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Saturday, December 27, 2003
Origami at the Library
The Art Center at Killingworth concluded its Origami Program today at the Killingworth Library. German exchange student, Miriam "Miri" Schleser designed many of the origami pieces on display as well as the mobile that hangs in the library. Co-founder of the Art Center, Barbara Nair said approximately 50 children and adults participated in the three days of the program. She said she was very excited about the turnout and looked forward to their next project.
The Art Center at Killingworth concluded its Origami Program today at the Killingworth Library. German exchange student, Miriam "Miri" Schleser designed many of the origami pieces on display as well as the mobile that hangs in the library. Co-founder of the Art Center, Barbara Nair said approximately 50 children and adults participated in the three days of the program. She said she was very excited about the turnout and looked forward to their next project.
Rookie Lifeguard Honored by State
Tina Grice, 18, of Killingworth will be one of 15 lifeguards to be honored for their life-saving actions on beaches in state parks last summer. Grice, who attends the University of Vermont was a life guard in Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison this summer. Grice will be honored in a ceremony Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the State Department on Environmental Protection headquarters in Hartford according to the New Haven Register.
Tina Grice, 18, of Killingworth will be one of 15 lifeguards to be honored for their life-saving actions on beaches in state parks last summer. Grice, who attends the University of Vermont was a life guard in Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison this summer. Grice will be honored in a ceremony Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the State Department on Environmental Protection headquarters in Hartford according to the New Haven Register.
Girls Basketball struggles against Durham
The Haddam-Killingworth Girls Basketball team fell to Coginchaug, 61-26, last night in Durham. Kelsey Pratt was high-scorer for the Cougars with 8 points followed by Kristen Hetsko with 6 points, Ashley Smith with 5 points and Jenna Webber with 4 points. Nikki Maletta led the way for the Blue Devils with 24 points as Coginchaug Coach Pete Schuler earned his 500th career win. HK is now 1-4 on the season.
The Haddam-Killingworth Girls Basketball team fell to Coginchaug, 61-26, last night in Durham. Kelsey Pratt was high-scorer for the Cougars with 8 points followed by Kristen Hetsko with 6 points, Ashley Smith with 5 points and Jenna Webber with 4 points. Nikki Maletta led the way for the Blue Devils with 24 points as Coginchaug Coach Pete Schuler earned his 500th career win. HK is now 1-4 on the season.
Boys Basketball Continue Early Season Roll
The Haddam-Killingworth boys basketball team defeated Portland, 62-47, last night at home. Cory Riordan was high scorer for the Cougars with 25 points and Ryan Murray scored a double-double with 15 points and 19 rebounds. Haddam-Killingworth improves to 2-0. Eric Leghorn was high scorer for Portland scoring 32 of the team's 47 points. Portland is now 2-1 on the season.
The Haddam-Killingworth boys basketball team defeated Portland, 62-47, last night at home. Cory Riordan was high scorer for the Cougars with 25 points and Ryan Murray scored a double-double with 15 points and 19 rebounds. Haddam-Killingworth improves to 2-0. Eric Leghorn was high scorer for Portland scoring 32 of the team's 47 points. Portland is now 2-1 on the season.
Friday, December 26, 2003
Girls Basketball Plays in Holiday Tournament at Coginchaug
The Haddam-Killingworth Girls Basketball team takes on host Coginchaug in the first game of the Holiday tournament tonight at 7:30 p.m.
The Haddam-Killingworth Girls Basketball team takes on host Coginchaug in the first game of the Holiday tournament tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball Takes on Portland Tonight
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball Team plays Portland tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Home.
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball Team plays Portland tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Home.
Thursday, December 25, 2003
Wednesday, December 24, 2003
School Board Representative Clarifies Comments
Region 17 Board of Education member, Richard Cabral says he was incorrectly quoted in the recent Hartford Courant article regarding the Selectmen's meeting on Dec. 22. Cabral says his comments about delaying action until the new superintendent, Gary Mala, arrives referred to the search to replace the three regional principals and not to the meeting about the middle school site. Cabral says he feels the meeting on the middle school site should take place as soon as possible; hopefully in January.
The Board of Education officially announced the hiring of new Superintendent of Schools, Gary Mala, on Dec. 22. The Board said they would wait until Mala was in place to begin the search for the HK High School, Killingworth Elementary School and Burr Elementary school principal positions. Mala is expected to begin his contract in early March.
First Selectman David Denvir, quoted in an earlier Hartford Courant article, said the Region 17 Board of Education should formally call the meeting on the middle school site because it had established the district's school building committee.
Region 17 Board of Education member, Richard Cabral says he was incorrectly quoted in the recent Hartford Courant article regarding the Selectmen's meeting on Dec. 22. Cabral says his comments about delaying action until the new superintendent, Gary Mala, arrives referred to the search to replace the three regional principals and not to the meeting about the middle school site. Cabral says he feels the meeting on the middle school site should take place as soon as possible; hopefully in January.
The Board of Education officially announced the hiring of new Superintendent of Schools, Gary Mala, on Dec. 22. The Board said they would wait until Mala was in place to begin the search for the HK High School, Killingworth Elementary School and Burr Elementary school principal positions. Mala is expected to begin his contract in early March.
First Selectman David Denvir, quoted in an earlier Hartford Courant article, said the Region 17 Board of Education should formally call the meeting on the middle school site because it had established the district's school building committee.
No Bids Received for Heating Bosco Property Farmhouse
First Selectman David Denvir said that after soliciting proposals to install a forced hot air heating system in the 19th century farmhouse on the town-owned Bosco Property, he received no bids. The farmhouse has gone without heat for the past two winters according to the Hartford Courant . Denvir said the town would have to put out formal advertised bids for the project if any price quotes received are over $5,000.
First Selectman David Denvir said that after soliciting proposals to install a forced hot air heating system in the 19th century farmhouse on the town-owned Bosco Property, he received no bids. The farmhouse has gone without heat for the past two winters according to the Hartford Courant . Denvir said the town would have to put out formal advertised bids for the project if any price quotes received are over $5,000.
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Haddam-Killingworth High School Telethon Airs Today
The HKTV telethon to help raise funds for the Connecticut National Guard Family Program airs today on HKTV Comcast Channel 18 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The telethon number is (860) 345-3763, donors of $25 or more qualify for gifts or services provided to the effort by some 50 local businesses. Read more about the telethon and those who helped bring it together in the New Haven Register.
The HKTV telethon to help raise funds for the Connecticut National Guard Family Program airs today on HKTV Comcast Channel 18 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The telethon number is (860) 345-3763, donors of $25 or more qualify for gifts or services provided to the effort by some 50 local businesses. Read more about the telethon and those who helped bring it together in the New Haven Register.
Selectmen's Meeting Remains in Dispute
Discussions regarding First Selectman David Denvir's Nov. 20 meeting with Selectman Charles Morgan and Region 17 officials continued at last night's Selectmen's meeting according to the Hartford Courant. Democratic selectman Louis Annino Sr. claims the meeting to discuss the new middle school plan was illegal. He has asked the state's Freedom of Information Commission to look into the legality of the meeting.
Discussions regarding First Selectman David Denvir's Nov. 20 meeting with Selectman Charles Morgan and Region 17 officials continued at last night's Selectmen's meeting according to the Hartford Courant. Democratic selectman Louis Annino Sr. claims the meeting to discuss the new middle school plan was illegal. He has asked the state's Freedom of Information Commission to look into the legality of the meeting.
Mail Stolen in Southern Killingworth
More than 100 pieces of mail were found, by a newspaper carrier, strewn in Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday morning. Killingworth resident state trooper notified residents in the Green Hill, River, Cow Hill, Fawn Hill and Coughlin road area that mail may have been stolen from mailboxes according to the Hartford Courant.
More than 100 pieces of mail were found, by a newspaper carrier, strewn in Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday morning. Killingworth resident state trooper notified residents in the Green Hill, River, Cow Hill, Fawn Hill and Coughlin road area that mail may have been stolen from mailboxes according to the Hartford Courant.
Monday, December 22, 2003
Board of Selectmen Meeting Tonight
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen will hold its semimonthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Offices. The agenda is posted.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen will hold its semimonthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Offices. The agenda is posted.
Board of Education Names New Superintendent
The Region 17 Board of Education unanimously voted to name Gary Mala new school superintendent, this morning at a special board meeting. Board Chair, Roberta Bruce said both candidates, Dr. Richard Johns and Mala, were excellent but, the board gelled better with Mala and they seemed to be on the same wavelength. Board member, Richard Cabral agreed and said Mala was very energetic and was accepted well by the staff and public in meetings last week.
In a press release, Bruce said, "We included all segments of our community in the search process from start to finish, and Mala was the overwhelming choice of parents, community members, teachers and administrators." "He is a good communicator, puts children first, and is a creative thinker and problem-solver."
In the release, Mala said," My family and I are excited about being a part of the Region #17 community. I am looking forward to meeting the children and parents in our schools in Region #17 and working with the teachers, support staff and administrators. I am deeply committed to making the Region #17 schools the best possible places for children to learn".
Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Goldman said Mala will start as close to March 1 as possible depending on his current position as the Superintendent in Southwick-Tolland Regional School District in Massachusetts. Goldman said Mala will earn $130,000 a year, was given a three-year contract and may apply for a renewal after one year. Goldman praised the Board for its hard work and professionalism as well as the work of the educational search firm, Goens/Esparo, LLC.
The Board of Education does not expect to start the search process for the three principal positions opening in the Region until the new Superintendent is in place.
The Region 17 Board of Education unanimously voted to name Gary Mala new school superintendent, this morning at a special board meeting. Board Chair, Roberta Bruce said both candidates, Dr. Richard Johns and Mala, were excellent but, the board gelled better with Mala and they seemed to be on the same wavelength. Board member, Richard Cabral agreed and said Mala was very energetic and was accepted well by the staff and public in meetings last week.
In a press release, Bruce said, "We included all segments of our community in the search process from start to finish, and Mala was the overwhelming choice of parents, community members, teachers and administrators." "He is a good communicator, puts children first, and is a creative thinker and problem-solver."
In the release, Mala said," My family and I are excited about being a part of the Region #17 community. I am looking forward to meeting the children and parents in our schools in Region #17 and working with the teachers, support staff and administrators. I am deeply committed to making the Region #17 schools the best possible places for children to learn".
Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Goldman said Mala will start as close to March 1 as possible depending on his current position as the Superintendent in Southwick-Tolland Regional School District in Massachusetts. Goldman said Mala will earn $130,000 a year, was given a three-year contract and may apply for a renewal after one year. Goldman praised the Board for its hard work and professionalism as well as the work of the educational search firm, Goens/Esparo, LLC.
The Board of Education does not expect to start the search process for the three principal positions opening in the Region until the new Superintendent is in place.
Sunday, December 21, 2003
Board of Education Special Meeting Set for Monday
The Regional School District No. 17 Board of Education has scheduled a 9:00 a.m. special meeting Monday, Dec. 22 to announce the appointment of the new Superintendent of Schools. The Board will decide between two finalist, Dr. Richard Johns and Gary Mala. Both candidates were in town last week for extensive meetings. For accounts of the public meetings please see Dec. 15 and Dec. 17 posts. The BOE special meeting will take place at the Central Office, on Little City Road in Higganum.
The Regional School District No. 17 Board of Education has scheduled a 9:00 a.m. special meeting Monday, Dec. 22 to announce the appointment of the new Superintendent of Schools. The Board will decide between two finalist, Dr. Richard Johns and Gary Mala. Both candidates were in town last week for extensive meetings. For accounts of the public meetings please see Dec. 15 and Dec. 17 posts. The BOE special meeting will take place at the Central Office, on Little City Road in Higganum.
Killingworth Churches Announce Christmas Eve Schedules
The town churches have posted their service times for those interested in attending a Christmas Eve service, Wednesday.
The Congregational Church of Killingworth: 7:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols; 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service and Communion.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: 5:00 p.m. Children's Creche; 10:30 p.m. Candlelight Holy Eucharist Service.
Living Rock Church: 7:30 p.m.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church: 5:00 p.m. Children of the Parish and Midnight Mass.
The town churches have posted their service times for those interested in attending a Christmas Eve service, Wednesday.
The Congregational Church of Killingworth: 7:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols; 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service and Communion.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church: 5:00 p.m. Children's Creche; 10:30 p.m. Candlelight Holy Eucharist Service.
Living Rock Church: 7:30 p.m.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church: 5:00 p.m. Children of the Parish and Midnight Mass.
OBITUARY: Alta Stevens Ross Ramsey, age 99, of Route 81, Killingworth passed away at Middlesex Hospital yesterday. Mrs. Ramsey was the wife of the late Albert J. Ramsey. She was a prominent business woman, experienced equestrian owner and accomplished musician. The Keenan Funeral Home in North Branford is handling the arrangements.
DeChello and Casini Engaged
Paul and Annmarie DeChello of 27 Parker Hill Road, Killingworth, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren DeChello, to Rick Casini according to the New Haven Register. A July 2004 wedding is planned.
Paul and Annmarie DeChello of 27 Parker Hill Road, Killingworth, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren DeChello, to Rick Casini according to the New Haven Register. A July 2004 wedding is planned.
Boys Basketball Gets First Win of the Season
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball Team defeated North Branford, 64-56, Saturday night. Senior Captains Matt Finlayson and Cory Riordan combined for 39 points as the Courgars earned their first win of the season. Finlayson scored a game high 23 points that included 3, 3-point buckets. Also contributing to the win was Ryan Murray with 9 points, Charlie Pytlik with 8, Brett Zanardi with 6 and Mark Lehane with 2 points. High scorer for North Branford was Rick Hudson with 14 points.
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball Team defeated North Branford, 64-56, Saturday night. Senior Captains Matt Finlayson and Cory Riordan combined for 39 points as the Courgars earned their first win of the season. Finlayson scored a game high 23 points that included 3, 3-point buckets. Also contributing to the win was Ryan Murray with 9 points, Charlie Pytlik with 8, Brett Zanardi with 6 and Mark Lehane with 2 points. High scorer for North Branford was Rick Hudson with 14 points.
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