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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

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Writing &Photography

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Hank Vander Veen

Kristina Hacker

Jaime Ramirez, Mackenzie Alameda, Harold George

Alysson Aredas, Elizabeth Arakelian, Candy Padilla

Beth Flanagan, Mo Jerner, Tara Levy

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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 would like to thank our valued customers for voting us

“Readers Choice” Favorite Gift Store in Turlock.

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Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm

210 East Main St. Downtown Turlock(209) 669-7800

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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!

306 E Main StreetTurlock, CA

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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

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Pets

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Food

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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.


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!!

A Private Family Practice Specializing in Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lens Fittings, Disease Management and Optical Dispensing.

2010 West Monte Vista Ave - Turlock, CA (209) 667-1213

generationsoptometry.com

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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!

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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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VOTING NETO’S YOUR FAVORITE

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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

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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.

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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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Thank you for voting me,“Turlock’s Favorite Insurance Agent!”

ON DISPLAY

Valley Focus: Paintings by Chella & Photographs by Dan Kasser now on display. Inspiring Women opens February 11; reception and poetry reading March 1 at 2pm. Entries now being accepted for Central Valley Art Showcase Exhibit. Deadline February 27. Visit website for more information.

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

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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

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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

415 Mitchell Street, Turlock, CA 95380(209) 667-2406 FAX: (209) 5667-4615

PlanningPreparingand Achieving Your Financial Goals

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“I am so proud to have served this wonderful

community. Thank you Turlock for all

your support and for voting me as your favorite

local political person!”

— 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

(209) 632-6655 | [email protected]

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Thank you Turlock for voting ABC Fitness Co. as your favorite Boot Camp!

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La Mo takes center stage for a fresh and friendly take on food

IT’S BEEN MY PLEASURE TO SERVE SUCH A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY.3 YEARS IN A ROW!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING ME YOUR FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST

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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

We’re honored.

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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 dedication to quality, freshness, and service.

Thanks for thinking so highly of us. We look forward to serving you again.

©2015 In-N-Out Burgerswww.In-N-Out.com

Thank you Turlock for voting meBEST Hair Stylist.

I am beyond humbled.

I want to continue making Turlock look and feel beautiful, so thank you for your continued support.

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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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

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We Value your Business and your Support. We are

Honored to have been Voted Best Insurance Agency.

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We appreciate your loyalty & support.

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Olde Tyme PastriesVillage Fresh Market

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FAVORITE FOOD

3301 Countryside Dr., Turlock, CA

(209) 668-3800

“...Because when you stay with us, you’re family.”

Corporate and Group Discounts Available. Please Contact Irene Silveira @ [email protected]

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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