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Matt Speiser

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Schools
Bergenfield Middle School Students Participate In Spelling Bee Bergenfield Middle School Students Participate In Spelling Bee
Bergenfield Middle School Students Participate In Spelling Bee BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Fifty-five students competed in the Roy W. Brown Middle School Spelling Bee in Bergenfield on Thursday afternoon. After eight rounds, eighth-grader Ahlron Pacana emerged victorious, with eighth-graders Emily Hughes and Caitlin Jones tying for second place. Roy W. Brown Middle School Principal Shane Biggins called the spelling bee the "highest-profile academic event for elementary and middle school aged students." Pacana will advance to challenge 85 other Bergen County and Passaic County students March 22 at the North Jersey Spelling Bee at Bergen County Commun…

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Lifestyle
Who Needs A Shovel? Area Family Melts Snowfall Away Who Needs A Shovel? Area Family Melts Snowfall Away
Who Needs A Shovel? Area Family Melts Snowfall Away The following story, which originally published Wednesday on Daily Voice's Paramus site in Bergen County, N.J., was the most popular story on Daily Voice's network of 77 sites in the tristate area and is now being republished on all Daily Voice sites here: Unlike most area residents, the Parikh family of Paramus, N.J., couldn't wait for the Nor'easter that barreled through the area this past weekend. After all, it let them try out their one-of-a-kind geothermal/solar snow-melt system for the first time. The snow might have climbed over two feet in some parts of Bergen and Passaic counties,…

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Neighbors
Register For Free Rabies Clinic In Edgewater On Saturday Register For Free Rabies Clinic In Edgewater On Saturday
Register For Free Rabies Clinic In Edgewater On Saturday EDGEWATER, N.J. — The borough of Edgewater will host a free rabies clinic this Saturday, January 30. All pets must be on a leash or carrier and be at least four months old. Owners must bring proof of previous rabies shot as well.  To participate, please complete THIS FORM and bring it to the rabies clinic on Saturday located at 1167 River Road in Edgewater. Use a separate form for each pet. Any questions please contact Lynn Minetti at 201-943-1700 ext. 6007 for details.

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Neighbors
Who Needs A Shovel? New Jersey Family Melts Snowfall Away Who Needs A Shovel? New Jersey Family Melts Snowfall Away
Who Needs A Shovel? New Jersey Family Melts Snowfall Away PARAMUS, N.J. — Unlike most people, the Parikh family of Paramus, N.J., couldn't wait for Winter Storm Jonas. It let them try out their one-of-a-kind geothermal/solar snow-melt system for the first time. The snow might have climbed over 2 feet in some parts of Bergen and Passaic counties, but the heated driveway and walkway outside the Parikh house melted an inch and a half per hour.  When it was done, there was nothing left to shovel. "What we are doing is using the environment to battle the environment," said Asit Parikh, who helped his father Raj develop what they call "Z…

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Neighbors
Who Needs A Shovel? Paramus Family Melts Snowfall Away Who Needs A Shovel? Paramus Family Melts Snowfall Away
Who Needs A Shovel? Paramus Family Melts Snowfall Away PARAMUS, N.J. — Unlike most New Jerseyans, the Parikh family of Paramus couldn't wait for Winter Storm Jonas -- it let them try out their one-of-a-kind geothermal/solar snow-melt system for the first time. The snow might have climbed over two feet in some parts of Bergen and Passaic counties, but the heated driveway and walkway outside the Parikh house melted an inch and a half an hour.  When it was done, there was nothing left to shovel. "What we are doing is using the environment to battle the environment," said Asit Parikh, who helped his father Raj develop what they call &quo…

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Police & Fire
Fair Lawn Swears In Three New Police Officers Fair Lawn Swears In Three New Police Officers
Fair Lawn Swears In Three New Police Officers FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Three Fair Lawn natives are the newest additions to the borough police department after Mayor John Cosgrove swore them in during a ceremony at Borough Hall Tuesday night. Tiller Uriarte, 38, is a 1997 graduate of Union Hill High School in Union City who began his law enforcement career with Paterson police from 2007-2011. He'd been a Jersey City police officer since 2012. Tiller has been a member of the United States Army National Guard since 1997 and currently serves as a staff sergeant. He served two deployments to Iraq during Operaton Iraqi Freedom. Geovanny Buitron, 2…

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Neighbors
Mahwah Business Woman Aids Families With Sick Pets Mahwah Business Woman Aids Families With Sick Pets
Mahwah Business Woman Aids Families With Sick Pets MAHWAH, N.J. —A Mahwah business owner has started an annual fundraiser to help families with sick pets who can't afford to treat them. Patricia Sanford of "Ruff Cuts Pet Grooming Salon" in Mahwah told Daily Voice she knows how it feels to not be able to afford to save your pet's life.  In 2006, her beloved Lhasa Apso Rollie required $7,000 life saving surgery. "I remembered how devastating it felt that I couldn't save him because I didn't have the money," Sanford said. Her parents ended up lending her the money for the surgery, and Rollie lived 13 happy years. When he …

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Neighbors
Ridgewood Opera Singer Makes Magic On Stage Ridgewood Opera Singer Makes Magic On Stage
Ridgewood Opera Singer Makes Magic On Stage RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood mother Kristen Plumley spends her days reading music, memorizing lyrics, studying foreign languages and practicing her dictation. Such is the life of a freelance opera singer, a career Plumley said she was always destined for. "I love the fact that I can convey emotions and ideas through singing," said the soprano singer, who has performed dozens of operas, concerts, and musical theater performances throughout her 30-year career. "Performing on stage is like living in this magical world." Plumley grew up in South Windsor, Conn., where she sh…

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Neighbors
Glen Rock Valentine's Day 5K Aids People With Disabilities Glen Rock Valentine's Day 5K Aids People With Disabilities
Glen Rock Valentine's Day 5K Aids People With Disabilities GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Nonprofit Community Options, Inc. is hosting a Valentine's Day 5K to help people with disabilities in Glen Rock on Feb. 13. Runners, walkers and especially couples are invited to Glen Rock Pool at 390 Doremus Ave., at 8 a.m. for "Cupid's Chase" 5K. Registration is $30 before the event, or $40 on the day of the event, with all proceeds going towards housing, support services and advocacy assistance to help empower people with disabilities. Donations are also accepted. CLICK HERE for more information and to donate.

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Neighbors
Who Needs A Shovel? Paramus Family Melts Snowfall Away Who Needs A Shovel? Paramus Family Melts Snowfall Away
Who Needs A Shovel? Paramus Family Melts Snowfall Away PARAMUS, N.J. — Unlike most New Jerseyans, the Parikh family of Paramus couldn't wait for Winter Storm Jonas -- it let them try out their one-of-a-kind geothermal/solar snow-melt system for the first time. The snow might have climbed over two feet in some parts of Bergen and Passaic counties, but the heated driveway and walkway outside the Parikh house melted an inch and a half an hour.  When it was done, there was nothing left to shovel. "What we are doing is using the environment to battle the environment," said Asit Parikh, who helped his father Raj develop what they call &quo…

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