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Saturday, May 08, 2004
Selectmen to Weigh Dog-Limit Appeal
According to the Hartford Courant, the Board of Selectmen will decide on Monday if the town will appeal the Middlesex Superior Court decision that blocked the town's effort to limit the number of dogs resident Nicole Bartner Graff could keep on her property. The town would be joined in the appeal by two of Graff's neighbors. A noise complaint from one of the neighbors originally brought this matter to the town's attention. The Town's Planning and Zoning Commission wanted to limit the number of dogs a property own could have to four. Graff had 14 dogs at the time of her application to the Zoning Board of Appeals; she now has 22 dogs on her property.
According to the Hartford Courant, the Board of Selectmen will decide on Monday if the town will appeal the Middlesex Superior Court decision that blocked the town's effort to limit the number of dogs resident Nicole Bartner Graff could keep on her property. The town would be joined in the appeal by two of Graff's neighbors. A noise complaint from one of the neighbors originally brought this matter to the town's attention. The Town's Planning and Zoning Commission wanted to limit the number of dogs a property own could have to four. Graff had 14 dogs at the time of her application to the Zoning Board of Appeals; she now has 22 dogs on her property.
Scenes From The Music Man
The final performance of the HK Players' production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man is tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the HK Auditorium. This is the final production of the year and the last chance to see the lead players, seniors Jessica Deimel and Steve Hosking. Tickets are $8 at the door.
The final performance of the HK Players' production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man is tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the HK Auditorium. This is the final production of the year and the last chance to see the lead players, seniors Jessica Deimel and Steve Hosking. Tickets are $8 at the door.
In his weekly address to residents, First Selectman David Denvir offers an update on the Bosco property re-design, discussions with the Venuti Family, and a reminder about the May 17 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting has been moved from KES to the Pharmedica Building at 255 Route 80 at 8:00 p.m. Read David Denvir's complete remarks here.
Friday, May 07, 2004
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at KES
The Killingworth Elementary School PTO organized a teacher appreciation breakfast this morning in honor of teacher appreciation week.
The Killingworth Elementary School PTO organized a teacher appreciation breakfast this morning in honor of teacher appreciation week.
Baseball Rebounds With Win Over North Branford
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team, just one day after an 6-5 upset loss to Morgan of Clinton, defeated North Branford, 8-3, to take first place in the Shoreline Conference. John Presto pitched five innings and Tyler Riordan came in as relief. Cory Riordan and Matt Finlayson each batted in two runs and had two hits. For more on the game read the Middletown Press.
In other sports action, the softball team lost to North Branford, 7-6, in eight innings. The T-Birds got six runs in the third inning to tie up the game and then scored the winning run in the eighth. Chelsea Griswold was on the mound for the Cougars.
The girl's lacrosse team lost to Mercy of Middletown, 13-5. Ashley Smith scored two goals and Ali Thomson, Mer Burke, and Kallie Dean each had one. Alicia Bobby had 18 saves in goal for the Cougars.
The girl's tennis team lost to North Branford, 5-2. Number one singles, Jen LeChance won her match 6-1, 7-5 and the number two double team of Kaitlin Craffey and Aubrey Hughes won their match 6-0, 6-4.
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team, just one day after an 6-5 upset loss to Morgan of Clinton, defeated North Branford, 8-3, to take first place in the Shoreline Conference. John Presto pitched five innings and Tyler Riordan came in as relief. Cory Riordan and Matt Finlayson each batted in two runs and had two hits. For more on the game read the Middletown Press.
In other sports action, the softball team lost to North Branford, 7-6, in eight innings. The T-Birds got six runs in the third inning to tie up the game and then scored the winning run in the eighth. Chelsea Griswold was on the mound for the Cougars.
The girl's lacrosse team lost to Mercy of Middletown, 13-5. Ashley Smith scored two goals and Ali Thomson, Mer Burke, and Kallie Dean each had one. Alicia Bobby had 18 saves in goal for the Cougars.
The girl's tennis team lost to North Branford, 5-2. Number one singles, Jen LeChance won her match 6-1, 7-5 and the number two double team of Kaitlin Craffey and Aubrey Hughes won their match 6-0, 6-4.
Saturday Activities at Killingworth's Center
This Saturday, May 8, the center of Killingworth will be a buzz with activities: Books; Plants; Tag Sales, Kids Activities! Come out and enjoy the day.
Killingworth Nursery School - Tiny Tots Fair: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church. Admission 50¢. Pony Rides, kids activities, Mother's Day crafts, and other arts & crafts activities, silent auction, bake sale, lunch concession, and an extensive drawing of gifts and gift certificates from area merchants. Rain or shine.
Killingworth Democratic Town Committee- Bake Sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon on Recycle Way. "Cookies and Koozies" Volunteers will be selling homebaked goodies just in time for Mother's Day. If you don't know what koozies are, well come and find out!
Historical Society- Annual Tag Sale: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Black Rock School on Recycle Way. Household items, collectables, tools and antiques.
Killingworth Lions Club- Shrub Sale : 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Recycle Way. The Lions Club 19th Annual Mother's Day Shrub Sale. Held in conjunction with Killingworth Nurseries. Only hardy, hand selected stock will be offered for sale. 100% of your contributions are given back to the community for support of disease research.
Killingworth Library - Book Sale: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Library. A great selection of fiction and nonfiction, paperbacks and hardcovers. Also keep an eye out for books on tape, puzzles, and music. Something for everyone! Rain or shine.
Evergreen Garden Club- Plant Sale: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Recycle Way. The garden club will have perennials, annuals and herbs as well as hanging baskets for Mother's Day. All proceeds will benefit the Killingworth Evergreen Garden Club scholarship fund. Rain or shine.
American Cancer Society - Tag Sale: 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Killingworth Elementary School's upper parking lot. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Rain or shine.
This Saturday, May 8, the center of Killingworth will be a buzz with activities: Books; Plants; Tag Sales, Kids Activities! Come out and enjoy the day.
Killingworth Nursery School - Tiny Tots Fair: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church. Admission 50¢. Pony Rides, kids activities, Mother's Day crafts, and other arts & crafts activities, silent auction, bake sale, lunch concession, and an extensive drawing of gifts and gift certificates from area merchants. Rain or shine.
Killingworth Democratic Town Committee- Bake Sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon on Recycle Way. "Cookies and Koozies" Volunteers will be selling homebaked goodies just in time for Mother's Day. If you don't know what koozies are, well come and find out!
Historical Society- Annual Tag Sale: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Black Rock School on Recycle Way. Household items, collectables, tools and antiques.
Killingworth Lions Club- Shrub Sale : 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Recycle Way. The Lions Club 19th Annual Mother's Day Shrub Sale. Held in conjunction with Killingworth Nurseries. Only hardy, hand selected stock will be offered for sale. 100% of your contributions are given back to the community for support of disease research.
Killingworth Library - Book Sale: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Library. A great selection of fiction and nonfiction, paperbacks and hardcovers. Also keep an eye out for books on tape, puzzles, and music. Something for everyone! Rain or shine.
Evergreen Garden Club- Plant Sale: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Recycle Way. The garden club will have perennials, annuals and herbs as well as hanging baskets for Mother's Day. All proceeds will benefit the Killingworth Evergreen Garden Club scholarship fund. Rain or shine.
American Cancer Society - Tag Sale: 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Killingworth Elementary School's upper parking lot. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Rain or shine.
Thursday, May 06, 2004
Baseball Drops Game to Morgan
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team was upset by Morgan of Clinton yesterday, 6-5. Senior Cory Riordan pitched his first loss of the year. The Cougars are now 11-2.
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team was upset by Morgan of Clinton yesterday, 6-5. Senior Cory Riordan pitched his first loss of the year. The Cougars are now 11-2. HK Students Spent Vacation Building Houses
According to the Hartford Courant, nine Haddam-Killingworth High School students spent their spring vacation pounding nails and putting up walls in a St. John's County, Florida Habitat for Humanity project house. The trip was organized by Jeanette Schreiber, founding president of the Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity, and her husband Jim. The students spent four days helping build a home for an elderly man who had been living out of his truck. The group included the Schreibers, students: Devin Bell, Kaeli Deane, Jess Fox, Austin McComas, Megan Piscopiello, Jan Stanger, Ali Thomson, Lex Zila; and parent David McComas. According to its website, Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization, that builds modest homes in partnership with low-income individuals and families in need of housing. For more information on the local chapter, please contact Jeanette Schreiber at 860-347-4345, or Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity at 860-343-9179.
According to the Hartford Courant, nine Haddam-Killingworth High School students spent their spring vacation pounding nails and putting up walls in a St. John's County, Florida Habitat for Humanity project house. The trip was organized by Jeanette Schreiber, founding president of the Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity, and her husband Jim. The students spent four days helping build a home for an elderly man who had been living out of his truck. The group included the Schreibers, students: Devin Bell, Kaeli Deane, Jess Fox, Austin McComas, Megan Piscopiello, Jan Stanger, Ali Thomson, Lex Zila; and parent David McComas. According to its website, Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization, that builds modest homes in partnership with low-income individuals and families in need of housing. For more information on the local chapter, please contact Jeanette Schreiber at 860-347-4345, or Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity at 860-343-9179.
Resident Continues to Raise Concerns About School
The Hartford Courant reported today, that Michael Board, of the Killingworth Taxpayers Association, has asked the Killingworth Board of Selectmen for help in getting answers to his growing concerns over the handling the $48 million middle school project. Read Board's recent letter to the editor of KillingworthToday.com here.
The Hartford Courant reported today, that Michael Board, of the Killingworth Taxpayers Association, has asked the Killingworth Board of Selectmen for help in getting answers to his growing concerns over the handling the $48 million middle school project. Read Board's recent letter to the editor of KillingworthToday.com here.
Softball Dominates Morgan
The Haddam-Killingworth softball defeated Morgan of Clinton yesterday, 11-5, Chelsea Anderson was the winning pitcher: Jess Casey had a three-run triple in the first inning. For more on the game, read the Middletown Press.
The Haddam-Killingworth softball defeated Morgan of Clinton yesterday, 11-5, Chelsea Anderson was the winning pitcher: Jess Casey had a three-run triple in the first inning. For more on the game, read the Middletown Press.
KES-PTO Announces Raffle Winners
The KES PTO would like to thank everyone for coming out last night and attending the art show and ice cream social. We would also like to thank everyone for supporting the PTO with all the fundraising events that you have participated in.
Last night, the PTO table was collecting donations for 3 items to be raffled off. Below are the results from the raffle:
Congratulations to Fred Koke on winning the T-shirt
Congratulations to Cherie Toman on winning the Book Fair Gift Certificate
and Congratulations to Dawn Slonski on winning the Innisbrook Gift basket. updated 5/7
The KES PTO would like to thank everyone for coming out last night and attending the art show and ice cream social. We would also like to thank everyone for supporting the PTO with all the fundraising events that you have participated in.
Last night, the PTO table was collecting donations for 3 items to be raffled off. Below are the results from the raffle:
Congratulations to Fred Koke on winning the T-shirt
Congratulations to Cherie Toman on winning the Book Fair Gift Certificate
and Congratulations to Dawn Slonski on winning the Innisbrook Gift basket. updated 5/7
Final Rehearsals Are Underway For The Music Man
The HK Players' production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man will be presented Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door or can be reserved by calling 345-4411. Come out and support these aspiring artists and enjoy this classic musical.
The HK Players' production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man will be presented Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $8 at the door or can be reserved by calling 345-4411. Come out and support these aspiring artists and enjoy this classic musical.
Art, Books and Ice Cream!
The Killingworth Elementary School held its grade K-5 Art Show last night in combination with the PTO-sponsored Ice Cream Social and the Scholastic Book Fair. Cars lined the streets, artwork lined the all-purpose room and hallways, and chocolate or vanilla ice cream was on everyone's lips. The book fair will be open again from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday and used books will be accepted for the 'Read to Grow' book drive through Friday.
The Killingworth Elementary School held its grade K-5 Art Show last night in combination with the PTO-sponsored Ice Cream Social and the Scholastic Book Fair. Cars lined the streets, artwork lined the all-purpose room and hallways, and chocolate or vanilla ice cream was on everyone's lips. The book fair will be open again from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday and used books will be accepted for the 'Read to Grow' book drive through Friday.
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Superintendent Thanks Community For Support
Region 17 Schools Superintendent Gary Mala and the Board of Education were successful in passing the $28.2 million budget at referendum, Tuesday. In office for only two months, Mala has made significant progress on the several major tasks he inherited: the proposed budget from Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Goldman; three principal vacancies and the start of construction on a new regional middle school. The 2004-2005 budget passed and last month Mala announced the appointment of Charles Macunas as the high school principal: The two elementary school principal appointments should be announced within two weeks. As he moves on to the next items on his agenda, Mala has paused to thank the community for its show of support.
Region 17 Schools Superintendent Gary Mala and the Board of Education were successful in passing the $28.2 million budget at referendum, Tuesday. In office for only two months, Mala has made significant progress on the several major tasks he inherited: the proposed budget from Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Goldman; three principal vacancies and the start of construction on a new regional middle school. The 2004-2005 budget passed and last month Mala announced the appointment of Charles Macunas as the high school principal: The two elementary school principal appointments should be announced within two weeks. As he moves on to the next items on his agenda, Mala has paused to thank the community for its show of support.
Dear Residents, Parents, Faculty, and Staff:
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of you who demonstrated your support for the school district's operating budget for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. This support will enable us to continue with our overarching goal of providing the highest quality educational programs and services to our children in the most economical, efficient and educationally sound manner.
In closing, I wish to reiterate what I included in my first correspondence to you in March of this year. The Board of Education and the Regional School District No. 17 community are committed to achieving their identified goals and to promoting and supporting a new beginning. As your Superintendent, I stand committed to serving you, the communities of Regional School District No. 17, in a manner that engenders support for one another and all of our work together.
May our work together continue to be focused on the betterment of all children.
Gary S. Mala
Town Minutes Updated
The minutes of the Killingworth Board of Selectmen and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings have been updated on this site. Minutes are accessible from the left navigation bar and are posted as soon as available.
Selectmen, Planning & Zoning.
This week, Catherine Iino of the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee focuses her commentary on President George Bush's attempt to limit worker overtime pay and what Iino calls an administration for two Americas; separate and unequal. Read her complete remarks here.KYL Concession Stand Open For Business
The Killingworth Youth League will offer refreshments for sale at a new concession stand at KES. The stand will be open from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday game-days and offer items such as egg sandwiches, coffee, muffins, chips, hotdogs and other various refreshments. All proceeds will benefit the KYL. Why not have breakfast or a snack while watching a game! Coordinator Cheryl Burns is looking for volunteers to help man the stand. Any amount of time is appreciated: those interested in helping can contact Cheryl at 663-0997.
The Killingworth Youth League will offer refreshments for sale at a new concession stand at KES. The stand will be open from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday game-days and offer items such as egg sandwiches, coffee, muffins, chips, hotdogs and other various refreshments. All proceeds will benefit the KYL. Why not have breakfast or a snack while watching a game! Coordinator Cheryl Burns is looking for volunteers to help man the stand. Any amount of time is appreciated: those interested in helping can contact Cheryl at 663-0997.
HK Sports Round-Up
Baseball Defeats Valley Regional
Tyler Riordan pitched a complete game to lead the Cougars in a, 5-3, win over Valley Regional yesterday. HK is now 11-1 and face Morgan of Clinton tonight at the Indian River Complex in Clinton at 7:00 p.m.
Griswold Gets Another Win
The HK Softball team defeated Valley Regional, 7-5, yesterday in Deep River. Chelsea Griswold was the winning pitcher allowing only 3 hits. The Cougars are now 8-2 and face Morgan of Clinton today at 3:30 p.m. at the HK Softball stadium.
Lacrosse Falls to North Branford
The Cougars dropped to 0-5 on the year with a, 13-1, loss to the T-Birds of North Branford yesterday. Ali Thomson was the lone scorer for HK. They are up again Thursday, May 6 against Mercy at 4:00 p.m. at the HK field.
Track Teams Dominate Old Saybrook and Westbrook
The girl's track team defeated Old Saybrook, 79-65, and defeated Westbrook, 115-17.
The boy's track team defeated Old Saybrook, 97-44, and defeated Westbrook, 113-50.
Tennis Teams Sweep
The boy's tennis team defeated Valley Regional, 5-2. The Cougars play again today at Old Lyme at 3:30 p.m.
The girl's tennis team defeated Valley Regional, 4-3. The girls are at home today against Old Lyme at 3:30 p.m.
School Budget Passes by 40 Votes
The Region 17 School budget for 2004-2005 narrowly passed at referendum yesterday. A mere 16.7 percent of registered Killingworth voters passed the $28.18 million budget: 432 in favor and 273 opposed. In Haddam, the budget was defeated: 396 opposed and 277 in favor; a margin of 40 votes.
The Region 17 School budget for 2004-2005 narrowly passed at referendum yesterday. A mere 16.7 percent of registered Killingworth voters passed the $28.18 million budget: 432 in favor and 273 opposed. In Haddam, the budget was defeated: 396 opposed and 277 in favor; a margin of 40 votes. Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Democratic Town Committee Bake Sale
The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee is holding a Bake Sale, "Cookies and Koozies" on May 8 on Recycle Way. Volunteers will be selling homebaked goodies just in time for Mother's Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you don't know what koozies are, well come and find out!
The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee is holding a Bake Sale, "Cookies and Koozies" on May 8 on Recycle Way. Volunteers will be selling homebaked goodies just in time for Mother's Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you don't know what koozies are, well come and find out!
Workshops For Women, by Women
A workshop for women on Stress and Time Management will be offered from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 at Malone's Coffee House, 10 West Main St., Clinton. This is the third and final workshop in the series sponsored by the Clinton Youth & Family Service Bureau and Shoreline Community Women. The workshop presenter will be Georgette Wood, director of Creative Options. "Gain a new perspective on stress and time management and discover practical strategies for living a more centered, satisfying life." The workshop fee is $10: registration is requested by Friday, May 7. For more information please call Sarah Hovey at 669-1103.
A workshop for women on Stress and Time Management will be offered from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 at Malone's Coffee House, 10 West Main St., Clinton. This is the third and final workshop in the series sponsored by the Clinton Youth & Family Service Bureau and Shoreline Community Women. The workshop presenter will be Georgette Wood, director of Creative Options. "Gain a new perspective on stress and time management and discover practical strategies for living a more centered, satisfying life." The workshop fee is $10: registration is requested by Friday, May 7. For more information please call Sarah Hovey at 669-1103.
Activities at the Elementary School This Week
KES has a full week of activities in the All-Purpose room, including:
Scholastic Book Fair: May 3-6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social and Art Show, Wednesday, May 5, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Grades K-5 Art Show and PTO-sponsored make your own sundae.
Read to Grow Book Drive: Gently used book for those without: Continues through Friday, May 7; drop off books anytime during school hours or book fair hours.
KES has a full week of activities in the All-Purpose room, including:
Scholastic Book Fair: May 3-6: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Social and Art Show, Wednesday, May 5, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Grades K-5 Art Show and PTO-sponsored make your own sundae.
Read to Grow Book Drive: Gently used book for those without: Continues through Friday, May 7; drop off books anytime during school hours or book fair hours.
Monday, May 03, 2004
HK Players' Musical This Weekend
The Haddam-Killingworth High School Players will present Meredith Willson's The Music Man this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the HK Auditorium. The Music Man is a classic musical set in turn of the century Iowa. Students from both the high school and middle school will be performing. HK senior Steve Hosking will play the lead, Harold Hill, who tries to convince the residents of River City to start a boys' band; purchasing instrument and uniforms from him. Jessica Deimel will play the librarian Marian Paroo, who sees through Hill's plan. Come out and enjoy the HK Players and wonderful musical numbers such as "Seventy-Six Trombones", "Goodnight, My Someone" and "'Till There Was You". Ticket are $8 at the door or they can be obtained by calling 345-4411.
The Haddam-Killingworth High School Players will present Meredith Willson's The Music Man this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in the HK Auditorium. The Music Man is a classic musical set in turn of the century Iowa. Students from both the high school and middle school will be performing. HK senior Steve Hosking will play the lead, Harold Hill, who tries to convince the residents of River City to start a boys' band; purchasing instrument and uniforms from him. Jessica Deimel will play the librarian Marian Paroo, who sees through Hill's plan. Come out and enjoy the HK Players and wonderful musical numbers such as "Seventy-Six Trombones", "Goodnight, My Someone" and "'Till There Was You". Ticket are $8 at the door or they can be obtained by calling 345-4411.
Library Silent Auction and Antiques Appraisal
The Killingworth Library's silent auction was a success yesterday as many gathered to bid on items and have antiques appraised.
The Killingworth Library's silent auction was a success yesterday as many gathered to bid on items and have antiques appraised.
Baseball Suffers First Loss
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team lost to Old Saybrook, 7-2, on Saturday. Read a full account of the game in the Clinton Recorder. The Cougars are now 10-1 and play again today at Valley Regional.
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team lost to Old Saybrook, 7-2, on Saturday. Read a full account of the game in the Clinton Recorder. The Cougars are now 10-1 and play again today at Valley Regional.Sunday, May 02, 2004
Passing: When People Can't Be Who They Are
by Brooke Kroeger
ISBN: 1891620991
What is the meaning of the word "passing" as it applies to a person blending into society? Is the act of "passing" sometimes necessary and understandable, or is it a deceitful way of living one's life? Is the term a derogatory one? Many of us have likely met someone who was gender passing, class passing, or age passing, and we were unaware of it.
Brooke Kroeger, a journalism professor at New York University, delves into the concept of assuming (or allowing others to believe in) an identity that is not entirely true. Kroeger begins by defining the term, and through several case studies explores the issues each of these individuals faced in their particular situation. The individuals interviewed include a black screenwriter passing as a Jew, a young white school-teacher living in the South passing as black, a gay Jewish rabbinical student and a lesbian military officer passing as straight, and a male poet who passes (online) as a woman.
Kroeger's straightforward writing style and compassionate point of view help the reader understand what it means to be "the other" and also the feelings of disenfranchisement that people outside the mainstream can experience. Passing is a fascinating and eye-opening book, exploring core questions of self and identity.
Susan Miller is the Associate Director of the Arnold Bernhard Library at Quinnipiac University. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Music from Ohio State University and a M.S. in Library Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Contact Susan at covertocover@killingworthtoday.com
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