����� in business Nancy E. Saccente, Esq. provides personal service full changes. When those changes involve legal Life isNancy of Saccente, Esq. is issues, E. ready to help. “When you hire my firm, you reach me and communicate directly with me,” Nancy said, highlighting the personal service she provides to her clients. Nancy is dedicated to helping clients find solutions to complex issues by explaining the various options available to them, and providing information in a reliable, caring, and responsive manner. Nancy offers house calls for elderly or disabled clients, and can arrange off-site meetings. A 20-year Ramsey resident, Nancy received her bachelor’s degree from Rider University and her JD from Washington College of Law at American University. She has been licensed since 1990, Nancy E. Saccente, Esq. and is a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars. In 1996, she launched her own practice, and is based at 442 Broadway in Hillsdale. Nancy is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. She has been providing pro bono legal assistance to domestic violence victims through the Bergen County Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project since 1997. Her practice involves residential and commercial transactions, including real estate closings, purchases/sales, and refinancing; land use, including zoning cases that involve variances and/or subdivisions; wills, living wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, and probate; traffic and other municipal court issues; landlord and tenant issues; business purchases and sales; business incorporation or LLC formation; and name changes. For more information, contact Nancy Saccente at (201) 358-8898 or e-mail nesesqpc@aol.com. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and evenings by appointment. October 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry evon Fine Jewelry’s enormously popular Finder’s Keepers jewelry giveaway will return to Bergen and Passaic counties Nov. 15 through 19. Several individuals will find Devon’s small white bags with orange tags “hidden” in plain sight. Inside each one will be a piece of fine jewelry. “In honor of our 31st year in business, we will be hiding 31 bags of jewelry in 22 communities,” says Devon owner Nancy Schuring. “The total value of the pieces to be given away is Nancy Schuring and Julie $37,000.” For details, visit www.devonfinejewelry.com. On Oct. 29 and 30, Devon will host the Meche Dog & Cat Jewelry Show. Devon offers the world’s largest selection of Meche cat and dog charms in gold, silver, and enamel. All AKC breeds are available, and the enamel charms can be custom made using your pet’s colors. Nancy welcomes participants to bring their pets’ photos to this event. One participant will win a $100 gift card. Ladies Night at Devon will be held Dec. 3. This wine tasting will benefit the Devon Foundation, which provides scholarships for lapidary and gemology students in Madagascar. To learn more about the foundation, which Nancy created, visit www.thedevonfoundation.org. Nancy also aids the foundation through the sale of Madagascar’s uncut pink sapphires that are made into Namakoo (“our friend”) pendants. Devon remains the exclusive source for several fine jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. In addition to the largest selection of colored gemstones in the area, Devon carries the world’s top three diamond lines: Hearts on Fire; The Kwiat Diamond Jewelry Collection, and the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line. Visit Devon at 303 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-6; Thursday until 8; and Saturday, 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit online for details about upcoming trunk shows. D oyce Traina runs an institution of higher education with a faculty of 100 and a student body of more than 1000, and loves the challenges as well as the successes she faces on a daily basis. As dean of academics for Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus (previously the HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences), she is responsible for the smooth operation of the health-related careers school, which has seen an enrollment increase of 30 percent since receiving college accreditation in 2008. “I find higher education enjoyable. It’s touching the lives of so many individuals, helping them improve and develop careers,” says Traina, who holds an MBA and a law degree from Seton Hall University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership. Traina has been in higher education for 30 years, the last 20 with Eastwick, and is most proud of Eastwick’s degree-granting license from the NJ Commission on Higher Education. The school offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Sonography, Allied Health and Registered Nursing. The challenging curriculum allows students to earn a college degree in as little as 15 months. The school also offers diplomas in Medical Assisting and Licensed Practical Nursing. The curriculum, coupled with a wide array of services - career counseling, resume review, and a professional development course – are all geared towards ensuring graduates achieve their career goals. The school boasts an enviable 88 percent retention and placement rate, Traina points out, and attracts Joyce Traina is at the helm of Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus J employers’ first job listings not only because of the quality of its graduates, but also because it does not charge a placement fee to either employer or graduate. In addition to curriculum development and implementation, Traina is responsible for the quality of instruction and faculty development, and has instituted quarterly in-house workshops to maintain a high level of teacher performance. Ever concerned with student achievement, she has coordinated the implementation of a system of academic advisement for at-risk students. At the other end of the spectrum, the college has organized a chapter of the honor society Alpha Beta Kappa; the first 12 students were inducted in July, with 26 qualifying for the current quarter. Because students’ backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, everyone starts with a required freshman seminar, which includes a review of basic skills, time management and test taking skills. Varied methods are used in all courses to account for differing learning styles. All students also participate in community service, either by volunteering for a health fair or blood pressure clinic or by lending a hand on a project, such as a food or toy drive. Eastwick College’s accreditation allows its students to apply for state TAG grants and federal PELL Joyce Traina tuition grants –– many qualify for both at the same time. Loan programs, such as NJ Class and Direct Loans, often pick up what the other programs don’t provides personalized financial aid assistance. To learn more about Eastwick College, call 201cover, and vocational or unemployment benefits may even cover part of the tuition. The financial aid 327-8877, visit eastwickcollege.com or stop by the office staff meets with every incoming student and campus at 10 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey.