Secaucus Rotary Club Reads To Huber Street, Clarendon Students

SECAUCUS, NJ — Last Thursday, members of Secaucus Rotary read to local students as part of Read Across America Day.

March 2 is Read Across America Day, which was launched in 1998 by the National Education Association and is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read.

Members of the Secaucus Rotary Club read to Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students students at Huber Street and Clarendon Elementary schools.

Rotary members Rick Saltarelli, Diane Rich, Rob Merlo, MaryAnn Weiner and Bill De Iasi read a book titled "Dante's Cool Wheels," a true story written by Marlyn Bandiero, a friend of Rotary member Saltarelli.

Dante is a German Shepherd dog that loves to run and play. He's just like every other dog, except Dante's back legs are paralyzed and he must use a wheelchair to get around. He thinks his wheels are cool, but other dogs don't feel the same and are even afraid of his wheels. They treat him differently and don't want to play with him. Dante doesn't think he's different and all he has to do is get everyone to see that too.

This is an inspiring story about a special dog who gives both children and adults hope and courage.