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IROQUOIS COUNTY
2016
TOP BUSINESS
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Serving the area since 1890
Watseka Mutual Insurance in Watseka has been in business since 1890. There are no stockholders, so the business exists solely for its policyholders. A Board of Directors oversees the Mutual’s operation. Watseka Mutual Insurance biggest strength is their personal service and their agents. They serve customers in eight Central Illinois counties — Iroquois, Ford, Vermilion, Champaign, Kankakee, McLean, Livingston and Will. They are reinsured with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Watseka Mutual Insurance writes farm property, homeowner’s, rental property as well as renter’s insurance. The company has been in business more than 125 years and offers personal service with quick turnarounds on policy insurance and claims. Directors and employees keep up to date on industry changes. The company belongs to the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies as well as the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Wasteka Mutual Insurance is located at 108 N. Fourth St., and can be contacted at 815-432-5487.
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Treating customers with integrity and respect Treating customers with integrity and respect has enabled C & C Best-One Tire and Auto Care to serve customers in Iroquois County and surrounding area for more than 40 years. Whether a cusomer needs a new tire, a flat tire fixed or a tire changed, C & C Best-One is the business to call. No matter the size of tire, C & C Best-One can fit any tire need: scooters, lawn and garden equipment, car and lightweight trucks, medium duty semi trucks, large farm tractors, industrial and payloader tires can all be found at C & C Best-One. Since opening at its present location at 227 W. Walnut St., in Watseka in March of 2003, the family-based business continually trains on new, innovative and better ways to maintain their customer’s vehicles, said ownermanager Dennis Clatterbuck. As part of the Best-One buying network of more than 300 independent tire dealers C & C Best-One Tire and Auto Care has great access to most tire brands and competitive pricing. Clatterbuck can now offer you instant financing with the Best-One credit card by CFNA. For more information on C & C Best-One Tire and Auto Care call 815-432-6105, email cctireauto@sbcglobal.net or visit the website at cctireandautoservice.com.
227 W. Walnut, Watseka, IL 60970
815.432.6105
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Small company with big service Those who are contemplating a new home need look no further than Designer Homes and Development in Watseka. Designer Homes and Development Inc., was started by Randy and Juanita Muller in 1999. The business offers modular homes, remodeling and site-built homes. Designer Homes and Development Inc., is family-owned, and special attention is given to the customers by the business owners. Designer Homes and Development Inc., is there for their customers from start to finish of their new home. Since 1999 Designer Homes and De-
opment Inc., has built many relationships with customers over the years. “Together we have built a strong company. We are proud of the many referrals sent to us. That says we have many happy customers,” said Juanita Muller. In June of 2016 the business became builders for Heckaman Homes, located in Nappanee, Ind. Heckaman Homes has been building modular homes since 1969. Designer Homes and Development velopment Inc., has built more than 100 Inc., is located at 235 N. Jefferson St., in homes. The fact that it is a small comWatseka. They can be reached at 815-432pany gives them the ability to work with 2053 or designerhomes@sbcglobal.net. every customer. Through that quality cusMore information can also be found at tomer service Designer Homes and Develdesignerhomeswatseka.com.
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Serving the community for medical equipment and service needs Iroquois Home Care has been serving Iroquois County as well as parts of Vermilion, Ford and Kankakee counties in Illinois, and Newton County in Indiana, with home medical equipment and supplies since 1982. Iroquois Home Care carries many different types of medical equipment and supplies. Almost every insurance carrier is accepted so staff can help people get the products and services they need. Trending this year are the stylish new power chairs and scooters from Invacare and Pride, as well as the new Airsense 10 CPAP and BIPAP machines from ResMed. The company also offers the ‘build your own reclining lift chair’ by Golden Technologies. Iroquois Home Care always has wonderful monthly deals and specials. From October until February they will offer 15 percent off lift chairs, even those that are custom made. Iroquois Home Care is a unique, durable medical equipment store because most places do not deliver or educate on the products and services. Iro quois Home Care supports their customers and are always only a phone call away should they ever need anything or if they just have a question. “We pride ourselves on our timely and excellent customer service,” said Jaime M. Ortega. “We are always willing to do whatever it takes to help the customer get the medical equipment that they need by working with their doctor and insurance. “ We truly care about the well being of everyone who comes through our door, and we never give up until we make sure they are safe and have what they need in their home.” Iroquois Home Care is located in the Iroquois Regional Health Center at 200 N Laird Lane. They are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and have 24/7 Emergency On-call for Respiratory Services. 815-432-6155.
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Iroquois Home Care Home Medical Equipment & Supplies New Power Chairs and Scooters also available, at NO COST to you with qualifying insurance or Medicare
Left to Right: Jennifer Bisby, Billing; Jim Wolfe, Delivery; Jaime M. Ortega, Director; Sue Leydens, Office Assistant; Jody Wolford, Respiratory Therapist; Becky Hall, Customer Service; Eric Setty, Delivery. (Not pictured: Sherry Norman, Customer Service)
Open M-F 8am-5pm 24/7 Emergency On Call Services for Respiratory
200 N. Laird Lane, Watseka, IL 815.432.6155
CPAP/BIPAP Units
Making for a comfortable and restful nights sleep. We carry all of the newest and best rated ResMed, Fisher Paykel, & Respironics masks
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All in the family at The Copper Pot The Copper Pot in Watseka is a family-owned business that opened in March of 2015. Owner Brigitte Sellers has lived in Iroquois County for 20 years. Randy Sellers is the baker, and sings on Friday nights. Ashley Rodriguez is a baker and barista. Anna Ball and Lindsey Stone are both baristas and cooks. The coffee comes from Columbia Street Roastery in Champaign, and the roastery knows their coffee farmers, adding another layer to the quality and professionalism offered. The Copper Pot coffee never sits on a warehouse shelf. The coffee is roasted fresh for us just days before we receive it. The cakes and cheesecakes are made at The Copper Pot. The homemade carrot cake and cheesecakes and sought-after items. Sandwiches are made to order, and the staff is proud they make as much as they can by hand. This is especially true of the biscuits and gravy and dinner specials on Friday nights. Customers get the personal touch when they dine at The Copper Pot, with staff knowing regular customers by name. The staff is highly interactive customers, both in the restaurant and on Facebook. When a customer needs something or want to get a certain treat bakers at The Copper Pot will bake it. The Copper Pot serves a special dinner menu on Friday nights with entertainment, from open mic to karaoke. Anyone can sing and they are always looking for talent. The Copper Pot offers an all-you-can-eat salad bar with other great daily specials. Students get 10 percent off their order every time and our loyalty card gets you a free drink. Also offered is a conference room. The Copper Pot is located at 120 W. Walnut St, in Watseka.
The Copper Pot F R I D AY D I N N E R S P E C A L S
Coffee Shop • Gift Shop • Cafe 120 W. Walnut St., Watseka, IL 60970
815-785-1031
Mon.-Thurs. 6am-2pm; Fri. 6am-8pm; Sat. 8am-3pm
Dine In or Carry Out Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Pastries
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Offering the Best Deal in Watseka CR’s Furnished Studio Apartments want to say thank you to the City of Watseka, “our” churches, enforcement agencies, social help groups, veterans, and seniors for their 20 years of generous support. And CR’s is getting better every day for us all. CR’s never stops making upgrades and are preoccupied with continuing to provide their tenants with safe, secure, clean, comfortable and controlled environment. Their rates include: cable, utilities and wifi and are available for short or long stays. CR’s is the best deal in Watseka and is centrally located at 213 W. Walnut St. Stop by or call 815-432-2070
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Sheldon company part of proud history Crop Production Ser- has never lost sight of the American vices (CPS) has a proud farmers and the work they do. Decade Mission Statement history. after decade, Crop Production Services Crop Production is here to provide the best technologies, “We are committed to being the leading provider of agricultural inputs in tools and products so farmers can focus Services (CPS) was each of our markets. We will attract and on what they do best - grow. established in 1983, but predecessor compa- retain outstanding employees by Whatever growing conditions farmers nies began operating as motivating and rewarding them for their face, Crop Production Services has the early as 1859. A lot has accomplishments in providing products, services and solutions to meet exceptional service to our valued changed since then. those needs: customers.” Advancements in Soil Sampling technology allow for Fertilizers more effective growing methods while minimizing en- Tissue Testing vironmental impacts. Crop Seed Crop Production Services welcomed more operations Field Scouting into its family and expanded its product and service of- Application ferings. Crop Production Services can be found at at 1777 The company’s reach has become global as it is now part of a network of retailers that spans three continents. N 2300 East Rd, Sheldon, or call 815-429-3015 and talk In spite of all those changes, Crop Production Services to an associate today.
Helping you maximize growth potential on your farm. Soil & plant analysis Fertilizer recommendations Integrated pest management High Quality Seeds
Crop Production Services
1777N 2800 East Rd. Sheldon, IL
815-429-3015
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Main Street Gifts offers affordable gifts for 30 years There are reasons why customers are loyal to Main Street Gifts in Watseka. Customer service and a wide variety of gifts have been a mainstay at the business for 30 years. The business began in 1986 by Cheryl Bohlmann. Current owner Carma Anderson began her career there in 1993 before she and husband Ron purchased the business in 2013. “I truly love my job,” Anderson said. “I’m proud to have such Customers at Main Street Gifts get one-on-one attenloyal customers and tion. “Our customers are our their support. I am also friends,” she said. Competiproud of my employees tive prices and loyalty rewards cards are an every day at Main Street Gifts. occurrence at Main Street They are an asset to the Gifts. Home decor is always a store and I am lucky to good gift item, she said, and have them as my emMain Street Gifts has a large ployees and friends.” selection. “We try to change things up and get new items in Carma Anderson as often as we can,” she said. Main Street Gifts owner “We try to offer a variety of gifts at reasonable price points so everyone can enjoy shopping with us,” she said. Main Street Gifts offers a bag sale every month on the 25th for 25 percent off storewide. Once a customer has selected an item, the item can be gift wrapped free of charge — another service offered by Main Street Gifts and something that is offered year round. “I’m proud to have such loyal customers and their support,” she said. “I am also proud of my employees at Main Street Gifts. They are an asset to the store and I am lucky to have them as my employees and friends.” Main Street Gifts is located at 105 Walnut St., in Watseka. Call 815-432-2815 or email andersoncarma@yahoo.com for more information.
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Shop Local – Shop Main Street Gifts
30th Anniversary Sale
September 25-Oct. 1
Trunk Trick or Treat October 19
Moonlight Madness
October 20-22
Holiday Open House November 3-5
Ladies Weekend November 11-12
Santa Comes to Main Street Gifts November 25
Black Friday Sale November 26
Celebrate Small Business November 26-27
Santa Comes to Main Street Gifts December 3
Mistletoe Magic December 14
After Christmas Sale December 26
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Providing quality products and services since 1975 Bob and Ken Kingdon started Kingdon’s Home Center in Watseka n 1975 and the business remains a family affair. Bob’s son, Rich, now manages the business with Bob’s wife, Dorothy, handling the books and sales reports. A nephew, A.J. Kingdon, is in charge of the in-house appliance repairs. Bob and Ken opened the doors at 234 N. Jefferson in Watseka in 1975 and have been providing quality appliances, flooring, furniture, Sealy mattresses and Schrock cabinets to a 30-mile area every since. The family-owned business has operated on one simple concept since the beginning: It’s the service that counts. At Kingdon’s, the staff knows that customers have many options to choose from in the buying process. That’s why the company has made outstanding service during and after the sale as what sets it apart from the competition. Kingdon’s prides itself on knowing about all of the products the store sells. “If we don’t know something about a product, we will find out,” said Rich Kingdon. “That’s what sets us above the big box stores.” Kingdon’s has a full-time appliance service technician and also offers free professional delivery to the local area on almost every item.
Kingdon’s is proud to list their partnership with these well-known brands as Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchen Aid, Lane, Broyhill, Mohawk, Congoleum, Best Home Furnishings and Med-Lift Lift Chairs, allowing them to bring more selection and lower prices to the store. We try to provide quality products to our friends and neighbors while staying within their budgets. “Because it’s our family name on the business, we try our best to be sure everyone is happy with their purchase,” said Kingdon. Fore more information on Kingdon’s Home Center, call 815-432-5448.
12 month deferred interest financing available
234 N. Jefferson, Watseka, IL 815-432-5448 M-F 8:30am - 6pm; Sat. 8:30am - 4pm
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Serving the area since 1913 The Iroquois Hospital (the original name) was founded in 1913 through a generous $50,000 donation from Anna Donovan in honor of her husband John L. Donovan. The donation covered the cost of the land, the building and the equipment. On February 25, 1916 the hospital was open for public inspection and on February 28, 1916 with a staff of twelve employees, three patients were admitted. Today with over 425 employees Iroquois Memorial Hospital and the Satellite Clinics have over 75,000 patient visits annually. Expansion of the campus began in 1952 with a two story wing that was added to the north and to the west of the original building. In 1958 the Iroquois Resident Home was built. It was the first nursing home attached to a hospital in the State of Illinois. In 1961 a third floor was added to the 1952 west wing addition. In 1971 a large three story addition was built on the east end of the hospital. This allowed IMH to expand to accommodate ninety-four patients. The new addition also included space for an Emergency Department, Surgery, X-Ray, Laboratory, Physical Therapy and Purchasing. In 1996 the IMH Specialty Clinic and North Entrance were completed as the first phase of a three phase construction project. The second phase, opened in 2001, was a rooftop helipad, patient transfer elevator, ambulance entrance, and back hallway connecting the Emergency Department to Medical imaging. The third and final phase was a new surgery center with four state of art surgical suites and two procedure rooms.
Iroquois Memorial Hospital’s growth also included clinics in various communities providing healthcare close to home. They included the IMH Milford Clinic in 1986, the IMH Gilman Clinic in 1989, the IMH Kentland Clinic in 1990, the Iroquois Regional Health Center in 2007, the IMH Multi Specialty Physicians Clinic in 2010, and the Iroquois Women’s Health Clinic in 2012. Over the years Iroquois Memorial has received numerous awards. The most recent awards include in 2001 Helipad of the year by the Illinois Aviation Administration, 2005 a top 100 hospital by Solucient, and in 2015 the Iroquois Resident Home was named one of America’s Best Nursing Homes by U. S. News & World Report. There has also been a commitment to technology with a 160 slice CT, Nuclear Medicine Camera, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, and MRI all accredited by the American College of Radiology. IMH also has expanded into telemedicine with Telestroke and TeleICU. In 2014 Iroquois Memorial Hospital became an independent partner of Presence Health, the largest Catholic based healthcare system in the State of Illinois. In 2016 Iroquois Memorial Hospital began transitioning to the Population Health model as required under the Affordable Care Act by moving the IMH Multi Specialty Clinic to the hospital’s main campus. The Specialty Clinic was relocated to the 2nd floor of the hospital.
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Banking, It’s what we do! HISTORY In December 2009 Edgar County Bank & Trust Company purchased The First National Bank of Gilman and Watseka. The Gilman and Watseka branches took the name of Prospect Bank. Edgar County Bank & Trust Company originated in 1873 as Edgar County National Bank in Paris, Illinois. It wasn’t until 1975 when the bank was renamed the Edgar County Bank & Trust Company when the bank’s charter was changed from a National Bank to a State Bank. Beginning in 1989 Robert Morgan started purchasing the entire bank’s stock and is currently the majority owner of the bank. December 2008 the expansion out of Edgar County began when a branch in Champaign, Illinois was opened. The Champaign location was the first of the Prospect Bank branches to which the Gilman and Watseka branches followed suite.
At Prospect Bank, we make the lending process as easy and straightforward as possible. Our Loan Officers are knowledgeable about all facets of consumer, commercial, agricultural and mortgage lending and work to customize financing solutions to best fit our customer needs. Edgar County Bank & Trust Co. also supports a Trust and Farm Department. Our advisors have over 50 years of combined business experience and they understand the complexity involved with these relationships. At Edgar County Bank and Prospect Bank, a division of Edgar County Bank & Trust Co.., we believe community involvement is key for growth and success. That’s why we are committed to supporting our local schools, businesses, organizations and the development of arts.
NEW THIS YEAR Some of our highlights this year are MuniWise, FarmWise and our eProduct features. MuniWise is a program offered W. Eric Volkmann, a Kankakee native, became the President specifically to municipalities. We aggregate account balances & CEO of the Edgar County Bank & Trust Co. in December of to pay the highest rates possible while keeping funds liquid 2002. and accessible to our local government entities. We are invested heavily in our funds management capabilities and Today, the approximate asset size of the Edgar County Bank have a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver the best & Trust Co. is $418 million with the two Iroquois County products and services for these unique organizations. branches contributing $73 million. FarmWise is a new released suite of products focused around PRODUCTS & SERVICES our farming communities. We have strategically developed Our versatile line of personal products is specifically designed a rate friendly, transactional based deposit account for those to provide the best fit for our customers’ lifestyle and needs. customers who rely on the agricultural industry for their Our exclusive checking, savings, money market accounts livelihood. and certificates of deposits provide a variety of options for planning a financial future. We are constantly developing our eProduct features and services. Technology is the root of the next generation and For our business customers, we develop customized accounts we at Edgar and services tailored to meet the unique needs of every County Bank business. We do not assume that “one size fits all” therefore we and Prospect work towards our client’s vision for their business and goals. Bank understand We offer an array of checking, savings, and money market the importance accounts that will maximize our business client’s finances. We of maintaining growth with this technologically changing also offer a number of services like remote deposit, lock box, environment. We added the mobile deposit feature where ACH (direct deposit payroll or direct debits), and sweeps that you can take a picture of a check to deposit to your account, make business banking simple! updated our online banking and app capabilities and are currently working through the process of developing Same Our online access to personal and business accounts gives Day ACH transactions for our business clients. our customers the freedom to manage their accounts from anywhere at any time. We offer a host of eProducts including Providing the most current products and services to meet the needs of our customers is our primary focus. We offer friendly, eMessenger, eMobile, ePay, eStatements, Popmoney, and Mobile Deposit. Customers may access their accounts thru familiar faces who are eager to assist customers with their text messaging, mobile browsing on their cell phones, internet financial needs. browsing, and a downloadable app for smart phones. Banking has never been more accessible anywhere in the world. Banking, it’s what we do!
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We pledge to you that we will be honest, courteous and friendly. If we make a mistake, we will admit it. If you are unhappy, we will do everything in our power to make it right. We will treat you as an individual and take special care to see that your individual situation is handled fairly. www.theprospectbank.com
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