July 2003 photos are courtesy of www.hasbrouck-heights.net    © All rights reserved.

July 2003 Photo Gallery
[Photo Gallery Index]

Fire Official Arthur Jackson reviewing the set-up of the fireworks display.

Annual Fireworks

On Wednesday, July 2, 2003 the Hasbrouck Heights Lions Club sponsored the 20th Annual Fireworks Program at Depken Field.   The fireworks contractor was International Fireworks.

From the perspective of the Fire Prevention Department, this event began months earlier assembling the necessary paperwork to include contracts, insurance certificates, list of pyrotechnics, etc., before the proper permits could be issued.

The contractor set up the majority of the display on the midway between the HH Little League fields, and set up the Grand Finale on the western field.

During the afternoon to the event, fire prevention officials were at the detonation zone to review the mechanics of the display and to insure compliance of fire codes and accepted industry procedures.  In addition, there was an official review of the set up designating the public safety area. Off limits included the swim club, HH Little League Complex and the north section of Depken Field. To maximize accessibility for emergency vehicles, Oldfield Avenue sidewalks were taped for limited public viewing, and cones were placed for limited handicap parking.

The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department provided the appropriate traffic control, with additional assistance from the Bergen County Police.

As the public festivities began on Depken Field, fire prevention officials made one final review of the pyrotechnic set up. The Fire Department positioned its equipment strategically for precautionary measures at Holiday Inn parking lot, Route 17 at the Franklin Avenue exit, and swim club parking lot.  Engine # 1 was poised for immediate action at the foot of Ravine Avenue.  The EMS set up a blood pressure check point and first-aid station on the field for the public.  Units from Wood-Ridge and Carlstadt provided additional event support.

Immediately prior the display, the rest rooms and concession stand were closed and the area was cleared back to the safety zone.

Upon the completion of the 25 minute spectacular display, Fire Department Engine #1 was dispatched to the denotation scene to search and douse hot embers and search for unexploded fireworks.

The HH Lions Club included a full page HHFD recruitment ad in their program.
######

July 4th Childrens Parade

The Annual Children's July 4th Parade was held promptly 10 a.m. at Washington and Burton. Led by the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, The Parade proceeded east on Washington to Terrace, south to Kipp Avenue and north to the starting point were prizes were awarded.  All classifications and categories were judged prior to the The Parade.  Each participant received an American Flag.

Prizes were awarded in the categories of patriotic, most original and most artistic to: costumed children on foot, wagons and tricycles, carriages, strollers, etc., decorated bicycles, floats, and grandparents corner with carriages and children on foot. Bicycle helmets were required for those on bicycles.

Prizes awarded: First prize - Gold Medal; Second prize -- Silver Medal; Third prize -- and Honorable mention -- Bronze Medal.  All participants received medals. (If your child was registered, but inadvertently did not receive their medal, please contact the Boro Clerks office at 201-288-0195).

Registration started at 9:30 a.m. and was limited to Hasbrouck Heights children up to 10 years of age, excluding the grandparents corner.  The event was sponsored by the Mayors Celebrations Committee.

As in previous years, cold refreshments were provided by Michael A. Perillo, DMD (Orthodontics).

The Hasbrouck Height Fire Department was on hand for any assistance.

######

Mayor William J. Torre visit with Assemblywoman Rose Marie Heck

Senior-Citizens Leisure Club
Picnic at Woodland Park

was held on July 10, 2003 and included plenty of food, entertainment, games and prizes.
Catering was provided by Henry's Meat & Delicatessen
Entertainment was provided by Peter Liberman

#####