The Loomis

community has
voted for their
favorites and the
results are in.

and the winner is ...

BEST
BEST
of the

BEST DAYCARE: LITTLE ORCHARD PRESCHOOL

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WINNER BEST: CATERING

GOURMET GARAGE
BY CAROL R. PERCY

As the owner, operator of Loomiss Gourmet Garage Catering

Company, Chef Matt Williams is serious about quality food.
His business bottom line is commitment to quality.
Food is important to us. What goes into it and what you can
take from it. If that is something which a prospective client identifies with, then we will be a good match, he said.
Although Williams is a Loomis native, he has ventured to far
places for his culinary education and training.
He attended culinary school in Florence, Italy and has twenty
years experience working at gourmet restaurants in the San
Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Squaw Valley.
After returning to Loomis in 2007, he owned and operated
Caf Zorro for seven years, and then in 2013, he opened
Gourmet Garage catering service at 3281 Swetzer Road near
downtown Loomis.
The business caters for all occasions from casual gatherings to
formal affairs.
We can help your party be a hit or handle the entire event,
he said.

3281 Swetzer Rd.,

Loomis
(530) 448-6358

Williams characterizes Gourmet Garages cuisineas sensible,

yet modern.
We have a lot of respect for traditional dishes and techniques.
Overall, we are committed to quality ingredients, seasoning and
cooking properly to have a great tasting end result, he said.
His favorite part of the business involves satisfying his
customers.
As a caterer we are supplying a centerpiece of any function;
it is a thrill when we can surpass expectations and a reward when
multiple guests go out of their way to thank us and compliment
our work.
Williams said his business receives glowing reviews from
customers.
(After) our last event the client sent us a complimentary note
which read in part you are very good at what you do, he said.

BEST INSURANCEBEST INSURANCE COMPANY

General Info: (916) 652-7939, theloomisnews.com

Office: 3550 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Serving the Community Since 1950

Business and Personal

Insurance: Auto,
Home, Life & Health
Tax, Payroll and
Bookkeeping Services

Gold Country Media Publisher: GARY MILKS,

(530) 852-0250, garym@goldcountrymedia.com

Loomis News Advertising Sales Manager: GREG SMITH,

(916) 774-7974, gregs@goldcountrymedia.com

Gold Country Media Marketing and Sales Director:

JEREMY BURKE, (530) 852-0200, jeremyb@goldcountrymedia.com

Loomis News Advertising Consultant: CASSIE GENTHNER,

(916) 774-7977, cassieg@goldcountrymedia.com

Loomis News Editor: CAROL FEINEMAN,

(916) 774-7972, carolf@goldcountrymedia.com

Gold Country Media Executive Director of Circulation:

KELLY LEIBOLD, (530) 852-0201, kellyl@goldcountrymedia.com

Loomis News Reporters:

CAROL R. PERCY, (916) 774-7974,
carolp@goldcountrymedia.com
STEVE ARCHER, (916) 774-7981,
stevea@goldcountrymedia.com

Circulation: (916) 774-7900 or 1 (800) 927-7355

Classified Advertising: (916) 786-6500
Designed by: JAMIE HAZELTON,
(530) 852-0205, jamieh@goldcountrymedia.com

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$38 per year in Placer County, or $104 outside Placer County. If you do not receive your newspaper by 5 p.m. on the
day of publication, please call (916) 774-7900 or 1 (800) 927-7355, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
a replacement will be mailed to you. Adjudicated newspaper of General Circulation in accordance with the laws of
California decree number 74028. All material is copyright, all rights reserved. Subscribers address all payments to The Loomis News,
Payment Processing Center, P.O. Box 5957, Auburn, CA 95604.
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BEST CATERING

BEST CATERING

Thank You Loomis!

Plan Your Next Party With The Gourmet Garage

(916) 591-9829

www.gourmetgarageloomis.com
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WINNER BEST: SOLAR CONTRACTOR

ES ELECTRICAL & SOLAR

BY CAROL R. PERCY

When customers contract with ES Electrical & Solar, they work

directly with Eric Salci, the companys owner.
Eric personally works with every customer during the sales
and design process, said office manager Meleah Cordero. We
pride ourselves in taking an educational stance rather than a high
pressure sales pitch.
ES Electrical does not employ commissioned sales people and
99 percent of their business comes from referrals from satisfied customers, Cordero said.
The company specializes in solar power for the home and
business. Team members are trained and hold certifications
in advanced photovoltaic design and the company employs a
California State journeyman electrician as its foreman. From solar
design, to rebates, to solar panel installation, to interconnection
with the utility, the entire process is completed in-house with no
subcontracting, according to the company website.
With more than 25 years experience as an electrician, Salci got
into the solar energy field because of his passion for clean energy
and electrical design, Cordero said.

BEST SOLAR CONTRACTOR

2210 Taylor Road, Suite A,

Penryn
(916) 663-0557

Salci opened his solar business in Penryn in 2007 and most of

his clients are in the Loomis area, Cordero said.
His top business priority is to continue to run a successful
business solely from customers referrals in his local community,
Salci said.
I feel very fortunate to live in, raise my family, and have a
business in this wonderful community, he said.
ES Electrical offers specialty services such as solar photovoltaic
(PV) service and repair, ground-mounted solar kits, and energy
analysis and consulting, Cordero said.
Education and integrity are the most valuable services that the
company provides to customers, Salci said.
We offer an honest accurate energy analysis and educate
every client about how solar energy works so they make the best
decision possible while investing in their energy independence,
Salci said.

BEST SOLAR COMPANY

Thanks to everyone for voting for

us again and for your business
throughout the years.
We certainly appreciate each and
every one of our customers!

2210 Taylor Rd, Suite A, Penryn

916-663-0557 nomorepgebills.com
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BEST ANTIQUE STORE

BEST STORAGE, BESTBEST

CUSTOMER
SERVICE
SELF
STORAGE

BEST ANTIQUE STORE

Sarah Whitcomb

THANKS to all your VOTES

We are EXPANDING this year

Antiques & Gifts

15 Dealers
Gifts & Decor

Boats & RVs too

Blue Goose Fruit Shed

(916) 652-1314

3550 Taylor Rd - Loomis

Open Everyday

5950 Jetton, Loomis, CA

off Swetzer Rd.

916.259.2545

BEST FLORIST, BEST HOME

BASED BUSINESS
BEST
FLORIST

THANK YOU ALL FOR

VOTING US BEST OF THE BEST!

Everyone
Loves
Flowers!

LoomBisest

Serving Our Clients With Integrity and Commitment

3555 Taylor Road, Suite C, Loomis

916-652-8048

Your Local
Real Estate Office
www.HurstHomeRealty.com

www.HeavenScentFlowerCo.com
Jewel Ann Cusack 4808 Citrus Colony Road, Loomis
(916) 577-5038 (916) 367-1310
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Cyndi Hurst

Lynette Verholtz

916.764.7885

530.917.4255

BRE #01349037

BRE#01869703
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BEST DANCE STUDIO

Best Music, Dance, Theatre Arts

www.mclaughlinstudios.com

Thank You!
For Voting Us Best Dance Studio!!!

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FALL
CLASSES
START
8/14

916.652.6377

3470 Swetzer Rd.

Loomis, CA

BEST AUTO
MECHANIC
BEST AUTO&REPAIR
BEST
AUTO&REPAIR
BEST AUTO MECHANIC

BEST PET GROOMING

BEST PET GROOMING

TOP NOTCH PET GROOMING

Thanks for Voting us Best of the Best!

Thank You to the Loomis Family Community

For Voting For Us!

Conveniently Located in Loomis CA

Grooming for all breeds
No appt necessary for Nail Clip only
Have experience with birds, ferrets, & rabbits
We are one of the fewer shops that groom cats

Golden Eagle

Mention
this ad for

Rob Koya

Automotive

$3 OFF

916-652-1100

FULL GROOM

Call 652-7118

All Major & Minor Auto Repairs

30-60-90K Service
Free Brake Inspections
Check Engine Light
Diesel Repairs

3590 Taylor Road, Loomis 95650

(next to the Blue Goose)

We Take The Time Your Pet Deserves

GoldenEagleAutomotive.com

5830 HORSESHOE BAR ROAD DOWNTOWN LOOMIS

BEST BANK

BEST BANK

Congratulations!
Eliminate Weeds Before Landscaping

Our Services

Pest Control Weed Control

Poison Oak Tree Pruning
Clean Up Sod Installation
Landscape Design & Installation
Irrigation System Installation & Repair

Mulch, Rock & Dirt Installation

Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
Paver & Concrete Installation
Retaining Walls Installation
Drainage System Installation & Repair
Residential Maintenance

Melanie Palmquist
Branch Manager

Figs Landscaping, Inc.

3865 Taylor Road Ste. L, Loomis, CA
916-652-2325 www.figslandscaping.com

3700 Taylor Road, Loomis

(916) 652-5868

CCL#540405

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CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners

AUTOMOTIVE
BEST AUTO MECHANIC

FOOD & DINING

BEST BURGER

BEST AUTO REPAIR

Golden Eagle Automotive

Golden Eagle Automotive

LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST BAR

Liberal Bull

BEST BED & BREAKFAST

Flower Farm Inn

BEST DANCE STUDIO

McLaughlin Studios

MOST COLORFUL CHARACTER

Miguel Ucovich

BEST PLACE TO MEET UP

WITH FRIENDS

High Hand Nursery & Cafe

HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Thill, LifeCare Loomis

BEST DENTIST

Dr. Barry Mercer

BEST DOCTOR

Dr. Gary Gramm

BEST FITNESS CENTER OR CLASS

Taylors

HOME SERVICES
BEST APPLIANCE STORE

Nelthorpe & Son Appliance Center

BUSINESS
BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR

BEST BREAKFAST PLACE

BEST CONTRACTOR

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

BEST CATERING

BEST FIREPLACE & STOVE

BEST DOWNTOWN BUSINESS

BEST COFFEE

BEST HEAT & AIR

BEST HOME BASED BUSINESS

The Ugly Mug Cafe

Duarte Construction

Gourmet Garage

The Stove Connection

Starbucks

Crystal Blue Plumbing,

Heating & Air Conditioning

BEST FAST FOOD

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Taylors

Homewood Lumber

BEST LUNCH

BEST INTERNET PROVIDER

High Hand Nursery & Cafe

Wave Broadband

BEST PIZZA

BEST LANDSCAPER

Pizza Factory

Figs Landscaping Inc.

BEST RESTAURANT

BEST NURSERY

High Hand Nursery & Cafe

High Hand Nursery & Cafe

BEST SERVER OR WAITRESS

BEST PLUMBER

Amy Morse

BEST TASTING ROOM

Popie Wines

BEST WINERY

ES Electrical Construction Inc.

BEST STORAGE

Loomis Self Storage

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BEST NON-PROFIT

Koinania Family Services

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Simply Portraits

MOST UNIQUE BUSINESS

Truly Random

MOST VALUABLE BUSINESS

Raleys

FINANCE, LAW, & INSURANCE

BEST ACCOUNTING OR PAYROLL

BEST ATTORNEY

BEST SOLAR ENERGY

Anytime Fitness

Heaven Scent Flower Company

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

Hurst Home Realty

The Yogurt Shop

Main Drug Store

J C BOOKKEEPING

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BEST ICE CREAM

OR FROZEN YOGURT

Loomis Self Storage

Crystal Blue Plumbing,

Heating & Air Conditioning
Patricia Green

Popie Wines

Raleys

Mark Breunig

BEST BANK
US Bank

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Sharla Caves, Edward Jones Inc.

BEST INSURANCE

Hebard Insurance

BEST PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE

BEST DAYCARE

Thank You Loomis

for voting us Best of the Best!

FAMILY AFFAIRS
BEST ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

BEST BEAUTY SALON

BEST CLERGY OR MINISTER

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST DAYCARE

BEST HAIR STYLIST

BEST ELEMENTARY TEACHER

BEST MASSAGE THERAPY

Loomis Library

Rev. Maggie Covenant McNaught

Penryn Oaks Preschool
Mrs. Wood,
H. Clark Powers Elementary School

BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Mr. Kelderman

BEST PRESCHOOL

Little Orchard Preschool

BEST PRINCIPAL

Dan Gayaldo, Del Oro High School

BEST WEDDING VENUE

Hair for You

Hair for You

Tammi Petersen

Rejuvenate Day Spa

BEST NAIL SALON

Lees Nails

Rejuvenate Day Spa

Top Notch Pet Grooming

SHOPPING
BEST ANTIQUE STORE

BEST PET SUPPLY

Truly Random

BEST FLORIST

Hair for You

PETS
BEST PET GROOMING

BEST PET BOARDING

BEST CONSIGNMENT

916-652-9707
BEST HAIR
SALON BEST STYLIST
BEAUTY
BEST BEAUTY SALONBEST
& BEST HAIR
SALON SALON

BEST PAMPERING SPOT

Flower Farm Inn

Sarah Whitcomb Antiques

NOW ACCEPTING
Infants, Preschoolers, and School Age Children
We provide hot lunch, snacks, and field trips
Beautiful 4 acre setting

Aunt Cynthias Bed & Biscuit Inn

Introducing our newest

talented stylist - KASEY!
Currently accepting new
clients, call today!

Foothill Feed & Gift

BEST VET HOSPITAL

VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic

BEST VETERINARIAN

VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic

Heaven Scent Flower Company

BEST RETAIL STORE

Tammi Petersen
Owner/Stylist
(916) 768-1551
Ronda Duncan
Stylist
(916) 719-1596

The Basic Shop

3805 Taylor Rd Suite 6, Loomis 916.259.1717

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HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF LOOMIS

ince it was founded in 1850, Loomis

has like its name undergone many
changes but it has not outgrown its smalltown charm. Known previously as Pine Grove,
Placer and Smithville, the name was changed
to Loomis in 1890. When it was incorporated
as the Town of Loomis in December 1984, the
community not only preserved its name but also
its unique character.
Like much of Northern California, settlers
were bit by the gold bug when the precious
metal was discovered in the American River in
El Dorado Countys Coloma in January 1848.
Closer to Loomis, streams and outlets of the
American River also proved to hold golden nuggets: Horseshoe Bar and Rattlesnake Bar are
just two of the places where local prospectors
plied their trade.
When the Gold Rush finally died down, settlers
turned to agriculture. The Loomis Basins Mediterranean climate proved ideal for fruit ranching. Plums, peaches, pears, cherries and other

fruit were soon being shipped out of packing

sheds to East Coast markets and other states in
between. At first, blocks of ice kept rail cars and
their precious cargo cool as they crossed the
country. Later, refrigerated cars provided reliable
and steady cool temperatures.
Now, only two of the original 14 fruit packing
sheds remain. Both the Blue Goose Fruit Shed
and High Hand are beehives of activity on Taylor
Road. The Blue Goose Fruit Shed continues to
retain elements of its origins with an event center that has preserved much of its fruit-packing
appearance and with Blue Goose Produce that
to this day sells fruits and vegetables from
some of the areas historic farms. Even the Popie Wines tasting room in the Blue Goose recalls
vineyards planted in the early days of Loomis,
and Sarah Whitcomb Antiques patrons can find
items from the towns earlier days.
At High Hand, the sheds are packed with
a nursery, wine tasting, olive oils and other
reminders of the towns agricultural heritage.

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WINNER BEST: INTERNET PROVIDER

WAVE BROADBAND
BY CAROL PERCY

Although Wave Broadband offers Internet services in Washington, Oregon and California, customers enjoy the companys local
accessibility.
Founded in 2003, Wave acquired Starstream Communications
in June, 2007 and now provides residential and business class
service in the following communities: Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis,
Auburn, Colfax, West Sacramento, Dixon, Winters and Woodland,
according to Jesse Gregory, Waves vice president of sales.
The most valuable service that Wave offers customers is choice
and control, Gregory said.
For example, residential customers can subscribe to Internet service without signing up for cable service packages, Gregory said.
We allow our customers to choose from a variety of products
and services that suit their needs before ours, he said.
For residential customers, specialty services include fast
Internet speeds and various levels of video service and equipment, such as high definition digital video recorders, home
phone service, and bundled entertainment channels. Commercial
customer services include small business Internet and phone, and
enterprise, wholesale and carrier class Internet.

The peer-to-peer connections allow for faster streaming and a

secure connection.
Because of these peer-to-peer connections, 73 percent of all
surfing and streaming traffic remains on Waves network and
never touches the public Internet, he said.
Waves Internet service ranks No. 1 (with customers) and is the
When it comes to speed and security, Wave delivers for customfastest
and most reliable, according to Gregory.
ers, Gregory said.
We take pride in this as we strive for excellence in customer
Speed and security are important to our customers, he said.
To meet those requirements, Wave has hundreds of peer-to-peer service and satisfaction. Waves price and value is the Best
of the Best, Gregory said. Our ultimate goal is to make our
connections with most edge content providers such as Netflix,
customers happy.
Amazon, and Google, he said.
Local Placer County offices,
in Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, Auburn and Colfax
gowave.com or (866) Wave-123

BEST CHIROPRACTIC
BEST CHIROPRACTOR

BEST RETAIL STORE

BEST

RETAIL STORE

Thank You
Loomis!

LOOMIS LIFECARE

Contemporary Womens Fashions,

Unique Home Goods and Specialty Gifts

Larry J.Thill, DC

To express our appreciation

Exams and xrays are No Charge
through August 12, 2016!
Just mention Best of the Best when you call!

3717 Taylor Rd, Loomis | 916-824-2414

5996 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, CA 95650

(916) 652-7373 loomislifecare2015@ATT.net

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Best
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Wood - Pellet - Gas & Electric - Inserts - Stoves - Fireplaces

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The Stove Connection

3431 Taylor Road, Loomis

916-652-4024 RejuvenateDaySpa.net

3719 Taylor Rd. Loomis 652-4560

www.stoveconnection.com
HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM - 5PM, SAT 10AM - 2PM

BEST
VETERINARIAN
& BEST VET HOSPITAL
BEST
VETERINARIAN
& BEST VET HOSPITAL

INSURANCE
COMPANY
ATTORNEY
BEST ATTORNEY BEST BEST

Veterinary Excellence Day or Night

Thank You
Loomis News
Readers!
Mark Breunig, Attorney at Law
Estate Planning designed to protect
your family and your assets

mark@breuniglaw.com
www.breuniglaw.com
916-672-2042
Serving Loomis since 2001
Now also in Lincoln at 554 E Street

n Complete Wellness Care

n Specialty Services
n Open 24/7 For
Emergencies

Affordable Estate
Plan Packages
Estate Administration
and Probate Matters
Review of Existing
Wills and Trusts

VCA LOOMIS BASIN

VETERINARY CLINIC

Probate and Estate

Administration
Maximize VA and
Medi-Cal Nursing
Home Benefits

3901 Sierra College Blvd.

Loomis, CA 95650

916-652-5816

5985 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, CA 95650

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BEST PET BOARDING

BEST

BEST PET SUPPLYBEST PET SUPPLY STORE

PET BOARDING

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Your Complete livestoCk, pet & Gift store

Come See Us for a HUGE selection

of Pet & Livestock feed & Supplies
at Competitive Prices!

Cage-Free Dog Boarding and Day Care In Loomis

Feed Hay Wild Bird Center

Home & Garden Decor Tack
Fun & Unique Gift Ideas Available Too!

Thank You
for Voting for us, Loomis!

916.652.7121

Cage-Free Dog Boarding and Day Care In Loomis

Taylor Road Loomis

"Where Good Old Fashion Service
Never Goes Out Of Style" (next to Del Oro H.S.)

916-652-3514 www.auntcynthiasbnb.com
BEST PRESCHOOLBEST

PRESCHOOL

Representation for:

Patricia Green
Real Estate Services

Buyers

Sellers

Landlords

Tenants

Property Management
Development Services

Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.

An Early Childhood Program

5900 King Road # 204, Loomis

(916) 521-0579

Cal BRE #00873275

Come Visit Our Nature Explore

Discovery Classroom!

Thank
You!

5895 Brace Rd., Loomis, CA 95650

(916) 652-4973

Your Local Commercial Real Estate Specialist

www.littleorchardpreschool.com
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BEST PLACE TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS

BEST LUNCH, BEST RESTAURANT,
BEST NURSERY,
& BEST PLACE
TO MEETNURSERY
UP WITH FRIENDS BEST RESTAURANT
BEST LUNCH
SPOT
BEST

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