The Union's "Best Of"2008 For Nevada County

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2009 Best of Nevada County | The Union |
Thank You Nevada County
for voting us...
Best Hardware &

Best Building Supply
Thank you to all
our customers
for again voting us
Best Hardware &
Building Supply Store.
We strive to stay on
the "cutting edge"…
continuing to provide the
"best of" integrity, value
and customer service.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
273-6105 Home & Garden Center

2032 Nevada City Hwy.
Grass Valley
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Hair Cuts “That Fit Your Face”
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2008 & 2009
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SALON ° DAY SPA Therapeutic & Relaxing Massage
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Natural Care of Hands & Feet
Trish King, Massage
Angela Bohannon, Esthetician
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Clockwise from left: Mari, Susan, Norma, Angela, Jessica,
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250 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley

Congratulations TaBle oF
CoNTeNTs
To The BEST! WINNER PROFILE:
Pioneer Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Welcome to our ninth annual Best of Nevada
Best Food & Beverages listings begin . . 6
County publication. What a unique opportunity
to recognize the people, businesses and places in WINNER PROFILE:
our community who make it a wonderful place to
Tim the Tree Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
live, work and play!
WINNER PROFILE:
For several days in January, we printed our Foothill Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Best of Nevada County ballot in the newspaper
asking you — our loyal readers — to tell us your Best Fun & Games listings begin . . . . . 14
favorites. To ensure the integrity of the voting
process, ballots were sealed, sent to a contracted WINNER PROFILE:
company and tabulated off-site. Duplicates, Tess’ Kitchen Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
reproductions and other ballots not meeting the
WINNER PROFILE:
strict published criteria were excluded. To further
authenticate the voting process, we changed the
Alta Sierra Country Club. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
way ballots were made available, by not offering
Best Goods & Services listings begin . . 22
them online, as a result of an influx of “stuffed”
ballots in the past. WINNER PROFILE:
Moule Paint & Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
This year, the responses grew exponentially. As
our county has flourished, so has community WINNER PROFILE:
interest and the title of “The Best” has become Plan It Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
increasingly competitive. Although we do have
some repeat winners, we would like to welcome WINNER PROFILE:
those who have risen to the top for the first time! A Shade Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Each recipient contributes to the charm of our
WINNER PROFILE:
community.
Maui Beach Hut Tanning . . . . . . . . . . . 40
We would like to thank our readers and advertisers
Best People listings begin . . . . . . . . . . . 42
for making this edition possible and for being
paramount to its success. WINNER PROFILE:
Collins Property Management . . . . . . . 44
And the winners are…
SPECIAL SECTIONS MANAGER ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Tara Walters Mike Karsikas, Kelli Phenix, Jodi Jannings, Melissa Rhoden, Glen Foley, Jamie Marchetti
PUBLICATION DESIGN PUBLISHER

Julie Miller Jeff Ackerman
ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR THE UNION

Lynn Virgilio 464 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945, (530) 273-9561, www.theunion.com
4 | 2009 Best of Nevada County | The Union

Mark HowellGENERAL CONTRACTING
Voted
BEST
Building
Contractor
By the readers of
The Union
We’d like to thank the following
people who have kept us busy
over the years and have become
lifelong friends.
Jerry & Connie Angove Tom & Linda Jenkins
Katy Anderson Katharina Kepus
Al & Maria Angulo Kinderland Pre-School
Fred & Barbara Ash Randy & Brian Kuehn
Benchmark Thermal John & Jeanene Lenz
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Bourne Art Mathew
Terry Cassettarri Gil Mathew
George Caulkins Jack & Beth Moorhead
Gene Dunning Terry & Charlene Mounce
Bernie & Kim Franza Don Neronde
David & Jan George Linda Okay
Vance Goss Kathy Papola
Bruce & Jill Grinninger Bill & Joan Prucha
Bill & Sheila Grizzell Mike & Barb Rothschild
Bob Hanna Rutherford Family
Mark Howell Hansen Bros.

Jeff & Shelly Harter
George & Maryann Sanregret
Mervin & Cindy Swanson
[530] 913-1545 John & Phyllis Hazelwood
Richard Holub
Tom & Carolyn Tate
…and all of our other
Dennis Peterson wonderful customers
[530] 906-8837
Voted Best
Best Used car dealer
Pioneer Motors (530) 477-1000

www.pioneermotors.com
P ioneer Motors has been awarded Best Used Car Dealership

for the ninth straight year. Wow! How does any retail
establishment consistently win such a coveted award year after
year? It does so by taking a well known catch-phrase of, “Be
local, Buy local” and making it meaningful. For an automobile with complete accuracy each and every question, scenario or
dealership to be successful it must give superior customer circumstance. The sales professional is completely authorized to
service, a comprehensive selection and a price that is “not equal make decisions that are customer centric without ANY of the
to, but better than the competition.“ At Pioneer Motors they “auto mall-esque” hard-sale tactics.
meticulously scour the papers and internet to ensure that every At Pioneer Motors, every vehicle has the price, fuel-economy,
customer gets the best vehicle at the most competitive price. It amenities, Car-Fax certification, prior-vehicle history are all
is with that business model that sets Pioneer Motors apart from prominently displayed on each vehicle. Every vehicle is posted
every other auto dealership.
online with tons of interior and exterior photos as well as all the
Advertising in all the local mediums, underwriting countless
particular vehicles features and benefits.
non-profit, sports and entertainment sponsorships is not what
At Pioneer Motors, you will NEVER see a salesperson simply
make Pioneer Motors the best, but is a piece of how this business
strives to connect our community. hand you the keys, let you go on a test drive by yourself and
Pioneer Motors’“Best Of “ uniqueness is immediately apparent TRY to figure out how all the features and benefits of a new car
when you walk on the lot. You will be greeted by the “one work. Can you imagine? Their motto is: if it flips or folds, opens
and only” sales professional, who from the first handshake to or closes, we’ll show you the“how, the why, and the what for.”
the last, will be the one and ONLY person with whom you Pioneer Motors’ mission statement has been in part, from the
will conduct your transaction with. Pioneer Motors is staffed very first “Best Of” awarded to us, simply put: The Best Cars, at
with only professionals who can answer immediately and The Best Prices ... Everyday!
Food & Beverage

Best Bakery Best Buffet
Winner Winner
Flour Garden Bakery Lin Q Buffet
999 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530)272-2043 682 Freeman Lane #C, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8888
Runner up Runner up
Summer Thymes Royal Dragon Restaurant
421 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2904 101 W Mcknight Way, Ste A, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2868
Best Bar Best Candy Store

Winner Winner
Friar Tucks Restaurant & Bar Confectionately Yours
111 N. Pine, Nevada City, (530) 265-9093 146 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-3448
Runner up Runner up
McGees Dorado Chocolates
315 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-3205 104 E Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-6715
Best Breakfast Best Catering Company

Winner Winner
South Pine Cafe Christopher’s Catering
100 S. Pine, Nevada City, (530) 265-0260 206 W Main St, Grass Valley, (530)272-8919
102 Richardson St, Grass Valley, (530) Runner up
Runner up Jim E’s Catering and Event Co.
Paulette’s Country Kitchen 141 E Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3600
11875 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4008
Voted Best
Best Tree Service
Tim the Tree Man,

Certified Arborist
20008 New Rome Road, Nevada City, (530) 265-6202
tim-tree-man@sbcglobal.net, SCL: 747387
T im the Tree Man has been offering professional and

reliable service to Nevada County and surrounding areas
since 1996. Tim Murphy, owner and certified arborist, has
more than 34 years of experience. The company motto is: To
meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. This is accomplished and logging trucks. Tim prides
by arriving promptly for scheduled appointments, pruning himself on bringing the right
trees to standards set by the International Society of tools and assets to accomplish
Arboriculture, doing removals in a safe and efficient manner any job.
and following up with a spotless cleanup. He also gives back to the
Tim says winning “Best of” is made possible by the hard community in which he grew up
work of his well-trained crew. Most of the crew members by participating in fundraisers
have been with the company for over five years. Clients often for Sierra Adoption Services,
compliment the crew on how well they work together. Habitat for Humanity, the Food Bank and AnimalSave.
Tree jobs can vary from ornamental pruning of a Japanese Tim the Tree Man would like to thank their clients for
Maple to hazardous removals accomplished using cranes voting them Best of Nevada County for another year.
Our
Heartfelt tHanks
tO tHe peOple Of
nevada cOunty!
Voted Best storage Facility 4 years in a row

thank you For your support & trust!
Free Use of Truck to Move In
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Units Individually Alarmed
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FOR MANY YEARS OF LOCAL SUPPORT
&
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Climate Controlled
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BEST COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE
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Voted Best
Best Painting Contractor
Foothill Painting
653 Maltman Drive, Grass Valley, (530) 274-9168
www.foothillpaintinggv.com
F or 25 years Foothill Painting, established by owner Dave

Russo, has helped foster a family environment for Nevada
County residents. From supporting local soccer teams and
youth organizations, to sponsoring various Nevada Union
High School programs, it has been a mainstay at Foothill
Painting to be actively involved in the community that Located at 653 Maltman Drive, Foothill Painting is a
supports us. licensed and fully insured painting company specializing in
Preserving that tradition has been important to sons, and commercial, custom homes, cabinets, repaints, consulting,
co-owners, Chris and Jesse Russo. Donating their time and and contract maintenance.
experience, as project managers, Chris and Jesse helped local Foothill Painting would like to thank their hard-working
residents Jeremy Herbek and Abigail Beck in the remodel staff and the community for making them the BEST in
of 123 Joerschke Drive to open Grass Valley Judo, Nevada Nevada County for all your painting needs for the first
County’s first judo school. time!
“We’re proud to have donated our time and experience to For more information, or to see how Foothill Painting
help establish a local non-profit, whose focus is enhancing can help you complete your painting project, visit
the lives of area residents,” Jesse said. www.foothillpaintinggv.com.
Full Range of Services

“We C
over Interior & exterior painting and staining
the Faux & other Speciality finishes
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thil Industrial & commercial coatings
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Let Foothill Painting bring knowledge, efficiency and
unequalled service to your next painting experience.
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Voted “BEST” 10 Years in a Row!
Nevada County,
THANK YOU for voting us
Best Gutter Company
again and again!
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2009 BestCalifornia since | 1987
of Nevada County The Union |
TWIN CITIES TROPHIES & BILLIARDS
YOU CAN COUNT ON US EVERY TIME!

For over three decades we’re proud to have
helped all customers select the perfect place to
honor the accomplishments of their loved ones
and furnish their game rooms. We’ve designed
awards for people from all walks of life, young
and old, big and small. We’ve designed awards
for the best of Nevada County Winners, teachers,
students, policemen, firemen, moms, outstanding
employees to anyone who has ever made an
achievement they want honored by an award.
We are your one-stop shop for fun in your home.

We are your experts in game room furnishing from
pool tables and poker tables to complete game
room furniture and accessories.
Every order is handled with the same attentive

service and attention to detail that has earned
Twin City Trophies & Billiards its reputation as the
recognition specialists. We also give military and
school discounts. We have always and will always
be a family-owned and operated business. Our
main focus is providing prompt, friendly customer
service, an we’re proud to provide our customers
with a top-quality product at a good value.
We have
furnished PRODUCTS
many homes
with pool Trophies Embroidery Services Birthday
tables, poker Custom Logos
tables, Plaques In-House Engraving
Billiard Supplies
game room Name Badges Gifts Pool Tables
furniture and Wedding Goblets Retirement Pool Room Accessories
accessories.
200 Bridge St. • Yuba City • 530.674.9510 OWNERS BRANDON AND MISTY ASHER
Frank’s Pizza
Best Chinese Food
Winner
Asian Garden
2074 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley, (530)273-0666
Runner up Pizza · Salad · Wine · Ice Cold Beer
Fred’s Szechuan Chinese Restaurant
224 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 478-9072
SAme pizzA! SAme fAmily!
Best Coffee Shop
Winner
Order Ahead 530-273-4622
Flour Garden
Runner up
Caroline’s Coffee Roasters
128 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6424
Best Deli
Winner
SPD
375 Zion St, Nevada City, (530) 265-4596
Runner up
Christopher’s Old World Deli
Featuring our new Take’n Bake Pizzas
206 W Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8919 Call Ahead 273-4622

best Fast Food
Winner
Jimboys
1937 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 477-9490 Quality Family Dining Serving Grass Valley Since 1965
Runner up
Taco Bell
122 East Main St., Grass Valley (across from City Hall)
10045 Olympia Park Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-9189 Open Wed-Sat 3-10, Sun-9, Closed Mon & Tue
MEET OUR TEAM

Mike Bratton, Agent Voted
Lic. #0674070 Best of
Nevada
273-0521 County
768 Taylorville Road, Ste A
2002-2008
Grass Valley, CA 95945 Amy Robin Bobbi
Administrative Administrative Licensed Agent
Assistant Assistant Business Specialist
Need help saving for tomorrow

while paying for today?
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Licensed Agent
Insurance Specialist
Kathie
Licensed Agent
Jim
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Underwriter
Sarah
Licensed Agent
Chris Nicole Jennifer

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Best Fine Dining
Winner
New Moon
203 York St., Nevada City, (530) 265-2399
Runner up
Kane’s Fine Dinning
120 E Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8111
Best Hamburger and French Fries

Winner
Big A Drive-In
810 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3243
Runner up
Northridge
773 Nevada St, Nevada City, (530) 478-0470
17464 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley, (530) 432-0700
10103 Combie Rd, Auburn, (530) 268-1073
Best Italian Food

Winner
Cirino’s
309 Broad St., Nevada City, (530) 265-2246
Runner up
Villa Venezia Ristorante Italiano
124 Bank St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3555
Best Lunch
Winner
Tofanelli’s
302 W. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1468
Runner up
Cirino’s at Main Street
213 West Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-6000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Thank you Nevada County for voting us Best Home Theater Company 5 years running.
WE WILL MEET OR BEAT BOX STORE PRICES WHILE PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE AND SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET.
YOUR LOCAL HIGH DEFINITION TV EXPERTS BEAM’S CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS

THE FOOTHILLS' LARGEST SELECTION EASILY INSTALLED/ NEW & EXISTING HOMES
3 TO 5 TIMES
HOME THEATER & THE POWER OF ANY
AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEMS CONVENTIONAL VACUUM
TVs • LCD • DLP • Amplifiers, 2 Great Systems
Speakers, DVD/CD Players, More Available
CCTV SURVEILLANCE & SECURITY SYSTEMS
Now Both With Free Installation
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WORKS TOGETHER WITH
YOUR HVAC SYSTEMS TO
BURGLAR ALARMS CLEAN THE ENTIRE HOME.
FIRE SYSTEMS
CLOSED CIRCUIT TV HEPA AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS
PERSONAL EMERGENCY EASILY INSTALLED/ NEW & EXISTING HOMES
Beam “Easy Living” Center
422 Henderson St. • Grass Valley
SCL #555161 • AL #3000 530-273-5166 Cleaner, healthier living. Built in.

Best Mexican Food
Winner Thank you all for voting
Maria’s Authentic Mexican Food
226 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-2040 us the Best Pet Store
Runner up
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar
in Nevada County!
988 Plaza Drive, Grass Valley, (530) 272-6974
• Incredible Selection,
Best New Restaurant/Café Service & Prices
Winner • Pet Care Experts
Lefty’s Grill • Full Line of Specialty
221 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-5837 Foods & Supplies
Runner up
• Huge Selection
Beach Hut Deli
104 Union Aly, Nevada City, (530) 470-0887 of Birds, Fresh and
Saltwater Fish and
Best Pasties Reptiles
Winner
Marshall’s Pasties
203 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2844
Runner up
Cousin Jack Pasties
100 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9230
Best Patio Dining

Winner
Tofanelli’s
302 W. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1468 649 Sutton Way Locations in
Grass Valley Auburn and
Runner up
272-7701 Carmichael too!
Posh Nosh
318 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-6064 www.incredpets.com
Our
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to target your advertising
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The combined net reach
of The Union Newspaper
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best Pizza Best Thai Food
Winner Winner
Frank’s Pizza Sopa Thai
122 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4622 312-316 Commercial St, Nevada City, (530) 470-0101
Runner up Runner up
Northridge Thai Kitchen Restaurant
773 Nevada St, Nevada City, (530) 478-0470 149 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-5282
17464 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley, (530) 432-0700
10103 Combie Rd, Auburn, (530) 268-1073
Best Winery
Best Seafood Winner
Winner Nevada City Winery
Cirino’s 321 Spring St, Nevada City, (530) 265-9463
309 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-2246 Runner up
Runner up Pilot Peak Winery
Owl Grill & Saloon 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, (530) 432-3321
Best Steaks Fun & Games

Winner Best Band
Willo Steak House
Winner
16898 State Hwy 49, Nevada City, (530) 265-9902
Dead Beats
Runner up
Owl Grill & Saloon Runner up
134 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-1144 Buck Love & The Humperheads
Best Sushi Best Boating Location

Winner Winner
Sushi-Q Scotts Flat Lake
238 Commercial St, Nevada City, (530) 265-5757 23333 Scotts Flat Rd, Nevada City, (530) 265-5302
Runner up Runner up
Sushi in the Raw Lake Englebright
315 Spring St, Nevada City, (530) 478-9503
13104 Marina Dr, Smartsville, (530) 639-2272
Thank you to all our customers for voting us:
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Prompt Free Estimates 24 Hr. Emergency Service
Tim Murphy
BA, UC Berkeley
Member International Society of Arboriculture
Certified Arborist #960 men’s clothing • accessories • gifts
(530) 265-6202 blackjackclothing@gmail.com
Best Camping Best Hiking Trail
Winner Winner
Scotts Flat Lake Independence Trail
23333 Scotts Flat Rd, Nevada City, (530) 265-5302 Hwy. 49, North, Nevada City, (530) 477-4788
Runner up Runner up
Rollins Lake Empire Mine State Historic Park
(530) 272-4038 10791 E Empire St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8522
Best Day Trip Best Hunting Spot

Winner Winner
Truckee Spenceville Reserve
Runner up Runner up
Bridgeport on the Yuba River Bowman Lake
Best Fishing Spot Best Live Theater

Winner Winner
Scott Flat Lake Foothill Theater
23333 Scotts Flat Rd, Nevada City, (530) 265-5302 401 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-8587
Runner up Runner up
Lake Englebright Off Broad St
13104 Marina Dr, Smartsville, (530) 639-2272 305 Commercial St, Nevada City, (530) 265-8686
Best Golf Course Best Local Event of the Year
Winner Winner
Alta Sierra Country Club Nevada County Fair
11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2868 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6217
Runner up Runner up
Nevada County Country Club Draft Horse Classic
1040 E Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6436 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6217
S IS T E RS Stunning Novels from

Authors Old and New
OPEN DAILY
Consignment Boutique
152 South Auburn Street • Grass Valley • 477-7292
Thanks
Nevada County for voting us Let our great staff
Best Consignment Boutique recommend a book for you!
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this year! 107 Mill Street • Downtown Grass Valley • (530) 272-2131
Voted Best
Best Kitchen Store
Tess’ Kitchen Store
153 Mill Street, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6997
www.tesskitchenstore.com
T ess’ Kitchen Store continues a long tradition in downtown

Grass Valley, dating back to 1931, when Tess Hocking
opened the Golden Poppy at 145 Mill Street. In the early 1950s,
Robert Hocking changed the name of the store to Tess’ Gift Shop
in honor of his mother. Throughout the years, Tess’ ownership
and product mix has changed, but the owners all kept the name,
“Tess.” In 1996, Rita Burns, the current owner of Tess’, purchased location at any time.
Tess’ Gift and Card Shop. Tess’ Kitchen Store has been voted “Best Kitchen Store in
Rita operated Tess’ for a couple years as a gift and card shop Nevada County” for the past five consecutive years. It was also
and then, in response to changing times, began increasing its chosen 2008 Business of the Year by the Grass Valley Chamber of
“houseware” products. By the beginning of the year 2000, Tess’ Commerce. Tess’ prides itself on its customer service, having a
had transformed into a first-class kitchen store and its name was extraordinarily knowledgeable, friendly and helpful sales staff. Its
changed to Tess’Kitchen Store. Tess’has thrived as a kitchen store, quality products are reasonably and competitively priced.
carrying most major brand name products of cookware, bakeware, Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also
cutlery and kitchen electrics, and has over 1,000 different gadgets open and participating in any and all downtown events. Look for
and utensils. Tess’ product demonstrations in front of the store at the Thursday
In October 2007, Tess’ moved a few doors down to its present night markets. Saturdays afternoons are also an opportunity
location at 153 Mill Street. In late 2008, Tess’ wedding registry was for Tess’ to do knife sharpenings and demonstrations. Check its
revitalized by going online. Couples may now register for their web site at tesskitchenstore.com for an up-to-date schedule of
wedding at Tess’ and their guests can purchase online from any events.
Thank you!
Meridian Elite
for voting us Best Appliance Store
Thank you
Nevada County for voting us
From all of us at... Best Kitchen Store!
Owned & Operated by Ron & Trish Gaynor

129 Idaho Maryland Rd. • Grass Valley, CA TESS’ KITCHEN STORE
153 Mill St., Downtown Grass Valley
273-9511 (530) 273-6997 Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Sun 11-4
www.tesskitchenstore.com
Store Hours: M-S 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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The Union’s sevenTh AnnUAl
The Union’s 24th Annual
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A very special event to benefit the advancement
of breast cancer care in Nevada County.
october 17 & 18, 2009
Mark Your Calendars!
Sat & Sun Nevada County Fairgrounds October 29 • 5-8:30pm
April 25 & 26, 2009 Free Admission
at the beautiful
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Nevada County Free Parking Vendors • Give-aways • Fashion Show
Fairgrounds Silent Auction & More!
Fall Décor To Get
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Best Movie Theater Best Park
Winner Winner
Del Oro Theater Pioneer Park
165 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6932 Nevada City
Runner up Runner up
Sierra Cinemas Condon Park
840 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-1100 Grass Valley
Best Night Spot Best Place for Cycling

Winner Winner
Cooper’s Empire Mine State Park
235 Commercial St, Nevada City, (530) 265-0116 10791 E. Empire, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8522
Runner up Runner up
Friar Tucks Restaurant & Bar Nevada County Fairgrounds
111 N. Pine St, Nevada City, (530) 265-9093 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6217
ThankYou!
A BIG thank you to our friends and valued clients for your trust and loyalty in these uncertain times.
We are glad to be of assistance, to be there for our clients, and many times to just listen.
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Thank you once again, Nevada County,

for your continued support!
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with the best selection of functional, durable, well-priced products available.
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Voted Best
Best Golf Course
Alta Sierra Country Club
11897 Tammy Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2868
W e’re not sure what your idea of heaven is, but for the
members of Alta Sierra Country Club, it’s right beneath our
feet, set among the pines and black oaks in the Gold Country.
The championship golf course is beautiful, challenging and
Once again, we thank The Union readers for voting us always seems a little different each time you play it. You’ll find
“Best Golf Course in Nevada County.” all the varied excitement that the best of golf can offer: rolling
terrain, risk-reward opportunities on doglegs, crystal lakes and
The Alta Sierra Country Club is the premier club in the Gold ponds, and scenic views that call for your camera.
Country. Our restaurant is available to the public for dining Members can tell you all about it, but other players think so,
or banquets and the golf course is available on a limited basis. too. Golfers from the surrounding area have voted Alta Sierra
Currently, memberships are available.
Country Club as the best course in Nevada County for five years
www.altasierracc.com running and Golf Digest Magazine has nominated the course
530-273-2041 as one of the “Best Places to Play” in North America. Alta Sierra
Visit Country Club is also the host site for the Nevada County Amateur
us online
www.altasierracc.com Championships and the Northern California PGA Women’s Cup
and enter our Matches.
FREE Because the course is semi-private, a limited amount of public
FOURSOME play is available and they invite tournaments with outside
Contest!
groups. Once you’ve played on this course, you’ll be tempted by
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There’s also a lot more to Alta Sierra Country Club than playing
a great golf course. Enjoy an exceptional 14,000 square-foot
clubhouse; a fabulous restaurant with an award-winning chef;
plus a sparkling swimming pool; and a packed social calendar
filled with fun events all year long like crab feeds, summer concerts,
drive-in movies, swimming parties, and holiday events.
Alta Sierra makes the perfect setting for country club golf: lush
trees in a picturesque setting, a championship golf course, award-
winning food, and a pool for the summer season. It’s the ideal
place, if you’re looking for a club to call home and is the reason
why Alta Sierra Country Club has been voted the BEST by The
Union readers once again!
Once was an honor, twice was amazing, Dear Friends,

But, for the third year in a row?! Thank you for your continued support
Thank you to everyone who voted and patronage. We are so lucky to
have you as our audience.
DEER CREEK INN From everyone at The Foothill Theatre Company

BEST BED & BREAKFAST
Comfortable ambiance
“Home away from home”

hospitality L-R Back Row: Les Solomon, Bill Neff, Nancy Hoagland, Carolyn Howarth, Matthew Compton, Alan
Three-course waddle- Pomatto. Front Row: Gary Wright, Stacy Butler, Karen Marinovich, Jenn Gilbert, Wendy Willoughby, Bill
away-from-the-table Spangler. (Not Pictured: Lowell Robertson, David Bard, Paulette Gilbert, Scott Gilbert)
gourmet breakfast
Catch the theatre
Complete concierge service bug in 2009!
Celebration packages
(530) 265-0363 Spa & massage packages
For show times, tickets and
information, go to our website:
116 Nevada Street, Nevada City Famous Nevada County www.foothilltheatre.org or call
www.DeerCreekInn.com stay@deercreekinn.com wine service the Box Office, 265-8587.
best Place to Picnic Best Art Gallery
Winner Winner
Empire Mine Mowen Solinsky Gallery
10791 E. Empire, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8522 225 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-4682
Runner up Runner up
Pioneer Park Aimee Taylor
Nevada City 163 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-3737
Best Place to take the kids Best Assisted Living Facility

Winner Winner
49er Fun Park Eskaton Village
625 Eskaton Cir, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1778
314 Railroad Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 272-4949
Runner up
Runner up Quail Ridge Senior Living
Pioneer Park 150 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1055
Nevada City
Best Auto Detailer
Best Romantic Getaway
Winner
Winner A Finer Detail
Rainbow Lodge 520 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-1455
50080 Hampshire Rocks, Soda Springs, (530) 426-3661 or
Runner up
(530) 426-3871 Car Bright
Runner up
Lake Tahoe Best Auto Parts Store
Winner
Riebe’s Auto Parts
126 Idaho Maryland Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4000
Goods & Services Runner up
Kragen Auto Parts
Best Air Conditioning/Heating 121 Olympia Park Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 477-7189
Winner Best Auto Repair
A & A Air and Heat Winner
763 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530)273-1301 Art’s Cedar Ridge
Runner up 12685 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, (530)273-8791
Brewer Heating & Air
Runner up
937 Golden Gate Terrace, Grass Valley, (530) 272-6351 Plaza Tire & Auto Service
531 Searls Ave, Nevada City, (530) 265-4642
best Alzheimer’s Caregiver 17317 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, (530) 432-9144
Winner Best Bank/Credit Union
Highgate Senior living Winner
415 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530)272-8002 Citizens Bank
Runner up 305 Neal St, Grass Valley, (530) 478-6000
Quail Ridge Senior Living Runner up
150 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1055 Wells Fargo
214 Mill St, (530) 273-4462
Best Antiques Store 692 Freeman Ln, (530) 271-1606
Winner Best Barber Shop

Antique Emporium Winner
150 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-7302 Gentlemen’s Quarters
Runner up
An Inner Sanctum Runner up
308 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 478-9905 Tomahawkers
Best Appliance Store
Best Bed and Breakfast Inn
Winner
Winner
Sears
Deer Creek Inn
116 Nevada St, Nevada City, (530) 265-0363
Runner up
Runner up
Big 1 Appliance
Bella Rosa
1145 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 274-2441 517 W Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-9055
Voted Best Heating & Air
Company in Nevada County
We service all makes & models.
We've been serving Nevada County for 49 years
Thank you Nevada County

for again voting us
Best Kennel.
Thanks Nevada County

Air Conditioning,
HeAting & SHeet MetAl
“Your Comfort Specialist Since 1960”
763 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley 11377 Amsel Way, Grass Valley
neVAdA City GrASS VAlley penn VAlley (530) 272-6971
265-9729 273-1301 432-2122 Boarding • Grooming
Thank you CARPET • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD • TILE • STONE

Carpet & Hardwood 273-3711
for voting us one of tile & Stone 273-9590
Nevada County’s Best! Your #1 Home Improvement Center
807 So. Auburn Street, Grass Valley
www.premierfloors-gv.com
Moule Paint and Glass Voted Best
Thank you Best Glass and window shop
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Moule Paint & Glass
700 E. Main St., Grass Valley, (530) 273-4643
glass/window
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for the 5th year in a row M oule Paint & Glass has been voted“Best Glass and Window
Shop” by the readers of The Union for the past five years,
however the glass shop has been attempting to repay a 50-year-
old debt that can never be fully repaid to a community with more
We carry the largest stock heart than it can imagine.
of glass in nevada county! Bill and Margaret Moule started the business in April of 1949
WindoWs on a shoe string and a prayer with Margaret expecting their sixth
Wood • Vinyl • Aluminum child. By 1959 they had 11 children, the business was finally
starting to show a profit and Bill had finally had his book,“God’s
Windshields Arms Around Us,” published, detailing the families experiences
Best shoWer doors in the Philippines before and during World War II, hiding from
of all– the Japanese for 13 months and being in a concentration camp
We install! screens
for two years.
In August 1959 a fire completely destroyed Moule Paint and
Glass and there was no insurance to cover the loss. That’s when
a miracle happened in Nevada County. When word got out
273-4643 of the Moule’s predicament, the community came out and as
Moule Paint & Glass
groups and individuals helped clear away the charred mess
700 E. Main St., Grass Valley
Lic #318814
Off Berryhill Dr. (New Location) and built a small wood framed structure, in which, Moule Paint
Thank You Again for Voting Us

the Best in 2008
Awarded Best Italian
Restaurant & Best Seafood
Bar & Grill est. 1983
Dinner 7 Days a Week

(530) 265-2246
309 Broad Street, Nevada City
T h a n k You NEVADA
COUNTY
again!
For voting us
BEST SHOE STORE

CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION OF:
SUNGLASSES,
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and Glass was

reborn. That
building was torn
down in 1984 to
make way for
a larger building and the business again expanded into an even
Thank you
to all our
better facility at 700 E. Main Street in 2007. customers
Second-generation owner Jim and Janice’Moule are determined for shopping
to never forget that they owe the people of Nevada County for locally!
his parents survival and will always strive to repay the community
through donations to local schools, youth programs and non
profits and by hiring the best people they can find to give the
best service possible. 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley
Jim has voted his customers “The best in the world” for the past (530) 477-1015
60 years and thanks them for their continued support.
VOTED BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT BY THE READERS OF THE UNION

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1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2006 • 2008
YEAR OF THE OX
Dr. Stephanie Kirschbaum 530.273.3190
Best Bike Store
Thank you
Winner
Nevada County Tour of Nevada City
457 Sacramento St, Nevada City, (530) 265-2187
FOR VOTING
Collins Property Management Runner up
TR2 Bicycle Center
BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY 1275 E Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8920
Best Book Store

Winner
Book Seller
Runner up
Ames Book Store
309 Neal St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-9261
Best Cabinet Shop

Winner
The Cabinet Company
11966 Charles Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8039
Runner up
Residential & Commercial Mr. Cabinet
10187 Commercial Ave, Penn Valley, (530) 432-7690
Property Management
New York Hotel Best Carpet Cleaners
408 Broad St., Ste. 11A, Nevada City Winner
(530) 265-0625 Chem-Dry of the Gold Country
FAX (530) 265-5409 10735 Quail Creek Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7779
www.collinspropmgmt.com Runner up
email: collinsprop@sbcglobal.net Select Floor Care
12495 Loma Rica Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 477-2782

for voting us the Best Electrical Contractor!
Your Full Service Electrical Contractor
GRAY ELECTRIC CO.

Nevada County’s Largest
Electrical Service Department
Service Underground
How Can We Help You? The Right Tools for the Job
After Hours Emergency Service

Free Estimates
Residential & Commercial Service & Construction
Retail Supplies • Generator Sales • Burglar & Fire Alarms
Fast, Dependable & Professional Service
Take Charge! Call Gray Electric Co.
530 273-0686 Serving Nevada and Placer County
Homeowners and Builders For 40 Years!
12911 Loma Rica Dr. • Grass Valley • GrayElectricCo.com
Best Cellular Store Best Dog Kennel
Winner Winner
Verizon Empire Kennels
2068 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9999 11377 Amsel Way, Grass Valley, (530) 272-6971
141 W McKnight Way, Grass Valley, (530) 274-2471 Runner up
Runner up The Kennels
Golden Empire Cellular 12736 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 272-4670
403 Idaho Maryland Rd, Ste B, Grass Valley, (530) 477-5635
Best Dry Cleaner
Best Childcare/School Winner
Winner Ballerina Cleaners
Union Hill School 147 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8611
10879 Bartlett Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-0647 Runner up
Runner up Valet Cleaners
Monalee’s Pre-School 130 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1200
11684 Ridge Rd, Nevada City, (530) 265-3422
Best Employment Agency
Best Children’s Clothing Store Winner
Winner Rush Personnel
Future Generations 345 Crown Point Circle, Ste 300, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1600
138 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-7002 Runner up
Runner up Adecco Employment
Ro Sham Bo 452 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7633
Best Flooring Store
Best Closet Company Winner
Winner Youngs Carpet One
The Hang up 330 Idaho Maryland Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-5568
11195 Mooney Flat Road, Smartsville, (530) 432-4126
Runner up
Runner up Premier Floor Covering
Foothill Closet & Cabinet Co 807 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3711
Nevada City, (530) 470-0501
Best Florist
Best Computer Sales/Service
Winner
Winner
Haldane Computer Center Grass Valley Florist
11309 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, (530)272-2802 2153 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2223
Runner up
Runner up
Foothill Florist
Rod’s Computer
146 Scandling Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7637
Best Consignment Store Best Furniture Store

Winner Winner
Sister’s Consignment Boutique Ashley Furniture
152 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530)477-7292 161 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8400
Runner up
Runner up
Taylor Drake
Ragtime Consignment Clothing & Jewelry
300 Spring St, Nevada City, (530) 264-7093
107 W Main St, Ste B, Grass Valley, (530) 273-5707
Best Dance School Best Gift Shop

Winner Winner
Sierra Dance Institute Yuba Blue
314 W. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-7644 116 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-9620
Runner up
Runner up
Foothill Mercantile
Dance with Laura Bishop
15813 Shannon Way, Nevada City, (530) 265-2690
Best Day Spa Best Glass and Window Shop

Winner Winner
VJ’s Salon & Day Spa Moule Paint & Glass
250 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 274-8257 700 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4643
Runner up
Runner up
Grass Valley Glass
Wolf Mountain Day Spa
208 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2623
15688 Johnson Pl, Grass Valley, (530) 477-2340
Best Grocery Store Best Hair Salon
Winner Winner
SPD VJ’s Salon & Day Spa
375 Zion St, Nevada City, (530) 265-4596 250 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 274-8257
129 W Mcknight Way, Grass Valley, (530) 272-5000
Runner up
Runner up Blondie’s Salon
Raley’s 426 Sutton Way, Ste 112, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8288
692 Freeman Ln, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1958
Best Hardware/Building Supply
Best Gutters and Downspouts
Winner
Winner
B & C True Value
Byers Leaf Guard 2032 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6105
11773 Slow Poke Lane, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8272
Runner up
Runner up
Hills Flat Lumber
Gutter Topper of Northern California
380 Railroad Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6171
17288 Cattle Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9660
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• Architectural Concrete
• Custom Stonework
• Decks, Patios and Patio Covers
• Custom Water Features and Ponds
Creative
Financing
Available
O.A.C. Dedicated to excellence in landscape, design
and building. The roots of our business.
• Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

• Pondless Waterfalls and Basalt Pillars
• Retaining and Seating Walls
• Outdoor Kitchens and Lighting
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• Sod and Seed Lawns

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Best Health Club
Winner
South Yuba Club
Runner up
We Pride Ourselves in Providing
Monster Gym Compassionate Family Health Care
722 Freeman Ln, Grass Valley, (530) 272-7676
Serving Nevada County for 20 years
Best Health Food Store
Winner Neva Monigatti-Lake, md
Briar Patch
290 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-5333
Byron Lake, md
Connie Volpi, pa-c
Runner up
Natural Valley Medicine Cindy McMahon, pa-c
120 Richardson St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1942
Best Hearing Company

Winner
Gold Country Hearing Center
1097 E. Main St, Ste B, Grass Valley, (530) 477-8114
Runner up
Nevada County Hearing Aid Center
102 Argall Way, Nevada City, (530) 470-8897
Best Hobby and Craft Shop We believe every life is precious!

Winner
Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames
Now accepting (530) 273-4376
new patients!
598 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1348 300 Sierra College Dr.
Runner up Suite 170, Grass Valley
Betty’s Toy Box & Hobbies We regret at this time we are unable to accept New Medi-Cal, Medicare or Triwest.
THANK YOU
to all our customers, friends and family
Voted 2008 Best Cabinet Company
Serving Nevada County for 29 years

Residential • Remodel • Commercial
THE CABINET COMPANY, INC.

(530) 273-7533
11966 Charles Drive, Grass Valley
SCL# 730446

Voted Best
Best solar company
Plan It Solar
17487 Penn Valley Drive, Bldg. A, Penn Valley,
(530) 432-3776, www.planitsolar.com
A s they did in 2005 and 2006, the readers of The Union voted
Plan It Solar the Best Solar Company for 2008, awarding them
the distinction three out of the past four years in a county already
well known for its solar expertise. For regular readers, it was hard
not to notice Plan It Solar’s name in the news last year as they
worked with prominent local developers, businesses, churches, and
governments to install the largest solar systems in Nevada County
to date. Some highlights:
• In April, they put the finishing touches on a solar system atop
the new building at Union and Broad streets in downtown Nevada
City, now the largest PV system in Nevada County and quietly
powering the new District Attorney’s office.
• In June, First Baptist Church had Plan It Solar install what is
now the third largest PV system in the county, visible from Ridge
Road directly across from Nevada Union High School.
• Fast-forward to September and The Union published stories on
Hills Flat Lumber’s large solar installation at their new Grass Valley
store, the second largest system in the county by only 40 watts.
Thanks for Voting us the Best ... Again!

Plan It Solar
Contact us for a fast & free cost-payback quote
(530) 432-3776
www.planitsolar.com
“Planning for the future ... Plan It Solar”
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Plan It Solar
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45
Local Solar Companies
40
Total # of Nevada County projects
using CA Solar Initiative rebate
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data Jan. 1, 2007-Feb. 25, 2009
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#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10
One local solar company stands out above all the rest,
with more design/install experience than all others combined!
Our main office & showroom: 17487 Penn Valley Drive, Bldg. A, Penn Valley (Mon-Fri 9a-5p) Hills Flat Lumber 2008
— with a solar-powered satellite office/warehouse in Grass Valley — Photo: Erin Pardini
Only available locally
Bras
Wacoal, DKNY, LeMyst’ere,
Fellina, Jezebel, Lunaire,
Elita, Affinitas
Fine Linen
Peacock Alley
• In October, Plan It Solar worked with Nevada City to install Sleep Wear
Hatley, Ralph Lauren,
three city-owned solar electric systems at City Hall, Pioneer Park Crabtree & Evelyn, Farwest, Mystique
and City Yard. Thank you Nevada County
Robes
• To cap off the year, December state data showed Plan It Solar Peacock Alley, Bella Donna, for voting us
installed more home PV systems in Nevada County last year than
all other local companies combined.
Kee Anna
Gift for everyone Best Lingerie
In addition to designing and installing solar systems, Plan It
Solar spent a large part of 2008 educating the community on the
on your list Store
overall benefits of solar power. Their outreach includes donating
an Internet-based monitoring program for a large system they
&
installed at Union Hill School and a smaller system installed at
The Imaginarium. With these informational tools, the Union Hill
installation will be a part of the school’s science curriculum for years
to come. Featured as regular speakers at local real estate offices, Marilyn Seolas, proprietor
chambers of commerce, service clubs and public events, Plan It
Solar is dedicated to giving Nevada County the power to shine!
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Loving Care From the Heart
Independent Duplex Apartments

Assisted Living
Specialized Memory Care
Life Enrichment Programs
415 Sierra College Dr. • Grass Valley
530-272-8002 • www.highgateseniorliving.com
Best Home Theatre/TV Store
Winner
Voted Best Beam “Easy Living” Center
Auto Repair 422 Henderson St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-5166
Runner up
Record Connection Plus Electronics
Complete Auto Repair Service Best Hotel/Motel

Winner
Northern Queen Inn
Full Service Gas at 400 Railroad Ave, Nevada City, (530) 265-5824
Self Service Prices Runner up

Holiday Inn Express
• Foreign & Domestic 121 Bank St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-1700
• Electrical Best Jewelry Store

• Engine Exchanges Winner
• Tires, Batteries Stucki Jewelers
• Tune-Ups 148 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1266
• Brake Service Runner up
• Air Conditioning Service Art Harris Utopian Stone Goldsmith
• Pretest OFFICIAL
• Repairs SMOG CHECK Best Kitchen Store
• Certifications STATION Winner
Tess’ Kitchen Store
273-8791
Colfax • Hwy 174
Runner up
Across from the post office and fire station in Cedar Ridge The Wooden Spoon
2066 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8980
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Best Laundromat
Winner
Launder Land
Runner up
Penn Valley Laundromat
17404 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, (530) 432-9346
Best Lawn Service/Landscape

Winner Thanks to all our customers and
B P Landscapes Inc
420 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1658 the Union readers for voting us
Runner up
Cathy D’s Landscape Inc. BEST AUTO PARTS STORE
Eight Years Running!
Best Lingerie Store
Winner
Top Drawer
Runner up
Behind Closed Doors Fantasy Boutique
116 E Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-1452 We are Committed to Providing the
Best Lumber Company Best Prices & Best Service
Winner Now with 20 LocatioNs to Better serve You
Hills Flat Lumber Company
380 Railroad Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6171 YOUR LOCAL AREA LOCATIONS:
Runner up
126 Idaho-Maryland Rd. • Grass Valley • 273-4000
B & C True Value Home & Garden Center 535 Searls Avenue • Nevada City • 265-2436
A Tradition of Excellence
RECOGNIZED AS A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
• PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE

• EXEMPLARY EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS
• STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING
HOMESCHOOL
• BEARCAT DISCOVERY CENTER; PROVIDING
CHILDCARE INFANT THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE 11638 COLFAX HWY
• STRONG PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT GRASS VALLEY
(530) 273-8456
• QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OVER 130 YEARS
www.ushd.k12.ca.us
Best Mailing and Shipping Best Nail Salon
Winner Winner
Post Net Mai’s Nail Salon
578 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 274-7678 1793 East Main St & 111 Neal St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-7256
Runner up Runner up
The UPS Store V J’s Salon & Day Spa
111 Bank St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-6000 250 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 274-8257
Best Martial Arts School Best NonProfit Organization

Winner Winner
Gold Country Kuk Sool Won Hospice of the Foothills
127 Argall Way, Nevada City, (530) 478-1412 12399 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 272-5739
Runner up Runner up
Phillips School of Kung-Fu San Soo Food Bank Of Nevada County
569 Searls Ave, Nevada City, (530) 470-9033 12048 Charles Dr, Ste 9, Grass Valley, (530) 272-3796
Best Mattress Store Best Nursery/Garden Shop

Winner Winner
Foothill Mattress Weiss Bros
742 C- Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, (530) 273-5254 615 Maltman Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-5814
Runner up Runner up
The Sleep Shop Prospector’s Nursery
1027 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 271-7099 10003 Granholm Lane, Nevada City, (530) 470-0973
Best Men’s Clothing Store Best Office Supply

Winner Winner
Blackjack Walkers Office Supply
114 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2424 535 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2283
Runner up Runner up
Novak’s Williams Stationery
305 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-4684 112 W. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7365
Best Mortgage Company Best Organic Grocery

Winner Winner
Delta Home Loans Briar Patch
2428 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 478-8383 290 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-5333
Runner up Runner up
Stanford Mortgage California Organics
350 Crown Point Circle, Ste 100, Grass Valley, (530) 477-7000 135 Argall Way, Nevada City, (530) 265-9392
Best Motor Sports Best Painting Contractor

Winner Winner
Sierra Motor Sports Foothill Painting
2121 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1384 653 Maltman Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 274-9168
Runner up Runner up
Moto Elite MTM Painting
10150 Olympia Park Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 271-2244 Grass Valley, (530) 477-1442
Best Moving Company Best Party Supply store

Winner Winner
Ernie’s Van & Storage SRC Party Center
185 Spring Hill Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7836 691 Maltman Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2266
Runner up Runner up
Bekins Van Lines Dollar Store
303 Glenwood Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6683 1125 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 274-0445
Best Music Store Best Pest Control

Winner Winner
Foggy Mountain Music Economy Pest Control
104 W. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6676 11235 Cliffs Place, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1766
Runner up Runner up
Record Connection Plus Electronics Clark’s Pest Control
455 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 272-7434 (877) 251-5790

Best Pet Groomer Best Real Estate Agency
Winner Winner
Bubbles & Bows Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
530 Searls Ave, Nevada City, (530) 265-4200 855 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7293
Runner up Runner up
For Pets Only Network Real Estate
17404 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, (530) 432-3520 167 S. Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8885
Best Pet Store Best Roofer

Winner Winner
Incredible Pets Sether Roofing
649 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2201 PO Box 1373, Grass Valley, (530) 265-0994
Runner up Runner up
Muttley’s Pet Emporium Matlock Roofing
627 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-9996 Nevada City, (530) 273-8592
Best Pharmacy Best Satellite Dealer

Winner Winner
Dokimos Don Adams Antenna Satellite
640 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 274-0100 155 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 274-3709
737 Zion St, Nevada City, (530) 470-8854 Runner up
Runner up Dish Network
Spring Hill Pharmacy Serving the Grass Valley Area, 888-356-8833
102 Catherine Lane, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2268
Best Self Storage
Best Plumbing Supply Winner
Winner Old Barn Self Storage
Sierra Plumbing Supply 175 Spring Hill Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 274-4455
11423 La Barr Meadows Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 477-5168
Runner up
Runner up Ernie’s Van & Storage
A to Z Supply 185 Spring Hill Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-7836
13396 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6608
Best Shoe Store
Best Pool and Supply Store
Winner
Winner
All Seasons Pools & Spas Sole Mates
135 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, (530) 477-2220 151 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-1015
Runner up
Runner up
Sierra Timberline Empire Shoes
324 Idaho Maryland Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4822 534 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 477-2444
Best Print Shop Best Solar Company

Winner Winner
House of Print & Copy Plan It Solar
1501 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1000 17487 Penn Valley Dr, Bldg A, Penn Valley, (530) 432-3776
Runner up Runner up
Country Copy Print Shop Sierra Solar Systems
1200 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-4657 563 C Idaho Maryland Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6754
Best Propane Service Best Spa and Supply Store

Winner Winner
Suburban Propane Sierra Timberline
2033 Nevada City Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 273-6113 324 Idaho-Maryland Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4822
Runner up Runner up
Ferrell Gas All Seasons Pools & Spas
364 Lower Grass Valley Rd, Nevada City, (530) 741-8038 135 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, (530) 477-6515
Best Property Management company best Sporting Goods

Winner Winner
Collin’s Property Management Mountain Recreation
408 Broad St, Nevada City, (530) 265-0625 491 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-8006
Runner up Runner up
Paul Law Property Management Big 5 Sporting Goods
1721 E. Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3339 123 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, (530) 274-1562
Best Tack & Feed Supply
Thank you to all our wonderful Winner
customers for voting us Ridge Feed & Supply
12892 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3386
Best Pharmacy Runner up
in Nevada County Grass Valley Hay & Feed
Grass Valley Staff Nevada City Staff Best Tanning Salon
Winner
Maui Beach Hut Tanning
762 Freeman Lane, Ste E, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8267
Runner up
Tropical Tans
147 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 477-8707
Quick Efficient Service Best Thrift Store

Competitive Prices! Winner
Hospice Gift & Thrift
Unique Gifts 17440 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, (530) 432-7600
Great Gift Cards 754 Zion St, Nevada City, (530) 265-6500
Willow Tree Figures
Purses and More! Runner up
Cancer Aid Gift & Thrift
Call us we’ll transfer your perscription
DOKIMOS
317 South Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-2365
Best Tire Shop

Winner
EAST MAIN PHARMACY NEVADA CITY PHARMACY Les Schwab Tires
640 E. Main St. Suite 2 737 Zion Street 570 Freeman Ln, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2132
Grass Valley • 274-0100 Nevada City • 470-8854
Runner up
24hr Refill Line 24hr Refill Line Plaza Tire Auto Service
274-1552 470-8994 531 Searls Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 265-4642
www.DOKIMOSpharmacy.com 17317 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, (530) 432-9144
Gold Country Bistro Therapeutic Massage

Hot Stone Therapy
Thank you nevada counTy Energy Work
for voTing us Gift Certificates

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Serenity
• Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
for the Senses
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241 East Main St.
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• vOteD Best Breakfast in three cOunties
271-0453
• fuLL LiquOr Bar fOr cOmpLete Dining experience
Laurie Jo Colvin, LCMT
302 W. Main St. • Downtown Grass Valley • 272-1468
tofanellis.com
Best Title/Escrow Company
Winner
Placer Title Company
Runner up
First American Title Co.
Best Towing Service

Winner
Fischer Towing
Runner up
Kilroy’s Towing Service
12077 State Hwy 49, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3495
best Toy Store

Winner
Betty’s Toy Box
With 2 Nevada County branches and over
Runner up
Foothill Mercantile 60 Northern California locations to serve you!
best Travel Agency

Winner
Adventure Travel
1671 E. Main St, Ste A, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4477
Runner up
AAA Travel
113 Dorsey Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9011
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“Best Buffet”
Lunch Buffet
All You Can Eat plus

Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free Tea or Soda
$7.25
Sunday Buffet
Open Grill & Sushi Bar $10.25 All Day
Dinner Buffet
Mon.-Sat. 3:30-9 p.m.
Adults $10.25
Enjoy Over 100 Items to Choose From

Children 3-6 years $3.95
7-11 years $5.95
10% Senior Discount

Gift Cards • Chinese • Japanese • American Age 60 plus
Available • Seafood • Salad Bar

CARRY OUT 1 $
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off
Lunch Buffet
7 Days A Week For dine in only. Senior citizens discount
Lunch Buffet $7.00 does not apply. Offer not valid Mother’s
Day. Good through 5/31/09.
Dinner Buffet $8.95
2 $00
off
Dinner Buffet
Party & Banquet Room Party Trays For dine in only. Senior citizens discount
682 Freeman Ln., Suite #C • Grass Valley • 272-8888 does not apply. Offer not valid Mother’s
Next to Raley’s OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Day. Good through 5/31/09.

Voted Best
Best INterior Designer
A Shade Above (530) 272-6161
V oted Best Interior Designer for the past seven years, Paul and
Sandi Bernstein have owned and operated A Shade Above
Interiors for 19 years. They have received more than 10,000
calls to decorate Nevada County residences and businesses.
As an Interior Designer, Decorator, Stager, and Installer, they
are known for their ability to professionally meet their clients’
needs through listening and not dismissing or ignoring their
ideas, creating a down-to-earth decorating experience and an
uncluttered, harmonious environment complete with those
“finishing touches.” Their color expertise, excellent space design,
draperies, blinds and shades reflect their clients’ memories,
dreams and passions. With a custom drapery workroom, there
are thousands of fabric choices, and a team of professionals,
personally producing their clients’ draperies, valances, slipcovers
and cushions.
Sandi Bernstein has worked in the executive offices of Harrah’s
Hotels and Tishman Construction, the largest commercial
construction company in the world and builders of The Twin
Towers, Epcot Center and hundreds more. Her clients include
Call the Best in Interior Design
Congratulations Eskaton!
Nevada County’s Best for the 5th Year!
Residences, healthcare, in-home services...
and compassion. Paul & Sandi Bernstein
Eskaton is transforming the aging experience. Best Interior Decorators & Designers
Serving 10,000+ Since 1990
Wood Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Valances, Drapery Workroom, Bedding
Ensembles, Paint Selection, Furniture Placement & More!
Eskaton Village Grass Valley Consultations for "Down-to-Earth" Decorating
Multiservice Retirement Thank you Nevada County!
625 Eskaton Circle 200
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Grass Valley, CA 95945 the
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530-273-1778
888-958-7100
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www.eskaton.org License #297001933 BEST QUALITY • BEST PRICES • BEST SERVICE
FREE INSTALLATION 5+ BLINDS CSL#742348
SHUTTERS • DRAPERIES • BLINDS • SHADES
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donated design plans, wallpaper, blinds, draperies, and drapery
hardware to local businesses including Mt. Saint Mary’s Academy,
Living Well Thrift Center, Hospice, and many public schools.
Paul and Sandy would like to thank the community for voting
A shade Above Best Of Nevada County for the seventh year in a
row! Without the community full of fun and beautiful homes to
decorate, A Shade Above could not have proudly accepted this
nomination again in 2009! For all of your decorating needs, Paul 273-3243
and Sandi can be reached by calling (530) 272-6161. 810 E. Main St. GV
Your Baby
Shower Store
Nina Skylling-Atkins
Sara Bottrell
Thank You
Lovie Bucknell
Danielle Cawley
Jami Carter-Cortes
Mandy Dearman
Nevada County
Brooke David
Amanda Ellis Annette Kelso
Jennifer Flaherty Taitha Killion
Erin Gaines-Taylor Sontine Kalba Holly Sansa-Parkhouse
Erica Gammelgard Elizabeth Layton April Reese-Hicks
Jaimi Giguere Nicole Larson Amber Reinhart
Emma Goldberg Nicole Long Shelley Reeser
Erin Hart Lindsay Muhlbach Erica Salter
Marci Hovanski Crystal Marchinek Jenny Sevitz
Michelle Hubbs Allison Massam Marnie Sanford
Tisha Hamberlin Jillian Miller Makala Saver
Adeline Harris Jen Norris Robin Spangler
Lisa Jackson Kimberlee Naisbitt Nina Spillner
Elizabeth Jewell Mandy Nogle Clarissa Schnitzius
Katie James Bridgett O’Shea-Morgan Shelly Rose
Liane Ositis Joy Sidebottom
Lillie Piland Lyndsie Vedder
Where the best for your baby

costs less than you think.
138 Mill Street, Grass Valley • 274-7002
www.futuregenerationsbaby.com
Voted Best
Best Tanning Salon
Maui Beach Hut Tanning
762 Freeman Lane, Ste. E, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8267
M aui Beach Hut Tanning has received a new breath of life. The
creative energy and sunny disposition of new owner Gail
Bandy has transformed the salon into a place where guests come
and relax and the reason why it has been nominated the BEST by
The Union readers in 2008. With the soothing sights and sounds of
Th ank you
the ocean, entering one of the brightly decorated rooms, you will feel
like you are on a tropical vacation. Enjoying a tanning break at Maui
Beach Hut fills you with the warmth of the sun and offers a variety
of health benefits, increased vitamin D production, light therapy,
Nevada County for voting us

relief from stress, and may assist you in relieving the symptoms of
“Best ” Tanning Salon

eczema and psoriasis.
Your experience will be enhanced with the services of Gail and her
friendly, helpful staff. Tanner, the salon’s mascot, will greet you at
• 9 rooms with 3 tanning levels • Monthly Specials the door. The atmosphere of the waiting room is filled with friendly
• Mystic Spray Booth • Gift Certiﬁcates Available
• Membership Discount conversations. Here you can read your favorite magazines or check
out a variety of attractive sun wear and accessories. You can get the
530 273-8267
look you want by trying one of the many tan enhancing lotions. For
your enjoyment Gail maintains a full line of these products.The salon
762 FREEMAN LANE, SUITE E
GRASS VALLEY has nine tanning rooms and offers the following services: tanning
with three levels of intensity, UV free Mystic tanning, and variety
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Suburban Propane

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Fine Portraiture (530) 273-6113

112 MILL STREET IN DOWNTOWN GRASS VALLEY 2033 NEVADA CITY HWY, GRASS VALLEY • www.suburbanpropane.com
(530) 273-4106 www.shaffersoriginals.com Our Business is Customer Satisfaction
A Tradition For
Over 35 Years
Thank you very much

Nevada County
of service options that includes gift for voting us the
certificates, membership discounts BEST 9 times in a row!
and monthly specials. Maui Beach
WEISS
Owner Gail Bandy with Tanner
Hut Tanning salon is located on the
south end of the Raley’s shopping center in Grass Valley.
BROTHERS
Gail has been a resident of Nevada County for the past 23 years
and has always had a passion for people. She has channeled this
passion and creative energy to provide you with the best service and
MASTER NURSERY
tanning experience available in Nevada County. Gail invites you to
take a tropical vacation at Maui Beach Hut Salon. Stop by and visit 615 MALTMAN DR., GRASS VALLEY • 273-5814
MON-SAT 8:30-5 • SUN 8:30-4
her and feel the warmth of the sun.
How’s the water?

SUNLIGHT SAUNA
among the Best!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR VOTING US

NEVADA COUNTY’S BEST POOL & SPA COMPANY
FOR 2008…WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE IT!
YOUR NO. 1 SOURCE FOR SAUNAS, SPAS, POOLS AND ACCESSORIES
135-A West McKnight Way, Grass Valley

477-2220 www.allseasonspools-spas.com
best Tree Service
Winner
People
Tim the Tree Man best Accountant
(530) 265-6202
Winner
Runner up Janet Peake
Cyrus Tree Service Inc.
(530) 271-2000
Runner up
best Used Car Dealer Dave Scinto
Winner 140 Litton Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3200
Pioneer Motors
best Aesthetician
1611 East Main St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-1000
Winner
Runner up
Angela Bohannon at VJ’s Salon & Day Spa
Liberty Motors
600 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, (530) 477-5454 250 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 274-8257
Runner up
best Veterinarian Aesthetics by Victoria Cook
Winner Nevada City, (530) 470-8450
Mother Lode Veterinary
Best Attorney
11509 La Barr Meadows Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 272-6651
Winner
Runner up Scott Richert
Brighton Greens Veterinary Hospital
996 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 477-6863
505 Coyote St, Nevada City, (530) 265-7800
Runner up
best Video Store Ray Shine
Winner 131 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-2686
Blockbuster Best Building Contractor

410 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1177 Winner
736 Taylorville Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 271-0628 Mark Howell General Contracting
Runner up P.O. Box 88, Cedar Ridge, (530) 913-1545
Video Library
Runner up
Len Stevens Construction Inc.
12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, (530) 432-3643
best Woman’s Clothing Store
Winner best Chiropractor
Mill Street Clothing Winner
117 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 477-6404 Corbett Riley
Runner up
104 Catherine Ln, Grass Valley, (530) 477-8081
La Te Da Runner up
130 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1930 Jacobson Chiropractic Health Center
10094 Gold Flat Rd, Nevada City, (530) 265-2220
Best Wood Stove Store
Winner
Best Dentist
Sierra Timberline Winner
324 Idaho-Maryland Rd, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4822 Dr. Vixie
707 Zion St, Nevada City, (530) 265-4206
Runner up
Foxfire Runner up
562 Whiting St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1878 Craig Creasey DDS
216 Providence Mine Rd, Nevada City, (530) 265-5815
best Yarn/Fabric Store
best Disc Jockey
Winner
Winner
Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames
598 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-1348 Bobby G Productions
(530) 559-8129
Runner up Runner up
Fabrics on Mill Street George Rath at KNCO
115 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-9386 george@knco.com
Best Yoga/Pilates Center best Doctor
Winner Winner
Wild Mountain Yoga Dr. Neva Monigatti-Lake
574 Searls Ave, Nevada City, (530) 265-4072 300 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4376
Runner up Runner up
Living Yoga Sarah Woerner, MD
115 Church St, Grass Valley, (530) 272-7722 140 Litton Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9780
best Electrician best Orthodontist
Winner Winner
Gray Electric Dave Murphy
12911 Loma Rica Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-0686 115 W Empire, Grass Valley, (530) 272-1981
Runner up Runner up
High Sierra Electric Dr. Jon Menig
Serving the Grass Valley Area, (530) 477-0862 105 Providence Mine Rd, Ste 203, Nevada City, (530) 478-8366
best Insurance Agent best Photographer

Winner Winner
Mike Bratton Shaffers Originals
768 Taylorville Rd, # A, Grass Valley, (530) 273-0521 112 Mill St, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4106
Runner up Runner up
Brian Hollister Photography by Chris Harada
944 McCourtney Rd, Ste B, Grass Valley, (530) 274-3802 (530) 477-7399
best Interior Designer best Plumber

Winner Winner
A Shade Above Interiors Mark Davis Plumbing
(530) 272-6161 12815 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, (530) 272-7895
Runner up
Runner up
Erin Miller Designs
ABT Plumbing
419 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 477-1401
121 Joerschke Dr, Ste D, Grass Valley, (530) 432-7737
best Local Artist
best Real Estate Agent
Winner
Winner
Loana Beeson
13320 Evergreen Dr, Nevada City, (530) 265-4112 John Klus, Network Real Estate
167 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, (530) 271-3859
Runner up
Stacey Lamothe Runner up
(530) 268-3371 Cheryl Rellstab, Keller Williams Real Estate
best Massage Therapist
Winner best Stock Broker
Trish King Winner
250 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley, (530) 274-8257 Edward Jones-Torrey Bowman
120 N. Auburn St, Ste 110, Grass Valley, (530) 274-3445
Runner up
Laurie Colvin Runner up
(530) 271-0453 AG Edwards
360 Sierra College Dr, #200, Grass Valley, (530) 272-8823
best Mental Health Provider
Winner best Tax Preparer
Susan Love Winner
400 Hoover Ln, Nevada City, (530) 478-5701 H & R Block
135 W. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4884
Runner up
Ginger Konvalin Runner up
206 Sacramento St, Nevada City, (530) 265-5136 Jim Bates
best Ophthalmologist
Winner best Teacher
Dr. Keith Mercer Winner
400 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-3411 Vicky Day
Runner up
Sierra College
Dr. John Hagele Runner up
400 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 272-9064 Bill Heck
Union Hill School
best Optometrist
Winner Volunteer
Layne Christensen Winner
290 Sierra College Dr, Ste C, Grass Valley, (530) 273-4451 Barbara Orr
Runner up Runner up
Dr. Lisa Moon Susan Wallace
360 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, (530) 273-3190

Voted Best
Best property management company
Collins Property Management

762 Freeman Lane, Ste. E, Grass Valley, (530) 273-8267
C ollins Property Management, a first time Best Of Nevada

County winner, has been serving residents and property
owners in Nevada County since 1996. Offering the finest in
and honesty. You can be assured the properties both managed
and leased are maintained to the highest standard.
Tenants and property owners will benefit from the friendly,
tenant placement and real estate management services for professional and excellent service provided by the staff, and
both residential and commercial properties, property owners their thorough screening process in order to find just the right
and tenants seek the services of Collins Property Management tenant for your property and just the right property for any one
for all their rental needs because of its reputation of integrity looking for a place to live.
Thank you Nevada County for voting

Ridge Feed & Supply Co. #1 in 2008!
Depend on us for all of 12892 Ridge Rd.

your animal’s needs (near Alta St.)
273-3886 Grass Valley
WE NEED YOU! Tax expertise you need.

You’ve got people.
THANK YOU!
...for selecting Clark Pest H&R Block Tax Expertise
Control as one of the best
No tax return is too complicated. The Tax Professionals at H&R Block have hundreds of hours
of specialty training on taxes and the most recent tax law changes. They have the expertise
to find you every deduction you’re entitled to, plan for the future and offer tax help and
pest control providers

advice year-round.1 It pays to have people.
in Nevada County.
Visit the H&R Block office location listed below.
We never forget, For other locations call 1-800-HRBLOCK or visit hrblock.com.
WE NEED YOU! Grass Valley

Exceeding expectations since 1950 135B W. McKnight Way
www.clarkpest.com 530-273-4884
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made during the calendar year in which the tax return is prepared. ©2008 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

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Anthony and the Collin’s mascot Teddy, maintain a strong line
of communication with tenants and property owners, therefore,
you're the best!
most of their business is repeat business or referrals. They will 3 Years In A Row!
make sure your rental experience is a good one.
Betty would like to thank her hard-working staff for making
Collins Property Management The Best Of Nevada County and
would also like to thank the community for nominating Collins
the BEST property management in Nevada County! Betty's Toy Box 716 E. Main St.
Grass Valley
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Best Hardware &

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

273-6105 Home & Garden Center

Hair Cuts “That Fit Your Face”

Natural Looking Permanent Waves

VOTED BEST IN Thinning & Hair Loss Experts

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SPECIAL SECTIONS MANAGER ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES

PUBLICATION DESIGN PUBLISHER

ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR THE UNION

4 | 2009 Best of Nevada County | The Union

Mark Howell Hansen Bros.

Dennis Peterson wonderful customers

Pioneer Motors (530) 477-1000

P ioneer Motors has been awarded Best Used Car Dealership

Food & Beverage

Best Bar Best Candy Store

Best Breakfast Best Catering Company

Tim the Tree Man,

T im the Tree Man has been offering professional and

Voted Best storage Facility 4 years in a row

24-hr. Camera Surveillance

F or 25 years Foothill Painting, established by owner Dave

Full Range of Services

the Faux & other Speciality finishes

Foo Varnished, Lacquers & other wood finishes

(530) 274-9168 | foothillpaintinggv.com

Why risk a ladder accident?

Ask about Financing

Call today for more information

Winner Since 2001 Serving Northern

YOU CAN COUNT ON US EVERY TIME!

We are your one-stop shop for fun in your home.

Every order is handled with the same attentive

Thank You Nevada County

MEET OUR TEAM

Need help saving for tomorrow

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Best Hamburger and French Fries

Best Italian Food

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

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Best Patio Dining

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Your your success. 274-7037

Business! OF NEVADA COUNTY

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Best Steaks Fun & Games

Best Sushi Best Boating Location

Thank you to all our customers for voting us:

an k you for the honor

Best Day Trip Best Hunting Spot

Best Fishing Spot Best Live Theater

S IS T E RS Stunning Novels from

T ess’ Kitchen Store continues a long tradition in downtown

for voting us Best Appliance Store

Owned & Operated by Ron & Trish Gaynor

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