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Pascack Valley Teacher Saves Choking Student's Life
Julianne Downes, a teacher at Pascack Valley High School, noticed a student was choking on some chicken. That's when she sprung into action.

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Julianne Downes, a teacher at Pascack Valley High School, noticed a student was choking on some chicken. That's when she sprung into action.

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