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Thank you for voting us one of the Best of Tracy!

Thank you to the customers for voting us the BEST Mexican Restaurant in Tracy and San Joaquin County! COME IN AND FIND OUT WHY WE’VE BEEN #1 - 12 YEARS IN A ROW! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Kevin McLard, Owner

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Phone: 209-836-3073 To give our thanks for voting us the BEST receive 1 Lunch for FREE, up to $6.25.

57 E. 11th ST., TRACY • (209) 832-5032

Services • Repairs • Upgrades Member of the Independent pool and Spa Service Association License #: 829584

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As a Thank You for voting us one of the Best of Tracy, we are offering the following FREE Computer Diagnostics (in-Store)

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What does it take to be the Best of Tracy?

n this town of 80,000, with thousands coming, going and passing through each day and with hundreds of businesses and other groups, it takes more than just doing a job well. To stand out in Tracy, it takes a continued commitment to excellence. And while our town in many ways retains the feel of a small-town community, the task of identifying the best of the best is more than any one person — or even newspaper staff — could hope to do well. That’s why, every year, the Press asks you, its discriminating readers, to share your favorites around town. Because it takes a lot to be considered the best. And according to their customers and neighbors, these businesses, people and places have what it takes to be the tops in Tracy.

“What is your ‘best of Tracy’?” — Asked in downtown Tracy

“I like Main Street Music, and really a lot of downtown.” — Anthony Blake

“I like the Tracy High football games.” — Bambie Russell

M& M Automotive

Established in 1977

60 E. 10th Street Tracy

835-7071 Thank you to all of our loyal customers for voting us Best of the Best! 12 years in a row.

FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

RICHARD DAVE

SUSAN BELLA ROY

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hether you love to shop ’til you drop or just take a quick peek into a storefront window, we’ve got a list compiled by readers that will make your eyes widen and your wallet open. Just tell them the Best of Tracy sent you.

Apparel — children’s

Apparel — men’s

First: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494

First: Richard’s Men’s Wear, 70 W. 10th St, 835-4684 Second: JCPenney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353 Third: Marshalls, Tracy Pavilion, 2481 Naglee Road, 833-5006

Second: JCPenney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353 Third: Carter’s, Tracy Outlets, 1005 E. Pescadero Ave., 835-6240

THANK YOU TRACY For Voting Us One of the Best in Auto Maintenance. We Appreciate Your Business and All of Your Support!!!

137 East 10th Street phone:

(209) 835-4471

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Adult & Kids Groups Solid Self - Defense Self Conﬁdence Personal Training Improved Flexibility Stress Reduction Kick Boxing Core Training Nutritional Counseling Circuit Weight Training

Thank you for Voting FIT FORCE MARTIAL ARTS & BOOTCAMP one of the Best of Tracy 3 years running!

Tracy 836-2590

Manteca 824-5420

3402 Mars Court, Ste. 101

129 West Yosemite Ave.

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SHOPPING 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

Auto accessories

Apparel — women’s

First: Kragen Auto Parts, 3323 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-0606; and 1210 N. Tracy Blvd, 836-0677 Second: Monument Car Parts, 208 E. 11th St, 835-3514 Third: Napa Auto Parts, 80 E. 11th St, 835-7014

First: JCPenney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353 Second: Marshalls, 2481 Naglee Road, 833-5006 Third: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786

Auto parts First: Kragen Auto Parts, 3323 N. Tracy Blvd, 836-0606; and 1210 N. Tracy Blvd, 836-0677 Second: Napa Auto Parts, 80 E. 11th St, 835-7014 Third: Monument Car Parts, 208 E. 11th St, 835-3514

Discount store First: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786 Second: 99 Cents Only, 1320 W. 11th St., 839-9619 Third: Big Lots, 2681 N. Tracy Blvd, 830-6312 SHOPPING 2, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

69 WEST 6TH ST. TRACY

SPEER DOCUMENT SERVICES

835-1472

A Non-Attorney Service

Quality Service Since 1946

Thank you to all our valued customers for voting us the BEST of the BEST of Tracy!

THANK YOU! Patricia A. Spencer Paralegal • Notary

www.tracyglassshop.com

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Glass Service/Repair for 9 years.

120 East 12th Street (behind La Villa Restaurant) 832-9955 Call Us Before Paying High Legal Fees 28+Years of Experience • UN011/LDA-48 email: patricia@speerdocs.com

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Second: Orchard Supply Hardware, 1975 W. 11th St., 834-2808 Third: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975

SHOPPING 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Department store First: JCPenney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353 Second: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494 Third: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786

Flooring

Home appliance First: Sears, West Valley Mall, 3350 Naglee Road, 830-2300 Second: Center Appliance Inc., 205 E. 11th St, 835-8270 Third: Best Buy, 2550 Naglee Road, 832-2166

First: Accent Carpet One, 141 W. 11th St., 835-9763 Second: Spencer Floor Covering, 154 W. 10th St., 835-5537 Third: Hacienda Flooring, 3120 N. Tracy Blvd., 833-8590

Jewelry store or department First: Caldron’s Jewelers, 907 Central Ave, 835-2671 Second: DeVons Jewelers, West Valley Mall, 3200 N. Naglee Road, No. 156, 839-9000 Third: Ybarra Bros., 3120 N. Tracy Blvd, 835-8865

Lighting store or department First: The Lighting Gallery & Home Decor, 45 W. 10th St, 833-3252 Second: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975 Third: Orchard Supply Hardware, 1975 W. 11th St, 834-2808

Furniture store or department First: Dynasty Home Furnishings, 2800 Auto Plaza Way, Ste. 150, 833-6181 Second: Big Lots, 2681 N. Tracy Blvd, 830-6312 Third: Cost Plus World Market, 2530 Naglee Road, 830-6076

Grocery store First: Save Mart Supermarkets, 2005 N. Tracy Blvd, 835-8172; 1950 W. 11th St, 832-3867; and 875 S. Tracy Blvd, 830-2840 Second (tie): Raley’s, 2550 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-7700 Second (tie): Safeway, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950 Third: Grocery Outlet, 825 W. 11th St., 836-2182

Hardware store First: Van’s ACE Hardware and Nursery, 2695 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-8286

Liquor store Home electronics First: Best Buy, 2550 Naglee Road, 832-2166 Second: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340 Third: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786

First: Pete’s Liquors, 202 W. 11th St., 833-9255 Second: Sunset Liquors, 2355 Parker Ave., 836-4394 Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340 SHOPPING 3, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Harold K. Reich’s Thank you for voting me one of the Best of Tracy! When considering the purchase of a new home, refinancing or obtaining additional property, please contact me for a personalized mortgage plan.

P HARMACY We would like to thank our loyal customers for voting us #1 12 years in a row.

ROBIN LEWIS Office: (209) 229-4123

Cell: (209) 612-6208 504 W. 11th St. • Tracy NMLSID 269935 6 | BEST OF TRACY.

“Where you know your pharmacist and your pharmacist knows you.” 39 W. TENTH ST. ~ IN DOWNTOWN TRACY ~ 209-835-1832 FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

First (tie): Fifth Season, 31 W. 10th St., 835-3789 Second: Bellissima, 9 E. Sixth St., 834-1395 Third (tie): Michaels, 2490 W. Grant Line Road, 834-8558 Third (tie): Things Remembered, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 839-9300

SHOPPING 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Nursery and garden supply First: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975 Second: Van’s ACE Hardware and Nursery, 2695 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-8286 Third: M&M Builders Supply, 8010 W. 11th St., 835-4172

Window coverings First: Blinds Etc., 839-1790 Second: Accent Carpet One, 141 W. 11th St., 835-9763 Third: JCPenney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353

Sporting goods Party supplies

First: Big 5 Sporting Goods, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 835-6464 Second: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786 Third: Tracy Shooting Supply, 22 E. 11th St., 835-4985

First: Party Warehouse, 505 W. Grant Line Road, 835-3337 Second: Party City, 2475 Naglee Road, 835-0075 Third: 99 Cents Only, 1320 W. 11th St., 839-9619

Pet supplies

Shoe store or department

First: PetSmart, 2477 Naglee Road, 836-6080 Second: Petco, 2888 W. Grant Line Road, 830-4476 Third: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786

First: Sarvey’s, 501 W. Grant Line Road, 835-7162 Second (tie): Famous Footwear, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 839-0070 Second (tie): Payless Shoe Source, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 835-4512 Third: Marshalls, 2481 Naglee Road, 833-5006

Pool and spa supplies First: Fremont Pool Supply, 475 W. Grant Line Road, 833-9200 Second: Leslie’s Pool Supply, 1851 W. 11th St, 839-9880 Third: Walmart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786

Specialty store First (tie): 2nd Ave., 61 W. 10th St., 833-3455

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eople in Tracy put in long hours on the job, so it’s no wonder they love to get out and have fun. These are the top choices for places to kick back and have a blast when work is over and it’s time to play.

Bar or pub

Dance instruction

First: The Great Plate Bar & Grill, 714 Central Ave., 833-0862 Second: Rusty’s, 320 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5398 Third: Helm’s Ale House, 1000 N. Central Ave., 833-3898

First: Academy of Performing Arts, 124 W. 10th St., 830-9296 Second: Lokes Looks, 1195 W. 11th St., 832-8361 Third: Devotion 2 Motion Dance Academy FUN 1, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Dr. Sperbeck thanks you for again voting us as one of Tracy’s Best Chiropractors! MEDICAL SPA WE’RE MOVING TO A BIGGER LOCATION! STARTING IN SEPTEMBER WE WILL BE ACROSS FROM MONTE VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL AT 1770 N. TRACY BLVD. Bring in this ad for a free initial exam and consultation

Advanced Chiropractic, 1977 N. Tracy Blvd. 836-5558

Thanks for Voting Us the BEST of the BEST! Owner:

STEVE ARENA, 209-839-1790 8 | BEST OF TRACY.

www.TracyBlindsEtc.com

4600 S. Tracy Blvd., Suite #118 Tracy, Ca.

209-834-0744 SPECIALIZING IN: • Botox • Juvederm • Laser Hair Removal • Obagi Skin Care • Facials • Microdermabrasion • Waxing

Thank you for voting us Best of the Best for the fourth consecutive year! We are honored and will continue to strive to provide the BEST to you. Thank you from Solutions Medical Spa and businesses located within the spa, Dr. Kim, Veronica, Nina, Janine, Ron, Sandy, Michelle & Linda. FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

835-5262 Second: The Great Plate Bar & Grill, 714 Central Ave., 833-0862 Third: Rusty’s, 320 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5398

FUN 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 (formerly Broadway Dance Center), 3602 Mars Way, Ste. 117, 833-1844

Entertainment First: Cinemark Movies 14, West Valley Mall, 3300 Naglee Road, 833-8897 Second: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave., 831-6858 Third: West Valley Bowl, 2365 East St., 835-5262

Family activity First: West Valley Bowl, 2365 East St., 835-5262 Second: Cinemark Movies 14, West Valley Mall, 3300 Naglee Road, 833-8897 Third: Music in the Park, Thursday evenings in June and July, Lincoln Park

Karaoke spot

Martial arts instruction First: Quinto’s Martial Arts, inside World Gym, 2340 East St., 627-8045 Second: Fit Force Martial Arts & Boot Camp, 3402 Mars Court, Ste. 101, 836-2590 Third: Traditional Martial Arts, 2505 N. Tracy Blvd., 830-9772

Place for teens First: The Spot, Tracy Community Church, 1790 Sequoia Blvd., 835-2755 Second: West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 836-4091 Third: Boys & Girls Club of Tracy, 753 W. Lowell Ave, 832-2582 FUN 2, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

First: West Valley Bowl, 2365 East St.,

Thanks a Bunch for Voting me Best of the Best Real Estate Agent 2 years in a row in Tracy 2009 & 2010! What a lovely and kind compliment. I am so thankful for the ongoing support, loyalty and confidence of my clients.

DR. TROSIEN AND TEAM

TROSIEN ORTHODONTICS STRAIGHT TEETH ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING

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Thanks for your support and voting us one of the top three dentists in Tracy.

As one of our Baker’s Bunch Fans, we want to guide you through this uncertain time in the real estate market. It is crucial that if you or your family and friends are finding themselves in a difficult position regarding their home, such as not being able to make their house payments, please call upon us. We care about you and want to help you make the best possible decision for your specific situation.

Big Hugs Always!

DONNA A. BAKER, CRS ABR SFR Broker, Owner

Anthony Parisek, D.D.S. Aesthetic Dentistry • Family Dentistry • Implant Dentistry • Invisalign

(209)

833-0020

www.dentistryrocks.com 2750 Naglee Rd., Tracy

4598 S. TRACY BLVD., #140, TRACY 95377 • 209-832-1940 FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

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“What is your ‘best of Tracy’?” “I love to have Barista’s in the morning. I really love the Taste of Tracy and the wine strolls. The Grand Theatre is awesome.” — Melody Potter FUN 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

“I really enjoy Thai Café.” — Ina Brekke

“I like to go to the skate park.” — Lucas Garro

Place for toddlers First (tie): Lincoln Park, Eaton Avenue at Holly Drive First (tie): West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 836-4091 Second: In-Shape City, 239 W. 11th St., 833-3370; and In-Shape Sports Club, 101 S. Tracy Blvd., 836-2504 Third (tie): Classic Gymnastics, 3602 Mars Way, Ste. 113, 832-5554 Third (tie): Story time at Tracy Branch Library, 20 E. Eaton Ave., 866-805-7323 Third (tie): West Valley Bowl, 2365 East St., 835-5262

Place to people-watch First: West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road Second: Downtown Tracy Third: Tracy Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 10th Street between Central Avenue and B Street

We want to thank our customers in Tracy for voting us one of the Best. Our pledge is to continue the great service . . . Call anytime . . .

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(209) 835-7174 Fax 209-835-5056 pinnaclerooﬁng@hotmail.com www.pinnaclerooﬁngco.com

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FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

THANK YOU TRACY! Dr. S. Patel and Staff would like to thank all our patients for voting us one of the Best Physician’s in Tracy.

• Health & Wellness • Geriatic Services • Diabetes Management • Glucose Sensor Monitoring • Insulin Pump • Non-Invasive Laser Procedures • Hair Removal • Spider Veins • Botox

SUNIL H. PATEL MD. • 1470 BESSIE AVENUE, TRACY • 209-833-0525

No. 1 in our book? Our readers.

You help put the Tracy in the Press. Thanks for reading. FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

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ome places just treat their customers well and do the job right. Tracy has countless shops — both small and large — that fit that bill, but the following businesses are those that folks have tabbed as the best of the best. Alterations First: Tracy Alteration & Bridal, 902 Central Ave., Ste. 4, 832-0249 Second: Brenda’s Fashions, 738 Central Ave., Ste. A, 839-8506 Third: Richard’s Men’s Wear, 70 W. 10th St., 835-4684

Auto body First: Tracy Body and Fender Works, 56 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5472 Second: Troy’s Body and Paint, 7474 W. 11th St., 832-2943 or 832-5820 BUSINESS 1, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Ritter Insurance Agency Since 1923

If you have never experienced our service, then come by and see why we are Voted #1.

(209) 833-9200 475 W. Grantline Rd.

2880 TRACY BLVD., STE. #1, TRACY, CA 95376

www.fremontpoolsupply.com

835-0776

Open 7 Days a week

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Buthman Ave.

Standing L to R: Jennifer Volk, Annette Rosario, Alfonso Navarro and Mary Oliveira. Seated L to R: Peter Ritter and Paul Ritter.

#1 POOL & SPA SERVICE REPAIR #1 POOL & SPA DEALER

N. Tracy Blvd.

Thank You Tracy for Your Support and Vote of Confidence!

TRACY HAS SPOKEN...

W. Grantline Road

Ca Lic#673046 FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

BUSINESS 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12

Third: Tracy Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 3460 Naglee Road, 820-1800 or 888-913-6611

Third: Anthony’s Auto Body & Paint, 24195 S. Chrisman Road, 832-9201

Auto maintenance

Auto dealership — new First: Stan Morri Ford Mercury, 3500 Auto Plaza Way* Second: Tracy Toyota, 2895 N. Naglee Road, 839-3507 or 888-805-2860 Third (tie): Tracy Honda, 3450 Auto Plaza Way, 832-1400 Third (tie): Tracy Chrysler Dodge Jeep, 3460 Naglee Road, 820-1800 or 888-913-6611

Auto dealership — used First: Stan Morri Ford Mercury, 3500 Auto Plaza Way* Second: Tracy Honda, 3450 Auto Plaza Way, 832-1400

First: M&M Automotive, 60 E. 10th St., 835-7071 Second: Fagundes 10th Street Garage, 137 E. 10th St., 835-4471 Third: Philpott’s Garage Auto Repair, 7880 W 11th St., 835-2262

Bank or credit union First: Wells Fargo, 1900 W. 11th St., 835-5752; and 2600 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 110, 839-3080 Second: Bank of Stockton, 117 S. Tracy Blvd., 820-2000 Third: Bank of America, 111 W 10th St, 839-2735; 3120 W. Grant Line Road, 839-8159; and 875 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-2810

* Sold since Best of Tracy 2010 balloting; under new management

Barber shop

Building and lumber supply

First: Golden’s Barber Shop, 324 W. 11th St., 835-8276 Second: Al’s Barbershop, 1292 W. 11th St., 836-0833 Third: Hairitage Barbershop, 7 W. 12th St., 835-4048

First: M&M Builders Supply, 8010 W. 11th St., 835-4172 Second: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975 Third: Orchard Supply Hardware, 1975 W. 11th St., 834-2808

Beauty salon

Car rental

First (tie): Versailles Salon and Day Spa, 1010 Central Ave., 836-1505 First (tie): Tresses Salon, 205 W. 10th St., 834-2887 Second: Tangles Hair Studio, 118-A W. 10th St., 835-1115 Third: On Top Hair & Nail Design, 458 E. 10th St., 835-3947

First: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 3500 Auto Plaza Way, 835-3600 Second: Hertz Local Edition, 2830 Auto Plaza Drive, Ste. 110, 832-0102 Third: Budget Car & Truck Rental, 551 W. Grant Line Road, 834-8073 BUSINESS 2, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for voting us one of the Best in Tracy!

STEVEN T. JUNG, D.M.D., M.S. 1417 Tracy Blvd. • Tracy CA. 95376 • (209) 835-0977 8265 Village Parkway #D • Dublin, CA. 94568 • (925) 828-6550

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Computer service

BUSINESS 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13

Fitness/health club

First: Best Buy, 2550 Naglee Road, 832-2166 Second (tie): LMV Computers, 3941 Holly Drive, Ste. K, 832-5376 Second (tie): Tracy Computer Services, 3117 N. Tracy Blvd, 835-8096 Third: Z Computer Pro, 945 S. Tracy Blvd, 820 2728

Car wash and detail

Dog grooming First: Pampered Pet Boutique, 1839 W. 11th St., 833-7600 Second: Petsmart, 2477 Naglee Road, 836-6083 Third: Decadent Pets, 618 N Central Ave., 834-8067

Dry cleaning First: RAS Car Wash & Detail Center, 124 E. 11th St., 836-3039 Second: Tracy Carwash, 2480 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-9128 Third: Chevron, 755 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-0370, 1960 W. 11th St., 833-1360

First: Park Avenue Cleaners, 2529 N. Tracy Blvd., 832-3706 Second: DeLux Dry Cleaners, 24 E. 10th St., 835-3346 Third: Tracy Valley Cleaners, 785 S. Tracy Blvd., 832-7400; and 1880 W. 11th St., 833-1600

First: In-Shape City, 239 W. 11th St., 833-3370; and In-Shape Sports Club, 101 S. Tracy Blvd., 836-2504 Second: Fitness 19, 2311 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-8787 Third: World Gym, 2340 East St., 836-3488

Florist First: Little Flower Shop, 84 W. 11th St., 835-1534 Second: Cottage Gardens, 901 Central Ave., 832-7266 Third: Flower Pavillion, 98 W. 10th St., 836-3751

Electrical service and repair

Carpet cleaning First: Coit Drapery & Upholstery Cleaners, 832-0842 Second (tie): At Your Service Carpet Cleaning, 832-2863 Second (tie): Delta Steam, 835-9075 Third: Chuck Artoux, R2 Carpet Cleaning, 835-6934

Glass service and repair First: Tracy Glass Shop, 69 W. Sixth St., 835-1472 Second: D&C Roadrunner Glass Co., 464 E. 10th St., 836-1725 Third: Simon Glass & Mirror, 64 W. 11th St., 830-8445

Cellular phone sales

Heating and air conditioning

First: AT&T, 2986 W. Grant Line Road, 834-1368 Second: Verizon Wireless, 1863 W. 11th St. (EVO2), 221-4398; and 2722 Naglee Road (Go Wireless), 221-8936 Third: T-Mobile, 2114 W. Grant Line Road, 839-8157

First: S&S Electric, 835-2040 Second: AC/DC Electrical Contractors Inc., 832-1212 Third: Roy’s Electric, 23775 Chrisman Road, 835-6688

First: Skelton Heating & Air Conditioning, 5431 Grant Line Road, 832-7602 Second: Church Heating & Air Conditioning, BUSINESS 3, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING

“Thank you to our loyal customers! We hope you continue to support us and make us #1 in the near future!”

Ramona Velazquez & Staff

(209) 914-1409

Thank you Tracy for Voting Sycamore Village Apartments BEST of the BEST! We do our Best to Stay the Best! 400 West Central Ave. Tracy, CA

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Thank You for Voting Dr. Andr ade Tr acy’s BEST of the BEST

2754 N. Tracy Blvd.

209.832.1996

DR. RALPH ANDRADE Serving the community of Tracy for 21 years.

“Your greatest wealth is your health.”

Arceli and Bob Hendricks (owners) would like to thank our customers and the Tracy community for your votes of confidence in naming us “Best of the Best 7 years in a row”. We sincerely try our very hardest to treat our customers special and take care of their needs, and we’re glad you noticed.

To Hendricks, if you buy quality, you will never need to worry about your lighting again.

45 WEST 10TH STREET • TRACY 209-833-3252 Visit our complete e-commerce website: www.lightgal.com FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

BUSINESS 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14

Landscaping

Loan and mortgage First: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage,

7580 Carmelo Ave., 835-2364 Third (tie): JC Rego Refrigeration, Heat and Air, 2259 N. MacArthur Drive, 836-5353 Third (tie): Altamont Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning, 95 W. 11th Street, 346-2422

Housecleaning First: Seriously Clean Co., 2304 Barcelona Drive, 814-2254 Second: House Cleaning Service, Ramona Velazquez, 239 W. Whittier Ave., 914-1409 Third (tie): Merry Maids, 832-0900 Third (tie): Molly Maids, 832-9940 or 800-665-5962

In-home care

3254 W. Grant Line Road, 833-3250 Second: Fast Mortgage, 1034 Central Ave., 832-6900 Third: Robin Lewis, iMortgage, 504 W. 11th St, 612-6208

First: Max Galvao & Sons, 833-1216 Second: Dominique’s Landscape Maintenance, 27506 S. MacArthur Drive, 835-1169 Third: Turf & Tree, 150 Sloan Court, 830-0288

First: Melinda Black, The Salon + Spa, 20 W. 10th St., 836-6062 BUSINESS 4, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Laser or cosmetic surgery First: Solutions Medical Spa, 4600 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 118, 834-0744 Second: McNemar Cosmetic Surgery, 2160 W. Grant Line Road, Ste. 250, 834-0626 Third (tie): Dr. Chester Cheng, Plastic Surgery & Medi Spa, 1530 N. Bessie Ave., Ste. 103, 832-6072 Third (tie): Jane’s Electrolysis, 836-9140

Legal preparation

First: Comfort Keepers, 120 E. 12th St., Ste. A, 832-1333 Second: Astoria Gardens, 1960 W. Lowell Ave., 833-2200 Third: Heartfelt Caregiving, 833-1327

Massage therapy

First: Court Forms Plus, 60 E. 11th St., 836-5430 Second: Speer Document Service, 120 E. 12th St., 832-9955 Third: Arch Bakerink, Bakerink, McCusker & Belden, 1030 Central Ave., 835-9592

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BUSINESS 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Second: Sharon Gibson, Helping Hands for Health, 1019 A St., 830-1702 Third: Massage Envy, 2463 N. Naglee Road, 839-1919

First: Borncamp Painting, 835-7000 Second: Fresh Coat Painting, 390-4326 Third: Advantage Painting, 602-4897

Pest control First: Clark Pest Control, 835-8078 Second: Take Care Termite, 2227 N. MacArthur Drive, 832-7300 Third: Patriot Pest Management, 835-8005

Nail salon

Pharmacy First: Harold K. Reich’s Pharmacy, 39 W. 10th St., 835-1832 Second: CVS Pharmacy, 1885 W. 11th St., 836-2300; and 3320 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-5312 Third: Safeway, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2955 First: Bella Nails, 2242 W. Grant Line Road, 832-8031 Second: Nails Elite, 1140 Adam St., 833-9711 Second: Tangles Hair Studio, 118-A W. 10th St., 835-1115

Optometry and eyewear First: Tracy Optometry Group, 36 W. 10th St., 835-7446 Second: Eaton Optometric, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 130, 835-1181 Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5341

Plumbing First: Louie the Plumber, 835-8357 Second: Aaron Sanders Plumbing, 834-8830 Third: Nor Cal Plumbing, 835-2192

Pool service and repair First: Fremont Pool Supply, 475 W. Grant Line Road, 833-9200 Second: KLM Pool Services, 836-3073 Third (tie): Central Valley Pool Care, 1852 W. 11th St., Ste. 344, 832-9226 Third (tie): Westside Pool, 1852 W. 11th St., Ste. 314, 835-1250

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Property management

First: Tender Loving Care, 2324 Parker Ave., 835-9088; 475 Darlene Lane (Hawkins School), 839-1313; 1001 Cambridge Place (Monticello School), 836-8948; and 1219 Whispering Wind Drive (Traina School), 832-2990 Second: Montessori School of Tracy, 100 S. Tracy Blvd., 833-3458 Third: Great Beginnings Preschool, 330 Acacia St., 835-1321

First (tie): RWM Property Management, 1486 W. 11th St., 835-4545 or 800-993-1146 First (tie): SBC Property Management, 445 W. 11th St., 835-4000 Second: Corral Hollow Property Management, 104 W. 10th St., 836-5575 Third: Central Valley Properties, 1045 S. Tracy Blvd., 836-5891 BUSINESS 5, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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BUSINESS 5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Real estate agency First (tie): At Home Real Estate, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., 832-1940 First (tie): Coldwell Banker TVG, 403 W. 11th St., 836-9100 Second: Century 21, 912 W. 11th St., 835-2121; and 220 W. 11th St., 833-9272 Third (tie): Remax of Tracy, 2311 N. Tracy Blvd., 832-2020 Third (tie): Realty World, 104 W. 10th St., 836-0890; and 1486 W. 11th St., 835-4545

Roofing service and repair

Second: Pinnacle Roofing Co., 1418 Mariani Court, Ste. 160, 835-7174

Shipping and packaging First: The UPS Store, 1852 W. 11th St., 833-1310; 793 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-5044; and 2455 Naglee Road, 830-1526 Second: FedEx Office, 2116 W. Grant Line Road, 836-2539 Third: Tracy Post Office, 125 W. Ninth St., 835-9795

Storage First: Tracy Mini Storage, 385 Enterprise Place, 835-3000

First: Barth Roofing, 833-9917

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BUSINESS 6 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Second: Public Storage, 1615 W. 11th St., 300 E. Larch Road and 400 W. Larch Road, 830-1880 or 800-688-8057 Third: Tracy Self Storage, 250 W. Valpico Road, 830-7509

Tattoo parlor First: 12 Monkeys, 911 Central Ave., 839-1265 Second (tie): Blue Moon, 2306 East St., 835-8413 Second (tie): Mad Tatter, 2714 Country Club Blvd., 467-8287

Tire shop First: Big O Tires, 940 Central Ave., 836-2683 Second: Les Schwab Tire Center, 3260 W. Grant Line Road, 835-4029 Third: Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tire Co., 2785 W. Grant Line Road, 834-2858

Travel agency First: Old World Travel, 836-3570 Second: Tracy Travel, 902 Central Ave., Ste. 214, 839-9200 Third: Drake Cruise and Vacation, 315 W. 11th St., 835-5300

Tutoring First: Tracy Kumon Center, 1876 W. 11th St., 833-9400 Second: Mike Pihlman, 608-4340 Third: Douglas Miron, 601-6415

Veterinary clinic First: Jules Veterinary Center, 1855 W. 11th St., 833-7387 Second: Tracy Veterinary Clinic, 20 W. Grant Line Road, 835-0626 Third: VCA Old River Animal Hospital, 520 W. 11th St., 835-5166

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racy is filled with stand-up people running businesses, helping others and volunteering for causes, people who go the extra mile as a matter of course, just because it’s the right thing to do. But some, according to our readers, stand head and shoulders above the rest. Here, meet some of our town’s most recognizable and active individuals. Accountant/bookkeeper First: Bill Pollard Jr., 79 E. 11th St., 832-5110 Second: Craig Mizuno, 527 W. 11th St., 832-1611 Third: Kemper CPA, 929 N. Central Ave., 835-0246

Chiropractor First: Ralph Andrade, Andrade Chiropractic, 2754 N. Tracy Blvd., 832-1996 Second: Charles Sperbeck, Sperbeck Chiropractic Corp., 1977 Tracy Blvd., 836-5558 Third (tie): Larry Nicholson, Nicholson Chiropractic & Sports Care, 1011 Parker Ave., 836-0250 PEOPLE 1, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Fresh Coat Painters would like to thank our wonderful clients for their support and for voting us Best of Tracy once again! We know that this would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of our painters! It is an honor to receive this recognition from our community!

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PEOPLE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Third (tie): Tim Brown, Tracy Chiropractic Injury, Pain & Sports Care, 1458 Bessie Ave., 835-6625

Coach

Second (tie): Lucky Paws Foundation, 618 N. Central Ave., 834-3067 Third: Darlene Quinn, Tracy Interfaith Ministries

Contractor

First: Pinkie Phillips, Tracy Tritons swim (retired) Second: Steve Lopez, West High football (retired) Third (tie): Joe Lawrence, Kimball High athletic director Third (tie): Steve Anastasio, West High girls basketball, football

Community volunteer First: Gene Birk, Brighter Christmas Second (tie): Craig Saalwaechter, Tracy Dry Bean Festival, Tracy High School parent group, Boy Scouts

First: John Melo, Melo Construction, 2235 N. MacArthur Drive, 835-7314 Second: Carl Gabbert, Gabbert Construction, 1852 W. 11th St., 833-5050 Third: Dennis Alegre, D.M. Alegre Construction Inc., 835-0243 PEOPLE 2, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Handyman First: Bruce Feller, Fix it Feller, 170 Alum Rock Court, 814-5999 Second (tie): Handy Randy, 487 E. Sixth St., Ste. E, 800-399-1415 Second (tie): Steve Loken, Loken & Associates, 321-2949 Third: Ed Caparuso, 835-4196

Hairstylist First: Paul Teranishi, 612 W. 11th St., Ste. 201, 835-8408 Second: Lance Matsune, 612 W. 11th St., Ste. 201, 835-8408 Third: Anthony Parisek, 2750 Naglee Road, 834-6863

Financial adviser First: Alfred Ruiz, Ameriprise Financial Services, 929 N. Central Ave., 836-6400 Second: A&L Financial Services, 1391 W. 11th St., 832-1003 Third: David Simpson, 37 W. 10th St.,

First: Janet Corsaro, Tresses Salon, 1005 A St., 481-3295 Second: Valerie Aldrete, On Top Hair & Nail Design, 458 E. 10th St., 835-3947 Third: Shelby Lawson Masson, The Salon + Spa, 20 W. 10th St., 836-6062

Insurance agent First: Paul Ritter, Ritter Insurance Agency, 2880 N. Tracy Blvd. Suite 1, 835-0776 Second: Ron Yerian, Allstate Insurance, 4600 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 118, 832-2002 Third: Larry Benson, Larry Benson Insurance Agency, 821 Central Ave., 229-1096

Lawyer First: Sidney Alegre, Law Offices of Sidney Alegre, 1103 Holly Drive, 830-2939

Second: Arch Bakerink, Bakerink, McCusker & Belden, 1030 Central Ave., 835-9592 Third: Chad Wood, Willbanks and Wood, 1047 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-9191

Massage therapist First: Melinda Black, The Salon + Spa, 20 W. 10th St., 836-6062 Second: Sharon Gibson, Helping Hands for Health, 1019 A St., 830-1702

Third: Sharon Krogh, Body, Mind & Skin Total Body Wellness, 110 W. 10th St, 612-0430

Music instructor First: Ken Cefalo, Main Street Music, 53 W. 10th St., 835-1125 Second: Mike Hall, Main Street Music, 53 W. 10th St., 835-1125 Third: Pat Mersaroli, 835-7472 PEOPLE 3, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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2850 N. Tracy Blvd., 833-1240 Second: Steven Jung, Orthodontics for Children & Adults, 1417 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-0977 Third: Nelson Hu, New Smile Orthodontics, 2435 N. Naglee Road, 830-9984

PEOPLE 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 Optometrist

Pet sitter

First (tie): David Hartzell, Eaton Optometric, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 130, 835-1181 First (tie): David Moline, Tracy Optometry Group, 36 W. 10th St., 835-7446 Second: Frank Balestrery, Eaton Optometric, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 130, 835-1181 Third: Thomas O’Neil, Tracy Eye Clinic, 303 W. Eaton Ave., 836-1155

Orthodontist First: Andrew Trosien, Trosien Orthodontics,

First: Cindy Rogers, For Pets’ Sake, 836-8981 Second: Bed & Biscuit Kennels, Cheri Aguirre, 815-4763 Third: Robert Endo, 691-3647

Physician First: Dr. Sunil Patel, 1417 Bessie Ave., 833-0525 Second (tie): Dr. Andris J. Lazdins, 433 W. Eaton Ave., 833-3930 Second (tie): Dr. Mitchell Seitz, 632 W. 11th St., 833-7135 Third: Dr. Ian Pulliam, 644 W. 12th St., 832-8984

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Veterinarian

First: Donna Baker, At Home Real Estate, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., 832-1940 Second: Eric Boehm, Coldwell Banker TVG, 403 W. 11th St., 836-9100 Third: Gail Gabbert, Gabbert Commercial Real Estate, 11876 W. Lammers Road, 833-5050

First: Kecia Valdez, Jules Veterinary Center, 1855 W. 11th St., 833-7387 Second: Thomas Ross, Large & Small Animal Veterinary Services & Supplies, 840 W. Schulte Road, 836-0796 Third: Susan Aitchison, Tracy Vet Clinic, 20 W. Grant Line Road, 835-0626

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SBC Property Management would like to thank all our customers for the opportunity to serve you with your property management needs and for voting us BEST of Tracy!

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“Best of Tracy 2010” The Kumon Math and Reading Center of Tracy is celebrating its seventh anniversary this summer. We are proud to offer an after-school math and reading program which seeks to unlock the potential in children so they can achieve more on their own. The math and reading programs help students with all abilities, from preschool to high school, master fundamental skills important to their overall academic performance, from counting and sounding out words to calculus and critiquing complex passages. Call Kumon of Tracy to schedule a FREE placement test today! KUMON MATH & READING CENTER OF

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veryone has a personal favorite place where the nachos are amazing, the service is exemplary or the beer is extra cold. But we’re not interested in keeping these hidden gems a secret. We’d rather share your neighbors’ favorites so you can enjoy them, too. Asian restaurant First: Thai Café, 614 Central Ave., 832-3800 Second: Mandarin Villa, 2501 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-1818 Third: Kengo Sushi, 2523 N. Tracy Blvd., 839-8292

Bakery First: Safeway, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950

Second: Kandi’s Pies and Pastries, 836-1367; summer season, downtown Tracy Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; holiday season, 27210 S. Lammers Road, opens in time for Thanksgiving Third: Downtown Bakery, 50 W. 10th St., 836-3516 FOOD & BEV 1, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Thank you to all our customers over the last 22 years and for voting us #1 in Tracy again.

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FOOD & BEV 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Breakfast First: Perko’s Café, 1321 W. 11th St., 832-4675 Second: Tracy Orchard Restaurant, 2351 Toste Road, 8362323 Third: International House of Pancakes, 3120 N. Naglee Road, 839-8701

Burger First: In-N-Out Burger, 575 Clover Road, 800-786-1000

Second: Wallie’s Drive In, 108 E. 11th St., 833-2291 Third: Nation’s Giant Hamburgers & Great Pies, 3574 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-8772

Caterer First: De Vinci’s Delicatessen and Catering, 27 W. 10th St., 835-6751 Second: Mike Bacchetti & Crew, 836-5998 Third: Karin’s Exquisite Catering, 601-5401 FOOD & BEV 2, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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First: Dhaba, 2242 W. Grant Line Road, 835-9090 Second: Sansar, 430 W. Grant Line Road, 835-1100 Third: Nawid Halal Market, 925 Central Ave., 835-1666

Coffee house

Italian

First: Baristas, 112 W. 10th St, 830-6050 Second: Starbucks Coffee, 2459 N. Naglee Road, 839-0875; 1857 W. 11th St., 830-1348; and 501 W. Clover Road, 221-6755 Third: Java Makers, 835 S. Tracy Blvd., 839-9800; and 2179 Grant Line Road, 832-9598

Fast food

Delicatessen First: Gerard’s Deli, 939 Central Ave., 835-6655 Second: De Vinci’s Delicatessen, 27 W. 10th St., 835-6751 Third: Mr. Pickles, 2251 W. Grant Line Road, 834-0100

Ice cream or frozen yogurt

Dinner First: Texas Roadhouse, 2422 Naglee Road, 830-1133 Second: Magellan’s Restaurant, 15 E. Sixth St., 839-2333 Third: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3140 N. Naglee Road, 835-9926

836-2066; and 3400 MacArthur Drive, 839-9732 Third: Taco Bell, 2320 N. Tracy Blvd., 833-8177, and 2880 W. Grant Line Road, 835-9697

First: In-N-Out Burger, 575 Clover Road, 800-786-1000 Second: Jack in the Box, 611 W. Grant Line Road, 836-2673; 1935 W. 11th St.,

First: Chilaberries Frozen Yogurt, 2600 Tracy Blvd., Ste. 120, 832-2669 Second: Cold Stone Creamery, 1859 W. 11th St., 832-7461 Third: Yogafina, 547 Clover Road, 833-9646

First: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3140 N. Naglee Road, 835-9926 Second: Fabio’s Restaurant, Bar & Gallery, 88 W. 10th St., 836-2012 Third: Sergio’s Trattoria, 95 W. 11th St., 833-9640

Lunch First: Gerard’s Deli, 939 Central Ave., 835-6655 Second: Thai Café, 614 Central Ave., 832-3800 FOOD & BEV 3, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Kandi’s

PIES and PASTRIES

Thank you for voting us one of the Best Bakeries in Tracy! We will be opening in November for the HOLIDAY SEASON. Come visit us at our 2nd location opening in September:

Apple Ridge Farms•1800 Larsen Dr., Camino, CA #20 on the Apple Hill map Sign up for our e-mail list at:

209-836-1367

www.kandispies.com

contemporary & modern furniture “Thank You for Voting Us

Best of the Best furniture store/department!’’

Standing left to right: Jennifer Whitlock, Tom Baker, Donna Baker, David Cruz, Tom Brown Seated left to right: Melissa Adams, Christi Bean, Melanie Hernandez, Pam Castro

All of us with At Home Real Estate Group would like to thank you for voting us BEST of the BEST Real Estate Office in Tracy. We are most grateful for your confidence, loyalty and ongoing support through the years. We look forward to helping you in the very near future with all your real estate needs.

furniture | decor | accessories | custom rugs

209.833.6181 2800 Auto Plaza Dr. #150, Tracy (Located behind Tracy Auto Mall)

“We are grateful for your support and thank you for allowing us to inspire you with contemporary home designs and decor.’’ Jeff, Jessica & Kelly

www.dynastyhf.com | Mon. 10am-6pm • Closed Tuesday • Wed.-Sat. 10am-6pm • Sun. 11am-4pm

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4598 S. TRACY BLVD., #140, TRACY 95377 • 209-832-1940 FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

Schulte Road, 836-4141; and 2242 W. Grant Line Road, Ste. 104, 836-8900 Second: Papa Murphy’s Take-andBake, 1892 W. 11th St., 835-5000 Third: Round Table Pizza & Pasta, 2511 Naglee Road, 832-0058

FOOD & BEV 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 Third: L&L Hawaiian BBQ, 2271 W. Grant Line Road, 832-3388

Mexican First: La Villa Mexican Restaurant, 57 E. 11th St., 832-5032 Second: Casa Grande Mexican Bar & Grill, 30 W. 11th St., 836-5344 Third: El Tapatio, 572 W. 11th St., 832-9000

Pizza First: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 870 W.

Celebrating 35 Years 1976-2010

Taqueria First: La Costa, 240 E. 11th St., 832-4031; 311 E. Grant Line Road, 833-8583 Second: Taqueria Carolina, 1842 W. 11th St., 832-7211 Third: Taqueria La Mexicana, 1284 W. 11th St., 833-6343; and 2610 S. Tracy Blvd., 833-8226

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Is truly an honor and we thank All of You for Your Support.

10 YEARS IN A ROW! 501 W. Grant Line Rd. Tracy

FORD & LISA BORNCAMP, OWNERS

209-835-7000 www.borncamppainting.com

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Next to Party Warehouse

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3120 N. TRACY BLVD. TRACY • 835-8865 Open 7 Days • Mon-Sat 10AM to 7PM • Sundays 11AM to 5PM No Appointment Necessary!

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racy wouldn’t be the place it is without its public events, service groups, places to live and people who protect and serve. Here are the favorites as chosen by our readers, the folks who know their hometown best. Apartment complex

near Interstate 205, 839-9792

First: Sycamore Village, 400 W. Central Ave, near Tracy Boulevard, 836-9070 Second (tie): Tracy Park, 2800 N. Tracy Blvd., near Kavanagh Avenue, 836-5000 Second (tie): Waterstone Village, 1951 W. Middlefield Drive, near Corral Hollow and Linne roads, 830-1580 Third: Chesapeake Bay, 2941 W. Lowell Ave.,

Community activity First: Music in the Park, Lincoln Park, Eaton Avenue at Holly Drive Second: Fourth of July, Lincoln Park, Eaton Avenue at Holly Drive Third: Wine Stroll, downtown Tracy MORE FAVORITES 1, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

ON TOP HAIR & NAIL DESIGN 209.835.8005 Patriot Pest Management would like to thank all of our loyal customers for voting us one of the BEST of Tracy 8 years in a row. It has been a joy to serve you for all your pest control needs, we know you have choices, thank you for choosing us! “If it can creep, crawl, ﬂy, walk or chew, we will take care of it for you!’’

Thank you for voting me one of Best Hairstylist.

Thank you for voting us one of the Best Hair & Nail Salons in Tracy!

(209) 835-3947 • 458 E. 10TH ST. • TRACY 28 | BEST OF TRACY.

FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

835-4413 Third: Platinum Conference Center, 902 Central Ave., Ste. 305, 835-2244

MORE FAVORITES 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 Community group First: Tracy Breakfast Lions, meets at 6:30 a.m. Thursdays at Hometown Buffet in the West Valley Mall Second: Sunrise Rotary, meets at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Four Corners Restaurant, 7509 W. Linne Road Third: Tracy Interfaith Ministries, 311 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5424

Local sports group

Hall rental

First: Tracy Fire Department, administration offices, 835 Central Ave., 831-6700 Second: Tracy Police Department, 1000 Civic

First: Portuguese Hall — IPFES, 430 W. Ninth St., 835-5917 Second: Tracy Elks Lodge, 6400 W. 11th St.,

First: Tracy Raiders youth football and cheer Second: Babe Ruth youth baseball and softball Third: Tracy Tritons swim team

Public agency

The Pampered Pet Grooming Salon The Pampered Pet Grooming Salon Thank you for Voting us #1 for Shipping & Packaging. We appreciate you & look forward to seeing you soon! - Vanita & Staff

2 GREAT LOCATIONS to SERVE YOU! 793 S. Tracy Blvd. • TRACY • 2455 Naglee Rd. (SaveMart Shopping Center)

209-830-5044

(Home Depot Shopping Center)

209-830-1526

MORE FAVORITES 2, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Would like to thank our wonderful clients for voting us BEST of the BEST 2 years in a row! Rick and Alaycia Garcia, Owners Michelle Contreras, Master Groomer

1843 W. 11th Street, Tracy (in Safeway Shopping Center)

209-833-7600 Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am-5pm

DR. TERANISHI DR. MATSUNE and staff would like to thank all who voted us

Best of Tracy

Thank you for voting us Best of Tracy. Our customers are the greatest! Gabbert Construction, Inc Carl Gabbert, Contractor

Paul Teranishi, D.D.S. Lance Matsune, D.D.S. 612 W. 11th St., Suite 201 Tracy, CA 95376

209-835-8408 FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

Gabbert Commercial Real Estate Gail Bacchetti Gabbert, Broker

Design & Blueprints Custom Homes, Remodels & Additions Ag Structures Real Estate Services

Building your Dreams

209.833.5050

www.gabbertconstruction.com • LICENSE # 735813 BEST OF TRACY. | 29

MORE FAVORITES 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 Center Drive, 831-4550 (nonemergency calls) Third: City of Tracy, 333 Civic Center Plaza

Customer service First: Safeway, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950 Second: Raley’s, 2550 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-7700 Third (tie): Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5343 Third (tie): Ever After Photography, 60 E. 11th St., 221-6885 Third (tie): Mira Bella, 63 W. 10th St., 839-8184 Third (tie): Versailles Salon and Day Spa, 1010 Central Ave., 836-1505 Third (tie): Vita Dolce, 11 E. Sixth St., 834-1234

Thank you

The Little Flower Shop

to our wonderful clients Thank you for voting us Best of the Best for the past 12 years for voting us Tracy’s Best! #1 Salon = Tresses

#1 Stylist = Janet Corsaro

THAI CAFE Thank You for Voting “Us” Best of the “Best” for 12 years in a row!

Rich & Karen Ferrante Owners

84 W. 11th St.

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209-835-1534

Dr. Tim Brown and Staff would like to thank everyone who voted him Best of Tracy 2010!

Home of the “ORIGINAL”

Chicken Salad Kai!

832-3800 614 CENTRAL AVE. DOWNTOWN TRACY • between 6th & 7th 30 | BEST OF TRACY.

• Se Habla Espanol Sutter Tracy Hospital

Holly Dr.

Bessie Ave.

Grant Line Rd.

LUNCH: Mon-Fri. 11:00AM - 2:30PM DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:00PM - 9:00PM

W. Beverly Place TRACY CHIROPRACTIC

1458 Bessie Avenue • Tracy

835-6625 or 832-0300 FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010

12 Monkeys Tattoo .................................................................... 20 Academy of Performing Arts ...................................................... 22 Ameriprise Financial.................................................................. 25 At Home Real Estate .................................................................. 26 Barista’s ...................................................................................... 2 Barth Roofing ........................................................................... 25 Bella Nails & Spa ......................................................................... 5 Big O Tires ................................................................................... 7 Bill Pollard, Jr., CPA .................................................................... 13 Blinds Etc. ................................................................................... 8 Borncamp Painting ................................................................... 27 Carl Gabbert - Gabbert Construction .......................................... 29 Clark’s Pest Control .................................................................... 19 Dhaba Indian Cuisine................................................................. 19 Donna Baker - At Home Real Estate .............................................. 9 Dr. Andrew Trosien DDS, MS ................................................. 9 & 24 Dr. Anthony Parisek DDS ...................................................... 9 & 31 Dr. Charles Sperbeck, DC .............................................................. 8 Dr. David Hartzell, OD ................................................................ 21 Dr. Frank Balestery, OD .............................................................. 21 Dr. Matsune, DDS....................................................................... 29 Dr. Nelson Hu, DDS .................................................................... 17 Dr. Ralph Andrade, DC ............................................................... 14 Dr. Steven Jung DMD, MS ........................................................... 13 Dr. Sunil Patel, MD..................................................................... 11 Dr. Teranishi, DDS ...................................................................... 29 Dr. Tim Brown, DC...................................................................... 30

Dynasty Home Furnishings ........................................................ 26 Eaton Optometric ...................................................................... 21 Fagundes 10th Street Garage, Inc. ............................................... 4 Fit Force ...................................................................................... 4 Fremont Pool Supply ................................................................. 12 FreshCoat Painters .................................................................... 20 Great Beginnings Pre-School ..................................................... 23 Hacienda Flooring ..................................................................... 20 Harold K. Reich’s Pharmacy .......................................................... 6 House Cleaning Service ............................................................. 14 In-N-Out Burger ........................................................................ 21 Janet Corsaro - Tresses Salon...................................................... 30 John Melo - Melo Construction ................................................... 24 Kandi’s Pies & Pastries ............................................................... 26 KLM Pool Services........................................................................ 2 Kumon Math & Reading Center of Tracy ..................................... 23 La Villa Mexican Restaurant ......................................................... 2 Louie the Plumber..................................................................... 16 M&M Automotive ........................................................................ 3 M&M Builders Supply ................................................................ 22 Max Galvao & Sons .................................................................... 17 Melinda Black - The Salon and Spa ............................................... 9 Mountain Mikes Pizza................................................................ 17 On Top Hair Design .................................................................... 28 Pampered Pet Boutique ............................................................ 29 Patriot Pest Management.......................................................... 28 Paul Ritter - Ritter Insurance Agency.......................................... 12

Pinnacle Roofing Co................................................................... 10 Ras Car Wash/Lube & Propane ................................................... 32 Richard’s Men’s & Formal Wear ................................................... 25 Robin Lewis ................................................................................ 6 Sarvey’s Shoes........................................................................... 27 SBC Property Management........................................................ 23 Seriously Clean.......................................................................... 21 Shelby Lawson - The Salon and Spa ............................................ 21 Sidney L. Alegre ........................................................................ 16 Skelton Heating and Air Conditioning ........................................ 31 Solutions Medical Spa ................................................................. 8 Speer Document Services ............................................................ 5 Sunset Liquors .......................................................................... 25 Sycamore Village Apartments .................................................... 14 Thai Cafe ................................................................................... 30 The Lighting Gallery & Home Decor ............................................ 14 The Little Flower Shop ............................................................... 30 Tracy Body & Fender Works ........................................................ 10 Tracy Computer Services .............................................................. 2 Tracy Fire Department ................................................................. 7 Tracy Glass Shop .......................................................................... 5 Tracy Mini Storage..................................................................... 15 UPS Store .................................................................................. 29 Valerie Aldrete - On Top Hair Design ........................................... 28 Versailles Salon & Day Spa ......................................................... 18 West Valley Bowl ....................................................................... 20 Ybarra Jewelers ......................................................................... 27

Thanks for your support and voting us one of the top three dentists in Tracy.

Our Staff and employees are dedicated to

100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION and we look forward to servicing your heating and air conditioning needs for years to come.

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CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER We want to THANK our customers for voting us BEST OF THE BEST 11 year’s in a row! WE ACCEPT:

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