Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org Zftmee Vol. 50 No. 34 PUBLISHED BY PRIME PUBLISHERS, INC. Septembers 1994 ^ 0 Pages Price 65 cents Serving Watertown and Oakville Since 1947 State Requests Flood Aid Local Crews Work on Damaged Roads by Susan Faber Federal assistance may be on ihe way for Watertown and five other towns hit hard by last week's flash floods, which are estimated to have cost the region more than $1.4 million. In a letter written Monday, Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. asked President Clinton to declare Connecticut a disaster area, requesting public assistance specifically for LitchfieldCounty where the towns of Washington, New Milford, Bethlehem, Woodbury, Roxbury and Watertown sustained heavy damage. "I have determined that (his situation is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and affected local governments and thai federal assistance is required to supplement resources of the state, local governments, disaster relief organizations and insurance compensation for disas- ter-related losses," Gov. Weicker wrote. Connecticut Senators Chris Dodd (D) and Joe Lieberman (D) also urged President Clinton to declare the area a federal disaster area. "The flash floods which resulted from the excessive amounts of rai n caused severe damage to a number of roads and bridges, placing an enormous burden on municipal resources," wrote the senators in a letter to the President "The costs associated with unexpected disasters such as these floods can prove to be devastating to already strapped local budg- ets." Damages to public property in Watcnown will run anywhere The Rev. William Traxl, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church, shovels dirt atop a historical time capsule from $10,000 to $100,000, according to Town Manager John buried in front of St. Mary Magdalen School last Friday. Father Traxl gathered with faculty members Salomone, who said most of the clean-up should be completed and staff to bless the capsule containing school memorabilia, which will rest beneath the foundations within a week. of a new classroom addition being constructed on school grounds. Also pictured are fourth grade "We'fe weil on the road to getting major things cleaned up," Mr. teacher Carolyn Savarese, Principal Julie Pion and Peter Hirbour, left to right.—Times Photo, Faber (Continued on page 7) A Bit of History Preserved at St. Mary Magdalen School by Susan Faber those who will find them." 'RhinoDino' and Friends Coming! With the blessing of prayers and a shovel full of "(The capsule) will be discovered whenever-it's by Tommy Valuckas open to the public. soil, faculty members and staff of St. Mary Magdalen meant to be discovered," Miss Pion said, before Remember all those fund-rais- Knowing that the playground School gathered last Friday to bury a history-laden adding a more practical prediction: "When there's a ers various groups in town had items for ages 2 to 5 might not time capsule in the earth in front of the school. major plumbing job, it will be discovered." conducted the past few years to receive much usage this year if "We thought it would be kind of neat to have The time capsule box holds items representative raise monies to purchase play- installed in the late autumn, the something symbolic of who we really are," said of individual people who have influenced the school, ground equipment for Veterans committee nevertheless feltitbcst school Principal Julie Pion, who came up with the the women explained, including school yearbooks Memorial Park? the public finally see tangible idea along with the school's Development Director from the past 10 years which provide a record of all Visible evidence is about to results from ils monetary contri- Karen Ciarleglio. students, parents, priests, faculty members and staff appear as an ad hoc equipment butions made the past many "Bless this time capsule filled with memories of during the time period. committee last week reached months. our past and present," recited the ceremony Those who discover the time capsule also will agreement on initial purchases "We've been collecting participants who included the Rev. William Traxl, find school brochures, a parent-student handbook, a for the park, which is racing a pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church. "Bless all December 31 deadline to become (Continued on page 7) those whose symbols are contained therein and bless (Continued on page 9) School Supplies Town Hall Panel Provided to Kids Reviews Sites by Susan Faber by Local Jaycees The Town Hall Ad Hoc by Tommy Valuckas Committee is continuing uie Some youngsters who are process of reviewing sites suit- beginning school today (Thurs- able for a potential municipal day) for the first time, or return- government center and expects ing to classes, will have weather- to present its recommendations resistant knapsacks full of neces- to the Town Council in Novem- sary school supplies thanks to the ber, said committee Chairman generosity of area businesses and Remo Cennicola. individuals. "We're reviewing sites either" Earlier this week, the Depart- brought up in the past or sug- ment of Social Services was pre- gested in the present," said Mr. sented with the sacks and school Cennicola, whose group met last goods by the Greater Watertown Thursday. "We've reviewed Jaycees as a helpful project to some sites and are continuing make sure kids who can't afford reviewing." the supplies will get theiryear off The committee's most impor- to a good start tant concern is to "get informa- In fact, "Back to School — tion together and begin to dis- Off to a Good Start" is the slogan Mary Beth Stone, left, secretary for the Greater Watertown Jaycees, and Linda O'Brien, right, seminate information to the gen- the Jaycees are using for the instructional development vice chairwoman for the organization, assist Social Services Director eral public," he said. Towns- J Darylle WiUenbrock in trying on and filling one of the new knapsacks that needy children will be taking (Continued on page 9) to school beginning today (Thursday). — Times Photo, Valuckas (Continued on page 10) 2 - TownProperty Times, September 1,1994 of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.orgOPEN MONDAY LABOR DAY LABOR DAY OWatertowrt 8 a.m.-i p.m. MeatCenter Boneless HEMINWAY PLACE SIRLOIN STEAK 485 Main Street, Watertown, Ct. • 274-2714 PRICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6 SUN MON TUES '2.89 6 8:00 am to 8:00 am to 8:00 am lo Shoulder 2:00 pm L00 pm BONELESS PORK SALE London Broil Boneless Center Cut STEAK PORK CHOPS $2.99 Ib $ Boneless Country Style $ 1 -59, SPARE RIBS 2.79 Ib Boneless N.Y. 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Right reserved to limit quantities • Not responsibMor typographical errors Property of the Watertown HistoricalTown Times Society, September 1,1994 - 3 Friendly Neighbors Index - Name: Ron Boucher watertownhistoricalsociety.orgCable 5 Shows 28 Residence: Watertown Calendar 11 Kids and Adults Occupation: General Contractor Churches 13-14 Playing Together Ron Boucher, bom in Water- Classifieds 36-39 page 15 bury, currently resides in Water- Crossword Puzzle 22 town after having lived in 4 Oakvilleand Bethlehem. A1975 Editorials Brunch and Fashions graduate of Kaynor Tech's elec- Engagements 19 to Benefit Local VNA trical department, heattended the Fire Log 29 page 19 Hallmark Institute of Photogra- Letters 5 phy in Turners Falls, Mass., and Legal Notices 34 Aikido: No Beginning . opened a combination photogra- phy studio and sandwich shop in Musical Notes 30 and No End Bethlehem in 1978. He then Obituaries 12-13 page 27 worked forlBMas a subcontrac- Personal Possibilities 35 tor, manufacturing wooden Police Log 29 Parks and Rec Lines plaques and awards. The slate- Real Estate 31-33 Up Autumn Trips registered home improvements Restaurants 29 worker is owner of Greenhill page 32 Construction, and particularly Senior Scene 28-29 enjoysconstructing decks, which Sports. 23-27 he said "is like an art — it's like Weddings 18 a room without a roof, there's traffic flows to consider." In his spare lime, Ron is a membcrof the U.S. Power Squad- ron and is a licensed pilot. He served seven years with the Be- It's Outdoor Portrait Time thlehem Volunteer Fire Depart- ment. He and his wife, the former Deborah Ann Fulton of Indiana, are expecting their first child in December. 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