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Thank You Ceres!Sutter Gould Medical Foundation thanks you for choosing

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Pediatrician! Thanks for voting us the best in Ceres for two

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Table of Contents Ceres Karate ...................................................................... ..........Page 2Don’s RV Center ............................................................... ..........Page 4American Pet Clinic .......................................................... ..........Page 5Dr. Lynette Grandison ...................................................... ..........Page 6Richland Ace Hardware ................................................... ..........Page 6Kidz Ministry ...................................................................... ..........Page 7Knockout Customs ............................................................ ..........Page 8Sahlstrom & Yockey ......................................................... ..........Page 9Pastor Adrian Condit ........................................................ ........Page 10Microtel Inn ........................................................................ .........Page 11Southern Exposure ............................................................ ........Page 12Exotic Pets ........................................................................... ........Page 12K3 Dental ............................................................................ ........Page 13Linda Ryno feature ............................................................ ........Page 14Foster Freeze ....................................................................... ........Page 15Exit Realty ........................................................................... ........Page 16AAA Ceres Self Storage ................................................... ........Page 17Prime Shine Car Wash ..................................................... ........Page 17Countryside Property Management ................................ ........Page 20Best of Ceres Winners...............................................Pages 4, 6, 7, 10

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Ceres Karate: best in martial arts

DALE BUTLER/the CourierMiguel Duran, owner and grandmaster, and son Mike Duran, head instructor, are honored that Ceres Courier readers selected their studio as the best in martial arts.

By DALE BUTLERStaff reporter of the

C e r e s ( C a l i f . ) C o u r i e r

For the eighth time in 10 years, Ceres Courier readers voted Ceres Karate as the best in martial arts instruction.

“It’s fantastic,” said Miguel Duran, 60, owner and grandmaster. “The com-munity has embraced us. A few years ago when the economy went bad, it was a difficult time.”

“It’s a big honor,” said Mike Duran, 31, head instructor and Miguel’s son. “It’s community-based voting. It just

shows you hard work pays off. We take a lot of pride in running our business the right way. We don’t do contracts. Every-thing is month to month. People choose to be here.”

About 250 students, aged 4-72, receive instruction from Ceres Karate.

Classes are offered mornings and eve-nings inside an 8,500 square-foot facility located at 2005 Central Avenue.

“We have four different training floors,” Mike said. “We’re able to run multiple classes at the same time. We instill discipline and good life skills in

SEE KARATE, PAGE 19

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2014 Best of Ceres Winners

Just for You

Bootcamp: ....................................................... Body & Soul FitnessChildcare: .................................................................... Kidz MinistryChiropractor: ......................................................Ceres ChiropracticDance Studio: ...........................................Footnotes Dance StudioDentist: .............................................................................. K3 DentalHair Salon: ...................................................................Ceres BeautyHealth Club: .........................................InShape City Health ClubMassage Salon: .......................................................... Feet & FacialsNail Salon: ................................................... Central Nails & MoreNutrition: ......................... Ceres Partnership for Health ChildrenOptometrist: ..........................................................Dr. Gerald WingPediatrics: ...........Sutter Gould Medical, Dr. Lynette GrandisonPharmacy: ............................................................ Ceres Drug StorePrimary care physician: .......... Dr. Kim Goodsell, Sutter GouldTanning Salon: ................................. Southern Exposure TanningWeight Loss/Diet Center: .....................................................Curves

Favorite Food and Beverage

Asian: ............................................Hong Kong House RestaurantBakery: ..............................................................Rancho San MiguelBar/Pub: ........................................................................... Sweet Lu’sBreakfast: .......................................................................... Sam’s CafeBrunch Spot: ................................................................... Sam’s CafeBuffet: ................................................................. New King’s BuffetBurgers: ......................................................................Foster's FreezeCaterer: .......................................................Branding Iron CateringCoffee shop: .............................................. Starbucks, Hatch RoadDeli: ...................................................................... USA Sub & DeliDinner: ...........................................................................La MorenitaFast Food: ..................................................................Foster's FreezeGroceries: ...........................................................................Save MartIce Cream/Yogurt: ....................................................Foster's FreezeInexpensive Bite to Eat: ..................................Maria’s Taco ShopLunch: .....................................La Morenita’s Mexican RestaurantMargaritas: ..............................La Morenita’s Mexican RestaurantMexican: ....................................La Morenita Mexican RestaurantPizza: .................................................................. Round Table PizzaFriendliest Restaurant Service: ................................. La Morenita’sSandwich: ...............................................................................SubwaySteak house: .................................................George’s Steak House

NAME OF BUSINESS: Don’s RV Center.

LOCATION: 4872 Rhode Road, Ceres.

PHONE: (209) 556-9993 or (877) 236-6778.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS: Don Clark began his career in the recreational vehicle industry as a young man out of high school. While attending a local junior college, Don worked at a manufacturing plant, building RVs in his home town of Los Banos, where he gained his RV structural knowl-edge. He later moved to Modesto and worked at several RV centers. While working, he also became certified in electrical, refrigeration and all aspects of an RV. In 1989 Don opened a RV service shop and small store. The store has grown to one of the largest in the Val-

ley. In 2001, Don decided to try his hand at sales. After many months of researching and visiting manufactur-ing plants, he decided to go with GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, which were quality built trailers. Don has since continued his pursuit in carrying only high quality trailers at the best available prices as well as having the best customer service.

After moving to his current six-acre facility, he introduced the Keystone RV lines (North America’s #1 manu-facturer of RVs): Montana (#1 selling fifth wheel), Springdale and also the Raptor Toy hauler lines. Clark feels his fifth wheel and travel trailer inven-tory is second to no one and is very involved with all day to day opera-tions.

Don’s RV Center:Best RV Dealer

JEFF BENZIGER/the CourierDon’s RV is located on the frontage road between Ceres and Keyes. The business boasts a wide variety of new and used recreational vehicles.


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By JEFF BENZIGEREditor of the


AMERICAN PET CLINIC is rela-tively new to Ceres and drawing positive feedback on its care of small animals. While 95 percent of the animals brought to the clinic in the Richland Shopping Center, 2531 E. Whitmore Ave., Suite A, are dogs and cats, pet owners have also sought out medical care for their snakes, pot belly pigs and even hamsters.

“We are getting lots of positive feedback from our customers,” said Dr. Amanpreet S. Basra, DVM. So much so that Ceres Courier readers voted American Pet Clinic as the best in veterinary care for 2012 and 2013.

The clinic opened its doors in 2011 but the current ownership began in December, 2012.

American Pet Clinic’s philosophy is summed up in its mission statement: “We know pets are an important part of your family. Their love and friendship is uncon-ditional. They are part of the family. And you will do whatever it takes to keep them healthy for years to come. At American Pet Clinic, we understand that everlasting bond. That is why we are so passionate about pet care. We are a full-service, family- owned and operated veterinary clinic, focused on providing the personalized veterinary care and customer service necessary to help your pets live long, happy and healthy lives.”

The business offers preventative mea-sures like dental care, vaccinations, annual checkups, and microchipping as well as care for ill, injured, or aging pets including x-rays, surgery, pain management, and hos-pice options.

American Pet Clinic also offers artificial insemination and pregnancy packages, including C-sections, progesterone tests,and X-rays.

House calls are also a service for those whose circumstances do not allow a pet owner to come in provided that the location is within a 15-mile radius of the clinic.

The company’s website claims it offers prices that “are very competitive without sacrificing quality. We know that keeping prices low is another way we can help save as many lives as possible. In every situa-tion, we’re committed to treating you and your pets with respect, compassion, and appreciation.”

The business is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. American Pet Clinic may be reached at 537-2100 or emailed at [email protected].

American Pet Clinic: #1 veterinarian office

TARA LEVY/the CourierVeterinarian Amanpreet S. Basra, DVM, and wife Mindy posed with the staff of American Pet Clinic (with the children included). Dr. Basra has been in the veterinary field for more than 15 years, working in every aspect of the business from kennel help to top management. In 2003, Dr. Basra entered veterinary school. Dr. Basra and his wife opened American Pet Clinic in Ceres, in 2012 with the goal of providing affordable, state-of-the-art, veterinary services. Dr. Basra and his team care deeply about the cats, dogs, and humans, they help each day.


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NAME OF DOCTOR: Lynette Gran-dison.

NAME OF PRACTICE: Sutter Gould Medical Group, 2516 Whitmore Ave., Ceres; (209) 537-1733, ext. 5300.

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. IN CERES SINCE: 1996. ABOUT HER: Dr. Grandison prac-

tices as a board certified pediatrician, seeing children from infants to age 18. She loves seeing how love can transform families, people and situa-tions for good. "I enjoy encouraging children to do their best."

RECOMMENDATIONS: Saying "I love you" more, drink water daily, eat more fruits and vegetables, turn off the TV / phone and enjoy 30-60 min-utes of physical activity per day with the family. And get your vaccinations.

Dr. Lynette Grandison practices at Sutter Gould Medical Group in Ceres.

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• 2531 Whitmore Ave. • 537-4811 IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1985. STOCK INCLUDES: Hardware, paint,

garden, housewares, plumbling sup-plies, large selection of fasteners including chrome fasteners.

SERVICES OFFERED: Paint color matching, key making, pipe cutting and threading, equipment rental,

glass cutting and Plexiglass, screen repair and rekeying of locks.

SETTING THEM APART: Friendly per-sonal service.

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES: Best cus-tomer service and product assort-ment.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 537-4811.

Located in the Rich-land Shop-ping Cen-ter, Rich-land Ace Hardware has won a devoted customer base because of excellent service.

Richland Ace: #1 pick in hardware

Dr. Lynette Grandison: Top pediatrician

Favorite for PetsPet groomer: .............................................From Wags to WhiskersPet adoptions: ..........................Stanislaus Animal Service Agency Pet supplies: ..................................................................... Exotic PetsVeterinary clinic: .............................................American Pet Clinic

Community FavoritesCommunity Events/Activities: ............................ Ceres Street FaireCommunity group: ....... Ceres Partnership for Healthy ChildrenHall Rental: .............................................Ceres Community CenterMost Community Involved: ......... Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children

Favorite BusinessesBest Politician: ................................................................ Linda RynoCommunity Event: ............................................... Ceres Street FaireCommunity Organization: .................................. Ceres Lions ClubCommunity Role Model: .............................Pastor Adrian ConditHall Rental: .............................................Ceres Community CenterMost Community Involved: ...........................American Pet ClinicBank: ........................................................................Bank of the WestCellular store: ............................................................................AT&TCPA/Tax Service: ............................................Sahlstrom & YockeyDry cleaning: .................................................... Ceres Dry CleaningFlorist: ..................................................................The Floral CottageHotel: ......................Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham HotelsInsurance Agent: .................................................................Jose DiazInsurance Agency: ..............................................Farmer’s InsurancePhotographer: .............................................................KPhotographyStorage Facility: .........................................AAA Ceres Self StorageTutoring: .........................................Cal State University, Stanislaus

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Best Child Care: KIDZ MINISTRY

• 2545 Third Street & 2445 Whitmore Ave., Ceres • 538-3912 • www.kidz-care.com



KIDZ MINISTRY INFANT CARE CENTER in Ceres, doesn’t exactly fit the norm. For starters, the Christian based cen-ter, operated by the Kidz Ministry Founda-tion, offers services to families for the care of six weeks to two year olds.

Filling a niche with good service is the reason the center was voted the favorite childcare provider in Ceres by readers of the Ceres Courier.

Also setting the business apart is they offer Saturday service.

They also accept what government pays social services recipients without making parents cough up the difference.

“We can structure our fees to help parents,” said Director/owner Brenda Cabrera. “A lot of the schools will accept the government aid and then the difference between the aid and what their rates are they will charge. We don’t do that.”

Cabrera said the center is fully staffed with credentialed employees.

“I have a full staff,” said Cabrera, who

has been a director in the Bay Area for about five years.

Cabrera said services can range from part-time mornings to full-time five or six days a week.

“We are very flexible,” she said.Hourly drop-offs and rates are available.In a year’s time, Brenda Cabrerro has

seen her daycare facility at 2545 Third Street go from one child to more than she was able to handle at the site. Thus, Kidz Ministry Foundation has expanded to a second site, this one at a commercial center at 2445 Whitmore Avenue will double as a daycare for infants and a preschool.

“We were full,” said Cabrerro of her Third Street center. “We were maxed out.”

The new 3,600-square-foot center on Whitmore Avenue is taking applications for up to 21 infants and 30 pre-schoolers. Kidz’s second location is to meet the grow-ing need for affordable infant care along with expanding into a preschool to meet the needs of the children who are currently attending Kidz and who would have been turned out once they reached the age of two.

Kidz Ministry Foun-dation has opened a new infant care center at 2545 Third Street north of the Ceres Library in downtown. Pictured outside the building is owner and founder Brenda Cabrera.

SEE KIDZ MINISTRY, PAGE 16

2014 Best of Ceres Winners

Favorite FunBilliards: ............................................................... Run Around Sue’sFamily Fun: .............................................Ceres Community CenterFriday Night Date:.....................................................Foster’s FreezeKids Fun: ........................ Ceres Partnership for Healthy ChildrenLive Theatre: ............................................Gallo Center for the ArtsMartial Arts Institution: ................................................Ceres Karate

Favorite ShoppingApparel Children’s: ...............................................................WalmartApparel Men’s: ......................................................................WalmartApparel Women’s: ................................................................WalmartBargain/Discount Store: ............................................. dd’s discountsGift Store: .............................................................. Ceres Drug StoreHardware Store: ........................................Richland Ace HardwareHoliday Shopping: ...............................................................WalmartJewelry Store: .........................................................................WalmartLocally Owned Store: ......................................... Ceres Drug StoreOffice Supplies: .....................................................................WalmartParty Supplies: .......................................................................WalmartShoe Store: .......................................................... Payless Shoe StoreSporting goods: ............................................Big 5 Sporting Goods

HomeCarpet/Flooring Store: ................................................Home Depot Heating/Air Conditioning: ........................ Reliant Heating & AirHome Accessories: ...............................................................WalmartHome Electronics: ................................................................WalmartHouse Cleaning: ............................................................ Merry MaidLandscaping: .................................................... Grover LandscapingNursery/Gardening: .....................................................Home DepotPest Control: ................................................BJ’s Consumer ChoicePlumbing: .......................................... Applegate Teeples PlumbingRoofing Company: ......................................................Elite RoofingWindow Coverings: .....................................................Home Depot


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Knockout Customs: Voted Ceres favorite

auto body shop2128 Pine Street, Ceres • (209) 985-2105

By DALE BUTLERStaff reporter of the


FERNANDO CONTRERAS fielded questions from a potential customer while standing outside Knockout Customs just after 3:30 p.m. on a Thursday.

“I’m the owner,” said Contreras, 30. “I

do most of the work. I basically do every-thing.”

Knockout Customs was voted best Ceres auto body shop by readers of the Ceres Courier.

“I haven’t done much advertising except through Facebook,” Contreras said. “Customers like my work and refer other

DALE BUTLER the Courier

Fernando Contreras stands beside a car that he customed at his shop, Knockout Cus-toms, located at 2128 Pine Street, Ceres.

Knockout Cus-toms painted a mural of Roland Nor-dstedt’s wife Brenda – who passed away on July 31, 2013 – and their three dogs on the hood of his pickup.

DALE BUTLER /

the Courier

SEE KNOCKOUT, PAGE 15

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Sahlstrom & Yockey: best in tax preparation

JEFF BENZIGER/the CourierRobert Yockey of Sahlstrom & Yockey LLC in Ceres is very community minded. He is able to devote time as treasurer of the Ceres Chamber of Commerce as well as run his business.



Sahlstrom & Yockey, LLC is a full-service accounting firm serving clients throughout the Ceres area, dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs.

The firm, located at 2723 Central Avenue, Ceres, has provided tax prepara-tion, tax representation, bookkeeping and payroll services to individuals and small businesses in Stanislaus and surrounding counties since 1997. More recently, the firm has begun providing services online throughout the country.

Sahlstrom & Yockey, LLC provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. Sahlstrom & Yockey strives to meet each client’s specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environ-ment. Professional services include:

• Tax Management Services• Assurance and Advisory Services• Estate and Trust Planning and Tax

Preparation• Litigation Support and Forensic

Accounting• Bookkeeping/Write-up• QuickBooks Accounting Help and

Assistance• Payroll Services• Cash Flow and Budgeting Analysis• Business Valuation• Debt and Finance Advising• Accounting Services• Audits, Reviews, and Compilation• Financial and Retirement Planning• IRS Representation• Entity Selection and Restructuring• Computer Consulting• Employee Benefits, Pension, and

Profit-Sharing Plans• Financial Projections and Forecasts• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Sales.

The accounting firm is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and other times by appointment.

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The staff at American Pet Clinic

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Best Veterinarian Office and

Most Community Involved Business!

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2014 Best of Ceres Winners Real EstateCondos/Apartments: ................................... Windmere ApartmentsFavorite Real Estate Firm: .............................................. Exit RealtyFavorite Realtor: ...............................................................Dale SinghLoan/Mortgage: ..............................................American Real EstateProperty Management: ......... Countryside Property Management

Auto BusinessAuto Maintenance/Repair: ........................Woodward Automotive Auto Body: ......................................................... Knockout CustomsAuto Dealership (new): ................................Country Ford TrucksAuto Dealership (used): ..........................................Car EmporiumAuto Upholstery: ....................... Conway and Friends UpholsteryCar Wash/Detail: .............................................Prime Shine Express Oil Change: ...................................................... Speedee Oil ChangeRV Dealer: ......................................................................... Don’s RVSmog: .....................................................................Jack’s AutomotiveTire store: .................................................. Les Schwab Tire CenterTowing Service: ..................................................... Anderson’s Tow

Pastor Condit: favorite role modelBy JEFF BENZIGER

Editor of the


Readers of the Ceres Courier have voted Adrian Condit as their favorite community role model.

Adrian Condit has been a witness to

enough pain and suffering and tri-als in life that his

sermons at age 86 are softer than they

were as a young fiery Oklahoma preacher starting out in 1951.

The pastor of Vil-lage Chapel Free-Will

Baptist Church in Ceres admits that even family

members can see how he has “mellowed

out.”“They think

I’m not as stern with my preach-ing and correction and that I preach with more com-passion

and grace than I used to,” said Condit. “I grew up with preachers that were more on the judgmental side. They’d rather judge you rather than bring you out from under condemnation.”

Admittedly, it was the front-row seat to human frailty inside Memorial Medical Center – where he served as senior chaplain to the ill and dying for 21 years – that helped round off the sharper edges and made him the kinder and gentler disciple that he is today. There were many times, after visiting with and praying with a person in their dying days, that he had to seek the refuge of his office down the hall and let the tears flow. It was there that he would ask God for inner strength to be able to do the work.

“I learned to accept people more where they’re at than I ever have before in my life. It’s not your church. It’s not your religion. It’s not what church you belong to but it’s about what you have in your heart. It’s about Jesus. And if it’s not about Him, it’s not going to be about much.”

The softening may also have much to do with the personal heart-aches as a father watching his children go

through crisis: One battling drug addiction. Another who endured a scandal of tabloid proportions and the end of political career. Another who suffered a debilitating vehi-

cle crash. The elder Con-dit, whose white hair has curled following hormone shots used to treat prostate cancer, said his faith in Jesus Christ has seen him through.

“We went through a lot of trial and hurt. You go through stuff. It’s hard. You might get a little bogged down but there’s a way out and I know the Lord is the way. Jesus said, ‘I am the way’ and He’s the way out of our places of hurt and pain.”

It’s hard to imagine Adrian Condit, who gen-erously weaves scripture into routine conversation with a kindly, thick south-ern drawl, doing anything other than preaching. But there was a time in which Condit never dreamed of being a pastor. Born Dec. 25, 1927 to Bill and Pigeon Condit, Adrian had only been exposed to farming before serving two years

in the Navy on the heels of World War

Pastor Adrian Condit is a beloved figure in Ceres. He is pastor of Vil-lage Chapel Free-Will Baptist

SEE CONDIT, PAGE 18

‘People are missing the

mark because they’re

just sort of drifting

along with an attitude like it’s going to be like this

forever.-- Adrian Condit




Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham has made the top of the list of Ceres Courier readers when it comes to select-ing a place to spend the night.

Located at 1760 Herndon Road, Microtel in Ceres has been serving and hosting travelers, residents and visitors since 2002. Guest services and housekeeping staff have earned high marks, said operations man-ager Ash Jamnadas.

“Guest rooms are laid out effi-ciently and maximize space and cleanliness,” Jamnadas said.

The Ceres lodge has rooms with single beds and double beds as well as single suites. All guests sleep on queen size pillowtop mattress.

Guests are treated to free Wi-Fi, breakfast and nation-wide calling.

Last year the ownership initiated renovations that brought a new color scheme, carpeting, LED TVs, refreshed lobby and more. “We look forward to continuing to offer a clean, safe and friendly experience well into the future.” The Microtel Inn has been offering quality lodging at affordable prices since 2002.

Microtel: favorite lodging pick of locals

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SOUTHERN EXPO-SURE has been selected by Ceres Courier readers as the best tanning parlor in Ceres.

Located at 2531 E. Whit-more Ave., Suite P, Ceres, in the Richland Shopping Center, the salon offers more than bed and spray-on tanning. Southern Expo-sure has a variety of beauty services, including tanning, spray tanning, facials, hairstyling and therapeutic massages.

“My goal is to provide excellent services to every-one,” said new owner Isabel Calderon. “We look forward seeing old clients and existing customers to come and get pampered in one stop.”

Southern Exposure Tan-ning Salon has been oper-ating in business in Ceres since 1990 but recently fell into the hands. Isabel Calderon is the owner of the salon, which was a gift from husband Sergio Calderon on their 14th wedding anniversary. Ser-gio himself owns an air conditioning business.

Isabel, a mother of five children, came to Ceres 15 years ago from Anaheim. She has found the shop’s clients to be a fun aspect of running the business.

Keeping Isabel company at the shop are esthetician Marrisa Alamo, manicursist Amber Cowell, and mas-sage therapist Sharon Faria.

The business also sells gift certificates and hair products.

Southern Exposure is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Contact info: (209) 537-9803 or (209) 241-2053.

Southern Exposure: Ceres' best tanning salon

Isabel Calderon, owner of Southern Exposure salon in

the Richland Shopping Center, shows one of the Wolff tan-

ning beds available.JEFF BENZIGER/The Courier

B E S T P E T S U P P L Y

JEFF BENZIGER/the CourierGreg Mull of Exotic Pets loves animals and helping others enjoy them too. His business was selected as Ceres' favorite to buy pet supplies. Located in the Richland Shopping Center, Exotics Pets sells all kinds of pet foods as well as collars, leashes, terrariums, aquarium supplies, hamster cages, chew toys and combs and brushes.

By JEFF BEN ZIGEREditor of the


Ceres has voted for their favorite busi-nesses. We call the results the "Best of Ceres." But many may be unaware that shopping in Ceres makes it the "best," so the city can do its "best" job.

For every dollar spent on taxable goods in Ceres, shoppers pay a tax at the rate of 8.125 cents, one of the highest in Stanislaus County. That tax money is then divided upon among various gov-

ernmental entities. This is the breakdown of where those 8.125 cents go:

• One penny goes to the city of Ceres and Stanislaus County.

• A half-cent goes to bolstering Ceres police and fire departments.

• Six cents goes to the state’s general fund;

• A quarter of a cent goes to county-wide transportation needs.

• A half-cent makes its way to the county’s mental health obligations.

• An eighth-cent goes to the county

Ceres benefits from local sales

SEE SALES, PAGE 17




K3 DENTAL is relatively new to Ceres but its sterling reputation has gained the vote of Ceres Courier readers as the best dentistry practice in town.

Gurminder Uppal, DDS, bought out the dental prac-tice of Kay Kucera last year and renamed it K3 Dental since three mem-bers of the family – hus-band and business manager Konark Uppal and children Kuber and Kiara – have names starting with K. In moving to Ceres, she closed down her practice in Dublin which had operated three years and has not regretted the move.

“It’s been great,” said Uppal. “I really like the

patients and everything about the Central Valley compared to the Bay area. I think it’s a better place. I think most of my patients here are very laid back and they value the treatment they’re receiving and it’s more of a very valid com-munity type feeling. It’s very close and everyone knows everyone. I have patients who have been coming to this dental prac-tice for the last 30 years. In the Bay Area they want things quick, they want it today - actually wanted it yesterday.”

She said she loves her dental team.

“I think they’re very good. They’ve stayed here for a very long time and that says something about the practice and how com-

K3 Dental: Ceres' best dental practice

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST AUTO MAINTENANCE FOR 2014 BEST OF CERES! 30/60/90K Services, Oil Changes, Tune Ups,

Diagnostics, Timing Belts, Brakes, Water Pumps, Engine & Transmission, Alignment,

Catalytic Converters & Mufflers

JEFF BENZIGER/the CourierK3 Dental’s Gurminder Uppal, DDS, is not only skilled at dentistry but relates well to all persons, especially children as seen here during a 2014 visit from Carroll Fowler Elementary School students. SEE K3, PAGE 20


Linda Ryno voted Ceres’ best ‘politician’ – a term that she despises

Linda Ryno took the oath of office to join the Ceres City Council on Dec. 6, 2013, administered by City Clerk Cindy Heidorn.

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THIS YEAR READERS OF THE Ceres Courier were asked to weigh in on a subject never before offered in its Best of Ceres contest. When asked the name of their favorite politician, readers answered with the newest member of the Ceres City Council, Lynda Ryno.

While meant to be a compliment, the news grated on Ryno.

“I have always said I do not want to be known as a politician,” said Ryno. “There is a difference between a public servant – which is what I am – and a politician.”

Since taking office in December 2013, Ryno has gained a reputation as being somewhat direct with staff, supportive of rank and file police and firefighters, and an advocated of cleaning up Ceres – so much so that she has participated in a number of clean-ups of Highway 99.

Ryno unfairly became a foe of the Stanislaus County chapter National Asso-

ciation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) who hinted that racism was behind her push to end city sponsor-ship for their community nursing program when it was all about fears for city liability in malpractice suits. Most observers – including Ceres Chamber of Commerce president Renee Ledbetter – dismissed the words of Frank Johnson, the local NAACP president, as being inflammatory, far-flung and unfounded.

Her boldness has earned her fans and detractors. Don Cool, a regular attender of council meetings, said one must be pres-ent “at the meetings to see the faces and the expressions people have when stuff is brought (by Ryno).

“I look at Linda Ryno as the vertebrae and backbone that we’ve needed in that council for a long time. It’s kind of knock-ing the rest of them and I don’t mean to knock the rest of them but she brings up things that aren’t real popular to bring up but the things that she does bring up, she has the citizens in thought and to do

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Once again, Foster Freeze at 2373 Whitmore Ave., Ceres, continues to rack up the honors for one of Ceres' favorite places to escape the home kitchen. Ceres' longest running burger establishment has captured more Best of Ceres honors, this year in the categories of Best Burgers, Best Ice Cream and Best Fast Food. Owners Darshana and Harry Jamnadas say they are honored to have such a devoted customer base. Besides great tasting food, the restaurant features a drive-thru lane. Foster Freeze has changed since it was established on Whitmore Avenue in the 1960s. The addition of a drive-through lane and a remodeled and expanded dining room as well as remodeled facade did wonders to boost sales. However, one thing that has never changed is the popularity of the foods offered there, including burgers and ice cream products.

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Customs at 2128 Pine Street in November 2013.

“I do the body work and painting,” he said. “I have contractors for airbrushing and pinstriping.”

Ceres’ Roland Nordstedt called eight other shops prior to finding Knockout Cus-toms.

“I got a couple of bids from people before going to him,” said Nordstedt, 72. “I walked in off the street. He was up front with me. He wasn’t BS-ing me. I was lucky to find him.”

Contreras worked on Roland’s 1974 Chevrolet half-ton pickup for over three months.

“I wasn’t in a rush,” Nor-dstedt said. “I didn’t push him. I’ve wanted to do this for years. My wife was sick so I put it off. He stripped everything completely down.

He painted the inside and outside. He put in new rugs and door panels, and a dash pad.”

Knockout Customs also painted a mural of Roland’s wife Brenda – who passed away on July 31, 2013 – and their three dogs on the hood of his pickup.

“I couldn’t believe it when I saw it,” Nordstedt said. “It was perfect.”

“As long as he’s in busi-ness, I’ll go back to him,” Nordstedt said. “He’s always busy. He just does excellent work. He can do everything. He takes care of his custom-ers. Plus, he’s a nice guy.”

Approximately 10 mem-bers of the Stockton chapter of Swift Car Club have done business with Contreras, including the owner of a 2003 GMC Yukon Denali. A “Scarface” mural was air-brushed on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Knockout Customs is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may be reached at 985-2105.

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The first center on Third Street is licensed for up to 15 infants aged six weeks to two years of age. That center will be kept open for non-mobile children, or those who do not walk. If they have a preschool sibling at the Whitmore site, they may attend there.

Cabrera worked with landlord Bill Taylor to have two outdoor playgrounds.

A lot of thought and work has been placed into converting the former probation office into a day care and small classes for preschool. In the class-rooms, children receive time for art, games and Zoophonics and Handwriting Without Tears for cur-riculum which develops handwriting skills as well as small motor development skills.

The entry has a gate security door which parents can access by code or be buzzed in.

Kidz is licensed with the state of California Department of Social Services as an infant center and declares that its purpose is to “provide a high-quality, safe and nurturing environment for young children and families throughout the community with a Christian emphasis.” Objectives include building a trusting relationship with children and their families, maintaining a safe and healthy learn-

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SULTANTS was recently awarded Best of Ceres 2014, in the category of “Best Real Estate Office,” in a city-wide survey distributed to the local residents. The survey was published in the local Ceres Courier newspaper over a two-month span. The survey results also declared Dale Singh as “Best Realtor.”

“It is such an honor to be recognized by our community for what we do,” said Ledbet-ter. “Real estate is probably the biggest asset most people have and to entrust us to help them is a great privilege.”

EXIT Realty Consultants’ Ceres, opened in January 2012 and is one of six offices

owned and operated by EXIT Broker Kris Klair. “I believe what makes EXIT Realty Consultants the ‘Best of Ceres’ is our agents,” said Klair. “We instill in our agents the importance of giving back to all of the com-

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Prime Shine Car Wash, located at 1740 Hatch Road and now behind the Cruisers at Mitchell Road and Whitmore Avenue, was voted as the best car wash facility in Ceres. Since opening Prime Shine Car Wash in 1991, owners Norm and Evan Porges have been the driving force behind the company that’s washed millions of vehicles throughout the Central Valley. With a top-to-bottom clean that is value-priced, and finished in just three minutes, Prime Shine filled the niche between time consuming and pricey full-service washes, and the do-it-yourself option. Use of the vacuum cleaners is still free.

library system, which includes the Ceres Library.

While it’s true that more and more sales tax money is being siphoned off to the state, local sales tax revenue still is an important chunk of change for City Hall.

Citizens of Ceres approved Measure H in 2007 to raise sales tax by a half-cent to fund police and fire services. But about 75 percent of the general fund goes to public safety.

Director of Public Safety Art deWerk said the tax sup-ports five police officers and five firefighters hired under Measure H since its passage in November 2007. An addi-tional police officer will be added soon, for a total of 10 new hires attributed to Mea-sure H.

Measure H passed by a margin of 75.13 percent to 24.87 percent. The measure raised the sales tax rate in Ceres from 7.375 percent to

7.875 percent and is expected to raise $2 million to $2.5 million annually solely to augment public safety.

The measure allowed for the formation of a new Street Crimes Unit, which has already been making a dent in drug trafficking and gangs.

Mayor Chris Vierra said that prior to the passage of Measure H, Ceres had an insufficient number of police officers patrolling the streets and that fire service was limited to just 24 firefighters with only eight on duty at any one time to protect the community of 42,000 resi-dents.

The fire service with its five new positions is now able to respond more effec-tively to fires, traffic colli-sions and medical emergen-cies with its increased staff-ing, said Mayor Vierra. The Measure has allowed Ceres to retain its public safety staff while other cities in the Val-ley have laid off employees.

Ceres receives approxi-mately $4 million from sales tax allocations annually.

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II. Becoming a pastor was the last thing he thought of becoming while driving ambulances for the fleet hospital #114 in the Samu-rai islands near the Philip-pines. But the Navy experi-ence taught him the disci-pline of following orders that one does not want to do. That discipline laid the groundwork for answering another set of orders he didn’t want to obey.

Older brother E.B. Condit was a pastor at the Little Rock Baptist Church outside of Locust Grove, Okla., which was Adrian’s excuse to fight his own personal calling to go into the ministry.

“I was stubborn,” he said with a rich laugh. “I wasn’t going to preach. I said, ‘Lord, one preacher in this family is enough. Let me do something else. I’ll be a deacon. I’ll lead the singing. I’ll teach a Sunday School class. I’ll do what-ever. Just don’t ask me to preach.’ He won. One way or the other God’s going to win.”

He preached his first sermon in 1951 in his brother’s church.

Village Chapel, a small church across from Caswell Elementary School, is the reason the Condits made Ceres home. The church called Adrian Condit to

pastor in August 1967 from Tulsa, Oklahoma and he stayed 16 years until he made a change.

Coming with them were sons Burl (born in 1946), Gary (1948), Darrell Wayne “Hoppy” (1952) and daughter Dovie (1955). Gary was married and attending college at Stan-islaus State in 1972 when he decided to enter Ceres city politics. Adrian tried talking Gary out of the idea, noting how dirty poli-tics can be. Gary reminded his preacher father that “a lot of politicking that goes on in church too.”

In 1983 Memorial Medical Center CEO Paul Thomas called on Condit to become hospital chaplain. He had served as chaplain at the Ceres hospital and they liked his work.

“I was there 21 years and it was a great ministry. I enjoyed the chaplaincy and I still miss it to a degree because I’m a people per-son and I like the routine of visiting people every day and praying with them and sharing with them.”

It’s that same desire to serve others that will be the impetus for Adrian’s great-grandchildren to enter poli-tics if they do, he said.

“Whatever this younger Condit generation decides to do, they’ll do it with all of their heart and they’ll do a great job at it.”

The Condits started worshiping at Village Cha-

pel again where Marcus Minkler had been pastor. Adrian had vowed, after retirement, to keep busy in a pastoral role preaching at funerals or filling pulpits “now and then.”

“I wasn’t going to quit preaching as long as there’s a place for me to preach, as long as I can,” said Condit.

“I had no idea that I’d be back pastoring the church.”

When Minkler left the church in 2008, Adrian Condit was called to be pastor. He brought back more of the old hymns that many of the older members liked and numbers steadily increased.

Condit sees himself continuing to pastor at the church “until the Lord gets through with me.”

“I’m just here because of Him. I’ve always loved what I’m doing for all these years. I’ve been preaching now for over 61 years.”

For now Pastor Con-dit sees nothing wrong with sticking around into his 90s. Longevity runs in the Condit bloodline. His mother died at age 91, his dad was 89, and three brothers reached the respective ages of 86, 89 and 92. But he believes something else keeps him going.

“What keeps me going is the hope that I have in eternal life and the hope that I have in the coming of the Lord Jesus and the burden of my heart to see people saved. This old world is headed for a time of trouble like it’s never been in before. People are missing the mark because they’re just sort of drifting alone with an attitude like it’s going to be like this forever.”

His nearly 70-year mar-riage to former high school sweetheart Jean Condit also keeps him going. “She’s been a great inspiration.”

The Condit family patri-arch said he’s also “trying to put as much in the love of God” in the “hearts and little minds” of his 12 great-grandchildren.

CONDITFROM PAGE C10

what’s best for the city of Ceres. Like the NAACP; that was a really unpopular thing to bring up and she got crucified for it but it was the right thing to do because she had the city of Ceres in her best interest.”

Cool said it’s evident that Ryno comes to meet-ings prepared and does her homework. She also knows the inner workings of City Hall. Before she was elected, Ryno, a Ceres resident since 1983, worked for the city as the admin-istrative secretary for the Planning Department for over 29 years. Her first time at the City Council in 2011 ended in defeat but she was elected as a retiree two years later.

“Ceres is a wonderful family oriented community and I want to make it even better now that I have the opportunity and time that retirement offers,” she said. “I have a vested interest in this community by remaining a citi-zen of Ceres and living my retirement in

Ceres with my friends and family.”She happily voted for tougher city

enforcement of the A-frame sign ban, voted to restore salary concessions of city employees and held the feet of for-mer Police Chief Art deWerk to the fire over trimming police department over-time costs. He resigned shortly thereafter.

Ryno, 60, has said she values transpar-ency in government, assuring safety for

all citizens and insure that the council and city staff are held accountable to citizen’s requests for assistance with respect. Her years of serv-ing at City Hall have armed her with knowledge about how a city runs. She said she has never –nor never will – compromised her integrity.

A Manteca High School graduate, Ryno is married to former police Sgt. Sam Ryno. They have two sons, Lucas, and Zachary. Their son and daughter in law

Aimee gave them their first grandchild, Logan.

She lists as her proudest accomplish-ment as raising two sons into “respon-sible, productive citizens with strong work ethics.”

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Adrian Condit loves God, country and family.

Linda Ryno


kids. It’s pretty awesome.”Ceres Karate specializes in Kenpo

Karate, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Boxing and MMA.

“We’ve evolved with the times,” Mike said. “We’ve stayed committed to giving our best every day. We give our clients the flexibility to train any time of the day.”

Miguel provided instruction to Marques Duran (8), Meilani Duran (6), Gael Mer-cado (5), Jesus Rosales (5), Gio Saenz (5) and Jacob Rodriguez (4) as part of the Little Dragons’ martial arts program last Wednesday. The session lasted one hour (4-5 p.m.).

“It’s a great place,” said Leo Saenz, Gio’s father. “We’ve been coming here for six months. Miguel is very kind. He’s awesome with the kids.”

“A few weeks ago, I couldn’t get them to do anything,” Miguel said. “They got it down now. The majority of these kids get straight A’s in school. Every kid I get, I see my next instructors.”

Ceres Karate, which opened in 1992, outgrew its original location on Darrah Street during its third year of existence.

“The first month in Ceres, I signed up nobody,” Miguel said. “I went to the Ceres Street Faire and 60 people signed up. That’s what really helped us.”

“We’ve done demonstrations at the Ceres Street Faire, elementary schools and churches,” Mike said. “We’ve held child-safety clinics and women-only personal protection classes. We’re not just a fitness center.”

Miguel and Mike enjoy working together.

Mike started taking Karate lessons at the age of three.

Mike’s wife Viola is the office manager at Ceres Karate. Their three children are students.

“I was born into the business,” Mike said. “I became a full-time employee when I was 18. I have the best job in the world. I get to do what I love.”

“We both have the same passion,” Miguel said. “I have my grandkids with me all day. My whole family does it. That’s pretty neat.”

Ceres Karate was nominated for 2014 Ceres Business of the Year.

Ceres Karate was recognized by Ceres Courier readers from 2005-11.

For more information, call 537-5790.“There are a lot of positive things here,”

Mike said. “We help our students mentally and physically. We’re not just a gym. We’re a family.”

“This started as a passion,” Miguel added. “It turned into a business.”

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Karate teaches discipline and that discipline spills over into school homework and study habits. These youngt-sters at Ceres Karate generally experi-ence better grades and get a boost to their self esteem.

DALE BUTLER /the Courier

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“It has really taken a new turn,” said Konark Uppal.

The eight-person staff has reached out and offered tours to local children where tooth health care is stressed and children advised to brush twice a day for two minutes at a time. Dr. Uppal stresses the importance of the habit of flossing so that it carries through life.

While teaching at the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Fran-cisco, Dr. Uppal worked on a Project Homeless with other dentists to tend to the pressing dental needs - chiefly extractions - of the poor on the streets.

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high school in Ceres to promote dentistry as a career. She also invites high school students interested in studying dentistry to drop in for observation.

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COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTY MAN-AGEMENT at its Orchard Park Center office has been named by Ceres Courier readers as the Best Property Management firm in Ceres.

Jason Alves, president and broker of Coun-tryside, said the business was set up in Ceres about four years ago. The company manages all types of property, including commer-cial, but mostly multiple family complexes, smaller duplexes and single-family residen-tial rentals for long-distance owners. In fact, Alves said 95 percent of the company’s cli-entele is in residential property management. The company’s services include online docu-ment signing, through tenant screening, hiring of handymen for repairs, collecting rent and

providing reports of income and expenses, and general property maintenance and upkeep.

The company’s website, countrysidepm.com also allows anyone to search for prop-erties to lease. Most vacant and available rentals may be viewed by checking out a key from the office. When a key is not available for viewing, showings will be by

appointment. Checking out a key requires that a prospective tenant to present a valid photo ID and a $50 refundable cash key deposit.

About a year ago, classmate Robert Moore joined the firm as a senior property manager.

The business is located at 3649 Mitchell Road, Suite B, Ceres.

Countryside Property Manage-ment hosted a Chamber mixer/rib-bon cutting in October.Business partner Jason Alves and Robert Moore are in the center behind the giant pair of scissors.JEFF BENZIGER /

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• Ceres firm spends 95% of its efforts in residential property management


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