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Watertown Winter Farm Show dedicated to Myron Gauger

* By Terry O’Keefe, Watertown Public Opinion
Jan 26, 2012
Jan 26, 2012

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* By Terry O’Keefe, Watertown Public Opinion

For many people, attending the Watertown Winter Farm Show is an annual ritual, but not many can say they've only missed two since the show began.

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