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Best of Tracy 2007 E-mail

best Here you go — all the Best of Tracy winners for 2007!

FAVORITE PEOPLE
Accountant/Bookkeeper
First Place: Alan A. Smith, A&L Financial, 1391 W.11th St., 832-1003
Second Place: Bill Pollard Jr. Financial and Tax Consultant, 79 E. 11th St., 832-5110
Third Place: Craig Mizuno, CPA, 527 W. 11th St., 832-1611

Athletic Trainer
First Place: In-Shape, 101 S. Tracy Blvd, 836-2504, 239 W. 11th St., 833-3370
Second Place: Kevin Saenz, K Baseball Academy, 3402 Mars Way 102, 614-0928
Third Place: Quincy Ruffin, Ruffin Performance/Adventure Boot Camp, 3502 Mars Ct., Suite 111, 839-0415

Chiropractor
First Place: Larry Nicholson, Nicholson Chiropractic & Sports Care, 1011 Parker Ave., 836-0250
Second Place: Donald Ringer, Ringer Chiropractic, 1525 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-2225
Third Place: Lynn Friga, Friga Chiropractic, 404 W. Grant Line Road, 835-6625

Coach
First Place: Steve Lopez, Varsity Football Coach, West High School
Second Place: Abel Dorado, Girls Soccer Coach, West High School
Third Place: Kevin Saenz, K Baseball Academy, 3402 Mars Way 102, 614-0928

Community Volunteer
First: Gene Birk, Brighter Christmas
Second: Darlene Quinn, Tracy Interfaith Ministries
Third: Jim Rhodes

Contractor
First Place: Carl Gowan, Gowan Construction, 15 W. 8th St., 836-2482
Second Place: Dennis Alegre, DM Construction Inc., 835-0243
Second Place: John Melo, Melo Construction, 2235 N. McArthur Dr., 835-7314
Third Place: Joseph Jorge, Joseph M. Jorge Construction Inc., 835-5072 or 479-1629 

Dentist

First Place: Dr. Paul Teranishi, 612 W. 11th St., Suite 201, 835-8408
Second Place: Dr. Lance M. Matsune, 612 W. 11th St., Suite 201, 835-8408
Third Place: Dr. Royal C. Aaby, 1419 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-3821

Handyman
First Place: Randy Fehlhafer, Handy Randy’s Handyman Service, 220 Tassajara Ct., 800-399-1415
Second Place: Bruce Feller, Fix-It Feller, 170 Alum Rock Court, 832-7535
Third Place: Ed Caporusso Jr., 835-4196

Hair Stylist
First Place: Janet Corsaro, Tresses, 205 W. 10th St., 834-2887
Second Place: Valarie Aldrete, On Top Hair & Nail Design, 458 E. 10th St., 835-3947
Third Place: Michelle Coury, Tangles Salon, 110 W. 10th St., 835-1355

Insurance Agent
First Place: Paul Ritter, Ritter Insurance Agency, 2880 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-0776
Second Place: John & Mindy, S.J. Frerichs & Son, 28 W. 10th St., 835-1764
Second Place: Ron Yerian, Allstate Insurance, 4600 S. Tracy Blvd., Suite 118, 832-2002
Third Place: Terry Langley, State Farm Insurance, 28421 S. Chrisman Road., 835-1400

Legal Adviser
First Place: Sidney Alegre, Law Offices of Sidney Alegre, 120 E. 12th St., 830-2939
Second Place: Arch Bakerink, Bakerink & McCusker Law Office, 1030 Central Ave., 835-9592
Third Place: Mark Connolly, Law Office of Mark Connolly, 121 E. 11th St., 836-0725

Nail Technician
First Place: Patricia Jones, On Top Hair & Nail Design, 458 E. 10th St., 835-3947
Second Place: Loanne Bui, Nails Elite, 1140 Adam St., 833-9711
Third Place: Christine La, Nail Art by Christine, 118 E. 11th St., 833-7824

Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
First Place: David Hartzell, Eaton Optometry; 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., Suite 130, 835-1181
Second Place: David Moline, Tracy Optometry Group, 36 W. 10th St., 835-7446
Third Place: Frank Balestrery, Eaton Optometry, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., Suite 130, 835-1181

Orthodontist
First Place: Andrew Trosien, Trosien Orthodontics, 2850 N. Tracy Blvd., 833-1240
Second Place: Steven Jung, Orthodontics for Children & Adults, 1417 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-0977
Third Place: Dr. Ronald Miller, Miller’s Family Dentistry, 1409 Tracy Blvd., 835-5116
Third Place: David C. Coykendall DDS, Millennium Dental, 436 W. Beverly Place, 835-6487

Pet Sitter

First Place: Cindy Rogers, For Pet’s Sake, 836-8981
Second Place: April Rodgers, April’s Dog Grooming, 324 W. 11th St., 833-0080
Third Place:  Old River Veterinary, 520 W. 11th St., 835-5166
Third Place: Petsmart Inc., 2477 Naglee Road, 836-6080

Photographer

First Place: Carolyn Hall, Carolyn Hall Photography, 9 E. Sixth St., 833-3686
First Place: Luis Rosario, Johnson Studio, 29 W. 10th St., 835-1254
Second Place: Sears Portrait Studio, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 830-2369
Third Place: Glenn Moore, Tracy Press, 145 W. 10th St., 835-3030

Physician

First Place: Dr. Andris Lazdins, 433 W. Eaton Ave., 833-3930
Second Place: Dr. Jagdish Patel, 44 W. 12th St., 833-0525
Third Place: Dr. Manuel De La Cruz, 518 W. Eaton, 833-2228
Third Place: Dr. Harpreet Grewal, 530 W. Eaton Ave., 835-4332

Real Estate Agent
First Place: Sue Langdon, Corral Hollow Property Management, 628 Central Ave, 836-5575
Second Place: Jennifer West, Corral Hollow Property Management, 628 Central Ave, 836-5575
Third Place: Laurie Ellis, ERA Executive Real Estate, 1863 W. 11th St., 836-6444
Third Place: Eric Boehm, Caldwell Banker, 403 W. 11th St., 833-3333
Third Place: Ben Curran, Curran Real Estate, 445 W. 11th St., 835-4000

Teacher
First Place: John Anderson, West High School
Second Place: Joan Keith, TUSD Independent Study, West High School & Tracy High School
Third Place: Susan Petrucelli, Monticello Elementary, first grade

Veterinarian
First Place: Thomas Ross, Large & Small Animal Veterinary Services & Supplies, 840 W. Schulte Road, 836-0796
Second Place: James Matteson, Tracy Veterinary Clinic, 20 W. Grant Line Road, 835-0626
Third Place: Kecia Valdez, Jules Veterinary Center, 1855 W. 11th St., 833-7387

FAVORITE BUSINESSES
Auto Body
First: Tracy Body & Fender Works, 56 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5472
Second: Anthony’s Auto Body & Paint, 24195 S. Chrisman Road, 832-9201
Third: Troy’s Auto Body and Paint, 7474 W. 11th St.,
832-2943

Auto Dealership (New)
First: Stan Morri Ford Mercury, 3500 Auto Plaza Way, 835-4821
Second: Tracy Toyota, 2895 N. Naglee Road, 834-111
Third: Tracy Honda, 3450 Auto Plaza Way, 832-1400

Auto Dealership (Used)
First: Stan Morri Ford Mercury, 430 W. 11th St., 835-9365
Second: Tracy Honda, 3450 Auto Plaza Way, 832-1400
Third: Tracy Toyota, 2895 N. Naglee Road, 820-6000

Auto Maintenance
First: M&M Automotive, 60 E. 10th St., 835-7071
Second: City Garage, 604 W. 11th St., 835-3741
Third: Fagunde’s 10th Street Garage, 137 E. 10th St., 835-4471

Bank/Credit Union
First: Bank of Stockton, 1175 N. Tracy Blvd., 820-2000
Second: Washington Mutual, 691 W. 11th St., 836-1490
Third: Wells Fargo, 1900 W. 11th St., 835-5752.

Barber Shop
First: Golden’s Barber Shop, Jim and Mark Golden, 324 West 11th St., 835-8276
Second: Supercuts, 1980 W. 11th St, 832-3884
Third: Al’s Barber Shop, 1292 W. 11th St., 836-0833

Beauty Salon
First: Tangles Salon & Spa, 110 W. 10th St., 835-1355; 118 W. 10th St, Ste. A, 835-1115
Second: Tresses Salon, 205 W. 10th St., 834-2887
Third: On Top Hair & Nail Design, 458 E. 10th St., 835-3947

Building/Lumber Supply
First: M&M Builder’s Supply, 8111 E. 11th St., 835-4172
Second: Home Depot, 2785 W. Grant Line Road, 834-8975
Third: Orchard Supply Hardware, 371 W. 11th St., 835-3947

Car Rental
First: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 3500 Auto Plaza way, 835-3600
Second: Hertz Local Edition, 2830 Auto Plaza Drive, 832-0102
Third: Tracy Toyota, 2895 N. Naglee Road, 834-1111

Car Wash/Detail
First: RAS Car Wash & Detail Center, 124 E. 11th St., 836-3039
Second (tie): Chevron Stations, 755 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-0370; 2615 W. Grant Line Road, 836-6008; 1960 W. 11th St., 836-3181,
Second (tie): Tracy Express Wash & Lube, 2480 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-9128
Third: Delta Steam, 2481 Garrett Court, 835-9075

Carpet Cleaning
First: Delta Steam, 2481 Garrett Court, 835-9075
Second: Saabye’s Superior Chem-Dry, 334 E. 22nd St., 835-2886
Third: At Your Service Carpet Cleaning, 832-2863

Cellular Phone Sales
Cingular Wireless (AT&T), 2986 W. Grant Line Road, 834-1368
Second: Verizon Wireless, West Valley Mall, 3200 N. Naglee Road, 832-1764
Third: Sprint Nextel, 3290 W. Grant Line Road, 834-0800

Child Care
First: Tender Loving Care, 1001 Cambridge Place, 836-8948; 2324 Parker Ave., 835-9088; 4750 Darlene Lane, 839-1313; 1219 Whispering Wind Drive, 833-6144
Second: Kinder Care Learning Centers, 265 W. Grant Line Road, 835-9247
Third: Great Beginnings Pre-School, 330 Acacia St., 835-1321
Third: Baby Steps, 839-0031

Coffeehouse
First: Barista’s, 112 W. 10th St, 830-6050
Second: Starbucks, 2459 N. Naglee Road, 839-0875; 1857 W. 11th St., 830-1348; 569 W. Clover Road, 221-6755
Third: Java Makers, 835 S. Tracy Blvd., 839-9800; 1886 W. 11th St., 839-0932; 2179 Grant Line Road, 832-9598

Cosmetics Store/Department
First: Gottschalks Department Store, West Valley Mall, 3400 Naglee Road, 835-0500
Second: Longs Drugs, 3320 Tracy Blvd., 836-2162; 1885 W. 11th St, 836-2300
Second: Wal-Mart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786
Third: Rite Aid, 1970 W. Grant Line Road, 830-7388

Dog Grooming
First: Linda’s 4 Paws Pet Grooming, 14 W. 11th St., 835-7234
Second: Petsmart, 2477 Naglee Road, 836-6083
Third: April’s Dog Grooming, 324 W. 11th St, 833-0080

Dry Cleaners
First: Park Avenue Cleaners, 2529 N. Tracy Blvd., 832-3706; 1296 W. 11th St., 836-4000
Second: De Lux Dry Cleaners, 24 E. 10th St., 835-3346
Third: Tracy Valley Cleaners, 785 S. Tracy Blvd., 832-7400; 1880 W. 11th St., 833-1600

Electrical Service/Repair
First: S&S Electric, 912 W. 11th St., 835-2040
Second: Roy’s Electric, 23775 Chrisman Road, 835-6688
Third: AC/DC Electric 27509 W. Etcheverry Court, 832-1212

Embroidery
First: Tracy Embroidery, 22 E. 11th St., 832-3514
Second: Tracy Awards and Embroidery, 1119 Adam St., 836-5029
Second: Brenda’s Fashion, 738 Central Ave., 839-8506
Third: Grant Davis

Employment Agency
First: Adecco Employment Service, 780 W. Clover Road, 833-4477
Second: Hedy Holmes Staffing Service, 2766 N. Tracy Blvd., 830-6555
Third: Westaff Inc., 324 E. 11th St., 836-9630

Fitness/Health Club
First: In-Shape Health Clubs, 239 W. 11th St, 833-3370; 101 S. Tracy Blvd, 836-2504
Second: Curves for Women, 2513 N. Tracy Blvd., 834-2424
Third: World Gym, 2340 East St., 836-3488

Florist
First: The Little Flower Shop, 84 W 11th St., 835-1534
Second: Flower Pavilion, 98 W. 10th St., 836-3751
Third: Cottage Gardens, 901 Central Ave., 832-7266

Glass Service/Repair
First: Tracy Glass Shop, 69 W. Sixth St., 835-1472
Second: D&C Roadrunner Glass Co., 464 E. 10th St., 836-1725
Third: Borge’s Glass, 7928 W. 11th St., 836-4209

Heating/Air Conditioning
First: Skelton Heating & Air Conditioning, 5431 W. Grant Line Road, 832-7602
Second: Church Heating & Air Conditioning, 7580 Carmelo Drive, 835-2364
Third: JC Rego Refrigeration, 2259 N. MacArthur Drive, 836-5353

Hotel
First: Holiday Inn Express, 3751 Tracy Blvd., 830-8500
Second: Hampton Inn, 2400 S. Naglee Road, 833-0483
Third: Tracy Inn, 24 W. 11th St, 835-4700

House Cleaning
First: Merry Maids, 832-0900
Second: Molly Maids, 832-9940
Third: Ramona’s House Cleaning Service, 832-4486

Interior Design
First: From House to Home, 46 W. 10th St., 835-4735
Second: First Impression Homestaging Redesign, 835-4483
Third: Vallejo Design, 835-7621

Investment Firm
First: Ameriprise/American Express Financial Advisors Inc., 1548 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-6400
Second: Edward Jones, 1026 B St., 833-1325
Third: Bill Pollard Jr., 79 E. 11th St., 832-5110

Landscaping
First: Dominique’s Landscape Maintenance, 835-1169
Second: C & M Landscape, 832-4648
Third: Max Galvao & Sons, 833-1216

Laser/Cosmetic Surgery
First: Solutions Medical Spa, 4600 S. Tracy Blvd., No. 118, 834-0744
Second: Dr. Peter Chi, Beauty Renewed, 1770 N. Tracy Blvd., Ste. A, 478-8700
Third: Dr. Thomas McNemar, 467 W. Eaton Ave., 834-0626

Loan/Mortgage
First: Countrywide Home Loans, 1890 W. 11th St., 839-2560
Second: Mortgage Masters, 324 E. 11th St., 836-9000
Third: National City Mortgage, 2880 N. Tracy Blvd., 839-2880
Third: Delta Mortgage & Real Estate, 204 W 11th St., 830-8765; and 557 W. Clover Road, 229-9200

Masonry/Landscape Supply
First: Sherman Landscape & Masonry Supply, 23100 S. Kasson Road, 839-9778
Second: M&M Builders Supply, 8111 E. 11th St., 835-4172
Third: Delta Landscape Supply, 155 W. Larch Road, 835-6081

Massage Therapy
First: Peaches & Cream Skin Care, 118 E. 11th St., 833-6211
Second: Sharon Gibson, 120 E. 10th St., 830-1702
Third: Garnet’s Day Spa, 67 E. 10th St., 832-1139

Nail Salon
First: 10 Perfect Nails, 1870 W. 11th St., 839-0342
Second: Nails Elite, 1140 Adam St., 833-9711
Third: On Top Hair & Nail Design, 458 E. 10th St., 835-3947

Optometry/Eyewear
First: Tracy Optometry, 36 W. 10th St., 835-7446
Second: Eaton Optometry, 4598 S. Tracy Blvd., No. 130, 835-1181
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340

Painting Service
First: Borncamp Painting, 835-7000
Second: Patterson Painting, 835-1602
Third: Sam’s Painting Service, 835-9486

Pest Control
First: Clark Pest Control, 835-8078
Second: Patriot Pest Management, 835-8005
Third: AAI Termite & Pest Control, 925-754-0113

Pharmacy
First: Harold K. Reich’s Pharmacy, 39 W. 10th St., 835-1832
Second: Longs Drugs, 3320 N. Tracy Blvd, 836-2162, 1885 W. 11th St., 836-2300
Second: Safeway, 16900 W. 11th St., 833-4700
Third: Walgreens, 1830 W. 11th St., 832-1495

Photo Developing
First: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340
Second: Wal-Mart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786
Third: Longs Drugs, 3320 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-2162; and 1885 W. 11th St., 836-2300
Third: Walgreens, 1830 W. 11th St., 832-1495

Plumbing
First: Louie the Plumber, 835-8357
Second: Delta Plumbing, 835-3114
Third: Aaron Sanders Plumbing, 834-8830

Pool Service/Repair
First: John’s Pool Service, 2830 Auto Plaza Drive, No. 120, 835-1250
Second: Fremont Pool Supply, 475 W. Grant Line Road, 833-9200
Third: Blue Lagoon Pool & Spa Service, 992-7118

Property Management
First: Jordan Property Management, 1103 Holly Drive, 835-1315
Second: Corral Hollow Property Management, 1103 Holly Drive, 835-1313
Third: Curran Real Estate, 445 W. 11th St., Ste. A, 835-4000
Third: Mary Souza Mitracos, 835-1025

Real Estate Agency
First: Realty World Corral Hollow, 628 Central Ave., 836-0890
Second: Realty World Millennium, 1486 W. 11th St., 835-4545
Third: Coldwell Banker the Vintage Group, 403 W. 11th St., 836-9100
Third: Homebuyers, 2880 N. Tracy Blvd., Ste. 5, 834-2682

Roofing Service/Repair
First: Pinnacle Roofing Co., 300 W. Larch Road, 835-7174
Second: Barth Roofing, 833-9917
Third: J.O. Roofing, 839-9766
Third: Safe Roofing 835-4103

Seamstress/Tailor/Alterations

First: Tracy Alterations, 902 Central Ave., No. 4, 832-0249
Second: Brenda’s Fashion, 738 Central Ave., 839-8506
Third: De Lux Cleaners, 24 E. 10th St., 835-3346

Service Station

First: Safeway, 1804 W. 11th St., 830-2950
Second: Chevron Stations, 775 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-0370; 3775 N. Tracy Blvd, 836-9442; 2615 W. Grant Line Road, 836-6008; 1960 W. 11th St., 836-3181; 22888 S. Kasson Road, 835-1097
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340

Storage Facility
First: Public Storage, 1615 W. 11th St., 830-1880
Second: Tracy Mini Storage, 385 Enterprise Place, 835-3000
Third: Tracy Self-Storage, 250 W. Valpico Road, 830-7509

Tanning Salon
First: Down Under Tanning Center, 1831 W. 11th St., 833-8268
Second: A Perfect Tan, 2227 Tracy Blvd., 830-8263
Third: Beyond Bronze Tanning (formerly Bronze Image), 1984 W. 11th St., 830-6200

Tattoo Parlor
First: 12 Monkeys, 917 Central Ave., 839-1265
Second: Mad Tatter, 209 W 10th St., 830-7203
Third: Pins & Needles, 64 W. 11th St., 839-8287

Tire Shop
First: Big O Tires, 940 Central Ave., 836-2683
Second: Cox Bros. Tire Service, 507 E. 11th St., 835-0880
Third: America’s Tire Company, 2785 W. Grant Line Road, 834-2858

Travel Agency
First: Old World Travel Services, 18 W. 11th St., 836-3570
Second: Tracy Travel, 902 Central Ave., No.5, 839-9200
Third: Drake Cruise & Travel, 3200 N. Naglee Road, 835-5300

Tutoring
First: Sylvan Learning Center, 1190 W. 11th St., 830-6322
Second: Capricorn Consulting, Bob Zeimer, 839-6654
Second: Tracy Kumon Center, 1884 W. 11th St., 833-9400
Third: Tutoring Club, 933 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-1139 or 848-8867

Upholstery Service/Repair
First: Delta Steam Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, 835-9075
Second: Medina’s Custom Upholstery, 452 E. 10th St., 835-7539
Third: Upholstery Room,
814-4699

Veterinary Clinic
First: Tracy Veterinary Clinic, 20 W. Grant Line Road, 835-0626
Second: Old River Veterinary Clinic, 520 W. 11th St., 835-5166
Third: Jules Veterinary Center, 1855 W. 11th St., 833-7387

Window Replacement
First: Tracy Glass Shop,
69 W. Sixth St., 835-1472
Second: Borges Glass Home & Auto of Tracy, 7928 W. 11th St., 836-4209
Third: D&C Roadrunner Glass, 464 E. 10th St.,
835-1147

Best Customer Service
First: Safeway Food & Drug, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950
Second: Van’s ACE Hardware, 2695 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-8286
Third: Stan Morri Ford, 3500 Auto Plaza Way, 835-4821

SHOPPING FAVORITES 
Apparel- Children’s
First: Old Navy, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 834-8568
Second: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494
Third: Gottschalks, West Valley Mall, 3400 Naglee Road, 835-0500

Apparel- Men’s
First: Richard’s Men’s Wear, 70 W. 10th St, 835-4684
Second: Gottschalks, West Valley Mall, 3400 Naglee Road, 835-0500
Third: JC Penney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353

Apparel- Women’s
First: Gottschalks, West Valley Mall, 3400 Naglee Road, 835-0500
Second: JC Penney, West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353
Third: Old Navy, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 834-8568
Third: Marshalls, 2481 N. Naglee Road., 833-5006

Auto Parts/Accessories
First: Kragen Auto Parts, 3323 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-0606, 1210 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-0677
Second: Napa Auto Parts, 80 E. 11th St., 835-7014
Third: Monument Car Parts, 208 E. 11th St., 835-3514

Discount Store
First: Big Lots, 2681 N. Tracy Blvd., 830-6312
Second: Wal-Mart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786
Third: 99 Cents Only, 1320 W. 11th St., 839-9619

Book Store
First: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, West Valley Mall, 3150 Naglee Road, 832-9744
Second: Tracy Books, 76 W. 10th St., 833-9101
Third: Kings Comics, 245 E. 11th St., 830-6320

Camera Shop
First: Best Buy, 2550 Naglee Road, 832-2166
Second: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road., 830-5340
Third: Wal-Mart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786

Carpet/Floor
First: Spencer Floor Covering, 154 W. 10th St., 835-5537
Second: Tri-Valley Carpets Kitchens & Baths, 2358 East St., 836-4332
Third: Accent Carpets, 141 W. 11th St., 835-9763

Computer Store
First: Best Buy, 2550 Naglee Road, 832-2166                                                                              Second: LMV Computers, 3941 Holly Drive, Ste. K, 832-5376
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340

Consignment Store
First: Second Avenue, 61 W. 10th St., 833-3455
Second: Goodwill, 2626 Tracy Blvd., 835-0869
Second: Got Kids, 319 W. 11th St., 836-5557
Third: Debbie’s Treasure Gallery, 1014 Central Ave., 836-5573

Department Store
First: Home Expressions, 133 W. Grant Line Road, 832-2540
First: Gottschalks, West Valley Mall, 3400 Naglee Road, 835-0500
Second: Dynasty Home Furnishings, 2800 Auto Plaza Way #150, 831-6181
Third: Heritage Furniture Gallery, 2151 N Tracy Blvd, 830-6162

Grocery Store/Best Prices
First: Save Mart Supermarkets, 2005 N Tracy Blvd., 835-8172, 1950 W. 11th St., 832-3867; 875 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-2840.
Second: Safeway Food & Drug, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950
Third: Food Maxx, 3225 North Tracy Blvd., 820-2200

Grocery Store/Best Selection
First: Safeway Food & Drug, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950
Second: Save Mart Supermarkets, 2005 N Tracy Blvd., 835-8172, 1950 W. 11th St., 832-3867; 875 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-2840.
Third: Food Maxx, 3225 N. Tracy Blvd., 820-2200

Hardware Store
First: Van’s Ace Hardware and Nursery, 2695 N Tracy Blvd., 835-8286
Second: Orchard Supply Hardware, 1975 W. 11th St., 834-2808
Third: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975

Health/Nutrition
First: Artesian Health Foods, 1250 W. 11th St, 836-0190
Second: GNC, West Valley Mall, 839-0155
Third: Wal-Mart, 3010 W Grant Line Road, 836-5786
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road., 830-5340
Third: Long’s Drugs, 3320 Tracy Blvd., 836-2162, 1885 W. 11th St, 836-2300

Home Accessories
First: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494
Second: Ivy Garden, 63 W. 10th St., 832-2093
Third: Pier 1 Imports, 2790 Naglee Road, 834-2125

Home Appliances
First: Sears, West Valley Mall, 3350 Naglee Road, 830-2326
Second: Center Appliance, 205 E. 11th St., 835-8270
Third: Best Buy, 2550 N. Naglee Road, 832-2166

Home Electronics
First: Best Buy, 2550 N. Naglee Road, 832-2166
Second: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340
Third: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494

Jewelry Store
First: Caldron’s Jewelers, 907 Central Ave., 835-2671
Second: DeVons Jewelers, West Valley Mall, 839-9000
Third: Ybarra Brothers Jewelers, 3085 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-8865
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340

Lighting Store
First: The Lighting Gallery & Home Decor, 45 W. 10th St., 833-3252
Second: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975
Third: Orchard Supply Hardware, 1975 W. 11th St., 834-2808

Liquor Store
First: Pete’s Liquors, 202 W. 11th St., 833-4394
Second: Sunset Liquors, 2355 Parker Ave., 836-4394
Third: Safeway, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950

Nursery/Garden Supply
First: Van’s ACE Hardware and Nursery, 2695 N Tracy Blvd., 835-8286
Second: Orchard Supply Hardware, 1975 W. 11th St., 834-2808
Third: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975

Office Supplies
First: Staples, 2960 W. Grant Line Road, 839-2644
Second: Wal-Mart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340
Third: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494

Party Acc./Supplies
First: Party Warehouse, 505 W. Grant Line Road, 835-3337
Second: Party America, 2475 Naglee Road, 835-0075
Third: Michaels, 2940 W. Grant Line Road, 834-8558

Pet Supplies
First: Petsmart, 2477 Naglee Road, 836-6080
Second: Petco, 2888 W. Grant Line Road, 830-4476
Third: Tracy Feed, 1031 F St., 835-3172

Pool/Spa Dealer
First: Fremont Pool Supply, 475 W. Grant Line Road, 833-9200
Second: Leslies Pool Supply, 1851 W. 11th St., 839-9880
Third: Aqua Pool & Spa,
239-7946

Pool/Spa Supplies
First: John’s Pool & Patio, 2830 Auto Plaza Drive, 835-1250
First: Fremont Pool Supply, 475 W. Grant Line Road, 833-9200
Second: Leslies Pool Supply, 1851 W. 11th St., 839-9880

Shoe Store/Dept
First: Sarvey’s Shoes, 501 W. Grant Line Road, 835-7162
Second: Payless Shoe Source, West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 835-4512
Third: Gottschalks, West Valley Mall, 3400 Naglee Road, 835-0500

Shopping Center
First: West Valley Mall, 3200 N. Naglee Road, 836-4091
Second: Tracy Outlet Center, 1005 E. Pescadero Ave., 833-1895
Third: Safeway Shopping Center, corner of Corral Hollow Road and 11th Street

Specialty Store
First: Ivy Garden, 63 W. 10th St., 832-2093
Second: Cost Plus World Market, 2530 Naglee Road, 830-6076
Third: Michaels, 2940 W. Grant Line Road, 834-8558

Sporting Goods
First: Big 5 Sporting Goods, West Valley Mall, 835-6464
Second: Wal-Mart, 3010 W. Grant Line Road, 836-5786
Second: Tracy Shooting Supplies, 22 E 11th St., 835-4985
Third: Target, West Valley Mall, 2800 Naglee Road, 833-3494

Window Covering
First: From House to Home, 46 W. 10th St., 835-4735
First: Blinds Etc, 839-1790
Second: JC Penney Co., West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road, 839-9353
Third: Home Depot, 2461 Naglee Road, 834-8975

FOOD & BEVERAGE FAVORITES
Asian Restaurant
First: Thai Café, 614 Central Ave., 832-3800
Second: Mandarin Villa, 2501 N. Tracy Blvd., 836-1818
Third: Happy Dragon Restaurant, 2308 East St., 835-3453

Italian Restaurant
First: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3140 N. Naglee Road, 835-9926
Second: Fabio’s Restaurant, Bar & Gallery, 88 W. 10th St., 836-2012
Third: Strings Italian Café, 2541 Naglee Road, Suite D, 835-9040

Mexican Restaurant/Taqueria
First: La Villa Mexican Restaurant, 57 E. 11th St., 832-5032
Second: Casa Grande Mexican Bar & Grill, 30 W. 11th St., 836-5344
Third: La Costa, 240 E. 11th St., 832-4031, 311 E. Grant Line Road, 833-8583

Breakfast
First: Perko’s Café, 1321 W. 11th St., 832-4675
Second: Tracy Orchard Restaurant, 2351 Toste Road, 836-2323
Third: Four Corners Restaurant, 7505 W. Linne Road, 836-4035

Lunch
First: Gerard’s Deli, 939 Central Ave., 835-6655
Second: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3140 N. Naglee Road, 835-9926
Third: Thai Café, 614 Central Ave., 832-3800

Dinner
First: Texas Roadhouse, 2422 Naglee Road, 830-1133
Second: Magellan’s Restaurant, 15 E. Sixth St., 839-2333
Third: Four Corners Restaurant, 7505 W. Linne Road, 836-4035

Pizza
First: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 870 W. Schulte Road, 836-4141
Second: Round Table Pizza, 2511 Naglee Road, 832-0058
Third: Gigi’s Pizza, 1000 Central Ave., 833-0500

Ice Cream
First: Coldstone Creamery, 1859 W. 11th St., 832-7461
Second: Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Store, 965 S. Tracy Blvd., 836-0315
Third: Rite-Aid Pharmacy, 1970 W. Grant Line Road, 830-7388

Burger
First: In-N-Out Burger, 575 Clover Road, 800-786-1000
Second: Wallie’s Drive-In, 108 E. 11th St., 833-2291
Third: Nation’s Giant Hamburgers & Great Pies, 3574 Tracy Blvd., 835-8772

Bakery
First: Safeway Food & Drug, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950
Second: Downtown Bakery, 50 W. 10th St., 836-3516
Third: Costco, 3250 W. Grant Line Road, 830-5340

Butcher Shop
First: Save Mart Supermarkets, 2005 N. Tracy Blvd., 835-8172; 1950 W. 11th St., 832-3867; 875 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-2840
Second: Kinder’s Meats Deli & BBQ, 3242 W. Grant Line Road, 834-8877
Third: Safeway Food & Drug, 1801 W. 11th St, 830-2950

Delicatessen
First: Gerard’s Deli, 939 Central Ave., 835-6655
Second: Safeway Food & Drug, 1801 W. 11th St., 830-2950
Third: Save Mart Supermarkets, 2005 N. Tracy Blvd, 835-8172; 1950 W. 11th St, 832-3867; 875 S. Tracy Blvd., 830-2840

Fast Food
First: In-N-Out Burger, 575 Clover Road, 800-786-1000
Second: Jack in the Box, 611 W. Grant Line Road, 836-2673; 1935 W. 11th St., 836-2066; 3400 N. MacArthur Drive, 839-9732
Third: Taco Bell, 2320 N. Tracy Blvd., 833-8177; 2880 W. Grant Line Road, 835-9697; 915 S. Tracy Blvd., 833-0193,

Margarita
First: Chevy’s Fresh Mex, 2770 Naglee Road, 839-2241
Second: Casa Grande Mexican Bar & Grill, 30 W. 11th St., 836-5344
Third: Chili’s, 2030 W. Grant Line Road, 835-0687

Caterer
First: All-Day BBQ & Catering, 833-0810
Second: Bartoni’s Catering, 839-1106
Third: International Cuisine, Mike Bacchetti, 483-7889

COMMUNITY FAVORITES
Apartment Complex
First: Sycamore Village, 400 W. Central Ave., 836-9070
Second: Driftwood Apartments, 800 W. Grant Line Road, 835-3187
Third: Casa Blanca

Community Event/Activity
First: Tracy Dry Bean Festival, Tracy Chamber of Commerce
Second: Wine Stroll, Downtown Tracy Business Improvement Association
Third: Day in the Park: Fourth of July, Tracy Chamber of Commerce

Community Organization
First: Tracy Rotary Club, 839-9297; Tracy Sunrise Rotary, 836-2189, ext. 12
Second: Tracy Breakfast Lions, 835-8628
Third: Boys & Girls Club of Tracy, 753 W. Lowell Ave, 832-2582; 340 W. Fourth St., 833-9192
Third: Brighter Christmas, 833-3309

Hall Rental
First: Portuguese Hall/Tracy Ballroom, 430 W. Ninth St., 835-9909
Second: Tracy Elks Lodge, 6400 W. 11th St., 835-4413
Third: Tracy Community Center, 300 E. 10th St., 831-4200

New Home Development
First: Redbridge
Second: Hidden Lake
Third: Elissagaray Ranch

Public Agency
First: Tracy Fire Department, 831-4700
Second: Tracy Police Department, 831-4550
Third: City of Tracy, 333 Civic Center Plaza., 831-6000

FUN FAVORITES
Bar/Pub
First: Great Plate, 714 Central Ave., 833-0862
Second: Banta Inn, 22563 S. Seventh St., 835-1311
Third: Rusty’s, 320 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5398

Dance Instruction
First: Broadway Dance Center, 2321-K N. Tracy Blvd., 833-1844
Second: Academy of the Performing Arts, West Valley Mall, 830-9296
Third: Hula Ikaika Ohana O Kaawai, 4220 Commercial Drive, 839-2205

Kid’s Entertainment
First: Cinemark Movies 14, West Valley Mall, 3300 N. Naglee Road, 833-8890
Second: Party Hearty, 315 Enterprise Place, 832-7789
Third: Jump N Slide, 3502 Mars Way, 832-2774

Martial Arts Instruction
First: Delta Kajukenbo School of Self-Defense, 4220 Commercial Drive, Ste. 6, 835-5845
Second: Whelan’s Martial Arts Academy, 833-9230
Third: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, 344 W. Grant Line Road, 832-9996

Music Instruction
First: Main Street Music, 53 W. 10th St., 835-1125
Second: Pat Mersaroli, 835-7472
Second: Music by Maggie Stanley, 832-4467
Third: David Gold (Main Street Music), 836-1325
Third: Mike Hall, 835-2860

Place for Family Activity
First: West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 836-4091
Second: Cinemark Movies 14, West Valley Mall, 3300 N. Naglee Road, 833-8890
Third: West Valley Bowl, 2365 East St., 835-5262

Place for Teens
First: West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 836-4091
Second: Boys & Girls Club of Tracy, 753 W. Lowell Ave, 832-2582, 340 W. Fourth Street, 833-9192
Third: Cinemark Movies 14, West Valley Mall, 3300 N. Naglee Road, 833-8890

Place to Meet Singles
First: Great Plate, 714 Central Ave., 833-0862
Second: Church (See Saturday’s Our Town section for complete list)
Third:  West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 836-4091
Third: Rusty’s, 320 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5398

Karaoke Spot
First: Great Plate, 714 Central Ave., 833-0862
Second: West Valley Bowl, 2365 East St., 835-5262
Third: Rusty’s, 320 W. Grant Line Road, 835-5398

Video/DVD Rental
First: Blockbuster, 1212 W. 11th St., 835-4686, 865 South Tracy Blvd., 830-0496
Second: Hollywood Video, 1920 11th St., 833-1818
Third: Netflix.com

Place to Watch People
First: West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee Road, 836-4091
Second: Downtown Tracy
Third: Starbucks, 2459 N. Naglee Road, 839-0875; 1857 W. 11th St., 830-1348; 501 W. Clover Road, 221-6755