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1009 Loras Dr. • (815)233-1800 • Freeport 1009 Loras Dr. • (815)233-1800 • Freeport
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Chuck SchramStudent,
Palmer College of Chirorpactic
Dr. Galin D. SchramGraduate,
Palmer College of Chirorpactic
Dr. Nicklaus A. SchramGraduate,
Palmer College of Chirorpactic
Sincere thanks to all my patients forvoting me Best Chiropractor of the Region.
Sincere thanks to all my patients forvoting me Best Chiropractor of the Region.
Schram Chiropractic ClinicSchram Chiropractic Clinic
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,20102 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 3
By Mike Cowan, The Journal-Standard
For 14 years the Journal-Standard’sBest of the Region awards have beenanxiously anticipated by readers andcertainly no less by businesses, individ-uals and organizations throughoutnorthwest Illinois. The ballots have beentallied and now we discover who took1st, 2nd or 3rd places in the 66 votingcategories.
Who do voters say has the best bowl ofsoup or the tastiest steak in the area?Selling your home — who gets the nodamong realtors? Where are we tuning inon the radio dial? When we need a newor used car — what dealers garner the
top votes? All of thesequestions and many moreare answered within this2010 Best of the Regionsection.
Each year, Best of the Region shines itseditorial spotlight on a number of areabusinesses. The purpose is to personal-ize these enterprises to our readers.When we visit or use their products andservices, it helps to know a bit aboutthe owners and staff who are responsi-ble for continued success in the mar-ketplace.
The five businesses selected for storiesthis year include: Tim’s Auto Care, AutoRepair category; Royal Liquor and Pub,Liquor Store category; Maria’s Pizza,Pizza category; Midwest CommunityBank, Financial Institution category;and, Deininger’s Floral, Flower
Shop/Florist category.B.O.R ballots are published in the J-Sduring January and returns are broughtin to the newspaper office for tabulationby an independent third-party source.Specific results of vote count totals bycategory and business are not revealedin order to maintain contest integrity.
During the current period of economicuncertainty in the region, no businessor organization should assume thatB.O.R. voting results will remain thesame as time goes by. Success can befleeting and customers or clients willalways gravitate to those who are will-ing to offer the best in quality andfriendly service at an affordable price.
Congratulations to all the owners, man-agers and staff who have earned theright to be ranked among the Journal-Standard’s Best of the Region in 2010!
2010
Meadows Shopping Center815.235.1090
2010
Our sincere thanksto the
Best Clientele of the Region!
Who do voters say has the best bowl of soup or the tastieststeak in the area? ...All of these questions and many moreare answered within this 2010 Best of the Region section.
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,20104 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
YourFavorite
FriedChicken
420 N. Harlem Ave.
OPENDAILY
10:30amtil 9pm
815-232-7315
Thank YouBest Chicken
for the 14th year!for voting usThank You
Best Chickenfor the 14th year!
for voting us
2010
Fast Food1. Culver’s of Freeport2. McDonald’s Hamburgers3. Wendy’s
Burgers1. Culver’s of Freeport2. Ridott Corners Tavern3. McDonald’s Hamburgers
Pizza1. Maria’s Pizza2. Cannova’s Restaurant & Bar3. Pizza Hut
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 5
and theWINNERSare...
Reasons to Partner with Reeds Auto RepairBrakesTransmission
SpeedometerTesting
Carburetion
InjectorCleaning
Shocks
Exhaust
FuelInjection
Emission Systems
Factory RebuiltEngines
Struts
Headlight Aiming
ComputerizedIgnitionAir Conditioning
Engine Diagnostics
ElectricalPower Windows
& LocksExtended Warranties
50 E. MONTEREY • FREEPORT • 815-235-8070 • FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY
Committed to Serving Freeport and the Surrounding Areas for 34 Years!
2010
BrakesTransmission
SpeedometerTesting
Carburetion
InjectorCleaning
Shocks
Exhaust
FuelInjection
Emission Systems
Factory RebuiltEngines
Struts
Headlight Aiming
ComputerizedIgnitionAir Conditioning
Engine Diagnostics
ElectricalPower Windows
& LocksExtended Warranties
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,20106 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Chicken1. KFC2. MamaLena’s3. Culver’s of Freeport
Ice Cream1. Union Dairy -
Alber Ice Cream Parlor2. Culver’s of Freeport3. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Bowl of Soup1. Garden Deli2. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar3. Culver’s of Freeport
815.233.5667Mon. 9-8 • Tues.-Fri. 9-5:30 • Sat. 9-3 or by appointment
701 E. South St., Freeportwww.floortoceiling.com
Let our creative staff design the room of yourdreams, with an array of color and quality products
that will perfectly fit your lifestyle.
Design/Sales Installation n Family Owned for 27 Years
Thank Youfor voting us
#1 Floor Covering
Kitchens n Bathrooms n GraniteFlooring n Furnishings & Accessories
Blinds & Draperies
2010
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 7
QUALITYAUTO BODY, INC.QUALITYAUTO BODY, INC.
101 N. Adams Freeport, IL815-233-2218
Bradley &BrendaKing
Thanks for supporting the Greenest Shop in the Region!
Did you know your vehicle was painted with waterborne paint?Car Manufacturers have been using waterborne paints for
quite a few years now. It’s been our policy to keep up with the best technology available. We’ve been using waterbornepaint for a couple of years now, and it’s our goal to help protect the environment.
Waterborne paint gives you the same Quality your manufacturer gave you when you purchased your vehicle.When you think environmentally green, think Quality AutoBody Inc. The only green shop in the Region.
2010
DDEEIINNIINNGGEERR FFLLOORRAALL1 West Main Street • Downtown Freeport
(815) 232-6191Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:30; Friday 7:30-7:00; Saturday 8:00-5:00
T hank You!
We want to thank everyonewho voted for us, makingDEININGER FLORAL the #1
florist 14 YEARS IN A ROW!
We want to thank everyonewho voted for us, makingDEININGER FLORAL the #1
florist 14 YEARS IN A ROW!
2010
ThankYou!
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,20108 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Breakfast1. Prime Table Restaurant2. Don’s Oasis3. Spring Grove
Cup of Coffee1. McDonald’s Hamburgers2. Higher Grounds Coffee3. 9 East Coffee
Steak1. VFW / Freeport2. Fieldstone Inn3. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Dessert1. Culver’s of Freeport2. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar3. Alber Ice Cream Parlor
• 2 Golf Courses• 4 Community Parks• 8 Churches
• Lake Le-Aqua-Na• Camping• Volunteer Fire Deptartment
• 2 Medical Branches• Paramedic Ambulance Service• Splashland Water Park/Mini Golf www.villageoflena.com
for voting usBest Small Town
for the last 14 years
Lena, Illinois
Thank You
Cocktails1. Fieldstone Inn2. Eilert’s3. Logan’s Bar & Grill
Ethnic Food1. Imperial Palace
Chinese Restaurant2. Fiesta Cancun3. China Buffet
Beer Selection1. Royal Liquor2. Cub Foods3. Logan’s Bar & Grill
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 9
Friday Night Fish Fry1. Logan’s Bar & Grill2. Yellow Creek Inn3. VFW / Freeport
Appetizers1. Applebee’s Neighborhood
Grill & Bar2. Fieldstone Inn3. Rt. 20 Bar & Grill
Family Restaurant1. Prime Table Restaurant2. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar3. Big Apple
Buffet1. Shaun’s Place Buffet & Grill2. China Buffet3. Pizza Hut
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
WE HAVE IT ALL AT ONE LOCATION!
THANK YOUFOR VOTING US
ONE OF THE BESTIN THE REGIONFOR FLOWER
SHOP/FLORIST &GARDEN CENTERS!
#1 LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPER14 YEARS IN A ROW!
For Beautifully Strong Plants Shop DeMeester’s!
DEMEESTER FLOWER SHOP, GREENHOUSES & LAWN CARE1706 Baileyville Rd., Freeport, IL • (815) 235-2606
2010
GET THE BEST DON’TSETTLE FOR LESS
NOPAYMENT
UNTILAUG 15TH
ON
n WaterFeatures
n BrickPatios
n Retaining Walls
We Are The Distinction in Quality & Service!
2010
Your Full Service Florist.. A Distinction in Quality & Service!
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 11
2010
Thank You!Thank You!
SouthlandCollision Center
Phone:(815) 232-6500660 W. Fairgrounds RdFreeport, IL 61032
SouthlandCollision Center
Phone:(815) 232-6500660 W. Fairgrounds RdFreeport, IL 61032
• Headlight Restoration
• Plastic, Rubber & Fiberglass Repair!
Body & Fender Repair - Expert Painting!
WE’RE PROUD TO BE Among the Best
AUTO BODY SHOPS of the Region!WE’RE PROUD TO BE Among the Best
AUTO BODY SHOPS of the Region!For all your
automotive collisionneeds give usa call today!
Lunch1. Garden Deli2. Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant2. Culver’s of Freeport
Golf Course1. Park Hills Golf Club2. Wolf Hollow Golf Club3. Freeport Country Club
Kid’s Birthday Party1. Happy Joe’s2. McDonald’s Hamburgers3. Lindo Theatre
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201012 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
RussCashmore
815.275.1146
RoxyQuinn
815.908.8251
JenniferVinnedge
815.275.1420
JessieRhodes
815.297.4688
KimBroyles
815.238.0953
LindsayVinnedge
815.238.5530
ShanissaJordon
815.566.0283
TinaThruman
815.238.3777
VickiRhymer
Massage Therapist815.291.4098
ChristineSchaefer
815.291.5426
Salon 815-232-0202 c Located inside the Lincoln Mall • Freeport d Hours Mon. 9am-2pm, Tues.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-3pm
Since June 20092010
Thank You
Meet People1. Church2. Logan’s Bar & Grill3. Cannova’s Restaurant & Bar
Tavern/Pub/Sports Bar1. Logan’s Bar & Grill2. Jumpin’ Joe’s3. Royal Pub and Cafe
Live Entertainment1. Logan’s Bar & Grill2. Jumpin’ Joe’s3. Rt. 20 Bar & Grill
Go Dressed Up1. Church2. Fieldstone Inn3. Cannova’s Restaurant & Bar
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 13
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
420 W. Meadows Dr. • Freeport • bomarheating.com • 815-233-1622FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1974 • EASY FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
so much for placing your confidence
in us the last 35 years.Furnace & A/C Systems n Boiler SystemsGas/Wood Fireplaces n Air Duct Cleaning
True 24 Hour Emergency Service
Thank YouCALL NOW
FOR YOUR
A/C CHECK-UP
815-233-1622
2010
Family Entertainment1. Lindo Theatre2. Krape Park3. 4 Seasons Bowling Center
Wedding Reception1. Eagles Hall Club Room2. Masonic Temple3. Freeport Country Club
Nearby Small Town1. Lena2. Pearl City3. Cedarville
Take a Date1. Lindo Theatre2. Cannova’s Restaurant & Bar3. Fieldstone Inn
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201014 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
ServingSpaghetti & Meatballs
3rd Wednesday of every month
WE GIVE SPECIALTHANKS TO
#1 Steaks
SERVING ALL FRIDAY & SATURDAY • LOUNGE 4PM - CLOSE • DINING 5-9PM
VFW Post 9981802 E. Shawnee (In the Arcade) • 232-5311
Veterans Serving Veterans
VFW Post 998
Thank You
2010
CALLABOUTPRIVATEPARTIES
Chef Don Duarte
All our customers knowour steaks are DELICIOUS!
We serve only the FRESHEST, HIGHEST QUALITY steaks.If you haven’t tried them you don’t know what your missing!
The VFW, a local not-for-profit organization, is proudlyowned by its local members. By patronizing the
VFW your money stays in the community, helpingthis region grow. And helping veterans, non-veterans,
their families & other local organizations.
Best Customersin the World
BestEmployees
Bestvolunteers
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 15
2010
2998 W. Pearl City Rd • Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-9622 www.FreeportYMCA.org
The YMCA has been a vital orginazation in Freeport for
140 years,nurturing children and adults of all ages.We invest in people!
... for voting us theBest Place to
Workoutfor 10 Continuous Years!
Best Place to Workout
United Way ofNorthwest Illinois Inc.Member Agency
Convenience Store1. Kelley Williamson Mobil
(Kelly’s Market)2. Road Ranger3. Shell
Floor Coverings1. Floor to Ceiling2. Boss Carpet (Floor Mart)3. Carpets by Kuniej
New Car Dealer1. Bocker Auto Group2. Fairway Ford, Lincoln, Mercury3. Barkau Automotive
Used Car Dealer1. J. H. Barkau & Sons2. Bocker Auto Group3. Fairway Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201016 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
COMMERICAL • RESIDENTIALINSURED • LICENSED
Area’s ONLY Illinois CertifiedNursery Professional!
• Degree in Horticulture• Member IL Green Industry
Association• Expert Lawn Care and
Service You Deserve
From Environmentally Friendly Productsfor your lawn
to Organic Lawn Fertilizer Programs ... we have the perfect program
for your yard care.
20072008
2009
2010
www.DaveDeMeesterLandscaping.com
CALL TODAY!815-235-3100
Dependable, Professional Quality, Always
Taking careof your yard so youcan do other things!
Taking careof your yard so youcan do other things!
THANKS for voting usAmong the Best
of the Region
THANKS for voting usAmong the Best
of the Region
Cell Phone Provider1. U.S. Cellular2. FREEPORT
Communications/Verizon3. Buss Boyz
Jewelry Store1. Frank Jewelers2. Luecke Jewelers3. Engels (Lena)
Pharmacy1. CVS2. Walgreen Drug Store3. ShopKo
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 17
Special Attention
for Special Pets!
CrystalNeumannD.V.M.
DeeAtkinsD.V.M.
North of Highland College, off of Kiwanis Dr.3107 Kunkle Blvd, Freeport • 815-235-77003107 Kunkle Blvd, Freeport • 815-235-7700
n Specializing in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
n Featuring New Laser Technology
n Preventative Medicinen Chiropractic
Paws & ClawsPaws & Clawsthe Best of the Region for Veterinary Service!
hank out yhankt you
2010
Our commitment to you and your precious pets is to provide
EExxcceelllleennccee iinn PPeett CCaarreeto keep them happy & healthy.
FEATURING the New Flea &
Tick Product VECTRA®
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201018 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
THANK2010
For Voting Bocker Auto Groupthe Best New Car Dealerof the Region for 2010
youyouCHUCK
JAN
CURTDELBERTMARY DEAN MIKE
TOM GREG DUANE
KEN
BRAD JIM
ED GEORGESTEVE JOE
JOHN MARVIN
ROD
CODY
BRADROB GARY
JEFF STEVEDENNY
ROCKY
WAYNE
DENNY BRAD
GRETCHEN CECI
PEGGY
RICK
BRIAN
DAVIDKODY
DENNY
GREG
RICK JOHNNIE
DONNA
STEVE SHAWN
SUE
JERRY
SHARONJERRY
RICH
DEAN
VIVIAN
DAN
www.BockerAutoGroup.com
801 E. SOUTH ST - FREEPORT - 815-235-2121
Bocker Auto GlassThere’s a new Van in town...Bocker Auto Glass
the differenceis in theSERVICE...
the differenceis in thePEOPLE...
the differenceis in theSELECTION...
Among the Very Best in the Region
Used Car Sales, Body Shop,Service, and Quick Lube!
2010
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 19
for voting us #1 in the Regionfor BEST FURNITURE STORE
Serving the Community
For Over 37 Years!
-
WELCOME TO...
2010
DELIVERY AVAILABLE • LOW PRICE GUARANTEEFRIENDLY & COURTEOUS STAFFSERVICE OF PRODUCTS SOLD
THANKS
#1 for BEST APPLIANCE STORE!
AND
FINANCINGAVAILABLE
20 E. Stephenson St. • Historic Downtown FreeportNorthern Illinois’ Largest Furniture & Appliance Dealer
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-4 • 815-235-4911 • www.rite-way.info
14 YEARS IN A ROW!
THANK YOUfor voting us BEST IN THE REGION for
504 W. Stephenson St. • Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-9655
2010
BESTAUTOREPAIR
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201020 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Furniture Store1. Rite-Way Furniture
& Appliance2. Slumberland3. Counrtyside Furniture Inc.
Supermarket1. Cub Foods2. Sullivan Foods3. WalMart
Liquor Store1. Royal Liquor2. CVS3. Walnut Hill Liquor
Appliance Dealer1. Rite-Way Furniture & Appliance2. Sears3. DeGrote
...to our loyal customers for voting us Best of the Region 10 years in a Row!!!
T hank You...T hank You...
815.297.8054
Among the Best Tavern/PubFreeport’s Friday Fish Fry - Grilled or Fried Icelandic Cod
Homemade Pizza & Soups • Deli & Specialty Sandwiches
Largest variety of Microbrews & ImportsExclusive Wine Selection
Friendly, knowledgable sales staffEvery day low prices!!!
2010
Royal Liquor WestRoyal Liquor West815.235.4015
306 N Park Blvd, Freeport IL • www.theroyalspot.com
Royal PubRoyal Pub
Best Liquor Store and Best Beer Selection
2009
Farm Implement1. Holland & Sons, Inc.2. Blain’s Farm & Fleet3. Sloan’s
Heating/AirConditioning1. Loescher Heating
& Air Conditioning2. Lemanski Heating
& Air Conditioning3. Bomar Heating and Cooling
Hotel/Motel1. Country Inn & Suites2. Hampton Inn3. Baymont Inn & Suites
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BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201022 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Workout1. YMCA2. Fitness Lifestyles3. Curve’s of Freeport
Lawncare/Landscaper1. DeMeesters Lawn Care
Service, Flower Shop &Greenhouse Inc.
2. Dave DeMeester Landscaping& Lawn Service
3. Anne’s Landscape & Supply Inc.
Garden Center1. Anne’s Landscape & Supply Inc.2. DeMeesters Lawn Care Service,
Flower Shop & Greenhouse Inc.3. Menards
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 23
2010
Nora, Lynn, Sarah, & Ted
State Farm Insurance & Financial ServicesTed Frits, CLU, ChFC, CASL
523 N. Brewster, Freeport IL • 815.232.5210www.tedfrits.com
for once again voting us one of the BEST INSURANCE AGENTS
in the Region!
We appreciateyour businessand referrals!
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201024 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Plumber1. Wayne Schofield Plumbing2. Toni’s Plumbing3. Bill George
Veterinarian Clinic1. Paws & Claws
Animal Clinic2. Tender Loving Care
Animal Hospital3. Freeport Animal Hospital
Vision Center1. Best In Sight2. Northwest Eyecare3. ShopKo Eyecare Center
Financial Institution1. Midwest
Community Bank2. State Bank3. Union Savings Bank
Located in the Lincoln Mall (across from DeGrote), Freeport, IL
815-235-3913
THANKYOU
for support
ing us
overthe pa
st 36years
!
Locally OwnedAnn & Kerry Rippy
2010
Specializing inSOUPS n SANDWICHES
ICE CREAMOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK11am - 8pm EVERYDAY
GAMEMACHINES
#1#1Best Place for LunchBest Bowl of Soup
Garden DeliGarden Deli
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 25
Hair Salon1. Elite Design Team, Inc.2. JK Salon Hair Design3. Tangles
Car Repair Shop1. Tim’s Auto Repair2. Reeds Auto Repair Inc.3. Bocker Auto Group
Auto Body1. Quality Auto Body2. Bocker Auto Group3. Southland
Flower Shop/Florist1. Deininger Floral2. DeMeesters Lawn Care Service,
Flower Shop & Greenhouse Inc.3. Country Girl Floral
815-616-53111245 W Galena, Freeport Lincoln Mall
815-616-5311
THANK YOUfor voting me in as among
the Best of theRegion 2010!Sarah Swift
Realtor815-541-2074
Troy RudyRealtor/Auctioneer
815-297-4846
Martha RoscRealtor
815-541-8669
Joan WeltRealtor
815-541-1766
Mary ZettleRealtor
815-541-8576
Anne SadlerBroker/Owner815-266-9162
CHOICE REALTY would like to thank all our clients
for making our first year in business so successful and
for voting us among the Best in the Region in 2010!
JOANWELT
1245 W Galena, Freeport Lincoln Mall
Connie WagnerRealtor
815-232-4056
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201026 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Oil Change1. Ace’s Lube
& Road Equipment2. Jiffy Lube3. Bocker Auto Group
Car Wash1. Sparkle Car Wash2. Frank’s3. Kelley Williamson Mobil
Real Estate Company1. Preferred Real Estate
of Illinois2. Pat Brown3. Choice Realty
Realtor Individual
1. Patti Rhode2. Kevin Dahm3. Joan Welt
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 27
1421 South Armstrong AvenuePhone: (815) 232-9060 • Fax: (815) 232-9084
2010
SERVICESELECTION
SATISFACTION
WHY Carpets by Kuniej is among the best of theregion for floor coverings:BECAUSE YOUR SATISFACTIONMATTERS TO US!
CARL & JO KUNKLESTEVE & JUDY REDFEARN
JUANITA & BOB WACHLINROLAND & ANITA CARUSOKEERY & BARB PADFIELD
“We recommend Carpets by Kuniej for ALL your flooring needs!”
BRAD &MARYSUE BOERNER
2002 W. Galena Ave., Freeport • 815-297-8181
Sullivan Foods wants to thank our loyal customers for voting us
#2 for Best SupermarketsWe will continue to give
you the best service, selection & quality.
Stop out & try our Deli!
2010
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201028 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
Insurance Agent1. James Stout,
Stout Insurance Agency2. Ted Frits, State Farm Insurance3. Bob Dahms
Attorney1. Tim Mahoney2. Rick Hauser3. Dan Fishburn
Photographer1. Kurt Koester Studio2. Hillside Studio3. Dave Busch
Dentist1. Dr. Thomas Hartog2. Dr. Chad Reedy3. Dr. Dale R. Schmid
Chiropractor1. Dr. Galin Schram2. Dr. Jeff Gehlsen3. Dr. Jeff Hass
HCC Instructor1. Allen Wenzel2. Tammy Haight3. Jeremy Monigold
Radio Station1. 92.1 WFPS/Kickin’ Country2. 98.5 WXXQ/
Rockford’s Country Q98.53. 93.7 WEKZ/Big Easy
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,2010 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD 29
PatBROWNREALTORS
“We guarantee we’ll work hard for you.”
for voting usAmong the Best!
217 W. Main St., Lena815-369-5599 n 866-369-5599
THANK YOUfor voting usAmong the Best!
OFFICE ASSISTANTS
BarbBesserud
SheilaKeene
KendraRothschadl
REALTOR ASSOCIATES
BarbFoley
815-541-1992
LynetteEllsworth
815-238-7300
FayeHeilman
815-291-9204
BillScheider
815-703-6458
BROKER/OWNER
Pat Brown815-297-5599
Radio Personality1. Don Werntz2. Brad Hart3. Steve Summers
The Journal-Standard1. Sports2. Comics3. Lifestyles
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201030 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
TThank you for voting me best of the region.
It has been my pleasure to serve you.
Mahoney & Hauser, Ltd.204 W. Stephenson St., Freeport, IL
815-235-1515
Tim Mahoney2010
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Kevin Dahm
2010
PREFERRED Real Estate of Illinois
www.preferredrealestateofillinois.com
Thank you for voting me
Among the “Best of the Region”25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING HARD FOR YOU!
Give me a call today!We think our customersare the Best of the Region!We are sincerely thankful for customers like you & hopeto be of service to you whenever you need us!Thank you for taking your time to vote forus & recommending us to your friends!
BILL GEORGE PLUMBING & HEATINGBILL GEORGE PLUMBING & HEATING
815-232-5378 License # 058-065970
2010
KKyyllee BBiillllyy BBiillll
BEST OF THE REGION n APRIL 25,201034 THE JOURNAL-STANDARD
"Thank you to all," says TimHeiden, owner with his wife,Charity, of Tim's Auto Care. "Ifeel honored The Journal-Standard readers thought weare the best car repair shop inthe Region."
In May, the business will cele-brate 29 years of Heiden own-ership. Located at 504 WestStephenson Street, the firmwas known, at first, as Tim'sStandard Station, then Tim'sAmoco Station, and now Tim'sAuto Care. They stopped
TIM'S AUTO CAREVOTED BEST CAR REPAIR SHOP
Jae Hezlep for The Journal-Standard
Tim's Auto Care team is shown in the office of the shop located at 504 West Stephenson St.in Freeport. Charity Heiden, co-owner, (center) is surrounded by (left to right): Tim Heiden,co-owner; Mike Lee, technician, Josh Laue, technician; and Jeremy Heiden, service advisor.
2010
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pumping gasin 2001.Actually, forsome 28years priorto Tim andCharity'sinvolvement,E & TStandardwas thebusiness onthe propertyso thatpiece of landhas beenabout carsfor nearly60 years.
A familyatmospherepervades atTim's Auto Care. Some ofthe people working thereare actually family. Fromthe very beginning, Timhas managed the carrepair operation, andCharity has taken care ofthe bookkeeping andfinancials. Their son,Jeremy Heiden, joined thebusiness about a year agoas service advisor, bring-ing a wide range of expe-rience that included aneight-year stint with Ford."I like working here," hesays, "it's a good, family-oriented atmosphere."
And it's not just the bloodrelatives who like the fam-ily feeling. Josh Laue, atechnician who has beenan integral part of Tim's
Auto Carefor over adecade, alsopoints to theworkplace'sfamilyatmospherewhen askedwhat helikes bestabout work-ing there.Josh men-tions thetrust theprofession-als have ineach other,and talksabout theloyalty oftheir cus-tomers and
likens them to family, too.Actually, treating staff andcustomers like family isone of Tim's priorities."We work in tight quartersin a small area, so we'veall got to get along," Timsays. "Everyone seems tomesh well."
Customers are known bytheir names, not simply bythe vehicles they drive.Many families who patron-ize the car repair shop areinto the second and thirdgeneration. Laura Lasco,a college student, says"My parents have beencoming here for years. Itrust what my parents sayand when they say it'sgood customer service, Ibelieve them."
Tim's Auto Careis more than a
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Tim's Auto Care is morethan a 'feel-good' place.The latest technology inauto service and repair isdispensed here Mondaythrough Friday bymechanics certified by theNational Institute forAutomotive ServiceExcellence (ASE) -- eachtrained in a specific area.Specialized training isencouraged and coursesor workshops are taken bythe technicians at leastonce a month in order tokeep up ahead of the ever-changing industry.
Technician, Mike Leerounds out the current
staff. He's been on boardfor about a year, after sixyears of experience at aChrysler dealership. "I'mnot afraid of a challenge,"he explains. "I like thehands-on work with some-thing different happeningevery hour." Tim pointsout that some of the carsMike works on are olderthan he is.
Specializing in foreign anddomestic cars, Tim's Auto
Care offers services in airconditioning, brakes,braking systems, comput-er diagnostics, diagnos-tics, oil changes, parts,repair, and tune-ups. Thecompany is affiliated withAC Delco and is a NAPAAuto Care Center. Oneadvantage of the NAPAconnection is customerscan go anywhere in thecountry to another NAPAaffiliate for work with allparts and labor warrant-
ed. Tim also does a sepa-rate two-year or 24,000-mile warranty on laborand parts for cars he'sserviced. Most other com-panies offer only a one-year warranty.
Gone are the days whengetting a "tune-up" meantchanging the plugs, pointsand condenser along withmaking adjustments forthe engine to run at peakpower and efficiency.Modern computer-con-trolled and fuel-injectedengines don't need thoseadjustments. The comput-er does the adjusting. Tools have changed, too.Standard tools used to
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include sockets, a handwrench, screwdriver, pli-ers, hammer, and a fewmetric and specialty toolsfor air conditioningrepairs. Not so today.Nearly every week, two-to-three tool vendors visitthe shop to sell updateddiagnostic tools - allslightly different - such asa snap-on scanner valuedat $6000. Lab scopes,multimeters, and air con-ditioning machines areother new tools of thetrade. One of the mostimportant jobs for today'stechnicians is to be ableread the sensors andinterpret the information.What causes the sensor
readings has to be evalu-ated and corrected.Another service Tim'sAuto Care provides toevery customer is a freecourtesy check on everycar, every time. There isan initial inspection thatincludes all lights andindicators, the horn, airconditioning, heater sys-tem, and temperature con-trol. Windshield conditionis checked, and wipers,washers, and cabin air fil-ter are reviewed. Theunder-the-hood inspectioncovers the engine, oil,coolant, transmission,power steering, brake sys-tem, windshield washerreservoir, air and breather
filters, and PCV valve.
Tim adds, "This is not justa sales tool. I feel that itis our responsibility to tellour customers the condi-tion of their car; it's theirright to know." Providingcomputerized summariesand keeping records oftheir work done on a caris another customer serv-ice. Back copies are avail-able upon request at nocharge.
Looking ahead, Tim pre-dicts that more and morehybrids and flex-fuel carswill be on the streets (andpresumably in his shop formaintenance and repair.)
"You can come here withall your cars," he says."Our team is ready." For more information, call 815-235-9655.
Frank Mazzarisi, owner ofMaria's Pizza on West Galenain Freeport, comes from along line of pizza makers. Hisparents were born in Aila,Italy, near Palermo, the over2,700- year-old city in south-ern Italy known for its richhistory, culture, architecture,and gastronomy. When theycame to the United States,they first settled in Rockfordand later moved to Lanarkwhere they operatedMazzarisi's restaurant.
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Frank's mom's first jobwas at Maria's in Rockfordwhich later became theinspiration when Frankwas naming his restaurantin Freeport. Located onthe former site of Gerry'sHamburgers, whereWalgreen's is now, Frankleased the building andopened Maria's Pizza'sand Dinners some 18years ago. He moved thebusiness to its presentlocation at 922 WestGalena Avenue in 1995.
While Frank was growingup in Rockford, he oftentraveled back and forth toItaly for visits with hisaunt and other relatives.
Along the way, he pickedup a passion for the busi-ness which is shared byother family membersincluding his brother,Vince, who owns Maria'sin Dixon, and his uncles inBrodhead and Orfaville,Wisconsin, who each owna Villa Pizza restaurant.
"I like the people ofFreeport," says Frank."They have really beengood to me since day one.I'd like to say, too, that Iappreciate the Journal-Standard readers whohave come here, support-ed the business, and votedMaria's the Best Place forPizza in the 2010 Best-Of-
The-Region Contest for thesecond year in a row.
When asked about whatqualities he attributed tothe restaurant's success,Frank listed the following:n Being friendly to
customersn Being a clean placen Serving quality and
consistent food that looks and tastes the same every time it'sordered
n Charging reasonableprices
Frank says he hasn'traised his prices in a cou-ple of years, and wants tokeep his pricing affordableso people can still to go
out or order in. One wayFrank says he accomplish-es this is to buy his ingre-dients in quantity to getgood vendor pricing whichhe passes along. He hasused the same principlevendor since the begin-ning for a variety of hisingredients, including theBlue Ribbon Mozzarellacheese he buys in blocksand grates on premises.Only 100% real cheese isused at Maria's. Thesausage is made fresh andwith ingredients from anold Italian neighborhoodin Chicago. The pastas areimported from Italy. Everydish Maria's serves,including the pizza dough,
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is made 100% fromscratch and is preparedin-house.
Some 60% of Maria'sbusiness is pizza whichcomes in four crust sizes:10-inch, 12-inch, 14-inch,and 16-inch. Thin crust isthe most popular, but alltoppings can also comewith stuffed crust. Some15 toppings are availableand range from ham andsausage to bacon, groundbeef and pepperoni. Greenpeppers, banana peppers,pineapple, olives, mush-rooms, and anchovies areother flavor choices. Ataco pizza is also avail-able.
A large pizzawith three top-pings, ten chick-en wings, and a2-liter bottle ofpop is one ofMaria's biggestsellers as istheir FamilySpecial whichfeatures 32-inches of pizzafor under $22,plus tax. Thisincludes a 16-inch deluxepizza toppedwith sausage,pepperoni,bacon, mush-rooms, green peppers, andgreen olives and a 16-inchcheese pizza, plus two
additional toppings of thecustomer's choice.Two new pizza categories
are just now being intro-duced and aren't even onthe printed menu yet.
Maria's pizza line starts in the back with the crust. For uniformity andquality control, sauce and toppings are always measured. The sausage is
added by an automatic depositor.
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One isBarbecuedChicken Pizzawhich featuresbarbecuedchicken,onions, greenpeppers,cheese, andbacon. The other isDessert Pizza, a 12-inchcrust available in two fla-vors: apple or cherry.Maria's is more thanpizza: appetizers, fromclam strips and poppers;hot sandwiches fromItalian beef to ham andcheese; cold sandwichesfrom club to veggiedelight; and salads arealso featured. Dinnerofferings include lasagna,spaghetti, mostaccioli,ravioli, tortellini, and fet-tuccini alfredo. Shrimpand fried chicken roundout the menu.
Tomato sauce is madedaily from scratch in a140-gallon cooker using arecipe Frank has featured
from the day heopened. Hedescribes hissignature sauceas on the sweet-er side, a flavorhis customersprefer. Franksays he always
tries to make everyonehappy, but he won'tchange his recipes.
Delivery, which is freewith an order of $10 ormore, is a big part ofMaria's business, as iscarry-out. The dine-in partof the restaurant has justbeen expanded with a 20-by-40-foot addition openedsix months ago whichupped the dining roomcapacity to 130. Now,large parties can sit eightacross comfortably.Reservations are acceptedfor any number of people.
Smaller parties are alwayswelcome, too. Many peo-ple eat at Maria's regular-ly. One such example is
He describeshis signature
sauce as on thesweeter side,a flavor his
customers prefer.
Roger and Judy Bahr andWilliam Meyers who oftenpatronize the place threetimes a week: Tuesday forpizza, Thursday formostaccioli, and Saturdayfor lasagna. They say theycome because the food isso fresh and good and theemployees are friendly.
Maria's is staffed by 16employees, some of whomare part-time. Many of theemployees start workingat age 16 and continueworking while going toschool. Even those"alums" who move awaycome back for a visit.Right now, two of the staffare family members-Frank's daughter, Amy,
age 16 and Frank, Jr., his18 year-old son - givingFrank hope that the busi-ness will be kept in the
family.
This is not to say thatFrank is ready to give upthe reins now. One of hispassions is equipment andputting-back and upgrad-ing the mechanics of theoperation continue to be apriority. He says that he isalways looking for a gooddeal and has located someexcellent machineryonline, including an eleva-tor to give easy access tostorage. A 140-quartdough maker, a rotatingoven that can bake up to42 pizzas at one time, asausage depositor whichkeeps the meat piecesuniform when dropped ontop of the crust and ahuge walk-in cooler andfreezer are examples ofsome of Frank's businessequipment. Three monthsago he purchased on-line
and installed a lightedsign that flashes mes-sages about Maria's aswell as touting Frank'sCar Wash, a new businesshe's started just behindJimmy John's. Frank is ahard worker. He says,"You'll see my face eitherat the car wash from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. or atMaria's from 2 p.m. until11 p.m.
Giving back to the com-munity is also an impor-tant part of Maria's busi-ness. "We donate a lot ofdoor prizes to local chari-ties," Frank says, "and wesupport several sportsteams including theFreeport Stix and localbaseball teams. We alsodonate a percentage ofsales to such organiza-tions as Relay For Lifeteams, Showtime, and theSports Core Soccer field."
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Royal Liquor, a family business owned byJohn Helm and managed by his daughter,Sarah Helm, has been named the BestLiquor Store in the 2010 Best Of TheRegion competition sponsored by TheJournal-Standard. The firm's adjacentbar, The Royal Pub, took third place in thecontest for the Best Tavern/Pub/Sports
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Sarah Helm, Manager of Royal Liquor and fourth from the left, is shown withsome of the store's ten employees. They are standing in the wine aisle where
wines from all around the world are carried on a regular basis. Staff takespride in finding and stocking special requests for their customers.
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Bar. "I am grateful to theJournal-Standard read-ers," says Sarah, "for theircontinued support andpatronage."
Noting that customer serv-ice is among the hall-marks of the Liquor Store,Helm says that she andthe staff will try to findany product a customer islooking for and will gladlyorder it in to the store.For example, a customerwho had just returnedfrom France requestedthat they find a particularbrand of French liqueur.It was one of the hardestitems the staff had beenasked to locate, but in the
end, Royal Liquor wasable to get the brand toFreeport.
Less difficult and moreoften requested are winesfrom small California bou-tique wineries. A copy ofthe label or the informa-tion on it provides animportant clue in findinglesser known vintners.
Royal Liquor stocks over60 different kinds of winesfrom the major Californiawineries, the states ofWashington and Oregon,
Chile, Australia,Argentina, France, Spain,Italy, Japan, and Germany.In addition, they carrybeverages from theWollersheim Winery inPrairie Du Sac, Wisconsin,as well as wines fromMassbach Ridge Wineryand Three Lakes Winery inWisconsin. They also havea new chocolate red winefrom Holland calledChocoVine.
The store is known foroffering wines in a widerange of price points. In
the $10 per bottle pricerange, there are severalchoices including Avalon'sCabernet Sauvignon andPinot Noir, Chardonnay,Riesling, CabernetSauvignon, and Merlotfrom California's BogleWinery. Knowledgeablestaff can also make rec-ommendations using theWine Spectator Ratings asa guide.
When asked for a sugges-tion of a good wine for thewarmer weather of sum-mer, Sarah recommendedVoga's Pinot Grigio pricedat $12 and a Riesling fromChateau Ste Michelle fromColumbia Valley,
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Every Wednesday, RoyalLiquor gives a ten percentdiscount on all wine pur-chases. The firm also pro-vides a ten percent dis-count on all cases of wineand spirits.
People seem to beincreasingly curious aboutdifferent wine and foodpairings," explains Sarah,a graduate of theUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout in HospitalityManagement. She notesthe staff is knowledgeableabout pairings and isalways glad to help a cus-tomer. However, Sarah
also advised that people,"Drink what you enjoy.Don't buy a wine justbecause it pairs well witha dish you are serving."
Spirits are also an impor-tant part of the business.The store does a prettygood Scotch business andstocks some high-endbrands including HighlandPark, Macallan, andBalvenie; however, vodkais number one in populari-ty, followed by rums.Bacardi specialty rums,Tommy Bahama brands,and Appleton's fromJamaica are among thosecarried. Whiskey andBourbon are third in popu-
Royal Liquor is expanding their selection ofspecialty beers and now stocks more than30 different kinds of beer from California,Colorado, and Comstock, Michigan (Bell's).
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larity, and they regularlystock Templeton RyeWhiskey, made inTempleton, Iowa, usingthe Prohibition recipe: AlCapone's whiskey ofchoice. This Templetonbeverage is another exam-ple of a customer's spe-cial request.
Royal Liquor is expandingtheir selection of specialtybeers and now stocksmore than 30 differentkinds of beer fromCalifornia, Colorado, andComstock, Michigan(Bell's). Other offeringsare from microbreweriessuch as Two BrothersBrewing Company in
Warrenville, Illinois;Founders in Grand Rapids,Michigan; Avery inBoulder, Colorado; GreenFlash Brew from SanDiego, California; CapitalBeers in Middleton,Wisconsin. Berghoff beersfrom Monroe, Wisconsin,and Rogue beers fromNewport, Oregon, are alsoavailable. Beer ratingsfrom Advocate are postedand available to cus-tomers. Many of thebeers are available in sin-gle bottles; others aresold by the four or sixpack.
In addition to alcoholicbeverages, Royal Liquor
sells mixes, pop, specialtyolives, bar accessories,cups, and glassware.They also have a humidorcabinet which holds agood selection of cigars.This is a category thatbecomes particularlyimportant in the summer-time when people canenjoy smoking outside.
Located at 306 North Park Boulevard, Royal Liquoris open daily: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.until 9 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.;Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m.; and on Sundaysfrom 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, call 815-235-4015.
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Five generations ago, ayoung man named GeorgeDeininger, left Monroe,Wisconsin on horseback toseek his fortune. He gotas far as Freeport wherehe started to sell gardenvegetables door-to-doorfrom a cart powered by hishorse. As his truck gar-den grew, so did his ambi-tion to harvest bibb let-tuce earlier than his com-petitors. He built green-houses on 18th Street andbefore long the greenhous-es were also growing flow-ers. Thus, Great-Grandfather George estab-
lished Deininger's floralbusiness.
His son, Paul, began help-ing at an early age, deliv-ering produce and flowersby horse who he hadtrained to stop at thecandy store along the way.As he grew, so did hisresponsibilities and, intime, he and his wife,Olga, became the owners.When their son, George,was about ten, he startedworking in the businessalong with his siblings. Inthe course of time, Pauland Olga purchased prop-
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THANK YOUfor your support in my 2nd venture in Freeport!
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erty and a house onGalena Street where thefirm's greenhouses arenow. At one point, theflowers moved to a storeon Exchange Street.During the depression, thefamily lost the business,but was able to recover it.By 1940, the business wasestablished at its presentlocation, 1 West MainStreet in downtownFreeport.
In 1954, after serving inthe Korean War as a guid-ed missile instructor,George came home andwith his wife JoAnne,along with his brother, Caland sister, Pauline,worked the business.
Current ownersand brothers,Paul and Craig,purchased theentity in 1990,and about fiveyears ago, Paul'sdaughter, BrookeDeininger-Wagner,bought in, mark-ing the fifth gen-eration of familymanagement.Even now, someemployees have aconnection to thefamily. An excep-tion is DickKleckner, a retiredpostal employee,who's been mak-ing deliveries for the storefor over 15 years. The delivery area is wide,
serving Baileyville,Cedarville, Dakota, Davis,Forreston, Freeport,German Valley, Lena,Orangeville, Pearl City,Rock City, and Shannon.
The Deininger Floral Shopof today has come a longway from the Bibb lettucestart, but the importanceof hard work and cus-tomer service remainparamount. Apparentlyit's working. A Freeporticon, the business hasbeen voted the best FloralShop/Florist by JournalStandard readers in 2010Best Of The Region com-petition.
As Craig points out, "Wetry to put a smile onsomeone's face and create
a happy, upbeat, and posi-tive workplace."
Paul echoes the sentimentsaying, "We try to makepeople as happy as theycan be, and we always tryto make amends, if some-thing goes wrong. Weactually carry fresh flow-ers," he continues."Today, there are a lotmore floral stores that aremore of a gift place. Ifyou can't put flowers or aplant in it, it won't be soldhere."
What is sold at Deiningersis a large inventory offresh flowers, tropicals,plants, European/dish gar-dens, contemporary & tra-ditional arrangements,high-style floral,silk/dried floral arrange-ments, as well as gourmet
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Current owners and brothers, Paul and Craig, purchased the entity in 1990,and about five years ago, Paul's daughter, Brooke Deininger-Wagner(notpictured), bought in, marking the fifth generation of family management.
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and fruit baskets. Funeraldesigns and weddings areother specialty servicesDeiningers is renownedfor. Seasonal potting andpotted plants are soldfrom the greenhouse loca-tion (address) on Galena.Holiday, special occasionflowers, and plants con-tinue to be an importantpart of the shop's busi-ness. Linked toTelefloral.com, Deiningerscan accept long-distanceorders and paymentonline, as well as byphone. Visitwww.deiningerfloralshop.com for details and com-plete company informa-tion along with images ofspecific arrangements.
Holidaysand spe-cial occasionsare extremelyimportant to
floral shop business.Proms, where this yearwrist corsages, smallnosegays, and arm bou-quets of roses are expect-
ed to be popular withmatching boutonnieresfor the guys. Sparklesand sequins and shinygold or silver leaves arealso back again.
Mother's Day on May9th, Father's Day,Memorial Day, andIndependence Day aresome upcoming holidaysimportant to the floralbusiness. And through-out the year, birthday,anniversary, new baby,and sympathy flowersare other times when
plants and flowers are apopular gift.
Over the years, local cor-porations have been
Deininger's Friday Flowers are one example ofa relatively new marketing idea. Every week onFriday, individuals can come into the store and
buy an arrangement of fresh flowers in a basketfor $14.95. Designs change weekly.
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important to the store'scustomer base."Downtown has changed,"says Paul, "and with thedeparture and downsizingof some of the major localbusinesses such as MicroSwitch, Newell, and sever-al insurance companies,our business has changed,too. Secretaries Day usedto be a real big deal."
"The dynamics of the floralindustry have alsochanged in the past three-to-four years," Craigacknowledges. "Today,you've always got to bemarketing your flowersand finding different nich-es. Flowers are not asimportant to the younger
generation and florists arechallenged to get theirpeople involved." Hepoints to the fact thatDeiningers can send flow-ers anywhere in the world- via FTD and Teleflora,"We can accept out-of-town orders on-line aswell as credit card, check,or cash payment."
Deininger's FridayFlowers are one exampleof a relatively new market-ing idea. Every week onFriday, individuals cancome into the store andbuy an arrangement offresh flowers in a basketfor $14.95. Designschange weekly.Monthly bouquets are
another example.Customers can purchase apunch card for $40 whichis good for a bouquetevery month for a year.The year can start any-time, and the customercan pick up his/her bou-quet at the store any timeduring the month. Forexample, the May bouquetis available May 1 throughMay 31 (exceptingSundays and holidayswhen the shop is closed.)
"Right now the local econ-omy is tough," says Craig,"but Paul and I think it'sgradually getting better.We believe we hit bottomlast year. August,September, and October
were our three toughestmonths. The Lord hasblessed us, and we'rehappy and thankful for thecontinuing support of thecommunity. So far we'vekept our heads abovewater."
When asked how she feltabout the business,Brooke Deininger-Wagnersaid, "The flower shop ismy legacy. My family haslived and died atDeiningers. I love theflower shop, it's in myblood. And I look forwardto instilling it into the 6thgeneration."
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2022 W. Galena, Freeport, IL (next to Sullivan’s) • 815-232-5459
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Best Place for Breakfast - 11 years in a row ... and Best Family Restaurant!
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"All banks' money isgreen," says Mark Wright,Co-CEO with his brother,Todd, of MidwestCommunity Bank. "So, wehave to change the colorfor our customers by pro-viding exceptional cus-tomer service." To further illustrate hispoint, Wright shares thecompany's philosophyabout the power of extraeffort and its mantrainspired by 212 The ExtraDegree, a motivationalbook authored by SamParker and Mac Anderson:At 211 degrees, water ishot. At 212 degrees, itboils. And with boilingwater, comes steam. Andwith steam, you can powera locomotive. The oneextra degree makes all thedifference - as does thatone extra degree of effort
in business and in life.
Midwest Community Bankis dedicated to serving itscustomers in a personal-ized way and committed togrowing the businessthrough long-term rela-tionships nurtured byteams of employees andstrengthened by exceedingcustomers' expectations.
An empowered employeeis another cornerstone ofthe company's culture."By design, the 85 MidwestCommunity Bank employ-ees have a vast amount ofindependent and teamdecision-making ability,"says Mark. "The sales andservice results of our teammembers are recognizedand rewarded. And com-petitive, responsive rela-tionships with our cus-
Jae Hezlep for The Journal-Standard
Shown in the gallery of a decade's worth of Best Of The Region Awards areleft to right: Colleen Ubersox, Teller Supervisor; Larry Feiner, VicePresident; Mark Wright, Co-CEO; Karen Gorsline, Branch Manager; andLuann Davis, Assistant Vice President.
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tomers are encouraged.We never forget, as own-ers and employees of thebank, that we would notbe in business without ourcustomers."
Chartered in 1965 andstarted by a group ofinvestors led by EverettWright, MidwestCommunity Bank wasdevoted to community andresidential growth, focus-ing on retail banking prod-ucts and personal mort-gages. The bank is stillowned by the Wright fami-ly and has grown substan-tially, particularly in thepast 12 years since Toddand Mark purchased thebank from their father,James, who remains on
the Board of Directors.
Today, MidwestCommunity Bank servesboth individuals and busi-nesses with services tai-lored to meet the financialneeds of its growing cus-tomer base. There aretwo full-service branchbanks in Freeport - Northon Park Crest Drive andSouth on West Avenue -and, a third in Rockford onPerryville Road, whereTodd Wright has his office.Downtown Chicago onWest Lake Street is thefourth full-service locationwhich focuses on residen-tial lending, primarilyrehab loans for one-to-four-family propertyinvesting. Three years
Midwest Community Bank is dedicated toserving its customers in a personalized way
and committed to growing the businessthrough long-term relationships nurtured by
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ago, the company starteda loan production office onArtesian Road inNaperville.
"Making long-term invest-ments rather than short-term profits continues tofit the bank's mission,"says Mark. "As a familybank, we can make deci-sions extremely promptlyand be there for our cus-tomers."
So how is safe and secureis Midwest CommunityBank? "We have lots ofmoney," says Mark, "andare constantly seeking outopportunities to lendmoney in the areas wherewe have a presence. Infact, our liquidity has
never been stronger. Weare developing new loanopportunities on a dailybasis."
"We service the majorityof the residential loans weoriginate, especially in theFreeport market," Markpoints out. "We won't sellout the servicing.Midwest Community Bankkeeps 100 % of its homeequity and businessloans."
So how do others rank thefinancial institution?
Journal Standard readersare one means of meas-ure. Midwest CommunityBank is very proud to havebeen ranked a top finan-
cial institution ten yearsin a row.
BauerFinancial Inc. ofCoral Gables, Florida isanother. "We are one ofthe only five-star-ratedfinancial institutions inStephenson County," saysMark. BauerFinancial, anindependent rating organi-zation that has beenreporting on and analyzingthe performance of U.S.banks and credit unionssince 1983, has continual-ly awarded MidwestCommunity Bank its high-est superior rating sinceAugust of 2008 and indi-cates that this institutionis one of the strongest inthe United States.
Keeping up with technolo-gy is another of MidwestCommunity Bank'sstrengths. In response toGeneration Xers' desire tobank anywhere, anytime,full-and-secure-on-lineservices can be accessedby customers 24/7, includ-ing the capability to movemoney.
For example, remotedeposit is easy to set-upand use. All that is need-ed is:n A PC with a current
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Community Bank.
According to Mark, MidwestCommunity Bank is one of thefew banks in the Freeport com-munity to offer the capability topurchase a Certificate ofDeposit (CD) online.
Visit the institution's web siteto learn the long list of othertasks that their customers canaccomplish without ever enter-ing the bank. However, that isnot to say the financial institu-tion has any intension ofchanging their friendly cus-tomer service policies for thesignificant number of othercustomers who prefer to maketheir financial transactions inthe bank, face-to-face with alive person.
The 50-Plus Members Club isanother example of a bankbenefit that fosters social andhospitality relationships.Besides offering a variety offinancial perks, the program,designed for people age 50 orbeyond, provides social eventsand fun activities includinggroup travel opportunities -daytrips and extended vacations.Emeralds of the Pacific NorthWest is the 2010 extended trip,planned for September 20through 26.
For more information about anything concerning MidwestCommunity Bank, call 815-235-6137 (north location) or815-297-1321 (south location) or visit www.mwbonline.com.
Emeralds of the Pacific North Westis the 2010 extended trip,
planned for September 20 - 26.
THANK YOUfor recognizing
Midwest Community Bankas the 2010
Best Bank of the Region
2010
MIDWEST Community Bank
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