����� in business Donna’s Sweets & Treats D onna Cama- cho knows that sometimes you just need a little treat. One year ago, this Wyckoff resi- dent and her husband Joe launched Donna’s Sweets & Treats, a family- operated business, at 799 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Baking is done on premises by Donna and her daughter, Sabrina, while sons-in-law Jona- than and Joe, and sister Tracey are in the front to Sabrina, Donna, and Tracey assist customers. “It started as a hobby,” Donna said of her new enterprise. “I love to bake and decided to turn my passion into a business.” Visitors to Donna’s Sweets & Treats are invited to enjoy a variety of stuffed cupcakes, cookies, cake pops, cannolis, chocolate dipped pretzels & strawber- ries, gelato, sorbet, cotton candy, frozen yogurt, and a popular “help yourself” candy bar and topping station. The shop also offers milk shakes, smoothies, and slushies. If the need for something sweet strikes you early in the day, Don- na’s Sweets & Treats features a selection of muffins, crumb cake, brownies, and a variety of teas and coffees, including espresso and cappuccino. If you’re short on time, get breakfast to go. Options include pancakes, waffles, french toast, croissants, and freshly-squeezed orange juice. Ask Donna about her delectable selection of edible party favors and custom gift baskets for all occasions. Visit Donna’s Sweet & Treats Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The shop is closed on Sundays. Call (201) 485-8380 for details. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Defining a Specialty Niche W hen it came time to specialize in an area of real estate, Maryanne Elsaesser of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage found it difficult to pick one over another. Should the specialty be luxury? It could be, since she has spent the last several years mastering the intricacies of that marketplace, allowing her to become a leading expert mar- keting the most prestigious properties in our area. She understands that it takes so much more than just listing a property to sell it. She has created a team of professionals from stag- ers and photographers to floor plan designers. Should she specialize in first time home- buyers or perhaps investment properties? She could have chosen either of those specialties, since she has mastered the skill sets to thrive in those areas as well, but there was something holding her back from picking one over the Maryanne Elsaesser other. She started pondering the many trans- actions from the past years and there seemed to be one common thread: RAVING FAN clients. She quickly realized her spe- cialty is customizing each family’s needs; that is what is important to her. She excels in service to others. Maryanne’s clients say: “Thank you for making this a wonderful and seamless transaction.” “You really know your stuff!” “Would it be OK for me to have your cards to give them to others?” Her success has led to several accolades: Coldwell Banker President’s Club, NAJAR Circle of Excellence, and NJ Monthly’s “Top Agents in NJ.” What is most impressive is her humbleness despite her success and her willingness to mentor other agents. She is also a huge supporter of local community. She is frequently seen actively participating in some sort of community service. Having her guide you through a transaction is like having your sister watching out for you. Maryanne is based at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 360 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. Phone (201) 891-6700 for more information. Exceptional care-givers at the Holland Christian Home T he Holland Christian Home welcomed three new women leaders to its nursing staff this past summer. They are the most recent in a 118-year tradition of women pro- viding the highest standards of care to the home’s residents The home is a continuing care retirement community for seniors 75 years and older, offering the peace- of-mind that comes from Life Care, a continuum of services designed to help them live the most spiritually, physically and emotionally fulfilling lives possible, regardless of changing health and life circumstances. Kathy Tanis was named Direc- tor of Nursing in August 2013. She previously worked for 12 years at the home, leaving in 2007 to pursue a variety of supervisory and manage- ment positions including resident care director for the Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Unit at the Garden in Wayne and as the health and wellness director for the Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Units at Wynwood Assisted Living in Florham Park. In addition, Cindy Schott joined the home’s staff as assistant director of nursing. She brings a total of 23 years’ experience as an intensive care unit (ICU) and recovery room nurse to her new posi- Cindy Schott, left, and Kathy Tanis tion, and is currently pursuing a master’s-level nursing degree at Ramapo College. She also pre- viously served briefly as a certified nurse’s aide (CNA) and charge nurse at the home. With 40 years of nursing experience Carole Dykhouse joined the home’s staff in a newly cre- ated position: Director of Quality Advancements. Carole will focus on improving the home’s clini- cal services and preparing them for a rapidly changing healthcare environ- ment. Carole is certified by the National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and holds dual certification by the Ameri- can Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Gerontological Nursing and Professional Development in Nursing. The home’s exceptional nursing staff plays a key role in maintain- ing consistently high standards of care – standards that led to a “defi- ciency free” rating from the N.J. Divi- sion of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing in 2013. The rating is the highest awarded by NJDHSS and comes following a comprehen- sive, unannounced, two-day, on-site inspection survey. It is rare even for the best facilities; from 2005 to 2009, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) reports 10 percent or less of nursing homes in the home’s size classification (100 to 199 beds) achieved deficiency-free ratings. For more information on the Holland Christian Home please call (973) 427-4087, or visit www. hollandchristianhome.org.