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24 | THE PRESS BEST OF OAKLEY JULY 2008
Best Professional Services
to helping you reach your personal
goals. At Body Works, you’ll fi nd not
only a personal trainer or massage
therapist, but a friend that’s been
where you are and really understands.
HONOR – Lindsay Pool
54 Zinfandel Court, 625-9333
Lindsay is an individual, small-group,
large-group and buddy personal
trainer. Certifi ed in spin, pilates,
bootcamp, gut and butt and stretching,
she loves what she does and
looks forward to seeing people
achieve results. “Our bodies are a
blessing,” she says, “and we need
to treat them like the gift that they
are.”
Pest Control Company
FIRST – Norcal Pest Management, Inc.
625-7378
Bonded, insured and locally owned
and operated, Norcal offers residential
and commercial pest control
and specialized individual service at
competitive rates. Norcal can lower
the cost you’re currently paying for
pest control. With Norcal, you’ll save
a lot of money in referrals and will
never need to worry about your pest
problems again.
HONOR – Discovery Pest Control
275 Central Terrace, Brentwood
634-4417
Tired of being bugged by pests? Our
readers suggest a solution that’ll rid
your house or business of those unwanted
guests once and for all: call
Discovery Pest Control, a division of
B.E.E. Pest Services. They’re experts
in termite riddance and disposal of
fl eas, ants, roaches and other unwelcome
little critters.
Photographer
FIRST – Blackdog Creations
Bethel Island
783-4223, www.blackdogcreations.net
Blackdog Creations offers location
photography, Web design and
graphic design. Blackdog’s experts
love what they do, and do it with
unique outside-the-box thinking.
They listen to their clients, and keep
their promises. Attention to detail
is important to them – which is why
Blackdog Creations was voted number
one for Photographer and Web
Design.
Plumber
FIRST – Oakley Plumbing
625-0529, www.oakley-plumbing.com
Family-owned and operated Oakley
Plumbing has been serving the
Contra Costa area since 1985, providing
professional and fast service. Its
experience staff does the job right,
whether it’s cleaning a sewer or
drain line, or installing and repairing
water heaters and kitchen and bath
fi xtures.
Pool Builder
FIRST – West Coast Pools
2145 Elkins Way, Suite 4, 634-1614
www.westcoastpools.com
West Coast, your one-stop backyard
store, designs, manages and installs
swimming pools, spas, landscaping,
outdoor kitchens, fi repits, fi replace
and shade structures. Easy access
to West Coast’s local offi ce ensures
quick and excellent customer service
to all your pool needs.
Pool/Cleaning Maintenance
FIRST – Bulldog’s Pool & Spa Service
10 Verbena Court, 679-8299
Bulldog’s provides monthly pool
service, minor repairs and spa service
with great dependable service a
good attitude. It’s a friendly and
personal company locally owned and
operated, with 15 years of experience.
Preschool
FIRST – Little Wonders Preschool
614 Gingham Way, 625-5134
www.littlewonderspreschool.net
Little Wonders Preschool’s fully
structured preschool program yearround
offers the warmth of home
in a preschool classroom. Classes are
offered for children ages 2½ to 5,
Monday through Friday, with morning
and afternoon sessions. Owner
Nanette Sposito adores the children
she teaches and is constantly improving
her program for them. “I cannot
thank Oakley enough for voting us
the Best Preschool and I will continue
to pour my heart and soul into
the program,” she says.
HONOR – A Child’s Place
3405 W. Main St., 625-9795
www.achildsplace123.com
Serving the children of Oakley for
more than 20 years, A Child’s Place
provides a loving environment with
a low child-to-teacher ratio. All its
daycare children, ages 2 through 8,
are also enrolled in the preschool
program. Teachers at A Child’s Place
are experienced, state qualifi ed, personal
and caring. The facility opens at
6 a.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. for the
convenience of commuter families.
Real Estate Agent
FIRST – Pam Painter of
Morning Star Properties
3373 Main St., 250-6592
Pam Painter provides her customers
with outstanding service and is willing
to do whatever it takes to make
sure they get what they need. She’s
always available, gives 110 percent,
and really cares about her clients.
Pam goes the extra mile by providing
honest and trustworthy service, so if
you’re looking to buy or sell residential
or commercial property, come
see Pam at Morning Star Properties.
HONOR – Aaron Meadows
3775 Main St., Suite E, 625-5000
Aaron Meadows is a long-standing
respected businessman and Oakley
resident. He brought Coldwell
Banker Amaral & Associates, Realtors
to Oakley in 2001, making it the fi rst
recognized brand in far East County.
Aaron’s commitment to professionalism
and customer service has helped
Oakley families and businesses
achieve their real estate dreams.
Real Estate Offi ce
FIRST – Morning Star Properties, Inc.
3373 Main St., 679-2100
www.morningstarproperties.com
Taking pride in its long-standing presence
in Oakley, Morning Star has built
a reputation for honesty and a giving
spirit, making sure all customers are
fully satisfi ed from start to fi nish. The
people at Morning Star believe that
real estate transactions should always
be easy and stress free, and – believe
it or not – enjoyable.
HONOR – Coldwell Banker Amaral &
Associates
3775 Main St., Suite E, 625-5000
From its beginnings in San Francisco
in 1906, Coldwell Banker has
grown to become one of the nation’s
premier real estate organizations.
Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates,
Realtors was the fi rst recognized
brand in far East County offering all
aspects of real estate, commercial,
residential, property management
and raw land sales.
Real Estate Team
FIRST – Dan and Meghan Diehl
191 Sand Creek Road, Suite 100
634-0033
www.heartofthedelta.com
The Diehl team helps people achieve
their home ownership goals. Whether
you’re buying or selling your fi rst
home or buying investment property,
Dan and Meghan will assist you
through every step of the process.
They believe in putting your needs
fi rst in every situation and are committed
to upholding the highest
standards of ethics in the profession.
Their high level of personal service
and energy, combined with their
fi rsthand knowledge of Oakley, are
what make them unique. As Oakley
residents, Dan and Meghan feel a
connection and responsibility to
their community.
HONOR – Team Reynolds
3373 Main St., 240-SELL
cindy@cindyreynolds.net
Buying or selling a home can be tricky
for most people. Serving Oakley for
10 years, Team Reynolds strives to
make sure that they’re always available
for their clients. As a motherand-son
team, they try to make every
client feel part of their family and
100-percent satisfi ed.
Roofer
FIRST – B&K Roofi ng
625-1243
Few things in life are more vital than
“a roof over your head.” B&K’s expert
staff makes sure that roof is installed
correctly and at low cost.
HONOR – Discovery Roofi ng
625-9865
When time comes to replace your
worn roof, call Discovery for excellent
service and competitive prices.
Self Storage
FIRST – Premier Self Storage
2150 Main St., 679-8877
www.premierselfstorage.net
Premier’s friendly staff, 24-hour
video surveillance, electronic security
gate, climate control units, competitive
rates and moving supplies make
it our readers’ choice for Best in
Oakley.
HONOR – Public Storage
1625 Main St., 625-6938
With more than 150 Northern California
locations to serve you, Public
Storage is one of the big ones, offering
budget trucks, great rates, well-lit
and fenced locations and online bill
paying. Public also provides packing
supplies and electronic, extendedhour
access. What’s not to like with
these folks?
Senior Housing
FIRST – Summer Creek Place
4950 Empire Ave., 625-1704
Summer Creek Place offers beautiful
and affordable independent living
for members of the community 55
and older. In these one-story apartments
– that look like little cottages
in a beautifully landscaped
surrounding – you can fi nd onebedroom
units for $635 per month
and two-bedroom units for $760.
Your income must be $27,000 or
less, and this community is Section-8
approved. “What makes this gated
community unique is the feeling of
security and the friendliness of our
local staff,” says Maria.
Swim Lessons
FIRST – Oakley Delta Family YMCA
1250 O’Hara Ave., 625-9333
The expert instructors at the Oakley
Y will get you and your family waterborne
fast, whether you’re starting
from scratch or honing your skills for
the highest levels of competition.
Travel Agent
FIRST – Gail Knight of Morning Star
Vacations
3373 Main St., 679-2364
Let Gail Knight make all your arrangements,
from cruises and allinclusive
resorts to Hawaii, Europe,
Disneyland and Disneyworld. She’s
easy to work with and doesn’t mind
giving quoted prices for trips. Her offi
ce is loaded with brochures, and she
loves setting you up with a great trip
at a great price.
Veterinarian
FIRST – Oakley Veterinary Medical
Center
3807 Main St., 625-3722
www.oakleyveterinary.com
Specializing in quality veterinary
care in a comfortable and enjoyable
environment for your two- and
four-legged friends, Oakley Veterinary
offers routine physical exams
and vaccinations based on the latest
AVMA recommendations to complex
surgical procedures, including
orthopedic and digital dental radiology.
You’re invited you to come in
so Oakley Veterinary Medical Center
can earn your vote, too.
HONOR – Cypress Veterinary Hospital
2037 Main St., 625-5330
www.cypressvet.vetsuite.com
A full-service hospital, Cypress ca-