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Saturday, January 02, 2010 The evening will begin at the Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset Beach State Park with a live owl presentation by Todd Secki and Christine Cummings Secki from "A Place Called Hope". The presentation will include a live Great Horned owl aka Chestnut, a Northern Saw Whet owl aka Sage, an Eastern Screech owl aka Dawn, and a Northern Saw Whet owl. After the talk, several FOH volunteers will lead tours from the Nature Center out to Willard Island where people will have a chance to see owls. "This time of year," Todd Secki added, "there is a very good chance you will see or hear an owl in the wild as well." Visitors will return to the nature center for cider after the walk. For further details, please call (203)214-2846 or (203)804-3453. "A Place Called Hope" located in Killingworth rescues injured wild birds - often hit by cars and trucks - and nurses them back to life. This event is appropriate for ALL ages and families especially are welcome. No dogs, please for the walk at Willard Island. Meigs Point Nature Center is located within Hammonasset Beach State Park. The Park is south of Exit 62, I-95.   In the JV championship game, HK overcame a first half scoring drought to defeat St. Bernards, 37-16, for the JV title. Sophomore Ashley Cook was named JV tournament MVP after pouring in 15 second half points on Wednesday. She was joined on the All Tournament Team by fellow sophomore Ashley Mooney. Pictured: The All Tournament Team of the Third Annual DeRita Construction Holiday Classic (L to R): MVP Megan Roux of Canton, Sarah Getz of Canton, and Jordan Shultz of HK. Not pictured are Colleen Costin of Valley Regional and Ashley Walenta of St. Bernards. Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson The Middletown Press recently honored HK's Patrick Gilhuly's 24-0 tennis season and Shoreline Title win as one of the Top Ten Local Sports Stories of 2009. The boys tennis star had a memorable spring compiling 24 wins on the tennis court en route to a Shoreline Conference Championship and a perfect season. Gilhuly defeated East Hampton's Evan Boyce in the SLC tournament title match at Old Lyme. "I can't remember the last time a 1-2 singles player from our team, or for that matter, any other Shoreline Conference team swept both the regular and tournament season, said HK coach Rod Pakus. "The competition is just too good. This is something very special that Patrick has achieved and he has done it in a highly competitive league." Come out and support the HKHS Boys Basketball team tonight as they take on the Morgan Huskies in Clinton at 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 01, 2010 Thursday, December 31, 2009 The Transfer Station will not be open today. It will be open as usual on Saturday, January 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.  ARE YOU LOOKING TO TRANSFORM YOUR BODY? Sign up for a group personal training class at THE FITNESS CONNECTION and get a workout for a better body, improved health and to feel great about yourself every day! The Winter schedule at THE FITNESS CONNECTION begins on January 4th. Classes begin as early as 5:15AM. Personal training with Fitness Trainer, Joey Morman, in a small group setting for only $160 (less than $14/class). We meet twice a week for 6 weeks. Work your whole body each class and most importantly, LOVE the way you look and feel after only 12 sessions. For details or to reserve a spot, call 860-663-0326. Get connected with The Fitness Connection and start feeling great about yourself!  The meeting will be held in the Killingworth Library meeting room at 1:00. Newcomers are always welcome. Wednesday, December 30, 2009An open letter to the members of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Department and supporting Fire Companies: Read More »« Show Less While I will never be able to personally congratulate each member of the fire companies that fought courageously to save our family's home that night, the quick response and professional team effort stand as the primary reasons we will even have a home to go back to once fire damage repairs are completed. In our case, a much more severe property loss was avoided due to the rapid and effective actions of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Department and the other supporting fire companies from nearby towns. Words simply cannot fully express the appreciation and thanks we feel towards all the good people who answered the call that night. Get Fit: The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department has use of the New Middle School Fitness Room on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Session I will be held from January 11 - March 1 (No 1/18, 2/15, 2/17). There will be a second session from March 8 - April 21 (no 4/12, 4/14). The fee is $35 each session. Non-residents can register for an additional $10.
Re-shape your body and lose weight at the same time. This personalized class will emphasize safe and effective resistance training techniques to help achieve your fitness goals. A variety of cardiovascular equipment is available such as treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical trainers. There is also weight training equipment available. All ability levels will benefit from this class and participants can workout at their own pace. Start the new year right and Get Fit! Fitness Yoga: The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering Fitness Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12 - June 1 (no 2/11, 2/16, 2/18, 4/13, 4/15) from 6:45 - 8:00 pm. Journey through a 75 minute mind/body class. Discover the strength and cardiovascular benefits of this power yoga class and enjoy the relaxation as you reduce stress. Gain flexibility and balance through a flow of yoga poses. This is a great class for all levels including advanced, intermediate and beginners. The fees are $145 for a 36 coupon book, $90 for an 18 coupon book, and $6 for one coupon. Coupons must be turned in at each class attended and are non-transferable. Participants need to bring their own step or yoga mat to class. There will be a morning Fitness Yoga class on Wednesdays from 8:30 - 9:30 am from January 13 - May 26 (no 2/17, 4/14) and are held at the St. Lawrence Church in Killingworth. The fee is $90 (add $10 for non-residents). For more information, please call the HK Recreation Department at 345-8334 or visit us online at www.hkrec.com.  Sisters Carley (#3) and Ashley Mooney (#13) battle for a rebound. Juniors Emily Anderson (17 points, 15 rebounds) and Lauren Muise (15 points) helped pace the impressive offensive effort. Also scoring for HK were Shaina Rowley (5 points), Ashley Mooney (3 points) and Carley Mooney (2 points) while Shultz pulled down 10 rebounds. In early first round tournament action Monday, the Warriors of Canton beat St. Bernards, 37-36, in overtime to earn a trip to the Championship game against the host Cougars on Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the fieldhouse. St. Bernards will play Valley Regional in the consolation game at 5:30 pm. In the Junior Varsity tournament, the host Cougars defeated the Valley Regional JV team, 45-15, to earn a spot in the JV championship game on Wednesday at 3:30 pm against St. Bernards. Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson Tuesday, December 29, 2009According to www.WFSB.com, reports of power outages skyrocketed to more than 26,000 this afternoon as strong winds blast through the state. According to CL&P 475 Killingworth and 1832 Clinton customers have been impacted.
Gov. Jodi Rell issued a statement after coordinating a state response to the massive power outages, overnight cold and wind chill temperatures. Rell said, "We have seen steady winds of 20 - 30 miles per hour with gusts of more than 50 miles per hour. That has taken a toll on the power delivery infrastructure. Both Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating are working to get service restored as quickly as possible, but thousands of people have been without power at one point or another and some outages may last into the evening or beyond. Add to that the bitter cold and predicted wind chills tonight as low as 15 degrees below zero and there is a real danger." Haddam-Killingworth High School's annual December 23rd telethon had another successful year raising money for important causes. This year's event raised funds to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. The student directed production is overseen by television production teacher Chuck Lewis, music teacher Marcy Webster, art teacher Betsy Himmelman and business education teacher Marcia Catalano.
This year's telethon included a new talent competition called, "Shoreline's Got Talent". The finalists, Brittany Wigglesworth, Julie Blum, Whale Tale, Lindsey Arthap, Tre Davis, Ian Thorpe and Holly DeMorro, Raina Mullen, Shoreline Singers, Camille Kostek and Gabby Leone performed during the live telethon and will perform again on Friday, January 8th for the final culmination in front of judges. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale Restaurants. According to the Hartford Courant, the telethon raised more than $8,000 by 10:00 a.m. December 23rd. The program will be rebroadcast on Comcast Channel 18 through January 2. Admission to the January 8th concert is one canned food item to be donated to the Shoreline Food Pantry. Lions Club Holiday Thanks
On behalf of the Killingworth Lions Club, I thank all the individuals who donated food, cash, and gift certificates during our collections at the compactor site in November and December. Special thanks to the man (name unknown) who gave $150 in Roberts Food Center gift cards in December. All items were turned over to Helping Hands of Killingworth. A great many families holidays were enriched by your gifts. As always, our projects succeed due to the generosity of the residents in our town. Terry Doyle President Killingworth Lions Club A reminder to all that the library will be closed this Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st. Weather-permitting, we will be open on Saturday from 10am-4:30pm (please call first, 663-2000, to check before you head out).
Plan ahead for your holiday - and snowstorm? - needs. Check out the library's collection of jigsaw puzzles, board games, and music CDs, along with our great variety of books and movies. Go ahead, let it snow!  Monday, December 28, 2009• Special tax break for purchase of a new vehicle. You can deduct much of the state, local, sales, and excise taxes or other fees paid when buying a new car, light truck, motor home, or motorcycle between February 17, 2009, and December 31, 2009. • Temporary increase in Earned Income Tax Credit. Income limits and credit percentages for working families with three or more qualifying children have been increased; • Temporary increase in refundable portion of child tax credit. The minimum earned income amount used to calculate the additional child tax credit has been temporarily reduced. • Temporary suspension of tax on portion of unemployment benefits. For tax year 2009, taxpayers can exclude up to $2,400 of unemployment compensation. • American Opportunity Tax Credit. The Hope Credit has been renamed and expanded, for 2009 and 2010, to apply for tuition and certain fees for up to four years of college education. • Residential energy credits. A 30 percent break, up to $1,500, for qualifying improvements-such as insulation, energy efficient exterior windows, heating and cooling systems—placed into service in 2009 and 2010. • Making Work Pay. A tax credit of up to $400, or $800 on joint returns, which you have already seen in your paycheck if you are an employee. Some people will end up owing taxes because the tax credit doesn't apply, so the I.R.S. urges you to check your withholding by going to http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html. Of course, this is just a very brief summary. Further information is available at www.IRS.gov or by calling 1-800-829-1040. I wish you all a peaceful and prosperous year ahead. Cathy Iino First Selectwoman  The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, December 20, 2009: Monday: December 21: • 00:42:09 Medical Call, Parker Hill Road Extension. Wednesday: December 23: • 09:51:21 Structure Fire, Clinton, Lincoln Rd. • 19:59:03 Chimney Fire, Bunker Hill Rd. • 22:22:00 Structure Fire, Haddam, Burr Road Thursday: December 24: • 03:58:12 Medical Call, Rebecca Lane. Saturday: December 26: • 20:56:33 Fire Alarm, Route 148. Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth is offering 'Mama's Group, a support group for moms and families.
Discussions include: • Taking care of yourself • Trying to make better choices for your family • Liking yourself and your choices • Raising kids • The pressures and joys of motherhood • Thinking green All Parents welcome, single, divorced, stay at home. • From pregnancy to fully grown children • Moms with children in public school, private school and home school • Children are welcome Where: Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc. 91 Little City Road, Higganum, CT When: Monday's January 11, 2010 to March 15, 2010 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Please call 345-7498 to register! Sunday, December 27, 2009Come and join us for a Winter Cheer Wine & Food tasting hosted by the Gelston House, Main Street, East Haddam for an adult only evening out on January 29, 2010 from 7-10pm. All proceeds will go towards HK Project Graduation. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP with check to: HK Project Graduation, c/o HK High School, 95 Little City Road, Higganum, CT 06441, please include name, phone or email address to confirm your reservation. Any questions or ticket information, contact Kathy Strom 860-345-3398 or ksstrom@aol.com
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation is offering a Driver's Ed program this winter. Participants must be 16 years old before the start of class. There is a Full Program that includes 30 hours of classroom as well as the safe driving and alcohol program along with 8 hours of behind-the-wheel. The fee is $475 (non-residents add $10). Participants also have the option of taking the Safe Driving and Drug and Alcohol Program, which is the 8-hour course that fulfills the requirement of the State of CT for license applicants who took a Home Training Program. This course is required for all drivers, including those who are over the age of 18. The fee for this course is $125.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the HK HS room C-220. Session begins on January 7th with the Parent/Student informational class from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the HK HS Seminar Room which is required for students and parents to attend). Classes will run until March 23rd (no classes on 1/14, 1/19, 2/4, 2/22, 2/16, 2/18, 3/11). Students can attend regular classes from 3 - 5 pm or from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The Safe Driving classes will be held on Jan. 7, 12, 21, and 26. To register, please call the HK Recreation Dept. at 345-8334. |
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