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Annual Ragamuffin Parade
On Saturday, October 25, 2003 the Annual Ragamuffin Parade began at 1 p.m. at Masonic Hall (Division & Boulevard) -- then marched along The Boulevard to the New Municipal   Complex  for a "boo-ti-ful good time".  Entertainment by "Peppermint Puppeteers". Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Celebration Committee.  [2002 photo][2001 photo]

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Jason Kidd signing a basketball for Mayor William J. Torre and Recreation Director Robert Brady.

NJ Nets take on Heights Third Graders

NJ Nets superstars took on Hasbrouck Heights third graders from Corpus Christi, Euclid and Lincoln Schools at the Free Public Library  (Division Ave.) on Monday morning, October 20, 2003.

Reading won!

Nets players Jason Collins, Richard Jefferson, Jason Kidd, Alonzo Mourning with Head Coach Byron Scott, assisted by cheerleaders and mascot "Sly", read a book to the children during filming of "Read to Achieve" public service announcements. The children were set-up into four groups, positioned and prompted on behavior, so while the Net player read, camera crews taped the action.

"Read to Achieve"  is an on-going NBA & Nets program that promotes the value of reading and on-line literacy and encourages families and adults to read regularly with young children.

A second film crew from the YES network conducted player interviews, and also taped the Net players reading to the children.

Welcoming the Nets to Hasbrouck Heights was Mayor William J. Torre, Library Director Michele Reutty, Recreation Director Robert Brady, School Superintendent Joseph C. Loungo, school principals, teachers and parents.
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