SELECTMAN MORGAN RESIGNS
Killingworth Republican Town Committee Chairman John F. Amport released this statement yesterday from Selectman Charles Morgan.

I have decided that the time has come for me to step out of the political arena. I have thoroughly enjoyed my terms as your selectman but have lately come to the realization that I can better serve my community and family as a private citizen. Therefore, I have submitted my resignation as selectman effective immediately. As you know I have served Killingworth over several decades as President and a member of the Lions, on various Boards and Commissions as well as the Republican Town Committee. I look forward to continuing my civic involvement in Killingworth.

I want to thank the voters of Killingworth for their support over the last three years. It has been an honor to serve.

Respectfully,

Charles J. Morgan
Selectman
Town of Killingworth

Read more about this story in today's Hartford Courant.

HK Girls Softball in State Tournament
The Haddam-Killingworth senior girls softball team defeated East Hampton and Middletown twice to win the District IX Championship and is now going for the state title. In its first round match-up against Windsor Locks, HK won, 6-1, behind the pitching of Kate Anderson and Chelsea Griswold. In the next round of the double elimination tournament, HK will take on District V champion Bristol tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Snow School. Read all about Thursday's game in today's Middletown Press.

This week, Around Town On Foot travels to the Deep Woods Trail in Chatfield Hollow State Park. This trail involves some climbing in the beginning before leveling out at the top of the cliffs. The trail is 2.5 miles one way and a great chance to see mushrooms, moths, butterflies, and an occasional human climber. Chatfield Hollow charges for admission but you can easily walk in to the entrance of this exciting trail. Or better yet, buy the season pass and visit all the state parks this summer. So, get out for a hike this weekend and enjoy a family adventure right in your own backyard. Visit Exploring the Killingworth Trails for a preview and trail information. A new trail will be added every week throughout the summer. Send your trail suggestions or comments to editor@killingworthtoday.com

OBITUARY
The New Haven Register today, reported the death of Dorothy Marie Mosig of North Parker Hill Road. She passed away Saturday, July 24, and was survived by her son Neil Clinton Mosig, daughters Jayne Rae Rich and Laurie Ann Dion; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Killingworth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church, 273 Rt. 81, Killingworth.

Road Stripes Debate Continues
At Monday's Board of Selectmen's meeting, Killingworth residents Carol Baldwin and Maxine Leichtman questioned the Board's decision to stripe the town roads when a legal petition asking for reconsideration had been submitted. The Town Charter states a Town Meeting shall be called if a legal petition containing 50 signatures is submitted. A petition from approximately 60 Roast Meat Hill Road residents was certified and submitted to the Board prior to the town highway crew laying the stripe. Selectmen Charles Morgan and Louis Annino, Sr. decided to go ahead with the striping because, they said, it was a matter of public safety and the petition did not actually call for a Town Meeting. Baldwin accused the Selectmen of ignoring the Town Charter. Morgan said he asked the Town Clerk, Susan Adinolfo, to contact Town Attorney William Howard to see if the issue could be clarified. First Selectman David Denvir said he received communication from Howard that road striping would be an issue subject to the calling of a Town Meeting. Annino did not have a chance to read Howard's comments prior to the meeting, so the issue was put on the agenda for the next meeting. The minutes of Monday's meeting are available here. Read more about this issue in the Clinton Recorder and the Hartford Courant.

Resident and Representative Receive Tourism Awards
Killingworth resident Deborah Moore and 35th District Representative Brian O' Connor recently received Tourism Leadership Awards from the Central Regional Tourism District, Home of "Connecticut's Heritage River Valley". Moore's award was one of only five presented at the new Tourism District's first-ever Annual Meeting, held at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. Moore is a member of the Executive Committee and is Nominating Co-Chair of the new Tourism District. The award honored her for her achievement as Chairman of the former Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline Visitors Council, and her years of dedication to promoting tourism in the region. Rep. O'Connor received the 2004 Tourism Legislative Leadership Award. The award honored him for his dedication to promoting tourism in the region. For more information about things to do and see in "Connecticut's Heritage River Valley",visit http://www.enjoycentralct.com or call (860) 244-8181. Photos by Jeffrey Sobiech, Richard Daley Studios

Deer Lake Development Hearing Continued
The Planning and Zoning Commission's public hearing on the 'Ridges at Deer Lake' subdivision was continued until Aug. 17, when supporters and dissenters could present additional information on the 16 lot development site. At last Tuesday's hearing, Doug Harris, Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office, and several other Native American historians spoke in opposition to the development's application because the walls and cairns located on the 81-acre site have not been properly mapped and protected. Harris said the stone features could be Native American ceremonial structures and he wants to see more research and investigation done before they are destroyed by the developers. Thomas Stevens, of Thomas A. Stevens & Associates, civil engineers and land surveyors, spoke on behalf of the developers, and said the site has had an electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) survey, and that state archaeologist Nicholas Bellontini has recommended deed restrictions to protect the significant walls and cairns. Stevens said their experts have said the walls and cairns were probably built by colonial farmers not pre-colonial Native Americans. He said the significant cairns are worth preserving as evidence of 19th century farming heritage but are not Native American gravesites. PZC Chairman Charles Martens decided to leave the hearing open until further information could be presented. The PZC hearing will be continued on Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Killingworth Firehouse.

Residents Involved in Route 82 Crash
Killingworth residents Pamela and Alice Reale were not injured in an accident that claimed the life of Guilford motorcyclist, Jeffery Valente. Valente apparently lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into Pamela Reale's SUV. Valente's passenger, Cathleen Harris was taken to Hartford Hospital by the LifeStar helicopter. Read all about this in today's Middletown Press.

School Vote Came Down to Sewer System
Planning and Zoning Commission member Louis Annino, Jr voted against the Reg. 17 District application because he said the completely engineered septic treatment system in the school plan conflicted with the town's Plan of Conservation and Development, written by the PZC in 1997. Read more about this in today's Clinton Recorder.

KYL Majors Run Comes to an End
After winning six straight games to win the District IX Championship and get into the Section II Tournament, the Killingworth Majors did not end up winning a game in the state tournament, losing their final game to Avon, 2-0. The end of a great season was certainly not for a lack of hard work, determination and true Little League teamwork. The team's run was highlighted by great pitching, backed-up by strong bats and good defense. Read more about Killingworth All-Star Matt Johnson and the Majors' run in today's Middletown Press.

KidFest A Community Success
Despite the on-and-off showers throughout the day, the Living Rock Church's KidFest and Family Fun Day was a great success, yesterday. Organizers said they were very pleased with the turnout and clearly everyone had a 'Fun Day'.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
by Ann Brashares
ISBN: 0385729332

In this lively young adult novel, Ann Brashares introduces us to four girls who have known each other since birth; their mothers were in the same aerobics class for pregnant women, and all four of the girls were born within seventeen days of one another. Although the four adult women drifted apart, the girls became best friends. And for the first summer ever, the girls will be apart.

Just prior to packing to leave for the summer, Carmen buys a pair of jeans from a thrift shop for $3.49. As she is packing, Tibby eyes the jeans and asks to try them on. Carmen and Tibby are very different shapes, but the pants miraculously fit both of them. They also miraculously fit Bridget and Lena. The pants have the magic to make all four girls look good in them. Inspired by the pants, and needing a way to stay in touch from a distance, the girls vow to each take a turn with the pants during the summer, then mailing them on to the next girl. They are certain that amazing things will happen to them while they are in possession of the pants.

Amazing things do happen - some of them life-changing events. Join Carmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lena in their travels through a summer of self-discovery. If you enjoy the trip, you can also read the story of the following summer, The Second Summer of the Sisterhood.

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