Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 10, 2012 ����� in business upport personnel are an integral part of any successful operation, and Christina Lagos is that important link at LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. in Midland Park. As a secretary in the Architecture/Engineering Department under Office Manager Kim Hauser, Lagos assists the company’s professional staff whenever needed. But her main responsibility is to handle transmittals of building plans and specifications, drawing on her exceptional organizational skills to make sure the crucial task is completed in a timely and efficient manner and cliChristina Lagos ents receive exceptional services. Lagos began working at LAN as part of a co-op program while a Junior at Hawthorne High School. An ambitious, quick learner, she started as a file clerk, but was soon training her successor and picking up more responsibilities. Now six years later, she has an A.A. in business administration from Bergen Community College and a B.A. in business management from Montclair State University, which she received in May. She has already set her sights on an M.B.A., but first wants to spend more time with her partner, Yari, and their five-year-old son, Julian, a kindergartener in the Hawthorne Public Schools. Established in 1965 and based in Midland Park, with offices in Goshen, NY and Trumbull, CT, LAN is one of the largest full-service engineering and architectural firms in northern New Jersey. The firm is responsible for over $100 million worth of construction per year for federal, state, county, and municipal governments, housing authorities, boards of education, Fortune 500 companies, foreign companies, churches, and private 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. Christina Lagos of LAN Associates S H. Rubin Opticians has a clear focus on the community H . 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 coowner Penny Ship, long-time employee Dorothy Voitas, and Victoria Solari. These fashionconscious women advise customers on the proper eyeglass frames to fit their face, coloring, budget, Dorothy Voitas, Penny Ship and Victoria Solari lifestyle, 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 Gucci, Christian Dior, RayBan and more; European lines such as Face a Face, Lafont, Anne et Valentin, and Theo; and small, independent lines such as Salt and Etnia. 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. ����������������������������������������� First Class Elegance at Affordable Prices ���������������������� � ���������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������� ������������������������ �������������������� ������������������������ �������������� ��������������� ���������������� ������������������������������������������������������������� M��������������������������� �������������������