Bulletin Readers' Choice 2023

MAY 2023

Month/ Month 2017

Publisher

Hank Vander Veen

Hank Vander Veen

General mana G er

editor

Dennis Wyatt

Drew Savage editor

Kristina Hacker

re P orters

contributin G writers & Photo G rahers

Elizabeth Arakelian

Vince Rembulat

Dennis D. Cruz

Welcome to Readers’ choice.

Andrea Goodwin

Jason Campbell

Teresa Hammond

Melissa Hutsell

art director

Matt Johanson

Candy Padilla

Richard Paloma

Kay Garcia

Martin Reed

Sabra Stafford

Gra P hic d esi G ners

Virginia Still

Jon Michael Terry Photography

Haine Tuitavuki

Dennis Wyatt

Tony Acosta

art director

Harold L. George

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Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the Bulletin Readers’ Choice awards for 2023. It is our annual contest with some of our winners dating back to 2011. Our contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Bulletin, both in print and online. In this year’s voting we had higher participation with more votes cast than ever before — nearly 100,000 votes across many categories.

Sharon Hoffman

a dvertisin G d irector

Rich Matheson sales & marketin G

Taylor Phillips

Chris Castro

sales & marketin G

Karen Olsen

Beth Flanagan

Evelyn Hernandez

Tara Levy

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.’ 209 Multimedia Corporation is the leading local media organization in Manteca/Ripon/Lathrop 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.

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 the format of this magazine and continue to engage with our newspaper and digital platforms.

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Auto Body Brooks Body Shop

Auto Dealership (New/Domestic)

Phil Waterford’s Manteca Ford

Auto Dealership (New/Foreign)

Cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat

Auto Dealership (Used)

Phil Waterford’s Manteca Ford

Auto Maintenance Precision Automotive Of Manteca

Award-Winning Care

We put you first in everything we do, which is why we’ve won the “Best in Manteca for Senior Living” award for the sixth time running. The Commons at Union Ranch is a well-appointed senior living community of lush grounds, spacious apartments, a continuum of exceptional care, and friendly, attentive staff. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with our fitness program, MBK Cuisine’s all-day dining, and a robust calendar of activities for an engaging life full of possibilities.

BANK OF STOCKTON:

156 Years of Strength, Stability and Service to our Communities

The Bank of Stockton has been serving the Central Valley and surrounding communities since August 12, 1867. Its footprint spans over nine contiguous counties and is comprised of twenty branches with locations in Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Ripon, Modesto, Oakdale, Rio Vista, Turlock, Elk Grove, Angels Camp, Sonora, Pine Grove, Napa, Brentwood and Fairfield. All Bank of Stockton branches adhere to the founding principles of strength, safety and service with an emphasis on technological innovations to make banking easier. With a suite of cash management products for business clients to the best in online and mobile banking, Bank of Stockton is a modern bank that also provides good old fashioned personal service, making it truly unique. In addition, the Bank of Stockton is known for giving back to the communities it serves. “A good community bank is there for its customers and reinvests back into the communities it serves in the form of loans,” said Doug Eberhardt II, President and CEO. As such, the Bank is recognized for being a local lender with local decision-making and is actively involved in the communities where their branches operate.

Bank of Stockton’s history dates back to the end of the Civil War and its growth and prosperity far surpasses the vision of its founders. Its success can be attributed to a history of sound management principles, loyal clientele, a dedicated staff and strong Board of Directors. At every Bank of Stockton branch you will find great people, the best products, a wonderful banking experience, and an organization committed to your community. “It’s not every day that you get to claim the distinction of serving customers for over a century and a half. Our history tells a story of generations of satisfied customers that have allowed us to grow and prosper to meet the banking needs in our markets. Whether you are a business in need of a large commercial loan or a millennial looking for mobile banking with remote deposit, our wide range of products and services are here for you. The best part about it is that we get to know you. We care about our customers and you can put a face to the name here, which is still very important to a lot of customers,” said bank President and CEO, Douglass M. Eberhardt II. At $4.6 billion in assets strong, Bank of Stockton continues to “Withstand the Test of Time” with its unique blend of technology and the best in personalized service.

For More Information,

660 N. Main Street, 209-249-2202

209-254-2100

Thank you to our loyal customers and friends for your continued trust and patronage. When we opened our doors in 1867, our goal was to provide the highest level of service and innovation for our customers. at commitment remains today.

We are grateful for the relationships we’ve built and are committed to providing you with the tools, convenience and service to help families and businesses grow, succeed and ourish throughout the many communities we have the pleasure of serving.

From the entire Bank of Stockton family, here’s to you!

Investment Firm

Edward Jones, Manteca

Laundromat

Spin Cycle Laundry

Nail Salon

L’Amour Nails & Spa

Photo Booth

J and J Photo Booth

Private Security Company

Security Force One

Shipping & Mailing

The UPS Store #1659

EDDIE C. TORRES ATTORNEY

food & beverage

Appetizers

Bean & Leaf Café

Asian Restaurant

Kitty’s Kitchen

Bakery Bean & Leaf Café

Bar/Pub

Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

BBQ

Fagundes Meats & Catering Inc

Beer Tap Room

Brethren Brewing Company

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Breakfast

Klean Eatz Market & Bakery

Burger Brothers Caterer

Fagundes Meats & Catering Inc

Chef

Chef Kat @ On the Scene Cuisine

Coffee Shop

Bean & Leaf Café

Deli

Deli Delicious, Manteca

Antique Store

Magpie Antiques & All Things Inspired

Appliances

Center Appliance

Carpet Cleaning

Haro’s Carpet Cleaning

Carpet/Floor Store

Accent Carpet One Floor & Home Construction Business Raymus Homes

Custom Home Builder Atherton Homes

Electrical Service/ Repair

Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Fencing Richter Fence

Furniture

Hafers Home Furnishings

Hauling & Clean-Up

Manteca Property Services

Heating/ Air Conditioning

Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Whether you want a complete NEW LOOK or REFRESH your current STYLE, there’s never been a better time to visit and shop Hafers. Many EXCITING new arrivals of FINE QUALITY and HUGE SAVINGS across all departments throughout the store. Come into our showroom and enjoy an INCREDIBLE shopping EXPERIENCE along with EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. Hafers prides themselves in MEETING and SERVING your interior needs along with GREAT VALUES.

2005-2023

Mattress Store

Manteca Bedquarters

Nursery/ Gardening

Poots Cactus Nursery, Ripon

Painting Service

D. E. Russell Painting

Pest Control

Next Generation Pest Control

Plumbing

Warren’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Pool Service/ Repair

Sunshine Pools, Ripon

2012-2023

Children’s Dentist

Bethel Kids Dentist

Chiropractor

Dermatologist

Christian Jones, M.D.Golden State Dermatology

Dermatology

Lux Dermatology

Facials

The Spa on Yosemite

Fitness Centers

Spreckels Park BMX Track Bike Racing

Grief Support Hospice of San Joaquin

Gymnastics

Funtastic Gymnastics

Annual Well-Woman Exam, A yearly exam for on-going good health and to discuss any gynecologic problems. You should have a clinical breast and pelvic exam yearly even if you do not require a PAP smear.

Prenatal Care, As soon as you suspect you are pregnant schedule an appointment to ensure the health of you and your baby. It is important to take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid daily while you are able to conceive to prevent birth defects regardless of your birth control method.

Health & Fitness RIDE209

Health Food

Klean Eatz Market & Bakery

Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice of San Joaquin

Hospital

Doctors Hospital of Manteca

Massage Therapy

The Spa on Yosemite

Memory Care Facility

Cogir of Manteca Senior Living

Mohs Surgery

Golden State Dermatology

Annual Teen Exam, It is recommended that adolescent girls have their first visit with an OB/GYN between the ages of 13 and 15 to meet and build trust with the doctor before a physical exam is required.

Genetic Testing, Fill out our family history form to discuss with the doctor and determine your genetic risk for certain cancers or conditions.

The Valley Oak Dental Group is again No. 1 in the Readers’ Choice poll.

Thank you from all of us at Valley Oak Dental Group For Voting for Us!

And for good reason.

This is where patients are treated with the utmost respect, according to the policy. Since 1979, the Manteca practice located at 1507 W. Yosemite Ave. has been a multi-specialty practice committed to providing the highest quality dental care in a comfortable and caring environment.

The folks at Valley Oak Dental Group specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry, children’s dentistry and oral surgery, servicing patients from throughout San Joaquin County – Manteca, Lathrop, Ripon, Stockton, Modesto and Tracy.

They offer a wide variety of services, from cosmetic dental restorations and dental implants to root canals and periodontal root planning, and can provide oral conscious sedation and same day crowns.

The Valley Oak Dental Group will diagnose the dental health issue and provide understanding along with treatment options.

Not only that, but they’ll encourage patients to be involved in every aspect of their treatment and to not be afraid to ask questions.

For those who have neglected their dental health for some time – or perhaps were left with a negative past experience – fear not: The Valley Oak Dental Group can bring comfort during your stay. There’s no need for anxiety especially when facing modern dental procedure.

The Valley Oak Dental Group has a team with a combined 150 years of dental experience. With it, they offer a variety of specialties and unique interests, and are confident of offering patients with every necessary dental procedure.

The staff at the office is friendly, caring and professional.

In addition to being skilled, experienced and highly-trained clinicians, they also keep on top of the latest developments in the field of dental care by attending educational seminars, lectures, and conventions. For more information or questions, call 209.823.9341.

VOTED #1 BEST DENTIST 8 YEARS IN A ROW!

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Robert Leposavic, MD

Robert Leposavic, MD, is a board certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. He currently sees surgical patients at LUX Dermatology locations across California and Nevada. In addition to practicing surgical dermatology, Dr. Leposavic has given presentations and multiple lectures on a variety of topics, such as mast cells and Basophil, the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and dermatology. He was also a Principal Investigator for the Enbrel EASE Study from 2004 to 2005.

Dr. Leposavic is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, and Santa Barbara Medical Society.

Stephen Doggett, MD

Stephen Doggett, M.D. completed his Medical Degree at the University of South Florida College of Medicine (1980) and completed an internal medicine internship at Richland Memorial Hospital at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Doggett’s interest in Radiation Oncology led him to complete the residency program at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco (1986) and to complete a Fellowship in Brachytherapy and Hyperthermic Oncology at the City of Hope National Medical Center (1987). Dr. Doggett has since focused his Private Practice in the area of Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy. Dr. Doggett continues to publish and teach physicians.

What Being Number One Means To Us

At LUX Dermatology, our physicians have made it their mission to provide our community with exceptional medical, surgical and cosmetic care. Our team is comprised of several board-certified dermatologists and certified physicians assistants. With decades of combined experience, we understand each patients need for indivualized treatment plans. The staff at LUX Dermatology is dedicated to your needs and works hard to reassure and explain any diagnosis or procedure in a manner that is easily understood.

We pride ourselves on offering cutting edge, high quality treatments for our community; the most advanced skin cancer removal surgeries in our state-of-the art facility. Additionally, we offer Electronic Brachytherapy, an alternative non-invasive treatment for certain types of skin cancers.

Joselyn received her degree from San Jose State University in 2007. She is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and has worked in Clinical Dermatology for over eight years all in the Manteca area. She is experienced in the latest cosmetic procedures and offers both these services in Manteca and Stockton

Ronald

MSN, NP-C, DCNP

Ronald graduated from Florida International University with a Masters degree in Nursing. He received his board-certification in 2011. He provides general and cosmetic dermatology services to his patients. Over the years Ron has developed and implemented patient and physician education programs. Ron is the newest member of the Lux Dermatology team. He sees patients in both Manteca and Stockton.

If you desire a brighter, fresher appearance, the providers at LUX Dermatology are ready to help. We have several lines of skin treatments and products. Botox® and Juvéderm® help mitigate the appearance of facial lines. We also carry a wide array of Skinceuticals® and Elta MD® products to enhance and recondition your skin.

From the moment the patient enters our office, they feel welcomed and heard. The friendly staff will greet them and lead them from check-in to check-out. The team can also assist when it comes to any insurance questions and concerns that they may have. Call today and schedule your appointment.

296 Cottage Ave. Manteca 209-624-7006

5757 Pacific Ave. Ste. 228 Stockton 209-490-5050

OB/GYN

George C. Scott, MD

Optometrist

Central Valley Eye

Orthodontist

Dr. Trang Duong

Pediatrics

Betalina Bumatay, MD

Personal Trainer

Michele Petlansky

Physical Therapy

Golden Bear Physical Therapy

Pilates RIDE209

Primary Care

Abdul Khan, MD

Senior Assisted Care

Bethany Home

With impeccable attention to resident care, premium amenities, spacious apartments, delicious cuisine, and a variety of activities, we strive to enable our residents to enjoy the retirement lifestyle of their dreams.

From the freedom of independent living, the attentiveness of assisted living, to the reassurance of memory care, Cogir of Manteca is here for you now and as your care needs change.

We invite you to come and take a tour, meet the staff and residents, and maybe even enjoy a meal.

Call to schedule your tour today!

Senior Living Facility

Prestige Assisted Living at Manteca

Senior Retirement Community

The Commons at Union Ranch

Urgent Care Kaiser Permanente

Weight Loss/ Diet Center RIDE209

Weight Loss/ Surgery Center Doctors Hospital of Manteca

Yoga Studio RIDE209

CELEBRATE LIFE AT EVERY AGE

At Prestige Assisted Living at Manteca, we believe it is not enough to simply care for those we serve, but to also provide residents ways to stay active and engaged by nurturing body, mind and spirit.

As a way to help our residents celebrate life at every age, we proudly offer Celebrations, a wellness-focused lifestyle program that embraces a philosophy of healthy and fulfilled living.

For individuals who may require an additional level of care, we offer our award-winning Expressions Memory Care program. Expressions is designed to keep memory care residents active and engaged while helping them feel accepted, supported and at home.