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MENDOTA

2022 Community Review

A closer look at the people, places and businesses that make the Mendota area a great place to live!

Black Bros. Co.

Black Bros. Co. — Mendota’s oldest manufacturing firm — takes great pride in the fact it continues to operate as a family-owned producer of quality American machines in a day and age when such businesses are becoming harder and harder to come by.

In fact, with roots in town dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Black family torch is currently being handed off to the sixth generation as Evan Carroll readies to take the reigns from current CEO Matt Carroll.

Founded in 1882 in Lanark, Scotland by William Black and his five sons — William Jr., John, James, Walter and David — the brothers relocated the company across seas to Chicago in 1884 and later settled in Mendota in 1900. “The World’s Greatest Little City” was picked based on its centralized location to the growing woodworking industry in the region and it’s prime railroad access.

Since that time Black Bros. Co. has remained profitable by staying true to its values: innovative engineer

ing, impeccable manufacturing, and dedicated service. And, through the years, the people of Black Bros. also have been committed to the Mendota community, including numerous past Chamber of Commerce presidents and volunteers across a platitude of

civic and youth organizations.

Manufacturers who use Black Bros. equipment include producers of furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, windows, wall paneling, ceiling and floor tile, insulations, and RVs to name a few.

Small-town values and world-reknown machinery continue to make Black Bros. Co. a leader in its niche industry 140 years after William Black and his five sons first opened the doors in Lanark, Scotland. Today, Black Bros. employs around 50 local associates.

Black Bros. machinery is used across the globe in every continent except Antartica. Many of the end products are visible in our every-day lives.

4M Graphic 5

ADM Milling Company 23

Advanced Drainage Systems 44

Ancare Veterinary Clinic 4

ARS Auto Repair

Black Bros. Co. 3

Carriage House Electric 6

Chamlin and Associates ............................ 32

Chris Eller: The Retirement Specialists 30

City of Mendota 7

Earlville Farmers Coop 32

Echols & Associates, PC 31

Edward Jones 21

Ekana Nursery 9

El Zarape 43

Erbes Realty, LLC 25

Eureka Savings Bank 46

Financial Plus Credit Union 34

First State Bank 10

First State Insurance 16

Graves-Hume Public Library District 37

Guilfoyle & Stevenson LLP 33

HCC, Inc. 15

Homestead Realty 26

Kerr Diesel Service 27

Krenz Dental 22

Kunz Engineering 25

La Moille Schools 33

Leffelman & Associates 42

Lilja Tiling & Excavating, LLC 39

Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC 21

McConville Realty & Auctioneering 13

McDonald’s 43

Mendota Area Senior Services 15

Mendota Chamber of Commerce 12

Mendota Child Development Center 39

Mendota Civic Center 13

Mendota Companion Animal Centre 4 Mendota District 289 ................................ 45

Mendota Ford 20

Mendota Golf Club 28

Mendota Monument 13

Merritt Funeral Home 32

Meyers Furniture & Bedding 13

Nightengales Thrift Shop/THM Clinic 34

Northern Illinois Seamless Roofing 32

Pohl’s Office Supply ................................... 31

Purpose Nutrition 5

Quality First Inspections, LLC 36

Ramer Automotive and Towing 8 Schimmer GM 41

Shady Oaks Golf Course 45

Specialty Body & Paint 6

Starved Rock Wood Products 47

Stonecroft Village 27

Sublette Collision Center 13

Sublette Farmers Elevator Co. 21

Sullivan’s Foods 18

Tara N. Van De Wyngaerde 32

The Setchell Agency 8

Town & Country Realty 8

Triple Service 38

Uncle Joe’s Gaming Cafe 4

Vaessen Bros. Chevrolet 24

Vaessen Implement Repair 26

Walter Bros. 17

Wasmer Funeral Home ............................... 17

West Side Family Dentistry 29

Woodhaven Association 14

YMCA 37

Ziggie’s Family Restaurant 29

Serving the area for 15 years,

Graphix in Mendota is your one-stop shop for all

screen printing, lettering and graphic needs. Located at 1605 13th Ave. in Mendota, 4M Graphix provides excellent quality and a personal touch on custom screen printing, embroidery, vinyl graphics, full color signs, banner and digital graphics, business cards, truck lettering, magnets and more! 4M Graphix is happy to serve whatever you need, whether it be a local sports team, schools, area events, large corporations, racing and automotive design and everything in between. It also offers a convenient online store to make ordering easy for everyone and has a graphic designer with more than 30 years of experience who can create your artwork if needed. The store is open from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Stop by or call today!

Purpose Nutrition

Looking for a healthy treat that tastes like an indulgence? Purpose Nutrition has a full line of meal replacement shakes, energy teas and coffees. We’re located at 1108 Meriden St. in Mendota. Find us on Facebook @purposenutritionmendota. Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pictured are (left to right) Zoe Finley, Dria Kuntz, Erica Henry, Maddy Pappas and Amanda Stamberger. Missing are Olivia Eddy, Kelly Lane, Ashley Jomant, Lauryn Kelly and Jessica Robinson.

Carriage House Electric

Carriage House Electric can meet all your electrical needs. Carriage House Electric has served Mendota and the surrounding area for 29 years and is a full-service electrical business that does trenching, bucket truck work, commercial, residential and farm. It is also a proud supplier of Generac generators that meet any need. Whether it’s a standby power system for a large data center, a backup generator powering the family home through an outage or portable generators powering tools at the job site, Generac generators meets the power needs of consumers and businesses alike. No matter what you need done, you can expect quality electrical work from Carriage House Electric. Call John today at (815) 538-5598.

ARS

Auto Repair / Specialty Body & Paint

Mendota’s Bodmer brothers have turned their love of automobiles into two thriving businesses that have served the area for more than a combined 62 years. Eugene Bodmer (left) owns and operates ARS Auto Repair, located at 307 Plaza Dr. in Mendota. In business for 23 years, ARS Auto Repair is a full-service repair shop for cars and light trucks. It recently became a TechNet dealer, which comes with a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty with free roadside assistance. It’s open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Stop in today or check out its website www.arsautorepairmendota.com.

Dennis Bodmer (right) owns and operates Specialty Body & Paint, located at 1503 W. Washington St. in Mendota. In its 39th year in business, Specialty Body & Paint is a full-service collision repair shop that will repair almost every type of vehicle as well as automotive restorations. The business is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment on Saturday. Stop by today or check out its Facebook page.

City of Mendota adds pickleball courts

Dust off those rackets, it’s almost time to play pickleball.

The City of Mendota is finishing work on four new pickleball courts at Lake Mendota Park and Sports Complex. The four brand new courts should be open by spring 2023, said Public Works Director Tim Kimrey.

In addition to the four new courts, the city is repainting and restriping the tennis courts at Blackstone Park for the dual purpose of playing tennis or pickleball, Kimrey said.

Pickleball is one of the fast est growing sports in the coun try and news of the new courts has players excited, said Steve Donnell, branch manager for the Mendota Area YMCA. He said players are driving to Peru and as far as Sandwich and Yorkville to use their pickle ball courts to play.

Donnell said with the great collaboration between the city of Mendota and the YMCA he’s sure there will be programming for pickle-

ball players in the coming months, such as lessons and possibly teams and leagues.

“I’m very excited about this,” Donnell said, he added, “We do so much programming for our youth, we want to serve all demographics and we are working hard to improve pro gramming for adults.”

There’s also excitement

growing for the addition of the new dog park on the west side of Lake Mendota Park. An open area of the park will have fencing to create a dog park. The aim is to open the park by spring 2023.

Additionally, there are two new basketball courts under construction, one at the south side of Lake Mendota Park

and the other at Blackstone Park, Kimrey said.

Another new item in the works is the construction of two permanent all-gender washrooms at Lake Mendota Parka and Blackstone Park. These permanent structures will have running water.

This fall the city crews were busy handling park improvements and maintenance, like removing the riprap, stones, around Lake Mendota and re-seeding the perimeter of the lake. Additionally, the roofs were replaced at two shelters, one at Lake Mendota Park and one at Lake Kaskusha Park.

There is new playground equipment at Lake Mendota playground including an all-access swing.

The end of the year is a busy time for making park improvements to ensure when the snow melts and spring returns, there will be beautiful park spaces and amenities for all to enjoy.

MAYOR: David W. Boelk

CITY CLERK: Emily J. McConville TREASURER: Heath Davis

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City of Mendota

Mayor, City Clerk, Resource Coordinator 815-539-7459 Fax: 815-538-7029

Economic Development: 815-539-7459 Fax: 815-538-7029

Police Department (non-emergency) 815-539-9331 Fax: 815-538-7221

Fire Department (non-emergency) 815-539-3434

Parks

Emergency

ALDERMEN:

First Ward: John Hessenberger, Jim Fitzpatrick

Ward: John Holland, Leo Hochstatter

Ward: Jay Miller, Kyle Kim

Ward: Mark Peasley, Vicki Johnson

Town & Country Realty

With the kind of know-how that comes from more than 60 combined years of successfully selling real estate, Town & Country Realty is dedicated to helping their buyers and sellers. Customer satisfaction is the key to Town & Country Realty. We take pride in our loyalty and professionalism. Our clients can trust that we will always go that extra mile to make their real estate experience the BEST they’ve ever had. So far in 2022, we’ve closed on 62 transactions selling more than $8.7 million in real estate this year!

We’ve sold and listed properties in Mendota, Peru, La Salle, Oglesby, Ottawa, Earlville, LaMoille, Dixon, Franklin Grove, Kewanee and Rock Falls! If you need someone to help buy or sell a home, think of Town & Country Realty. We look forward to helping you with your real estate needs.

The Setchell Agency/ Ramer Automotive and Towing

Talk about a one-stop shopping experience! The Setchell Agency located on the corner of 6th St. and 7th Ave. in Mendota is the place to take care of so many things. Enjoying its 45th year of providing insurance and fast license and title service to the area, it has also added income tax preparation, FOID application processing, trucking concerns filings, U-Haul Rentals and more. Need a tow? Yes, it can dispatch a truck for you from Ramer Automotive and Towing, too. No matter if you are mired in paperwork, mud or snow, the staff at the Setchell Agency, Ltd and Ramer Automotive and Towing are here to help. Pictured from left to right are Myrna Simon, Stephanie Ramer, Carol Ramer and Mindy Matney.

Ekana Nursery & Landscaping

Ekana Nursery & Landscaping stocks a large variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses to suit your landscaping needs.

Also offered are a large variety of pottery, statuary and other items of outdoor yard décor. Find great gifts items for the gardener in your life.

We have many types of landscape rock, boulders, flagstone and pavers to enhance your landscaping. Working on a DIY project for your home? Bring your ideas and have our staff help you design your dream garden. From patios, retaining walls and flower beds to waterfalls and ponds, our staff has the skills to help you create your outdoor oasis.

Now is the perfect time to start planning your outdoor space upgrades. We have served the Illinois Valley for more than 30 years. Visit us or call 815-538-4800 or see our website ekananursery.com and follow us on Facebook for the latest news.

All trees and shrubs offered by Ekana Nursery & Landscaping are backed by their two-year warranty.

Come see your friends at First State Bank, who have been providing quality banking products and services in Mendota since 1940. We are dedicated to offering big-bank products and rewards – like our high-interest FSBPremier checking accounts – combined with the local quality service those big banks can’t match.

First State Bank

Left: Located on Washington Street in downtown Mendota, First State Bank’s Main Office has expanded several times over the last eight decades to accommodate our growth.

Above: Located conveniently off Route 251 on the north side of Mendota, First State Bank’s Plaza North location offers four Drive-Up service lanes and a 24-hour ATM.

Right: First State Bank’s standalone 24-hour ATM is located at the corner of Illinois Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Mendota and is heavily utilized by customers and non-customers alike during Mendota’s downtown activities throughout the year.

Mendota Chamber: Making the Community Stronger

Successful business own ers know it takes more than turning on the lights and opening the doors to manage a successful company. Finding the right people and having a network of business asso ciates for advice and support can help a company, whether large or small, continue to grow and thrive.

The Mendota Chamber of Commerce has provided the opportunity for business own ers and associates to build a strong network. With events during the day and after hours, the Mendota Chamber of Commerce serves as a link between businesses, from manufacturing to administra tive, service industry and even small businesses managed from the kitchen table.

The Quarterly Breakfast meetings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with other members of the business community and each meeting includes a guest speaker to discuss relevant topics.

“We are always trying to

find ways to connect our busi nesses and to provide more opportunities for networking,” said Shelby Weide, President and CEO of the Mendota Chamber of Commerce.

And networking among businesses can be great fun, and an incredible way to support the greater Mendota community through service too, including volunteering

for events. From the annual Sweet Corn Festival to the smaller events, these are won derful opportunities to serve others and having fun and making new connections in the community.

“When we work together, we can make our community even stronger,” Weide said.

And the community recog nizes the strength and support from its business community. Weide said the community has shown great resilience in the challenges of the past few years and she is inspired by the support for the business community. Shopping Local is more than a slogan, it’s a way to support the business community.

“When we shop locally, we keep the dollars here in Men dota and we support our local businesses,” Weide said.

To learn more about the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce, visit the website www.mendotachamber.com, call 815-539-6507 or stop in at 800 Washington St., Mendota.

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Pictured are President & CEO Shelby Weide (left) and Administrative Assistant Becky Biers.

Meyers Furniture & Bedding

Meyers Furniture & Bedding has served the Illinois Valley for nearly 60 years, providing quality furniture and bedding. Since opening our doors in 1963, the Meyers family has been here to help create the perfect interior fit for your family’s home.

We have an extensive collection of pieces in stock and ready for you to take home the same day. Shop with brands you know and trust including Flexsteel, Spring Air, Décor-Rest, Vaughan-Bassett, Best, Jofran, Amish Furniture and many more.

Let our Furniture Design Team help you create a custom design to fit your space and style. From trends to individual styles, our Design Team can help you find the pieces to create the look you desire.

We have furnishings for every room in the house, including living rooms, bedrooms, kitchen and dining rooms. Still working from home at the kitchen table? Let us help you create a proper office work space.

Whether you are shopping for a single piece or giving an entire room a makeover, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Meyers Furniture & Bedding. Meyers can even help with our own Home Moving Team.

Visit us at 1901 S. State Hwy 251, Mendota or 209 Powers Road, Hwy 251 N., Rochelle or online at meyersfurnitureandbedding.com

Pictured above, from left, are Heidi Meyers, Kari Meyers, Dale Meyers and Zach Meyers.

Get away from it all without going far at all

Woodhaven Lakes offers all the peace and serenity you want.

Or you can find adventure at every turn.

The private resort near Sublette lets families get away without going too far. Picnics, fishing, family games and swimming are just part of the adventures waiting for you at Woodhaven Lakes.

Hike the trails, paddle the lakes and find your favorite fishing hole all without the stress of a long drive. Set up your vacation home away from home and let the fun — or relaxation — begin.

As a private, gated resort community, you can rest assured that your family can safely enjoy all that nature offers. Or enjoy a full calendar of events filled with adventures planned by the recreation staff. Strike out on your own adventures, make new friends and learn a new craft or outdoor skill at Woodhaven Lakes.

Woodhaven Lakes offers

Sack races, fishing tournaments, swimming or building a fire on a cool summer evening will also build family memories at Woodhaven Lakes, a private resort near Sublette. Whether you are looking for something for your family to do or a way to unwind after a hectic work week then Woodhaven Lakes can accommodate you on more than 1,700 acres of woodlands, lakes and prairie. For more information on setting up your own vacation destination close to home, call (815) 849-5209.

swimming pools, a recreation hall, trails and lakes for fishing, swimming and building sandcastles. After a full day of activities unwind in front of a campfire and toast some marshmallows.

As an owner, you can

come and go as often as you want. Spend the night, the weekend or more -- it’s up to you. No reservations re quired. Packing is a breeze too since you’re never too far from home.

Don’t miss out on the fun

or spend another uneventful summer at home. Call Woodhaven Lakes at (815) 849-5209 to learn how you can join the fun that awaits just minutes from home. Come make memories with us.

Private Recreational Camp Resort WOODHAVEN LAKES

HCC, Inc.

Since 1883, HCC has been a major innovator in agricultural harvesting equipment and farm equipment products with the invention of the first commercial grain weigher, the H.D. Hume pickup reel and the floating cutter bar. Over the next century, the company expanded, diversified and merged with other cutting-edge agricultural firms to grow into the world’s largest producer of reels, sieves and chaffers for combines. From our early days of Hart-Carter products, this company, which began with the vision of a Midwest farmer and a storekeeper, has held a close association with the marketplace to insure that every product is focused on productivity for harvesters.

Mendota Area Senior Services

Mendota Area Senior Services (MASS) staff is ready to assist any person age 60+ or persons with disabilities with Medicare D Open Enrollment, Transportation and Caregiver needs along with many other services. Visit our website at www.mendotaareaseniorservices.org or call 815-539-7700 for more information on how we can assist you. Staff Members (front row, left to right) Rayanne Sester, Jean Eich; (back row, left to right) Gary Stevens, Jim Hagy, and Sonny Sterchi are available Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staff not pictured include: Frank Brodko, Kelly Ansteth, Laurie Moore, Dan Munson and Sheila Hadley.

At First State Insurance, our 10 full-licensed insur ance agents are available to assist you. From personal to commercial to agricultural needs, we can help you find the right products to protect what’s important to you.

Our personal insurance products cover home, auto, life, health and Medicare supplements. Our commer cial insurance products cover property, workers compensation, automobile, commercial and equipment coverage, in addition to lia bility. We offer our agricul tural customers with home, out building, farm animals, liability, farm machinery equipment and liability coverage.

We are proud to have served the Mendota area for more than 20 years.

We have two locations in the Illinois Valley. Visit us in Mendota at 715 Wash ington St. or in Earlville at 114 W. Railroad St. You can also visit us online at first stateinsurance.biz.

Representing First State Insurance in Mendota are (front row, left to right) Mary Ann Baughn and Jackie Near; (back row, left to right) Jerrick Kapraun, Mike Wasmer and Tyler Full.

Wasmer Funeral Home

In 2019, Wasmer Funeral Home opened its new ADA-approved facility and made a name change from Schwarz Funeral Home, which had been in business continuously since 1885. Though a shift in location and name, the same individualized care and attention is given to all our families.

Walter Bros, Inc.

WALTER BROS, INC. has been in service since 1971, providing PLUMBING, HEATING AND COOLING to the surrounding area for 51 years. Owner Bruce Walter (right) is proud of his full staff of journeymen. Providing the quality sales, repair and installation service needed for any residential or commercial project, we can turn a job to do into a job well done. Call (815) 538-6516 or stop by 909 Washington Street, Mendota, IL 61342

Sullivan’s Foods

Deli manager Darla Klechner is ready to bring you everything from a fully cooked holiday meal to a quick supper during the busy holiday season. Plan your next party or family gathering with select sandwiches, specialty cheeses and meats, a variety of olives, salads and side dishes galore. In a hurry? Don’t sacrifice quality, let Sullivan’s do the prep and even the cooking for you.

Sullivan’s bakery manager Sally Hedgspeth is ready to help round out your holiday table. Tempting cakes and pies; breads and buns; donuts and coffee cakes; and plenty of cookies and candies are some of the seasonal favorites that will be ready for any all occasions.

Meat department manager Jeff Chandler makes plans to have fresh turkeys, holiday roasts, prime rib and premium hams available for your table. He also takes special orders to guarantee a perfect meal whether it’s Christmas dinner or a filling weeknight stew for the whole family.

Right: Produce manager Juan Renteria keeps his cool as he plans fruit baskets, fall vegetable selections for the holiday table, customized fruit trays and a full complement of bulk nuts for all your dinner, party and baking needs.

Mendota Ford — A Community Dealership

Here at Mendota Ford, we are a community dealer ship that’s here for you. We have a full service depart ment that can help with all your vehicle needs from oil changes to major repairs. We have a large selection of parts in stock to help with your repairs.

Our sales team Jason Hince and Ashley Koval can find you the right vehicle to fit your needs and your budget.

We carry all types of vehicles including cars, SUVs, trucks and vans new and used. Whether you are shopping for your first vehicle or a family vehicle either we have it or we can find it for you. Being part of the Schimmer Automotive Family we are able to help you purchase any vehicle from any of our lots here in Mendota.

As a small dealership in a small town, we pride ourselves on putting the customer first and our goal is to not only sell you one vehicle, but every vehicle to you and your family and

friends. Our General Man ager Skee Hartmann is ac tive in the community and

enjoys talking to all custom ers and making sure they leave with a smile.

MENDOTA FORD

Pictured (left to right) are Salesman Jason Hince, Office Manager Tricia Guelde, GM Skee Hartmann, Service Manager Brad Wilhelm and Parts Manager Jimmy Espinoza.

Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC

Mahoney Environmental Solutions, LLC – formally Mendota AgriProducts – is a leading recycler of Used Cooking Oils (UCO) and Grease Trap Waste. Mahoney Environmental Solutions is a national service company providing cooking oil, grease trap services, UCO recycling and a wide range of fully automated cooking oil and UCO handling equipment. Mahoney and its affiliated entities are wholly owned by Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel made from waste and residue materials. Together, Mahoney Environmental and Neste offer customers a “onestop shop” solution to keep their commercial kitchen operations running smoothly, affordably and safely manage.

Edward Jones

Neal O’Brien has been an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Mendota since 1987. He was joined by his sons, Financial Advisor Clint O’Brien, CFP® in 2009 and Financial Advisor Luke O’Brien, CFP® in 2015. Their goal is to help you achieve your financial goals, by partnering together with you over the long term. Neal, Clint and Luke along with Edward Jones offer a comprehensive line of financial solutions and services in addition to the traditional investments you expect from a financial advisor. Give them a call to start a plan for the future or for a second opinion on your existing financial strategy.

Sublette Farmers Elevator was formed as a cooperative in 1919, owned by area farmers originally for the purpose of buying and selling of grain, coal, lumber, building materials and other merchandise and commodities used by farmers. Over the years, the elevator’s focus has shifted to drying, storage and merchandising of grain, but the cooperative also still operates a full-service lumber and building materials business, supplies local farmers and communities with fertilizer, livestock and pet feed, seed, culverts, utility poles, ammunition and Redneck Deer Blinds. Sublette Farmers Elevator continues to distribute profits back to stockholders based on the amount of business it has transacted and remains a viable part of the local economy.

Krenz Dental

Dr. Robert J. Krenz opened his dental practice in Mendota in 1950. He was then joined by his son, Jon, in 1981. Jon, along with his staff, offer the highest quality dental care available in the area. The prac tice accepts all ages from children to seniors. The staff works with all patients to deliver the best possible dental care while working with private insurance providers to maximize benefits or to work out ap propriate payment schedules. Call them at (815) 538-5316 for dental, orthodontic, periodontic, oral surgery or other dental procedures. Pictured is Dr. Jon Krenz and his staff.

Mendota home to ADM’s largest flour mill

ADM’s largest flour mill — built from the ground up in one project — continues to proudly reside in Mendota.

The Archer Daniels Mid land Flour Mill can produce more than 3 million pounds of flour per day (30,000 cwts to be exact) and employs 30-40 people.

The facility, for which con struction began in June 2017 and was completed in 2018, can mill spring, winter and soft wheat varieties plus two types of whole wheat. Production started around Aug. 1, 2018.

Why did ADM choose Men dota for the mill? ADM, one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, already had an exist ing ADM grain transfer facility in Mendota with a rail loop initially constructed by Fasco Mills before ADM bought the local company in 2007.

However, ADM had an aging facility in the Chicago area and the company needed a new location to better serve its customers, while

Mendota’s strong workforce would provide the company with the employees needed to be able to make the highest

quality flour.

ADM is a proud Mendota business and supporter of the Mendota area as its actively

involved in community events like the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival and ag-related projects across the region.

Investing In Mendota

Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet, Inc.

Since the day brothers Ralph and Paul Vaessen opened the doors of their business in 1926, at the heart of the business is treating the customer like one of the family.

This family business includes second, third and fourth generations of the Vaessen family who continue the legacy. For more than 95 years customers have trusted the team at Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet. At Vaessen, we are small enough to give you personalized service yet big enough to meet all your needs. From sales to service, you will feel the difference at Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet.

vaessenbrothers.com

Kunz Engineering

Kunz Engineering manufactures pull behind mowers and small tillage equipment. Locally owned and operated, Kunz Engineering has served the Mendota area since 1992 under the guidance of owner and founder Gary Kunz and his son, Matt (pictured). Known in the industry as a premium grade product, Kunz sells pull behind mowers and tillage equipment for commercial and residential usage, and the majority of the fabrication and all of the final assembly is done in house at its manufacturing facility in Mendota. For more information or to view products, call (815) 539-6954 or visit its website www.kunzeng.com.

Erbes Realty, LLC

Lori Erbes of Erbes Realty, LLC, in Sublette, has more than 35 years experience and a long history of success in selling real estate.

Lori Erbes and her staff are dedicated, hardworking, and skilled in all facets of real estate sales, and are very passionate about providing exceptional care to all customers.

Lori Erbes welcomed four brokers to her team in the past year: Abigail Vaessen, Tonja Greenfield, Marica Kosowski and Lisa Maher (not pictured).

Let Erbes Realty, LLC help you find your dream home or seasonal vacation spot at Woodhaven Lakes camping resort.

Visit Erbes Realty, LLC online at www.erbes-realty.com for all the latest listings.

Lisa Maher Realtor 773-459-5472

lisamaher@erbesrealty.com

Homestead Realty

Homestead Realty has been helping people find properties since 1983. Gloria Cogdal, (right) owner and designated managing broker, and Sally Corrigan, broker, have a combined experience of more than 52 years in the real estate business. They would welcome the opportunity to help you to buy or sell in Mendota, as well as the surrounding communities in Central Illinois.

Vaessen Implement Repair

Peter Vaessen (center), owner of Vaessen Implement Repair, started the business in 1996 which includes repair of all makes and models of farm and lawn/garden equipment. The business has grown over the last 26 years to include sales and service of Walker Zero Turn Lawn Mowers, Westfield Augers and Bush Hog Equipment. He is also a dealer for S.I. Hay Feeders and Werk Weld Feed Equipment for your cattle needs. Peter and his experienced mechanics are ready to serve you at his shop on U.S. 52, Sublette or on your farm for all of your repair needs. Call (815) 849-9010.

Stonecroft Village

Discover a welcoming community designed to enhance one’s sense of independence and encourage a lifestyle full of meaning and purpose.

At Stonecroft Village, we offer assisted living services as well as independent living apartments and amenities. Choose from several floor plans to find the home that best fits your style and comfort. We offer the charm of a small town atmosphere where residents enjoy entertainment, time to socialize and the opportunity to remain active and engaged.

And our staff takes pride in providing the best care for our residents, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

We are located at 1700 Burlington St. in Mendota. Visit our website at stonecroftvillage.com or call 815-538-5300 to schedule a tour and learn more about our community.

Kerr Diesel

Kerr Diesel Services is more than a business. The Kerr family (from left) Andrew, James and Aaron can now count four generations of expert diesel repair services. The Mendota shop at 134 E. U.S. Highway 34 inside Boelk Truck Lines is open late to accommodate customers who rely on their trucks for their livelihoods. Call them at 815-539-8367 to find out how to improve your engine’s performance while also getting — and keeping — it on the road.

West Side Family Dentistry

Dr. Sundberg has been in business since the Spring 2004, with Dr. Beversdorf joining her practice in 2014. At West Side Family Dentistry, we do more than just general dentistry. We know that parents want the best for their children. Early intervention orthodontics will help with the overall health of your child by potentially improving their sleep, ADHD, eating habits and their airway. Our office also treats patients who suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea and pain associated with TMJ, by using oral appliances. Please call our office for more details at (815) 539-7004.

Ziggie’s Family Restaurant

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or supper, Ziggie’s Family Restaurant has been serving families in the Mendota area since 1972. Choose from the famous Ziggie strips, double-breaded cheeseburger or one of the daily specials, we have whatever feeds your hunger! We offer indoor dining, curbside pickup and offer online ordering through Chow Now. Check out our back room for private parties, a new and revamped gaming room with slots and be sure to ask about ordering bulk items for special occasions. Ziggie’s Family Restaurant truly has it all. Stop in at 1212 1st Ave, Mendota, call ahead your order at (815) 539-5060, visit our website www.ziggiesrestaurant.com or our Facebook page.

Chris Eller

The Retirement Specialists

Whether it’s a few years away or in the distant future, retire ment is a moment many dream about with images of having time to tackle the fun, travel and enjoy family. But what hap pens after the last punch of the time clock and last crumbs of the celebration cake?

As a Certified Retirement Counselor, Chris Eller knows that retirement isn’t just an event. It’s a transition into a new phase of life. He and his team work diligently to help clients address retirement and maximize their opportunities to be in the best position to enjoy their retirement phase of life.

Chris Eller, The Retirement Specialists can provide com prehensive services, from med ical supplements to make sure clients have the proper cover age for their health and finan cial needs to explaining how to

maximize Social Security.

And the tax division can help everyone prepare annual tax returns and provide tax guidance.

“As people approach retire ment, we lay out a map for what they need to do, when

they need to do it and who they need to contact and we can address most needs in house,” Eller said.

Rather than seeking differ ent individuals, Eller and his team manage your finances and planning in a collaborative

manner, rather than deal with these items individually.

At Chris Eller, The Retire ment Specialists the aim is to be proactive, not reactive.

“We want to help people navigate this transition and this journey and have built our practice to not only educate people on all these topics but to help them integrate the decisions to be as efficient as possible,” Eller said.

Eller and his team welcome clients from all walks of life. Visit them at their offices at 801 S. Jefferson St., in Men dota and learn how they can help prepare for the journey to retirement.

“Our goal is to help address any pitfalls or concerns before they happen, so our clients can enjoy journey and know some one is there to help along the way,” Eller said.

Pictured are (left to right) Anita LaShonse, Erin McIntyre, Bill Schwabenland, Jennifer Eller, Chris Eller and Eric Arkins.

Pohl’s Office Supply & Equipment

A family owned and operated business, Pohl’s Office Supply & Equipment offers a broad selection of items from office essentials and furniture to cleaning, break room supplies and technology products. We’re located at 809 Washington St., Mendota. To contact us, call (815) 538-5741, fax (815) 538-2325 or go to our website lopofficesupply.com

Echols & Associates, PC

Carrie Harrington Echols CPA and her staff at Echols & Associates, PC in Mendota is the place where Innovative Thinking and Fresh Insights help them to put their clients first and help grow local small businesses! Located at 817 Illinois Ave. in Mendota, Echols & Associates, PC is an accounting firm which assists small businesses with their accounting needs whether it is payroll, sales tax, cash-flow forecasting or training you on your in-house accounting software. Carrie has been serving the needs of our community for more than 31 years. Echols & Associates, PC offers tax planning and preparation for individuals, businesses and not-for-profits. It’s QuickBooks Online Advanced certified. Call (815) 539-5666 or visit their website www.echols-cpa.com to see how Echols & Associates, PC can help you!

Chamlin and Associates

Since our founding in 1952, Chamlin & Associates, Inc. and its team of consulting engineers, planners and land surveyors have made it our priority to provide quality and personalized service. We have offices in Mendota, Peru, Morris and Ottawa. We are large enough to provide a complete range of consulting engineering services and small enough to provide those services in a personal manner with attention to detail. We work with commercial, residential and governmental agencies. Chamlin’s great reputation is due to our professional and quality-minded personnel who complete project tasks on time and within budget.

To learn more about our services visit our website at Chamlin.com or call our Mendota office at 815-539-8137.

La Moille Schools

La Moille CUSD #303 offers College and Career Start Pathways that provide expanded opportunities for our students. The pathways begin with career exploratory classes for grades 7th/8th and expand to dual credit classes offered throughout partnership with Illinois Valley Community College. Juniors and seniors are also offered career pathway classes through the Area Career Center. These opportunities have led to immediate employment, completion of associate degrees upon high school graduation, and hands-on experiences preparing students for skilled-based positions. This year, LCUSD #303 is bringing back longtime traditions, through community partnerships, following our districtwide theme of Restore the Roar.

Our mission statement is... “To provide a safe, quality education that promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication. We strive to inspire life-long learners who are respectful and responsible citizens of a changing world.”

Our vision statements is... “To provide the opportunity for all students to achieve academic and personal excellence. We will challenge and engage our students in a caring, collaborative learning community through meaningful programs meeting the highest educational standards.”

Financial Plus Credit Union

Financial Plus Credit Union is the premier leader in banking services. We provide the newest banking technology along with exceptional member service. Explore our website and see why you should join FPCU at www.financialplus.org.

Pictured left to right are Laurie Eich, Celina Garza, Nancy Faber, Rose Bonnell, Jennifer Truckenbrod, Alejandra Hernandez and Audrey Holocker.

Nightengales Thrift Shop/THM Clinic

Nightengales Thrift Shop, a Non-Profit 501-C, and the Trinity Health Care of Mendota Clinic (THM) are located at 708 Jefferson St. in Mendota. Both depend on volunteers to run the thrift shop and help people with medication prescriptions and medical supplies. Nightengales accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household furnishings, jewelry, medical equipment and supplies. Proceeds from the thrift shop are used to support THM, buy medications and pay for free swimming during the summer at the Mendota City pool. Nightengales offers community groups an opportunity to participate in a ‘Fundraising’ event. Nightengales Thrift Shop is open from 12-3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Saturday. Any questions? Call Nightengales at 815-539-6100 or THM Clinic at (815) 910-0200.

Your home matters and that’s why Mark Stelmack of Quality First Inspections, LLC, is the one to call for home inspections to give you a detailed review of your property. Stel mack has more than 22 years of con struction experience and will provide a detailed review of your residential or commercial property. He works with new construction. He can pro vide air quality testing.

Whether renting or purchasing your

home, let Mark Stel mack of Quality First Inspections give a detailed overview of your home’s interior and exterior. Don’t let problems hidden today require costly repairs tomorrow. From basements to attics, crawl spaces to garages, Mark Stel

mack at Quality First Inspections will review your home top to bottom.

Quality First Inspection is licensed in Illinois and Iowa. He is a member of the Mendota Chamber of Com merce and accredited with the Better Business Bureau. For a quote and to book your inspection call, 815-5031696 or visit his Facebook page for details and watch for special monthly promotions, including giving back to local charities.

Mark Stelmack

Mendota Area YMCA

The Mendota Area YMCA is working on diversifying its programming to be more inclusive. In the past we focused mainly on traditional sports for youth. This will continue, however the needs of our youth and entire community are more than that.

Through our partnership with the Regional Office of Education 35, we are endeavoring to create more educational programs through our After School Program, Day Camps, as well as to offer scholastic assistance for those who may need it. Additionally, we will have begun to offer more to senior citizens in fitness and healthy living. We are striving to embrace and promote the various cultures that make up our community so that we may assist in closing the gaps between generations and traditions. Through this new catalog of offerings to Mendota and the surrounding area, we hope to truly embrace the three pillars of the YMCA charter: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Graves-Hume Public Library District

We are your community center, with something for all ages, from story times for infants through book clubs for adults. The library is a great place to complete homework and projects. We have study rooms for single or small groups to use, computers, free WiFi, a scanner, a fax and a copier. The younger patrons love to visit our toy and craft rooms in our youth services department and it’s the perfect spot for a small indoor playdate.

The friendly, helpful staff is always ready to help you locate an item, use search tools or recommend a great title to enjoy. Visit our website and follow us on our social media pages, including Facebook, for updates on events and activities. In a hurry, request to pick up your materials curbside and, when you have time, stop in to browse our new titles.

Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Located at 1401 W. Main St., Mendota. Phone is 815-538-5142; Visit our website graveshume.org and follow us on social media for the latest updates on events.

Graves-Hume Public Library strives to serve the community as an informational, recreational, and cultural agency, providing educational resources, recreational needs through print and non-print materials, and distinctive programming. The library offers an environment which enhances individual and community life by providing the resources and services needed by our diverse community.

Pictured: Mendota YMCA Group Fitness Instructor Colleen Myers, Branch Assistant Manager Omar Espinoza, and Branch Manager Steve Donnell are ready to help our community to stay strong.

High-quality service is top priority at Triple Service Inc.

Triple Service Inc. is a full-service plumbing, electric, heating and cooling company that has provided service to Northern Illinois for more than 70 years. Triple Service Inc. was started in January 1950 by Glen Wade and remains a family-owned and operated company. Gabe and Michelle Wade of Mendota are the third generation of Wade family members to manage the operations.

At Triple Service Inc., the top priority is to provide high-quality service to each client. Our family values are the core values of our business. We are a multi-faceted business and our goal is to be the source of one that you turn to whether you need repair, maintenance or renovations to your home.

Our team is comprised of knowledgeable, friendly, high-qualified experts. Education is a priority and our team is always seeking out information to provide the best possible solutions for our clients.

We treat each individual client’s home as a unique opportunity to provide comfort, health and safety. Whether we are solving a complex plumbing issue, installing a high-efficiency home comfort system or providing annual maintenance, we put the customer’s safety as a top priority.

We believe that no two homes are the same and we take pride knowing that we can provide customized solutions for each individual home. You can trust Triple Service Inc. to help you feel safe and comfortable. Everyone who works for our team

has passed a criminal background check and is drugfree. We maintain high work standards and our team will wear shoe coverings, provide coverings for the floor where they are working and clean up after their services.

We understand that the safety and comfort you feel in your home is important. We offer 24/7 emergency services. Whether you are experiencing an outage of service from an aging furnace, a failed sump pump or electrical problems, we are there to help resolve the issues.

We have the experience and the knowledge to help

improve your home and meet your needs. Our team members have experience and expertise in bathroom remodeling to create walk-in tubs and shower. We can install energy efficient systems that will save money and provide better temperature controls. And our licensed plumbers can help make your home storm ready.

We stand behind our work with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Our family and team take great pride in providing the best service in every one of our service areas.

Our family’s long-time history in the community means going above and beyond with service in our business and to our neighbors. You’ll see our family and our team members in the community, lending support to organizations, activities and events.

Whether we are helping the community or making a repair at your home, you can trust us to provide the best service.

Mendota Child Development Center

Since 1992, families have chosen Mendota Child Development Center in Mendota, the area’s leading child care center.

Mendota Child Development Center provides childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years as well as its Busy Bee Preschool for children ages 3 and 4, with a 12-month curriculum for all children.

This year the Mendota Child Development Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Director Lynn Furar has 41 years of experience in early childhood. Her team of wonderful, warm and friendly staff provide a caring, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and explore.

Each day the children and staff enjoy nutritious meals. The Center has two secure outdoor play areas.

The Mendota Child Development Center is located at 1304 Division St. The center hours are 6:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To learn more visit them on Facebook, the website www.mendotachilddevelopmentcenter.com or call 815-538-3333.

Lilja Tiling & Excavating, LLC

Family owned and operated for nearly 50 years, Lilja Tiling & Excavating, LLC installs farm drainage tile in Mendota, Amboy and surrounding areas. In addition to our two tiling crews, we offer excavation services as well as the trucking of semi loads of rock and dirt. To inquire about rock/dirt, please call Ron at (815) 790-6176. To discuss your tiling needs, contact Dave in Mendota at (815) 790-6178, Ed in Amboy at (815) 791-3511, or Jeff in Amboy at (815) 719-1668. Office hours at 2000 Welland Road in Mendota are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Schimmer Chevrolet Buick

Family, friends and com munity matter to us here at Schimmer Chevrolet Buick & Commercial Truck Cen ter. Since 1945, our team has consisted of local people that love to help local peo ple. We wouldn’t be where we are at today without the love and support of our local communities, so we return that same love and support by ensuring commu nity involvement remains a top priority of ours.

Our full service and parts departments are here to help keep your car, truck and SUV on the road with everything from oil changes to tires and major repairs. Schimmer Commercial Truck Center, the newest addition to our dealership family, is open and equipped to maintain,

repair and even modify your Medium Duty Commercial Vehicles. Our sales and finance team

is dedicated to ensuring that each customer finds the vehicle they not only love but one that also fits their needs and

budget. In order to accommodate every customer, we are happy to support you both in-person and online.

We carry all types of cars, SUVs and trucks, both new and pre-owned, and can assist with every vehicle you see at any of our four Schimmer Automotive Family Dealerships. We offer a full lineup of brand new Chevrolet and Buick cars, trucks and SUVs as well as Chevy 4500, 5500 and 6500HD Commercial Vehicles.

Find us online at SchimmerGM.com, give us a call at (815) 539-9343 or stop in to see us today. Here’s to another great year of providing 5-star customer service and serving our customers and community from farm to freeway!

Leffelman & Associates has provided risk management for three generations

Customer satisfaction is the key to Leffelman & Associates as it focuses on integrity, professionalism and stability while striving to provide the finest quality coverage and service for the best price.

Over the years, Leffelman & Associates has grown from a small one-man independent agency into a three-office, three-generation agency. Larry Leffelman bought the Wilson Roemmich Agency in Sublette in 1969, and the agency continued to grow when he purchased the Burkardt Agency in Sublette in 1972, the Duffy Agency in Amboy in 1980 and the Ortgiesen Agency in Amboy in 1990.

Now 52 years later, the key to its maintained success is the hard-working people behind the agency who have kept it growing and proudly serving its clients.

Leffelman & Associates staff is highly qualified to meet all your insurance needs and devoted to their customers: Chris Klein, CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) AFIS (Agribusiness & Farm Insurance Specialist) has more than 40 years of ex-

perience; Lexi Willey, Chris’ daughter, CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative), nine years of experience; Riley Klein, Chris’ son, University of Illinois degree in agriculture and consumer economics, eight years of experience; Lisa Quest, CISR,

AFIS, 29 years of experience; Julie Burkardt, CISR, 26 years of experience; Mary Reglin, licensed agent with 2 years of experience, and Cathy Schultz, their “super sub”.

These amazing people help the agency maintain its motto of “Our Family Protecting Your Family” and everyone working at Leffelman & Associates feels like family, and they treat their customers like family.

Offices are located in Sublette, Amboy and LaMoille. Office hours at 111 W. Main St. in Sublette are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Offices located at 16 S. Jones Ave. in Amboy and 102 Main St. in LaMoille are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- noon.

El Zarape

El Zarape has been serving the finest, freshest authentic MexicanAmerican cuisine since 2000. Using only the best ingredients and family recipes for dine in, carryout and catering of all your favorites. El Zarape offers outdoor dining in a freshly updated and inviting outdoor pavilion that is also perfect for gatherings. We are located at 1206 13th Ave., Mendota. Winter hours are Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call us at (815) 539-5985.

McDonald’s

Come into our Mendota McDonald’s at 1503 13th Ave. and meet Store Manager Ricardo Diaz and his management team. At our location by the interstate, you can meet Store Manager Adam De La Paz and his management team. Both locations are proud to serve their community and look forward to the opportunity to do so every day.

Pictured (L to R) are Claire Hicks, Manager Ricardo Diaz and Caryn Wheeler.

Advanced Drainage System employs over 100

For more than 20 years Advanced Drainage System has been a part of the Men dota community. Advanced Drainage System employs more than 100 people at its Mendota location, which includes office staff, pro duction team members as well as staff in the yard operations, fabrication, maintenance, freight and engineering. In our Men dota location we are proud to produce corrugated pipe and fabricates fittings.

Advanced Drainage Sys tems is focused on drainage products and services that deliver solutions for the most persistent and chal lenging water management problems. From safely pre-treating and managing stormwater runoff, to help ing developers and property owners harvest rainwater, we focus on the development

of water solutions that make land more arable, cities more livable, and the world a greener place to live.

ADS is the leading manu facturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated

pipe and ancillary products, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drain age solutions for use in the construction and infrastruc ture marketplace.

Our innovative pipes, fittings, basins and other products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residen tial agriculture and infra structure applications. We have established a leading position in many of our domestic and international end markets by leveraging our national sales and dis tribution platform and our overall product breadth and scale, and our manufactur ing excellence.

Founded in 1966, ADS operates a global network of approximately 60 manufac turing plants and more than 30 distribution centers. Visit our website to learn more about us and career oppor tunities in our Mendota lo cation including our 12-hour production shifts and our 8-hour fabrication shifts.

We keep families farming.

At ADS, we manufacture and supply innovative and cost-effective agriculture water quality solutions you can rely on to ensure you effectively manage stormwater, while protecting our waterways.

With ADS drainage solutions

• Improve yields and increase farmable acres

• Invigorate soil health

• Invest for the future

As an industry leader in sustainable business practices, we are proud to be the second largest plastics recycling company in North America. To learn more about ADS and how we are protecting water, a precious natural resource please visit visit: adspipe.com.

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Mendota District 289

Teachers are always looking for new ways to engage students. Mendota High School agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, Matt Meyer, is spending his final period of the day at Northbrook Middle School to bring agriculture into the classroom for 8th graders.

The exploratory agricultural science class provides an introduction into the agricultural industry, animal and plant science, horticultural science, environmental science, food science and agribusiness.

“I look forward to it hopefully growing the high school program as we have an opportunity to expose more students to the opportunities and possibilities of a career in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources industry,” Meyer said.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as extracting DNA from strawberries, performing soil sampling and testing, propagating plants and other hands-on activities as they learn more about the industry that is the largest employer globally.

Shady Oaks Golf Course

Shady Oaks is a well-established 18-hole golf course between Amboy and Sublette, about 10 miles northwest of Mendota. It started out as a 9-hole course in 1961 and in 1996 an additional 9 holes were added. The course is semi-private with both members and daily green fee players. We also have great corporate membership packages.

The course is challenging with tree lined fairways and undulating greens. Mother Nature’s beauty can be seen from every direction. The clubhouse has a pro shop, snack bar and bar and a dining room that seats 75 is available for your outings, party or social gatherings. Our beautiful deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some refreshments after your round.

Membership rates are very affordable and include discounts for first-, second- and third-year memberships as well as discounts for stockhold ers and players over 65 years old. Members get unlimited play with a cart, reciprocal rates at many other local courses, preferred early week end tee times, access to many member tournaments throughout the year and free use of the banquet room for social functions.

Eureka

“The best place to borrowthe best place to save,” has described Eureka Savings Bank for 137 years.

Now with five locations, Eureka Savings Bank offers the convenience of drive-up banking, ATM’s, and free Internet banking with bill payment to accommodate customers. Eureka now offers the convenience of Mobile Banking. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play from your smartphone or tablet.

Visit www.eurekasavings. com anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There you’ll quickly find information on mortgage rates, checking and savings accounts, and CD rates. Compare our rates and learn how you can save money on your fixed or adjustable rate mortgage, an auto loan, money for

home improvements, home equity loans or a personal loan to check our competitive rates and reasonable closing costs. We can help you with all of your commercial and

agricultural lending needs.

We offer a whole suite of electronic services, such as Mobile Check Deposit, Se curLOCK equip, Personal Fi nance and Zelle among others.

Visit us on Facebook and LinkedIn and learn what we’re up to around town.

Stop by any of our locations to discover the friendly team available to assist you.

We’re bringing it home.

This year we were honored and thrilled to learn that our very first cabinet showroom, in Glenview IL, had been voted Best Independent Showroom in the USA by Kitchen & Bath Design Magazine. So what do you do when you win first prize? You try to do it again! This time in our hometown of Mendota.

For more information follow us on Facebook or visit our website www.starvedrockwoodproducts.com Wood. Working. Beautifully.