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COMPASSIONATE CANINE CARE AND EDUCATION

DAYCARE • TRAINING • BOARDING GROOMING • BOW WOW BOUTIQUE

Thank you for voting

Top Notch Kennels

“Best of Ceres Readers’ Choice”!

BEST Groomer

MODESTO 209.523.3138 | TURLOCK 209.656.1960 | TOPNOTCHDOGS.COM

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Table ofContents 6 BEST IN ANIMAL SERVICES

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7 BEST IN AUTO BIZ 8 BEST IN COMMUNITY FAVORITES 9 BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT & FUN

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10 BEST IN FOOD & BEVERAGE 11 BEST IN HOME 12 BEST IN JUST FOR YOU

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14 BEST IN LOCAL BUSINESS 16 BEST IN REAL ESTATE 18 BEST IN SHOPPING BESTOFCERES

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Best of

Ceres

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April2022 PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen

EDITOR Jeff Benziger

ART DIREC TOR Harold L. George

Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the 2021 Ceres Reader’s Choice awards.

SALES & MARKETING Karen Olsen Charles Webber

DIGITAL Frankie Tovar Rich Matheson

Our annual contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Ceres Courier, both in print and online. More than 35,000 votes were cast across many categories.

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Every year it is important to us as your local community newspaper to recognize those people, businesses and organizations that our readers choose as the ‘best.’ As the leading local media organization in Ceres and surrounding communities our audience is bigger than ever as we strive to produce content in many forms that is focused on the community that all of us live, work and play in. We live in a vibrant community with many successes all around us. It is important that all of us patronize local businesses and support our community events.

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As always, we strive to provide content that enlightens, entertains and informs while providing a forum for local conversation about issues and ideas.

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We hope you enjoy this magazine and continue to engage with our newspaper and digital platforms.

Hank Vander Veen Publisher

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BESTOFCERES

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Locally-owned businesses recirculate more money back into the local community than chain stores, per square-foot occupied.

A space filled with a local business rather than a chain puts more dollars back into YOUR neighborhood.

2. Embrace what makes us different.

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Ceres is a city of neighborhoods.

Where we shop, where we eat and hang out -- all of it makes our neighborhoods home. Chain businesses change the character of our neighborhoods. If we wanted to live some place that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn’t be living in Ceres.

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1. Keep money in the neighborhood.

3. Get better service.

In a local business, you know the person behind the counter and they know you. They have a deep understanding of the products they’re selling and they take time to serve their customers.

4. Create and keep good jobs.

Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and small businesses account for the vast majority of job growth.

Locally-owned businesses are far less likely to pull up stakes and move operations to another city or country, taking their jobs with them.

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5. Promote competition and diversity.

A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of their local customers and not on a national sales chain, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

6. Help out the environment.

Locally-owned businesses can make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and they generally set up shop in commercial corridors rather than developing on the fringe. This means less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

7. Support community groups.

Non-profits receive an average 350% more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.

8. Put your taxes to good use.

Local businesses in neighborhoods need comparatively less infrastructure investment and makes for efficient use of public services as compared to nationally-owned stores entering the community.

9. Vote with your dollars.

Studies show that if households redirect a higher percentage of planned holiday spending from chain stores to locally-owned merchants, local economies are positively impacted.

10. Invest in your community.

Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here and are invested in the community with much more than just their dollars.

The Ceres Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting local independent businesses and educating consumers on the importance of buying local.

Check out our membership directory of local businesses at www.CeresChamber.com.

BECOME A MEMBER AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

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animal services

Groomer Top Notch Kennels Pet Adoption Stanislaus Animal Services Agency Pet Store Carter’s Pet Mart Veterinarian Office Ceres Veterinary Clinic

BESTOFCERES

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auto biz

Auto Body Prestige Auto Body Auto Dealership (new) Price Ford Auto Dealership (used) Roberts Auto Sales Auto Maintenance Jack’s Automotive

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Car Detail Car Pretty

ANDERSON’S TOWING WOULD LIKE TO SAY

Car Wash Mister Car Wash

Thank You For Voting Us

Oil Change Spee Dee Oil Change

Celebrating 2 8 years

BEST TOWING COMPANY AGAIN!

RV Dealer Don’s RV Center

We Understand There Are Many Other Companies Out There, 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”

Smog Jack’s Automotive

Tire Store America’s Tires Towing Service Anderson’s Towing Anderson’s Tow (209) 538-TOWS • www.andersonstow.com BESTOFCERES

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community favorites

Community Events / Festival Ceres Street Fair

Most Community Involved Business EXIT Realty Consultants

Community Organization Ceres Chamber of Commerce

Place to Work New Bridge Management

Hall Rental Ceres Community Center

Role Model Adrian Harrell

BESTOFCERES

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entertainment & fun

Billiards Rusty Nail Family Fun Ceres Drive-In Friday Night Date La Morenita Live Theater Gallo Center for the Arts Martial Arts Instruction Ceres Karate

BESTOFCERES

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food & beverage

Asian Restaurant Golden Bowl

Coffee Shop Sam’s Café

Ice Cream/Yogurt Yogurt Mill

Bakery Beto’s Bakery

Deli Togo’s

Lunch La Morenita

Bar/Pub La Morenita

Dessert Yogurt Mill

Margarita La Morenita

Breakfast Sam’s Café

Dinner La Cascada

Mexican Restaurant La Morenita

Brunch The Fruit Yard

Fast Food In-N-Out

Pizza Mountain Mike’s

Buffet The Fruit Yard

Friendliest Restaurant Service Sam’s Café

Sandwich Togo’s

Burger In-N-Out Burger Caterer La Morenita Chef Jose @ La Cascada

Grocery Store Cost Less Foods Healthy Eating Fresh Fork

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Steak House Texas Roadhouse Vegetarian Restaurant Blú Lotus

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home

Construction Company KHB Construction Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Electrical Service/Repair Nelson & Sons Electric Flooring Carpet Diamond Carpet Care Flooring Hardwood Flooring Liquidators Flooring Tile Diamond Carpet Care Furniture Store Stuart David Home Furnishings

Heating/Air Conditioning Valley Air Conditioning & Heating Home Accessories Hobby Lobby Home Electronics Best Buy Home Upholstery Vilchis Bros Upholstery House Cleaning Sisters Housekeeping Landscaping California Landscape Supply

BESTOFCERES

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Nursery/Gardening California Landscape Supply Painting Service Lancaster’s Pest Control Clark Pest Control Plumbing Abe’s Discount Plumbing Roofing Company Dehart Roofing Window Coverings A Shade Above Interiors

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just for you

Barber Praise The Razor Barbering

Dentist / Orthodontist Mital Patel

Bootcamp Get Fit

Hair Salon Hi Fashion

Child Care Ceres Christian Preschool

Health Club/ Gym Planet Fitness

Chiropractor BEST Chiropractic

Laser & Cosmetic Surgical Artistry

Dance Studio Footnotes Dance Studio

Massage Salon Cynthia G. Flesher, CMT

Banking With A Purpose

THANK YOU

for voting Valley First Credit Union Best Credit Union!

checking | loans | mortgages | investment services

Ceres | Clovis | Fresno | Modesto | Oakdale | Tracy | Turlock valleyfirstcu.org | (209) 549-8500

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EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

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just for you

Nail Salon Angel Nails & Spa Nutrition Fresh Fork OB/GYN Sutter Gould Optometrist Dr. Wing Pediatrics Lynette D Grandison Sutter Gould Pharmacy Ceres Drug Store

Thank you!

Podiatrist Dr. Tolboe

We are proud to serve this community!

Primary Care Sutter Gould Modesto

Family owned and operated since 1984, Ceres Drug Store is your one-stop shop for medications, and a wide array of unique gifts, fashion, and decor.

Tanning Salon Pacific Tanning

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Tattoo Parlor Hocus Ink

Delivery Service Handicapped Accessible Immunizations Provided On-line Refills.

We are proud to be your local Covid-19 vaccination site for vaccines and boosters. Go to mygnp.com and put in our location for more information.

Weight Loss / Diet Center Doc’s Diet

Store Hours Mon.- Fri. 8a to 6p. Sat. 9a to 1p.

CERES DRUG STORE 2929 4th Street • Ceres, California 95307 (209) 537-0718 BESTOFCERES

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local business

Bail Bonds Adrian’s Bail Bonds

Photographer Allison Stiles

Storage Facility Security Public Storage

Bank Valley First Credit Union

Print/Copy Shop Valley Printing

Travel Ceres World Travel

Cellular Store AT&T Store

Process Server Adrian’s Bail Bonds

Tutoring Tutoring Club

CPA/Tax Service H and R block Credit Union Valley First Credit Union Dry Cleaning Ceres Cleaners Florist The Floral Cottage Funeral Home Franklin & Downs Hotel Doubletree Modesto

Thank you, Ceres Courier Readers for naming us BEST HOTEL!

Insurance Agency State Farm Insurance Agent State Farm Juan Jimenez Legal Document Assistant 1st Choice Legal Assistance

Call us today to book your event for 10 to 1,000 people.

(209) 526-6000

Modesto.DoubleTree.com

1150 Ninth Street Modesto, CA 95354

BESTOFCERES

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Thank You For Voting Us #1 In Legal Assistance!

1st Choice Legal Assistance (209) 422-5499

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Divorce / Legal Separation Child Custody / Visitation Support - Child / Spousal Adoptions Guardianships Conservatorships Wills / Living Trust Deeds • Notary Public Ask About Our Other Services

Cheryl N. Garey Stan. Co. LDA # 17-002 / Not an Attorney 1stchoicelegalassistance.com

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real estate

Condo/Apartments Jacob Mosley, Exit Realty

Home Inspection EZ Home Inspections

Favorite Real Estate Firm EXIT Realty Consultants

Loan/Mortgage Scenic Oaks Funding

Favorite Realtor Adrian Harrell

Property Management New Bridge Management

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Best of 209?

May 1st through May 31st bit.ly/2022Bestof209

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shopping

Apparel Children Ross

Flower Shop The Floral Cottage

Apparel Men Ross

Gift Store Ceres Drug Store

Apparel Women Macy’s

Hardware Store Richland Ace Hardware

Bargain/Discount Store Dollar General

Holiday Shopping Target

Consignment Store Hope Chest

Jewelry Store Rogers Jewelry Co

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Locally Owned Supermoms Frozen Yogurt & More Office Supplies Officemax Party Acc./Supplies Party City Shoe Store/Dept.

Skechers Sporting Goods Big 5

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Professional sound.

No studio fees or residuals.

VOICE OVER Phone Trees Narration (Audiobook/Presentation/eLearning) Radio Commercials Sound Design & Mixing Funny Voicemail Greetings cuz why not?

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EXIT REALTY CONSULTANTS

WWW.EXITHOME.COM

Thank You For voting us

• Most Community Involved Business • Favorite Real Estate Firm

With offices to serve you in Ceres, Turlock, Modesto, Manteca, Tracy & Fresno!

209-554-5252 Jacob Mosley

Thank You

DRE# 02016890

Cell: 209-808-1333

For Voting Jacob Mosley as Your Favorite CONDO / APARTMENT CONSULTANT

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