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Year in review Some resolutions in offing for 1998 by Susan Faber zoning proposals and decisions. A As the new year begins, major joint meeting between the commis- issues that have held the attention sion and the council has been tenta- ofofficialsand townspeople in 1997 tively scheduled for Tuesday, Janu- maysee resolution in 1998. Among ary 27, officials said, to discuss the these are the short- and long-term recent review of the Plan of Devel- effects of recent controversial zon- opment and the aims of the com- ing changes that limit the size of mission. future retail buildings and have How the zoning changes will resulted in a spate of lawsuits filed affect the future of the Sealy Co. against the Planning and Zoning property in the center of Oakville is Commission in November. yet to be seen. Sealy Connecticut, Zoning officials contend the Inc. and Eastco Development of changes were made in response to Westport, which owns the contrac- complaints about ever-growing tual rights to purchase the property, traffic congestion. have both filed lawsuits. They claim In response to the lawsuits and that the size limitations imposed by criticism of local developers and the commission are arbitrary, were retailers, the Town Council agreed not properly publicized and will at a recent meeting that major zon- hamper future developmentin town. %Broken trees that have seen better days pzotrude through the ice in a swampy area just north of ing changes need to be communi- Included in the the amendments 1 the Water-Oak VFW Post 5157 hall on Thomaston Road (Route 6). — Times Photo, Valuckas cated more clearly in the future, are regulations imposing a 7,500 - and that zoning and town officials square-foot limitinthecentral busi- should meet and report regularly on ness district in Oakville, with a special permit required for build- ings up to 20,000 square feet. Farewell at last to that big, ungainly Oakville neighbor Thelong-awaited demolition of by Susan Faber matic conclusion to months spent The demolition started in ear- ing and local volunteer services. the Winchester Electronics build- Large piles of rubble were all acquiring local approvals and per- nest following Veterans' Day cere- Some debris fell on the Green ing on the Sealy site adjacent to the that remained after the four-story mits. monies held at the nearby Oakville during the demolition, according to Oakville Green is nearing comple- portion of the former Winchester The building, ownedby theSealy Green on November 11. The im- committee Chairwoman Elaine tion and an environmental cleanup Electronics building was demol- Co., had long been considered an pact of the demolition on the Green Adams, but the extent has not been process must take place before new ished on Friday. Demolition of the eyesore and officials and towns- has been a concern of members of determined. Committee members construction can begin on the site. large, vacant structure, which people were heartened to leam the Oakville Green Committee, who wanted Scaly topostacash bond to Another issue currently resting loomed over the center of Oakville almostayearago thatSealyplanncd oversaw completion of the small cover the cost of damages to monu- with the Waterbury court system is for most of the century, was a dra- to tear it down. park built with government fund- (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 6) Mother and daughter aspire INSIDE to similar educational goals First Baby by Susan Faber progressive," Ms. Sweeney said, promo rules! The adage"like father, like son" with a large computer lab and In- might be adapted to "like mother, ternet access. like daughter" for Janice Pond, One of the first innovations she principal of Heminway Park made was establishing a day care School, and her daughter, Shelly center for church and school em- Newest Sweeney. Although the women are ployees. member stalwart individualists, their lives "The school is a direct reflection have taken similar courses. of me," Ms. Sweeney commented. ofCofC ' -"^Similar to her mother, Ms. "I take it very personally. You can page 16 V _ *««eneyisnowaschoolprincipal. delegateauthoritybutyou can never ;5ne took over the leadership posi- delegate responsibility. You have tion at OurLadyoftheLakes School to be sensitive to people's needs. in Miami, Fla. at the beginning of As a teacher, you need to teach Shelly Sweeney, left, and her mother, Janice Pond, both serve as school Dayton the school year after serving as vice from example." principals and havefollowed similar educational and career paths. Mrs. principal since May. A total of 620 Although she worked for the onTSB children attend the K-8 school, Archdiocese of Miami for seven Pond has ledHeminwayParkSchool in Watertownforfouryears and her staff which is one of the largest schools years before her recent appoint- daughter recently was named principal of Our Lady of the Lakes School page 24 in the Archdiocese of Honda. ment, she is a firm believer in pub- in Miami, Fla. Both women are products of the Watertown School system. The school is considered "very (Continued on page 6) — Times Photo, Faber ppy 2 — Town TimesProperty, January 1,1998 of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org MeatCenter Shoulder H $ HEMINWAY CENTER CLOD ROAST * 485 Main Street, Watertown, CT • 274-2714 PRICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2 - JANUARY 6 RUMP ROAST.* 1.78.? Oven i§
DELEGATES BRING SOME •LIGHT: Oakvilk's Griffin School joined the Ronald McDonald House for its 1997 Lights of Love holiday fund-rais- ing campaign, wilhapproximalely 120 other public and private schools throughout Connecticut also participating. Griffin con- ductedpenny drives, dress-down days for staff, and also accepted Where we've come from donations from the community. The fund raisers were supervised As the 50th anniversary celebration of the Town Times enters by PTO mom Cindy Range and the final "formal" month of commemoration, this first issue of 1998 Maggie Fraser. Griffin princi- marks the beginning of a new little feature we hope will appear pal. A total of $489.81 was col- regularly as space permits — 'This week in Times." lected. Two Griffin delegates who We'll be publishing newsy items of interest just as they appeared attended a tree lighting ceremony in Town Times 50 years ago, starting with the January 2, 1948 December 6 at the Ronald issue, which launched the first full year of weeklies right up through McDonald House were Chris- now. Many of the names and happenings from a half-century ago toper Mullins, left, and Brendan that graced the pages of Town Times, spanning politics to sports, Gildea, right, shown with Santa entertainment to schools, are sure to amuse and rekindle some and one of his helpers, JoAnne memories, hopefully fond ones. Grabinski. The school's delegates The first installment appears in this issue on page 20. For those accepted a certificate of recogni- old enough, reminisce and enjoy! For all others — learn and enjoy! tion for Griffin's fund-raising efforts and support. Photo cour- A reprint of the very first Town TimesUom December 5,1947, tesy of Emily Gross, Ronald will be published this month with the regular January 29 issue. McDonald House director of Happy New Year! development.
I I Letters 'STRIKE' BREAKER: JoshDuBois,12,asev- Regulations can choice; right to go into business, sion. Once again in 1997 the retail- enth grader atRumsey compete and make a profit; right to ers and developers were not noti- purchase and own land either for Hall School in Wash- be revised when fied prior to the changes being made residence of for commercial use; as to the limiting the sizes and scope ington, Conn., cradles they are harmful right to the services of government of buildings to be constructed within his bowling ball while To The Editor as a protector and referee; and right this town of ours. beginning his stride As 1997 comes to an end and to freedom from arbitrary govern- One has to remember even down a lane Decem- 1998 arrives, I also would like to ment regulation and control. though those that own property and ber 26 at Thomaston wish the Watcrtown Planning and Oh yes indeed I could go on and have a business in town doesn't Lanes' open bowling Zoning Commission members a on, but there are more important mean they all live in our town! for the public. The Happy New Year! And hoping that things to point out for now! And once again I have to em- Morris ladwas among some of the townspeople can be There also seems u> be many phasize: the Watertown Fire Dis- just as "happy" in the new year, not complaints being made by the trict seems to have a more reason- several who took ad- only with our health and beingalive, townspeople, myself included, as able posture within their regula- vantage of special butas to surviving in this land of the to the "legal notices" being adver- tions and when they advertise a bowling times at the free and opportunity! tised in the newspapers by the "legal notice" in the newspaper it is lanes lastweek to help We all know that there has to be zoning commission as to being too quite readable and understandable fill up Christmas va- regulations, but there are some of small and I have to say as to times by all of the townspeople. And cation time. The Wa- those regulations that can be debat- notquite understandable, such as to sometimes they're often repeated tertown Road alleys able! Some say that when regula- the "legal notice" that was adver- so that the townspeople who fall under them know exactly what's will be open Friday, tions have been revised there is tised in the newspaper on October nothing that can't be done other- 14, 1993, as to stating a public going on in their section of town! January 2, for final wise! Oh yes indeed there is, espe- hearing was to be held on the Sincerely, recreation bowling cially when they're interfering with "Comprehensive Revision of the Vcra Medina, slots before schools one's business and source of in- Zoning Regulations" on October Oakville resume classes Mon- come. 27,1993. day. — Times Photo, Now 1 would like to point out to Now what exactly is that telling Valuckas the Planning and Zoning Commis- the townspeople? To what changes Notes of thanks :=: sion members my beliefs too: po- and to who was it concerning to? In To The Editor: litical and economic rights, which reality it was concerning to busi- As a member of the Day Lions protect the dignity and freedom of nesses, i ndustrial, and residence and Club I experienced the true mean- the individuals! We the towns- had to do with signs! And as far as ing of Christmas on December 2f people have the right to freedom of Iknow.noonewasnotificd before- at the First Congregational Church. speech, which happens to come in hand, not even me, except the I watched as about 100 special many ways: right to work in call- Chamber of Commerce and the children smiled and shouted as they ings and localities of our own Economic Development Commis- visited with Santa Claus, had their picture taken, and opened a gift they had asked for—a Barbie doll, The Town Times welcomes Letters to the Editor fromit s readers. a remote controlled car, etc. Six ^ All letters must be signed and dated with a phone number included, youngsters won bikes and other and preferably typed and double spaced. Letters should be as concise special gifts in a raffle. One enthu- DEADLINE REMINDER: Town Times remindsit s readers that the as possible: letters beyond 300 words are subject to editing. Town siastic boy did "whcelies" on his Times reserves the right to rejectan y letter and will not publish any deadline for all press releases; club or organization notices; births, new bike, showing his excitement, letters that are libclo us. Letters are due in the newspaper office, 469 and reminding adults that Christ- engagement and wedding announcements; business updates; photo Main Street, by 5 p.m. Monday the week of publication. In the event submiaals, etc., is Friday at 5 p.m. previous to the issue of publica- mas is all about children and giv- of aMonday holiday and theoffice is closed, letters are due by 5p.m. ing. tion. Letters to the editor are the exception, with that deadline S pjn. the previous Friday. Letters also can be mailed to Town Times, Many people joined together to Monday. "Letter to the Editor," P.O. Box 1, Watertown 06795-0001. make this a special event. Darylle Property of the Watertown Historical SocietyTown Times, January 1 , 1998 — 5
Letters Top and bottom watertownhistoricalsociety.org photos by Susan holiday uec. Since when do holi- Willenbrock, director of social Faber ofTown day trees have crosses on them? services for Watertown, invited the Times. families she works wiih. Lisa Carcw About a week ago I read an and some of the Recreation Depart- article in the Waterbury Republi- mcnlstaff assisted. Members of the can-American about a Christmas Middle photo Confirmation class at SL John the tree that had been setupinBaldwin courtesy of Evangelist Church provided serv- School. John Hudak. ices as needed. I'm confused as to why we were The Watertown Day Lions Club denied putting up a menorah when sponsored the event and served Christmas decor is all over town. It pizza, cookies and beverages. John doesn't seem fair. Lukosavage of Universal Welding Sincerely, underwrote the cost of the Christ- Geni Fischthal, mas party and some of his associ- Bantam ates (NASCAR drivers) came from Connecticut, New York and Mas- ^ sachusetts to share in the joy of the BEFORE . . . DURING. . . AND season. AFTER: Wrecking crews worked Thanks to the Rev. Bill Zito of on dismantling the four-story por- First Congregational Church for tion of the Sealy Co. building (lop providing space for the party. Many photo at right) near Hillside Ave- other volunteers, too numerous to nuelastWednesday(December24). mention, gave of their time and The rest came tumbling down Sat- energy to make this a memorable urday (middle photo), and a few Christmas. A special thanks to Carol days later all that remained were Hickcox of the Day Lions who piles of rubble (bottom photo) as coordinated the entire event. She, demolition workers moved on to along with family members, friends, leardownthe one-story seclionnear and a host of volunteers, purchased Riverside Street. The Oakville and wrapped gifts, distributed food branch Post Office is pictured at baskets, and oversaw all the details right. of the party. My Christmas was brightened by the young people visiting with Farewell at last Santa Clausandenjoyingtheirgifts, (Continued from page 1) and the generosity of all who con- tributed in any way to a very special ments and landscaping, but state Christmas celebration. statutes prohibit the request of cash Sincerely, bonds on off-site properly, offi- Jim Cusick, cials said. Watertown Day Lions, Instead, Sealy and demolition Oakville workers from Manafort Brothers of Plainville protected the war monu- ment with a timber and plywood To The Editor frame, removed the World War II X wish to thank the Watertown cannon and covered the memorial Fire Department, Police Depart- bricks and sidewalks with tires, ment and ambulance personnel for plastic and plywood. the prompt and courteous response Protective fencing had also been to my recent 911 call. erected around the Green, but any It's a comfort to know you are so remaining work will be done at close by. Thanks! ground level on the Sealy property, Sincerely, said Acting Town Manager Chuck Adele Y. Sharka, Frigon on Monday. The one-story The floor will serve to encapsu- For information on local Town Times subscriptions, out-of-town Oakville portion of the Winchester building late any contamination underneath subscriptions or changes in address, call the Circulation Depart- will be torn down next, and the the building, which was first used ment at Prime Publishers at (203) 263-2116. entire demolition process should from 1912 to 1958 by the Autoyre Says unfair that be completed by mid- or late Janu- Co. that made melal bathroom, menorah denied ary. kitchen and closet fixtures and The second phase of the project XTtmee Phone (860) 274-6721 To The Editor: accessories, and operated an elec- will involve breaking up and re- PRIME PUBLISHERS, INC F» 945-3116 Our family had been a resident troplating system, according to in- moving the concrete floor of the formation from town planner Mary Heminway Center of Watertown for many years. Our building and will not start for six 469 Main Street (P.O. Box One), Watertown, Connecticut 06795 children grew up there and it is a Greene. months, Mr. Frigon said. Sampling Winchester Electronics made Published every Thursday. Independently audited circulation delivered wonderful town. to test for soil contamination will Several years ago we met with electrical connectors and products by mail to all of the homes and businesses in Oakvilie and Watertown, be conducted through the floor once for the defense industry there from Connecticut. the Town Council about putting a the demolition is complete. Sealy menorah on the Green. It was de- 1959 to 1991, and an electroplating Publisher - Rudy Mazurosky has worked on a contamination operation left residuals including nied because a menorah is a reli- cleanup plan with the slate Depart- Editor - Tommy Valuckas gious symbol and the tree was a ment of Environmental Protection. (Continued on page 6) Sports Editor - Jim Dreher News Staff-Susan Faber Chief Financial Officer - Annette Linster Operations Director - Kurt Mazurosky The Superintendent's Corner Circulation & Classified Manager - Walter Mazurosky
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Dr.DinooN.Dasturisschoolsuperintendent 3 months, $15; 1 month, $5.50. „„.— •Listening — Silent flattery. for the Watertown school system. Member USSPI; Member IN AE; Member Q C 6 —Town Times, January 1, 1998 Property of the WatertownFarewell at last Historical Society (Continued from page 5) arsenic, cadmium, chromium and Greene said. Cleaning up the site to purchase the Sealy property, ac- lead. Sealy assembled bedding will occur once the floor is removed. cording to the appeal, but no appli- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgproducts for decades in the build- The future use of the site has not cations for site plan approval are ing next to the Winchester building been determined and might be af- currently on file in the town's plan- Than*: you and closed the assembly plant dur- fected by new and controversial ning and zoning office. for your support. ing the summer of 1994 as part of a zoning amendments passed in consolidation operation. November. Both Sealy and Eastco According to the amendments, Once an environmental assess- Development of Weslporl have no retail building in Oakville's Lori A. Bonaldi ment is completed and it is deter- sued the Planning and Zoning central business district can be Certified Public Accountant mined how much material will be Commission, claiming the amend- larger than 7,500 square feet and excavated or how much fill will be ments mat limit the size of future buildings up to 20,000 square feet I 20 Main Street, Oakville required, Sealy will be required to retail building decrease the poten- require a special permit, a public (The Old "Pin Shoppe") return to the town's zoning com- tial development in the area. hearing and close scrutiny by the 274-0656 mission to obtain approval, Ms. Eastco owns thecontractual right commission. Mother and daughter ~ (Continued from page 1) lie education. "It's everyone's right in Miami at Thanksgiving, where tion of education in this town," ATTORNEY SHERMAN R. SLAVIN to get the best education," she said. she was the guest speaker and par- Mrs. Pond said. "You have an obli- wishes to state in the manner "I'm a product of the Watertown ticipated in Thanksgiving activi- gation to the town and children to school system," she added, having ties. Ms. Sweeney conducted an receive the best education they can of Mark Twain attended South School (now Grif- assembly and led a parade of stu- get." that rumors of his retirement are fin), Hcminway Park, where her dents who carried flags of countries "Education is one thing that mother is now principal, Swift from all over the world. A World should never be slighted," Ms. HIGHLY EXAGGERATED. Junior High and Watenown High War II veteran carried the Ameri- Sweeney agreed. "When it comes He continues to practice at his office, School, where her mother taught can flag. time to pass budgets, education Slavin & Stauffacher, LLC, 680 Main Street in Watertown, her Advanced Placement Spanish. "It was powerful to see my should be the number one priority." and wishes all his clients a happy and healthy New Year. After graduating in 1983, she daughter in this position," Mrs. "I think we both believe in team- went on to American University in Pond said. "The love and respect work," Mrs. Pond said. "We have a Washington, D.C. and graduated in people had for her was the best gift natural way with people. We both 680 Main St., Watertown, CT • 274-2511 1987. any mother can have." have high expectations." Next on Watertown Professional Center "Watertown is home to me," Ms. The mutual respect seems to go her daughter's agenda is aiming to Sweeney commented, as she paid a both ways. "I've always been very have her school designated a "Na- visit to her hometown over the proud of my mother," said Ms. tional School of Excellence." recent holidays. "I'm very proud of Sweeney, who paid a visit to Mrs. Pond's son, Thomas it." Heminway Park just before Christ- Sweeney, has changed his career In an education that paralleled mas vacation. "She was a very good course and is currently studying to We are wishing you a Happy, Healthy her daughter's, Mrs. Pond also role model." become a teacher. "It's something started out at South School and "We both believe in the tradi- in the genes," she said. graduated from Watertown High School, then located in the Hemin- way Park School building. Before Some resolutions taking over the top spot at Hemin- (Continued from page 1) way Park, Mrs. Pond served as vice an appeal filed in March by Konover to render a decision in the case principal at WHS for eight years. Development Corp., which wants involving plaintiffs who contend New Year's Eve In another curious parallel, Ms. to build a Super Shop & Stop on that state law has jurisdiction over Sweeney spent lime in Mexico as Straits Turnpike across from New the local town charter in the estab- Wednesday, December 31 an American Field Service student Wood Road. Concerns over traffic lishment of a district that would All Of Our Offices during her high school years and and environmental impact led to offerprotectiontosomeoflheoldest her mother was an exchange stu- the zoning commission's rejection homes and buildings in the center WILL CLOSE AT 4:00 P.M. dent to Mexico in 1962. of the Stop & Shop construction in of Watertown. Although Ms. Sweeney had February. The plaintiffs are seeking an aspirations to become a lawyer, her Also in litigation is the proposal injunction toprohibit the town from ALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED mother saw the possibilities of a to create a historic district in town. holding a referendum to repeal the teaching career in her future. "I told Approval of the plan ran into a historic district ordinance enacted her she had all the natural ability," series of roadblocks this past year by the Town Council in January. New Year's Day Mrs. Pond said. and was passed on to Watcrbury Approval was granted by a major- Thursday, January 1 She visited her daughter's school Superior Court, where Judge ity of property owners living in the Our ATM Service* is tivuiljlble 24 hoars a day...7days " week JoAnne Kulawiz heard arguments proposed district in the fall of 1996, al all of our offices for convenient bimkbig from supporters and opponents in as dictated by slate charter. Porter and October. The court has until March Two flood control projects that All of our offices will be OPEN on Friday, January 2 Chester Regular Banking Hours graduates When it comes to Bethlehem Office OPEN get jobs! Saturday, January 3, 1998 Why? Respiratory Home Care Services Lobby and Drive-thru 9:00 a.m. til 12:00 Noon We Ir/iin (HirHtiufolliB in (> NKEDKI) The Choice Is Yours occiljmliuns •ComnnwAkM Drafting (CAD) IThorThomastor n •Thomaston • Mcltal AmistiilK Think of us FIRST! 20? Main Street • Comi.itwKiMmrtl.is Savings (8601 2854575 •G,!,l|,,l!.T/Ofll,V PrMf..«.II:,I • Home Oxygen Therapy (24 Hr. Emergency Service) • Ai ti.livc: •IIVACII • CPAP (For treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea) Since Commercial Office 1874 36 Union St red • Thorn. • BiPAP (860) 28341 JO lu>ji)[ • Compressors for delivery of medications ( eg. Pulmo-Aide) XJ fur. Watch for the •Watertown WcttcslgiimirpmgRimi) wild IIIM J6J Main Slrccl IIWJI oFreproatmtntiveg from [railing Registered Respiratory Therapists on staff COMl|UlnH'fi lIliMu^'limil tin: -•II'I"(I i liU (860) 274-2573 Grand Opening mums you l<:uni wluil yiatr firtum providing patient education, evaluation of our "Newest" branch Tenyville URijiktycr wants you In know. 203 Main Street Cull us imky «« For Parents Of I Thomaston I Savings College-Bound Students "iBank RESPONSIBLE BANKING INVOLVES MORE THAN MONEY. Thursday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 16 Monday, Jan. 19 BRUNCH FOR LUNCH Cheesy Pizza Juice Tossed Salad NO SCHOOL Fr. Toast Stix-Syrup Scrambled Eggs Choice of Fruit Martin Luther King, Jr. Sausage Links Day Choice of Fruit Tuesday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Chicken Nuggets Homemade Veg. Soup WIN FREE ICE CREAM Honey of BBQ Sauce Grilled Cheese FIND RED TAG Bologna Sandwich Egg Noodles Tator Tots/Ketchup Lett. &Tom., Veggie Stix Green Beans Choice of Fruit Polly-0 Straw Choice of Fruit GIANT COOKIE Rescheduled to January 8,1998 Friday, Jan. 23 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Fresh Baked Pizza Cheesy Pizza Mexican Taco (plain or pepperoni) Dunkers w/Sauce Cheese/Lett/Ibm. Garden Salad Vegetable Medley White Rice Choice of Fruit Choice of Fruit Cora Nibblets WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Creamy Pudding Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Fruit Juice School Baked Pizza Hot Dog/Bun Berry Kix Cereal w/Milk Tossed Salad Twister Fries. 7:00 PM Scrambled Eggs Choice of Fruit Ketchup Ham Slice Frozen Juice Treat Choice of Fruit 8 —Town TimesProperty, January 1, 1998 of the Watertown Historical Society Obituaries Anwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgn (Evans) Halloran. She lived in Crimmins of Litchfield; abrolher, Manor. and received his B.S. degree in Ellsworth F. Leach Walerbury most of her life and Brewsler Reichenbach of Woo- OAKVILLE — Funeral serv- He was bom July 5, 1917, in music from the University of Con- assisted her husband in his account- dbury; and two grandchildren. Boston, son of the late Albert and necticut. He was a professional ices for Ellsworth F. Leach, 79, of ing firm. She was a parishioner of Contributions may be made to Ridgeway Avenue, will be held Elsa (Svenson) Johnson, and lived musician. Immaculate Conception Church. the Woodbury Volunteer Ambu- in Waterbury all his life. He gradu- Besides his parents, he leaves a Friday, January 2, at 11 a.m. from She leaves a sister, Joan Hallo- lance Association. P.O. Box 581, the Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 ated from Leavenworth High sister, SandraS.Bowlesof Oakville. ran; and several nieces and neph- Woodbury 06798. School. Prior to his retirement, he Main Street, Watertown, with the ews. Rev. Waldo Landquist, minister at was a machinist for 42 years at Leo Vallieres Joseph J. Feher Jr. American Brass Co., Metal Hose Union Congregational Church, Lillian Jeannin LONG BEACH, Calif. — Fu- BETHANY—AMassofChris- Division. He was a member of the neral services for Leo Vallieres, 76, officiating. Burial will be in Ever- PROSPECT — Funeral serv- green Cemetery, Watertown. Call- tian Burial for Joseph John Feher Scorpion Club of Waterbury. of San Francisco Avenue, formerly ices for Mrs. Lillian Rose (Buchs) Jr., 84, of Old Mill Road, was said He leaves a son, Oscar A. of Waterbury, Conn., were held ing hours will be Friday from 9 to Jeannin, 79, of 120 Matthews Street, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Saturday, December 27, at 10 a.m. Johnson Jr. of Oakville; three Friday, December 26, at 9 a.m. from were held Tuesday, December 30, inOur Lady of Assumption Church, daughters, Erin Roland, Sheila the Woodtick Memorial, Wolcott, Mr. Leach, widower of Dorothy atProspectCongregational Church. Lescadre and Dianne Mahony, all (Watkins) Leach, died Monday, Woodbridge. Burial was in St. Conn., to St. Anne Church, Water- Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. of Walerbury; eight grandchildren; bury, for a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. December 29, at Waterbury Hospi- Mrs. Jeannin, wife of William and three great-grandchildren. tal. Mr. Fcher, husband of Mildred Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, A. Jeannin, died Saturday, Decem- Irene Hastings, died Tuesday, Contributions may be made to He was born in Poughkeepsie, Waterbury. ber 27, at St. Mary's Hospital in December 23, in Griffin Hospital St. Jude's Children's Research N.Y., on August 26, 1918, son of Mr. Vallieres died Saturday, Waterbury after a brief illness. in Derby after a brief illness. Hospital, 322 North Lauderdale the late Ellsworth G. and Effie December 20, at Empress Reha- She was born August 24,1918, Street, Memphis, Tenn. 38105- (Roosa) Leach. He lived in Oakville He was born January 10,1913, bilitation Center in Long Beach. in Watcrbury, daughter of the late 2729; or Connecticut Chapter, for most of his life, and graduated in Stratford, son of the late Joseph He was bom June 18, 1921, in Leon and Margaret (Challendes) American Parkinson's Disease from Waterlown High School in John Sr. and Barbara Elizabeth Montreal, Canada, son of the late Buchs. She was a retired cook at Research, 27 Allendale Drive, 1938. Mr. Leach was a U.S. Army Fcher. He was a teacher of indus- Ovila and Aurora (Chatel) Valli- Medicare Pavilion and a member trial arts at several schools, includ- North Haven 06473. veteran, serving as a sergeant in the of ProspeclCongrcgational Church. eres. He was a construction fore- ing Seymour High School. He man for many years. He served in 519th Medical Collecting Company Besides her husband, she leaves during World War II. served as assistant principal at Joseph F. Breidenbach the U.S. Navy during World War a son, Philip Jeannin of Watcrbury; Seymour and Amity Regional high MIDDLEBURY — Private II. Prior to his retirement he was two daughters, Blanche Ranaudo schools from 1958 until retirement funeral services at the family's He leaves a brother, Gerald employed by the Bristol Co. for of Watertown and Barbara Valletta in 1975. He was a U.S. Army vet- convenience were scheduled for Vallieres of Torrance, Calif.; and many years. He was a member of of Nokcsville, Va.; a brother, Ro- eran of World War II, serving in the Joseph F. Breidenbach, 87, of 51 five sisters, Simone Vallieres of the Union Congregational Church land Buchs of Southbury; and six Fifth Infantry Division, Third Lockwood Road. No calling hours Santa Monica, Calif., Lucienne in Oakvilie. He was a charter grandchildren. Army, from 1944 to 1946 in the were scheduled. (Vallieres) Vallee and Jane Valli- member of the American Legion The Buckmiller Brothers Fu- European Theater. Post 195 of Watertown. Mr. Breidenbach, husband of eres, both of Waterbury, Gisele neral Home, Prospect, was in charge He was past Grand Knight of the He is survived by four sons, Pattie (Avent) Breidenbach, died Richardson of Watertown, Conn., of arrangements. KnightsofColumbusAuroraCoun- Ellsworth F. "Bud" Leach Jr. of early Friday morning, December and Theresa Short of San Diego. cil No. 23 of Seymour, served as East Hartford, Gerald E. Leach of 26, atSt. Mary's Hospital in Water- Ruth Anderson pastprcsidcnlof the Bethany Lions East Wallingford, VL, Edward J. bury. Charles W. Probst WOODBURY — Funeral serv- Club and Bethany Preservation Leach of Oakville, and Kenneth J. He was born in Essen, West WATERBURY—Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Ruth (Reichenbach) Trust, and was past commander of Leach of Watertown; a brother, Germany, on April 16,1910, a son ices for Charles W. Probst, 68, of Anderson, 78, of 331 Quassapaug Bethany Veterans of Foreign Wars, Irving R. Leach of St. Petersburg, of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 32 Herschel Avenue, were held Road, were held Tuesday, Decem- Beletzky-Hoppe Post No. 02448. Fla., and Litchfield; eight grand- Breidenbach. He was a Middle- Monday, December 29, at 10 a.m. ber 30, at 10 a.m. at the Woodbury He served on the Bethany Planning children; and one great-grandchild. bury resident since 1962, having at Bunker Hill Congregational Funeral Home of Munson-Lov- and Zoning Committee and was an moved here from Belleville, NJ. Church. Burial was to be at the Contributions may be made to a etere. Burial was in Evergreen active member of the Bethany He retired in 1975as plant superin- family's convenience. charity of the donor's choice. Cemetery, Watertown. Senior Citizens. He was past presi- tendent from Bar Works Manufac- Mr. Probst, husband of Susan Mrs. Anderson, widow of Clay- dent of Our Lady of the Assump- turing Co., where he worked 14 Kwantz Probst and the late Carol Helen H. Navin ton W. Anderson, died Saturday, tion Church Parish Council and a years. He was a member of the (Walsh) Probst, died Wednesday WATERTOWN—Funeral serv- December 27, at her home. Eucharistic minister in the church. American Society of Tool and morning, December 24, at his home. ices and burial for Mrs. Helen H. She was bom May 13,1919, in Besides his wife of 52 years, he Manufacturing Engineers. He was born April 22,1929, in Navin, formerly of Columbia Woodbury, daughter of the late leaves six children, Andras Feher Besides his wife, he leaves a Waterbury, son of the late Carl R. Boulevard, Woodbury, were to be Robert and Lucille (Miller) Reich- of Chittenango, N. Y., Ronald Feher son, James J. Breidenbach of Wa- and Margaret E. (Shannon) Probst, held at the family's convenience. enbach. She graduated from Woo- of Berwyn, Pa., Barbara Basten- terbury; and a brother, William and lived in Waterbury all his life. No calling hours are scheduled. dbury High School and worked in beckofWatertown,JosephJ.Feher Breidenbach of Atlanta, Ga. He graduated from Bunker Hill Mrs. Navin, widow of Thomas the office at The Taft School in III of Richmond, Va., Anne Maria Contributions may be made to Grammar School and Crosby High Navin, died Sunday, December 28, Watertown. S he was the owner and Hulchinson of Concord, Mass., and the Middlcbury Volunteer Fire School. He also graduated from at Waterbury Extended Care Facil- secretary-treasurer of Anderson Cynthia Cummiskcy of Weston; a Department Ambulance,. Tucker Babson College with a bachelor's ity in Watertown. Manufacturing Co. of Woodbury, sister, Elizabeth Fchcr of Fairfield; Hill Road, Middlebury 06762. The degree in business administration. She was bom in Waterbury, in business for 52 years. 21 grandchildren; and six great- Alderson Funeral Home of Nauga- He was a salesman for Admiral daughter of the late Thomas and She leaves a daughter, Karen A. grandchildren. tuck is in charge of arrangements. Metals in Wobum, Mass. He was Contributions may be made to active in the Boy Scouts and ran the Bethany Lions Club Scholar- William R Smith Jr. bingo for St. Mary's School for ship Fund, through the funeral di- many years. He was a 32nd degree TAMPA, Fla. — Arrangements l\j4d rector at Miller-Ward Funeral Mason, andamember of theSmaller runeral\j4dme for William F. Smith Jr., 45, of Home, 260 Bank Street, Seymour Manufacturers Association. Family owned and operated since 1884. Tampa, were handled by the S willey 06483. Besides his wile, he leaves two Funeral Home. sons, C. Geoffrey Probst of Reno, Mr. Smith died Monday, De- Nev. and Gregory C. Probst of • Traditional and Cremation Oscar A. Johnson Sr. cember 15, of complications from Services Cayucos, Calif.; two daughters, WATERBURY — Private fu- diabetes. Mrs. MarleneZychowski of Chesh- • Pre-arrangement Counseling neral services for Oscar A. Johnson He was bom in Waterbury, ire and Leeanne M. Probst of Bris- Sr., 80, formerly of 3030 North • Prepayment Plans Include: Conn., son of William F. and tol; two stepsons, Jeffrey C. Tesch Main Street, were held Monday, Irrevocable Trust Funds Dorothy I. Smith of Tampa, and of Watenown and Gregory J. Tesch Insurance Funding December 29, at the Alderson moved to the Tampa area in 1982 of Waterbury; and eightgrandchil- Funeral Home of Waterbury. from Oakvillc, Conn. He was a dren. Mr. Johnson, widower of Mary 1970 graduate of Watertown High H. Paul Hickcox- Carol M. Hickcox 274-8383 (Hyland) Johnson, died Friday, School, attended Berklee College Contributions may be made to 195 Main St., Watertown 274-9522 December 26, at Wolcott View of Music in Boston for two years Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban Drive, Branford 06405; or Carol Probst Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Mary's School, 43 Cole Street, Waterbury 06706. The Mulville JOHN G. O'NEILL Funeral Home was in charge of FIRST OIL CO. arrangements. HOME HEATING OIL S £>~«) FUNERAL HOME John C. Sullivan 150 Gallon Minimum ^ iQfe"%— "Within The Means Of AW WATERBURY—Funeral serv- (smaller amounts available) PRICE SUBJECT TO CHMUSE 9%^JQiW • Serving All Faiths • Pre-Arrangements ices for John Corden Sullivan, 62, • full service oil company of41 Holly Street, were held Satur- • automatic deliveries . service contract • Pre-Need Funeral Trust Accounts day, December 27, at 9:15 a.m. • budget plan . 24-hour burner service • Complete Burial & Cremation Services from Kclly-BrennanFuneral Home to Immaculate Conception Church Serving Oakville-Watertown & Surrounding Areas for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial with ^ 753-5255 797-1505 QQ full military honors was in St. James 742 Main St., Oakville Peter J. Zakowich, 274-3005 C Cemetery, Naugatuck. H°^ 1-800-432-4OIL(4645) OS Mr. Sullivan, husband of Shirley Property of the Watertown Historical SocietyTown Times, January 1,199 8 — 9 Obituaries watertownhistoricalsociety.orgReligious (Macary) Sullivan, died Wednes- France to Alexandria, she shifted to A U Saints' Episcopal day morning, December 24, at serigraph and monograptiprintmak- 262 Main Street Grove Convalescent Home after a ing under the tutorship of Ruth Stan- Oakville, 274-2352 long illness. Rose and Penny Barringer, eventu- Friday, January 2, 1998 — N.A. ally concentrating on animal sub- Meeting, 7 pjn. He was bom in Waterbury, Jan u- Sunday, January 4 — Holy Eucha- ary 22,1935, son of the late Timo- jects. She first exhibited her water- rist Rile 1,8 a.m.; Sunday School/Nurs- thy and Florence (Corden) Sulli- color paintings in a group show at eiy, 9:45; Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10; van, and lived in Waterbury all his the Kent Art Association in Con- Youth Groups, 6 pjn. life. He was a graduate of Sacred necticut in 1937; her last entry in a Monday, January 5 — Overeaters Heart High School and received his group show was featured at the Anonymous, 6 p.m. bachelor's degree from Central Corcoran Museum's 1992 exhibit, Tuesday, January 6 — No Service Connecticut State University. He "Prints Washington." of Holy Eucharist with Healing today; received his master's degree in She also had one-woman shows Stained Glass, 7 p.m. special education from Southern from 1968 to 1997 in Virginia, Berean Baptist Connecticut State University, and Washington,D.C.,Carlsbad,N.M., 50 DeForest Street his master's in political science and Northampton, Mass. Her works 573-8647 degree from Fairfield University. are represented in private collec- Sunday, January 4,1998—Sunday He received his doctorate in cur- tions and museum permanent col- School, all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Morning riculum instruction supervision in lections in the United States, Rus- Worship, 10:45; Evening Service, 6 higher education from the State sia, Poland, the Czech Republic, p.m.; nursery available all services. University of New York at Albany, France, Germany and Brazil. Dur- Wednesday, January 7 —Midweek N.Y. ing World War II, Mrs. Caples Prayer at parsonage, 315 Parklawn Drive, Waterbury, 7:30 p.m. He began his leaching career in taught art as occupational therapy the Baltimore, Md. public school for amputees at Waller Reed Hos- Bunker Hill Congregational pital in the Red Cross Arts and 274 Bunker Hill Avenue system, where he taught at Spar- Waterbury, (203) 757-0539 rows PoinlJunior High. Healsoran Skills Corps. She later taught art at the Community "Y" in Alexandria, Friday, January 2.1998 —Therapy a special program for retardedchil - Unlimited, 9 a.m. dren at Deep River High School in and was a longtime member of the Washington Printmakers Gallery, Saturday, January 3—Al-Anon, 10 Deep River. He was a director of a.m. Waterbury area retarded citizens the former Society of Washington Primmakers, and the Alexandria Sunday, January 4 — Worship for several years. He was athletics Service, l0a.m.;Sunday School, 10:30. director of Post College in Water- Torpedo Factory's "Discover Monday, January 5 — Staff Meet- bury and also taught political sci- Graphics" workshop. ing, 9 a.m.; BHNA, 7 p.m.; Round ence and was director of the Con- She co-founded the successful Dancers, 7. tinual Education Program. He also campaign to create Alexandria's Tuesday, January 6 — Therapy MAGI ON THE MOVE: As is customary at St. John the Evangelist Church taught atEastLymeHigh School in Chinquapin Park, and was a mem- Unlimited, 10a.m.;Brownies,3:30pjn. during the Christmas season, the Three Wise Men statues—who begin Wednesday, January 7 — Bible East Lyme for 17 years before retir- ber of the Altar Guild of Immanuel their "trek" on the far right side of the sanctuary—are weekly nudged Study, 9:30 a.m.; Play Group, 9:30; closer to the manger scene on the left side as the days of Christmas ing in 1994 due to ill health. Mr. Church on the Hill. Women's Fellowship, noon; Boy Sullivan was involved in athletics In addition to her husband, she Scouts, 6 p.m. progress. The trio of kings, guided by that famous star, will reach their in coaching and was a referee for is survived by two daughters, Cyn- holy destination this weekend for the Feast of the Epiphany. — Times several years. thia Caples, a U.S. Foreign Service The Bible Church Photo, Valuckas officer, and Sara Elizabeth Caples, 240 Dwight Street He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Waterbury, (203) 755-0197 the Korean War and a member of an architectural partner along with Sunday, January 4, 1998 — Wor- her husband, Everardo Jefferson, Christ Episcopal the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post ship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Beginner and Main Street 10:30, Church School, nursery care 7330 in Oakville, and was recently in the New York firm of Caples- Junior Church, 10; Seminars;.ll. Bethlehem, 266-7698 provided. honored by the post for 35 years of Jefferson; and a grandson, Esteban Sunday, January 4, 1998 — Holy Monday, January 5 — Fix-Its Fel- membership. He wasamember and Jefferson. B'nai Israel Congregation Eucharist and Sunday School, 9 a.m. lowship, 9 a.m.; Girl Scouts, 6 to 8 past president of the Civitan Club Meets at pjn.; Chimers, 6.15; Adult Handbell of Waterbury and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church First Congregational Choir Rehearsal, 7:30. the Conservative Convention of Peter Road, Southbury 40 DeForest Street Tuesday, January 6 — Girl Scouts, March for life 264-6873 274-6737 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Cub Scouts, 6 to 7:30. Connecticut since 1964. He was a Friday, January 2 — Weekly He- member of Phi Delta Kappa Honor WATERBURY — Buses for the Sunday, January 4 — Worship Wednesday, January 7 — Youth brew School, 4 to 5:45 p.m.; Services, Service with Communion, 8:30 a.m.; Choir, 6:30 p.m.; Boy Scouts, 7; Senior Society and the Ojeea Council of 25th annual March for Life in 7. Choir, 7:30. the Knights of Columbus of Nauga- Washington, D.C., will leave from Worship Service with Communion, tuck. He was a communicant of Waterbury on Wednesday, January First Bible Baptist 21, at 11:45 p.m. Woodbury Masonic Lodge Immaculate Conception Church. Park Road, Woodbury "Serving the area &&A 274-8214 Besides his wife, he leaves two On the agenda for Thursday, 225-0130 for Wyears" Mf 8 am-5 pm Daily sons, LL Cmdr. Sean Sullivan of January 22 will be plans to visit the Sunday, January 4. 1998 — Wor- ^-* August-June the U.S. Navy, stationed in San offices of U.S. Democratic Sens. ship Service, 10 a.m.; Family Service, Diego, Calif., and T. Sgt. Timothy Christopher Dodd and Joseph 6 p.m. G. Sullivan of the U.S. Air Force, Lieberman of Connecticut, both of Wednesday, January 7 — Prayer GUSTAFSON'S APPLES stationed at the Pentagon; a daugh- whom supported President Clin- Meeting, 7 p.m. ter, Kathleen M. Sullivan of Nash- ton's Partial Birth Abortion Bill. 936 Linkfleld Road, Watertown The area group also will attend Gateway Bible ville, Tenn.; a sister, Faith Kelly of 500 Buckingham Street -Apple Cider « Bosc Pears Lxjndonville, N. Y.; and two grand- Mass, listen to the speakers, and OakvilU, 274-8676 • Macintosh • Cortland • Macoun • Empire children. match down Constitution Avenue Friday, January 2, 1998 — Ladies • Northern Spy • Baldwin • Rome • Ida Red Contributions may be made to to the Supreme Court building. Prayer Meeting, 9:30 to 11 a.m., nurs- • Crispin • Red & Yellow Delicious Apples the John C. Sullivan Scholarship Anyone planning to attend, or ery care provided. • Winter Squash • Onions • Potatoes • Eggs Fund, 41 Holly Street, Waterbury interested in assisting financially Sunday, January 4—Sunday School 06706. someone elscattending, should call for all ages, including adu!ls,9:30 a.m.; • Maple Products • Honey • Jams & Jellies • Pies Hugh St. Legerat (203) 574-0510. Morning Coommunion Service, 11; • Dried Flowers & Arrangements Barbara B. Caples Beginner Church ages 3 to 6, Junior ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ar- Church ages 7 to 10, 11:30, nursery rangements for Mrs. Barbara Bar- District women care provided. rett Caples, 83, were handled in Monday, January 5—Men's Prayer Ledgewood Private Preschool Alexandria. PLYMOUTH—The Litchfield Meeting, 6 lo 7 a.m. 619 Guernsey Town Road Watertown, Connecticut 06795 District Connecticut Women of the Mrs. Caples, wife of Col. Wednesday, January 7 — Musi- Director-Teacher: Sharon A. O'Bar United Church of Christ (formerly cians' PracLicc, 7:30 p.m. Stephen Caples for 57 years, died Women's Fellowship) will hold its Thursday, December 11, at Alex- winter meeting Tuesday, January andria Hospital after a brief illness Christ Episcopal 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 The Green followingseveralyears with chronic Plymouth Congregational Church, 274-1910 leukemia. Route 6 on The Green. Saturday, January 3,1998 — N. A.. She was bom in Providence, R.I., Amy Young will speak and show 7pjn. on October 28, 1914. She gradu- Sunday, January 4 — Unity Serv- ated magna cum laude in 1936 from slides of New England Congrega- ice, 9:30 a.m., luncheon to follow. Smith College, Northampton, tional churches. Those attending Monday, January 5 — A.A., 10:30 Mass., where she was a member of should bring a sandwich; beverage a.m.; Women's A.A., 7 p.m. Phi Betta Kappa, and studied for and dessert will be provided. Tuesday, January 6—Al-Anon, 10 A rich curriculum with a happy social atmosphere. two years at the Yale School of Art Regislration fee is $ 1. For more ajn.; Koinonia, parish hall, 7:30 p.m. in New Haven, Conn. An artist information, call Carol Atwood in Wednesday, January 7 — Men's Waiertown at 274-1881. Prayer, church, 6 a.m.; Holy Commun- WE HAVE OPENINGS throughout her adult life, she sub- ion, 8; Coal of Many Colors Board sequently specialized in watercolor IN OUR 3 YEAR OLDS MORNING CLASS Support the Meeting, 7:30 p.m. painting, especially landscapes and Thursday, January 8 — ECW children's portraits. Watertown Food Bank Meeting, church library, 10 a.m. Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m. In 1963 when she moved from 945-5252 274-0390 10 — Town TimesProperty, January 1, 1998 of the Watertown Historical Society Religious Mattatuck Unitarian Josepwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgh Dcstcfano, 8:30; Rosary, 9:30; Rcgina Poudricr, 7 a.m.; Mass for H. Universalist Society Mass for Vincent Barnes, 10; Mass for Raymond Sjostcdt, 8:30; Mass for 122 South Pomperaug A venue deceased members of Mancini and Victor N. Koury, 10; Mass for H. Woodbury, 263-2546 Santopietro family, 11:30; Baptisms of Raymond Sjostedt, noon; Folk Choir, Sunday, January 4. 1998 — Med- Caroline Ann Henry, Charles Richard 4:30; Mass (Folk Mass) for Vcra Far- iation Group, 9:30 a.m. O'Loughlin, and Christie Marie rell. 5; Bingo, church hall, 6:30. Teixeira, 12:15 p.m. Monday. January 5 —Mass, 12:10 New Beginnings Assembly of God Monday, January 5 — Mass for Ms. p.m.; Cheerleaders, church hall, 2:30; Meets at Union Congregational Rose Kowalski, 7:30 a.m. CCD Grades 6,8 and 9 al school, 6:45 161 Buckingham Street Tuesday, January 6 — Mass for lo 8:15; Evening Prayer, 7; Folk Choir, OakviUe, 274-5759 Adrianne Pelleticr, 7:30 a.m.; CCD sacristy, 7:30. Sunday, January 4, 1998 — Morn- Grades 3 to 6 at school, 3:45 to 4:45 Tuesday, January 6 — Mass, 12:10 ing Worship, 8:45 a.m.; Evening Serv- p.m.; CCD Grade 7 at school, 5:45 to p.m.; CCD Grades K lo 4 a! Baldwin ice, 6 p.m. 6:45; Cub Scouts, church hall, 7 to School, 3:15 lo 4:30, CCD Grade 5 al 8:30; Legion of Mary, chapel, 7:30. Our Savior Lutheran Heminway Park School, 2:40 U)4;CCD 505 South Main Street Wednesday, January 7 — Mass for Grades K to 5 at Judson School, 3:20 lo Thomastan, 274-8534 the parish, 7:30 a.m.; CCD Grades 3 lo 4:40; CCD Grades 7 and 8 at school, 7 Sunday,January4,1998—Sunday 6 at school, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; Confir- to 8:30; Novcna and Benediciion, 7; School and Adult Christian Perspec- mation I Parents Meeting, church hall, Sacramental Preparation Classes, rec- tives, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 7; Fire of His Love Prayer Group, tory, 7. 10:15, child care during worship, Cof- chapel, 7:30. Wednesday, January 7 — Mass, fee Hour following worship. 12:10p.m.;ChiIdren'sChoir, choir loft, St. John the Evangelist (RC) 6:30; Senior Choir, choir loft, 7:30. St. Mary Magdalen (RC) 574 Main Street 16 Buckingham Street 274-8836 Union Congregational OakviUe, 274-9273 Thursday, January 1, 1998 — New 161 Buckingham Street Thursday, January 1, 1998 — Mass Year's Mass for parishioners of St. OakviUe, 274-4848 for parish, 9 ajn.: Mass for Francis John, 9 a.m.; New Year's Mass for Jean Sunday, January4,1998—Sunday Bouffard, ! 1. Marie Paquin and William Sullivan, Worship Service, Church School, Holy Friday, January 2 — Mass for Wil- noon- Communion, 10:45 a.m. STORE DONATIONS: The Waterbury Caidors donated a Christmas tree Friday, January 2 — Mass for Bar- liam Dufrcsne, 7:30 a.m.; Prc-Baptis- Tuesday, January 6 — Girl Scouts, andvarious other items to Watertown-based Project Care. Inc.. to be used bara lacovielio, 12:10 p.m.; Bingo, nial Program, rectory hail, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.; Trustees Meeting, 7; A.A. for its hospice program. Shown in the photo at left is Gail Delisle, church hall, 7. Saturday, January 3—Mass, 8 a.m.; Meeting, 7:30. operations manager for Caidors, with two unidentified employees. Joel Confessions in church, 2:30 to 3:30 Saturday, January 3 — Sacrament Wednesday, January 7—Children's Schlank, Project Care administrator, explained the agency staff was very p.m.; Vigil Mass for Robert A. Gcis, 4. of Penance and Reconciliation, 3 to 4 Choir Grades K-5, 3:20 to 3:45 p.m.; Sunday, January 4 — Mass for p.m.; Vigil Mass forConrad Collins, 5. Senior Choir Grades 9-adults, 7; Boy excited with the donations and that all items would be put lo use. Call 2 74- Kaihlcen Johnsion, 7 a.m.; Mass for Sunday, January 4 — Mass for Scouts Troop 52, 7:30. 9239 for more information on available Project Care services. United Methodist 305 Main Street AARP Chapter AFFORDABLE 274-3785 Sunday, January 4,1998—Sunday The board of directors of the HEALTH INSURANCE School, 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Study, 9; always are encouraged to bring a Worship Service, 10:30; MYF, noon. Watertown Chapter 548 of the friend along for prospective mem- I NASE Has Endorsed Affordable Health Insurance & Monday, January 5 — Waterbury American Association of Retired bership into the A ARPchapter, as a OVER 100 Other Benefits Available. Chorale, 7. Persons will resume meetings membership drive continues into Tuesday, January 6 — Cherub Wednesday,January7,at 1:30p.m. the new year. Additional people Choir, 4 p.m.; Junior Choir, 5; Weight at the senior center, 311 Falls always are needed to serve on the Watchers, 5:30; Junior Bell Choir, 6. Avenue, Oakville. various committees, and help with Call Today! Wednesday, January 7 — Brown- The chapter reported it recently the yearly activities. »,„ Field Services Linda Baumgarten ies, 4 p.m.; Scouts, 6:30. bida "sad farewell" and"good luck" The organization is dedicated to National Association for the Self-Employed Victory Independent Baptist to longtime board member Naomi community service, and continues 754-5073 965 hitchfteld Road Schillare, who has relocated to to collect used eyeglasses for the I Underwritten by The MEGA Life & 274-5020 Kansas to be with her family. "We Watertown Lions Club eyeglass • Health Insurance Company (M/CT31(M/CT31)) Sunday, January 4,1998—Sunday miss you, Naomi!" the board said. program. Patrons may bring dis- School and Adult Bible Study, 10a.m.; Needs board member carded or unnccded eyeglasses to Junior Church, 10; Morning Worship The board is looking for a re- the center. Service, 11; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; i Mon.-Fri. placement for Mrs. Schillare; any- Magazines and periodicals dat- nursery available all services. S 6 a.m.-8 p.m. one wishing to serve may contact ing back three months or fewer also ^ Sot. & Sun. Wednesday, January 7 — Wednes- Mary Larivee, president. are collected for distribution to J| Fresh Made • Hot or Cold I 7 a.m.-S p.m. day Evening Prayer and Bible Study, 7 The center's regular patrons seniors at rest homes, etc. «L GRINDERS p.m. Support the GNV ToughLove control young people. ToughLove PK|^ • Hot Fresh Coffee PROSPECT — Greater Nauga- Watertown Food Bank is a unified system devised to help j§BBwj|- 800 Small 900 Large tuck Valley ToughLove will meet families resolve problems, con- jgiB^ » Deli Salads 'Groceries Wednesday, January 7, from 7 to flicts, crisis and disputes between §8J5?\%1 Fresh Milk • Newspapers 9:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church, parents, children and community. FreshSlice d Cold Cuts near the intersection of Routes 68 For more information, call lim^k^s' i and 69. Suzanne Loftus at (203) 756-1659, ToughLove parent support Debbie O'Connor at (203) 756- "274-3716 groups arc a valuable resource for 1027, or Beverly Furman at (203) JOttB (Jy ^^ 328 Buckingham St., OakviUe parcnLs trying to cope with out-of- 596-7051. May the coming Family Owned and Operated year bring * -k FOR OVER 70 YEARS happiness. ; Scodwt^ Along with health, * * prosperity and * BARIBAULT success. So make some OIL CO., INC noise and celebrate, And have a fun * filled '98. N * * * Our best wishes * are with you! uminumum • Dependable Service * Herb Shaw * • Reasonable Prices * Sanitation * 600 MAIN STREET 274-3284 274-8228 OXFORD NEW HAVEN SOUTHBURY OAKVILLE 264-9912 M-F8-5 888-9919 865-5628 • Property of the Watertown Historical SocietyTown Times, January 1 , 1998 — 11 Weddings Senior Scene watertownhistoricalsociety.orgThe senior center at 311 Falls Avenue, Oakville, will be closed Thursday, January 1,1998, for New Year's holiday break. The center will reopen Friday, January 2, but no hot lunch will be served, except on a home delivery emergency basis. Anyone who may be adversely affected by not having a hot meal January 2 should call the senior center for more details. The Watertown Chapter 548, AARP, board of directors will meet at the center Wednesday, January 7, at 1:30 p.m. The next regular membership meeting will be Wednesday, January 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the center. Energy assistance applications are being accepted by Nancy Wolfe, director, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the center. Seniors should bring their current income statements for verification. The Watertown Recreation Bridge Club is active Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the senior center. Singles and newcomers always are welcome. With the winter weather season here, listen to any of the area radio stations for information on whether senior citizen programs have been postponed or canceled duo to inclement conditions or emergencies. SENIOR CALENDAR Senior center (311 Falls Avenue, Oakville) phone numbers — 945- 5250 and 945-5251 (minibus); lunch served 11:40 a.m.; activities for January 1 through January 7: Dr. Michael Bradley Siegel and Rebecca Sherman Thursday — Center closed for New Year's holiday. RebeccaJoy Sherman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joel Friday—Minibus in-town only; Exercise Class 9 a.m.; Line Dancing A. Sherman of Watertown, was married to Michael 10 a.m.; center closes 1 p.m. Bradley Siegel, son of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Siegel of Monday—Appointments for ConnM APand ConnPACE, and Energy Danbury and the late Ruth Siegel, on June 15,1997 on Assistance 9 to 11 a.m.; Minibus in-town only in morning, to Walerbury the lawn at the Litchficld Inn in Litchfield by Rabbi in afternoon; Po-Ke-No, 1 p.m. Arnold Miller. A reception followed at the Bistro East Tuesday — Exercise Class 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 10 a.m.; Blood at the Litchfield Inn. Pressure Readings 11 a.m.; Knitting and Crocheting Circle 1 p.m.; Bridge The bride had Jennifer Sherman as her honor Club, 7 p.m. attendant. Bridesmaids were Andrea Schwarlzman, Wednesday—Ceramics Class 11 a.m.; Energy Assistance9to 11a.m.; Lara Valigorsky, Cindy Li and Dr. Beth Kurland. Minibus to Waterbury and mall (mall morning only); AARP board The best man was David Lewson and ushers were meeting, 1:30 p.m. Benjamin Sherman, Dr. Alan Kurland, Jiaming Li and Sami Kitmitlo. CFIDS support to 3 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Ms. Sherman, who is retaining her maiden name, is LITCHFIELD—TheLitchfield Library, 160 South Street. the granddaughter of Florence Sherman of Southbury The group regularly meets the and the late Morris J. Sherman, and the late Seymour County Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction (CFIDS) Fibromyal- second Saturday of the month. For and Margaret Genoe. She graduated from The Taft more information, call Karen School in Watertown and from Harvard University in gia (FM) Support Group will meet Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Falk Saturday, January 10,1998, from 1 Mcarcs at (860) 489-4118. Nancy Lynne Keers, daughter of Townsend and Cambridge, Mass, with a degree in American history Mildred Keers of Watertown, was married to Andrew and literature. She is a publications assistant for the John Falk, son of Alan andPatFalk of Attleboro, Mass., Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. on October 12, 1997 in Christ Church in Plymouth, Dr. Siegel is the grandson of Mae Willner of Magdy Mass. Lauderhill, Fla. and the late Sam Willner, and the late The Rev.AugustRackozy officiated, and areception David and Fanny Siegel. He graduated from Danbury Mikaiel FAMILY followed at Coughlin & Coughlin in Kingston, Mass. High School, from Brown University in Providence, The bride had Joanne Keers as her honor attendant. R.I. with a degree in environmental studies, and from D.D.S. DENTISTRY Bridesmaids were Elizabeth (Keers) Dodge, Debbie Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven Lilienthal, Shelly Sweeney and Dianne Falk. with a degree in medicine. He received a master's The best man was Joe Enegren and ushers were degree inpublic health from the University of California Brian Keers, Dan Byrnes, Charlie O'Connell and Jerry at Berkeley. He is an assistant professor at the Boston MIDDLEBURY MEDICAL CENTER Reis. University School of Public Health. Photo courtesy of 687 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury Mrs. Falk is the granddaughter of the late James and Georgia Sheron. 24 Hour Emergency Service Mildred Miller and the late William and Josephine SENIOR CITIZEN COURTESY Keers. She is a financial analyst for Ocean Spray m 598-3889 Cranberries in Lakeville, Mass. z. i- Mr. Falk is the grandson of Irene Barry of Worcester, s ICvcning & Sn I unlay Appointments • Handicap Accessibility Mass. He is a planner for Stem-Leach in Attleboro, Mass. 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McHUGH and This is an affordable alternative, ASSOCIATES, P.C. offering flexible hours in your home PODIATRISTS to assist with daily activities. John M. McHugh D.P.M. • Joseph j.Blanchini D.P.M. FREE IN-HOME NURSING EVALUATION DEPOT SQUARE MALL, WATERTOWN 274-1773 274-1484 Project Care, Inc. We participate in most insurances, including Medicare, BCBS, Medicaid, 51 Depot St., Suite 203, Watertown, CT Consiiiutio. Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna. ConneaiCare, Clnmpus, Healthchoice. ft MEDspan, M.D. Health, Oxford, PntCare. Suburban. Metraheahh. Call 860-274-9239 I Indopeiidcni, Non-Profit | 12 — Town Times, January 1, 1998 Property of the Watertown HistoricalFlu shots for SocietyLen and Helen DiFederico , on Sat- Births urday, January 10,1998, from 8 to NAISS — A daughter, Chelsea homebound 11 p.m. at Judson School, 124 Rose, December 19 in Waterbury Project Care, Inc., is providing Hamilton Lane. There's nwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgo place Hospital, Lo Ryan James and Doreen flu shots to home-bound senior Admission is $4 per person; Marie (Quattro) Naiss, 1802 citizens. spectators are welcome at no charge. like home." Meriden Road, No. 6, Waterbury. The service is covered under Refreshments will be served. For Grandparents are Richard and Anila Medicare Part B, according to Joel more information, call 274-6876. Naiss of Oakville, Michael and Schlank, Project Care administra- The club is sponsored by the Parks Arlcnc Quattro of Waicrbury, and tor. The Watertown-based non- and Recreation Department. That's why rehabilitation is respiratory therapies. James and Rosclinc Gilland of profit home health care agency will key at Waterbury Extended We'll help you recover Waicrbury. Great-grandparents are send a nurse into the home to pro- MEOW adoptions Care facility. We provide Waria Ribiero of Oakville, Yvcttc vide this vilal service to all senior from a hip fracture, LITCHFIELD — The MEOW, Meo of Waterbury, John and Mar- citizens in the community. the extra care you stroke, surgery or Inc., shelter at 10 Naser Road has ion Naiss of Yalesville, and Lillian need following an other short-term Seniors do not have to beaclient many cats and kittens available for Quattro of Waicrbury. of the agency to receive the flu adoption. All of the felines have injury or hospital stay, health problem. Our shots. To set up an appointment, and also offer the goal is to get you been vaccinated for rabies and dis- TILLMON — A son, Brandon call Fcm Wildman, clinical direc- temper, spayed or neutered, and latest in physical, better, and then Bernard, December 18 in Water- tor at Project Care, at 274-9239. have tested negative for feline leu- occupational, speech and send you home. Call us. bury Hospital, to Richard Bernard Project Care has been serving kemia. Tillmon, 2804 Tree Street, Cayce, the area since 1983. Regular adoption hours are 5 to S.C.and Jennifer May Millard, 61 8p.m. Thursdays, 1 to4p.m. Satur- Lancaster Street, Oakville. Grand- days, or by appointment. For more parents are Ethel May Tillmon and Nutmeg Squares The Nutmeg Square and Round information or directions to the Waterbury Fred Daniels Sr. of Cayco, S.C., shelter, call (860) 567-3277. and Alan and Bonnie Millard of Dance Club will hold a plus-level "Cookie Night" square dance, fea- MEOW is a non-destroy, non- Extended Care Facility Oakville. Great-grandparents are profit feline welfare organization. Ruth Kennerson of Daytona, Ha., turing caller Ted Lizotle and cuers 35 Bunker l Sill RrL, Watertown, CT 8(iO-274-3428 and Richard and Rosemary Millard A branch atihe Apple Healiri Cms. Inc. Naiwnk of Oakville. n n ' In 1939, we began the privilege of caring for SENIOR CENTER WLihing people in their homes. CALENDAR Evei~yone That proud tradition continues today! a Happy JANQARY 1998 New Year |j^ PHONE NUMBERS 1998! U .SENIOR CENTER 945-5250 Lunch Served Mini-feus 945-5251 • Recreation 945-5246 11:40 am • THURS..JAN. 1 FRI., JAN. 2 MON., JAN. 5 TUES., JAN. 6 WED., JAN. 7 9-10 am 9-11 am Applications 9-10 am Exer. Class 9-11 am Apps. CONN- Happy Exercise Class for CONNMAP, 10-11:30 am MAP, CONNPACE. CONNPACE, ENERGY Assl. (860) 274-7531 10-11:30 am Line Dancing New Year! ine Dance Lessons ENERGY ASSIST. 9-11 am 1-3 pm PO-KE-NOII! 11-12 noon-Blood Ceramic Class VNA HEALTH AT HOME 1 pm CENTER Pressure Reading CENTER CLOSES Bus "In Town" AM - 1:30 pm-AARP Meet. 27 Princeton Road, Watertown CLOSED Walerbury PM 1-3 pm Knittings Crocheting Bus to Wlby S Mall (mall am We are proud to be an affiliate of THURS., JAN. 8 FRI., JAN. 9 9-11 am 9-10 am : Macr. Magic Exercise Class J-LL-L 11-noon Blood 10-11:30 am Pressure Readings Line Dance Lessons 1-3 pm 1 pm CENTER A RESOLUTION FOR 1998 - Social Hour CLOSES A NEW YEAR! Cards & Bingo MON., JAN. 12 TUES., JAN. 13 A NEW YOU!! 9-11 am Applications UNLIMITED, INC. 9-10 am forCONNMAP, Jan David Silberstein, M.D. "Complete Home Services" Exercise Class CONNPACE, 10-11:30 am ENERGY ASSIST. 1-3pmPO-KE-NO!i 285 Main Slrcci, Oakville Line Dancing INTRODUCES SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE 1-3 pm Knitting & Bus "In Town" AM - • Registered Nurees • Partooal Attendants k 2P CENTURYTRLATMENTS Waterbury PM • Licensed ft»criea] .Nurses • Companions Crocheting • H.-11I1 unit Nutrition Attendants HELPING EVERYONE WOK WED., JAN. 14 THURS., JAN. 15 THEIR BEST'!! 9-11 am Apps. CONN- OFFERING PERSONALIZED SERVICES 9-11 am MAP, CONNPACE, IN YOLK HOME, 24 HOURS A DAY. Macrame Magic Non Surgical • Virtually Pain-Free • Newest Technology ENERGY Asst. 7 DAYS A WKRK Silhouette" BODY SCULPTING: Nova Pulse" LASER 9-11 am a Ceramic Class 1-3 pm Removes Unwanted Cellulite and Fat Obagi & G/yDerm"SKIN SYSTEMS Also Offering "COMMUNI-CALL" Social Hour Deposits for a Firmer More Youthful Skin Rejuvenating for Wrinkles & 1 pm-VCR Movie Figure Using High-Tech Machine A Unique Voice 10 Voice Communication System Cards & Bingo Crows Feet Assisted Massage Therapy. Bus In Wlbv i Mall (mall am ody' For EmoigentT Help • Accident Prevention Skin Resurfacing For Scars, Moles & Any Skin Imperfections FRI., JAN. 16 MON., JAN. 19 This is Not Liposuction or the inferior EndermoIogieH! 9-10 am D.J.DOYLE LICENSED Exercise Class nr Help is Unlimited -. if you need hHj> in anyway Martin Luther EpiLighF HAIR REMOVAL: ESTHETICIAN: 10-11:30 am PLEASE CALL: 274-7511 Hair Removal Anywhere on the Body D.I. Doyle Is Our In-Office SKIN CARE Kiiuf FRI,JAN.t6 M0N,JAN.19 Southern We've been here for the best Martin Luther ' Fried years in your life! King Day ' j3I Chicken Center Closed ' NW Dinn.M;:iun in Sill liLV:!tii Cue TUES, JAN. 20 WED, JAN. 21 Beef Ask about our Club 55? Roast Pork -it Shepards w/Gravy Un-Stress Without Having to Undress! Pie Provided through the courtesy of Experience the magic of THUBS..JAN.22 FW,JAN.23 Water Motion Massage in our Revolutionary Grilled IThomaston Fish NEW DRY HYDRO THERAPY UNITS. Chicken Watertown Office Florentine Fillet 565 Main Street Bank (860> 274-2573 —= We Also Offer ===== MON.JAN. 26 since TUES., JAN. 27 - Relaxation Tapes - Herbal Products - Aroma Therapy - Professional Nutrition Stuffed 1874 Pork Chow - Full Chair Massage Cabbage Member FDIC Mein Gift Certificates Available WED, JAN. 28 THUHS, JAN. 29 FRI,JAN.3O Suggested Boneless Meatloaf Donation ERICA Buttercrumb $1.50 Nutrition Cotters Chicken '/Mushroom Fish Seniors 60 yrs. Cacciatore Gravy or older qualify. Visit us at The Brass City Mall, Waterbury • ••••••• • • I I (Opposite The Food Court) Phone: 001)756-6000 •ViV.V !••••••• • • • • • I I • I •••••••a • I • • 14 — Town Times, January 1, 1998 Propertymeet th eof street lin ethe setback accord Watertown- Historical Society Fire District ing to Section 41.5.1 of the dis- trict's regulations. Engagements zoners Tuesday All interested people are invited The Watertown Fire District's towatertownhistoricalsociety.org speak at the hearing, or submit Zoning Board of Appeals will written communications. For more convene Tuesday,January6,at7:30 information, call 274-6332. p.m. in the district office, 24 De- Forest Street. Holiday gallery On the agenda will be an appli- WOODBURY—The "Holiday cation for a certificate of zoning Gallery-Membership Art" exhibit compliance filed by the Siemon will be on display from Friday, Co., 76 Wcstbury Park Road, which January 2 through Sunday, Febru- wants loconstructa 94,000-squarc- ary 1, at the Fine Line Art Gallery, foot manufacturing facility at the Sherman Village, 682 Main Street comer of Depot Street and Prince- South (second floor). ton Road. The 20-artist gallery has regular The proposed building is located hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs- in the IG-20F District and a trian- days through Sundays, or by ap- gular piece of this building, con- pointment by calling (203) 263- laining 2,553 square feel, docs not 4593. Lee Crystal and Kathleen Krayeske Mr. and Mrs. A. James Krayeske Jr. of Watertown and Guilford announce the engagement of their daugh- Katrina Salzer and Rey Michaud ter, Kathleen Ann Krayeske, to Lee M. Crystal, son of Sue Salzer of Oakville and Ken Salzer of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crystal of Westport. Wethersfield announce the engagement of their An October 31,1998 wedding is planned at Santi's daughter, Katrina Maire Salzer, to Rey Michaud, son of Manor in Milford. Mary Lamilola of Oakville and Rey Michaud of Miss Krayeske graduated from Notre Dame Cumberland, Maine. Academy in Waterbury and from Boston College in A February 14,1998 wedding is planned. Boston, Mass. She received an M.B.A. from the Miss Salzer is a 1987 graduate of Watertown High University of Bridgeport. She is manager of product School. She is a human resource coordinator at COPES support at Pimey-Bowes in Trumbull. Watertown Plastics. RUBBISH REMOVAL Mr. Crystal graduated from Staples High School in Mr. Michaud is a 1986 graduate of Watertown High 227 Commercial St., Watertown Westport and from Franklin Institute in Boston, Mass. School anda 1997 graduate ofThePaierCollegeof Art. 274-1444 He is a digital graphics engineer at Pitney-Bowes in He is employed by Web Technologies of Oakville and Trumbull. Photo courtesy of Ken Krayeske is a freelance illustrator and award-winning fine artist. Homeschoolers The Greater Waterbury Homes- choolers Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 7 hen I look back I see to 8:45 p.m. at the Watertown Li- brary, 470 Main Street. Next ses- NVCTC as an essential sion is January 20,1998. link between the immigrant The organization is a support group for parents interested in, or who did not speak English in currently, teaching their children at 1990, and the Magna Cum home. For more information, call Melody at (203) 754-0004. Laude graduate in 1995. I was for- tunate to have extraordinary, dedicated Oakville travelers professors. You have to believe in your- The Oakville Early Retirees Travel Club is sponsoring a bus trip self and find the right people to guide to the Mohegan Sun casino in you. At NVCTC, I found myself and Uncasville for a "bingo bash or whatever" on Friday, January 9. the right people." Bus will leave at 1 p.m. For reservations or more infor- Florin Ion Firimita mation, call Rose at 274-3689 or Peg at 274-1842. Make your move at NVCTC... • Affordable & Convenient Say • Transferable Credits • Career Options • Distance Learning • Quality Programs Say Call (203) 575-8040 i Choose option #5 th Spring 1998 Semester Begins January 20 With An Adll SPECIAL RATE; s44.00 (photo included) Call College Uoven Cimce 750 Chase Parkway • Waterbury, CT 06708-3000 E-Mail: [email protected] 274-6721 Find us on the Internet at www.nvctc.commnet.edu Property of the Watertown Historical TowSocietyn Times, January 1, 1998 — 15 Are You watertownhistoricalsociety.orgExpecting GIFT CERTIFICATE.. 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Watertown's 1st Baby of '98 •$10.00 Limit FREE CAR WASH HARVEST MOON ft TO THE PROUD PARENTS For Your Convenience...SELF SERVE VACS Now Open 24 Hours A Day Health Food Store & Deti Wy Now Open Thurs., Fri. & Sal, 'til 7 pm; Sunday 'til 4 pm 465 Main Street • Waterlown • 945-1003 9a.m. to 2p.m. 16 — TowPropertyn Times, January 1, of the Watertown Historical Society Watertown-Oakville Business Chamber coffee 'n' biz Chamber ofwatertownhistoricalsociety.org Commerce Times c j Calendar of Events January Thursday, 8th—Municipal Breakfast hosted by Greater Water- Something old, bury Chamber of Commerce, Inc., at its fourth floor offices, 83 BankStreet, Waterbury, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Discussion with Waterbury something new Mayor Philip Giordano and city's Board of Aldermen concerning by Colleen A. Zielinski local issues. Cost $8.50 per chamber member, and $15 non- If it's something old or some- members. thing new — you'll find it at Wednesday, 14th — Business and Breakfast "Savvy Media Ragtime Bridal Boutique at 689 Relations for Small Businesses" at chamber offices, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Main Street in Watertown. hosted by chamber and sponsored by Nishball, Carp, Niedermeier, Founded 13yearsagobyNora Pacowta & Co., P.C. Speaker: Dan Jacobs of Jacobs & Prosek. Lembo, Ragtime served as a re- Attendees will learn how to blend public relations with a successful tail haven for vintage clothing marketing campaign. Cost $8.50 chamber members, $15 non- and eventually expanded to carry members. bridal andformal wear. Ragtime's Thursday, 22nd—Harold Webster Smith Awards Breakfast at, new owner, Debbie Lupo, armed Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand Street, Waterbury, 8 to 10 a.m., with a degree in fashion and hosted by chamber and sponsored by American Bank, Jaci Carroll merchandising and limited retail Staffing, St. Mary's Hospital Occupational Health, Space Age experience, decided to go into Copy, C.Vac Enterprises, Vargas Group Marketing & Public Rela- business for herself right after tions, and Webster Bank. In honor of small business ingenuity and graduation. Debbie Lupo, new owner of Ragtime Bridal Boutique, 689 Main success, the chamber will present awards for Entrepreneur of the Ms. Lupo bought the business Year, Small Business of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year. Street in Watertown, is shown in her store. She is a new member where she worked part time and, Cost $15 chamber members, $29 non-members. ironically, had purchased her first of the Watertown-Oakville Chamber of Commerce. Photo cour- tesy of Colleen A. Zielinski. Wednesday, 28th—Member-GuestOutforBusinessatNico's prom gown. Restaurant, 30 West Main Street, Waterbury, 5:30 to 7:30 p:m., In business for less than a year, hosted by chamber and sponsored by Nico* s and Rebound Physical Ms. Lupo possessed enough each week by heading to New cluding fashion shows. Ms. Therapy and Sports Medicine. Share the chamber benefits with a business savvy to join the Water- York's fashion houses in search Lupo'sfirst show in 1998 is slated non-member by bringing a guest to this monthly networking event town-Oakville Chamber of of new inventory to add to her for Sunday, January 11, at Cost $10 chamber members, $15 non-members. Commerce. Her involvement in current collection. She sells ev- Cavallo's Crestbrook Inn. Oth- February the chamber began with her de- ery type of formal wear from ers are scheduled in February and sire to network with other busi- wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, March. Date TBA— State of the State Dinner, hosted by chamber and ness owners and receive feed- mother of the bride wear, shoes Ragtime Bridal Boutique sponsored by Webster Bank. back on problem-shootingstrate- and jewelry. (www.ctnetworks.com/ragtime) March gies for the business. "I feel that Her bridal gowns are simple advertises on the Internet, along Date TBA — St. Patrick's Day Celebration Out for Business, feedback is very important as a and unique, witharange of styles withother Watertown businesses; hosted by chamber and sponsored by Courtyard by Marriott. business owner and the chamber including Victorian. Ms. Lupo's call (860) 274-0048. Date TBA—Annual Business Meeting. seemed to be the best way to selling technique is simple: know For more information about April receive it," she said. your customer. the Watertown-Oakville Cham- Date TBA — Biz to Biz Expo '98, hosted by chamber in While Ms. Lupo's focus is Ragtime's offerings are mar- ber of Commerce, call Elizabeth conjunction with gold and media sponsors, local, she broadens her horizons keted in a variety of ways, in- Petruccione at (860) 274-1097. For more information or to make reservations for any of these chamber events, call (203) 757-0701. Poetry published WATERTOWN SEAMLESS GUTTERS OWINGS MILLS, Md.—Dor- -*• reen L. Wojcik of Thomaston, Conn., has had original poetry ANIMAL HOSPITAL published in The Other Side of Mid- 673 Litchfi«kl Rd., Watertown, CT INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS night, a treasury of today's poetry • PHONE 274-2212 • 274-9651 compiled by the National Library VARIETY OF COLORS of Poetry. Her poem is entitled PRISCILLA L. KERBIN, D.V.M. "Remember." STEVEN M. PRICE, D.V.M. Premier Home Improvement Poets interested in having origi- MARY E. HUHNDORF, D.V.M. nal poems published may write to DEBRA FREIDUS. D.V.M. the National Library of Poetry, 1 call (860) 274-7166 Poetry Plaza, Suite 13715, Owings I All hours l>y appointment. Evening appointments available. Mills, Md. 21117-6282; call (410) 356-2000. Look For Our Flyer In You're one Your Copy Of Town in a limes million. 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Sports •|.iriv't)r;; cpjutbj 9 a.m. T Girls basketball drops pair; Judson: Help Gray on offense by Jim Drchcr ANSONIA — A slow start to their December 27 NVL girls bas- ketball contestcostWalertown High School, as the Indians' game of catchup fell short in an eventual 48- 33 loss lo Ansonia, a loss that dropped the Indians' record lo 2-3. "Il was the same story," said Indians' coach Frank Judson. "They were much taller and got second and third shots on the offensive boards all game long." After falling behind 12-3, the Indians turned ihings around and evenlually caught the Chargers as they knotted thegamcat20-20 early in the third quarter. Ansonia reasserted themselves Tammy Gray from there on, taking a five-point looking to stymie, as Gray was lead after the third quarter, then limited to three points. outscoring the Indians 18-8 in the "Their goal was obviously to fourth, despite WHS having stop Tammy, and they were suc- chances to cut into the lead. cessful," said Judson. "We had good shot selection in PUT-BACKS: Indians open the second half, but managed to hit 1998 with 2:00 p.m. home contest on only 23 percent," said Judson. against Wolcott on Saturday, Janu- Ansonia's 5-7 sophomore for- ary 3 Crosby visits on Tuesday, ward Marm Skoniecki enjoyed a January 6 at 7:00 p.m. before the solid game with 18 points and 14 team hits the road for three straight rebounds, while the Chargers were games. able to contain Indians' siar Tammy Gray, holding her to eight points, AT NAVGATVCK, which left Judson frustrated, seek- December 26 ing a second option for his star. FG FTA FTM PTS "We need someone lo pick up Zaremski 0 0 0 0 the scoring slack if every team is Welch 3 0 0 6 going to focus their efforts on stop- Hailiwell 0 0 0 0 HOOP BALLET: Watertown's Justin Hogan (21) goes up for two of 19 points in Indians' 70-60 ping Tammy," he said. Cassullo 4 0 0 8 Jacobson 0 0 0 0 NVL boys basketball loss to Ansonia on December 27. Photo courtesy of Dick Beveridge. Francine Cassullo and Ann Cianciola 3 2 0 6 Belforti shared WHS high-scoring Gray '213 honors with Gray, both tallying Belforti 8 6 8 eight points, while Kim Welch Morales 2 0 0 4 Indians looking forward to '98 added seven. Buccini 10 0 2 NAUGY HOUNDS WHS H. Gagnon 0 0 0 0 by Jim Dreher three-point shots. Rosenbeck added three. Luis Naz- TheconiestatNaugatuck, which TOTALS 15 12 7 37 You can see the improvement In addition, Hogan also picked ario and John J' Anthony chipped had been scheduled for December Scoring coming, as the Watertown High off nine boards and picked the in with two. 23, was moved back to December 1_ 2 3 4 Total School boysbasketball team, while Chargers' pockets for four steals. Then came the second quarter, 26, butlhe Greyhounds wasted little WHS 5 9 6 17 37 falling to 0-3, showed signs that the Also fueling the attack was during which the Greyhounds out- time extending their holiday high, NHS 20 11 18 16 65 3-pt. FG: None program's turnaround may be get- sophomore guard Geraldo everythinged the Indians, on their as they beat the Indians, 65-37. Figueroa, who scored 11 points, way to a 77-42 victory. ting closer. A 20-5 run by Naugy to open the while Pulawski added eight. Naugy senior guard Mike AT ANSONIA, Coach Ken Berube, who has game all but dictated the Indians' Wilson scored eightof his 21 points December 27 taken his shareof lumps in the past, Unfortunately for the Indians, second loss of the season, as they during the second quarter to led all FG FTA ]=TM PTS was decidedly upbeat after the the Chargers' Terrancc Washing- deviated from Judson's game plan. scorers. Zaremsky 0 0 0 0 Indians battled Ansonia before fall- ton was impossible to stop; the 6A "We practiced to play a patient, Hogan led the Indians with 11 Welch 3 2 1 7 ing, 70-60, on the afternoon of senior forward poured home a deliberate offense, but when the points, while Rosenbeck and Naz- Cassullo 3 4 2 8 December 27 — their second con- game-high35points,and was clutch game started, we tried lo force the Jacobson 0 0 9 0 ario each finished with eight. La- test in fewer than 24 hours. in the fourth quarter, as he con- offense," he said. Cianciola 1 0 2 nected on six-of-six from the free voie led the Indians' rebounding e "We're young, with only two With disastrous results. Gray 4 1 0 S seniors, but we're putting things throw line, while the Indians failed efforts by grabbing eight. While seniors Alicea Kochis Belforti 1 10 5 s together to the point where we'll be to convert some charity stripe op- WOLCOTT NEXT Morales 0 1 0 I m (15) and Kara Sheedy (13) led aking some noise soon," he said portunities. Berube is looking ahead lo the Buccini 0 0 0 0 contest at Wolcolt on Saturday Naugy, the Greyhound defense held ~T Oaffnpn 0 0 5 0 .lisspohomore-andjunior-Jaden "We missed the front end of the Indians in check, with Belforti squad, which kept pace with the some one-and-oncs," said Bcrubc, night. TOTALS 12 18 •:- 33 "That's a big game for us," he and Cassullo leading the Indians Scoring Chargers throughout the contest. "and if we'd connected on a few of with eight points apiece. In the third quarter, the Indians them..." said, "because they've gotten us a 1_ 2 3 4 Total few a times when it could have Welch and Heather Cianciola WHS 3 13 9 8 33 puton arun that saw them take their The opening loss lo Sacred Hcarl ANS 12 7 11 18 gone the other way, and it's time to each added six points, but it's clear largest lead of the game, as senior seemed cons ago. to Judson who the 'Hounds were 3-pt. FG: None Art Pulawski nailed a pair of threes ONE BAD QUARTER have one go our way." and a two-point field goal to give After one quarter of their De- If the past two games are any Indians' ice. hockey team takes first loss; WHS a 44^1 lead. cember 26 makeup contest against indicator, don't expect the young The Chargers answered with a Naugatuck, the Indians trailed by Indians to roll over. Cheshire too much in 10-0 blowout 10-0 run and were never headed only 16-14, so they wasted little NOTES: The Indians open 1998 by Jim Dreher Greg Kamph led the Rams with after that time proving to the home-opener with their visit to Wolcott on Satur- The Watertown High School ice four goals and three assists, as The Indians' chief noisemaker crowd that the Hearts were in their day. ... WHS then goes to Crosby hockey team fell behind quickly Cheshire took a 4-1 lead after the was sophomore Justin Hogan, who rear-view mirror. for a January 6 contest, before re- and suffered their first loss of the firstperiod, a margin they increased led the team in scoring with 19 A balanced scoring attack saw luming home on January 9 to face season, as Cheshire roared to a 10- to 8-1 after two stanzas. points (nine in the fourth quarter), Hogan get off quickly with four Seymour.... All games gel under- 1 victory on December 27 at Taft Jon Gilbert scored the lone goal includingapairof thelndians' seven points, while Brace Lavoieand Paul (Continued on page 18) School's Mays Rink. (Continued on page 19) 18 — TowPropertyn Times, January 1, 1998 of the Watertown Historical Society Sports watertownhistoricalsociety.orgGold Circle to meet next Wednesday The Water-Oak Gold Circle of Sports has announced that nomina- tions and resumes for 1998 Gold Get well, George; Ring Awards should be submitted by the Wednesday, January 7 meet- Blue over Giants? ing, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Dickens' Pub, 595 Main Street. by Jim Dreher All members intending to vote for Gold Ring and Special Awards These things always seem to happen while we're away. must be in attendance at the Febru- George Palomba, WHS freshmen basketball coach and friend of ary meeting and have their dues Watertown youth sports, suffered an "intermediate" heart attack last fully paid. Saturday night, but is resting comfortably after undergoing an angioplasty Any members of tile Gold Circle at St. Vincent's Hospital on Monday. who want to purchase tickets for The concept of George Palomba resting seems almost ridiculous. the Monday, January 5 Olympian Here's hoping that the first good news of 1998 is a complete and total Club of Waterbury Dinner honor- recovery for you, George. ing Charlie Brown and Roger Rooting for the Giants can do that to you. Ouellctte should call Jim Krayeske In Palomba's absence, Keith Borkowski will run the show through at 274-3102. Saturday's game at Wolcott; after that it could be Roger Ouellctte or Rico The Gold Circle will hold its Brogna until Palomba is ready to return. 21st annual Awards Banquet on OTHER THINGS WE'D LIKE TO SEE IN 1998: Wins for the WHS April 21 at the Grand Oak Villa in boys basketball team.... A CIAC state title for Borkowski (great guy, Oakville. great coach) and his Indians' softballers. ... A few more people at Waterbury Spirit games (Bob Wire, Russ Ardolina and Stan Hough are Softball Classic solid baseball people who molded an expansion team into a title con- PAINT POSITION: Bruce Lavoie (23) ofWatertown High School registration tender; what more can you ask for?) 99 wins for the Red Sox... 100 wages his own personal war during Indians' basketball contest wins for the Yankees (We'll hear from Butterly about this).... Seven against Ansonia on December 27. Indians dropped 70-60 decision. HAMDEN — The sixth annual figures for Brogna and a continuance of the Phillies' second-half revival Photo courtesy of Dick Beveridge. Early Bird Softball Classic, to (wouldn't it be fun to see Lenny Dykstra come all the way back?) The benefit the Leukemia Society of baseball state championship banner in the WHS gym. ... Someone to Indians' boys hang in against Ansonia America, will be held on April 15- relieve the scoring pressure from Tammy Gray on the WHS girls hoop 19 al the new Connecticut Sports team A padded helmet for Redskins' quarterback Gus "Butt-Head" (Continued from page 17) 10:00a.m.gameonJanuary 3,then Plex on Route 80 in North Bran- Frerotte Anyone but the Bulls winning the NBA title A series of way at 7:00 p.m., wilh junior var- visit Crosby on January 5 at 7:00 ford. More than $30,000 has been events that leaves Team Canada G M B ob Clarke wi ih no other choice but sity games tipping off at 5:30.... p.m. raised in the past from this tourna- to put Mark Messier on the Olympic roster Peter Karmanos forced to The freshmen are at Wolcott for a ment, which supports the financial sell the Carolina Hurricanes.... Barry Switzer back on the Cowboys' aid program of the I-eukemia Soci- sideline.... A Chiefs' Super Bowl victory.... One athlete, any athlete, VS. ANSONIA, December 27 ety. accepting total responsibility for a problem of their own making.... FG A FG 3FGA 3FG FTA FT Reh Asst Stl TO 151k Pts The Men's C Division will get Khalid El-Amin: Big East Tournament MVP Geno Auriemma and UConn back in the Women's Final Four Colin Campbell and Jeff Van Kenny 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1 the tournament started on Wednes- Arrindell 1 i l 1 4 2 1 0 0 2 0 7 day, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. Tourna- Gundy remaining as Rangers' and Knicks' coaches (got any better Butterly 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I) 0 0 0 0 ment Director Keith Macdowell ideas?).... WHS football wins over Ansonia and Naugy.... The Jets AND Hogan 10 4 7 2 10 5 9 2 4 1 0 19 hopes this years tournament will Giants in the playoffs. BACK TO THE JINTS: We can't blame you if your collective heads Figueroa 3 1 3 2 4 3 2 2 1 3 0 11 raise $20,000. are still spinning from the utter collapse during the final minutes of the Lavoie 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 "Thanks to the efforts of the stunning playoff loss to the Vikings. Rosenbeck 6 I 3 0 8 5 7 3 3 6 3 7 touimament committee and to the A young and still maturing team was introduced to playoff pressure, Pulawski 1 1 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 X generous sponsors in the area, we and didn'thandleitwell at crunch time; itshould be interesting to see what Williams 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 will raise more money than we ever n (if any) fallout results from it J'Anlhon; 2 0 D 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 have," said Macdowall. "All the I 6 4 Probably very little, because Jim Fassel won't allow it to happen. jVazariy 3 I 4 ^ 4 fl II II 4 money raised stays here in Con- 1 n I What will happen, though, will be changes, particularly on the offense, Totals 31 11 17 7 32 17 30 14 s 15 5 60 necticut and helps support the pa- Scoring tients and their families who are where Dave Brown, among others, will be let go. The Giants still lack impact players at the offensive skill positions, and i 4 Fota| battling this terrible disease." 2 3 won't survive another season of relying on the defense to win games. AHS 11 20 20 19 70 Leukemia is the No. 1 disease Especially with a killer non-divisional schedule that includes Green WHS 9 20 15 16 6fl killer of children, yet strikes 10 times as many adults. The effec- Bay, Kansas City, Denver, and Tampa Bay tivenessof recently developed treat- We all saw what happened when they went to that well once too often. ment methods and steady advances A THOUGHT: Looks like Justin Hogan had a better week than than in research are bringing research- Hulk Hogan, doesn't it (if you're into the wrestling thing, you're with us STONE VETERINARY HOSPITAL ers closer every day to finding the on this, right?) cause or causes of leukemia and NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Saturday IRA S. STONE, D.V.M. related cancers and probable cures. The official grand opening of PATRIOTS (11-6) at STEELERS (11-5): Pats have won five of their 1044 Main Street Watertown, CT 06795 the Connecticut Sports Plex will be last six, but that loss was the one to the Steelers on December 13 in held during the Play to Win Tour- Foxboro, which is why this game is being played at Three Rivers Pats Watertown Commons, Upper Level namenlon April 18 at noon. Leuke- need Curtis Martin (shoulder, groin injuries) back in the worst way mia patients and (heir families will Jerome Bettis will lead a potent Steelers' ground game that should end be on hand for the ribbon-cutting Pats' season, leaving locals grumbling about how Pete Carroll messed up ceremony and to cheer for their Parcells' team STEELERS. (Next to Pizza Hut) favorite teams. VIKINGS (10-7) at49ERS (13-3): Even tough they're riding the high For further information on how of their win over the Giants, let's remember this: Vikes would have been Phone: (203) 945-9339 Fox: (203) 945-9337 teams can register for the tourna- out of game by half time against experienced playoff unit like the Niners. ment, call Kathy at the Leukemia . . . Key loss for Niners is leading rusher Garrison Hearst (brok Society at (203) 777-2788 or Di- collarbone).. .. Niners' league-best defense and just enough offen^ rector Macdowall at (203) 483- should be more than enough to advance to NFC title game NTNERS. 8038. Registration will be limited. Sunday BUCS (11-6) at PACKERS (13-3): No, no, wait . . . wasn't this SUNSHINE supposed to be the Giants at Packers? See, the shock still hasn't worn Football banquet off.... Pack won both regular season meetings Bucs are 0-16 in less- January 11 than-40-degrees conditions (last time was 31 -0 loss to Jets on Dec. 14).. OIL, INC. .. "We'll watch The Weather Channel," said Bucs' coach Tony Dungy, Water-Oak Pop Warner Foot- tongue planted solidly in cheek, "and if the forecast is for under 40 A Full Service ball program will hold its awards degrees, we'll probably forfeit". . . . Bucs come off stopping Barry Discount Oil Company banquet for players and cheerlead- Sanders last week, but these are not the Lions they're facing this week.. ers on Sunday, January 11 from . . Pack has won 26 straight at Lambeau Field. . . . 'Nuff said. . . . 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year! 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Oak PACKERS. Villa, 550 Sylvan Lake Road, BRONCOS (13-4) at CHIEFS (13-3): Best matchup of the weekend; Call for Current Low Rates Oakville. because these two teams cannot stand each other Denver has lost three Tickets for athletes' guests are of their last four on the road, including 24-22 setback at Arrowhead on 596-7979 S10; for more information call Mae November 16 when Pete Stoyanovich nailed 54-yard field goal as rime (945-3756) or Dawn (945-0476). (Continued on page 19) Property of the Watertown Historical SocietyTown Times, January 1,199 8 — 19 Sports Getting their kickwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgs Watertown Association for Youth Soccer INDOOR PROGRAMS: In Waterbury, indoor soccer 21 for rosters and passes. for boys and girls U-9 thru U-I2 will begin Sunday, DISTRrCT SELECT COACHES: U-12 Boys, Ron January 11 at the Chase Park House School, with games Dubuque; U-12 Girls, Marianne Dubuque; U-14 Boys, begin held each Sunday from 1-8 pjn. depending on the Gas Brennan; U-14 GWs, Joe DelBuono; U-16 Boys, age group. STILL OPEN; U-16 Girls, Doug Marabito. Teams planning to participate must have submitted to SPRING SOCCER TRAVEL PROGRAM: For boys Eric Voide. P.O. Box 357, Middlebury 06762 by December and girls ages 8-19 as of 8/ly98. Registration dates are: 31 the following: A standard CJSA club-certified roster Saturday, January 10 from 9:30 ajn. to Noon at Swift with all pertinent information (a roster of 10 is Junior High School, and Wednesday, January 14 from 6:00 recommended) and a check for SI 20 made out to "CJSA to 8:00 p.m. at Depot Square. Fees: one player in family, NW District." Player and coaches' passes arc not required; $35; two players in family, S65; three or more players in dual rostering is not permitted. family, $95. If this is a first-time registration, bring a copy Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis of die of birth certificate. first 20 PAID teams. VACANCY: The NW District is seeking a tournament JANUARY CALENDAR: 10th and 11th — CJSA director to direct its Indoor Tournament in March at the NorthwestDistrict banquets atlheAmberRoom, Danbury, Canterbury School in New Milford. The District from 1:00 to 5:00p.m.... 12th—CJSABoardofDroector Tournament is for boys and girls teams and runs the first Meeting at CJSA Headquarters, 757 West Main Street, three weekends in March with the fourth weekend being New Britain. ... 21st — CJSA NW District Meeting at for slate district finals. For more information, call District Senior Center in New Milford at 7:30 p.m. . . . 30th — VP Charlie Carollo at (860) 354-3750. CJSA Presidents Dinner at Radisson Inn, Cromwell..., INTERS PORT TRIP: Intersport USA is organizing a 31st — CJSA annual General Meeting at Radisson Inn, pair of soccer trips to Cuba incarly 1998. InFebruary, Yale Cromwell. University head coach Brian Tompkins will lead an U-l 8 REFEREES, RECERTIFY: The final clinic will be at boys team; in March John Salvatore, director. Soccer the Radisson Inn in Cromwell on January 31; contact Extreme, and first assistant at Yale will head a U-18 girls FRESHMEN ACTION: The Watertown High School freshmen Pamela Joerg. 3 Brownstone Road, East Granby 06026. delegation. basketball team in action at Naugatuck on December 22, a game CANTERBURYTOURNEY DEADLINES: February High school-aged players who wouldliketo participate 7 for team commitment and $110 fee per team... February should call coach Salvatore at (203) 759-1131. the Indians dropped by two points. Basketball Standings — Round the rinks NVLBOYS NVL GIRLS with Watertown Youth Hockey As of December 30 As of December 30 W-L W-L SQUIRTS The Mays Rink at Taft School was the site of the WBby 3-0 Seymour 4-0 The Squirt Bs rode into the holidays with three December 21 contest against Hamden, and while the Naugatuck 3-0 Holy Cross 5-1 consecutive shutout victories that raised their record visitors managed 10 shots on goal, ihe result was the Crosby 2-0 Torrington 4-1 to a sparkling 14-2-2. same, as Watertown rolled to an 8-0 win. Holy Cross 2-1 Wolcott 4-2 On December 16, the locals blanked Bridgeport, Whelan, who enjoyed a standout contest Ansonia 1-1 Nangatuck 4-2 2-0 at the Wonderland of Ice Rink. defensively scored twice to lead Watertown. Sacred Heart 1-1 Kennedy 3-3 Robert DiNicola and Ryan Broderick scored the Broderick, Seth Burger, Levine, Ruane, DiNicola Torrington 1-1 WHS 2-3 goals; Chris Sobeck and John Ruand chalked up the and Chris Howe tallied once apiece. Wolcott 1-2 Ansonia 2-4 assists, as Watertown enjoyed a 23-5 margin in shots Daddio set the offense up throughout the game, as Kennedy 0-2 Crosby 1-4 on goal. his crisp passes accounted for three assists. WHS 0-3 Sacred Heart 0-4 The defense can't get any better than it was The Squirt Cs split two games over the holiday Seymour 0-3 Wilby 0-5 against Western Connecticut on December 20, weekend. pounding out an 8-0 victory in a contest in which On December 26, Watertown defeated Avon by a Western was held without a shot on goal. 3-1 score on goals by Matt Baker and Chris (Continued from page 18) DiNicola led the offensive charge with a pair of Reckdenwald; Eric Tietz made 23 saves in goal. expired, a kick which changed the complexion of the AFC race Kay goals; Broderick, Jon Levine, John Ruane, Stepehn AgainstSalisbury on December 29, the locals lost Cee coach Marty Schottenheimer is 5-10 in post-season, and John Elway Daddio and Chris Sobeck added one each. a hard-fought 6-5 decision. always finds a way lo break his heart Chiefs must stop Denver running Daddio, Sobeck, Broderick and Pat Whelan each Reckdenwald, Alex Gibson and David Flannery attack, and Elvis Grbac needs lo shake off the rust Because they're at chalked up a pair of assists. scored for Watertown, while Tietz made 29 saves. home, we like the... CHIEFS. LAST WEEK: 1-3; SEASON: 156-85-2. Indoor track makes Under the guidance of WHS 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. season debut cross country coach Jeromie Schu- Players may also register at the •AUTO BODY AND TOWING macher, the team will compete Watertown Park and Recreation - MAJOR & MINOR COLLISION by Jim Dreher throughout the winter prior to the Department office, Suite 108 at WORK NEW BRITAIN—TheNauga- outdoor track season in April. DepolSquare,51 DepotStrect,from Alpler FOREIGN & DOMESTIC - UNIBOOY & FRAME tuck YMCA indoor track team held In Ihe 3,200 melers, Tony Pe- 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays **^ 1 AUTOMOTIVE STRAIGHTENING its first developmental meet on rugini (10:20), Bill Galpin (10:29) through Fridays. w - HIGH TECH PAINT BOOTH - QUALITY USED CARS & December 20 at the Central Con- and Ken Moscarilolo (10:48) led Boys Majors tryouts will be held ANTIQUE AUTOS necticut State University Field- the local delegation; other finishers on Saturday, March 28 (rain date: Auto Body Repair -ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER house. were James Ocampo (11:22), Dan March 29) at Mosgrove Stadium By People Who Care AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Grimes (13:57) and Kate Mulrecd field at the following times: 10:00 Over 15 Yrs. 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FREE ESTIMATES while Moscaritolo (2:26), Meghan Boys Seniors tryouls will beheld 231/2 HR TOWING *?T£2 Mon.-Fri. 8-6 Watertown 274-6366 STATE LICENSED *^$5; Sat. 8-12 Allen (2:33), Grimes (2:54), Jamie on Saturday, April 18 at Veterans' APPRAISERS Scholl (2:55), Chrissy Schulze Memorial Park field No. 2 from (3:04), Marie Palladino (3:06), 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; rain date is Sarah Galpin (3:07) and Mary April 19 at Swift from 4:00 to 6:00 Sheehan (3:24) also ran well. p.m. Kris HalliweU's :40 lime in the 300 meters led local finishers, with Sarah Dubauskas clocking in with Indian icemen PAY LESS a finish of :53 seconds. absorb first setback, SPRINTS: The next meet is FOR YOUR NEXT scheduled for Saturday, Janaury 10, whipped by Cheshire alsoatCCSU. (Continued from page 17) Water-Oak Little for WHS, which stood at2-1-1 after SUBARU! the loss. League signup sked Indian goalie Justin Flynn was NEW * USED & GREAT LEASES Water-Oak Little League Base- under constant siege during the ball will be holding registration game, as he was forced to face a 55- caii.. Will Grant sessions for the 1998 season in the shot barrage. lobby of Swift Junior High School, ICE CHIPS: The Indians play #1 Volume Salesman in New England 250 Colonial Street, Oakville, on their first contest of 1998 on Satur- Saturdays, January 10 and 24, as day evening at Taft, when New 800-423-7822 Meghan Allen well as February 7 and 28, from Milford comes in fora7:30 contest. QEffFER SUBARU»TORRINGTON 20 —Town Times, January 1, 1998 This Propertyweek in Times of the Watertown Historical Society ... a look back 50 years ago to January 2,1948 conducting an investigation of long rememberthe swell party of love for their fellow humans. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgtin; robbery. that was tendered them last The true meaning of this act VETS PREFER Sunday afternoon by a group of of kindness is not lost, even in Oakville sportsmen who wish to the bustle and hurry of this ALA Christmas Party Jbe known as only "The Boys time, two thousand years after The annual Christmas party Frcm Trotta's Restaurant." the birth of the King of Love. "LIVE" MEMORIAL of the American Legion Auxil- The group headed by Tony The glow reflected from the iary was held at the home of Trotta and Co-Chairman John happiness, of the Cyr children by Jerry Lemay "Do you think u living memo- Mrs. Michael Roberts, 142 Por- Blake and Francis Sheehan rial, -something like an author- will linger long in the hearts of "What will it be, another ter St., Watertown, Tuesday, were directly responsible for a these three men. stone with a bronze plaque and ized swimming pool, or -Uuiltl- Dec. 16. gala afternoon of entertain- our names on it, set in at crowd- ing large enough to bring good Gifts were distributed to all ment for the faculty and boys bands and Rave sufficient room METHODIST MEN'S ed corner of the Green; or, for present and the Gold Star Moth- of the school. CLUB MEETING a change, something useful, a for indoor sports of all kinds ers, Mrs. Mabel Booth and Mrs. Included in the show were Living Memorial" ? for the kids, would I»>t better Grace Bennet were honored by such foremost entertainers as The next meeting of the We veterans who have come than another boulder with our the Auxiliary. Cliff and Jack McHale and their Men's, Club of the Methodist back have thanked, and are still names on it—like: the one that's Studio of Dancing, the Hayseed- Church will be held in Water- up there now for the First Membership reports were town on Wed, Jan. 7, at 8 PM. thanking the One Above for 1 ers, Francis Sheehan, and the World War Veteran*?' given by the Unit Chairman, The guest speaker .will h safely guiding us. Nothing Mis. Mabel Winters, who urged genial Mr. Blake himself. more do we ask, except that Over 80''' oT the forufcr Gl*» Thomas J. Russell, who is sal all who have not sent in their No Xmas party could be given representative of the Western peace remain always. were for a living; -memorial; dues to do so by the 19th to for a more worthy cause than But it may be said with rev- 15'"' Wouldn't answer the ques- to bring an afternoon of cheer Electric Co. receive recognition by the De- His subject will be "The erance and from the heart: one tion because they said: "What partment. to these *boys who are away can't let things remain undone. they put up in the Town we'll from their homes at this time of Greatest Thing On Earth." The There is a little question that Reports were given of the men of the other churches are have to like anyway, so what's recent District meeting held ir. season. To those responsible for mightily interests veterans: the the use." The remaining 5'- making the affair a success let cordially invited to attend. money that a certain group of Terryville Saturday, the 13th. Officers of this club are Pres. was comprised mostly of World A cigarette shower was held at us not hesitate in saying that citizens collected from homes in War J vct.s, arid llit'.v art in the true spirit of Christmas was Arthur G. Beach, v-pres., town for the purpose of erect- 1 that time for Newington Hospi- James A, Thompson; sec. H. J. favor of aiiollii'] siu-li mumi- tal. A report of the Rehabili- relayed to the Junior Republic ing a monument—{a slab of nieiit. boys by their generosity. Evans, and treas., Clayson stone and a bronze plaque in- tation Chairman, Mrs. Grace O'DelJ. serted into that stone with the THIEVES INVITED Bennett was given. Gifts had names of veterans on it, and FOR COFFEE been sent to the Newington Letters to the Ed. AUTOYRE HAS a flagpole erected on that On Tues., Dec. 16, some Hospital for the annual Gift Shop. To the Editor of Town Times: YULE PARTY stone.) ' time after 11 PM, thieves The Autoyre Co. held its 10th SLAB OF STONE broke into the Town Market in SO. SCHOOL NOTES Let me offer you my heartiest Oakville through the "back door. annual Christmas party fop its Mind you we are not criti- The South School Orchestra congratulations oh your most employees at D'Anguio's on Sat. They stole about $80 in cash interesting weekly and to wish cizing this group of citizens for plus a ?15 fountain pen. under the direction of Syl Loro, afternoon, Dec. 20. such a grand deed on their part, provided music for the carol you and your associates much Over 200 attended the affair but we are criticizing their fail- Al Longo, one of the pro- singing in the operetta given by success in your new undertak- which consisted of dinner, ure in keeping about $3,200 tied prietors, is deeply disturbed the Junior High School Glee ing. games and dancing. Bingo win- up in the bank of Watertown over the loss of the pen. It was Clubs, and also for the csrol- Sincerely yours, ners were awarded handsome and not finishing their undertak- a grift which he valued highly. lers who sang from room to prizes. ing. Ht is certain that requests to room. The members are: Piano, A. V. S. Lindsley Door prizes were table ra- return the money would be ig- I, for one, am against a "slab Richard Stebbins, Shirley Mi- dios, won by Miss Monte and nored. However, he sends out a chaud, Alice Murphy; Violins, Gentlemen: Miss Cassullo. of stone" to be put on an al- plea to the "borrowers" to re- I am very glad that a local ready crowded Green, with turn the pen or at least give Mina Minard, Harold Wooding, Patricia Stawski, Kenneth Grae- paper for our Town has made the expected cost of this thing him a chance to buy it back its appearance. I have long FIRE DEPT. to amount to $7,000. Our kids from them. son, Joseph Abromaitis; Trum- ANNUAL MEETING pets, Tony Crestino, Russell De felt that there is need for such haven't even got a place to swim a publication and the obvious The Watertown Volunteer unless they either walk all the The market has a tempting Luca, John Daddona, Robert assortment of holiday foods non-partisan, democratic spirit Fire Dept. will hold its annual way to Black Rock on a hot which the thieves evidently Anderson. Clarinet, James Fa- of its first two numbers is just meeting on Jan. 6, the first day, or wait for a ride from could not resist. They satisfied migliettij Anthony DeLaurentis; to my liking.. Tuesday of the month. their parents when the father's Drums, Howard Dwyer, William Election of officers will take their sweeL tooth by feasting Wishing you good luck and working day was ended — then, on ehuese cake, Boston cream Krarrtz; Cymbols, Michael place following the supper making it, too late and cool. pies, dales and bananas in the Chester; Accordian, James Bi- success upon the birth of our which will be served before the Why not a living memorial dark. lancia. Town paper, I am meeting proper at 6:30. —we need only one. We vet- Sincerely yours, After the meeting an evening erans will gladly write our Larry Longo, the other part- '• Kurt Richter of fun and entertainment is names with any old load pen- ner, offers to have hot coffee slated for the members. cil, into any collier of a build- prepared for the thieves pro- Oakville Group Hosts ing—something living. vided they {rive him some ad- Junior Republic VETS REACTION vance notice of their next visit. Christmas partita may come FOR A NEW YEAR LADY BOWLERS It's that Christmas spirit. and go but the boys of the The wheeling stars bripht stages Upon questii ing veterans: The state and local police are Litchfield Junior Republic will Once more have ringed the HAVE FUN Pole; The Women's Bowling Have allied with the ages League of Oakville had a Christ- Another annaled scroll. was party at Borrelli's on Thurs- Though night withhold their day night Dec. 18. Highllffhfe- Attention Advertisers... gleaming, ii>? the evening's fun was a The loss is only seeming; wily Santa Claus, or Mvs. DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE Their truth still guides our Santa, delightfully portrayed by dreaming, -I -sie Keyher, assisted by Jo TO REACH 36,200 HOMES Enduring peace our goal. Kardi, who helped in the distri- bution of gifts from an- over- IN THE VOICES & TOWN TIMES AREA!!! —Effie Roberts Skilton, Town flowing grabbag. Oakville Furniture Co. The ladies who attended A Special Section for Makes Xmas Real were, Alie Barberet, Helen Cot- A family of five children and ta, Jo Nardi, Angie Penoncello, the Health-Conscious! a mother were evicted from Jo Cocchiola, Jean Griswold; Josie Rcyher, Mary Martin, .Bea their home and moved into a 1 shack in Cheshire. The shack Reyhei , Doris Pichette, Juliette is now also for sale. A Thanks- Iannicelli, Eva Fabian, Ma giving dinner which was-prom- Ackerman, Alice Costante ano ised to this poor family was Anne Atalone, HEAITII. FUN Published in never given. Also: Florence Marks, Celia Voices Wed., Jan. 21 The owners of the Oakville Famighetti, Evelyn Fenn, Mad- Town Times Thurs., Jan. 22 Furniture decided "to send eline Marinaro, Mary Rovero, some toys and utensils to make Grace Liakos, Mary Russo, Isa- Final deadline to ptace your the family happy for Christ- belle Norton, Ann Petrok, Har- FiTNESS ' advertisement is Mon., Jan. 12 mas. What hurt us most was riet Thompson, Rose ' Parillo, the unkept promise of the Peggy Fenn and Rose Avoletta. Thanksgiving dinner." Don't Miss This Chance To Showcase Your Business! Behind this story is another, GAMES ENJOYED older story about the message Games were played to the Reserve Your Space Now Christ came to bring to man- amusement of all present. kind. The three men behind Among these was the old fav- Call Voices 263-2116 or this sincere generosity, MrM orite Donkey, and in this Evelyn Termine and his partners, Paul Fenn came closest to pinning Town Times 274-8851 Today!!! and Julius Carissimi, are to be the tail OP. Isabelle- Norton Wttfl commended for a very fine act farthest off. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTow Societyn Times, January 1,199 8 — 21 Entertainment/Reviews PRIDE OF THE DAY LIONSwatertownhistoricalsociety.org Observe eagles Poster contest winners the Day Lions. at area dam Sixth grader Mark Cary at Cary's poster and those of 12 SOUTHBURY — Connecticut Heminway Park School has won a others will be on display at the residents are invited to view the local competition sponsored by the Watertown Library, 470 Main majestic bald eagles in their natural WatertownDayLionsClub.Cary's Street, from Tuesday, January 6 habitat this winter near the North- poster is among more than 300,000 through Monday, January 19. east Utilities Shepaug hydroelec- entries submitted worldwide in the Exhibited 'extra effort' tric station. 10th annual Lions International "I am pleased that the public The Shepaug Bald Eagle obser- Peace Poster Contest. will have an opportunity to view vation area opened its 13th season Lowell Dwyer, Watertown Day these posters," Mrs. Dwyer said. December 27, and it will remain Lions president, was impressed by "The students that participated in open Wednesdays, Saturdays and the artistic abilities and imagina- this contest did a great job! Their Sundays through March 18. Reser- tion put into the local entries by the vision, depicting what a 'World in vations are requ" WATER-OAK SEPTA (Special Calendar Education PTA) meeting at Swift Jun- Property THURSDAY, JANUARY J, 1998 ior High School library, 250 Colonial HAPPYNEW YEAR! Federal, slate Street, Oakville, 7 p.m.; public invited. and town offices. School Department, Call 274-3691 for more informaU'on. transfers schools, seniorcentcrinOakville, banks WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 The following real estate trans- and most businesses closed for holi- WATER-OAK CRIME STOP- fers and property transactions re- day no regular mail delivery. PERS board of directors at LaBorme's cently were recorded with the town FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 Epicure Market offices, 40 Falls Ave- nue, Oakvillc-Waterbury, 8 a.m. Call clerk's office: HOLIDAY REC ACTIVITIES: Janice Lewis and Leroy Lewis Bowling at Thomaston Lanes, Waler- 945-5200 for meeting information. town Road, Thomaston, 9 a.m. to 1 CASH-O-LA NITE for Big Broth- to Michael Defosse and Velma LOVING FAMILY WANTED... to appreciate this 3 bedroom, 3 bath Cape with Defosse, property at 64 Bowers unique charm & warmth. Set on a knoll, this home echoes centuries of laughter & p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m., discounts with rcc ers Big Sisters of theNaugatuck Valley happiness. Gracious LR &DR open to a fully glassed FR. HW fire. Office or in-Iaw coupon; Family Bingo at Swift Junior atBurgerKing, 1258MainStreet,5:15 Street, SI 19,000. poten. w/separate entrance. City utilities. High School cafeteria, 250 Colonial to 8:15 p.m. Portion of palron receipts Kathleen Barber and Marshall Street, Oakville, 7 to 8:30 p.m., all turned back in benefit Big Brothers Big Barber to Diana Whitlock, prop- Berkshire Properties ages; call 945-5246 for moie informa- 58 Woodruff Avenue, Watertown, CT • (860) 274-0440 tion SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 OPEN HOUSE 1-4 pm SUNDAY! HOLIDAY REC ACTIVITY: Ice skating at Taft School's Mays Rink, Guemscylown Road, 4:30 to 5:30p.m.; $2 per resident with proof ofresidency, $3 non-residents or without residency Pioneer Plaza REALTY proof. Call 945-5246 for more infor- mation. WATERTOWN 274-7000 MONDAY, JANUARY 5 GOLD CIRCLE OF SPORTS I NEW CONSTRUCTION in the NEW YEAR - WELCOME 1998j meeting at Charles Dickens' Pub, 965 m mm. tMB Main Street, 965 Main Street, 7 p.m. Real New England Colonial chanrcr BRs. features orig. woodwork, nc*' p THOMASTON BETHLEHEM Agenda: nominations and resumes for new dec. ihru-oui. screened porch & 1998 Gold Ring awards. REALTY EXECUTIVES TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Key Professionals LLC AL-ANON meeting at Christ Epis- 407 Main Street, OakMle ' 274-9291 copal Church, 25 The Green, 10 a.m. SPUT LEVEL-tlnder Construction Now - CAPE • Looking for privacy? This BALMORAL Custom built home on 1/2 acre lot w/city brand new Cape is nestled on 4 acres utilities. FLR & DR. kit. w/nook area. of wooded land. 8 rms, 3-4 BRs, VA MALVERN HILL - PHASE II Cam. ceilings. 3 BRs, 2 baths, 2-car gar. baths. (Also, a Colonial for $219,900.) Gas hot air heat. Located in brand new Still time to customize $199,900 Jare to Compare - Colonials - subdivision $169.900 The size, amenities, 4 BRs, 2!4 baths, sewer, WOLCOTT WATERTOWN construction quality in city water. Desirable Balmoral to any other financing, Contemporary new homes. Once you New England floor plans, have seen the others, beautiful suburban setting. come here to find your Colonials starling at best value. $214,900 in muir' Personal service from Coming Soon - the builder will convince • 3 BR CAPE being TWO EXQGIS1TE NEW 4BR HOMES - Brand New Model •es on quiet cul-de- are now being completed w/ all the fine you it's the right choice. Directions: Rt. 6 Watertown to Guernseytown Road, sac. FLR 6 DR. Main level FR, 2% baths. detail of Corbo homes. Ea. is unique 6 left to Whispering Hill, right at stop sign. Kitchen with separate dining area. 2-car ncl. all the extras in the price. New fam. Follow signs. garage S149 900 neighborhood w/corw. water & sewer. Priced at $234,900 & $254,900 David Nyman Realtors 264-3660 Southbury, CT LISTINGS NEEDED - BUYERS WAITING Call today for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 24 — TowPropertyn Times, January 1, 1998 of the Watertown Historical Society Real Estate watertownhistoricalsociety.org Bank opens second office in Thomaston; Dayton joins staff THOMASTON — Thomaston and future customers. Savings Bank will be opening its The bank's grand opening will sixth office on Monday, January 5, be Tuesday, January 20, following at 508 South Main Street. Accord- Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. ing to Peter M. Dahlin, president Mr. Dahlin indicated there will be and CEO, the new location was plenty of prizes and surprises for positioned because of its conven- the event. ience to routes 8, 6, 254 and 109, Thomaston Savings has a bank and will expand banking options to at 365 Main Street in Watertown. the growing number of businesses Mortgage originator and residents in the area, as well as William Dayton has joined commuters who pass through Tho- Thomaston Savings as a mortgage maston. originator, Mr. Dahlin further an- "Banking isabout convenience," nounced recently. He will be devel- said Mr. Dahlin. "That is why we'll oping mortgage relationships with not only have twin drive-ups, but area realtors and is available for William Dayton they will be open at 7 a.m. Monday consultations and mortgage appli- through Friday." cations at a time and place conven- town of Thomaston from 1993 to He also pointed to Saturday ient for the customer. 1995, and was a former member of hours and a drive-up ATM as a way A graduate of Bryant College in the Thomaston Board of Finance. of making it easier for the con- Smithfield, R.I., he earned a B.S. A TSB corporator since 1995, sumer. "It's consistent with com- degree in business management. Mr. Dayton is currently coaching munity bank philosophy to take the He is a business partner of Red's the Thomaston Recreation Basket- best possible care of the towns we Hardware in Thomaston and for- ball Travel Team, in the Thomas- SANTA'S SLED: Polk School third graders David Lopez, Paige Briglia serve by further providing excel- mer part owner of the Dayton Bus ton Girls Softball Little League, and Andrew Pannone (left to right) paid a visit to the Christmas elves at lent financial services to present Co. He served as treasurer for the and serves as auditor for the Cove- the holiday display in the school's hallway on December 17. — Times nant Church of Thomaston. Photo, Faber MORRIS - New Listing He resides in Thomaston with •:*X<«*:*:*:*:*K*:TK*^^ GARRISON COLONIAL - $209,900 his wife Michelle and their two children, Kels and Jenria. Mr. Oana Sanziana, daughter of Domnitsa Uilean of Waterbury, formerly Dayton is working outof the bank's of Oakville, has been accepted at Yale University in the Class of 2002. main office in Thomaston and can Miss Sanziana, a senior at The Westover School in Middlebury and a be reached by calling 283-4373. graduate of Swift Junior High School in Oakville, was admitted through Yale's Early Decision program. Watertown resident Ronald Pleasant, a sophomore at W.F. Kaynor C&C relocates Regional Vocational Technical School in Waterbury, has been recog- Connolly & Connolly Inc., a full- nized for outstanding performance in general science for his study of service communicationsconsulting nuclear radiation. Russell Fuller of Watertown, a freshman, has been group, has moved to a new office recognized for outstanding performance in general science for his study space in Princeton Center East, 76 of the universe and solar system. Westbury Park Road. A renovated manufacturing 4 BRS - A friendly, country home w/ trad, exterior & a very fmcfinal fioorplan. Central tiled Some resolutions foyer, LR, FDR w/sliders to large deck, fully appl'd. kit. w/oak cabs. & tiled floor opens to cozy space, the new offices are 2,606 fam. rm. w/brick (pic. Other amenities: 2% baths, MBR suite w/full large bath & Jacuzzi; vinyl square feet and provide room for (Continued from page 7) siding, loft over 2 car garage, breezeway, sit. on 1.37 ac. on beautifully prof, landscaped lot. expansion to accommodate Con- potential industries are in the mail, Pittsburgh has been viewed by the nolly & Connolly growth goals for he said, and "the industrial area is Long family as a positive opportu- WESTBURY REALTY 1998, the firm said. being developed very responsibly." nity to bring a Fortune 100 com- Founded in 1987 by Joe Con- Norma Tech, an international pany to the area. 967 Main Street, Watertown • 274-9661 nolly, Connolly & Connolly pro- firm that manufactures hose clamps, Road projects have been com- vides communications and design has recently built a new plant on pleted at Colonial and Davis streets, consultingfora wide rangeof clients Seemar Road, and Henlopen Manu- Bunker Hill Road extension and at in a variety of industries, including facturing Co., Inc. has applied to Academy Hill Road, where a proj- Service America Corp., Timex, expand its Park Road facility. ect completed this past summer Naugatuck Savings Bank and the The recent sale of Keeler & included the construction of a new Siemon Co. Long, Inc. to PPG Industries of wall along Main Street, and a new left-tum lane onMainatEcho Lake Road. The new Buckingham n Senior PRIDE OF THE NEW YEAR!" Housing Complex is due to open in January, Mr. Frigon said. The 40- unit development, located next to Buckingham Terrace, received$4. 3 million in state funding in 1995 and ground was broken for the handi- capped-accessible facility in June 1996. TTie town saw the opening of a Rite Aid Pharmacy at the junction of Routes 63 and 73 in November. The 11,325-square-foot store fea- tures a drive-through pharre • window. Matthew Rubin, ownt. . Waterbury Plaza, withdrew a law- suit against Rite Aid after the company submitted a plan with an underground water detention sys- tem that satisfied his concerns re- garding the site's impact on Steele WATERTOWN Brook. CHARMING RANCH built in 1989, located on a .25 large eat-in kitchen. 2-car garjge on I/2 lina! inlcrior selections. 8 rooms. 2'/: baths. The year's successes can be acre $127,900 & bright wilh 7 skylights & high S!s. Lovely 2 level acres on cul-de-sac. « viewed against a backdrop of acre corner lot in well established neighborhood. ANNETTE MARINO 'II love this quality home!.... $254,900 ) approval of a $38.5 million budget Spacious 3 bedrooms with eat-in kitchen, central air, 2- 758.1733, EVES. 27«58» SANDY ADAMS 2M-28H0, EVKS. 263-0321 in April, marking the earliest a car attached garage, full basement, attic, deck, vinyl municipal budget has ever passed siding. Call for more details. in town. The local GOPparty broke tradition at election time in No- PRICED FOR QUICK SALE $119,900 vember, maintaining the majority on both the Town Council and the Board of Education. The last time a Property of the Watertown HistoricalTow Societyn Times, January 1,199 8 — 25 party returned as the majority for a second term was in 1987, officials said. Legals Classifieds The fiscal year ended optimisti- watertownhistoricalsociety.org cally, with the town audit reporting petition and request to amend the cant activity by the Conservation WATERTOWN FIRE DISTRICT a $2.2 million surplus and a 98.4 text of the Zoning Regulations of Commission/Inland Wetland PUBLIC HEARING TTovcm XTimee percenttax collection rate. Thetown the Town of Watertown as Agency pursuant to Section ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Classified won a Certificate of Achievement follows: 2.1(ddl-7) of the Watertown Notice is hereby given by the Notice to Advertisers for Excellence in Financial Report- Add to Article II Residence Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Watertown Fire District, Zoning Please Read Your Advertisement ing from [he Government Finance Advertisement are takpn by Town Times over the Residence Districts Regulations. Board of Appeals, of a Public tdepho.iL. m a customer convenience. You should Officers Association. New Section 31, Planned Com- App. #335 of the Town of Hearing to be held on Tuesday. read .vnur aiUha firet day il appears and report any error in lime Tor the nevtscheduled insei twi, VLrc. Challenges for next year will munity Development Adult Occu- Watertown to conduct regulated January 6. 1998 at 7:30 P.M. at Times is responsible for one inconwt insertion for include reopening the decades-old any advertisement and then only to the extent of a pancy as a Special Permit Use. activities as follows: the Watertown Fire District •malie-KOod" insertion. Errors which rfo not lessen issue of building a new town hall, Petitioner: Edward L. Jamele Jr. Construction of a storm water office, 24 DeForest Street. the value of tlie advertiscmcml will not be corrected Mr. Frigon said. for Watertown ALSA, L.L.C. detention pond at the comer of Watenown. Connecticut to act on by "make-good" insertion. TTiank yuu. "It will be a difficult budget Ai this hearing interested persons Guernseytown Road and an application for a Certificate of Town Times. year," he added, with an upcoming may be heard and written com- Woodbury Road which requires Zoning Compliance filed by the 274-8851 or 274-8852. revaluation process and bonding munications will be receive. A disturbance of approximately 0.2 Sietnon Company' 76 Westbury for the new Pre-K to Grade 2 clc- copy of the proposal is on file in acre of wetlands either by excava- Park Road, wherein said applicant •"-•ntary school ihat"suggcsts some the Town Clerk's office. Town tion or filling. Approximately intends to construct a 94.900 Condominiums For Sale 015 increase." Hall. Deforest Street, Watertown, 0.12 acre of wetlands win be square foot manufacturing facility WOODBURY- TOWN and Country, 1st Construction of the new school CT and the Planning and Zoning created by the construction of the at the corner of Depot Street and fluor, 2BRs. l.R willi PP. central A/C. S501.*. Century 21 Really Group, 203- at Buckingham Street and Echo Office. Town Hall Annex, 424 proposed wet bottom detention Princeton Road. 754-6147. Lake Road is expected to start in Main Street, Watertown, CT. pond. The proposed building is located the fall, said Superintendent of Real Estate Wanted Dated at Watertown, CT this 1 st All activities are to be conducted in the 1G-20F District and a 020 Schools Dinoo Dastur. The project, day of January, 1998. at the comer of Guemseytown triangular piece of this building ARE YOU stuck wilh an unwarned now in the construction design house? Facing foreclosure? 100% fi- Road and Woodbury Road, containing 2,553 square feet does phase, "will keep us busy," Dr. James K. Blais, Secretary nanced? Relocating? Divorcing? Estate Watertown, Connecticut. not meet street line setback. Dastur said. Planning and Zoning sale? We buy and lease houses! Home Commission At this hearing interested persons (Section 41.5.1) Buyers LLC (203)596-1538. The school system will aim to TT 1/1/98 may be heard and written com- At this hearing interested persons maintain high educational standards Land For Sale 025 munications received. may appear and be heard and amid an increasing student popula- LEGAL NOTICE A copy of the application (s) is on written communications will be MORRIS- 2.19 acres. Pen tion. 548,500. Call (203)759-0708. The Conservation Commis- file at the Planning and Zoning received. "All our schools are filled to sion/Inland Wetlands Agency of Office, Town Hall Annex, 424 Dated at Watertown, Connecticut capacity or over capacity and we the Town of Watertown will hold Main Street, Watertown, CT. this the 25th day of December, are still seeing growth," she said. a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Dated at Watertown, CT this 1st 1997. "It's going to be a challenge for the Thursday, January 15,1998 at the day of January, 1998. next two years to determine how Watertown Fire District Polk School Library, 435 Nancy VanDeusen, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals we're going to make space. We'll Buckingham Street, Oakville, CT Conservation Commission/ have to do some creative planning." William Stempfle, Chairman to hear and act upon the follow- Inland Wetlands Agency TT 1/1/98 The enrollment "bubble" will ing application deemed a signifi- TT 1/1/98 pass through the junior high and high school during the next several years, she said. Residents' approval of funding Reach more than 150,000 suburban Readers the new school at referendum in May was a major accomplishment this past year. "I feel very happy the Voices Sunday -- Voices town is working as a team," Dr. Dastur said. "That is the biggest Uovvm TLimcQ Weekly Star The Newspaper achievement. It's in the best inter- est of the children." (In-Home THURSDAY) (In-Home SATURDAY) (In-Home WEDNESDAY) Ad Deadline: 11 a.m., Tuesday Ad Deadline: 11 a.m., Friday Ad Deadline: 11 a.m., Monday PHONE PHONE PHONE Legals 274-8851 -or- 263-2116 263-2116 -or- 274-8851 263-2116 -or- 274-8851 LEGAL NOTICE FAX FAX FAX The Planning and Zoning 945-3116 -or- 266-0199 266-0199 -or- 945-3116 266-0199 -or- 945-3116 Commission of the Town of Watenown will hold a public P.O. Box 1 • Watertown, CT CS795 P.O. Box 383 • Southbury, CT 06488 P.O. Box 383 • Southbury, CT 06488 hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Polk School Library, 435 Buckingham ITimce Street, Oakville, CT on the fol- lowing petition and request. CLASSIFIED ADS Offer No Fancy Claims... JUST RESULTS Special Permit App. #125 of the ] ONE • THREE RVE Town of Watenown to rehabili- c WEEK WEEKS WEEKS 4th & tate Echo Lake Bridge in an "A" Up to 3rd (PLEASE PRINT EACH WORD IN SEPARATE SPACE) 5th Flood Zone in accordance with 1 Week Words FREE Section 66 of the Zoning 3 4 K Regulations of the Town of 7 R 9 m V Watertown. 1? 13 14 V V 11 $20.25 Applicant: Town of Watertown, $6.75 $13.5C Department of Public Works, 51 17 18 1Q 20 $8.00 $16.0C $24.00 Depot St., Watertown, CT. At this hearing interested persons 91 22. pa ?4 Pfi $9.25 $18.5C $27.75 may appear and be heard and 26 27 PR 9Q an written communications will be $10.50 $21.0C $31.50 eived. A copy of the applica- nt is on file in the Planning and Order your Town Times Classified Ad (In-Home Thursday) to also run in Voices/Sunday-Weekly Star (In-Home Saiurday) and Voices Zoning Office, Town Hall Annex, The Newspaper (In-Home Wednesday). Your three (3) Newspaper Ads will cost you only twice (2 times) the cost of your Town Times 424 Main Street, Watertown, CT. Ad (the third newspaper ad insertion is FREE every week your ad runs in all three (3) newspapers.) Dated at Watertown. CT this 1st NAME (please print) day of January, 1998. James K. Blais. Secretary IVDDRESS . _TOWN_ . ZIP_ _PHONE_ Planning and Zoning Commission _WEEK(S) STARTING. . CLASSIFICATION. TT 1/1/98 D Also run this ad same number of weeks In Voices The Newspaper and Voices Sunday/Weekly Star (Pay only twice the cost of your ad.) Mail your ad and payment to: LEGAL NOTICE TOWN TIMES The Town of Watertown's ATTN: CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEPJ. PAYMENT"! '-' che<* encl°sed inthe am°um °< * Planning and Zoning Commission P.O. BOX 1 will conduct a public hearing on METHOD JQ I hereby authorize Tovm Times to charge my (check one) DH DUSU account WATERTOWN, CT 06795 Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. in the Polk School in the amount ol $ Account # I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PHONE: 274-8851 OR 263-2116 Library, 435 Buckingham Street, Card Expiration Date Your Signature FAX: 945-3116 OR 266-0199 Oakville, CT on the following ' J 26 — TownTi'mesProperty, January"!, 1998' of the Watertown Historical Society Classifieds watertownhistoricalsociety.org Rooms For Rent 030 Apartments For Rent 040 Rentals To Share 060 For Sale 085 For Sale 085 WOODBURY- (1) large BR at $95/week. THOMASTON- IBR, second floor, in ROOMMATE WANTED. Houseshare FABRIC BARN HALE HONEY pine hutch w/lights & (1) BR, sitting D/R area, F/P, $425/mo. quiet country setting, electric and heat in- w/mother, 1 child. Private, ye! conve- Calico & quilling supplies. Remnants & glass doors. Mint condition. $550. 203- Males preferred. All utilities and kitchen cluded, $575/mo. First, last, security and closeouls. Open Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. nient. Woodbury area. $500/month in- 888-7757. privileges. Shared bath. 203-263-5567. references. (860) 283-8140. cludes utilities. 263-0626. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Rte 63, East Moms. 860-567-5823. Next to The BLUE LEATHER loveseats/ottoman. WOODBURY- 1 BR, spacious, rustic set- Apartments For Rent 040 Vacation Rentals 055 Cardinal Craft Shop. Two years old. Excellent condition. Call ting w/kitchen appliances, full bath, (203)755-2458. Leave message. Will re- OAKVIl.LE- 4RM, 1st Floor, WAV car- walk-in closet. Elec. heat, hot water, (not MT. SNOW. Vermont- Luxury ski town- QUEEN SIZE orthopedic mattress set. turn call. pet, W/D hookup. No pets. Security/Ref- included). S500/mon. w/security. Call house, walk to chair lift. Sleeps 4, 2 full Brass headboard /frame. Never used. Still 263-5041 Available 1/1/98. in plastic! Cost $1,000. Sell ,$300. (860) erences. $595/mo. (860)274-3607- baths, Jacuzzi, fireplace, microwave, Antiques TV/VCK, garage. 203-272-5865. 589-7059. 090 OAK.VILLE- 2ND floor apt, 5RM, 2BR. WATERTOWN- QUIET neighborhood. MY UNLIMITED energy, enthusiasm Security and References. Call (860)274- Efficiency apt. Kitchen area with appli- SKI VACATION- Trail side condo, Mt. SEASONED FIREWOOD by the pick- and resourcefulness can make your life 0661. ances. Single occupancy. Utilities includ- Snow, soulhbern Vermont. Sleeps 8,. up load. (860) 274-3557, wealthier and easier if you're liquidating ed. Lease/Security. No pels. $500/mo. beautifully furnished, completely outfit- OXFORD/SEYMOUR TOWN line. 3 GREAT CHRISTMAS presents for kids one old item or an entire house, barn, or (860)274-6525. ted kitchen, fireplace, color TV, deck. room in-Iaw apt. w/privatc entrance for and adults. Give a gift that will change attic. 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