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February 25, 2014

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AWARDSR E A D E R S C H O I C E

2014

Readers Choice February 25, 2014

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1411 E. 4th 815-625-7114

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Readers ChoiceSauk Valley Media

2014 Readers Choice Award WinnersDINING

Favorite BakeryFirst place

Folsom’s Bakery, Rock Falls

Second placeAurelio’s Bakery, Sterling

Third placeCounty Market

Honorable mentionAir Play Sports & Espresso, Sterling

Favorite Banquet FacilityFirst place

Candlelight Inn I & II

Second placeDeer Valley Golf Club, Rock Falls

Third place Dixon Elks Lodge, Dixon

Honorable mentionPost House Ball Room, Dixon

Favorite Fast Food ServiceFirst place

Arthur’s, all locations

Second placeCulver’s, both locations

Third placeMcDonald’s, all locations

Honorable mentionSubway, all locations

Favorite Place for a First DateFirst place


Second placeAngelo’s, all locations

Basil Tree, Dixon

Honorable mentionKelly’s, Sterling

Favorite Place for a Milk ShakeFirst place

Dairy Queen, all locations


Third placeDairy Delite, Dixon

Honorable mentionDairy Mart, Sterling

Favorite Place for a SteakFirst place

Prime Quarter, Princeton

Second placeGalena Steak House, Dixon

Third placeForest Inn, Morrison

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#1

One of your favorite placesfor lunch or a first date!


Honorable mentionCandlelight Inn I & II

Favorite Place for BreakfastFirst place

Eggs in Paradise, Sterling

Second placeMaple Pancake House, Sterling

Third placeTown & Country Family Restaurant, Dixon

Honorable mentionDog House, Sterling

Favorite Place for BrunchFirst place

White Pines State Park, Mount Morris

Second placeTimber Creek Golf Club, Dixon

Third placeMama Cimino’s, Dixon

Deer Valley Golf Club, Rock Falls

Favorite Place for ChickenFirst place


Second placeBBY, Dixon

Third placeRip’s Tavern, Ladd

Honorable mentionDon’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling

Favorite Place for CoffeeFirst place

McDonald’s, all locations

Second placeAir Play Sports & Espresso, Sterling

Third placeBooks On First, Dixon

Honorable mentionKelley Williamson-Mobil, both locations

Favorite Place for DessertFirst place


Second placeCobblestone Ice Cream & Deli

Third placeCulver’s, both locations

Honorable mentionDairy Delite, Dixon

Favorite Place for French FriesFirst place

McDonald’s, all locations

Dr. Aaron M. Anderson,graduate of the Univer-

sity of Iowa College of Den-tistry became the ownerof Sterling Dental Group in2007, and welcomed Dr.Chad Wiese, fellow gradu-ate of the University of IowaCollege of Dentistry to thepractice. In February 2009,Dr. Kenneth Eichholz, Jr., a2006 graduate of the Uni-versity of Illinois at ChicagoCollege of Dentistry cameon board to also help careand meet the needs of thepatients of Sterling DentalGroup.

Sterling Dental Group-

metic dentistry including

implant dentistry, denturesand Invisalign. The knowl-edge, skill and compassionof the Dentists, Dental Hy-

opportunity for the familiesof the Sauk Valley area torestore and maintain theiroral health. Meeting theirpatients’ needs with knowl-edge and compassion in afriendly, helpful atmosphereis top priority at Sterling

are Monday through Thurs-day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Newpatients welcomed.

FavoriteDental Clinic

Sterling Dental

Good Food...GREAT TIMES!

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Thank you for voting Kelly’s yourfavorite establishment for Margaritas,Tacos, Mexican Food, and as yourpreferred Bar and Lunch Spot!

We appreciate your continued support

Thank you!

The Chris Hammitt StateFarm Agency opened

on April 1, 1999 with thegoal of becoming the Dixonarea’s First and Best Choicefor the Insurance and Finan-

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Third placeShamrock Pub, Dixon

Honorable mentionWendy’s, all locations

Don’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling

Favorite Place for HamburgersFirst place

Culver’s, both locations

Second placeShamrock Pub, Dixon

Third placeChamps Sport Bar & Grill, Sterling

Honorable mentionKelly’s, Sterling

Favorite Place for Ice CreamFirst place


Second placeCobblestone Ice Cream & Deli

Third placeCulver’s, both locations

Honorable mentionDairy Delite, Dixon

Favorite Place for LunchFirst place

Kelly’s, Sterling

Second placeArthur’s, all locations

Third placeAngelo’s, all locations

Honorable mentionCulver’s, both locations

Don’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling

Favorite Place for MargaritasFirst place

Kelly’s, Sterling

Second placeCandlelight Inn I & II

Third placeWilly’s, Sterling

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Honorable mentionEl Tapatio, Rock Falls

Favorite Place for Mexican Food

First placeKelly’s, Sterling

Second placeWilly’s, Sterling

Third placeEl Tapatio, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionSalamandra, Dixon

Favorite Place for PizzaFirst place

Angelo’s, all locations

Second placeAl & Leda’s, Dixon

Third placeAl & Leda’s, Sterling

Honorable mentionMaria’s Pizza, Sterling

Favorite Place for SeafoodFirst place

Red Lobster

Second placeDon’s Chicken & Seafood, Sterling

Third placeCandlelight Inn I & II

Honorable mentionForest Inn, Morrison

Favorite Place for TacosFirst place

Kelly’s, Sterling

Second placeDairy Mart, Sterling

Third placeRailside Bar & Grill, Nelson

Honorable mentionDon Pedro’s, Sterling

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Favorite RestaurantFirst place


Second placeKelly’s, Sterling

Third placeForest Inn, Morrison

Honorable mentionTouch of Thai, Dixon

Favorite Salad BarFirst place

Angelo’s, all locations

Second placeForest Inn, Morrison

Third place Arthur’s, all locations

Honorable mentionGalena Steak House, Dixon

JUST FOR FUNFavorite Church and Where

First placeAbiding Word, Sterling

Second placeSt. Andrew Catholic, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionFirst Church of the Nazarene, Sterling

First United Methodist, DixonSt. Anne’s Catholic, Dixon

Favorite Community EventFirst place

Dixon Petunia Festival

Second placeAmboy Depot Days

Third placeRock Falls Hometown Holidays

Honorable mentionFiesta Days

Favorite Golf CourseFirst place

Timber Creek Golf Club, Dixon

Second placeEmerald Hill Golf Course, Sterling

Third placeDeer Valley Golf Club, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionRock River Golf and Pool, Rock Falls

Favorite Local PoliticianFirst place

Joe McDonald

Second placeTim Bivins

Third placeSkip Lee

Honorable mentionTom Demmer

Sterling Dental Group

“Caring For Today’s Family”815-626-96001835 First AvenueSterling, IL 61081

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Favorite ParkFirst place

Lowell Park, Dixon

Second placeWhite Pines State Park, Mount Morris

Third placeSinnissippi Park, Sterling

Honorable mentionCentennial Park, Sterling

Favorite Pet GroomerFirst place

River Ridge Animal Hospital, Dixon

Second placePetSmart, Sterling

Third placeKen’s Dog Grooming & Daycare, Dixon

Honorable mentionDoggies Country Club Resort, Sterling

Favorite Place to Buy Lotto TicketsFirst place

Shell, all locations

Second placeCasey’s, all locations

Third placeKelley’s Market-Mobil, both locations

Honorable mentionCounty Market, all locations

Beverage Store, Rock FallsDixon Food Center, Dixon

Favorite Place to CampFirst place

White Pines State Park, Mount Morris

Second placeO’Connell’s Yogi Bear

RV Resort & Campground, Amboy

Phone or Fax: 815-946-4120

Books on FirstThe Premier Independent Bookseller &

202 West First St., Dixon

Proud to be oneof your favoriteplaces for coffee!

Thank You for Voting Us...

2506 E. Lincolnway

#1Pharmacy

We Invite You To Stop By & Enjoya Multi-Level Shopping Experience

307 First Ave., Sterling (815) 564-9376Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 - 6PM; Sat. 9 - 5PM; Sun. 10 - 4PM

Over 200 Vendors1,000’s of Books

Garden AccessoriesOld CoinsQuilts

Vintage LampsDesigner Purses

Pyrex Fire KingPrimitive

Grungy CandlesJewelry

Used FurnitureOil Cans

NASCAR Collectibles

Betty Boop CollectiblesCoca ColaJohn Deere

Vintage BottlesEver Changing

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Third placeRockwood State Park, Morrison

Honorable mentionRuffit Park Campground, Rock Falls

Favorite Place to ExerciseFirst place

YMCA, Dixon

Second placeAnytime Fitness, all locations

Third placeWestwood Fitness & Sports Center, Sterling

Honorable mentionYMCA, Sterling

Favorite Senior FacilityFirst place

Heritage Square, Dixon

Second placeCoventry Living Center, Sterling

Honorable mentionThe Meadows of Franklin Grove

Parkway Center, Sterling

Favorite Small TownFirst place

Grand Detour

Second placeAmboy

Third placeOregon

Honorable mentionTampicoMorrison

Favorite Veterinary ClinicFirst place

River Ridge Animal Hospital, Dixon

Second placeVeterinary Clinic of Prophetstown

Third placeMorrison Vet Clinic

Honorable mentionMillegeville Vet Clinic

SHOPPINGFavorite Antique Shop

First PlaceShowplace Antiques, Sterling

Second placeWaterfront Gifts & Antiques, Dixon

Third placeBlack Sheep/Selmi’s, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionDixon Floral & Antiques

Favorite Appliance StoreFirst place

Knie Appliance & TV Inc., Sterling

Second placeFarley’s Home Appliances, Dixon

Third placeClover Hills, Sterling

Honorable mentionPrescott’s Brandsource, Sterling

For more than 60years, 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, the

teams celebrating avictory, business peopleon their lunch break andfamilies taking time outto enjoy great food andsoft serve treats.

Favorite Place for Dessert,Ice Cream and Milkshake

Dairy Queenof Sterling Thank you for the

honor of being votedas 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.

products can be confus-ing, but we will work to

explain these choices inclear and concise termsfor you and your family.And, we will always try

name 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 FarmIf 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 week

all you can eat breakfasts,delicious desserts and mostlyhomemade dishes. EverySunday guests are treated

pastries, sausage biscuits andgravy, baked French toastand oh so much more. The

and 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 recommended

hours www.whitepinesinn.com.

Favorite Place for Brunch

White Pines Inn


Favorite AuctioneerFirst placeLyle Dirks

Second placeLenny Bryson

Third placeKevin Considine

Honorable mentionRob Young

Favorite Auto Body ShopFirst place

Slim-N-Hank’s Auto Body Shop, both locations

Second placeDixon Autobody Clinic Inc.

Third placeWilliams Auto Body, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionDixon Metal Specialties

Favorite BarbershopFirst place

Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop, Dixon

Second placeThe Loop Barber Shop, Rock Falls

Third placeSterling Barber Shop

Honorable mentionStatik Hair Salon & Day Spa, Sterling

Favorite Beauty SalonFirst place

Extreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling

Second placeStatik Hair Salon & Day Spa, Sterling

Third placeKarma Salon, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionStudio 404, Dixon

Favorite Car WashFirst place

Huffman’s Car Wash, Dixon

Second placeOctopus Car Wash, Sterling

Third placeKelley Williamson-Mobil, all locations

Honorable mentionSuper Wash, all locations

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 Sterling

appliances, electronicsand mattresses in

addition to furniture.The Knie formula for

name brand products,at the guaranteedlowest prices, backedby their own in-housefactory trained servicedepartment.Combine that with aknowledgeable sales

brand products, andyou have the formula forsuccess. Check themout online atwww.shopknies.com.

Knie Appliance & TV, Inc./AshleyFurniture HomeStore

FavoriteFurniture Store

Ross Thuente and his

for the 9th consecutive

been in business since1962. Ross Thuente is the2nd generation owner and

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FavoriteAutoBodyShop

Slim-n-Hank’sAutoBodyShop

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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

Chris Hammitt630 N Galena AvenueDixon, IL 61021-1620(815) [email protected]

Thank You!!Sauk Valley

for voting me as

Best Agentin the Area!


Favorite Cell Phone ProviderFirst place

Verizon

Second placeUS Cellular

Third placeStraight Talk

Honorable mentionAT&T

Favorite Children’s DaycareFirst place

Open Sesame, Dixon

Second placeSterling Rock Falls Day Care

Third placeCGH Helping Hands, Sterling

Honorable mentionJulie’s Pre-School & Day Care, Sterling

Favorite Chiropractic ClinicFirst place

Johnson Chiropractic, Dixon

Second placeRice Chiropractic, Dixon

Honorable mentionKirkland Family Chiro Center, Rock Falls

Bradley R. Free, DC, Sterling

Favorite Contractor/CarpenterFirst place

Kevin Wolf & Sons, Galt

Second placeMarv Lofgren & Son, Sterling

Third placeDon Conklin, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionJacob’s Construction, Dixon

Favorite Convenience StoreFirst place

Casey’s, all locations

Second placeShell, all locations

Third placeKelley’s Market-Mobil, all locations

Honorable mentionSchreiners Mobil, Rock Falls

Favorite Dental ClinicFirst place

Sterling Dental Group – Dr. Anderson

Second placeBrokaw & German, Dixon

Honorable mentionTrue Smiles – Dr. Krueger, Sterling

Exceptional Dentistry – Dr. Hey, Dixon

Favorite Dry CleanersFirst place

Sauk Valley Cleaners Inc., Dixon

Second placeMr. Nifty Cleaners, Sterling

Third placeBurke Cleaners, Sterling

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Favorite ElectricianFirst place

Engel Electric, Sterling

Second placeComplete Electric, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionDixon Commercial Electric

Sauk Valley Electric

Favorite Financial PlannerFirst place

Edward Jones, all locations

Second placeRaymond James, Sterling

Third placeGordon & Chad Nicklaus Financial Services,

Dixon

Honorable mentionWaddell & Reed, Sterling

Favorite Flower ShopFirst place

Lundstrom Florists, Sterling

Second placeBehren’s Blumen Stuff, Rock Falls

Third placeFlowers Etc., Dixon

Honorable mentionWeeds, Dixon

Favorite Furniture StoreFirst place

Knie Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Sterling

Second placeHarold’s Furniture, Rock Falls

Third placeD & E Furniture, Sterling

Honorable mentionWheelock Furniture, Rock Falls

Favorite Garage Door InstallerFirst place

Raynor Door Authority, Dixon

Second placeGarage Door Specialists, Sterling

Third placeBushman Door, Dixon

Honorable mentionDever Door, Dixon

Favorite Gas StationFirst place

Shell, all locations

Second placeKelley Williamson-Mobil, all locations

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

Voting Us As One Of Your

Favorite Insurance Agencies.

2321 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL

815-625-7474

Providing the SaukValley area with

value priced eyewear for15 years. We now also

Discount Eyewearhas both a retail

store and a wholesalelaboratory. In addition toglasses we specialize inbiking glasses, shoot-ing glasses, prescription

Discount Eyewearhas its own in-

house laboratory which

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We have a great

the hottest new styles!

Favorite Placeto PurchaseEyeglasses

Discount Eyewear

The Law Firm ofMertes & Mertes,

P.C. concentrates inareas of personal injury,medical negligence,workers compensation,divorce/child custodyand criminal cases. Our

attorneys are highlyskilled and experiencedin courtroom litigation.Our attorneys are inthe courtroom nearlyevery day that courtis in session.

FavoriteLaw Firm

Mertes & Mertes


Third placeCasey’s, all locations

Honorable mentionKroger, Sterling

Favorite Gift StoreFirst place

Golden Key Gifts, Sterling

Second placePam’s Hallmark, Dixon

Third placeAccents, Sterling

Honorable mentionJamie’s Candle Loft, Sterling

Favorite Grocery StoreFirst place

Kroger, Sterling

Second placeCounty Market, all locations

Third placeWalmart, all locations

Honorable mentionAldi, all locations

Favorite Hardware StoreFirst place

ACE Hardware, Dixon

Second placeGrummert’s Hardware, both locations

Third placeMenards, all locations

Honorable mentionFrary Lumber, Sterling

Favorite Heating/Cooling ContractorFirst place

Stewart’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Dixon

1514 W. 4th StreetSterling

(815) 625-5949(815) 288-2251

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1st PlaceFavorite Senior Facility

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Wayne and Ma-ria Wright have

owned Angelo’s in RockFalls for over 50 years!People have come to

and 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 IIIcan accommodate

everyone from couplesto large groups. Thesefriendly, casual restau-

freshly cut salad bar,

with big screen tvs anda convenient carryoutwindow!

Angelo’s pizza andpasta recipes have

been family favorites forover 50 years and keepcustomers coming backfor more. Thank you foryour loyalty and for vot-ing us #1!

Favorite Place for Pizza,Salad Bar & FavoriteRestaurant

Angelo’s

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

12Years

Stop In For A Wide Variety of Beer & Liquor!

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

12 Years of Voting Us#1 Favorite Liquor Store!

Serving You Since 2000Your #1 Animal Hospital and#2 Pet Groomer In

The Sauk Valley Area

ting UsVoor u FYoank Thur #1 Animal Hospital and Yo

The Y is one of theLee County’s leading

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FavoritePlace to Exercise

DIXON YMCA

Bill & Dick’sBarber Shop

105 Hennepin, Dixon815-288-2193

Proudly Serving You For 49 Years!

Thank you to the SaukValley for voting us #1!

~ Dick, Sheri, & Jake

A Cut Above!


Second placeCentral Heating & Cooling, Sterling

Third placeB & D Home Services, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionEikenberry Heating & Cooling, Sterling

Favorite Insurance AgencyFirst place

State Farm, all locations

Second placeHawkins-Cassens Insurance Agency, Sterling

Third placeCountry Financial, Sterling

Honorable mentionSchuneman Insurance, Sterling

Favorite Insurance AgentFirst place

Chris Hammitt

Second placeLynn Cassens

Third placeJack Spencer

Honorable mentionBob Hawkins

Favorite Jewelry StoreFirst place

Venier Jewelers, Dixon

Second placeFirst Avenue Jewelry, Sterling

Third placeTrein’s Jewelry, Dixon

Honorable mentionJ.C. Penney, all locations

Favorite Landscape ContractorFirst place

Distinctive Gardens, Dixon

Second placeAnne’s Garden Center, Dixon

Third placeSisson Lawn & Landscape, Sterling

Honorable mentionDreamscapes By Dennis, Dixon

Favorite Law FirmFirst place

Mertes & Mertes

Second placeEhrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, Lee & Considine

503 East 3rdRoss Sword

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Northland Mall

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1110 E. River Road(Hwy 2 North)

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Thank You forVoting us Dixon’sFavorite Place to

Buy Tires!

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~ Roger

Thank You For Your Votes,Sauk Valley!

Rob YoungYoung’s Auctioneering

815-632-8000


Third placeWard Murray Pace & Johnson, PC

Honorable mentionMiller Lancaster Walker & Burall, PC

Favorite Liquor StoreFirst place

Beverage Store, Rock Falls

Second placeSnyders, Dixon


Honorable mentionBroadway Express Liquors, Sterling

Liquor ’n’ Wine Inc., Dixon

Favorite Lumber CompanyFirst place

Menards, all locations

Second placeFrary Lumber, Sterling

Third PlaceR.P. Lumber, Dixon

Honorable mentionDixon Builders Supply

Favorite Massage/Day SpaFirst Place

Extreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling

Second placeMassage Works, Sterling

Third placeSkin Deep Spa & Salon, Dixon

Honorable mentionStatik Hair Salon & Day Spa, Sterling

Favorite Pet StoreFirst place

PetSmart, Sterling

Once again, HeritageSquare received the

1st place Favorite SeniorFacility “Reader’s ChoiceAward for 2014”.

T -tion of the high stan-

dards set by our Board ofDirectors : William Reigle,President, Dr. T. Ap-penheimer, Patti Balayti,Judge C. Beckman, Dr.R. Collins, Patrick Jones,James Sarver.The arrayof expertise and experi-ence among these com-

munity leaders harmoniz-es all decision making.

As Administrator it isan honor and privi-

lege to work for leadersof strong dedication andintegrity.

Heritage Square marksits 40th year as a

long term health careprovider. Thank You foryour continual support inserving this great com-munity. Respectfully,Bonnie O’Connell.

FavoriteSenior Facility

Heritage SquareRiver Ridge Animal Hos-

pital created in June2010 when Sauk ValleyAnimal Hospital and DixonVeterinary Hospital com-bined. River Ridge AnimalHospital is a full serviceanimal hospital and board-ing service. Their goal is toprovide the highest qualitypet care in the region. Theyalso strive to maintain thesmall town service and carethat people expected fromthe two smaller clinics thathave served the commu-nity for generations. RiverRidge Animal Hospital has

always served their com-munity through dedicatedand compassionate careof all the animals of theSauk Valley. They strive toprovide the best quality ofmedicine and surgery with

of the art facility. They alsoknow that compassion andcaring is critical to all good

begin and end with thepeople and pets they serveas their primary focus.

Please visit RiverRidgeVets.com for more information.

FavoriteVeterinary Clinic

River Ridge Animal Hospital

O’Connell’s Yogi BearJellystone Park Camp Resort

970 Green Wing Road, Amboy Illinoiswww.jellystoneamboy.com

815-857-3860

Thank you for voting usa favorite for camping! Waterfront Gifts

and AntiquesAn eclectic mix of Antiques, Repurposed,

Primitives, Shabby Chic & Gifts

Waterfront GiftsThank you for making us Dixon’s Favorite Antique Shop

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Second placeTuff Dog Bakery, Sterling

Third placePet Supplies Plus, Sterling

Honorable mentionGrummert’s Hardware, both locations

Petco, Rock Falls

Favorite PharmacyFirst place

Walgreens, all locations

Second placeWalmart, all locations

Honorable mentionCVS, all locations

Snyders, Dixon

Favorite PhotographerFirst place

Heather Lanell Photography, Sterling

Second placePersona Studio, Sterling

Third placeJim Grot Photography, Dixon

Honorable mentionPatti Hummel Photography, Dixon

Favorite Place for an Oil ChangeFirst place

Schreiners Mobil, Rock Falls

Second placeKen Nelson Auto Group, Dixon

Jiffy Lube, Dixon

Honorable mentionPete Harkness Auto Group, all locations

Favorite Place to Buy CarpetFirst place

Boss Carpet One Floor & Home, Dixon

Thanks For Voting UsYour Favorite Place For

Ice Cream, Milk Shakes & Desserts!

STERLING1203 W. 4th St.815-626-1313

Thank You for continuing to voteus the Sauk Valley’s

FAVORITE JEWELER

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Second placeBrothers Flooring, Rock Falls

Third placeMenards, all locations

Honorable MentionCarpetland USA, all locations

Favorite Place to Buy CraftsFirst place

JoAnn Fabrics, Sterling

Second placeHobby Lobby, all locations


Honorable mentionGolden Key Gifts, Sterling

Favorite Place to Buy Garden SuppliesFirst place

Menards, all locations

Second placeAnne’s Garden Center, Dixon


Honorable mentionDistinctive Gardens, Dixon

Favorite Place to Buy Greeting CardsFirst place

Pam’s Hallmark, Dixon

Second placeKirlin’s Hallmark, Sterling

Third placeDollar Tree, all locations

Honorable mentionWalgreens, all locations

Dollar General, all locations

Favorite Place to Buy MeatFirst place

Kroger, Sterling

Second placeCounty Market, all locations

Third placeOliver’s Corner Market, Dixon

Honorable mentionFulton Meat Market

Favorite Place to Buy Men’s FashionsFirst place

Kohl’s, all locations

Second placeJ.C. Penney, all locations

Third placeBergner’s, all locations

Honorable mentionBlain’s Farm & Fleet, all locations

Favorite Place to Buy ShoesFirst place

Bergner’s, all locations

Second placeFinish Line, all locations

Third placeKohl’s, all locations

Honorable mentionPayless, all locations

The Wild Rose Casino & Resort, located in

Clinton, will celebrate its 6th birthday in the new facility this summer. The beautiful Casino and Resort is known for their personalized guest service, sparkling clean facility, exciting gaming action, two restaurants, di-verse banquet and concert facilities and state of the art hotel accommodations. Val-\L�PZ�[OL�KPɈLYLU[PH[VY�^OLU�it comes to the Wild Rose Casino & Resort. Wild Rose was co-founded in 2004 by Des Moines based busi-ness leaders, Gerald Kirke

and Dr. Michael Richards with the vision to become an entertainment leader and business committed to building casino and resort destinations that advance economic development and tourism. Wild Rose Casino & Resort employs over 300 team members and is proud to be Sauk Valley Area’s #1 casino for over 10 years. They welcome the people of the Sauk Valley area to visit. Visit www.wildroseresorts.com for complete informa-tion and hours. It’s just a short drive to Clinton.

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Favorite Place to Buy Sporting GoodsFirst place

Dick’s Sporting Goods, all locations

Second placeBlain’s Farm & Fleet, all locations

Third placeHibbett Sports, all locations

Honorable mentionWalmart, all locations

Favorite Place to Buy TiresFirst place

Moore Tires, Rock Falls

Second placeDixon Tire Center

Third placeBlain’s Farm & Fleet, all locations

Honorable mentionTire Tracks, Sterling

Favorite Place To Buy Women’s FashionsFirst place

Kohl’s, all locations

Second placeMaurices, all locations

Third placeBergner’s, all locations

Honorable mentionJ.C. Penney, all locations

Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure

First placeExtreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling

Second placeMy Nail Salon, Sterling

Third placeSkin Deep Spa, Dixon

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Honorable mentionStar Nails, Sterling

Karma Salon & Spa, Rock Falls

Favorite Place to Purchase EyeglassesFirst place

Discount Eyewear, Rock Falls

Second placeShopko, Dixon

Honorable mentionWalmart, all locations

CGH Vision Center, Sterling

Favorite PlumberFirst place

Lance’s Plumbing, Sterling

Second placeMOST Plumbing, Dixon

Third placeSauk Valley Plumbing, all locations

Honorable mentionB & D Home Services, Rock Falls

Favorite Tanning SalonFirst place

L.A. Tan, Rock Falls

Second placeExtreme Hair & Day Spa, Sterling

Third placeVegas Sun, Dixon

Honorable mentionSplash of Color, Dixon

Favorite Tax PreparerFirst place

Joel Downie, Rock Falls

Second placeWiemken Tax Service, Dixon

Third placeH & R Block, all locations

Honorable mentionWipfli LLP, Sterling

Favorite Travel AgencyFirst place

Travel Consultants, Dixon

Second placeDestinations Travel Services, Sterling

Third placeTravel Network, Sterling

Honorable mentionArrow Travel, Shannon

ENTERTAINMENTFavorite Bar/Tavern

First PlaceKelly’s, Sterling

Second placeThe Cooler, Rock Falls

Third placeLong Shot, Rock Falls

Honorable mentionChamps Sport Bar & Grill, Sterling

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they o"er free rentalsduring the Report CardA program that has beenrunning for 30 years.Family Video is also activein community fund rais-

ing e"orts. Their annualtradition of giving awayturkeys for families inneed during the holidaysdonated over 30,000turkeys this year. TheDixon Family Video hada successful food drive,donating a van full ofnon-perishable items tothe local food pantry.

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FavoriteVideo Rental

505 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon

At the Prime QuarterSteak House

USDA Choice steaksreign supreme.

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styled restaurant,customers get to selecttheir own favorite cuts

of 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


Favorite CasinoFirst Place

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel, Clinton, Iowa

Second placeJumer’s Casino & Hotel, Rock Island

Third placeIsle of Capri Casino & Hotel, Bettendorf, Iowa

Honorable mentionHollywood Casino, Aurora

Favorite Movie TheaterFirst place

Carmike/Sauk Valley Cinema 8, Sterling

Second placeSterling Theater, Sterling

Third placeMidway Drive-In Theatre, Sterling

Honorable mentionAMC Showplace 16, Rockford

Favorite Newspaper ColumnistFirst place

Andrea Mills

Second placeTy Reynolds

Third placeDavid Giuliani

Honorable mentionDan Woessner

Favorite Newspaper ComicFirst place

Family Circus

Second placeGarfield

Third placeCharlie Brown

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Favorite Place to BowlFirst place

Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes, Sterling

Second placePlum Hollow Family Center, Dixon

Third placeHilltop Lanes, Morrison

Honorable mentionPolo Bowl

Favorite Place to PlayDarts or Shoot Pool

First placeLong Shot, Rock Falls

Second placeLast Stop, Dixon

Honorable mentionBullseye, Sterling

Stables, Dixon

Favorite Place to Rent a VideoFirst place

Family Video

Second placeRedbox

Third placeNetflix

Honorable mentionOn Demand

Favorite Place to Take KidsFirst place

Fun Jump, Sterling

Second placeBrookfield Zoo, Chicago

Third placeNiabi Zoo, Coal Valley

Honorable mentionLowell Park, Dixon

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...for voting us,once again, one of your

favorite card & gift stores!

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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 place1240 – WSDR

Honorable mention103.7 – WLLR

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