����� in business Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry his fall will be a busy one at Devon Fine Jewelry, where owner Nancy Schuring has planned a dazzling array of activities. On Thursday, Oct. 13, join Nancy at the store for the Royal Asscher Diamond Trunk Show. Company Scion Lita Asscher will be making a personal appearance, and will present cut gemstones from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The third Meche Dog Show, a benefit for RBARI, will be held Oct. 27 through 29. Proceeds from the customizable cat and dog charms Nancy Schuring and Julie sold during the event will benefit the animals at the no-kill shelter. All AKC breeds are represented, and each phenomenally-detailed silver, bronze, or gold charm can be made a specific color to best represent your animal companion. A Pet Photo Contest will run concurrently. The winner will receive a $100 Devon gift certificate. The Third Annual Finder’s Keepers giveaway will return from Nov. 14 through 18. In honor of Devon’s 32nd Anniversary, 32 bags, each one containing a spectacular jewelry gift, will be “hidden” throughout 12 Bergen County communities and in Hawthorne. This year, clues to the hiding locations will be given via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail. Visit www.devonfinejewelry.com to register to receive valuable clues. During the Christopher Designs Trunk Show on Nov. 25 and 26, a representative will be on hand to remount clients’ diamonds. Bring your old diamond jewelry and enjoy a brand new look. “Baubles & Bubbles,” a Ladies’ Night Out, will be Dec. 9. Models from Sal Lauretta’s will present a Fashion Show featuring men’s attire. Devon Fine Jewelry, located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, offers the area’s largest selection of colored gemstones and is the exclusive source for several fine jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. Devon carries Hearts on Fire, the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line, and Royal Asscher Diamonds. The Devon Foundation is expanding to support a gem cutting education project in Tanzania. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonfinejewelry.com for details. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-6; Thursday until 8; and Saturday, 10-5. October 12, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 T Nancy E. Saccente, Esq. provides personal service L ife is full of changes. When those changes involve legal issues, Nancy E. Saccente, Esq. is 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, and is a member of the New Jersey and Nancy Saccente 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, New Jersey State Bar Association, Women Lawyers in Bergen, and the NJ 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. et’s Frame It, Inc. is a oneof a kind quality custom frame shop that also specializes 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. L Let’s Frame It 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