tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787Sat, 01 May 2010 02:57:06 +0000A Community News and Information Source for Killingworth, Connecticut.http://www.killingworthtoday.com/index.shtmlnoreply@blogger.com (host)Blogger5000125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8527684667335476254Sat, 01 May 2010 02:01:00 +00002010-04-30T22:57:06.348-04:00Going Green at the Transfer StationStarting on Today, May 1, you can bring plastics numbered 3 to 7, as well as numbers 1 and 2, to the recycling bins at the Transfer Station. The numbers appear inside the recycling triangle on the bottom of the containers. (Click here to view CRRA plastics recycling chart) Remember to rinse out your containers, and remember, the more we recycle, the lower the http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8527684667335476254noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-912579895755602010Sat, 01 May 2010 02:00:00 +00002010-04-30T22:56:29.559-04:00HK attacker Nicole Armenia follows through on the game winning goal in overtime against Old Lyme.HK Sports: Playing on the road for the second time in three days, the HKHS Lacrosse team traveled to Town Woods Park in Old Lyme to take on the reigning Shoreline Conference Champions on their home field. Coming into the game, the Wildcats had never been defeated on their home field in conference http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#912579895755602010noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8705779378709327866Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:23:00 +00002010-04-30T13:42:45.096-04:00A tricolor, neutered male beagle about 30 pounds has been missing since Thursday, April 24 from the Warwickshire Drive area. He is not wearing a collar. Please call 860-663-1765 x 219 with any information.http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8705779378709327866noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-3740705974695131400Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-04-30T00:03:01.002-04:00The second Parmelee Farm Cleanup Day will be happening this Sunday from 9 am-3 pm at the farm on Rt. 81 just North of the middle school. Last Saturday, 25 hard working volunteers made good progress in helping with the cleanup, but much more still needs to be done. The rain last Sunday prevented a number of people from working, so we are asking for those people who weren't able come last Sat.or http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#3740705974695131400noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-3246542066166977436Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-04-30T00:03:00.692-04:00On Wednesday at the HKHS varsity baseball game, the Cougars gave thanks to the family and friends of Jason Lantieri for their generous funding of the new scoreboard in left field at the baseball field. Lantieri, of Killingworth, gave his life in the service of his country in 2007 when he was killed in Iraq. The scoreboard is in memory of the two year baseball letter winner. Jason's family and http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#3246542066166977436noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1330616608606971148Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-30T00:02:00.086-04:00According to The Source, Regional School District 17 has contracted with Student Transportation of America (STA) to manage the district's student transportation system. The conversion to STA will allow the district to spend less on transportation services and to resolve many of the difficulties with routes. Click to read more.http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1330616608606971148noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-7684543275320431602Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-30T12:54:11.560-04:00Top finishers for HK in the 200M Dash, Marina Annino (right) and Grace Colonia-Hughes. HK Sports: Last Tuesday the HKHS Track and Field Team hosted East Hampton High School. In a very close meet, the boys emerged victorious 76-74, but the girls fell to the 2009 outdoor and this year's indoor Shoreline champions, 92-57. The boys dominated the 1600M Run and the 3200M Run while East Hampton swept http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#7684543275320431602noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-4005137307660140146Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-30T00:01:01.272-04:00To the Editor:I recently had occasion to patronize the Cozy Corner Bake Shoppe in the shopping plaza on Route 81. I was favorably impressed with the quality of the baked goods, the reasonable prices and the cleanliness of the establishment. Tucked away in the corner of the plaza, I'm afraid that many townspeople might be unaware that they have such a fine bakery so close by. If you have a http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#4005137307660140146noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-3782794014915219964Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-04-29T05:59:37.318-04:00The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) presented awards to engineers and home/facility owners recognizing their exceptional devotion to energy-savings and excellence in design. George Keithan, president and CEO of Consulting Engineering Services, and his wife Mary were presented with their award in the residential category for their Net Zero Energy home located in Killingworth, Conn. About twohttp://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#3782794014915219964noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-913020039614411121Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-29T07:13:14.918-04:00 Show Dates: Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st at 7:00pmAll Tickets $10. General Admission - doors open at 6:30pmFree Show for Senior Citizens - Tonight, Thursday, April 29th at 6:00 at the High School Auditorium(Tickets are now on sale in the H-K HS Main Office. Please call 860-345-8541 to reserve)The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#913020039614411121noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8220490052289360223Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-29T00:02:00.962-04:00This coming Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 5pm - 7pm, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Team will be holding a Pulled Pork Fundraiser Dinner at St. James Parish Hall, 498 Killingworth Road (Rt 81), Higganum, CT.Dinner will include Smoked Pulled Pork (with choice of three bbq sauces) & a Hamburger Roll, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Baked Beans, your choice of a variety of desserts and Coffee/Tea http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8220490052289360223noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8308810133991910443Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-29T00:01:03.428-04:00Catcher Jamie Corda applies tag to Old Lyme runner after being caught in a pickle HK Sports: The Old Lyme bats were as cold as the weather when HK Softball faced Old Lyme on home Wednesday afternoon. Ashley Cook was hot despite the weather holding the Old Lyme hitters to just 3 scattered hits and striking out 6. HK batters also started cold but got hot in the 3rd inning scoring all 4 of their http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8308810133991910443noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8739269704483237413Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-04-28T00:03:00.723-04:00The Killingworth Women's Organization and the Killingworth Lions Club are sponsoring a May Day Wine and Champagne Tasting this Saturday, May 1st from 5-10 p.m. at the Killingworth Library.The elegant affair will include the newest wines and a wide array of delicious hors d'oeuvres. Ticket are $35 per person in advance and $45 per person at the door and are available now at the Library ( cash of http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8739269704483237413noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-2433924933938003749Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-28T00:02:00.164-04:00The Higganum United Methodist Church, Route 154 (next to Haddam Elementary School), will hold an auction on Friday, April 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. for previewing. Auction starts at 7 p.m. Lots of items to bid on, silent auction, door prizes and snack bar. Come join us.http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#2433924933938003749noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-3390097460586570194Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-28T00:02:00.470-04:00To the Editor:I was very sad to see yesterday,that one of Killingworth's most revered elementary school teachers, Janet Scranton, had passed away on April 21st. Both of my daughters, Jen and Sarah, had the great experience of having Mrs. Scranton when they were very young students at Killingworth Elementary School. They both have many fond memories of their days in her class, and the years that http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#3390097460586570194noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1868317300087569306Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-28T00:01:03.254-04:00The Haddam Killingworth Youth Lacrosse Association (HKYLA) is off to a great start in their first season, with the Juniors getting the first ever HK youth lacrosse win by beating Stonington 4-3 on Sunday, April 18th. The team played great! The Senior team had a lot of opportunities on Saturday April 17th to beat East Lyme, down only 2-1 at half time, but in the end lost 7-1. Congratulations tohttp://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1868317300087569306noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-50420751439693984Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-28T00:01:03.586-04:00Emily Anderson looks for an open teammate. HK Sports: The HK Lacrosse team traveled to North Branford on Tuesday and the Cougars fell 12-11 in a close game. The Cougars held a slim one goal advantage at halftime, but the Thunderbirds took a late two goal lead and held on for the win. HK was led by Emily Anderson with 6 goals and 1 assist. Also scoring for the Cougars were Leah DiGregorio with http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#50420751439693984noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-4915248421258105956Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-27T06:01:17.959-04:00Killingworth Elementary School PTO will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Friday, April 30th through Thursday, May 6th (Weekdays only). Families, teachers and the community are invited to attend the Fair, which will feature the theme of "Book Fair Diner - All You Can Read!""Book Fair Diner" will offer a great menu of specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#4915248421258105956noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-2269578336205299655Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-27T06:00:49.629-04:00IBIZA Restaurant 39 High Street, New Haven 203-865-1933www.ibizanewhaven.comCuisine: **** Service: **** Ambiance: ** Price Range: $$$ Wine Menu: Spanish; featuring select very fine wines from small estates Hours: Lunch: Friday Noon - 2.30 pm; Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5-9 pm; Friday - Saturday 5-10 pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations essential. The renaissance fortress of Ibiza casts a spell of bold http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#2269578336205299655noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8396089916918212010Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-27T00:01:01.004-04:00 The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, April 18, 2010: Monday: April 19:• 17:57:05 Medical Call, Route 81.Tuesday: April 20:• 09:27:56 Medical Call, Little City Road.• 11:16:49 Structure Fire, Clinton Airline Road.• 17:59:24 Medical Call, Roast Meat Hill Road.• 20:01:16 CO Alarm, Pond Meadow Road.Wednesday: April 21:• http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8396089916918212010noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1957343962646757973Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-04-26T07:42:05.360-04:00To the Editor:I must correct something that Mr. Stull said in his letter published yesterday. The Wettish project is not over budget; the Park and Recreation Committee has been attending extremely closely to expenditures and expects to complete it for no more than the $975 thousand that the town approved on June 18, 2009. More than half that amount, $500 thousand, has been paid for by a STEAP http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1957343962646757973noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-7009732471407091019Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-04-26T00:03:00.184-04:00Students at KES helped keep their corner of the world looking green during Beautification Day held on Thursday's Earth Day. Students and other volunteers raked, weeded, planted and mulched to keep the KES grounds looking beautiful. Mother Nature gave her blessing by providing sunny weather all day followed by a quick, hard-driving rain in the early evening to water all the new plantings and http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#7009732471407091019noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-6189133609449520194Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-26T06:03:28.399-04:00Janet Hetzel Scranton died Wednesday, (April 21, 2010), after four years of medical challenges. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Elizabeth Mattoon Hetzel and Paul Hunt Hetzel. She is survived by her husband Lewis Willard Scranton. They celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary in 2009. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Abigail (Abby) S. Patrizio of Clinton and a http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#6189133609449520194noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1653993093516212109Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:02:00 +00002010-04-26T06:02:58.638-04:00In order to feed the many presenters, volunteers and staff that help to make this day so special for our kids, we need your help! The Festival is scheduled for Friday, May 14.The list of items we are seeking is located at the KES front office. Please take a moment to stop by and consider choosing an item to contribute. If you would like to choose an item, but can not get to the office please http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1653993093516212109noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-7178020889597702889Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:01:00 +00002010-04-26T07:43:28.568-04:00MaryKate Murray catches a fly ball while junior Ashley Scully backs off. HK Sports: The HK Softball team kept their winning streak alive by defeating Valley at Valley 10-2. Alli McFee pitched 5 innings allowing just 2 runs and Ashley Cook came in in the 6th to preserve the victory. The HK offense was strong with several hitters getting 2 hits or more in the victory. Sammy Waskowitz, Taylor http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2010_04_25_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#7178020889597702889noreply@blogger.com (host)