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Thank you for voting us Favorite Breakfast & Coffee Shop.
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Table ofContents 4 THE DIFFEERENCE IS SERVICE 6 BEST IN ANIMAL SERVICES 7 BEST IN AUTO BIZ 9 BEST IN COMMUNITY FAVORITES
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Best of
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March2020 PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen
EDITOR Jeff Benziger
ART DIREC TOR Harold L. George
Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the 2019 Ceres Reader’s Choice awards.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sharon Hoffman
Our annual contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Ceres Courier, both in print and online. More than 30,000 votes were cast across many categories.
SALES & MARKETING Charles Webber
DIGITAL Frankie Tovar
Every year it is important to us as your local community newspaper to recognize those people, businesses and organizations that our readers choose as the ‘best.’ As the leading local media organization in Ceres and surrounding communities our audience is bigger than ever as we strive to produce content in many forms that is focused on the community that all of us live, work and play in. We live in a vibrant community with many successes all around us. It is important that all of us patronize local businesses and support our community leaders.
Rich Matheson
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As always, we strive to provide content that enlightens, entertains and informs while providing a forum for local conversation about issues and ideas. We hope you enjoy this magazine and continue to engage with our newspaper and digital platforms.
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Locally-owned businesses recirculate more money back into the local community than chain stores, per square-foot occupied. A space filled with a local business rather than a chain puts more dollars back into YOUR neighborhood.
2. Embrace what makes us different.
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Ceres is a city of neighborhoods. Where we shop, where we eat and hang out -- all of it makes our neighborhoods home. Chain businesses change the character of our neighborhoods. If we wanted to live some place that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn’t be living in Ceres.
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1. Keep money in the neighborhood.
3. Get better service.
In a local business, you know the person behind the counter and they know you. They have a deep understanding of the products they’re selling and they take time to serve their customers.
4. Create and keep good jobs.
Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and small businesses account for the vast majority of job growth. Locally-owned businesses are far less likely to pull up stakes and move operations to another city or country, taking their jobs with them.
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5. Promote competition and diversity.
A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of their local customers and not on a national sales chain, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
6. Help out the environment.
Locally-owned businesses can make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and they generally set up shop in commercial corridors rather than developing on the fringe. This means less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
7. Support community groups.
Non-profits receive an average 350% more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
8. Put your taxes to good use.
Local businesses in neighborhoods need comparatively less infrastructure investment and makes for efficient use of public services as compared to nationally-owned stores entering the community.
9. Vote with your dollars. Studies show that if households redirect a higher percentage of planned holiday spending from chain stores to locally-owned merchants, local economies are positively impacted.
10. Invest in your community. Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here and are invested in the community with much more than just their dollars.
The Ceres Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting local independent businesses and educating consumers on the importance of buying local. Check out our membership directory of local businesses at www.CeresChamber.com.
BECOME A MEMBER AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
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animal services
Groomer WAGS TO WHISKERS Pet Adoption KATE’S RESCUE Pet Store CALDRON PET CHOICE Veterinarian Office CROWS LANDING VET
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auto biz Thank you for Voting
Don’s RV Favorite RV Dealer Celebrating 30 years
Auto Body CONCEPT AUTO BODY Auto Dealership (new) PRICE FORD Auto Dealership (used) ROBERTS AUTO SALES Auto Maintenance WALTS
SALES • SERVICE • PARTS
Car Detail DETAILED CALIFORNIA
Come in & See the Difference *Top Dollar for your Trade In Consignments Wanted New & Used Travel Trailers 5th Wheels & Motorhomes Your RV Dealer Who Cares!!!
Car Detail PREMIER CARWASH & LUBE
donsrv.com 4872 Rohde Rd., Ceres CA
209-556-9993
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auto biz
Oil Change SPEE DEE OIL CHANGE
Tire Store AMERICA’S TIRES
RV Dealer DON’S RV CENTER
Towing Service ANDERSON’S TOW
Smog EZ SMOG
Walt’s Auto Repair
ALL OF US AT
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We Understand There Are Many Other Companies Out There, And We Appreciate You Calling Us In Your Time Of Need. So With That In Mind, Thank You Once Again. “Better Service From Head To Tow”
Walt’s Auto for all your Automotive Care Needs
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TOWING T OWING Anderson’s Tow (209) 538-TOWS • www.andersonstow.com
1325 Angie Ave. Ceres, CA BESTOFCERES
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community favorites
Community Events / Festival CERES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Most Community Involved Business STEPS DANCE ARTS CENTER
Community Organization CERES SEAHAWKS YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER
Place to Work MODERN URGENT CARE Role Model WILLIE SOLORIO
Hall Rental SHARKY & MELLA’S CREATIVE DESIGN
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entertainment & fun
Billiards FAMILY PIZZA Billiards RUSTY NAIL Family Fun SMYRNA PARK Friday Night Date AGAVE AZUL Live Theater GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Martial Arts Instruction CERES KARATE
THANKS FOR YOUR
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A Non-Profit Organization
2019/20 PREMIER PARTNER:
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food & beverage
Asian Restaurant BAMBOO GARDEN
Chef HENRY SAMS CAFE
Bakery BETO’S BAKERY
Coffee Shop MY GARDEN CAFÉ
Bar/Pub LA CASCADA
Deli TOGO’S
Breakfast MY GARDEN CAFÉ
Dessert FOSTERS FREEZE
Brunch THE FRUIT YARD
Dinner LA CASCADA
Buffet THE FRUIT YARD
Fast Food FOSTERS FREEZE
Burger FARMER BOY’S
Friendliest Restaurant Service FARMER BOYS
Caterer LA MORENITA
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Grocery Store SAVE MART
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food & beverage
Healthy Eating FRESH FORK Ice Cream/Yogurt SUPERMOM’S FROZEN YOGURT Lunch FARMER BOY’S Margarita LA MORENITA Mexican Restaurant LA CASCADA Pizza BOB’S TAKE N BAKE PIZZA Sandwich TOGO’S Steak House TEXAS ROADHOUSE Vegetarian Restaurant BLU LOTUS
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home
Construction Company SWAN POOLS Electrical Service/Repair BARR ELECTRIC Flooring Carpet DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Thanks you for voting us
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Flooring Hardwood DIAMOND CARPET CARE Flooring Tile DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Hardware Store
Furniture Store STUART DAVID HOME FURNISHINGS Heating/Air Conditioning HONEYS AIR Home Accessories HOBBY LOBBY Home Electronics WALMART
2531 E. Whitmore, Ceres • (209) 537-4811 M-F 8a-8p, Sat & Sun 8a-7p BESTOFCERES
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home
Home Upholstery VILCHIS BROS UPHOLSTERY
Pest Control CLARK PEST CONTROL
House Cleaning SISTERS HOUSEKEEPING
Plumbing ABE’S DISCOUNT PLUMBING
Landscaping GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Roofing Company DEHART ROOFING Solar Company BTA SOLAR
Nursery/Gardening GROVER NURSERY
Window Coverings A SHADE ABOVE INTERIORS
Painting Service LANCASTER’S
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just for you Barber FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Hair Salon TROI’S HAIR COMPANY
Bootcamp BODY & SOUL FITNESS
Health Club/ Gym PLANET FITNESS
Child Care BECKIS MUNCHKINLAND
Laser & Cosmetic SURGICAL ARTISTRY
Chiropractor CERES CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Massage Salon FEET & FACIALS
Dance Studio FOOTNOTES DANCE STUDIO
Nail Salon SASSY NAILS
Dentist / Orthodontist MITAL PATEL
Nutrition FRESH FORK
Thank you for voting FIRST IMPRESSIONS the best barbershop in Ceres! Call us today to schedule your appointment.
For Voting Us Your 2019 Best of Ceres Readers’ Choice Award Winner for
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All proceeds benefit the patients, families and programs of Community Hospice.
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just for you
Podiatrist SUTTER GOULD
OB/GYN GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Primary Care ELVIS FEDALIZO
Optometrist DR. C
Tanning Salon FEET AND FACIALS
Pediatrics LYNETTE D GRANDISON SUTTER GOULD
Tattoo Parlor HOCUS INK
Pharmacy CERES DRUG STORE
Weight Loss / Diet Center NEW BEGINNINGS WEGHT LOSS CENTER
It’s about taking care of our community – every day of the year. Congratulations to all the winners of the Ceres Courier Readers’ Choice Awards, including: Pediatrics, Lynette Grandison, M.D.; Primary Care, Elvis Fedalizo, M.D.; Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Podiatry Department It’s a thousand things, big and small. sutterhealth.org/sgmf BESTOFCERES
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local business
Bank / Credit Union VALLEY FIRST CREDIT UNION Cellular Store AT&T STORE CPA/Tax Service ZIPSER Dry Cleaning CERES CLEANERS Florist THE FLORAL COTTAGE
We are honored to be voted
BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT! Thank you for your votes
Serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus & Merced Counties
843 E. Main Street, Turlock • (209) 668-6700 NewBridgeManagement.com ADER’S CH RE
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Funeral Home FRANKLIN & DOWNS Hotel MICROTEL Insurance Agency WYATT INSURANCE Insurance Agent DIRK WYATT
Print/Copy Shop VALLEY PRINTING
Photographer TINA HARDEN
Storage Facility AAA CERES SELF STORAGE Travel AAA Tutoring CAL STATE UNIVERSITY STANISLAUS
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real estate
Condo/Apartments WINDMERE APARTMENTS
Favorite Realtor MARK WHITEHEAD
Favorite Real Estate Firm EXIT REALTY CONSULTANTS
Loan/Mortgage BRANDI ELGEN Property Management NEW BRIDGE MANAGEMENT
Favorite Realtor CARLA EVANS
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shopping
Apparel Children CERES DRUG STORE Apparel Men ROSS Apparel Women PENNYSTYLE.CO Bargain/Discount Store ROSS Consignment Store HOPE CHEST Flower Shop THE FLORAL COTTAGE Gift Store CERES DRUG Hardware Store ACE HARDWARE Holiday Shopping CERES DRUG Jewelry Store EL CENTRO JEWELRY
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shopping
Locally Owned FOSTERS FREEZE Office Supplies TARGET
Shoe Store/Dept. WSS SHOES
Party Acc./Supplies THE FLORAL COTTAGE
Sporting Goods CENCAL TACITAL
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Serving the community you call home.
Thank you for voting Valley First Credit Union Best of Ceres!
Ceres | Modesto | Oakdale | Turlock Valleyfirstcu.org | (209) 549-8500
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With offices to serve you in Ceres, Turlock, Modesto, Manteca, Tracy & Fresno!
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