Gold Circle Selects 3 Honorees by Bob Palmer Jr
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Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org i-3 C Q | XTown XTimee o tr Timely Coverage Of News In The Fastest Growing Community In Litchfield County Vol. 43 No. 9 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SI2.00 PER YEAR Car. Rt. PS. PRICE 30 CENTS March 3, 1988 K Gold Circle Selects 3 Honorees By Bob Palmer Jr. He attended Falls Avenue School Stanley Masayda, Michael Mof- and graduated from South Gram- fo, and James Krayeske will receive mar and, later. Watertown High. At the coveted Water-Oak Gold Circle South he played on his first cham- of Sports Gold Ring for their pionship team as South won the outstanding contributions to local Pomperaug Grammar School sports and life in the community. League baseball title. Circle President Bob Monnerat At Watertown High, young made the announcement last Masayda created an outstanding Wednesday after the membership record in the classroom and on the voted to make the presentations to various athletic fields. He had the the trio at the organization's Ilth an- unique distinction of being presi- nual dinner, which will be held dent of his class for consecutive Sunday, April !0, at the Continen- years while also being a member of tal Room in Naugatuck. the Student Council. Messrs. Masayda. Moffo, and And for four years he played var- Krayeske will bring the number of sity baseball, basketball, and soc- Gold Ring recipients to 33. Former cer under coach Bob Cook, who recipients, with the original three was the very first person picked to beginning in 1978, were: Bob Cook. receive a Gold Circle ring. As a Mort Keilty. Lou Pierce, Sam Fenn. teenager, Stan also played Father Jim Liakos. Ed Zaccaria, Phil Ber- Shea League baseball and CYO chonak, Bobby Ray, Tony Roberts, Stanley Masayda Michael Moffo James Krayeske basketball. Bob Palmer Jr., George Pierce, After graduating, Stan played for Angelo Durante, Lud Jasilunas, Marty Maccione, John Regan, Bill honor these outstanding gentlemen Stan Masayda several years for the Oakville Red Kelly Calabrese, Tom Nevers, Butterly, Al Zaccaria, Dom who have been a big part of the Stan is a trueOakville native be- Sox of the Inter-State and Western Ralph Bradley, Joseph Lovetere, Romano, Richie Kross, Mike sports scene here in Watertown," ing born, raised, educated, and Connecticut League under coaches Tony Trotta, Bill Quigley, Pat Kleban, and Don Stepanek. Mr. Monnerat said. "I congratulate employed all through his adult life Piscopo, Larry Stone, Ed Bennett, "Once again we are proud to the membership on its selections." in his hometown. (Continued on page 11) Rehabilitation Grand List Improves By Loan Program $22.6 Million Over 1986 Gets Hearing A larger than expected boost in loss in personal property than had An open public hearing on the the net assessments of motor occurred." state's Small Cities loan program vehicles, and a lower than an- The net assessed value of per- that has awarded $207,000 to Water- ticipated loss in personal property sonal property actually dropped by town for rehabilitation work has helped account for a 1987 Grand $926,735 from the previous year, been scheduled for next week, the List total that pleasantly surpriscd- according to figures presented by town administration has an- town officials this week. Mr. Petuch. but the administration nounced. Figures documented and signed had feared a decrease much worse The meeting will be held by Assessor Johri Petuch Monday than that. Wednesday. March 9. at 7:30 p.m. showed the taxable property list Mr. Minnich said the recent list in the Swift Junior High School reaching $373,939,987. a jump of felt the "fill! impact" of the clos- auditorium, 250 Colonial St., 6.03 percent over the 1986 total of ing of the Scovill Apparel Fasteners Oakville. $351,383,292. division and Sealectro in the Buck- Low-to-moderate income familes "I'm happy—I'm real happy for ingham Street industrial area, the living within a designated Housing the town," Mr. Petuch said. The town's second and fourth largest Rehabilitation Program Area are 6.03 percent rise is the largest one- taxpayers- respectively. The eligible to apply for direct or defer- year boost since the 1979-80 estimated taxable personal proper- red loans. Property must be located WATERTOWN'S AIDS CURRICULUM Advisory Council met after revaluation. ty loss was tabbed at a combined within the program area, and in- a community workshop recently given by state AIDS curriculum con- The increase means about $1 $6.7 million. sultant Diane Celeste, second from left. Also shown are, from left to come must be qualified according million more in tax revenue for the The 1986 Grand List had right: the Rev. Wildo Landquist, rector at Union Congregational Church; to guidelines. town than planned. decreased by $2.5 million in net Catherine Carney, Board of Education member; Dr. Philip Peiosi, assis- Tenants are not eligible to apply "This exceeds our expectations," personal property assessments over tant superintendent of schools; the Rev. Eugene Ciarlo, pastor at St. for the loans. remarked David Minnich, assistant the previous year, Mr. Minnich John's Church; and Attorney Sean Butterly. (School Department Photo) The town is combining the town manager and finance director. $207,000 it was awarded last year "We were anticipating more of a (Continued on page 14) through the Small Cities Grant with $50,000 in funding already set aside Second Period Honor Roll for the rehabilitation project. Environmentalist To Speak The program area extends from Announced At Junior High the Colonial Street area in Oakville on the west; to Tower Road, parts Honor Roll students for the second marking period at Swift Junior At Garden Club Meeting of French Street, and by the Water High School have been announced by Principal Joseph A. Mercier. The director of the solid waste did additional studies at the Har- and Sewer Authority office to the The students are: unit for the state's Department of vard School of Public Health. (Continued on page 14) 8th Grade, First Honors Environmental Protection will He has wide experience in solid Fiona Akhtar, Melissa Baker, Jason Beeler, Anthony Bleach, Nicole speak at the Watertown Garden waste management, including being Boudreau, Greta Brogna. Rebecca Church. James Deak. Andrea Even- Club meeting Thursday, March 10, principal sanitary engineer for the ski. Christopher Ferry. Mark Gugliotti. Karen Hassinger. Thomas in the Friends Gallery of the Water- state DEP, and employment with Inside Lambert. Sarah Massimo. Jason Moiitiemo. Michael Schneider. Melissa town Library. 470 Main St. the state Department of Health, En- Smith. Peter Svab. and Michelle Stebbins. Director Charles Kurker of the vironmental Health Services con- Second Honors DEP will present his talk at 1 p.m., cerning such matters as a state solid Bethlehem News 16 Didare Ajro. Guxim Ajro. Stacic Brodcn. Jennifer Bruce. Kara Castro. following a club meeting at 12 waste management plan, and reg- Births 7 & 19 Mclanic Givalieri. Melissa Chasse, William Davis. Rebecca Dearth. noon. The public is invited to ulations of air pollution associated Churches 8 & 9 Vincent Dcmeis, Pauline Dcmcrs. Elizabeth Depolo. Jason Dezief. Bryan attend. with solid waste management. Classifieds 22 & 23 Ellis, Jennifer Fellows, Greg Fenn, Pedro Fernandcs, Kelly Fotan, His topic will be "The Integrated He has conducted air pollution Dining Out 12 & 13 Angela Frantzis. Greg Gauthier, Michelle Grenier, Kristcn Hartnett, Approach to Solid Waste Manage- surveys for many Connecticut Legal Notices 23 Nicole Heroux. and Chad Lausier. ment." The talk will include infor- cities, including Watertown, in Obituaries 4 Also: Christine Lombardi. Steven Madeux. Robert Mancini, Michael mation on waste-to-energy facil- 1963. He also has published many Realty News 15 Mauricllo. Jennifer McGee. Corey Navage. John O'Brien. Ryan O'Neill. ities, bulk waste disposal, disposal articles, in collaboration with other Scouting News 6 Edward Pacific. Beth Pastorino. Joshua Pawlak. Linda Percira, Dianna of final ash, recycling, and com- writers, on subjects related to his Showcase Of Homes 21 Richards, Peter Rolny. Jennifer Rubbo, Joseph Rubbo, Jennifer Taglia. posting. field of expertise. Sports '. 17 & 18 •Krista Upson, John Varlcse, and Gina Vincenzi. Mr. Kurker received his degree Hostesses for the afternoon will in chemical engineering from Nor- (Continued on page 14) be Mrs. Raymond Holland and theastern University in Boston. He Mrs. Austin Osmond. Page 2Property Town Times (Watertown, Conn.of) Marctheh 3, 19.8 Watertown8 Historical Society tain State has been slated for Fri- Call the DHS at 274-5411, ext. rain forests. a bioodmobile on Tuesday, March Trip To Trapp day. May 20 through Sunday, May 254 or 255 for reservations and Tours were held Thursday. Feb. 22. from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at All 22, with the bus leaving DeLand prices. 25, at 6:30. 7, and 7:30 p.m. The Saints' Episcopal Church, 262 Lodge In Vt. Field, Echo Lake Road, at 8:30 work was a result of a study of Main St.. Oakville. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgWomen's Fellowship habitats and endangered animals, as The Trapp Family Lodge in a.m. May 20. The bloodmobile, open to the Stowe, Vt., the site of several Trip includes transportation, The Women's Fellowship of the well as the first-hand knowledge of public, also will be sponsored by popular trips scheduled by the iodging, two breakfasts and dinners, First Congregational Church, 40 rain forests instructor Joyce Crebase community and church members. Department of Human Services, two teas, movie, Elizabeth Von DeForest St., will hold its monthly contributed after her study of the No appointments arc necessary. will be on the program itinerary Trapp performance, tour of Stowe, meeting Monday, March 7, at 7:30 Trinidad rain forest.