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Matt Speiser

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Events
Restaurants Aid Bergen 'Meals On Wheels' Program Restaurants Aid Bergen 'Meals On Wheels' Program
Restaurants Aid Bergen 'Meals On Wheels' Program Organizers invite people to help a "Meals That Matter" fundraiser Thursday bydining out at participating restaurant in Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and part of Saddle River. These eateries will donate a percentage of their receipts to Community Meals, Inc., a private non-profit "meals on wheels" program: Allendale Bar & Grill, Allendale Albert's Cafe Amici, Ho-Ho-Kus The Sicilian Sun Ristorante, Ho-Ho-Kus The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, Ho-Ho-Kus The Glen Rock Inn, Glen Rock Jalapeno's Mexican Grille, Glen Rock Arturo's Restaura…

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Neighbors
Burlap Bags Help Franklin Lakes Mom Open School In Cambodia Burlap Bags Help Franklin Lakes Mom Open School In Cambodia
Burlap Bags Help Franklin Lakes Mom Open School In Cambodia FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Franklin Lakes mother Cathy Zahn walked down a dirt road with her husband and three daughters towards a rural Cambodian village.  On either either side of the road were parents and children handing them flowers. Occasionally, a child would run up and give them a hug. When they reached the village center, they saw a brand new school wrapped in a red ribbon waiting to be cut.  The building was the product of six years of work on the part of Zahn, 59, who had been selling burlap tote bags and pillows to raise the $15,000 needed to erect the "Zahn School." &qu…

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Sports
Volunteers Help Make Oradell T-Ball Season A Success Volunteers Help Make Oradell T-Ball Season A Success
Volunteers Help Make Oradell T-Ball Season A Success ORADELL, N.J. — Nearly four dozen volunteer coaches helped make the Oradell tee-ball season unforgettable for 135 youngsters, organizers said. "What a great season," said co-commissioner Rob Monaco. "These kids were fully engaged, and a lot had to do with our coaches this season."  "Their main objective was to bring these kids confidence and make sure they had fun doing it," he added. "We've succeeded." By Saturday's end of the season, the players -- ages five and six -- were so confident that the coaches took away the tee and pitched to the youngste…

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Events
Watch 'The Sandlot' Under The Stars In Demarest Watch 'The Sandlot' Under The Stars In Demarest
Watch 'The Sandlot' Under The Stars In Demarest DEMAREST, N.J. — The Demarest Recreation and Demarest Athletic Association will screen "The Sandlot" outside at Wakelee Field at 7 p.m.  Saturday. Actor Will Horneth, who played the character "Philips" in the film, will be making a guest appearance. Families are invited to a picnic before the film. There will also be an ice cream truck. Wakelee Field is located at 243 County Road in Demarest.

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Fairview Girls Scouts Organize 'Bow-Wow & Cat Luau' Fairview Girls Scouts Organize 'Bow-Wow & Cat Luau'
Fairview Girls Scouts Organize 'Bow-Wow & Cat Luau' FAIRVIEW, N.J. — Fairview Girl Scout Troop #5973 is hosting a "Bow-Wow & Cat Luau" at The Academy Of Our Lady Of Grace this Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will feature local pet service vendors, demonstrations by the Bergen County Sheriff's K-9 Unit and a doggie hug and kissing booth. There will also be face painting, raffles, food and giveaways. All money raised at the event will be donated to the Cliffside Park-based Bergen County Protect & Rescue Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to bring items to donate to Bergen County Protect & Rescue Founda…

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Schools
17-Year-Old Leonia Friends Start Coding School 17-Year-Old Leonia Friends Start Coding School
17-Year-Old Leonia Friends Start Coding School LEONIA, N.J. — Leonia natives John Melizanis, Joseph Lorenzo and Sammy Yuen like to joke that they're just like Apple co-founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Every day after school, the 17-year-old best friends go to the garage of Lorenzo's home to work on TechRoots Academy, a program in which they teach younger children computer engineering. Their company may not be as revolutionary as Apple, they say, but it could be quite meaningful. "In 15 years, learning to code will be just as important as being able to read a book," Melizanis told Daily Voice. "Yet the…

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Sports
East Rutherford Native Named To Team USA Roster For Deaf World Cup East Rutherford Native Named To Team USA Roster For Deaf World Cup
East Rutherford Native Named To Team USA Roster For Deaf World Cup EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — East Rutherford native Liza Offreda has been chosen to represent Team USA in the 2016 Woman's Deaf World Cup in Italy this summer. This will be the third Deaf World Cup for Offreda, who helped lead Team USA to a championship in 2012 and is the head coach of the Gallaudet University women's soccer team. She plans to retire from Team USA after the tournament. "Hanging up my cleats in Italy makes it even more special because it is where my father grew up and he is the reason I am still playing today because he shared with me the love of the game," Offreda said…

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Events
Saddle Brook Canine Academy Sponsors Agility Test For Beginners Saddle Brook Canine Academy Sponsors Agility Test For Beginners
Saddle Brook Canine Academy Sponsors Agility Test For Beginners SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Kellar's Canine Academy in Saddle Brook will be hosting an American Kennel Club (AKC) Agility Course Test on Thursday, June 16. The agility course test is a good opportunity for dog owners interested in competing to get started. Dog owners will learn how to fill out an AKC entry form, check-in at the ring, take their dog in and out of ring, handle their dog while being judged and other information that will help them move up to other AKC agility trials with their dog. Dogs must be 15 months old to enter the event. Each dog will receive a qualifying score and awards wil…

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Business
Chipotle Could Open Closter Plaza Store In November Chipotle Could Open Closter Plaza Store In November
Chipotle Could Open Closter Plaza Store In November CLOSTER, N.J. — Popular Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle has submitted plans to the Closter Building Department to open a location in Closter Plaza in November. If the company's plans are approved, it will join a host of other eateries planning Closter Plaza locations, Closter Councilwoman Victoria Amatai told Daily Voice. Bareburger, Distrito and Village Whiskey are also planning on opening storefronts in the plaza. Italian restaurant Rudy's opened in Closter Plaza last month.

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Neighbors
Franklin Lakes Singer Finds Enlightenment In Song Franklin Lakes Singer Finds Enlightenment In Song
Franklin Lakes Singer Finds Enlightenment In Song FRANKLIN LAKES — Singing is a religious experience for Franklin Lakes musician Tommy Dudley. He calls it "blues Buddhism." "Buddhism is an awakening of the spirit," Dudley said. "When I sing everything, I feel comes through me and I am connected to everyone." Dudley practices blues Buddhism in the band "Gangster Squad," alongside actor Vincent Pastore -- famed for his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos."  He also founded the "Blues Buddha Band" in 2006, and has played with former New York Yankee …

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