The HK Rec. Dept. sponsors After School Programs at Killingworth, Burr and Haddam Elementary Schools. The programs operate daily from 3:25-6:00 PM. On scheduled half-days of school the program begins at 12:55 PM and ends at 6:00 PM. Children may be registered to attend on a full-time or part-time basis.

The program curriculum is realistic and diversified. The types of activities offered include: arts and crafts, organized sports and games, free play (indoor and outdoor), homework assistance, computer use, dance, special rainy day activities, and an end of the school year picnic. The curriculum strives to meet the varying needs of different children and their respective ages.

To register for the After School Program you can go to our web site at hkrec.com, contact us at 345-8334 or come to our In-Person-Registration on Wednesday, August 12th Between 5:15 and 5:45 PM at the HK Recreation Department Office (in white house near the HK HS entrance).

Journalism Week: Participants last weekend worked with local newspaper professionals on interview techniques, story leads, press release and feature story writing, photo journalism, blogging, and ad design. Pictured left to right presenting their ad to the group: Leah Connolly and Kelsey Leahy both of Madison.


Indian Cultural Art Week held July 20-24th. Participants learned Indian classical dance and Bollywood routines. Explored Indian hairstyles, makeup, the sari, several Indian festivals and participated in an Indian wedding ceremony. Back Row left to right: Valerie McLauchlan, Madison; Priya Nair, Killingworth; Maya Moen, Deep River; Jenna Cox, Middletown. Front row left to right: Charlotte Vigue, Chester; Alexandria McLauchlan, Madison; Maeve Crimmins, Clinton; Julia Wlochowski, Ivoryton.


For information on the Arts Center's upcoming programs, visit its website at www.artscenterkillingworth.org. Photos courtesy the Arts Center

Killingworth resident and intrepid traveler Kelvin W. Cole is sharing his geology collection during the month of August, in the Killingworth Library's display case.

Most world travelers only pay attention to the scenery at eye level - but what's beneath your feet? This fascinating exhibit highlights these often-overlooked features. Look for peat from Connemara, Ireland; Vesuvius lava from Pompeii, Italy; marble from Turkey; sand from the Sahara Desert; petrified wood from Arizona; Kentucky coal; and more!

Do you have an exhibit you'd like to share with the community? A collection, a hobby, memorabilia, artwork, crafts, what-have-you? You can schedule a month in the Killingworth display case by contacting Tammy Eustis at 663-2000.

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department presents it's final concert of the season, sponsored by Liberty Bank. The Tom Sanders Band will be featured on Friday, August 7th starting at 7:00 p.m. on the Higganum Green.

Bringing together musicians from some of the area's best Blues and R & B bands (The Hornets, Jim Shepley Band, Chris Tofield & The Bluesbenders, Eran Troy Danner & Hot Dallas), The Tom Sanders Band formed in 2003 as the result of a recording project. The session went so well and they enjoyed playing together so much it was a natural. The set list includes originals, blues, soul and classic rock, including a full set of Allman Brothers. We are pleased to have Tom Sanders, a Higganum resident, and his band perform this year so check it out!

Leon's
501 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven
203-562-5366
www.leonsofnewhaven.com

Cuisine: *** Service: **
Ambiance: ** Price Range: $$$
Wine Menu: Wide selection with interesting 'finds'
Hours Lunch Mo-Sat 11.30 am-2.30 pm; Dinner Mo-Sat 3.00 pm-11.00; Sunday 11.30am -10.30 pm.

A gentle breeze caressing memories of al fresco dining in Venice with the distant hue of illuminated refineries on the Via dei Petroli, is the ambiance on the wrap-around deck at this institution of traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Content diners sample specials from a 'Goody menu' or raw bar offerings while watching shore birds bobbing in the waters.

Inside, well-spaced tables on two levels are helpless against rising decibels of a happy clientele. Never mind!

Preparing their senses for culinary pleasures brought by cheerful staff, curious guests test wines with interesting labels. Kris, Riff, Livio Felluga, are robust Northern Italians. Extend your eating hours for the Tuscan Casanova di Neri; that lover requires long breathing to reveal his complex personality! Read more

In an effort to make purchasing bus passes easier for customers, the Estuary Transit District has partnered with area Stop & Shop supermarkets to sell multi-ride tickets and monthly passes for its 9 Town Transit (9TT) services.

Beginning Thursday, August 6th, 9TT tickets and passes will be available for purchase at the customer service desks of the Old Saybrook, Clinton, and Madison Stop & Shop supermarkets. Multi-trip tickets cost $11.50 per book and monthly passes are $45. Stop & Shop is offering the service free of charge as part of their on-going commitment to being a one stop shopping center.

All 9TT tickets and passes are currently available only at the District's offices in Old Saybrook. Customers have often been required to travel out of their way to purchase bus passes, sometimes on a weekly basis. This new option will offer a convenient alternative, with customers able to buy bus passes while doing their regular grocery shopping.

The Estuary Transit District provides public transit service to Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook through its 9 Town Transit service. Connections are provided to New Haven, Middletown, Hartford, and New London/Norwich bus services as well as Shoreline East Commuter Rail. All servies are open to the general public with no age or disability restrictions.

More information, route maps, and schedules are available online at www.9towntransit.com or by calling 9 Town Transit at 860-510-0429.

Agenda
Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Town Office Building
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Charter Revision
4. Adjournment

The 83rd Annual New Haven/Middlesex County 4-H Fair will be held August 7-9, 2009 at the Durham Fairgrounds, Main Street, Durtham, CT. This wonderful event is run by area 4-H members and their mentors and it is an annual fun-filled, affordable weekend for families with children of all ages. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of livestock exhibits and shows, home arts displays, tractor pulls, a BBQ chicken dinner, square dancing, food vendors, and various entertainment venues including Hilton Valentine of the The Animals on Saturday night. There is no admission but parking is $5.00 per vehicle per day. For more information, please visit www.4-HFair.org.

The Higganum Village Market is a comprehensive market featuring locally grown produce, eggs, cheeses, honey, fresh flowers and plants as work by local artisans including jewelry, photography and more! The market is held every Friday through October 30 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. on the village green at the corner of Route 81 and Route 154 on the Higganum Village Green. Starting at 7:00 p.m, lively entertainment is provided by musicians ranging from R&B to contemporary rock, folk music and all in between!

This week features the Tom Sanders Band and next week, August 14 features a dog agility demo. Visit the Market's website, www.higganumvillagemarket.com, for more information about vendors and upcoming events.

By Bill Romero

I want to thank the Killingworth Republican Town Committee for endorsing me as a candidate for the Board of Education - Regional School District #17.

We all want to provide our children the best education available. With that in mind the School District has set broad priority goals in place; improving the culture and climate of the district, positively affecting teaching and learning in the district, integrate the use of technology in all functions of the district, to implement meaningful communication strategies. It is my intent to positively effect these goals by listening and working with students, teachers, administrators, families, departments, committees, businesses, and leaders in the community to make these goals a reality with sound and responsible fiscal management. Click to read full letter

Construction of the four multi-purpose athletic fields, access road and parking area at the Wettish property on Parker Hill Road Ext. is well-underway. Work on the recreation fields project is being done by Venuti Enterprises with engineers Weston & Sampson under the direction of the Park and Recreation Commission. Click to download a detailed plan of the project.(1MB).

To the Editor:
I am still humming and singing the score from the Sound of Music several hours after seeing the production at the HKMS auditorium. Artful Living has put together the most amazing community theater production I have ever seen. The talent of the producer, cast, crew, musicians, etc. is phenomenal! It was such a joy to see and hear some of my former students, members of their families as well as other members or our community and the surrounding area. Thank you all for providing a truly wonderful afternoon of top notch entertainment. Thank you also to all who supported the musical by purchasing ads in the program. That alone was impressive. Bravo to each and every one of you involved!

If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do see one of the remaining performances. You will be glad you did.

Sincerely,
Carol Flanagan-Dupuis
Editor's Note: Click here for more information on the production or to purchase advanced tickets.

By Jerry Baron

I was recently honored to receive the endorsement of 135 Republicans to stand as their candidate for First Selectman of the Town of Killingworth.

Every election campaign offers promise, and I commence my run for office with the pledge of fair debate: To campaign based upon facts, not rhetoric; to be respectful of my opponent, and to focus this election on what's important to you and the future of Killingworth. Hopefully, you share my vision and will embrace my ideas. If you don't, I hope my commitment to civil discourse and fair debate will earn your respect. Click to read full letter

Monday: July 27:
• 10:31:28 Medical Call, Country Club Trail.
Tuesday: July 28:
• 20:54:43 Medical Call, Route 81.
Wednesday: July 29:
• 15:26:20 MVA, Route 81 & Rachel Court.
Thursday: July 30:
• 06:20:20 Medical Call, Burr Hill Road.
• 18:19:00 Automatic Alarm, Route 148.
• 21:10:00 Vehicle Fire, Route 81 & Route 148
Saturday: August 1:
• 16:57:40 Medical Call, Pond Meadow Road.

The Middletown Press provides further details on the two suspects in the recent burglaries in the area. The two men were arrested for stealing an all-terrain vehicle in Deep River and driving it right past troopers at State Police barracks in Westbrook.

Jeffrey D. Kosko, 33, of 110 Lenox St., New Haven, was charged with third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, third-degree criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, operating an unregistered vehicle and operating with a suspended license.

David J. Maher, 30, of 12 Matthews Road, Branford, was charged with third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, third-degree criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to Resident Trooper Matthew Ward, the men are also suspects in the three Killingworth burglaries. Read more details in the Middletown Press.

Lois Munday Ryan, 85, of 45 Boulder Trail, Killingworth passed away July 29, 2009 in Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. She was the beloved wife of the late Capt. William J. Ryan, NHFD, (ret). Mrs. Ryan was born in Middletown, N.Y. Feb. 19, 1924, daughter of the late Harry and Ellen Munday. She was an East Haven resident before moving to Killingworth 25 years ago. She was devoted to her family and, with her late husband, was an avid follower of Hopkins and Colby College football when her grandson was a member of the teams. She is survived by her son, Deputy Chief W. Patrick (Susan) Ryan, NHFD, of Madison; and her grandson, William Joseph Ryan, also of Madison. She was predeceased by a son, Michael G. Ryan and two sisters, Frances Tripp and Joyce Mauger.

Friends may call at The Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St. (cor. Dwight) New Haven Sunday from 4 to 7 pm. Contributions may be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457