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Saturday, June 04, 2005
Notice of a Special Town MeetingThe Electors of the Town of Killingworth and all those qualified to vote in meetings of said Town are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held in the All Purpose Room of the Killingworth Elementary School on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the following items of business:
1. To hold a special election to fill a vacancy on the Haddam-Killingworth Regional School District #17 Board of Education for a term to expire on December 1, 2007.
2. To consider and discuss but not act upon a grant to the State of Connecticut of an 80 acre conservation easement in exchange for a grant of $180,000.00 upon the property located at #465 Route 81.
Democratic BOE Candidate Withdraws
The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee has announced that Rick Berzon, its nominee to fill the Board of Education seat recently vacated by a resignation, has withdrawn his name from consideration.
Mr. Berzon issued the following statement: "Due to recent circumstances in my professional life, I am unable to commit myself to running in the special town election on Monday evening to choose a replacement for the vacant Board of Education seat. I regret the short notice for this announcement. However, as everyone knows, life events do not always conform to a schedule. I hope to be able to run for the BOE in the regular election this November."
KDTC Chair Mike Sanders responded, "Our children's education is more important than party politics. We do not feel we would do the BOE or our children justice by hurrying to select a new candidate in such a short time frame. Therefore we will not run an opponent to the Republican Town Committee's nominee, Nancy Gorski, and we wish her well."
Mr. Berzon issued the following statement: "Due to recent circumstances in my professional life, I am unable to commit myself to running in the special town election on Monday evening to choose a replacement for the vacant Board of Education seat. I regret the short notice for this announcement. However, as everyone knows, life events do not always conform to a schedule. I hope to be able to run for the BOE in the regular election this November."
KDTC Chair Mike Sanders responded, "Our children's education is more important than party politics. We do not feel we would do the BOE or our children justice by hurrying to select a new candidate in such a short time frame. Therefore we will not run an opponent to the Republican Town Committee's nominee, Nancy Gorski, and we wish her well."
Friday, June 03, 2005
Baseball Headed to State Quarterfinals
The HK Baseball team defeated Immaculate of Danbury, 5-0, yesterday and will face Morgan of Clinton Saturday in the quarterfinals of the State Class S Tournament. Peter Rynkowski pitched a one-hitter and struck out three. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press.
A Town Meeting will be held Monday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room at Killingworth Elementary School to nominate and vote on a Killingworth resident to fill the vacant seat until the November elections. Read Cabral's Letter.
Killingworth Library Pizza Delivery Night
The Killingworth Library and Apizza Tuscana team up for another Pizza Delivery Night! This Saturday, June 4, from 5-8:00 p.m., Apizza Tuscana will team up with the Killingworth Library Association for an unusual fund raiser-Pizza Delivery in Killingworth. Call Apizza Tuscana at 663-2256 to place your order. A Library Volunteer will deliver your pizza to your house (or the ball field or Dance Recital Practice!). You pay for the pizza and a $5 delivery fee (cash or check only). Treat your self and support our town library.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Softball Advances to Quarterfinals The HK Softball team defeated Bacon Academy, 4-1, yesterday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class M State tournament. Chelsea Griswold struck out seven batters and allowed only one hit. Rachel Langevin hit 3 for 3 and scored three runs. The Cougars will face Brookfield Saturday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. at Plainville High School.The HK Baseball team faces Immaculate today at 3:30 p.m. at the HK Stadium for its second round matchup.
KES Spring Concert
The Killingworth Elementary School performed its Spring Concert last night at the HK auditorium. Under the direction of Musical Director Joel Spineti, a packed house listened to the debut concert of the Fourth Grade Band and its renditions of The Lost City, High Adventure and Centurion. The Fifth Grade Band then performed Limbo Rock, Sakura and I'm A Believer followed by Jazz Band performances of Sweet Georgia Brown and Ants in the Pants. The evening's transitions were highlighted by performances by fourth-grader Emily Wang on the piano and her sister Rebecca, just a first-grader, on the violin.
The second half of the concert featured the Fourth Grade Chorus singing Shake the Papaya Down, Blue Waters of the North and Side by Side, followed by the Fifth Grade Chorus and Sing, Sing, Sing, Oh Shenandoah, The Rhythm of Life and a beautiful finale of May There Always Be Sunshine. The choruses are under the direction of Irina Rubalsky.
The second half of the concert featured the Fourth Grade Chorus singing Shake the Papaya Down, Blue Waters of the North and Side by Side, followed by the Fifth Grade Chorus and Sing, Sing, Sing, Oh Shenandoah, The Rhythm of Life and a beautiful finale of May There Always Be Sunshine. The choruses are under the direction of Irina Rubalsky.
Killingworth Coffee House Features Guitar Duo
The Killingworth Lions Club will sponsor its final adults night out this Saturday, June 4 at the Old Town Hall on the grounds of the Congregational Church in Killingworth. This Killingworth Coffee House will feature talented local artists from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Mike Capezzone and Dave Bobo Lavorgna from 9:00-10:30 p.m. 
Michael Capezzone is a familiar name around the acoustic and electric music scene in New England, especially along the coastline, where he's collected an ever-growing legion of fans over the years. Capezzone performs original songs as well as vocal and instrumental interpretations of other artists like John Prine, John Hyatt, Delbert McClinton, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and J. J. Cale. Admission is $5.00 at the door. Coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, desserts and snacks will be sold. For directions or more information, call 663-1789 or 663-2226.
Church Sponsored Trip to Bronx Zoo or Botanical Gardens
The Congregational Church in Killingworth is planning a bus trip Wednesday, June 29, to the Bronx Zoo and Bontanical Gardens in New York. Cost of the bus ride is $25 a person; You may go to either the Gardens or the Zoo. There is no admission fee on Wednesdays to the Bronx Zoo.
Please call Charlie Smith 860-663-1583 for more details. All profits will benefit the Church Capital Campaign Fund. Act quickly!, the deadline for making reservations is Sunday, June 4!
Please call Charlie Smith 860-663-1583 for more details. All profits will benefit the Church Capital Campaign Fund. Act quickly!, the deadline for making reservations is Sunday, June 4!
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Hazardous Waste Collection SaturdayThe regional household hazardous waste collection facility in Essex will hold a satellite collection Saturday, June 4 at the Killingworth Elementary School from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Residents of Killingworth, Chester, Deep River, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Essex, Lyme and Old Lyme may bring unwanted pesticides, gasoline, cleaners and other household chemical products for proper disposal.
For more information, call the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency at 860-388-3497.
Residents of Killingworth, Chester, Deep River, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Essex, Lyme and Old Lyme may bring unwanted pesticides, gasoline, cleaners and other household chemical products for proper disposal.
For more information, call the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency at 860-388-3497.
Children's Program at Clinton Library.
The Killingworth Library and the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton will co-sponsor a children's program on Wednesday, June 15 at 4:00 p.m. with Diane Roberts, whose book Made you look, was a 2006 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee.Laugh out loud while we spend time discussing Made You Look. Using a trivia game-show format, Roberts will entertain the children in the community room of the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton. To register, please all either Lynn at 669-2342 or Gayle at 663-2000.
HK Softball Moves on to Second Round CIAC
The Haddam-Killingworth High School Softball team defeated Holy Cross, 6-0, yesterday at the HK Stadium to advance to the second round of the Class M CIAC State Softball Tournament. Chelsea Griswold got the win with a one-hitter, with Kate Anderson coming in for the save. Jenna Webber hit 2 for 3 including a two-run home run in the fourth inning.Pictured First baseman Jenna Webber puts the tag on a Holy Cross hitter in the final inning.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Images from the 2005 Memorial Day Parade
A beautiful day brought out the crowds yesterday morning for the Annual Killingworth Memorial Day Parade. The highlight was a fly-over by two Connecticut National Guard A-10 Warthogs out of the Bradley Air National Guard Base. The planes traced the parade route, dipped their wings in salute and completely awed the crowd. The special appearance was arranged by Bill Fagan, Commander of the Killingworth VFW 9920. 
This week, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee member Ray Celmer discusses Memorial Day and reflects on the lessons of the past that it commemorates.History is a subject most of us leave behind when our formal education is over. We are left with an often vaguely remembered collage of names, dates and events that purportedly explain how we ended up in the present. It is from these individual remembrances that our collective identity is formed and, hopefully, passed on.
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Monday, May 30, 2005
Dedication and Blessing of Church Labyrinth
The Congregational Church in Killingworth dedicated its stone labyrinth yesterday evening with a ceremony of dedication and blessing performed by the Rev. Edward Cornell in the Hervey Moores Outdoor Chapel. Rev. Cornell said the labyrinth's path leads one to the middle but, just like life, not in a direct path and not without a few trees in the path.
The 1,353 piece labyrinth, located next to the Church's Memorial Garden, is meant as a place for prayer, meditation or quiet thought. Rev. Cornell encourages all to use the labyrinth any time. The labyrinth was built by parishioner Bill Jette. A dedication marker will be placed at the entrance with a plaque and the quotation, "My joy, my grief, my hope, my love, did all within this circle move." by poet Edmund Waller.
The 1,353 piece labyrinth, located next to the Church's Memorial Garden, is meant as a place for prayer, meditation or quiet thought. Rev. Cornell encourages all to use the labyrinth any time. The labyrinth was built by parishioner Bill Jette. A dedication marker will be placed at the entrance with a plaque and the quotation, "My joy, my grief, my hope, my love, did all within this circle move." by poet Edmund Waller.
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Second Annual Trails Day Walk
On Saturday, June 4, the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust will hold its Second Annual Trails Day Walk. This year we will walk our newest trail, the Beaver Pond Trail, off of Chittenden Road. The Land Trust Trails Committee recently cleared and blazed this trail around the pond. We plan to meet at 9:30 a.m. at the 80/81 parking lot to carpool to Chittenden Road, where there is limited parking. This mile walk will begin at 10:00 a.m., and should be completed about 11:00. This is a great family activity, with the walking suitable for children 5 and up. There are a few possibly-damp areas and one stream crossing. We hope this will be as successful as last year's walk - please join us for this beautiful woods hike. For further information, feel free to contact Trails Chairman Debby Butler at 663-2231. Directions to the trail: It enters by the double-white-blazed telephone poll at 97 Chittenden Road. This is .3 mile down Chittenden from Green Hill Road, and .7 mile from Route 81. Enter through the ground cover there (worn area) and pass to the right of the garage, which has some children's toys but is Land Trust property. Soon you head left, then right toward an old woods road. Follow the white blazes.
For more information on Killingworth Trails, please visit KillingworthToday.com's Exploring the Killingworth Trails.
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