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Vol. 41 No, 51 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $12.00 PER YEAR Car. Rt. P.S. PRICE 30 CENTS Dec. 2,4, 1986 Letter By First Lady Makes Hit At Awareness Program Yuletide Season At An, overflow crowd in the Judson the life-threatening danger of the School auditorium last week heard abuse of drugs and, alcohol. Their Linda Hickey. R.N., the school posters were displayed in the ibyer system's interim drug coordinator, and on the auditorium walls for the bring greetings from the White Family Drug Awareness evening Joyous Pinnacle! House. workshop. First Lady Nancy Reagan scnl a Receiving prizes were1 kind- Christmas time is here of year because of the many positive forces interac- letter applauding \\ ate now n'^ par- ergarteners—Mike Subol and Ruf- The spiritual and commercial climaxes of the season ting with each other are reached today (Wednesday) as the eommumtv joins 111'I put inn in the "Sa\ No to Drug>" tele Polljtta. Judson. fiist grade- The Advent season is coming to end The glowing in with millions of emotionally charged people around prim rain (oi children in Grades I u> Adam King. Baldwin. Anthom fourth candle nr the Ad\tnt wreath gives wav now to the woild to once again celebrate the birth of Jesus 4 Gucrrcr.L. Judson. Jenniter Brandt. the jubilant celebration ot the birth of a babe in Christ, and share in the jov of exchanging "Merrj Eljmentun, grade children who Grilfin. and Greg Boucher, Polk: Bethlehem The star appears in the East, reads to guide Christmas" and "Happy Hanukkah" wishes, greeting iia\e been pailicipating in this drug second grade—Jenncj Same la, the three kings on .1 wonderful ]ourne\ ahu^e awareness program in the Baldwin and Jessica Seilicr and cards, and gitts among family and friends ^honk since October jlso applaud- Allison White. Judson On the eve oi the anniversary of the Nati\ ity scene- Youngsters can barely hold in [heir excitement over ed, but Int a different reason a1- Also third grade—Kate Sw ideski one of the great events in all of mankind's histor\ — the anticipated arrival .sometime tonight (only it they're Luke *\ndeiM)ii was nLimed grand and Teiesa SuKutore. Griffin. churchgoers prepare for spending a special evening in asleep!) of the jolty big man in a red sun. whisked prize v\ inner in the drug awareness Jao, in 0 Bar. Judson. and Bromvyn their houses of worship There will be music, carois. around the planet b\ the ageless and antlered Rudolph poster contest that marked the close Hamill. Baldwin, fourth grade— candlelight, and pageantrv, all made special this time and Friends nt Phase One o\ Wilenowns pro- Jenniter Morgan and Bonnie FLin- The last of the last-minute gifts gram ior \tiling children nerv. Gnifin. Angela Rubbn and are being bought, tannenbaums are Master Anderson, a third grade Erica Handlewich, Judson. and up or soon will be, all the cards Keilc} Green and Tom Boucher, student at Judson was awarded a (hopefullv) have been mailed: lov- Poll,.' bike. ed ones lra.vel.ing from afar have ar- Some 204, children subniilted Honorable mention in the poster rived: those less fortunate have been posters that graphically pointed up (Continued on page 6) provided for. "Peace on earth, and good will toward men!" Adult Education Winter Christmas time is here. First Congregational Programming Finalized First Congregational Church. 40 .4 DeForest St will offer its tradi- In addition to the regular pro- Chair Caning will be held at 7 tional two Christmas Eve services g raniniing. the schooI syste ni's p.m. Wednesdays, in the Swift in- today (Wednesday), the Rev. Wil- Ad u 11 Ed uca t io n Dcpa rt me n t w i: 11 dustrial arts room. Under the direc- liam ,1 Zito. senior minister, has offer six new courses in its winter tion of Linda Bartholomeo, adults announced, terra.. Director Peter Perkinson has will learn how to work a seat pro- The 5 p.m. Family Worship will announced. perly. Bring your chair—supplies begin with organ preludes "'Noel: They are Basic Bridge. Chair will be available at a small cost. A la 'Venue de Noel" by C. Bal- Caning. Ca 11igraphy-Paper Quill- Call is raphy- Paper Qu i 11 ing will bastre. and "Partita on in, Dulci ing.. Income Tax Preparalion-The be held Wednesdays at. Swift in Jubilo" by M, Drischner. The In- Mew Law. Typing-Level II. and Room 43. The class will be taught, troit will, be "1 Am So Glad,"" a U.. S... P( i w e i" S q u a d n in,—B a ,s i c at 7 p.m. by Carolyn Mitkowski, Swedish carol arranged by M. Boating. who will teach the basics of Jothen. while the offertory will be The new term begins Monday, calligraphy and paper quilling. Both chime music, spotlighting the "Old Jan. 5. techniques will be implemented in, French, Noel." Basic Bridge will, be offered, a final small project. The focal, point of the service will Wednesdays in the Swift Junior Income Tax Preparation-The New be a Christmas pageant with, parts High cafeteria. 2,50 Colonial St.. Law will be offered by Richard played by the children, Little tots Oakville. at 7 p.m. Arlcnc Frances Feliciani in Swift's library at 7 p.m. will make up an Angelic Chorus. will conduct the course for begin- on Tuesdays. The course gives par- singing "Away in a Manger." ners looking to learn the game, and ticipants an opportunity to work out Vocal music will be provided by for experienced players, needing to their taxes, while getting the the Pioneer and Pilgrim choirs refresh themselves, on, the point (Continued on page 2) (youth and, high school). During the count, method. (Continued on page 12) AN AMERICAN I'URrRAIT at Christmas for Robert and Kathleen Because of the Thursday Holiday Kaminski, Woolson Street, has an extra special meaning this year since for the Observance of the arrival of Laura, age four and half months, held by Mrs. Kaminski. Inside New Year's Day Laura,, who like her brother R.J., center, is from Bogata. Colombia: Automotive pages 23 A 24 both have been, adopted by the Kaminskis through the Foundation for Bethlehem News- 10 An Early Deadline the Adoption of Abandoned Children. R.J., who's almost 3. is enjoying Births 5 his third Christmas in Watertown, while Laura is celebrating her first, Bridge Club.. 16 Will Be Necessary For The (Valuckas Photo) Calendars , // & 15 Town Times Issue of December 31 Church Services. 30 A3! All News & Advertising Copy for the Dec, 31 Issue Classifieds., 38 Post-Christmas Activities Dining Out.. 16. 17 & 18 Must Be Submitted No Later Than, Noon, Monday, Many holiday fun specials are be- lions arc open, for youngsters, to en- Dr. Craig Czarsty ,., .31 Dec. ,29th. ing offered 'by the Parks and Recrea- joy away from the house. Joseph LJebennan. .14 tion Department this week and next. The scheduled programs include: Legal Notices ,.3H The Town Times Office Will Be Closed for youngsters, home on school Friday, Dec. 26—Indoor Ice Nancy Johnson ,.. 15 Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 24 & 25 and vacation. Skating" will be run at The Taft Newsbeat Briefs 13 When the Transformers, become School Mays, Rink, Guernseytown Obituaries.....,., .4 & 5 Wednesday & Tho.rsd.ay,, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 tired of transforming, the toy bat- Road, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. It's Serviceman "s Corner. , 18 We Wish You All a Most Happy, Safe teries tuckered out, board games open to all ages. Showcase Of Homes...... 36 And Healthy Holiday Season become boring, and parents'' nerves Saturday, Dec. 27—Michael Sports,... 34 & 35 wimr&msmimreach, a frazzled stage, several op- (Continued on page 6) Property of the Watertown Historical Society Page 2 Town Times (Watertown,. Conn.) Dec. 24, 1986 wards said. In addition to 'the .new courses, See fte advertisement in another Wednesdays again will, feature: "However, increased population Adult Education the regular winter programs; offered swimming from 7:30' to 9:15 p.m.. section of this Town Times issue and. watertownhistoricalsociety.org growth, and development have in- (Continued- from,.page I) at Swift include Knitting . and" Ae issue of Wednesday, .Dec-31 for At the Watertown Library, 47G itiated, great, concern over the scoop'"" on Ae new law. Crocheting, Sewing, American- more details on the programs. -Main St., on Tuesday mornings-will preservation of the nation's natural ization-Citizenship Preparation, be GED High School Equivalency Brochures will be .available in, fte 'Typing-Level II is an advanced resources: water, -forests, open English as a. Second Language, P.n> Preparation in English and Math, Watertown and Oakville libraries course for those who took Level I, space, plants, wildlife species, and know the keyboard, and ran type 25 GED Basic Skills, and, SJimnasties, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Pre-GED and local banks. many more... • words a minute. Raymond Navage All are offered on .Monday nights. Basic Skills Review will, start at "I will explore, fte vast spectrum will lead, 'the course, meeting; .Mon- Tbesday evening courses at Swift 10:15 a.m. Environmental of environmental careers.,"" she add- days and Wednesdays at Watertown include Introduction to Computers, 'Thursday courses at the library ed,- "recent trends' towards en- High School, 324 French. 'St., for Conversational' Italian, -Gourmet. will feature GED High School. .Careers Topic 10 weeks from 7 to 8:45 p.m. A text Cooking,; Tailoring, American- Equivalency in Math, and Science at" vironmental conservation, and. the is required, ' • ization-Citizenship Preparation, 9:15 a.m. ' Of Club Meeting great personal reward and com- munity importance resulting from U.S. Power Squadron-Basic English as a Second Language, Pre- Sewing will! be offered Mondays The Vfetertown Garden Club will, Boating; is scheduled for the Swift GED Basic Skills, and GED High at I p.m., at the Falls Avenue Senior effective management of'the- Earth's meet Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m. natural features."* cafeteria Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. School Equivalency Preparation in Center in Oakville. . in the public meeting; room of the Hostesses for the meeting will be William Eppehimer will be in English and .Math. All. classes begin 'the week of Jan.. Watertown Library, -47D Main St. charge of the. program, -which On- Wednesdays there will be 5, 1.987. Registration is at the first, .Mrs,. Richard Church, Mrs. John Terri Edwards, .Durham, "N.H., , Hurst, and Mrs. Earl Palmer. covers boat handling,, chart work, Stained, Glass, GED High School. class meeting and. is processed on a, recipient of the National, Garden safety precautions, legal re- Equivalency, and Slimnastics. a first: come, first served basis. --Club. Cordelia '. Gray Brumby January Bloodmobiie quirements, the magnetic compass, Thursdays will have Active Residents of Watertown " and.' • Scholarship, will be the guest The Waterbury Chapter of the navigation, • aids, seamanship, •• and. Sports-Basketball. Oakville pay a small registration fee speaker. She will talk, at 1 p.m.. American Red Cross will hold a more. The Monday course at Wtertown of $5. Senior citizens are exempt. ""There has been a tendency to bloodmobiie Monday, Jan. 12, from High will be swimming from 7:30 Residents of other towns, including There is no registration nor tui- underrate the importance of en- 2 to 7 p.m. in the First, Congrega- to 9:1,5 p.m. The Tuesday course senior citizens, will pay a, registra- tion fee. There is a lab fee for vironmentally -related careers in tional Church's Fellowship Hall, 40 will, be Cake Decorating, and tion, and tuition fee. materials, however. society until recently," Miss Ed- Deforest St.
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Figure Eights,, Mays Rink, 8:30 ment on, the Stele Capitol*.Gains,;:. sioner John G. Groppo stresses 'the -Recreation Office Lists. p.m.,'fee, Jan..9. Dividends," 'and ' Interest, Tax for payment must be made by Dec. 31 watertownhistoricalsociety.orgSaturdays 1986 is Dec. 31, if they want to use to qualify for federal deduction. Gymnastics, Swift, 9:30 to 10:30 the payment as a deduction on their Even after making an advance Seasonal Program Slate a.m. for Grades K-l, 1.0:30 to 11:30" Federal Income Tax, return. payment, a, Connecticut' taxpayer • a.m. for Grades 2-3, and 11:30 a.m.. •The Parks and Recreation Cooking, Watertown High School An advance payment, enables a must still file a complete Slate to 12:30 p.m. for Grades K-l, fee, Department's winter program/ cooking room, 324 French St., 7 to taxpayer to claim, the amount: of that Capital Gains, Dividends, and In- Jan. 10; Crafty Corner, Swift tax paid to the state as an, •itemized schedule, beginning Sunday, Jan. 4, 9 p.m., fee, Jan. 5; Youth'Sewing terest Tax return, by April 15, 1987. has been released by the recreation cafeteria, 9:30 to 1.0:30 a.m. for deduction on the 1986 Federal In- (Grades 4-8), Swift sewing room, State tax forms may be obtained office. Grades 2-3, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 come tox return due next. April. 3 to 5 p.m., fee, Jan. 5 ' by calling Hartford, at. 566-8168. Programs will be listed by days, p.m. for Grades K-l, fee, Jan.. 10; State Revenue Services Commis- " Tuesdays Crackerjacks (Grades K-l), Swift, program, site, time, whether or not Men's Volleyball, Swift, 7 to 9 there: is a fee, and starting dale. For 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., fee, Jan. 1.0; p.m..., no fee, Jan.. 6; Duplicate evening of Monday, March 2, farther information on any of .the Mini-Chefs (Grades 4-8), Swift, Bridge,- Oakville Branch Library, Two-Day Atlantic The trip includes staying at features, call the recreation office 9:30 to 1.1:30 a.m., Jan. 1.0; Open 55 .Davis St., 7:30 p.m., fee per Gym (Grades 7-8), Swift, 1 to 4 Trump's Castle Hotel-^about five at 274-5411, ext. 253, weekdays night, Jan. 6; Swimnastics, WHS p.m., no fee, Jan.. 1,0; Open Gyms, City Adventure • minutes from the Boardwalk with from 9.a.m. to 5..p.m. pool, 7:30' to 9 p.m.,., fee, Jan. 6; 'Watertown. High School, 1 to 3 p.m. People looking for a short, over- transportation every 15 minutes— Sundays Aerobics-N-Action, Swift, ,5:30 to for Grades 9-12, and 3 to 6 p,.m. for night stay in Atlantic City need look, admission to the '""City Lights""* Men's Over-30 Volleyball, Swift. 6:30 p.m , fee, Jan. 6 ages 18 and over, no fee, "Jan. 10; dazzling stage show, a $10 cash, Junior High School exercise gym, no further than the Parks and Mfednesdays Aerobics-N-Action, Swift, 9:30 to Recreation Department. bonus, deluxe bus transportation, 250 Colonial St., Oakville, 9:30 Beginner Sign Language (Grades "10:30 a.m., fee, Jan. 1,0; Cake and all taxes. a.m. to 12:30 p.m., no fee, Jan. 4; The recreation office is offering 5-8), Watertown'Library,. 4 to 5 Decorating (Grades 4-8), Swift, 12 a, two-day trip to Atlantic City For further information or reser- Women's Volleyball, Swift, 1 to 3 p.m., fee, Jan. 7; Pajama Pals Story noon, to 1:30 p.m., fee, Jan. 10; which will leave on the morning of vations, call the recreation office at p.m., no fee, Jan. 4; Men's Basket- Hour (ages 3 and 4), Watertown Girls Basketball (Grades 4-8), Sunday, March 1, and. return in the 274-5411, ext. 253. bait League, Swift, 2 to 8.p.m., Library, 6 to 7 p.m., fee, Jan. 7; Swift, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., fee, team Fee, on-going. • Beginner Karate, Judson School, Jan. 10. Mondays Hamilton Lane, 6 to 7:15 p.m., fee, Preregistratton is required, for Co-Ed Volleyball,"Swift, 7:30 to Jan. 7; Advanced Karate, Judson, many of the above programs. Those 9 p.m., no fee, Jan. 5; Kid's After 7:30' to 9 p.m fee, Jan. 7: Parent- requiring no p re registration, are all School Awareness Program, Water- Sitter Communications, Oa'Nille volleyball and basketball programs, town Library, 470 Main St., 6:15 to Library, 7 to 8 p.m., fee, Jan. 7. Duplicate Bridge, Swimming, In- 7:15 p.m., fee, Jan. 5; Chinese Thursdays door Ice Skating, Crackerjacks, and Aerobics-N-Action, Swift, 5:30 Open Gyms- to 6:30 p.m., fee, Jan. 8; Let's Play Prog rams, requiring a, fee must be Story Hour, Watertown Library, 6 • paid in advance, and classes will be to 7 p.m.. fee, Jan. 8; All That Jazz filled on, a first come, first served, (Grade;. 5-8). Swift, 7 to 8 p.m.. basis. The recreation office deter- fee, Jan. 8, Co-Ed Swim, WHS mines the maximum and, minimum pool, 7:30 to 9 p.m., no fee, Jan. 8. amount of participants. Fridays Community Group Swim, WHS pool, 6 lo 7 p.m , no iee, Jan. 16; - Advance Tax Family Swim. WHS pool. 7.10 to 8:45 p.m , no fee, Jan. 9, Indoor Pay Deadline Ice Skating, Taft School Mays Rink. Guernsey town Road, 8:30 to 9:30 The deadline for Connecticut p.m.: fee, Jan. 9; Silver Skates and residents to make an advance pay- LoRDY LoRDY On Christmas day, and every day, our very best to all our patients and friends. ERIC J. PALLADINO, sun uf Mr. and.Mrs. Vincent O Palladino, 433 Woodbury Road, successfully pass- Dr. .Richard Capozzi ed the July 30-31 bur exam and was admitted to ihc practice (if law. in Dr./ Donald Capozzi ' the Stale of Connecticut Nnv 21 He is a graduate of Watertown High 1192 Main Street, Watertown School. Washington and Jefferson College, and Western New England College School of Law. Atty. Pal- ladino is cmployed as an associate WATERTOWN ADULT EDUCATION-Winter 1987 at the law offices of Edmund Mich- G.E.D. Preparation Morning,* NO FEE BUSINESS/COMPUTERS ael Diorio.'Depot Square. 51 Depot Intro, to Computers Tuesday Swift Jr. High School, Si. English 9:15-10:. 15 a.m. Tues... Watertown Library Social Studies 1,0:30-11:30 a.m. Tues... Watertown. Library Michael P.orzio 7:00-9:00 Room 8 Science 9:1,5-10': 15 a.m. Thurs.. Watertown Library Typing-Lewi, II Monday/Wednesday Watertown High School Math 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thurs.. Watertown Library Raymond Navage 7:00-8:45 Room 126 Classes in Academic subjects preparing adults for the GED Test. HEALTH/SPORTS G Cross-Litcssavs: Active Sports-Basketball Thursday Swift Jr. High School Basic Education-Skills Review Pre-GED/ABE Alexander McKee 6:30-8:30 Gym (Math-English-Reading) 10:15-11:45 a.m. Tues Watenown Library , We help others fay Slym nasties M onday-Wednesday Swift Jr. High School Review of bask ski Us to provide an, adequate foundation, betore entering the G'ED' Sandra Sky rate praying for them to Program or in aid participants in, qualifying for a job. 7:00-9:00 Gym haoe personal victory -Swimming Monday-Wednesday Watertown High School, . Garry Smith 7:30-9:15 Pool in witnessing for G.E.D., Preparation Even ings-NO FEE Swift Jr. High HISTORY/ART/MUSIC Christ. Haoe you English, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Room 41 Calligraphy/Paper prayed for someone Math 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Room 38 . Quilling- " ' Wednesday Swift Jr., High, School in this way? Social Studies . 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Room 42 Carolyn Mitkowski 7:00-9:00 Room 43 Science 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Room, 32 Classes in Academic subjects preparing adults for the GED Test. INVESTMENTS Income TaxPreparat ion/ 'The New Law •• Tuesday Swift Jr. High Basic E
comes on Dec. 6 and leaves sweets the new year! Seasons in everyone's shoes, and the major holiday, when gifts are exchanged, Sincerely. is on Dec. 2,4. Terri Cook Greetings I In conclusion, I would like to (Ed. note: Miss Cook, a student, wish you, my family, and my at The"Westover School in Mid- friends a "frohe Weihnachten und dlebury, is the daughter if Mr. viel Cluck im neuen Jakr," or a and Mrs. John C. Cook, Miid- Merry Christmas and much, luck in diebury Road.) Thank you for Your patronage . Peter and Paul Church titr a .Mass OBITUARY at 9 a.m. Burial will be in old C'a I va ry Cc me le ry. AGNEW Mrs. Edmund J. Martin • Mrs. Martin died. Sunday. Dec. Funeral services for Mrs. 2.1. while visiting the Resina Laud is FLORIST Margaret E. (O'Grady) Martin. 79. Abbey in, Bethlehem. She moved to 6.501 Main St. of ,282 Macaulcy Ave.,. widow of Waterbury 60 years ago from Troy, Watertown Edmund J. Martin, will be held to- N.Y. She formerly was employed as 274-3805 • ,274-6975 day (Wednesday) at 8 a.m. irpm, the a telephone operator by the Terri Lynn Cook O'Donnell Funeral Home. 1,581 Southern New England Telephone East Main St., Waterbury. to SS. Co. She leaves two sons: two brothers; four sisters, including Mrs. Mary Thompson of Bethle- hem: two grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews.
John F. Arnauskas A miliary funeral for John F. Ar- Be your best nauskas. 68, of Sunnyside Avenue. Oakville, husband of Elinor (Yanavich) Arnauskas. was held Monday, Dec. ,2,2. at 9:45 a.m. • look your best from; the O'Neill Funeral Home. Oakville, to St.. Joseph's Chu Waterbury, fora Mass at 10:30 a. n Burial, was in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Arnauskas died Thursday. Dec. 18, at the 'Veterans Admin- istrative Medical Center in West Haven. He lived most of his life in Oakville, and was employed by Chase Brass & Copper Co. for many years, retiring in, 1973. He was a. U.S., Army veteran, of World W'ar II, serving with the 2nd Armored Division. Besides his wife and mother, Mrs. Anna (Alyosius) ymt,t Kad ie & Arnauskas of Waierbur}", he leaves a brother, Alphonse Arnauskas of Cuts • Styles • Perms - Colors Oakville; a, half-brother; three step- Dawn brothers,, Algred, V.J., and Thomas Complete Nail Care Ulinskas, all of Oakville; and Men • Women • Children -—haircitters— several nieces and nephews. 453 Main Street . Watertown, CT • 274-1878 John J. Marcoux - Funeral services for John J. Mar- coux, 45, of 27 Delaware Ave.,, Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown, Conn. Society) Dec. 24, 1986 Pag e 5 Waterbury, husband of Jean (Lynch). employed*as a packer''at Century Burial was in Mount Olivet ital, to Mr. .and. Mrs. Edward the audience will decide whether Marcoux. were held Tuesday, Dec. Brass Co. He was a World War II Cemetery. Stukshis (Joyce Solla), Morris. Karen is guilty or innocent. The 23, at 9 a.m. from the O'Neill veteranwatertownhistoricalsociety.org. Mrs. Quigley died Wednesday Grandparents are Michael and production, is being directed by Funeral Home, Oakville, to St. .Besides his wife of Waterbury, he morning, Dec. 17, at,St. Mary's Louise Solla,. Watertown. Bonnie Gagnon of Wolcott. ill John's Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. leaves two sisters, including Mrs. Hospital in Waterbury after a brief The show is slated, for Friday and Burial was in Mount. Olivet Cem- William, (Harriet) Cleary of Water- illness. She had lived in Woodbury Saturday, Jan. 16 and. 17,.at 8 p.m. etery. town, and several nieces and the past six years. RINALDI—A daughter, Amanda at CERA Hall in Waterbury. Mr. Marcoux died Friday, Dec. nephews. Besides her husband of Wood- Marie, Dec. -4 at Waterbury Miss Pannone is a graduate of 19, at his home after a long illness. bury, she leaves two sons, including Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Michael, Notre Dame Academy and South- He had been a lifelong area resi- Dr.. William. F. Quigley of Water- Rinaldi (Rayleen Capaldo), em Connecticut State University. Mrs. Gunter Witecy : dent, and was employed for 27 years town; a brother; a, sister; 10 grand- N aug a t u c k. G r a n d p a re nts are She worked at Southbury Playhouse f '" by the Anaconda. American Brass Funeral services for Mrs. Eileen Capaldo, Naugatuck, Ray- children; four great-grandchildren; this past summer, and has been Co. as an electrical engineer. Last Alfriede Witecy, 57, of Main Street, mond Capaldo, Florida, and An- four nieces and two nephews- featured in several productions, in- year, he joined the Boehringer In- Greenville, Maine, formerly of thony and Nancy Rinaldi, Oakville. cluding "Move Over, Mrs. gelheim. Co. as a project engineer... Watertown, were held Friday, Dec. Mrs. John Barstis Sr. 1 • Memorial services for Mrs. M arkham,"" ' 'A madeus,"' an d He also was the owner of Marcoux 19, at 8:15 a.m., from the O'Neill "Don't Step on My Footprints." Eleanor Mary (Worden) Barstis, 61, Miss Fannone Catering Service. Funeral Home, Oakville, to St. She is the daughter of Mr. and of 31 Academy Aye,, Waterbury, Mr. Marcoux was a member of John's Church for a Mass at 9 a.m. In. Lead Role Mrs. John Pannone. the Board, of Directors for Water- Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. widow of John Barstis Sr.., were: a town Youth •Hockey, where he Mrs. Witecy died Tuesday, Dec. held Saturday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. Gina Pannone, 71 Heath St., ' Society Museum Closed 16, at the Thayer Hospital, Water- at Christ Episcopal Church, Water- Oakville, has been chosen for the coached a team. The Watertown Historical Society ville, after a long illness. She was bury, with, the Rev. David Pritchard lead role of Karen Andre in the Besides his wife of "Waterbury, he Museum,, 22 DeForest St., will not leaves one son; two daughters.; one the widow of Gunter Witecy. officiating. Burial was to be at the Waterbury Civic Theater's produc- Mrs. Witecy was bom in Ger- tion of "The Night of January 16." be open, for the usual Wednesday rother; one sister, Mrs. Joseph : convenience of the family. many, and Iliad lived in Watertown Described as a "courtroom, hours today nor Dec... 31 due to the Kathleen) Vitone of Oakville; and. Mrs. Barstis died Wednesday, from 1952 to 1976 before moving to comedy-drama," a jury picked from holidays. several, nieces and nephews. Maine. Besides her mother, Crete Dec. 17, at her home. She former- Rohloff of Bethlehem, she leaves ly was employed as a machine August W. Baer three sons, including Michael A. operator at the Torrington Co. Funeral services for August W. Witecy of Bethlehem, and Rudolf She leaves a son; a daughter; two Baer, 68, of 488 Hard Hill Road, • Witecy of Watertown; and a sis'er, brothers, including Robert Warden Bethlehem;, husband of Bertha Mrs. Edith Volmar of Bethlehem. of Oakville; two sisters; three (Swett) Baer, were held Monday, grandchildren; and several nieces Dec. 22. at 1.1 a.m. at the Hickcox- and nephews. The O'Donnelt (Christmas' Mitchell Funeral Home, with the Mrs. John J. Quigley Funeral Home, Waterbury, is in Rev. William Penny officiating. Funeral, services for Mrs. Alma charge of arrangements. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. (Curtin) Quigley, 82, of 1,056 Main is, a, Mr. Baer died Thursday, Dec. 18. St. South, Woodbuiy, wife of John at Walerbury Hospital after a, brief J. Quigley,, were held Saturday, Dec. births | illness. He retired in October, 1976. 20, at 9:15 a.m. from the Hickcox- having, been employed by the Mitchell Funeral Home to St. STUKSHIS—A son, David Ed- French Small Tube Division of John's Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. ward, Dec. 5 at Waterbury Hosp- Anaconda. American Brass. He also drove a school bus for Nonnewaug Regional District No. 14. Besides his wife, he leaves two daug h te rs: t wo b rothe rs, i nc 1 ud i ng Paul Baer of Watertown: a sister: four grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews.
Thomas P. Lee Funeral services for Thomas P. Lee, 69. of 746 Baldwin St Water- OPEN bur}', husband of Ann (Stack) Lee, were held Monday. Dec. 22. at 8:15 a.m. from the Mulville Funeral Home. Waterbury, to St. Francis Xavier Church for a Mass at 9 a.m. DeRosa's Burial was in Mount Olivet Cem- Furniture etery.. Mr. Lee died Friday. Dec. 19. at Oakville Plaza the Hospital of Si. Raphael. New Showcase, Inc Haven, after a brief illness. He was 471 Main Street Oakville, CT 274-1595 Christmas Savings on All Home Furnishings UP TO 50 % OFF 5-Piece PRICED $ DINETTE SET " AT 649 SALE , e s PRICED' ? LIVING ROOM SET Reg. 1199 Includes Tables S and Lamps Reg. 369 CHINA, CLOSET - ENTIRE STOCK to Match Sale $399 Reg S699 'cv fjiffifiii old frii'itJs anil t*ih*risih'd iit'u,', go our vest Jioliiiiuij Stiifinil*nts, ilong with OUT (Itlllfes. OPENING AT 3:00 PJL .ALL RECLINERS REDUCED Fum^. NC EST-•««- CHRISTMAS DAY OPEN: 10 8:3 7-Eleven y iti " ° FREE DELIVERY & SET-UP 188 Davis St. Sunday 1,1-4 • - Oakville SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME - At Discount Prices 274-6668 ' Ask about our No-Risk Older Policy Bank Financing Available Easy 'Credit Terms • PageProperty 6 'Town. 'Times (Watertowm ,of Conn. ) theDec. 24, 198Watertown6 Historical Society Post-Christmas baseball, or football, cards, puzzles, Detective," will, be shown from 10 "Dear Friends: periences to share that would make Barnes, or anything they would want. to 11:15 a.m. at, the Swift: Junior "This brings my warmest even the strongest heart break- • (Continued, from page 1) watertownhistoricalsociety.orgto swap, sell, or share with friends. High auditorium,, 250 Colonial. St., greetings to all of you participating certainly mine did. More than Graham's Spring Valley Puppet A Splash Party is slated, from 2 Oakville. It's free for all, ages. in the 'drug and alcohol abuse anything, they'd washed that they Theater will present ""Jack and the to 4 p.m. at the Watertown High's • The recreation, specials for the prevention program in Wittertown. had never even heard of drum i Beanstalk" at 1. p.m. in the Water- post-New Year's days will be an- "I'm. delighted to 'know that you share Iff O *•"* Frank, M. Reinhold Pool. It's open alcohol. town High School, auditorium., 324 nounced in next week's •Ibwn my concern for the tmgedy of drug •• to 'the first 150 swimmers, at. no "Please do all you can not , French St. There's free admission Times. and alcohol abuse shaking our ml} charge. to say NO to drugs and alcohol for everyone. country today, and that-you are do- Tuesday, Dec. 30—A Ten-Pin yourselves—but to help your fami- Open Gyms will be held, at Jud- Bowling Tournament will be held ing something about it, Letter By First, ,. ly and friends as well, *fiy savk son School, Hamilton, Lane, from from, 1,0 a.m. to 12 noon at "Over the past several years, "I've (Continued from page 1) NO to drugs and alcohol, 'you V be 1 to 4 p.m. for Grades 4 to 6; at Thomaston Lanes, 180 Thomaston spent a lot of time talking with saying 'YES to a whole lot more. Swift Junior High School, 250 Col- Road, Thomaston,. It's open, to contest was awarded to the follow- young people about drugs and And we need you to be everything onial, St., Oakville, from 1, to 4 Grades 3 to 8. The fee includes two ing children: first grade—Kevin alcohol. Many of them, had ex- you can be!" " " p.m. for Grades 7 to 8;' and at. - games and, shoes. Ribbons will, be Grechika, Polk, Kenneth Smith, Walertown High from 1 to 3 p.m. awarded to the high, scorers. Baldwin, 'and Allegra, Temporale, for Grades 9 to 12, and 3 to 6 p.m. A second Splash Party will be G ri f f i n; second g ra.de—A my for ages 18 and over. held, from 2 to 4 p.m.. at Watertown, Piurkowski and Jessica, Hosteller, Ski enthusiasts can take advan- High, again open to the first 1,50 • Polk, Annie McNair, Judson, and tage of a ski trip to Stratum Moun- swimmers. Pasquale Pills, Griffin. tain, Vt. via, the Lions Bus. It will A Ski Trip to Mohawk Mountain Also: third grade—Jacqueline leave the Town Hall Annex, 424 in Cornwall will, leave the Town Cata nese, G r i f'ifi n, Christ! n e Main, Si., at 6:30 a.m. Hall, Annex, parking lot via the Destefano and Douglas Anctil, Monday, Dec. 29—There will be Lions .Bus at 9:30 a.m., and return Polk, Lauren Jones, Baldwin, and, a. Swap Shop from 10 a.m. to 12 at 5 p.m. The fee is for transpora- Lauren Hickey, Judson; fourth noon at the Oakville Branch tion only. grade—Corrie Ellis and Enzo Library. 55 Davis St., Oakville. Wednesday, Dec. 31—The free Chiaravalotti. Judson,, and Kevin Kids may bring in, comic books. youth movie, ""The Great: Mouse ' Lubitski and Ralph Orsini, Griffin. The Family Drug Awareness workshop was opened by Betsy Hackett, interim assistant sup- erintendent of schools, who in- troduced Mrs. Hickey and con- gratulated parents and children, on, their willingness • to commit themselves to the health and safety of all Watertown's children. Mrs. Hackett praised the parents THE. INVESTITURE CEREMONY of Pat 'O'Brien's Brownie Troop for being fine role models for their 4003 took place recently at Judson School, with the girls being pinned children,., Mrs. Hickey read Mrs. as Brownie Girl Scouts,. Pictured front row, Jeft to right, are: Erin Glen. Reagan's letter and then introduc- Christen McDermott. Allison, Pelosi, and Susan Varuolo. Second row: ed her distinguished panel of Melissa Giroux. Laura, DiNapoIi. Michelle O'Brien, and Madelynne medical experts and community ex- Harmon. Third row: Alison Langlais, Katie Benson, Kristen Severino. perts on the dangers of substance and Maureen Maloney. Missing, are Brooke Baker. Crystal Cunningham. abuse. Kimberly Glen, and Kristi Besette. (Troop 4003 Photo) Mrs. Reagan's letter to Mrs. Hickey read: raise member's salaries from Rowland Would, .$77,400 to $135.000—a 74.4 percent . Vote Against increase. Mr. Rowland twice voted ENGINEERED against pay increases for himself Salary Increase last session. SINTERINGS ' Mr. Rowland said parliamentary U.S. Congressman John G. Row- procedures may make il impossible MUM MIMI/*?0> land, R-Sth, said recently he for him to vote against the propos- AND ed salary hike. If the salary hikes * We wa.nl in lake I his opportunity in thank you. nur good "deplored" an effort by Congress friends. Tor l,b inking, of u:s. through the year, and m wish PLASTICS, INC to try lo sneak, through a massive are included: in. President Reagan's you and your families every joy of the Christmas Season. pay raise for its members, by preven- Jan. ,5 budget, the salary increases •take effect in 30' days unless Con- r A ting an automatic:"yes" or "no" COIFFURES vote on the measure. gress approves a joint resolution re- \ana,tka^i l WATERTOWN ' "A special federal commission has jecting them. 274-5459 274-5450 ?M 'THO'MASTOM' ,R,li., W'ATEKTOWN INDUSTRY proposed large salary increases for a wide-range of federal officials, in- DMV Office Hours cluding: the vice-president, Cabinet officers, judges, and members of All state Department, of Motor Congress. Vehicle offices will be open; from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Rowland said he would "un- . Dec. 301 to compensate for the New- questionably" vote against the pro- Year's holiday, according to a DMV posed congressional pay increases spokesman. •because it is excessive during these The auto emissions testing sta- tough budgetary times when. Con- tions, will! be open" Tuesday and lo our customers gress is attempting to balance the Wednesday. Dec. 30 and 31. from and friends. budget. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. but, will be The proposal, he said, would closed Thursday, New Year's Day. As you gather with your family and friends in celebration ' Jt* A, dashing good time g£ this holiday season, |V to all our loyal friends! we wish you happiness and • Have a Merry Christmas? prosperity in the years to come. Season's Greetings from „ the Directors, Officers and: Employees of First Federal,
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It*. Page 8 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.).Dec. 24, 1986 Property of the Watertownas a substitute: for mayonnaise orHistorical- Society Keep Weight-Gain 'Down sour cream. —Use margarine instead of .butter. During • Holidaywatertownhistoricalsociety.org Season —Make sauces using reduction methods or vegetable purees for While visions of sugar plums side. thickening instead, of butter and. may dan.ce in. our beads, getting —Share, 'the dinner with a friends. flour. through the holidays without gain- —Thinking about dessert? Split —Serve fresh fruits and ing weight, requires, strategic it. vegetables. planning. —Request smaller portions. —Use whole grain breads and The State of Connecticut Depart- . —When 'the portion size is larger cereal products instead, of refined ment of Health Services, Nutrition than you, wish, take part of it home flours. Section, offers, these suggestions to for another meal (in an. insulated —Use alternatives to. salt, such as help folks enjoy the holiday season bag and refrigerate promptly to lemon, vinegar, ginger, chili, garlic, without adding pounds: avoid spoilage). onions, and herbs. Fresh herbs are —Be certain to exercise to. com- —Choose your foods wisely, and more flavorful than dried. pensate for extra calories. ask to sit in. the non-smoking —Serve non-alcoholic bevrages —As a guest, mention to the section. to your guests, such as "Angel Am- restaurant of the hostess your As a host, or hostess, start a new brosia," a blend, of purees fresh dietary restrictions and ask. them to tradition by reducing, by half,-the fruits, and. citrus juices. make food suggestions to you. Also, amounts of salt, sugar, and fat" These suggestions should help you can ask that your food be usually used in. making holiday you enjoy the holidays and help you FIRST GRADEE DANIEL CHAK, from Miss Cyndy LipeiLas class prepared without salt or fat. foods. Remove tem.pta.tion im- begin your New Year's resolution at. at Griffin School, recently explained the celebration of Hanukkah to his classmates. (C. Lipeika Photo) Always be aware of the extras, in- mediately; place goodies in gift least one week early. cluding portion sizes. In a containers or wrap and store in the restaurant, think "light and crun- freezer so they will be out of sight. Factory Outlets in Massachusetts Cornwall. The fee is for transpor- ehy." —Use low fat milk or plain Recreation Dept. Saturday, Jan. 24. Participants will tation, via the Lions Bus. The bus —Order a la carte items, an ap- yogurt instead of whole milk, have the opportunity to shop at 10 will leave DeLand. Field at 9:30 petizer, and salad instead of a four- cream, or sour cream in recipes. Tb Sponsor Many different outlet stores. a.m. and" return at 5 p.m. course dinner. —Use two-thirds low fat cottage Pleasure Ttfps The bus will leave DeLand Field, A trip to Ski Sundown will be —Order sauce or dressing on the cheese to one-third low rat yogurt. Echo Lake Road, at 7:30 a.m. and. held Friday, Jan.. 16. The Lions Bus return at 7 p.m. There's a fee for The Parks and Recreation will leave the Town Hall Annex at the bus. Department will! be sponsoring a ,5:30 p.m. and return at 12 The second will be to New 'York number of pleasure'trips and winter • midnight. City Saturday, Feb. 28. Participants ski excursions in the next few A trip to Butternut Basin. Mass will able to do anything they wish; months. will be held Saturday, Jan., 31. Fee • see a show, browse The Met, shop, Pleasure Trips: is for transportation, only. Bus will or lunch. One of the The first will be to the Falls River leave at, 8 a.m. and return at, 6 p.m. Bus will drop offal three stops— The final! trip, to Haystack Moun- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, tain, Vt., will be held Saturday. nicest things about 1 Ctiainsaw Sharpening 'Rockefeller Center, and 34th Street. Feb., 14. Fee is for transportation 1 December is letting Files «! Bars Bus will pick up at Rockefeller only. The bus will leave the Town Center. It will leave DeLand Field Hall Annex at 7a.m. and return at friends know we at 8 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Ski trips: For farther information on any of care and remember! The first, will be Saturday, Dec. the trips listed above, call the C&C SHARPENING 27, to Stratton Mountain. Vt. recreation, office at 274-5411. cxt. the 151 Hickory Lane Transportation is via the Lions Bus .2,53.. festemer Bethlehem, CT only, and seats are limited. Clyde O'Bar 266-5963 The bus will leave the Town Hall Fbneuil Hall Trip Bar & , Chains Annex parking lot, 4,2,4 Main St., at 679 Main Street, Watertown 2:74-0740 Chain Oil Mix Helmets 6:30' a.m. and return, at 7:30' p.m. The Parks and Ret re a lion Hours: The next venture will be Tuesday,' Moo. Mini Fei. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mauls .Department is thinking spring. Dec. 30' to Mohawk, Mountain in The recreation office is sponsor- ing a trip on March 15 to the Boston Flower ' Show and Eaneu.il Hall Marketplace. The bus will leave ilx Watertown Library at 7:30 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. tuean's For further information, call anil a 274-5411. exi. 253. Halftag from the Wesson Oil Co. Service Team ^K:^^
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Firefighters got the ••alarm, at '1:0.5 bury Hospital after a brief illness. of Bethlehem; a half-brother,'Albert Mis: Law was bom in New Ha- a.m. * Bieault'Jr. of Marathon, N.Y.; 'three watertownhistoricalsociety.orgven, "Jan.-24, 1906, daughterof the • sfeters, Mrs. Helen WWcely of New . The bam contained' about '6,000 Bethlehem News late Mr.' 'and Mrs... August Buck- Milford, and half-sisters Ruth ^ by Mrs. Paul Johnson bales of hay and its cupola created a strong updraft 'that, fueled the fire. miller. She made her home in Willis and Anna, Mae Willits, both 651 Watertown Main [KNOTHOLE] 274-5082 Street I UNFINISHED FURNITURE J THANK YOU To the: Merchants and all who donated to the Oakville VFW Auction .Due to you, it was a.great success! Hearts soar in I he crisp winter landscape reni.iii.fi ing us of the glories of Nature From all the members anil of Christmas. May all thai brings nieaiiiiip to this sacred celebration add ofOakville VFW-7330' li> the special f If'light of your holiday. Our thanks.. 85 Davis St., Oakville The Siemon Company A Happy Holiday. Siemon-Dynamic Company Siemon Moldcraft Division - Siemon El.ectrofl.ics Russell H. Smith - Commander 76 Westbuiy Park Road Watertown Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown , Conn.Society) Dec. 24, 1986 Pag e II center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 17, 1987 (open). New England in the Green -Mountains of HOLIDAY REC Specials: Swap Camping Show, Hartford Civic Vermont. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgShop at Oakville Branch Library, Center; Jan. 2,4 (open), Fall,'River, 'The trip will leave Friday, May 5.5 Davis St., 1,0 a.m. to 1,2 noon; Mass. Factory Outlets;. Jan. 31 1 at, 8:30 a.m. The Trapp 'Family Splash Party at high school's Frank, (open). Boat, Show, Hartford Civic Lodge is nestled, on. a. hill overlook- M. Reinho'ld Pool. 2 to 4 p.m. Center; Feb. 28 (open), Hartford ing the village of Stowe, and par- WATER & SEWER Authority Flower Show, Hartford Civic ticipants, will be able to enjoy the special meeting at French St. Police Center; Feb. 28 (open), New York views. headquarters conference room, 7 City; March 1-2 (open), Atlantic On Saturday, May 2 participants p.m. City, N.J.; March 1,4 (open), will go to Barre, Vt. for a ride on Fishing Show, Hartford Civic "Hurcules" the train, and tour the TUESDAY, DEC. 30 Center; March, 15 (open), Boston Rock, of Ages Quarries. In the after- SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. Flower Show, Faneuil Hall. Quin- noon, tourists will visit the Ben, and center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cy Market; March 2,8 (open). Jerry's ice cream, plant, where each HOLIDAY REC Specials: Ski Home Show. Hartford Civic Cen- person will get, an ice cream com- Trip to Mohawk Mountain. Cor- ter: May 1,-3 (open), Trapp Fami- pliments of Watertown Recreation, nwall, leaves 'Town Hall Annex ly Lodge, Stowe, Vt. Call rec of- and Sisson Tours. parking lot via. Lions Bus 9:30 fice for details and reservations. The next stop that, day will be at a.m., fee for transportation; ]0-Pin the Cider Mill, where there will, be Bowling Tournament at Thomaston a demonstration on, the cider mak- Lanes, 180 Thomaston Rd... 10 Trapp Family ing process. a.m. to 12 noon for Grades 3 to 8, fee; Splash Party at Reinhold Pool, Lodge Site Of A CHRISTMAS PROGRAM by the third grade class of Mis. Ann The return trip will leave Sunday. 2 to 4 p.m. for first 150 swimmers, May 3 after the movie "The Real: Btrdsall and Miss Cyrilla Madeira at Polk. School recently delighted free. Recreation Trip students and parents. The program consisted of two plays: "The Man. Maria" is seen and a group picture in the Red Suit,'" and "The North Pole Goes Rock an* Roll."" Pictured DUPLICATE BRIDGE Club at The Parks and Recreation is taken. in, their costumes, front row left to right, are; Brian, Niedman, Kelly Cor- Oakville Branch Library, 55 Davis Department already is planning For further information on the coran, Joni Towne, and Eric Turner. Back row: Scott Berube. (Polk St., 7:30 p.m. Bring partner, or ahead for spring, scheduling a, mini- trip, call the recreation, office at Photo) phone 274-1634 for information. vacation to the Trapp Family Lodge 274-5411. ext. 253, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave,. center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; /Items Christmas m i n i b us. to W a te rbu ry and ma 11 i n morning and afternoon. From all of us to all of HOLIDAY REC Specials: Free you, our heartiest GENERAL holiday. Movie """The Great Mouse Detec- hopes for the very best INFO NUMBERS: Municipal HOLIDAY REC Specials: /«- tive" at Swift Junior High of the season. We're so switchboard. 274-5411. for most door Ice Skating at Taft School's auditorium, 10 to 11:15 a.m.. free very glad to know you I govern menial and School Depart- Mays Rink. Guernsey town Rd.. to all ages. mc n t (, t ffices. i n c I u d in g rcc rea t ion 4:30 to 5:30' p.m. PUBLIC RECEPTION honoring extensions 253 to 255. and senior Mrs. Marian. Summer, assistant center and minibus exls. 423 and. SATURDAY, DEC. 27 librarian, at Watertown Library. 424. HOLIDAY REC Specials: Ski 470 Main St.. 3 to 5 p.m. DAILY INFOLINE: 274-93.34,., Trip to Stratton Mountain. Vt COMING EVENTS CRIM ESTOPPERS: 755 -1234, leaves Town Hall Annex. 42,4 2nd Floor - DEPOT SQUARE MALL. WATERTOWN REC TRIPS: Dec. 30 (cancell- W E LCOM E W AGON::: 266- Main St.. 6:30 p.m.: Michael,' 1 Open Tues. thru Sat Appts Welcomed Phone 274-91.3(1 41,57., Graham's Spring Valley Puppet ed) ,, Mt. Snow, 'Vt ski trip: Jan., Thaller presents "Jack and the WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 Beanstalk,"" at high school aud- SENIOR CITIZENS Fails Ave. itorium. ,324 French, St 1, p.m.. center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: free admission: Open Gyms at Jud- .1278Crest*jro0cll Plaza,-'Watejrtbwn gM No|th Majn st.,lfateftourV" minibus in Waierhury and mall in son School. Hamilton Lane. 1 to 4 ::••.•."•:•;• :-2|74-3822 • " t •• nio rn i ng unil a fte rnoon. p.m. for Grades 4 to ft. at Swift ••- "',574-0142 ••.'I'l Junior High School, ,250 Colonial THURSDAY, DEC. 25 St.. Oak, vi I lie. 1 to 4 p.m. for GENOA SALAMI PEPPERONI MIXED OLIVES M E R R Y CH R IS TMA S ? A I, i Grades 7 and 8. and.at Watertown, town municipal offices. School High. 1 to 3 p.m. for Grades 9 to •3? $999 Department, schools, and senior 12. and 3 to 6 p.m. for ages 18 and, SLICING fc lib. $179lh center closed for holiday. over. HAPPY HANUKKAH! LAND O'LAKES MARINATED FRIDAY, DEC. 26 HOT CAPP1COLA AMERICAN CHEESE MUSHROOMS ALL TOWN MUNICIPAL of- fice. School Department, schools. MONDAY, DEC. .29 S and senior center closed for SENIOR CITIZENS Falls Ave. $2", $199 , 2»9 lb PROVOLONE PROSCIUTTO •••CHEESE TABLE CHEESE HAEPT •219* PARTY TRAYS FOR NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY HOURS: Tuesday 9-8; Wednesday 9-4; Christmas Day 10-1,2, HOLlDAT Friday - Regular Hours: CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY Mike's Guns S Tackle 141 Main Street Oakville, Conn. MON.-FRl. 12-8 SAT. 9-2 274-0371 „ Thursday, December 26th thru Saturday, January 10tW MOST GBRETIUS MIlClIilSE Brin pins wishes for lots of old fashioned joj 25 ti 50%.OFF • an*! ahoumling good cheer lo every our NO BOXING or WRAPPING ON SALE ITEMS lNa CarcldMs The Red Bara//)"H -•MuRSEry MOB JffliwIHfl' 96 Porter Street, Watertown 274-8889 Monday-Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 9-5 Sunday 104 Page 1:2Property' Town Times (Watertown , ofConn. ) theDec. 24, 198Watertown6 Historical Society Yuletide Season Shaw, The second, service will be the begin at 11:45 p.m. as a prelude to held Christmas Eve at '7:30' p.m. the "Midnight" Mass. 'Masses on, . . Trinity Lutheran (Continued from page I) The Handbell Choir, under the traditional, 10 p.m. program, with Christmas Day will be at, 7 a.m. for „ Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 pageant the chairs will sing "Sleepwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgdirection of Betty Lee, will play the Senior Choir, providing 'the •the parish family, and, 8:30, 10; and DeForest St., will have Sunday Little Jesus," a Polish carol arrang- "Christmas Concerto: Allegro,"" by special music under the direction of 11:30 a.m. School, and a Christmas Eve Vesper ed by R. Preston., and "Were You A. Corel!!, and "Carol of 'the Linda Murno, The service will in- Christ Episcopal. Service today at 3 o'clock. The There on That Christmas Night?" Bells," arranged by D. Wagner. clude a, Christmas sermon by the .The Rev. Joseph Gatto,. interim, traditional Christmas Eve Can- by N. Sleeth. The Christmas Eve meditation Rev. Mr. Landquist, along with will be delivered by the Rev. .Mr. carols, candlelighting, and Holy rector at Christ Episcopal Church, dlelight Service will be at 10 p.m. The entire Church School will Zito. The service will conclude Communion. 25 The Green, has announced the A concise farther listing of the sing; "Mary, Mary What You Gon- with a traditional candlelighting The public also is invited. first Christmas, Eve service will.be Christmas schedules for the re- na Name Your Baby?" by Aver)' and ceremony. St. John the Evangelist at 7 p.m. There, will be a Christmas mainder of the week, can be found Marsh. Traditional carols will be Union Congregational Walertown's Roman Catholic pageant, followed, by Holy Euch- in, the Church Services section, of sung by the congregation. The Rev. Waldo Landquist, Church at. 574 Main St., will have arist. • this Town Times issue. Soloist will be James Troup. The minister at Oakville's Union Con- its usual slate of Christmas Eve and The pageant is being presented by service will end with a candle- gregational Church at 161 Buck-, Christmas Day Masses, the Rev... the Junior Choir,, members of the Get The Facts lighting ceremony. Nursery care ingham, St., said there, will be two Joseph V. Suppe, assistant pastor, Church, School,, and. the Junior will be available for this service, services on Christmas Eve,. has announced... Youth Fellowship. Roles will be: Before Retiring only. The first at 7 p.m. will feature the Confessions will, be heard Wed- Mary and. Joseph—Amy Strozzi and. Robert Havery is the organist and Youth Fellowship sharing "The nesday from 2:30 to 4 p,m. The.' Mark LaPerrieie; Three Kings- Early: SS Office director of music at First Church. Symbols of the Faith." The youth first, series of Vigil Masses will Michael Obar, Nathan Davies, and At the 11 p.m. Candlelight: Ser- involved are Matthew Reinke, Joe begin at 5 p.m., with Julia George, Jeremy" Christie; Angel Gabriel- Early retirement: is growing, in vice, the organ prelude will begin, Palomba, Kirk Landquist, Tom music director and, senior organist Jessica 'looker; shepherds—Ryan popularity as an increasing number 15 minutes before the service. Sturges, Dana Barberi, Denita Lan- for'the parish, and the Senior Choir Davies and Ashley LaPerrieie; of people become eligible for a Scheduled are "This Day That Is So dquist, Kristen Vecchi, Chantey featured upstairs. angels—Alyssa Davies, Nancy public or private pension. Glad," by J.S. Bach; "From Heaven Raimo, Bobby Richardson, Steven The St. John Folk Choir, under Lynn Gillette, Jaclyn Obar, Well over half of all. non-farm on "High,," E. Pepping; "'Noel Clarke, Gary Graziano, and adviser the direction of Tommy Valuckas, Danielle Boudreau, Regina and workers are under a pension plan, Suisse," L.C. Daquin: and "Noel Brent Teller. will provide the music for an addi- Michelle Mills, Beth and. Meg especially those with above average Ancien," H. Doyen. There will be a, Chriscom tree tional, 5 p.m. Mass in the church Pastorino, Kristina Herman, and wages, said, Byron Heilquist, Social The Intro it will be "Psallite," by decorated with handmade symbols. hall. Tony Santoli will be at the Jennifer Lawson... Security manager in Waierbuiy. M. Praetorius. The Senior Choir The Sunday School Choir will pro- Yamaha keyboards, and Mr. Va- Soloists will be Meg Pastorino, He said there are some important will sing "Infant Holy, Infant Low- vide special music, Miss Landquist luckas on harmonica and percus- Michael Obar, Nathan Davies, facts, people, should know if they ly," a Polish carol arranged by D. will be the organist for the first part sion... Jeremy Christie, Beth, Pastorino, start getting a pension before the Willcocks; "I Saw Three Ships," an of the service. Vigil Masses upstairs Wednesday and, Kristina Herman. age of 62. English carol! arranged by Mr. Ha- There will be candlelighting, Ho- also will be at 7 p,.m,, and the tradi- The 11 p,.,m. Candlelight Service very; and "The Holly and the Ivy,'" First, a person's Social Security ly Communion, and carols. The tional Midnight Mass., Among the and. Holy Eucharist will include an English carol arranged by M, check may be smaller than first, ' public is invited to attend. musical selections will be "infant carol singing and anthems by the thought. This is because benefits Holy, Infant Lowly," arranged by choir, such as ""Cherubim Song,™ by are based on an average lifetime Livingston, and "A Child Is Born," Bortniansky; "Lovely Child," by covered earnings. A maximum of by D. Williams. Florence Buck- Johnson-with Pam Toffey on flute; only five'years of low or no earn- AIIThcBcsH ingham will be the soloist. and. "Psallite," by M. Praetorius. ings can be dropped out when com- Christmas Day Masses will beat Preludes will be '"Noel," by Da- puting benefits. From Edie and Ann 8:1,5 (with the Folk, Choir), 9:30. quin, and. "Christmas Concerto." Second, a, person may lose in- all of you, we wish a and 10:45 a.m., and at 12 noon. by Corelli, played by violinists the sured status for disability benefits Mrs. George and Pat, Semeraro will Rev. Mr. Gatto and Robert Toffey. happy holiday season. if they have a big gap in their earn- be the organists. On Christmas Day at: 9 o'clock, ings record. Most older people There will be no 5 p.m. Mass. there will be a celebration of the need not only a certain number of St. Mary Magdalen, •Holy Eucharist. Also the lay Social Security work, credits, but lest foot forward The Roman Catholic Church at readers of the parish will hold ser- some of them must, have been earn- 1,6 Buckingham St. in Oakville will vices of lessons and carols at the ed in recent years. Shoes & Designer Accessories have a 4 p.m. Vigil Mass Wednes- Watertown Convalarium at 10 a.m.. In most cases, this means at least day, the Revs, John Lynch and, Depot Square Mall and, at Whitewood Rehabilitation five years coverage during the 10' Ralph Colicchio, pastors, have Watertown: Center at 11 a.m. years before onset of disability. reported. 1 274-1451 All Saints ' .Episcopal To demonstrate the effect, of these A, special musical ceremony to Services at AH Saints'. 262 Main provisions, consider "Jane who close out the Advent ..season will St.. Oakville, will begin Wednes- began receiving her state pension at ^^>^W^^^^ day'with a. 10:30 p.m. Christmas 55 and has not worked since. If she Prelude:, The .annual Christmas Eve decides to apply for her full Soda/ o o Festive Candlelight Eucharist: with Security retirement benefit, ui 65. special, music will start, at 1,1 p.m.. several, years of no earnings must I The Festive-Candlelight Euch- be included when figuring her 11 ° o "Oo arist will be at 10 o'clock Christmas average earnings. £ „: o o ° o - °- Day. The interim pastor is the Rev., Also, she will have lost her Paul Morton. disability insured status in the last United Methodist few years before she is 65. The Rev. James Stinson, pastor For further information about at United Methodist Church, 305 Social Security benefits and the ef- £ HOLIDAY GREETINGS! Main St., announced, the traditional. fect that early retirement: may have Service of Lights, culminating with on, them, call the Social Security of- £ and. — —•% o a, Candlelighting Ceremony, will be fice in Waterbury. .B0ASFESTAS do NATAL Have a Gala • To Our > Season! i • ' Employee® £ abide through £ coming Thanks Barber Stylist: Lee Kerr Serving Watertown '••For More Than 130 Years ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE John :S. Brady ' • Executive Vice-President "ENGINEERED SINTERINGS & PLASTICS, INC, P.O. Box 2600 COMMERCIAL STREET • WATERTOWN, CONN. 08795 101 South Main St. Waterbiiry, €t. ' 06723 753-1234 V Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown, 'Times (Watertown, Conn. Society) Dec. 24, 1986 Pag e 13 40 feet a, 50-foot minimum, setback With that thought, in mind, area •Christmas,Crafts will, be on, requirement. The Porcaros, who municipalities are offering display through Sunday, Jan.. 4, at Newsbeatwatertownhistoricalsociety.org Briefs are, opera, and old movie buffs, un- Christmas specials through the Old State House, 800 Main St., successfully argued, they should be Christmas and until the first week Hartford. For further information, 1 !• »• 1 Town officials look upon it as originally manufactured silk, thread, allowed to keep the dish because it of January. • call the Old State House at "Miracle on 34th Street,"" "Merry but, now produces thread for in- provides them their only source of Some events: . 522-6766 Christmas, Charlie Brown!" and dustrial use. The acquiring firm is entertainment. Also, the zoning of- •The Travelers'' Festival of "It's a Wonderful Life" all rolled in- a publicly held company that ficials approved, a request by Light will be blazing away from, to one! Just when it: appeared the manufactures industrial, thread and Dunkin* Bonuts Inc. to erect a, new dusk to 10 p.m. each, day until New New Video Equipment big town Christmas tree on the fabrics, as well as home sewing no- smaller sign at its Main Street donut Year's at Constitution Plaza, Town Hall Hill next to' the Bicenten- tions and buttons. Belding Hemin- shop',, even, though the modern, sign Hartford. The American Can Company nial Gazebo would remain dark this way plans to operate Heminway & still exceeds town sign width stan- • •Santa, Clans on. the Trolleys, donated video equipment with a, season, an anonymous donor came Bartlett as an independent, wholly- , dards by about, a foot. It replaces the sponsored, by the Shoreline Trolley present retail value of $105,000 to ' through with $400 last week to buy owned -subsidiary. No significant much larger, old sign. Museum, 17 River St., East Haven, the Mattatuck Community College some illumination for the lannen- changes are expected in .the H&B will, be held Saturday and Sunday, Foundation for use in the school's baum. Recreation Director Donald operations, and, Willard Heminway, Dee, 77-2?, from, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learning Resource Center Studio. Stepanek reported an ordered set of president and chief executive of- Christmas Events at, the museum. Call Howard lights arrived Dec, 18, and the town ficer, and Vice Presidents Frank Williams at 222-2318 for further The two cameras, a pedestal crew, with the help of a Fire Nardelli and Gary Clarke will, re- Being Sponsored information. camera mount, and a character Department ladder track, would try main .The Zoning Board of Ap- •A, Christmas Show and Sale generator wilt expand the'center's io have them, strung by early this peals last week served up an order Around State will be held, at the Silvermine Guild ability to produce high quality week.. The old lights, were, no longer to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Porcaro, The Christmas holiday for near- Center for the Arts, 1037 Silver- video programs for the communi- 1 working, and the Town Council, 305 Concord. Drive, to remove a ly everybody extends way past the mine Road, New Canaan, today ty and the three-college consor- decided, not to appropriate any setellite dish in their front yard. actual Christmas Day. People keep (Wednesday). Hours will be 12:30 tium, according to Ed. Nolan, money this season ..Although he Neighbors complained about the their trees up until after New Year's to 5 p.m. Call Mary Pistininzi at associate director of production claims he was justified in shooting dish'in the yard, which violates by Day. 966-5618 for •further information. services. the dog, William Palomba, 21, of 2, Mel rose Ave.. Gakville, was ar- rested Dec. 18 on a charge he unlawfully killed a dog he believes attacked and killed at least two of his girlfriend's pet angora rabbits. He also was charged with breach of peace, and was released on a, pro- mise to appear next, Tuesday in Waterbury Superior Court. The charges came about after a series of events two weeks ago: Mr. Palom- ba shot Jericho, a pet German shepherd-husky dog belonging to Yvette and John Lupucy. 203 Park man St.. and took the canine's body to Eustace Street and left it on; the road. Police say he tracked, the dog the night, of Dec. 11 from the home of Doreen Dilger. 2,2,6 DiNunzio Road, to Eustace and, back again to DiNunzio after two of Miss D tiger's rabbits were found missing and the cages damaged. Mrs,,. Lupucy had been charged with allowing a dog to roam A Penn- sylvania development group known as The Seltzer Organization has bought thc45-acre IVlazuIlaitis Farm siluated off Echo Lake Road and just, cast of Park, Road.. The Port Wash ing to 11. Pa. group paid In song and, story, the Zigmus Mazulaitis more than S529.D00 for the parcel, and plans • . meaning of Christmas to build a, four-lot industrial park there. The Planning and Zoning inspires us with joy and Commission has not received any reverence,. It is a time to plans yet tor a proposal. A ground- breaking is anticipated in the cherish the many blessings we spring .The Belding Hemimway Co., which has commercial offices all enjoy..... friends., family, in New York City, has reached an health and happiness... We agreement of principle to acquire Walertown's Heminway & Bartlett look, gratefully to you, our customers Manufacturing Co. The proposed, purchase price has not been disclos- and. friends, whose kindness and. ed. The Park Road firm, 'which employs about, 350 people, has been trust we also cherish. May your owned, by the Heminway family joy be boundless throughout since its founding in 1888. It . this special, season,,. Giovanna's Dress Shop /: BrfsU Blessings fora ;j New Year"" filled i with. Love j\ and 'j Laughter/ 43? THE Sues 3 13 J HEMINWAY & BARTLETT • 4 16 Mi y • We also have petiles •nARTLETT- MFG. CO. MANUFACTURERS OF SYNTHETIC SEWING THREADS •Yl ESI ABLISHEO 1 •••' y VI •1,587 Baldwin St. WATERTOWN, CONNECTICUT Waterbury 573-8163 Page 14Property Town Times (Watertown, Conn.of) Decthe. 24, 198 Watertown6 Historical Society OFFICE OF THE'ATTORNEY GENERAL is clearly outline the circumstances for further action on, your of your purchase and .how you 'tried complaint. to use 'the product. It's helpful if you The process'.of finding a remedy CONNECTICUwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgT LAW write this information down when for a just complaint, is. not a com- you discover the problem: • this plex one, but it can be frustrating. serves as a. memo that could come To help, the Department of Con- in handy later on. .... sumer. Protection has produced' a Gather your slips together and publication entitled •""Taking Back: Attorney General Joseph I. Lieberman photocopy them,. ' ... A, How-To Guide for-Connecticut 2. Next, talk to the seller. Unless Consumers". The guide has more helpful hints, about, protecting con- • -Fair Play In you were sold a product that 'was contact, the stale right away (see sumer rights,.. The Marketpla.ce numbers below) and we will in- clearly marked "as is," "damaged," Wouldn't it be nice if ever}' time vestigate and, in some cases, 'take "with all faults," "factory seconds," To receive a free copy, write to you bought: something, or con- the offender to court. or ""irregular," the seller is respon- me, Attorney General Joe Lieber- tracted for service, you would be But 'there are steps you can take sible for a damaged, or faulty man, 30 Trinity St., Hartford, CT certain that you would have no pro- befoiv calling us that may save time, product. 06106, or call 566-3579. blems with *.he product or service? particularly in cases where there is Tell the seller exactly what reme- You have the right to a fair and But what If you have a problem? no outright fraud—just a misunder- dy you want—refund, repair, - or speedy solution, to your consumer What if ur t toy you buy doesn't, standing or honest mistake on the replacement. complaint. work, or yc w stereo' is "repaired" part, of the business you, dealt with. 3. If the seller is no help, contact That's the law..,in plain, language. and the ref airs are: done improp- Let's assume you, the consumer, the manufacturer. The Department erly? • bought a product and thoroughly ., of Consumer Protection, suggests State Commission My office and the Department of read 'the directions for use. Used as .you include the following in any let- TAMICA LEONARDO, M, Consumer Protection get calls directed, the product doesn't work. ter you send: your name, address, Approves Fends daughter of Sal and Betty Leonar- : every day from consumers who are What then? Here are some sugges- and telephone, number where you do, Oakville, has been accepted as angry but don't know what to do. tions: can be reached, during business a state finalist in the Miss Southern hours; a description of the product For 2 Projects If you suspect outright fraud. 1. The first thing you should do New England American Pre-Teen or service (including model or The State Bond Commission has Pageant, slated for June 20-21. 1987. serial numbers, brand name), work approved funds for the Southbury at the University of Hartford. The done, and price paid: name and ad- Training School and a, Brookfield pageant is open to girls between the dress of the seller; a description of senior-citizen housing complex to ages of 8 and 12 who are good the problem; a brief explanation of make improvements to their what you. have done to solve the students. Emphasis is placed on the problem; and copies of any bills, facilities, according to slate Sen. importance of mental alertness, advertisements, guarantees, con- Jamie McLaughlin (R-Woodbury) self-confidence, achievement in tracts, or letters documenting your of. the 32nd District. school, and performance on stage. problem. At the Dec. 5 meeting of the bond The winner will receive a cash commission,, $357jD00 in funds was award, and represent her state at the Out!- In your letter, explain the remedy approved for the South bury Train- national pageant in Tampa. Fla. in With feitive tiding! to you want, and state a reasonable ing School to purchase new fur- November. Miss Leonardo's hob- time in which the company should behold, the Christ mas story nishings, including beds, dressers, bies include cartooning, karate respond. is retold, joyous tinging chairs, and, other household fur- (black belt), dancing, modeling, 4. If you, still get no help, con- niture', along, with physical therapy horseback riding, and guitar. fills the air and love and tract your local Better Business warm!I are everywhere. equipment, Sen McLaughlin said. Bureau, the Department of Con- "The physical therapy equipment sumer Protection (1-800-842-2649, is needed to help .maintain the Special College THE in Hartford, 566-2294) or the health of the school's residents."" 'the Governor's State Information senator said. "The .furnishings will Adviser Visiting LORRAINE GARDENS Bureau (1-800-842-2220, in Hart- replace items that simply were get- Jim and. Sharon Brody ford,, 566-2750). You will be refer- Adults interested in pursuing a ting old." Watertown • 274-8844 red to the appropriate stole office college degree through independent ' The purchase of the items is be- study can, meet with a Charter Oak, ing coordinated with the renovation College adviser at Saturday, Jan. 3. of three cottages, which house bet- from, 1,0 a.m. to 12 noon at the Silas ween 16 and, 34 residents each. As Branson Library. Waierbury. CFrTstmas Eve soon as the cottages are refurbish- The adviser also will be"at the Season Greetings! ed, expected by * next year.'the Whittemore Library in Naugatuck residents will be able to move in. on Wednesday. Jan.. 7. from 6 to 8 The Woodbury lawmaker said p.m. "•" " ' Extravaganza that lhe-35-untt Brook Quarry hous- Charter Oak is a college for ing project, a state-financed facili- adults in the community who find ty for senior citizens, has been they arc unable to complete tradi- 50% OFF on all awarded. $38,000 to build new tional! college educations because of storage spaces for maintenance job commitments, family respon- equipment such as lawn mowers, sibilities, or lack, of funds. Christmas Ornaments & Wreaths snow blowers, and lawn care • For farther information, contact supplies. Charter Oak College, do Board for The project, still is in the design State Academic Awards, 340 Christmas Plush Stuffed Toys stage and should be completed Capitol Ave.. Hartford. 06106. or (Now through January 1st) some time next year. call 566-7230. ' • Store Hours Closing at 6 p.m. 0:0 Monday-Saturday 10-8 Christmas Eve. Sunday 10-4 Atiesce F MILLICAN'S SEND-A-GIFT Let the carols of Christmas DEPOT SQUARE MALL WATERTOWN, CT. 06795 ,274-8881 •ring throughout the year, warming hearts and, lifting ..spirits with, joy. I .WILLA'S SALON of beauty MONAR 966 Litchfield Road OIL SERVICE Watertown, - 274-4496 OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IEFMCE PREMIUM QUALITY FUEL MERRY Per Gal. CHRISTMAS! 67. C.O.D.- OIL Joyous tidings, 100 GAL. MIN. LIMITED OFFER ; one and all. WHY PAY IWIORE? /THE BEST FOR LESS Kay's Hardware CALL NOW!! 757-2372 607 Main' Street, Watertown, . ' ' ; , ' < ' PEQES Afi£ SUBJECT TO CEJUi'tE WITBOUT NOTICE .'"„,. >. .. 274-103S- ' Property of the Watertown Historical'Town Times"(Watertown., . Conn.Society) Dec. 24,. 1986'Pag e 15 Corp., Watertown, to David A. and than $1. billion to help reduce the Two Major Sales Cindy S. Granger, Watertown, pro- $200 billion annual federal deficit. CALEHDAR perty on Saunders Avenue, Mrs, Johnson said the move watertownhistoricalsociety.orgRecorded Last $147,100. would be premature because Am- Week .At Office Dec, 18—Mario J, and Margaret trak posted" record earnings, rider- OFEVEI1T5 A... Sequenzia, Watertown, to Dale ship, and cost savings in fiscal 1986. A Milford developer last week A... and Joan D. Schmidt, Water- - "This system, finally is getting on, "'The Gift of the Magi and Other Holiday Treasures," a. produc- bought the Sky view Apartments in, bury, property on Frances, Ann its feet," she said.- "The shift to tion of the National Theater of the Deaf, Friday, Dec, 26 through Sun- Oakville for $7.28 million. The deal Drive, $136,000; Thomas W. reduce dependence should be day, Dec. ..28, at The Meeting House, Goose Hill toad, Chester, Call may be the largest property transac- Lynch, Kensington, and Joanne gradual so that the quality of the 526-4971 for ticket information....Holiday Sale, featuring original pain- tion ever recorded for the town, the Lynch, Lebanon, to Stephen, R. and service and the strength of the line tings and distinctive crafts, ends* today (Wednesday) at the Arts'and Crafts town clerk believes, Sandra B. Raraponi. Naugatuck, can, be maintained."' Association of Meriden, Inc., 53 Colony St., Meriden. Call 235-5347 The apartments are located off' property on Tarbel.1 Avenue, $1 and for farther information... .Snow Sculpture Competition, Feb. 6-8, at Buckingham. Street, They were sold other considerations; James Mec- Bushnell .Park, Hartford. Registration limited to 25'teams. Teams, should by Dwelling Development Corp..-of ca, Waterbury, to Robert W.* Governor's Ball consist of three members, all over 18 years of age. Fee required. Prizes West Hartford, and Doris M. Ron- Bridges, Brookfield, Unit 4B of for winners. Call Laura. Stone at 522,-3318 for further information....Gala over and Mark A. Norman, both, of Long Acre Condominium, ,$49,900: The 1987 Governor's Inaugural Holiday Dance Party, sponsored by Young Jewish Singles, today West Hartford, to developer Arnold, Ball, in honor of Gov. William A. (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Parkview Hilton Hotel ballroom.. Hart- Peck of Milford. Cong. Johnson O'Neill (D), will be held Wednes- ford, Call 233-9611 for farther infoirm.ati.on ...A. Concert Celebration Town Clerk, Mary Can't}' said she day, Jan. 7, at the Hartford State Ar- honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Jan., 12, at 8 p.m at Woolsey Hall, can't recall a property sale of this Asks Government mory drill! shed, New Haven.,. Smokey Robinson, Jan.,' 16, after 7 p.m.. University of size taking place before, The state Participation is through invita- Hartford-Canisius basketball game, Hartford. Civic Center. For ticket will receive $36,400 in conveyence To Keep Amtrak tion.. Requests, for invitations should information, call 243-4.2.9,5. .'"Protraits of America-The National taxes, and the town $8,008. be mailed to First Company Gover- Parts," a travel film by Doug Jones, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16 and. Another major transaction had Saying, the move defies, "sound nor's Foot Guard Inaugural Ball Of- 17 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan., 18, at 2 and 5 p.m., at the Bushnell the Ten-Acre Mall on Straits .Turn- thinking and honest budgeting," fice, P.O. Box 672.5,,, Hartford, Memorial Auditorium,, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford... "Arsenic and Old pike being bought by investor Connecticut Congresswoman Nan- 06106, Or call 560-2235. Lace," featuring an all-star cast, will be performed Tuesday, Jan. 1,3 Domenie T. Coviello, Woodbury, cy L. Johnson. (R-6th) urged the at the Shubert Performing Arts Center. Call 562-5666 for farther infor- for $2.5 million from, Milton Reagan Administration to drop its 1 mation...•"Cats," the international musical hit-by Andrew Lloyd Weu- Greenblai, Hollywood, Fla., presi- proposal that the federal govern- ber, opens Feb. 17 at the Bushnell, Memorial Auditorium., 166 Capitol dent of Pik-Kwik. Inc. ment sell Amtrak's northeast cor- Ave., Hartford, and runs through Feb.. 22. Call the Bushnell Box,'Of- Mr. Coviello said he has no plans ridor passenger rail service. fice at 2,46-6807 for further ticket information. to make changes to the mall. The "Selling this increasingly suc- former Pik-Kwik .store—part of a cessful passenger rail service would grocery chain which dissolved— not be a, balanced or workable ap- now is a, GranCentral grocery store. proach, to either transportation Nancy Johnson's It-Mart and. several smaller retail policy, or to reducing the federal We're especially glad\ tenants will remain... budget deficit," the congresswonian to greet, one a nd a 11 ,- The following additional real Congressional Report said. with, warm wishes, of _f estate transactions were made dur- Mrs. Johnson is a member of the •. holiday cheer and ' ' Sixth District Connecticut ing the period from Friday. Dec. 12 House Committee on Public Works our deepest thanks, • Toll Free 1-M0-382-M21 through Thursday, Dec. 18, accor- and Transportation. (209 225-4476 ding to warranty deeds filed in the The Reagan Administration's pro- 223-S4I2, New Britain town clerk's office: posed 1988 budget reportedly urges Dec. 1,2—Scott and Debra A. the federal government to sell the Summa. Watertown, to Elizabeth J. Amtrak system to. a private op- Gannon. Watertown, property on erator.. The federal office of East Granby and Cornwall: 1419 In. Inn: i, I, •„ I, K Tis The Season North Gate Road. $225.0001, management and budget is urging The Sixth District towns, "It 9-9 when good tidings Dec, 15—White Oak Develop- the sale, or "privatization," to pro- like silent snow descending all, two score and five. (203) 1.ST-1I1Z Sil. 9-5 ment Corp....Bethlehem, to John C. vide the U.S. Treasury with more from the heavens gently deepen we're keeping democracy's and Evelyn, T. Cook. Watertown. to blanket homes and hearts, promise alive. Unit' 34 of Artillery Hill Con- d om i n i u ms. $ II39.500, to visit those dear. We do it by sharing thoughts, Dec. 16—Nancy C. Malon, spread near and a tar. our good fortune, Watertown, to Raymond W. Komor- ^ nil • ^^" but go buckled and •sober. by working together owski and Clara E. Buttrago. •Here's hoping you when going, by car. for common advantage. - Watertown, property on Pleasant experience the gifts of love,, View Street, $82,000: Sirqua Land. peace and, brotherhood to remember the hungry. You see. "tis the season Co.. Watertown,, to Bernard G. and bed ridde n a nd ho nne le ss, the calendar "round, Donna Vignali. Wkterbury, proper- this Christmas. There's no silent might 'tis always, the season ty on Ncill Drive, $70,000. ' " tor those in distress. good tidings abound. ' Dec. 17— Bert W. Sheppard and | /FLORENCE UPHOLSTERY> J. Vetter. Brook field, to Raymond |1 61 E. Main St.. Wtby. to hope tor the hopeless Happy Holidays and peace G. and Donata C. Lamoureax. in drought-stricken lands, in the new years. Oakville. property at Cliff and Bur- Day 374.-2280 Evenings 274-022,3 whose plight can be conquered ton streets. $109,400: Century with our helping, hands. Silent Auction Drawing Yet we're on the cusp "'tween the auld and the new, The drawing for the silent auction fh let's weigh our accomplishments. of paintings sponsored by the Wings • reflect and review. Campaign of the Greater Waterbury Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center From Kent, two Canaans. will be held at • 1 p.m. today Barkhamsted and Bristol, (Wednesday) at Home Plate to Avon, New Britain. Restaurant. Main Street. love May all the warmth and wonder of Christmas emibira.ee you and yours, 'The Toy Experience 699 Main Street Watertown. 274-9971 • May this Holiday Season be cheerful and joyful to all. Thanks for your continued, patronage throughout the year. from from the 'New Dick • Eddie • Art. • Ellie • Cindy • Jack • Bev • Jeff • Bob Owners of Joyce • Judy •Hank • Frank • RJ.* Tract • Karen and Ted Falls Avenue Package Stoic (Pf* f0Bt /Office Irug £>t0re 2:52 Falls Avenue Oakville 274-1614 and JKdtital Vivian and 'Bay Polcl 55 DeFonst Street Watertown, Page 16 PropertyTown Times (Watertows, Conn.)'Pecof the, 24,,, 198 Watertown6 Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org and reopen, Friday, "Jan. 2. Flanders Nature. Center in Wood- Thursday, Christmas Day. again taking orders for its annual Emissions Stations Normal inspection station hours- bur)' Sunday, Dec. 2% at 2 p.m. to " The DMV--offices will reopen seedling program. • ate - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and share their . recent African-. Friday, Dec. 26, at 8:30a.m.-Hours • The seedlings and wildflower All 18 •emissions; Inspection sta- Fridays, -.8 a.m., to' 5:30 .p..rn..,; experiences. . • .• : " today •(Wednesday) and Friday .are. . seeds intended to promote; conser- tions of the,Connecticut Vehicle In- Thursdays from, .8 a.m. to 7:30' As part of 'the World Methodist -8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., .and 8:30- vation in the county may be planted spection Program, will, close p.m.; and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to Conference visit, the -Plummers . a;m. to :12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. for'future Christmas trees, wildlife Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m..,, 1 p.m..The Danbury station also is went to the Maisai Mara Game 27. •• •• " ' • • habitat, windbreaks,,, solar plan- and will be closed Thursday, Dec. open Monday, from 8a.m. to4:30 Preserve, ¥is.i,led Sanwa and the, Mt. -. • The auto emissions testing sta- tings.,, .soil conservation, and for or- 25. p.m.. Kenya Safari Club. • , - • tions will be open today from, 8 namental purposes. All facilities will reopen Friday, Program On Africa •• .There, will be no • admission .a.m.-to ,5:3d p.m.-, but will 'be clos-' • Oideis" should, be placed early Dec. 26. charge. - . ed Christmas Day. All stations will, Call 567-8288 for' farther in- All 18 facilities also will close Kenneth and. June Plutnmer, Call Flanders at 263-3711, Mon- have regular 8' to'5:30 p.m. hours formation. Wednesday, Dec, 31 at 4:30 p.m. Chambersbiirg, Pa., will visit the day through Friday, _ for-furthe r Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. hours information. Saturday. DMV Holiday Hours • ... Seedling 'Packets The state Department, of Motor The Litchfield County-Soil and The following arc the scores from, Vehicles has announced it: will, be Water Conservation District, a, non- the Dec. 16 session of the Duplicate ctosed—like all state agencies—on profit organization, announced it is Bridge Club: First—Livingston and Florence Crowell, 75; • Second— Carmella Marcella and Helen Hor- bachuk, 7,3; Third,—Myrtle Tonkin • and Dolores Kiley, 70; Fourth—Ella Prillig and Katie Hurlcombe, 69: and. Fifth—.'Prisci! la Knox and Lucetta Gaunt, 62. Games are played Tuesdays, ai, SERVED DAILY FROM 7:30 p.m. at the Oakville Branch -IN Library, 55 Davis St.. and spon- sored by the Parks and Recreation L • r. £3 from. Department, There will be no J games Dec. 30 due to the New 15O R'd W «'' t H'TTi'W N. < . T Year's holiday, and, they will resume Jan., 6. Phone 274-1634 for mure We are open. Christmas Day also. information. ..•638 Plank Rd., Waterbury T. ©EE': Cocktail Exit 25 Off 1,-84: TAKE McHale Re-Elected Lounge Phone 573-9444 OUT Peter McHale was re-elected CAFE chairman of the Watertown, Hous- 253 Buckingham St.. Oakville • 274-59S8 ing Authority at its -December meeting recently..- • . Also serving on the authority are CLUB SANDWICHES ' • GRINDERS Edwin, Traver Sr.. vice chairman: OPEN STEAKS HAMBURGERS Anthony Fusco, secretary and • AH reasonably priced • Restaurant & Lounge treasurer: Guidn Calabrese: and Herman Lane. 16 Straits,.,'Turnpike The maintenance supervisors, are Holiday Buffet Wednesday Watertown Ralph Hum is ton at Truman Ter- 274-1320' race, and, Henry McGnugh at Buck- ingham Terrace. M., Francis Hayes Friday, Saturday & Sunday is the executive director of the WE WILL BE CLOSED'DECEMBER 25 WHA. "NEW YEAR'S EVE Carol Lives On MONDAY NIGHT — Open House — 45" SERB No Cover -No Reservations .Most of us have heard, of how for B«, Hors D'oeuvres • Party Favors •Prime Rib CLAMS $ Champagne. Toast: probably the most popular carol, in, ihe world was created when it —SANDWICHES AVAILABLE ALL DAY— Night • Lobster was discovered on, Christmas OPEN 7 DAYS' 9 AM-1 AM: Fri,. & Sat, "till 2 AM Fwiall includes Salad, vegetable and potato or pasta Eve that the .organ's bellows were eaten, through'either by mice or Shrimp or Clams on Half Shell Every Night rust. Now a soiig must be sung to be accompanied not by the Dally Lunch Specials - 11:30 - 4 organ but by the guitar. Quickly the words of "Silent Night" were MIKE TODS MET TEMPS EVE BESESVATOMS • writien by Father Josef Mohr, Gi.fl Certificates for Any Open, ihe parish priest, and set to music Occasion Always Available 7 Days a Week by organist and schoolmaster Franz Gruben. By Midnight Mass the song was completed and We will be open on rehearsed. Within thirty years the New Year's Eve serving our OPEN' carol had achieved worldwide traditional full course dinners, DAILY . popularity. Bui did you know AT • that Mohr died penniless and which, will include items from 10:00' am Gruben spent his last years fight- . our regular menu. - ing to prove that he did indeed Seatings - 5, 7'and 9:30'' ' ' compose the music? Could they have lived on to hear ihe carol Reservations sung even to our day—they would HOT PIZZA have realized that they had not. 274-4722 lived their lives in vain. Where An, Array of Wonderful Things Happen, Don't cook tonight...enjoy To Beef, Pork, Chicken, Veal Seafood & Pasta a steaming hot pie! . • - : Try our many-other specialties,, too. - ^ Strange Superstitions Major Credit Cards Accepted Down through the years there SALADS • ANTIPASTO • SPAGHETTI have been many superstitions Lynch: Monday - Saturday 11:45 A.M.-2:30 P.JM. • GRINDERS about when and how to put. up Dinner: Monday - Saturday 4:45 P.M.-10:00 P.M., : and take down the. Christmas WATERTGWM • Eat Here or To Go! ' . • decorations, When holly was re- moved, after Christmas, it was often buried, burned, or given to [274-4722] the cows and. if you dropped a RO'S RESTAURANT piece you were unlucky... -Serving the finest pizza since 1947- IN POCKETS 471 MAIN ST., OAKVILLE 841 Main Street, Oakville (Behind Connecticut National;Bank) It't next te impossible lo grasp V 274-1348-or 274-8069 opportunity when a chap has both hands in. his pockets. . • Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown, 'Times fWatertown Society1986 Pag e 17 watertownhistoricalsociety.org 99(19 9999 it takes is a prayer. "A"—Ask, "B"—Believe and "C"—Claim Austrian Apple HARTFORD COURANT—* * 1HK5 '• .BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM*' i 19S5 —it's even easier than, the A.B.C's Blossom Blessings **«.;a, jg«m of a irKtauiraiiiit wiilfi a ^^- " "Culnniy Mecca..." to win, the Christmas sweepstakes! The beloved Christmas carol, tSunday-Brunch "Silent Night,"" was written on OPEN .7 DAYS Christmas Seals Lunch 12:00-2:30 * 12:00-2:30 Christmas Eve, 1818 in Obern- Dinner 6:00-9:00 Dinner 5:00-8:00 The Christmas seal was thought. dorf, Austria by Joseph Mohr, up by a, Danish postal clerk nam- and set to music by Franz Gruber. Christmas ed Einar Holboell who felt strong- This, the world's most widely ly about the terrible results of the sung carol, has been translated, Walnut Wonders into more than '90 languages. -New Year's Eve Special Dimmer • Paint the outside of empty disease tuberculosis. He design- English, walnut shells with gold ed, the Christmas seal in 1903 to •21.95 acrylic paint. Attach, the two raise money to fight the illness. Many Austrian families place Seatings — 5:30, 7:30 & 1,0:00' The Christmas seal became pop- apple twigs in a, vase of water on RESERVATIONS TAKEN 263-0466 halves together with tiny hinges Woadbury Shopping Square 107 Main St. N, Woodbury made of strips of material glued ular and brought in much-need- December 4, Saint Barbara's with cement to the nut's outside. ed funds. Day. By Christmas Eve if the Make a miniature scene with A social worker in the United twigs have blossomed, it means paper cutouts for each shell half. States, Jacob Riis, heard of the the family will have good fortune. CELEBRATE You can paint the inside hollow Christmas seal. idea, and, promoted The more blossoms there are, the of each, shell half to match the it here. His seal! became known greater the good luck is supposed, 1987 picture you're making. To make as the Christmas stamp. to-be. your paper shapes stand out in . He's survived me most hostile and $3.00 Cover the hollow, bend a, narrow paper primitive land known to man. HOTS d'oeuvres strip at each end. Glue one end of Now all he's got to do is Noisemdkers the strip to the back: of the cut- make it through a week in New York. out, then let it dry. Now glue the RMJLHOGAN Balloons • Hats other end to the inside of the nut 9-2 shell, You might like to cut out CHAMPAGNE AT small deer and other objects from MID1IGHT an old Christmas card. Bar Specials There's a little ol him in all of us. Might Long liPG-Dles-ARflBAiyniiMr PCTURE;; DJ - Chris .Mike Behind, the Bar STARTS FRIDAY'"""1' Showtimes: 7:20 & 9:10 p.m.. Matinees daily 2 00 p m $1 50 $2.50 Adults From "Wait" $1,50 Sen, Citizens to "Carolers" & Children ;CO.iNTR,Y-ClNEWI'|| ^ under 10 yrs. ifiomeplate Restaurant! In earlier years the Englishmen 523 Main St.. Wateriowr. - TeL Z74-ZH3' had a Christmas play called the CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE, '] . - 1131-Main St., Watertown ' '•••' ""•; "Mummers Play*" which was I .. • . • .•274-2811 ' ., •"•' • .< always about the Dragon, St. in honiv-slylc footing George. After the play it was time for singing by the Waits, original minstrels of the court. Town MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL The minstrels" duty was to call Wishes Everyone out the hours as they watched. ALL YOU CAN EAT This was why they Were called "Waits." By the 16th century the MERRY CHRISTMAS «i Meatloaf name Waits came to be known as w/potato, vegetable and a a band of singers who went from A HAPPY NEW YEAR Homemade house to house singing Christ- Soups and dish of Rice Pudding Dessert mas carols. Later the groups be- "A Family • .Run Restaurant" Desserts came known as carolers. 184 Sunnyside Ave., Oakville "To Go" Orders Taken * 3' m Turkey Tradition, EAT HERE OR TOGO-- We will be closing Christmas Eve Day at 1:00 p.m. Christmas turkey was not featuring,: Pizza Serving breakfast only until closing. known in Europe before 1542. • Spaghetti • Shello CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY And even then it was only one of We will be open. New Year's Eve Day until. 8:00 p.m. many festive dishes—not. the main, • Manicotti Serving BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP & PRIME RIB. entree. • Large or Small Salads CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY 'The common people had goose, Tossed,'Chrfs or &e* Season's Greetings to all from, the Staff at. Home Plate beef, or Christmas pies. In the OPEN DAILY 5:30 a.,, to 8 p.m. • Sun. 7 a.m. to Noon castles and great houses the Inlcuding: Hot Root Beef Christmas table was, of course, Eggplant, Sausage & Meatball, laden, with more rare treats. There All, At the Most Reasonable Prices! the celebration started with the Hours: Mon-.-Sun. 11 a.m.-ll p.m. lord of the manor inviting people from, the countryside to his castle Fn.&Sat. "111 a.m.. 274-0149 n 4] for a Christmas feast. A roast * peacock with tail spread .and beak * gilded sat on the table along, with •".. •*" Place venison, goose, swan, roast beef, * chicken, plum pudding, mince A New Years Eve Extravaganza 179 Davis Street,OakviH'e 274-8037 pie and many other delicacies that * o were available. SERVING LUNCHES DAILY;', Mon. thru Sat. - H-'a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas *- I Sweepstakes Route 20:2 Lilchfield. Conneclicul Only a stamp—only a stamp ft • • TUESDAY NIGHT • away and you, may be the winner A total experience in * of the great sweepstakes! Those Fine Dining, 7:00-11:00 P.M.' " millions of dollars, that brand, new car, that fabulous vacation Dancing, and Celebration — —.any one of them could be yours 8 P.M. - 2 A.M., 2 for 1 ANY BEVERAGE —it only takes a stamp to find * out. You could be the big Continuous food selections throughout the evening, include: * We will be closing, at, 6:00 P.M. on, winner! Stuffed Shrimp Prime Rib of Beef Lobster Tails iff December 24 and. Reopening on December 26.• Only a prayer—only a prayer Dancing in: away and you, can be a winner of the great sweepstakes of life. The Tallmadge Ballroom The Tapping Reeve Room, That peace you want.—that feel- ,. „ "LIMELIGHT" -b "NOW « THEN ing of giving instead of greed, Champagne Toast at Midnight that, feeling of love instead_of Hats. Horns *& Noisemakers hate:—it can all be yours at Christ- mastime and any time through- Continental Breakfast at I A.M. . $150,00 per Couple * out the year! And in this great, Videos By More Fun Amusements sweepstakes everybody wins! Call For Reservations — 203-567-4503 ft You're guaranteed to get what Just off Main St. • Proper Attire X you ask for when, it comes to ft "• Free 'Parking Thomas F. Stanis, Owner & Permittee * peace and love and sharing;—all Page 18 Town Times (Walertown, Conn.)'Dec. 24, 1986 Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org : and Easter season, and on all Holy Those who wish'to' benefit from through- the U.S." Capitol and follows: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m. Elderly Service ; ...Days and special, feast days of the the services, or know 'those who "chamber of the U.S. House of to I p.m.; TAiesday and Friday, Jan., liturgical year, the holy sacrifice of could, should call; the Office of .Representatives, rounds of in- 13 and 16, from 6 to 10 p..m.; and Programs Started the .Mass will'be recorded in the Religious Education at 574-0088, or teresting speakers and' presenta-' Monday and Friday, Jan. 19 and 23, church on cassette topes. Mrs, Glenna Wolko at 274-4136, lions, as well, 'as the swearing-in from 6 to 10 p.m. By St. John's The cassettes •then will be made Donate Calabiese at 274-9115, Lisa ceremony of Mrs. Johnson. A Standard First Aid Multimedia The Social Action Committee of available to - those parishioners Flaherty at. 274-5300, • or Dr. and The bus will depart, from her of- course will be held Wednesday, Jan. the St. John's Church Parish unable to attend"Mass. Mrs,. Kenneth Neifoel at 274-2971. fice at 1 Grove St., New Britain at 21, from 6 to 10 p.m.; another will Catholic You* Organization (CYO) The parish library service also 7 a.m. The second pickup will be be held. Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 has announced it will begin, several has purchased booklets, of Catholic at Reed's Shopping Plaza in a.m. 1 p.m. Washington, D.C. Southbury at 8 a.m. service ministries to parish senior prayers in large 'type, which are. now ; All above courses are Home citizens, as well as to other available. For further information, call . Study courses. Registration for the 1 Trip Sponsored parishioners who are permanently CYO members will be mailing or Donna Mullen in Mrs. Johnson's courses is limited, and is on a first or temporarily homebound, in delivering copies of the parish Sun- By Mrs. Johnson New Britain, office at 2,23-8412. come, first served basis... Call the hospitals, or convalecent homes. day bulletin to homebound par- Red Cross at 755-107 for further On Sundays during 'the Christmas ishioners who wish to receive them. A bus trip to Washington, D.C. information. For the swearing in of the 100th Red 'Cross Tb Congress, sponsored by Connec- Offer Several SHERRI-ANN'S DINETTE ticut Congresswoman Nancy L. County Higher 1 Johnson (R-6th), will begin Tues- First Aid Classes 1400 Main Street, Watertown, Ct. day, Jan. 4. Ed Center Has It will be a three-day excursion, The Waterbury Area Chapter of BREAKFAST featuring a starlight tour1 of the the American Red Cross will offer 14 New Courses & • Washington,, Lincoln, Jefferson, and three CPR BLS Professional other monuments and memorials at courses and two Standard First Aid The University of Connecticut DINNER the nation's capital. Multimedia courses in Ja.nua.ry., Extended and Continuing Educa- SPECIALS Also included will "be tours CPR courses will be held as tion program will offer a series of DAILY! new courses in. January at the Lit- chfield County Center for Higher • Orders Available to Go—Call 274-8124 Education. Adriane Lynn, center director, H'ours: Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-4 p.m. announced 14 new three-credit courses have been developed for the Sat. 5 a. in .-3 p.m. Sunday 6~a.m.-l 1 a. m. FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:30 to 1:30 a.m. new program. They will focus on Tony Michaels on Piano & Vocal such topics as the psychological fac- J tors of business and industry, NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY- counseling, contemporary labor OPEN HOUSE, Wed. Dec. 31st: • 4 p.m. to 2 a.imi. issues, the short story, and the Hors d'oeuvers. Hats and Noisemakers • Champagne1 at Midnight ph.il isophical issues of contem- Tony Michaels 9:30 to 1:30 Piano & Vocal porary life. i 1073 Main Street, Watertown 274-1168 S uza n ne S pel i m a n. ma rkc I. i n g Eg director for UConn's Office of RESTAURANT Credit Programs, said the new pro- Specializing In: gram is for the traditional freshman and sophomore student."as well as Polynesian adults pursuing a bachelor of Cantonese general studies degree at the Torr- Szechuan ington facility. Hunan The courses also will be open to persons who do not intend to work American Cuisines 764 Main St. 274-2021 toward a degree, but who enjoy the 1 SENIOR i n te 1,1 ectu a. 1 ' s t i m u 1 at io n and LUNCH SPECIALS Oakville CITIZEN fe I, I owsh ip of at te nd i ng u n i ve rs i ty- Exotic Cocktails! DISCOUNT 10'% level classes... We will be open Christmas Day. Registration.and free information W , J>& NOW TAKING . V may be obtained by contacting Adriane Lyon at the center's cam- ?*** ^RESERVATIONS^ pus on. University Drive at 482-76,35, or by calling the Office 3: Mon.-Thuis. 11:30 am. -10 p.m. of Credit Programs at Starrs at. Fri. & Sat 11:30 -12 Mkjnite • Sun. & Holidays 12 noon -10 p.m. Domestic & Well STEAK 486-3832.. to 544' Straits Turnpike - Hte. 63 Beer Drinks SANDWICHES (Pioneer Plaza) Watertown \ Call 274-6770' Of 274-6779 $1.00 •' HOT DOGS Servicemen's ' with Chilli Corner Buffet 12 - 6 -' Christmas Eve U.S. Army Pvt. Eric N. Johnson, son of Louis W... Johnson. Naug- atuck, and June A. Johnson, 7.5 Longview Ave has completed VI-ARMS Rt. 6 basic training at Fort Leonard "Thotnaston s Family Restaurant" Plymouth, Ct Wood, Mo. During the training, students 76-78 Main St., Thomaston - received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, 283-4447 • . . 'tactics, military courtesy.'military We are now accepting reservations for justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions, New Year's Eve dinners. Seat ings between 8 p.m. &•• 10 p.m',., Clefs Restaurant & Motel Coast Guard Fireman Apprentice _ Brian L. Marti, son of Mr. and • . Baked Stuffed Jombo Shrimp...... ,.,.13.95 Mrs. Jack A. Marti, 31 Warren Reserve Now For Way, has graduated, from Coast • Prime Rib 1.3.95 ' Guard recruit training. . N.Y. Boneless Strip Steak ,..,..1.3.95 NEW YEAR'S EVE Seatings at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Mr. Marti attended the eight- Fresh Veal Parmigiaho . 13.95 week training at the Coast. Guard Cover charge waived for diners in Training Center, Cape May, N.J., Fresh Veal Marsala .13.95 Fireplace Lounge Among 'the subjects he studied were; Baked Stuffed Chicken. Breast. .,..,..10.95 ... first aid. Coast Guard history and seamanship, communications, dam- All meals include soup, salad, dessert & coffee. age control firefighting, and The entire staff of VI-Arms Restaurant wishes all of you a • Larry Sargent on, Keyboard Friday Mights physical conditioning..,' MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY & Coming Janurary 11.,. 1,987 I ALL ELSE FAILS HEALTHY NEW YEAR. SUNDAY BRUNCH iNo one in this country needs be a We would like to lake this time to say THANK YOU ' *lf* •: Hours: Lunch 11:30-2 Mon.-Fri. Sr., CiliKa Dnccwii failute—if all else fails, one can for your patronage during f°86! Dinner: S-10 Wcd.-Sal,.,,, 5-9 Sma. Id* «ff cm i always become a politician. Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown 'Times (Watertown , Conn,Society) Dec, 24, 1986 Page 19 ' Swedish Ginger Cookies dren but. rather it is Le Befana. Theodore Roosevelt's Helping Johnny To According to an, ancient legend, ¥i pint whipping cream • Chris tmas Musings watertownhistoricalsociety.org :l the Italians tell of the Wise Men, 1 /i cups dark brown sugar Be Peace-Loving stopping to ask an, old woman di- An interesting note In history % cup molasses If you want your Johnny to —on December 26, 1902, Theo- rections as to where to findth e I to 2 tsp. grated, lemon peel think of ways he can help others— Baby Jesus. Le Befana was so full dore Roosevelt wrote the follow- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon or cardamom to learn to always love instead of ing in a letter to James Garfleld's l of awe as she saw their magnifi- 1 A to 2 tsp. ground ginger hate, don't buy him war toys— cence that she just, couldn't speak. grandson: 1 tbsp. baking soda especially at Christmastime "" Yesterday A rchie got among The Wise Men invited, her to go V* tsp. salt •• • when, we talk of making a more with them to worship the newborn his presents a small rifle from 3 cups all-purpose flour peaceful, world. Children can just me and a pair of riding hoots King, but she could, only shake as easily be taught caring ways her head, no. from his mother. He won't be - Beat cream into soft peaks, then, gradually beat in: brown sugar, instead of violence. able to use to rifle until next molasses, spices, lemon peel, baking soda and, salt. Gradually stir It was not until the Wise Men summer, but he has gone off in the flour and mix well until, a dough is formed. Wrap the dough had gone that she suddenly found in plastic and leave in the refrigerator overnight. Roll out to V*" very happy in the riding boots 3 her tongue and. hurried, out to for a ride on the calico pony thick on a lightly floured board. Cut. into fancy shapes; place /4** More Play Fun catch them, but. she never could, apart on, a lightly greased baking, sheet. Brush cookies lightly with Algonquin, the one you rode Check with your local, cabinet, catch, up. cold water and bake 350* until light brown, about 10-12 minutes. shop or other construction work- At each place she slopped along the other day," Cool, on a rack. Decorate if you wish with, powdered sugar to hang 1 ers and collect small wooden the way she left a little gift, hoping on the tree or for cards. If you wish, to hang them, make a hole with blocks. Sand these and stack them, that one day she would find the Christmas Candles a, skewer while they are still hot. in a pretty Christmas box. Chil- Christ Child. Who first started lighting dren from age 2 to 12 will have candles as a Christmas custom? Peace at. Christmas more fun with these than they No one really knows but it. is said "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will would with expensive gifts. They' that medieval Christians thought toward men." Luke 2:14 will, make forts, bridges, tun- that on Christmas Eve the Christ With, newspaper, radio, and TV, the daily news from, all around nels, garages, skyscrapers, barns and, houses galore! Child wandered from home to the world, has reached us speedily all year long. There have been, home looking for those who be- heroes proclaimed; there have been, great achievements broadcast lieved in Him. So it was that peo- and, church and civic programs for the betterment of mankind ple lit candles to place in their announced—but far too often the news has been of crime, of Italian •windows to guide the Christ Child earthquakes, and airplane crashes—things far from peace and in the darkness to their homes. Christmas Legend joy. Hoping the bright • Also,, any stranger who might be And then comes Christmas at the end of the year and just before In Italy, it is not. Santa Claus drawn to their door by the candle- a new year to help us remember good, stable things of life—to re- who brings the gifts to good, chil- sparkle of the season light was a welcome guest to each 1 member the birth, of the Prince of Peace, Christ, who came to pay stays with you. home . our redemption price and to give us a pattern to help us live Christmas Tree together peaceably. He taught us to "do unto others as ye would, throughout the year. have them do unto you."*—so simple, but it works for true peace. History •He taught us how to put others above ourselves and to pray even, It is said that the first English for our enemies. Christmas tree appeared at a "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will, court party for children in 1821. toward men"—it was true, this message of the angels at Christ's May your stocking It was a number of years, how- "birth. He brought us His peace and bids us this season to have be filled with love. ever, before common people good will toward, men. [iagi_'nji,asl:ii km,, Why. 597-06421 adopted the Christmas; tree. A Merry Christmas through true giving—shed, a. little joy around! garland of greenery was still hung like a double-looped May gar- NX1—*v^^vx-—-v^—"v^-—V .Ann's Sfaoppe land.. The garland was decorated, „ 703 Main Street with candles, a ring of red apples, Watertown, ', 274-0154 and ornaments. Suspended from. J. A. DESIGNS the center was a bunch of mistle- toe with long ribbons attached ' Sparkle This Holiday with Beiififil from which sometimes small gifts Handpa inted Clot king were tied. This was called the Kissing Bough. Glitter and Rhinestones on Dresses, Skirt Sets, & Pant Sets May rhe wonders 1 Beg . Hours of Chrisrmas embrace you TEDTIETZ,JR. Holiday Hours iy.A.,..Resigns ; Tu.-Sol. 10:00-5:00 Cloa-d Dec. 31 at 3:00 TRUCKING Thru, Swishes yoii.cr- •wirh inner peace and •Quassuk Rd. Wood bury Jan. 5, i'967 Happy Holiday Season 263-3972 i conrenrmenr. We Thank you all YOU CALL WE HAUL 97 main St. H., WOodbury (me«t to peppendge larm) 266-4,328' for your kind patronage. ANYTIME, ANY PLACE CRUSHED STONE, GRAVEL • LOAM • SAND{ BULLDOZING REASONABLE RATES You're Always Ahead When You Call Ted sH It s time for another SAFECO Insurance Pop C)ui7 Here s today's uiert quibtiun SAI ELO's new (Juality-I'lus" Homeowners Insurance is a smart idea because it: A. Insures home replace- ment coverage B. 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JOHN'S CONFECTIONERY 709 Main Street 671 Main Street Watertown • Rt. 63•Straits Turnpike Middlebury ' Watertown. . 274-1988 2744312 • 758-2*5 Thank you for your 'patronage Page 22 TownProperty. Times (Watertown, Conn. of) Dee the, 24, 1986 Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.orgSALES • INSURANCE • LOANS • REPAIRS AUTOS • TRUCKS CYCLES to light the new Yule log. it was each shape with a craft knife. Yule Log of Yore thought this would ensure the Glue fine but strong thread down, Yuletide One of the main ceremonies at households fortune during the the center of the tree. Leave- the medieval. English castle was coming year. enough thread, at the top to hang, the lighting of the Yule log. The and if you wish to hang several Greetings Yule log dates back to the time of Three-Dimensional trees as a mobile, leave the the Saxons and Goths who burn- thread, long enough at the bottom • To know and ed a log at their winter solstice Tree for other trees. Carefully push, festival. The Yule log was often a Draw the outline of a Christ- the trees out and around to form serve you this great trunk of a large tree cere- pastyearwasa mas, tree and. its base on stiff green the three-dimensional shape- moniously hauled in with the paper. Draw inside this shape to Glue on star stickers, sliced gum, true delight. youngest member of the party make a smaller tree and again, in- drops, or sequins to decorate if Thanks and astride the log as the Yule sprite. side that outline to make an even. you wish. A piece of wood carefully saved smaller tree. Carefully cut around Merry Christmas! from last year's log was now used Poinsettia WATERBURY i J> Ponderings AUTO BODY The poinsettia, has become the 1713 Thomaston Ave. Christmas flower with its red and NOTICE green beauty. In, 1,828 the poinset- Waterbury 753-1143 tia was discovered in Mexico by Do {you really, know how. to buy- Dr. Joel, Poinsett, the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico. 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The minstrels plac- Children's of things from, which to choose. the genial fire of charity in the ed the boar's head before the host, Looking through stoic flyers heart." with, great, flourish. Then the Christmas Sharing ahead of shopping helps children, Washington Irving Boar's Head servants and guests joined in Children can easily learn to to pick out, something they might singing the "Boar's Hod Carol." think of sharing with others rather like to get for Daddy or a brother "December, month of holly, Ceremony In old medieval England Christ- than always thinking of getting or sister without a multitude of pine, and balsam, for themselves. Help them plan distractions. of berries red, of candles" mas paintings, one sees .a boar's Yummy Yule Gifts mellow light; head carried, on a silver platter. .Make novel jellies or preserves of home'and fireside, laughter, After the invited guests who came to give as. Christmas presents. 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'The little Although the Christmas tree Cut out a picture of a door from, me in, your Christmas book. I am. boy, and. the old man, and the once was' only used in, homes, It order to secretly help them,, he a magazine or draw a. door your- very proud of it, and feel deeply tossed bags of gold down the pewter soldier, are my particu- has become increasingly public, self. Spread glue all over the back, honored by it, and I cannot tell lar favorites. I read that, story especially in America- chimney. The sister's stockings of your door picture and stick it you how much I esteem so gener- were hanging by the fireplace to over and over again, with the Norwegian sailors throughout to a, stiff piece of • paper. Cut ous a mark of recollection from a most unspeakable delight." the whole world strap lighted trees dry and the gold fell into the stock- around three sides of the door so .. man of such genius as you possess. to their masts during the Christ- ings.. Shiny, golden oranges of it, can, be,opened. Affix a family mas season. today's stockings are thought of photo to the back of the paper. by some to commemorate this When the receiver opens the door Probably the best-known, giant legend. — Christmas Tees are those of New —he gets a surprise family pic- York's Rockefeller Plaza, and ture wishing him a. merry Christ- Christmas Cards London's Trafalgar Square. mas. ' An Orange in From Long Ago the Stocking - About a hundred years ago, Christmas card, messages An orange in the Christmas were apt to be expressed in .rather quaint verse, Here are stocking toe is a custom still several reprinted recently in, the Illustrated London News. practiced today. Not: too many . From, an elaborate card of the 1,880's: years ago, before coast-to-coast Came welcome again produce shipment, Christmas- The King of Seasons all time was about the only time the Christmas in History • For Christmas doth reign With hearty good cheer, family had, oranges and they were In the year 1847 Charles Dick- Success to next year an extra special, rare treat. ens, wrote a, letter to Hans Chris- Re-echoes from mall to wall, An, orange in the stocking tian Anderson, saying: This one is from a card, of 1878: Happy Christmas to thee, dearest. Dwelling in thy happy home. And we wish for ihee, horn fondly, • • . Many long bright pears to come. • May such friends be thine as ever ^Seek thy pleasure as their omi: 'And if sorroiB must come nigh thee May'st thoit never weep alone. CHRISTMAS JOY And here's another: 'tis now a bright and jovial time For friends together meeting But those whom fate doth separate Must take a friendly greeting. 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Dec. 24, 198 6 Page 25 It was interesting also that Currier and Ives Yi tsp. baking soda mas decorations. In, the 16th cen- Santa's designer, Nast, also went Vi tsp. salt tury the people of 'Germany inter- on to become famous as the de- in the Making 2 oz. ground almonds twined the branches of spruce or watertownhistoricalsociety.orgsigner of the Republican elephant The'""Currier and Ives" depic- J/« cup chopped candied peel Fir into a circular shape. and the Democratic donkey. tions of snowy farmlife have be- y* cup glace cherries come' famous, on Christmas cards 6 oz. whole blanched almonds down, through the years. In fact, Over low heat melt honey and Three-Dimensional Christmas Tree Custom their lithographers published sugar together. Cool. Beat in Tree Lighting nearly 7,000 different, prints from, •grated, •peel, orange juice and egg. Floating The Christmas tree became a 1835 to 1907. Prints were litho- Instead of merely draping your Christmas tradition in America Sift flour, baking soda, salt and Christmas lights along the outer Christmas Candles graphed from, pen-and-inks, wash spices into large bowl; stir in the before it arrived in England, drawings, and oil, painting. Some shape of your tree, placing these You can make small candles to George the Third's Hessian sol- honey mixture, the ground al- lights can be a real art. Begin with float in your centerpiece by of the prints were in black and monds and orange peel. Keep diers decorated Christmas trees white; the colored prints were your largest and brightest bulbs; using tiny muffin tins or fancy during the American Revolution. overnight in, refrigerator in greas- attach them to the thickest bran- pastry cutters for .moulds. Insert usually lithographed in just one ed aluminum foil 'Take a fourth. Earlier, still, German settlers in color and later the other colors ches as close to the trunk as pos- a wire core wick and hold it cen- Pennsylvania decorated Christ- of the dough at a. time from re- .sible. Start at. the top and spiral tered until the wax is cool enough were added by hand. It, is inter- frigerator; roll out to 3/8"' thick mas trees with colored paper, esting to note that, one Currier downward, leaving the electric to hold in place, since, you don't sweets and lights. The tree be- on •well-floured board. Cut, into plug nearest the wall outlet. want the wick to go through the and Ives picture was often the 2'/i" rounds. Place well apart on came' an English Christmas cus- work of not just one.artist .but candle. You can keep the wax tom, only after the German Prince baking sheet lined with baking, from, leaking out at the bottom. several artists. 'The medium-sized buios come Albert married Queen Victoria. parchment or oiled greaseproof next. They will be attached, to of the candle by pressing the paper. pastry moulds into self-harden- the branches farther from the Put half a cherry in .the middle center. 'Then comes the tiny ing modeling clay which you SinterklaasEve and 4 almonds to make a flower have wiped with oil. Let the can- bulbs to be threaded, along the on, top. Bake 375* 10'-12 minutes. branches'outer edg.es. dles harden for at least 24 hours In Holland there is an interest- Cool on baking sheet. Store in before using. ing custom: of giving Sinter klaas' airtight tin for week or two. gifts. The'gifts are wrapped in Now your tree lights will t ruly such. a. way as to disguise their The Wreath Symbol be three-dimensional. And the contents. The gift is also accom- effect will appear as though your Nurnberger The year 1444 was the year the tree is light and airy enough to Santa's Creation panied by a pertinent, witty verse designed to amuse or embarrass Lebkuchen Cookies evergreen, boughs were used, in float up through the ceiling to join The first Santa Claus picture the streets of London as 'Christ- the starlight of the heavens. the receiver. The one who gives 1 Vi cups light brown sugar was printed, in the 1,863 Harper's the gift and the one who writes Weekly and a book ofjChrisimas V* cup runny honey the verse is unknown. After the" 1 egg, beaten poems. Thomas Nast, a 23-year- special supper on Sinterklaas old German immigrant, was lo 1 tsp. grated orange peel Eve, the basket of verses and gifts 1, tbsp. orange juice become Santa's most famous are passed around, the gifts are artist... Santa used to be portrayed 1 ''A cups all-purpose flour opened and the verses read amid Vi t sp. each: ground cinnamon, as the Dutch Santa of Washing- much laughter and blushes. ion Irving's "Knickerbocker ground cloves, mace and ginger History" but he now became the Santa of ""The Night Be Tore Christmas.,""" Now Santa, was fat and jolly, decked out in a red suit with a wide leather belt, boots, and of course a fluffy white beard. Best wishes and our sincere gratitude for a cheer-filled holiday season UNISEX SALON 283-0484 Gift Certificates Gift Items Available CONNECTICUT CLOSED DEC. 2:5, 26 & 27 and JAN. 1 & 2, 1987 NATIONAL BANK 461 Main Street Season's Greetings Oakville Conn. . 373 0 WATERTOWN MX THOMASTON Old Fashioned Our hearty greetings for a thanks— fun. and festive • We wish you season. Thank A Holiday you. one and all! bubbling with May the magic and mysteiry good cheer — MAURIE'S of Chfistmas burn bfightly in PLACE your hearts. 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LEO'S IRON WORKS BRIAN PECK, M.D. Commercial, Industrial & Residential AND STAFF • McLennon Industrial Park 140 Grandview Avenue McLennon Drive Water burv Oakvilie 573-0422" 274-2781 -J We're delivering GAKVILLE FAMILY PHYSICIANS GREETINGS Dr. Joe, Dr. Craig, our wishes fora It's a time to make merry Peggy, Marsha and Diane GR€GTIMGS very merry 314 Main Street holiday! as you celebrate the season Oakvilie of friendship and love, 274-3344 or 274-3345 MRS. PERKINS OLD FASHIONED CANDY LEDGEWOOD PRIVATE Mob & Bernice, Bob & Grace, Robbv, PRE-SCHOOL Jenny, Gary, Cheryl, Matthew, Michael, Sharon O'Bar Teacher/Director Christmas Adam, Craig, David & Joyce 61.9 Guernsey town Road. 771 Woodbury Road Watertown. Watertown 2744990 274-1202 Wlay this joyous Peace season bring you closer to those May the spirit of Wishing Christmas be yours. yon love you love. • and good cheer this holiday. FRANK. 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Oakville 19 New Wood Road 274-8228 Watertown 1 274-5898 tflerry Gflfristmos to Time to be all our dear friends. THOMASTON SAVINGS BANK Watertown - Terryviile JOLLY! Thomaston - Harwinton SOUTHBURY BUILDING • WATERTOWN CONVALAKIUM SUPPLY, INC. • ,,«,£. 560' Woodbury Road Rt. 6, Southbury .Way the wonder of Watertown 264-5550/264-5311 His low inspire 274-6748 Open Mon.-Fri. 7-5, Sat. 7-3 you anew. "Rejoice. "Our policy to serve you: best" MERRY JOY CHRISTMAS WESTBURY ROOM. DRINK, MILK. Mary Jo and Staff State Dairy 666 Thomaston Road Jue and Al DiBiasc Watertown 274-4.21.4 TRI-CITY .ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. 550. Middlebui-y Id. 'Tlte Yuletide season is May your holiday be Watertown a time to reaffirm tow filled with smiles -. 274-081.6 Have a stocking- Way you have the holiday stuffed with fun! spirit of peace and love. • WmPCITY..DIABLOiS,, TED TIETZ-JR. TRUCKING 1 167 Quassuk Road. WATERTOWN AUTO BODY SR. DRUM CORPS. Woddbury Knight Street kville-Watertown Jr. Diablos .Novice Corps 263-3W2 Watertown 30 Oak Street 274-6626 Watertown ., 27441279 Page 28 TowPropertyn Times-(Wrtertown, Conn,) of' Dec .the 24, 1986 Watertown Historical Society A. silver star has been, inlaid in People thought they were neces- - -' Christmas :'" - a small recess of the wall to mark, sary to ensure the blessing of switch! •' • . ' • . „ • 1 the traditional spot of Christ's, good, luck, and fertility. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgTake a Hank, light, switch; paint," " in Bethlehem,'.; ^ birth. . ... People believed that the Burn- the name of the person you're Thousands of people flock .to giving, the gift to at, the top of the Bethlehem during the Christmas Interestingly enough the door ing Bush from which God spoke plate. If it's Tom and, he loves season to visit the birthplace of to the birthplace (the stable at the to Moses was holly,. basketball, paint a cute picture Jesus. Inn) is a low opening, built, so it The holy was also thought to of him with a basketball. If it's ' There are several places'claim- is told, in order that the animals have protection, powers from, 'Tina who loves 'tennis, paint a ing to.be the burial place of Christ that might wander around Beth- thunder, lightning, and witches. cute picture of her 'with her tennis —likewise the place of his birth, lehem won't enter as easily. One . Unique Gift racket. Or paint a, pretty flower but one. of the main places pil- 'sees, no ox nor donkey looking over the manger.- For a cute'and .different Christ- on. the light switch, to match the grims choose as Christ's birth- "Feeding the Wren" *inas;giftt give a. personalized light decor of the person's room. place Is the Church of Nativity. December 26 is celebrated in, A Latin Chapel, fourteen, Holly & Ivy Lore • Ireland as St. Stephen's Day. On centuries old is first entered, that day "Feeding the Wren" and then, one descends to the In 'early times; ivy was consider- ed feminine and holly masculine. is a, custom that has to do with a Thanks to the Grotto of the Nativity. legend of St. Stephen. In the support of friends Bible, Stephen was the First Chris- old and hew, it's tian martyr. 'The legend says that always a pleasure Stephen was hiding in a bush and doing business with betrayed, to his enemy by a wren. Christmas Crackers ' Irish children observe the Feast, you. Happy holidays. of Stephen, by placing, a wren in a "l. Place three cardboard tubes (like tubes inside toilet tissue) cage and, hanging it over a bush. end-to-end. (You, have already placed a small gift, candy, a, motto,, Then they collect money for etc. inside the middle tube.) Trim, the two outer tubes so that they charity from, house to house. WATERTOWN are shorter than the middle one. PLUMBING It CO. 2. Put the tubes on apiece; of double thickness tissue wrapping paper that is W longer than the combined lengths of the tubes 1983 Main Si., Watertown and !4" 'wider than, their circumference. Roll the tubes in the paper 274-3808 and, glue the edges together. 3. Now roll the tubes in an, outer wrap of crepe or fancy wrap- ping paper that is the same size as your tissue paper, or shorter than, the tissue paper if you want the contrasting tissue paper to show at the ends. Glue the paper's edges together. Walnut & Date Loaf 4. Wind strong thread several times around where the tubes 1 Vi cups self-rising flour meet. Pull the thread, tightly and knot until the paper is pressed Vi cup granulated sugar into shape, then remove thread. Remove the end tubes if you wish... lA tsp. salt 5. Fringe the ends of the paper or cut with pinking shears. !/i cup butter Decorate with greenery,,, or sequins, paper doilies,,, feathers, etc., 3A cup chopped dates 3 oz. chopped walnuts •with Because Christmas is the time to remember good friends, we are thinking of you and' wish you a happy fiolitiay. May Christmas be this sign your time of a INSTANT ••••• ^ — Demsey — \ dreams come true! OM PICTURE a MANUFACTURING [nsliinl photm for Passports. Visas. Intcrnaiiiinal Licenses and Student Cards. a KEELER& LONG, INC. COMPANY, INC. In stunning color. While you; wait. PAINT MANUFACTURERS Drawn Metal Shells and Eyelet Products BOB'S CAMERA J 156 ECHO' LAKE ROAD, WATERTOWN 78 NEW WOOD ROAD Shop, Inc. Open Monday - Friday • 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. 90' South Main St. a WATERTOWN, CONN. 06795 274-4701 i iB Waterbury 754-2256 S"«^'«S*fS,«*«,** w*fS>; *lS Page Property30 Town, 'Times (Watertown ,of Cone. )the Dec, 24, 198Watertown6 Historical Society Ceremony for the. closing of the, Ad- A. A. Meeting, rectory hall, 8 p.m.. Saturday, Dec. 27—Indoor Tag vent. Season, 1,1:45 p.m.; Mass for '• 'Wednesday, Dec. 31—Mass for Sale and Flea Market, ' Stephen Colbert, 12 midnight. '. the .deceased members of the Sunday,- Dec. 28—Holy Com- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgThursday,' Dec. "25—Mass ••/for Legion of Mary, 7 a.m.; Vigil munion, 8 a.m.; Sunday School, members of the parish family, 7" Mass, 5 p.m.; 9:45- a.m..; Holy Communion,, a.m.; Mass "for Laura Grand- nursery care, 10 a.m.; SERF, 6 .maison, 8:30' a.m.; Mass for p.m.. Joseph Donahue, 10 a.m.; Mass for First Congregational Monday, Dec. 29—Junior Choir Trinity Lutheran Eve Service, 7:30' p.m. : 50 BeForest St., 274-SS34 Sunday, • .Dec. ' 28—Church Clifford DuFour, 11:30 a.m.; A.A. 40 Deforest St., 274-6737 Rehearsal, 7 p.m..:;; Search Commit- Wednesday, Dec- 24—Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, Meeting, Rectory Hall, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24—Christmas tee, 7:30 p.m.. - School/Christmas Eve Vesper Ser- 10:30 a.m.; Methodist Youth .Friday, Dec. 26—Mass for Eve Candlelight Family Worship, Wednesday, Dec. 31 —Senior vice, 3 p.m.; Christmas Eve Fellowship, 6 p.m. Stephen. Kovaleski, 7 a.m.. nursery care • provided, 5 p.in.; .Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Christmas Eve Candlelight Warship Candlelight Service, 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29—Dieters" Pro- " Saturday, Dec... 27—Mass 'for Education' '0011111,1581011,7:30 p.m.; Service, 11 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 25—Sunday gram, 7 p.m. • members of the parish fen.ii.ly, 8 Dieters' Program, 8 p.m. School, 9:30' a.m.; Adult Forum, a.m.; Confessions in church, 2:30 Sunday, Dec... 28—Family Wor- to 3:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass for Mary ship Service, Senior and Handbell 9:45 a.m.; Worship Sen-ice, 11 SCHary Magdalen Christ Episcopal Coviello, 4 p.m.; Confessions in choirs, nursery care ' provided, a.m. 16 Buckingham St., Okvl. ' 25 The Green, 274-191© rectory.chapel, 7-to 7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 274-9273 .Wednesday, Dec. 24—Morning Monday, Dec.' 29—Fix-It Fel- United Methodist 'Wednesday, Dec. 24—'Christmas Sunday, Dec. 28—Mass for Prayer, 8:30'a.m.; Pageant and Ho- lowship, 9 a.m.; Bell Choir, 7 p.m. 305 Main St., 274-3785 Vigil Mass for Mr. and Mrs.. Joseph Marialibera and. Loreta DiStasi, 7- ly Eucharist, 7 pun..; Carols and the Wednesday, Dec. 24—Christmas Famielietti, 4 p.m.; Musical a.m.; Mass for Mary Gilbert, 8:30" Celebration, of Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m.; Rosary, 9:45 a.m.;- Mass for p.m. a Special Intention, 10 a.m.; Mass All Saints' Episcopal 'Thursday, Dec. 2,5—Celebration, for the deceased members of the After the Cheer, Remember . • 2ti2MainSt.,'Okvh of Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m., Valeria Family,- 11:30 a.m. We're Here! 274-2352 Friday, Dec. '26—Morning Monday, Dec. 29—Mass for Wednesday, Dec... 2,4—Carol Prayer, .8:30' a.m.; Intercessory Jeannette Massicotte, 7 a.m.; Men's :: Prelude, 1.0:30 a.m..; Christmas Prayer Group, 9:30 a.m.; Evening \Y' " \ .Meny'Christmas Club Meeting, rectory hall, 7:30 Eve Festive Candlelight Service, ( Prayer, 5:45 p.m.. p.m. 11 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 27—Morning Tuesday, Dec. 30—Mass for Thursday, Dec. 25—Christmas Prayer, 8:30 a.m. members of the parish family, 7 Festive Candlelight Eucharist, 10 Sunday, Dec. 28—Holy Euch- a.m.; Legion of Mary, 8 p.m.; a.m. arist. 8 a.m.; Advent Lessons and. Carols, nursery. Church School. High School and Adult Class,. Cof- Mmyaun 274-3329 fee Hour. 10 a.m.; Lay Reader's Service at Watertown Convalarium. I p.m.. and at Whilewood Manor. 1:30 p.m.: Senior Youth Fellowship. 2 p.m., Monday. Dec. 29—Morning THE TANNING PROFESSIONALS Prayer. 8:30 a.m.; A.A 10:30 Thanks to the • a.m.; Evening Prayer. 5:45 p.m.; support of friends 00 Fairfleld Hills Ministry, 6:15 p.in.: 10 for *29 A., A., Women"s D i,scussion G irtiup. old and. new, it's ,5 Body Sessions 7:30 p.m. always a pleasure1 Tuesday. Dec. , ,30—Morning 5 Face Sessions Prayer. 8:30 a.m.-; AI-An on doing business with. M ee t i n g., 10 a. in,.: Even i n g. P raye :r. CRESTWOOD PLAZA' GIFT 5:4,5 p.m.; Al-A-Teen. 7 p.m.: 1278 Main Street, Wahxlnwn CERTIFICATES 274-7353 you. Happy holidays. A.A., 8 p.m. Wednesday.1 Dec. 31—Mom ing ** n Prayer. 8:30 a.m.: Evening Prayer. 5:45 p.m. •• , • rM^ -—^.S 254' Falls Ave. Victory Independent Baptist > Oakville 965 Liichfieid Rd., 274-5020. 274-4160 S u n day. Dec... 2 8—S u, nd a y % School. 9:30 a.m.: Morning, Wor- u 13 n-fTl Wishes ship. 10:30 a.m.: Junior Church, >v Even/one A ages 3 to 11. 10:30 a.m.: Evening PIONEER PLAZA 274-258.5 IE)) Merry Christmas Service. 7 p.m.. RICK SMALL 544 Straits Turn pike, Watertown j .and, a. Wed ncsday., Dec., 31 —Sou 1 LOU LEONARDO in ii Winning. 6:30 to 8 p.m.: Evening AL HAMPTON ft j IT %, New Year Service. 8 to 9 p.m. flfk ii 1 *c /instate f r \ Allstate Insurance company \ St. John the Evangelist * ifffTl \ 574 Main, St., 274-8836 # i Wednesday. Dec. 24—Con- fessions 2:30 to 4 p.m.: Folk Choir -( in church hall. 4:30 p.m.: Low We will be closed Christmas Vigil Mass (upstairs) for II ; y I Christmas Day Pat Maisto. ,5 p.m.: Low Christmas, Vigil Folk Mass in, church, hall. ,5 p.m.: Low Christmas Vigil Mass for Linda Hogan. 7 p.m.; High Aglow with Love Christmas Midnight Mass for Mary Happy voices sing nut the special music of this blessed holiday A Meny .and 5 st'asiin. Maj they biinj»}ou love, Holy Christmas -&| joy and peace throughout As the warmth of Christmas. Many thanks to all holiday candles Happy New Year our friends. light the season,: ' from may every heart Ray Sjostedi be warmed by the glow of ' & good friends. Gibney-Bruce "TREASURE BOX! i 125 Main St., Oakvile I '1 274-4756 Hwirs M-F IM. Sal. I,W \ Open Sundays 10-1 until Christmas . i 1' Help Unlimited, Inc. 10 Acre Mall Decorative Custom Work » Water town 285 Main. Street, Oakville. Christmas Calais of 1 274-1596 "Your Home Care Registry" Mice and. Geese Your Chniins jj - 274-7511 [ Hand Craped Country Style Gifts YOUR FAMILY MUSIC STORE Unique Floral Arrangements Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times (Watertown , Conn.Society) Dec, 24, 1986 Page 31 tion is 'worth a pound, of cure:,. • them; over onto the child. and Ralph Ramizi, 12 midnight. If there, are small children in a If a member of your family is "' Thursday, Dec. 25—Folk Choir, watertownhistoricalsociety.orghouse-, -there are: some precautions burned, contact your family physi- 7:30 a.m.; Low . Christmas Folk On Call With Dr. Craig you should take. When cooking, do cian for his advice. Mass for James C. Abromaitis, 8:15 not leave pot handles hanging over a.m.; Low Christmas Mass for By Craig W. Czarsty,, M. D. the edge of the stove. They can be Retirees* Trips Frances Pinard, 9:30' a.m.; Third, grasped 'by the child and pulled Anniversary High Christmas Mass down onto himself. Keep cups and The Oakville Early Retirees for Naomi Riordan, 10:45 a.m.; Dear Dr. Craig: remedy. In the winter, ice and snow dishes containing hot: items away Travel Club has announced it is ac- High Christmas Mass for Maureen My granddaughter burned her can be used. from the edge of the table for the cepting reservations for its bus trips Donohoe and George Jabbour, 12 hand with. hot. water. We took her Although, traditional home same reason. in early 1987. noon. to the emergency room, but I ant remedies call for butler, cream,, If you have a wood stove or a Friday, Dec. 26—Low Mass, II wondering if there was anything milk, and other food substances, it space heater, consider building a Scheduled are: Florida circle, a.m.; Bingo, church hall, 7:15 p.m.; we should, have done at home is better not to use these things. small fence around it so that the Feb., 14, itinerary available; March, Folk Choir (tentative), 7:30' p.m. first? They may contain bacteria which child cannot reach it. Often times 14. Coachlight Dinner Theater and Saturday, Dec. 27—Confessions 4 The winter season is a. busy time can contaminate the wound and "baby gates" can be used for this "Barnum"; and, March 15, Boston to 5 p.m.; Sixth Anniversary Low for physicans and emergency rooms some of them may actually retain purpose. Put, plastic caps in unus- Flower Show and a 3 p.m.. Cabaret Mass for Peter Archibald, 5 p.m. because of bums. During the winter the heat, against the bum. ed electrical sockets, to prevent elec- Show. ' • Sunday, Dec. 28—Low Mass for many people are using space It is important to keep the burn trical burns resulting, from a child An air trip to Hawaii .March 28, Nicola Rubbo, 8:15 a.m.; 25th An- heaters, 'wood stoves, etc. Everyone as clean as possible until medical, putting a metal object, in the socket. for 14 days, with meals and escort, niversary Low Mass for Angela from infants to adults are burned attention is obtained. • Burning candles should be well has been, slated... An itinerary is Langlais, 9:30a.m.: High Mass for when they touch one of these The cold, material of your choice out of a child's reach. Remember available. Gertrude and Joseph Reilly, 10:45 heaters they were unaware was hot. should be applied for several that the tablecloth under a candle For further information, call a.m.: Low Mass, for Atty, Edward Many children grab a stove to minutes, to reduce skin temperature: or hot, coffee cup can be used to pull Rose Pisani at 274-3689. Carley, 12 noon; Folk Choir, 4 pull themselves up to standing just, and. limit the extent of the burn,. The P p.m.: Low M'ass (Folk Mass) for as they would with a chair. The burn should, then be wrapped with .Denis Plourde. 5 p.m.,.; Bingo, child, not understanding pain, or the a clean, dry bandage surrounded by church hall, 6:30' p.m. need to let go continues to hold onto a cold compress "of ice. Monday, Dec. 29—Low Mass, 9 the hot surface. The greater the percentage of a.m. In small children,, the initial body surface area burned, greater Tuesday, Dec. 30—Miraculous reflex, to pain is to grasp harder, is the seriousness of the burn and Medal Novena, 7 p.m. thereby increasing the depth and the greater is the chance of complica- severity of the burn. These types of tions. In children,-any bum involv- M/ t/u&> tfiAf/ Evangel .Assembly burns require immediate medical ing more than a very small area, can 2245 Lilchfield Rd., 274-5759 attention,. be a serious bum. In children, S u nd ay. Dec. 23—S u nday Immediately after the burn, has small areas represent, greater Thank You and Best Wishes School, and Opening Exercises, been, sustained, some cold material percentages of the body surface for a Merry Christmas and. Happy New Year 9:30 a.m.: Morning Worship, 11 should be applied to the area. Cold area. a.m.: Prayer Service, 5:30' p.m.: water is generally the most available As always, an, ounce of preven- From the Staff' Evening Prayer and Praise, 6 p.m. of Wednesday. Dec. 31—Mission- Need improving.,..call us! eites. 7:30 p.'in.: Bible Study, 7:30 Lafferty Real, Estate" p.m. • ROOFING • SIDING : Friendly Personalized, Service"' • SEAMLESS GUTTERS Chimnrv Wo A • Emergenry Work 274-3353 The Bible Church Altering • Pjnrlini; • Dmp Oil imp * Rentofi'HIIinijs 240 Dwight St., Wtby. 7SS4197 T h u rsd ay, Dec. 25—C h ri stmas Oakville " Se:nr ice. 11 a.m. Home Improvement Co. Sunday. Dec. 28—Bible Classes ,!««M'plh "' DIM n"" C i 1 fi me for all ages. 9:30 a.m.: Cof- dO T.iirbell Avenue, Oakville fee/Fellowship, 10:40 a.m.; Wor- 274-2.128 • 2,83-0876 • 757-1000 ship. II a.m.; Beginner and Junior More than 25 wan eipenen.ee Church, 11:30 a.m. Watertown Tuesday. Dec. 30—Intercessory P ray e r (wo me n), 10 a. m.. Resolution Road Race The sixth annual Resolution Day Road Race, sponsored, by the Machia Ouling Club, will be held Thursday, Jan. 1. at 1.1 a.m. at Weston High School. The course is 5 miles long and competitive. Same-day entries will be accepted, or call 454-1243. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11-8:30, Sat. 10-8:30, Sun. 4:00-8:30 SEMONES His love'brought hope to all mankind. May the occassion of His birth inspire you to renewed U p h olslery Com pany CUSTOM understanding and peace. UPHOLSTERY m Home • Amu lit Hair Cycles • Mljiirmnic 1618 Watertown Ave,.,, Wtby 574-3134 ^n Ch;;niir\ 200 Monmuuth Avenue, Water bun 7564893 HOLIDAY from Unusual Gift'- Shops Home for 422 .Main St., Oafcv. 274-3586 Christmas Prince of Peace Joyous Good Wishes and Many Thanks Mi ay the radiance and gift of His FUEL OIL love light your way to everlasting Andy and Pat peace and contentment. of per gal Best wishes for a, joyous Christmas 70$ C.O.D. (150 gallojt minimum) BROOKLYN APPLIANCE from the Management & Staff of Strileckis Oil Co. CENTER 274-4364 854 Bank Street, Waterbury 250 < Waterbury Waterbury, Ct. SHOWPIOWWG-FIBEWOOO 756-9905 Mlddlttown, N.Y. Shopping Ploza Ernst tfartf art,«. Page 32-TowPropertyn "Times (Watertown., Coon..of) Decthe, 24, 198 Watertown6 Historical Society Cut the lemons in. half and Too Pooped squeeze. Put the squeezed lemon To Party? watertownhistoricalsociety.orghalves, in bowl with sugar and 'boil- Visit from St. Nich If you feel all tense about hav- ing water. Stir so that sugar is ing those Christmas parties you dissolved. Leave until cooled. usually have, why not consider if Strain. Add lemon juice and your potential guests would just orange juices and chill. Add written as Christmas as soon be invited to a party in ginger ale and orange slices just, 'before serving, the slow months of January or b> Marjorie Miller February? 'They may also feel more relaxed, not wondering how Christmas 'Values "Happy Christmas' to all, and they will ever have time to go to to all a good-night." Is the tree big enough? all the parties. These heart-warming and Does the tree have enough familiar words, so dear1 to1 all, decorations? complete Clement Clarke Did. I get as many Christmas Moore's beloved poem, A Visit And A Partridge presents for Sissy as I did for from. St. Nicholas. In A Pear Tree Bubba?. Dr. Moore, a classical scholar Will the turkey be big enough and part-time poet, wrote his im- The carol, "The'Twelve Days for everyone to have a good share? mortal and whimsical poem on a of Christmas" is about all that is Did I remember to send every- cold Christinas Eve in 1822, as a left of the old tradition when one a Christmas, card, thai I should present he had promised to his Christmas was celebrated dur- have? children. ing the 12 days between 'December Will there be plenty of Christ- Clement Clarke Moore is best 25 and Epiphany, January 6. mas cookies to go around? remembered for having created This carol originally was a sing- Is there enough Christmas the now popular image of Santa ing game played at Twelfth-Night wrapping paper? Claus, 'that happy, portly, white parties All the gifts were to be Did. I mail the package in time bearded figure, dressed in fur, repeated in order without mis- smoking a pipe, and carrying a for it, to reach its destination be- bulging sack of toys over his take. If a guest made a blunder, fore Christmas? he had to pay a penalty. shoulder. It is thought 'that an old Will Barbara think her present. Dutch handyman who drove Dr. Some versions include such isn't as expensive as Bobby's? .Moore's sleigh 'the night the poem gifts as a goose was that grey, How are we going to have time was written was the mode1 for the five Limerick oysters, apapingo- to go to all the parties of friends cherubic Santa figure. eye (peacock.) and an Arabian and employers? Imagine how delighted the baboon. 'The four calling birds And then—one pauses and Moore children must, ha.ve been are the same traditional four colly suddenly remembers what. Christ- with this colorful tale. How capti- (black.) birds. mas is really all about: Am 1 truly vated, as. their father read, "Now thankful for the Gift, of Jesus? Dasher! now. Dancer! now, Have' I really given Him, my best? Prancer and Vixen! On! Comet, Is this what peace is all about? on! Cupid, on! .Donder and Although better known for his political cartoons Thomas Nast Blitzen." also drew this charming scene of Santa Claus waiting for the Easy Entertaining The young family memorized children to go to bed on Christmas eve. The drawing appeared If you, by chance, need, to the poem they loved so, although in Harper's Weekly,, January 3,1874. Courtesy of the New York entertain while trying to get all Dr. Moore thought little of it and Historical Society, New York City, relegated it to a desk drawer. the jillion pre-Christmas things accomplished—why not make a Sometime after 'the holiday, a A collection of verse printed in times. Almost every American Fruit Cup Punch family acquaintance, intrigued 18.37, called The New York Book child, and millions of other chil- big pan of lasagna with salad with the fascinating and spell- .20 fluid oz. boiling water and garlic bread? of Poetry, Carried Dr., Moore's dren all over the world, have .been 20 fluid oz. canned or fresh binding tale, sent a, copy to her poem, with his name. And it was delighted by this endearing das- • Or consider a long hero sand- local newspaper, where it. was. re- orange juice also included in. a volume of Dr. sic. wich—enlist, other family mem- printed. Unfortunately, she forgot Moore's poems, printed in 18.44. 'There is no estimating how .20 fluid oz. ginger ale bers to fill them with cheese, to say who had written, the de- 4 oz. sugar Although he did not consider/). many people have read or heard it tomatoes and cold-cuts. Let your lightful poem, andfor some years Visit from St. Nicholas a, signifi- in the dozens of languages in 2 lemons guests spread on relish, and other it was reprinted "anonymously" cant poem., it eclipsed all his other which it, has appeared. 2 oranges finely sliced dressings as they wish. in other papers and magazines. writings on the Bible and'classical Dr.. Clement. Clarke Moore has Later, in the I86Q"s, Thomas literature. been likened to the kindly, Nast; .an American political car- Clement Moore never received humorous figure he gave to the toonist, created the rotund, kindly a single penny in royalties from world, a. man who brought joy to Santa, we •'know,' in 'his fur- his poem,, although it has • been others and whose own reward,wa s trimmed red suit. reprinted countless 'thousands of the happiness he left as his legacy. t (he Holiday Scustw. our mm |TL vittllY ro f'iDTf who /wtv niadt o | /(^ t^ / n 'i'i // c i/i /,/i'B .s/wrn m ui 7' L JA i Liu Make ornaments for the family tree and Ivsi IWI'ILS i»' Mt 'HI LAJJ, *. ufHii r .(ffipTie tradition of decorating cardboard and glued back-to - paint wreaths with green, and u hupPF nor \nJ trees for" Christmas has come back for strength can be: cov- set in, tiny red 'beads. Make down to us from the farm- ered in "any number of decora- three-dimensional ornaments • houses of Europe where peo- tive ways. using, small colored pompoms ple made their own ornaments, massed together, or tiny "pine using simple materials like Shapes of wreaths, stars, cones or shells. straw and wood. canes, stockings, etc., can be covered, with, calico or gift One way to develop, a fam- ily collection is to add a new Today, Americans have wrap scraps, and decorated 1 kept up .and enlarged the tradi- with leftover trims. ;Q:r they shape: each year with some tion. In many homes, making can be: coated with glue, then, special family meaning — a cat for your favorite pet — a, tree decorations is a family decorated, with, colored, yams. 1 project. Each year, the collec- house if you've just moved, or Pioneer Plain Food coloring mixed with an alphabet •letter to celebrate 944 Strain Turnpike tion grows, so that, the Christ- Wtterton. 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Use 2 or3 coats Emigrants brought carol-sing- down the street for the pure en- letting each coat dry before apply- cient practices were incorporated ing to the New World. The major- joyment of it. Long may the into Christianity and. given Chris- ing the next. Glue gold balls to the ity of the most popular carols of carolers sing! Pretty Foil Ornaments top of each outside spool. tian significance. 'The Roman today originated or were adapted Christians were persecuted, and Cut 1" rings from cardboard in the 19th century "Hark' the tubes that, are inside Christmas even, put to death, for observing Christmas Carols Herald Angels Sing" and "O Christmas Beginnings Ch.rist.es .Masse (Mass of Christ). wrap or aluminum foil tubes, Who were the first Christmas Come All Ye Faithful" acquired etc. Since no date is given in, the 'The Emperor Diocletian in the carolers?—the angels! But it their modern form, in the middle Bible as to the time of Christ's year 303 ordered churches to be Cover the rings with different wasn't until the 14th century that of the last century. "Away in-a colors of foil. Tie small Christ- birth, in the early days of Chris- burned where Christmas was be- carols.became popular. 'They Manger," "We Three Kings," ing celebrated. Later Emperor mas balls inside each ring. Or wire tianity Christmas as we know it were joyful, simple, memor- and "O Little Town of Bethle- did not exist. Around the end of Constantine allowed the festivals pretty 'beads all around each ring. able songs with words in the hem" were composed in America December the old Roman festival to be celebrated. The celebration of Saturnalia was celebrated in of Christmas soon became an .. Christmas Clippings gay revelry. The days had been established custom. *' Heap on, more wood,, the wind Christmas Diary Memories growing shorter and shorter but is chill Before becoming queen, Victoria, at age 1,3, wrote in, her diary now they were growing longer. It. It's next to impossible 10 keep the But let it whistle as it will. for December 24,1832: was a time of rejoicing because mind and the mouth open ai I lie We'll keep our Christmas merry "After dinner we went upstairs. I then saw Flora, the dog which of spring's certain approach. very same time. still." Sir John was going to give Mamma. Aunt. Sophia came also. We Sir Waller Scott then went into the drawing-room near the dining-room. After Mamma had rung a. bell three times we went in. There were two Reasonable A " "This day shall, change all griefs large round tables on which were placed two trees hung with tights Bales and quarrels into love."' RNs • ILPNIS • and. sugar ornaments.. AH the presents being placed round, the tree. Home Health 'i ! Shakespeare ' *I had one table for myself and the Conroy family had the other PMM1EMJT Y Aides • together. Lehzen had. likewise a little table. Mamma gave me a HoimnEirn.abe.r3 little lovely pink bag which she had worked with a, little sachet like- Staff-Fully Christmas Cards wise done by her; a beautiful little opal brooch and earrings, Insured • Christmas card, giving is a books, some lovely prints, a, pinJc satin dress and a, cloak, lined, with Certified • Lincensed relatively new custom. 'The Lon- fur. Aunt, Sophia gave me a dress which, she worked, herself, and 24 HOUR STAFF don, artist John, Calcott Horsely Aunt Mary a. pair of amethyst-earrings. Lehzen, a lovely music- SUPERVISION was' commissioned, to create a book. Victoire a pretty white bag worked by herself, and Sir John CAKE card, in the year 1843—for the a silver brush... PLEASE. CALL Englishman, Sir Henry Cole. Sir "Mamma then took me up into my bedroom with all the'ladies. 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Athletic A ;> initiation the Walertovvn-Oakville Little where he coached baseball basket- League All-Stars to a District ball, and softball, and lent a hand Championship, a first, in. the town's in all other sporting acti\ ities ot that history. last-grow ing youth program We had to win six, games—which He was parttculaiK fond of girls needless to say is an almost insur- sottbai! where his daughters mountable task—but. we had such MLIISSJ jnd Aim. were so aeti\el> powerful hilling that we overcame involved He looked forward each all the fine teams, we played, year to the popular and well-run We had. a little third basemen on girts softball tournament held at that team who wasn't one of the Oa kville's Mosgrove Sudium He power hitters, but: was one of the told me it was the best-run girls best batsmen on the team... A soltball tournament around John GIRLS HA\ t A RIA5ON IO ^MILE u^f "J Jnyp r._ i..r "ir-.: .a.i,. i • M I •-• ••••-A wonderful! leadoff man. who always helped considerably in making it. They have youth, experience, and a new coach. Watertown, High School girls basketball team members seemed to get on base when it so. (not in oider) include: Julie Svab, Jennifer Kasidas, Stacey Kiltonic, Tina Gauthier, Trisha Hyrniewicki, counted. He was Johnny Marcoux, I have been fortunate enough to Meeghan Coffey, Katie Hal.li.han, Kim Nolan, Theresa Stawski, Michele Pilon, Michele Kerachsky, Kim, a delightful young, man. know the Marcoux family since I Boivin, Diana, Rolny, Jennifer Barbieri, and Sharon, Majeski. Coaches are Bill Yeager and Sue Bavone. (Har- Johnny died Friday at the age of was a very young man. mon Photo) 45 and, like in so many instances George Pierce, one of my dearest, in your life, when it seems like a friends and fellow coach, on that first baseman with the original Jan., 5 meeting, and. a resume of his a vote at the meeting, a member grave injustice when certain folks wonderful Little League champion- Oakville Red Sox (there were three or her accomplishments must be must be paid, up. are called away—you ask why? ship team, is also gone... George editions) and, a terrific duckpin read to the members present who CUFF ' NOTES: Last call for Here was a young man that, for worked for Johnny's dad, Benny, in, bowler. Benny passed, away a few will then make the selections. anyone wanting to go to the New the past several years gave much of the Oakville Fulton 'Market for years back and he 'would have been York Baseball Writers Dinner in his life to kids in the way of quite a 'while and I tell you folks, extremely proud of what Johnny A nominee must be at, least 50 NYC on Jan, 18. The demand for coaching and teaching them, how to to be in that, particular market when has accomplished with the young years old and, have contributed tickets is the greatest, ever despite win—and lose. these two guys were "cutting up," people he" was associated with, 1 much in the way of sports in, the the $60 price. It's probably because Johnny loved to play and loved to and I don't mean steaks, was one of community. He or she does not the New York, Mets 'won, the pen- give back to kids the things he life's pleasures. If they didn't leave President Al Durante of the have to live in town at the time of nant and a large •number of them learned and developed through his you laughing, you weren't normal. Water-Oak Gold Circle of Sports the nomination. will be at the dinner—as well as own willingness to learn, Benny Marcoux was one of the makes a, last-call appeal, for the Mr. Durante reminds folks that in several other well-known, players, He became involved in, the Water- most delightful persons in the world three annual Gold Ring awards. The order to make a nomination, to have Call me at 274-3486 if interested. town Youth Hockey program and and a real fine athlete. He was a nominations will- be heard at the Tribe Tankers Hope To Burnish Memories Of First Losing Season Bv Kim Harmon The league this >ear is rcallj three deep I in some events) which When slacked against 12 other well-balanced ioath Da\e) said is a great htlp* teams from the history of varsity "Iheic aie h\e teams nlio tan The on!} inj|or loss was in the swimming al Walertown High realistically win the league di\ ing e\tnl u ith the graduation ot School. I a si year's was simply Hes Miking .ibout \\ ale now n All State duct Brian Fischthal The unique. Naugatutk Tnrringlon Satied onh oner led with considerable e\- And ihis, iva:y at a time when be- Heart and Hnh Cioss penenie is uoss-eountr) sUi Erie ing unique wasn't all it. was crack- There s si\ it JOLI utunt Crnsh\ Gt uriLsko ed up lo be. he lidded which onh Licks team Other sw iminers c\ptttcd to lejd The W'Sft Indians swimining de| ih kenncd\ is nut ol n anJ Ihe patk are Ron Cipnano and squad was the first in Watciiown's Wilb\ tan t gel a learn Mart\ Wat sun to-taplains ol the 13 -yea r 11 iMiiry iII' \ arsity ta nkersh ip S tcled Heait and HnK Cuiss Wish K1 team I (> ft :n i s in w i t h : i 1 o s i ng re a I rd. h.i\. lust j lew key swinimeis hut ' The\ re exieilenl leadeis' The Tribe is hoping to rebound lhai JitLsn I mem lhe\ II IIL L II.IL h RUNS Da\e\ said which t"r< an i! u 11 i i I a u sp i c i o u s d i s t i n c I, i on... we kened helps us a lot alien ne ha\c LIOSCI And better yet., coach Riiss Davey Satred Hcail Insl lohn SlinpL meets The\ K tough competitors isn't just talking winning season. v Ii i v js [heir all L entiling I isi ^Iso e^ pet ltd tn perlnmi well are He's also talking a bo m a .slim _.eai said Mr Da\L\ but AIUII Fun Pentino who will swim the chance lo lake it all. 'on^et B lieshmen sAinmieis uih 2011 and *il 10 freesnle events Gicg "We want lo have a, winning expLiieiiLe on ihe team uui \t got Sjniom and Cieoli Geer will be a season." he said, "and there's an Jc| ih one two punili in the backstroke < i'U is i d e s h » > t... w i t h sonic imp n we - I as! \cai Watertnwns big pni Mi Da\c\ s nd nicnt at the end of the season, to blem WAS Ink ot team depth and in Biet Hodoisli is looking good win the (\;mgatuek Valley) league." etpenenie This \Ciir those pr i- in thi sprint Irecst\le e\ents he Whicli 'Ai'ffl be easy. It never is h'cins seem lo IM\L been soktd lo adtletl while John Haniitk will in a league as tight as the NVL. sonic ilegiee lead the team in the butted!) and Sacredi I lean ant! Hoi}" Cross The big ililleienie bctucmi ihis mdi\ idual intdlc) perennially ,are the best in the \CJI and last \ear is at least ne hait Also expiLted In Lnntribute arc league. But let's not forget a few L\pjriLnLL Mr Dd\e> said In Bill Bui rows | freest) le and buttcrr- other learns. soniL eases our expcnenie goes 1)1 Brun D.inielson Itreestt le). YOUTH GYMNAST LEAH HALFON, 6! Ho Line Road a si\lh Kris Kucglei Itrctstjlel, Da\e grader at Heminway Park School, plated ninth all-around in the 9-11 Policastrti (mdiiidual medley and age category with a total score ot 11 "0 jt the rn_ent Class I\ Coniux- freestyle), and Da\e Steel and Jim ticut State Championships at Haddam-Kilhngworth High School Miss Stinsnn (both hrcjstslroke) Halfon, representing the Connecticut G\mnastits School ot Water low n The Indians sport a sparse also placed eighth, on the bars 17 85) She w ill be competing in the LSGF freshmen class—six members— Class IV State Meet Jan II She qualified lor the meet w ith an all-around with onlj one—Craig Warren— score of 31.65 at a Class IV meet in Glas(onbur\ (Harmon Photo) offering an) eompetitne e\ penence Wjiren has swum with the Parks and Recreation *\ge Shepaug, Mtddletown, and Foran. Alumni Meet Group team He will swim the in- "it's a, schedule that's not over- The official opener of the In- dividual medleys and freest) le powering," coach Davey added, dians" 1986-87 swim season vvil" be Other ineinhtrs ol the squad in- ""like last, year. But we face some Dec. 27 aeainst the Alumni. clude he\ in Beck John Broderson. tough teams, like. Pomperaug. I Some of the expected featured Gerald Buckky, Gene Caouettc, don't, beleive we can match up to swimmers from the alumni corps John Dwyer, Robert Johnston, R B them so early in the season." will be collegiate All-America Rob Redd) Greg Santoro, and Ra) All it, takes is steady improvement Danielson (Brian's older brother), Zawislak and, swimmers know that better than, and. Dave Warren, (Craig's older These swimmers face a schedule ' anyone. brother), as well as divers Bob that's a bit more lenient than the Last year the Indians weren't ex- Schultz, Greg Valenti, and Mr. 1986 team fated Aside from the pected to succeed much in the NVL 'Fischthal., Also expected to swim NVL opponents, the Indians will or in the state meets,,. This year Mr. will be Don, and John, Cipriano, THE TRI-CAPTAINS of the Watertown High School girls basketball face New Haven, Plainville, St Davey sums up his pessimism, Jack McWeeney and Scott Blum team look, over statistics with new coach Bill Tieager From left to right Joseph's, and Litchfield, all of simply. (swimmers with Central. Connec- ticut State University), and Ken are; Julie Svab, Jennifer Kasidas, Stacey Kiltonic, and Mr. \eager. (Har- which Mr Dave) said are com- "this year," he said, "there's Marti. mon Photo')., parable to the Tribe, as well, as hope," Property of the Watertown Historical'Town Times (Watertown Society, Cone.) Dec. 24, 198 6 Page 35 Any alumnae of the girls basket- everyone has some kind of talent around the wires to make a firmer Tim Nicholson . ball team wishing to play should •you could give a certificate en- and 'easier base on which to attach Earns C-C 'Letterwatertownhistoricalsociety.orgcall Sue Bavone at 274-0139.' The titling the receiver' to one or a evergreens. game will benefit, the Girls Basket- scries of lessons in. the thing that 3. Tie a candle to the center of At Wesleyan U. ball Alumnae Association. you do well such as: cooking, a the inverted bowl, Hang mistletoe sports activity, a craft, a hobby. around the candle. Of course you wouldn't push-a 4. Make a ribbon loop at the Tim Nicholson, North Street, cooking lesson onto someone who earned his first varsity letter in WHS Girls Win. First top to hang the "Kissing, Ring," is a bad cook,, etc. This giving Kissing Ring and place a bright red bow at the cross-country at Wesleyan Univer- would be to someone you know sity in Middletown, head coach New coach Bill Yeager enjoyed top. his first victor)' as the head of the would really enjoy this type of I,. Form, wire into a circle. Bend Elmer Swanson has announced, sharing. three wires to each, form a half POINT OF VIEW Though he did not break into the Watertown High School girls basketball team, as the Indians beat circle. Attach, these half circles An optimist is an employee who Cardinals" five scoring runners, dur- Naugatuck 42-30 Friday ..night. to the top of the wire circle, 'equal- claims to lie tired'• 4 his boss when ing the 1986 season, Mr. Nicholson Of course, it was also the Tribe's ly spaced. (An old lampshade in reality his boss is tired of him. gave the squad much needed sup- Stocking Full frame saved from year to year port and pressed the team front- first victory of the season, evening its record at 1-1. The Greyhounds would be nice.) T a ii i n rj l h e p ro f i t o u t. o f wa r w o u I d runners to do their best in each of of Good Times dropped to a. win less 0-3. 2. Wrap dried moss or straw do iruich m oil=c Yes—Our Prices Are 274-2029 Competitive For Quality Fuel Oil and Kerosene We mm and operate our own equipment CALL NOW BARIBAULT New Enqlaind OIL CO1., INC. 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Why do ing us new hearts and most, of all bade the use of evergreens but the children's, eyes glow as they the miracle of a chance to live since it, was a deep-rooted tradi- •re-enact the manger scene? Why forever. Christmas is a time of tion, the ban, was ignored. Ever- do parents never get bored with miracles—miracles that keep greens have been used at Christ- the same skit seeing their little happening because'the Star ever mastime ever since. "" angel * * or ' * shepherd'" give lives—ever gives to us ail what. adoration to the Ba.be?1 'Why? 'Be- He knows is best! cause the Star of the Show brings Christmas Gift Cues new miracles again, each year! He Evergreens in History Make notes during the year as brought us, first of all, the miracle The use of decorations made to the type of Christmas present, of our own life—each of us is a from evergreens was originally you could get. for certain, people. separate identity. Then,, He add- a pagan, custom in the Roman Ah, ha! Mable's always having trouble finding her car keys—I'll ^^ get. her a big ring she can slip Helen Williams around her wrist. Or when you Res- (203) 274-3679 discover something especially HDNE5 handy that you are using for the MORE 'THAN $5,500 was raised for the Waterbiiry Unit, American kitchen, etc., think: I'd like to Cancer Society, in a, benefit by the Daniel Settani Associates, Inc., that give Aunt. Betsy one of those,- too. gave the agency a percentage of each commission, from, listings for the 80'4 HAMILTON AVE. month of April, 1986. Leona Daly, left, fund-raising, chairwoman of the WATERBURY, CT 06706 local unit, presented a plaque to Daniel Settani, president, and Be mice. Gift Ideas - Brooks, general manager of the agency. (Settani, Photo) Wishing Everyone a Christmas full of joy, You could have fun all year . Hanging Packages A, New Year full of happiness, going to flea markets and picking Christmas Collections Cover small matchboxes with A. Heart fall of love. out Christinas gifts that you, Do you. know; someone who could give with flair. Fix up that coilects stamps, or matchbooks? colorful gift, wrap and tie them, doll with a. new dress yon have Keep a.'box handy to put these with, a, bright bow. Now hang made. There's a vase that looks things into for next Christmas. these packages on the tree for .1203) 753-9400' brand new—nobody knows but cute ornaments. MLS (203) 753-9401 An office-worker could, save you you, and who could care where foreign or unusual American youbought.it! stamps. Christmas Toys Children, get. bored with play- things that only have one func- tion—like an elaborate mechan- ical game, cannons that ire rock- ets, cars that race on a special track. They will get excited with them for awhile but these are one- action, toys that, repeat the same Daniel Settani Associates, Watertown Office thing over and. over again, A child likes to experiment or pretend that an object may be, something quite different.. He likes to create his own new drama —letting him, have a real hammer and nails and blocks and boards, or even an, old clock to take apart as he wishes may mean more than the most expensive toy. ON FLASH Have you ever noticed that live traific High is on the road to rum are always on Hash? CASH _ We will pay a top price for your house... — Any Condition — Con fi den t i a,l, S ervi ce „ Our 18th Year! Call: Fred Rey her ' '754-4178 Anytime . i s.fy*« cr 66 Willow St. Waterbury Pictured bcHtom row Icfl in nghl, Tania Atkins. Dorecn Lumanno. Eileen O'Hazo. Gjil La DANIEL Watertown . Southbury Naugatuck Bridgeport '274-5431. 264-6665 723-4461 335-1289 SETTANI Middlebury Waterbury Dan bury Cheshire i s s« <: i" \ T i-:; s 758-1788 753-90-00, 797-0315 271-3954 1197 Main Street SETTANI Watertown •\ S S O C I A T E S A Full Service Real Estate Company • " 274-5431 H I Town Times (Watertown, Conn,.) Dec. 24, 1986 Page 37 11. Property of the Watertown Historical Society with gifts they sometimes ignore of wonderment reflected in a. ing it inside a, cardboard tube, - Victorian •Lost- or abuse these gifts. Watch a child's eyes as he watches a, flick- child, with its doll—the way then wrapping thefu.be with black Kissing'Ring Holiday Meaning! ering, candle. Watch the sparkle and white paper. Shiny, gummed watertownhistoricalsociety.orgit, pats it affectionately or the in his liquid eyes as he sees some- Form wire into two rings of 1 Easter h;as 'become a special time way it whams it for punishment' stars can, be stuck to the tube's one open, a, gift that he made for dark wrapping paper., the same size. Bind packed moss forgetting all dressed up in a new often shows us exactly the way them. "or straw to the wire. Add. ever- outfit. Independence Day has we act. • Christmas holidays also can be green sprigs, making sure the become a day to shoot off fire- Christmas is a time to give a physically and emotionally ex- foliage is clipped neatly to pre- i works. George Washington's and thoughtful gifts but the gifts don't hausting time for our children Frosted Fruit vent any contact with the candle. 1 Abraham, Lincoln's birthdays have to be lavish ones. Christmas with the build-up of excitement, Pack a, pad of moss about, the size are now lumped into-President's 1. tbsp. water is a time to also reflect on how- the visits to and from friends and 2 egg whites of .a tennis ball, to wire at the point Day—just a, long weekend to get much a, parent gives of himself relatives., the long shopping trips, Vi cup granulated, sugar where the hoops cross. Flatten off work. The real meanings of all year. early risings and late nights. Dur- •Grapes, cherries, currants, this pad and wire the candle se- the celebrations have somehow ing all this mix-up from their daily strawberries. curely in place by winding a strong gotten lost in our day and time, Christmas Sharing routine they may end up in fret- piece of wire in a spiral around it seems. For far too many of us, Since Christmastime is a, spe- fulness or hysterical crying. Whisk, egg whites and water candle's base. Spike the end, into Christmas just means presents. cial time for sharing, why not: until frothy but not stiff, with a the wreath. Choose a candle which* To help your child during this fork. Place the sugar in a shallow Most of us actually encourage our Take your friend's children season, why not limit some of the will burn down, inside candle's children to look at the material- shopping and let them, take yours bowl. Dip fruits by bunches, or center. Tie a, few pieces of mistle- visiting, plan some quiet, periods individual pieces into egg white. istic side of Christmas. The —so their surprise gifts are really between the exciting ones, adopt, toe with a ribbon; attach with a spiritual, side of Christmas seems surprises to you. Use a pastry brush to make sure wire underneath the decoration. a Grandma to baby-sit while you the entire fruit is covered with, the to be more and more placed in Take someone who has no car go shopping. Keeping alert, to Tie a. bow at the top. Hang with the background. on a tour to see the pretty Christ- liquid. Now dip the fruit into wire; it will be too heavy to hang our children's needs means a mer- sugar, pouring the sugar over the When parents fee! guilty about mas lights some evening. rier Christmas for all! to a, light fixture. A, real candle not spending, enough time with fruit, with a, teaspoon until, fruit is produces a fire hazard but, if you, their children, they often, tend to Children's completely covered. Shake off prefer a, real one, use a fire-re- try to make up for it, by being a, excess sugar and dry on wire rack. tardant spray for the evergreens. big Santa Claus. Our children Christmas Chaos Poster Wrapping Decorate puddings and. other aren't, dumb—they long for more Christmas is a, special, time for A poster or other such picture festive dishes or use in, a stemmed children! Watch the special, glow can be prettily wrapped by plac- bowl as a. centerpiece. Living costs seem to be about 10% of us and when we lavish them. more than one's paycheck. OF HONES SEASONS GREETINGS Whiiie you're celebrating December's holidays, we invite you to enjoy a favorite holiday beveragie from Better Homes and Gardens • New Cookbook: lot Mulled Cider From all of us to 8 cups apple cider air apple juice In a, large saucepan combine apple cider or all of you, we * J cup packedi brown sugar juice, brown sugar, and nutmeg For spice Dash ground nutmeg •bag. place cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in wish you a very 6 iniches stick cinnamon cheesecloth and lie. add to cider mixture Merry Christmas 1 teaspoon whole all I spice Bring to boiling Reduce heat, cover and 1 teaspoo n whole cloves simmer 10 minutes Remove spice bag and fl, thin orange wedges or slices discard1 Serve cider in mugs with a clove- From 6 whole cloves studded orange wedge m each. Makes 8' 10-ounce.) servings The Entire Staff Capi/nglhn Meiediih Corporation 1981 Enjoy, and happy holidays from RO0T4 BOYD touruury • /\ealti RHAL. I-STATK 756-7258 967 Main St., Watertown: 274-9661 ' • . .= W B .-, , ! • • •,.•.: •I (St eetitip . from all of ' us at W 4TERTOWN RAISED RWCH $164,900 Merrill Lynch INSPECT-ihis Hiinuculjle 3 hctlnn RJI%C4 Rjni.li surrounded by WATERBURY 1.84 aero til Fluttering 1rec% evergreens A. pmjc} Ftutures in- Realty BUNKER, HILL ASEA-3 BR cape offers FDR. LR, FR. kit & clude spat, iiius La mi linelv Din mi v, gbss sliding doors let deck, 1 car gar, Will consider all offers. Asking Si30.000. Cull Mile eat-in kitchen » Jippl s FJIIHI) run » noil firepLite 2" ^ kiths, and Zagiclski. a 2 car c.irjce MIDDLEBURY SOUTHBURY ffl 758-1733 264-28801 MLS EHO DANIEL SETTANI D REALTY WORLD ,\ S S O € I A 'I" K S NORMAN LTD. REAL ESTATE 274-6786 Merrill Lynch WATERTOWN r 1269 Main St., Watertown, , » 756-8915 274-5431 — REftlLTtf WOWLD DANIEL THIS SETTANI SPACE "V S S 0 C: ! A T ¥. S Call Us At The Number AVAILABLE Nearest You. Hi EXCELLENT WATERTOWN LOCATION! Beautiful Watertown Middlebury Southbuiy restored Victorian 2 family in quiet, residential area..'Separate 274-5431 758-1788 264-"6665 utilities. Easy commute to 1-84. Both sides have large eat-in CALL kitchen. $199,000. .. Oa.nbu.i-y Bridgeport Naugatuck 797-0315 335-1289 723-1,414 Cheshire Wateibury Woodbury 271-3954 753-9000' 266-4808 m.u/w\S 274-6721 REAL ESTATE HOMES NEEDED-FMEE MARKET ANALYSIS Everything we touch, turns to SOLO 16 Sherman Hill, Woodbury. CT 06798 203/263-0200 Property of the Watertown Historical Society Page 38 'Town Times (Watertownwatertownhistoricalsociety.org, Conn.) Dec, 24, 1986 IN THE TOWN TIMES PHONE: 274-6721 TODAY!! ALL CLASSIFIED' MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE..' 5. FOR RENT LEGAL NOTICE Tuesday noon is the deadline for classified advertising.' At a regular session, of the Zoning, FLORIDA HOME RENTALS Board of Appeals of. Watertown, . RECEPTIONIST " Rates: $2.5© minimum charge for the first 12 words, plus' available. Completely' famished. Connecticut, held, on December 17, Immediate opening for a l>.45 'per .line for each additional line beyond the minimum $300/week. Located, in southern .1986, it was voted that. Appeal #250 receptionist to -work 8 a.m.-4 (approx, four words per line). In addition to Town Tlm.es;,; Orlando,, minutes from .. Disney of Dunkin' Donuts of America, Inc. .p.m. Monday-Friday. Please World.' Call 274-0368 or to construct a sign 9*2" x 4*6" at apply to: all classifieds are carried in the Water-Oak Shoppers'. 274-7555. #1174 Main Street be: approved, sub- i» uide at no additional charge. ject to removal of the existing free WOODMERE SMALL OFFICE offering 500; sq. standing sign. HEALTH CUE '• *l ft. Pri. lavatoiy, off-street parking. Dated, in Watertown, Connecticut, .1. SERVICES OFFERED IKK, UKUUMINO. .reasonable • 274-2511. rates. Late afternoon & evening ap- m{ $m this 24th day of December, 1,986. Cheryl Carley, Secretary 261 Summit St, Plantsvle, Ct pointmente. Call 274-7154,., 4 ElVIIL'S JEWELERS BATOM^onebd™., ocean- Zoning Board of Appeals " 62:8-0364 709 Main St. B 6 front villa, with pool, Reasonable. TT 12-24-86 Watertown J . * Z*™™, *' Brochure' available. K. Kelley, Expert . watch repairing. Maintenance. Insrie-outsMe your m) 156_im m writeP ,a Box " • LEGAL'NOTICE Guaranteed workmansh ip. home Chimneys tarred, gutters 22 Waterb Q O6;72O, The Planning and Zoning Commis- cleaned. 274-4578. sion, Town of Watertown, Ct,., at a. COOK MARANATHA OFFICE SPACE (low traffic). 3 Special. Meeting held on December 40 hours p per week. C & V PAINT SERVICE. In- ^ ox_ 45Q ft_ priva(e CHIMNEY SWEEP'S tenor & 17, 1986, voted that the Roy L. & Background in quantity cook- • Chimneys cleaned professionally. exterior, ..residential & ^ 74-3323. commercial. Exc. Refs. Call $ Q 2 Ruth Q. O'Neill, Subdivision ing necessary. Schedules Quick, clean, efficient service. located on Nova, Scotia Hill Road rotating between 6a.m.-2 p.m. 7. REAL ESTATE be approved. ^ shift and 12 p.m..-8 p.m. shift. Dated in Watertown, Ct., this 24th Contact Lucille Laribee, I WILL DO your WALLPAPER- MOVING-Local, nationwide... . , LAND/SALE pri cenic day of December, 1986. 628-0364 ex.!. 32, -, and exterior and interior pain- « l»utad any where_ Steady ^ ? + • & sand/graveL Judy Wick, Secretary, Excellent references. Call Bob ^^_^^^^ll!^™: Seek developer. EL-Box 7022. Planning and Zoning Commission WOODMERE SHARKEY'S PAINTING ser- Prospect. 758-581,3. ' • TT 12-2,4-86 v HEALTH CARE CENTER niri-riwp i . . - .- 'ice. Free estimates. Promp r t PAINT INI*: ,ln,t.-ext. pa inline. _ ,. . , „, , . .|-. x^ n*r Circles under the eyes can mean 261 Summit St. Plantsville :" '. „ ... r , r." response. Fu ly insured. For pro - A9 . 11WANTE11kI T Drk TO DBUY Free estimates. Quality work. Ex- ,, " . . f. „ Y a chap's been; making the rounds. ,, ,- .,, - (ess tonal pain ting call, any time. v ccllcm references AH work, 15ymi - ANTIQUES, CLOCKS, pocket guaranteed. _RayUwlor. 274-2283 . wa(ches & parts_ CM 274-1932 Help Unlimited, Inc or _) 4-__^.. £&R SIMOWPLOWING a fter 5 p. in,. Ask, for Phil Dunn S r. ,274-6545 : 285 Main Street, Oakvllle /^j. '•Wursin.gr .Registry" - f ^ jm_ FREE EST.H1ATES io. LAWN & GARDEN OFFERING PERSONALIZED SERVICES IN V**""5S YOUR HOME, 24 HRS. A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK \^ removal. Call days, 1,987! Great lawns start with • Registered • Nurses • Personal Attendants V LAWN ..GUYS. 2,74-0608. • Licensed Practical Nurses • Companions c st i in a tc s. Fu My i n s u red. ~j icxnM^niTAI "lTV~"pA TO~ • Bath and Nutrition Attendants U References available,. Call William \^ " piw i7V-4375 ' 23. NOVENAS M. Cookc. 263-5400. ._.. ."„„...... " Also Offering "COMMUNI-CALL" A Unique" Voice to Voice Communication System • :;-:7:"T:"""^";T":";;:E.-N" PROFESSIONAL TREE 'A, PRAYER, to THE HOLY For Emergency Help • Accident Prevention and Companionship MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT WQR ^ New SFUOT. Holy Spirit, you made me tor children ,s parties and stows,. - se£ e,,e:rylning and showed me the Our Help b Unlimited...If you need help in, any way Call Mr. Miracle. 274- 6115. _?_ way (0 reach my ideaL Ym wh.o, PLEASE CALL: 274-7511 Rate Schedule and APpVViNrF"HpViVn«:~w"~h" RELIABLE HOUSEKEEPER, gave me the wrong, that is done to Demise Charetle, Nancy Colson Brochure Available 1™ eLT*m& ' Work done in Watertown area. " me and You who are in all in- Co-Directors ": Upon Request TcnipHon Bi ipl< ty incni A,pent} e i>. _ a rj c rs.. E^anc MO\US & 274_g531 stances of my I ife with me. I in th is refrigerators. Call 274-6,319. . short djalo^e wam to thank you • UGir"TOJCK:iSG""Atti«"& ' 2. FOR, SALE ' for everything and confirm'once Liij.ni IKUUIVUM). Allies &. more ,hat j never wam t(J be. separated from you no matter how DANE SETTANI ASSOCIATES trim. Open every day until great the material desire may be,. I Christmas, 10-5. Rt. 63. East MOT- want to be with I™ and m)'lovcd PROMOTES WATTERWORTH & ATKINS SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED, ris, 567-5823. ^J» your perpetual glory. CARDINAL CRAFT SHOP, Thank ,vou for y°ur iove towards e and m loved ones i. 8T18 _nv ,ime Country crafts for all, ages. Open ™ )' ~ Persons J musl sa this + o^B. an.} u.me. ., 7days j0_5 untji x.rnas Rt 63 ' y prayer three con- H(^F"li^iRS~^^n"ririiiir East Morris,.' next to "'The' Fabric seculive days without asking your HOML RtrAIRh,, remode ing • • h Aft th ,|m- d d wj h wj]| Barn 0 M/ J additions. For free estimate call Bill • -* ' - • be granted no matte:r h^ difficult Clock. 274-2859. §RI SM£l 5Q m g5% off it, may be. Then promise to publish, CUSTOM MADE Pre'-'98'6 • Everything must so. Ski thls d alogue as soon as this favor CANVAS AWNINGS. ' Parkas- S19- Down ski Parkas. "S Sranted- K-V- '_ Residential & commercial, at $29- CB clothing. 20% off. $59 ~— • Watertown Upholstery Canvas & boots-Nordica, Lange, Raichle LfctjA'Ll Caber values to $300 50% of Awning. Rt. 6, Thomaston Rd - - ! ' , KrA, Watertown. Call 274-9671. cross-country equipment. Used ^ ^ ular^sion of the ,.,.„.,. - coumry^ $59_' Seasona| rentaiSi Board of Appeals of Watertown, wnun PUfiriTSSlNr $35. Rossignal, Blizzard ski Connecticut, held on December 17. W URU FKOLttolWb^^^ package,., 50%; off. 1987 Koflach »8'6,, it was voted that Appeal #253 ,_. Drive be Services. 263-2279. *"-"-" " '•— Tania Atkins Dayna W atterworth I Dp'BiciiniiTTii'iai'hiliP Tania Atkins and Dayna Watterworth have been, promoted CITATION: Two mounted, used, to new positions within Daniel, Settani Associates. tires. Brand, new chains TT,, 12-24-86 Miss Atkins has been named director of advertising, a new A-PERFECTION appliance w/spreaders. $40 274-3068. LEGAL NOTICE .'•position designed to streamline advertising operations and handle repa ir. Was he rs, d rye rs, ~ :—:—: • At a regular session of the' Zoning company growth. ' . - refrigerators, dishwashers, air con- 3. HELP, WANTED" ' Board-of Appeals of Watertown,, Miss Atkins previously managed, secretarial operations in. the ditioners, stoves. Call 274-3670'. . *r.— - „• . • • Connecticut, held on December 1,7,,, t company's Watertown Office. __._ QUEEPrS.KrrCBENIIAKERY, 1986 it was voted that-Appeal «47 Ms Watterworth has been named, administrative assistant in, INCOME TAX PREPARATION counter help, „ 6 a.m. to \ p.m., of Blian & Marianne Seeley to' can- ana other accounting services. Tiies.. through. Sun. Starting rate •struct a garage and breezeway 32 the company's Naugatuck office. She will be in complete con- Stephen M. Mubarek, CPA. •. $4,2.5. Apply in person or call feet from, a rear property line at: #61 trol, of all company computer operations, will maintain the com- I 274.8,374 . ,754-1712 G|e,n Hollow Road be denied pany's data base,.-conduct future analyses of computer systems —:. without prejudice, and software usage,, and handle other administrative duties. LICENSED BEAUTICIAN will • PART TIME HELP needed Tu.es, Dated in Watert0,wnij;Connecticut •.Settani, a full-service real, estate company serving 15' towns do all phases of hairstyling in the Wed. & Fri., leading to full, time. this 1,7th day of December, 1986. with more than 85 sales associates, has offices in Waterbury, convenience of your home. Call Driving and. warehouse'work. No . _ Cheryl Carley, Secretary Middlebury, Naugatuck and Watertown, plus its own mortgage Susan, 266-5039. . Sorry, only experience necessary. Call . Zoning Board'of Appeals company and training center. .• - • . 'Watertown and Bethlehem.-areas.. •756-1967. : :; _. _' "•_ :•"••••.•'-"•• TT 12-24-86'' «• ii Property of the Watertown Historical Society Town, Times (Watertown, Conn,.) Dec. 24, 1986 Page 39 Pretty,, pastel, inexpensive tis- ches as close to the trunk as pos- Signal-In Christmas watertownhistoricalsociety.orgChristmas Eve; sue paper can. become: a beautiful, sible. Start at the top and spiral In many lands a literal signal is 'Surprises package when, dried seedpods or downward, leaving the electric . flowers are spray-painted gold or plug nearest, the wall outlet. given for the start of Christmas. While some families put the A Christmas proclamation, for silver with a pretty ribbon and tiny The medium-sized bulbs come most, emphasis on-Santa, and. his baubles attached. next. They will be attached to peace is given at midday from surprise appearance-down the the cathedral in Turku, Fin- the branches farther from the chimney on Christmas Eve. the center. Then •com.es the tiny land's oldest town. Church bells Portuguese plan another sur- Three-Dimensional ring at 5 p.m. in. Norway scuttling bulbs'to be threaded along; the prise. They make cribs of moss Tree Lighting branches* outer edges. home the last people on the streets. and painted wooden figures, then The children of the Orthodox Instead of merely draping your Now your tree lights will truly at midnight, on Christmas Eve, Christmas lights along the outer be three-dimensional. And the homes in Poland and Russia while the children's attention is watch for the first star to appear. shape of your tree, placing these effect, will appear as though your distracted, the father slips the lights can be a real art,. Begin, with tree is light and airy enough to Greetings are exchanged and Christ Child into the manger. bread is broken before the tradi- Advent Cards your largest and, brightest, bulbs; float up through the ceiling to join tional Christmas Eve supper. These December days seem so attach them, to the thickest bran- the starlight of the heavens. • • long fora, child waiting for Christ- Christmas Moods mas. For a bit of fun, make an Advent Calendar for your child. The Danes enjoy a full Christ- Cut a snowman from felt. Ar- mas Eve and. wake up to a highly NURSE'S AIDES CERTIFIED range 24 pockets at different sociable and, boisterous Christ- 7 a.in.-3 p.m. or 3 p.m,,-11 p.m. Three-four days places around his scarf, hat, mas Day along with a two-hour down his front. Stitch the pockets lunch with family and friends per week. Small, private facility in Litchfield. on. Paste the snowman, to strong, which they later on in the day Pleasant surroundings. Call Nancy Symanski, cardboard. Attach a ring on the walk off in snow. Far off in South back from which to hang it. Africa a Christmas dinner of D.N.S. Write the numerals 1 to 24 on roast sucking pig, roast, lamb, gold, stick-on stars. Stick each chicken pie and ripe fruits and ROSE HAVEN star to the end of a. narrow red vegetables'may be eaten in the ribbon. Attach a. small, present, middle of a deafening midsum- 567-9475 candy, etc. Stick .another star with mer thunderstorm,. the same num.be on it to the back of the other star, sandwiching Christmas Happiness Christmas the ribbon between, the stars. DIETARY MANAGER • Straw Symbols Place the gifts in, the pockets with is Sharing In the Christmas celebrations the star sticking on as a, tab. Each Something equally as welcome ISO-bed I.C.F./S.N.S. is seeking a, dynamic and inovative certified of northern and central Europe, day the child, throughout De- as a purchased gift, at Christmas- dietary manager. Knowledge of therapeutic diets. JACH and federal straw plays a significant part. cember, gets to open a pocket and time would, be a gift of your time: find, a. treat. and state health regulations a most! Must have at least one year of super- Anciently straw was an appeal to Invite a. foreign, student, or a. visory experience, health care preferred. Excellent, salary and fringe the spirits for a good harvest, but Children new couple in your community benefit package. Send resume to: now it is considered to be a re- to share in your family's Christ- Administrator minder of the fertility of the earth. Christmas Scares mas dinner. Discuss this with Four sheafs were placed in the the rest of the family, first, in WOODMERE HEALTH, CAME CENTER While many small children in order that each member can. have corners of Polish homes—one the United States are frightened 261 Summit St. • _ Planlsville. CT 06479 each of oats, wheat, rye, and by Santa's first appearance in the the feeling of having a part in this sharing plan. A New Medico Assttciates, Inc. Managed Facility, 1 barley. Today many Scandinavi- house with his red suit and big, EOE an homes hang sheafs of oats out white, bushy beard, and jubilant "Here may be a disadvantaged, for the birds. "Ho! Ho!""*,, down in Jamaica city child who would, love to have In Sweden a, straw goat, "jul- they are scared by something a Christmas gift, certificate in- bock," spends the Christmas sea- else at Christmas. There the viting him or her for a vacation FOCUS ON THE FUTURE seaon next, to the tree or on the Christmas music tradition is car- at. your summer cottage or at your table. The reason, for the Christ- ried, on by bands of masked men • country home. AND A PART TIME OPPORTUNITY mas goat is obscure but it may wearing bright satin costumes. Your family might like to YOU HAVE BEEN SEEKING have been, connected with the These Jonkunnu dancers dance "adopt" a, child through some If you enjoy working with people in a friendly atmosphere organization by giving a, small god Thor, a friend, of mankind in, the streets to a musical accom- we have excellent part: time sales, positions available. who it was said, road on, a goat. paniment as one dancer appears amount, each month for the needs in black with a tail „ of a certain child. Your children Flexible hours Monday-Friday. Alternating weekends might really enjoy having a.part, availability required. Opportunities• are available at our by giving a small part of their al- Waterbury store. We offer $4 per hour plus commission lowance or money that they have based on sales. For interview call 723-2834 or fill out an earned to chip in with the rest of application at your nearest Fotqmat. the family toward this project. FOTOMAT EOE Excitement Comes Ragbow Wreath -in the Wrapping You will need, a polystyrene or A great, deal, of the excitement foam, base. Cut squares of many of receiving a Christmas gift designs of prints, with pinking comes in seeing how pretty the Christmas shears. Thread, wire through the package is. It's far better to buy a center of each, square; twist the lot. of cheaper paper than it is to Wreath Pyramid. wire together making a. spike in, buy a few pieces of expensive This Christmas tree is based. the back, lunch the squares as paper .and then have to skimp with on an 1843 engraving. Use a. closely together as possible, in- it. Instead, of a long strip of straight piece of branch from an serting the spike into the base tape, if the paper is folded proper- evergreen tree, lore a hole through until the base is completely cov- ly it: only takes a, few tabs of tape the branch where each, wreath ered. Tie a big, bright bow to to hold the wrapping, together will be. Bore another hole just one side at the bottom. neatly. under the first holes you made so that you. may form a doweling cross brace for each, wreath. Nail the branch to a wooden base. Make graduating wreaths from wire and evergreen,. Lay the • Assumable Mortgages wreaths on their wooden, crosses Food Bag Inc. .and, secure to doweling with wire. • FHA-VA-Mortgages As you, securely wire candles in • Conventionals " place, take the greatest, of care to be sure that the candle flame Full or part-time, cashiers, flexible hours,, good starting, pay. •• Fixed Rate Mortgages will not, come in contact with the Mature and retired, people welcome. wreath above it. • Second Mortgages Cover the base with moss or • Refinances cotton, for snow. TIME FOR A CAREER, CHANGE? Food Bag convenience stores • Variables I are looking for full-time NURSES' AIDES STORE. MANAGERIAL TRAINEES THE HOME CERTIFICATION COURSE For Connecticut Earn while you learn. Class starts No experience necessary-we will pay you. during training. Star- MORTGAGE Jan., 6, 1987. Positions available ting pay $15,000-$22,000 yearly after training period. Benefits on all three shits. Call Terry Ter- include major medical, dental plan, profit sharing, paid vaca- CENTER, INC. ragna, R.N./D.N.S. Ext. 42, 62:8-0364. tions and, holidays. Must be over 18. We also invite mature MORTGAGE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES I. adults to apply. For information, and applications, "call: 2152 EAST MAIN STREET WOODMERE HEALTH CM i 203-82841333 WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06705 CENTER Monday through Friday, S s.m.-4 p.m. 575-0011 261 Summit St., Plantsvile. Ct. An equal opportunity employer \ l 753-9129 • 574-0710 • 573-8282 Property of the Watertown Historical Society Page 40 Town Times (Watertown,watertownhistoricalsociety.org. Conn.) Dec. 24, 1986 CRESTWOOD FORD HAS YOU % DRIVING AWAY Annual Percentage Rate Financing AVAILABLE! 1987 ESCORT NEW ENGLAND PACKAGE 1987 TEMPO 25 OVER ESCORT GT's 30 IN STOCK starting • TO CHOOSE from 2 Dr. PS, IPiB, AM/FIM Stereo, R. Defog., T. Glass, Rem. FROM! Cntrl Mirrors, Digital Clock, Mldgs., Reclining Seats, STARTING Interval Wipers, Bumper Guards. FROM $8988 NOW CASH ONLY 70 7 PRICE or $156.58 per mo.* 2 dr., 5 speed, tinted glass, electronic S $7777 "Based on No money down. 738? amount financed at 9.9 annual AM/FM stereo, IPS, PB & more! percentage rale lor 60 months. Total finance charge *20O7.80 for a total of payments of *9394.80. RANGER 1987 PICKUP 1987 MUSTANG 4 cyl., 5 Speed Power Steering Power Brakes AM FMi Stereo Power Locks Road Wheels Speed Control 2.0 L 5.0 Liter' 87 MUSTANGS 5 Speed $8288 IN STOCK $6666 OUT OUR USED CAR CORNER 1985 1984 RARE OPPORTUNITY! 1984 1985 FORD FORD PONTIAC .MERCURY 1982 FIREBIRD TRANS AM LYNX, TEMPO F250 IGRAND PRIX B.GV V8,. 19.000 mn, AT, AC. P. Windows, 3 To Choose From. PICKUP 4 Dr., Automatic Excellent Condition •6.828 less M.578 For Trade '8878 less *1578 For Trade l Cassette. Black.. 1*9.068 less' 1.578 For Trade 6.828 less'1.578 For Trade YOU PAY YOU PAY YOU PAY YOU PAY $ ALL THE GOODIES! $ 5#250 $7,300 *7f. 5f250 1986 1981 OUR EVER POPULAR 1984 1985 FORD CHEVROLET TORONADO FORD MUSTANG CITATION BROUGHAM ESCORT Hatchback, AT, AC Automatic, Low Miles LOADED WAGON - 3 to choose from *4728 less *1578 For Tra.de I *10,288 less *1, ,578 For Trade '6.828 less'1578 For Trade 1*9528 less *1576 for Trade YOU PAY YOU PAY YOU PAY" YOU PAY $ 87,950 $3,150' •8,650 5f250 1985 1984 1984 1983 FORD NISSAN PUSH {PULL • TOW LTD CHEVROLET PICKUP SENTRA MINIMUM BROUGHAM CITATION Shortbed, AT 2 Dr., Automatic. *5228 less *1.578 For Trade 7528 less11578 For Trade 1,028 less *1578 For Trade *5,128 less *1,578 For Trade YOU PAY [TRADE YOU PAY YOU iPAY $ YOU PAY $6,450' •3,650 ON ALL USED CARS "5,950 •3,550 iOBODY WALKS IWIY THEY DRIVE AWAY HAPPY!\ BUY HOW... 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