Best of Ceres 2016

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BEST Real Estate Firm

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Table of Contents John Decker Construction ........................................................Page 3 Kidz Childcare & Preschool ......................................................Page 4 Don’s RV Center .........................................................................Page 5 Richland Ace Hardware .............................................................Page 6 Dr. Amanpreet Basra ..................................................................Page 6 Dale Good.....................................................................................Page 7 Family Pizza..................................................................................Page 7 Curves for Women ......................................................................Page 8 Anderson’s Towing .....................................................................Page 8 Ceres Drugs ..................................................................................Page 9 Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt.....................................................Page 10 Stuart David Furniture ..............................................................Page 11 Sahlstrom & Yockey .................................................................Page 11 Blue Diamond Auto Sales .......................................................Page 12 Exit Realty ...................................................................................Page 12 Dr. Jeff Barton............................................................................Page 13 Microtel Inn ................................................................................Page 13 Ceres Partnership .......................................................................Page 14 California Landscape Supply ...................................................Page 16 Valley Printing............................................................................Page 17 Woodward Automotive ............................................................Page 18 Best of Ceres Winners...............................................Pages 5, 6, 7, 10 General Manager Editor Ad Design Writing Photography & Layout Advertisement

Hank Vander Veen Jeff Benziger Harold George Jeff Benziger Tara Levy & Evelyn Hernandez

To advertise in the next Ceres Courier special section contact the Ceres Courier advertising department at 537-5032.

Joe Decker, Joe Decker Sr. and John Decker (above) form the second-generation business in Ceres that specializes in building patio covers, sun rooms and carports. and heating and air conditioning installation and service. (AT RIGHT) John Decker works on a rooftop air conditioning unit.

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J ohn Dec k er Construc ti on: b est i n b ui l di ng c onstruc ti on

JOHN DECKER CONSTRUCTION OF CERES has earned the desig-

nation of “Best Construction Company.”

John Decker Construction is a secondgeneration, family-owned business with the philosophy: “Always treat the customer with respect and provide quality workmanship at an affordable price.”

Specializing in quality patio covers to heating and air conditioning service, John Decker Construction is a Ceres based business.

The firm is licensed, bonded and insured by the California State Contractors Board.

All service technicians are certified by the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

All employees in both departments (heating & air / construction crew) are highly trained. Service technicians perform an A/C or heating diagnostic check that will: • Diagnose an HVAC system; • Provide customers with a written description/estimated cost for repairs; • Thoroughly explain the issue at hand and go over all the options to help the customer find the most suitable and cost effective solution; • Only proceed with repairs or replacement upon authorization.

The company may be reached at 5373542.

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K i dz Chi l dc are: Best i n Ceres day c are

By J EFF BENZ I GER Editor of the

Kidz Childcare & Preschool director Brenda Cabrera (right) with staff member Amber Hixson. The business is located immediately adjacent to the Richland Shopping Center on Whitmore Avenue.

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Founded in 2013 by director Brenda Cabrera, Kidz Childcare & Preschool was birthed out of a desire to offer affordable childcare for children aged 2 to six.

“I wanted to open a center so that families could have a quality program to meet their childcare needs,” said Cabrera. “From the start, our center has been about creating a safe and nurturing environment. We have a wonderful caring staff that provide quality care to each individual and ensure the child’s social and learning needs are being properly met.”

Brenda brings nearly 20 years of experience as a director of preschools and children’s programs. In addition to having a teaching credential, Brenda has an AA degree in Child Development, a Certificate of Achievement in Child Development, and a Certificate of Completion in Child Development. She has also completed courses from U.C. Davis in Child Development and Early Childhood Training.

SEE KIDZ, PAGE 15

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Barber: ................................................................... Westcoast Barbers Bootcamp: ....................................................... Body & Soul Fitness Childcare: .................................................................... Kidz Ministry Chiropractor: ......................................................Ceres Chiropractic Dance Studio: ...........................................Footnotes Dance Studio Dentist/Orthodontist: ..............................................Dr. Jeff Barton Hair Salon: ....................................................... Ceres Beauty Salon Health Club: ..................................................... Curves for Women Laser & Cosmetic: .....................................................Above Lasers Massage Salon: .......................................................... Feet & Facials Nail Salon: ......................................................Angel Nails and Spa Nutrition: .............................................................. Ceres Partnership OB/GYN: ........................................ Golden Valley Health Center Optometrist: .......................................................... Dr. Gerald Wing Pediatrics: ........... Sutter Gould Medical, Dr. Lynette Grandison Pharmacy: ............................................................ Ceres Drug Store Podiatrist: ............................................................. Ceres Foot Clinic Primary care physician: .............................. Sutter Gould Medical Tanning Salon: ........................................................ Pacific Tanning Tattoo Parlor: .................................................. MFH Tattoo Parlor Weight Loss/Diet Center: ...........New Beginnings Weight Loss

Favorite Food and Beverage

Asian: ...................................................................... Bamboo Garden Bakery: .............................................................. Rancho San Miguel Bar/Pub: ........................................................................ Family Pizza Breakfast: .......................................................................... Sam’s Cafe Brunch Spot: ................................................................... Sam’s Cafe Buffet: ....................................................................New King Buffet Burgers: ......................................................................Foster's Freeze Caterer: ...........................................................................La Morenita Chef: ................................................. Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant Coffee shop: .................................................................... Sam’s Cafe Deli: ..........................................................................................Togo’s Dessert: ...............................................Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt Dinner: ...........................................................................La Morenita Fast Food: .....................................................................Farmer Boys Friendliest Restaurant Service: ....................................La Morenita Groceries: ............................................................... Cost Less Foods Healthy Eating: ..................................................... Muscle Madness Ice Cream: .........................................Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt Lunch: .............................................................................. Sam’s Cafe Margaritas: ................................ La Morenita Mexican Restaurant Mexican: .................................... La Morenita Mexican Restaurant Pizza: .......................................................................Mountain Mike’s Sandwich: .................................................................................Togo’s Steak house: .................................... Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant Vegetarian Restaurant: ..............................................Jabou’s Gyros

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Don’s RV is located on the frontage road between Ceres and Keyes. The business boasts a wide variety of new and used recreational vehicles.

Don’ s RV Center: Best RV Deal er NAME OF BUSINESS: Don’s RV Center.

LOCATION: 4872 Rhode Road, Ceres.

PHONE: (209) 556-9993 or (877) 236-6778.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS: Don Clark began his career in the recreational vehicle industry as a young man out of high school. While attending a local junior college, Don worked at a manufacturing plant, building RVs in his hometown of Los Banos, where he gained his RV structural knowledge.

He later moved to Modesto and worked at several RV centers. While working, he also became certified in electrical, refrigeration and all aspects of an RV. In 1989 Don opened a RV service shop and small store. The store has grown to one of the largest in the Valley.

In 2001, Don decided to try his hand at sales. After many months of researching and visiting manufacturing plants, he decided to go with Glendale Recreational Vehicles of Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, which were quality built trailers. Don has since continued his pursuit in carrying only high quality trailers at the best available prices as well as having the best customer service.

After moving to his current six-acre facility, he introduced the Keystone RV lines (North America’s #1 manufacturer of RVs): Montana (#1 selling fifth wheel), Springdale and also the Raptor Toy hauler lines. Clark feels his fifth wheel and travel trailer inventory is second to no one and is very involved with all day to day operations.

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Located in the Richland Shopping Center, Richland Ace Hardware has won a devoted customer base because of excellent service.

Ri c hl and Ac e: # 1 p i c k i n hardw are • 2531 Whitmore Ave. • 537-4811

Animal Services Pet groomer: .......................................Hot Dogz Grooming Salon Pet adoptions: ..........................Stanislaus Animal Service Agency Pet supplies: ..................................................... Exotic Birds & Pets Veterinary clinic: .............................................American Pet Clinic

Community Favorites Community Events/Festival: .............................. Ceres Street Faire Community organization: ................................... Ceres Partnership Hall Rental: .............................................Ceres Community Center Most Community Involved:.................. EXIT Realty Consultants Place to work: ...................................................American Pet Clinic Community Role Model: .............................Dr. Amanpreet Basra

Local Businesses

Bank:.......................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Cellular store: ................................................................. AT&T Store CPA/Tax Service: ............................................Sahlstrom & Yockey Credit Union:..........................................Valley First Credit Union Dry cleaning: ............................................................. Ceres Cleaners Florist: ..................................................................The Floral Cottage Funeral Home: ...................................................Franklin & Downs Hotel: ............................................................. Microtel Inn & Suites Insurance Agency:.............................................................State Farm Insurance Agent: ..............................................................Dale Good Photographer: ................................................................Tina Harden Print/Copy Shop: ...................................................... Valley Printing Storage Facility: .........................................AAA Ceres Self Storage Tutoring: .........................................Cal State University, Stanislaus

IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1985.

STOCK INCLUDES: Hardware, paint, garden, housewares, plumbling supplies, large selection of fasteners including chrome fasteners.

SERVICES OFFERED: Paint color matching, key making, pipe cutting and threading, equipment rental, glass

cutting and Plexiglass, screen repair and rekeying of locks.

SETTING THEM APART: Friendly personal service.

BUSINESS PRINCIPLE: Best customer service and product assortment.

STOCK INCLUDES: PHONE NUMBER: 537-4811.

ROL E MODEL Dr. Amanpreet S. Basra, DVM, was named by Ceres Courier readers as their favorite role model in the “Community Favorites’ categories. His American Pet Clinic, located in the Richland Shopping Center, 2531 E. Whitmore Ave., Suite A, Ceres, was also named the idea place to work as well as the best veterinarian office.

His American Pet Clinic was also voted the best in veterinary care.

The clinic opened its doors in 2011 but the current ownership began in December, 2012.

JEFF BENZIGER / Courier file photo

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Dal e Good: # 1 Insuranc e Agenc y NAME OF AGENCY: Dale Good, Allstate Agency.

LOCATION OF OFFICE: 2600 E. Whitmore Ave., Suite 4, Ceres, CA 95307.

PHONE: (209) 538-7248 SERVICES: Dale has been with Allstate for over 27 years and has worn many hats in the Dale Good company. His tenure and experience have allowed him to not only understand the insand-outs of insurance, but also to service hundreds of families regarding their protection needs. He offers help to protect the things that are important – family, home, car, boat and more. “I’m proud to work with

a company who’s been serving satisfied customers for over 80 years,” said Good. “Customers count on outstanding financial strength and superior claims service to help protect what they value most.

Allstate delivers on their promise. In fact, their outstanding financial strength and superior claims service received an A+ (superior) rating by A.M. Best. Quality service, strength and satisfaction – that’s something I’m glad to be a part of.”

HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; Available 24/7 at 538-1317.

EMAIL ADDRESS: dalekgood@allstate.com

Fam i l y Pi z z a: Best Bi l l i ards

NAME OF BUSINESS: Family Pizza.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Pizza restaurant and bar.

LOCATION: 2921 Whitmore Ave. HOURS: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.

CONTACT #: (209) 537-4791.

HISTORY: Sukhi Mann, owner of

Sukhi Mann is the owner and operator of Family Pizza, which has been voted as best place in Ceres to play billiards. The business is best known, however, for its pizza.

Family Pizza & Bar, says business has increased significantly following his move to a more visible location down Whitmore Avenue over two years ago.

In November 2013 the business moved from its home of 24 years, the Richland Shopping Center, to 2921 Whitmore Ave. The restaurant didn’t have the best reputation for many years because it attracted a different clientele. Now that it is “more exposed,” Mann said the business has “changed 180 degrees.”

“We were kind of like in a secluded place in the shopping center,” said Mann, 67, who quit his job at Procter & Gamble 26 years ago to go into the pizza business.

The restaurant also serves chicken wings, chicken strips, onion rings, fish and chips and salad. Mann claims the pizza sandwich is the only one in Ceres and is a top seller.

“There’s a guy who’s been buying pizza sandwiches from us for 25 years now,” he said. “It’s made like a pizza but on two pieces of French bread.”

“It’s like a neighborhood bar now. A lot of people come here. We have pool tables and pizza delivery.”

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Billiards: .......................................................................... Family Pizza Family Fun: ............................................... River Oaks Golf Course Friday Night Date:.................................... La Morenita Restaurant Live Theatre: ............................................Gallo Centre for the Arts Martial Arts Institution: ................................................ Ceres Karate

Favorite Shopping

Apparel Children’s: ...................................................................Justice Apparel Men’s: ............................................................T-Shirt Outlet Apparel Women’s: ..............................................Affection Clothing Bargain/Discount Store: ............................................. dd’s discounts Consignment Store: .......................................... Charity Gives Back Floral shop: .........................................................The Floral Cottage Gift Store: .............................................................. Ceres Drug Store Hardware Store: ........................................Richland Ace Hardware Holiday Shopping: .............................................. Ceres Drug Store Jewelry Store: .........................................................................Walmart Locally Owned Store: .......................Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt Office Supplies: .....................................................................Walmart Party Supplies: ................................................................Dollar Store Shoe Store: ....................................................................... WSS Shoes Sporting goods: ........................................................CenCal Tactical

Home

Construction Company: .......................John Decker Construction Electrical Service/Repair: .................................... Safeside Electrical Flooring: ........................................................Diamond Carpet Care Furniture: .....................................Stuart David Home Furnishings Heating/Air Conditioning: ........................ Reliant Heating & Air Home Accessories: ....................Stuart David Home Furnishings Home Electronics: ............................................................. Ceres TV Home Upholstery: ....................................Vilchis Bros Upholstery House Cleaning: ........................................................ Cleaning Diva Landscaping: ....................... Central Valley Trees & Landscaping Nursery/Gardening: ..........................BTY Concrete and Materials Painting Service: .................................Affordable Custom Painting Pest Control: .........................................................Delk Pest Control Plumbing: ................................................Abe’s Discount Plumbing Roofing Company: ..................................................Richey Roofing Solar Company:.................................................................BTA Solar Window Coverings:.....................................................Home Depot

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Curv es for W om en: Fav ori te heal th c l ub / gy m i n Ceres B y J E FF BEN ZI GER Editor of the

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URVES FOR WOMEN OF CERES, a fitness salon for women located inside the Richland Shopping Center, 2531 E. Whitmore Ave., Suite L2, has been named by Ceres Courier readers as their favorite health club/gym.

Dovie Wilson, the owner, is big on taking care of herself. It started when she moved to Ceres from Oklahoma in 1967 at age 12 and realized how out of shape she became.

“I wasn’t fit,” admitted Wilson. “I was a chubby, chunky overweight Okie and that’s what started my whole lifestyle change for fitness and health. I had a very poor image and that’s the problem with women and also girls and it starts younger and younger. We have a bad self-image physically of our bodies and that’s

not fair because we all come in all shapes and sizes.”

Since becoming owner of Curves of Ceres, Dovie is helping other women improve their bodies and their lives.

“I’m about women being healthy and strong and staying fit and weight is not the important thing. To me, you can be obese and still be somewhat healthy if you’re working out and doing something physical.”

Wilson felt it was a good move to involve herself in a fitness business in Ceres, where she feels invested.

“You want it (Ceres) to be prosperous and you want the people to be healthy and to be happy.”

Dovie bought the Curves franchise from Linda Javine a few years ago.

At that time Curves was located on Mitchell Road. Linda began contacting members about the closure since she had no buyer. When Dovie heard about the impending closure,

she felt compelled to keep it open.

She moved the shop to the Richland Shopping Center on Whitmore Avenue.

“Who would not want to be able to work out all day, listen to fantastic music and associate with wonderful women and try to give them motivation to stay healthy and fit?” asked Wilson. “It’s a fantastic opportunity.”

Curves wants to motivate women looking to kick start their weight loss, while building lean muscle and toning. Curves is a leader in the fitness and weight management category and is the largest chain of fitness centers for women in the world.

For more information, about Ceres Curves, call 538-1515 or email cerescurves@gmail.com or visit the club at 2531 E. Whitmore Ave., L-2, in the Richland Market Place. For more information about Curves, visit www.curves.com.

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Dovie Wilson is enjoying her role as owner of Curves for Ceres, helping women feel and look better. The business is located in the Richland Shopping Center.

Anderson’ s Tow i ng: Best tow i ng serv i c e B y J E F F B E NZIGE R Editor of the

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Thank you to our Wonderful Community

For voting American Pet Clinic for BEST veterinarian office, BEST place to work and for voting Dr. Basra as your FAVORITE role model!

2531 E. Whitmore Suite A,Ceres 209‐537‐2100

NDERSON’S TOWING OF CERES has once again earned the designation of “Best Towing Service” in the Ceres Courier’s “Best of Ceres” online survey.

Whether it’s for 24-hour emergency towing and roadside assistance, fuel delivery, jump starts, lockouts or flatbed towing, the business is known for speedy response times, competent service and honesty.

Duane Thompson operates Anderson’s Towing at 2040 Rockefeller Drive. The facility is home to 10 tow trucks a where he enjoys a brand new state-of-the-art 10,650 square foot steel building. A sixfoot chain link fence with barb and razor wire surrounds the property. The facility is monitored and patrol by a 24-hour armed security agency. There are a total of 32 cameras currently installed in the

facility for vehicle protection. After-dark lighting is more than adequate with six KAD parking lights and 11 exterior wall mounted lights.

Thompson also has a towing yard at 1918 S. Paulson Street in Turlock; and a large indoor and outdoor storage facility at 2051 West Lane in Stockton.

Thompson bought Anderson’s Towing in 1994 from Steve Anderson.

“We had two tow trucks at the time so we’ve come a long way since. It’s been a godsend to me.”

“Training is a huge factor for us and I think that’s part of our success,” said Thompson.

Anderson’s also has vehicles available to purchase. The inventory changes every week. All sales are in cash only and performed during normal business hours. Buyers must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have photo I.D. For more information call 538-8697.

The business also has a website at andersonstow.com

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VOTED BEST PHARMACY & GIFT STORE

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Ceres Drug earns the trust of thousands

• One of the last independent drug stores left in the county

By JEFF BEN ZI GER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

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ERES DRUGS IS PERHAPS the rarest business of its kind. Consider that it’s been around for close to a century. It’s always been run by people who’ve been fixtures in the community.

It’s one of the last independent drug stores in the county. It’s also earned the respect of tens of thousands of customers over the years, making it a mainstay of downtown Ceres.

Located at 2929 Fourth Street in downtown Ceres, the family-run business offers personalized attention and the feel of the hometown pharmacy of yesteryear. As Ruth D. of Ceres said on Yelp. com: “Ceres Drugs is #1 with me. They are exceptionally fast when I bring in a prescription, usually about 15 to 20 minutes and my prescriptions are ready. Plus their household decor is great. Anything that is your home decorative theme you will be able to find it here, from a Christian theme to a country theme. It is a one-stop shopping for all of JEFF BENZIGER/the Courier your needs. Everyone is real helpful and pleasant.

The Smernes family is behind the The pharmacists are the best you will find. Defisuccess of Ceres Drug Store – with nitely a five-star in my book.” some other great employees. PicThe drug store operated by the name of Andertured left to right are Derek Smernes, Ted Smernes, Debra Smernes and son’s Drugs in the 1930s, then was purchased by Justin Smernes.

Claude McKnight, who also served as mayor.

McKnight passed off the business in 1953 to Roger Strange who owned it until 1984. That’s when Ted Smernes and Sheldon Teranishi were the pharmacists. Today Ted is still dispensing medications with the help of his two sons, Derek and Justin, both who followed in their father’s career path of pharmacy.

Ted’s wife Debra runs the store and the wide variety of gift items. Ceres Drugs offers gift wrapping with and an assortment of gifts from home decor.

The store is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. They can be reached at 537-0718.

The store is a pay station for several utilities like PG&E and AT&T and is also a Western Union agent.

ALL OF US AT ANDERSON’S

TOWING WOULD LIKE TO SAY

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST TOWING COMPANY AGAIN! WE UNDERSTAND THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPANIES OUT THERE, ED ED. AND WE APPRECIATE YOU CALLING US IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. SO WITH THAT IN MIND, THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN. “BETTER SERVICE FROM HEAD TO TOW” Anderson’s Tow (209) 538-TOWS www.andersonstow.com

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BEST ICE CREAM/ YOGU RT NAME: Supermom’s Frozen Yogurt.

LOCATION: Richland Shopping Center, 2531 E. Whitmore Ave., Suite R. PHONE: (209) 537-3100.

SERVICES: Frozen yogurt, shakes, smoothies, snow cones, coffees and teas.

Also breakfast items and snacks.

Great for groups and kids, takeout, catering and outdoor seating.

HOURS: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Real Estate

Condos/Apartments: ................................... Windmere Apartments Favorite Real Estate Firm: ........................ Exit Realty Consultants Favorite Realtor: ......................................................Renee Ledbetter Loan/Mortgage: .................................................................Patsy Silva Property Management: ..........Action One Property Management

Auto Business

Auto Maintenance/Repair:........................Woodward Automotive Auto Body: ......................................................... Knockout Customs Auto Dealership (new): ................................Country Ford Trucks Auto Dealership (used): ......................Blue Diamond Auto Sales Car Detail: ...........................................................A-1 Auto Detailing Car Wash:.........................................................Prime Shine Express Oil Change: .................................................Woodward Automotive RV Dealer: ............................................................ Don’s RV Center Smog: ...........................................................Woodward Automotive Tire store: .................................................. Les Schwab Tire Center Towing Service: ..................................................... Anderson’s Tow

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FOR BEING A LOYAL CUSTOMER BEST BREAKFAST BEST BRUNCH BEST LUNCH BEST COFFEE SHOP

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3052 5th Street Ceres CA 95307

209.538.7988

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Stuart Dav i d: Fav ori te furni ture deal er

By JEFF BEN ZIG ER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

Stuart David Home Furnishings, which has been voted by Ceres Courier readers as the Best Furniture Store, might be Ceres’ best kept secret. Many still have not found the store’s FAST FACTS 25,000-sq.-ft. showroom, which is tucked away BUSINESS: Furinside of a metal industrial niture. building at 3419 Railroad LOCATION: 3419 Avenue (just south of the Railroad Ave., Ceres. Pine Street overpass).

PHONE: (209) The business makes its 537-7449 hard wood furniture on the HOURS: 10 a.m. premises and has a line to 5 p.m. Mondays of dinette sets, bookcases, through Saturdays. bedroom sets, living room pieces, entertainment sets, stereo cabinets, office furniture, wall beds, Stuart David began in 1961 as Stuart’s Cabinet Shop owned by Stuart Neilson and his wife Lela who designed custom cabinets for local homes.

Stuart’s gained a reputation for beautifully crafted, durable cabinets that would withstand the test of time. With a yearning to construct furniture, Stuart SEE STUART, PAGE 15

Sahl strom

Stuart David has a 25,000 square foot showroom at 3419 Railroad Ave., in Ceres just south of the Pine Street overpass.

& Yoc k ey : b est CPA/ tax p rep arer SAHLSTROM & YOCKEY, LLC, is a full-service accounting

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Robert Yockey of Sahlstrom & Yockey LLC in Ceres is very community minded. He is able to devote time as treasurer of the Ceres Chamber of Commerce as well as run his business.

firm serving clients throughout the Ceres area, dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. It was named Best of Ceres in the category of CPA/Tax Service.

The firm, located at 2723 Central Avenue, Ceres, has provided tax preparation, tax representation, bookkeeping and payroll services to individuals and small businesses in Stanislaus and surrounding counties since 1997. More recently, the firm has begun providing services online throughout the country.

Sahlstrom & Yockey, LLC provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. Sahlstrom & Yockey strives to meet each client’s specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment. Professional services include: • Tax management services;

• Assurance and advisory services; • Estate and trust planning and tax preparation; • Litigation support and forensic accounting; • Bookkeeping/write-up; • QuickBooks accounting help; • Payroll services; • Cash flow and budgeting analysis; • Business valuation; • Debt and finance advising; • Accounting services; • Audits, reviews and compilation; • Financial and retirement planning; • IRS representation; • Entity selection and restructuring; • Computer consulting; • Employee benefits, pension, and profit-sharing plans; • Mergers, acquisitions and sales.

The firm is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and other times by appointment. They may be reached at 538-1699.

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VOTED BEST U SED CAR DEAL ER NAME OF DEALER: Blue Diamond Auto Sales LOCATION OF OFFICE: 2017 E. Whitmore Ave., Ceres.

PHONE: (209) 538-2886.

SERVICES: Bluediamondautoceres. com with a search engine for car inventory by make, and photos of available cars. The website even has a secured online credit application.

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

WEBSITE: Bluediamondautoceres. com

EX IT Real ty : Best i n Real Estate EXIT Realty was selected for “Best Real Estate Firm.”

In addition, EXIT agent Renee Ledbetter was named as the “Favorite Realtor” in the Courier’s online survey.

EXIT Realty Consultants’ Ceres, opened in January 2012 and is one of six offices owned and operated

by EXIT owner and broker Kris Klair.

“I believe what makes EXIT Realty Consultants the ‘Best of Ceres’ is our agents,” said Klair. “We instill in our agents the importance of giving back to all of the communities we serve. Perhaps people are recognizing that we are not here just to do business, but to be an active contributor in shaping and growing our communities.”

Since opening, EXIT Realty Consultants has been extremely involved not only with real estate in Ceres and the surrounding areas.

Renee has been a licensed

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Renee Ledbetter was named the best real estate agent in Ceres.

Realtor® for nearly 10 years. She is a Certified REO & Short Sales Specialist and has been certified as a HAFA Specialist for the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program.

She knows that real estate is one of the most important investments that you will make in your lifetime.

Whether you are selling your first home, purchasing your last, diversifying your

investment portfolio or relocating, you should demand to work with an agent like Renee with expertise, skill, and knowledge to ensure a positive experience.

As a Certified Short Sales Specialist, Renee is well-versed in working with clients to avoid foreclosure.

She has worked with most, if not all, banks and hard money lenders to negotiate short sales transactions for her clients.

EXIT Realty donates a portion of every transaction to Habitat for Humanity, an agency which helps underprivileged families get into homes.

With additional offices in Fresno, Turlock, Manteca and two in Modesto, EXIT Realty Consultants has numerous agents working in residential and commercial sales and leasing, and property management.

For more about EXIT Realty call 554-5252.

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FAVORITE Animal Adoption Agency

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

-M. Gandhi

Stanislaus Animal Services Agency 3647 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, 95358 (209) 558-7387 or (209) 558-PETS

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BEST DEN TIST/ ORTHODON TIST

J eff Barton m ak es p ati ents feel ri ght at hom e

By JEFF BENZ I GER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

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F YOU’VE NEVER MET Dr. Jeff Barton, you probably don’t understand why he’s been a favorite in the Best of Ceres contest for years.

He has once again been picked as the favorite of Ceres readers in the category of dentist/orthodontist.

He’s just one likeable guy – and very good at working with children and adults alike who want nicer smiles.

“My greatest passion, as an orthodontist, is knowing the life-long impact my work has on each patient’s life,” said Dr. Barton. “At the end of treatment, most patients are genuinely thrilled with their new smile. Many don’t realize that they’ll have less risk of periodontal disease, TMJ-TMD problems, or tooth wear as they grow older. I love knowing that my team plays a significant role in improving the health, wellbeing, and self-confidence of each person we treat.”

Dr. Barton genuinely feels that the best part of orthodontics is his patients.

“I love watching their self-esteem blossom from the moment they arrive for their consultation: they’re excited about their future. To be there with them, sharing in the pure joy they experience when they look in the mirror for the first time when we remove their braces, never grows old.”

Every smile starts with an initial consultation that will introduce the prospective patient to the

team, as well give a complete initial exam to find out the best treatment options. During the initial consultation, the office will review dental and medical history forms; provide a complete oral exam with X-rays, to determine whether treatment is necessary; help create a customized treatment plan; and discuss all financial information, insurance options, and payment plans.

After the consultation, the office will schedule a first appointment and the doctor will place the new orthodontic appliance. This appointment generally takes about an hour, with the team being available to make sure that the patient is as comfortable as possible. Visiting the orthodontist about every four to eight weeks is an important part of orthodontic treatment. The practice works with patients to make sure that appointments are as convenient as possible.

Barton has been practicing orthodontics for more than 20 years. His path to becoming an orthodontist was not a straight one. His college education started in the engineering field; however, the more he studied the more I came to love the sciences.

“My path eventually led to orthodontics as it’s the perfect synergy of both those fields. On a daily basis, I get to engineer the ultimate smile for my patients, while working within the confines of and respecting each person’s biology and physiology.”

Having grown up in Merced, Dr. Barton earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in Functional Biology with a minor in Chemistry SEE BARTON, PAGE 15

Dr. Jeff Barton gets along famously with his patients and their families and tries to make the experience of straightening teeth a fun one.

Mi c rotel : fav ori te l odgi ng p i c k of l oc al s

By JE FF BENZIG ER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham has made the top of the list of Ceres Courier readers when it comes to selecting a place to spend the night.

Located at 1760 Herndon Road, Microtel in Ceres has been serving and hosting travelers, residents and visitors since 2002.

FAST FACTS Guest services and housekeeping staff have earned high marks, said operations manager Ash Jamnadas.

BUSINESS: “Guest rooms are laid out efficiently and maxiMotel. mize space and cleanliness,” Jamnadas said.

LOCATION: 1760 The Ceres lodge has rooms with single beds and Herndon Road (at double beds as well as single suites. All guests sleep Evans Road). on queen size pillowtop mattress.

PHONE: (209) Guests are treated to free Wi-Fi, breakfast and 538-6466. nationwide calling.

AMENITIES: Last year the ownership initiated renovations that Fitness room, pool brought a new color scheme, carpeting, LED TVs, and hot tub. refreshed lobby and more. “We look forward to continuing to offer a clean, safe and friendly experience well into the future.”

The Microtel Inn has been offering quality lodging at affordable prices since 2002.

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Best of Ceres

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

VOTED BEST COMMU N ITY ORGAN IZ ATION ,

N U TRITION

Ceres Partnershi p has earned trust of m any • Services offered to all in the Ceres community

By J E F F BENZ I GER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

The Ceres Partnership and the Center for Human Services has been chosen by readers of the Ceres Courier as the favorite Community Organization and the best in Nutrition categories.

The agency recently moved from downtown at 1317 Grandview Avenue a block south of Hatch Road. Program Coordinator Jennifer Rangel said the move in September 2015 gave the operation more breathing room, from 3,200 square feet to 5,500.

Ceres Partnership is a onestop-shop for family resources.

“We’re a family resource

center, very similar to a community center but everything is geared towards families,” said Rangel. “So if you need help enrolling in health insurance, Medi-Cal services, counseling services, we offer that.

We also have nutrition education classes as well as school readiness classes.”

While services are provided to all Ceres families -there are no income guidelines - most of the services are provide to low-income families.

“Maybe you want a place to go that’s safe to mingle with other families and gain that social connection with other moms, other dads.”

The center on occasion gives out Salvation Army supplied food boxes to Ceres

residents.

Clinicians are available to assess problems within the family, such as depression, anger, lack of motivation or children with behavioral problems at school or home.

“Depending on what their need they can meet here or meet with them at the school.

If they do a session with the entire family they often meet here in the family room.”

When it was first created the Ceres Partnership went by the name of Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children. Rangel said the agency dropped the “for Healthy Children” for several reasons.

“A lot of times people confused us with a clinic and they thought it was only for

children,” said Rangel. “We’re here to strengthen the entire family and we’re here to partner with the community to help strengthen those families.”

Besides, she said, most people shortened it and called it the Ceres Partnership.

Programs and services include: Parent Café, Cultiva La Salud, parent education, support groups, literacy and school readiness with interactive parent and child classes like “Toddlers in Motion” (ages 1-3) and “Way to Grow” (ages 3-5); the “Healthy Birth Outcomes” class for pregnant women and parents with a child under age 1; assessment/ child development screening; resource and referral; family advocacy / case management; utility assistance and emer-

gency food box (upon eligibility), nutrition classes; CalFresh application assistance; MediCal / Health Insurance Enrollment; translation assistance for Spanish speaking clients; counseling services; job search and resume writing assistance; outreach, community involvement and family events; and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults.

The Ceres Partnership started out as its own collaborative but was later taken under the wings of the Center for Human Services for about 13 years.

Services are free to families and paid for by the First Five Commission and through contracts with Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Services and the county Health Services Agency.

JEFF BENZIGER/Courier file photo

In January 2016 Ceres families joined members of the Ceres Chamber of Commerce and the city of Ceres in celebrating the opening of the new headquarters of the Ceres Partnership at 1317 Grandview Avenue. The Chamber ribbon cutting was held during an open house that highlighted all the services the agency provides.

Best of Ceres

KIDZ FROM PAGE 4 Many parents today are juggling jobs as they raise their children. Open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the 3,600-square-foot facility is conveniently located near Highway 99 on Whitmore Avenue for easy drop-off and pick-up, and is an attractive benefit to working parents.

As a convenience for busy parents, Kidz also offers a drop-in program for children who are in kindergarten. They may come when their school is closed for winter and summer breaks.

Kidz offers a daily schedule full of activities with a theme and focus curriculum for each week. Children work on ageappropriate activities, and are clustered in age-appropriate rooms to foster a comfortable environment.

“Some childcare centers keep all the children together for the entire day. We split our

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 age groups into small separate classroom sizes, and this allows us to identify a child’s specific needs very quickly and help them get comfortable in a learning environment with other kids.”

A key principal of delivering superior childcare is a low child-to-teach ratio. This allows staff members to interact with each child individually as well as in small groups.

Security is of paramount importance, said Cabrera, with the center having a safety lock which requires specific codes to enter. Each parent is given an individual safety code.

Kidz is a four-time recipient of the “Best of Ceres” award in childcare, and a recipient of the “Distinguished Business Contributor in Stanislaus County” award.

Licensed for 45 children, Kidz is currently enrolling for not only regular classes but spring and summer break.

For more information visit kidz-care.com or call (209) 538-3911.

STUART FROM PAGE 11 and Lela’s son David designed an antique-type roll top desk that was taken around to nearby antique reproduction stores by a family friend in 1980.

The demand for these desks, and other pieces of furniture was so great that Stuart’s Fine Cabinet Shop opened a storefront on J Street in downtown Modesto. At this point

BARTON

FROM PAGE 13

at Fresno State University. He earned his doctorate of Dental Surgery with many honors and awards from the University of California, San Francisco; and his Orthodontic Residency and Orthodontic Specialist certificate through the University of Florida at Gainesville.

Dr. Barton and his team regularly attend local, regional, and national lectures, semi-

the shop took on its new name, Stuart’s Fine Furniture. Soon after the J street opening, Stuart’s relocated to a larger location in Modesto on Tully Avenue. Stuart’s Fine Furniture soon became a hot item, and the retail responsibilities of the store began to overrun the process of making the furniture.

In an attempt to focus on making the furniture, Stuart’s sold its store to a company called Marlyn’s. Stuart’s son David took over the company in recent years and it continues to grow nars, and conferences. to ensure he is up-to-date on enhancements and innovations in the field. His professional memberships include the American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, California Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association and Stanislaus Dental Society.

Jeff and his wife Lisa now live in Oakdale and have raised three children: Paige, Natalie, and Alek.

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at its Ceres location.

Stuart David Home Furnishings distributes its furniture throughout the United States.

The business showroom is an experience itself and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

A virtual tour of the Stuart David showroom is available online at https://goo.gl/maps/V9Uhg7LYJWG2

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To all of our

readers who

voted for their favorite local businesses.

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Best of Ceres

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

VOTED BEST IN

N U RSERY/ GARDEN IN G

Cal i forni a L andsc ap e Sup p l y grow i ng B y J EFF BEN ZI GER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

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ALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, formerly the By The Yard (BTY) facility, has been chosen as the Best in Nursery/Gardening category of the “Best of Ceres” contest.

The California Landscape Supply yard, located at 4107 Morgan Road, is also the only place in Ceres for do-it-yourselfers who want to pick up ready-mix concrete by the yard. The business, owned by the Thornberry family of Ceres, also sells sand, bark, river rock, crushed gravel and topsoil for landscaping.

California Landscape Supply was last year called BTY (By The Yard) but rebranded when a nursery was added. Previously the yard only sold pavers, boulders, rock and sand products, top soils and fertilizers and bark and wood products.

The business was an offshoot of D&L Concrete which started about 22 years ago

by Ken Thornberry and is now being carried on by sons Nick and Ryan Thornberry.

Ken actually took on D&L Concrete from his dad, Marshall Thornberry Jr. who came to Ceres in 1963.

Homeowners with a trailer hitch can travel to the yard, back up for a trailer filled with ready-mix concrete and take off for weekend projects at home like patios and sidewalks. Deliveries of materials are also made for those who don’t have vehicles.

“We don’t have a minimum,” said Nick.

“We’ll deliver a half a yard if you want us to, however we charge an hourly fee to deliver. We’ll do whatever we need to do to get the job done. If you come in and say ‘I want a bucket load,’ I’ll deliver your bucket load. If you come in and say ‘I want 500 yards,’ we’ll figure out a way to get that too.”

Ryan remembers accommodating a homeowner who only needed two wheelbarrows full of mixed concrete. They were propped up in the back of the man’s pickup.

Cost for materials varies.

Pam Speed, a 1976 Ceres High School graduate who went on to earn her horticulture degree from Cal Poly, has been hired as the nursery manager. Fresh out of college she worked at Scenic Nursery for six years, and did a 20-year stint as a garden manager in Dallas, Texas. She returned to Ceres four years ago.

“We have everything from your succulents to ornamental grasses,” said Speed.

“Those are really popular. There’s so many

Ryan and Nick Thornberry with Pam Speed at the nursery at the rebranded California Landscape Supply, located at 4107 Morgan Road just east of the Ceres wastewater treatment plant.

JEFF BENZIGER / Courier file photo

Nick, Ken and Ryan Thornberry stand by the only concrete by the trailer facility in Ceres.

JEFF BENZIGER / Courier file photo

cool succulents and cool ornamental grasses now and it’s fun to blend those textures with the leafy foliage. So all the contrasting thin leaves, the bold leaves, you can just

really have fun creating, especially with container gardens.”

The nursery has an ample supply of shrubs as well as trees like corral bark and

bloodgood Japanese maples and flowering crepe myrtles and multi-trunked fruitless olives, sego palms, valley oaks, birch, citrus, Cyprus, purple plums, acadias, evergreen flowering pear, Chinese Pistache and redwoods.

“She’s hand-picked every one of these plants,” said Thornberry, who managed the yard with brother Nick and father Ken Thornberry. “She comes out here and takes care of them every day. So nursery stock is going to trump everybody. Like if it has burnt-up leaves, she’s pulling it.”

Speed said the pickings for nurseries are getting slimmer - especially alternatives to big box home improvement stores which don’t generally staff people knowledgeable about plants and trees.

Since it recycles aggregate products, the business also accepts broken concrete and broken roof tiles. The material is grinded up in a large crusher and mixed together to become Caltrans graded base rock for road projects. Cal Crush out of Ripon operates the crusher in the yard.

BTY Concrete is open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For more information call 538-8492 or visit btyconcreteandmaterials.com.

Best of Ceres

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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VOTED BEST PRIN TER

Val l ey Pri nti ng serv i ng area si nc e 1 9 5 9 • 85 percent of its customers are printing ag product labels

By JEFF BENZIG ER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

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ALLEY PRINTING, WHICH WAS NAMED BEST PRINT/COPY SHOP in Ceres, has earned a sterling reputation since it began in Ceres in 1959.

Robert “Bob” Wix started the business after learning how to print on the Heidelberg printing press in San Francisco.

Wix then settled in Ceres where his father came from in search of work from Peoria, Ill. Bob Wix opened up his shop then was located on Fifth Street near what later became the Fifth Street Plaza. In the 1960s the business moved to its current location at 2140 Pine Street. Wix has since moved to the Twain Harte area and operates Gold Rush Printing in Sonora while son Kevin Wix manages the Ceres shop. Kevin’s son Kris Wix is carrying on in the business.

An estimated 85 percent of Valley Printing’s business is producing labels, mostly for agricultural products.

“We still do all the other stuff that prints on paper,” said Kevin Wix. “If it prints on paper we’re capable of doing, especially with the digital world now.”

An example of work prepared by the graphics team and printed in Ceres is the Tuolumne County Historical Society newsletter, CHISPA. Valley Printing is a place where many local businesses go to print business cards, circulars, invoices, letter head, and more. But for the most part, Valley Printing is one of those low-key businesses that does a lot of business quietly.

“Most people when they walk in don’t realize what’s going on back there,” said Wix. Print runs can run from 6,000 to three million, said Kevin Wix. There is little competition for label printing.

“Most of these guys got out of California,” said Wix. “They thought it was too expensive to be here. Most people went over to Sparks (Nevada). My dad was really good friends with one of the big printers in the Midwest and he kind of helped my dad get the label thing started here but they moved their facility to Sparks just to get across the border. But they haven’t been that successful over there. We’re established here right how so it’s not that big a deal. I would hate to re-establish in this state; it would be tough.”

Pacific Coast Producers in Lodi is one of Valley Printing’s biggest customers. They also print labels for Seneca Foods across the river in Modesto. Labels printed in Ceres also end up on cans from San Benito Foods of Hollister and Teasdale Foods in Atwater.

“Those guys are ordering for everybody under the sun – from the Walmarts to Targets. They’re in control of the labels so they get to order where they’re doing business.”

It would be safe to say that there are cans of Kris Wix operates a computer controlling a press at Valley Printing.

JEFF BENZIGER/Courier photo

Randy Lang sets up a plate in the Heidelberg Printing press at Valley Printing, 2140 Pine Street, Ceres. The press normally sees produce labeling jobs.

produce on the shelves of local markets that were printed in Ceres at Valley Printing.

“If you can find an olive can – Pearls brand – you’ll find my label. If you go to Target, we print the Target version of the olive label, Great Value.”

Valley Printing also does the labels for fruits canned at PCP of Lodi.

The in-house shop has a graphics department which can make labels for specific regions or countries. Wix reached over and grabbed a Monarch label for fruit cocktail that goes to Seneca Foods and then ships out to Costa Rica.

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Best of Ceres

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

VOTED BEST AU TOMOTIVE REPAIR

W oodw ard Autom oti v e al m ost does i t al l • Pine Street shop has earned a reputation for quality work

By JEFF B ENZIG ER Editor of the

Ceres (Calif.) Courier

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OODWARD AUTOMOTIVE has consistently been a favorite of Ceres vehicle owners when it comes to maintenance and repairs.

This year is no exception. The business at 2120 Pine Street, was selected by Ceres Courier readers as the Best of Ceres in the category of Automotive Maintenance.

Tom Browning has been owner and operator since 1992. He has established himself as a reputable and honest shop owner.

The company offers most all types of repairs, including major engine repair, and overhaul of

Mechanic Alex Crandell of Turlock has worked for four years at Woodward Automotive.

JEFF BENZIGER /the Courier

Woodward Automotive is located in an industrial part of Ceres west of Highway 99 on Pine Street.

transmissions, rear-ends and engines. Woodward offers tune-ups, diagnostics, mechanical and electrical repairs, can replace timing belts, does alignments, shocks, brakes, catalytic converters, coolant flushes, mufflers, air conditioning repairs and factory scheduled maintenance for cars hitting 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 miles.

Browning admits that even award winning busi-

JEFF BENZIGER/Courier file photo

nesses like his has a hard time making it today. He said that government regulations burden auto shops like Woodward and notes how established licensed shops are competing with shade tree mechanics operating out of residential garages and the myriad of videos online for do-it-yourself repairs.

Woodward Automotive can be reached at 538-0778.

Best of Ceres

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Thank you for making us your favorite!

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation thanks you for choosing us for Best Primary Care and Lynette Grandison, M.D. as your Favorite Pediatrician! You’ve voted for us for four consecutive years. We appreciate it!

With more than 300 providers and specialists throughout the Central Valley, our goal is to help you build a partnership with a doctor that lives where you live.

We’re thrilled that you’ve recognized our efforts to serve you.

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