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Vol.. 40 No. 52 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $12".00PER YEAR Car. Rt. P.S: PRICE 301 CENTS Dec. "24, I.98K Is Spirit Of Giving At. the very heart of the Christmas season, is the spirit of in modern times, with the figure of St.; Nicholas. Eve service today at the 25 The Green church will be held giving. It is a spirit embodied by Christ, one which A. Santa, Claus can be found at virtually every city street at 7 p.m. The Holy Eucharist will be preceded by-the an- reasserts itself in many customs, traditions, and stories comer and in every department store, the meaning of the nual Christmas P'ageant., presented by the Junior Choir, associated with the holiday which celebrates the Nativity of season, still ringing out loud, and clear, strong enough to echo Church'School, Acolytes, and. members of the Junior Youth He who gave His very life for all mankind. behind every "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good Fellowship. In some small, way, by giving meaningful gifts to those night!" ' • • Mary and Joseph will be played by Tiffany Sevas and Chad we love—and by making donations to those we do not even There also is a far more essential phrase: "Peace on earth, LaPerriere. "The rest,o f the cast will be .Michael Obar, Nathan know.. .the poor, the hungry, and the-Ionely—we echo faintly 'good will to men." For that is what the Christmas spirit of Davies. and Jeremy Christie as the Three Kings; Billie Jo His great gift. giving is all about. Shears as the Angel : Ryan O'Toole. Ryan Davies, We echo also the Three Magi, who traveled countless miles Throughout the Watertown and Qakville communities, and- Mark LaPerriere as the shepherds; Ashley LaPerriere to bestow upon Him tokens of their wonder and their love: townspeople will be joining in with'their brethren from all as the kings" attendant; and Beth Pastorino, Regina Mills, gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 'over the world in greeting the Christmas birt.fi with church Nicole Boudreau, Kristina Herman. Meg Pastorino,, Jessica The great emotion stirred in them as, having presented their services that begin today (Tuesday), and continue through 'looker, Amy Carver, and Talitha Daddona as the lead offerings, they gazed upon the infant Savior, is recreated the joyous day tomorrow. angels. ever}' Christmas in a myriad of ways—and felt just as strong- The following is a listing, of most of the activities that have Also: Amy Strozzi, Jennifer Lawson, Jackie Obar. Nan- ly in 1985 as it was in the year of Christ's birth, as strongly been scheduled. A further breakdown can.be found in the cy Lynn Gillette, Jamie Fairbanks. Megin Rclyea, and Tanya in the heartland of America as it was in the manger in Church Services section elsewherein this issue of the Town LaGasse as the chancel angels; and Masters Christie and, , lit by the radiance of the Magi's guiding star. Times: . - Obar and Nathan, Davies. and .Meg Pastorino,. soloists. The tradition of giving to others has continued through Christ Episcopal (Continued on page 2) the ages to be associated with Christmas and, increasingly The Rev. Jeffrey L. Kittredgc has announced the Christmas Vacation Time Means Plenty Of Fun Time For 'Town9® A t-Home 'Children A few special events "scheduled ward "to-holiday cheer with the lane can, attend a long roller skating by the Parks and Recreation showing of the movie "Pete's session at Valley Rollermagic off Department remain for youngsters'" Dragon" at the Swift Junior High • Harvester Road,'Waterbuiy. Time home trom school.,.on: ..thieir,- SchooI auditorium' 250 Colon ial periods will be from 10a.m. .to 12 • -Christmas vacation. St., Oakville, 'from' 10" to_ 11:45 noon. "12:30"to 3:30. and 4 to'6 The bieakdown is as-follows: a.m. The funny, lovable adventure p.m. The recreation coupon (ob- Friday. Dec, 27— With of a young orphan and Elliott, his tainable at the recreation office in Christmas past and New Year's best, friend, can be seen for free. the Town Hall Annex, '32.4 Main ahead, youngsters still can look for- Kids who enjoy life in the fast St.) must be presented for a dis- count on skate rental and admission... High School FBIA Holds Youngsters can take-" on, their parents or .guardians in a Parent- Informative Career Expo Child Bowling Tournament at the Blue Ribbon Lanes from 2:30 to 4 The Watertown High ' School tunities available in their-respective p.m.. There will be ribbons for the Chapter, Future Business Leaders areas. They communicated on a, winners. .There's a special-fee for of America (FBLA), in conjunction - one-to-one basis,-answering ques- two games and shoes. -with the Greater ..Waterbury tions concerning training, educa- • Open gyms are planned for Swift Chamber of Commerce, held a, - tion requirements, special abilities,;- from I-to 4 p.m.' for Grades 7 and Career Expo which was' attended salary/wage range, and oppo-rtuni-" Sv and/at WHS from, 1 to 3:30 p.m,.. by all Watertown High School, ty .for advancement. for Grades 9 to -12. There will be students, as well, as by visitors from Companies and organizations (Continued on page 36) several area high schools. particpating were,:: Anamet, Inc.; Representatives from business, The Banking Center; Budwitz and Crowell Named' industry, and the professions set up Meyegack; Colonial Bank; Com-- displays" and. distributed materials puter Processing Institute; Con- Officer With apprising students of the job oppor- (Continued on page 36) Association' Lt. Col. • Livingston V.R., - Because of the Wednesday Holiday Crowell, USAFR (Ret.), Shannon •NHOVMMJ HOW I1\s PONE as far as properly' decorating a • for the Observance of Avenue,'• was installed first vice is Jessica Poulin, left, 8 of 62 Atwood St., while younger presideniuf the Mattatuck Chapter,, brother Joshua, 3, looks on in interest. Jessica, a third grader at Jud- • .. New Year's Day, \ Retired Officers Association at its son School, and Joshua, a preschooler at Ledgewood Private Preschool An..-Early- Deadline • Dec. 1,9'. meeting at: -the Cfirtiss are the children of Thomas and Robin Poulin. They, like children House, Wqodbuiy. • ./ # everywhere, anxiously are awaiting the arrival of Santa. Claus Tuesday - . -Will'Be-Necessary-For-The • ," -Lt. Col.. Crowell, who was a night, and said they have been good all year. They chose as their Town Times Issue'of Dec, 31 B-29 bomber pilot on Guam in. Christmas message for the townspeople a verse from St. Luke: "Glory World War II and. a former prin- to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will, toward men." AH News & Advertising Copy for the Dec. 31 Issue cipal ..of Judson School, and Mrs. (Valuckas Photo) • .. • Crowell recently attended the 40th Must. Be -Submitted No Later 'Than, 4 p.m,., Friday, reunion of the 330th. Bomber Dec, 27th,," --. ' 'Group. The affair, attended by 470 '86 Pageant Forms Ready people including seven of Mr. The Town Times Office Will Be Closed Registration forms for young libraries -in' the communities • Crowell's crew, was held over four women wishing to enter the Miss .represented- by- the pageant. 'Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1. days at the ..Marriott Hotel in Greater • Watertown, Scholarship The scholarship awards this year Dayton, Ohio. Pageant now are available,' arc' $1,500 to the winner, $750 to „' • We Wish You. All a Mast-Happy, Safe Elbe-it Reynolds, commander of OakvHle-Watertown UNICO Presi- the first runner-up, $500 to the se- . And. Healthy Holiday -Season. the group*- on -Guam, was pest dent William Barrante said. • cond runner-up,'and $50 to each of speaker at the 'banquet. • The forms are: available-at public (Continued "on page 36) Page 2 TJ3wn-Tl^'^tSto^rc^TDecL'2i4,Property of the' 1985^ ' Watertown Historical Society 'traditional carols, scriptures, and a. •the••Handbell Choir provide the Candlelight Eucharist with special University and a. member of 'the candlelighting ceremony around a Christmas Is Spirit music for the traditional 1,1 p.m. music will start: at 11 p.m. Summertime Blues Band, will per- living creche. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgCandlelight Service. (Continued from page I)" On Christmas Day, the Festive form at, the 5 p.m. and midnight Trinity Lutheran Candlelight Eucharist'will be at 10 Masses. .'Mrs. George.said there;' Union. Congregational 'The 11 p.m. Candlelight Se.rvi.ce A Service at the a.m., •• will be traditional carols and. the At Union Congregational, 161 50 DeForest St. church has been, of Holy Eucharist will include carol St. John the Evangelist . "Gift of Love," written by Hal Buckingham St., Oakville,: .the singing, and a. short cantata, "O planned for 10 p.m., the Rev. The Roman Catholic church at Hopson. - Rev. Waldo Landquist said there Robert Stott said, while the Beloved Shepherds," by Ham- 574 Main St. will have its Soloist Florence Buckingham, .will be two Christmas Eve ser- merschmidt, sung by the Senior •Christmas Day Worship Service Christmas Eve Vigil, Mass. at 5 will sing "0 Holy Night" as the • vices;.The first at 7 p.m. will be •will 'take place at 10 a.m. There Choir, soloist Carol. Shears, and a youth presentation entitled, "I p.m. with Julia 'George,, parish "•Mass of the "Holy Child," -.is • will be carols and music. recorder players Pam and Bob music director, on organ and the celebrated. ; • Heard the Bells."/„ • • Toffey. Senior Choir doing 'the singing.. If .On Christmas Day, 'the Folk Narrators will be Laraine Land- On Christmas Day at 9 a.m., there is an overflow attendance, the Choir returns for the 8:15 a.m. quist and. Brent Teller. The music Elderly Health, there will be carol singing and. a St. John Folk Choir will provide Mass. Featured musicians will be will be courtesy of Denita Land- celebration of the Holy Eucharist... contemporary carols and music for Thomas Van on, " the 12-string. quist on, flute and. organ, with Tony Screening At. The lay readers of the parish will a simultaneous Mass in the church guitar, Elaine Fontaine on, the a,c- Carlson the announcer. hold services, at Whitewood Manor hall. coustic guitar, Anthony Santo]i on Cast members also include Alan Center Jan. 21 • at 10 a.m., and at the Watertown The Rev. Marshall Filip an- the electric keyboard, Terri Poirier and Brenda Charette", Steve Clark, Convala.ri.um at 11 a.m. with tambourine, and .• Tommy Matthew Retake, Joe Palomba, The Elderly Health Screening 1 nounced a. Vigil Mass also will, be I All Saints'* Episcopal held, at 7 p.m., with guest soloist Valuckas, percussion. Penny Hinman, Gar}'-and Louis Service, offering preventive health Services at All Saints, 262 Main. Stephen Beauchamp, while the Masses also have been slated for Quadrato, • Tom, Sturges, Chad. screening and, education for persons St., Oakville, will .begin today at traditional will be 9:30 a.m..,,, 10:45 a.m. (with Senior • Greenwood,"Russell Overtoil, Julie over 60', will be visiting the Falls 1.0:30 p.m., with a Carol Prelude, at 12 a.m. ',. . Choir), and 12 noon. There, will, be Pickering, Kirk and Denita, Land- Avenue Senior Center on Tuesday, the Rev. Robert Odierna said. The Trumpeter . Steve : Leisring, a no 5 p.m. Mass: quist, and Emilio Crocco and his • "Jan. 21. ••• annual: Christmas Eve Festive music student at West. Texas State St. Mary Magdalen mother, Kelley Crocco. • Screening will include blood tests The 16 Buckingham St., The- Junior Deacons of the (CBC and. chemistry)," electrocar- Oakville Roman Catholic church, church will be serving Holy Com- diogram, glaucoma test, urinalysis, Watertown High School has Christmas Eve Masses schedul- munion, • and. a,' Sunday School blood pressure, measurement, of ed for 4 and 8 p.m., and the tradi- Choir will' sing a special anthem, height/weight, health history, test, Welcomes You To An tional Midnight Mass at 1,2 a.m.,; "Go Tell It On, the Mountains." for visual acuity, and a test to detect according to the Revs. John Lynch There" also will be candlelightin'g presence of blood in the stool. and. Ralph Colicehitx and carols. A nurse practitioner also will, be On, Christmas Day, Masses have At the 10 p.m." eve service, Lin- in attendance to offer breast ex- been slated for 7, '8:30, 10, and da Murno, organist and choir direc- aminations and a pap test for 11:30 a.m. There will be special tor, will lead the Senior Choir in women, and a prostrate examina- music and carol singing during the special anthems. Holy Communion tion for men. services. will be.-distributed by the Senior There, will, be a, suggested dona- Jan. 9, 1986 First Congregational Deacons, and there will be tion to assist in covering'costs not The Revs. William, Zitce and. candlelighting and carols. paid through, federal, state, or local From,: 7 - 9:30 p. Laura Opsahl announced the The Rev. Mr."Landquist will be grants, but. state Medicaid reci- church, 40 DeForest St., will.have •the preacher. The public is invited pients may present their Title XIX Rain Date Jan.. 15, 1986 a. Candlelight Service at 5 p.m. to both services. "cards in lieu of suggested donation. Christinas Eve, with, the Youth United, .Methodist For further, information on Choirs singing. There will be The Rev. James Stinson an- screening, call the senior center at MEET OUR FACULTY, ww:,,i nursery care available for infants nounced, the annual.Christmas Eve 274-5411, ext. 423, or the EHSS, STUDENTS & STAFF. "^KS^ through, first graders. Worship Service at 7:30 p.m. in the 24 Central Ave., Waterbury, at The Senior Choir will, sing, and 305 Main St. church will include 755-9284. Watertown

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Society) Dec. 24, 1985 Pag e 3 Flames and smoke were billow- Camp Mataucha off Smith Pond the program is scheduled for Tues- ing out of the building by the time Road- day, Jan". 7 at. 7 p.m. in the Visita- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgfiremen arrived. 'The bakery had- Firemen were unable to save the tion, Plaza, 100 Jefferson, Square. closed a half hour before ' the 20-by-45-foot building, which The full program, comprises explosion. burned, to the ground, Sunday night, seven hours over five days and Two families in the second-floor Dec. 15. It was a key part of the leaves participants free from, the apartments escaped unharmed. One summer program. need to smoke. firefighter, Lt, Thomas Stanis, was A smaller building at, the camp For further information, call the injured. He was treated at Water- also was destroyed by vandals. Center for Continuing Health at bury Hospital for a. cut on his hand, Chief Lamphier said there, has been 574-6184, and released. much vandalism at: the camp The Connecticut Light: and recently, and, tire marks from Humor is a never-fa ill ing source of Power Co. disconnected the gas motorcycles and three-wheel ter- cheer in hard times. Thursday night. Chief Lamphier rain bikes have been found. said the explosion ruptured a, YMCA President Edgar J. natural gas line in the street, Meyers said the YMCA will con- hampering efforts, to put out the duct a, special fund, drive after the blaze. holidays to replace the two The Seeleys had received, a ship- buildings. The structures were in- REBERS ment of supplies and baked goods sured, but. there appraised value earlier in the day, including $1,500 was about, $700, Mr. Meyers said, PLUMBING worth of Italian cookies. The well below replacement costs. and Seeleys began their business around 1935 in their home, and, HEATING moved, into the Oakville location in Smoke Stoppers Inc. 1971. • Residential Mr. Seeley said he hopes in- At St. Mary's Commercial surance would, cover the losses, Smoke Stoppers, a five-day which he estimated at, about group program, that, focusses on . Industrial $130,000. Chief Lamphier said, the neutralizing the desire for tobacco, Call: 2:74-0776 inside of the bakery was "totally is being, offered by St.- Mary's .Gary Rebers destroyed." Hospital. Watertown The Seeleys were uncertain, The free introductory session for whether they would, reopen the business YMCA Structures Ruined DOING THEIR SEGMENT of the ~r rMn:.- ir. (tther Lands" pro- Meanwhile Chief Lamphier said ject in Marcia Moriarty's social studies class at Hem in way Park School the department still is imestigating When the trail's ail £ are Jennifer Bruce, left, holding a written report and native baked dish a fire in the arts and crafts building of Poland, and Andrea Evenski, in traditional Polish costume. (Grohs at the Greater Waterbun, It MCA s covered with snow . Photo) Fires Destroy Oakville what could be better j C4T than to wish Merry 4 Bakery, Camp Building / love you f. A Thursday evening fire gutted business of Richard and Lorraine. more today n Christmas to all £ the Lorraine's Cakes for AH Occa- Seeley. Yestetday^ the • i sions bakery on Main. Street in "Apparently something in the whom we know. Oakville, causing an estimated gas floor heater unit let go," said Westerner $130,000 in damages, Fire Chief and Marshal Aver)' W. The fire, which, erupted about Lamphier, saying it caused an ex- 6:30 p.m.. in the Viola, Building, plosion which was fueled by 679 Main Street, Watertown 274-0740 destroyed the 50-year-old family natural gas.

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That's about one fatality and 112 USPS (35-480 injuries each and every day. • 01 • CD DD DO DID DO • ID • •• • DD DID DID DO DD D D Most tragic is that many of these " •' ,;" ADVERTISING NOTICE people would be alive or much less TOWN TIMES will'make every effort to see: thai, .nil adverlsing copy is correctly seriously injured if they had been printed. The publishers .assume no financial responsibility for typographical errors in wearing 'their- safety 'belts. Your advertisements, but wii gladly reprint, without charge, that part, or advertisement in chances of survival and: reduced in- which an error may occur. Regularly scheduled advertising may 'be canceled or cor- rected within deadline liimils only. ' ' ' juries are increased by at least 50 percent if you buckle up. Besides his wife, he leaves two But although safety belts have obituaries sons; two daughters, including been mandatory in U.S. cars for 20 Mrs. Jacob (Alba) 'Vazquez of years, voluntary usage has been Antonio. Arroyo Oakville; two brothers; four discouragingly low—about. 12 per- Funeral services for Antonio Ar- sisters; eight grandchildren; and cent in Connecticut. royo, 61, of 456 Matthew St., Pro- several nieces '.and nephews... We know 'that many more Con- spect, husband of America necticut citizens will buckle-up Miss Dora Barna (Rodriguez) Arroyo, were held once the law goes into effect. But Rose Barna, Watertown, and Peter Barna, Bantam, announce the people need to understand the im- Saturday, Dec. 2!, at 8:15 a.m.. ;:.TOTIHIE EDITOR1 engagement of their daughter, Dora. Barna, to James W. Proe, son of from the Bergin Funeral' Home, portance of getting into the buckle- Mr. and Mrs. William Proe, Watertown. A Sept. 27, 1986 wedding Waterbury, to St., Cecilia's Editor -• up habit: now, during the hectic is planned. Miss Barna graduated from. Watertown High School, and Church, Waterbury,, for a Mass at Town Times holiday season.. is employed as a receptionist for Devino Fuels, Inc., Waterbury. Mr. 9 a.m.. Burial, was in. Calvary Dear Sir: Seat bells do save lives. Proe graduated, from Watertown High, and is 'the owner of Proe's 'Lawn Cemetery. As you know, on Jan.. 1 Connec- Sincerely, Care Sen'ice in Watertown. He is a, member of the Watertown'"Fire Mr. Arroyo died. Wednesday, ticut's mandatory safety belt law Nancy L. Owen Department. Dec. 18, at St. Mary's Hospital will go into effect. But we are con- Executive Director, after a long illness. He was a cerned about the Christmas-New Ct. Safer)' Belt Coalition tions. She is employed as an inter- ing spouses, and children receiving retired .casting inspector for Alloy Year's holiday period, traditional- national relations analyst for Third •the VA's "protected" pension, .and Foundries of Naugatuck, where he ly the most hazardous time for driv- Joyce Mullen, Point Systems, Monterey, Calif. parents who get Dependency and worked 35 years. ing during the year. • Mr. Stephenson graduated from Indemnity Compensation (DIC) The Taft School and From, Brown benefits, will be affected. C. Stephenson with a, B.A. degree in history. He EVRs were mailed, to these af- is a, history teacher at the Robert fected, individuals on Oct. 1 in the . To Wed In '86 Louis Stevenson School, Pebble first phase of a change in the-VA's Mr.and Mrs. James'B. Mullen Beach, Calif. income reporting procedures, of- Jr., Morris Town Line Highway, ficials said. The EVR, replaces the Ringing and Mr. and'Mrs.- David • Wood- old Annual Income Questionnaire, ward, Maple Street, Litchfield, an- • YA'Recipients which used to'"go to all VA pen- out our. ' • nounce the 'engagement" of -their - Face Deadline = sioners "at the' same time. . " brightest daughter, Joyce Ann Mullen, to Since the beginning of Charles Todd Stephenson; son of December, and through next greetings Mr. and. Mrs. George H. Stephen- : On EV Reports September, EYRs will be mailed for son, Galloupe's Point, Swamp- • Many recipients' of'Veterans Ad- out at nearly 70,000 a month to scott, Mass.. A July 1.2 'wedding is ministration benefits must submit recipients of VA "improved" planned. Eligibility 'Verification 'Reports pensions. Miss Mullen graduated from (EVR) by Jan. 1 to avoid interrup- Watertown High School and Brown tion or suspension of benefits, VA University, Providence, R.I., with officials have said... .Gib .Christie a B.A. degree in international rela- About: 800,000 veterans, surviv- BOZZUTO-SAYRE-DEL GALLO, INC. . Trust Pres.' ' INSURANCE Gilbert" Christie was elected 132 Prospect Street, Waterbury •• 574-5200 "' Happy -Holidays president of 'the Watertown. Land . Trust, Inc., for 1986, at. a meeting /To All Of Our. held in. the Watertown Library on 'Dec. 9: ..-.'• New Customers Also elected were Charles Stauf- Mary-& Dot facher, secretary, and. Gail .Sangree, treasurer. The Land. Trust is a non-profit .'organization and membership is open to anyone who supports preservation of open space land. The group owns 2.7 acres at three locations in .town. •

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Congress, like most of us,' has munities and people need not be imported chemical feed stocks, could be imposed within a year. been unable to avoid the last minute reduced by a budget process runn- lead, and petroleum. Taxes also CALORIES •rash before the holidays. Com- ing on automatic pilot. The budget: will be levied on hazardous waste pressing months of deliberation in- The healthiest people are those balancing ammendment is a real disposal and storage, which not on- Landscaping .At who know very little about calories to a week of votes, the House of challenge to Congress to do its ly raises money, but creates incen- • and lots about 'exercise... Representatives last week approv- work in a responsible and timely tives to produce less waste. Mattatuck CC ed sweeping legislation to reduce manner. the federal deficit and clean up the The bill also charts a mandatory Landscaping Small Properties, a Toxic Waste Cleanup schedule for cleanup of the worst course, designed to train those wan- hazardous waste that plagues our .Toxic waste leaking into the en- soil, air and water. .sites, defines what is meant by a ' ting to get: into the business, or help vironment poses one of the nation's '"clean" site, and simplifies those already in, it to sharpen their Budget Balancing Act most difficult—and potentially cleanup settlements between EPA skills, will, be offered by Mattatuck It was tough medicine to explosive.—health problems. With, and responsible parties. • Community College starting Tues- swallow, but Congress passed a bill this In, mind, the House approved Another Kind Of Dumping? day, Jan. 21. that mandates gradual, incremental a $10 billion, five-year reauthortza- from the Evidence, that Japan is selling Interested home gardeners also elimination of the federal budget tion of the Superfnnd program, with underpriced 2,56k RAM (Random are invited to apply. ..UNUSUAL deficit by 1991. If budgets passed provisions to clean up 600 of the Access Memory) semiconductors The two-credit course will teach by Congress fail to meet the year- most hazardous sites and. help here,, coupled, with, an already the mechanics of lawn, establish- "GIFT. SHOP. ly deficit-reduction targets, the eliminate toxic waste altogether. damaged domestic industry, has ment and. landscaping, plant use 42.2 Main Street President would be authorized to Superfund is used by the federal. spurred the U.S. Commerce Oakville 274&58JS make automatic cute in most federal and handling, lawn, and, landscape Environmental Protection Agency Department to launch its first self- maintenance, starting a, landscape programs. to clean up hazardous substance initiated anti-dumping investigation- The measure, known as the and waste dumps when. the. private ' that could lead to the imposition of Gramm-Rudman budget ammend- parties responsible do not act import, duties. ENCHANTED COTTAGE ment, is desperately needed—the quickly enough to protect health American-made RAM computer nation's checkbook is so far in the and 'welfare, or when they cannot Rt. 61 Main Street,- Bethlehem,, Ct. 266-7104 components have suffered quantum, (At the sign »/ the Pointed Pan?) red that it poses a real, danger to our be found. .. price deflation from $18 to $20' economic vitality and in effect un- Superfund also sponsors pre- each in 1984 to an average $2 to- May all the manageably mortgages the nation's cleanup technical work and'seeks day... About 5,000 workers in the warmth and future.. reimbursement from responsible semiconductor industry already wonder of But the ammendment falls short parties. have lost their jobs this year, and Christmas of good law because it sets impor- Instead of merely throwing more the industry's losses are expected embrace you tant domestic social programs money at the EPA, the House to reach $900 million over the and yours, against one another. For instance, Superfund bill promotes expanded, lifetime.of 256k RAMs. while Social Security and other im- accelerated cleanup and research Meanwhile, Japanese 256k, RAM HOURS: Tucs. - Fri, 12-5 portant domestic programs are ex- into new technology to eliminate prices here are substantially below Sat. 10 - 5 • empt from the automatic cuts, 'the problem. It also strives to others—such as education and loosen the legal tangles that have Head Start—are not. restrained cleanup efforts. : Congress can survive the Sword For instance, one provision lifts During this Holiday Season, - of Damocles that .the Gramm- a penalty built into current law Rudman ammendment poses by against firms specializing in hazar- "We would, like io extend our passing budgets that meet 'the year- dous waste cleanup. These Sincere Thanks- -for your Valued- Business and continued • Progress BEST WISHES FOR THE • in the Mew "fear

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.'••.•*- •::2:4*ir§Qtl.R :•- ' ' r -(Horne) ' EMERGENCY •SERVICE; ] 274-CI856' Property of the Watertown Historical Society been.receiving, it: is'clear the 76th, Is responsible for 25 percent, one District is not' immune.' •'''' '' .. can be required to pay no more than . Rowland Chides \ watertownhistoricalsociety.orgThe., proposals by Republican' • 25 percent'of the award; raise from. State Capitol "legislative" leaders cover a. broad $1,500 to $10,000 the limits to be -'Sandbagging'- range of areas, aimed at making heard, in 'the small claims court to liability insurance available and expedite settlements' which do not: Legf slat ere Review affordable. '••'•'. require.lawyers or the Hill judicial . The House, .and Senate, in remov- By State Sep. Francs J. Carpenter One is the impositions of limits process; provide that, in. awarding ing defense'industry reforms from 76th Assembly District • on. how much attorneys will be able ^ 'pain and suffering damages,, lump an omnibus 'spending bill, rejected GrabherrRd., Thomaston CT 06787 to collect, in emergency' fees in sum. settlements may be ho 'larger by the'House two weeks ago, has future liability settlements • or - Aan $250,000. ' .' • "sandbagged the 'taxpayers," ac- Home: 283-8373. awards. Clearly, clients should be' Awards exceeding 'that amount. cording to Congressman John G. getting more money • than • the • must: be paid, with interest, over a Rowland, R-5th District* attorneys. \ - • . • . 10-year period or to 'the predictable "'Haven't we listened to our con- A, period of financial instability, missioner contributed to the One plan calls for a study of the life expectancy of the beneficiary, stituents?" Mr. Rowland, asked. skyrocketing litigation costs, and problem, liability' insurance rate structure to whichever is less. •' . ' "Haven't we learned anything the inability of the state's Insurance A time of financial uncertainty .is be conducted by 'the State Insurance Repnbl.iea.ns also have come up •from the endless accounts, of waste Commissioner to exercise man- charting the course for the in- • Commissioner, with 'the possibili- 'with important proposals to be im- and. fraud in Pentagon, spending!?. dated powers are all contributing to surance .industry's ship of state. ty of establishing a system of prior plemented in the area of municipal This will, certainly go down as the the crisis looming in today's in- Precipitated by exorbitant, legal ex- .approval for such rates" in 'the • liability, such as limiting its scope. worst decision of the year." surance industry. penses, Ike'the $2.3 million judge- future. Additionally, all insurance This would be accomplished by ' Congressman Rowland, who in- Consumers—ranging from towns ment awarded a Torrington woman companies who wish to do business defining the scope of municipal troduced a bill to combat, corporate and cities to schools and day care last. March, insurance companies in Connecticut must: write all lines liability in. the General Statutes. fraud, said he was "shocked" by centers—are finding it increasing- •are being more selective in. choos- of insurance allowed in Connec- Such a definition will limit, the the lack of publicity given to the ly difficult to obtain and pay for ap- ing which groups they want to in- ticut: which they write in any other creeping expansion of municipali- conferees' actions. propriate insurance 'coverage. sure, and in determining which state. - ty • liability occasioned by court, "Did the conferees actually Others, fora variety of reasons,are . levels of coverage will be-provid- The Republican leadership of the decisions, and will retain municipal believe'no one would notice this, finding it very difficult to obtain ed. At 'the same time, they are Connecticut General Assembly liability where it can be shown, that with all 'the other business we had. re-insurance. . " significantly increasing their continues to be philisophically op- the municipality knew or should that week?" he asked. "I find it By law, the.insurance commis- premium rates. • •• . posed to the concept of setting: ar- have known about the. negligent hard to believe they don't consider sioner; is charged with guarantee- In an effort: to short, circuit: this bitrary limits on the value of human nature .of its. activities. this issue as crucial as the farm bill ing that premiums paid for in- snowballing catastrophe, Repub- pain and suffering. While "caps" Continuing with, additional and tax reform.." surance will equal or. exceed the lican leaders., myself included, are of this nature: might appear to be a. proposals—it. is necessary to pre- The key defense spending amount, necessary to pay claims on proposing a variety of •remedies. simple solution to providing predic- vent: duplicate payments by reforms Mr. Rowland referred to that insurance. By failing to carry The problem, is being felt all over tability of maximum, liability, in establishing a "collateral course" were approved, overwhelmingly by out. his statutory duties, the com- . the state. And from the calls I have reality., they are nothing more than rule requiring that courts be advis- the House and Senate earlier in the an arbitrary limit set for economic ed of any recovered (collateral) that, year, but: were sent to conferees to convenience. will be made to 'the plaintiff'through work out differences in the" The Republican proposals con- other, sources. language:. The recent conference piristmas tinue: state statutes will be amend- Finally, the proposals discourage report on the continuing appropria- ed to provide for a system under frivolous suits by making it. easier tions for fiscal 1986 eliminated, all which, each defendant pays only the to countersue. That is, in all civil "' reforms. • Magic amount of his or her liability. If one. rases in which damages are sought, ' The House reforms, approved 'this court: must rule on whether 'the 411-4. in June, included 'the majori- ' HAPPY HOLIDAYS ' suit was frivolous and most enter ty of provisions in, Mr. Rowland's "TOUT Clothes -friend" its findings on the record... "Procurement integrity Act." One In the love and While this column serves as a provision, would impose stiff .fines warmth that is The Clothes Clinic vehicle in which to highlight some and jail sentences on defense con- tractors who bill the government: Christmas. WtQKSSIiOMAIl OUT OMNIBUS & UUNDW SBWICE of the more important aspects of 61 Riverside St. - just off Main St. this insurance liability propsoal, I for unallowable costs;, We're so very (on* to Immiftrt Seiaulp S'jfanl1 would'be happy to provide you. Congressman Rowland said fail- glad to • Oakville, Ct. with, additional infortntion on some ing to approve the procurement, know you. At! Work Done in of the other proposals. Please fed reforms threatens to undermine Our Modern Plant free to contact me- at. the State legislation recently approved to 'Same Dap Service . Capitol, at. 1-800-842-1423. • mandate a balanced budget, in five years—the so-called Gramm- Castilian Room Service Rudman Ammendment. ' FRESH FIELD ' He said he will •continue to press Gift Shop Karen Donof rio -. 1245 Thomaston Ave. Bob< Donofrio ' 274-004 T. Remember,'' if you faiMo'-'reform for the adoption of his legislation Waterbury your neighbor, you can. always go when Congress returns in January. HRS: M-F 6:30 - 6:30 Sat. 6:30 -3:00 to work on yourself. "The taxpayers of 'this country were sandbagged by conferees that week." he added... "When . we ;|fs^^^^ R.J. BLACK' return, eliminating defense waste &SON..INC.- must become priority No.' 1." Sales & Service Learn; Spanish "SoiarHot Water A conversational Spanish course Efficient- Evacuated is being offered by Mattatuck Com- Tube Design munity College, beginning Jan. 21 Water Pumps & and meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Water Conditioners in Mattatuck Hall. Thomaston Road No prior knowledge of Spanish Wafer! own 274-8853 is required. For further informa- tion, call the college at 575-8036. It is our hope that the friendship we've enjoyed with you may continue throughout the coming year. Many thanks and a very, merry Christmas.

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This will make your bowel, Laws Exist To Your Credit to disapprove your application for There are numerous therapies for credit. . The piles is another name for movements more regular and cause Credit, is as much a part of the hemorrhoids. It is a very common hemorrhoids. Often an, over-the- less chance of constipation and way we do business today as The law requires credit rating counter suppository will, relieve the agencies to reinvestigate disputed condition affecting about, half of all, straining to evacuate the bowel money itself. Few people are people in this country between the symptoms. Hot site baths are, useful movement. without a credit card. And most, of information as quickly as possible. for shrinking the hemorrhoids. Credit rating, agencies are, required ages of 20 and 50. Drinking plenty of water also os have had. to buy a car, or other Hemorrhoids are swellings in the Your family physician can will cause less straining. Regular important household items, on to correct any misinformation about, prescribe medicated suppositories your credit immediatley upon walls of blood, vessels, supporting exercise also is helpful.. credit... tissues, and mucous membranes of which are not available Many consumers, though,, are satisfactory presentation of proof of over-the-counter. an error. the rectum, and, anus. unaware of the state laws that ex- Often thay may cause no symp- In some cases, elastic bands are ist to protect, 'them when it, comes As is the case in handling any placed on, the hemorrhoids causing consumer dispute, keep accurate toms at all.- However, during a to credit. flare-up, they can cause pain, it-.. them to shrink. If, as mentioned FENN—A son, Colin David, Dec. "Credit Reports" are the basis records of all your dealings with above, blood-clots in, a, hemorrhoid 3 at St. Mary's Hospital, Water- the credit rating agency, including ching, and burning. They can also •that, many banks, lending institu- bleed, sometimes quite profusely. causing, severe pain, the blood clot bury, to Mr. and Mrs. David R. tions, and department stores use in copies of all correspondence or must be removed, under a. local Fenn (Anne-Marie Pilch), Morris. m other evidence. In some cases, blood clots in the determining whether to approve swollen • veins can, cause acute, anesthetic in your family doctor's Grandparents "are Margaret T. your request, for a credit line, car, The state's consumer credit laws severe pain. office. Pilch, Waterbury, and, Vivian M. or loan. These reports are usually are under the jurisdiction of the Fenn, Oakville. banking commissioner. The com- There are many factors which, In extreme cases, surgery is the prepared by credit rating agencies, contribute to hemorrhoids. The and 'they are a representation of missioner's office receives and in- vestigates any complaints regarding common thread in, these causes, is your credit worthiness and increased pressure, on those veins capacity. •the state's credit regulations. If the commissioner determines that a supplying the rectum, and anus. For These, reports contain a, lot of example, standing or sitting too basic information about, you—such " creditor or credit rating agency has violated state law, he can issue a long will cause the increased as your employer and. salary, your pressure. Straining to evacuate a spouse's financial status, 'the motor cease-and-desist order. The creditor or agency, if it disagrees bowel, movement and. over-exertion vehicles you own, what you owe on can. cause the problem also. these vehicles'or on your mortgage, with the commissioner's order, can request a, formal hearing. Pregnant women are especially how much other money you owe on prone to hemorrhoids. Heredity, credit, and whether you have been, For more serious violations, the overdue on payments. commissioner' always has the op- Because of the large amount of tion, of bringing a, court action to ** * personal financial information con- enforce compliance with his orders. tained in credit, reports, and, Each violation of the consumer because of 'the importance that a credit, laws carries a, potential good credit rating has in, this penalty of up to $100' for the first economy, state laws exist to pro- offense, up to $500 for a second, of- tect you. fense, and up to $1,000 and, up to six months in jail for each, subse- For example, one law requires quent offense. that "no creditor shall take adverse If you, are seeking credit, it's action... .on a credit report... .without, 1 first disclosing to the consumer 'the good to remember your rights so name and address of the credit that, you, won't, unfairly be denied Warn wishes and rating agency which issued the the credit you deserve. heart)) thanks to all We want to lake this opportunity* to thank you, our good report." owr patrons from friends.,, for (hinting of us through (he year, and to wish In addition, credit rating agencies • the staff of • JOB and your families every joy of the Christmas Season. are required to'disclose to a con- MARANATHA sumer 'the nature and substance of CHIMNEY all, information (except medical in- -Unisex Salon- & COIFFURES SWEEPS South Main, Street im formation) in its files once the con- 274-5459 274-5450' THOMASTON HI),, WATEKTOWN sumer has Filed a written, request Thomaston and. has provided 'the proper inden- tifi.Gati.on. In other words, if you want to find out exactly why your * cleaning oil, woodstove, application for a, credit, card, or loan and' fireplace' flues. was 'turned down,, you can find out. details about why it happened. * Quick - clean - efficient Suppose you get a copy of your * Friendly service •hitiy insured credit report,, and you, disagree with certain -details it contains about 'Jo our customers you. State law gives you an oppor- 573-1255 tunity to dispute information that and friends. may have been used, by a creditor As you gather with your family and friends in celebration Aglow Love this holiday season, „ we wish you Imppiness and prosperity in the years to come. As the warmth of holiday candles Season's Greetings from 'light the season, the Directors, Officers may every heart •and'Employees be warmed by of"First Federal. „ the glow of good friends. ^1

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Mass for Joseph Sunday, Dec. 29—Sunday ' Donahu.e,' 8:30 a.m.; Christmas School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor- • Mass for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ship, 1,0:30 a.m.; Junior Church, Famiglietti, 10 a.m ;, Christmas ages 6 to 12, 10:30 a.m.; Evening 30th Mass for Philip Bosco, 1,1:30 a,,m. Service, 7 p.m. | ALLYN'S CLEANERS «i DYERS will be CLOSED 10% Christmas Eve • • TO' •.• ,• •• Day at 4:00 P.M. and 50% Off ^ Christmas Day ;.. Manufacturer's Retail We:: will reopen' on'December 26, 1985 PREFERENCE CEILING WHITE ''., „ MERRY CHRISTMAS 15'Echo" Lake Road,; Watertown . 274-1636

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Mattatuck Unitarians . Nonnewaug H.S., Wdby. .- • 26G-43M- • Tuesday, De'c- 24—Christmas Eve Service at First Congregational Church, Main St.,"Woodbury, with. the Rev. Robert Ra.ffc.rd on "A Winter'Festival."

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Hi But. that hasn't helped me, as you can '•• • this special season. plainly see; I'm not. in the places where 1 really should be:. So please, my dear doctor, hurry up quick, I'm sure an adjustment would just do the trick." So 1 quickly checked Santa, 'On my table' he lay. The whole world was tense; he must be on his way. So many children 'would be disappointed', Now it's all up to me; I'm the one who's appointed. 1 asked deard" Santa to turn on his side. My gosh, he's so chubby, he seemed a. < =w mile wide. With deft and precision, I straightened1 his back. And then with a twist of his cherry-red nose' like a lash he was gone; to the sleigh he then row. I felt good inside, for a job so well done "Cause' now ail the children, were sure to have fun. And somehow he made it, despite the delay. All the toys were delivered on time THE Christmas day. The' world seemed at peace with hardly a fear, HEMINWAY & BARTLETT With a bright Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please address all questions regarding MFG.CO. natural1 health to: '.'MANUFACTURERS OF SYNTHETIC SEWING THREADS ••' ' '. ' ESIABLISHED 1181 Mid die bury ;'" :, -WATERiTOWN,'CONNECTICUT;.."•; • •;• ;' '•• • ' Chiropractic Group " 60 Lakeside Blvd. W«t .. CL 9WOB75W610 ssf' hour lessons, all in, small, groups. assures that .Americans from all facilities, has been, approved by the SpacePropertys Exists In ofPark thes •• Watertown.•••• Karate, under the ..direction'o f Historicalwalks contribute their fair share." SocietyHouse of Representatives. , . Joseph''Antonacci, will be held Mrs. Johnson has some reserva- The bill, gives hazardous waste again on Wednesdays at Judson tions about the overburdening the sites that comply with federal stan- And Recreation Programs;School, Hamilton Avenue. Instruc- new bill may have .on the middle- dards, for groundwater protection watertownhistoricalsociety.orgtions are open to ages 6 'through 16. class family which earns between and monitoring up to an extra year Many of the Parks and Recrea- ed to start their winter session, in for beginner through black, belt. $43,000 and'$50,000 a year, to obtain 'tie' liability insurance now tion Department programs schedui- January still have openings, recrea- required by law. tion officials announced. • . Youth gymnastics .for kinder- "The vote was an important step About 50 waste sites nationwide, Monday features cooking with, an • garteners and first graders will, be to get tax, reform through the most of which are owned and afternoon program, on Kids .Micro held, from 10:30 to 11:25 a.m., and House," she said, "but the reform, operated by the plants producing Snacks from4 to' 5 p.m., available for Grades 2 and 3 from 11:30 a.m. package has some serious 'pro- the waste, face shutdowns because to children in Grades 4 through, 8. to 12:25 p.m. Both 'will be held blems. The Senate will have to ad- appropriate insurance polices are. Classes are being held, at the A.E., Saturdays at Swift. dress the unbalanced impact it not available,. Ponton Co., 209 Main St., Girls •'basketball will be offered would have oir middle-class Oakville. Pre-registration must be Saturdays at Swift from 11:30 a.m. families. "- The ammendment, which would done by Dec, 31. to 1 p.m. The program, is open to Rep. Johnson also is concerned protect about: 300 Connecticut jobs, girls in, Grades 4 through 8 and will has been, endorsed by both en- A Chinese" Cooking class also the reform proposal would, harm feature games, skill work, and. vironmental groups and. industry. will 'be held on Mondays, from 7 the industrial sector because it stret- r i strategy instructions. to 9 p.m. at Watertown High ches out. write-offs provided, by the To be eligible for the extension, School, 324 French St.. "Adults will For further information on any of Investment Tax Credit... waste sites,,, besides having to cer- have the opportunity to learn about 'the programs listed, call 'the recrea-' "The House 'tax, reform, bill is by tify compliance with all but in- authentic Chinese cooking with tion office, at 274-5411,-ext. 253. no means perfect," she admitted,, surance requirements, must also locally available ingredients. "but it is the First step toward convince the Environmental Pro- •• A, jazz and dance class will be of- . Sweeping Tax' overhauling 'the. nation's revenue tection Agency it is making "a - fered as "AllTha Jazz" to Grades raising system,."' good faith "effort to obtain insurance. May your joys be many, 4 through 8 on Wednesday at Swift Reform Bill :, Toxic Waste Law as are our thanks toyou . Junior High School, 250 Colonial A bill, initiated by Mrs. Johnson St., Oakville. - Teenagers can do Passes'Hoe.se •': which prevents . 'threatened shut-, , NEW YEAR jazzercise on Tuesdays and A sweeping income tax reform '•down of numerous machine shops It's never too late to make a good TARA Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. bill which lowers individual and and. metal finishing plants that rely resolution—any day can be the first Beginner ice skating lessons for corporate rates, .plugs loopholes, • on hazardous waste disposal day, of a brand new year. FARM Grades 1, through 4 arc available on and exempts nearly six million of Fridays during the public ice the nation's poorest families, 8.60 Guernseytown Rd. skating time at the Taft School recently was passed by the House Watertown Mays Rink from 5:45 to 6:4,5 p.m. of Representatives. (across from Ml. Olivet Cemetery) The program features six one-half 'The new bill also will, assure, 'that wealthy individuals and corpora- tions will pay 'their due. "This tax reform bill has, fairness iM £4- Me written all over it," said Connec- GENERAL center -open 9 a.m. -to 1 p.m.; ticut Congresswoman Nancy _ INFO' NUMBERS:, Municipal minibus to Waterbury and mall in Christianity begins - where. Johnson, R-Sixth District. "It pro- switchboard, 274-5411, for most morning and afternoon. religion ends - with the ressurection motes saving and investment and governmental and School Depart- HOLIDAY' REC Specials: of Jesus - Our Living Leader. ment offices, including recreation movie "Pete's Dragon" at Swift Acts 2, 22 - 36 Biue Seal Feeds extensions 253 to 2,55, and senior Junior High School auditorium, 'Wild - Bird - Seed & Feeders center and minibus exts. 423 and- 250'ColonialSt., Oakville, 10 a.m. Sunflower - Millet - Seed 424. to 11:45 p.m., free; roller skating Dog Foods - Purina - Wayne DAILY INFG'LIWE: 2.74-9334, at Valley Rollermagic, Harvester Scott - Lawn - Products " CRIM'ESTOPPERS: 755-1234. Rd., Waterbury, 10a.m. to 6 p.m., For Mel - Milorganite WELCOME WAGON: discounts, with, free: coupon (pick up i "Where the difference is worth the distance!'^ Dolomite Lime - Peat Moss ' 266-4157. •at recreation office); Parent-Child 'Calcium Chloride - Salt. Bowling Tournament at Blue Rib- 2245 Litchfield Rd., Watertown Hay - Straw - Shavings •• TUESDAY, DEC. 24 bon Lanes,, Main, St., 2:30' to 4 Bag Balm.- Maple Syrup ' SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. p.m., reduced price for 2. games Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and shoes; open gyms for Grades Prayer Service 5:30 pum. Evening Prayer & Praise 6:00 p.m.. H.S-COECO. 7 and 8 at. Swift Junior High, 1 to WEDNESDAY - 7:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY 45 Freight St. •WEDNESDAY, DEC 25 4 p.m., and Grades 9 through 12 Waterbury. 754-6177, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Town, from 1 to 3:30' p.m. Municipal Offices, School Depart- ment,, senior center, libraries, post MONDAY, DEC 30' offices closed for holiday. SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. .. 'THURSDAY, DEC 26 • HOLIDAY, REC Specials: " TOWN MUNICIPAL Offices, movie "Pete's Dragon'" at Water- School Department, 'senior center town, Library, 470 Main St., 1 to dosed for Christmas holiday. 2:45 p.m., free; Splash, Party at high school's Frank Reinhold Pool, " ' FRIDAY, DEC .27 .324 French St., 10 a.m.. to 1,2 SENIOR-CITIZEN'S Falls Ave. noon; 'free. •

We wiii be closed - HAPPY H0UDW New Yearf s Eve Day - December 31 9 Hearts tiuar in llir rnsp winter' luiidWape reminding; us of the gi ortes of Nature ' ' . , 'New Year ® Day-January 1

am! nf Christmas. May alii lliat brings nwaiiinp to lliis sacral celebration add • • .•: .- t© the special ilriipli! of your holiday. Onr thanks. " ••'" '. ••.: *" America* Credit Union*..,... A Family 44 MiUfcm Staotf.. The'SjemonCompany ": ;.••"• - Greater Watertown • Siemon- Dynam ic Co. - Siemon Moldcraf t Division -. .. Federal Credit Union Siemon Electronics - Siemon Research & Development Div. 38 Woodruff Ave. Watertown* 2744429 Watertown • Each-ineinber account insured, thru NCUA to |!QQ',QW..Qff Property of the Watertown Historical Society perty on Charles Street, $35,000; :'. Conscience, aided by will power, iRKAKTY Edward J. and. James-C."Mey.(no • ban lead an attack the-world's mightiest CALEnDAR I iNEWS address given) to Turnpike a rmy c a hnot d e leal,. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgAssociates,, property on Straits The following real'estate transac- Turnpike, $385,000; Arcade J. and May the Spirit of OF EVEflTS tions were made during the period Joseph A. .Gelinas, to Angelo from Friday, Dec. 13, through Christmas fill Calvo. Waterbury, property on Old yours hearts & Traveler's Insurance Festival of Light at Constitution Plaza, Hart- Wednesday, Dec. 18. according to' Baird Road,,'$22,000;' Arcade J. ford, ausk '»• 10 P-m. daily through Jan.. 12. Call 277-3476... Christinas warranty deeds filed in the town and, Ethel Mae .Gelinas, Water- homes with Love *i.nage, with Santa, making his home at the Alvord Memorial clerk's office: town, to Angelo Calvo. Water- Playground, Torrington, through Dec. 24. Free. Hours are from. I. to "Dec. 13—David S. and Beverly bury, property on Hamilton Merry 4:30' p.m. and. 6 to 8 p.m. daily. Call. 489-2274. -.Christinas Show J. Shaw, Walertown. to Keith C. Avenue, for considerations other Christmas and Laurie J. Olsen, Oxford, pro- and Sale of crafts at the Washington Art Association Gallery, through than money. and Sunday, Dec. 29. Gallery hours are from. 10 a.m.. to 5 p.m. weekdays perty on Sunny side Avenue. Dec. 18—Norman John O'Hara •• and Saturdays, and 2 to .5 p.m. Sundays... Closed Wednesdays. Call $91,000; John T. Mullaney Jr., and Cynthia A. Mitchell, Water- • . Happy 868-2878 A at the Abbey of Regtna "Laudis, Watertown, to Douglas Miske, town., to Michael J. and 'Veronica . New Year Southbury, Unit No. N-21 of Bethlehem, through Jan.. 13. Open to visitors from 11 a.m. to 4 M. Hartnett, Woodbury, property from, all of us Highgate Condominiums, $50,000: p.m..,... Making, at the Old Cider Mill, 1287 Main St., "on Circuit Avenue, $90,400. at Glastonbury. Open daily from. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone Donald C. and Audrey C. Sim- mons. Watertown, to Mark H. 633-48.80 Model, 'Train Exposition, through Jan. 12 at the Old Slate GRAHAM'S ' Misselbeck, Naugatuck, property St. John's Victor House, 800 Main St., Hartford, Tuesday through Saturday from, 10 a,m, on Walnut Street, $115,000.' FLORIST to 5 p.m., and, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Phone St., John's School remained unbeaten, in Greater Waterbury 351 Watertown Ave W'tby. 522-6766. "Chicago," through, Feb.. 9 at the Coachlight Dinner Dec! 16—Margaret Chesnavich, Watertown, to Rosemary LeMay, P'arochial Basketball League action Theater,"268 Main St., East Windsor. Phone 623-8227. "The. Toy at 5-0 after defeating St. Joseph's Shop," presented by the Old Marionette Theater, through Dec, 23 at and • Louis Mendes, Watertown. property on Manila Street, of Waterbury, 70-5.3. last the Old State House, 800 Main, St., Hartford. Call 522-6766 for show Thursday. times "Andrdcoles and the Lion," through Jan. 19 at the Hartford $21,000. ' ' ' Ed Pogodzienski canned 17 Stage, 50 Church St., Hartford. For show times, phone ,527-51,51... ."A Dec. 17—Cindy J. ' Davis, points to lead the winners. Tom Dickens of a Carol," through Jan.. 18 at the Downtown Cabaret Waterbury, to Frances A... Ely, McDermott and Jeff Grechika add- Theater, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport. Call 576-16:36 for days and, • Forestville, Unit 1A of Long Acre Condominium, $32,000: • Sirqua ed 16 apiece... times "Marriage,." by the Yale Repertory Theater, Chapel and York Land Co., Watertown,, to Dynasty Steve U'liano scored 17 points for Streets, New Haven. Phone 436-1600 for days and. times.....Vacation, Development Corp., Cheshire, the losers. • Classes for 4 and 5 year olds..' Dinosaur discoveries at the Science property on Neill Drive. $40,000: Museum of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook, Road, West Hartford. Call Sirqua Land Co., Watertown, to 236-2961 for further information Christmas at the New Britain Benoit Builders. Watertown,, pro- Museum of American Art, through Dec. 2,9. Christmas tree display and : Help Unlimited, Inc. perty on Me ill Drive. $40,000: 1 special natural decorations. Tuesday through Sunday, 1, to 5 p.m. Free- Crossroad Development, Inc., -285 Main Street, Oakville ' /*"/. Call 229-0257 "Snow Fun Festival," Jan. 12, at 1.2 noon at the Inn 'Waterbury. to Anthony J. and "Your Home Care Registry" ( *&£ on Lake Waramaug, New Preston. Contests for prizes. Call, 868-0563 Carolyn A. Stopper, Wolcott, pro- for farther information Crass-Country Ski Race, Jan. 19 at 12 noon OFFERING PERSONALIZED SERVICES IN \~^* sharp at White Memorial Foundation," Rte. 20,2, Litchfield. 1,0km,. YOUR HOME, 24 HRS. A DAY, 7 DAY'S" A, WEEK \«»*V Registration the day of the race, beginning at 11 a.m "The Barber • Registered Nurses • Persona/Aides of Seville," at the Shubert Performing Arts Theater, 247 College St., ENGINEERED m Licensed Practical Nurses'*. Companions New Haven, on Saturday, Jan.. 25. For further information, call m Bath and Nutrition A ides 562-5666 "Noises Off," a Broadway and London hit: at 'the Bushnell SINTERINGS Memorial Hall, 1,66 Capitol Ave... Jan. 7-9. Call 246-6807 Also Offering "COMMUNI-CALL" AND A;Unique Voice to Voice Communication System educational sessions at Waterbury For Emergency-Help • Accident Prevention City Hospital* Hospital, covering, such topics as PLASTICS, INC, and Companionship symptoms of menopause, the risk A Our Help is Unlimited...If you need help in any way Offers Program, and benefits of hormone- WATERTOWN PLEASE CA LL: 274-7511 ' Rate Sched u le and To Aid Women replacement therapy, medication, Deuise Charette, Nancy Co'lson Brochure Available diet, exercise, and stress. INDUSTRY Co-Directors ' Upon Request A program to help women, understand the physical, The program, is directed by psychological, and emotional Philip M. Sarrel, M.D., associate changes often associated with professor of • • obstetrics, menopause is available ..to women gynecology, and psychiatry at 'Yale of any age at Waterbury Hospital, University School, of Medicine in said William A. Lieber, M.D. New Haven. The Waterbury Hospital. The educational sessions are con- 7b O o Meoapua.se Program • provides an ducted fomn 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the 0 O ° o O °- ongoing forum for the exchange of second Tuesday of both January ° o o o information and concerns on. 'and February. .» o •menopause. Women also may be Preregistration is .required. For V a referred to a physician for medical, further information, call Waterbury f» HOLIMY GREETINGS! evaluation of special problems if Hospital's Obstetrics and £ appropriate. Gynecology Department at and The program includes two 573-7219. •• BOASFESTAS -' <& • : do NATAL ,, •.

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Diner & Legislation White Colony Restaurant - Pits Brakes Chase Avenue Waterbury On U.S. Budget "Ml Baking Done On Premises" RESTAURANT Legislation to force a balanced LOBSTER TAIL & 8 ax. STEAK...- *10.95 budget by 1991 could make special 1 Specializing In: BROILED STUFFED'TWIN LOBSTER TAILS»10.95 Polynesian .' ^ interests "Public Enemy No. 1," BROILED STUFF'ED SHRIMP, RIB & STEAK?! 0.95 according 'to U.S. Congressman, Cantonese John G. Rowland, R-5th District. BROILED STUFFED BABY FLOUNDER 8.96 •• ' ""We've" sent a, message to all THURSDAY ONLY: DINNER FOR TWO • Szechuan special, interests across the board All The CORNED YOUR CHOICE OF ' Hunan that no amount of lobbying will Balwd Stuffed help them," said Mr. Rowland, a BEEF you cam eat! Shrimp . American Cuisines legal,, co-sponsor of the budget- Fresh Broiled balancing bill. "Like it. or not, Includes: A .A A F> Sored ' 11 " I LUNCH SPECIALS I they're going to get cut." Baked Lamina Above Dinner Served! Potato $£25 Rib Stalk; w/so'Up, salad bar. pot.,. w mm Exotic Cocktails! Mr. Rowland called the legisla- Vegetable & Stuffed Filet veg,, coffee S dessert tion, popularly known as the Salad Bar • 6 of Sole (except cheese cake) /S' • NOW TAKING . V Gramm-Rudman Amendment, a BEEF LOVERS RESERVATIONS; "roadmap of financial security for P E C I A our next generation." Roast HRS: Mon.-Thws. 11:30 am, -10 p.m. The legislation is designed to Firi. & Sat. 11:30 -12 Miitfnite • Sim.'& Holidays 12 noon -10 p.m. . force steady reductions in, the Prime Rib $ 544 Straits. Turnpike - Rte. 63 federal deficit, leading to a balanc- of Beef "•(Pioneer Plaza)'Watertown ed budget by 1991. The bill pass- OPEN 24 IHIRSL • 7 DAYS A WEEK • 753-3739 Call 274-6770 or 274-6779 ' ed the House and. Senate by wide margins and. was signed, by Presi- VI-ARMSn Enjoy dent Reagan. 'The measure calls for automatic Thomaston's Family Restaurant and equal cuts in defense and 76-78 Main, St., Thomaston domestic spending if Congress and 283-4447 the President fail to meet annual deficit cutting tragets of about $36 billion. Social, Security and certain anti-poverty programs •• are '•RESTAURANT exempted. "This historic bill reduces the Offering Gracious' Dining deficit in the only fair manner— Dinner - Toes .-Sat. 5-9 p.m. across 'the board," Mr. Rowland SPECIALIZING IN ITALIAN AMERICAN CUISINE • said. "And we know it. must be fair • PLUS OUR, FAMOUS ANTIPASTO & PIZZAS Lunch - Man.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30' p.m. because 'the defense lobby doesn't We will be open' New Year's Eve •SUNDAY .BRUNCH like it and the welfare lobby doesn't like it.". • . • Settings at 6:00 and 9:00 • ' • • .l'l:00'a.ra.-2:00 p.m..

MENU COUNTRY CINEMA- The Baked Stuffed Shrimp ' $14,95 523 Main Street, Watertown Prime Rib' ••• ' • $14.96 Pump Room FREE PARKING • 274-2193 Baked Styffed Chicken - $12.95 AT THE THOMAS HOUSE NY Boneless Strip Steak, $14.95 HELD OVER Fresh Vea! Parmigiano ... \ ' $14.95 SHOWTIME: 7 & 9:10 Matinee Daily - 2:30 Dinners include soup, salad, coffee and dessert Offering Casual Dining Reservations Wow Being Accepted Overstaffed Sandwiches. MICHAEL J... FOX • . Call 283-4447 'Gourmet Burgers - Mexican The kitchen will open at-5:00 p.m. New Year's-Day 11:30 a.m. - MIDNIGHT DAILY BACK for pizza, and the full menu. „ 131 Maim Street „ TO THE . :• • 283-0232 •• Thomaston, CT 06787 .FUTURE. NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR. NEW YEAR'S'EVE Mon. ALL SEATS »C .ADULTS *2,00 CHILDREN & SENIORS 99C MERRY MATINEES • 'SW for ALL Starts Friday' Showtime: 1:00 p.m. • Place • ' CHRISTMAS Daily 179 Davis Street, Oakville 274-8037 ' • and | RAINBOW | • -• . BRTIE • •" SERVING LUNCHES DAILY'" HAPPY NEW YEAR i . " and > * i '•:• Tuesday.'December.'24th | STAR, CHASER | Mon. thru Sat. - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Eve Closing at 6 p.m. 2 MA.TIMEES- • 99C 1 .IHfiAI :LUNCH'..SPECIAL-$4.O§ • -•• .• Wednesday December 25th :' COUNTRY CINEMA : =RESTAURANT: ••• . Boiled. Lobster "'.?£•£?""" : ;:. • • Christmas Day Closed • Tuesday December'31st • HAPPY HOUR.-Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. . New Year's 'Eve OPEN 'ALL NIGHT " 'Most-Drinks & Domestic ..'Beer . $1.00. • • ' Wednesday'January 1st ' ". • ••.-" "•'•/OPEN ALL DAY; - -' 'TUESDAYS' Friday 7-ClOiSiiig;' - and Saturday - $! ' 'Team. SETBACK TOURNAMENT 7:15' RM.. 2 for 1 DomesticBeer M Continuously open Most Well Drinks & Peach Tree- ' ••' -. •-• ' from"5•a.m., Firi. to Domestic Beer Dr. McGiIlcuddy's$1.00 MONDAY JAN. 13,1986 '- 2 p.m. Sun.

• Just off Main ~~ • Proper Attire Team CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT 7:15 P.M. 515 Maim St. Watertown • Free Parking Thomas F. Stanis, Owner & Permittee Register By Monday Jan. 6 •; "• , ' 274-8116 ., Open Weekdays S4t Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org

nursery, ceramics, art, baton, 3, the club will be open, until 7 serve as wecknight officials for its All candidates should, call the recreation Youth Basketball League recreation office at 274-5411 „ exts. Girls Club Now cooking, dancing, and gymnastics. p.m., and until 1.2 noon on Satur- games... " 253-255. Programs for girls' include day, Jan. 11. Registering macrame,' junior supper clubs, basic cooking, jazz' for musical Registration currently is being comedy, drama, tap and ballet, Hoop Officials accepted for a number of instruc- sewing, knitting, and ceramics. The Arm's Cafe tional and social development ac- In-person registration is schedul- The Parks and 'Recreation tivities offered, by the Waterbury ed for Jan. 7,9, and 10 from. 9 a.m. •• Department has announced it still 764 Main Street, Oakville Girls • Club, 35 Park- Place, to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesday. Jan.. needs interested basketball fans to Waterbury. formerly Picasso "s .Lounge Co-ed progra"!" inc'uJj tfu c.r. NEW YEAR'S EVE' SPECIALS ... is now Open -~""**- APPETIZERS **•**" -SOUPS- FRENCH ONION MOZZAREL'LA EN CAROZZAJ N.E. CLAM CHOWDER] Friday & JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL CREAM, OF BROCOLLI Saturday CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL] • DESSERT'S'*" [STUFFED MUSHROOMS HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE] HOT ANTIPASTO . ' Night KALU1A CAKE SUPREME ,CLAMS CASINO • I STRAWBERRY PL)FF_R\STRYj ROCK MUSIC DINNER SPECIALS STARTING FROM *6.95 *~*~ .. with 'VEAL ANTHONY PRIME RIB AU JUS VEAL MARSALA VA -2 lib. LOBSTERS B.J. Chris Szpryngel ZUPP1 DI CLAMS NEW YORK, STEAK SWORDRSH HOMEMADE LASAGNA NEW YEAR'S EVE BOSTON SCROD BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP And much, much, more from1 our dinner menu. PARTY " Serving from 4 p.m, -• Calf for Reservations. couple WE ARE OPEN NEW YEAR'S DAY $ 95 |NOON - 9 p.m. • SPECIALS STARTING AT 5

JOHN F.X. RYAN, trust EBP coordinator at Colonial Bank, has been promoted from assistant vice fyii president of trust to vice president ^Restaurant & Lounge of trust. Mr. Ryan joined Colonial in. 1.962 and held various positions 16 Straits Turnpike, Watcrtown - 274-1320' until he was named a programmer -ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LOUNGE- in 1966, senior programmer in 1969, lead programmer in 1970, New Year's Eve computer research analyst in, 1973, f" PizzA CASTU and senior computer research 143 Chase Ave. - Waterbury 755-3501 MENU analyst in 1977. In April, 1979 he Our name is shl ftui Ciitla but we hare a line mtnu with our 60 nbdioiu to choou from 3-Seatings . became a data, processing, 'research :: officer, an assistant vice president SPECIAL MENU 5 p. m".:,' 7 p. fix. '& 9:15 p. m.. of data processing research in for Your Choice of: August of that year, and a trust E'DP coordinator in, 1980. Mr. NEW YEAR'S EVE Brochette a la Hawaii Ryan serves on the advisory coun- Choice of: cil for Mattatuck Community Col- Lobster Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp lege's Mobile Computer Center, Shrimp Prime Rib au jus and is a member of the Southern Prime Rib New England All-Terrain Vehicle And Many More! Lobster • Surf & Turf' Association. He resides in Oakville with his three children. OPEN CHRISTMAS EYE Veal Parmigiana Includes salad, vegetable and potato or pasta, lake Reunrinf low Fir lew Yen's Eve Come In and coffee and dessert. Ft!. & SA,T,-4-6 p.m. Try Our BY RESERVATIONS ' ' ' Complimentary New Menu. „ PARTY FAVORS! Gloss of Wine or Beer Dally Lunch Specials 11:30-4' p.m. Happy Hour: Mon.-Frl. 4 to ?, Sat, & Sun. 12 to 5 "'uUDGEHWT TELECEUI -* - ** JH5 Reservations of 4 or more receive one free Glass of Beer or Wine Shrimp or Clams on *fi Shell. Even,' Night at the Bar OPEN 7 DAYS'A WEEK, SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S -Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday We Offer A Special Menu , EVE DINNER 1 1 •'Daily Luncheon Specials 11 am-4pra 1 j Seatings at 6 & 8:30 I • All .Meals Fresh Daily including Soup 1 I™ • Reserving For Birthday Parties, Showers, Etc. 1 1 107 Main St.. North Anthonyfs Woodbwy Shopping, Square (R.t.*6) Woodbury la quarter mile north of the THE CASTILIAN ROOM junction of Rt. 6 & Rt. 47) Restaurant , Additional Parking in Rear ANNUAL Reservations 471 Main St.|Oakville Taken 263-0466. Closed Christmas Eve - NEW YEAR'S E7E BALL Christmas Day and: ., . " 8PM-2AM . ••-••, HAPPY New Year's Day FULL COURSE D INNER ' ^ CHOICE OF HOLIDAYS!! Prime Rib or Baked. Stuffed. Shrimp : We will .be open:on New Year's Eve ^crying'our - - BINGO BYOB. Setups Provided ." traditional,full course .dinners, Cash Bar Available also . '/which' will include items-from •. at Continental Breakfast - •our. regular menu. • . • St. Mary .Magdalen T~\ ';'seat.in,gs-|5, 7 and 9:30 Dancing from 9pm to:2am' to - "~?P) Reservations- Church, Hall, ' the Fabulous Sounds of " v 2 74-4722 -Oakville THE MASTERTONES ' ' / 2 per couple 7 p.m. -." :.-All Taxes Included • 1245 Thomuton Ave. Every Thursday . Waterbury "MC VISA -. 1 Extra Card Free 753-9289 ""Dinners Club with this ad Page 14 TowPropertyn Times (Watertowe, of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org

Level I Introduction to Computers, Adult Ed Winter Slate Gourmet Cooking, and CPR- Refresher. (starts Jan. 1.4). 'The winter session of the Adult Writing Mini-Programs on Home 'The new courses highlighting the Education Program .will begin Computers, Office Procedures, winter program are CPR- Monday, Jan. 6, Director Peter Basketball, Slimnastics, Swimm- Refresher, Sewing II, Basic Perkinson has announced. ing, Italian, and Sewing I and II. Boating, Gourmet Cooking, In- 'The session will -ran for six Also: Senior Citizen Sewing, dividual Tax, Preparation, Word. weeks.. Projected leisure course'of- 'Tailoring, Children's and. Dolls' Processing on Microcomputer, ferings will be Knitting, Beginning Clothes, ' Furniture Refinishing, from. Writing, Mini-Programs on Your and Intermediate" Quilting, Word. Calligraphy, Income Tax, Creating Home Computer, Office Pro- Processing on Microcomputers, " Dolls, Introduction to Computers, cedures-Word Processing, and Calligraphy. • CHItt* PftitGOK Registration for these courses will be at the first, class night. We are open Christmas Day "also. Mandated academic courses are 636 Plank Rd., Waterbury as follows: GED Preparation (no TREE'S fee) at. Swift Junior High School- Cocktail Exit 25 Off 1-84 TAKE C A F E Social Studies on Mondays, Math, Lounge Phone 573-9444 OUT C A F E on; Tuesdays, English on "253 Wednesdays, and- Science on Thursdays, ail. 7 to 9 p.m..; GED NEW YEAR'S EVE ..Mondays and Wednesdays at Hot and Cold Hors D'oeuvres Served Watertown Library (no fee), 9:30 Champagne Toast at Midnight ... to 11:30 a.m.; Pre-GED (no fee) Party Favors — Everyone Welcome Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Watertown Library, 9:30 to' 11:30 Mon. Night a.m., and at Swift, 7 to 9 p.m.; Wed. Night English LEPS (no fee), Tuesdays •Clams $3* dm. Most Drinks 64 f\(\ and ...Wednesdays at. Swift, 7 to 9 Domestic Beerv I .1111 p.m...; and Americanization- *% Now accepting JKj Pizzela 750 ea. Citizenship (no fee), 'Tuesdays and -•4 Reservations for 8 Wednesdays at Swift, 7 to 9 p.m. (THURSDAY LUNCHj THURSJ Registration for these courses -^ New Years Eve. §| may be made at any time during the Corned Beef -FRIJ year. The office is located at Swift, K and Cabbage 250 Colonial St , or phone 274-7182 for an appointment. MH 702 Highland Ave. m • Luncheon Served Daily 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. • Information on, 'the dates, times, Waterbury, CT 753-1181 —SANDWICHES AVAILABLE ALL DAY— and meeting places for the courses 8 )PEN 7 DAYS 9 AM-1 AM Fri. & Sat, 'fill 2. At will be announced in next week's 'Town Times.

Rt.6 • • , OVER COALS . Plymouth, Ct. Town Stop • grilling yourself over the 283-8067 coals—the greatest of men have Wishes Everyone made the greatest of mistakes and MERRY CHRISTMAS „. gone on from there. A HAPPY NEW YEAR Chefs. Restaurant & Mold i Restaurant" 184Sunnyside Ave., Oakvlllc' ' • fieserve Now For EAT HERE OR TO GO' - • NEW TEAM'S'EVE. ." featuring;: Pizza Stop in to see our Party Menu! • Spaghetti • Shells • Manicotti Dinner - .Soup &. 'Shrimp Salad Bar . • Large or Small Salads 'Tossed, Chefs ot Greek Wednesday through Sunday (Many to choose from) " served with orwithout dinner, Inkuding: Hot Roast Beef • • - " Eggplant, Sausage &MeaftaJll. '' " or enjoy Soup <£ Salad Bar for Lunch. (Lunch Bar screed Wednesday thru. Friday) All At the Most Reasonable Prices! Hours: Mon-.-Sun. 11 a.m.-ll p.m. Hoi«;:'Lnnc'lil!:30-2Moi,.-Fri:." Sr.Citiaii Discount Fn.'&Saf.'Mia.m, 274-0149 Dfa]]icr:S>10Wcd.-Sit.3-9Saii.'' 10% off on meals.

OPEN CELEBRATE DAILY AT 1986 11:30 a.m. Old Fashioned greetings for -a HOT PIZZA... fun' and. festive • Don't cook tonight...enjoy. •• '". season. Thank • a. steaming hot pie! & .you • one and: all! Try our many other specialties, too.. op Champagne.. V • SALADS • ANTIPASTO..9 SPAGHETTI • GRINDERS • • at Midnight Eat Here or To Go! . •' BAM, SPECIALS ALL .NIGHT LONG MAUME'S RO'S RESTAURANT • D.J, •- Carmine PLACE - Serving the finest pizza since 1947- .Mike behind the Bar ; . • ' Waitresses: •" • • ... •. ' 841. Main Street, Oakville.: • " Carol, Dara .and -Lorraine • " 318-Main Street ' • .Oakville,.'. 274-1348 or 274-8069' . •Watertown 274-8010 Property of the Watertown HistoricalTowjn,. Jirri^s (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec. 24,. 1985 Pag e 15 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

State Medical Society Urges . Holiday Wisdom There could be serious conse- quences when drags and. alcohol are mixed, and the Connecticut Stole Medical Society cautions peo- ple to avoid concurrent use of1 alcoholic beverages and prescrip- tion or over-the-counter drags. According to the National Clear- ing Hawse for Alcohol Information SERVED DAILY FROM 1PM- in Rockville. Md., people taking, OK CAT-IN anti-diabetic drugs who drink alcohol in any form (beer, wine, FAST© hard liquor) are in danger of induc- SSL. ing hypoglycemia or hypergly- CT J ISO ECMOLMt R'd cemia, and may even suffer severe central, nervous system toxicity. TAKING A BREAK from his culinary duties behind the scenes at the | Also, people taking; valium ,:^cX5*sa^ G"£5-S'©c5^^ Strawbery Fields restaurant and ice cream shop in the Depot Square should avoid concurrent use of Mall is Chef Alexander inglese. The new business, owned by John and alcohol or risk, central nervous Stella Terlizzi, had Its grand opening Monday, Dec. 23, and com- system, depression and the con- plements their store in Litchfield which has. been In existence three years. siderably increased chance.' of Strawberry Fields, which has a large dining area and counter service, drunkeness. Alcohol mixed, with features extensive menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are barbituat.es can, lead to slow waffles, soups, salads, burgers galore, sandwiches, omelettes, children's breathing, sever stress on, the car- delights and more. The gourmet ice cream, can be sewed in huge and. diovascualr system, and, in some tasty handmade Swedish cones. (Valuckas Photo) cases, death. CSMS urges people on medica- New Year's Eve tax must be made by the end of tion to check with personal physi- Restaurant December to qualify for 'the federal cians before, drinking, alcohol, so Deadline'For deduction. •that the holiday season won't turn now taking into "tragedy. Advance Taxes Even after making an advance For further information, call Ray New Years Ewe Reservations payment, a. Connecticut, taxpayer Sullivan at CSMS at, 865-0587.., New Year's Eve is the deadline must still file a. complete State • ' We will be closed on Dec. 24th for Connecticut, residents to make Capital Gains, Dividends, and In- Watertown Grange terest Tax return by April 15. • and Christmas Day an advance payment on the State The Watertown Grange, No. Capital Gains, 'Dividends, and In- 1,22, Inc., will meet Thursday, Jan. I unch:. 11:00-2:, 30 Tues. - Sal... Sunday Advance'payment forms can. be terest Tax for 1985, according to 3, at 8 p.m. in Masonic Temple, Dinner: Tues.-Thurs. 5-9 Dinner 1,2,-8 obtained in person or by mail from the state Department of Revenue 175. Main St. The program will Fri.A Sat. .5-1,0. the state Department of Revenue Services. feature a "New,Year's Celebra- Services, 92, Farmington ,A.ve... .. Barclay Square - Wood bury An. advance payment, enables a tion." ' • - ' - • ••••' •" 1 Hartford, Ct. 06105, and. at the (Bottom of Ben Sherman Hill) 'taxpayer to claim the amount of tax Refreshment committee for the department's "field offices at, 834 Reservations: 263-4555 paid, to the state as an. itemized meeting will be Dorothy and Silver Lane, East. Hartford; 1985 deduction on the 1.985 Federal In- Ronald Parker, Gladys Garrison, State St , Hamden; 12 Case St., come Tax return, due next. April. and Laura Pilloise. State Revenue Services Commis- Norwich;. 1470 Barnum Ave.,, sioner John G. Groppo stresses that Bridgeport;-and 111-42 Thomaston the. advance payment of 'the stele Ave., Colonial Plaza, Waterbury. SHERRI-ANN'S DINETTE 1400 Main Street, Water town, Ct. BREAKFAST Now Open.At / &• DINNER, SPECIALS DEPOT SQUARE MALL DAILY! Watertown Grtkrs Available 10 Go—Call 274-8124 'FOR " Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-4 p.m. BREAKFAST -.LUNCH - DINNER Sat. 5 a. m.-3 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m.-ll a.m. " •BELGIAN WAFFLES •'FRESH FISH • BURGERS -.1.00% Beef, Hand Patted and Flame Broiled r GOURMET DINNERS - prepared by our chef Alexander Inglese ' . • • All Food Cooked to Order

Restaurant and Lounge .. • • Bally Specials..* Soups • Quiches . 699 WOLCOTT STREET (Near Naugatuck Valley Mall) • Candles •'Mints ••Children's Menu •' '•' .HOMEMADE DESSERTS • • : Pies • Rice Pudding'• Cheesecake ..• : • .• • OUR OWN GIANT, SWEDISH -WAFFLE ICE CREAM CONES 16 Old 'Fashioned, Flavors.* Sundaes, Ice' Cream Sodas, etc. All Served in Our Large, •Attractively.Decorated Dining Room Monday-Friday - 6:30 a.m,.~9 p.m.,.. TAKE'OUT-ORDERS; Saturday-6:30 a..m.;.fo; 10 p.m.. •. . • /. 274*9026 757-8221 757-6513 Sunday - 7 a.m.. to 9. p.m. Property of the Watertown Historical Society Instant-Photography Captures" Special desserts make Holiday Memorieswatertownhistoricalsociety.org To- 'Cherish • Holly'is-.natural When you take self-developing, pictures at Christmas your rebirth •symbol holiday dinners festive whole family can see the magic of color images emerging on, a, blank print! Children love watching them, develop and apprecia- . 'In the ''Spirit of the Holiday" _ served, 'bottom, slice, in' a sherbet tive relatives treat them as something special • when you send ' 'The bright colors of holy, with them as thank, you, notes. • ' • •••.'' we p'ass- these special, dessert rec- " glass. Spoon liqueur over pears, its glossy green leaves -and vivid ipes'on to-you. AD are- easy and, .and. serve. A light, impressive- If you already have, an instant camera you' can capture • the " red, berries, make it a natural, offer 'three delicious- ways for you finish to your meal! complete holiday mood starting before the actual day. Shoot, the .symbol of rebirth aid fife in. the family-selecting, your tree and dec-orating it with bright orna- to show off' your culinary talents-,. winter-white • mantle of- northern -SPARKLING ments. • ' • . • climates. . Or will, this be the year you ask Santa for"an instant camera? If - FLAMING BANANAS-- BE-1MY TRIFLE so, let's hope he remembers to mark the package "open me first" Holy -occupies an important so you can begin photographing when, all the excitement starts. ' place in the legends and lore of ' 4 tablespoons butter This .special -dessert, looks Here are some suggestions from Kodak, photo experts. They'll Christmas, as well, as 'being cred- - - % cup brown sugar best in, a crystal bowl . ., ... help you take good pictures with, the least, amount of work. ited with .having-magical and 4 medium size Gnu,, ripe "read. on. miedi.-c.inal. powers. * Tell, a complete-beginning-to-end, story ..by starting with shots ,' bananas of the youngsters in front of a pile of unopened presents and It was believed in England, 1 tablespoon lemon, juice 16 cup sugar closing as they are tucked, in bed. . long ago, Aat prickly holly with - Vi teaspoon cinnamon y cup banana Liqueur 114 tablespoons cornstarch * Check your .background for distractions before pressing, the its- spiney leaves, was "he" holly' 4 . - .2 cups .milk" - shutter "release. Undesirable clutter can often be eliminated by and that the smooth leaved holly - Vi cup light run .2 teaspoons vanilla extract shooting from another direction or moving closer to your sub- was "she." Whatever type of '- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream' 12-double lady fingers ject. • ' • holly was brought into the boose V* cup orange liqueur - * Add variety and impact to- your pictures by shooting from first at Christmas' would deter- Melt butter in electric fry pan. or 3 cups blueberries, fresh, or different angles and distances. ' , mine who - would head the " chafing dish, add brown sugar -dry-pack frozen, .rinsed * For interesting pictures photograph when, your subjects are household—"he"'or "she." ; 'and stir "til smooth.. Add halved and dried. "doing something . . . opening gifts, enjoying dinner, playing • Anofcr legend observed 'that if -.- .. bananas and, tilting pan, baste I. cap heavy cream wi t.h t oy s, a r ri vi ng at you r home... holly was brought into the- house with syrup'for about three min- 2 tablespoons confectioners on a fair: day, the wife would, rule, utes, Sprinkle with lemon juice sugar but if the wea.th.er was bad,- the- .and dust lightly with, cinnamon, 14 teaspoon almond extract . husband would be the master. -. ' --Add liqueur' and. rum. Ignite Vi cup thinly sliced toasted carefully and. slide pan hack and. ' NEIL'S AUTO BODY INC. And curiously, holly-was be- almonds forth'over heat "til -fiam.es die. 3 tablespoons sugar FACTORY TRAINED UNIBODY SPECIALISTS lieved, to cure toothaches, banish Place, two. banana halves on rickets and possibly foretell, the *FRAME STRAIGHTENING * serving dish, spooning some Beat eggs and. sugar until frothy name of a future- husband to a. syrup over 'them .and top with * INSURANCE ESTIMATES* questioning young woman. and lemon colored. Stir in. scoop of icecream. Spoon sauce comstaich, then .gradually stir in Complete Collision Service over all. and serve immediately. mitt.. Cook over low heat until You can, impress your' guests costard thickens, stirring con- 33K HOUR TOWING 1 .- ' I by preparing 'this -on. a, server stantly. B-e careful not: to boil HEAVY DUTY TOWING near your dining 'table. mixture. Gobi, stir in vanilla. 8 Ca.stil.IaE Room I •SENSATIONAL PEARS Split lady fingers and arrange COMPLETE AUTO' BODY & PAINT SHOP on 'bottom, of bowl. Sprinkle | Gift Shop - ,| 4 pears - • with liqueur and cover 'with 2 WE REPAIR ALL, .MAKES & MODELS Lemon juice - FOREIGN & DOMESTIC jj • 1245- Ttnaniton A*e.. Woleifaay, CT. J| cups of berries. Spoon custard 6 tablespoons black cherry •_ over, berries. Whip cream with AFTER HOURS CALL WAIEKTOWN '" .jam, - Precious Moments..... S- -almond extract and confection- WATERTOWN 274-5580 Chocolate cherry liqueur 1029 MAIN ST., WATERTOWN A Gift that will express j| ers sugar and. spoon around edge 274-2463 caring and, showing, it " Peel, pears and. slice 'bottoms off, of bowl. in. a 'ring. Stand, almond will last forever in, the s reserving bottoms to be used la- • slivers upright in cream and fill ' hearts of that .special, ter. Brush pear with lemon juice center with remaining berries. someone on Your I- and. remove core. Spoon jam -Sprinkle berries with sugar. Re- Holiday Gift List. into cored pear .and set on re~ frigerate-until ready to serve. Featuring - Serving -a Bishop at delights, of this- festive and. Quality sheepskin at a Yttietime- gathering glorious season! Unusual.food affordable prices! or drink not only offers a Entertaining friends and unique touch to your gather- Curds & Gifts family adds, to the many ing, but will start the conver- Meir> Christmas sational ball rolling as well.'A to All drink called, a Bishop, very popular in Northern. European countries" is colorful and appropriate.

MM 10UH CHRISTMAS BE DELIGHTFUL" -Strongly resembling mulled REM^BOUTIQI ISMS Wi Samrtuff EUrlVti *Jli RJWU wine,, it is a spicy concoction Rte. 10?. Moras I LFimnff Eirwiwiri Impoiu •of heated port wine (or sherry Toes.. Wed,, Sal 9 to5 : Tnm. * Fri. 9 to 6: Sat. 1 h>5 or bordeaux.,, If that's what's on hand), spiked, with, cloves 3k. tt FAMILY CYCLE and the peel of lemon or CENTER orange. The proportions of the "The Home of Honda" Ingredients we leave to your Call 757-7330 individual, 'taste -and imagina- 1223 N. Main, Wtby. tion . ..'. Skoal!

; -" For the convenience of. patients, ". ' the- office of . • RONALD J. D'ANDREA, M.D. . "485 Main..Street, Watertown Noel! •.will have--hours on Tuesday, December 24 '. . . until 2" p.m.' Warm, thought: Appointments Only. ., • • - . 274-5497 a bright and happy wesson ". Serving- Watertown 'NUMBER ONE CURE: -THE CO/MGN COLD For More Than 130 Years;

• ALL-FORMS OF INSURANCE'• John 5. Brady Executive Vice-President • " •'" • >ifiEfes_ ... P.O.-Box 2600 101- South Main St. ROOTeBGYDtiNc. Waterbui?, Cl. , ' : "- '06723 753-1234 Property of the Watertown Historical Society.24, A CPR'review course will be An adviser will be at the Silas For- further information, contact Haley's Comet. held at Swift Junior High'School, .. Charter -Ode-; Bronson.- Library, Waterbury,, on _, Charter1 Oak College, c/o Boa.nl for 1 : : Session Debuts'""' • 250^Colonial St., •Oakville,, on --Aide In Area • Saturday, Jan.'4 from 10 a.m.-to State Academic Awards," 340 watertownhistoricalsociety.orgTuesday, Jan. 21, beginning at 7 12 noon. An: adviser''will also'be at Capitol-Ave., Hartford, 06106, or p.m.'" •• "....: : ' : • the ' Whittemore Library, _ call 1-800-842-2220, ext.' 42. At Mattafaek"'•'••• , For further information and • ""Next" Monti- •. Naugatuck, on Wednesday, Jan. 8 Adults who arc interested in pur- from 6 to 8 p.m.. - Middle age explains why it's best . "Sky Mysteries.—The Search for registration, call the Red. Cross at suing a ..college degree through soim e prayers went u in a ns we red. Haley's Comet," is a special 755-1137. three-session course to be offered idependent study can meet with, a. by Mattatuck Community College, In the game o! love a lie is the best Charter Oak College adviser in the A Well Planned beginning Jan... 7. score to be won. Waterbury area, during January. "Sky Mysteries'* is set for three SERVICE sessions' in three sections.. Section WATERTOWN AUTO BODY 1 will be Tuesdays, Jan. 7,14, and 21; Section His Wednesdays, Jan. 40 Years Experience PROGRAM 8, 1.5, and 22; and Section 111 is ' • • . We Specialize In: Thursdays,, Jan,, 9,: 16, and2,3.....AH • REPAIRING FORE1G N & DOM ESTiC CARS classes meet from ,7 to 9 p.m. in 'the • INSTALLING SHOCKS & LIFETIME MUFFLERS DOESN'T COST observatory in the" UConn Hall • AUTOMOBILE PAINTING Building, 750 Chase Parkway, • FIBERGLASS REPAIRS •Waterbury. • CUSTOMIZING & RESTORATION OF OLD CARS ITPAYSU! The course offers adults and. • INDUSTRIAL PAINTING" ' ' Keep your Honda well maintained children ages 10 and" up an oppor- Knight Street, Watertown tunity to use the 14-inch Celestron P.O. Box 451 274-6626 and avoid expensive repairs reflecting telescope to view details in, the rings of Saturn,, the red spui on, Jupiter,, and craters on the moon. Halley's Comet also will be visible. EVERITT'S The registration is Friday, Jan. 3. For further information, contact the Division of Continuing Educa- GARAGE, INC. tion at MCC at, 575-8028,, or the Office of Public Information at Oakville 274-2147 • 575-8040'. • Front End Alignments with CALL ELLEN OR DEBBIE 274-9257 Area Red'Cross Computer Balancing 8116 STRAITS TURNPIKE WATERTOWN • Brakes*Tune Ups«Emission Testing OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AMr-4:30PM Slating Two • Complete Exhaust Installations CPR Courses The Waterbury Area Red Cross, for the month of January, will be offering two CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation} courses and. three Multimedia Standard OUR First Aid courses. G The CPR courses will, be held Friday, Jan. 10 from, 6 to 10. p.m.. RESOLUTIO1S[:,. and Monday, Jan. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m.. The first aid, courses will, be Get yourseir and your held Saturday, Jan. 11 from,9 a.m. -automobile olT to a smart start this- to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 18 from ~ Ti i a 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and'Friday, Jan., f year. Fur yourself, lhe money-saviny 11 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. coupons below. For your au'tomohile. (lie The above courses are home professional cure our factory-! ruined technicians can provide. When study courses... Textbooks must be you put (lie two together you're «ot you rselfa Winning Com bin at ion. picked, up at Ae Red Cross and read before class. Class time will be The coupons are here sh.ou.kl you want lo save. If so. redeem be I ore devoted to practical,' and written, they expire! tests. Where Quality Works 'Full-Time!

MOTORCRAFT ° AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL and OIL FILTER SPECIAL SERVICE Includes up to 5 quarts of Motorcraft oil, Motorcraft Includes band adjustment and screen cleaning if neces- oil filter and installation. Additional oi! and filters extra sary!'adjustment of manual and throttle linkage; includes if required. 'replacement of fluid and gasket. Fo r d -b u i If veh i cl e s o n I y. Repair Order No BSE21 TOTAL SPECIAL PRICE-PARTS and LABOR TOTAL SPECIAL. PRICE AS DESCRIBED /<

ANY APPUCABIE TAXES EXTRA. VAUD JANUARY-iFEltUART, 198* AMY APPLICABLE TAXES EXTRA. VAUD JANUARr-FEBRUARY, I98A Go faithful old friends

and efiiTisfcii mw, go . 12 115 our Best fioJitiay TIRE ROTATION SPECIAL ,St"fii.irn.iL'nls, along with OVER-THE-COUNTER SPECIAL our ffunfa.. Includes check of tires for wear; rotation of tires per 15% discount off manufacturer's suggested 'list price tire manufacturer instructions. Radial tires rotated OPEN' • on parts and accessories purchased "over-the-counter'.*. front to rear. CHRISTMAS TOTAL PARTS DISCOUNT TOTAL SPECIAL PRICE AS DESCRIBED DAY ..

7-Eteven 15 % OFF $8.95 188 Davis St. ANY APPLICABLE TAXES EXTRA. VAUD" JANUARY-FEBRUARY, ]984 ANT 'APPLICABLE TAXES EXTRA. 'VALID' JANUAIf-FEBtUARY, 1986 Oakville Wfe Honor1 CRESTWOOD FORD 1230-MAIN STREET.-''. -''PHONE 274-544*. forjwreomenience .WATERTOWN/CONNECTICUT 06795 ""."• Page 18 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown,-Conn. of) Dec the. 24, 198 5Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org

May all the davs of the season be ai the warmth and wonder, peace and goodwill that make this holiday special.

Extending thanks and a raff of good wishes to all. at Chris I mas tide. ' CENTER DELI . " 713 Main Street Watertown " • -Santa's pack.- is brim- : 274-1788 Let the message of-thai "• mingi with gifts and /Holy Night light the way .' greetings. We've added to .the blessing of true : Season's DreeHngs a special thank you for : - and lasting Peace 'for all. our fine customers.' We wish you all the merriment ACTION* ELECTRIC BLUE RIBBON'ALLEYS the holidays cam bring... Thank Joe- Orsini 640 Main Street ' ' . you for your patronage. 274-3515 Watertown Thank You For Your Patronage 274-4083 . 'THE' CHARCOAL CHEF RESTAURANT AMD COCKTAIL LOUNGE Mexxy Chnstmas 670 .Main Street North To all of you, with our Woodbuiy gratitude, a happy holi- • - 263-2538' day wreathed with gifts, good, friends, gladness. ' AGNEW FLORIST GREETINGS 650 Main Street ' The bells are ringing,' Watertown loud and clear-.... chim- ' 2743805 ing .Merry. Christmas, and to you, good cheer. May your Christmas _ COLONIAL BANK . Santa's popping dawn • be bright .with, joy, 1171 -..Main* Street, Watertown the chimney with a and the ..warmth of- "2744841 "Merry Christmas," true friendship!. .. Richard Cignoli, Manager. ito all our 'friends. R.J.-BLACKS .SON" A. E, PONTON' COMPANY Solar Domestic Hot Water • • 208 Main. Street Water Pumps' '& Water Conditioners Oakville Thomaston Road, Watertown 274-1647 274-8853 •' - We wish all out cus- tomers and friends- " Best Wishes. ~ •• holiday cheer, •'. May the serenity of COPES RUBBISH .REMOVAL the season, fill your . = . . Commercial Street holiday with peace, • Watertown warmth, brotherhood. • • - -274-1444 ALLYN'S CLEANERS AND DYERS 15 Echo Lake Road • - Watertown • 274-1636 Yitfo. BEST mm Together in the spirit. •• • This is" our greet- - of'Christmas, we send -" " good wishes your way."' • • Christmas is greeting ' ing card to you to time. We'd like to ex- wish you the merri-" COVIELLO CONS^TRUCTION, CO. • est' Christmas • ever! lend good will" and 337 Wiffiamson Cirde • " ' • wishes to all. < . • •• • Oakvilk • ARNOLD BAKERS THRIFT STORE' BARIBAtlLT.OlL' 27'4-3373 348 Huntingdon Avenue '''COMPANY, INC. "600 Main Street, Oakville Waterbury : .. . 757-7726.., " 274-3284' ... Good will to all; May May a- season of 'joy the true meaning of and happiness'be yours - Christmas, shine on you . . . all the best' Mends. this holy season. ATWOOD:'S SERVICE • • - D'ACK)SliNO: - CENTER,-INC. General Contractor Repairs - Diagnostic Emissions Testing 33 Williams Avenue 789 Main Street " Oak-vile Watertown- •. • - • . *'2744717 . .. . 274-2838 • . ' Greetings '^' Seasons ••May ail-the'• good''"of • •'•'.••:; SEiSOlTS BEST this' holiday" season - _ That the blessings of 'be yours ..-. .yours to ' Here's hoping-'for-on ' * . - Christmas abide with .' . :..have,; ..yours ;io-share. ' • 'enchanting season...•••••• .: , •. you as lasting gifts is '• : : topped Wirh love,joy! ""'' - . - .- CAPINERA -JRLUMBING -- • ".."•'• .:7oor. holiday, wish. ' " • • ": ARTISTIC'' .HAIR' COMPANY/ EATING' COMPANY-- 1M/ELUt'»S 'RESTAURANT • •• • .'''JZO.'Dickermaii Street- : . ' • - ' 1151 Main, Street" •.;,•••" iiSO Echo Lake Road * .. :/ -': •• . ": Watertown'-." ' i •'• • .' -Watertown 4 Watertown • ' 274-6398 :]Am. Sen.'7534188' . -'2144777' ..••'•:* *" ' 274-8829 ' Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn. Society) Dec. 24, 1985 Page .1 9 watertownhistoricalsociety.orgto As each new day is filled, with love and laughter, cheer and joy, we wish you the best that Christmas has to offer.

Greenery, goodies and • greetings . . . that's Christmas. Here's hop- ing yours is merry!

DAVE'S AUTO UPHOLSTERY 430 Main Street Oakville 274-3922 Dashing off this NOEL message to your Best Wishes Merry Christmas to household, The all our customers. merriest to you! Let there be 'joy in We are ready and the the hearts of men. GOWANS-KNIGHT CO., INC. time is right... Hope • EMIL'S JEWELERS 49 Knight Street Santa's pack makes 709 Main Street, Watertown Watertown your Christmas bright, . 274-1988 . 274-8801 DAYTON CONSTRUCTION CO. Tree trimming time is 146 Bunker Hill Road here. Hope it brings Watertown. 274-2998 you lots of joy-filled moments... contentment.

; GREY ELECTRIC, INC. 512 Main Street Greetings, and best .,. ' Peace Oakville wishes to all our neigh- 27:4-5455 bors and patrons dur- On Earth ' ing this Yuletime. The true Christmas Wishing one and all a' spirit is Peace on season of hope and Gbtiaftwi Joy DEPOT SQUARE MALL Earth. Let's make it o faith and brother love. Depot Street gift...to one another.. Happiness to ou:r dear Watertown friends and neighbors. : EYELEMAHC MFG. HANSON'S MOVING COMPANY:, INC. ' AND STORAGE,. INC. 1 Seemar Road. Rt. O Straits Turnpike -. Watertown. . Middlebury This Christmas, our 758-2405 thoughts are with you. Greetings! DISTASI MARKET It is the time of* the Italian Imported Delicatessen 1 395 Davk Street sea so in for giving . . . Oakville our best to everyone. 274-8770 HOMEPLATE RESTAURANT • '. 1.133 Main'Street Watertown ' Warmest wishes are In the mood of the 274-2811 going .your way from •Christmas Season, we. all of us, and a grate- wish all a: wonderful ful "Thank You -for holiday and thank you PEACE letting us serve you. for your friendship. Open your hearts ...... ECONOMY TIRE CENTER share the peace of • 1371 Main Street Christmas with all. Watertown HUB'S AUTOMOTIVE. 274-0295 Compliments' of 1009 Main. Street FROST BRIDGE JUNK. YARD Watertown. • • 2744398 A ttrita Wit — Fred HubbeD - A toast for a Merry Christmas from all Merry Christmas C of us to all of you. > -. • May "the light of the . EDDIE'S'MARKET Yuletide holiday guide : Wihbey-Uriano Real Estate .. the way- for everyone. 129 Main1 Street • THE HOME OIL COMPANY " Oakville 274-4144 - MOBIL Heating; Oi Christmas Joy;. Main Street, Bethlehem 266-7749 For all our faithful 10 Bridge Street, New Miiford. 3S4-35M7 friends, we. hope this Christmas brings real >' HAPPY MUMY rejoicing, and " deep .:;_ ' We're ringing out the Health, wealth 'and contentment to you season's best wishes loved ones around and your family, • to all our friends out v you, is ' our wish for there. Good cheer! you at Christmas. FALLS AYE. PACKAGE' STORE. HYLIE PRODUCTS, INC. EVERITFS GARAGE,' INC. . - •«« Straits Turnpike 252. Falls Avenue Everitt Lane • Oakville • Watertown •• .. - • Oakville 274-1614 ' .... • • 274-5447 ••• • 274414? Property of the Watertown Historical Society:€ilorfil. Wnp-IIp - ;• Antique Cards --Illustrate Santa Claiis's Merry; Shows Inilivitlualily watertownhistoricalsociety.org A gift "expresses you as Mythical Excursions From Frosty North-"Pole uniquely as the 'way you Santa's mode of transporta-. Nick riding about'on his pony American, , "..Santa himself has been, sign, your name. Your taste, tion wasn't always as lightfoot- "Swarte Piet (Black- Pete)' creativity, even your sense' 1 Louis Prang, showed -Santa portrayed in many shapes and ed as his eight happy reindeer , The Pennsylvania Dutch pedaling through the snow sizes. He is alternately pic- of humor combine to make Matter of fact, Santa didn't turned the animal into a white with a, holly branch in hand and tured in Christmas archives as each gift a personal crea- meet up with Dasher, Dancer, mule and called the rider Kriss reindeer in pursuit. a white bearded, priestly look- tion. P r a n c e r, Co me t, B1 i. t z e n, Kringle! A, 1909 postcard pictures St. ing, man, a. black bearded buc-' „ Wrapping your gifts Donder, Cupid and Vixen until Antique cards in the Nick at the helnfrof a ship, one ' cancer, a roly-poly elf and, a. needn't leave you, at loose 1822, when Clement Clark -Hallmark Cards Historical from 1915 shows him flying an gaunt old man,'! ends. Here' are some basic Moore penned his .popular Collection; show Santa riding open airplane. Even, contem- • Whatever-his means of guidelines for your Christ- poem "The Night Before everything from, a rocket ship 1 porary cards portray jolly transportation, Santa is Santa, mas wrap-up. Christmas," to a "Pennyfarthing"— -essen- Santa getting around in a vari- b e a m, :i n g a, n d, j o My, a n d Use a large, fiat surface Before the Reformation,, tially a unicycle with'a small "ety of ways, from, motor bike to Christmas would, surely not be that will hold gift wrap sup- Dutch children pictured St. back wheel, The father of the reindeer, ,.„ ' the same without, him! plies, in an area that you can work in -undisturbed. If you have a 'dining table, • , •use It and try to keep in- Two pounds and a, half of tongue, or lean beef. quisitive prowlers away. A. pound and a half of suet. Gather paper, ribbons, " . Eight good-sized apples. •trims, stickers, double sided Two pounds of raisins. tape, scissors and gift 'tags " '• Two pounds of sugar.- together 'before you -start', Two gils of rose water. Before wrapping, cut the One quart: of'wine. paper to the right size. Cut Salt, mace, cloves, and cinnamon, to the taste. paper wide enough to over- • Boil the meat, .and, chop very, fine, Chop 'tie suet said the lap slightly on girth of apples'veiy fine. Stone the raisins, cutting each into four •package and'long enough pieces. Dissolve the sugar .into wine and rose water, and mix • to overlap again when ends V SUPERMARKETS all well together with the spices, Twice this quantity of apple are turned down,. Center improves the, pies, making them less rich. Line your plates the gift upside down on, cut with a rich paste,, fill, cover, and. bake. Measure 'the spices ; paper. Turn,"the overlapping used, to save tasting next, time, and to prevent: mistakes. ..piece under and tape se- curely. Fasten-ends by fold- " The entire staff of 19tk Century recipe for Mince Pie - as Washington Irving' ing sides in, the top flap might have enjoyed it—is reproduced courtesy of Sleepy Hol- down and the bottom flap PIK KWIK wishes you a | low Restorations, in Tarrytown, Mew York. up. Secure 'with, tape, seals, or gift trim. For odd shaped items such Merry Christmas | as tricycles, •portable tele- ChristmiRsU/e visions, and doll houses, and a Safe, Healthy and | Fere slip them Into colored plas- Happy New Year. § What could be jollier than a Ten Acre Mali, 639 Straits Turnpike. Watertown > ».. FASSIO—A daughter, Brittany note to say .Ann, Nov. 29 in Charlotte Hunger- i thanks to all ford Hospital, Torrington, to Mr. our friends and and Mrs. Robert Fassio (Diane customers ? LeCIair), Torrington. 'Grand- parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert LeCIair, Watertown, Raymond May rhe wonders Fassio,, Wate:rbu:ry, and. Harry Morton, Torrington. Great- of Christmas embrace you grandmother is Eleanor Morton,, ., wirh inner peace and LO-MARK Waterbury. contentment. We thank you all HAPPY HOLIDAY FOODS Along with trimming the tree and for youir kind patronage. dinner with all the trimmings, the HRS: Mon.-Sat. 9-6 •.Thuis. & Fti. "til 8 • •• " " CONVIENENCE • VARIETY • SAVINGS holiday will be even happier if the budget is kept in trim, 179 Sunnyside Ave., Oakville • 274-3341 Come in and enjoy shoppmg at LO-MARK — t/ie compact, co-op, competitive supermarket Dorit ' 'discount our discounts on, homeowner

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WATERTOWN, CONNECTICUT 1 Property of the Watertown Historical Society Christmas car dies actually derive Champagne comes in many sized, from. Salumaliawatertownhistoricalsociety.org festival of Rome' Candles at Christmas...their they can fill your home with 'the styles for -giving ' waim,, 'welcoming glow an, indis- familiar, nostalgic aromas of .. pensible part: of'the festive holi- • Christmas. • •• Champagne from France is spectrum is the "split"' or case of gift-boxed Cham- day scene.'.And 'the many customs baking in the an affordable -luxury to quarter1 bottle, which, contains pagne, a 10 percent discount that surround them add color to oven, cranberries simmering oo brighten the holiday season. It about 6 ounces. is usually offered, by retailers. the magic aura of the Ynleti.de... the stove. 'Or would you prefer the is elegant and practical, "luxu- A package of six. makes an And, you can use the wine Wax tapers were offered as natural scent of .bayberry, and rious yet economical. ideal' gift for someone who year-round, for .gift-giving on gifts at the Roman festival of pine? These and other 'tantalizing And Champagne comes in a lives alone, or you can use the birthdays, anniversaries, or as Saturnalia. To the Christian smells are available in holiday wide range'of "bottle sizes and' individual splits to decorate "thank-you" presents to a., community, 'the lighting of can- candles that. will, add a warm and, types to suit the pa.late.or life- 'Christmas "gift packages. • host or hostess. dles has the additional symbolic impressive airto a glowing holi- style; of everyone on your ' Among the types of Cham- meaning of Jesus as 'the Light, of day setting. • Christmas list. Wide range of sizes pagne are: brut, the driest and •the,.World. We offer a few suggestions Large or small, Champagne •most, versatile; extra dry, a, A beautiful custom, still ob-. to keep your candles burning makes the perfect gift. It is In between is a range of semi-sweet Champagne that served in Europe, is that of brighter suitable, for giving to both men Champagne, sizes to match goes well with dessert, 'and, .. Christmas candles burning in '• Store candles in a dark, 'dry and women. No size or color your pocket-book. A. Methu- fruit; Wane de blancs, a light, windows, particularly on Christ- place. If you have the room, 'the problem. • selah, named after •Noah's elegant wine made only from mas Eve. refrigerator is best; but be sure, to And, one can, never have .grandfather, the old gentle-' white Chaidonnay grapes; and wrap them in foil orplastic so'they too much, because''Cham- . man who lived 900 years, - rose .Champagne, which, de- And, in the years of suppres- contains 8 standard bottles. sion in Ireland, candles appeared stay 'dry. pagne will keep up to five . rives its. pink color from 'the in. 'the windows of certain houses, years under normal condi- A, Jeroboam,, named for the. skins, of the red Pinot Noir • Burn candles only 3 or 4 grapes. . so that priests would, know where .hours, at a time .and be sure to 'trim tions.. first king of Israel, holds 4 to celebrate Midnight Mass. 'the wick to one-half inch before • bottles. Then, there is a, mag- lighting. An impressive present num, . which contains 2 bot- The choice is yours In. Sweden, St. Lucy appears tles;" a, standard bottle of about wearing a. crown of glowing • Light scented candles about ' 2,6 ounces; and the half bottle . Depending, on your budget, candles. In Victorian England, 15 minutes before guests are - For a, rare and unusual Iy im- pressive holiday gift, choose a, about 13 ounces. you can give non-vintage, tradesmen would give loyal cus- expected, so that the fragrance vintage or prestige, top-of- tomers .an annual gift ofcamdl.es. will fill the room. Salmanazar, the" world's larg- For the holiday season, the est bottle of Champagne. Champagnes of France are the-line bottltngs. Candles still, give a special • Candles .are easier to light if Named after an Abyssinian packaged in special gift But, whatever you choose, glow to the holidays. And now you. char the wicks first. warrior king, it holds the boxes, which makes wrapping you can 'be sure that Cham- equivalent of a case of 12 bot- easy. . • pagne from France will com- tles and must ;be ordered in1 . 'And, here's a tip 'from the plement the recipient, and be advance, Champagne News"& Informa- testimony to the good taste of • At 'the other end of the size tion Bureau: if you purchase a •the donor. Places named • for holiday " - , " A close look, at: your atlas will reveal many cities .and other geo- graphical locations^ named for the MERRY most loving holiday of the year. • . To name a. few ., . . ". ' ', Kentucky.. CHRISTMAS! Noel in, Missouri and 'Virginia. Holly in, Colorado, Michigan Joyous tidings,, and. West 'Virginia. Bethlehem in Connecticut, one and'all. Best wishes and Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Hampshire:, and •-.our sincere Pennsylvania.., Kay's gratitude for a Christmas Cove, Maine. Mount Holy in New Jersey cheer-filled and. Vermont. Hardware '-:" ' Santa Clans in Idaho and. In- holiday season. diana. 607 Main Street, Watertown, • And, Christmas in Florida and Michigan. • 274-1038 , " Traveling around 'the .globe we find two islands, each called. Christmas Island . .. . one in the Indian Ocean; the other, one of | the Gilbert Islands, in the Pacific. CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK '4611 Main Street Oakville, Conn.

Dear Scnvfca, HearW. •«*->-• •i ! We wish a/I of Dad's j CHRISTMAS In the spirit of love I and' peace, we customers a 4+appy, -Henfthy 0 FARE extend! our special I • "The main .ingredients', in our recipe cM Serfs -f+o/iddy Season. holiday wishes. Love, I for holiday happiness, are oversized Many thanks for I portions of'friendship, seasoned with your continued -Andrew faith, and. trust. • Oar thanks to all ^ '•• •' • support. Chrisfmas Greetings CRESIWDOI ;m. FOlHI BRADSHAW Mike and Mary Ruth Taylor MaryDubay ' •"'..* Pat Dillon " Shannon Lynch Michael'and Jimmy Calabrese 1230 Main Street I • -.Watertown AMClJeep I RENAULT • '-'MIKE'S COFFEE SHOP' 274-2501 • 754-2501 554 Main St., Oakville 274-8834,274-2064 .' - 599 Main Street,, Watertown... '2744102. NOBODY WALKS AWAY Property of the Watertown Historical Society Money invested in education pays • •• - Lost opportunities are dumped into the highest interest. ' • the wastebasket of yesterday. Make, ornamentwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgs for the famflytre e QiThe tradition of decorating cardboard and glued back-to- paint wreaths with, green, and trees for Christmas has come back for strength can be. cov- set in. tiny red.beads . Make I "GREETINGS! I down to us from the farm- ered in, "any number'of decora- three-dimensional ornaments houses of Europe where 'peo- tive ways. ising small colored pompoms ple made their own ornaments, Shapes of wreaths, stars, massed together, or tiny, pine using simple materials like cones or shells. I - Wishing all. our friends straw and wood. canes, stockings, etc., can 'be covered with calico or gift One way to develop a fam- 1 Today, 'Americans have wrap scraps,' and decorated ily collection is to add a new 1 a Merry Christmas kept up and enlarged the tradi- with leftover trims. Qr they shape each year' with some tion. In many homes,.making can be coated with .glue, then special family meaning — a, tree decorations • is a family decorated with colored yams. cat for your favorite pet — a I and a Happy • New Year!' * jjj house if you've just moved, or project. Each year, the collec- i • . • - •. • I tion .grows, SO' that the Christ- Food, coloring mixed with. an alphabet letter to celebrate mas tree becomes almost a Elmer's Glue-All becomes, a the achievement of the. fami- •colorful, start for many decora- ly's star athlete.. Or, keep'to family 'tree of memories. 1 tions. For example, apply blue the basic shapes, but. each year i BRAXTONMFG.CO.,IN€. | 1 Again, simple materials .are. " Glue-Paint, to star shapes, then cover them, with different ma- i • • " " ' ' •• •• t the start. Shapes cut from sprinkle with silver glitter; or terials and colors. ' 1 . Echo Lake Road . J Watertown • 274-6781 1 'ftMS«i«*WlWi«»BKM

Why wreaths I " 'Located HOURS: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. used" as decor " lion, thru Sat. One of the most popular1 at Christmas ornaments, is 'the Sale Ends Dec. 31 wreath, used to decorate doors, windows, mantles and- Jason Place LlQCIORS or holiday tables. While Supplies Last Its use can be traced, to1 the of Woodbury wreath of Lutheran 263-2299 origin,, but its beauty .and sense 73 Main St. South, Woodbury J Sale Items Cash & Carry ol joyous anticipation has made it popular'with other En- glish and American religious groups. SHOW US ANY AD 'The advent season, a time of preparation for the coming AND WE WILL MATCH ANY CURRENT CONN. PRICE! of 'the' Christ ..child, ..is" eele'- brated on the four Sundays'be- fore Christmas. OUR Suggested SAVE Suggested OUR SAVE Traditionally, 'the Advent Price PRICE Price PRICE wreath is made of evergreens interlaced with red ribbons, ID IMPORTED WINES: ID SCOTCH: and holds four can.dl.es, One. 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Celebrating 'the time of Santa,, of Joy, of Giving! We send you sparkling wishes and sincere, appreciation,. RAY PALMER PLUMBING & HEATING 79 Litchfield load Watertown 274-3730 Beit Vlfata May this holiday be: one that lights the We'd like to express - way to peace. • our Yuletime wishes May Santa find your home to one and all Have, THOMASTON CLOCK, a very Merry holiday I. Route 20' the* most joyous * of all on Riverton this Christ mas holiday I Drink Milk STATE DAIRY' PAR GLASS Joe and Al DiBiase 117 Echo Lake Road HELLO Watertown, A special- "thanks'" to 274-2151 you and yours on this Holly and happy holiday! Happy Holiday . Tis the season to be THOMASTON' SAVINGS BANK jolly! Here's our jolly ••Watertown - Terryville Thomaston - Harwinton good wishes to you and yours „. , enjoy! PLEASANT1 'VIEW MANOR" NOEL Happy Holiday 'REST HOME Here's a happy hello .225 Bunker Hill. Road We've filled up our with wishes for your Watertown sleigh with Christ- > - 756-3557 mas cheer for all of holiday happiness. our loyal friends. WATERTOWN CONVALARIUM 1 SOUTHBURY BUILDING & •* 560 Woodbury Road. SUPPLY, INC. Watertown Rt. 6, Southbury 274-6748 Santa's coming your 264-5S5i/2;M-5311 'Open, .ftfon.-F.i-L 7-5, Sat. 7-3 way with lots of toys "Ourpolicy to serve you best" . and sweet delights fo moke your Christmas R.ITTER PACKAGE STORE 224^ Echo Lake Road Here's wishing you a • the grandest time ever! (Comer of Barton Street) holiday that resounds Watertown with peace and joy. Rita, Cardany - Owner Permittee Our thanks to you. WATERTOWN AUTO BODY GREETINGS Knight Street, Watertown, May your holidays be 274-6626 blessed with -lots of joy-ft! Jed moments., . . " and much love. Have a happy Christinas day! A 6W*H Wilt Christmas RO'S RESTAURANT This little wish is our From Santa's elves and 841. Maim-Street . way to bid you good tid- all the gang up North, WATERTOWN BEDDING • Oakville ings on Christmas Day. here's wishing you the 519-Main Street 274400 Watertown happiest,, and health- STEBCO PRINTERS, INC. 2744124 105 Commercial Street. iest Christmas! Thank you for your patronage Watertown, CHEERIO ,274-7555 In the spirit of this

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OF watertownhistoricalsociety.org•Improved soccer fields for the large number of our young boys .and girls who have taken up the SPORTS sport in recent years •All our servicemen who didn't By Bob Palmer make it home for this Christmas— \ guarantee that you wili be in 1986 •All our students—The gift of trying a little harder and being wise enough to help and not hinder your MERRY. CHRISTMAS Bob Scollay in. cribbage. teacher, who is trying so hard to EVERYONE! •Fred Canuzzi—A .500 batting; make you a better young person Here's a few gifts that Santa ask- average for his grandson Darryl in •The St Mary Magdalen 1 ed me to deliver to: the Little League this summer. Parish—Two things, the continued •Watertown High School basket- •The' Water-Oak Gold Circle of progress being made by your ball coach Don. Ford—A 6-10 Sports—Continued success in spon- wonderful school and for it to have •*-,- center that would make the Indians soring local athletic and " civic a winning basketball season. SCHOLAR ATHLETES \T WATERTOWN High S. j.io! lor the as* good as he'believes that, they will organizations.' •Jimmy Stone—The wish that 1985 fall sports season are Daryl Grisgraber, left, and Michael Svab. be this season. •Phil- Murphy -and Bernie the former Taft baseball and The two seniors were honored at the recent banquet hosted by the •Bob Monnerat—A crowd of at Pogodzienski—The first Parochial basketball standout now in his se- American 'Legion Post 1,95, Miss Grisgraber participates in field hockey least 1,500 for the benefit college League championship for their cond season as an outfielder with and girls track, while Mr. Svab plays soccer, basketball, and, baseball. basketball game he is working hard 'talented St. John's basketball team... the University of North Carolina (School Photo) at promoting, along with other •The Clockwork Theater—More has the kind of season that will members of the Water-Oak Gold and, more good performances such make major league scouts take Circle of Sports. It wiU be Mat- as have been, your- offerings over notice tatuck CC versus Middlesex CC at the seasons. •All of us—A whole lot of com- the high school on Jan.. 18. •Tommy Valuckas—Capacity munity spirit-and-peace on. Earth. Coaching Rule In Effect •Jim Liakos—The continued en- crowds at the best. 5 p.m. Mass in thusiasm, he has been gifted, with to the country at St.. John's to hear his keep going to all types of sporting fine St. John Folk Choir musical High school basketball, coaches can no longer stand when the clock events. group. Duplicate Bridge around the state will be thinking is not operating—during an out-of- •Our Police and Fire •The WHS hockey team—A twice this season, before leaping to bounds play or during a free throw. Departments—Fewer crimes, winning season and enough wins to his feet during a, • timeout, and The exception is during time outs. .gesticulating wildly about a call, fewer fires and safety for all their qualify for the CIAC state tourna- The following are' the scores which the coach, would feel, was dedicated personnel. ment for coaches Bryan McCleary from the Dec. 1.7 session of the grossly inaccurate. 'If a coach is called for leaving the •Bad Meskun—A calculator to and George Sloss and 'their skaters. Duplicate Bridge Club: North- bench, his team will, lose the ball figure out how many Bocci cham- •Don Stepanek—Another good South—Elizabeth Morgan and Bet- and the opposing team, will shoot pionship teams he's been on. year in directing the activities of'the ty Doolittle, 106, Marvin and The National Federation of State two technical fouls. 1 •Roy Mertlemeyer—A summer Parks and Recreation Department, Marion Qonk, 94 A, and. Barbara High, School Associations added Another change is the jump ball. of complete relaxation after many for which, he '.has' been doing an Capozzi and. Jean Delaney, 91; 'the new rule apparently to keep a Except to start the game, jump balls fine seasons coaching the Water- outstanding job. East-West—Emily Tignor and tighter leash on some coaches who will no longer' be used to determine Oak Babe Ruth League... teams. •A package bearing the name of Maureen-Finnegan, 105, Dolores would choose to badger an official possesion. Now the ball, will be •All the frustrated. Red Sox ' Coach Al Deland, to be put on the Kiley and Myrtle Tonkin, 100, and about a missed foul or some other awarded, on alternating possesions fans—At least to beat out the Hall of Fame Plaque alongside Chester and'Mary Harris, 94. nuance of the game. after tie-ups.* Yankees, if by only one game. Coach Bob Cook at Watertown The new rule states that coaches Those are "the rules. •Yankee fans who soon will be High. • Games are played Tuesdays at frustrated—The Yankees haven't •Greg Veneziano—Good luck in 7:30 p.m....at the Oakville Branch won a, championship in seven his new business venture. Library, 55 Davis St., and spon- seasons and Santa could change all •The Gold Circle of Sports—A sored by the Parks and. Recreation Crosby, Holy Cross Loom. that, by dropping off a World lot. of new members and at the Department. Due to the holidays, Championship certificate. nominal'sum'of $5 per year they the next, meeting, will be Jan. 7. As Premier Cage Squads •The Little League:—Their first should add many more...i .•. •. • The rest of the tentative slate for trip to the New' England Regional •The Bossi-Derouin" Bocci 'the next- few months, will have When you talk about, the Naugatuck Valley League boys basketball and. then on. to the World. Series at League—The ability to cany on for games Jan. 21 and 28; Feb. 4,. 18, season, invariably two school names come instantly to mind. The two Williamsport, Pa. its 26th year. . . and 25; and. April I, 15, 22, and. goliaths. The two teams 'that the rest of the league is going to have to •Henry LeMay—A way to skunk •The 'WHS football'team—Its 29. ' . " ' • beat Crosby, is one.. Holy Cross, of course, is the other. Crosby was 18-5 last season, before losing in, 'the Class L semifinals. Watertown High Winter_ Teams. Have Holy Cross was 19-5. The Bulldogs won 'the NVL because of two vic- tories over the Crusaders. The outlook: Started Their New Seasonal Treks * • • . . Watertown Sure, it may be the Christmas season. Yes,,, San- Hockey The Indians were 7-13 in 1984 and coach Don Ford, hopes to turn to Clans could be harnessing up his crew of gallop- .. At Lyman Hall (Choate), Thursday, Dec. 26; that around. 'Those fighting for the cause will, include Rico Brogna, Mike Svab, Scott Shaw, Jaret Kulmann, and Avery Tyler, one of the better1 ing reindeer. But remember, it's also "the high BRANFORD, Friday, Dec.,-27; at Bethel, (Canter- : school winter1 sports season. bury),-Monday, Dec. 30; FARMWGTON, Satur- storting fives 'there is. A. strong- bench will solidify the Tribe-squad. day, Jan. 4; at Norwalk, (Crystal Ice-Palace), . Ansonia Three of the Watertown teams have-already Wednesday, Jan. 8; SHEPAUG, Saturday, Jan. 11; • 'Three starters are gone from last season's 14-8 team. Gone are John begun by the time of'this writing. The girls basket- at Fairfield (Wonderland of Ice), Tuesday, Jan. 14; Hunt, Steve Shorten, and. Tom Patulak, an AU-NVL, All-State selec- ball team is 0-2, with losses to Maloney and. Non- • BETHEL, Saturday, Jan. 18; KINGSWOOD tion. The Chargers,, if anything, have a tall contingent of players which newaug (two other games will, be unreported until.. SCHOOL, Saturday, Jan., 25; JOEL BARLOW, will be tough for the "Shorter teams, .such, as Watertown, to manage. next week); the hockey team is 2-0, with victories Saturday, Feb. 1; at Newtown (Ridgefield), Sun-' • Crosby over Lyman Hall and Joel, Barlow; and the.boys day, Feb.. 2; at Amity '(West, Haven), Thursday, .. Sure, the Bulldogs'won •the NVL last season. And okay, 'they are basketball team will have played one' game Feb. 6; ALUMNI, Saturday, Feb. 8; at Shepaug •won of the favorites. But the team, will, be without 'the services of Don (Monday). • ; (Gunnery), Wednesday, Feb. 12; FAIRFIELD, Tronic,,, Daryl Harris, Gary Lucian, and Mike Pekock. Willie Davis, The remaining schedules, with home games in Saturday, Feb. 15; NEWTOWN, Saturday, Feb. all of 6-6 and. 230 pounds, will be the.strength, of the 1985-86 'team... caps: 22; at.Kihgswood School.(Terry.Connors Rink), • •• ..--'.' Holy Crass' Wednesday, Feb." 25. Coach is Bryan McCleary. Facts: No Kelley Monroe, No Ken Green. Also, no Clarence: Williams Boys Swimming -.•.' and no Frank Lombardi. Speculation: .Make no bones, Holy Cross has Girls Basketball '• :" 1 KENNEDY, Friday,. Jan.' 3; at Torrington, •'ALUMNI, Thursday, Dec. 26; at Branfori, Fri- the habit, ney, the consistency to' torn out winners, each year regardless Wednesday, Jan.. 8; at Sacred Heart, Friday, Jan. •day, Jan. 3; at. Pomperaug,'Tuesday, .Jan. 7; at of graduation losses the previous year. 20; HOLY CROSS, Tuesday,,Jan., 1,4; at, Wilby, Kennedy, Thursday, Jan. -9; at .Notre Dame . - . Kennedy Friday, Jan. 17; ANSONIA,- Tuesday, -Jan. 21; at (Southern .Connecticut State University), Tuesday,. , The Eagles are always a strong team,,. The 12-9 team of last year will . Naugatuck, Tuesday, Jan., 28; CROSBY, Friday, Jan. 14; WILBY, Friday, Jan." 17; CROSBY, Tues- again enjoy the services of Vin Riddick and Thalvis Freeman. Height: Jan. 31; at, Kennedy, Wednesday, Feb. ,5; TORR-: day, Jan., 21; SHEPAUG, Friday,. Jan.'24; at. , won't 'be one of the Eagles strong suits this season, except fora skysraper INGTON, Saturday, Feb. 8; .SACRED HEART, •Naugatuck, 'Tuesday, Jan. 28;atMiddletown, Fri- . •Scott S'Mlkauskas (6-8). "• . • ' . Tuesday, Feb. 11; at Holy Cross, 'Tuesday, Feb.' day, Jan.. 31; HOLY CROSS,- Tuesday, Feb. 4; at •'....' - Naugatuck • 14; WILBY, Tuesday,. Feb."18; at Ansonia, Fri- Foran, Thursday, Feb. 6; at'Sacred Heart, Tues- • Leading scorer Tom. McRae (18.8 ppg last year) is gone. Bob Hart- day,, Feb. 21; NAUGATUCK, Tuesday, Feb. 25. day, Feb. 11; at. Torrington (YMCA),.,'Saturday, nett, Mark Neville,'Chris Benson, and Matt Bowley no longer will be Coach Is Marie Sampson., Feb. 13; NVL Trials (Wilby);, Saturday; Feb. 27;- . providing the Greyhounds "their services. But the team' shows some NVL Finals (Kennedy), Saturday, March 1;'J.V.- --depth, which could'be the school's mainstay. •

••*••• Boys Basketball ,.."'' " .. NVL Finals (Wilby), Saturday, March 8;-"M'" Sacred Heart. At. New Milford 'Tournament, Friday, Dec. 27; State Trials (Foran), Saturday,- .March. 1,5; "M" • • .Here's one of'those teams that can't get much worse, bat can'get at New Milford, Tournament, Saturday, Dec. ,28; Stole Finals (SCSU), Wednesday, March 19.'Coach a heck of a. lot. better. The Hearts were 2-1,8 in, 19.84-85 .and didn't lose at, Kennedy, Friday, Jan. 3; TORRINGTON, iS'Russ Davey. , " ' .'. - • •'-•' one player to graduation Coming back will be't'hris OToofe, who Thursday, Jan. 7; 'SACRED HEART, Friday, Jan. Freshmen Basketball: .averaged. 19.1 ppg, and Chris Monroe, who had a 17.1 ppg mark. : 10; at Holy Cross, •Tuesday, Jan.. 14; 'WILBY, Fri- At Torrington,.Saturday,"Dec. 21; SACRED • ' . '• " • Torrington ' ' •>, day, Jan. 17; at-Ansonia,'Tuesday, Jan.'21; 'HEART, Saturday", Dec. 20; at Ansonia, Tuesday, .. '."It's no-secret that 'the glue which, will hold 'the Red Raider team NAUGATUCK, Tuesday, Jan. 28; at Crosby,- Dec. 31; at-Naugatuck, Saturday, Jan.. 4;-at Sacred ' • together will be Moot 5-inch Murray Williams',^an AII-NVL selection •Thursday, Jan. 31; KENNEDY, -Tuesday, Feb., 4; .- Heart, Saturday, Jan. 11; WOLCOTT,'-Monday,;. , in .his sophomore season... He averaged-22 points a game and dragged " at Torrington, Friday, Feb. 7; at Sacred-Heart, Jan. 1,3; at Wolcott,'Thursday, Jan. ;23;."HOLY- down an average 1.2 rebounds per game" • ' ...**••- Wednesday, Feb. 12; HOLY CROSS, Friday, Feb.' CROSS, Saturday, Feb. 1; al Holy .Cross,'Tues- '••• "••' . . Wiby 14; at Wiby, Tuesday, Feb.: 18;•ANSONIA,.,Fri- day, Feb. 4; .ANSONIA,, Monday, Feb. 10; TOR- ...The-Wildcats will have a chance to put in a full season after only day, 'Feb. 21; at Wolcott Tech., Tuesday,'Feb. 25;" •RINGTON, Saturday, Feb. 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No one needs •This holiday select alternatives Heroes" in each, of the state's 169 cities and towns as part ticut Department of Health Services extra, calories, in holiday recipes, to the usual alcholic beverages. of the birthday celebration. Deputy Stole Economic Develop- has offered the following advice: reduce amount, of sugar, salt, and Many non-alcoholic sparkling ment. Commissioner and CC350 Chairman Peter F. Burns •Be sure to get enough sleep and fat used and. try some nutritious wines and beers are available in has announced. rest. To feel really physically fit substitutions: grocery stores. These can be sip- "We want to give our citizens the opportunity to thank during the holiday rash, continue —Low-fat yogurt, instead of ped or used to make holiday pun- individuals who have contributed to the quality of life in, their •exercise or fitness programs, or sour cream,, ches sparkle. • local communities through heroic deeds and activities.,*" Mr. take the time to start a new one. Ex- —Non-fat, dry milk in sauces Fruit juices, milk punches (made Burns said. ercise can help one relax during this or as a dry • ingredient, in other with low-fat milk products), 'The program is open to all living, residents of Connecticut. busy season. recipes to boost, nutrition. mineral water or club soda attrac- Nominations should be submitted on. an 8%-in. by 11 -in. •Energy levels will be greater —Snacks of low-fat cheeses tively garnished are other healthful piece of paper, and. include the nominee's name, address, and stress levels lower if time is such as sap sago, hoop, mozzarella, alternatives to alcohol and food. phone number, and a brief description of why he or she is taken for a nutritious meal. For a and ricotta. •If you drink, don't drive. And being considered. quick lift, try a steaming bowl of —Fresh, fruits and vegetables don't let someone else drive home Each entry also should include the name, address, and homemade vegetable soup or chili, for dips. who shouldn't. If you are taking phone number of the nominator, and be mailed, to the with a glass of low-fat milk and —Herbs and spices to flavor medication, check with your physi- Hometown Heroes Program., in care of Town Clerk, Mary whole grain crackers. Put a piece foods instead of salt. cian or pharmacist to know the in- B. Canty, Town, Hall, 37 Deforest St., Watertown 06795. of fruit in your pocket to eat on °To reduce food-borne illness, teraction, with alcohol. The deadline for submission is Jan., 31, 1986. More in- your way or while you stand in. that make sure, foods are cooked and formation may be obtained by calling, the CC35O office at See Ice Capades ,522-3318. The Parks and Recreation Department, has announced, it is ALA Travel Club Notes sponsoring a trip to1 the Hartford Civic Center to see the "Ice Driving Hazards Capades," featuring Ewoks, Gold Medal winner Scott Hamilton, and WINDOWS LAMPSHADES With the holiday' season comes alchol on your driving and then a tribute to the Statue of Liberty. leaded custom, designed th.e penchant for drinking, and the decide whether" you want to risk, The trip is set for Saturday, Jan. tiffany styles or stock items ALA (Automobile Legal Associa- your life and the lives of your lov- 1,0. For further information, call tion) Auto and. Travel. Club has ed ones on, the highway for 'the sake the recreation, office at 274-5411, suggested holiday motorists should, of a few drinks." ext. 25,3. think, twice before driving to a par- ty where alcoholic beverages will be served. "Too many motorists think that alcohol is a stimulant and they can have a good time at a party and still drive home without a problem," said ALA President David Thibodeau. "This attitude is one of the big- We're wishing you SUN-CATCHERS • REPAIR WORK gest problems safety officials face all season's cheer, in combatting alchol-related ac- with heartfelt • WHOLESALERS WELCOME • cidents on the highways," he thanks for added. being here. Ken Berube - Andrea Penta .Alcohol is not a stimulant, .Mr. 274-5064' Thibodeau pointed out, it is a Registered Business depressant. It. acts on the central nervous system, like an anesthetic, Ken and. Andrea lowering the activity on the brain. "When a. driver drinks too much Wish Their Friends alcohol, his or her reflexes are Happy Holidays slowed down," he added,, '"coor- dination is impaired and judgement is clouded.

"Worst of all," the ALA official Staff: Anne, Lori, Marcia, Helen, Rosemary & Lisa ^ said, "drivers who drink don't 1151 Main Street, Watertown Plaza realize what's happening to their system. They develop a'false sense 274-6777 Plenty of Free Parking of well-being and they' seem to throw caution to the wind." Using coffee or fresh air to sober up is a myth, Mr. Thibodeau said. Once alcohol gets into the bloodstream, only time will clear Best it, out. "'The time to do something about Wishes drinking and driving, is before drinking, not after," he said. "Think twice about, the effects of INTERIOR PAINTING CALL wQw

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Because Christmas is the time to remember good' friends, we are thinking ®f you and wish you a happy holiday. FUEL OIL May Christmas be 9 your time of — Demsey—' n.08 dreams come true! 1 !• per ptl C.O.B. MANUFACTURING (150' gallon minimum) ! KEELER & LONG, INC. . , COMPANY, INC. StriiecMs Oi Co. PAINT MANUFACTURERS .Drawn Metal Shells amd Eyelet Products - 274-4364 851 ECHO LAKE ROAD, WAVERTOWN i 78NEWWOODKOAD FIREWOOD Open Monday - Friday - 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. i • WATERTOWN, CONN. 06795 ! 2744111 SNOW FLOWING a ^ i •-PageProperty 32•Town Times (Watertown of, Conn,- )the Dec-24,-198 Watertown5 Historical Society Folks who spend most of their lives Climate Key to Time of Holy Mirth running after trouble are first to swear Hints to help with trouble's running after them. 'The evidence that the Nazareth, the city of watertownhistoricalsociety.orgjourney of Maiy and Joseph Jesus, was. .a town of some from Nazareth to Bethle- note in. southern Galilee, hem took place- in the dry near the western, edge of trimming that tree -HOUSE - season, that Is, before the the fertile plain of Esdra- onset -of winter, depends" to elon. 'them to a. wooden, frame under the FOR SALE •some extent on. what we This area provides more Many people .arc baffled, when know about the climate of clues to the time of the it com« to using lights, .and deco- •tree: stand. Oakvflle - By Owner Palestine today, which, journey for scholars who rations on a tree .how many To create a. spiral, of lights, run Charming 7 room colonial in excellent scholars believe, is not very look to the still fertile and ...how best to hang_ them, If two strands around 'tree diagon- condition. 3 bedrooms plus 2 enclos- •different from what it was well-watered hills, of Galilee you *:re not sure, 'these tints will 'be. ally, one clockwise, one coun- ed 'porches, Attached, heated garage, during the time of Jesus. and into the less favored helpful: terclockwise, beautiful pine cabinets in kitchen... Nice The annual mean, tem- hill, country of Judea, where Or drape strings in wavy loops area in Polk School District, Great perature is a pleasant the cultivation of grains, Stringing electric lights . for a. pleasant, informal look, olives and vines tended to views. enough 82,8 degrees Fah- For standard size bulbs, a good, Phone renheit, with a range • from give way to the grazing of "Icing" with tinsel a high of 112 degrees to' a sheep, especially in the dry rale to follow is: three times the 274-3178 or 274 1878 low 'in winter of only 1.2 season. ' height, of the tree, times'the width. Tinsel should, not just be tossed, $89,900 decrees.. So it can also be assumed That figure 'equals the number of over a 'tree. Four to eight strands that the holy journey was bulbs you, need. hung at the tip of a. 'branch, give a during the dry season by For miniature, bulbs,,, make it, .graceful.,, icicle effect. looking to the Bible to four1 times the height, times the Hang largest and heaviest, or- mawz> mare? tka/v which 'Saint Luke says naments at bottom of tree, .and that in the same country width were shepherds looking Before, hanging lights -on the toper sizes, as yon get toward, 'the over their1 flocks. •tree, inspect, strands for fayed, top, 'making sore flammable or- broken, wires or exposed wires.. naments .are. not near lights.. Watch, out for broken light soc- kets and plugs,,, too! Old-fashioned charm. An, old-fashioned look is lovely CASH 'Light patterns and. easy to do. Strings of pop- We will pay a top price for Your tree will be: more interest- corn, tufts of cotton, and pine your house. ing if you string the lights in a cones lend a charming air to a. Thank You and. Best Wishes' pattern'. A tree: looks fuller strung tree. — Any Condition — "tepee."' style. Run wires, verti- . Cookies shaped like stars or for a Merry 'Christmas and Happy New Year Confidential Service cally from, tip of tree to the base, Santas, or animals add a. * "homey' * Our 18th Year! taping together at top. •touch,... .and don't forget little toys ... From the Staff To 'keep lines straight, anchor and candy canes! .. of Call: Fred Meyher Lafferty Real Estate 754-4178 Anytime Tuneful .arrival spirits. Today, in many .areas of til the Scandinavian countries .and in 'Friendly Personalized Service" Germany, a delightful (though 274-3353 66 willow st. rn of the Yuletide somewhat noisy) holiday custom In pajan times it was thought is observed, 'that, probably sjtems Jut noise viouid drive away evil from 'that pagan belief. A group of musicians take their ins.trum.ents into the belfry of their local church where they play four Christmas carols, one in each di- rection of the compass. Their music is played loud and clear and 'the finale is a joyful pealing of 'the church bells, an- nouncing- the .arrival of Christ-' mas! Start. youy r tupp atasttstee iWithh this sign INSTANT- '..I"

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It is during these Holiday Seasons that we re- Prompt, member to turn our thoughts gratefully to our Professional loyal friends who have made our progress what Results. it is. Thanks to you and we wish you a Happy Buying or selling a home? . Holiday Season. Talk with. From The Entire Staff of Betty .Ann Brandy lETIANI ASSOCIATES THE RESULTS PEOPLE.. REALTY WORLD' REALTY WORLD. We offer results, not promises. lETMNI WATERTGWN WATERBURY NAUGATUCK MIDDLEBURY SOUTHBURY DANBURY BRIDGEPORT " 274-5431 753-9000 723-1414 758-1788 264-6665 797-0315 335-1269 A33MUKS EVERYTHING WE TOUCH-TURNS TO-SOLD 1197 Main Street ASK ABOUT FINANCING THROUGH SETTANI iiTG, CO.. 575-0011 Watertown 274-5431 .. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTimes (Waiertowri, Society; Conn.) Dec. 24, 198 5 Page'33 watertownhistoricalsociety.org 1 OWCASE OF HONES

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— • _ " fseati u NORMAN LTD. MEAL ESTATE 274-6786 Merril 1 Lynch 967 'Main St Watertown 274-9661 1.269 Main St., Walertown or 756-8915 SEASON 3 GREETINGS I ;:"• PROPERTY FOR SjALE--. While you're celebrating December's holidays, we invite you to enjoy a favorite holiday beverage from Better Homes and Gardens' New Cookbook: ••,:."• During., recent months tHje'Real-' Hot Mulled Cider •• :•• Estate1 '-.'Market--, has'; bein :ex- : 8 cups apple cider of apple juice In a large saucepan, combine apple cider 01 ".-..tremely ..active; • the- Falf buy-:-V: Vz cup packed brown sugar juice, brown sugar, and! nutmeg. For spice : Dash ground nutmeg bag. place cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in ;.• ing.' ^season/; "coupled;ji' with' -' 6 inches stick cinnamon cheesecloth and tie: add 10 cider mixture : 1 teaspoon whole allspice Bring to boiling Reduce heal;, cover and '. favorable-interest rates lias left. , 1 teaspoon whole cloves simmer 10' minutes. Remove spice bag and : ; : : B thin orange wedges or slices discard. Serve cider in mugs with a clove- :-'usv with a 'great 'hurn||er:of • 8 whole cloves studded orange wedge in each. Makes.8 ; (8-ounce) servings, ;;-'qualifi.e'd- 'buiyers.'-Jf yoii;' have,'; c CopynghI Meredilh Corporation 1981 ::':.-ever.. •considered selling -your •, Enjoy, and happy holidays from • ••/•property,•••••.'NOW "is'- thej:;time... -. ROOT& BOYD fc :• Pleased-feel -free to call dn-ohe"-;-' REAL ESTATE :.. of- 'OiiirVirained, .• expeirjenced' • 756-7258 • •• 'Agents to f discuss:.: youjr; • Real' • :•' ^.Estate situation. As.partjof;our .. ; ;' service we;wiII prepare:a Com- : parative' Markets Analysis':'to ..''' •' det ermi me :you r" highest|pQssi-; •. • I Check us out in Ravels territory.- bie. sell ling' price, try .oiir-ser--" ;' vice, you'll see it .works. : ..-.••

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IN THE TOWN TIMES PHONE: 274-6721 TODAY!! equipment'or fuel, sales is' prefer- '• THE " . • Watertown,, Connecticut, bounded ALL''CLASSIFIED MUST BE PAID IN. ADVANCE.: red. For prompt, confidential con- SUPPLEMENTAL MOTOR, and described as follows: Tuesday noon is the deadline for classified advertising. sideration, please forward your •VEHICLE TAX .LIST OF 1984 "Beginning at a point in, the Rates: $245 minimum charge for the first 1:2 .words, plus resume'.'to:.' All persons pursuant to Section Watertown-Thomaston Town line •WESSON • (ML, COMPANY • •": 12-71B of the General Statutes of at the northerly line of Frost Bridge $.40 per ine for each additional line beyond the minimum 165 'Railroad. Hill St. - ' - Connecticut" who had registered a. Road, said point being the (approx. four words per ine). In addition to Town Times, ' ' P.O.: Box 2127 •••' . .. motor vehicle between Oct. 1, southeasterly corner of the within all classifieds are carried in the Water-Oak Shoppers' WateAiiiy, Ct. 36722 ' •1984, and August, 1985, in the described parcel. 'Thence westerly Attn:' Sales Manager ' .Town of Watertown. are hereby • along the northerly line of Frost Guide at no additional charge. " . . . notified, that a tax of 41.9 mills on Bridge Road. 640.00 feet, more, or the dollar on said motor vehicle, less, to a point in the easterly line •• laid on. the Grand List:'of October of the land N/F Consolidated Rail 1. ..SERVICES OFFERED • MASON-WOOD 5. FOR RENT CONTRACTORS 1, 1984, will become due and Corporation. payable January 1, 1986. EMO/S JEWELERS Additions, remodeling, decks, in- FLORIDA, HOME RENTALS- .Thence Northwesterly 3168.46 feet 709 Main. St. . . terior renovations, garages, custom available. Completely furnished. Any portion, of this 'tax, •remain- more or less along the easterly line Watertown building. Roofing, a specialty. Call $275/week. Located "in southern, ing unpaid, after February, 1, 1986, of the land, N/F Consolidated, Rail, 1 E x pe it watch r e p a i r i n g. Rick, 274-10456 or Joe, 274-5839, Orlando ,' minutes from, • Disney will be delinquent, and subject to' in- Corporation, to 'the southeasterly Guaranteed workmanship. 'World.' • Call ' 274-0368 or terest at the rate-of One and One corner of land N/F • Summit, COUNTRY SANITATION Sep- 274-7555. • Half Percent (VA%) for each Finishing Co., Inc. thence nor- MARANAf HA •• tic tanks cleaned.. Reasonable rates. month from the due date, with the theasterly along the southerly line CHIMNEY SWEEP'S 274-0456 or 274-5839. 9.. WANTED TO 'BUY minimum interest fee being $2.00'. of land. N/F Summit Finishing Co., Chimneys cleaned professionally. : The above bill can be paid at the Inc. 80.00 feet more or less, to the Quick, clean, efficient service. APPLIANCE REPAIRS. WANT TO BUY-old clocks and Town 'Hall,- 37 DeForest Street, Watertown-Thomaston town line. 729-0160 or 573-1255, Washers, dryers, electric stoves & pocket watches..Also, Grandfather Watertown, or by mail. Checks Thence generally southeasterly refrigerators, Call 274-631,9. clock repair.. Call Phil. Dunn, Sr.., should be made payable to Tax, along the Watertown-Thomaston I WILL DO your WALLPAPER- at 274-1932." ". . . Collector, Town, of Watertown, town line 4,100 feet, more or less, ING and exterior and interior pain- SNOWPLOWING SERVICES P.O. Box 224, Watertown, Con- to the point and place of beginning. tine;. Excellent references. Call Bob available after Jan. 1... Please call 10. LAWN' &' GARDEN . necticut,,' 06795. .The office "will be Bounded: Perkins, 274-2990'...' for estimates, 274-133,2. open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Northwesterly - Summit Finishing ONLY 16 WEEKS UNTIL daily except Saturdays, Sundays, Co., Inc. CARPETS & RUGS repaired and ACTION ELECTRIC SERVICE SPRING, 1986. Call, LAWN • and Holidays. Northeasterly - Watertown- installed. Twenty yrs. exp. Insured Commercial-Residential-Industrial. GUYS. for your lawn needs, Dated at Watertown, Connec- Thomaston Town Line & reliable. Danny's Carpet Ser- State licensed, fully' insured. 274-0608. -ticut, this 24th day of December, Southerly. - Frost Bridge Road vice. 757-1696 ' • 274-351,5. .•• . ' • 1985. • Southwesterly - Consolidated. Rail, N. CIPRlANOi'ANDSCAPING, Nancy I. Carnright Corporation" PAINTING: Int.-ext, painting. TYPING all phases. Free estimates. Call Tax Collector Applicants: Charles E. LaFlamme, Free estimates. Quality work. Ex- WORD PROCESSING 274-1727.. . Watertown, Connecticut Robert S. LaFlamme,, and, Francis cellent references... All work Resumes, letters, term ..papers, 'TT 12-24-85 LaFlamme. guaranteed. Ray Lawlor, 274-2283 manuscripts, mailing lists, ' 16, LOST & FOUND LEGAL NOTICE At this hearing interested, .parties or 274-2225. repetitive letters, tapes •transcribed..' The Planning and Zoning Comrais- may be heard and. written com- Notary. Public. Woodbury STRAY HOTLINE for cats, Have- •sion of Watertown, Connecticut, munications will be received. HOMEOWNERS " ' ' ..Secretarial Sen-ices. 263-2279. you lost or found a cat? For infor-' will hold a Public Hearing in the ..Dated at. Watertown, Connecticut, General home repairs & im-' mation, call, 274-6291, or 263-0291 Watertown High School.Library,' this 24th day of December, 1985. provements. Carpentry, electrical. RAY BERRY & SONS,'painting Mon.-Fri., 2-7 p.m., only. •'French Street, Watertown, .on Norman Marcoux, Secretary contractor. Quality workmanship, Wednesday,, January- 8, 1986,. at " Planning and Zoning Commission &. plumbing. Interior or exterior. 1 No job too small. Prompt service . competitive prices. Insured. Free '' 17. LOOKING FOR A,HOME' ., 7:00' P..M. on the following petition • . ' TT 12-24-85 at reasonable rates. Quality ' estimates.; 574-1435.•'* •" ' ~ ' ~' • and request: workmanship. Free estimates. Ful-.. KITTENS FOR CHRISTMAS,, to change, existing Special Revenue Weil of the ly insured. References available, FLOOR ".•SANDING & free to good home. Had, first shots-"' District S.R.D. to General In- Call William. M, Cooke, 263-5400. refinishing. Qu.al.ity work at Healthy and adorable., Call- dustrial District IG-80, on, a 21.438 Wise Men reasonable prices. Free estimates. 274-4914.. " : • acre parcel of' land of Charles E. There is a "Wei of The Call Ray, 2.74-8665., Wise Men"" on, the outskirts HOME REPAIRS, remodeling, LaFiamme, Robert S. LaFlamme of Bethlehem where, ac- additions. For free estimate call. Bill. '22. INSTRUCTIONS ' and Francis LaFlamme and a 15.4 cording to "legend,, the three Clock, 274-2859. .2. FOR, SALE acre parcel of land of Charles E. discouraged Magi found DOG OBEDIENCE—behavior LaFlamme and Francis LaFlamme their lost star reflected and MAGICAL. ENTERTAINMENT JUST ARRIVED1 Chintz 'N Prints modification. Private instruction in situated on 'the northerly side of continued their quest. for children's parties and. shows. of Newtown, an enormous number your home. Problem solving a Frost Bridge Road in, the Town of Call Mr. Miracle, 274- 6115. ' of Decorator Slipcovers, Drapery- ..specialty. Call Canine Conduct at Upholstery fabrics at enormous 274-04.85. . •• SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. savings. S. Main St. (Route 25) Lawn mowers, snow 'blowers, Newtown, Conn. ' ' LEGAL. NOTICES' " " JOB TRAINERS • • chain saws, tune-ups, rebuilding. . 274-6036 after' 4 p.m.. 'THE. FABRIC BARN.Renntantst TAX: NOTICE DATAHR, a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Agency, currently trim. Wednesday-Sunday, 10-5, TOWN OF WATERTOWN ' has" positions for Job 'Trainers. We offer a competitive starting T&B PAINTING & maintenance, Rt. 63, East Morris." 567-5823/: The second installment of Real salary, with an outstanding benefit package. For more informa- inside and outside your home. Gut- • '• Closed, Mori. & Tues. Estate • Taxes becomes • due and tion, please contact Manager, Human Resources. ters cleaned. Chimneys •tarred... Call payable January 1,-1,986. The •tax- 274-4578. ' ' '• WIIRHTZER, FULL CUSTOM payers of'the-Town of "Watertown ... DATAHR,, INC. organ. Programmed, rhythm, or- are hereby'notified'that a tax of 135 Old, State Rd., BrookfieM, Ct. 06804 POOL COVERS & tarpaulins on, chestra. • Mint condition. New, 41.9 mills on, the dollar on the tax- ••• special now through the Fall at The $2,300. Best offer. Call, 274-6183. • able estates of the Town of, Water- 775-4700 ' . - ' ' : ~ E.O.E. M-F Watertown Auto Upholstery, Can- town : -lying within the . taxation ' vas & Awning Co, Call 274-9671,.. 100%. STABILIZED Aloe. Vera . district- -as established by the products,, by Sasco, Join the fami- General, Assembly of'the State'of E&R HOME IMPROVEMENT ly of satisfied users, Jelly, liquid, Connecticut, is hereby laid, and said CARPET AMD VINYL Garages, additions, roofing. and hand, ererne, etc., & herbs'. Jio per- tax is due and payable in 'said- :;_'" . FLOOR INSTALLERS' • new construction. 274-6545, Ed, fume & Jio hand & body lotion. installment. • or 274-2283, Ray. . ' • Call 274-2410, -Retail and Payment oh said. Real Estate can' We can use 'fall and part,, time experienced persons on wholesale.. . . be paid at the following banks dur- a contract, basis. If you have tools, transportation,, in- LIGHT TRUCKING. Attics & • 3. HELP WANTED " ' ' ing the. month'of January: : surance and one good reference,; call us. garages cleaned. -Trash removal, Banking Center, Straits Turnpike. fiirn. & appliances,, etc. Call Bob, •• WOMAN' COMPANION for'an Office, Watertown;,. 423' Main • ".CARPET FACTORY -OUTLETS 274-5625 or 2744889. ., elderly paraplegic. Free room "& Street, ..Oakville. • • ' " ." . ' ,. ' ' 'Pete Sirois • • board. References required. Rep- Colonial Bank, Watertown Plaza APPLIANCE & PLUMBING ly to P.O. Box 91, Watertown,,, Ct. ' Branch, Main, Street.' • • •. Southington • . .repair. Domestic. Call 274-2333 or „ American • Savings, 1247' Main, : .. '. • ' • 62841379 • • • " 274-2295,. . . RESPONSIBLE, •• RELIABLE . Street, ..Watertown. ••' ' " ; person to babysit third shift:. Thomaston.' Savings, 565-Main : ED MIGHAUD PAINTING Serious "'inquiries only.., Polk Street,,'Watertown, ' ' ' '- & Paper Hanging School, area. Call, 274-161,3 after 5 Connecticut' '.National • Bank,, RESIDENTIAL MANAGER. „. ' Clark Michaud, -Contractor,. " • •• Main Street,'Oakville.' •• p.m. DATAHR, a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Agency, currently CaD 274-8379 . 'Connecticut''Bank &'• Trust, •Straits ..Turnpike 'Office,'" has a Residential Manager position available. We offer a com- : .SALES .-.- ' "- ,• petitive, starting,'Salary &•.an outstanding benefit.package. For N. OPRIANO ' '; FUEL OIL " Watertown. "'. •''""' • ' ' " •' more.information,,- please'contact Manager,-Human 'Resources. SNOW REMOVAL • . BEATING EQUIPMENT ,; Any portion, of'tax •remaining un- Commercial & Residential • ' LEADS! LEADS! , . • •paid after, February 1, 1986, will" • 274-1,727 ' .An opportunity now' exists for a, ' be delinquent and subject, to interest, ••• '• - :DATAHR,-INC." ' 'self-starter, in, feel, sales. Excellent'; at the rate of-One and One'Half ' ' • 135 Old. State Rd.,. Brookfield, Ct. 06804 . LICENSED „ 'HAIRDRESSER .'Percent (l'%'%): for each' month. salary, commissions,, 'bonus incen- " ' ' ", .'• . •• . ''775-4700 ..,:.' :will come to your home' for all, tives with, company-paid benefits : The minimum interest fee is $2.00, phases of1 hair styling. All ages'" •: as per Public Act No.,'' 73-4-94. of E.O.E. M-F await the candidate we choose. A : "welcome,,. Call Susan, •274-2687. : background "in • residential , heating -•• the' State Legislature.' • ';- •. • ' • • •" Property of the Watertown HistoricalTdwn'-Tirn'es-.CWatertown, Conn,.Society) Dec. 24/-1985 Pag e 35 9 1 Visit fromwatertownhistoricalsociety.org St. Nicholas little • folks' "bake cookies for'fun' and happy hours Youngsters'can, spend many creative hours in the kitch- written as Christmas gift en, baking and potting together their 'very own cookies and Christmas treats,.. by Marjorie Miller The recipes, below are easy for little folk and 'will pro- vide "some toothsome goodies to add excitement to your "Happy Christmas to all, and table, hang on your tree or wrap as gifts. to all a good-tught."' ' Basic Cookies (from, a mix). Decide which, cookie to These heart-warming and make and. make up basic dough from package directions. familiar words, so dear to all Use ginger-cookie mix if preferred. Roil dough out about' complete ' Clement Clarke Va" thick. Cat in desired shapes. Bake as. package directs, Moore's beloved, poem, A Visit then decorate, with prepared frosting. from St. Nicholas. ..." 1 Santa Cookie: Prom cookie'dough mix, cut out tear drop Dr. Moore, a classical scholar shape about 3" tall, Sprinkle with red sugar. Bake, cool, and part-time poet, wrote his im- then, decorate. Pointed top of tear drop is Santa's peaked mortal, and whimsical, poem on. a, hat. -The wide bottom, Ms body. cold Christmas Eve in 1,822, as; a present he had promised to' his Gumdrop Christmas Tree: Cut out triangle for tree, and children. small rectangle for tree base, from, basic cookie dough. Clement Clarke Moore, Is best Press parts into place on cookie sheet and bake. When, remembered, for having created, cool, add .gum drops for ornaments,.. •the now popular1 image of Santa Claws, 'that happy, portly, white, Singing Angel: Prom cookie dough mix, cut out circle bearded figure, 'dressed, in fur, for head, and •larger triangle for body. From contrasting smoking a, pipe, .and carrying a. dough cut wings in. tear-drop shape. On cookie sheet, press all parts into place and bake. Cool and decorate with bulging sack of toys over -his frosting or egg paint (recipe: below). shoulder. It is thought that an old. Dutch handyman who 'drove Dr.. Egg Paint: It is easier for young people to decorate baked Moore "s sleigh 'the night the poem, cookies, but egg paint can be applied before, baking too. was written was; 'the model for the To make this medium, mix an egg yoke with a, few drops cherubic Santa figure. of water. Put small amounts in tiny dishes and add vege- table coloring as desired.-Use a soft brush for each color, Imagine how1- delighted the and, let your imagination go! If you are using the cookies Moore children must have been for Christmas tree trimming, remember to leave a small with, this colorful 'tale. How capti- hole about 'A inch from, top of the cookie, for a bit of vated, as their father read, '"Now colored: yarn or ribbon, as the hanger. Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and 'Vixen! On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Donder and Although better known for tm political cartoon^. 1 ho mas Nast Blitzen." also drew this charming scene of Santa Clans waiting for the "The young, family memorized children to go to bed on Christmas eve. The drawing appeared •the poem 'they loved so, although in Harper's Weekly, January 3,1874. Courtesy or the New York Providing care and training to handicapped, adults in com- Dr.. Moore thought little of it and Historical Society, New York City. munity oriented group homes. relegated, it to a desk, •drawer. Contact: PERSONNEL Sometime after the holiday, a A collection, of verse printed in times. Almost, every American family acquaintance, intrigued 1837, called. The New York Book child, and millions of other chil- with tie fascinating and spell- of Poetry,, carried. Dr.. Moore's dren all, over the world, have been, ' • . DATAHR, INC. binding tale, sent a copy to her poem with, his name. And. it was. delighted by this endearing clas- 135 Old State Rd., Brookfield, Ct. 06804 local newspaper, where it was, re- also included in a volume of Dr.. sic. 775-4700' printed. Unfortunately, she forgot Moore's poems, printed in 1844. 'There, is no estimating how to say who had. 'written the de- Although he did, not consider A many people have read or heard it E.O.E. M-F-H lightful poem, and, for some years Visit from St.. Nicholas a signifi- In the dozens, of languages in" it was reprinted "anonymously" cant, poem,, it eclipsed, all his other which it. has appeared. In other papers, and magazines. writings on •the Bible and classical Dr. Clement Clarke Moore, has. Later, in, the 1860 "s, Thomas literature. been likened, to the kindly, Need improving...call us! Nast, an American political car- •Clement Moore, never received humorous figure he gave to 'the • ROOFING • SIDING toonist, created 'the rotund, 'kindly a, single penny in, royalties from, world, a man who brought joy to Santa we know, in his fur- his poem, although it has been others and. whose own reward was, • SEAMLESS GUTTERS trimmed, red suit. reprinted countless 'thousands of 'the happiness he left, as. his legacy. • Chimney Work • Emergency Work Altering • Paneling, • Drop. 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E.O.E, M-F Property of the Watertown Historical Society Page 36 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) Dec. 24, 1985- .boxes, ect. A flash fire may result. from 7 to. 10 p.m., beginning Jan. watertownhistoricalsociety.org., 'For farther information, on any of Death-Dying 21.- Dorothy Andrews, college Commissioner M. Heslin the above listed topics, call June S. counselor, will lead, the class. Neal, public •information super- . Course At MCC Offers Tree Safety Tips visor. Department of Consumer The course will include guest "Protection, 566-2274. . "Death and Dying," a course- speakers discussing such issues as Each year thousands of broken sockets, .and exposed wires. which will .answer questions like medical, ethics, hospice, funeral American families suffer needless •• Discard damaged or broken sets... "How does one cope with-death customs, and sudden death. injuries, loss of life, and destruc- Use only lights that have been, *86 Pageant- Forms and dying?" and, "How can, one ' For farther information, call the tion of property due to accidents in- laboratory tested for safety... help others deal, with, grief and (Continued from page 1) counselor at Mattatuck, ,575-801,6, volving holiday decorations. Use no more than three sets of •loss?" is being offered by Mat- or 'the. Office of Public Information, lights per single extension cord. Be the remaining contestants. tatuck Community 'College. Many of these tragedies can be at 575-8001 or 575-8040. traced to unsafe or improperly-used .sure no light, bulbs come into con- There also will be a, trophy The class will meet Tuesdays decorations. Consumer Protection tact with the needles or branches. awarded to the individual that Commissioner Mary M. Heslin For outdoor-lighting, use only scores the highest in, the Talent and says that, following some basic lights clearly marked for "outdoor Interview segments of the competi- guidelines can help avoid many use."" tion, and to the pageant winner and ^CHRISTMAS problems. 'Turn off all tree lights and other runners-up., The Tree decorations when you go to bed or Applicants must live, work, or If you are using a natural tree, leave the house. Lights could short go to school, in Oakville, 'Water- SALE be sure it's fresh. If the branches and start a. fire. town, Woodbury, Southbury, are brittle or the needles shed easi- Never use lighted, candles on a Washington, Washington Depot, Thursday, December 26th ly, that tree may be old and dry. tree -or near other evergreens. Bethlehem, Morris, Lakeside, or Another signal that your tree is Ornaments Thomaston. They must be between thru Saturday, January 4th freshly cut is if the trunk butt "is As a. Fire precaution, don't, spray 17 and 26 years of age, a high, sticky with resin. artificial snow on spun glass "angel, school graduate, and a U.S. citizen. UP TO 50% OFF Keep the' tree outside until you hair"; the dried combination bums There is no entrance fee. are. ready to decorate. Cut about rapidly if ignited. Metallic or- Individuals who have completed ALL. CHRISTMAS ITEMS two inches off from the base of the naments can also be shock hazards the form, will be contacted to attend trunk on a diagonal to allow 'the tree if placed near a. set of defective an, informational tea, where the to soak up water. Place the tree in electric lights. pageant agenda, guidelines., and, GASH ONLY - ALL SALES FINAL a sturdy, stable holder with plenty In homes with small children, rehearsal information will, be of water. Place the tree away from don't place breakable'ornaments on distributed. There: will be an oppor- any heat sources and throw it. away lower branches. Avoid trimmings tunity to ask questions. •"The Red. Barn/Hosking Nursery when the needles begin to fall in .that resemble food or candy. Keep large qauntities. decorations with small, removable The young woman chosen will represent Greater Watertown, in, the 96 Porter Street, •Watertown 274-8889 Metal trees alone are not a fire parts, or sharp edges, out. of the Miss Connecticut Scholarship hazard, but they can be a source of reach of children.' Pageant, to be televised over Monday - Friday 9-5:30 Saturday '9-5 a serious shock if electric lights are Missletoe and holly berries can attached, to them. The safe 'way to be poisonous and poinsettias can WTM'H-TV (Channel 8) on June illuminate a metal tree is to use col- cause skin irritations.' Keep these 21, 1986, from 'the Shuberf Perfor- ored floodlights placed, on the floor plants away from children and pets. ming Arts Theater in New Haven. positioned safely away from the Fireplaces Any individual interested, in, children. Though a fire in a. fireplace can working on the committee should If you use a plastic tree, make add festivity to the holiday,, it is a. attend an organizational meeting on sure it is "fire-resistant. This does mistake to use the fireplace as an Sunday, Dec. 29 at .6:30 p.m. at not. mean that the tree will not bum, incinerator to burn gift wrappings. Baldwin School, North Street. only'that it will not catch fire easi- ly. As with natural trees, keep 'them, Holiday Greetings away from: heat sources. The Lights From Our New. Carefully inspect the lights for Location At frayed wires, loose connections. Depot Square Mall High School. FBLA Edie and Ann K (Continued From, page.-l) Diesel Mobile Equipment; Connec- ticut Business Institute: Connec- ticut Public Expenditure Council, iest foot forward Inc..: Connecticut School of Elec- tronics: Connecticut Society of Depot Square Mall, Certified Public Accountants; Watertown Coopers & Lybrand; Engineering Sinter ings & Plastics; Eye : 274-1451 • Associates of Wat.erbu.ry: First Na- tional Supermarkets; and GTE Pro- On Christmas day,and everyday, ducts Corp. . our very best to all our friends, AI so1:: General Data.Com.rn, Inc.; May the joys of Holiday Inn of Waterbury; Kelley Christmas inspire Services; Marvel Screw Machine you. with new and Products: Mattatuck Community College: North American Bank, and happy experiences Dr.- Richard Capozzi Trust" Co.; Northeast Utilities: Post We- appreciate • College: Restaurants Unlimited, the opportunity Dr. Donald,,Capozzi Inc.: Risdon Corp.; Sperry Elec- to know and, 1192 .Main Street, Watertown tronics Systems; Visiting Nurse serve, you. and Home Care, Inc.: Waterbury Indians; Waterbury Republican, and American; Waterbury State Technical College; Watertown Animal Hospital; Watertown Ann's Shoppe Library Association: Stone School 703 Main Street, Watertown, of Business; Army National. -Guard; 274-0154 United States Air Force; U.S. Ar- my Recruiting; U.S. Marine Corp Recruiting; and the U.S. Navy. Shaiyn Edman of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce was assisted by FBLAers Karen Deck 'the halls with, Lavoie, Dave Arnauckas, Cara 'boughs of holly.. .'tis Carreiro, Mark. Greenwood, Jeff 62 East Main, St. the season to' be jolly... Easterday, and Mark Luddy. Thomaston and to wish, all, our friends and, customers Vacation Time 283-8789 the very best that Christmas has to offer! •• (Continued from page 1.) To Ail Our Customers no over 1.8 play today. Ice skating will, take place at T'aft. School's Mays Rink, Guern- seytown Road, during 'the usual 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. slot for an admis- sion fee. Monday, Dec. 30—The second showing of "Pete's Dragon." will — From our Staff- be at the Watertown Library, 470 Main St., from 1 to 2:45 p.m. And the high school's -Frank Reinhold Maureen Langlais Patty Young; Pool, will be the scene for a. Splash 1 - Party for all ages from 10 a.m. to Joyce Peterson, Chris Bishop 12 noon at no charge. Joan Robinson, Audrey Klimanowski DRUG CITY* For information on-any of the ac- Kelly Gramitt WATERTOWN PLAZA tivities, call the recreation office at 1161 Main Street, Watertown 274-5411, exts. 253 to 255..