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READERS’ CHOICE 2014
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BEST PLUMBING IN TURLOCK BEST HVAC IN TURLOCK
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Owner Craig Pitau & Son Josh
Thank you Turlock for
“Thinking Thorsen’s”FOR OVER 100 YEARS,
100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED
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Thank you Turlock for Voting us
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C O N T E N T S
Favorite for Shopping .....................................................4
Glitz Fine Clothing .........................................................5
Carpet Man ...................................................................7
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac ................................................8
Favorites in Auto Biz ....................................................12
Favorites in Real Estate .................................................13
Favorites for Home .......................................................14
Publisher
Editor
Cover & Ad Design
Writing &Photography
Advertisement
Hank Vander Veen
Kristina Hacker
Jaime Ramirez, Mackenzie Alameda, Harold George
Alysson Aredas, Elizabeth Arakelian, Candy Padilla
Beth Flanagan, Mo Jerner, Tara Levy
To advertise in the next special section contact the advertising department at (209) 634-9141.
READERS’ CHOICE 2014
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL &
VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS SHOP
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Apparel Childrens ...................................................................... Angel Baby
Apparel Men's................................................................Camara’s Clothing
Apparel Women's ........................................................ Glitz Fine Clothing
Bargain/Discount Store ......................................... Pops Bargain Center
Craft Store ...........................................................................Rainbow Fabrics
Hardware Store ............................................ Orchard Supply Hardware
Gift Store ...............................................................................Vintage Market
Jewelry Store ..........................................................Geigers Fine Jewelers
Party Acc/Supplies .............................................................. Elegant Events
Shoe Store/Dept. .............................................................................Bouchers
Sporting Goods .......................................................... Bilsons Sport Shop
Bike Shop .....................................................................................Cyclemaster
FAVORITE SHOPPING
We are honored to be voted “Favorite Window Coverings” for 2014.
Thank you Turlock!
206 North 1st StreetTurlock, California 95380
(209) 668-3700www.pursleys.com
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Favorite Carpet/Floor Store!Thanks to all our loyal customers for voting us
in the Turlock Readers’ Choice Awards!It’s been a pleasure serving Turlock for 31 years
1326 Lander, Turlock
3447CA. Lic # 913447
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pmSaturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
667-4422www.CarpetManProFlooring.com
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Name of business: Glitz Fine Clothing
Type of business: Clothing store
Location: 306 E. Main St.
Contact info: 664-9737
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
History of business: When Lisa Espinola bought Glitz from a family member in 2011, her goal was to change the way people shop — with-out having to spend an arm and leg to do it. Glitz Fine Clothing brings affordable high-end fashions to downtown Turlock.
“We offer higher-end fashion women’s clothing. We work with our customers, and if they can’t make it during regular business hours, then can call to make an appointment,” said Espinola.
The Main Street store has a modern feel and the window displays are changed regularly and feature mannequins wearing the latest fashions.
“I love the challenge that comes with fashion and I’m always trying to reinvent this store to make it better than the previous year,” said Espinola.
The boutique's clientele range in age — and so do the fashions.
“We also have a separate section of the store where all of our items are sold at a discounted price,” said Espinola.
Business specialty: Glitz carries name brand fashions from well-known lines, including jeans, dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories.
“We carry handbags and several denim lines that are pretty popular, but we have something for all ages,” said Espinola.
Juicy Couture, 7 For All Mankind, and True Re-ligion can all be found at Glitz. The clothing store also carries hand-made jewelry from local artist Whitney Oliver.
“I appreciate the customers who come and shop at my store,” said Espinola. “Some of my custom-ers have been shopping here since I became owner and I also enjoy seeing my regulars come in. If all goes well with this store I would like to open another boutique.”
Glitz: Boutique fashion at affordable prices
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Name of business: Carpet Man Pro Flooring
Type of business: Carpet store
Location: 1326 Lander Ave.
Contact info: 667-4422
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
History of business: Family owned business Carpet Man Pro Flooring has served the Turlock community for 30 years with no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Red and Ellen St. Clair opened shop in 1983 as a mobile business selling carpet throughout the Central Valley and eventually nestled their way into their permanent home in Turlock.
“We would travel through Manteca and Tracy selling carpets,” said Red St. Clair. “In 1987, we decided to make Turlock our permanent home and have stayed here ever since.”
After 20 years in the same location, Carpet Man found a new home in 2013, 2.4 miles away from its original store at 1326 Lander Ave.
“The new location has brought us even more customers than before. We are very happy to call this place our new home,” said Ellen St. Clair.
Carpet Man’s customer service has earned them the Turlock Journal’s Reader’s Choice Award for seven years running.
“We are very proud of the fact that we have received the Better Business Award of Merit for the last 10 years,” said Red St. Clair. “We are members of the World Floor Covering Associa-tion and Turlock Chamber of Commerce. We believe that it’s important to be a part of different organizations throughout the community and de-velop relationships with the people. It helps with the business.”
Business specialty: Carpet Man specializes in carpet and offers full line of flooring products in-cluding laminates, wood, cork, and ceramic tile of all kinds.
“We have a newly remodeled showroom full of displays and samples to make shopping easier for the customer,” said Red.
Carpet Man also specializes in window cov-erings complete with in-home consultation and professional installation.
Carpet Man Pro Flooring service proud to serve Turlock
Journal file photo
Carpet Man owners David, Ellen and Red St. Clair at their Lander Avenue business.
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BY ELIZABETH ARAKELIANTurlock Journal
Awards:Auto BodyAuto Dealership (New)Auto Dealership (Used)Auto MaintenanceBest Community Role Model – Don
SmithTurlock has changed significantly since
1926, but one thing that has remained a mainstay in the community is the Smith family auto dealership.
“You would walk down the street and know most of the people,” recalled Don Smith, whose father founded the dealer-ship.
During the majority of Don’s involve-ment the auto dealership was located in downtown Turlock at 206 South Broad-way. The family owned company is now run by Don’s sons, Lee and Larry, and in 2001 relocated to its present day location off of Highway 99. With a full range of new and used vehicles as well as an auto body and collision center, the new Auto Mall Drive location is unique from other dealerships in that it is a full service loca-tion, somewhat of a rarity in the present day industry.
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac’s diverse range of services and the optimal location also affords the dealership the ability to reach customers from across the region. However, not only reaching customers, but attending to them is vital for the busi-ness and something to which the Smith’s attribute to their business’s success.
“Small town Dealers can’t use high pressure methods and systems to sell cars,” explained Don.
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac instead relies on well trained and professional service representatives to help clients.
“Cars are complicated products and unbelievably complicated especially now-adays,” said Larry, noting that many ve-hicles now come with complex computer systems as well. “What we are seeing is what I like to call a golden age of auto technology, but with that comes a serious amount of technological hic-ups. Ad-dressing those hic-ups, we pride ourselves on that.”
By meeting more than 300 percent of the General Motors recommended train-ing standards, Smith Chevrolet Cadil-lac is well equipped to help individuals’ needs whether they are prospective buy-ers or looking to repair damage to their
vehicle. “There is friendliness, but also a real
commitment to provide world class ser-vice,” said Larry. “’Where service comes first’ has always been dad’s motto.”
Another unofficial motto of Don’s is to serve the community.
Prior to his recognition by Turlock Journal readers as the Best Community Role Model, Don was selected as the Citizen of the Year through the Chamber of Commerce’s Best of Turlock awards ceremony. Throughout several decades he has served on a variety of boards in-cluding the California State University, Stanislaus President’s Advisory Board, the CSUS Foundation Board, the Tur-lock Cemetery Association and Turlock Funeral Home Board of Directors. Don also served on the Emanuel Board of Di-rectors from 1968-1973 as well as the Tur-lock Chamber of Commerce Board and has been an active member of the Turlock Exchange Club for many years.
Perhaps the most striking of his contri-
butions is his time spent working with the Salvation Army both on the board and as a citizen. With his involvement dating back to the 1960’s, Don helped spearhead the organization’s infamous bell ring-ing – still a Smith family activity – and contributed to several programs includ-
ing visiting rest homes in the community to support seniors without family and friends nearby. Don also formerly worked with the Turlock Irrigation District in a program to help subsidize community member’s bills for those who could not afford to make their payments.
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac offers 89 years of quality customer service
ELIZABETH ARAKELIAN/The Journal
Don and Larry Smith continue the Smith Chevrolet legacy that began in 1926.
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Smith Chevrolet Cadillac offers 89 years of quality customer service
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Favorite Real Estate Firm ........................................................Reed Realty
Favorite Realtor ...................................................................... Kelly Beaman
Loan/Mortgage ..........................................American Pacific Mortgage
Property Management ............. Landlord’s Property Management
Auto Body ..............................................................Smith Collision Center
Auto Dealership (new) .................................Smith Chevrolet Cadillac
Auto Dealership (used) ................................Smith Chevrolet Cadillac
Auto Maintenance .........................................Smith Chevrolet Cadillac
Tire Store .................................................................................Balswick's Tire
Towing Service .................................................................................. City Tow
Oil Change ................................................................10 Minute Lube & Oil
Car Wash/Detail .................................................... Prime Shine Car Wash
Smog ......................................................................Balswick's Quick Smog
FAVORITE AUTO BIZ
Since 1941
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We Truly Appreciate All Your Support And A Huge Thank You From Reed Realty To Our Wonderful Community For Voting Us Your Favorite Real Estate Firm
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Favorite Real Estate Firm ........................................................Reed Realty
Favorite Realtor ...................................................................... Kelly Beaman
Loan/Mortgage ..........................................American Pacific Mortgage
Property Management ............. Landlord’s Property Management
FAVORITE REAL ESTATE
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We are so Honored that you Voted us
Best Women’s Apparel 4 years in a Row.
Thank you Turlock!
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Antique Store ......................................................... Main Street Antiques
Architect ............................................................................................ Jim Shaw
Carpet/Floor Store .........................................Carpet Man Pro Flooring
Consignment Store .....................................................................Just Cause
Construction Business ............................................ Norris Construction
Custom Home Builder ..........................................Turlock Construction
Elecrical Service/Repair ...................................................... Kirkes Electric
Heating/Air Conditioning ........ Thorsen's Plumbing, Heat and Air
Home Accessories .........................................................................Jaureguys
Home Electronics ................................................................... Soundscapes
Home Improvement Co. .......................................................... Torre Reich
Furniture Store .................................................................Woods Furniture
Interior Design ......................................................................... Donna Lazar
Kitchen/Bath ...................................................................................Jaureguys
Mattress/Bedding ...........................................................Woods Furniture
Garden/Landscaping ........................................................... The Greenery
Painting Service ................................................................. Lancaster Paint
Pest Control .................................................................... Clark Pest Control
Plumbing ........................................ Thorsen's Plumbing, Heat and Air
Roofing ............................................................................... Deharts Roofing
Window Coverings ...................................................... Pursley's Interiors
Window Glass Dealer ................................................................Paul's Glass
FAVORITE FOR HOME
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Pets
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Food
Just for You
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C O N T E N T S
Favorite for Pets .............................................................4Lisa’s Pet Styles ...............................................................5Favorite Food & Beverage ...............................................6Bistro 234 ......................................................................8Most Community Involved ...........................................10Lancaster Paint .............................................................11La Mo Cafe ..................................................................12Just for You .................................................................14Favorite for Fun ............................................................16Fields of Ice ..................................................................16Professional Service ......................................................17
Publisher
Editor
Cover & Ad Design
Writing &Photography
Advertisement
Hank Vander Veen
Kristina Hacker
Jaime Ramirez, Mackenzie Alameda, Harold George
Alysson Aredas, Elizabeth Arakelian, Candy Padilla
Beth Flanagan, Mo Jerner, Tara Levy
To advertise in the next special section contact the advertising department at (209) 634-9141.
READERS’ CHOICE 2014
Downtown Turlock 200 W. Main St. 209-250-2042
www.dustbowlbrewing.com
Growlers & Food-to-goSwag • Gift Cards • Kegs
Open daily at 11:00am…Closed on Monday
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Voted Best Beer Tap RoomVoted Best Late Nite Bite
VOTED FAVORITE
2330 Colorado
Ave, Turlock
Stephen Blakemore
M.S. CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist/
Owner(209) 634-9327
AUDIOLOGIST
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED FORGENERATIONS FAMILY OPTOMETRY
AS YOUR FAVORITE OPTOMETRISTS!!
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2225 Geer Rd. Turlock • 209-668-0928(Geer Gardens Center)
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e would like to thank all our wonderful customers for voting us their favorite bakery 10 years in a row!
“Your Hometown Bakery”Celebrating 33 years!
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FAVORITES FOR PETSGroomer ............................................................................... Lisa's Pet Styles
Supplies ....................................................................................... Pet Extreme
Veterinarian Office .......................................Canal Veterinary Hospital
There’s only ONE place to eat Italian.
Thank you so much to our loyal Customers!
These past 29 years have been wonderful because of you!
Family Owned Since 1985
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Thank YouTO ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US
YOUR FAVORITE PRINT SHOP!
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Name of Business: Lisa’s Pet Styles
Type of Business: Dog grooming salon
Location: 420 East Olive Avenue
Hours: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until end of appointment
Contact Information: 664-1424
History of Business: Each of the groomers at Lisa’s Pet Styles have three of their own dogs, which is probably why these pet lovers enjoy taking dog grooming to a whole new level.
From dying dog hair bright pink to air-brushing and stenciling shapes onto their fur, Lisa’s Pet Styles is a creative and artistic dog salon. Handmade bows, jewels, earrings, ban-danas, hair extensions, and more can be add-ed to pooches but just because the groomers make primping the pups fun, there is also a serious devotion to dog grooming at the shop.
“We have all types of dogs come through the doors from the farm dog that gets a bath once a year to some with weekly ap-pointments,” said Manager Rachel Kenney.
“We’ve got a huge spectrum of clients.”While not all clients will be dying their
dogs’ fur exotic colors, there is one principle that governs dog care at Lisa’s: taking the saf-est and kindest approach to grooming.
Each session includes basic cleaning servic-es like ear cleanings, face wash, and toe nails clippings and all of the dogs are blown dry by hand. Opposed to cage drying which includes putting the pet in a cage with a dryer that blows hot air inside, the groomers want the comfort of the dog to be first and foremost which means they don’t use muzzles either.
With more than 30 appointments each day, many of the groomers have kept the same cli-entele for years.
“It’s just like a hair dresser. You want to find the one that fits best for you,” said Ken-ney. “The dogs feed off the energy of the per-son around them and you want them to have a good fit.
Lisa’s Pet Styles has two other locations in-cluding one at 1100 East Avenue in Turlock and one at 239 E. Street in Waterford.
Business Specialty: Safe and healthy dog care.
Creative primping for pooches at Lisa’s Pet Styles
Journal file photo
Layla Bear showcases her purple main with groomers Andrea Delguidice, Rebecca Stacey, Brooke Soares who is holding Emmie, and Manager Rachel Kenney at Lisa’s Pet Styles.
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FAVORITE FOOD & BEVERAGEAsian Restaurant ........................................................................ China Café
Bakery ............................................................................Olde Tyme Pastries
Bar/Pub ................................................10 East Kitchen and Tap House
Beer Tap Room ...................................................Dust Bowl Brewing Co.
Margarita .................................................Memo's Cocina & Tequila Bar
BBQ ........................................................................... Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Wine List ......................................................................................... Bistro 234
Pub Grub .............................................10 East Kitchen and Tap House
Breakfast ...........................................................................Latifs Restaurant
Buffet ...............................................................................Hometown Buffet
Burger ...................................................................................................In & Out
Caterer .................................................................................. Neto's Catering
Chef ............................................................................................ Leroy Walker
Coffee Shop ..................................................................................Café La Mo
Deli ............................................................................. Village Fresh Market
Desserts ........................................................................Olde Tyme Pastries
Dinner ............................................................................................. Bistro 234
Fast Food .............................................................................................In & Out
Friendliest Restaurant ..............................................................La Mo Café
Grocery Store ........................................................................................ Raleys
Healthy Eating .............................................................................La Mo Café
Green Grub
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Hot Wings................................................................................................... Juras
Ice Cream ..................................................................................................Lulu's
Inexpensive Restaurant ........................................... Cindy's Restaurant
Italian Restaurant .......................................................................... Angelini's
Late-Night Bite .................................................... Dust Bowl Brewing Co.
Lunch ...............................................................................................La Mo Café
Mexican Restaurant .................................................................Las Casuelas
Outdoor Dining ...........................................................................La Mo Café
Pizza ...............................................................................................Deans Pizza
Restaurant Service ........................................................................Bistro 234
Romantic Restaurant ...................................................................Bistro 234
Salad Bar .................................................................................................. Sizzler
Sandwich..................................................................... Main Street Footers
Seafood Restaurant ......................................................................Bistro 234
Steak House ................................................................... Center Street Grill
Sunday Brunch .........................................Turlock Golf & Country Club
Vegetarian ....................................................................................Green Grub
Las Casuelas
Café La Mo
By mistake, we inadvertently left the “Best Chiroparactor” off of the 2014 Ballot. We would like to highlight the past winners here:
2013 WinnerDr. Doug Falke
2012 Winner Dubyak Family Chiropractic
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BY ALYSSON AREDASTurlock Journal
The votes have been counted and downtown Turlock’s Bistro 234 has proved to be delectably superior to other restaurants in more ways than one.
For Turlock Journal Readers’ Choice of 2014, the res-taurant garnered a total of seven awards: Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Friday Night Date, Best Dinner, Best Restaurant Service, Best Seafood, and Best Romantic Restaurant.
“I personally could not be more thrilled with how things ran this year,” said owner Jennifer Doerksen. “The diversification of awards that we have won show that we have something for everyone and we are open to just about anything. I love working with our guests.”
For nearly 15 years, Bistro 234 has served downtown restaurant patrons with a menu comprised of fresh and innovative American and French-influenced culinary masterpieces. The restaurant also offers a full bar and award-winning wine selection, both of which are guar-anteed to complete each guest’s dining experience.
“People have told me that our food is so consistent that it’s unbelievable,” said Doerksen. “Their comments just give us more motivation to keep doing what we’re doing and trying new things.”
Recently, the restaurant has adopted a number of veg-an and gluten-free dishes to its menu, as well as begun offering popular cooking classes and wine tastings.
When it comes to the many dishes the bistro serves, Doerksen herself attested to the quality by stating that she would opt to have the Chilean sea Bass every night, a dish that has officially replaced the restaurant’s Chicken Marsala as top seller.
According to Doerksen, the dish—which is served over jasmine rice with coconut milk—is so good that all it needs is “a little bit of salt, pepper, and a slight drizzle of butter.”
The owner credits executive chef Leroy Walker with the quality seafood the restaurant serves, who she de-scribes as adamant when it comes to finding and attain-ing fresh sea food on a regular basis.
“Leroy is the heart and soul of this place,” said Doerk-sen. “Nothing would happen without our kitchen staff.”
Walker has not only received praise from the restau-rant’s owner, but from the entire city as well as he has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Best Chef award.
“I’m always appreciative of anybody recognizing any-thing that we do at the Bistro, it makes the years that I have put into my craft worth it,” said Walker.
Since it has opened, Walker reports that he has been there every day making sure that everything is done prop-erly. Along with the assistance of his kitchen staff, he has ensured that the restaurant has maintained the culinary consistency that keeps bringing customers back.
“We’ve been here for such a long time, but we still want to keep up to high standards regarding quality and ser-vice,” added manager Jayton Gates. “These awards show how loyal our guests are and how much hard work we’ve done this year.”
For dinner or private party reservations, visit bistro234.com or call 668-4234. Bistro 234 is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to mid-night Friday through Saturday.
Readers choose Bistro 234 for seven awards8 Turlock JournalSaturday, January 31, 2015
CANDY PADILLA/The Journal
Bistro 234 owner Jennifer Doerksen and manager Jayton Gates have a commitment to quality that has earned the restaurant seven Readers’ Choice awards.
People have told me that our food is so
consistent that it’s unbelievable. Their
comments just give us more motivation to keep
doing what we’re doing and trying new things.– Jennifer Doerksen
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Winner of the following 2014 Reader's Choice Awards
BEST WINE LIST
BEST CHEF – LEROY WALKER
BEST DINNER
BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
BEST SEAFOOD
BEBEST FRIDAY NIGHT DATE
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EVENTS
February 13 at 7pm: Family Friday - Paint Your Hearts Out - A Valentine themed art event for families. Free admission
LECTURES
February 8 at 2pm: Singing for Freedom in South Africa - Tayo Jolaosho, UC Merced; multi-media presentation on songs from South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggles. Free Admission.
MUSIC SERIES February 10 at 7:30pm: Valley Jazz with Patrick Langham - General admission $10, CAC members $8, Free CSUS Students
CLASS REGISTRATION
Art Start: Ages 5-8, Tues; February 3 – 24; 4pm – 5pm, $45 per child Beginning Irish Step Dance: Ages 6-10, Tues; February 4 – March 11; 4pm - 5pm, $48 per child Masterpieces: Ages 8-10. Wed; February 4 – 25; 4pm - 5pm, $45 per child Art Appreciation: Adults (ages 14+). Weds; February 25 – April 1; 6pm - 8pm, $25 per person
Registration ends soon! Sign up online or call the office.
FEBRUARY
Carnegie Arts Center: 250 N. Broadway Turlock, CA 95380 | (209)-632-5761Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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MOST COMMUNITY INVOLVEDMost Community Involved Business ........................... Lancaster Paint
Best Community Role Model ................................................... Don Smith
Best Local Politian ......................................................... Mayor John Lazar
Community Festival or Event .................................. Wounded Warriors
Community Organization ........................................................................ BNI
Hall Rental ....................................................................Holiday Inn Express John Lazar
A heartfelt Thank You to our Clients and the Community for selecting us for the Turlock JournalReaders Choice Award
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“I am so proud to have served this wonderful
community. Thank you Turlock for all
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— Best regards, John Lazar
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Millions of paintbrush strokes and 29 years since its opening, Lancaster Painting has become a staple in Tur-lock and the surrounding communities for its excellent service.
Family-owned even before Steve Talkington purchased the company in 1986 to run with his wife and daugh-ters, Lancaster Paintings features a close-knit staff that has customer satis-faction at the heart of its business. The company also provides several services that extend far beyond painting, in-cluding: cabinet refinishing, deck and fence preservation, graffiti removal, graffiti prevention, power washing, gutters, dry wall and textures, concrete staining, specialty staining, wall paper installation and removal and more.
“We’ll even replace those hard to reach light bulbs. We do a lot of those little, extra things for our customers and I think that is what sets us apart in the industry,” said Jennifer Beede, cli-ent advocate and sales assistant.
Lancaster Painting doesn’t just care
for its clients as the company ensures that it is offering a quality service by providing various trainings for em-ployees each month. Not only does the company stay on top of industry trends, but Lancaster’s proactive ap-proach ensures that all employees de-liver the same signature touch.
The company has also garnered at-tention in the local area for its com-munity outreach. For the past four years, Lancaster Painting has accepted nominations form local community members to provide a family or orga-nization a free paint job. The company also frequents local events, such as the annual Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights, with its popcorn truck that provides complementary treats to at-tendees.
“These [activities] are just an oppor-tunity for us to give back to the com-munity. If it wasn’t for the community and our customers' referrals we really wouldn’t be where we are today,” said Beede.
More than paint makes Lancaster great
Photo contributed
Lancaster Painting employees gather for an all day painting session of the exterior home for their 2014 Paint it Forward project.
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BY ELIZABETH ARAKELIANTurlock Journal
Awards:Best Coffee ShopFriendliest RestaurantBest Place for Healthy EatingBest Place for LunchBest Outdoor DiningGrab a cup of coffee to go from Café
La Mo and the cup will have three words on it: Love, Savor, and Community.
“That is our mission statement, our philosophy,” said Gloria Smallwood who owns the coffee shop with her two daugh-ters Hillary Smith and Brityn Butrick. “If we can keep our focus on those things the rest falls into place.”
The recently opened coffee shop has fast become a respite for many locals who gather at the downtown location to read, work, or meet with friends.
The café features a multitude of clas-sic and unique drink options and boasts a full menu of coffee creations. From lattes and cappuccinos to the Valencia, which combines bittersweet chocolate ganache, orange peel, espresso, steamed milk, and foam, the café offers a unique twist on classic coffee and espresso options. With all syrups made in house and Chai made from scratch, La Mo Café is offering craft drinks without any artificial ingredients. There are also nine varieties of loose leaf teas from which customers can choose as well as a range of pastries and rotating grab-and-go lunch items.
“You see people on a daily basis, you develop relationships with them and that was our goal,” said Smith.
However, the trio at La Mo was not only recognized for their coffee shop, but also their restaurant La Mo located a stones throw away in the same shopping center in an alcove set back from Main Street. Unlike the coffee shop which has been open for four months, the restau-rant will celebrate its four year anniver-sary in August.
There is a harmonious relationship be-tween the coffee shop and the restaurant so when La Mo was chosen as not only the Best Coffee Shop, but also the Res-taurant with the Friendliest Service and the Best Place for Healthy Eating, the trio was ecstatic.
“To be the friendliest and healthiest place, that is what we care about. That means so much because we’re actually taking care of you, it’s not a façade,” said Smith. “It’s a holistic thing.”
Natural and local ingredients also take center stage at the Latin bistro where, similar to the coffee shop, the owners en-joy creating unique twists on dishes like braised lamb tamales and quesadillas with smoked Gouda and chicken folded into brown rice tortillas.
No matter if customers frequent the coffee shop or the restaurant, there is one thing that always comes first for the la-dies of La Mo and their employees:
“Hospitality,” said Smallwood. “This is our goal, and honestly, our greatest desire is to offer hospitality to the com-munity.”
La Mo takes center stage for a fresh and friendly take on food
CANDY PADILLA/The Journal
ABOVE: Owners Gloria and Audrey Smallwood, Hillary Smith and Brityn Butrick pose with their staff outside of the new La Mo Cafe Coffee Shop; BELOW: La Mo Cafe’s Maia Johnson and Kenya Roberson take great pride and care in preparing and serving delicious coffee to customers.
“WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE OUR COMMUNITY! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US 2014’S BEST COFFEE SHOP, FRIENDLIEST,
HEALTHY EATING, LUNCH & OUTDOOR DINING!!”
Thank you again and Happy New Year!Cafe La Mo & La Mo Café | 310 E. Main St | Turlock, CA 95380
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La Mo takes center stage for a fresh and friendly take on food
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Laser & Cosmetic .....................................................................Dr. Anderson
Massage Therapy................................................................Cynthia Flesher
Nail Salon ..................................................................................................... Bliss
OB/GYM ..........................................................................................Dr. Pazouki
Orthodontist ........................................................................................Dr. Hyer
Optometrist ........................................................Generations Optometry
Pediatrics .......................................................................Dr. Krishan K. Goel,
MD Turlock Pediatric Medical Group
Pharmacy ............................................Boies Medical Center Pharmacy
Podiatrist ...........................................................................................Dr. Patino
Primary Care .......................................................................Dr. Vernon Parks
Tanning Salon ............................................................................Bronze Body
Weight Loss/Diet Center .......... Lisa Short - Body Potential Fitness
JUST FOR YOUAudologist ..................Blakemore Center for Hearing and Balance
Bootcamp .......................................... ABC Fit Pro Outdoor Boot camp
Dermatologist ............................................................................ Dr. Hantash
Dentist ............................................................................................. Dental Spa
Facials ......................................................................East Main Skin & Body
Gymnastics/Dance Studio ..................... Backstage Dance Academy
Hair Stylist ..................................................................................Brittany Irish
Health Club/Gym ............................................................... Turlock Fitness
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Laser & Cosmetic .....................................................................Dr. Anderson
Massage Therapy................................................................Cynthia Flesher
Nail Salon ..................................................................................................... Bliss
OB/GYM ..........................................................................................Dr. Pazouki
Orthodontist ........................................................................................Dr. Hyer
Optometrist ........................................................Generations Optometry
Pediatrics .......................................................................Dr. Krishan K. Goel,
MD Turlock Pediatric Medical Group
Pharmacy ............................................Boies Medical Center Pharmacy
Podiatrist ...........................................................................................Dr. Patino
Primary Care .......................................................................Dr. Vernon Parks
Tanning Salon ............................................................................Bronze Body
Weight Loss/Diet Center .......... Lisa Short - Body Potential Fitness
THANKS to our Loyal Customers for voting for us
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FAVORITE FOR FUNFamily Fun .................................................................................... Fields of Ice
Kids Fun ........................................................................................ Fields of Ice
Martial Arts Instruction ..........................................Moores Martial Arts
Billiards.............................................................................Sharkey’s Billiards
Friday Night Date ..........................................................................Bistro 234
Place to People Watch ..............................................................Fire Temple
Live Theater ...............................................Turlock Community Theater
Art Galery .................................................................... Carnegie Art Center
Ice skating was back and in full swing for the second year in a row at Fields of Ice, but with twice the ice. With a rink 120 feet by 80 feet, locals of all ages hit the rink.
“People were so responsive last year and even more so this year,” said co-owner Karen Macedo.
“There’s been a lot of excitement,” added husband Ron Macedo.
In 2014, the ice rink also a food truck which offers pizza, corndogs, hot choco-late and more.
R.A.M Farms launched Fields of Ice, a seasonal skating rink and Christmas
tree lot, in 2013. The Macedos initially conceived of the
idea to put in an ice rink after the success of their R.A.M. Farms pumpkin patch and corn maze.
The Macedos didn’t stop at an ice rink, but included a Christmas tree lot providing several varieties of trees for sale from the Willammette Valley in Or-geon including Noble Fir, Nordman Fir, Douglas Fir and Grand Fir ranging from 4 to 14 feet tall. Santa Clause also made appearances for photo opportunities the first three weekends in December.
TWICE THE ICE
Journal file photo
Jared Wright helps little one Adeline skate at the Fields of Ice skating rink while Matt Webb skates along beside them in November 2014.
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Law Firm .................................................................. Strategic Legal Group
Dry Cleaning .........................................................................Carr's Cleaners
Computer IT Person/Company .................................Turlock PC & Mac
Computer Repair ............................................................................ Layer 3 IT
Credit Union ......................................................Valley First Credit Union
Bank .......................................................................................................US Bank
Hotel ........................................................................... Fairfield Inn & Suites
Print/Copy Shop ......................................................... Harders Print Shop
Music Store/Lessons .............................. Hendricksons Turlock Music
Insurance Agency ......................................... Western Valley Insurance
Insurance Agent ........................................................Nathan Dabulewicz
CPA/Tax Service .........................................................Hillberg & Co. CPA's
Travel Agency .................................................................. Adventure Travel
Funeral Home ...................................................................... Allen Mortuary
Photographer .................................................................Fabian Paramoud
Cellular Store .............................................................................................At&T
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THANK YOU TURLOCK FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE HOTELWE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR SUPPORT!
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Hometown BuffetMemo’s Cocina & Tequila Bar
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