Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org Timely Coverage Of News In The Fastest Growing Community In Utchfield County Vol. 35 No, 22 Subscription Price $8.00 Per Yoar PRICI 20 CENTS May 29, 1980 Brave And Bold, TakingDemotions Part In Variety Show A theatrical production under Also: Vlnnie Banda, Bernie Many In Community the direction of Catharine Farm Beauehamp, Bill Butterly, John By close and unpopular votes, will be presented on Friday, June DeLuca, Bill Dunbar, Peter the Board of Education Tuesday 6 at Watertown High school at 8 Farm, Bill Gillette, Frank Honor Society Welcomesnight approved the superinten- p.m. Hayes, Joe Horzepa, Ron Jones, dent of schools' recommen- Entitled "Men About Town — Gordon Knowlton, Dave Long, dations the school department Watertown" the all-male variety Stan Masayda, Mike Moffo, Jim Candidates At Ceremonyfall in line with state education show promises to be hilarious Mullen, Rich Natale, Bill Owen, requirements of having only with scenes such as a meeting of Dr. Bill Quigley, Bill Rice, Ed Watertown High School in- Shirley Desjardins, Keith state-certified, personnel fifl the Town Council, a meeting of Rosa, Bill Scully, Don Stepanek, ducted 46 new members into its DiAngelis, Tracey Dwyer, Kyle department chairmanships, the Watertown "Hysterical" Horace Studwell, Jim Troup, Bill chapter of the National Honor Elliott, Clifford Emmonds, Holly effective Sept, 1, 1980, Society and a scene which in- Williams, and George Edelman, Society at ceremonies May 21 at Foley, Ann Gursky, Nanette Three other Watertown High cludes some of the service clubs And: Bill Barrante, Willard the high school, Heroux, Richard Heroux, Linda School departments were altered of Watertown, i.e., Watertown Booth, John Cook, Armand Certificate and membership Houlo, Diana Jones, Susan Rotary, Lions Club and Unico, to "coordinator" posts. Derouin, Bill Eppenheimer, Ray cards were presented by Prin- Juodaitls, Laura KIsatsky, Lisa Affected directly will be five The Belly Dancers and Beauty Garassino, Fran Graziano, cipal William P, Williams during Krady, Larry Lamy, Stephen Contest promise to be dazzling! WHS teachers and its guidance Charlie Hensel, Wally Howe, Bud the traditional candle lighting Leisring, Krista Marti, and department head, who have The large cast of 77 "actors" Judd, Bob LaBonne, Henry Long, ceremony. Officers of the society Edward Masayda, amassed 58 years service as will consist of "men about Joe Masi, Bud Moody, Peter speaking on the interpretation of Also, Elizabeth Masayda, chairmen or loaders. town": McHale, John O'Brien, Frank qualities were Joyce Mullen, David Melkonlan, Tracy About 125 people showed up for Larry Baeder, Bill Bassford, Pilicy, Bill Quigley, Jack Robb, leadership; Deanna LeVasseur, Mosman, Brenda Mullen, Christy the Board's meeting, which spent Dick Bozzuto, Fran Datelle, Ken John Salamone, Gerry Scutt, scholarship; Susan Robey, ser- Osborn, Lorraine Ouellette, Vin- three hours on the emotional Dubauskas, Dom Falcone, Carey Norm Stevens, Bill Taylor, Mike vice, and Dana Stokes, cent Owens, Patricia Panasci, issue before the adjustments Geghan, Chet Habegger, Bill Vernovai, and Jan Wivestad, character. Mark Quint, Nancy Quirke, Wen- were okayed by 5 to 4 and 5 to 3 Hlekey, Gordon James, Tony The variety show is being Miss Stokes gave the pledge. dy Relss, Heidi Robb, Laurie (one abstenslon) votes. The King, Tom Lodge, Don Martell, presented for the benefit of the The Rev. Jeffrey Kittredge asked Rodla, Anthony Sforza, Louisa decisions visibly upset some Pat Massamaro, Bill Muccino, Watertown Bicentennial Com- the invocation and gave the Stitzer, Robin Sullivan, Anthony members of the audience and Frank Nardelll, Walt OSborn, mittee, Marlon Owen, General benediction. Tottorici, Frank Varanko, David were met with near total Bob Porter, Carmine Razza, Chairman and her assistant, Nor- New members are: Joseph Warren, Darlene Wright, negative reaction. Steve Robey, Clyde Sayre, Sherm ma Robb, said tickets are selling Bavone, Lisa Biello, Mark Boyle, Christine Wuthrich, Michelle School Superintendent Dr. Slavin, George Strobe!, Scott fast. To obtain them, see any one Mark Cummings, Linda Decker, Yanavich, and Anna Zurlo. Anthony King had explained in a Taylor, Paul West, and George of the cast or call Phyllis Maz- lengthy memorandum he recent- Braun, zarnaro at 274-9661, ly learned the six instructors are First Special Olympics not properly certified for their administrative duties. Further- Beginner Music Students more, according to state Educa- In Town Saturday At 10 tion Commissioner Dr, Mark Local attention Saturday wil be awards and ribbons. Lunch will Shedd, there is no grace period or Spring Concert Tuesday focused on the Taft School track be provided. "grandfather" clause easing The youngest of the instrumen- Selections will include field area, where Watertown will The regional games will compliance. talists and singers in the town's "Choral," "Hymn to Joy" by host its first Regional Special prepare the youngsters for the The regulation governing cer- elementary schools will have the Beethoven, the theme from "Star Olympics for scores of State Special Olympics in June, tification was passed In 1963, but stage all to themselves Tuesday, Wars," "The Marines Hymn," youngsters. Activities will open with a went into effect in 1968. Dr, King June 3, for their annual Spring waltzes, and a special repertoire The May 31 event, sponsored grand march, headed by the said the affected local personnel Concert at Heminway Park featuring the brass and by the Watertown Jaycees, will Watertown/Oakvllle Fife and — Rosemary Kane, English School. woodwind sections. run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Drum Corps, and a torch lighting department chairwoman; The beginner band members The members of the Heminway public is invited to attend what Is ceremony, with greetings to the Eugene Slason, science; Denis from Heminway Park, South, Park Fifth Grade Chorus, under usually an exciting experience. athletes and spectators by town (Continued on Page 16) Polk, and Judson Schools start the direction of Anna In addition to Watertown's officials. the 7:30 p.m. program as a Kalenauskas, will do "The Enter- youngsters, participants will be During the lunch break, Water- symphonic band, the first time tainer," with fifth grader Kelly coming from Thomaston, town's St. John Polk Choir will Watertown AARP they have performed together in Traver accompanying; "I want Lltehfield, Wolcott, and offer musical and singing enter- concert. Conductor will be Gail to Play the Glockenspiel," Prospect. Boys and girls will tainment. Selects 1980-81 Cunningham, elemmentary featuring accompanist Eric compete in the Softball throw, Other organizations and people music teacher. Gyuricsko and band members on the standing long jump, the 50- helping organize the event are; Officer Slate Previously, the students had the glockenspiel; "Puff the meter dash, and the 200-meter Watertown Area Association for performed in ensembles for the Magic Dragon"; "Wonderful relay, Special Citizens (WAAFSC) Dorothy Rice was elected Music in Our Schools Week Thing to Be Me"; and "I Want to Competitors will receive president of the Watertown celebration. Be Where Freedom Is." (Continued on Page 2) Chapter No, 548 of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) at the May meeting recently at the United Methodist A BIG Parade Blows Outchurch. The rest of the slate accepted Candles On Celebrationfor the 1980-81 year includes Herbert Wilson, vice-president; The only "rain" on Water- wheeled vehicles, and town Dorothy Moulton, recording town's Bicentennial • Memorial governing officials, secretary; Henrietta Shumway, Day Parade Monday was the St, John, Baldwin, and Judson corresponding secretary; and reigning of marching fervor, Schools won first places for float Etta Tomlinson, treasurer. spectator excitment, and entries, while the Watertown The slate was presented by patriotic pleasure as perfect Community Federal Credit Alfred Goodson, nominating weather enveloped the com- Union won in the commercially- committee chairman. Officers munity's big bash finale to its backed category, will be installed at a dinner Tues- 200th birthday year, Torrington's green and white day, June 17, at 12 noon at the An estimated 10,000 people St. Peter's Drum Corps took Westbury Room, turned out to take in the 2,000 home first place in the senior Cost s $6,75 per person. plus marching spectacle along unit drum corps category and the Deadline for reservations and 2Vs miles of Main Street parade Oakville-Watertown Drum Corps payment is June 12, Payments route, stretching from Davis was judged best in the junior can be mailed in care of Curt Street in Oakville to Watertown's division. Lancaster, 128 Old Town Road, new little gazebo perched on There were about 80 units in Woodbury, 06798, Town Hall Hill, nine divisions - spaced by what A trip is being planned for WINNING FIRST PRIZE in the "Civic" category in Monday's Featured during the 95 minutes some believed to be too long in- Tuesday, Sept. 16~ to the Moun- Bicentennial / Memorial Day Parade was this float entered by St. of walking color and sound were tervals, tainside Outing Club. Costs and John's School, depicting home and school. Appearing on the float 17 marching bands, numerous A Watertown Police Depart- departure times will be an- were Tommy Judd, Kate Kane, Marcel Jeannin, Karen Harrison, floats, groups from the Gold Star ment spokeswoman said the nounced. Deadline for reser- Collen Razza, Andy Judd, Tina Daveluy, Shelly Derouin, Christine Mothers to Little Leagures, police had no major problems, vations accompanied by O'Connor, Gregory Alves and Eleanor Towle. (Alves Photo) Shriners maneuvering small (Continued on Paee 2) payments is Sept, 1. Page 2 Town Times (Watertown, Conn,), May 29,1980^ Property of the Watertown Historical SocietyA Big Parad e Troup Rules Thk Week (Continued from Page 1) watertownhistoricalsociety.org and the parade went "smoothly," On Deputy Chief Matter There were two emergency responses during the parade, Town Manager James Troup power, his hostility and although one was not related to said this week ha will have mannerisms, and his intimida- the march.