A first-grade baseball team in feverish preparation for the opening of the Baseball 2007 parade and ceremony

The parade of Baseball 2007 players on Memorial Drive, led by the Montvale Fire Department's historic Seagrave firetruck.

MAL Softball Commissioner Bob Cudequest inspecting the ballplayer lineup on the Little League field before the start of ceremony.

Alan Weinstein, MAL Vice-President and Baseball Commissioner addressing the large crowd as MAL President Brian Murphy and Commissioner Bob Cudequest look on.

MAL President Brian Murphy paying tribute to former Pascack Valley basketball star Heather Zurich as Councilman Roger Fyfe looks on.

Heather Zurich giving autographs to her adoring fans. Ms. Zurich was recently in media spotlight as a spokesperson for the Rutgers Women's Basketball team against controversial remarks made by radio jockey Don Imus.

Heather Zurich with borough and MAL officials: Council President James Kimball; Alan Weinstein; Councilman Thomas Sullivan; Councilman Roger Fyfe; Mayor George "Barry" Zeller; Bob Cudequest; and Brian Murphy.

Heather Zurich with her parents, George and Lorrie Zurich.

Heather Zurich with Council Recreation Liaison and former MAL President Roger Fyte.