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Property of the Watertown Historical Society M®>1 ^d "^ .;•'! watertownhistoricalsociety.org a *i*i H » >^c CD'i—i rj." •crO • • >=•• o <-J •vO O \n ^ j-i ... Timely Coverage Of News in The Fastest Growing Community in LitchfieM. County K '••;j 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) PropertyPage 2 Town Times (Watertown, of. Conn. the) Dec . Watertown24, 1986 Historical Society 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. growth, and development have in- (Continued- from,.page I) at Swift include Knitting . and" Ae issue of Wednesday, .Dec-31 for watertownhistoricalsociety.orgAt 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.