

cabinetry | flooring | doors | windows | drywall insulation | hardware | lumber siding | molding millwork | roofing | and more .

We are here for you during these difficult times.

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815-288-2255 411 W. 1st Street, Dixon, IL Mon-Fri 7am-5pm | Sat 8am-Noon www.kitzmans.com SM-ST1972922

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Since 1959

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Outdoor Lighted Lantern

with $50

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(regularly $29.99)

Offer valid April 16th - May 8th, 2022

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Huge Display of Concrete

LOCALLY OWNED FOR 40 YEARS

Dixon Plaza North, Dixon, IL 815-288-6600

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Delivering on their promise For more than 40 years, Clover Hills has been committed to giving customers what they want, when they want, and where they want it

BY MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE | SAUK VALLEY MEDIA

Wayne Brandy Wayne Walker and the Clover Hills crew are committed to delivering on their promise to keep customers off the waiting list.

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ROCK FALLS — When other retailers are out of stock and putting customers on long wait lists, Clover Hills in Sterling continues to keep its customers happy with items in-stock and ready for delivery.

“We’re still stocking items and now we have six warehouses with appliances,” said Wayne Walker, manager of the family-owned appliance business.

Walker has been with the business more than 20 years and shoppers have turned to Clover Hills for more than 40 years.

“We’ve been here so long people come in and say their grandparents shopped with us. It makes it a joy to come in and help people, to serve multiple generations,” Walker said.

From dishwashers to washing machines, deep freezers to 2400 N. Locus St., Sterling 815-625-8529 mattresses and so much more, customers can depend on Clover Hills to have just what they need. and ...

The formula for success has been simple at Clover 1601 N. Second St. Clinton, Iowa Hills: good service, a good shopping experience, and a 563-242-5200 dependable staff, from sales to delivery to installation.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MonClover Hills has appliances in stock, ready for customday through Friday and 9 a.m. ers to take home that day or have delivered and installed. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

The delivery team can even haul away old appliances.

Online: On Facebook and at And when other companies have raised prices, cloverhillsappliance.com Walker said his team has done their best to keep prices affordable.

Clover Hills carries a full-line of GE Appliances, made in the USA. They also stock mattresses that employ the latest in sleep technology, recliners and a line of grills and smokers, too.

Financing is available.

Clover Hills also provides repair services for the brands it carries as well as other national brands. With a knowledgeable crew, it can help customers extend the life of appliances, saving time and money.

Whether you’re giving your home a new look or you’re just ready to part with your old appliances, the knowledgeable and helpful team at Clover Hills can provide the service and products you need.

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