Lee & Whiteside Counties
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
2 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS THANK YOU To All First Responders SM-ST2098806 Proudly Respect All First Responders Skilled Nursing Long term care Memory Care Independent Living Outpatient Therapy 310 Mosher Dr, Prophetstown, IL 61277 • 815-537-5175 Pink Heals, Sauk Valley Chapter
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Officer Penick talking to small woodland creatures for trainingDixon Police Department
Dixon PD Stunts - Dixon Police Department
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Dixon Police Department cross training with Dixon Fire Department
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8 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS SM-ST2100722 1104 E. River Road, Dixon 815-288-2722 24-Hour Towing 815-288-5111 i Dixon Autobody Clinic Oregon Autobody Quality Repairs Personal Service www.acehardwaredixon.com www.acerentalplacedixon.com SM-ST2097304
Dixon PD at the Splash Pad - Dixon Police Department
Dixon PD at the Splash Pad - Dixon Police Department
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Dixon Fire Dept & Habitat for Humanity - Dixon Fire Department
10 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS Bob Maltry, Agent 709 N Brinton Ave Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4206
Dixon Fire Demonstration at Dixon High School - Dixon Fire Department
11 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 To Sign Up and Get Great Deals Text PIZZA to 90421 Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza 212 Keul Road Dixon, IL • 815 677-9650 $2.00 OFF SM-ST2100757 ANY REGULAR PRICE LARGE OR FAMILY SIZE PIZZA Dixon Fire Department
12 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS SM-ST2100800 Serving Our Community COMPASSION, CARE, DIGNITY, RESPECT Since 1904 We are here to help you honor the Cherished memory of your loved one. (815) 288-4469 213 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, IL PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS Dixon Fire Safety Week - Dixon Fire Department
13 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 SM-ST2098128 Eric Bird 1688 Brandywine Lane, Dixon (815) 973-6768 ericbird2004@yahoo.com THANK YOU, FIRST RESPONDERS, FOR ALL YOU DO! Lee County Sheriff’s K9 Nemo Body Armour Donation - Lee County Sheriff’s Department
14 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS SM-ST2099310 Thank you First Responders. We appreciate you! Prophetstown Farmers Mutual AlocalCompany,withlocalpeople,makinglocal decisions,offeringfarmandhomeinsurance. Hanford Insurance Agency Prophetstown 309-944-8670 Hanford Insurance Agency Erie 309-944-8671 Mark Gillis Insurance Agency Rochelle 815-561-2800 The Cornerstone Agency Morrison 815-772-2793 The Cornerstone Agency Tampico 815-438-3923 Sauk Valley Insurance Services Dixon 815-288-2541 Dykstra & Law Agency Fulton 815-589-2200 Contact one of our Qualified Agents to see how they can help SM-ST2094703 SUPPORTING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS Prophetstown Fire Truck Christmas Parade - Prophetstown Fire Department Prophetstown PD Fishing Derby - Prophetstown Fire Department
Every year, members of the Rock Falls Fire Department, place flags at the gravesites of past members for Memorial Day weekend to honor their years of service
- Rock Falls Fire Department
15 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 Tune-Ups • Parts • Blades • Accessories M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon 405 Ash Avenue, Sterling • 815-622-9999 FRANK’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR www. TORO .com 307 First Ave., Sterling • Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm
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16 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! 1301 PROPHETSTOWN RD., ROCK FALLS | (815) 626-1470 Rock Falls PD at a Lemonade Stand - Rock Falls Police Department
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17 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023
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from a student for the Sterling Police Department
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18 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS 307 First Ave., Sterling • Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm We invite you to stop by and enjoy a multi-level shopping experience D&E FURNITURE 816-625-0487 320 Locust St., Sterling Downtown Sterling SM-ST2097337
with the Sterling Fire Department - Sterling Fire Department
School tours the Sterling Fire Department - Sterling Fire Department Students touring
19 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 SM-ST2100777
Brinkley at River Country 101.7 - Sterling PD Community Dog - Sterling Police Department
Brinkley the Comfort Pup - Sterling Police Department
20 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS SM-ST2097342 We appreciate all first responders. Let us know you're a first responder when you're in the store so we can honor your service with 10% off any purchase! 815-625-3409 2522 E Lincolnway, Suite C, Sterling, IL 61081 • Herbs & Vitamins • Natural Immune Support • CBD Products • Essential Oils • Natural Health & Beauty • Knowledgeable & Friendly Let us help you with all your Natural Health needs! Now offering: Foot Detox Bath 307 First Ave., Sterling • Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm We invite you to stop by and enjoy a multi-level shopping experience Sterling Mural in Memory of Garrett Ramos - Sterling Fire Department
21 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION 3602 E. Lincolnway,Sterling, IL 815-626-4422 |mccormicknursery@yahoo.com Open 7Days aWeek
Sauk Valley Bank delivered May Day baskets to the Fire Department
22 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS • WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • RECEPTIONS • FAMILY REUNIONS • GRADUATIONS • HOLIDAY PARTIES 13030 Galt Rd • Sterling (815) 626-2988
Christmas Shop with a Sheriff - Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department
23 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023
Dixon • Fulton • Morrison • Rock Falls
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WE SUPPORT ALL OF OUR FIRST RESPONDERS
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Whiteside County Sheriff’s at the Whiteside County Fair 2023 - Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department
24 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS Since 1959 JOHNSON OIL COMPANY EXPRESSLANE INC 1305 12TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 (815) 625-6380 www.johnsonoilexpresslane.com CGH Ambulance - CGH Emergency Services
25 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 1100 W 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8am-5pm • SATURDAY 8am-12pm SM-ST2100793 For fast, effective, and guaranteed pest control, contact Pest Control Consultants. With three generations of trusted service, you can trust PCC to get the job done right! Proudly offering same day service! CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.pccil.com • (815) 284-4101 Quarterly Home Protection Plans & Comprehensive Business Protection Plans Available! RESIDENTIAL • COMMERICIAL • INDUSTRIAL Rock Falls Firefighters Demonstrating Fire Extinguishers - Rock Falls Fire Department
26 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS SM-ST2099495 Morrison, IL • 815.772.4021 www.resthave.org We Appreciate All You Do! Mercyhealth’s REACT Helicopter - Mercyhealth
27 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 612 St. Mary’s Road | Sterling www.alluresterling.com 815-626-9020 SM-ST2100270 THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
Mercyhealth REACT
“When seconds matter, we are proud to provide fast access to life-saving care. We’re equipped to handle any emergency, any time.”
Proudly serving our community for 35 years. REACT provides emergency transport services of critically ill and injured adults, pediatric and infant patients, and are the maternal/obstetric transport team for Mercyhealth. Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week/ 365 days a year, REACT may be requested by physicians, hospital personnel, emergency medical services, fire personnel, police, emergency management agencies and 911 dispatch centers.
Lee-Ogle Transportation is getting you where you need to go! Whether you need to get to work, the grocery store, a doctor appointment, or another location in Lee or Ogle Counties, we’ll help you get there!
28 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS
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29 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 $5 OFF $25 PURCHASE Dine in or to-go. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with any other offer for food. Excludes alcohol. Coupon provided and funded exclusively by Lil Smoked. Exp. date of 12/31/23 609 Depot Ave., Dixon (815) 67 7-9867 Locally Owned and Operated Dine in • Carry Out • Drive thru • Curbside THANK YOU! SM-ST2099307 ACCESS ACCIDENT ACTIVITY ANGLE CENTERLINE COLLISION DEPLOYMENT IMPACT INSURANCE INVOLVEMENT JURISDICTION LANE LICENSE LIMIT MAINTENANCE PASSING SIGNAL SPEED SPEEDING VEHICLE VIOLATION VISIBILITY WORK ZONE
30 Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 FIRST RESPONDERS LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Shay Brown 313 1st Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 Bus: 815-625-5100 shay.brown.vacbra@statefarm.com Providing Insurance and Financial Services • statefarm.com® State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomngton, Illinois
Rock Falls K9 Officer Fahgo Turns 2 on July 17th! Rock Falls Police Department
Lee County Sheriff’s at Lee County 4H FairLee County Sheriff’s Department
31 FIRST RESPONDERS Sauk Valley Media/ shawlocal.com/sauk-valley • Saturday, August 26, 2023 SM-ST2099308 Thank You For All You Do! GAMING CAFE 1202 W. 4TH ST. (RT. 2) STERLING, IL (ACROSS FROM DAIRY QUEEN) Rock Falls FD 4th of July - Rock Falls Fire Department
WHEN TO
CALL 911
• Call if you experience chest pain, breathing difficulty, change in level of consciousness or serious bleeding.
• If you are experiencing signs/symptoms of a stroke
- Trouble walking
- Coordination issues
- Paralysis in upper or lower extremities
- Vision problems
- Speech difficulty
- Facial drooping
• If you have signs of a heart attack
- Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back.
- Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweat
- Fatigue
- Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness
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THANK YOU TO ALL For selflessly serving our communities FIRST RESPONDERS