Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 6, 2011 F O CUS on Midland Park Businesses David Zuidema, Inc.: honest service for homes and businesses avid Zuidema, Inc. has been an institution in Midland Park and the surrounding area since plumbing became common in the 1920s. David Zuidema Sr. started the septic tank pumping business in Midland Park in 1919. He was the first to use the brand new Marlow Mudhog Pump developed in the Midland Park plant on Godwin Avenue in 1938. The company’s tradition for prompt, dependable service has been carried on by his son David, Jr., who took over from his father in 1965; and his two sons, David III and Dirk. David III has been at the helm for the Garret Zuidema, Andy Van Dyk and David Zuidema, Sr. at work past 10 years. His sons, in a 1935 photo. David IV and Andrew, the most recent additions to the 90-year-old family-owned and operated business, joined right after graduation. “It saves money on lettering the trucks,” quips Mr. Zuidema Jr., in the Dutch tradition prevalent in Midland Park, where the family has lived for five generations. The Zuidema family prides itself in providing an honest, good job for everybody and being able to solve problems that seem insurmountable at any time, day or night. In addition to septic tank pumping, David Zuidema, Inc. handles grease trap pumping and real estate inspections. Four years ago, they added portable toilet rentals, and have gained a reputation for modern, spotless equipment in this area as well. Call David Zuidema, Inc. at 201-445-3188 or 201-891-3133 or check their website, www.DavidZuidema.com D The Baseball Card Store: More than cards ave Lancaster and Mike Healy opened The Baseball Card Store in Midland Park in 1989 and have made it a welcoming spot not only for serious collectors, but also for teens on the way home from school or parents and grandparents looking for a nice gift. Here they get advice, the hottest releases and camaraderie, and the kids get to discuss the highlights of their The Baseball Card Store day and to pick a free sweet treat. The Baseball Card Store is a direct dealer with TOPPS, giving them a Home Team Advantage. As an added service, the store maintains a list of Topps Factory Set collectors and notifies them yearly when the new sets are in. An added asset to collectors is that the store has a number of suppliers that give it preference on the newest, most sought-after releases. And the service is always knowledgeable and caring. The store is also a direct dealer with Steiner Sports, and Upper Deck Authenticated. They are the leaders in autographs, such as Jeter, Wright, Reyes, A. Rod and Eli Manning, to name a few. They also carry a full line of Ultra Pro supplies, such as binders, pages and top loaders. Gift wrapping is free, and shipping is available via UPS or Priority Mail. The Baseball Card Store is located at 45 Prospect Street, Midland Park. It is open Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m. till 6 p.m.; Mondays and Thursdays till 8 p.m. Call 201-4459007 for information. D HOUSES ARE SELLING! here is more to selling a home today than just price. Buyers are looking for the best value for their money. Call me to find out what your home is worth today and how we can raise its value. Do you know someone looking to buy a house? I can guide them through the process and make their search easier and more productive. I am available for a private consultation at your home. There is never a fee for any consultation. Select the right Realtor and you can spend more Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan, SRES Sales Associate time thinking about your next home and less time wondering if you’re making the right move. Professionalism is my duty to you. Give me a call today at 201-825-0500x39 or email bud@tocr.com or visit www.NorthwestBergenHomes.com and rest assured you’ll be better prepared for your purchase or sale. T Patrick `Bud’ O’Hagan Call Me About Staging Your House eter Jeffer, Esq. credits the success of his law practice over the past 40 years to his ability to give practical, common sense advice to clients and friends alike. “One thing is to have rights; it’s quite another matter whether it’s in your best interest to sue,” he says. He defines his relationship with his clients as “taking their problems on my shoulders and solving them.” This formula has clients returning to him again and again for their legal needs and referring him to others. Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1971, the US Supreme Court in 1975, and the New York State Bar in 1987, Jeffer served as municipal judge in Midland Park and earned a reputation for toughness, fairness, and innovative sentences. He is currently Midland Park’s Public Defender. Jeffer handles real estate, matAttorney Peter Jeffer rimonial and zoning cases in his busy general practice. He has developed substantial expertise in elder law, helping seniors maximize their assets and negotiate the government bureaucracy to their best advantage. He also handles estate planning, litigation, auto negligence, and criminal defense cases. His law library is fully computerized, making research on complex legal issues faster and more comprehensive. A lifelong Midland Park resident and member of the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, Jeffer has been a fireman for 37 years and chaired the fire department’s recent Centennial celebration. He was named “Fireman of the Year” in 2001. Jeffer’s community involvement also includes years of service to the United Republican Club, including a term as president. Peter Jeffer, Esq.’s office is located at 212 Godwin Ave., across from the Midland Park Post Office. Call (201) 444-6469 or email at petelaw@peterajeffer.com. P Peter Jeffer: 40 years of common sense legal advice