February 3, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 F O CUS on WYCKOFF Businesses he Vander Plaat family has been in funeral service for five generations over a century. Founded by John J. Vander Plaat Sr. in Garfield in 1894, the Vander Plaat Funeral Home LLC of Wyckoff was established in 1952 by John C. and Elizabeth Vander Plaat. It is now owned by their son-in-law Bill Brock, Jr. and their grandson Tim, who also own and operate the Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park. The Brocks assure that all grieving families receive compassionate, sensitive care in their time of need, paying close attention to every detail before, during, and after the funeral service. to lighten the burden. They respect and satisfy every Bill and Tim Brock family’s unique needs by offering customized funeral service options. They maintain the highest ethical standards, and recognize and appreciate local customs and religious practices. The homes offer a detailed follow-up program, including counseling and grieving suggestions. A memorial service at Christmastime, to which all families served during the preceding year are invited, aids in the healing process. Wide prearrangement options are also available. As a family business, Vander Plaat Funeral Home is supported by the entire Vander Plaat staff: Brock’s wife Linda and her sister, Brenda Hoeffs, both Vander Plaat sisters; Gary and Mary Holloway, and Richard Kuipers. They are committed to honoring and celebrating all lives that have been lived. Both funeral homes are independently owned and belong to the Order of the Golden Rule. The buildings are barrier free and each features two viewing rooms with ample off-street parking. Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, located at 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, may be reached at 201-891-3400, or check their website www.vpfh.com. T Caring, compassionate service at Vander Plaat Funeral Home Cirino Landscaping has been caring for the finest Wyckoff area properties for over 20 years omeowners who plan the maintenance of their lawns now, well before the grass begins to grow, can rest assured they will have a lush and healthy lawn all year long. Wyckoff resident Tom Cirino, owner/operator of Cirino Landscaping, also knows how important it is to select the right company for the job. “We do the job right and then we check for your complete satisfaction,” Tom says. “We understand the value of good customers, good partners in growth, and great customer relations with a friendly attitude. Take a look at the real value of our serTom Cirino vices and give us a call today.” Since 1989, Tom has been producing and maintaining the greenest lawns in Bergen County. His full service landscaping company is the one so many of your neighbors trust to provide total lawn and garden care and landscaping for homes and businesses because Cirino is a neighbor. “We live and work in your area,” Tom says. Cirino Landscaping is dedicated to producing lawns that stay thick, green, and healthy-looking all year long. Tom offers programs to suit every landscaping maintenance need based on your property and budget. See what Cirino Landscaping can do for your lawn this year. “We are currently offering a discount to residents and businesses located in Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, and Midland Park,” Tom says. For more information, to schedule a spring cleanup, or to request a quote for the season, call (201) 8910955. Additional information is available online at cirinolandscaping.com. H nown for top quality children’s shoes and service for generations, Slobodien Stride Rite is Wyckoff’s neighborhood shoe store. Owner Joe Kolsby takes pride in providing each customer with personalized attention – sometimes even going out to their car and measuring the feet of a child sleeping in a car seat. Catering to the customers has paid off in long-term relationships with parents and children who trust Stride Rite and have been returning time and time again since this local store opened in 1990. “We know our customers by name,” Joe notes. Slobodien shoe stores have been family owned and operated since Joe’s great grandfather, Joseph Slobodien, opened the first one in Perth Amboy in 1888. Joe knows that customers can always expect better service from a family-owned store. In fact, he will often keep the store open a little later if Tori Colella, Joseph Kolsby and Janet Williamson a customer calls and says they can’t get (not pictured, Michele Van Orden, there until after closing. The store strives Amy Giarratana and Amanda Troiano) to suit a customer’s needs. “At Slobodien Stride Rite, extra wide widths are a specialty,” Joe adds. “We also fill doctors’ prescriptions for footwear, including arch supports and other orthotics.” Joe’s experienced, long-term sales associates enjoy their work, making a better shopping experience for you. They are always ready to help customers get the right fit. While some other stores’ employees tend to come and go all the time, Joe finds a more mature staff relates better to the parents and children. Over the years, the parents and staff members have developed a level of trust that has opened the door to frank discussions about a wide range of parenting issues. At times, some parents even feel comfortable enough to allow their children to stay for a brief period at the shop’s play area while they run to the nearby grocery store. Slobodien Stride Rite also carries raincoats, boots, umbrellas, socks, tights, and a line of bows that girls just can’t resist. Customers find the ample parking and ease of local shopping, as compared to the hassle of the malls, great reasons to shop at Slobodien Stride Rite, located in the Boulder Run Shopping Center, Wyckoff, across from the new Stop &Shop. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone (201) 891-8580. K Slobodien Stride Rite: Your neighborhood shoe store Dr. Scott E. Martin r. Scott E. Martin is a Wyckoff-based orthodontist who goes the extra mile to ensure his patients’ comfort. Dr. Martin and his friendly, courteous staff have created a relaxing atmosphere that is apparent the moment patients step into his waiting area. Raised in Wyckoff, the doctor is currently a resident of Midland Park. He has been a practicing orthodontist since 1999. He received his dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his residency in orthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Bergen County Dental Association, the New Jersey Orthodontic Society, and the Mid-Atlantic OrthDr. Scott Martin odontic Society. Dr. Martin’s patients include children and adults. However, the doctor recommends early evaluations for children, so a course of treatment can be arranged. He remains on the cutting-edge of all the latest medical advancements, and currently uses metal, ceramic, and Invisalign technology to get teeth their straightest. Dr. Martin is also skilled in the use of palate expanders, which widen the jaw. When he is not in his office in Wyckoff, Dr. Martin volunteers his time serving cleft palate patients at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. For his patients’ convenience, the office accepts credit card payments and most insurance plans. The office also provides reminders of appointments. Hours are every other Monday, 12-6; Tuesday, 8-6; Wednesday, 12-8; Thursday, 9-7; Friday, 12-5; and the third Saturday of each month, 9-3, except for July and August. Dr. Martin’s office is located at 237 Everett Avenue, Wyckoff. Phone (201) 891-5534 for more information. D