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Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org Tftmee i Vol. 49 No. 30 • PUBLISHED BY PRIME PUBLISHERS, INC. July 29,1993 40 Pages Price 65 cents Serving Watertown and Oakville Since 1947 - Election Slates Filled Up Parties Choose November's Candidates by Tommy Valuckas The Republicans The Democrats The Republican Town Com- Approximately three-dozen mittee al its party caucus July 22 Democrais made fairly quick voted to endorse two incumbents order Tuesday evening of nomi- and four newcomers to run for nating their candidates for the Town Council offices in Novem- municipal elections in Novem- ber. ber at the Oakville Branch Li- Meanwhile, six-year GOP brary. member of the Board of Educa- It was after the formal session, tion Margaret "Peg" Poulin failed though, when the tough talk to garner a nomination for an- started as the gathering unani- other term at the meeting held at mously denounced next week's Thomaston Savings Bank. public hearing date for the pro- The committee endorsed posed new Town Hall, citing it council incumbents Rosalie conflicts wilh other meetings. Loughran, current vice chair- "The trait is for ihem to keep woman, and Steve Kiraly for two- as much away fromthepublic as Miss Connecticut 1993 Kimberly Burgess, left, of Manchester, leads Summer Development Program year terms. They, will be joined possible," said Democrat Town youngsters at Judson School through dance exercises on the school's stage during a special visit July by newcomers Gary Stewart, Chairman Michael J. Vernovai, 23. — Times Photo, Valuckas Scott A. Musselman, Charles L. Sr., referring to the Republican- Gordon and Mark D. Wagslaff in controlled Town Council. "The (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 19) Jazzin' and Jivin' With State's No. 1 Miss by Tommy Valuckas The youngsters weren't going to get off easy, The Summer Development Program youngsters either. at Judson School thought perhaps they were just The Nutmeg State's representative in this going into the all-purpose gymnasium last Friday September's 1993 Miss America Pageant, Kim morning for a little fun and exercise. worked with two separate groups of youngsters in Wrong! the program, introducing them to dance steps and What they didn't know at first was their multiple combinations, such as jazz squares. "instructor" would be someone quite proficient in She brought along some high-rhythm' cassette dancing, energetic, and a celebrity in her own right: (Continued on page 8) Miss Connecticut 1993 Kimberly Burgess. Wall Project Scrutinized at Session by Tommy Valuckas Elaine Adams, Tess Mitchell and Joyce Recchia, left to right, count No serious objections to the ballots during a Board of Education candidates election at the reconstruction of a wall at the Republican Town Committee caucus July 22 at the Thomaston baseof Academy Hill wereraised during a public informational Savings Bank. Mrs. Adams earlier was nominated to run for town meeting on the project held July clerk in November's municipal elections.—Times Photo, Valuckas 21. With Budget Passed Partoflhereason,though, can be attributed to the fact only six School Chief Readies for the Task people showed up at the hearing by Susan Faber held in the high school library. With a budget now intact, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dinoo Competition came from a beau- Dastur says she's looking forward to the opening of school — and tiful, warm summer evening to opening dialogue wilh townspeople about education here in (Continued on page 9) Watertown. "I am delighted that the budget passed and that I can spend my Public Works Director Philip time planning programs instead of planning to see if the referendum Deleppo, residents Sandra Jell- goes through," Dr. Dastur commented. inghaus and Deborah Wein- "Fortunately we've kept almost every program intact because of berger, and Town Manager John the give-backs and responsibility and interest in children. People Salomone, left to right, look over can't take that for granted year after year. prints in the high school library "I really respect the professionals and staff for keeping children of the types of wall construction as their priority," she continued. that could be utilized on Main "I'm having a plaque made for my desk reading 'Children Come Street at Academy Hill. On the First,'" said Dr. Dastur, who added that she hopes teachers will begin floor inforegroundareexamples to wear buttons saying "We Love Teaching." of some of the block materials and fencing envisioned for use. Keeping people aware of how the schools spend their budget is — Times Photo, Valuckas (Continued on page 9) 1' - >. 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A single mother with Letters 5 the Water two daughters, Jessica and Heather, and a loving grand- Obituaries 14-15 page 25 mother, Nancy is a devoted fam- Police Log 33 ily memberal ways willing to lend Real Estate 32-34 Off the a helping hand, whether it's for Restaurants 30-31 babysitting, moving, or some Sports 23-25 Book Shelf unexpected mechanical problem that crops up. If there'satroubled page 30 young person in the neighbor- hood, Nancy always gives a lis- tening car. Usually all those who 8th Native American Powwow at Black Rock meet Ms. Grilley are taken in by her kindness, generosity and Thccighth annual EagleWing ers and storytellers from through- captivating smile. FrewNalivc American Powwow out the Americas, educational has been scheduled Saturday and exhibits and much more. "She is loved and appreciated Sunday, September 25-26, from AIM Fund-Raiser by herpalients, neighbors, friends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Black Rock The event is a fund-raiser for and family," said her daughter State Park, Thomaston Road Eagle Wing Press, which is asso- Heather. (Route 6). ciated with me American Indian Featured will be Native Movement (AIM) based in American traders with authentic Meriden. traditional arts, crafts and foods. More information may be Open House at Professional Center Four Hours Sunday There also will be dancers, sing- obtained by calling 729-0035. The town will conduclanopcn mittee has made a formal evalu- code at the timeof construction a house in the Watcrtown Profes- ation of the complex andrcpor ted few years ago, could bemodificd sional Center building it is pro- the structures, which were up to to meet the town's needs. posing toconvertintoancwTown BOZZUTO ASSOCIATES INC. Hall Sunday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Insurance The three-story structure is located at 680 Main Street, be- hind the U.S. Post Office on •Medicare Supplement Woodruff Avenue. The town administration • Individual or Group Health wants to purchase the center, and •Retirement Planning: another building facing Main Street at 686 Main, for $4.5 mil- • High Return Annuities lion. About$3 million of the total would comprise renovation costs CALL FOR A CONFIDENTIAL REVIEW in order to house town offices, School Department, Public Dick Bozzuto 945-3559 Works Department and other essential services under one roof. 401 Main Street Watertown A public hearing on the bond- ing ordinance for the project will ROTARY HONOREES: Recent winners of the Watertown Rotary be held Wednesday, August4, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Club's $1,000 scholarship awards were guests at a recent club meeting. Left to right are Yelena Chak, Kelli Donahue, Danielle auditorium. The council already WHAT IS WHIPLASH? A WHIPLASH INJURE DAMAGES Saucier and Kathryn Andrews.