I Property of the Watertown Historical Society$S4 watertownhistoricalsociety.org m 1O Ttoxvn til; Timely Coverage Of News In The Fastest Growing Community In Litchfield County K Vol. 43 No. 26 SUBSCRIPTION PRICK SHOO PHR YKAR C;ir. Rt. PS. PRICE 30 CENTS June 30, 1988 Budget Rejected By Voters; Council Sets Special Meeting The $31.2 million Watcrtown A special meeting was schedul- penditurc of one-twelfth' of ihc budget, which included $200,000 ed by the Town Council for July II I9K7-88 budget to allow the town to for its share in ihc Watcrbury Ultra- to discuss its options and to set a operate for the month of July. tion plant, was rejected Tuesday new town meeting date tor the bud- "1 don"t know what they want us night at a town meeting held at get. to do with the budget." said Town Swili Junior High School. The council also approved an c\- Council chairwoman Rosalie Loughran. SIEMON COMPANY scholarship winners standing with President Carl 'Che moderator called for public Siemon. right, are. lctt to right. William O'Donnell. 263 North St.. who comments three times, council will attend Yale; Lisa Giz/.i. 149 Tucker Avc.. Oakville. Fairtleld Univer- Stanley Valaitis Named New member Stephen Robcy pointed sity: and Julie Svab. 23 Kent Terrace. Assumption College. (Harmon out. and no one spoke up. Attorney Photo) American Legion Leader Franklin Pilicy moved thai the ques- tion of whether or not to approve Stanley Valaitis of 39 Bushncll ship drive for the 1988-89 year, the Ihc budget be put to a vote early in SJHS Graduating Students Avc., Oakville, has been elected new commander announced. the meeting. Commander of the Oakville Amer- "1 realize that, because of per- "I plan on approving the same Presented With Awards ican Legion post for the 1988-89 sonal responsibilities, every veteran budget lor a town meeting." said program year. cannoi be active in the American Mr. Robcy after the majority of Several members of the 1988 of Mrs. Catherine Perry, and Peter Other officers of Post 195 chosen Legion." Commander Valaitis said. some 18(1 people attending ihc Swift Junior High School grad- Svab, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert by members during the Thursday. "However, active or not. members meeting rejected the measure. uating class were presented with Svab: Math—Rebecca Church. June 26, membership meeting in- can become involved in the work of The chief stickler in the process academic awards during Com- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry clude: the Legion in the Oakville-Water- is the $200000 included in the mencement Exercises last week. Church: Algebra—Andrea Evenski, Richard Donston. 70 Woolson town area, and at the state and na- hudgei for Wmertown's part in the Presented with awards as best all- daughter (if Mr. and Mrs. Robert St., first vice-commander; Wiliard tional levels." Waterbury filtration plant. The around students—signified by the Evenski; and General Science— DcLong, Waterbury. second vice- He said war-time veterans across (Continued on page 28) inscription "Dignissirnus Emu- Scott Ligi. son of Mr. and MrsTEd- commander; Richard Vaughn. the nation have been responding by lare.*" or "Worthy of Emulation"— ward Ligi. Lakeside, finance officer: Edmund the thousands to invitations to join were Greta Brogna. daughter of Mr. Also: American History—Sarah Gorman. Waterbury, service of- the American Legion. The Legion Inside and Mrs. Joseph Brogna. and An- Massimo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ficer: Vincent Barnes, 95 Tower has added more than 250.000 new Bethlehem News 6 & 7 thony Bleach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Massimo; Ancient Hist- Road. Oakville. judge advocate: members in the last three years. Births 12 & 24 Anthony Bleach. ory—Anthony Bleach; French— John Howard. Waterbury. chaplain; Churches 8. 9 & II The following students were Andrea Evensk; and Spanish— and Donald Currier. 353 Falls Avc.. The newly-clcctcd Commander Classifieds 26 & 27 presented with awards for ex- Jason Molitierno. son of Mrs. Jean Oakville, historian. also applauded the achievements of Dining Out IS & J9 cellence in English, Math, Algebra. Molitierno. On the Executive Committee are Post 195 under retiring commander l-egal Notices 27 General Science, American Hist- A Iso: Physical Science—Greta Robert Clark. 27 Viola St.. Robert Clark. They have sponsored Music Notes 24 ory, Ancient History. French. Brogna: Reading—Pauline Demers. Oakville; Francis Wheelahan. 234 numerous successful programs. Obituaries 4 Spanish. Physical Science, Read- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bunker Hill Road: and William Veterans interested in learning Realty News 16 ing, Art. Physical Education, Demers: Art— Kristine Gorman, Hogan, 131 Grandvicw Avc. Ap- more about the program of the Senicemen 24 Music. Home Economics, and In- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James pointed as new adjutant was George American Legion can stop by the Showcase Of Homes 25 dustrial Arts: Gorman, and Barbara Caldiera, Collier. 34 Pond St.. Oakville. Post home on Bunker Hill Road any Sports 17, 20-22 English—Christopher Perry, son (Continued on page 17) Post 195 will conduct a member- afternoon or evening. Colonel John Robb Retires HAPPY From Air National Guard RETIREMENT CONCORD, N.H.—Col. John graduate of the USAF Academy, COL ROBB M. Robb of Watertown. Chief of and currently a C-130 pilot based at Staff. Headquarters New Hamp- Pope AFB. N.C. shire Air National Guard, retired Colonel Robb also was presented June 4 after completing more than with a National Guard Minuteman 33 years of military service. status; a shadow box display of his During a testimonial at Pease Air awards, decorations, and aircraft Force Base, Colonel Robb, his flown; an enlarged photograph of family gathered around him, was him on flying duty in the mid-1950's presented the Legion of Merit, one signed by attending friends, rel- of the military's highest peace time atives, and dignitaries; a com- awards. The award citation, read by memorative U.S. flag; and a vast his son. James, a third-year cadet collection of certificates, trophies, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, em- and memorabilia highlighting the phasized Colonel Robb's contribu- major events and achievements of tions and accomplishments during his Air Guard career. the last five years in his positions In addition. Colonel Robb receiv- as Chief of Staff and Director of ed letters of appreciation from U.S. Plans and Programs. Senators Gordon J. Humphrey and The citation reads. "The leader- Warren Rudman. Governor John ship, exemplary foresight, and Sununu. and Maj. Gen. John Con- ceaseless efforts consistently away, Director of the Air National demonstrated by Colonel Robb Guard. resulted in significant contributions Sharing the honors were the other to the effectiveness and success of members of Colonel Robb's fami- ALL-AMERICAN AIR FORCE FAMILY of Col. John M. Robb, of Watcrtown. is pictured at ceremonies New Hampshire Air National ly: his wife, the former Norma recently in which Col. Robb retired as Chief of Staff, New Hampshire Air National Guard. Left to right Guard units." Emerick of Lakeview. Mich.; his arc: USAF Academy Cadet James Robb, Joel Robb, 1988 graduate of Watertown High School and an Air Force Academy appointee; 1st Lt. John M. Robb. Jr.. a USAF C-130 pilot and USAF Academy graduate; Presenting the Legion of Merit daughter, Heidi, a graduate of Mrs. John (Norma) Robb; and daughter Heidi, a graduate of Georgetown University and master's degree medal to his father was his eldest Georgetown University, and cur- candidate at Michigan State University. (NHNG Photo) son, 1st Lt. John M. Robb Jr., a (Concinued on page 17) Page 2 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) June 30, 1988 Property of the Watertownon Monday. Wednesdays , ThursHistorical- Society at strategic points in town. Cool Off At Any Swimming is offered at the days, and Fridays, and I to 3 p.m. 3 Bloodmobiles Some Program Watertown High School's Frank on Tuesdays; and Adults Only Of Four Swim Reinhold Pool on French Street, swimming from 3 to 4 p.m. Tues- Slated For July days through Fridays. Openings Exist Sites In Town watertownhistoricalsociety.organd the Crcstbrook Park pool on The Watcrbury Area Chapter of Northficld Road, and at Echo and At Crcstbrook. the pool is open the American Red Cross will spon- There still are openings in several The dog days of summer are here Syfvan lakes. daily from )2 noon to 8 p.m. A sor three bloodmobiles during Ju- of the summer programs offered by and all around town people arc At the WHS pool there is Early small tee will be charged, with a ly, but only one is open to the the Department of Human Services, sweltering. Where can someone get Bird Lap Swimming on Tuesdays slightly higher fee for non- public. according to Director Donald relief? Well, two swimming holes and Thursdays. 7:30 la 8:30 a.m.; residents. Proof of residency is The first will be held Tuesday. Ju- Stepanek. and two pools are situated, it seems. general swimming from 1 to 2 p.m. required. ly 5, at Winchester F.lectronies. 400 Many other programs do not re- Echo Lake on Ice House Road is Park Road, conference rooms 1 and quire registration. open daily from II a.m. to 8 p.m. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is not Call 274-5411, ext. 254 or 255 for Sylvan Lake on Sylvan Lake open to the public. information on programs and trips. Road is open weekdays from 1 to BLUEPRINT/XEROX 8 p.m.. find Saturdays from 12 noon The second will be held Friday. Contacts Patio Party COPIES HIGHSPEED to 8 p.