How veterans helped honor my father
To the Editor:
As Veterans Day is almost upon us, I wanted to share a story of giving and helpfulness.
My dad died in August at the ripe old age of 92. As a World War II veteran, he was entitled to, and received, a burial with honors. I thought there was no better way to commemorate my dad than to proudly display the flag used in the ceremony in an engraved case.
Much to my chagrin, the flag — a standard burial flag — didn’t fit in the case, because the honor guard didn’t fold it tightly enough.
Come out and vote on the bond
To the Editor:
The East Rockaway School District Board of Education wants to remind community members about the bond vote on Nov. 14 and its impact not only on our students, but also on taxpayers. We pride ourselves on being fiscally responsible to our residents, while maintaining the best possible programs in a safe environment for our students. We believe strongly that this bond proposes all of those things.
With the pressing issue of water encroachment on the high school field, the cost of construction and supplies expected to increase, a sizable return on our money in the form of state building aid and our old bond debt about to expire, we believe that now is the right time to ask our community to consider a new bond. We are also committed to utilizing $6.1 million from reserves for this bond, leaving the cost for the average taxpayer at $41 per year. And, should Living with the Bay funds come through, that would further offset the costs of these projects, for a net impact that could be at or close to $0.
We hope you’ll agree that this is a responsibly sized bond that meets our district’s most immediate needs while placing us in an excellent position for years to come. Please join us in voting on Nov. 14, between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., in the small gymnasium at the high school.
Because they’re our kids, it’s your choice, and it’s their future.
The East Rockaway Board of Education