May 18, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 F O CUS on ALLENDALE Businesses Get what you want for less: Great Clips Salon of Allendale saves time and money! ime is money – and you can save both at Great Clips Salon of Allendale. Great Clips delivers competitively priced, high-quality haircuts to men, women, and children in a no-appointment atmosphere. Great haircuts are $15 for adults and $12 for kids or seniors. To keep customers looking great between visits, Great Clips carries a wide range of hair products, including the salon’s own line of affordable products. At Great Clips, keeping wait times low is a priority. Any of the salon’s efficient, professional stylists will give you the cut you want in a lot less time than most fullservice salons, and they are available at more convenient times. Great Clips salons are open most evenings and even on Sundays. For a high-tech way to save time, visit “Find a Salon” on Great Clips Salon of Allendale http://www.greatclips.com (Zip code 07401) and try our Online Check-In. An iPhone and Android app is now available. To download the app, use your smart phone or tablet and search for “Great Clips Online Check-In.” Great Clips’ front desk computers help stylists know what returning customers prefer by keeping track of notes from previous visits. No matter which expertly trained Great Clips stylist is cutting your hair, the result is the same. If you’re thinking about trying a new hairstyle, let our friendly, professional stylists know; they’ll be happy to help you update your look. At Great Clips, every haircut is guaranteed. What’s the catch? There isn’t one. Great Clips has become the world’s largest salon brand by staying focused on one thing: quality, affordable haircuts. A top-notch haircut is just around the corner. Visit the Great Clips Salon of Allendale at 31 West Allendale Avenue, Allendale (Allendale Town Center). Phone (201) 962-2046. Hours are weekdays 9 to 9, Saturday 9 to 6, and Sunday 10 to 5. Mezza Luna: Where friends and family meet ith locations at both 95 and 96 West Allendale Avenue, Allendale, Mezza Luna Bistro Ristorante now offers diners more opportunities to enjoy creatively prepared food close to home. Owners Ed and Adam Veseli cordially invite the community to enjoy a relaxed dining experience at 96 West Allendale Avenue, or to celebrate their next special occasion in the restaurant’s completely refurbished party venue just across the street. Last year, the Veselis transformed the restaurant’s original location at 95 West Allendale Avenue into a destination for Christenings, showers, weddings, anniversary parties, and business meetings. Mezza Luna’s party location, which includes an outside patio, has since been completely renovated and provides a comfortable, relaxing, and welcoming atmosphere. At 96 West Allendale Mezza Luna Avenue, the Veselis continue to serve Mezza Luna’s well-loved fare. The new restaurant has the same menu and the same owners, but it’s bigger and ample parking is available in the back lot. Patio dining is also available at this location. Mezza Luna offers $9.95 lunch specials that include soup, salad, a choice of entrees, and coffee. For dinner, the restaurant offers a selection of hot and cold appetizers, and entrees that include homemade dishes featuring pasta, chicken, veal, and steak. House specialties include Chicken Mezza Luna, which is stuffed with shrimp, spinach, and cheese and sautéed with wild mushrooms in a brandy sauce; and Pappardele Mezza Luna, which is made with asparagus, shallots, cream, and tomatoes. Daily specials are available, and all entrees are served with a house salad, vegetable, and potatoes. Coffee and dessert selections include espresso and cappuccino, cannoli, tartufo, and daily specials. Call (201) 327-6556 or visit online at mezzaluna-bistro.com. Ask about party packages and special offers. T W ristin Shute and Terry McIndoe are the owners of the local Home Helpers & Direct Link office. Kristin has lived in Allendale for 14 years and Terry has been a Bergen County resident for 46 years. Being long-time residents of Bergen County, they take great pride in lending a helping hand to local families by offering support to seniors, those needing recuperative or continuing care and new/expecting moms. Home Helpers gives families peace of mind knowing their loved one is happy, healthy, and well cared for in the comfort of his or her own surroundings. Kristin was inspired to go into the home care business after caring for her mother during an extensive illness. She experienced firsthand how difficult it was to care for a parent while managing her own family and career. She also saw friends and family struggle to find quality home care and support for their aging loved ones. Terry has been in the healthKristen Shute and a client care industry for over 30 years, spending 25 years of her career in the home care industry alone. She has extensive experience in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care agencies throughout Bergen County. Home Helpers services include companion care, meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and toileting assistance, transportation, food shopping, errands, laundry, engaging in activities, and much more. All of their caregivers are screened, background checked, and bonded for your safety. Terry and Kristin are heavily involved in the hiring and placing of a caregiver into a client’s home to ensure a good match. They work closely with clients and believe in caring for all as if they were part of their own families. The owners’ passion and attention to detail is evident in the high quality of care that they offer. Rest assured that you and your loved ones will receive excellent care and companionship with Home Helpers. Call (201) 236-6333 or visit www.homehelpers.cc/northernbergencty58442. K Home Helpers Senior Care makes life easier! Visit Backswing for women’s sports and leisure apparel ecessity truly is the mother of invention for Terri Shedler, owner of Allendale’s newest business: Backswing. While searching for her own golf gear, Terri noticed a lack of distinctive women’s clothing – and a dearth of female retailers. Taking matters into her own hands, this Allendale resident and experienced retailer decided to assemble attractive clothing, both new and gently-used, to be sold in her own retail and consignment boutique. Backswing, which will open to the public this week, is an assemblage of golf, fitness, and yoga apparel, and some sports equipment. But Terri notes that her customers need not be involved in sports to find something to wear at her shop. “You don’t have to play. The clothes are very leisure casual with a boutique-y twinge,” Terri says, calling her apparel “all-day wear.” She adds that many items being offered on consignment are namebrand pieces that have been worn Terri Shedler only once, or not at all. “Many still have the tags on, and they’re being offered at drastically reduced prices,” Terri says. Backswing offers clothing at a wide range of price points, so Terri feels certain there is something for everyone in her store. Be sure to visit Backswing on Wednesday, May 18. Grand Opening festivities, including a ribbon cutting, will take place at 11 a.m. All who visit the store that day will be treated to coupons for a discount on their first purchase. Terri notes that many people have already visited the shop, although she was not officially open for business. “I didn’t even have a cash register!” she notes. Now is the time to visit. Backswing is located at 78 West Allendale Avenue in downtown Allendale. Call (201) 962-3433 for store hours and additional information. N