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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Obituary: Mary E. (LaChappelle) Fontes

Mary Fontes, 79, died Dec. 28, 2012.

Mary E. (LaChappelle) Fontes, 79, died Dec. 28, 2012, in Morton Hospital, Taunton. She was born in Canterbury, Conn., daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Baynes) La Chappelle. Mary was educated in Connecticut schools. She has been a resident of Norton for the past 31 years, formerly living in Taunton. She worked for the Daniel F. McNearney Insurance Agency in the Middleboro office for 35 years and for the past 13 years she has been employed by the Celia Insurance Agency, in Raynham. Mary was an active volunteer for the Nine Lives of Norton for many years. Mary leaves her children Donna and her husband Al Riva of Raynham and Allen and his wife Jonna Calhoun of Georgia; her grandchildren Tracey and her husband Kevin Angeley of Berkley …

Friday, December 28, 2012

FELINE FRIDAYS

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Caleb [VIDEO]

This week's featured cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Caleb. For more information call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.com or emailninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

PATCH FACTS

5 Things Dec. 22: Singles Dance, Missing Christmas Toys and More

Your Patch Facts for the day.

Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Volunteers needed at Nine Lives Nine Lives of Norton desperately seeking volunteers for weekday morning shifts.  For further information please contact the Nine Lives hotline at 508-285-5159.  Weekday morning volunteers work directly with the cats, cleaning cages, feeding the cats, etc. 2. Bristol Coach & Limousine awarded Bristol Coach & Limousine has been voted Best Of Weddings 2013 by Brides Of The Knot Magazine. 3. Super singles Christmas dance A singles dance will be held at Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire St., Mansfield 8 p.m…

Friday, December 21, 2012

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Babe [VIDEO]

This week's featured cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Babe. Babe is a nice young tiger. She is friendly, and likes to be pet. She is playful and sometimes nips a little when she gets carried away. Babe is up to date on all of her shots, and has been spayed. She is ready to go to her forever home. For more information call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.com or emailninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Friday, December 14, 2012

FELINE FRIDAYS

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Skittles [VIDEO]

This week's featured cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Skittles. For more information stop by Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Friday, December 7, 2012

FELINE FRIDAYS

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Tatiana [VIDEO]

This weeks featured cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Tatiana. For more information stop by Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Friday, November 30, 2012

FELINE FRIDAYS

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Mr. Beans

This week's cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Mr. Beans. For more information stop by Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Friday, November 23, 2012

FELINE FRIDAYS

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Harry

This week's cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Harry. Harry was dropped off at the shelter in a tote one rainy day. To read more about his story, click here. For more information stop by Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Friday, November 16, 2012

FELINE FRIDAYS

Nine Lives Cat of the Week: Dallas

This week's kitty up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Dallas. For more information stop by Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 508-285-5159, visit www.ninelivesofnorton.org or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

Friday, October 12, 2012

[VIDEO] Feline Fridays Friend of the Week: Sierra

This week's cat up for adoption.

Every week, Feline Fridays will feature a special cat or kitten from Nine Lives cat shelter who needs a home. This week the video features Skittles. Nine Lives will hold a yard sale fundraiser at the shelter Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  For more information stop by Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., call 508-285-5159 or email ninelivesofnorton@yahoo.com.

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