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Daily Five: Malloy And Fundraisers

Five Things To Know For Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012

1. Today there is a chance of rain, with a high around 45, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight it should rain, with a low of 38, according to the service.  

2. Tonight at the Mystic Marriott at 5:30 p.m., Gov. Dannel Malloy will be the At the meeting, the chamber will review 2011, announce its expectations and projections for 2012, introduce new board members and present its annual awards.

3. There are two fundraisers coming up to benefit Waterford High School.

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The first is tonight from . People are encouraged to print out this flyer and go to Papa Gino’s tonight, where 20 percent of all sales will go to the Waterford High School Class of 2012’s graduation party.

The second fundraiser is on Ford Motor Company will have cars set up, and will donate $20 for every person who test drives a car to the Waterford High School classes of 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. All test drivers will also be entered to win a 2013 Ford Escape.

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4. Principal Jim Sachs is putting on a . The workshop is open to all parents and students.

5. On this date in 1960, U.S. Navy submarine USS Triton sets sail from New London on its journey to become the first ship to circle the globe underwater. And on this date in 1959, Fidel Castro becomes the Premier of Cuba. 

Quote of the Day

“No problem is too big to run away from.”

-Charles Shultz

Trivia of the Day

What is the oldest active Connecticut newspaper?

Yesterday’s Answer: According to a famous ESPN commercial, the best movie about caddies is Caddyshack, and the worst movie about caddies is Caddyshack II.


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