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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
Mike Sprague1712 E. 4th StreetSterling, IL 61081Bus: 815-626-0000
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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PAGE 14 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015
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
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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PAGE 15Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media
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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PAGE 16 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015
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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PAGE 17Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media
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
Dine-In, Carry-Out, Delivery Mon-Thur 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Thank you for voting us oneof your favorite restaurants
and a favorite for a first date!
THAIREEESTAURANT
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SUSHIBAR301 ! 1st Avenue • Rock Falls, IL
(815) 626-0605Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Fri. - 8-5 • Sat. 8-1
Closed Wednesday & Sunday
A Family Tradition for Over 50 Years!
THANK YOU SAUK VALLEY!THE VOTES ARE IN...
OUR CUSTOMERS ARE...
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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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PAGE 18 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015
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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
Hawkins-Cassens
EggsIn
ParadiseFamilyRestaurant
3506 E. Lincolnway • Sterling, IL 61081 • 815-564-0735
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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PAGE 19Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media
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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PAGE 20 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015
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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PAGE 21Readers’ Choice AWARDSFebruary 24, 2015 • Sauk Valley Media
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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PAGE 22 Readers’ Choice AWARDS Sauk Valley Media • February 24, 2015
Lee County’sFavorite PlaceFor Chicken!
216 West River St., Dixonat the south end of Peoria Avenue Bridge
815-288-4991
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Thank You forVoting us Dixon’sFavorite Place to
Buy Tires!
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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-
ceptional value to our clients.Our business offers step-by-step planning from designto completion in the con-struction process. We takeinto consideration individualpreferences, lifestyles andpersonality to make eachproject unique to the client.Special attention is given toeach project to incorporatearchitectural appeal andenergy ef!ciency.We have experience withhigh-ef!ciency elements inconstruction, TREX decks,metal roo!ng, log homes andstone veneers.If you’re looking for qualityconstruction, energy ef!-ciency, and a project you canenjoy for a lifetime, call BrianLofgren at Marv Lofgren &Son, Contractors, a builderyou can trust.
Favorite Contractor /Carpenter
Marv Lofgren & SonMLSContractors
At the Prime QuarterSteak House
USDA Choice steaksreign supreme.
At this unique “GrillYour Own” theme-styled restaurant,customers get to select
their own favorite cutsof steak and then grillit themselves overlive hickory charcoalgrills. Unlimited trips tothe salad bar, bakedpotato and Texas toastare included with thedinner.
FavoritePlace For Steak
The Prime QuarterSteak House
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