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Saturday, June 11, 2005

Resident Arrested on Illegal Firearms Charges

Connecticut State Police arrested resident Josiah Wilcox Howenstine, Friday and charged him with illegal sale, delivery and transport of a pistol, carrying a pistol without a permit and altering identification marks of a firearm. Howenstine reportedly bought a 9-mm handgun in New Haven and gave it to Noah Gladding. The gun has been linked to two recent fatal shootings.

According to the Hartford Courant, Howenstine, 25, was charged with supplying the gun Gladding, 24, used in February to kill Jason Argersinger, 24, of Chester.

According to the report, Howenstine's previous criminal record includes felony arrests for drug possession and second-degree harassment. Read more about this in the Hartford Courant and the Middletown Press.

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Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, June 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of Special Meeting held May 27, 2005
3. Visitors: Eric Auer, Rich Cabral, Susan Adinolfo, Ruth Patrick
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies: 1. Board of Assessment Appeals
6. Old Business:
    1. Appointment of Pension Administrator
    2. Delinquent Conveyance Tax
    3. Beaver Dam Rd. and Buell Hill Rd. BOS Acceptance
    4. Library Maintenance Bills
    5. Web Page Update; BOF Vote
7. New Business:
    1. Bethke Rec. Request for Funding
    2. Resident Trooper Contract
    3. Sale of Brush Truck(s)
    4. Postal Service
    5. DEP Bosco Grant
    6. Library Gutters
    7. Pension Plans: (minimum distribution) mandated changes
8. DLD Announcements:
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Executive Session: Land Acquisition,
   Contract(KMEA) Negotiations,
   Post Retirement Health Insurance
11. Adjournment
Agenda as of 10:15 a.m., Friday, 6/10/05
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Friday, June 10, 2005

KWO Community Awards

The Killingworth Women's Organization is pleased to announce that Sue Anziano recently received the KWO Founders' Award and Kristen Van Alstine received the KWO President's Award for their dedication to the organization and its mission of serving the community needs. Sue Anziano (l.) and Kristen Van Alstine (r.) are pictured here with KWO co-founders Mary Ellen Wilson and Gena Murray. photo courtesy J. Wilson.

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Thursday, June 09, 2005

Broadway Comes to Killingworth!

Broadway dancer Karl Warden will teach a master class in Fosse style Jazz at the Dance corner in Killingworth on Saturday, June 18 from 1:00-2:30p.m.

Warden comes to The Dance Corner from Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam , where he is currently appearing as Ephraim, in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Warden is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and is a former competitive diver. He has taught countless master classes throughout the US, Canada, England and Europe and has appeared in the National and World Tours of Fosse, The Musical and the National tours of Chicago and Cats . Karl was recently nominated for "Most Outstanding Choreography" in Paper Mill Playhouse's Rising Star Awards for his production of Damn Yankees.

The master class is open to students with previous dance experience ages 9- adult. Pre-registration is required and class size is LIMITED, so please register early. Visit www.thedancecorner.com or call 663-3738 for more information and to register.

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Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Softball Eliminated in Semis

The HK Softball Team ended its season with a, 5-3, loss to Wolcott yesterday in West Haven. Wolcott advances the Class M finals against Laurelton Hall, Friday. The Cougars finished with a 22-4 record. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press

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Library Pizza Night 'Delivers'

The Killingworth Library's fund raising collaboration with Apizza Tuscana, Saturday evening, was a success according to event organizer Annie Baker Atwood. The one-night event raised $444 in the 3 hour delivery time frame and delivered to between 45-60 houses. The Library appreciates Apizza Tuscana's continued support in this, the third spring, for the fund raising event. Each of the Delivery Nights has raised between $440 and $500.

One resident said, "It was great--I called a little before 5 pm and had my pizza by 5:40". Another resident called and said, " I have never tried your pizza, but I like that you are supporting the library, so I am ordering from you."

The Library's next fund raising event will be on a Book Sale in August.

Pictured below: (left) Bill and Katie Besaw getting ready to head out with a load of pizzas. (right) "Command Central" at Apizza Tuscana with Library Board Member Annie Atwood organizing deliveries and another Board member, Michele Albert, and her daughter collecting their run. photos courtesy H. Mahoney

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Boys Tennis Wins Shoreline Titles

The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Tennis team concluded its Shoreline Conference matches with winners in the 1 and 2 rank tournament and the 3,4,5, tournament. Allessio Gallarotti, the Cougars number one singles player def. Peter Cipparonne of Old Lyme, 6-2,6-1. HK's Ryan Murray defeated teammate Tom Koniuta, 6-1, 6-1, for the 3,4,5 crown.

HK's Doubles teams dueled each other for the conference title with Chris Laudano and Ryan Hawkins defeating Alex Langevin and Alex Waldman, 6-1,6-3.

The above named Cougars were named First Team All-Conference comprising seven of the ten top spots. The HK team finished second in the Class S Tournament to Weston. Allessio Gallarotti, Ryan Murray and Jeff Moskey were named All-State, and Murray and Moskey qualified for the State Open in doubles. They were defeated yesterday, 7-5, 6-1, by Kevin Burton and Steve Altonjii of East Catholic. photos courtesy S. Passan.

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Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Gorski Voted to Board of Education

Killingworth resident Nancy Gorski, was unanimously approved to fill the seat vacated by Catherine McGrady on the Reg. 17 Board of Education, at last night's Special Town Meeting. Gorski, the Republican nominee, was nominated by Killingworth Republican Town Committee Nominations Chairman Frank Cunningham and the nomination was seconded by Democratic Town Committee Chairman Mike Sanders. Gorski was unopposed in the election following Friday's announcement that Democratic nominee Richard Berzon had withdrawn his name from consideration.

Gorski will hold the seat on the Regional School Board until the November 8, 2005 election. She has spent 25 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, has lived in Killingworth with her husband Les since 1999 and has two children, including a fourth grader at Killingworth Elementary.

She writes her goal is "to bring the same fiscal responsibility I apply in my career to my role on the Board of Education. Our children deserve a quality education while our taxpayers deserve this education to be delivered at the lowest cost practical. Our educators, for their part, deserve an environment that promotes a quality education."

"I am committed to working with other members of the Board of Education in supporting our community, our children, and our educators."

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Library Book Club June Selection

The Tuesday Book Club will meet in the Library Meeting Room on June 14 to discuss Colm Toibin's The Master, a novel about Henry James. The editors of the New York Times selected this novel as one of the five best of 2004. Discussion begins at 1:00 p.m. and newcomers are welcome. The selection for July 12's discussion is Anil's Ghost by Michael Ondaatje.

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This week, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee member Patricia Smulders discusses the recent Economic Development Workshop presented by Jim Gibbons of NEMO, the Non-point Source Education for Municipal Officials.

Fellow citizens, are you unhappy at the thought of continuing tax increases but scared that economic development would erode our cherished rural atmosphere? Well folks, there is a way to tackle this problem if we follow the planning process put forward by Jim Gibbons -- U. Conn. Educator at the Extension Center in Haddam.
full story.

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Monday, June 06, 2005

• Monday, June 6:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. World Language & NHS Induction
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. YFS Community Night
• Tuesday, June 7:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. KES Perspectives
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. HKHS Spring Choral/Band Concert
•Wednesday, June 8:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. OS vs. East Catholic Boys Lacrosse
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. H.S. Bowl
•Thursday, June 9:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. HES 4th and 5th grade band and chorus concert
10:00 a.m.& 9:00 p.m. Lip Sync 2005
•Friday, June 10:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Burr Concert
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Forgotten heroes
•Saturday, June 11:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Burr Concert
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Forgotten heroes
•Sunday, June 12:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Burr Concert
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Forgotten heroes
information provided by HKTV

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Trails Day Event Explores New Town Trail

The Killingworth Land Conservation Trust held it Second Annual Trails Day Walk, Saturday with a hike of its new Beaver Pond Trail off Chittenden Road. The enthusiastic group of hikers was introduced to letterboxing, which utilizes navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a form of treasure hunting, and geocaching, where GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation is used.

For clues to the Beaver Pond Letterboxes, the other 20 Killingworth trail letterbox sites, as well as information on getting started, please visit www.letterbox.org

Beaver Pond Trail is one of many town trails blazed and maintained by the Land Trust. For information on the Land Trust please visit the Land Trust website or contact Trails Committee Chair Debby Butler. For more information on some of Killingworth's other trails please visit KillingworthToday's Exploring the Killingworth Trails.

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KYL Sponsored 'Rock Cats' Trip

Killingworth Youth Little League still has a number of tickets available for the New Britain Rock Cats minor league baseball game on Tuesday, June 21. This is a half-day of school and the last of the 2004-2005 school year.

Tickets are $5 each, with 50 percent of the profit going to KYL. Tickets may be purchased at the concession stand at Rocco Reale Field when there is a game; or by mailing a check made out to KYL to Fiona Phelan, 12 Rebecca Lane, Killingworth, or call 663-3392 to make other arrangements. KYL team members are encouraged to go to the game in their uniforms for a pre-game parade. It is also Hat Day at the Rock Cats stadium that day!

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Sunday, June 05, 2005

Softball to Semis: Baseball Eliminated

The HK Softball team defeated Brookfield, 2-0, Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the Class M State Tournament game against Wolcott on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at West Haven High School. (directions)

Chelsea Griswold struck out three batters and walked none. Read about the game in today's Middletown Press.

The HK Baseball team was eliminated from the Class S Tournament Saturday with a, 5-1, loss to Morgan of Clinton. Pitcher Tyler Riordan struck out 7, walked two and allowed nine hits. The Cougars were not able to capitalize on their six hits. HK ends the season at 17-6. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press.

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June is Dog License Month

Dog licenses expire June 30, new licenses must be procured on or before June 30 or penalty imposed pursuant to Sec. 22-338 General Statutes, State of Conn.

Licenses may be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office. A rabies vaccination certificate must be submitted to Town Clerk Sec. 22-338. For more information please call 663-1616.

Fee schedule:
Neutered or spayed $8.00
Male or female $19.00
Kennel (10 dogs) $51.00
Penalty: $1.00 per month

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KES Global Values Presents 'Stories of Peace'

The KES-PTO Sponsored Global Values drama program presented its Spring offering, 'Stories of Peace' with original music and lyrics by Joel Spineti and original play by Drama Director Andrea Wilson based on Margaret Read Macdonald's book, Peace Tales.

The student production was produced by KES parent Renee Rhodes as part of the Global Values Program she initiated at KES. The school-wide program was started last year to heighten awareness about the important things in life... like cooperation and forgiveness. The students in this performance were: Alia Barefoot, Patrick Dougherty, Erik Toman, Angelo Signore, Matt Mininberg, Holly Nord, Courtney Whalen, Menalie Hyde, Jacob Kelly, Jacob Smith, Ryan Dahlberg, Jasmine Toppin, Taylor Schultz, Ryan Silas, Megan Kairiss, Emily Wang and Sam Wasowitz.

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