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Saturday, December 26, 2009 Sessions are Saturdays January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 from 9:30-11:20am. Next Series of Saturday morning sessions begins late February through early April with new projects in Mixed Media and Clay Discovery. To register and for more information, call (860) 663-5593 or email: artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com. Visit us at www.artscenterkillingworth.org. Friday, December 25, 2009Thursday, December 24, 2009Thank you from Helping Hands Read More »« Show Less Eagle Scout candidate Jason Funaro organized a race at Chatfield Hollow in November to collect food and money, and his efforts were very successful. We would like to thank him and all the other Boy Scouts and running teammates who volunteered at that event and who helped organize our pantry when all the donations came in from all over town. The Cougar Aquatic Team also held a large food drive in November, and we thank them for all of their efforts. All of this support enabled us to give away generous boxes of canned food, plus turkeys, hams, and gift cards. To the Editor: On behalf of the Killingworth Women's Organization, we would like to extend a very big thank you to the wonderful people of Killingworth for being so generous in donating to the Greg Bousquet Wish Fulfillment Drive this year. This was our biggest collection effort in many years and thanks to all of you, we were able to fulfill every gift request! We distributed 123 gifts, 38 gift cards to the Senior Citizens in town and 14 phone cards for the military. Special thanks to Jackie Bousquet, St. Lawrence Church, Emmanuel Church, the Garden Club, KES, and the Women's Organization for all their generous support. We would also like to thank "A Caring Neighbor" who made an incredibly generous contribution in the last days of the drive which enabled us to meet our goal to fulfill every wish. Thanks again to all of you and many wishes for a very happy holiday season! Marni Lustberg and Kristen Van Alstine  Junior forward Lauren Muise pushes the ball up court.  It was a defensive battle with HK holding Morgan's top two scorers to less than half of their season average. The Cougars where led by the trio of junior Emily Anderson and sophomores Shaina Rowley and Cloe Savino who each scored 9 points apiece. Lauren Muise (5 points), Jordan Shultz (3 points) and Carley Mooney (1 point) rounded out the scoring. The JV squad was also victorious, besting the Morgan JV squad, 30-27. The Cougars are now 2-2 on the season and host Valley Regional on Monday, December 28 at 7:30 pm in first round action of the 3rd annual DeRita Construction Holiday Classic at the fieldhouse. Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson Wednesday, December 23, 2009 273 Route 81, 860-663-1789, www.killingworthchurch.org All are welcome at this traditional service that will conclude with the lighting of candles during the singing of Silent Night.  Flu clinics. We are trying to schedule both a seasonal flu clinic and an H1N1 clinic in Killingworth in January. Meanwhile, seasonal flu clinics in surrounding towns are open to Killingworth residents; bring your Medicare or insurance information. Currently, clinics are scheduled for: December 23 (today!), 7:00 - 9:00 a.m., Guilford VNA, 1347 Boston Post Road, above Cohen's Bagels December 28, 8:30 - 11:00 a.m., East Hampton Senior Center December 28, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Durham, EOC Fair Grounds December 29, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Clinton Town Hall, Green Room Transfer Station. The Transfer Station will not be open on Thursday, December 24. It will reopen on Saturday, December 26, at 8:00 a.m. Leave your car at home. Dial-A-Ride service is available to everyone in Killingworth (with thanks to Rich Cabral for his continuing attention to transit matters in behalf of the town). You can schedule a ride from your door to anywhere within the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook, for $2.50 - and for free if you are over sixty! Catching an Amtrak train in Old Saybrook? Parking there is extremely difficult these days, but you can use Dial-a-Ride to get there. You can also get to and from work, doctor's appointments, shopping. . . . You can also transfer to other 9 Town Transit services for service outside of the nine town area New Haven, New London/Norwich, and Middletown. Rides are available: • Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Reservations must be made one day in advance, by calling 860-510-0429 or going to www.9TownTransit.com. • Saturday, 10:15 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. For more information, route maps, or schedules visit 9 Town Transit online at or call 860-510-0429. Reservoir Road Bridge. I'd like to let Rich Graham and everyone else know that although the bridge is open, it's not quite finished yet. Another layer of pavement will go down in the spring. We'll party then! Meanwhile, have a wonderful holiday. Cathy Iino First Selectwoman  Still scrambling for those last-minute presents and stocking stuffers? Look no further than the library! Come shop our stock of giant coloring books, library cookbooks and notecards, and Music With Margie CDs. Delightful gifts for all ages - and sales benefit the library.  Tuesday, December 22, 2009Please join the Killingworth Elementary School PTO for a fun afternoon of laser tag, Cyber Sport, or the playscape on Monday, December 28th from 3-9:00 p.m. at the Connecticut Sportsplex in North Branford. Friends and relatives are welcome to come.
Half of the money generated from these three activities from will be given back to the PTO! The CT Sportsplex recommends that children be 48" tall or 7 years old to play laser tag and Cyber Sport comfortably. If your child does not meet that requirement, we hope you come, and use the playscape. 4 games laser tag- $10.00; 3 games of Cyber Sport - $7.50; All day Playscape pass for $5.00. Note: All prices are per person. Should you have additional questions, please call: Alice DeLuca 663-3670 or Brenda Schull 663-2447 Laser Tag and Cyber Sport are on a first come first serve basis. Please check in at the front counter in the arcade, and sign up for laser tag or Cyber Sport. As always, children must be accompanied by an adult.  The Higganum Village Farmer's Market goes indoors for one last time in 2009, on Tuesday, December 22nd from 3:30 to 6:30pm at the Old Fire Station/Youth Center. This is a great opportunity to put fresh local food on your holiday table and purchase holiday gifts from local artisans, too! SPREAD THE WORD! and STOP BY FOR A VISIT! Happy Holidays To All and Here's to more fresh, local food on the Green, in 2010! St. James Episcopal Church, Higganum (Route 81 & Little City Rd) - Christmas Eve Service Thurs, 12/24/09 at 4:00 p.m. for Carol Sing w/service following at 4:30pm. Friday, 12/25/09 Christmas Day service is at 10:00am. All are welcome to join us.
Monday, December 21, 2009  The Town Highway Crew worked through Saturday night and into Sunday morning clearing roads and public lots. Sunny but cold weather is predicted through Christmas.  The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, December 13, 2009: Sunday: December 13: • 10:14:24 Medical Call, Route 148. Monday: December 14: • 04:06:03 Medical Call, Stonehill Drive. Tuesday: December 15: • 16:18:27 Brush Fire, Route 148. Wednesday: December 16: • 19:27:15 Fire Alarm, Route 81. Thursday: December 17: • 07:54:31 Medical Call, Country Club Trail. Saturday: December 19: • 00:18:40 Structure Fire, Pheasant Run Road. • 07:39:42 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, Cow Hill Road. • 14:47:01 Medical Call, Route 81. Sunday, December 20, 2009The heating season has arrived and The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company reminds all to think about the hazards of carbon monoxide. You can't smell it, see it, or taste it. Read More »« Show Less Dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide can accumulate as a result of poor installation, poor maintenance, or damage to an appliance. When the fuel is not burned properly, or when rooms are poorly ventilated, carbon monoxide is unable to escape. To the Editor:
The Reservoir Road bridge looks great, even with all the extra guard rails. The wreath adds to the seasonal spirit and looks like maybe it lights up at night. I was happy to see the wreath. I did wonder when the ribbon cutting champagne party was going to be held and while it took almost five years to complete I don't think I ever saw the traditional Christmas tree for a project in construction during the holidays. As this now has a beautiful wreath, perhaps we should put up the lighted tree at both ends of Lovers Lane. So much for the paving saving that road. We could have used it and new curbs for Christmas on Colonial Drive. Who knows, Santa still may have a surprise for us this year. Happy Holidays. Thank you town hall, when's the celebration party??!! Rich Graham  Junior forward Emily Anderson charges past a Coginchaug defender. |
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