Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • October 12, 2011 ����� in business 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 healthKristin 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.ramseyhomecare.com K Home Helpers Senior Care makes life easier! in unique home décor. Owner Gail Henry Swirczynski has an extensive 35+ year background in picture framing and art conservation. Her simple, realistic approach to framing peoples’ cherished keepsakes and pictures has earned her a great reputation as a trusted local merchant. The right frame not only beautifies the picture it surrounds, it accents the entire room adding elegance and personal style. She is assisted by dedicated employee, Kathy Ridl, who also has a creative artistic eye, and can give customers many Gail Henry Swirczynski ideas, choices, and solutions to framing just about anything. Gail is celebrating her 25th year here at “Lets Frame It” in Waldwick. “We have a quick turn around rate,” Gail said, “and everything is done right here on the premises. From your child’s artwork or maybe a puzzle, to a shadowboxed signed jersey or memorabilia, or even just a simple glass replacement or updated matting… ‘You name it, Let’s Frame it’ is our motto. We also can help customers find prints through our many catalogs or choose from thousands of images on the computer. You can also go to WWW.localframer.com/letsframeit and pick out your artwork and it will be shipped right to us! Or if you’re looking for a specific size picture visit www.artthatfits.com. In addition to picture framing and art sales, as you stroll by the window, you can see they carry an abundance of handmade gifts made by professional crafters from all over the states. “Not everyone has something to frame, so I filled my window with whimsical gifts for the beach lover – “Beachythings”-- as I call it, and it works!” Let’s Frame It is located at 27 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information visit our website WWW.LETSFRAME.COM, on Facebook, stop by, or call (201) 670-7666. It, Inc. is a oneof kind quality custom Let’saFrame also specializes frame shop that Let’s Frame It . 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. H. Rubin Opticians has a clear focus on the community H ehind every good professional, there is an administrative assistant that helps the organization to run smoothly and efficiently and to always look its best. At LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. that person is Kristin Stevens, a superb multi-tasker, a hard worker and a passionate Jets fan. As the administrative assistant in the Environmental Engineering Department under the Director of Civil Engineering and the Director of Surveying, Kristin helps to coordinate schedules, keep files organized and up to Kristin Stevens date, process memos and transmittals and put together professional reports and proposals, all geared to providing clients exceptional services. Kristin started working at LAN as part of an internship required for graduation at Berkeley College. She was hired full time after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 2005, and has seen her responsibilities increase as her career has blossomed. As she has gained experience and greater familiarity with tasks, procedures and computer programs, she has been able to provide services to LAN’s architectural department as well, because she believes that teamwork is essential in every business environment. “LAN has provided me with the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed professionally and personally,” says Kristin of the 46-year-old company. The firm’s engineering department offers a wide range of engineering services, including engineering feasibility analysis, zoning analysis, site engineering, soil movement calculations, utility engineering, septic design, retaining wall design, trail improvements, natural and artificial turf field designs, and environmental permitting including storm water pollution prevention plans, wetlands and stream encroachment studies. Based in Midland Park, LAN is one of the largest full-service engineering and architectural firms in northern NJ serving clients throughout the United States and Canada. For more information on LAN, visit its website at www.lan-nj.com or call 201-447-6400. Kristin Stevens of LAN Associates B