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Vol. 39 No, 51 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $12,00 PER YEAR Car. Ri.P.S, PRICE 30 CENTS December 20,1984 Christmas Season Celebrates Love,

Home for Christmas ... the first Christmas, when the earth- Children bake cookies and words ring with the brief, beau- ly father Joseph was himself wrap each other's gifts while tiful moments when all are compelled to return to his home- mom stuffs a turkey and dad children once again, bright land to be taxed, and thus the drapes the doorway with gar- cheeks glowing and giggles first journey home was made in lands and lights, bursting with excitement from anticipation of the child Jesus' Young lovers delight in kisses amidst rainbows of untied rib- birth. stolen beneath the mistletoe, bons and scattered wrappings. All over the world, people and grandpa sits by the fireside, Pleasures to be felt and sa- keep the traditions that they stirring the dying embers, as he vored are the warmth of steam- learned as children, each parent recalls long forgotten days of ing cocoa sipped through cream, wishing only to recreate for their boyhood Christmases to an au- the loving hugs of young and old own children the magic of holi- dience of wide-eyed youngsters. as they snuggle around a crack- day joy that they themselves Then, all too soon, grandpa's ling fire on Christmas Eve, shared as youngsters. tales come to an end as the child- A time of tradition, Christinas are hung and trees ren are hurried off to bed, so ex- present forever links to Christ- are trimmed to the sound of cited it seems they'll never mas past, continuing the chain carols drifting in from the snowy sleep. of memories that binds us to that outdoors. They check one last time to be sure that Santa's coolies and co- coa are left where he's sure to Volunteers Honored For find them and, after lingering BEWARE OF IMITATION whose stuffing is highly flam, over a few goodnight kisses, mable-as illustrated here by Deputy Fire Chief Charles "Buddy" are off to bed. Judd in his office. A woman In town received a Cabbage Patch Kids Donating Service Hours Dawn finds ribbons flying lookalike that smejled of kerosene, and notified the deputy chief, through a maze of crumpled Morris Goldberg, 86, of Wa- p wrappings as children of all ages The doll, which came with a phony Cabbage Patch Kids certificate, tertown, and Clara Maisto, 77, i did not bear a name or company name on the certificate, nor were delight in giving and receiving of Waterbury, became only the gifts. there any verification markings on the neck or bottom of the doll. The second and third persons in the doll's stuffing apparently is saturated with a flammable base, Deputy history of Waterbury Hospital After a festive breakfast, the Chief Judd said; rubbing the back of the doll resulted In his palm to log more than 10,000 hours of family attends mass or ser- becoming oily. The stuffing easily caught fire when lit with a match. volunteer service. vices though, for many, a Can- The fire official urged parents and youngsters to beware of unusual dlelight Mass on Christmas Eve The two volunteers received a is a long-standing tradition. aromas or peculiarities associated with possibly bogus dolls being sold standing ovation from the hos- during the holiday season, (Valuckas Photo) After noon, aunts, uncles, pital staff members when Gor- cousins and relatives perhaps not don A, Anderson, vice-chairman seen on any other occasion, ar- of the hospital's board of trus- rive to share In the day's joy. Police Contract Okayed tees, awarded them their ser- vice pins during the recent an- Gifts are exchanged, wonder- nual Volunteer Awards Presenta- ful foods enjoyed, and an over- tion. whelming warmth appreciated. By Town Council Monday Is it any wonder that all roads The Town Council, via a split Hymel, Charles Fisher, Robert Mr, Goldberg supplied his services with the hospital's lead home at Christmas? Not at vote in executive session, ap- Pettlnicchi, and John Hayes, all all, when you realize that being proved a three-year police con- Democrats, Republican Tess Receiving Department since 1973, while Mrs, Maisto worked together is perhaps the greatest tract Monday night. The new Mitchell, and Independent Mary gift of all. pact will boost salaries 22.5 per- Jo Cicehetti, in a variety of areas, including the coffee shop and interoffice Watertown and Oakville Chris- cent over the span of the agree- Dissenting were Democrat tians will be joining with their ment. Vice Chairman Richard Capanna mail delivery. Dorothy Johnson, of Water- brethren everywhere in cele- The police union already has and Republican Bernard Beau- Joseph LePage brating the joyous holy day with okayed the pact. Terms will pay chainp. Democrat John Orsini bury, was the only other person that donated more than 10,000 services and festive music be- probationary patrolmen $19,910 abstained. LePage Awarded ginning this weekend. for their first year with the de- The Council took no action re- hours of service in the 101- year history of the hospital, The schedule for the commu- partment, increased to $21,304 garding the selection of a new Science Honor nity's churches is as follows: at the first step when they enteif police chief to succeed the retir- achieving the honor in 1978. the regular pay scale. (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 35) At High School Christ Episcopal The top of the scale in the The Rev. Jeffrey L. Kittredge pact's final year in 1986 is Joseph LePage, 39 Falls Ave,, has announced a service of les- $26,655. The contract is retro- Because of the Tuesday Holiday Oakville, recently was named sons and carols will take place active to Sept. 1, when the old winner of the annual Bausch and Sunday, Dec, 23, at 10 a.m. The contract expired. for the Observance of Lomb Science Award at Water- Junior and Senior Choirs, plus The first step and top of the New Year's Day, town High School, lay readers, will participate for scale salaries, respectively, with The award—a handsome the Fourth Sunday in Advent five years of service represent- An Early Deadline bronze model—is presented each service. ing one of four steps in the con- year to winners at more than Some of the anthems and car- tract, are as follows for the vary- Is Necessary For The 8,700 participating schools ols will be "Advent Message," ing ranks: detectives, $22,369 Town Times Issue of Jan, 3 throughout the and by Martin How, with soloist and $27,984; patrol sergeants, Canada, John Shears; "The Angel Ga- $24,299 and $30,402; detective "The Bausch and Lomb Award briel," a carol, with solo- sergeants, $24,663 and $30,858; News & Advertising Copy for the Jan. 3 Isjsue Must is especially significant," ac- ist Michael Obar; "Let All Mor- and patrol lieutenants, $25,151 Be Submitted No Later Than Noon on Saturday, cording to William P. Williams, tal Flesh Keep Silence," by Gus- and $31,468, Dec. 29, principal, who made the presen- tav Hoist; "The Morning Star," tation, "because it recognizes The pay scales are base sal- by Virgil Thomson; and Advent the senior student at our school hymns. ary. The pay for the chief and The Town Times Office Will Be Closed who has attained the highest deputy chief, who are outside The Holy Eucharist will follow. Monday & Tuesday, Dec. 31 & Jan, 1. scholastic standing in science On Christmas Eve Monday, the police bargaining unit, are subjects," set by the town manager. We Wish You All a Most Happy, Safe Dec. 24, the 7 p.m. Holy Euchar- As winner of the award, Mr. Approving the pact were A nd Healthy Holiday Season, ist will be preceded by the an- Council Chairwoman Barbara (Continued on page 35) (Continued on page 2) Page 2 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown, Conn.of) Decthe, 20,198 4Watertown Historical Society Organ music played by organ- Steve Beauchamp. Nursery care will be provided Nardl, Kristina Herman, Amy for infants through fust graders. Christmas Season Carver, Smantha Griska, and ist Dorothy Ferguson will in- Steve Leisring will be the (Continued from page 1) clude Bach's "Rejoice, Beloved trumpeter for the 5 p.m. vigil. The 11 p.m. Candlelight Ser- Kim Innes, angels. vice will be with communion and nual Christmas Pageant, pre- Music will include "Ding Christians" and Pachelbers The St. John Folk Choir, which watertownhistoricalsociety.org1 also will perform at the 12 noon feature special music by the new- sented by the Junior Choir, Dong Merrily On High," "Morn, ' From Heaven on High," Church School, and members of On Christmas Day Tuesday, Folk Mass on Christmas, will ly formed Handbell Choir and ing Star" (Moravian), "0 Men Senior Choir. There will be no the Young People's Fellowship. from the Fields," and carols. Dec. 25, there will be a carol Hfcve a traditional repertoire of Cast members are Erin Soloists will be Jeremy Christie, sing and celebration of the Eu- carols for the 7 p.m. vigil, high- nursery care available. O'Brien, Mary; Jeffrey Porter, Michael Obar, Nathan Davies, charist ftt 9 a.m, The lay readers lighted by Christmas music from Union Congregational Joseph; R, B. Reddy, Bill Bur- and Meg and Beth Pastorino, of the parish will conduct ser- the St. Louis Jesuits and the Union Congregational in Oak- rows, and Kristian Kuegler, the vices at the Whitewood Manor Weston Priory, ville also will have its two wor- The 11 p,m, Candlelight Ser- ship services Christmas Eve, The three kings; Robin Kosky, Ga- vice of Eucharist will include Convalescent Home at 10 a.m., Instrumentalist singers will be briel; Jeremy Christie. Michael carol singing and special music and at the Watertown Convalari- Lillian Freeman Beauvillier on Youth Fellowship will conduct Obar, and Nathan Davies, shep- by the Senior Choir; Vivaldi's urn at 11 a.m. the marimba, Thomas Van and the first one, planned for 7 p.m. herds; Ryan OToole, Ryan Da- "Gloria in EMelsis Deo," Wll- During this week, the Junior Lynn Parker on 12-strlng gui- There will be carols, candle vies, and Devln Mills, kings' at- lan's "What Is This Fragrance?'' Choir and IAH Club have been tars, Mr, Van on bass, Joseph lighting, and communion. tendants- Amy Strozzi, Melissa Berlioz's "Shepherd's Fare- caroling to shut-ins of the parish. Tavares on acoustic guitar, The youth will provide the or- Snow, Beth and Meg Pastorino, well," the "Lute Book Lullaby" All Stints* Episcopal Terri Poirler with the tambour- gan music, while a children's Jessica Tooker, Nicole Beau- ballet, and "In the Bleak Win- At AH Saints' in Oakville, the ines, and Tommy Valuckas on choral group will sing special dreau, Billle Jo Shears, Lori ter," with soloist Carol Shears. youth of the parish will assist in drums and harmonica. renditions, Christmas customs gathering greens Sunday, Dec, The singing contingent also from other lands also will be 23, at 11 a.m. in order to decor- includes Sharon Tavares, Ar- presented. Holiday Hours: ate the church at 2 p.m. A spag- lene Van, Dawn Kelly, Ton! and The second service at 10 p.m. hetti supper is planned for 6 Donata Calabrese, Gloria San- will spotlight the Senior Choir - Sunday 11-5 p.m., followed by a Candlelight toli, Rejane Giroui, and Rodsinging traditional anthems, with Service at 7 p.m. Williams, Mixing engineer will Linda Murno at the organ. \o^ ARMY * NAVY On Christmas Eve, there will be Anthony Santoli, Carols, candle lighting, and com- 619 Main St. (Rt. 63) Watertown 274-32?8 be a carol prelude at 10:30 a.m., The Christmrs Day Mass munion also will be highlighted. with the traditional Christmas schedule is 8:15, 9:30, and 10:45 Members and friends of Union Eve Festive Candlelight Euchar- a.m., and 12 noon; there will be Church are invited to both ser- VALUABLE COUPON ist at 11 p.m. no 5 p.m. Mass. vices. Now through Monday The Christmas Day Festive St. Mary Magdalen United Methodist n»r*** COUPON •••••^•••* COUPON •**•••• Eucharist, including a special Oakville's Roman Catholic The combined Youth Choirs program for children, will be Church will administer the Sac- will offer a program at United $2 OFF $2 I $5 OFF $5 Tuesday at 10 a.m. rament of Penance today (Thurs- Methodist Sunday at 4 p.m., St. John the Evangelist day) from 7 to 8 p.m.; Friday with caroling to take place at on any on any Christmas Eve at St. John's from 2:30 to 3:30, and again from 6 p.m. will begin with the Sacrament of 7 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from The church will have a Candle- purchase over purchase over Penance tentatively slated for 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2:30 to 3:30 light Service Christmas Eve at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the church. p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. $15.00 $30.00 Vigil Masses are planned for 5 Vigil Masses Christmas Eve Victory Independent Baptist T•••••COUPON*••**}**** COUPON *••••! and 7 p.m., followed by the tra- will be at 4 and 8 p.m. followed The Baptist congregation will ditional Midnight Mass at 12. by the Midnight Mass at 12 a.m. have its regular schedule on Sun- $10OFF$10J$20OFF$20 The midnight service will fea- Christmas Day Masses will be at .day, and a special 10:30 a.m. ture the Senior Choir, under the 7,8:30,10, and 11:30 a.m. Christmas Service Tuesday, on any j on any direction of Julia George, organ- First Congregational ist and parish music director. Two Christmas Eve services More details on church ser- purchase over j purchase over Selections will include carols and are slated for Monday, but they vices for these and other denomi- anthems, Tom Torrach will be are not identical. At the 5 p.m. nations can be found else- $50.00 j $110.00 ^ on the trumpet, and soloists will Family Candlelight Service, all where in the Town Times under ¥-¥¥¥¥¥ ¥¥¥¥¥f ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ be Florence Buckingham and the Youth Choirs will be singing. the church service listings.

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Dec, 20,1984 Property of the Watertownafter a long illness. ... . Historical Society •••••••••••••••DDDDDnnnnnnncia Mrs. Lodger Grandmaison Funeral services for Mrs, TOWN TIMEwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgS INC. Laura (Caouette) Grandmaison, Published weekly. Subscription rates are $12 within 84, of 69 Sills Drive, Oakville, Litehfleld County, $14 elsewhere In Connecticut and $16 widow of Ludger Grandmaison, out of state. Office is located in the Capozzi Professional were held Wednesday, Dec, 19, GENERAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mu- Building, 1192 Main Street, Watertown, Second class at 9:15 a.m. from the Q'NeiH INFO NUMBERS: Municipal seum at 22 Deforest St. open 2 postage paid at Watertown, Ct, Funeral Home, Oakville, to St, switchboard, 274-5411, for most to 4 p.m. to public; free admis- For news or information call 274.6721. Address mail Mary Magdalen Church, Oak- governmental and School De- sion. to TOWN TIMES. Box 1, Watertown, Ct. ville, for a Mass at 10 a.m. partment offices, including rec- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Town Burial was in Mount Olivet reation extensions 253-255, and meeting at Town Hall Annex, Cemetery. Times, P.O. Box 1, Watertown, Ct. 06795. senior center and minibus exts. 424 Main St., 7^30 p.m. Mrs, Grandmaison died Sun- 423-424. ZONING BOARD of Appeals William E. Simmons, Publisher day evening, Dec. 16, at Water- DAILY INFOLINEi 274-9334. meeting at Watertown Library, Thomas Valuekas, Editor; Kim Harmon, Editorial As- bury Hospital after a long ill- 470 Main St., 7;3Q p.m. sistant; Dolores Semeraro, Advertising Manager; Claudia ness. CRIMESTOPPERSs 755-1234, Pettinicchi and Delols Reilly, Sales Representatives; THURSDAY, DEC, 20 COMING EVENTS Martha Stammer, Production Suoervisor: Pamela Con- Henry Selected SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. REC IMPS: Skiing, all open-- boy, Sheila Kraushaar and Agnes LePage, Production center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Stratton, Vt, (Dec. 29), Mohawk Staff; Lorraine Veronneau, Lillian Misura and Odette New Elementary social 1 to 4 p.m.; blood pres- Mountain (Jan. 6), Waterville Sirois, Circulation and mailing. sure readings 2 p.m. Valley, N,H. (Jan, 25 to 27), USPS 635-480 School Chief Jiminy Peak, Mass, (Feb. 10), DDDDUUUUUUUUUULJUUUUaaUDDDDDDD J. Robert Henry, assistant FRIDAY, DEC. 21 and Ski Sundown (Feb. 22); ADVERTISING NOTICE principal at Swift Junior High SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. March 3i«Aprll 4 (open), Parks- TOWN TIMES will make every effort !B see (hut ill advertising copy b comedy printed, School, has been chosen by the center open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; villc, N.Y. Call recreation office Tht publlihen assume no flnineiil responsibility for typographical errors In sdvertlw- Board of Education to become minibus to Waterbury and mall for details and reservations. ments, but will gladly reprint, without chirgt, that part of advtrtlvMncnt In which an the new principal at Judson Ele- in morning and afternoon, error may occur, Regularly Kheduled advertising may be canceled or corrected within mentary School, WATERTOWN GRANGE, No, deadline limits only, Approval of the 37-year-old 122, Inc. meeting at 175 Main St, administrator was made by the Masonic Hall, 6:30 children's Servicemen's Board at a special meeting Dec. party, 8 p.m. adult party, 94 Woodvine Ave., Oakvllle, 13, He will succeed William Corner wife of Joseph Falco, were held Bircher, Judson principal who is SATURDAY, DEC, 22 Friday, Dec, 14, at 8 a.m. from leaving the school system, as the Maiorano Funeral Home, CHRISTMAS PROGRAM by Army Pvt. Richard P. Jalbert WUUMnWMlIaniltas soon as a new assistant prin- Oakville VFW Post 7330 at Swift Jr., son of Patricia Jalbert, 55 Funeral services for William Waterbury, to Our Lady of cipal at Swift is selected. Lourdes Church, Waterbury, for Junior High School auditorium. Tucker Ave., Oakville, and Ri- Wftsilauskas, 94, of Lake Winne- The Swift position has been Colonial St., Oakville, 1-30 p.m. chard Jalbert Sr., Plalnville, has maug Road, were held Thursday, a Mass at 9 a.m. Burial was In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mrs, posted within the school system, for ages up to 9; Santa, films, completed an Army food service Dec. 13, at 9 a.m. from Deil- Mr. Henry, a Newtown resi- magician. specialist course at Fort Jackson, niks Funeral Home, Water- Falco died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 11, at St. Mary's Hospital. dent, became assistant at Swift S.C. bury, to St. Joseph's Church, In August, 1983, taking over MONDAY, DEC. 24 The course trained personnel Wsterbury, for a Mass at 9:30 Catherine Brady from interim assistant William TOWN MUNICIPAL offices, to prepare and serve food in a.m. Burial was in Calvary O'Donnell. He previously had School Department, senior cen- large and small quantities. Stu- Cemetery. A funeral Mass for Miss Cath- erine A. Brady, 90, of 35 Bunker been administrative assistant ter, schools closed for Christmas dents received training in bak- Mr, Wasllauskas died Sunday, Hill Road, was celebrated Sat- and curriculum coordinator at holiday; no public meetings ing, field kitchen operations, and Dec. 9, at the Waterbury Ex- urday, Dec, IS, at 9 a.m. at St. Stamford's Northeast Elemen- scheduled. the operation of an Army dining tended Care Facility after a long John's Church. Burial was in the tary School, facility. Illness. new St. Joseph's Cemetery, He was chairman of the cur- TUESDAY, DEC, 25 Waterbury. Miss Brady died riculum committee, and was a MERRY CHRISTMAS 11 Marine Pvt, Suzanne W. Ma- Mrs. Joseph Falco Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Wa- sixth grade teacher, He received gee, daughter of Jack and Carol Funeral services for Mrs, terbury Extended Care Facility his degrees in elementary edu- WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 Magee, Llnkfield Road, has com- Mary (Maringola) Falco, 69, of cation at Western Connecticut SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave, pleted recruit training at the State University, and his sixth center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Marine Corps Recruit Depot, year certificate in administra- minibus to Waterbury and mall Parris Island^ S.C, tion and supervision at Southern In morning and afternoon," Connecticut State University, During the eight-week train- ing cycle, Miss Magee was in- troduced to the typical daily rou- GREG'S CARPET CARE tine that she will experience during her enlistment, and HOLIDAY SPECIAL- studied the personal and pro- fessional standards traditionally Average Size Room exhibited by Marines. lilk Chocolate Steam Cleaned She participated in an active Christmas Ornaments No Hidden Charges physical conditioning program 2 Room Minimum and gained proficiency in a va- riety of military skills, including PRICE INCLUDES: close order drill and first aid. • Deodorizer • Precondition Spots and Traffic Areas • Furniture Moved Teamwork and self-discipline • Helps Rid Peas • Color Irlghtermra • Quarantfled Workmanship were emphasized throughout the —BEDROOM SPECIAL ~~ training cycle. Clean Carpet ^ #% ^% 95 A 1980 graduate of Litehfield Mrs. Perkins 274-1202 High School, Litehfield, she join- Paint Calling and Walls ed the Marine Corps In De- Old Fashioned Christmas Hours: Paint Included cember, 1983. Homemade Candles Daily 9-9 - Sun. 12-6 771WoodburyRd.)W(n. Anyloia GREG D'ViLESKIS " and Chair Ask for Referrals 755'0786 musical notes Wegtbnry Dram Corps The WDC has announced its next rehearsal has been switched from Jan. 2 to Wednesday, Jan, 9, from 6:30 to 9 p,m, at Judson School, Hamilton Lane, Anyone wishing more Informa- tion on the corps, or on how to become a member, can contact Director Michael Kleban at 274- 4622,

Our hearty LeCLERC-A son, Gary Scott, thanks— Dec, 16 in St, Mary's Hospital to Mr, and Mrs, Normand LeClerc We wish you (Betsy Crowell), Cheshire, for- merly of Watertown, Grand- A Holiday parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LeClerc, Gorda, Fla., and bubbling with Mr. and Mrs. Livingston Crow- ell, Shannon Avenue, good cheer — m*

Karen D. Frank, Watertown, is among 43 students froni Wes- tern Connecticut State Univer- sity, Danbury, who have been se- lected for inclusion in the 1985 639 Main Street, Oakvilie edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universi- 274-3693 ties and Colleges," Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown , SocietyConn.) Dec, 20, 1984 Page 5 Greater Waterbury, Inc., and Universities and Colleges," has been treasurer, vice chair- Miss Porter is a Dean's List man, chairman, and district re- accounting major, the recipient watertownhistoricalsociety.orgpresentative of the Southwestern of two scholarships and the Max Connecticut Unit of the Florists R. Traurig Award. She is a mem- Transworld Delivery Associa- ber of the Accounting Club, and Brownie Highlights jects of the troop toward each tion. was a coordinator of the Vol- Troop 4003, with leaders girl's Heritage Badge. These will unteer Income Tan Program. Donna and Kris Antonacci, has be displayed at the Awards Cere- Local Girl On Miss Porter is also a tutor for been active on a wide range of mony, They also have made accounting, algebFa( and busi- projects. It mode a paper "City maps of local sites of historical Who's Who List ness moth, of the Future" and posters of interest, and a Colonial toy. people of different races, sizes, The Juniors and their leaders Shelley A. Porter, Middlebury Hnlp somo pt'Oplu long enough etc. The girls made treasure Martha Barth and Cindy Whit- Road, was among seven Post and you roncjur thorn hfilploBS boxes of summer memorabilia aker are hosting their sister College seniors who have been and had an Ice Cream Sundae Brownie Troop 4032 at a Christ- selected to be included in the Party. mas Party, where they will ex- 1985 edition of "Who's Who Folks wall !lu; grit to hiing on • Each patrol also created and change grab bag gifts, play Among Students in American usually MWiko out okay in I he end PAUL F, IIKFFKKNAN, Water- performed a commercial for a games, and serve refreshments. town, a native of Bristol, has product, using props of its own been named director of human fashioning. The troop also Is resources at Waterbury Hospi- proud to have been the first to Graham Elected tal, and will be responsible for find and return with its log at SUNDAY AT employee and labor relations the Yule Log Hunt that was held Florist Pres. with the hospital's 2,300 em- on Dec. 8. Waterbury retail florist Mal- ployees. Before joining the hos- Christmas crafts have been the colm R. Graham, owner of Gra- pital, Mr, Heffernan, 34, was focus recently of Troop 4023, ham's Florists, Watertown Ave- human resource director at St. With leaders Donna Murphy and nue, has been elected president Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, Judy Smith, the girls have made of the Connecticut Florists Asso- N.Y, for four years, and also ornaments and candles, and they elation, Inc. The Watertown resi- worked as director of personnel planned a Christmas party. dent succeeds Laurette M, Swin- management at Misericordia Troop 4032 visited the Truman gen, Rocky Hill. U Hospital Medical Center in New Terrace Senior Citizens' Center, Mr. Graham has been a mem- York. A graduate of Providence where they sang Christmas car- ber of the association since 1962, College with a B,A, degree in ols, played get-acquainted serving as vice president in 1983 Sun, Dec, 23rd from 12:00 • 5:00 p.m. humanities, Mr, Heffernan games, and served refreshments and 1984. He is a past president —Refreshments— * earned his master's in public to the residents. They made a of the Florists Association of administration from Penn State gift of a peppermint candy Mon.-Sat. 10-4 Friday Evening until 9;00 University. He lives with his wreath they had created and 340 Middlebury Rd. (Rte, 64) Middlebury, Ct, wife, Cindy, and two children gave friendship pins to the se- Katie and Bryan. niors. 203-758-8J64 Leaders are Elayne Canna- DIET A Christmas Treat rozzi, Lyn Priestman, Priscilla CENTER- Hamill, and Janet Rubbo. Christmas Suggestions from The Oakville VFW, Post 7330, Brownies in Troop 4137 have the home of HONDA will sponsor a Christmas pro- been making gifts for their par- Give Someono Big Savings & Free Storage on gram Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1:30 ents and they will have a Christ- You Love a 1984 and 1985 Models purchased p.m. at Swift Junior High mas Party, Elain Tomlinson and before 31st of Jan., 1985, School, Colonial Street, Ages up Lillian Satkunas lead the troop. HEALTHY to 9 years old are welcome to Junior Troop 4054 HOLIDAY HONDA enjoy Santa Claus, films, and a Collages of each girl's ances- With a Qlft Jackets Luggage Racks magician. tors have been one of the pro- Helmeis Face Shields Certlflcaig Qloves Safely liars from DM Center. Fairings Windshields Sissy Bars Etc. 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/ We will I be optn . \ ChrisimM Eve • Watertown Plaza, 1161 Main Street RETAIL STORE 406 WATIRTOWN A VI • vVATERBURY Watertown Closed Christmas Day 755-8683 274-5425 Page6 TownTimes(WatertownProperty, Conn. of) Dec the, 20,1984 Watertown Historical Society Dec. 12-Raymond Garassino, president "of the group. Holder Watertown, to Michael J. and of a master's degree in fine arts Simultaneous Art Spreads Doreen D,. Garassino, Water- from the University of Connec- townwatertownhistoricalsociety.org, property at Fern Woods tlcut, he also has directed for Transmission Story Of The following real estate development off Fern Hill Road, New Britain Repertory, and Bris- transactions were made from Fri- Dec. 13-Markland Company, tol and Torrlngton community Of Happening day, Dec, 7, through Thursday, Bridgeport, to Samuel L, Braun- theatres. His Birth Dec, 13, according to warranty stein, trustee, Bridgeport, prop- Mr, Marrello teaches acting Christian Scientists on four The Nativity scene has deeds filed with the town clerk's erty at Wattles Pond, Lake Win- classes at the Center for the continents gathered, simul- always stimulated and office: nemaug area, $165,000, Arts. taneously, for a satellite trans- challenged painters and Dec, 7-Charles A. and Dawn The theatre season will include mitted video-conference on Dec. sculptors. M. Cryoskle, Watertown, to "The Best Little Whorehouse in 8. The Waterbury area Christian In turn, great works of Douglas A, and Karla M, Pol- Civic Theatre Texas" (March 29-30), "Crimes Scientists congregated at 37 art depicting the story of lock, Watertown, $65,000; of the Heart" (May 10-11), Holmes Ave., Waterbury, the birth of Christ have, Sherman Cooper, Waterbury, to Hires Marrello and "Showboat" (Nov. 15-16), "To Live for All Mankind," through the years, en- Michael Alfieri, Burlington, For more Information, call the meeting's theme, was taken riched the lives and en- property at Lake Winnemauj* Frank V. Marrello, a well- 754.1478. from the writings of Mary Baker hanced the spiritual {corrected deed), known area director, has been Eddy, who founded the denomi- insights of millions. Dec, 10-Clayton P. and Anna hired by the Civic Theatre of DMV Office Hours nation in 1879, The denomina- Earliest Christian art Eleanor Towle, Watertown, to Waterbury as resident director tion's historic Mother Church In was simple and graphic, Daniel J, Ryan, Watertown, eon- for its 1985 theatre season. The state Department of Mo- Boston, Mass. was the focal as clear and easy to appre- dominium unit at 245 Cherry A veteran director of the Civic tor Vehicles has announced all point for the meeting. ciate as a comic strip. Ave,, $53,500. Theatre, Mr, Marrello is a past its offices will close Saturday, A panel of reporters from The Later, religious paint- Dec, 22, at 12:30 p.m. for the Christian Science Monitor ings became stilted. a Christmas holiday weekend. The joined the meeting via satellite offices will reopen Wednesday, from the Old Royal Observatory Then, Italian Renais- Beautifully Simple! 2 Dec. 26, at 8:30 a.m. and main- in Greenwich, England. The sance painters instilled re- A hsolutety Smashing! s tain regular hours the remainder panel discussed a broad range of newed warmth and hu- of the week. challenges—from the nuclear manity into art, renewing, The Holiday Look The auto emissions testing arms race to what one panel too, individual art appre- is at a stations will be closed Saturday member called "the saturation ciation, through their na- x through Tuesday, Deo. 22 to 25, ' point of materialism in some of tural, lifelike creations. x for the holiday. All stations will the western world." 'rtielr work gained much reopen Wednesday at 8 a.m. Simultaneous translation of from the stimulus of the 1587 Baldwin St. Waterbury, Conn, x the video-conference was changing times and the x handled by church and United new approach to art, fos- 573-8163 a Nations translators in Spanish, tered by the support of the CHRISTMAS HOURS; Lorraine's Cakes German, Danish, French, Swed- Medici and commissions Mon. Ihru Fri. 10-8 So!. 10-5 ish, Italian, and Portuguese. for paintings and sculpture 15S Main Street, Oakville/ from the church, Christmas Eve 10-5 ffla^ Farview Circle, Watertown Layaways vn* Lost call for my ' 'homemade'' Trip For Retirees For instance, Raphael, FrccOifl Wrapping & Persgna] Service ! Christmas pies, Cheesecake The Oakvllle Early Retirees famous for the "Sistine Club is sponsoring a trip to the Madonna," came to Rome and Pumpkin Cheesecake, Paramount Resort in the Cat- from Florence to do a fres- Hours Christmas Week skills during the last week of co decoration in the Vati- Thurs.,Fri,&Sal.7.6 February. Pickup is in Water- can at the same time that Sun,7-8 town. Mon, (Christ. Eve Day) 7-6 Michelangelo was painting Tues. • Closed For further information on the the ceiling of the Sistine ORDER NOW! 2743812 package deal, call Rose R. Pi- Chapel. sani at 274-3689. Artists from other coun- tries, too, traveled to Italy, there to experience and be influenced by Renaissance thought and feeling.

Gratefully, we extend our Seasons Greetings to our friends. May the ASS ESSENTIAl, OPEN MONDAY ihru SATURDAY 8 to 7 TO EIERY DOMAIN THURSDAYS FRIDAY8 to8 SUNDAY8to2 radiance of this Christmas bring joy Although the ass, such as the one ridden by and peace. Mary, is sometimes des- cribed as a lowly beast, fit for those of humble station, there is consid- erable evidence that the TEL-TRQNICS docile and useful ass urns ridden by many rich FOR THI HOLIDAYS and prestigious people as well an the poor. The 64 E. MAIN ST.5 THOMASTON, CT, Bible often mentions the Come and See Our New Display of ass as a common part HOURS: 283-4550 of many households. ESH SEAFOOD Mon,, Tues,, Wed, & Fri, 9-8; Thurs, 9-9; Sat. 9>3 EXTRA EXTRA LARGE SIZE SHRIMP (Under 5 size) Who is the True Mediator? I Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 9:15 & 24; Festive Prime Meats I John 2:1 The Bible says it's Jesus Christ! Cut to Order A FAMILY ORIENTED CHURCH • Aged Prime Rib Roasts • Fre-trimmed Beef Tenderloins Do you want to Come to a church • Crown Roasts of Pork • Racks of American Lamb be sure of where you can • Boneless Legs of Lamb • 'Live Maine Lobsters Heaven when INDEPENDENT get your questions • Fresh Geese and Ducks you die? BAPTIST answered. • Fresh Pheasants • Smithfield Hams • Squabs You can be, Read I John 5:11-13 CHURCH St, John 5:30 FRUIT BASKETS or SPiClAL! ALL WELCOME GOURMIT FOOD BASKeTS 1 Fundamental, Independent, Premillenniai. Thrill someone you know this Holiday Season with the perfect gift of a Fruit Basket or a Special Gourmet Food Basket created by our experts. We at LaBonne's are j[jl|ble Believing waiting for your order of one or more of these most welcomed gifts. Our desire is to provide you with the Your Church Can't Get You Into most beautiful Fruit Baskets, the most taste-tempting Party Platters and the most attractive Vegetable Trays. St. John 14:6, St. John 3:3,7 Our Fruit Baskets start at $14.95, and provide a delicious gift for someone special! All orders can be Jesus in the only one 'Holiness is not the way to Christ, placed at LaBonne's Market or by the convenience of who can forgive sin, Christ is the way to Holiness," your telephone. St. John 1:29,1 John 1:7 C,H, Spurgeon Pastor John I. Morris American Legion Hal! 274-8366 Bunker Hill Road Sunday Morning 9:15 [FFICTIVI THRU DIC J! Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown Society, Conn.) Dec. 20.1984 Page 7

Palermo, Valerie Palermo, Lisa motor vehicle fires, four; motor The department's annual Ed office will be closed Dec, 22 Students Raise Orsini, Kris Vensel, Patty Go- vehicle accidents, 14; gas fumes Christmas party was held Tues- through Jan, 7, watertownhistoricalsociety.orgdowski, Diane Atwood, Monica in area, one; trash fires, one; day at Swift Junior High, sport- Money To Aid Melkonlan, Tammy Pilch, boat water rescue, one; and fuel ing music, International foods, Parents' Potluck Carol Berube, Heather Proctor, spillage, one. and good cheer. The Waterbury Chapter of MD Association Monica Rossi, David Packard, The following inspections were Students in the program pro- Parents Without Partners will On November 30 the Water- Sue Hunt, Karen Lavoie, David made under the provisions of the vided homebaked holiday foods have its annual "Holiday Blues" town High School chapter of Billus, Sheri Valentino, Gina Ur- Connecticut State Statutes and of their native lands, Mrs. Mar- potluck supper and get ac- Future Business Lenders of bano, Corrine DeSantls, Karen the state Fire Safety Code: garet Judd, a teacher in the pro- quainted meeting Friday, Dec. America sponsored a FLASH- Clark, Michelle Marti, Jill Ju- abandoned gas storage tanks, gram, arranged the music pro- 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at the TYPE type-a-thon raising more Jiano, Rhonda Quint, Tammy six; public and private school In- vided by John Hedu, violinist, Judy McCarthy residence, Sher. than Si,100 for the Muscular Daigle, Mark DiRenzo, Theresa spections, four; inspections with and Jim Belfiore, guitarist, as man Heights, Woodbury. Dystrophy Association. More Barnes, Guy Miller, Heather state fire marshal, four; private well as dancing and a carol Moderator Tim Harrison will than 65 students in business Bartone, John Quadrate, Terry dwelling woodstoves by request, sing. speak on "Starting New Rela- classes at WHS participated in Burns, Michelle Miserez, Irene four; factory inspections, two; The upcoming GED testing tionships." For further informa- this FBLA national project. Zink, Laura Slason, Jane Vad- fire alarm systems inspections, dates are Saturdays, Jan. 19 and tion and to give an indication of "We were really excited when nais, Tricia Palomba, Nancy two; theatre inspections, two; oil 26, Application closing date is what the Individual can bring to we began tallying the pledges Gomes, Anne Hankins, Donna trucks, one, liquor store license, tomorrow (Friday). The Adult the meeting, phone 263-0802, collected and realized it would Lamy, Ronald Conti, Sue Beach, two; convaiescent home, one; be more than SI,000 that had Tracy Soden, Debbie Ayotte, blasting site Inspections, six; been raised for the MDA," David Cortese, Staeey Genova, and general complaints handled, mw said Brent Landquist, local FBLA Marianne Matolcsy, Nieki Pe- 19, chapter president, "and we want losl, Natalie Quay, Natalie Ful- There were four blasting per- to thank all the students who par- ler, and Marnie Guerrera. mits issued in November for ticipated and all the parents, various types of construction. WindoverGarden Center friends, relatives, other stu- Firemen Out On dents, and businesses who spon- Bethlehem sored the contestants.'' 94 Alarms In Winter Program BASKETS - filled with Top fund raisers were^ Joanne fresh greens, holly & carnations Bauby ($200), Stephanie Ko- Month- Chief Set To Begin -GREAT GIFT IDEA- walski (over $150), Kim Murphy The Fire Department respond- (over $100), Joy Bernier (over ed to 94 alarms during Novem- For AduU Ed » FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS W \ $75), Danielle Cote (over $50), ber, according to the monthly The Watertown Adult Educa- « POINSETTIAS OF ALL SIZES f'5 and Joe Spagnolerti and Michelle report from Fire Chief and Mar- tion Department Winter Pro- Levant! (over $30). shal Avery W. Lamphler, gram is set to begin Monday, • RIBBON . ROPING Other participants were: The breakdown is as follows: Jan. 7 and run for a term of six HAPPY Dcena Sirois, Jackie Jacovino, emergencies, 40; brush fires, 12; weeks, offering courses in high Marlene Teller, Michelle La- mercantile, two; house fires, school equivalency—OED, Ele- HOLIDAYS TO ALL! gasse. Lisa Milano, Kathy De- three; apartment buildings, 12; mentary Basic Skills, English sena, Angela Mancinl, David house fires, three; public and as a Second Language, and Rte. 61 South 266-7010 Fontan, Craig Vowe, Michelle private school alarms, three; Americanization-Citizenship, Bethlehem, Conn, Additional courses in leisure, computers, stencilling, swim- ming, basketball, sllmnastics, tailoring, sewing, and languages Wishes will be announced later in the happiness and all Town Times Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 Issues. good things of the Call 274-7182 for a brochure. season be yours May you soar lo new heights this Noel this year! 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Todd Atwood and Jay Allard The two-credit course will be B.S. Troop 450 Bobcat badges were awarded environmental science merit from Troop 18$, Each of the dens held Tuesdays and Thursdays Allan R. Dodge recently com- to Jeff Cheney, Josh Cheney, put on a skit with a Thanksgiving badge; Kristian Kuegler- and Stephen Jones, the latter from Jan. 21 to March 15, from 7 pleted all requirements for the swimming, environmental theme. to 8:40 p.m. in room 436 of the rank of Eagle Scout, and will be also receiving his Wolf Badge, science, and swimming merit a Gold and two Silver Arrows, Lawn Care Class UConn Building, honored Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 badges; Tom Zukauskas-bas- at the November meeting of Cub For further information, call p.m. at Christ Church, Scout* ketry merit badge; Ken Finne- Scout Pack 76. Grounds Maintenance, an in- Anthony Bleach at the Math/ master E4 Schulze announced. more-environmeiital science Bear Badges were awarded to troductory course for those Science Division, Mattatuck Other scouts receiving awards and camping merit badge; Ja- wanting to get into the lawn Community College at 575- were: Derek Buono, Robert Gillette, son Kirkfield-basketry and cook- and Daniel Jones, who also re- care business, is now being of- 8065. David Strong-camping, row- ing merit badges; Allan Dodge- ceived a Gold Arrow. The fol- fered by Mattatuck Community LITTLE SLOPPY ing, swimming and environ- safety, personal management, lowing Webelos were awarded College. mental science merit badges; and emergency preparedness Diplomats,handle the (ruth with Engineer Badges: Anthony The course, for those also in- the utmost care; unfortunaloly, Rich Reddy-camping and swim- merit badges. Bleach, Jason Frigiani, Gregory terested in landscaping and gar- ming merit badge; Geoff Oeer« that's not iruo with politicians lifesaving merit badge] Peter Quint-basketry and family living merit badges; Scott Finnemore- Lisa & Ron Police Contract at (Continued from pap 1) ed Prank Lecchi. The Council heard an informal Health Hut Natural report from Phil Armetta, repre- senting Regional Disposal Sys- food* &* Cafe tems, Inc., of Middletown, on plans for a waste disposal plant in Bristol for seven communi- ties. Thank all of our customers for your He said the plant is scheduled to handle 600 tons of refuse per past patronage and invite all of you this day, but could take in 750 a day. Mr. Armetta added the backers are seeking additional satellite Saturday, December 22nd communities, such as Water- to an town, to join the project. Council members indicated their patience is "wearing thin" over the apparent lack of prog- OPEN HOUSE HOLIDAY PARTY ress with the Watertown Group's proposal to build an incineration plant on land near Route 8 and f upper Echo Lake Road. Come join in the festivities from Noon til 5 and sip hot coffee, A solid waste subcommittee cider and tea; taste cheese from around the world; meeting has been called for Monday, Jan. 14 to further dis- and enjoy fondue, baked goods, crackers, eggnog, and non-alcoholic spirits. cuss Mr. Armetta's project. The Council also plans to meet Jan. 21 with the Planning and ....And to keep the Holiday spirit going,,,.We bring you these Zoning Commission to discuss possible improvements to Caruso Holiday Specials that will make this season the most joyous of all. Drive near Lake Winnemaug. UIK FOODS Freshly Ground PEANUT BUTTER ib. Emmataler Switzerland California RAISINS C.b. swiss California PISTACHIO NUTS "lb CABOT VERMONT CHEDDAR Mild-$29'ib, • Sharp-$3"ib, • Extra 5harp.$36*ih, 00 California fip 3 ib. Block Sharp-SlO ALMONDS ' . lb MH6 - FRENCH BRIE $2".b. Turkish / 99 99 APRICOTS; lb. lb. Italian Sharp tlllliii Clover Bloom \ 99 HONEY lb. lb. California Over 35 varieties of imported WALNUTS and domestic CHEESES — All prices in effect today through Christmas — — FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING" Boo/rs • Stoneware « Map • Candles « W^o^s • Lacquerware * Cutlery » Greeting, post, and note cards « Gift Baskets o Jams and Jellies @ Watertown Maple Syrup % International Coffee Beans « Alpaca Wool Hats » Juicers • Ornaments « Pressure Cookers @ fapw /or Relaxation % Chinese Cotton Shoes » irwrt A /¥«/ Cannisters • //erdj ® 5prce5 @ Aprons « SA/rtt 0 Teakware e Herbal Cosmetics for everyday hair and skin care 9 ® Perfume « Cast Iron Cookware © and Much, Much More HELP UNUMTED, INC. 285 Main Street, Oakville 459 Main Street, Watertown 274-7511 (acrossfrom Waiertown Library) Nancy Cohan & Denlse Omrette Monday 10-6 • Tuesday - Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 8-12 o LUNCH SERVED Tuesday - Friday 11-3 Nursing Consultants Soup and Salad 'til 5 • Saturday - Soup and Salad ONLY • Weekend Breakfast: Saturday 8-11:30 Sunday 'til 12 Page 1Property0 Town Times (Watertown of, Conn, )the Dec, 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society A Word To The Wise... Scot.'Celebrate watertownhistoricalsociety.orgHogmanay, Day CALEnDAR Selecting Safer Toys Of First-Footing Awareness on the part of holiday buyers can help elim- OF EVEflTS inate needless accidents with flimsy or poorly constructed What's Hogmanay? it's the Scottish name for New toys. These guidelines will help responsible Christmas Year's Eve — and first foot- "A Child's Christmas in Wales," a production of the National shoppers make safe selections: ing is what they call the Theatre of the Deaf at the Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargeant Drive, Be sure the toy is suitable to the child's age, and ability tradition that dictates Scot- New Haven, Dec. 26 through Jan, 1, Admission. Phone for times and and that the instructions are easy to follow. tish hospitality for the New reservations, 7874282..,.Mystic Christmas Tours at Mystic Seaport (I- Toys that release small objects if broken are dangerous. Year celebration. 95, exit 90) through Dec. 22. Admission, For reservations, contact Tiny toys or dolls with button eyes, or pieces that can come The first person to cross Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, 06355, or phone 572.0711,.,,"South the threshold of any house loose easily, should be avoided as gifts for younger chil- on that occasion is sup- Pacific," starring Richard Kiley, Dec. 25 through Jan. 6 at the Shubert dren, A small child could choke on any of these. posed to do so bringing gifts Performing Arts Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven. Phone for Be on the alert for sharp edges and corners or pointed to his or her host — gifts of times and reservations, 562-5666...."The Nutcracker," Dec. 26-30 at objects. food or coal, both tokens of the Shubert Performing Arts Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven. Small fingers could be trapped in small, tight spaces. warmth and friendliness. In For times and reservations, phone 562-5666.,..Vienna Choir Boys, Check for these. return, the first-footer re- Jan. 9 at the Bushnell Memorial Hall at 8 p,m, Admission, Tickets oe'ves a drink. Most toys, games and dolls are packaged by the time But that's not all. People available at the Bushnell or Tlcketron outlets. For further they reach the store. Ixamine the open sample carefully used to compete vigorously information, call 527.3123...."Take Me Along," Dec. 27 through before making your selection. You'll be happy you did! for the honor of being a Jan. 6 at the Shubert Performing Arts Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven. first-footer, and ran races Phone, for times and reservation, 562-5666....Holiday Exposition from door to door. Their at the Oullford Handcrafts Center, Rte. 77, through Dec. 23. Contact hosts might or might not be Fernn Hubbard, Quilford Handcrafts Center, Box 221, Oullford, happy to welcome the visi- tors. If the first-footer were 06437 or call 453-5947 for further information....Christmas 1878 a woman, it meant bad luck Exhibit at the Butler-MeCook Homestead, 396 Main St., Hartford. BEST WISHES FOR THE For further information, phone 522-1806....Festival of Light at for the year. But it was good Constitution Plaza in Hartford, from dusk until 10 p.m, through Jan. luck if the first person across the threshold were a 4. Call 277-3476 for more information....DoIIhouse, Miniature and HOLIDAY SEASON man, especially one known Accessories Show and Sale on Laddln's Terrace, West Main St., to have been born feet fore- Stamford (1-95, exit 6) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 2. Phone 322-9844 most—still better if he hap- for further information,..,HoUyFaire at the Far Mill River Clubhouse, pened to be dark rather Rte, 15, Exit 53N, Stratford from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jan. 2, Free. SALVATORE'S BARBER SHOP than fair. For further information call 3754500,,..Christmas Crafts Expo II at Why_ the word Hogma- the Civic Center Exhibition Hall, Jan, 7-9. Admission. Hours are 263 Main St. Oakville nay? That's a mystery still — similar words occur else- Friday 12 noon until 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and where, but origins are un- Sunday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Phone 693-6311,.,.Christmas certain, at best. Torchlight Parade and Muster of Ancient Fife and Drum Corps, on Main St., Old Saybrook, Jan. 8. Contact Major William Reid at 399- 9460 for further information....Hand Bell Choir Concert and Tree Lighting, Jan. 9 at the Inn on Lake Waramaug, New Preston. Free. Cfniftraas Starts at 2 p.m, Call Dick Combs, innkeeper at 868-0563...'"Night Mother," starring Mercedes McCambridge at the Shubert Performing Arts Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven, Tuesday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 13. Phone for times and reservations at 562- 5666,...Mazowsze, Polish Folk troupe, at the Shubert MAY HE Performing Arts Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. Admission. Phone for reservations, 562-5666,..."A Christmas OVER All.of'you, Carol," Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 at the Meeting House of the National frcirNd^ON This MOSI Theatre of the Deaf. Chester. Ct. Admission. Phone 5264971 for further information....Basically Baroque, Bach and Handel sonatas, I)IESSE<1 of holidAys at the University of Hartford Campus, Center Church, Main and ...ANd Warm wishes and Gold Street at 3:30 p.m., Jan. 20. Admission. Phone for reservations, hearty thanks to all 2434421..,. our patrons from the staff of Thank You, Children love cone-cups Watertown Plumbing Oil Company -Unites Salon- Most youngsters love cup- 1083 Main Street, Watertown 274.8808 South Main Street cones half full of cake batter Thomaston cakes . . .they love to eat'em and bake in a slow oven on a . . . they love to bake them. cookie sheet. Serve plain or Christmas "cone cups" are iced, and best of all, there are fun and a marvelous treat, iced no crumby cupcake liners left and decorated with bright hol- over, They're also great to iday gumdrops. have along on a car trip for a Fill flat-bottom ice cream snack, and again, no litter!

MANY THANKS— Here's hoping that the warmth of this joyous Holiday Season brings happiness and prosperity, good health and good luck to all! Eagle 4 Insulation, Inc, 274-5175

Baseball Shirts • t-shirts • sweatshirts • jackets Heart* hour in ili,- crUp winter limilHiiipp r«»tiiiiiciiiin UH of Ilic-glories of Nnlii" • staff shirts • baseball hats, etc. itml of Christum*. Muy sill thai brinps niKuiinp to tl,jh sll(.,.e,| (.fi|e|,ratj,,n u()(| Custom silk screening, embroider}*, and lo 111** special (Iclifiht «,f your holiday. Our thank*. transfers for allyour priming needs. The Slemon Company 975 Main Street Siemon-Dynamic Co. - Siemon Moldcraft Division Watertown Siemon Electronics - Siemon Research & Development Div. mexi to Conn, Gym, School}, Sfr'frcj!^ .Watertown Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec. 20,1984 Pag e 1 nounced he will conduct office The Homo and School Asso- Sen. -Elect McLaughlin hours at the Watertown Library, ciation celebrated the Rev, Mar- MARANATHA 470 Main St., from 10 a.m. to shall Filip's birthday at its Dec. watertownhistoricalsociety.org12 noon on the third Saturday of 12 meeting. Fr. Fillp is St. CHIMNEY Sponsoring 'WilVBill each month. The first session John's pastor. SWEEPS will be Jan. 19. Bishop Peter Rosazza visited State Senator-elect James H, eral, supported the bill more Constituents will be able to the school on Dec. 11, the asso- McLaugHn, (R-Woodbury), heavily than Democrats, yet Mr. speak with Mr. Darling on a ciation reported. More than 170 has assumed the role of the re- McLaughlin said the measure variety of topics and issues, and mothers and daughters attended tiring 32nd District senator be- "has enjoyed bipartisan sup- ask questions of the Watertown the Dec. 9 Mother-Daughter * cleaning oil, woodstove, fore him—as chief sponsor of port." legislator. Communion Breakfast Dec. 9, and fireplace flues, legislation enabling "living He noted the bill's chief op- Mr. Darling also has been held at the Westbury Room after wills." ponent in the legislature, Sen. chosen to serve on the Legisla- the 9i30 a.m. Mass. * Quick - clean - efficient ture's Appropriations and Trans- Mr. McLaughlin has submit- Regina Smith (D-North Bran- * Friendly service •fully insured ted a bill that would allow in- ford), was defeated in the polls portation Committees, which are Sr. Dorothy Flanagan, CND, dividuals, while still of sound in November. "Her position on standing bodies, and the Legis- principal of Sacred Heart High mind and body, to voluntarily living wills may have had a role lative Program Review and In- School, Waterbury, addressed 573-1255 sign a legal document stating In her defeat," Mr. McLaughlin vestigations Committee, which is the gathering. their wish not to be kept alive by said. charged with examining state artificial means should they be- "Legalized living wills are the government programs for effec- come terminally ill. The docu- only way that the terminally ill tiveness and efficiency, Permanent ment may be revoked any time can guarantee that they will Mr. Darling said the latter by the person for whom it was avoid life-support systems and committee meets mostly during Hair Removal written. die a natural death," he said, the summer. Have you thought about electrolysis treatments During the past several years, "As It stands now, hospitals, but hesitate to start treatments or even call for similar bills have been submitted physicians, and nursing homes Information because you 're embarrassed, afraid it by the current 32nd District Sen. will not recognize a living will Yule Program might hurt or because you use other methods of hair removal? William F. Rogers III (R-South- because they are not legally Our expert staff would like to answer any questions you bury), who first sponsored the sanctioned. Many in the medical At St. John's might have. We feel confident that once you know the facts proposal in 1979. Mr. Rogers' community fear they will be sued about electrolysis you will find that electrolysis is the only permanent term will end when the General if they pursue a course of action The St. John's School students solution to your problem. had their annual Christmas pro- Assembly reconvenes in Janu- not protected by law. Call for your free consulation and brochure. ary. gram Sunday, Dec. 16, at St. John's Church at 2 p.m. Linda "An Act Concerning A Natu- Darling Office ANNE M. DROST & ASSOCIATES Grenfell, music director at the L icensed Hypertrichologists ral Death" has been one of the school, arranged and directed most controversial bills to come Hours Listed the concert. 100 Grand Street • 3 B , *>tas^ Southford Medical Center before the state legislature dur- State Rep.-Elect Herbert Dar- Students recited original po- Waterbury, CT Jjter'fet,. f 30 Quaker Farms Road ing the past five years. For four ling (R-68th Assembly) has an- ems between songs. 753-5343 '»g.ftfj* Southbury, CT 264-2211 consecutive years, the bill has overwhelmingly passed the Sen- ate, only to be defeated narrowly in the House of Representatives. Last year, the bill was defeat- ed in the House by three votes. Mr. McLaughlin, who has serv- ed in the House for the past four years, was the chief spokesman for living wills in the lower cham- ber when the measure was de- bated this past May. The recent election has made the prospects of passage much more favorable, Mr. McLaughlin said. Republicans have, in gen-

"The Night Before Christmas" 'Twii tht night before Christmai, office hours were done, So I wrted the presents just to have fun. The hour wis approaching when sleigh bells should jingle, And if you were listening, you might heir Kris Kringle, Then all of a sudden, I heard a great clatter. And there, bent if half, was a sorrowful sight. It was Santa, that's who. He was shaking with fright. And Santa said quickly, "My back just pve way! From working so hard all through the year. My load is so heavy, I bought two new reindeer. lut that hasn't helped me, as you can plainly see; I'm not In the places where I really should be. So please, my dear doctor, hurry up quick, I'm sure an adjustment would just do the trick." So I 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 ill up to me; I'm the one who's appointed. I asked dear ol' Santa to turn on his side. My gosh, he's so chubby, he seemed a mile wide. With deft and precision, I straightened his back. And then with a twist of his cherry.red nose Like a flash he was gone; to the sleigh he then rose. I felt good inside, for a job 10 well done The hush of Winter "Cause now all the children were sure to have fun. touches a serene landscape delighting us with And somehow he made it, despite the its everlasting beauty. delay. All the toys were delivered on time Rejoicing In its quiet contentment we send Christmas day. The world seemed at peace with hardly friendly greetings for your happiness all through a fear, • -1 With a b"i|ht Merry Christmas and a this magic holiday. Happy New Year. rteaje addreu a// questions regarding : -I natural health to: Middlebury V4 Chiropractic Group Metal Products 60 lakeside Blvd. West 18 Park Road, Watertown, Ct. Waferfiuiy, Ct, 06708 735-7610 Page 1Property2 Town Times (Watertown of, Conn. the) Dec, 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society Out, Out,watertownhistoricalsociety.org Dratted Spot!

More entertaining means scribed should be tested on hold spot over a glass oi more minor casualties the extra fabric of an inside cold water, and pat the through this festive season. seam, or a comer of the fabric into the water gently. Most "spots and stains are fabric involved, before at- Coffee: For table linens, easily removed if you really tacking the actual stain. hold stained fabric taut know how to handle them In a kit of fi^st aid clean- over a deep basin, (Tie into properly. Bash process de- ing agents and tools be sure place.) Put basin into emp- to include an eyedroppor ty bathtub and from as (to measure one drop of high as possible, pour boll- POLAROID liquid at a time), an art Ing water directly onto spot Instant Color gum eraser, magnifying until it is removed. Pour glass, white vinegar, and a slowly and carefully! PASSPORT PICTURES soapless shampoo (not Cocoa and chocolate: As laken While You Wait meant for hair). Spots are soon as possible sponge with best removed from the cold watsr. A paste of Borax wrong side of the fabric, and water can be applied to with a paper towel placed table linens. beneath them. Move the Chewing gum: Rub with Shop, Inc. towel around so the soil ice cube until hard, Scrape comes off on a clean part. as much as possible away. 90 South Main Stroet Pat dry, do not iron. Re- If fabric is U'nen or cotton Waterbury Tel, 7542256 member soap will do morf e texture, put adhesive tape TWO OF THE 55 GIRLS who completed the Parks and Recreation" harm than good, it of »n over spot and press down Department's babysitting course, Stephanie Boyce, left, and Paula Cameras — Projectors "sots" the stain. When a hard. Pull adhesive up Mancinl, right, chat with Patricia Murphy, assistant recreation OPEN MONDAYS chemical has been used, quickly while someone else holds the fabric tight. director. The course was open to girls in Grades 6 to 8, and included Candle droppings: Scrape lectures by Watertown police and firemen, and the Watertown excess wax away. White Visiting Nurses Association. (Recreation Photo) Charming Clown wax spots can be put be- tween 2 layers of blotting of 2 tablespoons of salt and paper and pressed with a 1 tablespoon water. If fab- Fabric warm iron. If spot persists, ric is washable soak In cold FIT FOR Costume- dilute a little wood alcohol water. For white fabric that A KING with water and apply. is not washable use hydro- Ceramic Ice cream: Sponge witl gen peroxide. During biblical times, the Hands and warm water and let dry. Ink: A solution of table gifts of frankincense and Sponge with carbon tetra- salt and water will remove myrrh were as precious as Face chloride. most fresh ink spots. gold. Once worn on the Lipstick: Sponge with Shoe polish and heel crowns of Persian kings to 17" High carbon tetrachloridc. marks; Dampen a clean, symbolize wealth, myrrh is Blood: Fresh blood stains soft cloth with a reliable an ammat ic resin prized as a respond well to a mixture cleaning fluid, kerosene or perfume, a spice and a nied- 50 turpentine and rub gently icine. Frankincense is also a on reverse side of fabric. resin used lor embalming. R.J. BLACK Other Styles & SON, INC. LOGGING Starting at >25M POPE'S YULE Sales & Service INSTRUCTIONS THE FUTURE Solar Hot Water Pope Gregory I in his An emblem of good luck, instructions to missionaries the Yule log should only be Efficient Evacuated on Christmas festivities half-burnt. The remainder Castilian Tube Design sent out from Rome in the year 601: "The people , . . of the log should be kept to Room Water Pumps & should celebrate a religious light a new log on the next Water Conditioners feast and worship God by Christmas Eve, It is be- Gift Shop their feasting, so that still lieved to be bad luck if a 1245 Thomaston Ave.. Thornuston Road keeping outward pleasures, barefoot or squint y person Waterbury, Ct. 753-9289 Wilerlown 274.8853 they may more readily re- comes into the house while ceive spiritual joys." the fire is burning.

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the store, Not a creature was stirring, but a can of Benjamin Moore; The children were nestled so safe from fire's harm, Since I just had purchased a new smoke alarm; While Ma with her roller, and me with my brush, Were trying to finish the job with a rush,« When out on the lawn there was such a racket, The mailbox had fallen, and needed a new bracket. The site on the lawn made me look out and stare, I saw Santa, the reindeer, and supplies from OAKVILLE PAINT and HARDWARE Santa walked in through the door not a moment to spare, As he unwrapped his bundles and sat in the chair. He spoke of the store and all that it brings, said that! knew, and have purchased several things. He said they have wallpaper, hammers, shovels, and paints, and the stock in general carried out by mere saints. The manager that works there is so very keen, Worked with hardware, and mixed paints since he was nineteen. If you need any advice, don't be afraid to ask, He knows how to help out with most any task. Be it painting or wallpaper, or little nuts and bolts, Or those faulty sockets that give you the jolts. Thanks to your purchases you've been very dear, We hope to see you now and in the coming New Year. by C/na DeSanto "MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW

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Bobby Desrosiers, Prop. LWALIPAPERDEPT Plenty of free parking 300 Main Street, Oakvi lie, Conn.. 274-1500 "Where Quality and Service are Free" Hours: Mon,-Fri. 8-5:30, Sat, 8.4, Sun. 9-1 | Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec, 20,1984 Pag e 13 watertownhistoricalsociety.orgiiliilliiiilliiliiilisiti

a I Pennella's ! Market J^v' Wishing

Maria Penneila, 24, co-owner of the Pennella's Market in Oak. •i^ Everyone A ville with her husband Angelo, is adjusting nicely to her more Iran- / v quil job of operating the 60 Hill- crest Ave, business, $$ Joyous "I enjoy being around peo- ple," said the friendly proprie- Holiday tor, who came to Oakville with her family in 1969 from Casa- calendo, Italy. "It's nice to have a home-based business, and to be near the family."

Previous to taking over the former Cavallo's Market in June of this year, Angelo and Maria were a husband-wife independ- ent trucking team, traveling be- tween 800,000 and 900,000 miles across this big land in an m FDAMiNG WODK6HOP 18 wheeler during a five-year HOURS: Fresh-baked Italian bread Is a specially of Maria Penneila, left, Mpn-10-5 period, Tuui..Fri. 96 and sister Michelle at Pennella's Market, 60 Hillcrest Ave., OakviHe, S.U. 10-1 Now Instead of worrying about making the next destination in time, Maria can concentrate on offering a wide variety of Italian grocery products. Or as her younger sister Michelle says simply, "the best Italian food in town!" Delicious homebaked breads and taralli (Italian doughnuts) are baked with care and to per- fection in the Penneila kitchen, where macaroni, lasagna, liti, chicken cacciatore, spaghettii sausage, meatballs, and baked chicken also flood the store with tantalking aromas,

Sclafani imported products, such as cheeses and dry sau- sages, prosciutto, salami, provo- lones, bologna, sopressata, an- I tipastos, and cold cuts are avail- I able from the expanded deli department. For your friendship throughout the f I Pennella's has individual din- years, we send our most joyous wish- I ners, dinners for four, and even i es for a season filled with love and larger orders from its catering Hope the Spirit of Christmas Is with f service for any occasion. Every- you and brings you Joy throughout lots of cheer. I thing is cooked to order, Maria the New Year. f said; "if there's something we I don't have, I can order it." HAIR CYCLES The catering also comes with a free delivery service. 1618 Watertown Ave., Westwood Plaza,Wtby. 156 Grand Street, Waterbury 756-4800 Hours: Open Mon. 12.6, Tuei, Appt, Only, Wed.-Fri, 9.5, Sal. 9-4, Thuri, 'til 7 p.m. Pennella's has small and large Waik-lns Welcomed By Appointment 574-3134 pizzas to go, ranging from $4,50 Christmas Hours: Monday—Sunday 9:30 a.m. • 8:30 p.m for a small cheese to $11 for a large combination pie. Grinders, hard rolls, white and rye breads, and olives can satisfy any hearty appetite. For the holiday season, Pen- nella's has ample supplies of baccala (dry cod fish), almond D&L Registry, Inc. f paste, nuts, and assorted candies ' 'People Caring A bout People'' | including chocolates, cherries 24 Hour Service .7 Days A Week (I in brandy and torrone (nougat). 0 "We have nice gift ideas for those last-minute shoppers, too," Maria said. Pennella's has an extensive selection of beverages and con- venience items as well. Maria We Have AH Your 0 and Michelle proudly announced t) they have piclced up many new Home Care Needs customers the past several I months, and will chat In Italian Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses I freely and cheerily. I) 1 Nurses Aides • Companions The market, staffed also by Light or Heavy Housecleaning I Angelo DiStasi and Carol Ry- I Home Hairdressing or Barber Services f binski, is open Mondays through Transporation Assistance • Physical Therapy f Wednesdays from 9 a.m, to 6 p.m., Thursdays through Sat- I Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy f urdays 9 to 7, and Sundays 9 to I X 1, Christmas is the only day of Diane Verdi • Lucille Fusco o the year it closes, f ft o "Buon Natale c Felice Anno 0 I Co-directors u NUQVOI" Maria and the Penneila 0 MonHolida, hies.y, HoursWi-el, S.i;t & Market people wish their friends lt)-h FREE CONSULTATION 573~Q1Q8 0 and customers—"Merry Christ- Thurs.. fn \\ o mas and Happy New Year!" Ill-B 5 RadcliffA venue, Waterbury t) Advertisement Suml.iv PageProperty 14 Town Times (Watertown of, Conn. the) Dec. 20,198 Watertown4 • Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org

i^^M^^^ Come Celebrate DRESSED lariy to bod and early to rise is stii! good advice-it's good to be NEW YEAR'S EVE dressed and waiting when opportunity knocks at the door. mm CARMINE'S Lake Winnemaug Rd. LET'S Watertown 274-8010 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Full Open Bar - Hot and Cold Buffet Champagne - Noise Makers - Party Hats ChRiSTMAS pereoupl, per pcrion advance sale! by 1241 at the door LiveD.J.. • Mor,, TKriji'Kunii liaqVrh;-- i 1. p.hi. Fri. & Sif/fi-aoirfi;; 1 a.'rh:

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Sunday, Dec, 23 .V SUMMERTIME § Now accepting 5 BLUES Reservations lor BAND A.jr"7 New Year's Eve, —Every Thursday— Restaurant NEW YORK CITY COMEDIANS We will be closed 702 Highland Ave. From N.Y. Showcase Clubs Christmas Day, Waterbury.CT 753-1181 now taking New Year's Eve mm the enm RESERVATIONS! 675 Main SI,, Watcriown Lunch: ll:OO-2:30Tues.-Sat. Sunday 274-8030 Dinner: Tues.-Thurs, 5-9 Dinner 12-8 Fri.&Sat. 5-10 Barclay Square - Woodbury (Bottom of Ben Sherman Hill) VISA1 Q Reservations: 263-4555

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New England Clam Chowder OPEN Tossed Salad DAILY Homemade Breads AT ENTREE 11:30 a.m. Choice of Sunday , Prime Rib HOT PIZZA. December 23,1984 • COrnish Came HenS in Port i Black Cherry Sauce Don't cook tonight.. .enjoy 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. e Stuffed Shrimp & Sole Bistro a steaming hot pie! * Veal Cordon Bleu Try our many other specialties, too. Closing at 6 p.m. , Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail • SALADS • ANTIPASTO • SPAGHETTI Served with Vegetable, Rice, or Baked Potato © GRINDERS Christmas Eva Choice of Homemade Desserts Eat Here or To Go! Coffee, Tea, or Milk Gift Certificates Available $15.95 Treat family, friends, relatives, — Reservations Only ~ teenagers and hard-to-find gifts for, with a Gift Certificate. Tuesday through Saturday — Lunch . !2;00 • 2:30 Ifil (\Aflf Dinner-6:00.9:00 mi-Mmb Sunday Brunch. 11:30-3:00 RO'S RESTAURANT Woodbury Shopping Square -107 Main Streel North Owner & Permittee Woodbury, Route 6 (i quarter mile north of juntiion Rir 47 & 6) -Serving the finest pizza since 1947- Thomas F. Stanis — Former teatian of Unit London — 841 Main Street, Oakville 274-1348 or 274-RnfiQ • PROPER ATTiRE * Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown Society, Conn.) Dec. 20,1984 Page 15 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

SOLVING HOLIDAY Looking for somewhere to go after BLAHS dinner or a show? Come to,,.. The ©Uncle Charlie and 10 There are 100 billion stars In our galaxy, but from the small toddlers will descend earth only about 6,000 con be seen by the naked eye. on your house for the holi- day festivities. What to do Rathskeller Lounge to make it memorable? for a quiet drink and to enjoy Give a gift of sight and sound, according to John Take Out T. SEE'S Dale of Fuji Photo Film CAFE i CLAMS & SHRIMP U.S.A., Inc., a lending 253 Buckingham Street, Oakvllle 274-5988 Prink Specials manufacturer of premium Thursday Lunch audio and videocassettes. Monday Evening Now serving Hot Coffee Drinks Make a film of the whole Corned Beef family a festive showpiece. Clam Nlte 675 Main St., Watertown Mount a special screening of a movie or a prerecorded Special 274-8030 program of children's car- toons to liven up the big Serving Lunch -11 a.m.-2 p.m. Get away from the crowd at the Rathskeller Lounge located day. -SANDWICHES AVAILABLE ALL DAY- downstairs at THE TAVERN NEAR THE GREEN! Amuse fhe pop genera- tion — or any music lover •OPEN 7 DAYS • 9 a,m..1 am Frldav & Saturday 'f II 9am — with a gift of fine audio cassettes. Perfect for stock- ing sluffers, perfect as last- minute gifts, a good audio or videocassette will make a gift that lasts and lasts — particularly if you have vi- estaurani& Lounge deotaped the family 'gob- bling' up the Christmas 16 Straits Turnpike, Watertown - 274-1320 CHIN* turkey! -Friday and Saturday Specials- Cantonese* Polynesian •Szechuan just make sure you pro- "GREAT FOOD" vide quality, name-brand m Prime Rib • Lobster OPEN ChristmasOay tapes, says Fuji's Dale, to ensure those priceless mem- • Steak Diane at 12 Noon ories don't fade in a video- Including Salad, Potato & Vegetable or Pasta, Homemade Bread tape " sno wsto vm " of glitches, picture faults and IN THE LOUNGE dropouts. Friday "Countoy Spirit* with Norman Cole To EVERYONE! Saturday Red Brigham and Jennifer FIRE Cocktail Exit 25 Off 1-84 TAKE SAFETY Lounge Phone 573.9444 OUT 7 Days a Week f New Year's Eve \ 636 Plank Rd,, Waterbury TIPS MENU OPIN Mon,-Sat. 11 a.m. • 1 a.m.Sun. 12 Noon-11 p.m. Holidays are high risk Entertainment SSeotlngs: 5p.m., 7p.m. &9:15p,m. by Your Choice of; times for fires. Christmas "INTEHLUDl"flf parties and family get-to- Veal Parmfgiana Mama slramere ihe iouce" at ANTHONY'S PLACE gethers frequently mean Jumbo Baked Stuffed Shrimp smoking in crowded areas, Prime Rib au jus and can result in careless Lobster, Boiled or Baked Stuffed TAVERN on (he GRKKN smoking habits. And care- New York Strip Steak /.'•.//III-'/I. Miuii, ,l • /'i,i i , less smoking habits, accord- ld, vegetable and potato or pasla, - Anthony welcomes you in relax ing to the experts at the and enjoy uur Special Menu Polyiirethane Foam Asso- this iVj'M' Year's live. ciation, are the leading BY RESERVATIONS cause of home fires in the U.S. Tvfl'.;-\ Dally Lunch Specials il-30 • 4 p.m. Soup: Du Jour Follow these easy steps ll '-'•--') Happy Hour, Mon..FrI, 4 to 7, Sat, & Sun. 12 to5 Salad with Home Dressing for holiday time fire safety: 2£ '® Shrimp or Clams on »/i Shell Every Night at the Bar Choice of • After a party, lift all • FRESH FISH of the DA Y furniture cushions and look • MARYLAND SOFTS HELL for live cigarette ashes. A CRABS hidden cigarette butt can % CHICKEN CORDON BLEU lead to a smouldering cush- ion that bursts into flames • NEW YORK SIRLOIN STEAK hours later. On The Green, Litchfield or PRIME RIB • Don't empty ashtrays 567-5016 served with Baked Potato or Rice directly into the trash. A We will be closed Fresh Carrots or Green Beans RESTAURANT Dessert: Mousse au Chocobt • PUs partially lit cigarette can ig- Christmas and nite wrapping paper or other 143 CHASE AVE., WATERBURY Coffee, Tea or Milk trash, resulting in a house New Year's Day $ fire. Wet down ashtrays be- Temporarily closed 15J5 fore emptying. New Year's Eve Tuesdays, Per Person • Be careful with candles -RESERVATIONS— and other decorations. • Be sure not to overload i | '•Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!" household wiring. <•---•' — 2 Sittings • 5 p,m, • 7 p.m. & 7 p.m. • 9 p.m. — wmmmmmmmmwwmjmmmttmmim • Water a live Christmas tree often, and plan to re- Chicken & BBQ move it from the house two Bibs $7.95 Shrimp Creole.. 88.95 Rt.6 weeks after buying it. 8 Plymouth, Ct. Enjoy the holidays, but Stuffed Twin Sizzling Steak ., 9,95 remember to keep your lobster Tails. „ 9.95 Pr|meR|b 283-8067 house fire-safe. Surf & Turf 99,§5 (King cuo 810,95 Stuffed Shrimp 89,95 ^ , Dinner Includes; bread & butter, choice of petito & v§g§table,i • \_,)

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Dinner: 5-10 Wed,.Sal. 5-9 Sun. icm off un meals Page 1Property6 Town Times (Watertown , ofConn. ) theDec, 20s 198Watertown4 Historical Society boss learns about Christmas in Argonne Forest as thought, but In the words of the director, ways that the average person while stealing food from a local the mice were there because Scrooge Reincarnated In hardly even thinks about except -farmer. "while I was writing it, I remem- 9watertownhistoricalsociety.orgin nightmares. Then there's the clincher. bered this was a children's Clockwork s Production Silas is an insane old coot, a Silas meets himself. play." ByR. L. Sherman exactly what the true meaning man most people wouldn't even Rossi takes Silas back to the Good enough. One thing that's more common and spirit of Christmas actually let pet their dogs. Steve Rice past where young Silas peddled Rating: 4 (on a scale of 1 to than a snowflake and cold entails. couldn't have been better, rub- newspapers on the waterfront 4,4 being great). weather during Christmas time Clockwork Repertory Theatre bing his hands together, hunch- docks, purging nickels from the Favorite person; without a is the number of incarnations of is now presenting it's reincarna- ed over, one eyelid higher than pockets of foreigners looking for doubt, Silas Beirce. Scrooge that are shuffling across tion of Scrooge, a final product of the other, and a cancerous voice the freedom of America. Silas "An American Christmas numerous stages, in front of nu- director, playwright Harold Pah- that would give anyone night- saw himself as he was; a rotten Carol" will be running at the merous audiences, and saying taley's visions. mares. little monster who was living off Clockwork Repertory Theatre the ignorance of the foreigners. numerous "Bah, humbugs!" Meet Silas Beirce (Steve Rice), But he learns to be nice. this weekend, Dec. 21-22, and After booting his two hands All they needed was a little also the following weekend, Dec. A Review an owner of a small warehouse In help. the East End of Waterbury dur- out of the warehouse, Silas de- 28.29. Call 274-7247 for ticket But what's a Christmas with- ing the year 1933. Silas has a cides he needs a little nap. As in Everything, through the whole info. out a Scrooge-like character clerk by the name of Bob'Mc- other "Christmas Carols," the Christmas Eve night, proved a around to make a person realize Cormick (Sherman McGrew) ghosts decide then that a visit Is bit too much for the old man and New touches and helper called Yanush Stovic warranted. he mends his ways. People In ar- rears are suddenly free from pay- Blue Seal Feeds (Kevin Sullivan). But the visions, to Silas* hor- bring color to Bob and Yanush have been ror, come from the Innocent, un- ment, Bob has his job back at Horse-Dairy-Poultry assuming radio on the night- more than five times the salary, Rabbit • Dog • Bird Feeds keeping secret, or so they think, Christmas table from Silas the fact that several stand. Through the radio, Silas is as is Yanush. Rabbit& Bird Feeders taken back to the past where Hit- Together, Silas takes Yanush Every day can be a holi- Sunflower - Wild Bird Food customers are In arrears as to day through the Christmas payments on various bits of fur- ler persecutes millions and up to shopping for gifts for his and Peanuts • Suet Cakes the future where Pearl Harbor is Bob's family. And here is prob- season, A little imagination Calcium Chloride • Salt • Sand niture. Silas actually knows all goes a long way in keeping about the scam and finally boots bombed, John Kennedy is shot, ably one of the neatest things your family full of that Hay-Straw-Shavings both out on their ears, threat- and rock music issues forth like that happened during the play. festive spirit... Bag Balm • Maple Syrup ening to chuck them in jail If viscid . Silas asks Yanush if he has a Sprinkle a touch of can- the money rightfully his is not Some things never change, son. Yanush says yes. Silas asks died fruit into hot oatmeal H.S.COECO. paid in full. though, him what he wants and Yanush for a breakfast treat. 45 Freight St. And here is the making of a Al Rossi (Nick D'Andrea), tells Silas the boy has been ask- Give your favorite fjuit ing for a baseball glove. Waterbury 754-6177 story where the mean and nasty former partner of Silas', makes salad that holiday look with his visit and takes Silas on the The boy's name? Ted Klus- a sprinkle of pomegranate rounds of all the good homes zewski, who will later become seeds. where people, although without one of the Cincinnati Red's all- Out bells from slices of money, are experiencing the true time great sluggers. canned cranberry sauce spirit of Christmas, Silas brings the presents to when serving. Silas also gets a first hand look Bob's house, gives them to all Candy canes make flavor- ful stirrers in cups of hot at his son (Kyle Rice), who tells the youngsters and everyone has cocoa or tea. a real fine and dandy time, fresh Silas that he wasn't killed in the Year-round favorite cas- Custom Tailors at the Colonial Plaza, with new promise for the coming seroles have a holiday look Thomaston Ave., Waferbury, Ct. year. topped with a cheese star, 753.4868 Serving the Community A couple of last impressions: for over 40years/ Place a waxed paper sten- Al Rossi reminded me of one cil of a Christmas tree over WE SPECiALIZE IN HARD-TO-FIT Quality Fuel Oil & Kerosene of those good luck charms that a bowl of potatoes or rice at Competitive Prices suddenly appears at the elbow , , , sprinkle with chopped CUSTOMERS, ALL SIZES of a man down on his luck; Shirts w/monogram, plenty of selection (ram $24 Pimento Doinsettias make Sharkskin Suit, Men's & Ladies' from $188 CALL NOW Yanush had to be Polish, he colorful garnishes on any flna Worsted Suits.,,,,, ,,,,, from SZOS • played the part; all the McCpr- one of many dishes or bor- Tweed Sport Jeekit,,, from 1149 mick children (Miriam Hickey, dering a filled platter, Men's li Ladles' Kashmir Topcoats.,,,.,,,, from S2Z5 . 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10 Page 1Property8 Town Times (Watertown , ofConn. ) theDec, 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society On the shelves wore placed decorations of greens and small toys and presents. Italy Celebrateswatertownhistoricalsociety.org Religious Christmas It is possible" that the ceppo may have been a replacement for the Yule log. But the burning of the Festivities Representing Many Origins Yule log, another custom of pre-Christian origin, is The celebration of Christ- the creche or Persepio (the many centuries they re- with the Jewish Hanhukah, not unknown in Italy, where mas In Italy, perhaps more word means manger or mained essentially an eccle- Festival of Lights, providing there Is the pleasant legend than in any other country, stable), a Nativity scene siastical presentation, with a firm historical ease, fa- that the Virgin Mary enters Illustrates the multiple ori- with more or less elaborate local churches vying for miliar to everyone in the the homes of the "humble gins of the festivities we landscaping and figures of the most decorative creche. then-known world, for a at midnight, when the observe in modern times, sheep, cattle, and shep- In more recent times, Nativ- major festival. household Is at Mass, to Christmas In Italy is pri- herds, as well as Mary, ity scenes have moved in- warm her newborn Child marily a religious festival, Joseph and the Christ to private homes as well. KAIU.Y CUSTOMS before the blasting log. highlighted by the Christ- Child. At Epiphany, figures In the early years of the It Is not surprising, there- ITALY IOCAI. POINT of the Three Kings with Christian faith, persecution fore, that many customs mas Nevena, a series of derived from earlier cele- The fact that Italy con- church services on nine their retinues, bringing made public observation of tained the capital of the gifts to the Child, are added. Christmas Impractical, and brations have become a part nights preceding Christmas of the Christmas observ- Roman world and, as a and culminating In a Mid- These Nativity scenes it was not until several logical result, the head- originated in the thirteenth hundred years had passed ance in Italy. The coming night Mass on Christmas of the Winter Solstice, quarters of the Christian Eve, century with Saint Francis that the birth of Christ was Church, has given Christ- of .Assist, who decided to given an official date for marking the beginning of A feature of the obser- longer days, was observed mas in Italy u particularly vance is the display, usually make the Christmas Eve celebration. It is by no rich observance, from Christmas Eve to Epi- Mass a re-enactment of the means certain that Decem- in pre-Christian times by phany (January 8th) of birth of Christ, and for ber 25th Is the actual anni- the decoration of houses versary of the birth of Jesus, with greens, and this cus- but it was an appropriate tom, taking on added signi- Word 'Manger' 771 Woodbury Rd. date for the observance. ficance as a symbol of the It coincided with the Winter rebirth of hope in the com- Has 2 Meanings Watertown Solstice celebrations of long ing of Christ, is observed In standing throughout the Italy with sprigs of holly The Bible tells us that northern world, with the and mistletoe. the newly-born Christ-child Roman Saturnalia, and Similarly, the seasonal was "wrapped in swaddling giving of gifts, already clothes and laid In a man- • Real Old Fashioned traditional in the Roman ger," a word derived from Homemade Hard Candles custom of giving branches the French "mangeoir" or picked In the grove of the frame to hold animal feed. • Assorted Chocolates goddess Strenia was appro- It is interesting that the • Christmas Lollipops BINGO priately converted to the other common English word Foil Wrapptd giving of "Strcnne," Christ- for a cattle-feeder, crib, Pure Milk CHOCOLATE ORNAMENTS at mas or New Year's presents, which is derived from the • Milk, White & following the later tradition German krlppe, also means Dirk Bark of the gifts of the Magi to a baby's bed. Grandmama St. Mary Magdalen the Christ-Child and sym- Even the French word with has bolizing the gifts to man- creche, which is often used Cashews, Cabbage kind brought by Jesus' birth, to describe the nativity Almonds & Church Hall, scene displayed in churches, Patch Doll CIIKISTMAS T»|.;K ORIGIN homes, and other places at Lollipops! The Christmas tree, Christmastime, has the Oakville which originated in Ger- double meaning of "man- many, has come slowly into geolr" and a public shelter popularity in Italy, espe- for the care of infants. cially in the north, but It 7pjn* had its forerunner, espe- cially around Florence, in Every Thursday the Ceppi.or Christmas pyr- Told in Rhyme Mrs, Perkins amids, composed of shelves The story of the Nativity OLD FASHIONED 1 Extra Card Free! of vario_us sizes fixed to a and Its meaning for mankind pole. 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May the love of the Saviour abide in your heart. THE Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo .CO, MANUFACTURERS OF SYNTHETIC SEWING THREADS Merry Christmas 141 AHL!*M£D 111! end WATERTOWN, CONNECTICUT Happy New Year From the staff of PenneHa's Market 60 Hlllcrest Avenue, Oakville Page 20 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown, Conn. of) Dec the. 20,198 4Watertown Historical Society dough, Cut the cookies be- tween the designs with a watertownhistoricalsociety.orgA quick look at Christmas cookies floured knife, Set 1 inch apart on a lightly Christmas cookies are not Among the cookies which "ilued" onto the cookies' greased and floured cookie only good for eating, they art did this oh-so delectable dou- pnant surface with a paste sheet, placing a few anise food for decoratini as well. In ble duty- made from egg whites. seeds beneath each cookie. the times before store-bought • Springerle, anise fla- Let stand uncovered at room Below are recipes for two temperature at least 12 hours ornaments and prlands of vored cookies formed in a of these traditional holi- colored lights were the norm, special mold and imprinted to dry the tops and set the de- day goodies, Springerle and signs. people virtually always in- with a horse shape; Danish Vanilla Pretzels (Fa- cluded some brightly deco- • Maiiebaum, a thinner Bake in a 275* oven for nillekringler) which are re- about 20 minutes, or just un- rated cookies on the branches version of marzipan com- produced from Christmas of their tree, forming them posed of almond paste, egg til very delicately colored with Cookies & Candies (Raw- the appearance of having with intricate cookie cutters. whites and sugar, which were son, Wade)by Barbara Myers, This was particularly true painted with vegetable dyes been iced. in Germany, and among the after having been formed in SPRINGERLE Makes 3 to 6 dozen, de- descendants of German im- carved wooden molds in a 4 eggs pending on size of design. migrants in Pennsylvania, variety of desips; 1 pound confectioneri' Note: Store the cookies in • Pretzel shaped cookies, sugar a tightly covered container for whose twisted shape sought to 3 to 3VJ cups sifted 2 or 3 weeks to develop fla- mirror the position of hands all-purpose flour vor, .from ENGINEERED clasped in prayer, but which 1 teaspoon biking VANILLEKRINGLER probably derived from the powder (Danish Vanilla Pretzels) All The Folks SINTER1NGS pagan symbol which de- 1 teaspoon salt at noted the winter solstice; Grated rind of 1 lemon Vi pound butter • The ever-popular ginger- Anise seeds 4 cups sifted all-purpose AND bread men and animals Beat the egp until fluffy, flour which were enhanced by the using an electnc mixer set at 4 egg yolks GRAHAM'S PLASTICS, INC addition of bright pictures medium speed. 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I Ten Acre Mall, 639 Straits Turnpike, Watertown Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertowh ,Society Conn.) Dec, 20,1984 Page 21 betes Association-CT Affiliate you will live from New Year's to teasing, but enjoys the fun has various cookbooks that are Thanksgiving In the same man- of It as much as others. How To Make It Through appropriate for everyday and ho- Miss Christmas, whose watertownhistoricalsociety.orgner you did during the holidays. fame has spread all over liday use. Please call 236-1948 or the world, spends a consid- Holidays If A Diabetic 1-800-842-6323 for Information.) erable amount of time an- Let's face it...no matter how A Festive Name swering the many people The approaching holidays with or rum punch, or eggnog are careful one is at a holiday bash, who write her. She starts festive eating and drinking occa- "Merry Christmas" in served, accept a serving and take one Is apt to "cheat." The ef- June? September? It Is for writing her Christmas cards sions represent a real threat and tiny sips from time to time. If fects of cheating could be mini- a lovely young lady in Sac- in September. challenge to Connecticut's someone offers a refill, just mized by keeping busy: volun- ramento, California, whose Asked about marriage 190.000 diabetics who must lite- teer to serve, pass things, help proposals and changing her smile, hold up your glass, and name is truly Merry Oheree , name, Miss Christmas re- rally fight for their lives every say, "Next round." with the dishes. After dinner, or- Christinas! • sponded "Well, I've serlous- day by strict control of food and ganize a walk, a star-gazing In answer to endless in- Diabetes control is a team ef- quiries and as many jokes, i ly thought about marriage drink intake. fort. The person with diabetes stroll, a caroling session, char- a couple of times, but I was ades — anything to help burn off this charming young worn- Whether one is a Type I Diabe- should work with a professional an never tires of explaining raised the old-fashioned tic, that is someone who is Insu- team-physician, dietition, and those extra calories, that her name really to way and I guess I'm looking lin-dependent, or a Type II, non- The person with diabetes , for an old-fashioned type nurse educator; and based upon Merry Christmas, and is of person who thinks like insulin-dependent (most often "coaching sessions,"' decides ought not to feel sorry for himself spelled just that way. She I do, I really like the tra- diagnosed in individuals over the best play. The play, of or herself for an instant. Plan Is used to people thinking ditional things — like forty and overweight), both most course, is based on the condition ahead to have fun, and. if sorrow It's funny and the constant Christmas." control the levels of glucose (su- of the player and the advice of must be felt, feel sorry for the gar) in the blood and balance it the coaching team. person without diabetes who will with the proper amount of exer- Sugary foods are another ob- be grunting and waddling into cise and/or medication daily, stacle in the daily life of the dia- the following weeks with buttons Celebrants sometimes ration- betic and a big factor at almost , belts slackened, and alize their holiday behavior by any type of gathering. Often, as heads hurting! claiming that how much and a substitute at teetotallng affairs, By all means, eat, drink, and what they eat and drink between many hosts are apt to spread out be merry....diabetes stylel It's Thanksgiving and New Year's an overwhelming array of cakes, far healthier — and resolve that isn't so terribly important. candies, pies, and cookies. "What really counts," they say, These temptations, along with "is what you eat between New the traditional centerpiece laden Year's and Thanksgiving I'' with fruit and nuts, must be care- They're wrong, of course; that fully considered before "nibbl- WREATHS philosophy does not apply to per- ing" begins. The person with sons with diabetes. Diabetes diabetes still must keep in mind Keeler & Long lnt, does not take a holiday! what he or she has eaten, the CHRISTMAS Let's start with "A." "A" is amount of insulin the taken all in TREES for alcohol and its major holiday all, keeping in mind the "plays" temptation. If the diabetic and that have been designed by the Light Brown Enamel doctor decide that it's okay to coaches. HOLIDAY Full Gloss Paint, Mill-end drink in moderation, then that's If the event is one In which FRUIT one thing; but today, there's no everyone brings something, the $2.50 per gal. BASKETS reason to feel uncomfortable and diabetic can volunteer to bring out of it If you are an abstainer. the dessert and make a favorite 8J6 Echo Lake Rd, Here are some sneaky ways to from a diabetic cookbook; Watertown 274.6701 "join the group": chances are that no one will know MARCH FARMS One is to drink mineral water, it's "special"—it'll just be bet- on-the-rocks, if you prefer. More ter for them. (The American Dla- a protect the investment of your Munger Lane — Bethlehem and more hosts are offering time and money 246-7721 sparkling water at their parties. Off Rt, 61 • 'A mile north of center Op*n 7 days • w«k M It's really fashionable! Another way is to drink spritzers: a com- Merry Christmas bination of soda water and wine, usually a white wine. & A "Bridgewater Highball," I Happy New Year famous in the western reaches of Connecticut, is another refresh- from ing combination of tonic, soda water, and a dash of lime with RaySjostedt plenty of ice. It's tasty, refresh- & ing, and looks exactly like a gin and tonic! Gibney-Bruce Hold a drink and don't drink it. If only big mugs of hot wine, fruit a Piling up stacks I ofYuletidfYld e S wishes for a g warm and festive | holiday! Serving | you is a privilege I ...thanks, a 8

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Good tidings to one and all! Let'< celebrate this holiday ivfth happu spirits, cheer filled reunions, and loti of joy and laughlerl

Joy Is the spirit of the holiday. Peace is the hope of the world. Let's remember the true meaning of the Christmas season. * COVIELLO CONSTRUCTION CO 337 Willlamion Circle Happy Holiday Oakville, 274-3373 May friendship warm your heart , , . peace fill the We're hoping this season. Enjoy each glow- will be a warm, won Holiday Wishes ing moment to the fullest! derful holiday foi you , . , filled v^Ifh Add to your holiday greet- AGNEW FLORIST lots of cheer. Enioyl ings our wish to you — 603 Main Street be merry and content. Our Watertown, 274.3805 BARIBAULTOIL special thanks to all, COMPANY, INC. THE CHARCOAL CHEF 600 Main Street RESTAURANT AND Oakville, 274.3284 COCKTAIL LOUNGE Deck the halls) Trim 670 Main Street North the tree I Make Christmas Woodbury, 263-2538 a time of good humour HELLO ond glee,..for everyone I A.E, PONTON COMPANY NOEL 208 Main Street, Oakville Christmas is the time 274-1647 to say the things we feel... peace, love and happiness to friends Peace both far and near! A with for you and oil mankind—peace, DEARY'S PLASTER CRAFT brotherhood and Santa Claui is com- Main Street, Oakville love. They're the ing to town to wish 274-5683 nicest of gifts, you all a happy . , , fun filled holiday ALLYN'S CLEANERS AND DYIRS from us. Be merry! 15 Echo Lake Rd,, Watertown R.J, BLACK & SON 274-1636 To our wonderful friends Solar Domestic Hot Water and neighbors — here's Water Pumps & Water Conditioners This little elf is here Thomaston Rd., Watertown wishing you a Christmas to say . , , "hope 274-8853 chock full of lightheaded you'll have the joy and family gatherings. time of your lives D'AMICO AGENCY on this holiday." 708 Main Street, Oakville ARNOLD BAKERS 274-1457 or 274-6017 THRIFT STORE noa 348 Huntingdon Avenue Waterbury, 757-7726 From our house to yours go all the best wishes of the Christmas season. A little bird told us Peace. Love, Merriment. that your holiday is Christmas is a time to going to be the best rekindle friendships ever. We hope it is! .. . sharing Its good DAVE'S AUTO UPHOLSTERY timei with oil. Be sure 430 Main Street, Oakville ARTISTIC HAIR COMPANY 274-3922 1151 Main St., Water-town and have a happy! 274-6777 BLUE RIBBON ALLEYS 640 Main Street , We hope yogr holiday Watertown, 274-4083 ii filled with good Season's greetings times ,.. good friends and best wishes jor . , . good memories. your happiness. To May it ring true with our loyal customers lasting peace. ... sincere thanks. THE ATWOOD AGENCY. INC. DAVELUY'S RESTAURANT 1115 W. Main Street 150 Echo Lake Road Breetinp Waterbury, 755-9551 Watertown, 274-8829 John, Leonard and Pat DIFrancesco

CHEERS 'Tii Hie sMion to be jelly. Dance and Sanio'i heading sing,,.laugh, make into the holiday Good tidings of comfort and joy merry. Christmas is season with merry art going your way ... from us. We a time for fun I wishes and happy hope that heavenly peace be yours too ... throughout the season. tidings for all! CARVEL ICE CREAM DONALD C. ATWOOD SUPERMARKET DAYTON CONSTRUCTION CO. GEORGE BARONIAN AGENCY Open Year Round 146 Bunker HU1 Road Straits Turnpike 141 West Main Street Watertown, 274-2W8 Waterbury, 754-7493 Watertown, 274.1462 Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec. 20,1984 Pag e 23 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

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in joy and brotherhood

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It's the Yuiotlde season, We hope yours It filled'wffh happy times, good friends, brotherhood. Thanks, alll

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w by Marjorie 8, Miller was realized, and the creche up again to store away! tifully made and put together with loving care, it Is a stirring "Hand Crafted Gifts" became u most cherished When asked what first The reverence .that Chris- Christmas tradition, interpretation of a miraculous tians everywhere foci for the stimulated her interest in col- event, 9 Flora! momentous event that took Mrs, Rosemary D, Sullivan lecting Nativity sets, Mrs, Sul- ofNcw York City, «n energetic livan replied she really didn't American Indians in the Arrangements place in Bethlehem, is ex- west have been making.Nativ- pressed in I heir Nativity retired art teacher, has been know, "It's like falling in love. collecting folk art Nativity sets What makes you fall in love? It ity sets and Mrs, Sullivan's col- scenes. Although repre- lection includes five from dif- • Stained Glass sentations of the Nativity have tor about forty years. Although just happens." her preference is for contem- ferent pueblos, been found in the Roman About forty years ago while • Soft catacombs, that go back many porary cribs, she does have Mrs, Sullivan is an authority some old Neapolitan figures walking through the old New Sculptured hundreds of years, it was not York Wanarmiker's depart- on the santons, or little saints, Dolls until (he mid-thirteenth Cen- that date back to the mid- that came to Provence, eighteenth Century, Thirty- ment store, right after the tury that the first set of indi- Christmas holidays, Mrs, Sul- France, in the eighteenth Cen- vidual figures were made by five countries are represented tury from Italy, The elegant • Baby Gifts in her more than 150 sets, livan spied some plaster Nativ- Arnolfo di Cambi in Italy. ity sets that had been marked and dramatic creches of In 1223. SI. Francis of As- Mrs. Sullivan welcomes down to 75*. Then and there Naples called presepios, were sissi re-created the Nativity every opportunity to show her she bought her first set. Not only for the rich, but it was not when he fashioned an outdoor unique collection and is a long before the simple people 125 Main St., Oakville creche, or crib, to show generous lender to museums, long after she found a second developed their own ceramic 274.4756 Christ's humble beginning. His libraries, schools and other creche in a Mexican shop in Nativity figures, called Hrs: TuM.-Fri, 9-S:3OSat. 9-4 hope of bringing the joyful exhibitions during the Christ- Greenwich Village, A set made pastore, It was these delightful Opin Thufsdayi 'til 8 p.m. message of Christ's birth to all mas season. The rest of the of straw came next, and Mrs, figures that the French inter- year her precious yiings are Sullivan was happily involved preted in their own way, creat- packed away at home. She in her new hobby! ing a truly original version of does however, keep a Nativity Her next acquisitions were the Nativity scene, Here's hoping you set of fine Hummel porcelain some paper crib sets bought "The Friends of The always on her mantle. Two from shops that dealt in reli- Christmas' Cribi" an active, find miles of years ago; anticipating a visit gious goods. The stores, in international organization of from a fellow collector from lower Manhattan, were being collectors, headquartered in smiles and happy Holland, Mrs. Sullivan un- razed to make way for a new packed and set out all her Rome, has no American mem- times this post office and Mrs, Sullivan bers. Mrs, Sullivan was the scenes. It was another two was able to make some good years before she packed them only one from the United Yuletide season. buys. In the last twenty years States to attend their conven- It has always she has added three more tion in Innsbruck, Austria, in SEMONES paper sets, from Sweden, to 1974, and she is looking been our pleasure her beautiful collection. forward to the next one Upholstery Corapiny Leads for finding her special in Nuremberg, Germany, in to serve you. CUSTOM treasures come from many 1979. Although she claims her Frank and Steve UPHOLSTERY sources. Friends of friends collecting days are over, who • Home«Auio hear about figures on display, knows what treasures she will • Marine or for sale, in other cities and find there! • Frame Repaiti pass the word along. Shopping • Cushions in foreign places has unearthed BARON MOTOR CAR CO., INC. Refilled many unusual sets and Mrs. SNACKS FOR • Kiichen Chain 1360 Main Street, Watertown Sullivan soys "some just kind SANTA'S VISIT 274-2274 of floated by." MO Monmoufh Avtnut, Wilerbury A Nativity scene picked up Getting ready for Santa's 7564893 on a trip to Thailand in 1970 is visit is a ritual In many homes, Mrs. Sullivan's favorite. Beau- and one thing children love to do is tctleave out those famous 1 treats for Santa to nibble at May rhe wonders r during his long night's labors. Behoid...a©uld UBornT This year, before bedtime, ofChrisrmos embrace you put that excitement to work and let the children participate wirh inner peace and ou have no pajvLLcuLaA place. Ao by making a batch of cookies for Santa, It's an excellent conrenrmenr. We rhanh you all wonAnXp AhiA (JxfiJLAijnQA Ute, y.ou io ^,oXn U4. way for them to learn the joys for your kind patronage, of giving. Worship Services, Sundays ait: Christmas Em at 10p.m. 1 Pay as you go in this world—if you Christmas Day at 10:30 a.m. j can't pay, don't go. T/UruAu Lwth&Aan Qiwtch Areyoua homeowner?

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Capture those Holiday ]g CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY JOHNSON (R-Conn.) makes a point about the capabilities of computers in helping businesses and industries In today's world and their significance to the future of young people !), YoungBterH love to keep memories ^ at her second annual Math/Science Fair held recently. More than occupied and taking along a 2,000 young people, parents, educators, and other interested citizens muHical inHtrument in both on film. % attended the fair, which featured "hands on" exhibits and displays fun and educational. Om; that is particularly uHeful from 20 Connecticut companies and organizations, as well as NASA, during a long drive i« u port- SPECIAL} showing how. math and science are important to our future. The fair uble electronic keyboard. was designed to encourage young people to continue their math and One that \n easy lo play 1H science education. Yomaha'H Portuxound I'CK- 2 f 500, It employH a uniiiue

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Last Minute Thoughts I from p TheRedJam I Candles • Paper Goods Replacing Your Mattress? • Gift Wrap • Music Boxes - $20 «* UP | Grandma Moses Prints • Woodbury Pewterg Great Sleepy Giant Valu<- On A selection of winter Another new selection I Soft-Sided and summer scenes has just arrived. Always a nice gift for anyone o Gift Certificates Waterbeds on your list. 90 Days Same as Cash Financing any amount for any person From The Craftshop From The Nursery Stenciling Supplies Ribbons Beads Evergreen Boughs Glue Guns for any craft project Red Ruscus • Holly 00 Paints Furs Woodbridge Waterbed*399 HUI Cemetery Boxes, im Silk Flowers Dried Foliages Blankets & Pillows Pompoms Felt Tree Trims Deluxe Tinsel Garlands Gold or Silver From the Plant Gallery 3 in. x 15 ft. 790 Poinsettias Christmas Dish Gardens • Floor Plants | Boxed Glass Balboa Waterbed Hanging Moon Cactus Gardeni Tree Stockings -12 styles- Ornaments Happy Compl.l. with love from Santa Four Plants Quf in4iit Walerbed Vi (from 12 in. to over 36 in.) Holiday with 9S 149 Dish Seasonal Decoration turn Electric Chirping Ornament Gardens tin Lifelike Bird Calls STARTER KIT WATERBED FRAME, MATTRESS HEAT ER AND SAFETY LINER

Holiday Hours: Thursday and Friday 9-8:30 The Red Barn Saturday 9-5 204 Chase Ave. Sunday 10-5 and Waterbufy Plaza • Next to Bobs Sur Monday 9-5 THE HOSKiNG NURSERY g 755-4587 or 755-3459 i Sundays VISA 96 Porter Street, Watertown | Page 26 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown, Conn.of) Decthe, 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society the church. announce the birth of a son, Ri- ^••••••••••••••••••••••••••DL To be led by the Rev. Donald chard Manuel Alan, on Nov. 28 Ragti H. Westerberg, PhD, pastoral at Irwin Army Community Hos- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgcounselor and state certified pital, Fort Riley, Kan. Bethlehem News marriage and family therapist in Richard, who joins sister Fran- By Mrs. Paul Johnson Connecticut, the "Active Par- cesca Angelica, Is the grandson DDDDDDnnnnDDDDDnDDDDDnnDDDnDDr enting" program will use theof Jean L. Pierson-Croft of Beth- latest in video technology to pre- lehem and Mr, and Mrs. Manuel Feel Raited 15, $10 per hour will be added to sent positive parenting skills to Arellano of Green River, Wyo. The Region 14 Board of Edu- cover fuel usage. participants. Great-grandparents are Mrs. E, cation has raised its fees charged Most non-profit groups will be Mr. Westerberg said the "Ac- A. Llndig of Bloomfield, N.J., to outside groups for the use of charged on a three-hour basis tive Parenting" approach is not Mrs. Rachel Chavez and Mrs, We bring old fashioned school facilities, effective Jan. 1. and at fees only slightly above therapy for severely disturbed Susan M. Arellano, both of Gal- joy! to warm your The facilities involved include last year's rates. Any group families but is aimed at helping Unas, N.M. heart this holiday. the auditoriums, gymnasiums, that already has signed a con- normal and "somewhat dis- Cob Scout Awards cafeterias, kitchens and class- tract and begun use of the fa- tressed" families grow stronger. At the Nov. 30 meeting of Cub Day £ Evening rooms of Nonnewaug High cilities will be charged at the old Each participant will receive Scout Pack 459 the following Apparel • Peifeet School, the Middle School and rate through the end of the year. a detailed handbook and an ac- awards were presented: for the Holiday* Mitchell and Bethlehem Ele- Positive Parenting Series tion guide containing practical Bobcat Badges • Tommy John- Velvets, Taffeta, mentary Schools, The First Church of Bethle- exercises and experiences for son, Sean McKirdy, Randy Silks, Satin* & Lace, Sequined Tops, hem, United Church of Christ, home use. The group will be lim- Velvet Evelng Coot* & The fees, which have been Wheeler, and Patrick Ranaudo. 19S0'i Cocktail Druiu, substantially raised over last has announced it will be offering ited to 20. Bear Badges • Ben Carey, Eddy Antique & Costume Jewelry, Rhine. year's, are charged on an hourly an innovative, video-based, edu- Further information and regis- Eggleton and Joe Eggleton. atone. Silver, Indian, etc, basis for most groups. An addi- cational program designed to en- tration, which will close Jan, 7, Athletic Achievement pins - Ed- GIJU, tional SIO per hour will be charg- hance child-parent relationships. may be obtained by calling the dy Eggleton, Joe Eggleton, Mi- ed beyond the first hour of use, Registration is open fof the Rev. Marshall E. Linden, pastor chael Eyre and Steve Simko. 681 Main Street In addition to the fee, groups series of six, two-hour evening of the First Church of Bethle- Aquanaut Achievement Pin - using the facility will be required programs to be held at the First hem. A moderate charge will be Joe Eggleton. Artist Pin • Joe Watertown 2740048 Church in Bethlehem beginning asked for the series, Chrlitmoa Hours: Mon Sot. 11-5 to pay for an additional custo- Eggleton. Citizen Award - Jim Evenings by Appointment dian, From Nov. 1 through Apr, at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. Blrthi Fitzpatrick, Chris Durham and The final session in the series Diane M. (Shelnut) Pratt and Ronald Hajjar, is scheduled for Monday, Feb. Philip R. Pratt, Jr., of Bethle- Webelos Badge - Chris Dur- 25. All six sessions will be held hem announce the birth of a son, ham and Ronald Hajjar, Crafts- from 8 to 10 p.m. Mondays at Jason Philip Pratt, Nov. 19 at man Award • Marty Ariola. As- Waterbury Hospital. tronaut Achievement Pin - Eddy Maternal grandparents are Eggleton. FUEL OIL Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shelnut of Chris Durham and Steve Sim- Woodbury, and paternal grand- ko were flag bearer and standard parents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip bearer for the opening cere- Pratt, Sr., of Bethlehem. mony, which was followed by in- Ron Baltron pergal.C.O.D. Maternal great-grandparents spection of uniforms. (130 gallon minimum) are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shel- The Scouts enjoyed a slide nut of Brooksville, Fla., and Mrs. show presented by Matt Minor, Demeness and Durability Strileckis Oil Co. Olive Shea of Northampton, •recording his recent trip to Ne- Mass. Paternal great-grand- pal, where he walked more than 274-4364 parents are Mrs. Lillian Pratt 125 miles through the moun- In deciding how much you Then run your fingers through of Waterbury and Mrs. Dorothy tainous regions. <_ are willing to spend for carpet- the pile and try to feel the a FIREWOOD Ferret of Bethlehem. On November 14 the Scouts ing, the rule of thumb is to backing material -- the denser Sergeant and Mrs. Floyd F, visited the Middlebury Conva- invest more in areas that get the carpet, the more difficult Arellano, of Junction City, Kan,, lescent Home and presented the the most wear and are most this will be. residents with turkeys made of often seen. In heavy wear Another factor which will pine cones and bright feathers. areas, you'll want the densest affect durability, in any area, Red Cross Bloodmoblle carpet you can afford, made is carpet padding. It has bene- The American Red Cross from the strongest long-wearing Bloodmobile will be in Bethle- fits wherever it is laid under hem at Memorial Hall Saturday, fiber in a surface texture that carpeting, but particularly in Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. can stand up to traffic. •high traffic areas. ,-. The local American Legion All things being equal, the Post will be in charge of the deeper and denser the pile, the For all your carpeting needs arrangements. Walk-ins will be more wear that you can expect visit: welcomed. from your carpeting. To tesi Christ Episcopal Church for density, bend the carpet The Carpet Barn Sunday services for Dec. 23,. back as though it were on the "The Largest Floor Covering Center "Stanley Steemer does the best Fourth Sunday of Advent: 8 edge of a stair. Denser carpets In The Area" job for the money. When they a.m. Holy Communion, 10 a.m. Corner of Echo Lake Rd. & Porter St. clean my carpet, I know It's will show less backing material. Watenown • 274.6851 or 274.0153 1 Morning Prayer I; and 11 a.m. done right, * Church decorating for Christinas by all. Christmas Eve Christmas Stanley Steemer is America's number Carol Sing at 10:45 p.m. and one carpet cleaning company Holy Communion at 11 p.m. Stanley Steemer for one very good reason. 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Dec. 20,1984 Page 27 Ice Cipadei and Amy Nettleton. mon, orange peel, baking mostly berries and nuts and soring Ms free blood pressure cli- The Bethlehem Recreation Middle school students repre- soda, cloves, and remaining such odds and ends as she nics in January at the Finest Su- Commission is sponsoring a trip sented are John LePage, Jenny 1 to cups of the sugar. Cut in had managed to save up permarket in the Watertown to the Ice Capades which fea- Anderson, Jennifer Brent, Tara shortening with a pastry during the year. She labored Plaza. Main Street. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgfar into the night trying to tures Peter and Kitty Carruthers, West, Brad McDougall and blender until mixture resem- The clinics will be the second Olympic silver medalists, on Sat- make her tree as beautiful Thomas White. bles cornmeai. Add orange as she could. and fourth Wednesdays of the urday, Jan. 12. The Snorks also juice and eggs; mils well. Stir While she was asleep, month, from 2 to 4 p.m. are a part of this year's show, reserved cranberries into bat- spldera came and crawled for the special entertainment of DESSERT ter along with walnuts. from branch to branch AMKHICA TODAY children of all ages. THAT'S WW Pour into prepared pan. trailing their lacy webs be- Americans today celebrate Interested residents and Bake until done, about I hour hind them. To reward the the Christmas holiday In IN SALT und 10 minutes. Turn out of woman for her devotion, friends may call the recreation Even if you arc rustricled to The Christ Child blessed many colorful ways, Thr; office or director Sue Schoen- pan; eool on wire ruck. Miikus the tree and all the spider tradition of this beautiful a low-sodium diet, you don'l I loaf. suuson Is strong In America bach at home to register. have to give up the tustu ireals webs were turned Into gleaming silver. , . . north, south, east, west. Nov. Land Sales that help make the holiday BAKING POWDER Its warmth, which unites Bethlehem land transfers in season extra-special, 56.0 gruiilN (approximately one and all in peace und November included the follow- The recipe below for Spiced 2 ounees) eornstarcli Blood Pressure brotherhood, has been and ing sales: Dino B, and Susan C. Cranberry Nut Bread is re- 15.0 grams (approximately The Oakvillc • Watertown will be a unifying force for Radocchio to James A, Colella produced from Tlw Law Sail Vi ounce) turtaric acid UNICO Chapter will begin spon- all time. and Susan L, Martl-Colella, Lot Did A Recipe Hook (Corner- 79.5 grams (approximately 9, Green Hill Farm $115,700. stone Library, Simon & 3 ounces) potiLssium Joan K. Gogolcwski of Ohio to Schuster) by Beverly Bur- bicarbonate Elliot and Gall Zeltman Ravetz hour. 112.5 grams (approximately of New York City, Lots 131 and It is made with a special no- 4 ounces) potassium 132, Kasson Grove $6.1,000. sodium Baking Powder, the bitartrate recipe for which also conies Combine above ingredi- SEASON'S Pierre A. and Brigitte Fallot to from Harbour's hook. Daniel W. Prince and Associ* ents. When using ihis formula ates. 2.5 acres on Arrowhead SPICED in recipes that call for regular Lane Ext, $33,000. CRANBERRY.NUT baking powder, increase the BREAD amount you are using by one- May your days resound with John and Lina DiBebastian to IVi cups chopped half. Example: If.the recipe laughter and good times as Daniel P. and Maryann St. John. calls for I teaspoon haking cranberries Property on Munger Lane, powder you would substitute you celebrate Christmas with ! Vi cups grunulatud .sugar $101,000. Vh teaspoons of this low- 3 cups unsifted those you love. 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jerry and Sandy Laurie ROOTfrBOYDjNc. Curtis Maria 449 Main St, 448Ma!n8t.,Watsrtown ROOT&BOYDiNc 274-259! 274-2S91 «PU We can handle all your insurance needs. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec. 20,1984 Pag e 29 is boarding at the aquarium for Pete Franzese, Waterbury, and Mr, and Mrs, Leo Contois, Wa- Unusual Boarder Staying the winter. Andre the harbor Kaline Angelicola, Waterbury, tertown, and Mr. and Mrs. seal is spending his fourth James Caruso, Waterbury. winter in Mystic. In the spring ZEGZDRYN-A daughter, Dcna, Great-grandparent is Mary Ber- A t Mfarinetifewatertownhistoricalsociety.org A quarium he will be released on Cape Cod Dec. 5 at Waterbury Hospital to gen, Naugatuck. A hooded seal named Cris will Another name for the species to begin his annual swim to his Mr, and.Mrs. Lawrence Zegz- be spending the winter at Mystic is bladdernose seal because the home in Rockport, Maine, dryn, (Betty Upson^ Prospect. P1AZZAROU A son, Robert, Marinelife Aquarium, males possess another curious Grandparents are Grace Wil- Dec, 8 at Waterbury Hospital, The young male will arrive at structure. By closing one nostril liams, Watertown, and Edwin to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Piaz- the aquarium on Dec, 14. Hood- and blowing air through the Upson, Oakville. zaroll (Ursula Cinrlo), Oakville, ed seals (Cystophora cristata) are nose, the seal can exude a bright found from the Gulf of St. Law- red membrane that looks like a AMBROSE A son, John Thorn- BACQN-A daughter, Jennifer BAHHOW-A son, David Or- rence north to Greenland and red balloon. as, Dec. 5 at Waterbury Hospital Judith, Dec. 5 at Waterbury monde, Dec, 8 at Waterbury Iceland, but this one turned up Inflation of the hood and ex- to Mr, and Mrs. Mark Ambrose Hospital to Mr. and Mrs, John Hospital, to Mr, and Mrs, James in Fort Lauderdale, in October, trusion of the balloon usually (Johanna Woznlkaitis), Water- Bacon (Judith Larsen), Water- Barrow (Jo Ann Osborn) of Oak- The exhausted 4-foot, 7Q

! Budget Value Priced AS 18 CARS J1972 Olds, optioned. The main ingredients, in our recipe $750. 1976 AMC Hornet, op- for holiday happiness, are oversized It is with a deep feeling of gratitude Honed, $795. portions of friendship, seasoned with that we wish all our friends a very 1969 Ford Custom 300, joyous Christmas, j very low mileage. $795. faith and trust. Our thanks to all. (|^| (t Christmas Greetings ^0/^ Andy " Bethlehem from sf^-'1 BROOKLYN APPLIANCE Auto Specialty Mike and Mary Ruth Taylor Mary Dubay Wendy Fisher Michael and Jimmy Galabrese 266.5251 854 Bank Street, Wtby. ,M-F 8-5 MIKE'S COFFEE SHOP SAT, 612 * 756-9905 Watertown 274.8102 Page 30Property Town Times (Watertown ; ofConn. ) theDec. 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org

Good tidings to one and all! let's celebrate ihff holiday with happy cheer filled reuniom, and loll of ioy and laughter!

This snowman's sliding down to wish you all a jolly good Christmas! Hope it's a merry one! MALE IMAGE HAIR STYLING May the joy and AND BARBER SHOP 685 Main Street, Watertown warmth of Christmas Happy Yule to our 274-4143 abide with you all many dear friends through the season. and customers. And may peace be in Merry, , merry (hanks your heart always, Merry Christmas to all of you for your The season's all aglow with warmth patronage! FRANK LUKOF and contentment. Here's hoping ELECTRICAL IVA MAE'S YARNS that you will enjoy it to the fullest. 158 Falls Avenue, Oakviile Heritage Village Bazaar 274-5554 0RBBTIN0S Southbury, 2644838 MIKE'S SERVICE CENTER 452 Main Street Oakviile, 274-9044 SEASON'S GREETINGS 24 Hour Emergency Service May the season ring in brotherhood and' love all over the land, le Happy Holiday joyous. Be content, Warmest and friendliest JONATHAN'S of the season's wishes HAIR & SKIN CARE CENTER are bound your way . , . 756 Thomaiton Rd., Watertown from us! Be joyous, folks! 274-5459 MIKE'S GUNS AND TACKLE May this holy sea. 141 Main Street, Oakviile son light your way 274-0371 to love, serenity May this holy holiday and contentment, lift your ipiiits, bring peace to your hearts, LA BONNE'S MARKET JOHNNY'S EXXON 1067 Main Street, Watertown SERVICE CENTER 274-5408 970 Main Street From Santo, with love . . . Watertown, 274-3956 a gift of merry wishes for the happiest holiday ever. And sincere thanks, from us. It's that time againl For NATIONAL T.V. wishing our friends and 32 Main Street, Thomaston neighbors the best of the 283-4327 seaion's joyi. And peace. JOHN'S CONFECTIONERY 671 Main Street Watertown, 274-8382 Our warmest wishes for Thank you for your patronage the holidays. We hope you enjoy everything this wonderful season May you and yours HELLO hai to offer. Thanks. experience all the Ho, Ho. Hel Here peace and happiness comes Sontal Greet NEIL'S AUTO BODY, INC. that this season has him with a light 23 Vi Hour Service to give, Many thanks. heart,.,happy face, 1029 Main St., Watertown JUDD FARM DAY CAMP LEO'S IRON WORKS Bus, 274-2463 Res, 274.3105 AND NATURE CENTER Commercial, Industrial & Residential Judd Farm Road McLennon Industrial Park Watertown, 274.9146 McLennon Drive, OakvtDe, 274.2781 Time for tree trimming, friends, warm feelings all around. Here's hoping your holiday is trimmed Hear yei Hear ye! We're pro- with all these and more. claiming merries! Chriitmoi with. ei, heartiest thanks to our cut- NORMAN'S COLOR CENTER, INC. tomeri and friends. 79 Waterbury Road, Thomaston KELLY'S PLACE 283-4642 179 Davis Street, Oakviile 274-8037 We're wrapping up our wishes for friendi.,. patrons. This little snowman wants May this season be Chrisfmos drums up to say .,. have lots of fun! the happitst tverl fhe besf In people. Moke it a happy holiday! Enjoy *fhis special LEDGEWOOD PRIVATE MARIA'S HAIR STYLIST flme to Irs fullest, PRESCHOOL 473 Main Street OAKVILLE/WATERTOWN Sharon O'Bar Teacher/Director Watertown, 274.9255 DRUM CORPS 619 Guernseylown Road (Old Pik-Kwik Building) Watertown, 274-0390 Oakviile, Ct. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown Society, Conn,) Dec. 20, 198 4 Page 31 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

mound in anticipation of this wondarful holiday, Wt hop* yours it tvsry. ihing you wont it to bt. THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT v NURSERY SCHOOL 262 Main St., Oakville, 274-3247 Age-old, yet ever new Holly Paternoster/Director 274-5995 Is the expression of Christmas wishes . , . Thanks lo all out loyal listen to the sounds of never more deeply customers for making the carolers singing of felt than our greet- our holiday a merry the Miracle of Christ- ing! to you. one. It's our pleasure moi. May your holi- SOUTHBURY BUILDING to serve you. day be as joyous as SUPPLY, INC, their voices. THOMASTON SAVINGS BANK Rt. 6 Southbury, 264-5550/264.5311 Open Mon.-FH, 7-5 Sat, 7-3 Watertown - Terrjvlllc PAR GLASS "Our policy to serve you best" Thumaston - Harwlntnn 117 Echo Lake Road Watertown, 274-2151 it's time to trim the tree, and wish our good friends a happy The Christmas tr**,,, holiday. Many thanks May yours be bright CHRISTMAS for your patronage. and gay and sur- rounded with giftt AI & Lorraine Dixon's for and from all of Here comes Santo with TOWN AND COUNTRY LIQUORS your loved ones, our very best wishes 623 Main Street for those it has been Watertown, 274-1094 PLEASANT VIEW MANOR our privilege and REST HOME pleasure to serve. May 225 Bunker Hill Road your holiday be an Let the spirit Watertown, 756-3557 especially happy one. of brotherly love embrace you ?:

Drink Milk STATE DAIRY WESTBURY DRUM CORPS, INC. Hope your Christmas Joe arid AI DiBiase 641 Buckingham Si. is especially merry Oakville, Ct. and bright! Our warm- est wishes to all: Warmeit wishes for a very merry Christ- RQ'S RESTAURANT mas. May you and 841 Main Street your family be Oakville, 274-8069 biassed with every holiday joy. WATERTOWN AUTO BODY AMbmtfefc Sruon'i ifitti&gi Knight Street, Watertown We're putting the finishing 274-6626 touchos on ChrUtmai by Hove o really feilive wishing you and your* an holiday, abundant Visions of sugar plums especially jeyout and mem. with lots of fun plus com© true for you and arable holiday season. everything Christmas oil your dear ones . , . RAY PALMER has In store! now and always! PLUMBING & HEATING 79 Litchf ield Road WATERTOWN Watertown, 274.3730 STEBCO PRINTERS, INC AUTO UPHOLSTERY 105 Commercial St., Watertown Rt. 6, Watertown, Ct, 274-7555 May the Yuletide 274-2669 Harold Toffey and John Shugrue candle kindle your heart with the warmth of the season Best wiihes to all our and add a special friendi for a warm and spark to your day1 merry Chriiimai! RITTER PACKAGE STORE 224 Echo Lake Rd, WATERTOWN ELECTRICAL (Corner of Burton St.) SERVICES, INC. Watertown Rita Cardtny-Owner Permittee 274.8611 Joe Orslni We're joi ning (he Thank You For Your Pajronage chorus with good Joyous holiday greet- wishes for you at Onto again, we pause 10 ings. We hope your Christmastime) May thank our many good friends Yuletide glows with your homo be filled and wjjh (hern the merriest happiness and good with the best of MM- of Christmases and a Yule cheer end all of your day good ehte., tide season overflowing with days are bright ones. happiness and good cheer TEDTIETZJR,, HERB SHAW WATERTOWN CONVALARIUM SANITATION SERVICE TRUCKING Quassuk Road 560 Woodbury Road P.O. Box 23 Woodbury, 263-3972 Watertown, 274-6748 Gmtim Joy Oakville, 274-8228 Page 32 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) Dec. 20,1984

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Anon, 10 a.m,; Lay Readers' a.m. 274-4045 Service at Whitewood Manor, 10 Wednesday, Dec. 26-Testl- Sunday, Dec. 23--Moming a.m., and at Watertown Conva- St. John the Evangelist Alice Souilliard, 12 noon; Folk mony, 7:30 p.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m., Church larium, 11 a.m.; A,A, and Al-A- 574 Main St., 274-8836 Choir, 4 p.m.; Low Mass (Folk School conducting; Youth Fel- Teen, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20-Low Mass, Mass) for Ben Radocchio, 5 All SnlntH' Episcopal lowship, Caroling and refresh- Wednesday, Dec. 26..Mornlng 14 a.m.; Folk Choir, 7 p.m. p.m.; Bingo, church hall, 6:30 262 Main St., Okvl. ments, rehearsal for Christmas Prayer, 8:45 a.m.; Bible Teach- Friday, Dec. 21--Low Mass for p.m. 274-2352 Eve, 6 p.m. ings. Holy Communion, and Albany Laliberte, 11 a.m.; Bin- Monday, Dec. 24-Low Ma$s, Saturday, Dec. 22-Flea Mar- Monday, Dec, 24-Christmas Healing Service, 9:30 a.m.; Eve- go, church hall, 7:15 p.m. 9 a.m.; Confessions (tentative) ket, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Eve Service, 7 p.m.; Christmas ning Prayer, 5:45 p.m, Saturday, Dec, 22-Low Mass 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass, Sunday, Dec. 23..Holy Com- Eve Service, 10 p.m. for Kelly Hayes, 9 a.m.; Altar 5 p.m.; Vigil Mass (Folk Mass), munion, 8 a.m.; Bible Study, 9 St. Mary Magdalen Boys Meeting, 12:30 p.m.; Con- 7 p.m.; Midnight Mass, 12 mid- a.m.; Holy Communion, Sunday Christ Episcopal 16 Buckingham St., Okvl. fessions 4 to 5 p.m.; Low Mass night. School, nursery care, 10 a.m.; 25 The Green, 274.1910 274.9273 for deceased members of Arehi- Tuesday, Dec. 25-Christmiis Youth Gathering Greens, 11:30 Thursday, Dec. 20—Morning Thursday, Dec. 2O.-Mass, 7 bald Family, 5 p.m. Mass, 8:15 a.m.; Christmas a.m.; Decorating Church for Prayer and Holy Communion, a.m.; Mass, 5 p.m.; Bingo, Sunday, Dec. 23-Low Mass Mass, 9:30 a.m.; Christmas Greenery Sunday, 2 p.m.;8:30 a.m.; Evening Prayer, 5:45 parish hall, 7 p.m.; Confessions for Anthony Vespoli, 8:15 a.m.; Mass, 10:45 a.m.; Christmas Spaghetti Supper, 6 p.m.; Can- p.m.; Boy Scouts, 7 p.m.; Holy in church, 7 to 8 p.m. Low Mass for Vincent Tomasiello Mass (Folk Mass), 12 noon. dlelight Service, 7 p.m. Communion and Bible Study, Friday, Dec. 22«Mass, 7 a.m.; and Walter Pilehowskl, 9:30 Wednesday, Dec. 26-Low Monday, Dec. 24«Carol Pre- 7:30 p.m. Confessions in church, 2:30 to a.m.; High Mass for Joseph Tar- Mass, 9 a.m.; Senior Choir, lude, 10:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve Friday, Dec. 21--Mornlng 3:30 p.m.; Mass, 5 p.m.; Confes- taglia, 10:45 a.m.; Low Mass for 7:30 p.m. Festive Candlelight Eucharist, Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Brownies, sions In church, 7 to 8 p.m. 11 p.m. 3:30 p.m.; Evening Prayer, Saturday, Dec. 22--Mass, 7 Tuesday, Dec. 25--Christmas 5:45 p.m.; Cub Scout Pack a.m.; Confessions in church, 10 Day Festive Eucharist, including Meeting, 1 p.m. a.m. to 12 noon, and 2:30 to special program for children, Saturday, Dec. 22 •- Morning 3:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass for Ernie 10 a.m. Prayer and Holy Communion, and Eddie Ouellette, 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec, 26--little 8:30 a.m. SMYA Bake Sale, 4:45 p.m.; Critters' Program, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 23-HoIy Com- Confessions in church, 7 to 8 Dieters' Program, 8 p.m. munion, 8 a.m.; Holy Commu- p.m. nion, Lessons and Carols, Sunday, Dec. 23--Mas$ for The Bible Church Church School, nursery, Adult members of parish family, 7 240 ©wight St., Wiby. Education, Coffee Hour, 10 a.m.; a.m.; SMYA Bake Sale after all 755.0197 Senior Youth Fellowship, 12:30 Masses; Mass for Nancy Longo, Friday, Dec. 21«Intercessory p.m.; Lay Readers' Service at 8:30 a.mi[ Rosary, 9:45 a.m.; Prayer Group, 11 a.m. to 12:30 Watertown Convalarium, 1 p.m., Mass for Hazel Ciriello, 10 a.m.; p.m.; Singles Group, Caroling, and at Whitewood Manor, 1:30 Mass for Pedro Muniz, 11:30 Christmas Party, check church p.m.; Junior Youth Fellowship, a.m.; Baptism of John Ambrose, for time. 2 p.m.; Adult Confirmation ,12:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23-Blble Class- Study, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24-Vigil Mass, es for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; Cof- Monday, Dec, 24--Morning 4 p.m.; Vigil Mass for Clifford fee/Fellowship, 10:40 a.m.Praye; r and Holy Communion, Dufour Jr., 8 p.m.; Midnight Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Be- 8:30 a.m.; Christmas Pageant Mass, 12 midnight, ginner Church, Junior Church, and Holy Eucharist, 7 o.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 25-Mass for Jeannette Massicotte, 7 a.m.; Mass, 8:30 a.m.; Mass for Jos- MMmmmmmmmmmWmmm eph Donahue, 10 a.m.* Mass for Silvio Montagna, 11:30 a.m. I Wednesday, Dec. 26..Mass for V Stephen Culbert, 7 a.m.- Mass, 5 p.m. V United Methodist 305 Main St., 274.3785 May the radiance and gift of His Thursday, Dec. 20-Boy love light your way to everlasting Scouts, 7 p.m. Sunday", Dec. 23.-Chureh peace and contentment. Here's hoping Saint School, 9 a.m.; Adult Class, 9 a.m.; Carol Sing, 10 a.m.; Morn- Best wishes for a joyous Christmas Nick brings you and your ing Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Com- from the Management & Staff of bined Youth Choirs, 4 p.m.; loved ones much good Caroling, 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24-Christmas luck and happiness Eve Candlelight Service, 7:30 p.m. 2M Omu AT this Christmas. Wednesday, Dec. 26--Cancer Paughktcptia, H.Y. Waterbury , Cf. Support Group, 7:30 p.m.; Adult Middittown, N.Y. Shopping Plaza East Hartford, Ct. Choir, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran 50 DeForeit St., 274-8534 5 J.THOMAS HONDA Friday, Dec. 21-Confirmation Class, 3 p.m, 816 Straits Turnpike, Watertown Saturday, Dec. 22-Christmas 274-9257 Tree Party, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec, 23-Church School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Ser- vice, Christmas Program, nur- sery care provided, 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24"Christmas Eve Worship Service, 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25--Christmas Day Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. MJddlebury Baptist 74 Kelly Rd.,Mlddlcbury 758-9655 Sunday, Dec. 23-Sunday School for all ages, nursery care provided, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, nursery care provided, Children's Church for Grades 3 and under, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26..Blble Study, 7 p.m.; Pioneer Girls, Grades 1 to 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Prayer Groups, Bible Study, Kolnonia Groups, 8 p.m. Evangelical Christian Center All good things be yours in great 1317 Watertown Ave., Wtby. abundance. Best of everything to Happy holidays, 756.1293 our dear friends and customers. friends and neighbors. Sunday, Dec. 23 •• Worship Service, 11 a.m. Thanks for letting us serve you. (he one gift CERTIFICATES for Mattatuck Unitarians "••••- -•-•-' ••>t •• Color, Perm & Reg. Wash & Set 2 Nonnewaug High School are "The Perfect Gift Now & After the Holidays," 2 Woodbury Belly, Carol, Sylvia, Maryanne & joe are all here to please you, Monday, Dec. 24-Christmas 2 131 Davis j|t., Oakville Z744538 Eve Celebration, 7:30 p.m., at I First Congregational Church, Division of L,F. Powers Co., Inc. a Woodbury; Dr, Robert L. Rafford 61 Riverside Street, Oakville 274-2473 2 Hours; mon,.Fri, 7 n,m,-J p.m. Sat, 1 a,m,4 p.m. on "The World Family." Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown Society, Conn.) Dec. 20,198 4 Page 33 watertownhistoricalsociety.orgAntique Cards Illustrate Santa Clauses Merry Society of Friends Woodbury Community Center Mythical Excursions From Frosty North Pole 274.8598 Santa's mode of Ininsporta- Nick riding about on his pony American Christmas card, Santa himself has been Sunday, Dec. 23-Meeting for tion wuHn't always as lighlfoot- "Swiirie I'iet" (Black Pete), Louis Prang, showed Siinlsi portrayed in many shapes and Worship and carol sing, 10 a.m. ed as his eight happy reindeer. The Pennsylvania Dutch pedaling through the snow sUes, He is alternately pic- Matter of fact, 'Simla didn't turned the animal into a while with a holly branch in hand and tured in Christmas archives as Victory Independent Baptist meet up with Dasher, Dancer, mule and called (he riiler Kriss reindeer in pursuit. a while he.uded. prii'Ml) look- American Legion Hall Praneer, Comet, Ulitzen, Kringle! A 190V postcard pictures Si, ing man. a black beardeil hue- Doruler, Cupid and Vixen until Bunker H1U Rd., Wfa. A n I i q ii e e a ids in I h e Nick at the helm of a ship, one cancer, a roly-poly elf .iiul a 1822, when Clement Clark Hallmark Cards Historical 274-83M from 1915 shows him flying an gaunt old man! Moore penned his popular Collection, show Simla riding open airplane, l-ven contem- Sunday, Dec, 23 •• Sunday What eve I his mean-, of poem "The Nigh I Before everything from a rocket ship porary cards portray jolly School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Ser- Iransporialion. Sanla is Sanla. Christmas," to a "I'ennyfarlhing"—essen- Santa gelling around in a van beam ing and ioll> , and vice, 10 a.m.; Junior Church for Before the Re formal ion, tiully a tinieycle with a simill ely ill sv.iys, from motor hike lit children up to 11 years old. Chriifmis would MIIVIV IUH be Dutch children pictured Si, back wheel. The father of the reindeer. the same without him! Tuesday, Dec. 25"Chrlstmas Service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26-Bible Study, 10 to 11 {30 a.m. R*actical suggestions that cm

Evangel Assembly 2245 ytchfleld Rd., 274.5759 help you enjoy your own party for all your Thursday, Dec. lO-Men's Fel- lowship, 7 p.m. Festive gatherings of family • Purchase all party essen- teiidenlial at and friends bring joy to the tials well in advance to avoid and keep extra hungers on commercial needs Sunday, Dec. 23-.Sunday hand. Your guests will appre- School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Wor- holidays. Unfortunately, host- frantic, last-minute shopping esses often are too busy fuss- trips, ciate not having to search ship, 11 a.m.; Sing and Share through a mountain of coals. PAR GLASS Evening Service, 6 p.m. ing with details to share the • Prepare whatever foods spirit of the occasion. • With u variety of foods possible ahead of time and 117 Echo Lahf Rood Wednesday, Dec. 26--Eoyal store them in your freezer. On being served, different cook- Rangers, 7 p.m.; Bible Study, ing limes and temperatures are Wotertown 274-2151 Helpful Ideas the day of the party you 'II 7:30 p.m. need less time for cooking and often required. Here are some hints that can have more time for fun, DAY BY DAY help you enjoy your own party; • Pre-reeord your musical A fellow writes his personal • Send written invitations selections to set the mood of history day by day-with no chance with enclosed RSVP curds. A the party and eliminate the definite number of guests inconvenience of record or to make corrections. makes parly planning more station changing, efficient. • Clear space in a closet CHtIRS! If you opened a Christmas account about this time last year, cheers! If not, bah, humbug! us to you, have u very Responsibility is often an opportunity in disgulso.

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Merry Christmas to all our friends. May all your journeys be safe, happy In happy anticipation of the magical and rewarding. Christmas season, our sincere tnaixks. Wishing you many Blessings as the bells BETHLEHEM AUTO of Christmas ring out. SPECIALTY CO. Nature's Touch From the Staff of P.O. box 505, West Rd., Bethlehem Flower Shoppe 266-5251 34QMlddIeburyRd. '1 Man.-Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 (Rte. 64) Mlddlebury, Ct. Corner of Echo Lake Road & Porter Street 758-8564 274-6851 Watertown 274-0155 Page 34 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) Dec, 20,1984 Property of the Watertown Historical 9 Societysals for "A Christmas Festival, " YTE Bake Sale Davis Street, Oakville. the closer of the 1984 season. Santa Claus and the YTE car- Youth Theatre s Season The show was staged at Water- The Youth Theatre Ensemble olers will be on hand to enter- town High's auditorium, and will hold a Christmas bake sale taiwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgn the youngsters. For more in- Comes To Satisfying End again received public and criti- Saturday, Dec, 22, from 11 a.m. formation on the sale, call 274- cal acclaim. to 4 p.m. at the 7-Eleven Store, 0517. The Youth Theater Ensem- laurels for there was much to The show then did a small ble's 1984 season has come to a do. A performance was schedul- tour. At the Century Brass CERA close. It began way back in Janu- ed at the Waterbury Arts Festi- hall, during the company's an- ary with nine adults who called val, and the Cultural Enrich- nual Children's Christmas Party, AUTO INSURANCE themselves the ensemble's ment Program, which included the group received an offer to first Board of Directors. classes in acting, music and tour Saratoga Springs in 1985, Director Barry Hughson, who dance, began. "The word Is getting around Are you in the Assigned Risk Pool because founded the group five years "The performance in July was that youth theatre is here," Mr. of your age or driving record? ago at the age of 11, planned a well received by a large audience Hughson said, "and here to spring revival of the musical, at the Arts Festival," Mr. Hugh- stay." Are you faced with policy cancellation "Snow White and the Seven son said. "The Enrichment Pro- because of a DWI violation? Dwarfs," gram continued until August Out Of The Port The board began Its first fund when it came to a quiet but sue- WINSTON-SALEM, Would you like a lower priced alternative? drive and rehearsals began. cessfulend," N.C, — Corporate archives When the performance dates The board of directors went do more than preserve the finally arrived, 100 youngsters through a transition shortly past, states Molly G. 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Christmas time is near and the tree Selected Dancewear trimming is here, Hope this joyous and season brings you lots of love and Work Out Weights 620 Main Street hope, Watertown Dance & Costume Supplies 274-8813 113 Bank St, (i Flight Up) 1151 Main Street, Watertown Plaza Downtown Waterbury Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown , SocietyConn.) Dec. 20,1984 Page 35 shone as the ringmaster and as stage "The Sound of Music" Tickets can be ordered by calling James A. Bailey, P.T.'s counter- Jan. 11-13, and Jan, 18-19, 723.8687, No Suckers Here During part who teams up with the be- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgguiling circusman in the final scene to form a merger that will Playhouse 'Barnum'Shows make history. Tables, By Ebney Grahame Bilboe While the audience is intro- The lively Cy Coleman score, Chairs, The circus—or at least a very duced to solo efforts by char- particularly the "One Brick at a good facsimile of one—came to acters ranging from General Tom Time," "Prince of Humbug," and the area the past two weeks Thumb (Sean Sullivan) to opera and the "Join the Circus" fi- when the Valley Playhouse in singer Jenny Lind (Mary Can- nale numbers, was carried off by Much More. Naugatuck staged its version of tonl), a troupe of clowns bound all the actors in powerful tones, "Barnum," a death-defylng back and forth between scenes to the voices blending nicely to Broadway musical that has all provide slapstick humor and fine unite the colors of the costumes Caii us the verve and bounce of jugglers buffoonery in true circus fashion. with the harmony of the story. on a trampoline, Judging by the squeals from The one drawback to staging for your Susan Sullivan and Fran the audience, it was the antics by "Barnum" in a semicircular Green's presentation of writer clowns Ron Johnson, Joe Nor- seating area was some of the ly- Holiday Mark Bramble's fast-paced story ton, and Lee Quimby that really rics of the songs were lost to the about Phineas T. Barnum and put "Barnum" on a higher per- side seated, depending upon Needs formance plateau than could be which direction the actor was A Review achieved by a high school drama facing. More sensitive ceiling group. ,.fe in the circus was full of the mikes could have alleviated the kinds of things that make child- Mr. Johnson, as "ToTo," be- problems. DON'S RENTAL ren laugh, adults grin, and build lied his 17 years of age with sub- The live music from the rig- 471 Main Street, Oakville 274-9621 a happy atmosphere, lime skill honed through seven time-style orchestra, the popcorn Dennis J, Sullivan and Mi- and a half years of training. He machine for the munchers, the •*•####### chael Palmier! did wonders with already has been accepted into circus photos, the barker stand- compacting the sets into the the Ringling Bros., Barnum & ing outside the playhouse en- WE MAKE IT SIMPLE smallish Playhouse area at the Bailey Clown School, trance enticing customers Inside Mountview Plaza venue. For- Mr, Norton, 18, like ToTo a —and of course the production of Quality Cars At Affordable Prices tunately, bleacher stands, a few Naugatuck High School gradu- "Barnum" itself—all made for a microphones, a table and chair ate, used his "Hot Shot" char- delightful evening of entertain- 1982 FORD GRANADA ment for anyone daring to fulfill or two, and a suspended rope acter as a perfect fall guy com- 4 dr. sedan, AfT, A/C, Pewter w/burgundy int were all that were needed to al- plement to ToTo. Both were his or her fantasy of running low the audience full apprecia- highly entertaining to young and away to join the circus. Even if 1982 OLDS CUTLASS BROUGHAM tion of a circus environment. old alike. only for a few moments. 4 dr. sedan, very nicely appointed. Turn on the lights, and let James Charles Ferris also The Valley Playhouse next will 1982 DATSUN B210 WAGON the action unfold I 5 sp., 1 owner, looks & runs excellently. Sean Maher was outstanding as the incomparable Mr. Bar- num, the slick-talking "sucker We have a large selection of cars to fit every price range born every minute" cajoler who and need. Stop In and see usl tries to build his beloved Ameri- can museum in the mid4800s, only to hear it has burned down. one perfect gift HOMAS [DA 816 STRAITS TURNPIKE Volunteers Honored WATERTOWN, CT. (Continued from page 1) Mrs, Johnson, who died in 1981, worked in the Medical Records Xast Minute" Department. FOR THE GYMNAST All told, 142 adult volunteers • Girls Gymnastics • Girls Jr. Team were honored during the annual Girls Sr, Team Class III & IV ceremony for reaching mile- Boys Gymnastics • BoysSr. Team Class III & IV GIFT stones in the number of hours • Woman's Aerobics "N" Action • Karate they have accumulated as vol- select from our unteers in the hospital. • Gym Nats -10 months to 5 years • huge inventory of Local residents were: Pianos, Organs, Roberta Czarsty, of Oakville, and William Smith, of Water- Guitars and town, (2,500 hours), Julie Ca- Accessories pozzi, of Watertown (1,500); Claudia Kiefer, of Oakville (300); ind Jean McNair, David War- Connecticut Gymnastics School ren, and Russel Wuestefeld, Savings am). 979 Main Street Junior volunteers also were Watertown, Ct, up to warded at a Junior Volunteer 274-9766 or 274.6063 Awards Ceremony, 68 being nonored during the event. Dur- ing the past year, 147 junior volunteers contributed nearly 7,000 hours in more than 26 "Your Family Music Store" areas of the hospital. 10 Acre Mall, Rt, 63, Watertown Exit 17 off 84 to 63 North Local residents were: Ann Baclawski, Gretchen 274-1556 Blais, Debbie De Fonce, Mona MC-VISA Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. • 8p.m. Rashid, Le Anne Nadeau, all of SpiottiCharge Sunday 10 a.m. - 5p.m. Watertown, and Brenda Bolduc, Kristina Don Aroma, and Kim Graziano, all of Oakville (50 hours); Beth Baclawski, Lisa Be- Dear Santa, linski, Mary Ann Bitski, Alondra Gorman, Desiree Gorman, all of Watertown (100). Natalie-Smith Merriman, of Watertown, was among several members named to town com- mittees spearheading the appeal for medical equipment funds, soliciting from nearly 10,000 area residents. Richard H, Dyer, M.D., an or- thopedic surgeon from Water- town, was named chairman of the Medical Staff Division of the Waterbury hospital's annual appeal. The 1984 campaign received 2,734 gifts, totalling $215,769, Warm holiday wishes and (Continued from page 1) sincere "thanks" LePage is eligible for one of customers several four-year Bausch and to all our Happy, Healthy and Si Lomb Science Scholarships at Christmas Season th University of Rochester. patrons. Love, Scholarship winners are selected Susanne and Andrew on merit, and stipends, based on need, could range up to $7,500 Ralph D'AvIno and the Employees per year. at Surveys indicate the award has encouraged more than 30 per- cent of the winners to follow scientific careers. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. V* MHe North of Naug. Valley MaH 554 Main St., Oakville 2T4-8834,274-2064 Joseph LePage. Page 36Property Town Times (Watertown , Conn,of) Decthe. 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society The rules of the Congress estab- way that we do business in the Regardless of whether one is a lish and govern the process by next session. From Imposing a Republican or Democrat, black or which laws and the budget are predictable, business-like schedule white, male or female, we all Nancwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgy Johnson's made. In a very real sense, the to fair representation on commit- know, and our founding fathers House and Senate rules are the tees, to reducing the number of knew well, when the rights of Congressional Report concrete means through which we subcommittees, to banning proxy the minority area abrogated, a fulfull our national vision of voting, to reducing the size of tyranny of the majority is created Sixth District Connecticut democracy. committee staff, we want to make and the foundation of our demo- Tragically, as a result of politics the Congress more responsible cracy eroded. The Senate has not Toil Free 1.800-382.0021 allowed such shenanigans and has (202)225.4476 and for the sake of convenience, and reflect the will of the Ameri- can people, not the whim of Con- agreed tills year to hold its Demo- 223-8412, New Britain the House rules no longer assure the democratic, deliberative, and grcssional leaders. crats hostage, so to speak, delay- conscientious process that alone Democratic, legislative bodies ing their committee assignments can enable us to deal with difficult throughout our nation and the until Tip O'Neill decides if Repub- Congress Must Change The every member's mind because matters in harmony with the vi- world recognize the will of the licans in the.House are to be treat- Way It Does Business they mask the paralysis of Con- sion of democracy set fourth in people as expressed at the ballot ed as minorities with fairness, and They are known as the "House gress. As members of Congress our Constitution. The distortion box by assuring the party balance in harmony with the tradition of rules" and Include words such as prepared for the upcoming session of our rules and their applica- on committees reflects the balance government created by our Con- "committee," "subcommittee," in Washington last week, it was tion threaten to undermine the between the parties created by the stitution. "oversight," and a host of other clear that rules and their problems very foundation of our govern- electorate in the parent body. But Republicans are not just legislative terms which make for should be making front-page ment and paralyze us in times of And so committees normally after a fair voice in the committee less than inspired reading for most news, for Congress is m big trouble crisis. have the same ratio of Republicans work. The battle to change the people. and crippled by its own process In this column and the next to Democrats as does the overall House rules Is a battle for reform. The problems surrounding the at a time when it faces as great I want to describe some of the House or Senate. Two years ago, We want accountability. We House rules have not made front- and complex problems as it has rules and controversies both to smarting from major legislative want, for example, the tradition page news, but they are now on ever had to confront. enable those I represent to better losses in the previous Congress, of proxy voting eliminated. Cur- understand our form of govern- Tip O'Neill created a new rule, rently, few members really carry Need improving...call us! ment, and to acquaint you with a the "two plus two" rule, which out their responsibility for us. major, albeit behind-the-scenes, assigned twice as many Democrats I had an amendment I proposed • ROOFING, SIDING battle that has been brewing for plus two more to all major com- in committee pass overwhelmingly. a number of years and is now mittees, blatantly ignoring the ex- The chairman of the committee, .SEAMLESS GUTTERS pressed will of the electorate and however, opposed it, called for a . Chimney Work . imerieneyVVork erupting. .Altering . Paneling .DropCtillnp .Remodeling Republicans in the House have trampling on the established rights recorded vote, cast all of his proxy developed a plan to change the of the minority. votes against my amendment and defeated it because there were Oakviile more members not present than Home Improvement Co. present. Those who had not heard the discussion decided the matter. joiBph "Dean" Cllfone That is not only an undemocrat- BOTarbell Avenue, Oakviile "All work guaranteed in writing!" ic procedure, but an irrational 274-2328 • 753-5938 • 757-1000. More than 25 years experience one. It also allows members to ( BID OF HDUMY >S3l escape from the responsibility for casting informal votes, their fund- amental obligation. Were proxy voting eliminated, the number of committees would Starts Wednesday, December 26th be reduced and responsible limits could be placed on assignments, Very simply, if members faced the ALL CHRISTMAS ITEMS heat for missing committee votes, UP TO they would be there, and to do so they would have to demand consolidation of committees. The m& result would be truly working committees with members present and involved throughout the Con- SPE HALS You've made it a gress. The quality of law-making Sequin pleasure to serve would improve and accountability Tops Ponchos you, friends and would be enhanced. for the holidays My* colleagues and 1 are pro- •lOO&up customers. Here's posing to reform the House rules Silver Silver hoping your Holi- to require the Speaker and the Charms Chains day is special. Rules Committee to select Its com- •2.99 83,99 mittees not later than five legi- Division of Hashing Nursery slative days after the convening of Congress, which will be Jan. 3 96 Porter Street, Watertown of next year. 274=8889 Committees would aJso be re- quired to hold their first organiza- 285 Main Street, tional meeting not later than eight ' * Your Home Care Registry'' MorvFrl. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5, Closed Sunday after Christmas legislative days after our swearing in-a far cry from the Speaker's OFFERING PERSONALIZED SERVICES IN current intention, which is to ap- YOUR HORDE, 24 HBS. A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK point committees about the end of • Registered Nurses • Personal Aides^ January, more than two months • Licensed Practical Nurses • Companions after the November elections. With the heavy workload that • Bath and Nutrition Aides The awaits the 99th Congress, we Also Offering "COMMUNI-CALL" should be up and running with our A Unique Voice to Voice Communication System swearing in, not by mid-February, For Emergency Help m Accident Prevention and Companionship Sewer Hearing Our Help Is Unlimited...If you need help In any way m Don't PLEASE CALL: 274-7S11 Rate Schedule and forgei Date Set For Denlse Charette, Nancy Colson Brochure Available those Co-Directors Upon Request £ STOCKING 2 STUFFERS! A sewer assessment hearing date has been set for Monday, Jan, 21 for the Water and Sewer Authority to discuss a complaint from David Salisbury, a resident who lives on the corner of Edith Last minute shopping and Morro Streets. For Holiday Gift Giving... Under an old Oakviile Fire Visit our doll, bearand miniature shop in the for that special nurse? District formula, a property is CHRISTMAS TOWN! ON DISPLAY,,.Collector and billed for sewer service accord- pl.iy dolls by Mde. Alexander, Effanbee, Corolle, Choose from a ing to which sibe of the property Cutz, Jerri, Spangler and others. Bears by has the most footage. If a cor- Steiff, Herman, Baki, Little Folks and Lend. LARGE SELECTION of ner property, the, owner is ex- We also carry L.C.B, Trains, Breyer Collector Horses • pant suits a dresses empted for the footage on the and Wooden Toys. e separates • shoes shorter side. SHOP EARL Y FOR BEST SELECTION! Mr, Salisbury, who owns a corner lot, wants to have another We also carry some miniature doll house assessment. The hearing will furniture, Carey Cabin Pewter take place at the office of the au- & other collectibles. thority on French Street. ' Open every day in December The authority is also In the process of having the I/I Fund til Christmas balance, the sewer study fund, Open to serve you 1148 Baldwin St., Waterbury and the unexpended monies Tues.-Ffi. 12-5 Sat. & Sun. 10-5 .757-2246 left from the Steele Brook In- terceptor project transferred to For your ahopplng convenience we will have special hours.' 266.7104 the authority. THIS WEEK ONLY An authority committee will Main Street, Rt. 61, Bethlehem, CT 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sat. 'til 6:00 p.m. meet with the Town Council to (31 Sign nl Painted Pony Restaurant) go over the plan. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec, 20,1984 Pag e 37 Tonight's episode is the sec- days at the Watertown Library, ment. The next session will be Water-Oak Hoop CGS Places In ond in a five-part series about 470 Main St., sponsored by the Jan, 8,1985. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgwomen's health Issues, and is Park and Recreation Depart- Results^ Two Championships made possible by the Hospital Tied For First of Saint Raphael. Five girls from the Connecticut Lung cancer kills 100,000 Aqua Turf Restaurant, led by Gymnastics School of Watertown Americans each year and will Don Garfe's 31 points, defeated competed in the Class IV State replace breast cancer this year Ro's Restaurant, 89*75, raising Championships held Dec. 9, as the most common form of Itself to 5-0 and into a tie with and well represented the local cancer In women. Mike's Coffee Shop for top bill- school. The telecast will be rebroad- ing in the Water-Oak Recrea- Christa Cofrancesco and Jen- cast Wednesday, Dec, 26, at tional Basketball League. nifer Phillips (ages 10-11 divi- 2:30 p.m. and also will profile Mike's had the week off. sion), Ursula Shea and Holly Dia- the stories of two lung cancer Garre was supported with 16 televi (12 and up), and Carrie La- victims, both heavy smokers, il- points from Tony Caterino, and Perriere (7-9) all had a fine lustrating the link between can- 14 from Greg Perrin. Top scorer showing in the vault, floor ex- cer and smoking. for Ro's was Russ Longley, who ercises, and balance beam. The program is telecast on scored 22 in the losing cause, Miss Cofrancesco placed CPTV's statewide network, Ro's dropped to 3-2. fourth on the vault (8.25 points channels 12/Waterbury, 24/ In other action. Summit Res- average), third on the floor (8.8), Hartford, 49/Bridgeport-Fair. taurant evened out at 3-3 with a and 10th all-around (32.7). Miss field, 53/Norwich-New London, 90-67 thrashing of Taft School, Shea was first in floor (8.9), fifth and 65/New Haven. keeping Taft still winless at 0-5. on beam (8.05), and ninth all- Tom Claffey once again led around (31.95). Miss Diatelevi Summit scorers, pouring in 29 was 10th in vaulting (7,75). points, followed by Jim Pierce The team is couched by Patty Duplicate Bridge with 20 and Paul Murphy with Lawless, assisted by Kethy May every joy be yours, 13. John Piacenza was top scorer Beilino and Chris Moon. The following are the scores 1 for Taft with 24 points. from the Dec. 11 session of the along with a simple "thanks, Rinaldi's Restaurant earned Watertown Duplicate Bridge its way into the win column for CPTV To Show Club; north-sQuth, Elizabeth the first time this season, beat- Health Program Morgan and Betty Doolittle, 139, ing J. B. Lavoie, 73-71, on the Marvin and Marion Oonk, l20¥i, strength of Pete Hartley's 25 Better Health, the health and Wade Adams and Doris Er- ^y€&9Tt^n^e points and Pete Bavone's 20, news and medical information richetti, 113'/a; east-west, Jake J. B. Lavoie, led by Ed Ken- series shown on Connecticut Dieter and Ann Cady, \19V%, 1/ ans' 19 points, dropped to 1-4. Public Television, will explore Richard Walsh and Carmela 16 Straits Turnpike, Watertown lung cancer, "The equal oppor- Marcella, 117, and Edna Steward 274-1320 tunity Killer,'8 with a broadcast and Catherine Verrastro, 112'/i. Shaw's 36 Aids today (Thursday) at 8:30 p.m. The games are played Tues- WHS In 81-62 Win Saturday Scott Shaw opened the Water, town High boy's basketball sea« son Saturday rather impressively pouring in 36 points to help the Indians crush the Wolcott Eagles in a non-league game, 81-62, Mike Svab added 19 points and 12 assists for the Indians. Avery Tyler controlled the boards for WHS, pulling down 10 rebounds, followed by Mike No^ Ian with nine. At this wonderful time of year, Tom Rascoe led Eagle scorers with 13 points, followed by Bob we extend warm greetings to Babcock with 10. Wolcott drop- ped to 1-1 on the young season. our friends, whose confidence The Watertown jayvee and we value highly. freshmen teams, completed the successful weekend with vic^ Thank You to all our customers tories. The jayvee squad beat for making this a record year! Wolcott, 40-31, as the fresh- men were trimming Torrington, 60-58. The Indians had a game Dec. FROM CONN.'S NUMBER 1 BUICK DEALER 18 against Crosby, and have an- other Friday against Kennedy. urn m

Swim Scrimage YOUR BUICK NISSAN ZIMMER 2191 Straits Turnpike For '84 Opener GOLDEN SPIRIT Middlebury, 758=8221 Watertown High's boys' DEALER swimming team primed itself for Its big opening day meet against Foran today (Thursday) with a Christmas Trees, Warm Fire's Glow, Remembered Friends, Crisp Winter snow... double-distance scrimmage against Naugatuck. It's Friendship's Warm and Cheery Touch that Makes this Season mean so Much, The numbers here might be some of the times seen through- HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Ann and Edie out the season. Total points were not kept during the meet, and there will be another scrim- If s LADIES DAY Now thru December 24th mage against Naugatuck on Dee. 28. This is how it went for Water- At Best Foot Forward and The Westerner town: 400 Medley Relay—Ray Ho- dorski, Mark Hendzel, Ken Mar- ti and Scott Blum. Time: 4:10.5- 200 Free—Scott Blum, 1:59.8- on 200 Individual Medley—Ray Ho- dorski, 2:29; 50 Free—John Cip- AIGNER Raincoats, Sweaters & Gloves riano (Heat 1), 26,0, Brian Marti • KENNY ROGERS BOOTS (Heat 2), 28.1; One Meter Diving choose from Red, Gray, Wine or Taupe —Eric Gyuricsko, 163,55 pts.; 200 Butterfly—Ken Marti, 2:19- • KENNY "LADY" JEANS 100 Free—Mark Hendzel (Heat BOOTS of Italy <&*i ^T R ,»69 95 eg m CAPEZIO BOOTS choose from Wine or Black 1), 59.6, Steve Carlson (Heat 2), Choose from Black or Winter White 1:08.2; 500 Free—Scott Blum, 5:30.2; 1,000 Free—Jack Me "Quality Shoajor Leu" • BLOUSES, SKIRTS and JACKETS Weeney, 12:04- 200 Back- -CLEARANCE BOOTS S3600 ->- stroke—Ken Marti, 2:32.2; 200 £ Breaststroke—Jack McWeeney, 2:31,0; 400 Free Relay—Kris Kuegler, John Cipriano, Dave Pachiard, Jack McWeeney, 705 Main Street, Watertown 4:03.5. 679 Main Street apparel A meet against the Watertown VISAX" 2744451 Watertown • 274-0740 High Alumni follows the Foran meet on Dec, 22 at the high Holiday Hounn Thuro. and Fri. 10-8. Sat. 10-5, Sun, 11-3, Mon,(i2/24)1Q.5 school pool. Page 38 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) Dec. 20,1984

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Gil, Bob, Dolly, The Svabs and all Prlminis. Hank, Stan DeMayo and Jean and The Kennedys and the Peru- AH Bradshaws and the Beck- Holly, gini's. MERRY CHRISTMAS TOi Bob Pettinicch! and his band, ers, Gordon Porter and the Joe Berger and Louis Cotta, Frankie Pazden and Daveluys Tommy Valuckas and Harmon, Ames Minor and Vernon, Rand. Deckers. Joe Lovetre and Tony Trotta, all, The Jimmy Posts and Frank, Kim, Ray Hoffmans and Llakos, The Knowltons and the Mays, Tiger Gustins and Heverling, The Bemiers and the Rosas, Wall. Jim. Ray Sjostedt and every Hayes, Harry, The Austins, Marv, Bruce The Fred O'Briens and Mike The Lamphiers, Fire Chief The Mulligans and Ray Cwlek, and Gary. Posas. Ave, The Andersons, Bill and Bob Demskes and Demarest, Grandson Chris and mom Jea- Jim Mahoney and Dillon, My wife Dot and Wollenberg, Dave, Dick. nette, sons, Bob and Rich and Bemle, Willie Demers and Ko- Mary, Craig Lamphier and Ba- ker, Larry. The Murphys and Quigley, All Colliers and Zappones, Rog Ouellette. zen, Emie. Bill, The Eutterlys and Demers, The Bandas and Bartones. All the Nolans of course, Sal- The Pierces and Piscitellls, John Reardon and Jasilunas, Will. Fugilieses, Frank and Larry, vatores, Bill and Oris. Grandon Todd and Fran Bat- Lud, The Kaminskls and Palm- er, Bud. Buddy Peck and the Bill The Johnsons, Don and Mary, Don Stepaneks and Dom Val- tellis, Proes, The Palombas and Zac All Fenns and Kelltys too, entines, Charley Taylors and all Sandy McKee and Tata, Ted- The Grazianos and the Derrys, caria, Moes, The Krasnows and Garthwalt, Martinos, dy, Joey Dennis and Falornba, The Czarstys and Bob Perry s. The Gerry Dunns and Masay- Harriet Clark and Palmer, Lew. Steve Jamsky and Herman, Freddie, The Stones and the Talarieos, Carlie, Tommy Gibbons and Jimmy Guinea and Midden- da, Stan, The Mike Hymels and Peggy, Ed Kalitas and June Descoteaujtclan. Legge. Art Wood and the p'Amieos. Monterose, Charlie, dorf, Roy, Frank Franzeses and All Herouxs and every LeMay, AH Bensavages and the Gra- every Lavoie. Pete Labodas and Durante The Graboskis, Joe, Al and boys, The Stanleys and the The Sullivans and Lester Bous- dys, The Buckinghams and the Ed, Joey Labeck and Mciei- The Campbells and Ed Ke- quet. Bradys. nans, Bob Cook and the Jim Henry Noyes. land, Fred, Oh, my gosh I've got to end, Al 'Wlsausky and Jim Natale," The Bob Clarks and Perlln- Eddie Bennett and wife Cronins, Bill Semeraros and Bob Vitale. ski, Boley, The Birdsalls and The Sehillaires and Leo, Just knowing, I missed a friend. Louise, Mike Calabrese who So please forgive, my labor of All the Vitones and every every Foley. aims to please, Dome, Nancy, Henry and Luth, Stack, Don Borgnine and Tra- The Gody Elliotts and Goose Ronnie, love, If your good name does not Leo Rossi and Jack D'Am- appear above. vers, Jack, Roveros. Vic Zambara and Mike Charlie Brown and Brodle, brose, Marcel Blanehet and Doc And to publisher Bill Sim- Angelo Durante and Fred Ca- Congeros. Capozzi. Jack, Lynn McHale and Bill The John Regans and All the Kaschak. mons, A great Xmas with all nuzzi, Bobby Guarino and Dan Bobby Rays and Ray La- . the trimmings. Petruzzi, Fenns, The Gomes, Clocks and flamtnes, The Marens and Hoff- Dave Janearski and Scully, had once said. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Sacred Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Wtlby, This time around, though, Heart, undetermined; Friday, 5:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 15, they didn't. Feb. 8, HOLY CROSS, 6 p.m.; ANSONIA, 6 p.m. Team Play Could Spell But a 1-2 record is far from being a cause to sing the death Success For WHS Girls march over Watertown's grave. The Indians are very much in It Youth Hockey Successful By Kim Harmon didn't have any size, Staeey Kil- and even have a couple more Contributions. tonic will do fine at center. Def- cracks at the Greyhounds, Up In Great White North That, among other things, initely our record should im- What exactly could keep the could turn the Watertown High prove. We have some fine ball- Indians in it all season long? Canada has been called the Minervino added two goals girl's basketball team into 1984. players and a lot of our games Carol Moffo. Nadine Palmer. land of hockey by many, a fact and Woznlak had one. 85 playoff contenders, masking a last year were one or two point Stacey Kiltonic. And a host of supported by the number of Bobby Hassinger and Woznlak dismal 5.14 last season slate with losses." fresh new ball players that can Canadian teams and players In each recorded two assists and a tournament berth. And the youth? keep the fate of the game par- the National Hockey League. Minervino added one of his own. "Contributions by the rest of "I'm usually delighted to have tially out of the hands of Lynn The Watertown Youth Hockey Goalie Brian Poulln knocked the team (would make us a tour^ even one freshman that can play McHale, resting the burden Bantams and Pee Wees recently away 20 shots on the day. nament contender), head coach varsity on the team," Miss equally on all shoulders, got their annual taste of Cana- The Pee Wees "B" teams Marie Sampson said. "A lot of Sampson added, "Now I have "Carol Moffo can really |et dian hockey traveling to Kirk- played in Connecticut over the burden for Lynn (McHale) will three. Last season we lost into a physical game," Miss liind, a suburb of Montreal, weekend, drawing to a tie be eased by the rest of the team. seven seniors." Sampson said, "Play the game Quebec, against Fairfleld, 2-2, and de- Take a bit of the pressure off Tournament chances for the the way it's supposed to be And successful, it was. feating Avon, 6-5, on the her," Indians look good. Only 40 per- played." The Bantams won their first strength of a Bryan Pocius hat Pressure means that Miss Mc- cent of the games need to be "Nadine Palmer—she's going match of the weekend, shutting trick. Hale is the dynamo, the watch- victories, meaning in a twenty to be the star (when I'm gone)," out the Klrkland team, 3-0, on spring, the thing that makes the game season the Indians only Miss McHale said. "I think Wa- goals by Bobby DeAngelis, Nicky Indians tick, The past couple of need an 8-12 record, tertown is going to have more of Tuozzolo and Jason Cyr, seasons, while she has been neat And Watertown started off the a team in the coming years," Andrew Everett recorded two the pinnacle of her skills, a com- season auspiciously, beating ri- Things are looking up. assists. mon philosophy has pretty much val Maloney 38-28 in the season Another reason Watertown John Long and DeAngelis each spelled out the fate of those In» opener on the strength of Miss could make the tournaments is netted a goal during the next dian teams. McHale's 22 points and 23 re- the experience they have had in matchup, but the Bantams ended As Lynn goes, so goes the bounds. post-season play. The Indians in a tie with the Klrkland coun- team. The next two games, however, are nearly regulars so missing terparts, 2-2. Tuozzolo record- But that philosophy will be sort of slipped away, the playoffs may be like missing ed two assists while Long had changing a bit, molding to con^ Kaynor tech defeated the In- a best friend. one. form to this season's young In- dians, sharply overshadowing a "As a team, we've missed The Pee Wees suffered the dian squad which has high hopes 26 point performance from for- the tournament only two or three only Watertown loss in Quebec, for a berth in the tournament ward McHale, Naugatuck was times," coach Sampson said. dropping a close 4-3 decision. and a much improved status the next opponent and the Grey- "Now the tournament is only Paul Woznlak scored two goals above a 5-14 record. hounds were no more merciful, 40 percent wins, We have a good for the Pee Wees as Billy Mln- Miss McHale has a lot more soundly thrashing the Indians shot at it," ervlno added one. Goaltender help behind her. 57-28 and keeping Miss McHale Although the Indians have a Drew Gallagher had 18 saves In what respect? trapped to a 12 point game, more well-rounded team than the during the game. "We have size," Coach Samp- "It's always nice to beat last couple of seasons, Lynn Mc- But on Sunday, the Pee Wees son said, "Last year we just Naugatuck at anything," Lynn Hale still has a more profound avenged the loss, riding a three- say in the outcome of many goal, three-assist game from basketball games. She's the top Alec Genung to a 6-3 victory over scorer, the top rebounder, the Klrkland. Bryan Pocius top everything. As Lynn goes, so goes the Ben Kolpa, Steve Siemenski, team, and Judd Smith each scored a "If we can keep Lynn goal. Doug Holm, John Daveluy, healthy," coach Sampson said, Keith Quadrato and Kolpa each "we'll be all right." recorded assists in the win. The o Pee Wees "B" team is now 2- 1-2. The remainder of the Indian schedule looks like this, home The Squirts were also in the state games in capitals; over the weekend, except for a 3-2 come-from-behind victory Thursdays Dec± 20, at Ken- I t nedy, 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. over Hickory Hill In Katonah, 27, at Maloney, 3 p.m.; Wednes- N.Y, day, Jan. 2, TORRINGTON, 6 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 5, SACRED Billy Hughan, Bobby Clark, HEART, 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. and John Fleming each scored a 8 at Holy Cross, undetermined; goal while Tommy King added 1 V . - - 1 Friday, Jan. 11, WILBY, 6 p.m.; two assists and Jon Marcoux Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Ansonia, tallied one. undetermined; Friday, Jan, 18, The Squirts weren't as lucky KAYNOR TECH, 6 p.m.; Tues- Sunday, getting blanked by Cen- FIVE YOUNG COMPETITORS from the Connecticut Oymnastics day, Jan. 22, NAUGATUCK, 6 rral Connecticut, 6-0, Goalie School participated in the Dec. 9 1984 Class IV State Championships p.m.; Friday, Jan, 25, at Crosby, Jason Robinson faced 27 shots, at Haddam-KiUlngworth High School. Representing the local COS 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan, 29, making 22 saves in the process, team, left to right, were Ursula Shea, Holly Diatelevi, Christa Co- KENNEDY, 6 p.m.; Saturday AlecGeBumg Billy Smith faced 15 shots as the francesco, Jennifer Phillips, and Carrie Laperriere, (COS Photo) Feb. 2, at Torrington, 6 p.m.; backup goalie, making 14 saves. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn.Society) Dec. 20,1984 Pag e 39 Mauriello, B, Sherer, Watertown will take on New Uther officers chosen at the Watertown Rec SwimmingNine and 10—200 medley re- Fairfield in its next meet, Jan. 5 recent election meeting are Gary IayL M, Greer, M. Mauriello, •at New Fairfield. Smith, vice president; Debbie watertownhistoricalsociety.orgD. Ford, J. Yezierski. Gugliotti, secretary; Bill Kray- Team Suffers First Loss Thirteen and 14—200 medley WAYS Officers eske, treasurer; and Judy Hard' relay, G. Santoro, 5. Plourde, J. Robert Monnerat has been re- wick and Tom Davies, registrars, Hat-nick, M. Grant. The Watertown Park and Rec. elected as president of the board Anyone interested in attend- freestyle, Amber Waters (1); Nine and 10—200 freestyle re- of directors for the Watertown ing a referees clinic in mid-Janu- reation Age Group Swim team 100 IM, Sally Romano (1); 25 lay, M. Geer, 5. Odate, M, Mau- lost its first meet Saturday, Association for Youth Soccer, ary should contact Mr. Smith at breaststroke, Tory Grant (2); riello, J, Yezierskl. Inc. 274.1904. Dec, 8, to West Haven at West 25 butterfly, Sally Romano (2), Haven. 251.322. Amber Waters (3); 25 back- The Watertown results: stroke, Amy Dwy (3); 50 free- Eight and under boys—25- style, Sally Romano (2)L yard freestyle, Peter Fox (1); Nine and 10 girls—50 breast- 25 butterfly, Matt Mauriello (1); stroke, Staeey Broden (3); 50 Bit Sherer (3); 25 backstroke, butterfly, Shauna Bisson (3); Steven Leece (1); 100 individual 50 backstroke, Megan Fox (3); medley, Alan Green (1); Matt 50 freestyle, Michele Raymond Mauriello (3); 25 breaststroke, (2), Alan Green (1), Peter Fojt (3); Eleven and 12 girls—100 free- 50 freestyle, Alan Green (1), style, Holly Poirier (1); 200 IM, Ten and under boys—50 free- Stephanie Boyce (2); 50 breast- style, Joe Yezierskl (2); 50 but- stroke, Stephanie Boyce (2), terfly, Dan Ford (1), Shobu Jennifer Pickering (3); 50 butter- Odate (2); 50 backstroke, Matt fly, Brook Skyrme (3); 50 back- Geer (2); 100 IM, Dan Ford (1), stroke, Holly Poirier (1); 50 free- Joe Yezierski (3); 50 breast- style, Holly Poirier (1), Karen stroke, Dan Ford (1), and Matt Raymond (3). Geer (2). thirteen and 14 girls—100 Eleven and 12 boys—100 free- freestyle, Danielle Graziano (3): style, Matt Broden (1); 50 free- 200 IM, Kara DeCerb (1); 100 style, Craig Warren (3); 50 back- breaststroke, Kara DeCerb (1), stroke, Matt Broden (1); 50 Lisa DeCerb (2); 100 butterfly, breaststroke, Matt Broden (3); Jill Juliana (3); 100 backstroke, 50 freestyle, Craig Warren (2). Lisa DeCerb (1), Jill Juliano (3); Thirteen and 14 boys—100 50 freestyle, Danielle Graziano freestyle, Greg Santoro (1), Shane Plourde (3); 100 butterfly, Fifteen and over girls—100 Milan Grant (1), John Harnick freestyle, Joanna Brooks (3); 100 (2); 100 backstroke, Greg San- breaststroke, Joanna Brooks (2); tera (1), John Harnick (3); 200 100 butterfly, Julie Pickering (2); IM, Milan Grant (i); 100 breast- 100 backstroke, Julie Pickering stroke, Milan Grant (1), Shane (2); 50 freestyle, Julie Pickering Plourde (2); 50 freestyle, John (2), Harnick (2) and Greg Santoro Winning boy's relay teams: May this Holiday Season be cheerful and joyful to all. (3). Eight and under—medley re- Thanks for your continued patronage throughout the year, Eight and under girls—25 lay, 5, Leese, A, Green, M. from Dick • Eddie * Art * Ellie • Cindy • Jack • Lucy Is It the Christmas or Joyce • Judy • Hank • Frank • Mary the football season? Post Office Bran §tore For many youngsters, the mas to wear the night before holiday season doesn't just Christmas; maybe a sofl 55 DeForest Street 274-5288 Watcrtowr mean decorated trees, and cuddly Detroit Uon will presents, and Santa — it's be waiting under the tret,* on also the mid-football, pis'- Christmas morning. KAVSHAHDWARE KAVSHAHDWAflE Supyi' Biiwl sensuii' One sine wa> to get these As children draw up their football lovers to sleep lists lbi Santa, you can del soundly on the big niyht is to there will he requests foi the read them a Christmas Kve new team nnisuois of their story thai combines both of favorite Nl'L team -• the their favorites •-- the Christ- HUDDLKS, Maybe a Cin- mas season ami the football cinnati Benyiil tiger on paja- season! From A (jRIDIRON CHRISTMAS EVERYONE "I'was the night before Christmas, the kids 'round the tree; Shaking each box, saying, "Is this for me1.'" The stockings were hung by the chimney wiih care, In hopes that by morning •-• HU DDLHS would be there. When the children - • pajama-cil — were Ming in their beds. Visions of NFL teams danced in their heads. And mamma in her 'kerchief said proudly to me. "Those HU DDLRS are great — they're from JCIYMiney." Then out on the lawn there arose such a noise. I sprang from my bed to see a yard full of toys. Stuffed mascots of teams from the Nl'l , Scrimmaged and passed — they played very well. The moon lit their T-shirts and 1 could see A Viking aiming a pass right at me! When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature team of Bay Buccaneers, With a tiny coach — no more than a boy, His pajamas with emblems —just like the toys. More rapid than Eagles, the little fans came. Needs for And whistled, and shouted, calling the HUDDLES by name; "Now, Giants! now. Dolphins! now, Rams from L,A,! Shop here On, Seahawks! on, Cowboys! on Packers of Green Bay! All in formation; get set for a pass; for handy Now, drop back, split left, sprint away fast!" The quarterback yelled, as he faked to the right, STOCKING II Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!" STUFFERS or for 1 Stihl An Attractive Chain Saws GIFT Wishing all our friends I SELECTION! i FULL LINE a Merry Christmas i Kerosene t Heaters and a Happy New Year!" Phone 274 1038 HGUSEWARE, HOURS": Mon.-l-'ri. K-5:1() BEAXTON MFC, CO,, INC. Sal. 8-5 Feeders AND Echo Lake Road and Food Watertown 274-6781 ••:>.-::•.,__' :-MM Page 40Property Town Times (Watertown , ofConn. ) theDec. 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society Actually, many of us would be a If you're in the habit of meeting little happier il we didn't have so trouble halfway, don't complain much weight to throw around. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgabout the company you keep. Wool rich —CHAMOIS SHIRTS— Men's and Ladies Lots of colors -WOOL SHIRTS— 3 Weights —SWEATERS— —KNICKERS— Wool and Corduroy THE APPLEWINKS THEATRE FOR CHILDREN included a performance of "Nikki Claus," presented All of the above Woolrich by Santa's' 'relndancers,'' shown on the edge of the stage after the show. Left to right are," Jennifer Iadarola, Cory Crucltti, Kim Downey, Karen Harrison, Jackie Flkiell (as Rudolph), Nancy Cuttitta, Michelle Pilon, Kim Dempsey, and Eileen Oalvin, The dancers are members of the Performance Class of the Children's Dance Workshop, Oakville, with choreography by Gerilyn Mencio. Dancers not pictured are judea Marino, Sue LeBIanc, Carol Marino, Ton! Tomasciewiez, Lori Turonis, Kristen DeRosja, Dawn Clemente, Elizabeth Cooke, Kelly Morin, and Christine VonSlovas. (Cuttitta Photo) T County Board of Realtors, Inc. ton on Dec. 10, There were 114 ilderness Shop Inc. Directors Named The Board of Realtors and the members and guests in atten- Sports Village, Rt. 202, Utchfield Joyce B, Lafferty, of Lafferty Litchfleid County Multiple List- dance. Real Estate, Watertown^ re- ing Service held the installa- 203-567-5905 cently was Installed on the Board tion of the officers and directors SWEET YULE at the Burlington Inn in Burling- of Directors for the Lltchfield TREAT One of the sweetest ingredi- ents in the traditional English \* Christmas is Plum Pudding which, despite its name, has I * ** no plums in it! * \ ' .*• v r •••'»• . r* Rather, it is a fragrant melange of dried fruits, aro- matic spices and candied cit- ron, steeped in brandy, combined with eggs and bread crumbs and steamed in a mold. The following recipes for English Plum Pudding and its customary accompaniment, Hard Sauce, arc from Ida Bui- ley Allen's Best Loved Rec- ipes of the American People (Doubleday & Co.)

ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING 3 cups flour 1 teuspooii .salt Vi teaspoon allspice Vi teaspoon grated nutmeg Vi teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups stalL' bread crumbs 2 cups seeded raisins 1 cup currants 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups chopped beef suet 1 cup shredded candied citron, orange and lemon mixed Vi cup chopped figs Grated rind of 1 lemon 6 eggs 1 cup grape juice or brandy Sift together the flour, salt and spices, add the bread crumbs, the raisins cut into halves after seeding, the cur- rants, sugar, suet very finely chopped, the shredded can- It is during these Holiday Seasons that we re- died peel, the figs, and lemon rind. Mix thoroughly, then member to turn our thoughts gratefully to our moisten with the well-beaten eggs and grape juice. Turn into well-oiled molds having loyal friends who have made our progress what tightly fitting covers, fill not more than two thirds. Steam it is. Thanks to you and we wish you a Happy or boil for 8 hours. This pud- ding may be made some time Holiday Season. before it is needed and From The Entire Staff of reheated by a further boiling of at least 1 hour. Serve with Hard Sauce or any desired liq- uid dessert sauce, HARD SAUCE Vi cup butter 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted REALTY WQRIDt We offer results, not promises. 3 teaspoons boiling WATERBURY NAUGATUCK MIDDLEBURY DANBURY BRIDGEPORT water Cream the butter, add the 7S3-9000 723-1414 758-1788 797-0315 335-1289 sugar gradually, beating it into EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD the butter. Add the boiling Coming Soon to Watertown water a teaspoonful at a time ASK ABOUT FINANCING THROUGH SETTANI MTG. CO. and beat it vigorously into the sauce. Pile in a dish and set 575-0011 aside to chill before using. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn. Society) Dec. 20,1984 Pag e 41 NOTABLE CHRISTMAwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgS BIRTHDAYS Tk Miracle of Christmas What do Clara. Barton, Evangeltno Booth, War I the Salvation Army Lassies, under Maurice Utrillo and Sir Isaac Newton have her guidance, spent Christmas as well as The merry rejoicing at Christmas, celebrating the In common? Something very special 1 These many other days, ministering to the needs Birth of Christ, seeks to recapture the glory and won- Of American Doughboys In Prance, der of the Nativity. People everywhere come together famous people all share the same festive in warmth and goodwill, recalling the Source of the birthday,. .December 25th! Sir Isaac Newton, English scientist, as- Spirit that binds them together, tronomer and mathematician was born on Although Christmas is celebrated all over the Clara Barton, best known for helping Christmas Day 1842 at Woolsthorpe, Lin- world, It is not really known whether or not Jesus, found the American Red Cross, served as colnshire. As a boy at school he made many as a boy, ever had a birthday party. Jews of His its president for many years. She was born youthful Inventions, though considered a time did not celebrate birthdays... such observances on Christmas Day 1821, in Oxford, Mas- poor student, Newton, a modest man, were for kings and other important people, who lived saehusetis. In 1864 she became the first made many significant discoveries. By in palaces. With or without birthday parties, Jesus woman clerk in the U.S. Patent Office, a passing a beam of sunlight through a had an enchanted childhood, so say the legends. fact which does no doubt please feminists prism, he showed that white light Is made One such story says He made mud-pie birds one today, Soon after the outbreak of the Civil up of the rainbow's colors, He constructed rainy day, and as He finished them, they flew away, War, Clara Barton began the work of car- a reflecting telescope to use In his studies. For having bowed down to give its fruit to His Holy rying supplies to soldiers and nursing And, he was the first to state the laws of Mother, Jesus rewarded a palm tree by having a wounded men on the battlefields. Her gravitation. cutting of it planted in Paradise. deeds attracted national attention and The Magic of Christmas is happily contagious, Maurice Utrillo the French painter, a transforming the world in an atmosphere of brother- she was known as "The Angel of the Bat- Christmas child, had little cheer or hap- hood and anticipation. Its magic brings families tlefield." It was Miss Barton who realized piness in his life. He was born December together, inspires a spirit of generosity and giving, that the Red Cross could be helpful to 25, 1883, son of an unknown father and and fills the heart with a heady Ughtheartedness civilians as well as to soldiers in times of a mother who was a model for many of the long remembered from one's childhood. calamity. painters in Montmartre, Utrillo was very For it is in childhood that ttie magic of the Yule- shy and withdrawn both as a child and tide Is felt most keenly. The air quivers with excite- Evangeline Booth, born on Christmas ment and the promise of things to come. Pungent Day 1865, was the seventh child of William adult. The streets and buildings of Paris smells fill the house and little ones can hardly sleep, Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, furnished much of the subject matter for for listening to the furtive sounds of mom and dad She gained recognition as a musician, com- his best paintings, Reproductions of many tiptoeing and whispering and wrapping, far Into the poser and orator in her native England. of his works, particularly those of the night. Miss Booth became national commander sparkling white dome of the Montmartre An old French proverb says "Miracles happen only of The Salvation Army in the United States Church of Sacre Ooeur, are used by the to those who believe m them." Surely, we can all be- in 1904 and served until 1934. During World thousands every year on Christmafj cards. lieve! Surely we can reinforce our faith in miracles!

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While you're celebrating December's holidays, we invite you to enjoy a favorite holiday beverage from Better Homes and Gardens'1 New Cookbook: Hot Mulled Cider 8 cups apple cider or apple juice In a largo saucepan, combine apple cider or Vi cup packed brown iugar |uice. Brown sugar, jrid iiylriitHj FIJI spice Diih ground nutmeg bag, place cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in 6 inches stick cinnamon chieseclotii and lie, add to eider mixture 1 teaspoon whole allspice Bring to boiling. Reduce heal, cover and 1 teaspoon whole clovn simmer 10 minutes. Remove spice bag and 8 thin orange wedges or slices discard. Serve cider in mugs with a clove- 8 whole cloves studded orange wodgo in each Makes 8 (B-ounce) servings i- Copyrigh! Meredilh Corporation 1981 Enjoy, and happy holidays from ROOT&BOYDl^Better Rl-ALFSTATE . ! I oiliest, 756.7258 i i

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HAIDDLEBURY SOUTH BURY PLAZA RcAL ESTATE 788-1733 264-2800 REAL ESTATE Serving Liichfield County 16 Sherman HiU, Woodbury, Ct, 203/263-0200 16 Sherman Hill. Woodbury, CT 06798 203/263-0200 PageProperty 42 Town Times (Watertown of, Conn, the) Dec. 20,198 Watertown4 Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org IN THE TOWN TIMES PHONE: 274.6721 TODAY!! ALL CLASlfrlED MUST BE PAID IN ADVANGE.1 CHILD CAREi Responsible per- Call l.(619)-569-63iS for details, State of Connecticut son wanted to care for 15-month- 24jiours. ' Court of Probate Tuesday noon is the deadline for classified advertising,; old, 2-3 afternoons a week. Will District of Watertown Rates: $2,00 minimum charge for the first 12 worts, plus consider exchanging child care 4. EMPLOYMENT WANTED Dec. 14,1984 NOTICE OF HEARING $.40 per Une for each additional Une beyqnd the minimum hours with another mother. Call CHALLENGWG, full-time se? 274-1486. Estate of/In re THOMAS J. (appro*, four words per line). In addition to Town Tunes, ifetarial position wanted by de- CREAVEN pendable person. Word process- Petitioner; H. G. Guion, 50 all classifieds are carried in the Water-Oak Shoppers* RAY BERRY & SONS, paint- ing & dictaphone experience. ing contractor. Quality workman- Union St., Thomaston, Ct. Guide at no additional charge. j , ...----' References furn, on request. Sal-, Date of Hearing; Jan. 3, 1985 ship, competitive prices. In- ary negotiable. Willing to re- sured. Free estimates. 574-1435. at 9^15 a.m. In Probate Court, 1. SERVICES OFFERED COUNTRY SANITATION, Septic locate. Reply to: Secretary, Town Hall, PeForest St., Water- tanks cleaned. Reasonable rates. P.O. Box 1, Watertown. 274-0456 or 274-5839. HOUSEHOLDS electric, plumb^ town.Ct. , x. EDM1CHAUDPAINTDIG Upon the application of the ing, appliance repair. 274-2295 5. FOR RENT & Paper Hanging AUTO SERVIcis, 30 Depot St., petitioner for authorization to Clark Miohaud, Contractor after 3 p.m. Watertown, 274-9103 or 274- sell and convey real estate be- Call 274-8379 SKI HOUSE IN CATSKttLS, 6153 (MUe Hogan), Finstrlpping' SNOW PLOWING, residential.1 longing to said estate. Near Belleayre & Hunter Mis. IT IS ORDERED THAT; Said EMBL'S JEWELERS & body side moldings.. Auto up- Call Ray, 755-7956,4 to 7 p.m. Sleeps 8. Available weekly or holstery, convertible (& vinyl application be heard and deter- 709 Main St. monthly. 426.9902 after 5 p.m. mined at the Court of Probate Watertown tops, accessories.seat covers. HOUSECLEANDJG, Will do & weekends. your house, 3-4 hours. Call 274- at the date, time and place in- Expert watch repairing. Guaran- dicated above. teed workmanship. T&B PAJNTmO & maintenance, 0888, FL0RD3A HOME RENTALS' inside and outside your home. BY ORDER OF THE COURT 2. FOR SALE avaiable. Completely furnished. Carey R. Oeghan ATWOOD AGENCY, INC, Gutters cleaned, Chimneys tar- S275/week. Located in southern red. Call 274-4578. Judge Complete insurance service. Leo- TIRES FOR SALE. 4 Cooper Orlando, minutes from Disney TT12-20-84 nard DiFraneesco, 1115 West World. Call 274-0368 or 274- SNOW PLOWING, business or 1100x15 summer treads, $200; 4 LEGAL NOTICE Main St.. Waterbury, 06722- 178x15 snow tires w/6 lug Chevy 7555, ,. A copy of the Federal Revenue 2305= 755.9552, residential. Reasonable rates, free estimates. 274-6414. wheels & chrome hubcaps, $250; Sharing Use Report tor the Fiscal 2 678x14 winter tires on Chevy 5 6. WANTED TO RENT Year ending June 30, 1984, is PLUMBmG &. HEATp*G, all FALL HOUSECLEANING lug wheels, new, $150. Call 274. available for inspection In the types of work, any size job. Reli- One-time DEEP CLEANING 3516, WORKING WOMAN looking for . Assistant Town Manager/Pi- able, licensed. Free estimates. Complete WINDOW CLEAN- room in private home, Oakv.- nancB Director's Office In the Caplnera Plumbing & Heating, NEW COLECO Cabbage Patch Wtn., near bus line. Good ref. Town Hall Annex. 424 Main 753-0188 or 274.6398, me dolls, w/papers. Write P.O. Box 573-8143. Street, Watertown, Conn., be- Cleaning and treating panel- tween the hours of 9;Q0 a.m. to 72, Wtn;, Ct. Best offer. I'll 8. LAWN & GARDEN MABANATHA ing and kitchen cabinets. call you. 5^00 p.m., Monday through Fri- CHIMNEYSWEEPS Wall washing day. ONLY 14 WEEKS until Spring, Chimneys cleaned professional- Waxing and buffing wood DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES. TT 12-20-84 ly. Quick, clean, efficient ser- floors 1985. Call LAWN GUYS for your Furniture, supplies & acces- lawn needs. 274-0608. vice. 729-0160 or 573-1255. Stripping build-up on NO- sories for all types of doll houses. Card of Thanks WAX FLOORS using specially Special orders welcome. Minia- 9. WANTED TO BUY I WILL DO your WALLPAPER- formulated solution which won't tures by Monica, 71 Guernsey- The Souilliard Family wants ING and exterior and interior harm the finish. Application of town Rd.» Wtn. By appointment WANT TO BUY old clocks and* to thank the Watertown Fire painting. Excellent references. floor finish made for no-wax only. Call 274-0308 eves. & pocket watches. Also, Grand- Department, and also the Call Bob Perkins, 274.2990. floors. weekends for appointment. father clock repair. Call Phil police for their prompt action FIBERGLASS TUB AND SHO- Dunn. Sr., at 274.1932. to our call for help for our CARPETS & RUGS repaired and WER treatment — a cleaning ORGAN: Wurlitzer Custom Fun- mother and my beloved wife. installed. Twenty yts. exp. In- and soil retarding process. 11, AUTOS sured & reliable. Danny's Carpet And other cleaning specialties. maker with fully programmed Also, our many friends and rhythm, dual keyboard and full Service, 274.2851. THE HOUSECLEANERS 1966 VW BBETLI. 74,000 miles, neiihbors, for the many cards 274-3800 based pedals. Ec. cond. $1,800. 274-6183, Original owner. 274-4207. of sympathy, and also for all MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT INSURED BONDED the beautiful Mass cards. for children's parties and shows. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE in 1978 SUBARU 4.wheel drive sta. We can never forget our Call Mr. Miracle, 274-6115. JUST ARRIVED ChlHz 'N Prints' wgn. 72,000 orig. miles. New my home. Many extras. Call of Newtown, an enormous num- sorrow for our loss of our 274-9089. paint. Looks & runs like new. PAINTING: Int.-ext. painting. ber of Decorator Slipcovers, Dra- $2200 or best offer. 1977 GRA- beloved mother and my wife. pery-Upholstery fabrics at enor- Free estimates. Quality work. STUMPED ON AN XMAS gift NADA 6 cyl. AT, PS, PB. Very But Ood had plans to ease our Excellent references. All work mous savings. S. Main St. good cond, $1300 or best offer. sorrow, and take all of our for dad? Why not give him a drive- (Route 25) Newtown, Conn. guaranteed. Ray Lawlor, 274- way sealing? Call Lawn Guys, 274-0434 mother's pains away. 2283 or 274-2225" Sealing Division, for a free esti- THE FABRIC BARN. Remnants- 12. TRUCKS Souilliard Family mate. 10% off for signing up now trim. Wednesday thru Sunday, BRUNO'S for sealing in 1985.274-0608. CUSTOM KITCHEN & BATH 10-5, Rt, 63, East Morris, 567- 1977 CHEVY 4x4 pick-up, 7Vi ft. 5823. Closed Mon. & Tues. Formica and woodwork, 274- TILE REGROUT & repair. New Fisher 4-way plow, new paint, 2474 or 274-0876, evenings. wheels, tires and a lift kit. installations & remodeling avail- WATERBEDS, bookcase head- able, Call 274-9089, any time, AM/FM stereo, heavy duty APPLIANCE SERVICEi Wash- board, new queen and king size. shocks & stabilizer. 37,000 mi. ers & dryers, refrigerators & 20-year warranty. Guaranteed by Orig. owner. Many extras. Ask- AUTO SEAT COVERS & auto Good Housekeeping. Solid fin- FIXED stoves, Call 274-4654. carpeting on special now at ing $6600. Serious inquiries only. ished pine. Complete bed in- Call after 6, (Joe), 274-3516. Watertown Auto Upholstery, Rt, cluding padded sideralls, retail RATES HOMEOWNERS 6, ThomastonRd., 274-2669. Genera! home repairs & im- $395, now only $199. Six drawer pedestal $79.2744733. 15. LOST & FOUND HOME EQUITY LOANS provements. Carpentry, electri- SANTAS COMING TO TOWN, cal & plumbing. Interior or ex- and to your home, too! Special COLECO CABBAGE PATCH FOUNDi 1 gilded Lion coin FIRST MORTGAGES terior. No job too small. Prompt rates for Christmas Eve. Frosty doll, $65 firm, 263-3496. bank, 8" tall. Has Lion's Club BRIDGE LOANS service at reasonable rates, the Snowman's here too, along emblem in belly-button, Inter- Quality workmanship. Free esti- with Mrs, Claus and Elvln the Elf. 25" SYIVANIA floor model ested parties call 916.334-6201, ADJUSTABLE RATE mates, Fully insured. References Make a Merry Christmas with TV. Needs little work. Asking available. Call William M. MORTGAGES Cooke, 263-5400, Sandygrams! 758-4885 after 3 p.m. $35. Call 274-9541. FOUND on Buckingham St., pair of eyeglasses. Call 274-2421. SNOWPLOWmC TYPEWRITER, manual, in like, JUMBO MORTGAGES PICKUP FOR HmE« Attics, eel- Free Estimates new condition. Royal Custom III. VA/FHA MORTGAGES lars, garages, yards cleaned, Call 274-7455, leave message Asking $30.274-8775. LEGAL NOTICE Reasonable rates. Call Robert, 274-6517. CHILD CARE avaUable in my li- COLOR TV, Exc, working con- UP TO 95% dition, $100,274-0434. TYPING censed home. Two openings for FINANCING WORD PROCESSING children 2 & over, References. 3. HELP WANTED State of Connecticut Resumes, letters, term papers, Meals included. Call 274-9966. Court of Probate District of Watertown manuscripts, mailing lists, re- MEDICAL ASSISTANT! Multi- SETTANI petitive letters, tapes trans- ADULT WILLING to babysit eve- Dec. 14,1984 phasic health screening agency NOTICE TO CREDITORS cribed, photo copies, Woodbury nings. Polk School area, Call 274- ( 6813. seeks individual who is people- Estate of MARGARET M. Secretarial Services, 263-2279, oriented with medical back- CAMPBELL ground, preferably in gerontol- ELECTRICAL WORK, Reason- SEALING YOUR DRIVEWAY The Hon. Carey R. Geghan. ogy with phlebotomy experience. Judge, of the Court of Probate, 2024 East Main St., Waterbury able. Free estimates. State li- protects it from: Gas, oil, salt, Position requires candidate to a Division of censed. 274-8611. sun & rain. It also improves the District of Watertown at a hear- have Ct. driver's license with ex- ing held on Dec. 14, 1984 order- REALTY WORLD appearance and neatness of your cellent driving record, and be MASON-WOOD home. Call LAWN ,GUYS, seal- ed that all claims must be pre- Settani Assoc. Inc. capable of lifting 40 lbs. Spanish sented to the fiduciary on or CONTRACTORS ing division, today for a free esti- speaking beneficial. Salary $185/ Additions, remodeling, decks, mate. 274-0608. before Mar. 20, 1984 or be bar- week, with full benefits. Please red as by law provided. COMING SOON garages, custom building. Roof- send resume to; Executive Di- ing: A specialty. Call Rick, 274- COMPLETE WORD PROCES. Kathleen B. Navin, Clerk rector, EHSS, 24 Central Ave., The fiduciary is; TO 0456 or Joe, 274.5839. SING. Letters, mailing lists, Wtby. 06702 E.O.E. transcribing from tapes or dicta- Margaret M. Guerrera WATERTOWN HOME REPAIRS, remodeling, phone, resumes, term papers, AmiNES NOWHIRD*G, Re- 686 French St., additions. For free estimate call manuscripts, legal memoran. servationists, stewardesses and Oakville, Ct. 575-0011 Bill Clock, 274-2859. dum. Call 274-0854 or 879-0755. ground crew positions avaUable. TT 12-20-84 Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown , Conn.Society) Dec. 20,1984 Pag e 43 Xylophone kit, x-tra ipeclal treats, x-otic Festive Christmas Alphabet Xsoap. watertownhistoricalsociety.org Yardstick in clear lucltc, yacht chair Y with canvas seat. of Wonderful Gift Ideas... Zoris (Japanese sandals), zlp- perod golf jacket, Portable TV, pinball for Yuletlde grog, tennis zebra striped rug, In a qu&jridry about what Hand puppets, hik- gear, typewriter, terrarlum. z game, photo album, to give Aunt Millie this ing boots, home zoology book. painting, personal Umbrella, under- year? Or your husband's movie camera, sauna, pen and pen- There it is,.,/rom A ioZI secretary? hockey stick, his- cil set, planters, pomander water camera Christmas shopping can torical novel, hobby horse, balls, punch bowl set, push- equipment, upright homemade cookies. U piano, underwear. be fun and'much less ex- pull toys. hausting If you know In Ice boat, ldentifle&tion Quartz clock, Vinyl slicker for the advance pretty much what tag chain necklace, in- rain, velvet evening you want to give each one quiche pan with RN'S/LPN'S cense burner, Indian recipes, quoits, quill bag, V-neck pull- oh that long list, I arts and crafts, ivory over, vegetarian Part time positions are immediately This alphabet of presents pen in antique (vailible for licensed nurses on all braceletbrae , Italian cook book, holder, quilting kit, quart cook book, vanity case for shifts in a multilevel long term facHUy, was designed to help you Information games, ice travel, velour terry robe, make your selections and Infc size thermos decorated with Benefit or no-benefit wages are avail, buckebucl t and tongi, tennis ball designs, quiz Venetian glass vase or bowl. able plus other ineciHive programs. save time and legwork, Call Have a happy shopping lnjewelri y box, Jam pots games. Warm-up suit spree! , colorful pottery, Ja- Raggedy Ann doll, for jogger or ten- Woodmere Health Automatic electric ¥ cuzzi relish server, rain nis buff, wine Care Center blanket, after-ski 3 oui scarf, rug making rack, write-ln- Soulhlngton, Ct, 62S-0364 boots, American In- Keyboard organ, kit, rattan hanging the-dark pen with built in flashlight, wok, water-skis. Equal Oppty Employer. New Medico dian sUver jewelry, key ring with mono- chair for in or out-of-doors, Management Facility. art supplies kit, atlas of the grammed disc, recording of favorite mu- world. kitchen utensils sical artists, rectangular tied with a big bow, kite kit. magnifying glass with han- Battery-powered dle, roller skates, rock sculp- grass shears, back- Leather card case, ture kit. RECREATIONAL COORDINATOR gammon set, bubble- lounging robe, lug- bath ensemble, bowl- gage, lady-doctor Silver cake server, This position will coordinate recreational services for 70 mentally iag ball or basketball, books, doll Wt, lacy lingerie, soft stuffed animals, bud vase, brandy snifters. lavender sachet, lebkuchen sewing machine, retarded adults In the community. Qualifications are: B.S, in Ther- Christmas cookies. apeutic recreation preferred or related degree. Camera and acces- squash racket, sea- sories, circular saw, shell Christmas tree deco- Please send resume and salary history to; calculator, compass, Marvelous mink rations, soldering gun kit, slide projector, sno-mobile. ceramic baking dish coat, magazine PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT with silver-plated holder, rack, monogram- Toy calculator that crystal bowl or figurine. med tennis balls, teaches adding and DATAHR, INC, Digital watch, dia- microwave oven, makeup subtracting, tea cart Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT, 06810 brushes In their own holder, T for serving, tankards M/FEOE mond heart pend- ant, decorated por- magnetic travel celain or silver set, museum membership, APPLAUSE thimble, down-filled parka, monogrammed ' stationery, music box, miniature oars. When B friend gets down, DATAHR, INC. is a private, non-profit agency that doll, dart board. remembar that a moment of hand* provides residential services tor the disabled. Currently Enamelled compact Needlepoint kit, clapping is more valuable than an we have openings for the following positions: or cigarette case, napkin rings, nut hour of advice-giving. electronic system dish In sliver, note- E camera, erector set, N paper, , RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER evening bag, eyeglass caddy, news magazine subscription. Assist In training the developmentally disabled In a group home electric crepe maker, setting, A college degree or medical/professional background is Old time telephone, preferred. Flexible full & part-time hours available, Frames, fur accesso- Oriental rug, over- ries, foam-filled sized coffee cups or The call of the South blocks for small fry, mugs, orchid plant, American bullbird sounds RESPITE CARE WORKER field glasses, figure outboard motor, ocarina. like a cow's moo. Provide short term relief care in the home of a disabled child/adult. skates, finger paints, fishing Paid training provided. Hours are flexible. Transportaiion is re- gear, filmy nightgown, fruit quired. cake, fragrance set. SPEECH LANGUAGE Golf clubs, gourmet PATHOLOGIST Please contact Personnel • 748-5857. foods basket, glass HOME FOR SALE Full lime position working with htMil- candle holders with njuri'd young adult". ,IH part of innuv.i- scented candles, PLYMOUTH, Rte. 6, tivc rehabilitation program, Eiirii'rii'na' Miry Brook Road, Danbury 06810 greenhouse windows, glam- ,vilh Til! preferred. CFY ,iv,nl,ihk', Plt'.ise EOF Ml- orous caftan, gold mesh or 2 Family Colonial, Circa send resume to; chain necklace, gingerbread. 1840. Above ground red- Kathleen Nuewalle wood pool. On V* acres, WOODMERE HEALTH CARE CENTER PROGRAM YOURSELF $69,900. 2b Summit St. , Southingtofl, Cl. 0MH9 Christmas EOE Trees For 283-4508 Ncsv Medici) M.irugi'tl Facility FOR SUCCESS. Ecology,., Many people believe NURSING that the cutting of trees for Christmas "robs" ASSISTANTS nature and destroys a Immediate full or part time portion of our forests positions on the 7-3 and 3-11 each year, but the truth is that nearly three- "!' shifts for certified nursing assist- quarters of such trees ants. Benefit or no benefit pack. are raised specifically af ;s available. Please call; to be cut at Christmas- WOODMERE time. Most of the re- mainder are "thln- HEALTHCARE CENTER nlngs"™young trees cut Southington, Ct, in, forests to improve 628.0364 the growth opportuni- E.O.I. Naw Medico Managed Facility ties for other trees, Forestry experts and nurserymen point out I 11 llli i nilliuili r luiun - i i' i in ii i mil in II i-11 h in that young, growing ,i MI 1 n 5 \i r i li il i I MI nli I llic I i 111 ill II 1 n I I |Ii i trees give off more ox- SPECIAL ED 1(1 lilt 11,1 ll I l II I I WIlll I k \ mill I. i II-IMLI (AIM \\|J ygen and absorb more l\i ll I it lit ii i in hit in i ii iiin^ [j i i TEACHER Dm III]II|IIJ! n n] 1 1' \ n\ i carbon dioxide than KIMM \\I> iiiiiu \ ,it mi in mature ones, so that the mull link im rt i i \uiii PTIjJ,_ ERA REAL EbTATE Immediate opening for Special Ed cultivation of Christ- jinnliii in its i i in li mum mas trees actually helps Teacher in an expanding progressive in it?i mi in'! ii iii i il 11\iti the ecology. In contrast, rehab facility serving traumatically brain im it i i Mini i II linn1 pull mi il '- ERA John J, Rowe they say, the manufac- Missing from Scott Ave, since injured and neurologically impaired in- \ ml k \ S il, \ „ in, Realtj, I td. ture of artificial trees Oct. 31st, Large neutered male dividuaJi. Experience teaching TBi, NIP, V mr ll lillf. » ill li! urfiill/tfl uses up valuable energy mil ll|i'l ill d ijllli I- Is In I K \ 274-7538 (NOAH). Top of head to tail is LD helpful. Minimum bachelor's degree and natural resources, KAlMAMi \lti in ili Im m mi, with one year experience or Master's 11 which are not recover- black/tan/gray tiger - white on im itiD'l i IM 11 i! ii tniiiic el v. Mil i i i Degree in Special Eduemicm. Previous able. nose, lower face, and underside i i t \nd p ipi iv IM 1- i ii dm id II applicants need no! apply. Send resume tor After Christmas, dis- and paws. Was wearing narrow nil t Ml (I i \h it mi tin hi I li I carded trees can be light blue collar with I.D. tag. Mill M II hull I i OMMIW IAI f hJDIT used in various ways I'lll 1 k \ li I !l|( III i I I IMII Friendly, but may be frighten, Karen Saucier FlhANt IAL NUWORK to benefit the environ- Head Injury Recovery Center nl: Im 11 ii uim i i u i In MI il i it ment. Even if you live ed. ^ i i II- i in a city, Geologists sug- Woodmere I1H I \ , I gest, you can help by Any information please call For confidential interview Afck tor Stephen Bnotti getting in touch with 274-6291 261 Summit St., Soulhingion. Ci. 06489 a local conservation or- Will the lady who found the EOE 274-7538 or 574-0787 ganization or commer- New Medico Managed Facility cial nursery. dyed cat please call me. ERA John J. Rowe Realty Page 44 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) Dec. 20,1984

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