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Watertown Family guides guide dog | | | | | | | Orchid the guide dog was raised and trained by the Palmer family, Watertown residents. | |
WATERTOWN - The Palmer Family, volunteer puppy raisers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, is celebrating their puppy's graduation as a full-fledged guide dog. Orchid, a yellow Labrador Retriever, became a member of the Palmer Family at eight weeks of age and is now fully trained to be part of a Guiding Eyes team.Primary raiser of Orchid, Day Palmer, said, "As a child I read a book about a blind person who finally received a dog and the difference it made. Guiding Eyes Puppy Raising Program is wonderful. I can't say enough about it! I love to do public relations events because people are always so interested."
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| Kane recognized for support of environment
HARTFORD - State Senator Rob Kane (R-32) earned 91% on the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters' 2009 Scorecard for his support of legislation singled out by the pro-environment organization this year."I strongly believe that we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our natural resources, and I am grateful for the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters' recognition of my support for pro-environment legislation," said Sen. Kane.
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| Independent Party seeking candidates for commissions
WATERTOWN - The Watertown-Oakville Independent Party, having won three seats on the Town Council, is now the newly elected minority party. As such, it will need to fill some board and commission positions that will become vacant in January. As promised in its platform, the Independent Party stated it wants to fill these positions with the most qualified individuals, regardless of party affiliation.
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| BOE to recognize Rowan on November 23
WATERTOWN - The Watertown Board of Education will recognize Watertown's Teacher of the Year 2010, Ms. Nancy Rowan, and the nominees, at its regular meeting to be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 23, at the Watertown High School Lecture Hall.The nominees were: Ms. Chryll Beliveau, Ms. Rosemary Brown, Ms. Ashley Coon, Ms. Christine Govertsten, Mr. Thomas Hogrefe, Ms. Donna Cincogrono, Ms. Mary Lou Kuegler, Ms. Alisha Lyons, Ms. Mary Jane Miller, Mr. Matthew Saccoman and Ms. Janet Sweetland. A small reception will be held just prior to the meeting and will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend.
| WHS Class of '60 seeking classmates
The Watertown High School Class of 1960 will be conducting its 50th reunion Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Watertown Golf Club.The class is looking for the following class members: Anthony Arcari, Eileen Kay, Ellsworth (Buddy) Leach, Patricia Garceau Dillane, Andrew Kimmens, WIlliam Merrill, Linda Budge Wilson, Helen Carney Cronin, Sharon Weymer DeMatteis, Thomas Barker, Douglas Viltrakis, Elaine Smith Miller, William MacIntosh, Elizabeth Hemond Wall, John Kindulas, Donald Perkins and Kathy Virbilia Smith. If you have information, contact bob at 860-274-3705, Gail at 203-879-9161 or gailchampagne@sbcglobal.net or Carolyn at criolo@sbcglobal.net.
| Watertown DPW notes holiday hours
WATERTOWN - The town of Watertown Department of Public Works is advising the public that the transfer station holiday schedule will be as follows: Closed Thursday, December 24; and open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 26.For more information or if you have any questions regarding the transfer station, call 860-945-5240.
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