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2012 Los Banos Reader's Choice Top 10 Nominees
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Reprint2012 Los Banos Enterprise/Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Reader’s Choice Awards.
Sponsored by: Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Century 21 M&M and Associates and España’s Southwest Bar and Grill.
Here are the Top 10 Nominees from each category. Awards will be hand-delivered to each winner by November 2.
Best Attorney
Ed Amaral
Phil McMurray
Gene Vierra
Don Germino
Andre Margain
Diane Rathman
William Vaughn
Alfred Whitehurst
Scott Jordan
Dominic Falasco
Best Bakery
Food4Less
Donut Nation
Nani’s
Iniguez Bakert
Save Mart Supermarkets
Julianna’s
Los Banos Donut Shop
Best Bank
WestAmerica
Wells Fargo
Chase
Bank of America
Rabobank
Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union
Best Bank Teller
Elsie at Bank of America
Barbara at Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union
Nicole Gaxiola at Wells Fargo
Wendy at Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union
Caitlin at Westamerica
Pam Olendick at Westamerica
Michelle at Chase
Lyn Barton at Rabobank
Sara at Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union
Patsy Marques at Rabobank
Best Bar
Shiners Bar and Grill
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Chili’s Grill and Bar
Club Azul
M&M Italian Restaurant
Lucky Strike
Woolgrowers
Tony’s
Jessie’s
Best Barbershop
Pete’s Barbershop
Supercuts
Glady’s Barbershop
Joe’s Barbershop
Jim’s His &Hers
Mary Jane’s Klassy Cuts
Morfin’s Barbershop
D&M Barbershop and Beauty Salon
Kreations
Trendy Salon
Best Beautician
Janelle Caropreso at Tangel’s
Crystal Martinez at Sheen Riah
Irene Greet at Trendy Salon
Grace Govea at Glady’s Barbershop
Norma Blackwood at Glady’s Barbershop
Oralia Sanchez at Trendy Salon
Sue Copp at Sue & Company
Sara Kirk at Impressions
Edith Salinas at Hot Spot
Olga Aguilar at Hot Spot
Best Boss
Steven Soares at Soares Dental Office
Bill Patel at Best Western
Joe McCullough at Westside Union Elementary School
David Parreira at R-Pac
Larry Lewis at Eddie’s Famous Café
Brenda Latham at Merced College Los Banos
Tom Kaljian at Coldwell Banker
Norma Blackwood at Glady’s Barbershop
Dr. K. Devireddy at APEX Medical Group
Michael Amabile at España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Best Breakfast in Town
Los Banos Drugs
Sixth Street Diner
Eddie’s Famous Café
Ryan’s Place
Country Waffles
Denny’s
Cecelia’s
McDonald’s
Burger King
Jack in the Box
Best Burger
Burger King
Sixth Street Diner
Denny’s
Country Waffles
Carl’s Jr.
A&W
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Eddie’s Famous Café
Shiners
Chili’s Grill and Bar
Best Business with the Most Efficient Service
Merced College Los Banos
Target
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Country Waffles
A&A Metals
Steven Soares Dental Office
Los Banos Drugs
Glady’s Barbershop
Los Banos Property Management
Best Western Executive Inn
Best Business with Overall Friendliest Employees
Coldwell Banker Kaljian and Associates
Save Mart Supermarkets
APEX Medical Group
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Food4Less
Merced College Los Banos
Los Banos Drugs
Los Banos Property Management
A&S Metals
Steven Soares Dental Office
Best Cars Salesperson
Benny at Santos Ford
Tony Dutra at Santos Ford
Phil Coleman at Santos Ford
Gonzalo at Santos Ford
Best Cellular Phone Store
Verizon
AT&T
Radio Shack
Cricket
Weekos
Sprint
RP Communications
Metro
Best Chriopractor
Dr. Charles J. Calcagno
Dr. Gregory Smith
Dr. Anthony M. Parolise
Dr. Alejandro Magana
Best Club President
Dr. Brenda Latham with Los Banos Rotary Club
Erin with the Girls Scouts
Gary Roberts with the Los Banos Arts Council
John Spevak with Friends of the Library
Mike Medrano with Wildcats Football Team
Pauline Young with Los Banos Arts Council
Haley Simmons with FFA
David Santos with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Ned Ryan with Habitat For Humanity
Tina Accardo with Native Daughters of the Golden West
Best Community Organization
Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
Los Banos Rotary Club
Police Activities League (PAL)
Young Ladies Institute (YLI)
Soroptimist Club
NAACP
Los Banos Arts Council
FFA
Los Banos Golden Agers
Habitat For Humanity
Best Computer Repair Business
Computer Doctor
Computer Geeks
Office Supply Express
Best Cup of Coffee in Town
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Starbucks
Los Banos Drugs
Eddie’s Famous Café
Sixth Street Diner
Country Waffles
Crave Time
Rooney’s Liquor
Ryan’s Place
Burger King
Best Dentist
Dr. Ronald A. Carter
Dr. Steven D. Soares
Dr. William K. Rapp
Dr. Carolyn Alyanakian Smith
Dr Andrew A. Smith
Dr. Benjamin J. Seaton
Dr. Edward Stoddard
Sierra Dental Group
Golden Valley Health Center
Best Doctor
Dr. Julian Y. Yip
Dr. Wan Chan
Dr. Michael B. Deldin
Dr. Liautaud M. Prophete
Dr. Jason R. Mevi
Dr. K. Devireddy
Dr. Daniel E. Hardy
Dr. Jeanette Paz
Dr. Pete Peraiah
Dr. Vemireddy
Best Firefighter
Eddie Vierra
Mark Simmons
Eric Gallichio
Josh Houtekamer
Robert Strauch
Zach Sawyer
Chet Guintini
Roger Hughes
Mason Hurley
Tim Marrison
Best Fitness/Health Club
Los Banos Fitness and Racquet Club
InShape
CrossFit Valley View
MMA Combat Fit
Positive Changes
Body Transformations
Best Florist
Simply Unique
Save Mart Supermarkets
Flowers For You
Los Banos Flower Shop and Gifts
Best Food Server
Violet at Ming’s Restaurant
Manuel Villanueva at España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Shannon at M&M Italian Restaurant
Cheryl at Sixth Street Diner
Rosa at Sixth Street Diner
Roxie at Eddie’s Famous Café
Nicole at Woolgrowers
Nicki at España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Charlotte Wilson
Javier at M&M Italian Restaurant
Best Furniture Store
The Farm House
V&S Furniture
Target
Aaron’s
LaBodega Bay Furniture
Rent-A-Center
Fantastic Furniture
Best Gift Shop
Trendy Salon
Target
WalMart
Los Banos Flower Shop
Country Duck
Peppermill
Fleur De Lis
Simply Unique
Save Mart Supermarkets
Los Banos Drugs
Best Grocery Store
Food4Less
Save Mart Supermarkets
Sante Fe Market
La Morenita Totillera
Best Hair Salon
Supercuts
Sue & Company
Impressions
Mary Jane’s Klassy Kuts
Jim’s His and Hers
Tangel’s
Una Bella Salon and Spa
Modern Cuts
Trendy Salon
Shen Riah
Best Hotel/Motel
Best Western Executive Inn
National Lodge
Motel 6
Vagabond Inn Executive
Sun Star Inn
Los Banos Motel
Best Insurance Agency
Fieta Auto Insurance
MVP Premier Insurance Agency
Farmers David Gould
Allstate
Geiko
AAA
Cost U Less
State Farm Joe Gutierrez
State Farm Andrea Brandt
Western Valley Insurance Associates Inc.
Best Laundromat
Prince of Tides
Downtown Laundrymat
Johnnie’s Cleaners
Best Law Enforcement Officer
Gary Brizzee
Noah Jones
Serina Gonzales
Gene Mena
Ray Reyna Jr.
Eduardo Soliz
Chet Styger
Steve Schnucle
Craig Wilson
Mark Pazin
Best Lawn & Yard Service
Santiago’s
Sierra Landscape
Martinez
Joe Ventura
Joe Avila
Longino Sanchez
Arias
Ronny’s Landscape
Brazil’s
Soares
Best Meal for Seniors
Country Waffles
Denny’s
Los Banos Drugs
McDonald’s
Ryan’s Place
Sixth Street Diner
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Eddie’s Famous Café
Woolgrowers
Best Mechanic/Auto Shop
Rick’s Auto Body
A&A All Pro Auto Repair
Young’s Automotive
Sams Tune-Up Center
Tee-Dee-Us
Figueroa Auto Service Repair
Tire World
Clyde’s Auto Repair Service
R&J Auto Repair
Fabian’s Auto Body
Best Mexican Restaurant
El Rodeo
Cecilia’s Mexican Deli
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Junior’s Taco Truck
El Cutija
El Grullense
Jesus Mexican Restaurant
Best Nail Salon
Nail Now
Una Bella Salon and Spa
Impression Beauty Salon
KK Nails
Sue & Company
Tip and Clip
Hot Spot Salon
Tangel’s
Elegant Nails
Kreations
Best New/Used Car Dealership
Express Motors
Santos Ford
Best Nurse
Teresa Henson at Memorial Hospital Los Banos.
Debbie at Dr. Devireddy
Julie Carreira at Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Terri Rharbi at Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Samari Rivera at Los Banos Elementary School
Elizabeth Hart at Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Christina Jelen at Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Sally at Dr. Deldin
Yolanda at Dr. Mevi
Marlene Corbin-Hollyfield at Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Best Optometrist/Eye Care
Dr. Scott Emerson
Dr. Trajan J. Soares
Best Pizza
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Pizza Hut
Best Place of Worship
United Methodist Church
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Salvation Army
Oasis
St. Alban’s Anglican Church of Los Banos
Evangelical Free Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mercy Springs Church of the Nazarene
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
New Canaan Baptist Church
Best Property Management Company
Los Banos Property Management Services
Blossom Valley Realty
PMZ Real Estate
Prudential California Realty
Ranchwood Homes
Home Sweet Home
Century 21 M&M and Associates
Best Real Estate Agent
Shayna Orr
Robert Ramirez
Nancy Soares
Don Guerra
Jarret Sagouspe
Toni Marques
Maria Pina
Christine Kinsley
Cathy Powers
Caryn Cox
Best Real Estate Company
Coldwell Banker Kaljian and Associates
Blossom Valley Realty
Prudential California Realty
Candlelight Realty
Century 21 M&M and Associates
PMZ Real Estate
Aldina Real Estate
Ranchwood Homes
Westhill Real Estate
DLP
Best Restaurant
M&M Italian Restaurant
España’s Southwest Bar and Grill
Sixth Street Diner
Woolgrowers
Eddie’s Famous Café
Chili’s Grill and Bar
China Garden
Ming’s Restaurant
China’s #1 Buffet
Ryan’s Place
Best School
Los Banos High School
Westside Union Elementary School
Miano Elementary School
Los Banos Elementary
Our Lady of Fatima
Falasco Elementary School
Pacheco High School
Charleston Elementary School
Merced College Los Banos
Volta Elementary School
Best Teacher
Tisha Blackwood Freitas
Beverly Garst
Mrs. Valadeo
Kathy Nerell at Our Lady of Fatima School
Terry Amabile
Tom Faria
Reagan Sagouspe
Taylor Roloffs
Elsa Fernandez
Mr. Duffy
Best Tire/Auto Accessory Store
O’Reilly Auto Parts
WalMart
A&A All Pro Auto Repair
Figueroa Tire
Carlo’s Tire
Bruce’s Tire
Tire World
Big O Tire
Best Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
Pacheco Veterinary Hospital
Los Banos Veterinary Clinic