Come to the 2nd Annual Killingworth Lights Spectacular on Saturday, December 16th from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Gorski Home at 18 Wolf Hollow Lane. The Gorski family will be welcoming people to walk through their elaborate annual holiday display. The Killingworth Women's Organization is sponsoring the event, including self-guided tours of the light display, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and a sleigh ride (weather permitting). An inclement weather date has been set for Sunday, December 17th in case of rain or a large snow storm. The event is $5.00 per family and all proceeds will be donated to the Killingworth Ambulance Association. Directions: Rt 81 north through the Killingworth circle. Take the second right for 18 Wolf Hollow Lane.

The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce held its Third Annual Christmas in the Village last night at the Killingworth Village Shops on Route 81. A large crowd enjoyed the music, hayrides, exhibits and just strolling through the village shops.
Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by to get some last minutes wishes.

The Arts Center at Killingworth hosted one of the many exhibits for kids and adults.

The HK Middle School Choir sang Christmas carols.

On Monday afternoon it was reported to Region 17 School officials that a threatening message was scratched into a privacy screen in a restroom near the high school's music department. According to Schools Superintendent Gary Mala, the message threatened that a bomb would go off at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5. School officials contacted the State Police then implemented the District's procedure to canvass the two schools for anything suspicious or out of place. Approximately a dozen staff members executed the grid-based search. On Monday evening, failing to find anything out of the ordinary, it was decided that the schools would open as usual on Tuesday.

Mala said in collaboration with the State Police, three options for the school day were considered. The first was to cancel school for Tuesday. The second was to have an early dismissal prior to the time stated in the threat. Mala said he arranged for buses to be warmed up and ready at 1:00 p.m in case they were needed. The third option, which was ultimately chosen, was to evacuate the school for a period of time prior to and following the time of the threat.

When the school day started at 7:30 a.m. six State Troopers were on the grounds and Mala called First Selectmen Tony Bondi of Haddam and Marty Klein of Killingworth to inform them of the situation. At 1:20 p.m the students were escorted to the farthest points from the school buildings. Students were allowed back to their classes at 1:40 p.m. At that time, the Honeywell Instant Alert System was implemented to inform parents and guardians of the threat, the evacuation and the outcome.

Mala said an investigation is continuing for the person responsible for the note. He said the police and the District are taking the threat very seriously. Mala said making such a threat is a felony offense.

The Tuesday Book Discussion Group will meet on December 12th at 1:00 to discuss the memoir, "The Color of Water" by James McBride. In this work, the author portrays his youth growing up as one of 12 siblings in an all black housing project in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The powerful themes of race, religion, and education, intertwined with the unforgettable character of McBride’s mother, come together to inspire and challenge the reader.

The discussion will be held at Ray's Restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Westbrook at 1:00 p.m. The change in venue celebrates the holiday season. As always, newcomers are welcome.

Come and Be Merry! at the Third Annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas in the Village, Thursday, December 7 from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. Businesses will be open and events & attractions are planned:

Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here! We'll have a Christmas Tree thanks to Running Brook Nursery. And a free Raffle for a Christmas Wreath from Winterberry Farm. Enjoy the Hayride Shuttle from Stevens Road to the Shops. St. Lawrence Children's Choir will sing at 5:15 p.m. and H-K Middle School Choir at 6:00 p.m.

We'll have Crafter of mittens & warm doggie sweaters! Cleaver ideas for gift givers and getters! Santa's Workshop with things to do, and Santa to tell what he can bring you! Come and be Merry, Christmas Time's near, Let's get in the spirit, Of love and good cheer!

Sponsored by the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Killingworth Village Shops.

The Killingworth Republican Town Committee is sponsoring a party at the Killingworth Cafe & Inn on Sunday December 10th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to honor Dave LeVasseur. LeVasseur has been a long time resident and historian of Killingworth. His contributions to the town are many. In addition to being First Selectman he also served on the Board of Assessment Appeals. LeVasseur recently moved back to his boy-hood town of Clinton. Tickets are $10.00 for food and gifts. For more information please contact John Amport at jamport@sbcglobal.net

This year's Hoop Fun for Kids, an evening of basketball fun organized by fifth graders at KES, raised nearly $600 for charities that support children! Fifty-five kids participated in Hoop Fun and really did have fun playing a variety of basketball games and drills led by KES Physical Education teacher Jill MacDiarmid and the event's volunteers.

The 5th graders working on Hoop Fun selected Save the Children - Sudan Fund, The Hartford Girls Travel Basketball Team, and The Cove to receive the proceeds. We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to our success in a variety of ways - including donations, volunteering their time, and baking for the bake sale. Of course, special thanks to the kids who participated in Hoop Fun for Kids! If you would like contribute to this worthy cause, please call 663-3481. Remember, you can make a difference!

Students and staff at the Haddam-Killingworth High School and Middle School in Haddam were evacuated today at approximately 1:20p.m because of a threat scratched into a restroom wall. Working with State Police, District officials determined that the threat was not credible. The Region's instant alert system went into effect notifying parents and guardians that students were returned to class at approximately 1:40 p.m. There was no early dismissal.

Valley Shore Emergency Communications, the 911 dispatching center for most of Middlesex County and parts of New London County, will host a benefit dinner on Dec. 9 for John Rehberg, a Valley Shore 911 dispatcher and a Westbrook and Old Saybrook firefighter and EMT, who was diagnosed with cancer this past summer.

The Valley Shore dispatchers, based at the Troop F state police barracks in Westbrook, will host the benefit dinner on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 4:00- 9:00 p.m. at the John Winthrop Middle School at 1 Winthrop Road in Deep River. The cost for the benefit dinner is $10 per person. The event also will feature raffles that will be sold for various prizes to benefit Rehberg.

For more information about the benefit dinner, please call Nancy at 860-399-2435. In addition, donations may be made to the John Rehberg Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 497, Westbrook, CT, 06498.

In an attempt to further increase recycling and operational efficiency at the Killingworth Transfer Station, improvements are being considered. From crushing cardboard and newspaper to save money to improving disposal of bulky waste, the town Pay As You Throw Committee (PAYT) is preparing to make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. Formed by Selectmen to make suggestions to the Board, PAYT Committee is seeking residents' opinions about waste disposal and Transfer Station operations. Input from town residents is considered an important part of the process; therefore PAYT Committee is asking Killingworth residents to participate in another of an ongoing series of surveys. The survey will take just a minute of your time but will provide valuable information. Click here for survey.

Tuesday November 28:
• 8:32 AM: Mutual aid to Clinton, Structure Fire, East Main Street
Thursday November 30:
• 3:47 PM: Fire Alarm, Madison Hollow
Friday December 1:
• 7:10 PM: Electrical fire / wires down, Route 148

Learn how to sew paper pieced ornaments at the Killingworth Library's Quilted Ornament Class on Tuesday, December 12 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. It is for beginner level and taught by Gail Harris. All materials will be included to complete one ornament in class and one at home. Please bring a pair of scissors to class. No sewing machine is needed. The fee is $20 per person. Limit 10 people. To sign up, call the library at 663-2000.

The HK girls 11 team traveled to Morgan and outlasted Clinton on Sunday by a score of 25-21. This makes 5 wins for the girls, in a total team effort. Bethany Riedy had a game high 9 points, followed by Anna Fetterol and Sam Waskowitz with 5 points each.