The Killingworth Library Association invites town citizens and friends from near and far to come in out of the heat and visit its "Christmas in July" marketplace of unique and original gifts. The event will take place during library hours on Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st from 10:00am until 3:00pm in the library meeting room.

The following specialty vendors will be featured: Discovery Toys, Flair, The Pampered Chef, Silpada Jewelry, Southern Living, Tastefully Simple, and Woolcraft. There will be food sampling and a few additional goodies.

The event provides an unhurried opportunity to get ahead of the Christmas rush or to find that special birthday, anniversary, or housewarming gift. A portion of all sales will directly benefit the Killingworth Library.

The White Sox were the 2007 Killingworth Youth League Major League Champions. The team accomplished this by incorporating 3 simple rules: to have fun; play as a team and support each other, and always display good sportsmanship. There were no individual stars on the White Sox, just nine kids playing as a team. Every game had different stars and the team was able to win with a combination of solid defense, strong pitching, timely hitting, and a desire to win. The team was composed of 12- year-old players: Kevin Campbell, Mario Caruso, Jack Clark, Kyle Johnson, Dylon Pollak, Evan Wheeler; and 11 year old players: Liam Gallagher, Mike Marenna, Ethan Wheeler and 10 year old Luke Ford, who was called up for the tournament as an extra player.

Although the regular season record was about 500, the ultimate goal of the team was to win the championship. The emphasis for the regular season was not to win but to develop the players at multiple positions and to teach them how baseball should be played. The coaches always encouraged the players to try their hardest, have fun, and never give up.

This all became evident in the championship round where the White Sox lost the first two games of the tournament but were able to come back and win the final three games and ultimately capture the championship.

It was truly a really fun season. Thanks to the White Sox players, their families, and the coaches for a truly memorable season.

bottom row: Kyle Johnson; middle row l-r: Liam Gallagher, Evan Wheeler, Jack Clark, Dylon Pollak, Mario Caruso, Mike Marenna, Luke Ford, Ethan Wheeler, Kevin Campbell. back row l-r: Coaches Alyn Johnson, Mike Marenna, Andy Pollak. Photo courtesy L. Wheeler

The Annual Meeting and election of officers for the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company was held Monday, July 2.

The following officers were re-elected to one-year terms:
Chief: Dick Bauer
Deputy Chief: Todd Hajek
Assistant Chief - Station 1: Jeremy Adametz
Assistant Chief - Station 2: Brian Ahearn
Rescue Captain: Raf Graham
Captain - Station 1: Arnie Moore
Captain - Station 2: Paul Jacobs
Fire Lieutenant: John Fox
Chief Engineer: Damon Munz
Secretary: Rick Albrecht
Treasurer: Charlie Mertz

The following officers were newly elected to one-year terms with the exception of Trustee which is a three-year term.
Rescue Lieutenant: Ralph Knockwood
Quartermaster: Donnie Venuti
Trustee: Rick Darin

The KVFC also recognized Mike Carri and Alan Chapman for their service over the past year as Lieutenant and Trustee respectively.

Just a reminder for visitors to Town Hall

We ask that you reduce your speed as you enter the parking lot and that you watch for and yield to pedestrians.

Also, please note that skateboarding and rollerblading are prohibited in the parking lots and driveways of the Killingworth Town Office Building and Volunteer Fire Company.

First Selectman Marty Klein

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2, met with about 100 area residents on Monday night at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, in Clinton, to discuss what the new Democratic congressional leadership in Washington has accomplished. Read more about the meeting in today's Middletown Press.

Come to the Oak Lodge Nature Center at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth on July 7th and 8th at 1:00 P.M. for a hands-on exploration of Schreeder pond. Visitors will have the opportunity to collect aquatic organisms out of the pond and learn about their importance to the Chatfield Hollow ecosystem. Participants will also learn what these organisms reveal about the quality of water. In addition, children will play games that demonstrate how pollution and other environmental problems affect pond life. Visitors of all ages are welcome to attend this free program, and registration is not required.

For more information, call Samantha Wentworth at (203) 734-2513. For cancellations due to inclement weather, contact the Chatfield Hollow State Park Office at (860) 663-2030. Chatfield Hollow State Park, located at 381 Route 80 in Killingworth, CT, is operated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). For more information on Connecticut's State Parks and Forests, visit the DEP website at www.ct.gov/dep/ or call the Division of State Parks at (860) 424-3200.

The Smith College Club of Southeastern Connecticut recently presented its annual Book Award to 16 high school juniors including Alyson D'Amato from Haddam-Killingworth High School.

Other recipients were: Stephanie Davenport, Bacon Academy; Kristin Summers, East Lyme High School; Alexis Uvero, Robert E. Fitch Senior High School; Laura Baumann, Ledyard High School; Calli Coffee, Lyme-Old Lyme High School; Gabrielle Tassone, Montville High School; Justine Antonia Monte, New London High School; XiuLi Dong, Stonington High School; Melanie Herman, Valley Regional High School; Danica Sanders, Waterford High School; Avery David, Westbrook High School; Brittany Conklin, Wheeler High School and Sara Sargent, The Williams School.

Monday June 25:
• 10:44 AM: Wires down, Roast Meat Hill Rd & Keith Circle
Tuesday June 26:
• 9:40 PM: Medical emergency, Country Club Trl
Friday June 29:
• 7:54 AM: Medical emergency, Whitewood Rd
Saturday June 30:
• 3:26 PM: Fire alarm, Chestnut Hill Rd
• 8:12 PM: Vehicle fire, Rte 81 near Chittenden Rd

The Board of Selectmen appointed Michele Nuhn Town Tax Collector Saturday at a special meeting. Nuhn will fill the spot vacated by the retirement of Ruth Patrick, the Town's Tax Collector since 1985. Nuhn has been working part time in the Town Clerk's office as well as with Patrick familiarizing herself with the workings of the office. Nuhn will fill the seat until the November elections when she is expected to run for a full term on the Democratic ticket.

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department has openings in the following camps/programs this summer. All programs are open to non-residents as well. Please call 345-8334 for details.

Gymnastics - Tuesdays, starting July 17th
Archery - Wednesdays, starting July 18th
Horseback Riding - July and August sessions
Mad Science - Journey into Outer Space: July 9 - 13
Skyhawks Volleyball Camp - July 9 - 13
Dinosaur Discovery Camp: July 16 - 20
Skyhawks Basketball Camps: July 16 - 20 (gr. 3 & 4) and July 30 - Aug. 3 (K-2)
Skip's Jr. Golf Camp (ages 8 - 14): July 16 - 19
Skyhawks Beginner Golf Camp (ages 5 - 9): July 23 - 27
All-Stars Boys Basketball Camp: July 23 - 27
Tiny Hawks Sports Camp - July 23 - 27
Lady Cougars Basketball Camp: July 30 - August 3
Skyhawks Lacrosse Camp: July 30 - August 3
MLS Soccer Camp: Aug. 6 - 10
Field Hockey Camp: Aug. 20 - 24
Swim Lessons - call for details

Town of Killingworth
Notice of Special Town Meeting

The 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 Cafeteria of the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School on Route 81, Killingworth on July 10. 2007 at 8:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the following items of business:

1. To consider and act upon a proposed LoCIP Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

2. To consider and act upon a request to re-appropriate $24,887.94 from the Highway Department's paving and road projects line items FY 06/07 to FY 07/08 for the overlay project on Schnoor Road; and drainage projects on Parker Hill Road and lower Roast Meat Hill Road.

3. To confirm the Selectmen's appointments of Michelle B. Cumpsotne, John F. Machold and Danilo A. Colonia as Killingworth representatives on the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Authority; for a term to commence upon Confirmation and to continue until June 30, 2008 or until successors are Appointed

Dated at Killingworth, Connecticut this 26th day of June 2007.