tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61067872010-03-22T00:03:00.184-04:00A Community News and Information Source for Killingworth, Connecticut.hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09124584076214242786noreply@blogger.comBlogger5000125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-33067177868974310642010-03-22T00:03:00.000-04:002010-03-22T00:03:00.189-04:00

On Saturday, April 10th, Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS) invites you, your family and friends to join their "Annual Backward Mile and 5K Run/Walk", this year featuring chip timing by Fast Track. Register now for this fun event at www.active.com. Onsite registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 am at the Essex Town Hall on West Avenue. The Backward Mile race, open to runners older

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The Killingworth Library is pleased to announce that it now offers a pass to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. This is the "home of American Impressionism" - located on the banks of the Lieutenant River and featuring Miss Griswold's house, the Krieble Gallery, and beautiful gardens. Upcoming exhibits include landscape paintings, works from private Connecticut collections, and schoolgirl

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The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, March 14, 2010: Sunday: March 14:• 00:23:46 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, Route 81.Monday: March 15:• 10:57:53 Fire Alarm, Route 81.Tuesday: March 16:• 11:55:31 Medical Call, Bunker Hill Road.• 15:42:36 MVA, Route 81.• 22:46:03 CO Alarm, Boulder Trail.Wednesday: March 17:• 15:07:13

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HK Sports: HKHS Swimming and Diving Team Places Fourth in Class S State ChampionshipsThe HKHS Boys Swimming and Diving Team finished a strong fourth in the Class S Championships held at Wesleyan University last Thursday. The fourth place finish is the highest that the team has seen in years. A water main break that postponed the meet for two days did not upset the team which came determined to

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AgendaMeeting of the Board of SelectmenMonday, March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.Town Office Building1. Call to Order2. Pledge Of Allegiance3. 3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting March 4, 20104. Visitors: Concerning Items on the Agenda5. Tax Abatements & Refunds:6. Vacancies:    (A) Cable Advisory Council - 1 (B) Conservation Comm. - 1 (C) Estuary Council of Seniors - 2 (D) CRERPA Rep. BOS -1 (E)

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Running Brook Farms on Route 80, will host a series of gardening and landscaping seminars this spring. The seminars are open to the public and most are free. There is a fee for the landscaping consultation in May. Space is limited, please email runningbrookfarms@comcast.net or call 860.663.5522 ext. 302 or 303 to register.Saturday, March 20 10:00am. Seed Starting 2.0. An in depth review of

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The Killingworth Evergreen Garden Club will host a presentation by Nancy DuBrule Clemente on Organic Vegetable Gardening in Deer Country, Thursday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church.Nancy DuBrule Clemente; a knowledgeable source on organic gardening and owner of Natureworks located in Northford, CT will lecture about the benefits of growing your own organic vegetables. Nancy

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While it seems that the 2009 season just ended, it is already time for registration for the 2010 HKYFA season! Registration will be open to all those interested in football and/or cheerleading beginning February 28th through May 22nd. The 2010 registration packet, which includes information regarding registration fees and other deadlines, is available on our website, www.hkyfa.org, by clicking

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I know that many of you are concerned about the "Deep River" address on mail from the Census Bureau. I have now spoken with Ellen Whalley from the bureau, and she explained that the correct information about your Killingworth location is contained in the barcode on the census form you received. The fact that the mailing address says "Deep River" (although the zip code is correct) reflects a

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(l-r) J.C.McManus, Emily and Sarah Cook, front row Alden Halfinger and AmyJane WiknikThe March 13th Walk-a-thon in Killingworth's Beechwood Community raised over $1000 for the Doctor's Without Bordersefforts in Haiti. Rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm as 15 participants armed with umbrellas and joined by three soggy dogs walked the outside mile. Another 30 participants walked the equivalent

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This spring starting on March 20th, the Valley-Shore YMCA will open up registration for their spring 2010 programs. With many NEW classes in this year's lineup of programs, the Y has been able to reach out to many different points of interest within its community. Their NEW 14 town service area will enable you to feel even closer to the action this spring. For many local residents the association

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UPDATE: Chester has been claimed and is on his way home.A male Basset Hound with brown/black invisible fence collar was found this morning around 6:40 a.m. on Green Hill Rd near Route 81. If you have any information on his owner, please call 663-3652

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Stand Up and Be CountedYou probably received your 2010 Census Form in the mail, and you may have noticed that it is addressed to "Deep River" rather than "Killingworth." I've complained to the Census Bureau about this and am waiting for their reply. Meanwhile, please don't let that keep you from completing the form and mailing it back. That reduces the number of house visits required for this

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Ryan Buys swimming Butterfly earlier this season.HK Sports: HKHS Swimming and Diving Team Breaks Two School RecordsThe HKHS Swimming and Diving Team participated in the Class S State Trials last week and gained two new school records and 22 personal best times! Ryan Buys established a new school record of 52.47 for the 100 Butterfly; and Jeff Ludington (Backstroke), Ryan Blewett (Breaststroke),

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State Senator Ed Meyer and state Rep. Matt Lesser announced yesterday that they have introduced legislation which, if passed into law, will help to significantly reduce expenses for the annual, historic Durham Fair and other annual agricultural fairs by exempting various licensing, bonding and security fees from 'mass gathering' requirements.Their legislation, House Bill 5446, came at the request

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Offer your child or teen a unique camp experience this Summer...or have one yourself! Fashion Week (July 12-16, $350) for ages 11-16, learn about the world of fashion through illustration, designing and creating patterns, and sewing your own creations. Be part of a fashion shoot and show! Flamenco & Gypsy Culture Week (July 19-23, $300), teens and adults learn the footwork, arm movements, and

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On Friday March 12th, the Haddam Killingworth Youth Lacrosse Association kicked off its season. At the first practice, boys in grades 1-8 enjoyed meeting their coaches, learning about the game, and practicing lacrosse techniques such as scooping and throwing. Registration was a great success, as there were plenty of kids on Friday night ready to play. Practices will be held during the month of

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The Killingworth Scholarship Association is selling locally grown potted Tulips, Lilies, Daffodils, Hyacinths and Hydrangeas, priced below retail, just in time for Easter! These plants, which will be delivered in assorted colors, are from the same area grower who supplied the Association with wreaths and Poinsettia's at the holidays. These are top quality plants. The Deadline for Orders is March

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The Killingworth Republican Town Committee convened on March 11, at the Town Library to conduct their regular business, which included meeting with candidates for office and electing committee officers for 2010 - 2012. Twenty-seven committee members, and many guests attended. Peter Schiff, from Greenwich, a candidate for the nomination for United States Senate, led a spirited discussion of the

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Notice from the Assessor's OfficeOn March 17th, 2010 the Town of Killingworth Assessor's office will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, March 7, 2010: Sunday: March 7:• 10:49:05 MVA, Route 81 & Bridle Path Trail.Monday: March 8:• 00:19:57 Fire Alarm, Route 81.Tuesday: March 9:• 12:08:09 Ice Rescue, Pond Meadow Road.Wednesday: March 10:• 10:44:32 Medical Call, Route 81.• 13:44:16 Medical Call, Little City Road.• 17:

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The billboard of a baby and a beer bottle that received so much attention inConnecticut and across the country was put on display in the nation's capital last month along with several other elements of the Together We Can Coalition Campaign to Stop Underage Drinking.The Together We Can Coalition (TWC) is a unique partnership of three youth service bureaus serving six Middlesex County communities,

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StoneBridge Craftsmen of Killingworth, received multiple awards from the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show for their display. The awards that they won were Best Landscape Design, Best Stonework, Best Statement of Intent, and also Best Use of Structure. Stonebridge competed in the event with other Connecticut landscape companies. The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show theme for this year was "The

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The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is proud to have one of our own Local Hotshot winners win at the State Contest level on March 6th in East Hampton. Lizzy Anderson, from Killingworth, was the winner of the Girls 13-15 year old division with 101 points!After the local contest, our winners advanced to the County Level held in Groton on February 13th and competed against other local

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State Sen. Edward MeyerMonthly Column: March, 2010Assistant Majority LeaderEmail: Meyer@senatedems.ct.govThe Insurance Capitol of the WorldFor many years, Connecticut was known as the insurance capitol of the world, and it gained that reputation by the protection of its insurance companies which charged among the highest premiums in the nation. While Connecticut is no longer the insurance

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