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READERS’ CHOICE 2015

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Community Favorites  Entertainment Farm & Animal  Food & Beverage

Saturday, January 30, 2016

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Readers’ Choice 2015

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C O N T E N T S Favorites in Food & Beverage..................................... 5 Neto’s Catering.......................................................... 6 Table 26..................................................................... 7 Favorites in Entertainment.......................................... 9

THANK YOU TURLOCK FOR VOTING MONTE VISTA SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL AS YOUR FAVORITE VETERINARY OFFICE!

Favorites in Farm & Animal......................................... 9 Community Favorites................................................. 9 Justin Crone............................................................ 10

DR. ROB SANTOS

Lady Liberty Self Defense........................................ 11 To advertise in the next special section contact the advertising department at (209) 634-9141.

901 East Monte Vista, Turlock • 634-0023 Open Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm and Sun 9am-8pm

Winner of the following 2015 Reader's Choice Awards BEST WINE LIST BEST CHEF – LEROY WALKER BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT BEST SEAFOOD BEST FRIDAY NIGHT DATE OPEN DAILY TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11AM lunch, mid-day, happy hour, dinner & desserts / specialty cocktails 234 East Main Street, Turlock, CA. 95380 Bistro234.com & To make a reservation please call (209) 668-4234 or visit Open Table


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FAVORITE FOOD & BEVERAGE Bakery ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Olde Tyme Pastries Bar/Pub ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dust Bowl BBQ ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dickey’s BBQ Pit Beer Tap Room ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Dust Bowl Breakfast ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Cafe La Mo Buffet ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Sizzler Burger ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� In n Out Caterer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Neto’s Catering Chef ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Leroy Walker Chinese ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Golden Dragon Coffee Shop ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Cafe La Mo Deli............................................................................................ Village Fresh Market Desserts ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Olde Tyme Pastries Dinner ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Table 26 Donuts ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Fails Donut Factory Fast Food ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� In n Out French Fries ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ In n Out Friendliest Restaurant �����������������������������������������������������������������������������La Mo Cafe Grocery Store ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Village Fresh Market Healthy Eating �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������La Mo Cafe Hot Dog ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Main Street Footers

We’re honored. 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.

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Hot Wings ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Jura’s Pizza Ice Cream.................................................................... Oak Barrel Ice & Creamery Indian Cuisine �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Nagina Palace Inexpensive Restaurant ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Cindy’s Italian Restaurant ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Angelini’s Japanese/Sushi ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Sushi Garden II Late-Night Bite ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dust Bowl Lunch ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Table 26 Margarita............................................................... Memo’s Cocina & Tequila Bar Mexican Restaurant ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������El Jardin Outdoor Dining �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������La Mo Cafe Pizza �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Jura’s Pizza Pub Grub ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Dust Bowl Restaurant Service ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Table 26 Romantic Restaurant �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Bistro 234 Salad ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Green Grub Sandwich ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Togo’s Sandwiches Seafood Restaurant ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Bistro 234 Steak House �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Center Street Grill Sunday Brunch ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������La Mo Cafe Taco ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Silva’s Taco Truck Take-out-food �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Chili’s Thai �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Ju Ju Thai Vegetarian ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������La Mo Cafe Wine List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Bistro 234 Yogurt ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Yogurt Mill


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Neto’s offers family touch for catering events Turlock Journal

Since 1978 Neto’s Catering has been serving up its famous food for community fundraisers, gatherings and special events. Whether it’s a large corporate event with over 1,000 attendees or a more intimate anniversary gathering for close friends and family, Neto’s Catering has been a Turlock favorite for generations, making it no surprise the company was named the Turlock Journal Readers’ Choice for caterer. “We do a little bit of everything,” said owner Fred Neto. “Fundraisers, school events, corporate events, weddings, funerals, picnics, sit down dinners, buffet dinners — or people can call to pick up items and full service catering as well.” The versatility of Neto’s Catering is displayed with their menu, as well. From barbecue items such as tri-tip, ribs, chicken, steak, to their famous Portuguese beans, Neto explains that they are not limited when it comes to what the customer would like for them to prepare.

“We’re not just limited to barbecue items,” he said. “We’ll do pasta, lasagna, party trays, deli spreads and gourmet platters, cold cut items, fajitas, you name it.” Neto’s Catering is a family-operated business and enjoys being located in the heart of Turlock. “It’s nice to know all of your customers with the small-town atmosphere,” he said. “We really appreciate the Turlock community and love to be able to give back and help in times of hardships any way we can. You give a little, you get a little.” Neto’s Catering is not a corporate business and they take pride in the fact that they are still family owned and operated. “Every job that we do, we put the same care into it like we did it for family as for someone else,” he said. “We try to do the best job we can and every job that we are able to do we take pride in it and do it personally like it would be for ourselves.” For more information about Neto’s Catering, call 633-7435 or visit netoscatering.com.

VOTED BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT! Thank you so much to our loyal customers! “Serving Turlock since 1985”

Angelini’s Authentic Italian

Open Tues. - Fri. 11am - 9pm Sat. 11:30am – 9pm • Sun. 11:30am - 8:30pm

2251 Geer Road, Turlock CA

209.667.6644

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420 E. Olive Ave., Turlock, CA 95380 209.664.1424

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Table 26: Community driven, locally sourced and family inspired BY NATALIE WINTERS Turlock Journal

White Table 26 has only been open since March 2015, the restaurant has already made a significant impression on the community of Turlock being voted the Turlock Journal Readers’ Choice for Best Lunch, Dinner and Restaurant Service. Chef and part owner John Gardner describes the contemporary restaurant as community driven, locally sourced and family inspired. “The region alone is inspiration for the restaurant,” said Gardner. “We love using local products and always strive to use quality ingredients.” Their menu includes not only lunch and dinner but a “late night bites” section that features items such as a linguica burger and Korean chicken bowl. Gardner said Table 26 uses local ingre-

dients from R.A.M. Farms for butternut squash and pumpkins and other local businesses seasonally. “This community is really the epicenter of the agriculture nation,” he said. “We have the ability to drive any type of ingredient we need from local ag products.” Whether that’s high quality beef or seafood from the Bay Area, Table 26 enjoys their location for more reasons than one. “Turlock is such a tight-knit community and we’re so thankful for the support,” said Gardner. The independent restaurant is also owned by Frank and Annete Lemos. “We’re very thankful and gracious for the community support,” said Garner. “We feel very proud of our team and are glad that our efforts came across well. We plan to make 2016 even better.” Table 26 will be open from 11 a.m. to midnight six days a week and closed on Tuesdays. It is located at 2660 Geer Rd.

Frank Lemos, his daughter Allison Lemos and grandson Hunter Lemos stand in one area of Table 26 where there is also a bar, banquet room and outdoor patio before the restaurant’s opening in March 2015.

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Thank You

Turlock for Voting Us Best Martial Arts Studio! Lady Liberty Self-Defense, a division of Liberty Private Security, Inc., is a company that specializes in personal protection for women & kids of all ages.

Instructors:

ASHLEY CAHILL,

Certified Self-Defense Instructor

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With 20+ years of experience

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Thank You Voters… We a are honored and grateful for your support of Table 26 and staff s

Winner of the 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards BEST LUNCH • BEST DINNER BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE it has been an eventful and rewarding first year

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FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNITY FAVORITES

Art Gallery ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Carnegie Arts Center Community Festival or Event ��������������������������������������Stanislaus County Fair Billiards ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Sharkey’s Community Organization �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������BNI Community Role Model ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Justin Crone Family Fun ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Rams Farms Hall Rental ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Two Guys Catering Friday Night Date �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Bistro 234 Local Politician ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Gary Soiseth Kids Fun ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������R.A.M. Farms Most Community Involved Business �����������������������������������Geiger’s Jewelers Live Theater............................................................Turlock Community Theatre Martial Arts Instruction �����������������������������������������Lady Liberty Self-Defense

FAVORITE FARM & ANIMAL SERVICES Groomer �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Lisa’s Pet Styles Large Animal Supplies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Taylor Vet Pet Supplies ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Pet Extreme Tractor Sales & Service �����������������������������������������������������������������Garton Tractors Veterinarian Office............................... Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital

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"In eir Footsteps" - Historical Downtown Walk ursday, May 12th, 2016

Kaleidoscope Flashback 1970's Cocktail Party Saturday, July 30th, 2016

Burying the Time Capsule Friday, September 9th, 2016

CENTENNIAL EXHIBITS Two Week Pop-Up Exhibitions in the Gemperle Gallery January 8-17: Gordon Senior, Sculpture & Works on Paper April 8-17: Jessica Gomula-Kruzic, Video August 12-21: Dean De Cocker, Sculpture November 11-20: Rob Stevenson, Printmaking

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Letters to Santa president recognized as Community Role Model BY ALYSSON AREDAS Turlock Journal

While Santa Claus was missing his signature red suit and white beard for 100 students at Wakefield Elementary School and their families one Friday afternoon last December, his giving spirit was apparent as he delivered presents and a Christmas dinner during the seventh annual Letters to Santa Charity distribution event. The reason behind the different appearance was because Santa Claus in this situation was not actually Old St. Nicholas, but Modesto firefighter and Letters to Santa Charity president Justin Crone, whose organization raised $81,000 in order to gift 708 kids and 305 families with clothes, toys and a holiday dinner this past year. Crone's generosity and dedication to the Letters to Santa organization is why he was named the Turlock Journal Readers' Choice for Community Role Model.

Crone said that the charity effort has grown exponentially since he took it on seven years ago. In its first year, he coordinated a dinner that raised $7,600 to guarantee 60 to 80 kids a coat, shoes and a toy. In 2015, Crone hosted a golf tournament and dinner in order to give 708 students a shirt, pants, underclothes, socks, shoes, warm jacket and a toy. Their families also received a full holiday meal. “Each year we’ve just gotten bigger,” said Crone. “This year has just gotten completely out of hand, which is great.” Crone said that Letters to Santa went above and beyond for one Wakefield Elementary family in particular that was recently discovered to be homeless and living out of their car this year. On Friday, Crone gave the family gift cards to FoodMaxx, Red Robin and Sizzler, as well as a three-night stay at a local hotel. “We just want to give them some

normalcy for the holidays,” said Crone. In addition to distributing gifts to children at Wakefield Elementary, Crone brought gifts and holiday meals to families in Ceres, Modesto, Salida and other Turlock schools, including nine students at Medeiros Elementary School, 80 students at Crowell Elementary School and 50 students Dennis Earl Elementary School. Crone said that while a majority of Letters to Santa is the work of him and his family, it would not be possible without community volunteers and sponsors, which include Central Valley Pump Inc., Turlock Associated Police Officers, Modesto City Firefighters Association 1289, Central Valley Automotive, Machado and Sons Construction, Geiger’s Jewelers, Huff Construction and GDI Insurance. For more information about the annual event, visit letterstosantacharity.com.

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Justin Crone and the Letters to Santa organization raised $81,000 to provide over 700 kids and their families with Christmas presents and a full holiday meal.

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Be prepared with Lady Liberty Self Defense BY NATALIE WINTERS Turlock Journal

When Ashley Cahill began working for her father’s company, Liberty Private Security, she had no idea that years later she would branch off a business of her own. Lady Liberty Self Defense opened in May of 2015 and the response from the community has been tremendous, with the business being named the Turlock Journal Readers’ Choice for Martial Arts Instruction. “The Central Valley is a great place but we all recognize there are problems everywhere,” she said. “My dad, Larry, and I’s motto is, ‘Don’t be paranoid, be prepared.’” Cahill said that her first class had over 50 women and it has grown ever since, now a couple classes a month, levels one, two and three. “It’s a really fun, enjoyable class and

people leave with smiles on their faces, not fear,” said Cahill. “It’s a sense of empowerment.” The initial plan was to have one or two classes a year, since Turlock is a smaller town, but Cahill is proud that the demand for more classes has grown Lady Liberty Self Defense to what it is today. Cahill believes in the freedom to feel secure as their Facebook message reaffirms: “Don’t be a victim… fight back.” She plans to incorporate children’s classes and senior citizen seminars with a physical therapist on site, as well. “I want the community to know how thankful I am for the enthusiasm they bring to every class,” she said. “The positive feedback and support from the community has just been tremendous and we’re so grateful for the support.” For more information, visit facebook.com/ladylibertyselfdefense/

Larry Cahill, co-owner of Lady Liberty Self Defense, speaks to a class.

“THANK YOU TURLOCK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR VOTING FOR US IN THE 2015 READERS CHOICE. WE ARE HONORED TO SERVE YOU” VOTED BEST COFFEE SHOP FRIENDLIEST RESTAURANT SUNDAY BRUNCH VEGETARIAN OUTDOOR DINING BREAKFAST HEALTHY EATING Café La Mo & La Mo Café | 310 E. Main St. | Turlock (209) 632-6655 | lamocafe@gmail.com

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