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Saturday, January 01, 2005
This week, First Selectman David Denvir reflects on the past year and offers his wishes for a Happy New Year. Read his complete remarks here.
Friday, December 31, 2004
EDITORIAL: Count Your Blessings; Think About GivingAs 2004 comes to a close, we should all count our blessings that, although our lives may not be perfect, for the most part we have clean water, food, clothing, shelter, and most of all hope for a bright New Year. We all know that not everyone has been as lucky this year: Grocery stores filled with food, gasoline available at the pumps, quality public education, freedom to worship, free and peaceful elections and a volunteer military that protects our rights and borders with honor. Please take stock of what you have and think about giving this last day of the year to the charity of your choice. If you are unable to give, please take a moment to look around at what we have, and enter the New Year with a renewed sense of community, compassion and respect.
The deadly tsunami that struck southern Asia has claimed over 130,000 lives and left millions without food, water, shelter and medicine. Below are the sites of some organizations helping in the relief effort.
USAID: the U.S. Government agency responsible for economic and humanitarian assistance around the world.
ReliefWeb: a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
CNN: List of Aid groups
The American Red Cross:
The deadly tsunami that struck southern Asia has claimed over 130,000 lives and left millions without food, water, shelter and medicine. Below are the sites of some organizations helping in the relief effort.
USAID: the U.S. Government agency responsible for economic and humanitarian assistance around the world.
ReliefWeb: a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
CNN: List of Aid groups
The American Red Cross:
Cougars Go 4-0 into New Year
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball Team remained unbeaten this season with an 80-45 trouncing of Portland last night. HK was led by Ryan Murray with 29 points including 2 three-point buckets, Brett Zanardi with 15 points including 3 treys, and Travis Siepinski with 15 points. OBITUARY
The New Haven Register reported the passing of Killingworth resident John C. Becroft. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Cook and her husband Brian, and Lisa Becroft; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Helen McCarthy Becroft, a daughter, Joanne Cook and a grand daughter, Robin Thompson. During WWII, Becroft served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a diesel truck mechanic and owner or J.C. Greasing and Repairs, was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Milford. The funeral mass and burial will take place today in West Haven and Hamden.
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Coaching Vacancies at HKHK Athletic Director Jill MacDiarmid has announced several openings in the coaching staff for this spring and next fall.
Middle School: Girls Softball, Track
High School: Girls Lacrosse, Outdoor Track (boys and girls)
Fall Cheerleading
If you are interested please contact the athletic department at jmacdiarmid@rsd17.org
HK Boys on a Roll
The HK Boys Basketball team made it three in a row with a 58-40 win over Valley Regional last night. The Cougars were led by Ryan Murray with 17 points, Anthony Andeen with 9, Tyler Riordan with 8 and Brett Zanardi and Perry Pratt with 7 points each. HK led 32-16 at the half and kept on rolling despite a late charge from Valley. Cougars Fall in Tournament Final
The HK High School Girls Basketball team lost to Cromwell, 39-54, Tuesday night in the championship game of the Annual Benchwarmers Tournament at Coginchaug High School. Kristen Hetsko led the Cougars with 20 points followed by Megan Murray, with 10. Grade Schoolers to Vote for Nutmeg Book Awards
The Killingworth Library invites all Killingworth students in grades 4-6 to stop by the library on Tuesday, Jan. 4 or Thursday Jan. 6, between 3:00-8:00 p.m. to cast their vote for the 2005 Nutmeg Book Awards. In addition to voting for their favorite work of fiction, students will learn about the voting process and vote in a real voting booth.
The Nutmeg Children's Book Award encourages children in grades 4-6 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles. Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association (CLA) and the Connecticut Educational Media Association (CEMA), the Nutmeg Committee is comprised of children's librarians, school library media specialists and teachers.
All books nominated for the award are: works of fiction; written by an author who currently resides in the United States; currently in print, and available in paper back as well as hard cover; well-written, with strong characterization, a vivid setting, striking language, a well-constructed plot, and a plausible conclusion.
Complete list of 2005 nominees.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
PAYT Committee Releases ReportThe Pay As You Throw Committee has released its final report to the Board of Selectmen with its recommendations for the current and future operations of the transfer station. PAYT Chairman Steve Hollander states in his press release:
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day. Regular hours are in effect Tuesday (3-7pm) and Thursday (2-7pm), Dec. 28 and 30. Selectmen have instructed that the Transfer Station remain open past 7:00 p.m. on those dates if people are still waiting to enter. Because of the large volume of cardboard expected during the holiday period and the need to recycle it, residents are requested to bring cardboard in over coming days not necessarily immediately and all at once. Flat cardboard will also help by accommodating more capacity in the recycle bins.
In an attempt to keep Killingworth's Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) operations generally fee-free and to extend the life of the existing facility, a Killingworth committee is urging Selectmen to take a series of immediate steps.
Among the major steps being recommended by Killingworth's Pay As You Throw Committee (PAYT) are actions aimed at increased recycling, tougher enforcement of town regulations and ordinances, reduction of improper and abusive use of the Transfer Station, and prohibition of demolition materials, contractors and business use. Other recommendations in the two year long study submitted to Selectmen are changes in Transfer Station hours of operation, annual issuance of new entry stickers, encouraging home composting as well as further study of a future new facility and even examination of town wide curbside pick-up. The PAYT report also encourages Selectmen to establish a permanent oversight committee to supervise Transfer Station operations and waste disposal issues in Killingworth.
While the report recommends overall use of the Transfer Station remain without user fees for residents' household use, the PAYT Committee is recommending implementation of user fees for disposal of tires and appliances at the facility. The Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA), which receives and processes Killingworth's refuse, charges additional fees for disposal of items such as tires and appliances.
In order to keep pace with Killingworth residents' enthusiasm and interest in maximum recycling, the PAYT report also calls for immediate expansion of recycling capacity at the facility. This expansion would include additional bins for cardboard and paper as well more space for cans, bottles and plastics recycling. Office paper and magazine recycling would also be provided as part of the committee plan. Recycling costs Killingworth less in processing dollars than general solid waste disposal. Killingworth has been praised by the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) for its leadership pace among area towns in recycling increases and volume.
The PAYT report has been submitted to Killingworth's Board of Selectmen. Copies of the report are available at Town Hall and at the Killingworth Library. For further information, contact Steve Hollander, Chairman Pay As You Throw Committee 663-3008.
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day. Regular hours are in effect Tuesday (3-7pm) and Thursday (2-7pm), Dec. 28 and 30. Selectmen have instructed that the Transfer Station remain open past 7:00 p.m. on those dates if people are still waiting to enter. Because of the large volume of cardboard expected during the holiday period and the need to recycle it, residents are requested to bring cardboard in over coming days not necessarily immediately and all at once. Flat cardboard will also help by accommodating more capacity in the recycle bins.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Murray's Basket Topples CoginchaugMegan Murray scored with less than a second left on the clock to lift the HK Cougars, 31-29, over Coginchaug in the Liberty Bank Classic at Durham last night. Jenna Loos paced the Cougars with 10 points followed by Liz Scovill with 6 and Ashley Smith with 5. HK is 4-3 on the season. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press.Selectmen Appoint Rec. Fields Committee
The Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of 11 residents to the Recreation Fields Committee last night. The charge for the committee will be to "leave no stone unturned" in answering the need for town recreation facilities with an emphasis on playing fields. The committee will be expected to produce a report within six months to answer the town's short term goals and a year to advise on the town's long term direction. The committee will consist of Ed Sipples, Rev. Edward Cornell, Dist. 17 Schools Superintendent Gary Mala, Hilary Kumnick, William Holt, John Macold, Gwenne Lally, Robert Aft, Robert Artus, Michael Board and Jim Thomson. The committee has yet to set a meeting time. The first order of business will be to select a chairperson.
Monday, December 27, 2004
Book Club Discussion at the Library
The Tuesday Book Discussion Group gathers in the Killingworth Library Meeting Room on the second Tuesday of each month. Newcomers are welcome and the group looks forward to expanding its numbers. The next meeting is January 11 when Daniel Mason's The Piano Tuner will be discussed. The selection for February 8 is Louise Erdrich's The Master Butcher's Singing Club. Please join us. If you have any questions please call Kathy Smith at 663-3185.
Open Auditions at Madison Arts Barn
The Madison Youth Theater at the Arts Barn is holding open auditions for its production of the musical 'Hansel and Gretel', Tuesday, January 4 and Thursday, January 6, from 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. The casting call is for students in grades 3 -8. Tuition payment is required at registration.
The production will be directed by Ania Miller at the Madison Arts Barn on the Madison Town Campus. Miller has directed performances locally and performed internationally. In addition to producing the play, Miller will teach students acting techniques.
Rehearsals will take place January 11 - April 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. The performances will be March 31, April 1 and 2 and April 8 and 9 at Polson Middle School. For more information please call 203-245-2689, email Madisonartsbarn@comcast.net or visit the website at www.Madisonartsbarn.org
The production will be directed by Ania Miller at the Madison Arts Barn on the Madison Town Campus. Miller has directed performances locally and performed internationally. In addition to producing the play, Miller will teach students acting techniques.
Rehearsals will take place January 11 - April 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. The performances will be March 31, April 1 and 2 and April 8 and 9 at Polson Middle School. For more information please call 203-245-2689, email Madisonartsbarn@comcast.net or visit the website at www.Madisonartsbarn.org
Two HK Teens Charged with Drug Possession
A 17-year-old Haddam-Killingworth High School student was charged with possession of marijuana and alcohol on Friday, Dec. 17 and a 16-year-old student was charged with possession of marijuana on Wednesday, Dec. 22 according to the Middletown Press. According to the report, State Police were called after administrators allegedly found illicit drugs on the students.
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Agenda
Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, December 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of minutes held December 16, 2004
3. Visitors:
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
1. PAYT Committee - 1. John Amport, Peter Venuti.
6. Old Business:
1. Rec. Field Commmittee
2. Pension Update
7. New Business:
8. DLD Announcements
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Executive Session:
1. Land Negotiations
2. Labor Contracts
11. Adjournment
Agenda as of 3:10 p.m., Tuesday, 12/21/04
Printable version
Killingworth Teen Charged in August Crash
The Middletown Press reported that Jason Fillion, 18 of Little City Road, was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and improper passing stemming from the August 30 accident that caused the death of William Gates, of Gates Way. Fillion turned himself in to troopers at Troop F in Westbrook on Monday, and was arrested on a Middlesex Superior Court-issued warrant. Read all about this story in today's Middletown Press.
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