A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF 209 MULTIMEDIA AND WESTSIDE CONNECT 2023 westside westside
Greetings and welcome to this year’s publication featuring the winners of the 2023 Best of the Westside awards! We are beyond thrilled to showcase the best of the best, as selected by you and your fellow readers of the West Side Index and Gustine Press-Standard, both in print and online. With an overwhelming number of votes cast across a plethora of categories, it’s clear that our community is passionate about recognizing and supporting excellence in all its forms.
As your leading local media organization, it’s important to us to shine a light on the businesses, people, and organizations that you, our readers, choose as the ‘best’. We are honored to be part of such a vibrant community, and we believe it’s crucial to continue supporting and celebrating the local businesses and events that make it thrive.
Our goal is always to provide content that is engaging, informative, and entertaining while fostering local conversations about the issues and ideas that matter to us all. We hope you enjoy this magazine as much as we did putting it together, and that you stay engaged with us through our newspaper and digital platforms. Thank you for your support, and let’s keep building a stronger and more connected community together!
Hank Vander Veen Publisher/ Owner
FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 2 BEST IN AUTOMOTIVE..................................... 3 BEST IN COMMUNITY FAVORITES .................... 5 BEST IN GOOD EATS & DRINKS ....................... 8 BEST IN KIDS, FITNESS & MORE ..................... 10 BEST IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ................. 12 BEST IN SHOPPING ....................................... 13 BEST IN STYLE & BEAUTY ............................... 14 To advertise in the next special section contact the advertising department at (209) 243-8170. PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen EDITOR Sabra Stafford ADVERTISING Charles Webber 1021 Fresno Street, Newman, CA 95360 ©Copyright 2024. This 209 Multimedia publication All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publisher of this 209 Multimedia publication is strictly prohibited. The opinions expressed in this 209 Multimedia publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of 209 Multimedia management or owner. This 209 Multimedia publication assumes no responsibility and makes no recommendation for claims made by advertisers and shall not be liable for any damages incurred. Contents
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Auto Parts
BG Auto Parts
Auto Repair
Newman Smog & Lube
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FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 4 AUTHORIZED DEALER Thank you for Voting us #1 Complete Automotive Repair 887 N Street (Highway 33) Newman HOURS: Monday-Friday 7 am - 4 pm (209) 862-2644 FREE Wi-Fi & Coffee While You Wait “...We value your time and peace of mind call today for your appointment...” Serving the Newman Community over 20 years EST. 2003
community favorites
Annual Festival/Community Event
Newman Fall Festival
Community Performing Arts Group West Side Theatre Foundation
Dance Studio
Powers Productions Dance & Choreography
Fundraising Event Gustine’s Color Run
Holiday Event
4th of July Gustine
Museum / Historical Society Newman City Museum
Volunteering/Donation - Animals Cause for Paws, Newman
Volunteering/Donation - Children Traveling Library
Volunteering/Donation - Community Traveling Library
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FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 6 DAN GOMES
FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 7 Thank you for supporting Your Favorite Caterer! 209.652.5223 • berniem@inreach.com fully licensed and insured Bernadine Medeiros, Owner Full Service Catering & Event Planning CATERING CO. LLC IN GOOD TASTE
American Good Times
Bakery
Sugar Cookie Corner
Bar or Restaurant for Live Entertainment
WhichCraft Taproom
Breakfast/Brunch
The Kitchen at The Mission
Good Eats & Drink
Burger Texas Burger
Casual Dining
El Campestre Dos Restaurant
Caterer In Good Taste Catering
Chinese Good Times
Coffee Shop Bravo’s Break
Fried Chicken Newman Chevron
Ice Cream Good Times
Lunch Carniceria Dos Aguas
Pizza
Pizza Plus Newman
Soup Pasta 209
Special Occasion
Hotel Mission De Oro
Sub/Sandwich Shop
Wolfsen’s Meat & Sausage
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FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 9 Member FDIC Voted Best Bank in Gustine. It’s an honor coming from you! At Tri Counties Bank, our breadth of financial services, local banker expertise and personalized problem solving provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions®. It’s about a team of specialists working together to help improve your financial success and well-being. Switch to better banking. Switch to Tri Counties Bank. 1-800-922-8742 | TriCountiesBank.com Locations throughout California. In Gustine: 319 Fifth Street (209) 854-3761
Ballet / Dance Powers Productions Dance & Choreography
Birthday Party Venue
Pizza Factory
Cheer Team
Orestimba Cheer Team
Chiropractor Dr. Patrick McCauley
Eye Care Dr. Linville, OD
Kids, Fitness & More
General Dentistry Practice
Dr. Jeffrey M. Carter
Karate / Martial Arts School Kajukenbo, Newman
Local Football Team
Orestimba Football Teams
Playground
Sherman Park, Newman
Preschool Primeros Pasos Preschool
Santa Sighting
Gustine’s Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas
Storytime
Newman Public Library
Teacher
Andre Powell
Youth Sports Club
Newman Youth Baseball and Softball
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FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 12 Banking Services Tri Counties Bank Electrician Valley 29 Electric Floral Lee’s Floral Insurance AgentIndividual Leroy Rocha Rico, Pfitzer, Pires and Associates Insurance Company Rico, Pfitzer, Pires and Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. Landscaping Company Joe’s Landscaping & Concrete, Inc. Mortgage Company Susan V. Faustino CMG Home Loans New Business WhichCraft Taproom Pharmacy Pioneer Drug Plumber A Plus Plumbing LLC Real Estate Company Stephens & Borrelli John Borrelli, Owner Tax Preparer Joanne Souza J Hearts Financial Trucking Company Superior Truck Lines Veterinarian Office True Blue Veterinary Hospital Wedding/Family Photographer Mikaela Tosta Photography Professional Services 2 Convenient Locations to Serve You! Easy Prescription Transfers and Speedy, Friendly Service DRUG STORES Pioneer Your Hometown Pharmacy! GUSTINE 397 5th Street 854-1007 NEWMAN 1261 Main Street 862-2955 Visit us at pioneerdrugrx.com and check out our Your Hometown Pharmacy! 2 Convenient Locations to Serve You! Easy Prescription Transfers and Speedy, Friendly Service DRUG STORES Pioneer Your Hometown Pharmacy! ■ DELIVERY ■ MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ■ LARGE SELECTION OF GIFTS ■ UTILITY PAY STATION GUSTINE 397 5th Street 854-1007 NEWMAN 1261 Main Street 862-2955 Visit us at pioneerdrugrx.com and check out our new smartphone apps! DELIVERY MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED LARGE SELECTION OF GIFTS UTILITY PAY STATION Visit us at pioneerdrugrx.com 2 Convenient Locations to Serve You! NEWMAN 1261 Main Street 862-2955 GUSTINE 397 5th Street 854-1007 Voted #1 Professional Services / Pharmacy & #1 Shopping / Something for Every Occasion 2023 westside
Thank You for voting us Best of the Westside A family run business since 1948 and located in California’s Central Valley, our philosophy is to give our customers the finest quality products by controlling every aspect of production, from the Orchard to the Marketplace . From Our Orchards to You! 1-877-ALMOND-8 | stewartandjasper.com follow us on social media Shopping / gift Shop and Shopping / Specialty Shop Newman 3500 Shiells Road Store Hours: Monday -Friday 8am-5pm (209) 862-0555 Patterson in Del Lago Plaza 2985 Renzo Lane, Suite D Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 11am-4pm • Closed Monday (209) 895-9463 Visit one of our Company Stores to see our great selection of almond products! FEBRUARY 2024 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 13 Accessories Boutique Little Black Bird Designs Boutique 1403 POM Women’s Clothing, Accessories & Gifts Butcher Wolfsen’s Meat & Sausage Clothing - Women’s 1403 POM Women’s Clothing, Accessories & Gifts Gift Shop Stewart & Jasper Company Store Shopping Grocery Store Newman Food Center Hardware Store / Garden Newman Ace Hardware Something for Every Occasion Pioneer Drug Specialty Shop Stewart & Jasper Company Store Storefront Window Display Traveling Library Wine Shop Stewart & Jasper Company Store 2023 westside
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Barber Shop
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Salon and Spa Spa Unique by Design Thank You for Voting Us Best of the Westside Hair Salon & Spa!
Barbershop Forbus
Hair
Unique
Nail
Bellissimo
1. Lesley Delgado
2. Andrea Hermosillo
3. Tina Layne
4. Araceli Grimaldo
Katie Zuniga
5. Joyce Diaz Mani Mares 8. Kathy Pometta
6. 9. Nancy Lerno 10. Maria Andrade 11. Zamira Vazquez
7. 12. Erin Cardoza 13. Telma Nunes unique design full service salon & day spa OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY Walk-Ins & Appointments Welcome Hablo Español • Fala-se Português
Hair • Nails • Facials • Massage Retail Products • Gift Certificates
Superior Truck Lines Inc.
We are humbled and so grateful for everyone who has made our company the blessing that it has been now for over 38 years. Our employees deserve the praise and recognition for our continued success.
Thanking every one of you who took the time to recognize us in this way, we are beyond honored.
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(800) 399-7473 Lic# 0499798
Partners: Leroy Rocha, John Rico, Bobby Rosa, Michelle Luiz, Tammy Gray, Stacey Pires, Leslie Machado
