MENDOTA – Winners of the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce Valentine Baby contest were recently announced. Babies up to 36 months old were eligible to be entered. Votes could be cast at Midland States Bank, First State Bank, Eureka Savings Bank, and Financial Plus Credit Union for 1 cent per vote. Prizes were awarded to first and second place in each category. Proceeds from the contest benefit the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce.

Girls 0-18 months

First place – Harper Ganz daughter of Nick and Briana Ganz of Compton

Second place – Amelia Nettleton daughter of Jake Nettleton and Patty Sibley of Earlville

Boys 0-18 months

First place – Landon Fancher son of Beau and Abby Fancher of Mendota

Second place – Remington Hall son of Jeff Hall and Jordan Nettleton of LaSalle

Girls 19-36 months

First place – Emmersen Piller daughter of Brad and Michelle Piller of Mendota

Second place – Delilah Trainer-Thompson daughter of Dan Thompson and Taylor Trainer of Mendota 

Boys 19-36 months

First place – Emmett Mellott son of Matt and Brittany Mellott of Mendota

Second place – David Albers son of James and Elyssa Albers of West Brooklyn