February 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 F O CUS on ALLENDALE Businesses Allendale Motors, LLC goes the extra mile elcome to Allendale Motors, LLC, your neighborhood gas station and auto repair center conveniently located at 11 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Owner Brian Gilligan and Head Technician Graham MacDougall have over 40 years of combined experience working on Americanmade vehicles and European and Japanese imports. Brian ran the shop for the previous owner for nine years before purchasing the business a year ago. “We have a very good following,” he says. “We always go the extra mile for our customers.” Brian explains that Brian Gilligan Allendale Motors offers free pickup and delivery of vehicles being serviced, and provides free roadside service to customers whose vehicles have a dead battery or flat tire. Everyone gets special attention here. Young children get lollipops, and canine companions get dog biscuits, making gas fill-ups a treat for everyone. “Many people just stop in and chat,” Brian says. “I always make time for them.” For more information about Allendale Motors, call (201) 962-7800, e-mail allendalemotors@gmail.com, or find them on Facebook. Hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. W rade Power of children achieve their and teaches them to celebrate Grade Power Gest potentialLearningandAllendale strives to helpachievement.excellence,highencourages independence imagination, fosters the pursuit of and The path to your child’s success awakens each student’s spirit of confidence and enthusiasm. “Over the years of teaching at various colleges and universities, I have seen a lot of college students with some serious gaps in their basic cognitive and academic skills. Unfortunately, these weaknesses blocked many of them from reaching their potential and become successful in their lives. These problems can be resolved easier and faster at earlier stages, so I decided to open Grade Power Learning in order to help kids to have a strong cognitive and academic foundation and ultimately have more fruitful lives,” Work Smarter, Not Harder! says owner Reza Farahani, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology from City College of CUNY. “Our core belief at Grade Power Learning is that learning and school, like living, can be passionate, joyful, and positive experiences. We can change the world for the better, one child at a time!” Grade Power focuses on coaching rather than tutoring. Reza explains that helping a student with his or her school work may help the student get better grades, but it is a temporary fix and the student will always need help. Grade Power provides permanent solutions by changing how students integrate and process information. “This is called cognitive development and it is only delivered by Grade Power Learning,” Reza adds. He notes that Grade Power students see immediate, observable progress, such as better academic skills and improved self-esteem. As time progresses, students develop new cognitive skills that enable them to deal with the root causes of their academic challenges. Grade Power is located at 33 West Allendale Avenue (Allendale Shopping Plaza). For more information, call (201) 962-7777 or visit www.gradepowerlearning.com. lyde’s, known for generations for its delicious homemade ice cream and Italian ices, is now open at 86 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Tim and Fatima Devens own this 100-year old business, which was established by a man named Clyde, and later sold to Tim’s family. As a teen, Tim worked for his uncle’s location in Garfield, where all of the ice cream and Italian ices are made. Thirty years ago, Tim took over the Garfield location. Since then, additional family members and friends have opened Clyde’s shops. Now, Tim’s wife, Fatima, runs the AllenClyde’s dale shop. All of the ice cream and ices are made from scratch from an original recipe handed down by Clyde himself. Tim notes that old-timers who have enjoyed Clyde’s products for many years tell him these sweet treats still taste like they used to. However, Tim has done some creative tinkering with the recipes, expanding the flavor options. One ice cream tastes like a popular type of cream-filled chocolate cake, and another tastes like a well-known golden cake filled with sweet cream. Try the salted caramel pretzel ice cream or the espresso chip, or stick with Clyde’s best-sellers: chocolate, vanilla, and chocolate chip mint. Seasonal flavors include pumpkin, apple pie, eggnog, and candy cane. Most of the Italian ices are made with fresh fruit. The most popular choices are lemon, the original flavor, and mango – one of Tim’s creations. Visitors to the Allendale store are welcome to try the self-serve frozen yogurt bar, which features 15 flavors of yogurt and over 60 toppings, including candies, fruits, and nuts. Vegans are welcome to try the sorbet, a delectable, non-dairy option. Treats also include ice cream pies, cupcakes, waffles (in the colder months), homemade chocolates, and chocolate-dipped strawberries, pretzels, and cookies. During the cold days, Clyde’s also serves coffee, espresso, hot chocolate, and tea. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. Call (201) 962-2138 for more information. C Clyde’s: Now open in downtown Allendale you have the Heart a Champion, Believe in hunger to reach full potential, Pete Ifyourand Conditioningof Ohnegian’s Good clientsYourself, and have aProveprofessional Energy Training is for You. This Strength Center encourages with Everything to to be “ALL Good Energy Training: Allendale’s Professional Strength Center IN” this year! For nine years, Pete was personally training individuals at his studio at 260 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. He recently decided to expand the facility to bring his 19 years of fitness expertise to expose New members of the community to GE! “Everyone needs exercise as part of their daily routine,” Pete says. Good Energy welcomes everyone from the non-athlete who drops in once a week for a spin class to teams working on technique in the indoor “Backyard.” Professional athletes striving to maintain their edge make GE their home in the Off Season. Pete & the GE Staff are passionate about their role they play in helping others to achieve their goals. “You will feel better after your session,” he promises. Born and raised in Ramsey, Pete married local girl Katie Kunisch of the AB&G family. Since 2003: GE Hard Work-Pays Off! The two are now raising four children. He is involved in the Allendale Chamber of Commerce and local youth sports programs. Early in his career, Pete earned The Record’s Athlete of the Week honor as a Catcher. He is a former pro football player and college coach, and you might have seen him in a movie or two. His business mirrors his Core beliefs: “Everything starts with a Positive Mindset and Attention to Detail.” Visitors are welcome to tour Good Energy, which includes a Wellness Room, Locker Rooms, & Cardio area. You can chat with their In House Nutritionist and strength coaches during the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and reduced hours over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This month Good Energy is offering a Fitness Challenge for the American Heart Association, known as “The Heart of a GE Champion.” Call for details. “Results happen here.” Pete adds, “It’s obvious. When you’re in better shape you feel Good about yourself from the Inside out.” For more information, log on to www.GoodEnergyTraining.com, visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GE.Training, or phone (201) 760-9900.