May 21, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Letters to the Editor (continued from page 12) as long as the board stays within the two percent tax cap. At the time, nobody, including the president of the board, discussed the exemptions and loopholes that existed, specifically cap banking - the ability of school boards to bank the unused tax levy for use in any one of the next three succeeding budget years, effectively caus- ing a budget increase in excess of two percent, without public approval. School boards were either unaware of this rule or not transparent; either explanation should be Memorial Day (continued from page 8) for the past 10 years, since he was 15 years old. “Nothing is more satisfying than knowing I have raised two great boys who have decided to make service to their country Grand marshal (continued from page 5) veterans and Gold Star and Blue Star mothers at 10 a.m. The parade will begins at 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Church, at the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Rus- sell Avenue. Midland Park-Wyckoff VFW Post 7086 Commander Erik Ruebenacker will serve as master of ceremonies and Emmanuel Asks... (continued from page 10) system that leaves him prone to infections. Grocery deliveries and financial assistance will pro- vide some needed help. Costco gift cards would be greatly appreciated. The family has health insurance, but needs to pay for that cost monthly along with many other expenses. Summer is a slow time for us. Schools close and many people are away on vacation – but our families continue to struggle. Please consider having your camp, swim team, or other group, host a fundraiser for us during these lean months. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services at no charge to any New Jersey family caring for a child with cancer. We provide direct in-home care to families who need financial or emotional support to help them get through the challenges of a major illness. Our primary focus is providing families with professional counseling, mate- unacceptable to their constituents. As a member of the Franklin Lakes K-8 Board, I am proud to be on record as a dissenter to moving our election. For years, our local school elections were pure and insulated from the November election cycle, which increases campaign costs, length of campaigns, and poli- tics. I am also proud that, during my tenure of three-plus years, the K-8 board has saved taxpayers $1.1 million by operating under the two percent tax cap levy that’s per- missible by law, including a net tax increase of $0 for the and local communities their life’s work,” says Fusco. Flag raising ceremonies at the Dairy Street Memorial begin at 9 a.m.The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the municipal parking lot and proceeds to Veterans’ Park in Wortendyke. After the ceremonies, the American Legion Auxiliary will host a picnic of hot dogs and soft drinks at the firehouse on Witte Drive. In the event of rain, the parade will be cancelled, and the observances will be held at the firehouse at 11 a.m. Wyckoff’s Mayor Douglas Christie will give the welcom- ing address. Lt. Colonel Matt Noble, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, will give the memo- rial address. Pastor Jeff Riley of Powerhouse Christian Church will deliver the invocation and benediction and Matthew Fairchild from Powerhouse Christian Church will be the vocalist. Kathleen Roughgarden, a Wyckoff resident, will read her winning essay in the Patriot’s Pen contest. The parade will end with refreshments behind the Fire Company #1 headquarters courtesy of the Wyckoff Township Committee and the Parade Committee. rial goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assistance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive any government funding. We rely on donations from the community, and grate- fully accept financial support, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. Call (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. We currently need volunteers who can deliver grocer- ies to families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish- speaking drivers are in particularly high demand. Volunteers of every age are welcome to help by hosting a fundraiser, collecting food or gift cards, or volunteering at our food pantry. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Pat- erson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Please call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is limited, please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. For more information, visit www. emmanuelcancer.org or “like” on Facebook: Emmanuel- CancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! 2014-15 school year. Often, school boards and trustees make claims about giving back money to taxpayers by deferring spending of excess surplus to future years. Rest assured: The only way to give money back to taxpayers is to not take it! The opinions above are my own, and not those of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Craig Urciuoli Franklin Lakes Scanlan has proven record of success Dear Editor: In 2014, the Wyckoff Township Committee has two seats for which three candidates are running. As a 27- year resident, I know all three and have chosen to put my full support behind Brian Scanlan. Mr. Scanlan has worked consistently to preserve Wyckoff’s special quality of life, provide excellent municipal services, and encour- age accessible government, while keeping property taxes among the lowest in Bergen County. Even before his election to the township committee, Mr. Scanlan was a leader in efforts for save open space in Wyckoff. Once elected, he continued to pursue this goal, accessing county and state funds to assist. As taxpay- ers, we contribute to county and state Open Space funds. Thanks to Brian Scanlan, some of that money came back to us in the form of Russell Farms Community Park. Certainly, other challenges will come to New Jersey municipalities, including Wyckoff. Whether they are environmental, financial, political, or something else, I respect Mr. Scanlan’s open and practical approach to find- ing workable solutions. Stanley Goodman Wyckoff