May 14, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 29 Franklin Lakes Scribe Trustees to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, May 19 in the Local History Room at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. The public is invited to this 7 p.m. meeting. For details, call (201) 891-2224. Memorial Day Parade set The community is invited to pay tribute to the country’s military men and women at the Franklin Lakes Memorial Day Parade set for Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. The parade will step off from Commerce Street and proceed down Franklin Avenue to Vet- erans’ Plaza for a ceremony commemorat- ing U.S. military heroes. This year’s grand marshal is Franklin Lakes resident Raymond Gibello, a deco- rated Korean War veteran. During the ceremony, Franklin Lakes Eagle Scouts will unveil their special proj- ect honoring fallen heroes. The popular Newark Firefighters Pipe Band will be marching with the Hawthorne High School Band and “The 17 North Band.” Accompanying the bands will be members of community organizations, along with the police department, fire department, and ambulance corps. Budget (continued from page 4) must be multiplied by the assessed value of a property in hundreds of dollars to determine a property owner’s total prop- erty tax obligation. Solokas pointed out that 80 percent of the school district’s budget is the result of the cost of salaries, benefits, and programs. He added that this budget will provide a fund balance, or surplus, of $496,940, and it includes revenues such as $1,500,000 in tuition from the Children with Autism in Wyckoff Y (continued from page 3) by the Wyckoff Family YMCA to assume responsibility for the borough’s entire recreation program, including the opera- tion of the community center and the recreational team sports, including the oversight of team sports and the mem- bers of the Recreation Committee, with the current employees of the recreation After-care (continued from page 17) some questions parents should ask before enrollment. What is the ratio of caregivers to stu- dents? What is the cost of the program? How are delayed opening days and early dismissal days handled? Holidays and breaks? What happens if I arrive late? What activities will take place? Is there ample time for homework? Are care givers teachers or volunteers? Are background checks conducted? Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. welcomes citizens with pets to participate in the “Critter Walk.” Franklin Lakes chil- dren are welcome to decorate their bikes and ride along. Refreshments will be served. Tea Party hosts screening of ‘Women of Sharia’ on May 20 Sue Larkin will present a program on the “Women of Sharia” to the Franklin Lakes Tea Party on Tuesday, May 20. This 7 p.m. event will be held at the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps building on Bender Court. After Larkin’s program, there will be a showing of “Honor Diaries,” a Clarion Project film that features nine courageous women’s rights activists. It is a movement meant to inspire viewers to learn more about issues facing women in Muslim- majority societies and act for change. “Honor Diaries” is the first film to break the silence on “honor violence” against women and girls. An all-star cast including New York Times best-selling author Ayaan Hirsi Ali come together in the film to lift their voices and speak the truth: Culture is no excuse for abuse. Recently, Ali was invited and scheduled to speak at Brandeis University. However, the university with- Public Schools program at Colonial Road School. There was no public vote on the school district’s budget because, in early 2012, the K-8 school board voted 5-4 to move the district’s annual election to the date of the general election in November. That action was permitted by a new state law that per- mits a school district to forego a vote on its budget if the school board agreed to move its election to November for at least four years, and keeps its tax levy increase at or below the state-mandated tax levy cap, which is now two percent. F.J. MCMAHON center becoming Wyckoff Family YMCA employees. Many of those residents lived in the Mountain Shadows housing complex located adjacent to the recreation and community center. They said they were opposed to outsourcing the community center or any recreation programs to the Wyckoff Family YMCA. The lease with the Wyckoff Family YMCA is scheduled to begin in September and the construction at the site is expected to take 10 to 12 months. Is financial assistance available? What is the turnover rate of staff? Is there a nurse available? Who oversees the program? Is busing available? How are emergencies handled? How is poor behavior handled? May I visit the program for a check- in? With whom do I speak if I have a prob- lem? If my child is absent, do I receive a refund for that day? How long is the waiting list? These are just some of the questions to ask, and parents are encouraged to come up with their own to find the best program for their children. drew its offer, resulting in national coverage led by Fox TV News. There is no charge for viewing the film. The program is open to the community, and refreshments will be served. use rate in New Jersey currently stands at 91 percent. The goal for this year’s cam- paign is to increase the statewide rate to 92 percent. This year’s campaign will also target rear seat passengers. Seat belt campaign to begin The Franklin Lakes Police Department advises motorists it will be cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” cam- paign. This annual initiative will run from May 19 through June 1, and will include law enforcement seat belt checkpoints and patrols. In addition, there will be local and national publicity designed to ensure that drivers and passengers recognize the life- saving value of seat belts. In 2010, seat belts saved an estimated 12,546 lives nationwide. The front seat belt Church hosts Vital Hues exhibit The Gallery at High Mountain Presby- terian Church will feature the works of four New Jersey artists known collectively as “Vital Hues” during the month of May. These artists’ unique talents include drawing, painting, sculpting, and print- making. Their diversity adds vibrancy, freshness, and originality to each of their shows. Located at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, the gallery is open week- days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends by appointment. For more information, call (201) 891-0511. FLOW Notes Umbrella Sale under way Ramapo High School is holding an Umbrella Sale to raise funds for Project Graduation. The 60-inch, green and white golf umbrellas have metal shafts and wooden handles and sell for $21 each. A 36-inch telescopic folding version is available for $16. Both sport the Ramapo Raiders logo. To purchase an umbrella, contact Laura Policastro at laurapolicastro464@gmail. com or (973) 271-4056. FLOW Green Film Festival continues The Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff environmental commissions, in partnership with the Wyckoff Public Library, are hosting a “Green Film Festi- val” during the month of May. Film topics range from the effects of plastic on the envi- ronment to the concept of progress in the modern world. Screenings will take place at the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Wood- land Avenue at 7 p.m. Panel discussions will follow each of the films. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. All films are rated PG-13. “Blue Gold, World Water Wars” will be shown May 22. Wars of the future will be fought over water. Thalya Reyes, Ameri- Corps NJ Watershed Ambassador, will speak and lead the related discussion. The festival will conclude May 29 with “Surviving Progress.” This film guides the audience through major “progress traps” facing civilization in terms of technology, consumption, and the environment. The film features an introduction by Martin Scorsese and interviews with Jane Goodall, Margaret Atwood, Stephen Hawking, and others. Financial support has been provided by Becton Dickinson.