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TION RESULTS e town voted idson Swill Polk Flaherty retains 68th (6S-01) (6*02) (6*03) (68-04) Total Governor •Rowland (R) 1892 1406 1232 1285 5815 by Susan Faber paid a visit to Republican head- DeLuca (R-Woodbury), who de- Kennelly (D) 433 303 301 319 1356 As the election results reached quarters to congratulate the win- feated Democratic challenger Ken Zdonczyk (CC) 32 22 24 24 102 GOP campaign headquarters on ner. "It was an experience. The Curran of Bethlehem. As of late Vare(L) 8 5 3 5 21 Main Street on Tuesday night. people have spoken. Who knows, Tuesday, local voters generally Scagllone (TL) 5 3 13 12 Republicans in town savored the in two more years, I may challenge went with all its.districtwide and United States Senator victory of their candidate, incum- him again. Ihave to thank the people statewide winners, except for sec- Franks (R) 1022 763 599 587 2971 bent state Rep. Brian J. Flaherty. on my campaign for their support" retary of state, where Democrat •Dodd(D) 1189 858 831 898 3776 Mr. Flaherty, who has served the Watertown and Oakville voters Susan Bysiewicz was expected to Koiak(CC) 41 32 24 32 129 68th district for five terms in the also supported state Sen. Louis C. defeat Republican Ben Andrews • Moore (L) 12 13 8 9 42 state legislature, defeated his chal- Grasso(TL) 19 11 11 17 58 lenger and Watertown resident U.S. Reoresenatlve (6th District) In Conaress Denise Russ by a wide margin. Town 9th in magazine category •Johnson (R) 1464 1121 910 901 4396 Koskoff(D) 691 487 481 549 2208 "I am tremendously grateful to by Susan Faber ington. Knlbbs(CC) 65 40 38 46 189 the voters of the district to give me Watertown has made a good The cost of living rate is based Polon (TL) 12 8 10 17 47 a chance to go back for two years," showing in the "Rating the Towns" on the median price of a house State Senator 132nd District) Mr.Flaherty said. "Republicans and issue of Connecticut Magazine, purchased locally between January Rest oT Democrats gave us a job to do. We ranking ninth outof34 Connecticut and June 1998; the local property District will work for the people who voted towns with populations between lax burden based on a typical resi- •DeLuca (R) 1512 1150 955 934 N/A 4551 for us and those who didn't. Run- 20,000 and 50,000. Watertown tied dent's ability to pay; and the per- Curran (D) 626 430 409 483 N/A 1948 ning is the means to the end of with Guilford in the survey that centage local taxes have increased Fitzgerald (L) 30 18 17 18 N/A 83 winning, and winning is a means to appears each year in the November over the past five years. Sfafe service." issue. Mld'by Watertown's tax mill rate Rep. Flaherty garnered 6,082 The goal of "Rating the Towns" dropped from 19.58 to 19.23 dur- •Flaherty (R) 1753 1348 1119 1129 743 6082 votes districtwide, which includes Russ(D) 520 310 328 391 176 1725 is to identify the areas "that most (Continued on page 9) Secretary of State a portion of Middlebury, to Mrs. people seem to think most impor- •Andrews (R) 1159 858 673 683 3373 Russ' 1,725. A surprising 58 per- tant when they judge the local Watertown teen Byslewicz (D) 965 697 673 716 3051 cent (7,401) of the 12,769 eligible quality of life," according to Con- Moshcr (L) 24 28 21 23 96 voters in Watertown and Oakville necticut Magazine editors. Munici- plans lawsuit went to the polls Tuesday. palities are judged in six catego- •Silvester (R) 1356 1035 826 801 4018 "I salute Denise," Mr. Flaherty ries, with a score of 1 as the best against officer Nappler (D) 731 485 481 560 2257 continued at Republican headquar- possible rating in any category and by Susan Faber Cl'cc'lo (CC) 19 18 26 31 94 ters. "It wasagrcat campaign. She's 34 as the worst rating. A Thomaston police officer Garofaio (L) 25 25 17 18 85 a great public servant and the race Watertown-OakvillerankedNo. responding to a reported sexual Comptroller was about the issues. Now it's time 2 in cost of living, and the low rate •Scalzo (R) 1250 934 753 752 3689 assault incident in August is being to get to work." boosted the town safely into the top sued by the Watertown teenager Wyman (D) 843 599 583 644 2669 "Win or lose, it was fun," said Edelman (L) 23 19 13 19 74 third of the survey, beating out a who was injured after the officer's Mrs. Russ, a Board of Education Attorney General 10th place New Milford and com- cruiser hit his jeep. Jeffrey D. Mendoza (R) 888 620 491 510 2509 member as she conceded defeat and ing in behind eighth-place New- (Continued on page 11) •Blumenf al (D) 1318 989 914 955 4176 Pober (L) 16 12 18 11 57 Sheriff •Zaharek (R) 1292 982 759 755 3788 Levy(D) 758 517 529 602 2406 Judae of Probate •Geghan (R) 1424 1068 829 851 4172 •Geghan (D) 702 479 496 540 2217 Reaistrar of Voters •Madeux (R) 1196 913 726 697 3532 •UMay (D) 966 658 608 724 2956

•Denotes winner locally only; candidate might have lost statewide. -Judge of Probate Carey R. Geghan endorsed by both parties. -One registrar from each party automatically wins. Jljiners gain new knowledge at Siemon Co. conference by Susan Faber design of cabling and specialized The Siemon Co.'s offices on topics, said Robert Faber, the Princeton Road took on an interna- company's educational services tional tone recently as the company manager. "Our job is to teach," Mr. hosted its International Training Faber said, and trainers congregate Conference. The company designs for the week-long session to absorb and manufactures the components new data and exchange ideas on of cabling systems used in the tele- developing and delivering quality communications industry. Head- educational programs. The pro- The Siemon Co. hosted an International Training Conference at the .company's Watertown headquarters in quartered in Watertown, it services grams offer training to installation October, bringing trainers from all over the world who met to share ideas and discuss new information. the world through offices in many contractors, design consulting Pictured seated left to right are Robert Faber of Watertown; Simon Nimmo of Sydney, Australia; Glen countries. firms, and their customers. Copeland of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Malcolm Wong of Singapore. Standing left to right are Igor Smirnov The training conference is held A total of 12 trainers arrived in of Moscow, Russia; Christine Klauck of Watertown; Mark Catrone of Watertown; Brian Shaw of San :very two years to share ideas about the United States on October 3 from Antonio, Texas; Dan Poirierof'Markham.Canada; John Kellow of'London.England; Bill GreenofDetroit, Materials used to teach installation, (Continued on page 8) Mich.; and Edward Guo ofBejing, China. Photo courtesy of the Siemon Co. 2 — TowPropertyn Times, November 5, 199 of8 the Watertown Historical Society

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based in Waterbury, has reported Peer Educators' more than $3,100 in donations and Auxiliary's sale gift certificates have been given to The Ladies Auxiliary to the tournament at the event. There also will be a live Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7330 Swift Sunday DJ "broadcasting" the action. of Oakville will sponsor its autumn A nominal admission fee will be tagsaleonSaturday,November 14, The joint, as they say, will be charged. Proceeds help benefit the jumpin' Sunday afternoon at Swift from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post Natural Peer Educators program, home, 85 Davis Street Junior High School, 250 Colonial which holds an annual statewide Street, Oakville, when the third Table rentals are $15 each. For day-long conferenceatHoliday Hill more information, call Jo at 274- annual basketball/volleyball tour- in Cheshire in May. Watertown namentundertheauspicesofFamily 3384 (answering machine) or High and Swift Junior High are Carmella at 274-8689, and the Intervention Center takes place among the area schools involved from 1 to 8 p.m. women will send an application In Color or Classic Black & White with the program. and make a reservation the same The sports event will assist the For more information on Sun- Natural Peer Helpers program of day. day's event, call Jeff Savelle at Proceeds will go to the Water- GEORGIA FIC, which comprises several (203) 759-5000, Barry Cohen at middle and high schools in the town Food Bank and the cancer (203) 272-5358, or FIC at (203) fund. Greater Waterbury area. The peer 753-2153. helper students and advisory staff SHERON work in variety of roles within the respective schools, from providing PH OTOGRAPH Y one-to-one listening, support and Are Your referral to leading discussion groups 274-7823 and organizing schoolwidepreven- Health Insurance Premiums tion activities and educational pro- grams. Putting The "Squeeze" On Sunday, middle schools will be sending co-ed basketball teams On Your Bottom Line? AVOID 0NW6 SrSMN ON VoOR. BfiCK. into the fray to compete for tro- phies, while for the first time this We have answers! WHILE cou-ecr/N6 you* FAU-eN leto year, high school co-ed volleyball teams will be competing for top honors. Other related activities also will be taking place during the af- Bozzuto Associates Ii ternoon. 401 Main St., Watertown Family Intervention Center, 945-3559 Social services' holiday help T jtown's Social Services Start Your Day Tht' Farm Shoppe Way! Department will sponsor its annual holiday distribution of baskets and BEST DEVJVER gifts on Monday, November 23, BREAKFAST Weekend Specials and Monday, December 21. IJV TOWW.'/ • Roast Turkey For An Appointment Call: Darylle Willenbrock, depart- Whether your taste is on the • Pork Chops ...see ment director, reported anyone in lighter side, cereal or fruit cup, or DR. MARK STONf fOR 274-5484 need of assistance for the holidays maybe you feei like a 5-star • Fisherman's Platter traditional breakfast, eggs, choice of •4 Pc. Honey-Dipped Fried Chicken YOUR TRiAlMiUl PLAN! should call her office at 945-5252 meat, home fries & toast- a Farm immediately. The department Shoppe Breakfast is a great way ,- • Rib Eye Steak (2 4-oz cuts) to start your day. We also have f m shares Suite 108 of Depot Square, waffles, pancakes & omelettes. ( ) Incliidcs Soup or Salad 51 Depot Street, with the Parks and STONE Recreation Department. CHIROPRACTIC People or groups interested in donating forthe holidays, especially FARMSHOPPE CENTER Thanksgiving turkeys, should have Depot Square Mall, 51 Depo St, Watertown 274-7353 51 Depot Square, Watertown ihem at the department by Novem- 1 ber 23 so they can be distributed to -fT\ All Items Availaltie For Carry-Out fiy Complimentary Consultation • Wellness Programs Available families in need. ^_j I OPEN: Mon. 7 am-3 pm; Tues.-3at. 7 am-8 pm; Sun. 7 am-2 pm -*J> • Direct Insurance Billing 4 — TownProperty Times, November 5,1998 of the Watertown Historical Society Opinions/Perspectivewatertownhistoricalsociety.orgs

Pause to remember Watertown and Oakville will commemorate and honor this country's veterans of the Armed Forces, living and dead, at simultaneous ceremonies next Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Town Mall Hill Green war monument, junction of routes 6 and 63, and at the Oakville Green monument, Main Street in Oakville. Respective Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts from Water- town and Oakville will lead the events at both sites. The public, of course, is invited to attend. As a prelude to the occasion, we submit the following article pointed out by the Water- Oak Veterans' Council, written by a Robert L Hodge, of Post 75, for 1997's Veteran's Day aptly entitled "At 11 on 11/11": 'Two years after the end of World War I on November 11,1918, our allies, England and France, began recognizing the sacrifices P1LLARS OF STRENGTH: The imposing columns of the First Congregational Church on made by men and women in war by honoring its unidentified DeForest Street rise above the decorativeflowers below, while in the background toward the right victims. is the Trumbull House. — Times Photo, Valuckas "Following this principle, in 1921, the Unknown Soldier was interred in Washington with more honors than any President, dignitary, or national hero. Chiseled in stone on that tomb are the words, 'Here rests, in honored glory, an American soldier known Tips on holiday cybershopping but to God.' by PauletteHotton, "In 1926 Congress officially named November 11 as Armistice Connecticut Better Business Bureau Day and in 1954 it became Veteran's Day, a day to honor and remember those veterans, living and dead, who served with the WALLINGFORD — Personal computers have use the same password you use for other accounts or United States Armed Forces in the time of war and conflict.' Since become standard appliances in many homes today , sites. They may be used to access some of your other because of their usefulness and lime saving features. World War I over 35 million men and women have served and over Internet information. As the holidays draw near, some may turn to this -Be cautious if you're asked to supply personal 600,000 never returned. 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Baldwin School Hal- asks you to create an account with a password, never loween parade (a- bove) marched along North Street last Fri- The Town Times welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers. All WATER-OAK day afternoon. At letters must be signed and dated with a phone number included, and preferably typed and double spaced. Letters should be as concise as right, a little Pooh 1 bear gratefully ac- possible; letters beyond 300 words are subject to editing. Town Times Vime reserves the right to reject any letter and will not publish any letters cepted a goodie at the that are libelous. Letters are due in the newspaper office, 469 Main Watertown Fire De- Street, by 5 p.m. Monday the week of publication. In the event of a (PIRS, INC. partment's annual Monday holiday and the office is closed, letters are due by 5 p.m. the party Saturday eve- previous Friday. Letters also can be mailed to Town Times, "Letter to PHONE ning. - Times Pho- the Editor," P.O. Box 1. Watertown 06795-0001. 345-9940 tos, Valuckas ss¥K*:-:*:-:*:*:*Kx Property of the Watertown HistoricalTow n SocietyTimes. November 5,199 8 — 5 Letters watertownhistoricalsociety.org and makes it her home. Scouts into the death of Vincent booth. I hope you voted! Your fail- French teacher between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., depend- Sincerely, Foster, a high-level government ure to use that privilege results in ing on the grade level of the stu- Vanessa Wood, official and Ron Brown, the late total loss of any voice in freedom advocates keeping dents. Watertown secretary of commerce, along with by the public at large. Sports are required for three Aside from that nightmare, our an open mind hours per week, and choices in- 35 other lives apparently sacrificed sovereignty is slippingaway to one- To The Editor clude track and field, swimming, Far too many in a plane crash in a far away land? world-power wackos at an alarm- Taft School is pleased to wel- gymnastics, and team sports such Who nearly excludedtheFBI, whoseing rate. happenstances function it is to investigate federal come Nadia Metina-Belknap to its as soccer. The daily homework Sincerely, crimes? French Department Although this demand averages one hourperclass. left unexplained Angelo Peter Rosato, is her first teaching position at an She added that French and I strongly believe the so-called Watertown American school.she is by no means American approaches to teaching To The Editor investigators were made an offer a novice, having taught school in are different. "Let us say that a In respect for the memory of they couldn' t refuse (a Mafia term), DCF often takes La Seyne sur Mer, which is near student submits a writing assign- millions who gave their all for our while the White House triad propa- Toulon in southeastern France. ment consisting of five French beautiful nation and those of us still gated some various obvious false- kids wrongfully American culture is not unknown sentences; four are correct and the riving who fought for honor and hoods: a deplorable example of t( :r because she has lived in fifth is wrong. In France a teacher integrity in government, the time is ruthless and despotic license as they out of homes Connecticut for two years. would criticize the incorrect sen- overdue for the three pseudo presi- create fairy tales and distractions dents to be impeached and tried for To The Editor During our conversation Ma- tence, whereas in America the four whenever the hounds of justice are I am writing this letter to let dame Belknap talked about adjust- correct ones would be applauded." their many documented serious nipping at their heels. Note the crimes. Their cries of executive people know that there are those ing to American ways by keeping Having been here only a month she desperate attempts, by sick liber- that are going through the disaster an open mind: "You will never cannot comment on which ration- privilege and their blatant lies are als, to destroy the honor of special not compatible. Countless people of losing their children to the De- appreciate things you complain ale is more effective. prosecutor Judge (Kenneth) Starr. partment of Children and Families. about," she remarked. She encour- would have to be proven pathologi- After reading the contradiction MadameBelknap explained lhat cal liars for us to believe that the Every day the Department of Chil- ages others, especially students documented in the early Fiske dren and Families takes a child out interested in School Year Abroad, this critical approach to teaching spasmodic protestations from Mr. Report and several others about to remember that exploring foreign translates itself into sports. As the Clinton and cohorts are truths? of a home for inadequate reasons. Vince Foster's death and hearing Parents are sometimes wrongfully cultures first hand means letting go World Cup began, the French were The liberal mediahas used Baby stuttering rationalizations by Herr excited but critical, accusing even accused and they lose their children of "Americanisms" and plunging Monica's sexual escapades ad Willie about the death of Ron Brown into the excitement of a new cul- their finest players of being out of nauseam in the hopes of distracting foralongperiodof time. And some, shape, unmou'vated, and without and seeing his sickening play-act- that never see then again. ture, which may not turn out to be us from high-level recorded crimes, ing, caught on camera, at the fu- postcard perfect. promise. Even though soccer is one any of which would ensure ordi- The pain that you as parents go of the mos t serious sports in France, neral, I honestly getahorribly chill- through is unbearable and you find When asked to conlrast her early nary citizens a secure living quarter • ing sense of mass murder; espe- fan support did not grow until the in some government facility. Take yourself lost and" confused. You impressions of Taft School with the team entered the semifinals. cially when so many gung-ho fol- note of the several past Clinton ask yourself , when is this pain going French lycee, she smiled and ex- France's victory, however, raised low-up investigations, began, sud- to go away? You then come to a plained that Taft is an entirely new the nation's overall morale, which associates who are now unwilling denly and inexplicably ceased. guests of the federal legal system conclusion that it won't until some- experience and requires some has been undermined by a weak- In my combat career I have seen one does something to stop these changes in habit. To begin with, ened economyandsocialproblems. and the startling number of those too many men die inside my first suspiciously deceased. actions. French schools organize their days three Sherman tanks; some within Every day a child is taken out of entirely different. Classes begin at Madame Belknap is excited to In spite of Herr Willie's many two feet of me. / know more about an unstable home. They are then 9 a.m. and run until noon, when be teaching here and looks forward transparent distractions, the linger- the appearances of victims of vio- to sharing her language and cul- put in a group home or foster care, there is a two-hour break for lunch. ing question still remains: Why the lent death and their dying reflexes Classes resume at 2 p.m. and finish ture. We hope she likes Watertown which is even unstable and some- low level investigation of Boy than I care to remember. times even very unsafe. There are Our nation has been disgraced many reported children in these by shameless deeds and lies. Jo- kinds of homes that are abused in Superintendent's Corner seph Stalin would have been proud many different ways. The Depart- to include the Clintons in his inner ment of Children and Families the human body (health), must also be covered. The circle. Science and the CAPT test lime spent in each area may be one-third of the year places these children there. Where We citizens have great power to is their protection? These children b v Janice Curulla-Pond or one half, one fourth, one fourth. end this shame brought upon our A. subcommittee of the Schoolwide science 3. The 7-8 curriculum focuses on the area for one were moved into these homes be- nation by a cowardly, draft-dodg- cause of instability in the parents' committee was formed to study the needs of the 10th half of the year as follows: Grade 7 — life science/ ing traitor and his cohorts. That Grade CAPT test and the science curriculum, K-12. health (human body, etc.) one-half year, earth science power is exclusive in the voting (Continued on page 6) This subcommittee met weekly from March 16 to one-fourth year, and physical science one-fourth June 22, and daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week year; Grade 8 — physical science one-half year, For information on local Town Times subscriptions, out-of-town following the close of schools. earth science one-fourth year, and life science/health subscriptions or changes in address, call the Circulation Depart- The committee investigated how science was (human body) one-fourth year. ment at Prime Publishers at (203) 263-2116. taught, what was taught, and the curriculum was 4. Grade 9 has its emphasis on earth science. Life scrutinized to cover the three areas of earth, life, and and physical science objectives are also contained in physical science incorporating the national science the curriculum. Phone (860) 274-6721 education standards. It was noted that earth science 5. Grade 10 focuses on biology (including heal Ih); Xlimee needed to be incorporated into the seventh, eighth, PRIME PUBLISHERS, INC F« 945-3116 however, earth and physical science objectives are Heminway Center and ninth grade curriculum as it was being tested on also contained in the curriculum. 469 Main Street (P.O. Box One), Watertown, Connecticut 06795 the CAPT test 6. Per state compliance, health will remain in Thesciencecommittee incorporated teachers from place for all grade levels as it presently exists. Published every Thursday. Independently audited circulation delivered Grades 6 through 12 and administrators from by mail to all of the homes and businesses in Oakville and Watertown, In all grade levels, CAPT activities will be Connecticut. elementary schools, Heminway Park School, junior developed and implemented throughout the year. high school, and high school. Professional These activities may be integrated in nature, but will Publisher - Rudy Mazurosky development coordinator Tony Antonucci and address the skills and content that will be needed by Editor - Tommy Valuckas Assistant School Superintendent Dr. Philip Pelosi our students. Sports Editor - Jim Dreher shared their expertise with the committee. In an effort to prepare staff, Sandy Justin, Swift News Staff-Susan Faber In conjunction with the 6 through 12 committee Junior High science teacher (January, 1997), offered Chief Financial Officer - Annette Unster meetings, Marylu Lerz, chairwoman of the multiage workshopsfor teachers in Grades 3 through 6 entitled Operations Director - Kurt Mazurosky committee, convened her committee in April to "CAPTivatingActivities."Herworl£shops were most Circulation & Classified Manager - Walter Mazurosky submit the goals and objectives of the K-5 science successful. This spring, Inez Leftig offered similar curriculum, stressing the three areas of life, earth, workshops to teachers in Grades 3 through 6. Advertising Staff - Vincent Dorso, Jodie Fanning, Deborah Guglioiti, f" physical science at these grade levels. Teachers Anne Herr, Cyndi Jaret. Gordon Olivea. Gay Olsen. Lyn Priestman. In the past, Sandy Justin has offered Project Joyce Sharp, Barbara Taylor, Debbie Tutolo. h . reviewed curriculum guides, teacher manuals, CHEM ("Chemical, Health,Environment, and Me") and student textbooks in light of the Connecticut K- and SEPUP ("Science Education Public Office & Production Staff - Laurel Alexander, Sharon Bell, Phyllis Bova, 12 science standards. Understanding Project") to our staff. She has trained Robin Burkin. Loretta Cesare, George D'Aloia, Cassandra Fleming, As a result of our science meetings and the at the University of California and has offered these Gail Ford, Kate Houlihan, Stephanie Knipple, Terry Lieder, Laura Mazurosky, Bobby O'Brien, Bernice Proe, Carol Schmid, committee's efforts, the K-12 science curriculum workshops nationally. Betty Steinfeld, Craig Warga. was revised to meet our students' needs as they relate There is a wealth of resources to develop the to the CAPT testing and the 21st century. As a result curriculum and of course, our greatest resource is the ADDRESS: Town Times, P.O. Box One, Watertown, CT 06795 of our meetings, the following is noted: teachers' knowledge. OFFICE: 469 Main Street, Watertown, CT 06795 1. K-5 curriculum is revised and covers life, earth, Monthly meetings have been held in each of the and physical science and the human body (health), respective Watertown schools K-12 to review and Town Times (USPS635480) is published weekly by Prime Publishers, Inc.. 469 Main Street, Watertown, CT 06795, and the duration of time spent in each area is one-third monitor this new curriculum. New textbooks were additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address of the year. Additionally, the Grades 1 to 5 are ordered for Grades 7 and 8, and the teachers are changes to Town Times, P.O. Box One, Watertown, CT 06795. multiage. A summer curriculum committee will monitoring their own progress with the objectives complete this task after our 6- lOcommitteecompletes via enclosures/worksheets daily. TOWN TIMES. Mail Subscription: 1 year, $39; 6 months, $24; its work. Our committee should be thanked for all of their 3 months, $15; 1 month, $5.50. ^ ^_ 2. Grade 6 is somewhat transitional; however, the areas of life, earth, and physical science, along with (Continued on page 6) Member USSPI; Member INAE; Member CflC >::>::::*X<*>K«*«*K^^ 6 — Town Times, November 5,1998 Property of the WatertownSuperintendent's Comer Historical Society (Continued from page 5) district. The objectives of the CAPT test will be met. time and energy utilizes after school and during Die Janice Curulla-Pond is principal at the Grades5 CODDINGTOwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgN summer to implement this curriculum. They are and 6 Heminway Park School, and systermvide Heating & Cooling dedicated to our children in the Watertown school science coordinator(K-12)foriheWaienownschools.

inuu icii iiuai ouuiiciuiui Letters Sen/ice & Installations • Boilers • Sheet Metal (Continued from page 5) Polk School PTO sponsored our boys and girls cross country team. • Hot Air Furnaces • Maintenance Contracts home. We ask ourselves what we annual Harvest Supper. A turkey They are both NVL champions; •Hydro Air Systems • Heat Pumps can do to save them? dinner with all the trimmings was also, a special congratulations u> • Oil Tanks • Hot Water Heaters Again every day a family mem- served toapproximatel y 600 people. Bill Galpin who won the league's • Humidification Systems • Electronic Air Cleaners ber murders a child because the It was a wonderful night for all that Top Senior Award. CALL NOW! department was not there in time. attended. • These are a group of dedicated * Ask About Our Fall Specials The PTO would like to thank and hard-working athletes whom * Ask About Our Senior Citizen Discount You ask yourself why did they not sec itcoming? Your answers are in Barbara DeMaida and her cafeteria we should aii be proud of. I would CTLie.#30ei85 staff for all their hard work; with- also like to thank the cross count™ Licensed. Insured & Certified 24 Hour Serzxice this letter. Now ask yourself what Free Estimates • Local References can we do to stop all of this? Take out them Harvest Supper could not coach, Jeromie Schumacher, for advantage of these resources and happen.The janitorial slaff—Mike, only leaching these athletes how io use them. Gary and Kevin—for all their help uain hard, but also the true mean- and support with this dinner. Every situation is different, but ing of teamwork. myselfl am a victim of the Depart- A special thanks lo Mr. (Ray- Congratulations to you all and ment of Children and Families. I mond) Cwick and the staff at Polk good luck to the graduating sen- know what it is like to be discrimi- for their support in this event, and iors. nated by the department. I have had all our PTO functions. Thank-you Sincerely, my children taken for inadequate to the Watertown-Oakville com- Maggie Dreher, reasons, and at one time was very munity for coming out to support Oakville ntne management • Goal-setting wrongfully accused. I then asked Harvest Supper. Every year you Note-taking • Organization skills myself all these questions. That is make it a great success! Finally, I would like to thank all Raises have Test-taking strategies why I am now writing this letter. the members of the PTO who as 220 Main Street South I have been a victim forover two usual come out and pitch in wher- supplanted Southbury, CT • 262-6464 years and now I know that it is our ever they are needed at the Harvest turn to protect our righ ts as fam il ics schools' needs Supper! You should all be very To The Editor: and as people. Keep your head held proud of the job you did! high and don't give up. Protectyour Vote out the Republicans in Thanks again and we hope to sec WatertownJTheRepublicanssnuck rights as parents and do what is best you next year! for you and your family. in the raises for the administrators! Sincerely, Sincerely, They made our children pay for Mary Beth Stevens, their sports so they can have a bet- Tina M. Nardini Martel, Harvest Supper committee, Oakville ter lifestyle. My child does noteven Watertown getapencil when he begins school, but yet they have enough money Notes of thanks To The Editor: for pay raises! To The Editor. I would like lo take this opportu- When are people going to wake On Thursday, October 22, the nity to congratulate the Watertown up to the fact that our children and our town are not coming first? My son's school does not have enough art paper for the school year, yet the Itoneer OTtne & Htquor town seems to have enough money 10 give out pay raises! Pioneer Plaza Without the help of the PTO, of

. . . ^ 544 Straits Turnpike which I am a member of, my son Watertown, CT 06795 would not have the additional art 274-1992 paper necessary to complete the school year; of which I am grateful for. Let Us Suggest A Wine to Boy, were some people misled Complement Your Menu when told to vote in Ihe lown budg- ets! Surprise! ICE-KEGS Show me how this helped my •Mn^mi FREE GIFT WRAPPING KnJUu FREE DELIVERY child and/or his school. For some reason, I just don't see it Sincerely, 0 • Shirleyann White, i Look For Our Flyer In Oakville Your Copy Of Residents of Town Oakville are forgotten ones I •.;• r • i. • .• Times r ! To The Editor: Today (October 27) as I drove If you did down Main Street, Oakville, I no- "I BELIEVE HONESTY not get ticed three more empty stores. I IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OI then drove by our "park" with the LABONNE'S chain fence to keep people out CUSTOMER SERVICE." the spotwhereour great new"clouc" supplement once stood, but now gone because Experienced mortgage lenders like Paul McLaughlin in our in your copy it never kept the correct time. Oakville office are ready to help you with a new mortgage. of This is really sad, because there Call Paul at 274-7467 and find out why at Litchfield Bancorp, was a recent article in the paper Town Times about how Watertown is doing "All great rates are just the start of "Mortgage-Smart"! 11 can to improve Main Street and bringinnewbusinessestothe area." Litcbfield Bancorp please call us Obviously, this doesn't mean Oakville! Itmakesmewonderwhy at I bought a house in Oakville — I should have bought one in Water- 2664202 town so I could be a somebody! Litchfield Washington lafcevilte Torrington Oakville or Sincerely, S67-94O! t6S-7301 435-9828 482-9707 27««7 Gail Fuller Capolupo, www.llK-Iitchfield.com 274-9631 Oakville Property of the Watertown HistoricalTow Societyn Times, November 5,199 8 — 7 Letters witwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgh the reading of the contract is Thanksgiving and are Questions some the awarding of a lump sum bonus just weeks away. Well ... every to a male administrator in step 5 year I try to help the food bank; this stipulations of and no bonus being given to a female year is no exception. new contract administrator in step 5. Maybe an As I sit here fumbling for words, explanation from someone on the so that some of you can understand To The Editor: negotiating team (not a lawyer) the true meaning of giving and In a letter to the editor on Octo- could answer this puzzle. sharing. It's impossible for me to ber 5, this councilman stated con- When the Board of Education come up with the right words that cern over a label of being a village budget was being discussed at the compare to the warmth and com- idiot. Afterreadingthecontract that last budget meeting a member of of passion that I have in helping oth- was negotiated between the Board the negotiating team for the subject ers in need. of Education and Watertown ad- contract made a motion that the Maybe I do this for my own ministrators, the realization that superintendent, assistant superin- selfish gratifications, but whatever **£.£-* 1-800-332-MRSG(6774) maybe that label is appropriate JCT 634 Watertown Ave. - Waterbury, CT tendent, and special education per- the reason... I still sit in front of this because of not pursuing a vocation son not be given a cost of living word processor. For a moment I ( education in Watertown. increase because the children of Watertown's Board of Educa- Watertown could be helped with (Continued on page 8) tion is unique in that it published these monies. Much praise was raises of 2.4 percent the first year, given to this board member at the 2.69 percent the second year, and meeting and in the press because of 2.45 percent the third, does not his stand. CHILDREN'S include further computation of lump sum bonuses for each year for one Isn't itironic that this same save administrator or of the severance the children board member negoti- SPECIAL pay package of increases of 100 ated the administrators' sweetheart Plan Ahead For The Holidays contract, and voted for that contract percent for one administrator, and Redeem this coupon for about 85 percent for another ad- while your children and grandchil- ministrator. dren must pay for their own school 25 Holiday Card^ The 100 percent and 85 percent supplies and for the opportunity to With your order of 4 or more units from any increase is for the added sick days, play sports? children's session. Oiild must be photographed Sincerely, by November 14,1998 75 to 150, that may be collected Now Is The Tune To Pat Those upon leaving the Watertown edu- Robert LeBlanc(D), Watertown Town Council, Priceless Expressions On Film And cation system over the last con- OUR STUDIO IS TH E PLACE! Plan Now tract. Watertown These hidden wage increases and Art Rich Photography To Ensure the known increase are further 587 Main Street • Watertown Holiday Delivery!] magnified after a person reads Adams will (860) 945-6936 Appendix D of the contract, which have food stipulates nine duties that will be removed from the list of duties drive soon performed by administrators. To The Editor: Another problem this former I can'tbclieve we're into die fall equal opportunity investigator has season. Time is just flying by. * • • • * • • • •••••••• fWK?U€, €STRT€ UC3 State Senate & • • CONT^mPORRRV Thank you for JOJUaRV your support.

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Turkeys • Cornish Hens • Shotguns 264-O6OO • Refreshments • Kids' Events • Raffle Mastercard • Visa • American Express • Layaway 8 — TowPropertyn Times, November 5,1998 of the Watertown Historical Society Letters watertownhistoricalsociety.org(Continued from page 7) they often think of death and de- ule an appointment for you. "We've look around and see how fortunate struction. Take Hurricane Georges, Who knows? The life you save I really am. I think about how it all for instance. This natural disaster could be your own. Thank-you. could be lost and what I would do. swept through the Caribbean, Flor- Sincerely, 'THovedl Imagine not having enough to eat? ida Keys and the Gulf Coast, de- Stephanie Millian, To Our New Expanded Location Pretty scary! Well, ithappensandit stroying property and taking lives. communications manager, could happen to any one of us. One thing people often forget American Red Cross, So, to get to the point, this is my during these times of crisis, is that Waterbury plan. I work at Adams Super Food when these disasters occur, the DEPOT SQUARE Stores in Walcrtown. 1 talked with blood supply can also be destroyed Trainers gain the store manager, Mike Chingo. — a blood supply that is often (Continued from page 1) Formerly Video Depot He suggested having a food drive necessary lo treat palienls during Watch for Our Grand Opening in front of the store. To me this was these critical periods. points as diverse as China, Austra- Coming Soon ... Lots of Surprises a great idea and I was going to take Local Red Cross chapters are lia, and Russia, and started their advantage of it. Sorry Mike! Be- collecting money to help victims of trip with a whirlwind lour of New tween the company, Mike, and I, Hurricane Georges. The American York City. In addition to the bene- Sf wo decided we would have this Red Cross also urges people to come fits received from the training pro food drive on November 14,1998, out and "Give the Gift of Life" by gram, they will take home their" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have donating blood, so when disasters own personal impressions of the reminders on our computer screens like Hurricane Georges strike, we United States, including the cool, and just before you come in. in Connecticut can be ready lo help rainy autumnclimate.thechanging Phone 945-0647 I was going to put down the in more ways than one. colors of the leaves, and surprise at items needed but figured you can In Florida alone, blood centers Watertown's rural character—and Phil Parent - Owner • make that decision on your own. were unable to support hospital the typical American diet of proc- Remember, no perishable items and demand for blood products, when essed foods. if you wish you can buy gift certifi- more than 1,500 unitsofblood were The visitors worked from 8 a.m. cates at the store; they come in $5, unable to be collected during a two- to 8 p.m. every day and at week's S10and$25 increments. This would day period. end, termed the sessions successful Necessities.... take care of the turkeys and perish- The blood supply is a commu- and emphasized the advantages of able items needed. nity responsibility. We all want to brainstorming with colleagues. Consimments and More ' I'm sure with all the people in know that the blood supply will be "It gives us the opportunity to this town, we could stack that food there when, and if, we ever need it. see the styles of the educators," Clothing • Books bank in no time at ali. It really Many of us have never thought said Glen Copeland, a trainer in the • Accessories • Gourmet Coffee doesn't cost that much — maybe a aboutwherethe blood we usecomes western United States region. "It dollar or two. from — I know I never did, until I gives you a really good pool of • Women's, Men's & Children's So... here is your opportunity to met someone who needed blood knowledge," Mr. Copeland contin- • & More have that wonderful feeling of help- products on a regular basis to sur- ued, and the brainstorming sessions ing others in need. Remember all vive. can lead to spirited give-and-Iake. items collected will go to our own But the blood we use comes "People are passionate about their Color Tag 50% Every Watcrtown Food Bank. from us, and us alone. We must be stances," he said. Sincerely, abletosupporlConnecricut'sneeds "The information will be useful Specials OFF Month Liz Noble, for these products, and in times of whenlretumtoChina," commented Watertown trouble, would like to be able to Bejing resident Edward Guo, who Now Accepting Fall & Winter Clothing support other areas as well. If a attended his first training workshop No Appointment Necessary. Blood supply disaster struck in Connecticut, I in Watertown two years ago. He would like to believe other areas has noticed growth in the company 20 South Main St. Call For More Info is community would do their best to help us out. since then in terms of staff and Thomaston (860) 283-9561 Shouldn'twe do the same for them? equipment. The company started responsibility business in China in 1996. Mon.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-5 The fact is, one out of every two To The Editor: Renewing friendships and get- Owner - Denise Drillon Manager - Robyn BelJagamba people will need blood products at When people think of disasters, some point in their lifetime. While ting lo know new colleagues are giving blood may not be your idea some of the benefits of the training of a good time, it only takes a few sessions, according to United King- minutes to help someone in the dom trainer, John Kellow. "We community reach another tomor- spend all year communicating, but row. All you have to do is call 1- nothing beats talking face to face," For Parents Of 800-GIVE-LIFE and they'll sched- Mr. Kellow emphasized. College-Bound Students For The Holidays

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All trainers are teaching ofiL" ployee Christine Klauck, a techni- strong asset to the organization," provided through seminars and the same material, but bring differ- watertownhistoricalsociety.org"My goal is to take the informa- cal support resource and trainer. he said, and when they come to- supplemental training methods. ent perspectives to the teaching tion and wrap it up into a package She participates in industry com- gether as a group, (here's an in- "The numbers are growing methods. The Watcrtown workshop that is effective to trainers," said mittees and is able to bring infor- crease in creativity. quickly in terms of educational is "worth a million dollars," Mr. Mark Calrone, a full-time certified mation to the group and share data Educating customers is an ex- services," Mr. Faber said, and two Nimmo said. instructor in Watertown who runs being discussed globally. "People tension of the core business of the more trainers will be added lo the "I'm new to the program," said certification courses for contrac- can look at one thing and view it in Siemon Co., Mr. Fabcr continued. Chinese operation during the next Canadian educator Dan Poirier. "I tors and edits the Siemon Cabling a couple of different ways," Ms. A total of 1,200 people were trained year. Three more trainers might be appreciate the opportunity to get Systems training manual. Klauck said. "By working in large through courses in Ihe United Slates added in the United Slates within updated on emerging standards and groups we can come to a consen- in Ihe past year, 400 people re- the next few months. technology. Every month new Along with incorporating infor- sus." ceived training in China since 1996; (Ed. note: Robert Faber is not thingsarecoming out. By talking to mation on emerging standards that Mr. Faber had praise for the 380 people a year receive training related lo the reporter.) people directly involved, you get will enhance the courses the com- actual facts to clarify ideas. You pany offers, the training confer- can get real answers." ence provides the opportunity for "Meeting people face to face an editorial review of the jnanual, and sharing ideas" are also impor- which is the basis for the courses. nt to Malcolm Wong, who hails Information taken from the sessions ..romSingapore,andRussian nainer help to bring the manual up-to- Igor Smimov said he enjoys work- date. BARK MULCH ing for the Siemon Co. "It's my "I enjoyed being able to share Town 9th in magazine ~ (Continued from page 1) *** DELIVERED *** ing the years from 1990 to 1995, college. Ab..v.iLbi«: WEED CONTROLLING LANDSCAPE FABRIC according to figures from Town "I think if we start spending a Finance Director Frank Nardelli's litiJe more on theschool system, we NEW ENGLAND BARK MULCH office. It climbed .98 of a mill in will have the best of all worlds," 1996-1997 and currently stands at commented Town Council Chair- Simply jour best source for the finest DARK, RICH "FINISHED" BASK MULCH 21.36, following three budget de- woman Rosalie Loughran. This feats this past year. One mill equals year's 1.15 tax mill hike was "the Call us at 738-BARK , 738-2275 or $100 on assessed property of first significant increase" in several $100,000. years, she added. "The town has an Toll Free at (800) 394 - BARK "Is ita coincidence that the rela- excellent police and fire depart- tive performance of the local ment. SpendingalitUe more money Miciud McGufiic Days or Evenings winsted ,CT schools has worsened during that on schools and roads should be the same time?" 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1650 Watertown Ave.. ,„ ,,. SIO. cil Chairwoman Rosalie Loughran, Education did not present the con- undera "secrecy and privacy" regu- Waterbury.CT 203-755-8191 who sat in on the contract negotia- tract proposals to the entire coun- lation. tions as a council representative. cil, Mrs. Loughran said, and that It is WOTA's understanding, "It was a good contract and a good the council was not notified of the based on information from the compromise. It was good for the talks. superintendent of school's office, THOMAS G. PARISOT town. The administrators gave up "I announced at a council meet- that there are 16 administrators for some things they went to the table ing we had received notification seven schools in the Watertown Attorney At Law with." from the superintendent'soffice that school system, he said. "We be- Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, EC. The council had the options of negotiations were commencing on lieve they could operate with half defeating the contract and sending the administrators' contract," Mrs. of that. The school district has too Personal Injury it back to the negotiating table, Loughran said, and gave updates many administrators." and all Civil Trials where an arbitrator could have on negotiations throughout the Two weeks ago, school board awardedamoreexpensive contract, process. members voted 5 to 4 to approve - No Fee for Initial Consultation - Mrs. Loughran said. Or the council The administrators' contract the contract, with three Democrats could have done nothing and the represents a much smaller amount and Republic Peg Poulin voting WATERBURY OFFICE SOUTHBURY OFFICE WATERTOWN OFFICE contract would have automatically of money than the teachers' con- against the agreement. The dissent- 41 Church Street 900 Main Street South 401 Main Street gone into effect on November 1. tract "which could amount to ing voles came about because of Wacerbuiy, CT Southbuiy, CT Watertown, CT A chart of recent administrator $400,000," she said. feelings about the contract's retire- (203)757-9261 (203)26^8223 (860)274-2165 salary settlements from Connecti- Objections to the contract were ment severance package for three cut towns shows several received heard from the Watertown-Oakville administrators — a sum approxi- higher increases, she pointed out. Taxpayers Association. mating 150 sick days each. Newly For example, in Cheshire, adminis- "Our position is they shouldn't hired andfuturc administrators will trators will receive a 2.99 percent get a 2.5 percent increase," said not receive the retirement package, luor Store increase the first year, 2.95 the WOTA board Chairman Frank officials said. 293 Main Street, second year and 2.90 in the third McHalc. The administrators should Oakville R l contract year. Stratford approved not get higher raises than retirees NOVEMBER SPECIALS Town 9th in magazine - BUD/ MARCUS JAMES SEAGRAM'S (Continued from page 9) ij WhjjeZirifeiidel "We had a Talented and Gifted education," said Superintendent of defeats, the schools had to elimi- 75

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•^ Equal Mousing Lender Member FDIC 12 —Property Town Times, November 5,199 of8 the Watertown Historical Society Obituaries watertownhistoricalsociety.orgConn., Jeannette LeClerc of Port Carolyn G. Bryan of Falmouth, Contributions may be made to Providence and ran in the New York Mary T. Lukachevich Charlotte, and Jeanine Briere of Mass.; abrother, Walter Worster of the Deacons' Fund, c/o Wolcott City marathon in 1996. OAKVTLLE — Funeral serv- Inverness. Berwick, Maine; five grandsons; a Congregational Church, 185 Cen- He worked for Kenneth Cole ices for Mrs. Mary T. Lukachevich, granddaughter; five great-grand- ter Street, Wolcott 06716. Co. and Reebok, and worked as a 76, of Buckingham Street, will be Gerard Chouinard children; and several nieces and Sharon A. Thomas licensing agent for the National held today (Thursday) at 10a.m. at nephews. OAKVILLE — Funeral serv- SOUTHBURY—Funeral serv- Hockey League. Most recently, he Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main Donations may be made to Ber- was a licensing director for Fox Street, Watertown. Burial will be in ices for Gerard Chouinard, 86, of ices and burial for Mrs. Sharon Ann 13 Buckingham Street, were held wick United Methodist Church, or Thomas, 51, of 448-B Heritage Warner. Evergreen Cemetery, North Street, loSquamscottHospice Care, Dover, Besides his parents of Middle- Watertown. Thursday, October 29, at 10 a.m. Village, were scheduled to be pri- from the Woodtick Memorial, N.H. vate and at the convenience of the bury, he leaves a brother, Craig Mrs. Lukachevich, widow of Cordon of Oakville, Conn.; and a Alexander Lukachevich, died Woodbury, to St. Anne Church, Valerie Boley family. There are no calling hours. Waterbury, for a Mass at 11 a.m. Mrs. Thomas, former wife of sister, Pamala McDermott of Mid- Monday, November2, at her home. OAKVILLE — Funeral serv- dlebury. She was bom in Waterbury on Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, ices for Mrs. Valerie (Gillis) Boley, Todd VanderSchaaff of Conway, Waterbury. N.H., died Friday, October 30, at Contributions may be made lo September 27, 1922, daughter of 80, of 129 Westview Drive, were the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen- the late James and Agnes (Petakno) Mr. Chouinard, widower of held Monday, November 2, at 9:15 Middlebury Convalescent Home. Beatrice (Goudreault) Chouinard, She was bom May 6,1947, in ter, Memorial Hospital, 1275 York Costante. She was raised in Water- a.m. from the S tokes Funeral Home, Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021. bury and lived in Oakville for many died Monday, October 26, at St. Waterbury, to St. Joseph's Church, Waterbury, daughter of Florence years. She was employed by Win- Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Waterbury, for a Mass at 10 a.m. (Lyndell) Thomas of Southbury and Joseph Reno HewasbomFebruary29,1912, Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, the late Arthur Thomas Jr. She chester Electronics for 22 years. OAKVILLE — Funeral serv- in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph Waterbury. graduated from Watertown High She leaves two daughters, San- ices for Joseph Reno, lOO.formerly dra L. and S haron M. Lukachevich and Melina (Gam ache) Chouinard. Mrs. Boley, wife of Anthony School and from Alfred University He worked at Hubbard Hall for 28 in Alfred, N.Y., with a degree in of 88 Cobb Street, were held Fri- of Oakville; a brother, Anthony "Joseph" Boley, diedFriday, Octo- day, October 30, at 9 a.m. from Costante of Waterbury; and two years, retiring in 1974. ber 30, at Waterbury Extended Care ceramic design. She received a He leaves two sons, Raymond degree in the master's Program at Chase Parkway Memorial/The sisters, Alice Castellani of Wolcotl Facility in Watertown. Albini Family Funeral Home, and Rose Marie Costante of Water- Chouinard of New York City, and She was bom February 8,1918, the Art Institute in Chicago. She George Chouinard of Oakville; a was a volunteer art teacher at Waterbury.toOurLadyofLourdes bury. She was predeceased by two in Sugar Notch, Pa., daughter of the Church, Waterbury, for a Mass at brothers, Louis and John Costante. sister, Irene Gamache of Williman- late and Mary (Slavoski) Rumsey Hall in Washington for tic; five grandchildren; and six many years, and also volunteered 10 a.m. Burial was in Calvary Contributions may be made to Gillis. She moved to Connecticut Cemetery, Waterbury. the National ICidney Foundation of great-grandchildren. He was pre- more than 70 years ago. She worked in private schools' art programs, deceased by a son, Leo Chouinard. including Cheshire Academy. She Mr. Reno, widower of Filomena Connecticut, 920 Farmington Ave- for North American Philips Corp., (Spino) (Petro) Reno, died Wednes- nue, West Hartford 06107. Ruth Greason retiring 17 years ago. She was a was a former art director at Kents Hill Academy in Kents Hill, Maine. day, October 28, at Cook-Willow DOVER, N.H. — Mrs. Ruth member of the Knights of Lithu- She was very active in the arts, and Convalescent Home in Plymouth. Norman F. Houle (Worcester) Greason, 89, of Lang- ania, American Association of had attended many exhibitsof paint- He was bom August 1,1898, in PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Serv- don Place died Friday, October 23, Retired Persons, and was a com- ings throughout New England, Cercemaggiore,Campobasso, Italy. ices for Norman F. Houle, 71, of after a brief illness. She was the municant of St. Joseph's Church. including those of silk screen and He worked at Baldwin Manufac- Punta Gorda, will be held today widow of Kenneth W. Greason, Besides her husband, she leaves batik. She was a Woodbury resi- turing Co., retiringi n 1963. He was (Thursday) at 8:45 a.m. from the who died in 1985. a brother, Leo Gillis of Oakville. dent for many years, and was a a U.S. Army veteran of World War WoodtickMemorial,420Woodtick She was bom in Berwick, Maine, member of Woodbury First Con- II. Road, Wolcott, Conn., to St. Anne on December 1,1909. She gradu- Ruth T. Link gregational Church. He leaves a stepson, Anthony J. Church, Waterbury, Conn., for a ated from Sullivan High School in MIDDLEBURY — Funeral Besides her former husband of Petro of Toms River, N.J.; two Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Berwick, and from the Connecticut services for Mrs. Ruth T. Link, 83, New Hampshire and her mother of stepdaughters, Carmela Petro of Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury. Froebel Normal School in Bridge- of Tucker Hill Road, were held Southbury, she leaves two sons, East Hampton and RosaliePetruzzi Mr. HoulediedSunday.Novem- port, Conn. She attended Kansas Tuesday, November 3, at 11 a.m. at Thomas L. VanderSchaaff of New of Bristol; seven step-grandchil- ber 1, at his home. State Agricultural College and the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, York City and Casey I. Vander- dren; and 10 step-great-grandchil- He was bom March 21,1927, in earned a bachelor's degree in ele- Wolcott. Burial was in Old Pine Schaaff of Minnesota; a brother, dren. Three Rivers, Canada, son of the mentary education from Southern Grove Cemetery, Waterbury. Kent A. Thomas of Sierra Vista, late Euclide and Diana (Milot) Connecticut State College, New Mrs. Link died Thursday, Octo- Ira L. Chamberlin Ariz.; and a sister, Carol L. Reilley Houle. He was a tool mill operator Haven, Conn. ber 29, at Waterbury Hospital. THOMASTON—Funeral serv- ofNewtown. for Anaconda American Brass in She taught third grade in Ber- She was bom December 15, ices for Ira L. Chamberlin, 70, of Contributions may be made to Waterbury before moving to Flor- wick until her marriage in 1931. 1914, in Cranston.R.I., daughter of Lee Avenue, were held Saturday, Middlebury Convalescent Home, ida in 1973. She lived in OakviHe and Water- the late Herbert and Evelyn (Wood- October 24, at 10 a.m. at the Lyons 778 Middlebury Road.Middlebury He was a member of the Franco- town, Conn., where she taught cock) Taylor. She graduated as a Funeral Home. Burial was to be at 06762. TheAldersonFuneralHome American Social Club and Knights kindergarden at Polk and Baldwin registered nurse from Waterbury the family's convenience. of Walerbury is in charge of ar- of Columbus Council No. 8074. He schools for 25 years. After her re- Hospital School of Nursing, and Mr. Chamberlin, husband of rangements. was a U.S. Army veteran of World tirement in 1969 she and her hus- after graduation worked in the Shirley (Evon) Chamberlin, died OBGYN Department of the hospi- War II. band moved back to Berwick. Mark C. Cordon Wednesday, October 21, at Cook He leaves three sisters, Yvette Mrs. Greason is survived by a tal. She later was head nurse at Tafl WiUow Health Center. Leveille and Alice Lamy of Water- son, Kenneth W. Greason Jr. of School in Watertown, and head MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. He was bom June 4, 1928, in bury, Anita Lamy of Watertown, Amherst, Mass.; a daughter, Mrs. nurse for Vagabon Ranch in Colo- — Funeral services for Mark C. Plymouth, son of the late Ira A. and rado for Wagons West. She also Cordon, 31, of 325 Second Place, Elsie (May) Chamberlin. He was a worked as a private duly nurse. were held Monday, November 2, at member of Eagle Rock Congrega- Mrs. Link was past matron of 9:15 a.m. from the Bergin Funeral tional Church. He was a general the Order of Eastern Star; past royal Home, Walerbury, Conn., to St. contractor and worked for Bob kcox Zruneral Jerome matron of Order of Amaranth; John of the Cross Church, Middle- Kentana Excavation, Burt Weeks Family owned and operated since 1884. member of Aisha Temple No. 83, bury, Conn., for a Mass at 10 a.m. Excavation, and Clearwater Pools. Daughters of the ; Vashn' Mr. Cordon died Thursday, He was a mechanic and a truck Temple Order of White Shrine of October 29, at the Sloan-Kettering driver for the town of Thomaston. • Traditional and Jerusalem; the Daughters of the Cancer Center at Memorial Hospi- Mr. Chamberlin was aU.S. Navy Cremation Services American Revolution; Naugatuck tal in New York City. veteran of World War II, serving in • Pre-arrangement Counseling Women's Club; Nurses Alumni of He was bom March 3,1967, in Panama. He was a member of the • Prepayment Plans Include: Waterbury Hospital; and Wolcott New Brunswick, N.J., son of Ray- Water-Oak Veterans of Foreign Irrevocable Trust Funds Congregational Church. mond and Loretta (Curran) Cor- Wars Post 5157andthe Thomaston Insurance Funding She leaves a son, Edward C. don. He was a graduate of Memo- American Legion. He participated Link of Northfork, Idaho; abrother, rial School in Middlebury, Holy in many rescues during the great Cross High School in Waterbury, flood of 1955. H. Paul Hickcox- Carol M. Hickcox William E. Taylor of Watertown; a 274-8383 sister, Dorothy Easterbrooks of and Providence College in Provi- 195 Main St., Watertown 274-9522 Besides his wife, he leaves two Wolcott; and a granddaughter. dence, R.I. He played lacrosse at sons, Walter Leigh Chamberlin of Columbus, N.Y., and Robert Earl Chamberlin of Thomaston; four daughters, JoAnn Van Sickle of JOHN G. O'NEILL Onstead, Mich., and Karen Cozza, FIRST OIL CO. Linda Volovski, and Donna Sever- HOME HEATING OIL