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Problem Facing Council - - Mullen Departing Republican Town Poll Workers Won H Go Council Chairman James Mullen told the board Monday night it had a high success rate according Hungry On Election Day to a list of hoped-for accomplls- Polling station workers won't $300 was "completely inade- ments he pieced together In be going hungry after all«at least quate." 1979. not during the upcoming election They said the election workers, Chairing his last meeting, Mr. YOUNG SOCCER PLAYER Mark Scott, center on crutches, was day. often at the polls for 14VS hours Mullen is not seeking reelection presented with a European-style soccer ball Oct. 17 Inscribed with The Town Council Monday straight without being allowed to after 10 years on the Council. the signatures of the .Watertown Association for Youth Soccer, night, upon the recommendation leave., had "a long, Hard job...it "This has been the smoothest Inc.'s coaches and players. Making the presentation at left is Jack of its Budget Committee chair- is ridiculous to expect them to be operating Council by far that I've Staver, coach of Mark's team, the D& J Harley-Davidson Boomers, man, restored $250 to the regis- able to subsist on coffee and been on," the 42-year old in- while looking on from left to right are Darin D'Amiep, Mike Fassio, trars of voters' food budget, doughnuts for that period of surance salesman said while Kevin Beck, and Donald Stepanek, parks and recreation department bringing the total to $550. time." commending the bipartisan effort director. Mark recently was severly injured in an auto accident and The line item had been re- Addressing the Council Mon- toward the "good of the town." was forced to miss most of the 1981 season, but the league wanted to duced from $1,600 during what day, Mr, LeMay said 72 people "That's what It's all about," make sure he wasn't forgotten. (Murphy Photo) budget Chairman __ Norman work the elections, and are paid he said. Stephen said was a general par- $3.50 an hour. Traditionally, Mr. Mullen said 11 of 13 items ing of all accounts "not essen- they wUl have coffee and a snack he wished to see accomplished tial" to the town's function. for breakfast at the polls, and two when he began his fifth term two Chefs Students Have A The action, however, brought a sandwiches and coffee for lunch years ago did in fact come to fru- : response- from Democrat Regis- and dinner. ition. Tasty Say In A ctivitms • trar Walter LeMay and Republi- He said the 31,600 would cover Without mentioning the sue* can Registrar Leo Fabian that cess stories, he said the Turkey When "Parents' Night" parti, regular food preparatory classes, Brook watershed problem still is cipaots trickle down to the Wa« but who help outduring study unsolved, and firm control over tertown High School cafeteria halls and free time. Ceremony Rededicating the running of the town's athletic Nov. 4, they can be assured of a This year, a former science fields never was established, al- generous supply of freshly baked room became the new Chefs though the confusion has some- cookies to nibble on. Place, or the back of the house Griffin School Sunday what abated. The Food Service I and II where meals are served at very The dedication ceremony for- The Board of Education voted He observed four principal classes of "Cher* Michael reasonable prices to teachers and mally renaming South School in Hughes at WHS are planning "to senior citizens in a restaurant- to rename South after Miss areas of concern for the incoming honor of Miss Frances C. Griffin Griffin at its Oct. 13 meeting. An Council to grapple with, headed bake more than 125 cookies for like setting. will take place Sunday, Oct. 25, by the final resolution on the sta- the occasion. The older students The senior citizens are mini- earlier public hearing on the mat- at 2 p.m. at the Oakville school, ter drew highly favorable com- tus of the landfill off Old Balrd also will have a show table of, bused to Chefs Place for lunch- Davis Street. food, including, as an example, a ments. Road and Hamilton Avenue. eons usually twice a month. All former students, staff "That's going to be a real basket made out of bread. The menus for these Monday Miss Griffin currently is stay- members, and parents are In- ing at the Hillside Manor rest bear," he warned. The event is just one in a long and Thursday meals have several vited to attend the dedication. The town Is under State De- line of activities the 41 Food Ser- choices, and the bread is always home in Waterbury, Miss Griffin, 84, retired as prin- The wooden letters identifying partment of Environmental Pro- vice students seem to have their school baked. cipal of South in 1967 after more tection orders to close the landfill powdered hands in. The food students were put to the bullduig as South School were than 50 years as teacher and taken down Oct. 16 by custodian area down by the end of this year. Already seven "Chef Place" the test this month when two principal in the school system. restaurants have been run in an separate activities took place the Ronald Nordby. adjoining room next .to the main same day at the high school. classroom, which'in effect is the An extensive buffet of cold kitchen .and the "front of the cuts, salads, sheet cake, coffee house," said Lori Palomba, a and milk was spread out for about senior belonging to a small group 60 participants In the Oct. 7 dubbed "Chef s Club." Career Expo in the gymnasium, The unofficial organization under the auspices of the Future comprises three of four seniors Business Leaders of America who are not scheduled into the Week In Flint Is More Them Enough For Salamone Former Assistant Town Mana- who met with his former assistant ger/Finance Director John Sala- this past weekend In Watertown, mone, who began a new job as indicated the "environment and budget director Oct. 12 in Flint, politics" were behind Mr. Salo- Mich., is expected to be back at mojie's changing his mind. his old post in Watertown today He said Flint has a mayor- (Thursday). council form of government, and Town Manager James Troup is in the midst of a campaign. The reported he recommended to the present mayor is not running. Town Council Monday night in "It came as a shock to him executive session Mr. Saloraone (Mr. Salomone) the employees of be reappointed at his former sal- the city were politically in- ary of $23,250 annually. volved, ' * Mr. Troup said. There were no objections from Mr. Troup said he didn't be- the Council members who dis- lieve Mr. Salomone's $33,O0O-a- cussed the matter, Mr. Troup year job had anything to do with AN ADAPTATION OF AESOP'S FABLES and Grimm's Fairy Tales called "Story ThcatrewuTbT^ said. All nine members were pre- his change of heart, but appar- senior class fall play Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, No. 14 at 2 and 8 p.m., in the Watertown sent. ently he was unaware of the polit- High School cafeteria. Cast members left to right are: David Melkonian, Jaime Bavone, Bob Schultz Liz ical climate. Kennedy, Greg West, Jeanne Bavone, Carolyn Smith, Tomas Calming, Lisa Krady, and Peter Bavone Mr. Salomone could not be , "When I saw him this past The students will play more than 60 "oles, and become the four Bremen Town musicians, cows, the Robber contacted in his Flint office, and' weekend, he asked If he could Bridegroom, trees, a stone wall, waves in the ocean, or musicians, singers, and dancers when the script re- Mr. Troup said specific details have his old job back.'' quires, The director is John Bray, with Michael Hughes and Lisa Leonard in charge of staging. Student should come from him. Mr. Salomone had returned to directors are Terri Slocum and Meg Slavin. Scenes from the play will be available for performance outside However, the town manager, Flint earlier this week. of WHS by reservation. (Tinsdale Photo) Page 2 PropertyTown Times (Watertown , Conn.of) Qctbbether 22 ,Watertown 1981 Historical Society He went on to lay he believes About 70 voters, many of them coffee and setups will be pro- Board Candidate Running air children must be prepariid*ta golf' enthusiasts, okayed the ^ex- vided. Tickets will be available at 9 the best of their ability to face the penditure of grant monies which thedoor. '.,..-. challenges of "pur increasingly will be matched by a town share mssssm As 'Interestedwatertownhistoricalsociety.org Parent sophisticated society," of $7,500 from ah unexpended HAPPY TRAVELING "This preparation includes a Republican Board of Education The informal gathering was equipment account. With candidate John Beeler told a held at the John Candee Jr. renewed emphasis on the teach- The appropriation will target group of citizens recently he Is home. ing of those core subjects that are $12,000 for paving, S4,S00 for re- | MARJORIE G. LYNCH[ seeking the education post "pri- Mr. Beeler said at a time when the foundation of all human en- pair of fairways, tees, and greens deavors, reading, language Of The marily as an Interested and con- the public education system "is where washouts have occurred on Waterbury cerned parent." under attack from all sides," he skills (English), and math." the jiew nine holes, S2.000 for feels it is " imperative for all par- Mr. Beeler said as an exper- cart paths, and $4,000 for non* Travel ents and citizens to become act- ienced educator, he understands golf activities. Agency ively involved." and supports the need for ."fair During publie participation at 11 but firm discipline within the ELTON KNOTHOLE We are • facing problems of the subsequent regular Town HOTEL falling achievement test scores classroom and the entire school Council meeting, a woman rec- and declining enrollment," the system," ommended using the $4,000 to 754-4169 Specializing in candidate said. "At the same Currently employed as a dis- construct a changing and dress- trict manager for a food service ing facility for the park pool. IJDQ you know that we have! time, the Federal government is ganother WORLD'S' FAIR! UNFINISHED FURNITURE handing more control of the company, Mr..-Beeler has in the She said the golfers feel the and- schools back to the towns, and past been head of the Hotel Rest- swimmers should have their own ^coming up in 1982? Let us tell J cuttingfunds from Washington." aurant Department at Endieott facility, and not have to use the remind you: It will be, in> WOOD PRODUCTS Mr. Beeler said those reasons College, Beverly, Mass, pro shop locker rooms. SKNOXVILLE, Kentucky,! 651 MAIN STREET alone'Should make every con- He also taught courses at Wat- Council Chairman James k from May 1st thru Oct. I erbury's Post College, cerned parent want to become in- Mullen said the suggestion would ., 1982. We have SOME WATERTOWN 274.5012 volved in the education of their Mr, Beeler, his wife Dianne, be passed along to the Parks and dp[N II.F1W. SAT. *-5 children. and their four sons have lived on Recreation Commission, {information for you now - event Highland Avenue for nearly 10 Commislion Chairman Patrick 'including some package tours,] years. Mazzamaro said in September (including one package with am about.$12,000 to $15,000 still [extension to NASHVILLE! Park Funds needs to be spent on equipment. ?How about that 1 That good oleSj SUPER jSopry in Nashville! Approved At All Saints* Dance jjWe think you should knowj Town Meeting (jabout a possible cancellation i The Fellowship Commission of (charge to be assessed by SAVERS All Saints* Episcopal Church, A town meeting appropriation ^airlines effective October 25th: [ of $22,500 in state and federal Main Street, Oakvilfe, will spon- Today Thru Sat, Oct. 24th grants for Crestbrook Park im- sor a dance. Saturday, Oct. 24, you return a completely;! provements unanimously passed from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Junused discount fare air ticket}! without discussion Monday church hall. f for refund you will be charged jj night.' The affair is BYOB, Music, > as cancellation fee.. At thisij Famous Make Denim & Corduroy Skirtep 1 I; writing this applies only Split Skirts And Slacks 7 PIANO LESSONS A rules but it is possible!) Sizes 4 thru 14 fthat other airlines will followjj © Experienced state certified music (suit. 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WTA—HIE & Gro-Lux Houresant V 4QWatt-mM\ Two Yea-1 WWm-24md% Wanmtv <• FERTILIZER ANALYZER 1 Tells when to fertilize for # Indoor & Outdoor Use, jJP-a?lu!'£tS Coding in Seconds, PULL THE TOP LEVER HOSKING NURSERY 96 Porter St., Watertown 274.8889 (Paid for by Democratic Town Committee, Charles A. Taylor, treas.) Hourei Mon.-Fri, 9-5/30 Sai. 9-5 # Sunday 1-5 Page 4Property Town Times (Watertown , ofConn. ) theOctober 22,198Watertown1 Historical Society • • D-DD-D D • • •• DO D • • • • • • • D " the Fire Department Is invest!- Wateriown school system, I can Editor TAW1V TITWfWG fM^ •-'gating;, the possibility of their attest to his academic achieve- TownTimes lUfTil A JLLYJ. llf)9 JLT^(V^» own ambulance semee. ment and his winning attitude on pear Sir: PMWIWwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgH Here we go again! Another ex- . athletic field. As a candidate forTow n Coun- Published Weekly ample of the people of Water- In addition, Sean attained Phi ell this Fall, I urge all voters to ™-r i Sefpn^sPMtagepaidatWatertown.Ct. ]V town s reftwal to getalong. Beta Kappa honors at Lafayette get out and vote W ft vor of there- Office located in the George Budding, 678 Mam Street, Watertown I am tired of political pressure College, a Law Degree from the call charter provision that will be For news or information call 274.6721 within groups and the way people University of Connecticut, and on this year's ballot. Address mail to TOWN TIMES we treated, I am tired of having serves as a Captain in the Army Having witnessed the recent Box53» Oakviiie, orBoxl, Watertown, Ct. Watertown publicly ridiculed Reserves. Watertown Board of Education William E.Simmons, Editor & Publisher. again and again! That is where Sean also serves as Vice-Chair, fiasco, I ask the voters to ensure Tommy Valuekas, City Editor All §• ft _* * * *t, mm of Watertown's Economic that the important recall provi- Leslle Fisher, Lillian Misura If the Fire Department gets the Development Commission, and sion passes. With the recall pow- and Dolores Semeraro, Sales Representatives TZ ±,*°dIef * a Be-3T Iast Fal1 made a valiant.attempt er, you, the voter, will have a ve- FrancineOuarino, OfficeManaier HSSX™ J^hn?081'^' to «?*"» ^ State Senate seat hide by which you can remind v • IJSPSfi35-4iid * what happens to those outside vacated by Dick Bozzuto, elected officials that by electing nnnDDDDri • fl S D • • D • • • D • D • & dePartment wh0 «• ^' However, the credentials 1 us you are not giving us a carte "~ " , •"" „;, - -" • "" " ' : S *w • . have cited are only important as blanche directive to rule as we HW8MBP^'lll|i|MyUlipiiP Mf SWiiiiiP^iH 1 #•ls A re emergency, background informational points please, We represent you, the li^ljHBBfiXif^il^H can the Fu-e Department be ev- for you who do not know Sean as voter. H /' ^^^SSS^^ktmimmXl\3m erywhere? wellasldo. Very truly yours, fjkj •T8S&' BSM^tSWm^fsBtsm^m^sm Why-Just onee-couldn't one The most important reason to Sean C. Butterly P88*— *"" iflllfflffllFiifyiii^lTliiMirillllr^l^i^ graup suPPort «nother. That elect this young Democrat is that • 24 Lee Street ! —• " •iniiiiiiiiMHiiBiii would be real news in Water- he sincerely loves Watertown, p,mftP Editor natories to the recent petitions, town! and he will do all he can to make f7™mTim« Town Times However, I do know that we It would be interesting to know this a better town for all of us to ^owni,imes Dear Sir: voters in Watertown are Intel!!, how others fee! about this situ- live in. Vote for Bosltbe !-«•'*-*•- %"u u J It gives me freat pleasure to gent enough to decide this type of ation. ship . Vote fbrS ean*ButterF « wllh^tlS Jfh^'SK^ personally endorse Dr. George J. Issue on our own, without Re- Sincerely. Novembers with the theme of the Democrat Cicchettl, Democrat candidate for publican leaders deciding that Holly Paternoster Very truly yours p, ^ re8ardin« ""s »» s town el l0 n the School Board. I have known the request of 2,000 people is not 68 Flume St., Qakvllle Joseph Romano ^ . * « „« t « ., . Restore Prlde m him and worked with him in the enough to warrant putting our _... 85Claxton Avenue w °"°' Watertown public school system present system toth e test. fdlto«L. ^5.S JB™»" «« a pefflve th«ne and at Mattatuek Community I say that any system worth Its Town Times ' • that stresses an issue that has College for the past 20 years. salt wU! stand the test of an elec Dear Sir: HSTW. been lost m the humiliating pub- During that period of time, his tion. That is a concept that Is part _A s • candidate for Board of i^-V™ mty, MI1OWS hai,recelved as a professional endeavors have and parcel of our Democrat pro- Education I cannot put forth false U
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THOMASTOM WATERTOWN TERHYVILLI HARWINTON starts October 19th, 1981, Page 6 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) October 22S1981 Propertytio n offor students the, mathematic Watertowns Historical Societyminibus trips to Waterbury and Class Change for the handicapped, better nutri- mall in morning and afternoon, tion habits, improving social OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Gctbber 30 studies and reading curriculum, at Oakville Branch Library, 55 Elementary school studentswatertownhistoricalsociety.organd more. Davis St., 7s30 p.m. will have a day off from classes The sessions will be taught by ZONING BOARD of Appeals Friday, Oct. 30, while secondary state and national experts, as meeting at Watertown Library, school students will be dismissed well as several Watertown teach- GENERAL minibus trips to Waterbury and 7;30p.m, after a half day of instruction. ers "who have become well NUMBERS; municipal mall in morning and afternoon. Gerald Kohn, assistant super- known experts themselves," Mr. switchboard, 274-5411, for most WATERTOWN ORANGE, No. Kohn said. governmental and school de- 122, Inc. meeting at Masonic intendent of schools, said Water- Temple Hall, 175 Main St., 6:30 COMING EVENTS town will hold training sessions Mr. Kohn said the Watertown partment offices, including rec- REC TRIPS: Nov. 3 (filled), for teachers on assertive disci- school calendar provides the last reation exts. 253-2S5, and senior p.m. TOWN CLERK'S office In town Restland Farm, Northford; Dec. 7 pline, teaching gifted children in day in October^ the statewide center and minibus exts. 423-424. (open), Christmas at Sea and the classroom, computer educa- Teacher Convention Day, for hall, 37 DeForest St., open to 8 p.m. Ashore Guided Tour, Mystic training sessions. THURSDAY, OCT, 22 Seaport. Call recreation office for SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. late openings. Information, and center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; SUNDAY, OCT, 25 PANCAKE BREAKFAST by reservations. social 1 to 4 p.m., auction. TURKEY SHOOT by Lions RUMMAGE SALE by First Rotary Club at American Legion Hall, Bunker Hill Road, 8 a.m. to Club at Gustafson's Farm, Nov. J Congregational Church Women's and 8. Middle Quartir Fellowship at Fellowship Hall, 7 12 noon to benefit Learn to Swim Rt.6&64 to 9 p.m. program. Whether you fancy bows or Woodbury beaus, you'll love our pretty 263-4007 FRIDAY, OCT, 23 MONDAY, OCT. 26 Pappagallo tuxedo pump... SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. a sincere suitor to court 3714 Whitney Ave. center open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; your every whim. Mt. Camel, Ct, high school luncheon 12 noon. 281.4267 P 'FAMILYC YCIT 1 BD. OF EDUCATION meeting Black & Navy Kid'63. I CiNTIR ! at high school library, 8 p.m. •J "ThmHomm of Honda" J TUESDAY, OCT, 27 SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. 9 Gas Savers in Stock! Icenter open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRIDGE CLUB at Watertown JL \r^r (Clearance on '81 Models! $ Library, 7:30 p.m. Bring partner, | Now at discount prices!) or call 274-1634 for partnerships. NUTMEG SQUARES square Parts • Sales • Stirvice I dancing at Polk School, 7:30 p.m. I call 757-7830 j' WBNDESDAY, OCT. 28 | 1221223 NN. MainMain, WfbyWfby., | SENIOR CITBENS Falls Ave. center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 'l
DOLORES JOAN STUDWELL, 45 Nelll Dr., was elected vice- president of the Connecticut Naval Parents Association at the group's annual meeting Sunday in New Haven. Adireetor for the past two years, Mrs, Studwell is serving as chairwoman of the four military academies* annual baU in December. Raymond Pilewski, of Bridgewater was elected President and David Owilliam. of Past
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Even though Don Grosso had been attracted to working out- side, he came to the conclusion after five years of digging OUR SPECIALTY: ditches, troubleshooting, and learning to read meters for the 1 Auto Painting R.J. Black & Sons, Inc. people, it Auto Body Work was time to move on. So out went 30 resumes, and TuneUps back came one response. Don Upholstering took a two-week leave of absence Alignments from Black's to sell water pumps- with varying results. But he wrote back to the Web- er Industries firm in St. Louis to We'll make your car smile again — Call for FREE estimate let them know what he thought of the marketing capabilities of a • '64 BUICK ON DISPLAY • new, stainless steel (copper tended to corrode) submersible pump. The concept "worked out Don Grosso of the new Four Seasons Supply House at 470 Main St., pretty well," Don said. Qflkviile, Is helping fill the heating and water system needs of the liiitiiiRiiii Ever since then you might say community. Call 274-0742. he's been in hot water- and lov- 1713 Thomaston Ave., Waterbury. 753-1143 ing every minute of it I Born and raised in Oakville, 24 t-four Emergency Number 753-4254 Don in September opened his Grosso supply firm called Four Season Supply House at 470 Main St., Oakville. Here are all Feeling Witchy? the "wholesale proven products" necessary for supplying two es- 407 Main St., Oakville • 274-1534 sentials of life: heat and water. Parking in front of sferf or around corner on Davit Si. "The replacement market for Want to stick your water pumps is about SO percent Nardeiirs Is now bigger and better Of the pump market," said Don, head in a pumpkin? who worked for Jacuzzi 11 years than ever! Now enlarged and remod- and was the "Salesman of the Year" for the eastern region in Does your jack-o-lantei eled to carry our full line of 1968 and 1971. deli items and our new convenience Well known for its whirlpool look better than you do? baths stemrflmg!frd«i a'p&entefc ^. Items, too. injector pump system, Jacuzii? also manufactures water systems If you can answer yes In addition to our regular dell selections and swimming pool equipment. Don is the company's Connecti- such as fresh cold cuts and cheeses, salads, cut and New Hampshire distribu- to any of these questions- 'Portugese rolls, hard and soft crusted bread, tor. ; snacks and soda — We are now carrying a full Amtrol tanks,' Crane-Deming hop on your broom pumps, Franklin;, submersible selection of nuts • pistachios (loose or by motors, jet and submersible and fly to us *.. the Bib. bag), health nuts and cashews, also pumps, and commercial and in- a large variety of Italian pastries, Imported dustrial water systems are among the Four Season's lines. macaroni, milk by the gallon, eggs, dairy pro- Don's main operation Is In New ducts, bread and much more.,,.., Boston, N.H.i from where a sup- HAIR CYCLES ply delivery truck departs weekly (Jean Mason - Owner) Come in and see our New Deli and for Oakville. About three years ago, Don went into heating lines 1618 Watertown Ave. Convenience Store during our Grand and began selling furnace boil- Waterbury ers, stoves, and all kinds of fire- Re-Opening. Watch for dates in the place conversion Items. (Westwood Plaza) Town Times. "Some people like the concept of burning wood, but want to get 574-3134 Men, • Sat. 9-9 Open Sun. the mess out of the living room," he mused. "On the other side, there are those who like the Idea fall is of fireplace warmth, feeding the CONNECTICUT fire, and the savings." Four Seasons has catalogs bul- GYMNASTICS ging with information on every 979Main St, type of stove Imaginable, and "if we don't have the product, we're Watertown, Ct. SCHOOL not against going out and getting it." For example, he brought in fir one stove from California for a 'The Family Fitness Center** man with a high-ceiling mill. Featuring Programs In; Black stove pipes in 24 and 22 gage, stainless steel chimney lin- m GYM-NATS In Stock Merchandise Only! ers, chimney repair kits, fireproof 2-5 yrs. - pre-sohool gymnastics rugs, metal ash totes, griddles, ® T-Shirts (Adidas, Nike, rag, $7,00 SALE $6.50 boot dryers, Vermont Soapstonc Puma & more) products-even tea pots and de- m GIRLS'OYMNASTICS corative baskets-are among the 6 yrs, & up - Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced • Shorts (Adidas & Nike) reg. $13.00 SALE $10.00 many products carried by Four • Swimwear Men's reg. $14.00 SALE $10.00 Seasons. • BOYS' GYMNASTICS Women's rag. $16.50 & up SALE $12,00 & up "Whatever we handle, we use 6 yrs, & up. Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced the same concept as with the wa- e Warm-Up Suits (Men's Women's Children's) ter pumps, and that's we want m GYMNASTIC TEAMS reg. $27.00 & up SALE $21.50 & Up personal knowledge of where it's going," Don emphasized. "We Class 3 & 4 - Members of the CO. A, ® Ail Brooks Running Shoes want the person to make the best • VOIT Basketballs: OB2 reg. $18.00 SALE $14.40 possible decision." m AEROBICS "N" ACTION JB2 reg. $16.00 SALE $12.80 Don's friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge in water • MEN'S WEIGHT TRAINING, and heating systems are a plea- CALISTHENICS and KARATE s DOft sant addition to the community. He even intends to improve the Facilities Include: Locker Room, Showers, building his supply firm is in and Babysitting Service, Sauna, Qualified Instructors call the complex "Littlebury," Serving the Waterbury area tinea 1923 1Op which has historical significance. 274-9766 or 274-6063 112B Main Street, Watertown 274.7331 (Advertisement) 150 Grand Street, Watorbury 753-7934 Page 8 Propertyi own Times (Watertown, Conn,of) Octobether 22,198 Watertown1 Historical Society A variety of job and career op- and Robert MeKenna, Colonial 1200 Students portunities were displayed by Bank; Trooper John McLeod, business and professional people Connecticut State Police; Leo- Given Job Info watertownhistoricalsociety.orgwho gave their time to help the nard Matteo, Data-Pack, Inc.; ? students better understand the Mark Oulundsen, Engineered At Expo 81 requirements for each area in the Sinterings and Plastics, Inc.; "* Twenty-eight concerns were way of skills, special talents and Henry MUler, State Department represented earlier this month at education. of Health; John Biedermann, Career Expo '81, sponsored by Students from schools in sur- Deborah Baneher and Andrew J. the Watertown High School Fu- rounding towns were invited. Gionta, Isell Company; Sharon ture Business Leaders in coope- Participants included: Cath- Brody, Loraine Gardens; Joseph ration with the Greater Water- leen 0. Albert and Henry Al- Loftus-Vergari, and Kitty Bhide, bury Chamber of Commerce. meida, The Banking Center; St. Mary's Hospital; Roz Mem- More than 1,200 students and William P. Meyerjack and Elea- brino, Family Service Assn. of guests toured the Expo at the nor Renkun, Budwitz & Meyer- Waterbury; Jerry Lepore and high school. jack, CPA's; Stephanie Ureinas Henry Sequenzia, New England Laborers' Training Academy; William Sherman, Local 390; Sue Jinn a (Jhopfte Williams, RESCUE; Edward Fonseca and Thomas Boileau, Risdon Corp.; Paul Sampieri and JUNIORS & MISSES Jacinta Dias, Sampieri School of FASHIONS & ACCESSORIES Hair Design; Ronald Seidel and Steven Izzo, Scovill, Inc.; Joseph Bablonka, Sperry, Wa- RAKES AND PAILS were in order on the sunny afternoon of Oct. 17 as members of the Watertown Association for Youth Soccer, Inc., 81 MAIN ST. terbury; and Roy P. Gilley, AL4, Stein, Sapack & Ames. coaches, parents, and players pitched In to help clear the UNICO THOMASTON.CT. 06787 field behind Loraine Gardens on Main Street. The Town Council has 203-283-5160 Also; Thomas Valuckas, Town Times, Inc.; Gwen Maus and given its blessing to the association to aid In preparing the land for James Kunickl, Umation, Inc.; soccer use next year. The Parks and Recreation Department [ Lotf-a-ways Gift Certificates OpeTt Mondays Sgt. Gary Morrone, U.S. Air provided more than 200 hot dop and hot chocolate for the busy Force; GySgt. Michael Romanelli workers - - all was consumed. (Stepanek Photo) and Cpl. D. Bland, U.S. Marine Corps; Axl Gil Endo, U.S. Navy; Ruth Ann Sforza, Tom Kabelka in November. and P.J. Conway, Waterbury Re- The carnival will be Friday, oooo ooo o o o e0000000% publican. American; Dr. Steven Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., and We are pleased to announce M. Price, Watertown Animal Saturday, Nov. 14, from,10 a.m. Westburyj Hospital; William C. Knudson to 4 p.m. The smorgasbord will Dolores Woermer and Neil Pagano, WSNG; and be Nov. 14 with two sittings at 5 former owner of Laurie Yelding, L.R. Yelding and 6 p.m.. and a fine variety of Plumbing Associates, Inc. foods will be offered. Ruela Coiffures of Naugatuck Joseph Clncogrono Handicraft items featured will has joined our staff, All plumbing repairs All Saints' include crocheted and knitted . Items, Christmas ornaments, PERMS-reg. $32.50 and Installation. Plans Annual thumb prints, jewelry, and more. Reasonable rates. Baked goods, Vermont cheddar SPECIAL PRICE $28.00 24—hour service. Yule Carnival cheese, and plants will also be 274-37fl1 iVii. available. (Good thru the end of November) The annual Christmas Carnival or 274-1806 days and Smorgasbord will be held by Jan Welton and Lois Hall are the All Saints' Episcopal Church carnival chairwomen, while Ruth Taylor and Betty Barney will run the smorgasbord. Wolffr INC. Paper Drive WATERTOWN PLAZA Boy Scout Troop 450 will hold 1151 MAIN ST., WATERTOWN CUSTOM DRAPERIES its quarterly paper drive on Sat- OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK *%-y» JL-w-WT urday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 Thun. £ fri. Innings £f**-Of77 • CUSTOM MADE DRAPERIES « SLIPCOVERS p.m. Papers can be brought to Mon., TUBS., & Wed. are • WINDOW SHADES » WOVEN WOODS the Christ Church parking lot, Senior Citizen Days • 20?o OFF • •VERTICAL BUNDS The Green. '• SHOP AT NOME SERVICE Pick-ups can be arranged by - WE MEASURE .MAKE . INSTALL calling 274-3259 Thursday or Fri- day evenings or Saturday before "Ask Your Friends & Neighbors About Us" 16 a.m. 41 W. Main St. 756-0220 Papers, magazines and card- CLEARANCE WATERBURY / JU %J<££,U board will be accepted.
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