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Readers’ ChoiceAWARDS

2015

February 24, 2015 AMarketing Supplement To Sauk Valley Media

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PAGE 2 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015

Thanks for voting us...

Angelo’s III815-285-0055800 North Galena Ave, Dixon

Angelo’s II815-625-54512525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

Angelo’s815-625-5163608 12th Ave, Rock Falls

Angelo’s Delivery815-625-50001804 Locust St, Sterling

For Pizza!For Salad bar!

#1#1One of your favorite

places for lunch!

1411 E. 4th Street • Sterling, IL • 815-625-7114

eXtremeIT IS OUR

PLEASURETO SERVE YOU SAUK VALLEY!

Thank You Sauk Valley for Voting Us One of Your Favorite Beatuy Salon, Day Spa, & Tanning!

We Accept Walk-InsWomen • Men • Kids

• DimensionalColor

• Perms• Relaxers• Extensions

• Nails• Manicures• Pedicures• Shellac• Massages

• Body Wraps• Hot Stones• Tanning• Body & FacialWaxing

OURCUSTOMERS

ARE#1WITHUS!

THANK YOUFOR VOTING USONE OF YOUR FAVORITE:

Beauty Salons, Massage/Day Spa,Tanning Salon, and place to get

a Manicure/Pedicure!

THANK YOU FORMAKING US #1!

Jack Spencer313 First Avenue

Rock Falls, IL 61071Bus: 815-625-5100

[email protected]

Mike Sprague1712 E. 4th StreetSterling, IL 61081Bus: 815-626-0000

[email protected]

Chris Hammitt630 N. GalenaDixon, IL 61021

Bus: [email protected]

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PAGE 3Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media

620 North Ottawa • Dixon(815) 288-2251

www.heritagesquaredixon.com

Thank You

for your vote of confidenceSauk Valley Area

Boonnie O’Connell, BSN, Administrator

y

1st PlaceFavorite Senior Facility

Heritage SquareReaders' Choice

Sponsored bySauk Valley Media

erritage Square

2015

2015 Readers’ Choice Award WinnersDINING

Favorite BakeryFirst Place

Folsom’s Bakery

Second PlaceAurelio’s Bake Shop

Third PlaceAir Play Sports & Espresso

Honorable MentionBaked By Liz

Favorite Banquet FacilityFirst Place

Candlelight Inn (both locations)

Second PlaceDeer Valley Golf Club

Third PlaceArnie’s Happy Spot

Honorable MentionThe Brandywine

Favorite Fast Food ServiceFirst Place

Arthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)

Second PlaceCulver’s (all locations)

Third PlaceDon Pedro’s

Honorable MentionMcDonald’s (all locations)

Favorite Place for a First DateFirst Place

Candlelight Inn (both locations)

Second PlaceBasil Tree Ristorante

Third PlaceForest Inn

Honorable MentionTouch of Thai

Favorite Place for a MilkshakeFirst Place

Culver’s (both locations)

Second PlaceDairy Queen (all locations)

Third PlaceDairy Delite

Honorable MentionDairy Mart

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PAGE 4 Readers ‘ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015

In Appreciation We Are Giving AwayTWO $25 Grummerts Gift Cards

(One From Each Location)Stop in and Sign Up Today!

1112 1st AvenueRock Falls

815-625-2040

424 Locust St.,Sterling

815-625-2587

Experience the Grummerts Difference!

Thank You Sauk Valley forVoting Us #1 Hardware Store

(Drawings will be held Fri. March 20, 2015)

Pam’s Hallmark13 1 North Galena Ave., Dixon

815-2 8-6600Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-8 •• Sat. 9-6 •• Sun. 10-5

...for voting us,once again, as

your favorite card& giftttf store!

ThankYou

815-288-4163

1401 CHICAGO AVE.D I X O N , I L

Thank You for voting us one of your favorites for burgers & fries and one of the best bars/taverns

in the Sauk Valley area!

Where you’re only a stranger

once!

Thank You for voting us one of

3913 E. LincolnwaySterling

815-625-9028

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For voting us one of yourfavorite places to purchase

1104 E. River Road, Dixon • 815-288-2722DixonAutobodyClinic

Thank You For Voting UsOne of Your Favorites!favorite

Favorite Place for a SteakFirst Place

Prime Quarter Steak House

Second PlaceForest Inn

Third PlaceGalena Steak House

Honorable MentionBlackhawk Steak Pit

Favorite Place for BreakfastFirst Place

Eggs in Paradise

Second PlaceTown & Country Family Restaurant

Third PlaceMaple Pancake House

Honorable MentionDog House

Favorite Place for BrunchFirst Place

White Pines Inn

Second PlaceTimber Creek Golf & Banquet

Third PlaceThe Brandywine

Honorable MentionGalena Steak House

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PAGE 5Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media

1514 W. 4th Street, Sterling(815) 625-5949

#1 Thank you to all OurCustomers for voting us asYOUR FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN!

Thank you very muchfrom all of us at The Beverage Store.

13Years

Stop In For A Wide Variety of Beer & Liquor!500 W. Route 30, Rock Falls • Open Mon.-Sat. 7am-1am; Sun. 10am-10pm

And one of the Best Places to Buya Lottery Ticket in the Sauk Valley!

13 Years of Voting Us#1 Favorite Liquor Store!

Serving You Since 2000

Favorite Place for ChickenFirst Place

Candlelight Inn (both locations)

Second PlaceBBY Chicken & Carry Out

Third PlaceRip’s Tavern

Honorable MentionDon’s Seafood & Chicken

Favorite Place for CoffeeFirst Place

Air Play Sports & Espresso

Second PlaceMcDonald’s (all locations)

Third PlaceBooks On First

Honorable MentionFolsom’s Bakery

Favorite Place for DessertFirst Place

Dairy Queen (all locations)

Second PlaceCulver’s (both locations)

Third PlaceCobblestone Ice Cream & Deli

Honorable MentionArthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)

Favorite Place for French FriesFirst Place

McDonald’s (all locations)

Second PlaceCulver’s (both locations)

Third PlaceWendy’s (both locations)

Honorable MentionShamrock Pub

Favorite Place for HamburgersFirst Place

Culver’s (both locations)

Second PlaceShamrock Pub

Third PlaceChamps Sport Bar & Grill

Honorable MentionKelly’s

Favorite Place for Ice CreamFirst Place

Dairy Queen (all locations)

Second PlaceCulver’s (both locations)

Third PlaceCobblestone Ice Cream & Deli

Honorable MentionDairy Delite

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PAGE 7Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media

Thank You for votingthe Petunia Festival

your favoritecommunity event!

www.petuniafestival.org

# 1 51st Annual

July 1 - July 5, 2015

Come help us celebratethe 51st Petunia Festival!

Thank you for voting Casey’sBest Convenience Store!

Favorite Place for PizzaFirst Place

Angelo’s (all locations)

Second PlaceAl & Leda’s Pizzeria – Dixon

Third PlaceAl & Leda’s Pizza Villa – Sterling

Honorable MentionMaria’s Pizza

Favorite Place for SeafoodFirst Place

Red Lobster

Second PlaceDon’s Seafood & Chicken

Third PlaceForest Inn

Honorable MentionCandlelight Inn (both locations)

Favorite Place for TacosFirst Place

Kelly’s

Second PlaceDon Pedro’s

Third PlaceManny’s Pizza

Honorable MentionWilly’s

Favorite RestaurantFirst Place

Candlelight Inn (both locations)

Second PlaceForest Inn

Third PlaceKelly’s

Honorable MentionTouch of Thai

Favorite Salad BarFirst Place

Angelo’s (all locations)

Second PlaceForest Inn

Third PlaceArthur’s Garden Deli (all locations)

Honorable MentionGalena Steak House

JUST FOR FUNFavorite Church and Where

First PlaceSt. Mary’s Catholic Church – Sterling

Second PlaceAbiding Word Church – Sterling

Third PlaceHarvest Time Bible Church – Rock Falls

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PAGE 8 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015

Thank You for continuing to voteus the Sauk Valley’s

FAVORITE JEWELER

Downtown Dixon Since 1945www.venierjewelers.com

Thank You for Voting Us...

2506 E. LincolnwaySterling • 815-626-4920

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

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

#1Pharmacy

Mama Cimino’sDine-In ~ Carry-Out ~ Delivery

104 S. Peoria, Dixon 288-4448 or 288-4449

Thank you formaking us oneof your favorite

brunches!

...mmm...Steak!250 Backbone Rd. • Princeton, IL • 815-872-3500 • primequarter.com

(Minutes from I-80)Open Monday thru Friday for dinner 5 pm - 10 pm • Lounge opens at 4 pm

Open Saturday for dinner 4 pm - 10 pm, Open Sunday for dinner 4 pm - 9 pm • Lounge opens at 3:30 pm

Grilled to PerfectionPRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE • “Grill Your Own” Tonight!

Thank You For Voting Us #1!

“ ”

Thank YouSauk ValleyforVotingus #1!319 1st Ave., Rock Falls815-622-7870

847 N. Galena Ave., Dixon815-677-9385

Tues.-Fri. • 5am-5pm / Sat. • 5am-1pm

Favorite Church and Where (cont’d)Honorable Mention

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Dixon

Favorite Community EventFirst Place

Dixon Petunia Festival

Second PlaceAmboy Depot Days

Third PlaceFiesta Days

Honorable MentionRock Falls Hometown Holidays

Favorite Golf CourseFirst Place

Emerald Hill Golf Course

Second PlaceTimbercreek Golf Club

Third PlaceRock River Golf & Pool

Honorable MentionDeer Valley Golf Club

Favorite Local PoliticianFirst Place

Joe McDonald

Second PlaceTim Bivins

Third PlaceSkip Lee

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PAGE 9Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media

Offer good through March 31, 2015Must present coupon to get special

Opens: March 6th

24 Hours - 7 Days A WeekService Available on All Makes of Furnaces

1245 N GALENA AVE, DIXON, IL •815-284-2052

THANK YOUFOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITEPLACE FOR HEATING AND COOLING!

Favorite Local Politician (cont’d)Honorable Mention

Tom Demmer

Favorite ParkFirst PlaceLowell Park

Second PlaceWhite Pines Forest State Park

Third PlaceSinnissippi Park

Honorable MentionCentennial Park

Favorite Pet GroomerFirst PlacePetSmart

Second PlaceRiver Ridge Animal Hospital

Third PlaceMary Biggerstaff

Honorable MentionKaren’s Canine Corner

Favorite Place to Buy Lotto TicketsFirst Place

Shell (all locations)

Second PlaceCasey’s (all locations)

Third PlaceKelley’s Market – Mobil (both locations)

Honorable MentionThe Beverage Store

Favorite Place to CampFirst Place

White Pines Forest State Park

Second PlaceRockwood State Park

Third PlaceO’Connell’s Yogi Bear Jellystone Park

Honorable MentionMississippi Palisades State Park

Favorite Place to ExerciseFirst Place

Anytime Fitness

Second PlaceWestwood Fitness & Sports Center

Third PlaceSterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA

Honorable MentionDixon Family YMCA

Favorite Senior FacilityFirst Place

Heritage Square

Second PlaceHeritage Woods of Sterling

Third PlaceAvonlea Cottage

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PAGE 10 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015

Facials • Massage • Re!exology • Acupuncture • bareMinerals Makeovers

Massage WorksFrom our to your

THANKS FOR VOTING US #1MASSAGE/DAY SPA

(815) 626-3269 WWW.MASSAGEWORKSINC.COM

When Chuck &Eileen Knie opened

for business in Polo in1946, they began whattoday has become amainstay in the SaukValley area. In 1973, theKnie family expandedinto Sterling. Today,three generations ofthe Knie family operatethe family businessincluding the KnieAppliance & TV SterlingSuperstore which offersappliances, electronicsand mattresses in

addition to furniture.The Knie formula forsuccess: offer qualityname brand products,at the guaranteedlowest prices, backedby their own in-housefactory trained servicedepartment.Combine that with aknowledgeable salesstaff, and quality namebrand products, andyou have the formula forsuccess. Check themout online atwww.shopknies.com.

Knie Appliance & TV, Inc./AshleyFurniture HomeStore

FavoriteFurniture Store #1#1

Good Food...GREAT TIMES!

218 Locust St., Sterling • 625-7969 (For Carryout)

BEST CUSTOMERS IN THEWORLD!

Thank you for voting Kelly’s yourfavorite establishment for Margaritas,Tacos, Mexican Food, Preferred Bar

and as one of your favoriteLunch Spots and Restaurants!

We appreciate your continued support

Thank you!

Muchas GraciasSauk Valley

Join Us ForTaco Tuesdays

99¢

312 16th Ave., Sterling • 815-626-1737(Across from Lincoln Park)

99¢

MART PLUS

Favorite Senior Facility (cont’d)Honorable Mention

Coventry Living Center

Favorite Small TownFirst PlaceMorrison

Second PlaceGrand Detour

Third PlaceAmboy

Honorable MentionOregon

Favorite Veterinary ClinicFirst Place

River Ridge Animal Hospital

Second PlaceMorrison Veterinary Clinic

Third PlaceVeterinary Clinic of Prophetstown

Honorable MentionAdvanced Animal Health Center

SHOPPINGFavorite Antique Shop

First PlaceShowplace Antiques & Treasures

Second PlaceBlack Sheep/Selmi’s

Dixon Floral & Antiques

Favorite Appliance StoreFirst Place

Knie Appliance & TV, Inc.

All Of Us AtHawkins - CassensInsurance Agency, LLCWould Like To Thank You For

Voting Us As YourFavorite IndependentInsurance Agency.

We thank you for your con!dence.

2321 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL

815-625-7474

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PAGE 11Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media

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Frary Lumber

#1 Thank You Sauk Valley!BUILDING OUR

REPUTATION WITH

Where It’s Easier To Shop

2707 West Lincolnway, Sterling, IL(888) 742-7240 • (815)-625-7240

Open: M-F 7am-4pm, Sat. 7am-Noon(Hours Starting March 1st)

Open: M-F 7am-5:30pm, Sat. 7am-2pm

412 Washington St, Prophetstown, IL(800) 637-0357 • (815) 537-5151

Open: M-F 7am-4pm, Sat. 7am-Noon(Hours Starting March 1st)

Open: M-F 7am-5pm, Sat. 7am-Noon

www.frarylumber.com

Favorite Appliance Store (cont’d)Second Place

Farley’s Appliance Sales & Service

Third PlaceClover Hills

Honorable MentionPrescott’s TV-Appliance-Mattresses

Favorite AuctioneerFirst PlaceLyle Dirks

Second PlaceKevin Considine

Third PlaceLenny Bryson

Honorable MentionRob Young

Favorite Auto Body ShopFirst Place

Slim-n-Hank’s Auto Body Shop

Second PlaceDixon Autobody Clinic

Third PlaceWilliams Auto Body Shop

Honorable MentionDixon Metal Specialties

Favorite BarbershopFirst Place

Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop

Second PlaceThe Loop Barber Shop

Third PlaceSterling Barber Shop

Honorable MentionStatik Hair Salon & Day Spa

Favorite Beauty SalonFirst Place

Statik Hair Salon & Day Spa

Second PlaceKarma Salon

Third PlaceExtreme Hair & Day Spa

Honorable MentionStudio 404

Favorite Car WashFirst Place

Octopus Car Wash

Second PlaceHuffman Car Wash

Third PlaceSuper Wash (all locations)

Honorable MentionKelley’s Market – Mobil (all locations)

Favorite Cell Phone ProviderFirst Place

Verizon

Thank you for voting us the #1 Salonin the Sauk Valley Area!

815.535.0775501 E. 3rd St., SterlingMon.- Fri. 9am - 8pm Sat. 8am - 5pm

www.statikhairstudio.com

Front Row: Darla Rumbolz, Dana DietzSecond Row: Miranda Klockenge,Monica Walsh, Kayla Webber,Amber Hadaway,Alyssa MorthlandBack Row:Tracy Perea, Lynn Cooper,Maribel Lopez, Edward Bailey, CareyKobbeman, Lori Fordham, and Sandra Lopez.*Absent from photo: Andrea Panice, JanetteHarrell, and Katie Schumaker.

SERVICES INCLUDE:• Hair • Nails • Massage• Facials • Waxing• Makeup• Body Treatments• Ear Candling• Lash Extensions

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PAGE 12 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015

Pam’s Hallmark beganin 1969 with one

Hallmark section in DawsDrug store in Polo beforeexpanding to their currentlocation, in Dixon PlazaNorth, where they havebeen for the past 34 years.

They are a one-stop-shopfor every occasion. Theyeven provide free gift wrap!

Pam’s is not the typicalHallmark store. They carrya wide selection of fashionand home decor itemsalong with gifts and cardsfor all occasions. The staffworks hard to providegenuine personal service,unlike chain stores. Theydo everything, fromreading cards to you tohelping choose the perfectout!t for a night out!

FavoriteFor Greeting Cards

Pam’s HallmarkOnce again, HeritageSquare received the

1st place Favorite SeniorFacility “Reader’s ChoiceAward for 2015”.

This award is a re!ectionof the high standards setby our Board of Direc-tors : William Reigle,President, Dr. T. Ap-penheimer, Patti Balayti,Judge C. Beckman,Dr. R. Collins, PatrickJones, James Sarver.The array of expertiseand experience amongthese community leaders

harmonizes all decisionmaking.

As Administrator it is anhonor and privilege towork for leaders of strongdedication and integrity.

Heritage Square marksits 40th year as a longterm health care provide.Thank You all for yourcontinual support in serv-ing this great commu-nity. Respectfully, BonnieO’Connell, Administrator

FavoriteSenior Facility

Heritage Square

C H I L D R E N ’ SLEARNING CENTERS

PreschoolBefore & After School

1101 Middle Rd., Dixon • 815-288-59051608 4th Ave., Sterling • 815-622-1650www.opensesamechildcarecenter.org

Celebrating

40Years In

Business!

Call today to sign up for Summer Care!

Thank You For Voting Us#1 In The Sauk Valley Area!

Indoor Activity RoomsInfants to 12 Years of Age

Bill & Dick’sBarber Shop

105 Hennepin, Dixon815-288-2193

Proudly Serving You For 50 Years!

Thank you to the SaukValley for voting us #1!

~ Dick, Sheri, & Jake

A Cut Above!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FORVOTING US YOUR FAVORITECONTRACTOR/CARPENTER!

YOUR PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS

MARV LOFGREN & SON

MLSContractors

It is our pleasure to serve you Sauk Valley!

(815) 535-0321

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PAGE 13Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media

Thank You Sauk Valley For Voting Us

One Of Your FavoritePlaces TTTo Buy...Garden Supplies,

Groceries & Cell Phones

STERLING SUPERCENTER4115 E. Lincolnway

815-626-7200

DIXON SUPERCENTER1640 S. Galena815-288-7770

ROCK FALLS1901 1st Avenue

815-626-6800

Favorite Cell Phone Provider (cont’d)

Second PlaceU.S. Cellular

Third PlaceStraight Talk

Honorable MentionAT&T

Favorite Children’s Day careFirst Place

Open Sesame Child Care Center

Second PlaceCGH Helping Hands Daycare

Third PlaceJulie’s Pre-School & Day CareSterling Rock Falls Child Care

Favorite Chiropractic ClinicFirst Place

Rice Chiropractic

Second PlaceJohnson Chiropractic

Third Placebe free chiropractic

Honorable MentionCarlson Acupuncture & Chiropractic Clinic

Favorite Contractor/CarpenterFirst Place

Marv Lofgren & Son

Second PlaceTerry Wolf Construction

Third PlaceKevin Wolf & Sons Construction

Honorable MentionBob Slain Construction

Favorite Convenience StoreFirst Place

Casey’s (all locations)

Second PlaceKelley’s Market - Mobil (all locations)

Third PlaceShell (all locations)

Honorable MentionSchreiner Mobil

Favorite Dental ClinicFirst Place

Sterling Dental Group

Second PlaceBrokaw & German

Third PlaceSauk Valley Dental

Honorable MentionExceptional Dentistry

Favorite Dry CleanersFirst Place

Mr. Nifty Cleaners

Your #1 Animal Hospital and#2 Pet Groomer In

The Sauk Valley Area

Thank You For Voting UsY #1 A i l H it l d

273 IL Route 2 - Dixon • 815-288-3394

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and Cocktail Lounge815-626-04013210 W. 4th St. Lincolnway, Sterling

Willy’sRestaurant

Thank youfor voting Willy’s

your favorite!Try our #1 Willy’s Beer!

EEE. LLLiiincolllnway • Sterling, IL • 626-5600

T H A N KYou!Shoes

Men’s FashionsWomen’s Fashions

#1#2#3

NorthlandMall

Northland Mall • 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling815-625-1999 • Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-5

[email protected]

Decorative Accessories, Gifts & Such

Thank YouSauk Valley

for voting usfavorite Gift Store!

Excellent Schools • Activities for All AgesFriendly Merchants • Beautiful Parks

Camping Center of Northern Illinois • Depot Museum

815.857.3814 WWW.CITYOFAMBOY.ORGThe City of AmboyTHANK YOUFOR VOTINGUS ONE OF

YOUR FAVORITESMALL TOWNS

ANDDEPOT DAYSONE OF YOUR

FAVORITEEVENTS!

2205 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling • (3 Blocks N. of W. LeFevre)Managed by BMA Management, Ltd. • www.bma-mgmt.com

To arrange a visit contact Denise Garcia, Marketing Director815-625-7045 • [email protected]

!ank youto the SaukValleyAreafor "oting us 2nd Place

for favorite senior facility!

Favorite Dry Cleaners (cont’d)Second Place

Sauk Valley Cleaners Inc.

Third PlaceBurke Cleaners

Favorite ElectricianFirst Place

Engel Electric Co.

Second PlaceComplete Electrical Contractors

Third PlaceDixon Commercial Electric

Pfoutz Electric Services

Favorite Financial PlannerFirst Place

Edward Jones (all locations)

Second PlaceNicklaus Financial Service

Third PlaceWaddell & Reed

Honorable MentionRaymond James

Favorite Flower ShopFirst Place

Behren’s Blumen StuffLundstrom Florist

Third PlaceFlowers, Etc.

Weeds

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Thank you for thehonor of being voted

as the favorite insur-ance company in theSauk Valley Area! It isour pleasure to providegreat rates and serviceto all of our currentcustomers and futureprospects. Our goalis to help you protectyour family from life’sunexpected challenges.Insurance and !nancialproducts can be confus-ing, but we will work to

explain these choices inclear and concise termsfor you and your family.And, we will always tryto greet you on a !rstname basis. When youare in Sterling, RockFalls, Dixon, Morrison orFulton – give one of us acall so we can show youwhy State Farm is thenumber one insurancecompany in the SaukValley Area.

FavoriteInsurance Agency

State FarmStatik Hair Studio & Day

Spa continues to growand expand in the beautyindustry, offering new cut-ting edge products andservices to our clients. Ourteam members are expe-rienced, professional, andcontinuously trained. Werecognize the importanceof working with you andlistening to your needs inorder to achieve the resultsyou desire. We pride our-

selves on delivering qualityservices and products atreasonable prices.

FavoriteBeauty Salon

Statik

Come in and letus pamper you!(815) 535-0775501 E. 3rd St., SterlingM - F • 9am - 8pmSat • 8am - 5pmwww.statikhairstudio.com

99 Penrose Rd.Sterling, IL 61081 815-622-0463

••• RRReeemmmooodddeeellliiinnnggg &&& RRReeepppaaaiiirrr• New Construction• In-Floor Heating Systems

Thank YouSauk Valleyfor voting us your

#1FavoritePlumber

Favorite Furniture StoreFirst Place

Knie’s Ashley Furniture Home Store

Second PlaceD & E Furniture

Third PlaceHarold’s Furniture

Honorable MentionWheelock Furniture

Favorite Garage Door InstallerFirst Place

Raynor Door Authority

Second PlaceGarage Door Specialists

Third PlaceBushman Door

Honorable MentionDever Door

Favorite Gas StationFirst Place

Shell (all locations)

Second PlaceCasey’s (all locations)

Third PlaceKelley’s Market – Mobil (all locations)

Honorable MentionKroger

Favorite Gift StoreFirst Place

Golden Key Gifts

Second PlacePam’s Hallmark

Third PlaceAccents

Honorable MentionBushel Basket Candle Co.

Favorite Grocery StoreFirst Place

Kroger

Second PlaceCounty Market (both locations)

Third PlaceAldi

Honorable MentionWalmart (all locations)

Favorite Hardware StoreFirst Place

Grummert’s Hardware

Second PlaceAce Hardware & Outdoor Center

Third PlaceMenards

Honorable MentionMilledgeville Do-It Best Home Center

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Wayne and Ma-ria Wright have

owned Angelo’s in RockFalls for over 50 years!People have come tolove the unique !avorand quality of Angelo’s.This high demand ledthe Wrights to expandtheir operations andthey opened Angelo’s IIin Sterling in 1982 andthe Delivery location10 years later. In orderto accommodate evenmore customers, theybuilt a new building forAngelo’s II in 2004 andrecently opened theirAngelo’s III location on

North Galena in Dixon.Angelo’s II and III canaccommodate everyonefrom couples to largegroups. These friendly,casual restaurants offera great menu, freshlycut salad bar, daily lunchbuffet, full bar with bigscreen tvs and a conve-nient carryout window!

Angelo’s pizza and pastarecipes have been fam-ily favorites for over 50years and keep custom-ers coming back formore. Thank you foryour loyalty and for vot-ing us #1!

Favorite Place for Pizza,Salad Bar & FavoriteRestaurant

Angelo’s

Favorite Heating & Cooling

#1#1

Farley's has been in business for 50 yearsand has continually grown to meet their

customers' needs. Over ten years ago, Farley'sadded heating and cooling, sales and service totheir business. We service all types and brandsof home appliances, furnace and air condition-ers. 7 days a week – 24 hour emergency ser-vice available. With our team of service techni-cians and our knowledgable staff, we take careof you as we have for the past 50 years. Thankyou! The staff of Farley's works very hard toinsure your shopping/service with us is a goodexperience. We come to your home or businesswith professional technicians and top of theline equipment to take care of your requests forservice and/or sales.And as always, We Service What We Sell!1245 N. Galena Ave., Dixon • 815-284-2052

Thank You

Sauk Valleyfor Voting Us...#2 Grocery Store

& Place To Buy Meat

210 W. 3rd, Sterling • 815-622-01801380 N. Galena, Dixon • 815-288-2112

Favorite Heating/ Cooling Contractor

First PlaceFarley’s Appliance, Heating & Cooling

Second PlaceStewart’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Third PlaceCentral Heating & Cooling

Honorable MentionB & D Home Services

Favorite Insurance AgencyFirst PlaceState Farm

Second PlaceHawkins-Cassens Insurance Agency

Third PlaceCountry Financial

Honorable MentionAmerican Family Insurance

Favorite Insurance AgentFirst Place

Lynn Cassens

Second PlaceChris Hammitt

Third PlaceJack Spencer

Honorable MentionTracy Hemminger

Favorite Jewelry StoreFirst Place

Venier Jewelers

Second PlaceFirst Avenue Jewelry

Third PlaceTrein’s Jewelry, Inc.

Honorable MentionKay Jewelers

Favorite Landscape ContractorFirst Place

Distinctive Gardens

Second PlaceSisson Lawn & Landscape

Third PlaceAnne’s Garden Center

Honorable MentionMcCormick’s Nursery & Garden Center

Favorite Law FirmFirst Place

Ward, Murray, Pace, & Johnson PC

Second PlaceMertes & Mertes, P.C.

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Rice Chiropractic, P.C.307 W. 3rd Street, Dixon • 815-288-6653

Thank You to the Sauk Valley for voting me one

of your favorites!Dr. Donald Rice

221 W. 1st St., Downtown Dixon 815-284-8499See our menu at www.touchofthaidixon.com

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Favorite Law Firm (cont’d)Third Place

Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee & Considine, LLC

Honorable MentionMiller, Lancaster, Walker & Burall P.C.

Favorite Liquor StoreFirst Place

The Beverage Store

Second PlaceLiquor ’n’ Wine

Third PlaceSnyder Pharmacy

Honorable MentionBroadway Express Liquors

Favorite Lumber CompanyFirst Place

Frary Lumber

Second PlaceMenards

Third PlaceR.P. Lumber

Honorable MentionDixon Builders Supply

Favorite Massage/Day SpaFirst Place

Massage Works

Second PlaceStatik Hair Studio & Day Spa

Third PlaceSkin Deep Spa Salon

Honorable MentionExtreme Hair & Day Spa

Favorite Pet StoreFirst PlacePetSmart

Second PlaceTuff Dog Bakery & Boutique

Third PlacePet Supplies Plus

Honorable MentionGrummert’s Hardware

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friendly customer service and affordable pricing.

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Hawkins-CassensInsurance Agency

opened on September15, 1999 with one pur-pose. We wanted to bethe easiest people to dobusiness with! Peoplehave busy lives andinsurance can be confus-ing to deal with. Ouraim is to try to make itas enjoyable as possibleand also give each clientwhat they really needto provide them withthe best protection andservice.

Our of!ce is comprisedof some great agentsincluding Lynn Cassens,

Bob Hawkins, BrianHawkins, Tabitha Walker,Diane Johnson andNathan Wright. Insur-ance is always changingso everyone in our of!ceworks to stay on top ofthose changes and giveour clients the informa-tion they need.

Lynn, Bob and the staffwould like to thank theSauk Valley area for vot-ing us one of your favor-ites! It is a great honorand one we do not takelightly! We will continueto work hard to satisfyour client’s needs. Stopin and see us soon!

Favorite Insurance Agent- Lynn Cassens

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Thank you Sauk Valleyfor voting us #1!

Favorite PharmacyFirst PlaceWalgreens

Second PlaceCVS

Third PlaceSnyder Pharmacy

Honorable MentionThe Medicine Shoppe

Favorite PhotographerFirst Place

Heather Lanell Photography & Design

Second PlacePersona Studio

Third PlacePattie Hummel Photography

Honorable MentionGrot Imaging Studio

Favorite Place for an Oil ChangeFirst Place

Pete Harkness Auto Group (all locations)

Second PlaceSchreiner Mobil

Third PlaceKen Nelson Auto Group

Honorable MentionJiffy Lube

Pit Stop Car Care

Favorite Place to Buy CarpetFirst Place

Boss Carpet One Floor & Home

Second PlaceBrothers Flooring

Third PlaceCarpetland USA

Honorable MentionMenards

Favorite Place to Buy CraftsFirst Place

JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores

Second PlaceHobby Lobby

Third PlaceGolden Key Gifts

Honorable MentionBushel Basket Candle Co.

Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies

First PlaceAnne’s Garden Center

Second PlaceMenards

Third PlaceWalmart

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Ross Thuente and hisstaff at Slim-n-Hank’s

Auto Body Shop thankeveryone who voted themFavorite Auto Body Shop forthe 10th consecutive year!Slim-N-Hank’s has been inbusiness since 1962. RossThuente is the 2nd genera-tion owner and strives tokeep up the tradition ofmaking customers his #1priority.Slim-N-Hank’s is yourone-stop auto body repairand re!nishing center. Wespecialize in collision repairs,re!nishing, framework, and

alignments. We work veryclosely with many insur-ance companies as a directservice provider.Our #1 priority is customerservice. We take the time toensure all of your questionsare answered and to makethe experience as stress-free as possible.We have Hertz rental carson site to assist in thetransportation needs of ourcustomers, as well as 24-hrtowing and lockout serviceat both of our locations.

FavoriteAutoBodyShop

Slim-n-Hank’sAutoBodyShop

Engel Electric Companywas founded in 1958 by

Cliff Engel and provided qual-ity and professional electri-cal services. In 1986 Kevin& Marie McGinn purchasedthe company from Cliff Engeland they decided to keep thename as Engel Electric. Theystill own and operate the busi-ness here locally. The busi-ness has grown with manyelectricians and trucks to takeon projects of all sizes.

Engel Electric is a full serviceelectrical contractor. Weperform all phases of electricalservices and construction.We perform projects with awide range of desription andsize such as, upgrades toelectrical residential, commer-cial and industrial services allthe way to multi-million dollarprojects.

We have a strict no tolerancepolicy on safety. We feel thaton the job safety and educa-tion is the most importantaspect of our business.

Engel Electric Companyservices the entire midwestencompassing all aspectsof electrical installations. Wework out of our of!ce andwarehouse that is located in a60,000 sq. ft building locatedat 1514 4th St., Sterling, IL.You can contact us at 815-625-5949 or at our website:www.engelelectric.com

Hours of operation:Monday – Friday7:00am – 3:30pmWe also offer 24hremergency services7 days a week.

Favorite Electrician

Engel Electric Co. ASauk Valley !xture formany years. Folsom’s

Bakery now has two loca-tions to better serve thearea.Stop by our Dixon loca-tion at 847 N. Galena orthe Rock Falls location at319 1st Ave for all of yourbakery needs.We are a small hometownbakery. We make every-thing fresh daily. We takepride in everything we dofor you!We offer a wide variety ofdonuts, cakes, cookies,breads and many otherthings. We can do a lot ofspecialty cakes and cook-ies including many choicesfor special occasions such

as wedding, birthday andanniversaries.We are always striving tocome up with new andimproved products. Wehave incorporated a won-derful line of coffees.Try our super bread bowlsoup! We are also famousfor our Thumbprint and IceStencil cookies.Check out our totallynew muf!n line. They arestuffed with strawberrycream cheese, blueberrycream cheese and maplebacon muf!ns.We Thank You Sauk Val-ley for Voting us your #1Bakery and a great placefor a cup of coffee!!

Favorite Bakery

Folsom’s Bakery

TheForest Inn

20657 Lincoln Highway, Morrison

815-772-4557

Thank You Sauk Valley for the

5 Star Treatment!

We’re proud to be one of yourfavorites in 5 different categories!

Rob YoungLic # 441000593

Phone: 815-632-8000

Lyle DirksLic # 40000128

Phone: 815-626-3358

Thank you forall your votes!

Dirks and YoungAuctioneering

Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies (cont’d)

Honorable MentionSelmi’s

Distinctive Gardens

Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards

First PlacePam’s Hallmark

Second PlaceWalgreens

Third PlaceDollar Tree

Honorable MentionWalmart

Favorite Place to Buy MeatFirst Place

Kroger

Second PlaceCounty Market

Third PlaceOliver’s Corner Market

Honorable MentionFulton Meat Locker

Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions

First PlaceKohl’s

Second PlaceBergner’s

Third PlaceJCPenney

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For more than 75years, The Dairy

Queen system’s recipefor success has beensimple. It’s been a com-bination of hard-workingpeople who own andoperate restaurants andgreat-tasting food andtempting treats servedin our establishments.Although much haschanged in the world

and in the Dairy Queensystem through theyears, one constant hasremained: Dairy Queenstores are still, andalways have been, theplace to !nd little leagueteams celebrating avictory, business peopleon their lunch break andfamilies taking time outto enjoy great food andsoft serve treats.

Favorite Place for DessertAnd Ice Cream

Dairy Queenof Sterling Grummerts Hard-

ware was foundedby Lowelll Grummert in1970. Lowell expandedto Rock Falls in 1977and rebuilt the presentSterling store in 1987after a !re destroyedthe previous store. ColinReynolds, Lowell’s son-in-law, joined the !rm in1989 and Brian Grum-mert returned to Sterlingin 1996. Three genera-tions of Grummerts nowown and operate thebusiness. Grummertsis a complete hardware

store with specialtydepartments such as apet shop, rental depart-ment, utility paymentcenter, a commercial/industrial sales de-partment, screen andwindow repair, a Webergrill department and fullservice custom frameshop.

Helping our friends andneighbors since 1970.We want to thank youSauk Valley for voting usthe #1 hardware store inthe Sauk Valley!

FavoriteHardware Store

Grummerts HardwareFrary Lumber wasfounded in Prophet-

stown in 1896 by J.E.Frary. Rock River Lum-ber and Grain purchasedFrary’s in 1968. We havetwo stores, Sterling andProphetstown to betterserve the Sauk Valleyarea and our customers.

We have a full linelumberyard and all thematerials needed fromstart to !nish on anynew construction or aremodel project.

We offer free delivery,free estimates, knowl-edgeable professionalstaff and a full servicedesign team that can as-

sist you with any kitchenor bathroom remodel orany new constructionproject.We are always updatingthe in-store showroomdisplays to the newestproducts and servicesavailable.

Favorite Lumber Company

Frary Lumber

Frary LumberWhere it’s just easier to shop!Hours of OperationSterling - 2707 W. Lincolnway(815) 625-7240(888) 742-7240M – F • 7:00am – 4:00pmSat. • 7:00am – Noon(Hours Startring March 1st)M – F • 7:00am – 5:30pmSat • 7:00am – 2:00pmProphetstown - 412 Washington St(815) 537-5151(800) 637-0357M – F • 7:00am – 4:00pmSat • 7:00am – Noon(Hours Startring March 1st)M – F • 7:00am – 5:00pmSat • 7:00am – Noon

Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions (cont’d)

Honorable MentionBlain’s Farm & Fleet

Favorite Place to Buy ShoesFirst PlaceBergner’s

Second PlaceKohl’s

Third PlaceFinish Line

Honorable MentionShoe Sensation

Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods

First PlaceDick’s Sporting Goods

Second PlaceBlain’s Farm & Fleet

Third PlaceRiglers

Honorable MentionHibbett Sports

Favorite Place to Buy TiresFirst Place

Moore Tires

Second PlaceBlain’s Farm & Fleet

Third PlaceDixon Tire Center

Honorable MentionTire Tracks

Favorite Place to Buy Women’s Fashions

First PlaceKohl’s

Second PlaceMaurices

Third PlaceBergner’s

Honorable MentionJCPenney

Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure

First PlaceMy Nail Salon

Second PlaceStatik Hair Salon & Day Spa

Third PlaceExtreme Hair & Day Spa

Honorable MentionSkin Deep Spa Salon

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If you haven’t driven over theriver and through the woods

lately to the majestic, landmarklodge restaurant in WhitePines Forest State Park, it’sjust about time! After closingeach winter for the harsh coldweather, White Pines emergeseach spring, freshly sprucedup and ready for anotherseason. Known far and widefor their home style cookingand charm, the eighty year old,historic Inn is open each andevery day for breakfast, lunchand dinner. Six days a weekguests order off the menu withofferings of hearty Paul Bunyanall you can eat breakfasts,delicious desserts and mostlyhomemade dishes. EverySunday guests are treated

to the area’s largest buffetspread !lled with delightfulpastries, sausage biscuits andgravy, baked French toastand oh so much more. Thebreakfast buffet runs 8-11:30and then an endless streamof mouthwatering dinnerselections are presented until2pm. Whether you have out oftown guests visiting, a specialbirthday or anniversary, abanquet or private party orwedding, or are just hungry fora delicious and hearty meal,White Pines Inn is the placefor a great dining experience.Reservations recommended815-946-3817. Menu andhours www.whitepinesinn.com.Opening day is Friday, March6th this year.

Favorite Place for Brunch

White Pines InnRiver Ridge Animal Hospi-

tal was created in June2010 when Sauk ValleyAnimal Hospital and DixonVeterinary Hospital com-bined. River Ridge AnimalHospital is a full serviceanimal hospital, boarding,grooming and day care facil-ity. Their goal is to providethe highest quality pet carein the region, with a caringstaff and state of the artfacility and equipment. Theyalso strive to maintain thededicated and compassion-ate small town service andcare that people expectedfrom the two smaller clinicsthat have served the SaukValley for generations. Theyoffer personalized well-

ness care, laser soft tissuesurgery, digital radiology,ultrasound, an in houselaboratory, internal medicine,advanced dental care andorthopedic surgery. Recentadditions include externalfracture !xation and rhinos-copy. In the boarding area,they have offered daycareservices with different petsize play groups for overtwo years and it continuesto grow and make pets (andowners) happy. The staffalways begin and end withthe people and pets theyserve as their primary focus.

Please visitRiverRidgeVets.comfor more information.

FavoriteVeterinary Clinic

River Ridge Animal Hospital

Open Sesame wasfounded in 1975 by a

group of local citizens com-mitted to providing quality,affordable, child care forworking families. In 2006Open Sesame expandedinto the Sterling area with asite at Sterling High Schoolthat is open to the public aswell as teen parents.

Open Sesame is licensedby Illinois DCFS, providingfull and part time child care,preschool, before and afterschool care and full timeschool age summer fun care.

Children who have attendedOpen Sesame have expe-rienced a loving, nurturingenvironment that featuresdevelopmentally appropriateactivities and fosters a lifelong interest in learning.

Open Sesame is the only na-tionally accredited child carecenter in Lee and Whitesidecounties and has earned agold circle of quality fromIllinois Dept. of HumanServices. The centers wererecognized for quality of careand education for youngchildren.

FavoriteChildren’s Daycare

Open Sesame

Favorite Place to Buy Eyeglasses

First PlaceCGH Vision Center

Second PlaceAll About Eyes

Third PlaceDiscount Eyewear

Shopko

Favorite PlumberFirst Place

Lance’s Plumbing

Second PlaceSauk Valley Plumbing

Third PlaceJones Plumbing

Honorable MentionMO-ST Plumbing

Favorite Tanning SalonFirst Place

L.A. Tan

Second PlaceVegas Sun

Third PlaceExtreme Hair & Day Spa

Honorable MentionMystic Fusion

Favorite Tax PreparerFirst PlaceH&R Block

Second PlaceJoel Downie

Third PlaceWIPFLi

Honorable MentionWiemken’s Tax Service

Favorite Travel AgencyFirst Place

Destinations Travel Services

Second PlaceTravel Consultants of Dixon, Inc.

Third PlaceTravel Network

Honorable MentionArrow Travel

ENTERTAINMENTFavorite Bar/Tavern

First PlaceKelly’s

Second PlaceThe Cooler

Third PlaceLong Shot

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Favorite Bar/Tavern (cont’d)Honorable Mention

Shamrock Pub

Favorite CasinoFirst Place

Jumer’s Casino & Hotel

Second PlaceWild Rose Casino & Resort

Third PlaceIsle of Capri Casino

Honorable MentionPar-A-Dice Hotel & Casino

Favorite Movie TheaterFirst Place

Carmike/Sauk Valley 8 Cinema-Sterling

Second PlaceSterling Theater

Third PlaceMidway Drive-In & Diner

Honorable MentionAMC Showplace 16 - Rockford

Favorite Newspaper ColumnistFirst Place

Andrea Mills

Second PlaceDavid Giuliani

Third PlaceTy Reynolds

Dan Woessner

Favorite Newspaper ComicFirst Place

Family Circus

Second PlacePeanuts

Third PlaceGarfield

Honorable MentionCharlie Brown

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Favorite Place to BowlFirst Place

Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes

Second PlacePlum Hollow

Third PlaceHilltop Lanes

Honorable MentionMt. Carroll Bowling Center Town and Country Lanes

Favorite Place to Play Darts or Shoot Pool

First PlaceLong Shot

Second PlaceLast Stop

Third PlaceStables

Honorable MentionBullseye

Favorite Place to Rent a VideoFirst Place

Redbox

Second PlaceFamily Video

Third PlaceNetflix

Honorable MentionMovie Magic

Favorite Place to Take KidsFirst PlaceFun Jump

Second PlaceBrookfield Zoo

Third PlaceWhite Pines

Honorable MentionNiabi Zoo

Favorite Radio PersonalityFirst Place

Sam Ramirez

Second PlaceDwyer & Michaels

Third PlaceBob & Tom

Honorable MentionBrian Zschiesche

Favorite Radio StationFirst Place

101.7-WRCV

Second Place107.7-WLLT

Third Place101.3-KUUL

Honorable Mention103.7-WLLR

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My father started thebusiness in 1978 after

building homes for our familyon two different occasions. Ihave worked with him sincehigh school. I of!cially tookover the business in 2008with over 20 years’ experi-ence. Since that beginningwe have completed over 100custom homes, many re-modeling projects and somecustom garages. Our experi-ence also includes some lightcommercial projects.Our highly experienced andquali!ed crew offer qual-ity workmanship with everyproject. We work personallyon every job to oversee eachelement involved to producethe best possible result. Ourworking relationships withsub-contractors and materialsuppliers re"ect the samequalities that will bring ex-

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Favorite Contractor /Carpenter

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FavoritePlace For Steak

The Prime QuarterSteak House

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