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Relaxing on the West River

0 Comments | Capital, Nov 29, 2008 | by DONNA L. COLE

A narrow, ambling creek in the backyard, lots of mature trees bursting in an abundance of autumn color, a beautiful house full of family history, and even Elvis – this is the West River home of Gary Monetti.

Let’s first address Elvis. He’s a fish; albeit a striking koi, but a fish nonetheless. He lives in a fishpond in Mr. Monetti’s sunroom with several koi friends that Mr. Monetti, for good reason, refers to as his pets. They come when called and are full of personality, though they are somewhat shy around strangers.

“They’re like floating dogs,” Mr