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WE ARE A PPO PROVIDER FOR:

VOTED BEST

DENTAL IMPLANTS & COSMETIC DENTIST THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT VARANISMILE FOR VOTING FOR US!

HELPING PEOPLE

SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE WE CAN HELP YOU RESTORE YOUR SMILE TODAY!

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VOTED #1 FOR BEST DENTIST 5 YEARS IN A ROW - READERS CHOICE VOTED #1 FOR BEST DENTIST & COSMETIC DENTIST 3 YEARS IN A ROW - BEST OF 209 VOTED #1 FOR BEST DENTAL IMPLANTS BEST OF 209 & READERS CHOICE

527 E. OLIVE AVE., TURLOCK, CA 95380

(209) 667-8874 WWW.VARANISMILE.COM

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Antoine Varani, DDS FICOI made Turlock his home in 2004 after completing his studies at New York University School of Dentistry where he earned several honor certificates. Dr. Varani continues his education enabling him to serve his patients with the best dental care possible. Cosmetic dentistry, including veneers, implants, Antoine Varani DDS, FICOI made Turlock Ca his home after completing his studies at New York Univerorthodontics, crowns and complete smile makeovers are just sity School of Dentistry. He graduated with several honors certificates in 2004. Since then he has continued s. Cosmetic Dentistry, of the many with procedures hecare enjoys. his education to enablesome him to serve his patients the best Dental possible. including veneers, crowns and complete smile makeovers are just some of the procedures he enjoys.

VaraniSmile Of Turlock 527 E. Olive Ave Turlock, CA 95380 Phone: (209)667-8874 info@varanismile.com www.varanismile.com

VaraniSmile Of Turlock 527 E. Olive Ave Turlock, CA 95380 Va Phone: (209)667-8874 | info@varanismile.com www.varanismile.com

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5PUB LETTER

2018 February2019

PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen

EDITOR Kristina Hacker

REPORTERS Angelina Martin

Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the Turlock Journal Readers’ Choice awards for 2018. It is our 13th annual contest with some of our winners dating back to 2005. Our contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Turlock Journal, both in print and online. In this year’s voting we had higher participation with more votes cast than ever before — over 56,000 votes across many categories.

Candy Padilla Sabra Stafford

ART DIREC TOR Harold L. George

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sharon Hoffman

This issue is unique in that it shines a light on the people, businesses and organizations that our readers choose as the ‘best.’ As the oldest media organization in Turlock 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 leaders.

ADVERTISING DIREC TOR Chuck Higgs

SALES & MARKETING Beth Flanagan Charles Webber

DIGITAL Frankie Tovar Rich Matheson

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

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

Hank Vander Veen Publisher hvanderveen@turlockjournal.com To advertise in Readers’ Choice, call Turlock • 209.634.9141 Readers’ Choice is published every year 138 S. Center St. •Turlock, CA 95380 Comments: hvanderveen@turlockjournal.com www.turlockjournal.com ©Copyright 2019. Readers’ Choice All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publisher of Readers’ Choice is strictly prohibited. The opinions expressed in Readers’ Choice are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of Readers’ Choice management or owner.

Readers’ Choice assumes no responsibility and makes no recommendation for claims made by advertisers and shall not be liable for any damages incurred.

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10 BEST IN AUTO SALES & SERVICES 12 BEST IN COMMUNITY FAVORITES 16 BEST IN DINING 21 BEST IN BEVERAGES 22 BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT

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24 BEST FARM & ANIMAL SERVICES 25 BEST IN HOME 29 JUST FOR YOU 32 BEST IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 38 BEST IN REAL ESTATE

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Smh Chevrolet Cadiac a staple in e communy for 93 years A true family owned and operated dealership since 1926, Smith Chevrolet Cadillac is committed to bringing their customers the quality and competitively-priced Chevy and Cadillac vehicles they have come to expect from a top GM dealership.

Their goal is to exceed your car buying expectations and become the central provider for all of your automotive needs. Their commitment to Turlock, Modesto, Merced, Ceres, Riverbank and Atwater/Livingston Chevrolet and Cadillac customers has made Smith Chevrolet the recipient of the Readers Choice award for 9 consecutive years and BEST of 209, which covers 6 counties, recipients for 4 consecutive years!

Their service department delivers impeccable service with factory trained and certified technicians, and they work on all makes and models. Their collision center works with a broad network of insurance providers and repairs all makes and models.

Making sure that customers leave with smiles on their faces has always been Smith Chevrolet Cadillac's number one goal!

SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC 1601 AUTO MALL DRIVE, TURLOCK

209.632.3946 • www.SmithChevroletCadillac.com

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SINCE 1954

Thank you for voting us Best Body Shop in Turlock!

We work with All Insurance Companies We Can Handle Your Claim For You LIFETIME Guarantee On All Repairs Performed!

VOTED BEST AUTO BODY 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

We Service All Makes & Models!

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Voted Best Auto Body Shop READERS’CHOICE

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Call Today (209) 634-3031

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93 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN TURLOCK

SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC A Family Tradition for 93 Years

ank you Turlock for voting us as your favorite:

Auto Dealership (new) • Auto Dealership (used) Auto Body • Auto Maintenance RIGHT OFF THE FREEWAY, RIGHT ON THE PRICE 1601 AUTO MALL DRIVE, TURLOCK, CA

209.632.3946 •

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auto sales & services

Ag Tires WHOLESALE TIRE & WHEELS Auto Body SMITH COLLISION CENTER Auto Dealership (new) SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC Auto Dealership (used) SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC

Auto Detail BALSWICK’S AUTO DETAIL

Smog BALSWICK’S QUICK SMOG

Auto Maintenance SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC

Tire Store AMERICA’S TIRE

Auto Parts AUTOZONE Car Wash FAST TRACK

Window Tinting STANISLAUS GLASS TINTING

Oil Change BALSWICK’S 10 MINUTE LUBE

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Towing Service KELSO’S TOWING

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Thank you for voting

Thank you Turlock for vong us BEST WINDOW TINT

#1 Ag, Farm & Big Rig Tires

Auto & Commercial Family owned and operated since 1991

1251 N. Golden State Blvd. Turlock

209.632.9974

Over 40,000 sq ft warehouse of Tires

enjoy.

Open During Road Construction 24 Hour Road Service Guarantee Lowest Price!

Quality Service Since 1994 Any Kind of Tires • New & Used Heavy Duty • 4 x 4 • SUV Passenger • Trailers Motorhomes

All Major Tire Brands:

Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Toyo, BF Goodrich, Cooper, Yokohama, Goodyear And Many More

Call: 209-668-1073 (24 hr) 209-668-1074 Fax: 209-668-1030 1030 W Main St., Turlock 95380 READERS’CHOICE

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community favorites

Business to Work For DR. ROBERT MCCULLA  TURLOCK DENTAL CARE

Community Role Model DR. ROBERT MCCULLA  TURLOCK DENTAL CARE

Charity Event SALVATION ARMY KETTLE KICKOFF

Farmer’s Market TURLOCK CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET

Community Festival or Event DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART  TURLOCK DENTAL CARE

Hall Rental ASSYRIAN AMERICAN CIVIC CLUB

Community Organization JESSICA’S HOUSE

Local Politician GARY SOISETH

Most Community Involved Business WINTON IRELAND STROM & GREEN Senior Assisted Care Facility PARAMOUNT COURT SENIOR LIVING Senior Living Facility PARAMOUNT COURT SENIOR LIVING Wedding Venue PAGEO LAVENDER FARM

Thank you Turlock for voting!

Salvation Army of Turlock

Kettle Kick-Off is held annually, every 2nd Tuesday in November. During this fundraiser there is a Kettle Klash between Kettle Teams. These teams raise funds for their Kettles before the event day. During the Kick-Off teams run around collecting money from guests for five minutes. The team with the most funds will receive the Gold Kettle for next year’s Klash.

Thank you to our Sponsors, Advisory Board Members, Woman Auxiliary Members, and Volunteers. Through their contributions, hard work, and perseverance the Salvation Army of Turlock has provided services to over 2800 peoples in 2018.

Voted BEST Charity Event READERS’CHOICE

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Since 1913

VOTED BEST INSURANCE AGENCY & THE MOST COMMUNITY INVOLVED BUSINESS www.wisg.com | 209-667-0995 | lic.#0596517

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Voted Best

Hall R en

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Thank you Turlock!

Hold your meetings and events at the Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock!

We can help you with all of your catering needs big or small.

2618 N. Golden State Blvd. Turlock

209-668-4668

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We are honored, humbled and blessed!

Thank you, Turlock, for your support of our practice for over 35 Years!

VOTED BEST DENTIST BEST BUSINESS TO WORK FOR BEST COMMUNITY EVENT DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART BEST COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL

We have the finest team of dental professionals I have been associated with in all these years. Their training and the level of care for our patients is second to none. We share a common set of goals and values to make sure you, your family and friends receive great care in a caring, timely manner.

I am proud to be recognized in the field of dentistry for the hard work of our team, as well as recognized for our work in the community with our Dentistry from the Heart Event, being a great place to work for our team, and being a role model for the community!

As we continue to grow, we have added more team, more open hours and a great new doctor to our team, Dr. Jeanine Nordeen. She brings years of experience and a great desire to help in our community!

Again, thank you to our great town and look forward to growing with you and Bringing Smiles to Life!

With Gratitude, Robert A. McCulla, D.D.S.

Dr. McCulla’s New Book

Dr. Robert A. McCulla, Dr. Jeanine Nordeen, DDS DDS

(209) 667-7889 • www.TurlockDentalCare.com

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Dining

Appetizers TABLE 26

Chinese CHINA CAFE

French Fries INNOUT

Bakery OLDE TYME PASTRIES

Coffee Shop LA MO CAFE

Healthy Eating TABLE 26

BBQ THE TRITIPERY

Crepes THE CREPERIE

Hot Dog FOOTERS ON MAIN

Breakfast HUCKLEBERRYS

Deli FOOTERS ON MAIN

Hot Wings JURA’S

Burger INNOUT

Dinner BISTRO 234

Ice Cream LULU’S

Caterer NETO’S CATERERING

Farm to Fork TABLE 26

Italian Restaurant ANGELINIS

Chef LEROY WALKER  BISTRO 234

Fast Food INNOUT

Japanese/Sushi SUSHI GARDEN II Lunch EL JARDIN

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Mexican Restaurant LA MORENITA

Salad CENTER STREET GRILL

Taco EL JARDIN

Omelet HOT ROD DINER

Sandwich MR. PICKLE’S

Take-out-food SILVA’S TACO TRUCK

Outdoor Dining DUST BOWL BREWING CO.

Seafood Restaurant BISTRO 234

Thai JU JU THAI

Pizza JURA’S

Sports Bar JAMS

Vegetarian LA MO CAFE

Restaurant Desserts OLDE TYME PASTRIES

Steak House THE ELEGANT BULL

Yogurt YOGURT MILL

Restaurant Service LA MO CAFE

Sunday Brunch TOSCANA’S

Romantic Restaurant BISTRO 234

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FIND US AT OUR NEW LOCATION:

783 N GOLDEN STATE BLVD. T U R LO C K , CA 9 5 3 8 0

209.667.1902 VOTED FAVORITE PIZZA AND HOT WINGS JURASPIZZAPARLOR.COM

@JURASPIZZA

JURASPIZZAPARLOR

FIND US ON

SERVING TURLOCK SINCE 1979

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

Voted 2018 Readers Choice Winner for “Best BBQ”

Thank You for Your Vote!

BEST FROZEN YOGURT TURLOCK JOURNAL 2018 READER’S CHOICE

-Takeout- “Made fresh daily & inspired by local products!”

-Online Ordering-events(209) 634-8849 - www.tritipery.com -catering11359 Newport Rd, Ballico, CA 95303

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OVER 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS

CALL 209-669-3733

1318 N. Golden State Blvd. | Turlock

425 E. Main Street, Turlock • 667-8383 READERS’CHOICE

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We’re honored.

FIND US ON

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! TRUCK JOURNAL READERS CHOICE TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

Since 1948, we’ve been committed to making great-tasting, made-to-order burgers, fries, and shakes for our guests. It’s all part of our

SERVING AN ASSORTMENT OF SWEET AND SAVORY CREPES WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS

dedication to quality, freshness, and service.

Thanks for thinking so highly of us.

We look forward to serving you again.

3071 Countryside Dr., Turlock east of Hwy. 99 at Monte Vista Ave.

MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM SUNDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM 1668 COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE, TURLOCK, CA. 95380 209-850-9258

©2019 In-N-Out Burgers

Thanks to our great guests and our talented chefs.

With gratitude, LeRoy Walker and Jennifer Doerksen Winner of the following 2018 Reader's Choice Awards

BEST WINE LIST BEST CHEF – LEROY WALKER BEST DINNER BEST SEAFOOD BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11AM lunch, mid-day, happy hour, dinner & desserts specialty cocktails 234 East Main Street, Turlock, CA. 95380 Bistro234.com To make a reservation call (209)668-4234 or go to

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beverages

Bar/Pub THE UDDER PLACE

Happy Hour APPLEEBEES

Bartender ALEX  UDDER PLACE

Margarita EL CHARRO

Beer Tap Room DUST BOWL BREWING CO.

Wine List BISTRO 234

Gastropub 10 EAST KITCHEN & TAP HOUSE

Subscribe.

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entertainment

Art Gallery CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER Billiards SHARKEYS Family Fun RAM FARMS Friday Night Date DUST BOWL BREWING CO. Kids Fun RAM FARMS Live Theater TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATRE Martial Arts Instruction MERAFUENTES TAE KWON DO

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COMPASSIONATE CANINE CARE AND EDUCATION

DAYCARE • TRAINING • BOARDING GROOMING • BOW WOW BOUTIQUE

Thank you for voting Top Notch Kennels

“Turlock Journal Readers’ Choice”!

BEST Dog Training BEST Doggie Daycare/Boarding BEST Groomer

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TuRlOcK LoCaTiOn! 1118 S TeGnEr Rd

“WhErE dOgS cOmE tO sTaY aNd pLaY!”

MODESTO 209.523.3138 | TURLOCK 209.656.1960 | TOPNOTCHDOGS.COM

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farm & animal services

Dog Training TOP NOTCH KENNELS Doggie Daycare/ Boarding TOP NOTCH KENNELS Groomer TOP NOTCH KENNELS Large Animal Supplies TURLOCK FEED AND LIVESTOCK SUPPLY

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Pet Supplies TURLOCK FEED AND LIVESTOCK SUPPLY Tractor Sales & Service GARTON TRACTORS Veterinarian Office MONTE VISTA SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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home

Antique Store MAIN STREET ANTIQUES

Home Improvement Company TORRE REICH CONSTRUCTION

Built-in BBQ TORRE REICH CONSTRUCTION

Home Security CUSTOM LOCKSMITH

Consignment Store OFF CENTER THRIFT

Home Theater KIRKES ELECTRIC

Construction Business TURLOCK CONSTRUCTION

Interior Design JAUREGUY’S PAINT & DECORATING

Custom Home Builder TURLOCK CONSTRUCTION

Kitchen/ Bath Cabinets KIWI WOODWORKS

Decks TURLOCK CONSTRUCTION

Kitchen/ Bath Counters TOM SOISETH TILE CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 

Decks WEESE CONSTRUCTION Electrical Service/Repair KIRKES ELECTRIC

Voted Best

Kitchen & Bath Cabinets!

Flooring/Carpet CARPET MAN PRO FLOORING Flooring/Hardwood CARPET MAN PRO FLOORING Flooring/Tile TRI COUNTY FLOORING Furniture Store WOOD’S FURNITURE

Thank you all for voting for us, we truly appreciate you!

Gazebos/Pergolas TORRE REICH CONSTRUCTION

Kiwi Woodworks

Heating/Air Conditioning THORSEN’S HEATING & AIR

Fine Custom Cabinetry For Home & Office

Home Accessories VINTAGE MARKET

Cell: 209-607-Kiwi

www.KiwiWoodworks.com Lic. #787544

Home Electronics KIRKES ELECTRIC READERS’CHOICE

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Kitchen/ Bath Remodeling JAUREGUY’S PAINT & DECORATING Landscape Lighting KIRKES ELECTRIC Mattress/Bedding WOOD’S FURNITURE Nursery FRANTZ WHOLESALE NURSERY Outdoor Fireplace/Firepit TORRE REICH CONSTRUCTION

Outdoor Kitchens TORRE REICH CONSTRUCTION

Roofing Company DEHART ROOFING

Paint Store PAUL’S PAINT

Solar JKB ENERGY

Painting Service LANCASTER PAINTING

Termite Inspections RELIABLE TERMITE SOLUTIONS

Patios TURLOCK CONSTRUCTION

Window Coverings-Blinds PAUL’S GLASS

Pest Control RELIABLE TERMITE SOLUTIONS

Window Coverings-Draperies PURSLEYS

Plumbing THORSEN’S HEATING & AIR

Window Glass Dealer PAUL’S GLASS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES READERS CHOICE FOR :- ELECTRIC SERVICE/REPAIR, HOME ELECTRONICS, HOME THEATER & LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

SINCE 1949 Commercial . Residential . Service . Design Build . Lighting Maintenance

999 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock, CA 95380 - 209.634.9301 - kirkeselectric.com READERS’CHOICE

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VOTED

BEST FURNITURE STORE BEST MATTRESS/BEDDING

Thank you Turlock!

12 MONTH INTEREST FREE FINANCING O.A.C.

Locally handcrafted, solid wood, many leg options, custom available

Solid wood consoles

5 piece king bedroom set, handmade with dove tail joints

Come get a new mattress today!

All handmade, one of a kind, solid wood trunks

Solid birch dining table

EASY TO FIND! TAYLOR RD., EXIT OFF HWY. 99!

4918 Taylor Ct., Turlock • Corner of W. Taylor and Hwy. 99

209-656-2392 • www.woodsfurniture.com Est. 1950

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Thank you for voting us #1 again!

Readers’ Choice Winner 14 Years and Counting

VOTED BEST...

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER DECKS

INTERIORS • EXTERIORS • CABINETS

Thank you Turlock and the surrounding areas for your continued support!

Thank you for your votes and support!

Custom Homes | Commercial | Remodeling Additions | New Construction

Lic #868896

www.lancasterpainting.com

Ash Hart - Scott Hart

209-634-1111

209-667-9484

TurlockConstruction.com Lic # 493056

Thank You Turlock for voting us Favorite Carpet Store and Favorite Hardwood Floor Store in the Turlock Readers Choice Awards!

Readers Choice Winner 11 Consecutive Years!

Serving the community for 36 years

1326 Lander, Turlock • 667-4422 • www.CarpetManProFlooring.com CA Lic #913447

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm • Saturday 9am-12pm

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just for you

Barber Shop NOBLEMENS GROOMING

Massage Therapy CYNTHIA FLESHER

Pharmacy COSTCO

Bootcamp HARDING BOOTCAMP

Optometrist DR. PLETT

Children’s Optometry MONTE VISTA OPTOMETRY

Orthodontist HYER ORTHODONTICS

Primary Care Facility TURLOCK FAMILY MEDICAL  SUTTER GOULD

Chiropractor TURLOCK FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR

Personal Trainer THE STUDIO

Urgent Care Services SUTTER GOULD

Cosmetic Dentist ANTOINE VARANI  VARANI SMILE Dental Implants ANTOINE VARANI  VARANI SMILE Dentist DR. ROBERT MCCULLA  TURLOCK DENTAL CARE Dermatologist ADVANCED SKIN INSTITUTE Facials BRITTANY IRISH Gymnastics/Dance Studio BACKSTAGE ACADEMY OF DANCE Hair Salon EMBELLISH SALON Hair Stylist CELESTE ARIAS Health Care Facility SUTTER GOULD Health Club/Fitness THE STUDIO Laser & Cosmetic ROMEO MEDICAL CLINIC READERS’CHOICE

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BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

watch.

Thank you Turlock for voting for me!

It’s been a pleasure to serve such a wonderful community.

Cynthia Flesher Therapeutic Body Work

Selected 5 years in a row, massage therapist, Wellness Team for the USGA U.S. Open www.turlockmassage.massagetherapy.com

(209) 402-4884

We’re proud to care for such a vibrant community.

Thank you for choosing Sutter Gould Medical Foundation in the Turlock Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2018. With our local network of primary care and specialty doctors, it’s easy to find care when and where you need it.

BEST HEALTH CARE FACILITY, PRIMARY CARE AND URGENT CARE SERVICES Sutter Health. Proudly caring for Northern California.

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Noblemens would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for them in 2018!

Best Barber & Hair Salon

Best Stylist Erin Herrington Mon-Fri 9am – 8pm • Sat 9am – 6pm

2673 Geer Rd. Turlock

(209) 427-5000

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professional services

Accounting/Bookkeeping HILLBERG & CO, CPAS

Insurance Agency WINTON IRELAND STROM & GREEN

Attorney ALAN EIGHMEY

Insurance Agent MATTHEW DAVIS

Bank OAK VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK

Law Firm SILVA INJURY LAW, INC

Carpet Cleaning ADVANCE CARPET CLEANING

Music Store/Lessons DALE’S GUITAR

Computer Service & Repair TECH HEROES

Photobooth THE PHOTO LOUNGE

CPA/Tax Service WAHL, WILLEMSE & WILSON, CPA’S

Photographer BLESSINGS IN FOCUS

Credit Union VALLEY FIRST CREDIT UNION

Print/Copy Shop HARDERS PRINT SHOP

Dry Cleaning CARR’S CLEANERS

Private Security Company CRIMETEK

Funeral Home TURLOCK MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME

Wedding Cake SUNRISE BAKERY

Hotel HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites loves Turlock!

Thank you to all of our hometown friends for continuing to vote Holiday Inn Express & Suites as Turlock’s BEST Hotel!

We sincerely appreciate the love and support!

209.664.9999 3001 Hotel Dr. Turlock

Thank You For Voting

Favorite Accounting / Bookkeeping 415 Mitchell Street Turlock, CA 95380 Phone: (209) 667-2406 READERS’CHOICE

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Serving Generations of Families Since 1876

THANK YOU TURLOCK for choosing us as your FAVORITE FUNERAL HOME! The staff members of Turlock Memorial Park and Funeral Home will guide your family in creating a meaningful ceremony to honor the life and memory of a loved one. A ceremony can be anything you wish it to be: simple or elaborate, traditional or unique. No matter how it's tailored, such a ceremony is an important step in recovering from loss.

State of the Art Funeral Home.

Traditional Chapel with 400 seat Capacity.

Lush and Scenic Grounds. In House Flower Shop.

Turlock Funeral Home also provides service to out-of-town cemeteriesat no extra cost to you. This includes travel to: San Juaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson Merced Cemeteries Hilmar Cemeteries (North & South) Escalon Cemeteries Sunnyside Cemetery, Stevinson Ceres Cemetery Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman Denair Cemetery Modesto Cemeteries Ripon Cemetery Oakdale Cemeteries Winton Cemetery

Additionally, we travel to all cemeteries within CA, as well as complete arrangements for burial throughout the USA, Mexico, and the world.

Lic # FD1843 CML# COA114

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FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT

Matthew Davis, MBA, CPCU, AAI Matt has been a licensed insurance agent in the Turlock area for 17 years and takes great pride in providing each and every client of GDI Insurance Agency, Inc. with the highest level of service.

He enjoys being active and involved in the local community where he takes pride in serving on the Board of the Turlock Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Planning Commission for the City of Turlock, and being a member of the Turlock Sunrise Rotary Club.

Matt resides in Turlock with his wife Leigh and their five children.

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LENDING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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Dianna Bettencourt Turlock Branch Manager

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Commercial Banking Market Manager

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VOTED BEST REALTOR

Home Inspection BIXLER INSPECTIONS Loan/Mortgage GREAT CENTRAL MORTAGE

John Lazar DRE 00910830

It is an honor to receive the Readers Choice Award 2019, for Best Realtor. Thank you to our wonderful community for your continued trust and support. I am proud to have served the Turlock area since 1988.

Property Management NEW BRIDGE MANAGEMENT Real Estate Agent JOHN LAZAR Real Estate Firm EXIT REALTY CONSULTANTS

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT We are the bridge between your investment needs, wants and opportunities.

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Sporting Goods BILSON’S SPORTING GOODS

Bargain/Discount Store GROCERY OUTLET

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Grocery Store VILLAGE FRESH

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We are so Honored that you Voted us Best Women’s Apparel & Best Women’s Accessories.

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Pair authentic made in store Chips & Salsa with Craft Beers.

Your Food Hub for LOCAL!

Best homemade Ceviche in town!

BEST GROCERY STORE

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For Your Support Throughout The Year

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EXIT Realty Consultants, Your Favorite Real Estate Company!

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