April 11, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 F O CUS on Midland Park Businesses ptician Dana Ship and his wife Penny have owned Rubin Opticians for over 40 years and have made service and competitive pricing the hallmark of their fashion eyewear boutique. Rubin Opticians carries all name brands in fashion designer eyewear and a large selection of non-designer, high-quality frames. The shop stocks the latest, most progressive lenses and frames available, including sunglasses and specialty lenses. It also carries a large selection of eyeglass holder jewelry, including La Loop and Sport Loop holders, and other accessories. Ready- Pictured from left, in front of their landmark building: made readers and cases are also Victoria Solari, Dorothy Voitas, Stephan Wolfe, Penny Ship, Larry Guadiomonte and Dana Ship. in stock. The Ships built their reputation on precise, quality service, with customer satisfaction as their primary concern. “Eyeglasses only do the job they should if they are made exactly right and fitted correctly,” notes Dana. Rubin’s opticians are up on the latest technology and take care of everyone, from children to senior citizens, with precision and style. All work carries a lifetime service guarantee. The one thing that exceeds Rubin’s expert, attentive service is its selection. More than 1,000 styles of cutting edge, fashion forward frames are available, including hand painted designs and unique lines from hand-picked suppliers. They carry lines at all price points, offering value without compromising quality. Most work is done on the premises. Rubin’s expert mobile opticians will visit nursing homes or make house calls to serve homebound clients. Rubin Opticians is located at 240 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park. Call (201) 447-3121. Visit www. rubinopticians.com and look for them on Facebook. O Individuality at the right price at Rubin Opticians all your equipment needs, visit The Sharp Midland Park. This spring selling and Forequipment.powerthe shop is celebrating 50 years ofShop, Inc in servicing power The Sharp Shop: 50 years offering the best deal The Sharp Shop has a wide range of power equipment to suit the home gardener as well as the landscape contractor, and they have a full staff of factory-trained mechanics that can take care of everything from minor repairs to major overhauls. A wide range of parts inventory means Pictured, from left: Nicole, Zachary, Marian, Tim and Rob. (not pictured, Chris) you get your part when you need it. Their knowledgeable staff can assist in picking the right machine for your needs. Whether you’re on a budget or want the best available equipment, The Sharp Shop has what you need. Unlike the highway stores, The Sharp Shop has never charged for assembling, running and testing new equipment. They will show you how to operate and maintain your equipment and demonstrate its use. They register your product for you, and should you need service or warranty repair, it is done on premises by a staff with over 70 years of combined experience. And with constant sales, promotions and rebates, you can save big money, too! Two Dutch immigrants, Derk Stavinga and John Valkema, started The Shap Shop in 1962. The family tradition lives on today. The Sharp Shop’s motto, “We sharpen almost anything” has been around almost as long, and is still true because they really do sharpen almost anything. Next time you need a chainsaw, trimmer, hedge clipper, lawnmower, tractor, leaf blower, snow blower, tractor or any power equipment, give The Sharp Shop a call, or stop by. You’ll be glad you did. The Sharp Shop, located at 251 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, (across from the library), is open Tues-Fri, 8:30-6, and Sat. 8:30-3. Call 201-444-3646 or visit www.sharp-shop.com. ince his teens Scott Meyer has loved the outdoors and beautifying his surroundings. He had his own landscaping business while in high school and knew that he wanted to take that experience to a new level when he graduated from college. So in 1991 he started Fairway Estate Landscaping. “I like building; I like taking something and making it better,” he says, and the landscaping business provided the perfect outlet for his creativity and his love of nature. It was a natural progression, then, to open his own garden center next to what is without a doubt the most beautiful spot in town – the waterfalls adjacent to the historic Brownstone Mill. From now until Christmas the garden center is aglow with the color of the beautiful blooms of the season, mostly Jersey grown. “I try to find an interesting selection of high quality plants from responsible, quality growers,” says Meyer. “Quality plants need time to grow. Quality growers take the time to do it right and do not force plants by overfertilizing,” he explains, noting that plants grown slowly are healthier and better able to withstand disease and insects. “We sell quality,” Meyer says. He adds that he also looks for growers that do not use and/or overuse pesticides, because it is better for the environment. At Fairway Estate Garden Center the staff is dedicated and knowledgeable about plants and how to use them to their best advantage. They can help create a beautiful, interesting S Fairway Estate Garden Center and Fairway Estate Landscaping: where quality counts Standing, from left: Patty Messner, Scott Meyer, Macho Picado and Rob DeFranco. Seated: Megan Joaquin, Midge King and Heidi Meyer. design with plants and encourage clients to bring photos of their home for advice on what would fit best. In addition to Proven Winner premium annuals and Blue Ribbon perennials, the garden center features container gardens and window boxes to create interest in any indoor or outdoor environment. Seasonal wreaths and garden gifts are available. The garden center also carries organic lawn products and mulch, and a propane filling station is on the premises. Fairway Estate Landscaping provides all aspects of landscape services, from property maintenance to complete design, including building, plantings, patios and stone work. The company’s horticultural professionals understand the needs of the plant material living on your property and employ the most culturally-sound maintenance practices to insure the health of your landscape. Their approach reduces the need for chemicals and pesticides, while producing a useful and attractive environment. “We focus on providing quality work, and our properties get better with time and consistently improve their appearance and value,” Meyer says. The Garden Center and Fairway Estate Landscaping’s office are located at the corner of Goffle Road and Paterson Avenue, Midland Park. The Garden Center is open seven days from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call 201-4449995. For the landscaping office, call 201447-3910.