����� in business . Rubin Opticians has been part of the community for over 40 years. This family-owned business has built its reputation for excellence through a competent, detail-oriented staff that pays close attention to each individual’s needs so everyone leaves seeing – and looking – his or her best. Much of H. Rubin Opticians’ success is due to the woman’s touch, which is provided by co-owner Penny Ship, long-time employee Dorothy Voitas, and Farah KaraMostefa. These fashion-conscious women advise customers on the proper eyeglass frames to fit their face, coloring, budget, lifestyle, Dorothy Voitas, Penny Ship and Farah Kara-Mostefa and other needs. They give each person, from children to seniors, the attention they require, which often means patiently trying on a number of frames. Because H. Rubin Opticians does not accept insurance, staff members are able to deliver the best service, focusing on the needs of the customers, rather than making concessions to large companies. “We put precision into our frames,” Penny says. “Customers leave with a look that has been designed, but is not necessarily ‘designer.’” H. Rubin Opticians carries all the latest and highest quality in designer and non-designer eyewear, including Ralph Lauren, Armani, and Calvin Klein; European lines such as Face a Face, Lafont, Anne et Valentin, and Theo; and small, independent lines such as Salt, Etnia, and Derek Lam. The shop regularly hosts private showings so customers can preview a manufacturer’s entire frame collection. Rubin’s has an extensive selection of non-prescription sunglasses and readers. The shop also carries a large selection of eyeglass holder jewelry, including La Loop and Sport Loop holders, and other accessories. Opticians Dana Ship, Larry Gaudiomonte, and Stephen Wolff provide the correct lenses and advise on the latest technology available to suit individual requirements. Dr. Ira Hanlon (Lic. # 27OA00433900) provides eye exams and contact lens service. Most work is done on the premises. Rubin Opticians is located at 240 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Call (201) 447-3121 or visit hrubinopticians.com. October 12, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 H. Rubin Opticians has a clear focus on the community H Sammi Eletto manages The Body Works ammi Eletto has had an interest in her family’s business, The Body Works, an auto repair shop located at 274 Greenwood Avenue in Midland Park, since she was 13. She spent her summers watching her father and her cousin take in damaged vehicles and carefully repair them until each one looked like it was just leaving the showroom. Today, while her father still runs the shop, Sammi is the shop manager, scheduling the day-to-day body work on all makes and models, and dealing with the insurance companies. Sammi Eletto She holds an undergraduate degree in business and is currently pursuing an MBA at William Paterson University. She has added her own touch to the 30-year-old business by introducing the latest technology to make operations run even more smoothly than before. “This is an independent shop, so we repair cars as we see fit,” Sammi notes. “We feel that is the safest way.” The Body Works’ licensed, ASE-certified experts repair everything from dings and dents to major collision damage, including frame work from family vehicles to police cars to fire trucks. The staff provides expert color matching, and takes pride in working meticulously to make each vehicle look like new. Restorations are a specialty here. Sammi is always willing to lend a hand on a project, and can often be seen hard at work sporting her signature purple rain boots. She invites everyone to visit www.bworks.biz to view some of the shop’s finished products, which include muscle cars and hot rods of every vintage. Sammi is a fan of muscle cars. Tapping into the spirit of Danica Patrick, Sammi races her 1967 Camaro RS in her spare time. Her father races his 66 Nova SS, and her cousin Billy joins in with his own 1971 Camaro. The Body Works offers a 24-hour emergency towing service. Call (201) 8578600 or email elecoinc@optonline.net for more information. S lizabeth (Lisa) Randall has always called Bergen County home. She grew up in a family where the importance of public service was emphasized. So it seemed natural when she returned from law school, she too would enter the world of public office. Her father, Harry Randall, served as a councilman in Westwood, as Bergen County Freeholder and a New Jersey State Assemblyman. In the span of three decades, Lisa also served as a Bergen County Freeholder, an Assemblywoman and as a Commissioner of the Board of Public Utilities. Her brother, Tom Randall, is the Mayor of Ho-Ho-Kus. Since January 2011, Clerk Randall has served as Bergen County Clerk. She is now running this November for a complete 5-year term. “As a lifelong resident of Bergen County, I am proud to serve as your County Clerk. Our goal is to provide the public with competent and courteous service each and every day,” said Randall. The Bergen County Clerk’s Office is responsible for processing land records, such as deeds and mortgages, liens and notices of lis pendens. The office accepts passport applications, processes new trade name certificates, and administers notary oaths to Bergen County notaries. The Election Division is responsible for serving the public with all of its election needs, such as Vote-By-Mail, and the printing and preparation of all election materials. Recently launched was a program to give Honorary Service Cards to Bergen County’s Veterans. If you are interested in any of the services offered by the Office of the Bergen County Clerk, please log onto our website at: www.co.bergen.nj.us/countyclerk/ or call the office at 201-336-7011. Elizabeth Randall heads the Office of the Bergen County Clerk E Elizabeth (Lisa) Randall