May - Killingworth

Killingworth Krier
A Chamber of Commerce publication • www.Killingworthct.com
May 2013
In This Issue
Chamber Profile
-3The Killingworth
Krier: 20 Years and
Still Growing
-4Town Hall Notes
-10Library Notations
-12At Home With
John Himmelman
-14Parmelee Farm
-16Senior News
-18Summer Camps Fun For Everyone
-20Community Events
-26Classifieds
-28Relay For Life Event
-30Project Graduation
Gearing Up
-34Faith & Spirituality
-37Town Meetings
-38Advertiser Index
-39Brian L. Fitzsimmons
Remembered
- 40 -
Photo by Peg Scofield
Chamber Members Encouraged to
Have a Web Presence
By Fiona Phelan
The Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
featured a guest presentation by Erica Tannen,
creator of the online e-list, “ an Excruciatingly
Opinionated Guide to the Connecticut
Shoreline.”
The e-list (www.the-e-list.com) website
offers a directory of shoreline businesses
and events. Members can also sign up for a
weekly newsletter which brings deals and
events right to your inbox. Businesses can
advertise online and in the newsletter.
Tannen encouraged Chamber members
to get online and use all the social media
tools available to promote their business,
many of which are free. Simple marketing
tools include creating a Facebook page for
your business, which is entirely separate
from your personal page; and sending a
monthly newsletter to clients to keep in
touch with them about things happening
in your business and other snippets of
useful information. Newsletters can be
easily composed in online programs such as
Constant Contact. (Chamber members can
receive a discount, see page 8).
Business Facebook page postings can be
specials offered by your business or links
to articles that your readers might enjoy.
According to Tannen, 20% of your posts
should be about your business and 80%
should engage the reader.
Business owners who are more tech
savvy and have the time were advised to
use Pinterest, Twitter, Vine, and Square. To
assess which tools would work best, learn
more from sites such as Mashable.com and
SocialMediaExaminer.com
“You have to research all the different
options and determine which is going to give
you your biggest return on investment,” said
Tannen. “As a business owner you cannot
afford to ignore social media any more.”
Chamber News
President: Carrie Sassi
Pizzeria Da Vinci
Vice-President: Joe Gomez
3 Sons Custom Closets
Treasurer: Dorothy Wright,
Accounting Services
Co-Secretary: Keira Eule, Sandy Miller
Guilford Savings Bank
Membership Chair: Abbey Albrecht
Killingworth Garage
Board of Directors
Susan Flynn
Flynn Associates Real Estate, LLC
Tim Gannon
Gannon Photography
Keith Lyke
Killingworth Family Pharmacy
Connie Meierdiercks
TD Bank
Dale Wilcox
Higganum Dental Associates
Richard Pleines
Old Hickory Furniture
Board of Directors Meeting
Past Issues of the Krier
The Killingworth Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors will
hold its monthly on May 9 at 7 p.m.
at the Killingworth Library. The
Board meets the 2nd Thursday of
the month at 7 p.m. at the Library.
All members are welcome to attend.
Business owners interested in joining the Chamber are also invited to
attend.
Did you see something in last
month’s Krier and can’t find your copy?
Past issues are available online at www.
killingworthct.com (click on the link to
the Krier).
Also, extra copies of the current
month’s Krier are available at: Killingworth Library, Killingworth Town Hall,
Dino’s in Higganum, Higganum Pharmacy and Guilford Savings Bank in the
North Madison Shopping Center.
Sassi Elected President of
Killingworth Chamber of Commerce
Krier Information
The Killingworth Krier
Est. 1993
Published by The Killingworth
Chamber of Commerce and
distributed to Killingworth residents to
give information about local events and to
promote and encourage local businesses.
Editor: Fiona Phelan
Layout & Design: Susan Gumbart,
Gumbart Graphics/Personal Publications
Advertising: Susan Gumbart,
Fiona Phelan
Contributors: Kathy Amoia, Cathy Iino
Printing: ABCO “The Paper Man” Inc.
DEADLINE: is the 5th of the preceding
month. Advertising size and rate information
is available at www.killingworthct.com.
Email: [email protected].
Krier Editor, P.O. Box 644
Killingworth, CT 06419
Phone: (860) 961-6662
FAX: (860) 663-2701
E-mail: [email protected]
www.killingworthct.com
PLEASE NOTE: The Killingworth Krier shall
not be liable for failure to publish an ad
or for typographical errors or errors in
publication. The Krier reserves the right
to refuse any advertising for any reason
and to alter advertising copy or graphics
deemed unacceptable for publication.
Press releases and articles sent for publication may be edited for content and/
or space available within the publication.
Photo by Peg Scofield
Dale Wilcox, out-going president of the Chamber
of Commerce, and Carrie Sassi, newly elected
president.
At the Chamber of Commerce
Annual Meeting last month, Carrie
Sassi of Pizzeria DaVinci was elected
President of the Killingworth Chamber
of Commerce for a two-year term. She
succeeds Dale Wilcox of Higganum
Dental Associates who will remain on
the Board of Directors.
“I cannot tell you how quickly the
past two years have gone by,” said outgoing President Dale Wilcox.” I think
the Chamber has made some real
progress in bringing events back to the
2
community that not only benefit the
community but also our members.”
In the past year, the Chamber
has hired Peg Scofield of Purple Dog
Productions and KillingworthToday.
com as its Marketing Director. In
that position, she worked with the
Chamber to resurrect its annual
December holiday event which
blossomed into a well attended
Christmas at the Farm event.
Joe Gomez of 3 Sons Custom
Closets was elected Vice President;
Dorothy Wright of Accounting
Services will continue as Treasurer;
Sandy Miller and Keira Eule of
Guilford Savings Bank will serve as
co-secretary; and Abbey Albrecht of
Killingworth Garage will continue as
membership Chair.
The following were re-elected to
the Board of Directors: Susan Flynn,
Flynn Associates Real Estate, LLC;
Tim Gannon, Gannon Photography;
Keith Lyke, Killingworth Family
Pharmacy; Connie Meierdiercks,
TD Bank; and Richard Pleines, Old
Hickory Furniture.
Chamber Member Profile
By Fiona Phelan
Business:
Conway Painting
Owner:
Tim Conway
Phone: (860) 663-2618; (860) 575-0595
HIC:
581976 Fully Insured
Email:
[email protected]
Tim Conway’s dark blue pick-up truck is a familiar sight
along the shoreline and serves as one of his best forms
of advertising - after word-of-mouth. In fact, his truck has
become so synonymous with his business that he won’t
get another truck unless it’s blue.
But it’s not just the familiarity of his truck that brings
him new business, it’s the quality of the work. Conway
has been in the painting business for more than 25 years
and has witnessed first-hand the ebb and flow of business
along with the economy. Business is now on an upturn.
“The last two years, homeowners have been putting off
projects because of the economy but now people are calling ready to do those projects that weren’t absolutely necessary,” says Conway. “Also, right now there are a lot of homes
on the market and people are looking for quality and qualified
painters to come in and get their homes ready to sell.”
Conway says he recently did a seven-room painting job
for a home here in town and it sold after the first open
house. A touch of paint can truly make a difference to the
appearance of a home, says Conway, who also holds a real
estate license.
In addition to interior and exterior painting, Conway
also offers sheetrocking, popcorn and sandfinish ceiling
work, gutter cleaning and power washing. He is bonded
and insured, a fact that homeowners should require in
choosing any type of contractor, says Conway who lives in
town with his wife Deb and youngest of three children.
In addition, Conway is also certified by the federal Environmental Protection Agency as a licensed lead paint removal
contractor. He has been trained in the use of lead-safe work
practices by taking an EPA approved 8 hour training course in
order to obtain certification and become a “certified renovator”. If you live in a home or apartment that was built before
1978 and are planning a renovation or repair project, make
sure you renovate right with a Lead-Safe Certified contractor
in accordance with EPA guidelines.
“The benefit to being able to do the additional light carpentry and finish work is that the homeowner doesn’t have to
go out and find someone else after I’ve finished or before I’ve
started painting. We can do it all at the same time, saving the
homeowner time and money,” says Conway.
Photo by Fiona Phelan
Tim Conway stands by his truck and his work.
Conway prefers to quote a project by the job rather
than at an hourly rate, which provide customers with a
clear schedule for how long the job should take to complete (barring any unforeseen circumstances). Customer
can buy their own paint or have Conway buy it for them.
“You have to do your due diligence when looking for
any type of contractor,” says Conway. “The best marketing
tool for me is for one client to tell another. If your clients
aren’t referring you, you’re not doing a good job.”
3
Killingworth Krier: 20 Years and Still Growing
Ken Staley, a Chamber board member at
the time and the first editor of the Krier.
This year celebrates the 20th
anniversary of the Killingworth
Krier. In those two decades, the
Krier has had four editors and has
evolved from a 16-page bookletsized publication to the full 30+page,
two-color newsletter that appears in
your mailbox each month.
Today marks another milestone
for the Krier. Hopefully you noticed
the new masthead, the new font
and the fresh look. Over the past
few months the editorial team has
worked diligently toward coming up
with this facelift which we hope you
will find as appealing as we do.
Before this makeover, the Krier
has experienced five previous looks.
Let’s start at the beginning. In late
1992, the Killingworth Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors
viewed a prototype titled the
Killingworth Cackle. In January 1993,
the first issue of the Killingworth
Krier was produced and distributed
to all Killingworth residents. And the
Krier was born - just five years after
the Chamber itself was formed.
“Along with providing you
information that is interesting and
entertaining, one of our objectives
is to increase your awareness of the
many talented businesspeople who
provide products and services right
4
here in Killingworth,” wrote Ken Staley,
a Chamber board member at the
time and the first editor of the Krier.
Staley was principal of The Ken Staley
Consulting Group which provided sales,
marketing and management services as
well as consulting and training.
Staley’s words remain the purpose
of the Krier today - a publication that
provides information about local events
and promotes and encourages local
businesses.
“The Chamber was formed in
the late 80’s and one of our biggest
challenges had always been trying to
get the word out to the community
about the Chamber members and the
services they could provide,” recalls
Tim Gannon, a founding member of
the Chamber and still a member today.
“It was decided by the Chamber
Board of Directors that a newsletter
published by the Chamber would be a
good way the accomplish this. Three
people, including myself, attended a
newsletter workshop on how best to
create it,” Gannon recalls. “Finally a
basic design was established, and our
first Killingworth Krier was published. It
was intended to be a good community
resource, and included news of the
town, special events, and advertising
from local Chamber members.
Continued on next page
Killingworth Krier continued from previous page
“The Krier has gone through various Alexander’s Ragtime Printers, we
changes and formats over the years, and made a sample of what we could
continues to be one of the best ways
do. Ken was the editor and Roy
always obtained the ad revenue.
for our members to communicate with
It was printed on a strange size
the community as well as to offer the
townspeople another way of keeping
of parchment paper in a different
touch with important events happening shade each month. The paper was
in town,” says Gannon.
the largest size we could print and
the paper had to be purchased in
The first edition of the Krier
Hartford and cut to size.
measured 6 1/2 by 9 1/2 and included 16
pages. The early Krier was printed on
“It was a great 10 years and we
colored parchment type paper. In the
are happy that it has continued
middle of 1997, the Krier transformed
and grown so nicely,” she adds. “I
itself into the 8 1/2 x 11 size that it is
tried to give a small town sense
today and for several years featured
of belonging - not easy without a
colored paper for the cover. In 1999,
“downtown” where people could
the Krier went to all white pages and
meet other than the post office
included 16 pages per issue. In 2001,
and compactor. Articles about
the Krier began to grow, bumping up to
organizations and persons were
Killingworth
Village,
has issues.
a new name –– Pizzeria
DaVinci!
20 pages
for many
always well
received. We always
ntly, but rest
assured,
that’s
all
that’s
changed
.
.
.
you
can still
“Roy thought up the misspelled
avoided politics
and tried to give a
e fantastic
food
from
the
same
menu.
As
the
owners
of
name,” recalls Sue Alexander, copositive view of life in our town of
e’re proud
to announce
is now
publisher
of the firstthat
Krier Pizzeria
with her DaVinci
trees,
rockslocated
and water.”
e Killingworth
or
Higganum
location!
husband Roy. “When we were in the
Continued on page 6
Chamber of Commerce, because of
Killingworth Has A New Name!
& Carrie Sassi , Owners
ll
99
ntic
an
rust
za
Deep River
526-0884
Cobalt
267-4174
Higganum
345-2251
Cromwell
613-1199
P I Z Z E R I A
DaVinci
Authentic Italian Thin Crust Pizza
PIZZA
• GRINDERS • SALADS • C ALZONES
Killingworth
Higganum
(860) 663-2256
(860) 345-2251
Rt 81 in the
7 Killingworth Rd.
. Same Menu
. . Same
Killlingworth .Village
Mon Friendly
- Sat 11a.m. - 9 p.m. Faces!
Sun - Thur 3 - 9 p.m.
Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun. 3 - 9 p.m.
Visit our website davincict.com for
money saving coupons and DaVinci news!
1/2
price
Wings
with purchase of any large pizza
(Coupons may not to be combined with any other offers)
Follow us on Twitter for daily “Tweet only” specials: @davincipizzact.
Check out our DaVinci exclusive “SmartBox”. Innovative, Eco-friendly, SMART!
5
Roy and Sue Alexander, owners of Ragtime
Printers, and co-publishers of the first Krier.
Killingworth Krier continued from page 5
Karen Milano was editor of the Krier until
August 2006.
“The Krier was a cut and paste
deal done on a home computer and
printed in the basement of a chamber
member’s home,” recalls Staley, who
now lives in Tolland. “The first couple of
issues were only a few pages, but it was
well received by the community and
quickly grew in content.
“The Mission of the Chamber
was simple: Build awareness for our
businesses and promote business
growth in our wonderful town,” he
adds. “Congratulations to all involved
over these past two decades.”
In 2002, Karen Milano became first
a regular contributor to the Krier with
her Meet Your Neighbor column and
then became editor as the Alexanders
moved on to other opportunities.
Under Milano’s guidance, the Krier
went through a re-design and, with
more local features and member
advertising, grew again. Milano would
continue as editor until August 2006.
“I contacted the Krier editors inquiring
if they ever needed volunteer help, as I
found the editorial process interesting and
wanted to learn more,” recalls Milano.
“They were more than happy to oblige
and one thing led to another.
“As I learned the process under
Roy’s tutelage in their home office,
their lives expanded in another
direction. They were pleased with my
progress and asked if I’d like to take
over editing and publishing for the
Krier. I was elated.
“I truly loved my time as editor of the
Krier,” adds Milano. “It was a wonderful
opportunity to combine my love of
people and their stories with a creative
outlet. Through the Krier I have met many
people who remain my friends today. Handing over the reins to Fiona Phelan
and Susan Gumbart was a very difficult
decision, but one I had to make in order
to manage a family crisis.
“I always look forward to the
monthly Krier in the mailbox. It is still
a vital touchstone for the residents of
Killingworth,” says Milano, who still
occasionally contributes articles.
Under new editorial and graphic
management, in late 2006 the Krier
reinstated a feature that appeared in
the first issues - the Chamber Profile which quickly became popular among
Chamber members as a tool to let
residents learn more about a specific
business and the people behind it.
More than 70 business members
have been featured on the page three
space.
Continued on next page
RICHARD CUSANO • PROPRIETOR
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
WRITTEN GUARANTEE
CT STATE LICENSED & INSURED
Customized Programs to fit your needs
Maintenance Programs • Residential & Commercial
TERMITES • CARPENTER ANTS • RATS • MICE • ANTS • SPIDERS • FLEAS
ROACHES • HORNETS • WASPS • SILVERFISH • SQUIRRELS • RACCOONS •
SKUNKS • TERMITE MONITORING & SOIL TREATMENTS
ALL WORK CONFIDENTIAL • UNMARKED VEHICLES
V.A. & F.H.A. CERTIFICATION FOR TERMITE INSPECTION
SERVING ALL OF NEW HAVEN COUNTY FOR OVER 25 YEARS
860 388-4483
6
860 663-2817
Lic. # B-0557
203 453-9020
Killingworth Krier continued from previous page
of the active town organizations, the expanding list of
advertisers and new members of the Chamber.
“The warmth of the town stands out with features
such as Chamber Member Profile, advice articles on
health, education, tax preparation, etc, Town Hall Notes
and Senior News,” Nair adds. “The pride of the Town
for families and their children is evident in the honor
rolls and the news and photos of the many outstanding
accomplishments of so many of the young people in Town.”
“The Killingworth Krier is an invaluable resource for
every household in the Killingworth Community,” says
Cheryl Chandler, Executive Director, Youth and Family
Services of Haddam-Killingworth Inc. “Being a private
non-profit, this is one of the most dependable and
cost effective ways to inform the community about our
programs and services. In turn, our staff is kept informed
of other activities in the community that we are pleased
to serve. We thank the Krier for 20 years of service. Happy
Anniversary.”
To this day the Krier remains a unique publication - no
other Chamber (and we’ve looked) produces a publication
that incorporates both business and community news.
After six years of the same format the time has come
to update the design of the Krier and add some new
features. We believe we have achieved our goal of making
the pages easier to read and providing you with timely and
interesting information about businesses, events and people
in our community. Please send your feedback and your story
ideas to us at [email protected].
Membership in the Chamber grew as businesses
saw the Krier as a unique opportunity to get their
name in every household. As membership grew, so
did the size of the Krier, first to 30 pages then to 36 and
40. For the past several years, the Krier has averaged
a minimum of 32 pages per month with more than 75
businesses advertising each month. The Krier only accepts
advertising from its members, making it a prime benefit of
membership.
In September 2008, the Krier added color to the
front and back cover. And, just this past December, the
Krier ran a full color cover for the first time to feature
the Christmas at the Farm event.
“The Krier is more than just our hometown paper it’s our link to everyone and everything in town,” says
Children’s Librarian Gayle Byrne. “Here at the Library
we know with just a couple of taps on the keyboard and
a click on ‘send’ we’re connected. That’s what the Krier
does so perfectly... it keeps us all connected. “ “What stood out as I looked at past Kriers from 2003
to the present is what has not changed...and that is
the pride, warmth and neighborly feel of this growing
town,” says Barbara Nair, Executive Director, Arts Center
at Killingworth. “The growth is evident in the activities
Buy In Bulk & Save
Four Mulches To Choose From:
Cedar, Dark Hardwood, Hemlock, Black
Plus...Top Soil and Compost.
Delivery Available!
JV Wine & Spirits
Thank you to our
patrons as we celebrate
our 2nd anniversary!
Wine Tastings
Fridays, May 10, 17 & 24
From 4:30 -6:30 p.m.
(860) 663-5522 • 219 Rt. 80, Killingworth
Visit our website at:
www.runningbrookfarms.com
(860) 663 2168 • 184 Route 81
Killingworth Village
Like us on facebook!
7
Constant Contact® Offers KCC Member Discount
The Killingworth Chamber of
Commerce members can receive a
discounted rate when they sign up
to use Constant Contact®, a webbased marketing tool.
KCC members opening a new
Constant Contact account can
visit http://www.constantcontact.
com/chambermembers and the
KCC discount will automatically be
applied to their account. If you are an existing account
holder and would like to have the
KCC discount added to your next
payment please send an email to
chamberprogram@constantcontact.
com with the subject line “chamber
member discount” and your
Constant Contact username in the
body of the email. The discounts are 20% off for
6-months pre-paid and 25% off for
the year on a pre-pay basis. The
actual prices vary based on how
many contacts you have, but once the
change is made to your account you
will be able to see all of those exact
figures before you pay.
Constant Contact®, Inc. helps
small businesses, associations,
and nonprofits connect with their
customers, clients, and members.
Launched in 1998, Constant Contact
champions the needs of small
organizations and provides them
with an easy and affordable way to
build successful, lasting customer
relationships. Constant Contact’s
leading email marketing, online
survey and event marketing tools—
supported by its expert personal
coaching and support—help all types
of small businesses and organizations
create professional-looking email
newsletters and insightful online
surveys and begin a dialogue with
their customers.
8
Today, more than 450,000
customers worldwide trust Constant
Contact to help them connect with
their audience. With Constant
Contact, small organizations
have access to the latest industry
information and education to help
them learn email marketing and
online survey best practices. Plus,
they benefit from Constant Contact’s
high email deliverability rates due
to strong partnerships with ISPs,
a no-tolerance spam policy, and
a leadership role in organizations
such as the ESPC (Email Sender and
Provider Coalition).
Headquartered in Waltham,
Massachusetts, with offices in
Waltham, MA; Loveland, CO; Delray
Beach, FL; San Francisco, CA and
New York, NY, Constant Contact was
ranked number 153 on Deloitte’s 2009
Technology Fast 500.
EPA’s Lead-Safe
Certification Program
Town Clerk Announces:
“Pick of the Litter”
Contest
Home repairs that create even a small amount of
lead dust are enough to poison your child and put your
family at risk. If you live in a home or apartment that was
built before 1978 and are planning a renovation or repair
project, make sure you renovate right with a Lead-Safe
Certified contractor in accordance with EPA guidelines. He
or she will know how to protect your family.
Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting,
and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips
by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to
children and adults.
Increased awareness about lead-based paint hazards
and lead-safe work practices for do-it-yourselfers will help
reduce lead poisoning in children, pregnant women, other
family members and workers.
For information, call EPA Region 7 at 1-800-223-0425
and ask to speak with a lead paint specialist.
Open to all Killingworth PUPS licensed
during June, 2013.
(We Encourage You to License by Mail)
NO Early Birds Please!
Proof of Current Rabies
Vaccination Required
Is your prized PUP the best in town?
Make it Official!
Three winners will be randonly selected
to serve as Killingworth’s number #1, #2 and #3
“Pick of the Litter”
License your dog in June
and Your PUP may be singled out as the
Cream of the Crop!
Facts about lead:
• FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and
babies even before they are born.
• FACT:
Even children who seem healthy can have
high levels of lead in their bodies.
• FACT:
You can get lead in your body by breathing or
swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips
containing lead.
• FACT:
You have many options for reducing lead
hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in
good condition is not a hazard.
• FACT:
Removing lead-based paint improperly can
increase the danger to your family.
If you think your home might have lead hazards, go
to www.epa.gov/lead or call EPA Region 7 at 1-800-2230425 and ask to speak with a lead paint specialist.
SHORELINE
FOCUS ON FITNESS
Get focused. Get FIT!
Lori Marriott
Certified FitnessTrainer
Adult & Youth
• Small Groups • TRX • Semi-Private
“The future depends on what we do
in the present.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi
www.ShorelineFocusOnFitness.com
203.314.6211
9
Town Hall Notes
By Cathy Iino, First Selectwoman
Dump stickers. After three years,
it’s time for new Transfer Station
permits. We will be issuing new
windshield stickers—blue, this time—
starting May 1. As usual, you may get
them at the Tax Collector’s Office in
Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at
the Transfer Station, during normal
hours of operation. In either case, you
must show your vehicle registration
to get a sticker. Each household is
entitled to stickers for two vehicles.
The application form is available
on line at bitsylink.com/?EPVLS; to
save time, print it out and bring it
with you.
Trash talk. Not that kind. Waste
disposal is not as much fun, but it
does account for about 5% of our
town budget, so it deserves attention.
Last year, Killingworth added about
3,500 tons to the waste stream. Of
that, we recycled less than 20%. The
rest, we paid to dispose of—over $70
per ton.
Recycling saves us money. We
do not pay tipping fees for our
recyclables. In fact, we get rebates or
cash for some of them. So, the more
recyclables we take out of our trash,
the more we save.
The Transfer Station now has
several recycling streams. The main
ones are:
• Paper, cardboard, paperboard.
All of these items may go in the BLUE
compactor.
• Plastics (#1-7), glass, and metal
cans go in the RED container.
• Electronics. You can place almost
any kind of electronic equipment, from
cell phones to television sets, in the
pods near the exit. A zero-landfill,
state-approved, recycling company
collects this e-waste at no cost.
• Scrap metal goes into a container
down below. The town currently
makes a small amount of money on
scrap metal. (For safety reasons, no
dump picking is allowed.)
• Returnable cans and bottles.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts benefit
from deposits on cans and bottles
“donated” in the special trailer.
A more detailed list of options
is on the town website at bitsylink.
com/?JQRVY and available from Don
Berry, Transfer Station Supervisor.
Berry and the other attendants, Sal
Benevento and Owen Frederickson,
will be glad to answer any questions
you have about what goes where.
Look for the options to expand: this
summer, for example, we will begin
collecting all sorts of paints in cans.
Hazardous Waste. Household
hazardous waste—including
household batteries (rechargeable
or not), oil-based paints, mercury
thermometers, pesticides, and pool
chemicals—should be brought to
the Estuary Region collection facility
at Exit 4 off Route 9, Dump Rd.,
Essex. The schedule of collections
for 2013 is: May 18; June 1, 22; July
13 27; Aug. 10, 24; Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5
(Middletown, site TBD); Oct. 12, 26.
Opt out of Yellow Pages. You can
now opt out of delivery of some or
all paper phone directories by going
to yellowpagesoptout.com. Although
printed directories can be recycled,
removing them from the delivery
stream reduces the environmental
impact of these books, and the
unsightly littering of our roads, even
more. If you don’t use these phone
books, I encourage you to opt out.
Don’t share your trash. Last year,
we found bags of residential trash in
the trash receptacles at our parks.
Please remember that these barrels
are for use by park visitors and are
not emptied daily.
Not trash talk. The Board of
Selectmen and the Board of Finance
Photo by Amy Etra
Cathy Iino, First Selectwoman
have proposed a budget that is virtually
level with this year’s budget (it is 0.2%
higher). Because Killingworth’s share of
the school budget will drop significantly
this year, owing to a drop in our school
population, the small increase in the
town budget will not increase taxes.
The Annual Town Meeting to vote
on the budget for the coming fiscal
year will be held on Monday, May 20,
at 7 p.m. at KES.
Weddings • Proms • Airports • Piers
Special Occasions • Casino’s • Nights on the Town
Lincoln L Series Town Cars
Lincoln 8 Passenger Limousines
(203) 453-7730 [email protected]
(800) 784-1173 www.sunsetlimousines.com
Serving the Shoreline Since 1986
Lic. # CT 2364
10
Health Officials Check Food Safety at Fairs
Summer is coming and with that comes lots of
outings and gatherings. Many of us just assume that the
hamburger or fried dough is safe at the many fairs we
attend. Why shouldn’t it be? If you have listened to the
news in the past few years you learned how our spinach,
peanut butter and many other types of food have been
contaminated or that certain food has been recalled.
Behind the scenes are dedicated health officials, on the
federal, state and local level, who are trained to protect
the public, promote public health and prevent outbreaks
and illnesses. You are probably wondering what this has to
do with the hamburger you just ordered from the tent at
the big community fair. Hopefully, before the event, health
officials have looked at where the food is coming from, is
it from an approved source, how it is being cooked and
how it is being served to the public. These are just small
examples of the items the heath official looks at to insure
you have a safe meal.
Not all food borne illnesses come from undercooked
meat or contaminated food. There are illnesses that can
be passed on by the person making the food. Again, the
health official is trained to protect the publics’ health and
prevent the spread of disease. The health official will go
over the importance of having a hand washing station and
making sure it is used correctly by those preparing the food.
The process of bringing that hamburger safely to your
fair has been a lengthy one that involved many federal
and state health officials. The local health official’s job
is to ensure those operating a food booth use safe
practices in handling the food so they may deliver a
safe product and keep you safe. We want you to enjoy
the fair, enjoy the food and know that we are there
protecting your health.
Brought to you by the Killingworth Health
Department and the Public Health Agency.
Visit www.townofkillingworth.com web site and see
more information located in the Health Department link.
Helping Hands Needs
Refrigerator Donation
The Helping Hands food pantry is looking for a
refrigerator in good working order. We have freezer
units, but need to replace the refrigerator we have
been using. If you have one that you could donate
now or in the next couple of months, please leave a
message on our helpline: (860) 663-1765 ext 401.
11
By Fiona Phelan
At Home With John Himmelman
Author John Himmelman gets his inspiration from
the people and wildlife that he encounters every day.
Whether it’s the spider crawling along a log on his five
acre property at the end of Hunters Ridge Trail, or a
young girl who takes classes at his martial arts studio,
book characters and story plots fill a vast amount of
storage space in Himmelman’s head.
A sketch of a turtle on a log on Lovers Lane became
the basis for a book. A frog seen in the cranberry bog
off Pond Meadow Road found its way into another. The
trees at Parmelee Farm recently captured his interest
and he, along with Bruce Dodson, is creating a checklist of
the species found on the town-owned property.
“I’m inspired by a lot of everyday things,”
Himmelman told the Krier recently. “There are a
number of characters, stories and ideas in my head
that are not yet stories, may never be stories, but I
never know when something else is going to inspire
me to make that idea into a book.”
Himmelman grew up on Long Island where he
discovered his love of bugs. His interest made him
consider studying veterinary science in college but at
the ninth hour he opted to pursue writing and drawing
Photo by Fiona Phelan
Author and naturalist John Himmelman at home in his studio.
- his favorite pastimes which would also give him time to
enjoy animals. Himmelman attended New York’s School of
Visual Arts where he enjoyed cartooning, but a course in
continued on next page
12
At Home With John Himmelman continued from previous page
Himmelman’s newest book invites children to
sing along with the bugs you hear at night.
illustrating and writing changed his
future. While working in a library he
realized that he could combine his love
of writing and illustration through
children’s books.
Himmelman has been writing
and illustrating since the age of three
and to date has more than 75 books
published, including Noisy Bug SingAlong and Katie and the Puppy Next
Door that were introduced last month
and two more are on the way with
various publishers.
“This is great,” states Himmelman.
“I get paid to make up stories and
draw pictures. A lot of my books
are about nature, but many are just
whimsical and light.”
Himmelman is almost never
without his camera which allows him
to capture an image immediately and
gives him the ability to transform into
an illustration when the time is right.
He still uses notepads for his note
taking and fills them with doodles
and writings as ideas come to
13
him. Until recently he did all of his
illustrations with watercolors. Now,
he has joined the digital world and
uses the computer to transform his
sketches into paintings.
Himmelman and his wife
Betsy, an art teacher at Haddam
Killingworth High School, have two
grown children - Jeff is an illustrator
and Lizzie is an aspiring actor.
Himmelman is a past president of
the Killingworth Land Conservation
Trust and former chairman of the
Inland Wetlands Commission.
He co-founded the Connecticut
Butterfly Association and is past
president of the New Haven Bird
Club. He, with fellow Killingworth
resident Ed Riccuiti, is co-president
of Green Hill Martial Arts. You
can visit his website at www.
johnhimmelman.com.
Library Notations
Library
Book Sale
Whether you’re looking for
fiction or non-fiction, children’s
or adults, cookbooks, history or
mystery, the Killingworth Library’s
next book sale is guaranteed to
fulfill your quest. The book sale
takes place on May 11 from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. in the meeting room.
The May sale will feature
over 300 books on antiques and
antiquing donated by the family
of a Willimantic dealer. The books
include titles like “A Housewives
Guide to Antiques” and “How
do You Know its Old” for the
beginner to books on common
collectibles like Hummel figurines
and Norman Rockwell prints.
The collection also includes
over 100 very specialized volumes
like “Small Renaissance Bronzes”,
“English Silver, 1675-1825”,
“Bennington Porcelain”, and
“American Furniture, The Federal
Period”.
There’s at least one book or
a pamphlet on virtually every
category of antique.
Help is needed setting up and
taking down - extra hands make
the work go smoother. Please call
Eileen at( 860) 663-5614 if you’re
able to assist.
Along with the Killingworth
Library Book Sale, there will be
a Bake Sale. A variety of cookies,
cakes and sweet loaves will be
offered for sale until the goodies
run out. Come and satisfy your
sweet tooth.
8th Annual Golf Tournament Sign up for a great day of golf
and support the
Killingworth Library
at the John P. Hine, Jr.
Memorial Golf Tournament,
June 5
at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. The captain’s scramble format will be played
on the Jones Course.
The $165 per golfer fee includes warm-up
on the putting green and driving range, lunch,
18 holes of championship golf, appetizers, beer,
wine and soda and dinner following golf, raffles
and prizes. Each participant will receive a Lyman
Orchards pie. For information, contact Shelly
Cumpstone at (860) 391-2747or go to
www.KillingworthLibrary.org/golf
Tim Griswold P-1#0285636
Griswold Plumbing Services, LLC
860-554-5219
www.griswoldplumbingct.com
Emergency Service • Residential & Commercial
Service Calls over $150.00
• Well Water Tanks
Discounts Apply!
• Well Pumps
$25 OFF
• Water Treatment & Purification
Any Service $150 - $550
• Sewer & Drain Cleaning
$50 OFF
• Drain Line Repair/Replacement
Any Service $550 - $950
$100 OFF
• Fixture Replacement
Any
Service
$950 and above
• Water Line Repair
With coupon. Cannot combine coupons.
• Frozen Pipe/Thawing
Angie’s List
Super Service Award Winner 2012!
14
Book Review: Live By Night by Dennis Lehane
Reviewed by Kathleen Amoia
Dennis
Lehane’s newest
book, “Live by
Night,” spans 10
turbulent years
and two very
different cities.
It begins in
Boston in 1926
when the main
character, Joe
Coughlin, and
his buddies, the
Bartolo brothers mistakenly
rob a gaming room belonging to
ruthless mobster Albert White. Joe’s
complicated life of crime,
imprisonment, gangland success and
failure take off from there. This is Jazz
Age, speakeasy, bootlegging Boston
with authentic details, loyalties, and
betrayals much like the stuff unfolding on
HBO’s “ Boardwalk Empire.” (Lehane is a
consultant for Season 4 of that show.)
Coughlin is the son of an influential
Boston police captain. He could have had
a very different life but is attracted
to the night life and to a woman who
dwells therein. That brief relationship
proves permanently toxic. The ups and
downs of Joe’s criminal career will lead
him to the Latin Quarter of Tampa, an
exotic Cuban beauty, and the Cuban
sugar fields necessary to the making
of demon rum. A complicated and
brainy character, Joe walks a fine line
between playing fair and being ready
for the betrayals that require swift
and unflinching violence. To quote
Lucky Luciano, for Joe, “It’s too late to
be good.”
“Live by Night” is the second of a
promised three book series. The first,
“The Given Day” begins as World War I
ends. One of its main characters is
Coughlin’s older brother Danny, a
Boston beat cop coming up against
the social unrest of the times.
Lehane’s writing, always clean,
keeps the story well paced. “Live
by Night” is the saga of a certain
American era and the characters it
spawned.
The book can be found in the NEW
section at the Killingworth Library
under FIC LEH. There is also a Large
Print copy on the NEW Large Print
shelves. The Killingworth Library’s
large print collection is made possible
by the continuing support of the
Killingworth Lions Club.
Triangle Building Associates Inc.
Remodeling Projects • Custom Built Homes
General Contracting • Project Management
(860) 767-1272
(860) 663-5444
Russell Smith
Ronald Campbell
HIC #556517 - New Home #3590
“The particular excellence of our quality is our attitude towards it”
Incorporated 1987
15
Tuesday Book
Discussion
“Hero: The Life and
Legend of Lawrence of
Arabia” by Michael Korda,
is the biography to be
discussed at the May 14
meeting of the Killingworth
Library Tuesday Book
Discussion Group.
Often written about,
Lawrence was an Oxford
scholar and archaeologist
who through his inventive
military exploits became
known as “the Uncrowned
King of Arabia.” In her New
York Times book review,
Janet Maslin described the
strength of “Hero” as “its
ability to analyze Lawrence’s
accomplishments and to add
something meaningful to
the larger body of Lawrence
lore.”
The Killingworth Library
Tuesday Book Discussion
Group meets at 1 p.m. in
the library’s meeting room.
Newcomers are welcome.
News & Events
Oh, the glory in a beautiful
spring day. We’ve finally had
some to enjoy, and we hope it
has inspired you to visit Parmelee
Farm for a walk along the well
marked trail system or to get your
hands dirty in the rich soil of the
Community Garden.
Much of the structural work has
been completed on the farm house
and should be completed by the end of
May. The Historical Society has funded
and completed the well repair work,
which has been brought up to code,
and installed an alarm system.
The Community Day on April
13 was a success, a worthy activity
sponsored by the HK Middle School,
Killingworth Lions Club, and HK
Youth and Family Services.
The Killingworth Lions Club Easter
Egg Hunt in March included 180 lbs.
of chocolate eggs, all accounted for by
some very happy Easter Egg Hunters.
Sign up for the Community
Garden was held last month. If you
are still interested in acquiring a
plot you can sign up at Town Hall.
The charge is $30 per plot, and $10
to have it rototilled.
Trails Day will be held June 1
mark your calendar (see related
article on page 17).
A “Little Free Library” has been
installed next to the Community
Garden gate entrance. The idea
behind the “Little Free Library” is to
promote literacy and share reading
materials in small communities.
There are currently thousands of
LFL’s throughout the United States
and abroad. Please feel free to
browse the book selection and
borrow, keep or donate a book of
your choice… it’s all good.
Photos by Tim Gannon
Notice of STEAP Grant (above left) and new “Little Free Library” book drop at the farm.
Thanks Karen and Mike Milano
for donating this to the Farm.
If you have an interest in
getting involved, there are many
ways to help and volunteer.
Contact Tim Gannon at
16
(860) 395-9887 or e-mail tim@
gannonphoto.com for more
information.
See you at the Farm.
The Parmelee Farm Steering Committee
Land Trust’s 10th Annual Trails Day Hike June 1
The Killingworth Land Conservation
Trust will conducts its 10th Annual
Trails Day Hike on June 1 on the Winkel
Pond Trail off Rt. 80 behind the former
Pharmedica building.
The Winkel Pond Trail has been
improved by Boy Scout Brendan
Walsh, with a new connection to the
Congregational Church trail inspired by
Marilyn Campbell. The walk will begin at
9:30 a.m., lasting about 60-90 minutes.
Letterboxing and cell phone geocaching
will be demonstrated along the way, and
refreshments and socializing will follow.
The trek is family-friendly with one
short climb. Dogs are welcome on a
leash. Total walk length is about a mile
and a quarter– the original half-mile
loop around the pond, plus the new
quarter-mile spur and short church trail,
round-trip one half mile. We will circle
the pond, cross a stream and pass a
cave area, and follow to where the trail
joins the Congregational Church trail
system and take that to the church. Part
of the trail is along old chestnut fencing
remnants. Heavy rain will postpone
the event until the same time Sunday
morning. Sturdy walking shoes and
water are recommended.
Volunteer Task Force
Helping you make cleaner and
greener energy choices!
Call (860) 452-4092
JOIN the FUN
KILLINGWORTH
EQUESTRIAN
CENTER
(860) 663-2495
www.killingworthec.com
17
Parking will be at the former
Pharmedica building on Rt. 80 – the
Winkel property is just to the east of
that parking area; the trail entrance is
between the Pharmedica and Country
Squire locations. Contact Debby Butler
(860) 663-2231, (203) 415-3440, debby_
[email protected]) to let us know you
may attend, or with any questions.
The Killingworth Land
Conservation Trust and
The Killingworth
Historical Society
Present
David Leff, former DEEP Deputy
Commissioner and author of
Hidden in Plain Sight
Leff invites us to “Join me on
adventures discovering drive-in
theaters, Quonset huts, old growth
forests, cider mills, ghost towns,
roadside springs, Nike missile sites,
neglected graveyards and many
other quirky wonders. Hidden in
Plain Sight explores my home turf
of Connecticut, but the method
of deep travel and the kinds of
objects and phenomena awaiting
discovery can be found anywhere. You just have to look!”
Friday, May 24
at 7:30 p.m.
Killingworth Volunteer Firehouse
After a brief annual meeting of
the Trust, Leff will be introduced
by former First Selectman, Dave
LeVasseur. Both men have worked
on several open space projects
that have benefited our Town.
FREE REFRESHMENTS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SIGNED BOOKS AVAILABLE
Senior News
Killingworth Seniors
Town Historian Tom Lentz will
speak at the May 6 meeting at
1:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall
at the Killingworth Congregational
Church. Lentz will share his
knowledge of the town’s history.
Refreshments will be served.
Before Lentz’s talk, blood pressure
testing will be done at 1 p.m. for
our members.
At the April meeting, the seniors
were entertained by students from
Haddam Killingworth Middle School
who performed music from their
upcoming school play, The Little
Mermaid, May 10-11. Later in the
month, the Seniors enjoyed visiting
with their pen pals from Killingworth
Elementary School.
The Seniors are making plans for
their end of year luncheon in June.
All Seniors are invited to join the
group at any time. If you have any
ideas for speakers or programs, please
share them with us. For information
about the Killingworth Seniors,
contact Cathy Kofi (860) 663-1807, or
Carol Sheridan (860) 663-1136.
Higher Ed Tuition Waivers
Did you know that CT residents
aged 62 and older are eligible for
tuition waivers at any public college or
university and at the state vocational
high schools. Generally, waivers are
available only when space exists at the
end of a registration period. Other fees,
and costs for books and supplies, are
not waived. For registration and other
information, contact the schools or visit
their websites.
Help for paying college costs is also
available for veterans and dislocated
workers. For more information on these
and other types of financial aid, call the
Education & Employment Information
Center’s (EEIC) at 800/842-0229 or
email [email protected] The EEIC’s
information specialists can tell you
about college courses, schedules, adult
education offerings as well as refer you
to senior citizen job banks and Road
Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) programs.
Learn more online at www.ctohe.org
Free Passes to State Parks
The Charter Oak Pass provides
Connecticut residents age 65 or older
free access to Connecticut State Parks
and Forests. The Charter Oak Pass
may be used at all day use areas in
18
Connecticut State Parks and Forest
Recreation Areas. These areas include
Gillette Castle, Dinosaur State Park,
Fort Trumbull State Park, Quinebaug
Valley Hatchery fishing ponds as well as
boat launching areas. It is not valid for
camping.
Only one pass per vehicle is generally
required for parking; the pass holder
does not have to be the driver. To enter
Gillette Castle, Dinosaur State Park,
Quinebaug Valley Hatchery and Fort
Trumbull, however, each person must
present a pass to gain entrance.
The Charter Oak Pass is a life-use pass
for which no fee is charged. You can apply
by mail at Department of Environmental
Protection , Charter Oak Pass, State Parks
Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT
06106-5127. You must include proof of
age and residency (a legible photocopy of
your driver’s license is acceptable, do not
send originals).
Killingworth Riders
Come Up Winners
Photo courtesy of Killingworth Equestrian Center
Heating &
Cooling, Inc.
Service We can save you $$$$ this Winter You Can Trust 24/7!
with a high efficiency NEW !!!! SERVICE/SALESheating system. OF GE & BRIGGS AND STRATTON
WHOLE HOUSE AND PORTABLE GENERATORS
Boilers, Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Call the office for a free quote on
allWater Systems, Duct Cleaning your HVAC needs.
Raymond DesJardins
Lic. No. S1-389522
Sheet Metal Fabrication, P.O. Box 832
Killingworth, CT 06419
DISCOUNTS OFFERED TO
www.rldheatingcooling.com
ALL FIRE/EMS/POLICE!
New Construction and Additions, and Phone 860.663.3181
More!!! 19
Riders from the Killingworth
Equestrian Center participated in a
number of Morgan horse shows at the
Westbrook Hunt Club.
Gracie Hopwood and Cedar Creek
Yavari were named the series Walk
Trot Equitation Champions out of
a field of over 20 riders. Siobhan
O’Sullivan was named Series
Champion earning her points with
RRG C-Quin, Speakeasy and Cedar
Creek Yavari. Claire Vissers and
Speakeasy were named the Division
Reserve Champions. Sheridan Raley
and Speakeasy also made their
leadline debut winning in their
second show. Nancy Herbert won her
inaugural Long Stirrup competition at
the final show. All the riders are from
Killingworth.
KEC swept the short stirrup
division, which is open to riders 15 and
under, in this series riders compete
both on the flat and over fences.
Looking for a fun night of Zumba?
Killingworth Fire House
333 Route 81, Killingworth
Thursday, May 16
Registration – 6 p.m.
Class – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fundraiser for KFVC Auxiliary
Class is $10
For more information, call Michelle
Adametz at (860) 877-5008
Hosted by the Killingworth
Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary
& Paula Jacobs,
Zing Fitness, Plantsville
Summer Camps - Something Fun For Everyone
Whether your child is a budding artist, star of the stage, king of the court, a future fashion designer, or loves the great
outdoors there are a variety of camps and summer programs for children of all ages to enjoy offered by several local
organizations.
Summer camp programs help children try new activities and also provide structure during the long break. For many
families, summer camp also offers an enriching and safe environment for children while parents are at work. Summer
camp also offers children the opportunity to stay connected with school friends and to make new friends.
HK Recreation Summer Camp Reliable, Affordable, Available
The HK Recreation Department
is offering Summer Camp and Child
Care programs this summer. Day camp
meets M-F from June 26 - Aug. 9
(no camp July 4) from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(rain or shine) at the HKHS complex.
Participants may register for either
full day camp (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.), camp
only (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.), extended
AM (7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) or extended
PM (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Participants
must sign up on a weekly basis. Sign
for one week or more.
D
ST
JU
L
SO
Learn more about weekly themes
at hkrec.com. Camp will be held at HKHS
for Extended AM and PM (7 – 8:45 a.m.
and 3:45 -6 p.m.).
Camp is open to both residents and
non-residents. Day camp is for children
entering grades 1 - 8. Activities
include sports, games, arts and crafts,
swimming, field trips, special events,
and theme weeks.
Pre-schooler and special interest
programs such as bugs, rockets and airplanes, movie making, art, baton twirling,
Legos, cooking and more are also available.
There are also a variety of sports
camps including Corky Corkum’s
baseball camp; Tiny Hawks for basketball and soccer; tennis; volleyball;
football; cheer and tumbling; track
and field; flag football; mini-Hawk
camp for young children; lacrosse;
gymnastics; and field hockey for middle
and high school ages.
Please call (860) 345-8334 for
registration information or visit
hkrec.com to register on-line.
continued on next page
Looking for a Realtor?
Another happy client had this to say about Shelly:
Shelly was an absolute pleasure to work with in selling
our home in a challenging buyer’s market. From initial
marketing, through negotiations, and onto a very smooth
closing, Shelly’s professionalism, diligence, and patience
never wavered. She was always available regardless of
when we called, always cheerful and enthusiastic, and
always offered sound advice.
We couldn’t possibly have made a better choice in
selecting an agent, and would highly recommend Shelly
to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. She’s just
outstanding!!
Shelly Cumpstone
Cell/Text: 860-391-2747 Office: 203-245-4700 ext: 161
[email protected] Website: www.shellycumpstone.com
20
Summer Camps continued from previous page
Weekly Nature Adventure Programs At Platt Nature Center
The Platt Nature Center, located
on Middle Roast Meat Hill Road, is
offering fun and fascinating summer
programs for pre-K - fourth grade.
June 8 to July 26.
Knee High Nature – Pre-K - Age 4
by Sept 1) M-F, July 8 - 12, 9 - 11 a.m.
$95. A full week at PNC jam-packed
with nature, songs, games, books,
and adventure.
Step Up And Along! – Entering K,
M-F , July 15 -19, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
$100. A week of nature adventures full
of songs, crafts, books and awesome
exploration.
Stop, Look And Listen! Entering
grades 1 and 2. Due to the popularity of
this program it is being offered both the
week of July 8 - 12 OR July 15 - 19. 12:15
- 3:15 p.m. Choose one session. $110.
An exciting week of discovery, hiking,
exploration and crafts.
Let’s Find Out! Entering grades
3 or 4. M-F, July 22-26, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$160. Bring drinks, snack, lunch, bug
spray and sunscreen for a full day of
adventure at PNC and nearby sites.
For information, check the
brochure that came in the mail or
visit www.klct.homestead.com/
PNC. Copies of the brochure are also
available at the Library. Platt Nature
Center is operated by the Killingworth
Land Conservation Trust.
continued on page 22
Killingworth
Counseling
Lynn Monahan, PhD
Rob Clark, PhD
663-2668
Come on in to True Value and meet
Steve Wollschleager,
our Certified Paint Consultant.
Steve and his staff are here to help. They
can provide you with expert advice on all your
painting projects.
Now is the time to refinish your deck from a
very harsh winter. True Value offers cleaning
agents plus sealers by Cabot, Benjamin Moore,
Penofin and other major brands.
Stop in and see what new looks we can help
you achieve this summer!
KILLINGWORTH
228 Route 81
Open M-F 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m - 5 p.m.
(860) 663-2531
www.truevalue.com/killingworth
21
Summer Camps continued from page 21
Bushy Hill Nature
Center Day Camps
Four unique camp experiences are
available to children ages five to 16 at
Bushy Hill Nature Center situated on
over 700 acres, including a mile-long,
spring-fed lake, in Ivoryton. Camp
sessions are two weeks long (unless
otherwise specified) beginning June
24; 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., with before
and after care available.
For campers age 5-12, Bushy Hill
Day Camp fosters a child’s love and
appreciation for the great outdoors
through hands-on, experiential
learning. Activities include: hiking,
team building and problem solving,
pond probe exploration, field group
games, swimming, plant and animal
identification, and much more.
Bushy Mountain Teen Camp is ideal
for the 13 or 14 year old who loves
Bushy Hill Day Camp but is ready for
more challenges and responsibility.
Bushy Mountain follows the same
principles of the Day Camp, but goes
a step further by giving campers
challenging, but accomplishable
projects. A sample project would be to
work as a field group to build a wigwam
(a Native American home).
The C.I.T Program (Counselor in
Training) is a training program for 15 year
old campers. Conflict resolution, group
management, and other skills used by
counselors will be taught by a professional
educator. CITs will practice the skills taught
by joining a different day camp field group
each day, observing various teaching styles
and working with a different age group
each day.
ABO Teen Camp teaches campers
age 13-16 survival skills including how
to make fire by friction, how to build a
shelter in the woods, flint knapping, etc.
Sessions are one week in length
and must be done in order (ABO I-IV).
For information/registration visit
www.bushyhill.org or call (860) 767-2148.
HKYFS Summer Program for Youth
Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc. is pleased to announce
plans again this year for the Summer Program for Youth. The week long themed
weeks will be offered for youth entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2013.
Session 1, Wet and Wild: will be held July 8 -12, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(M-F). Session 2, Outdoor Adventure: will be held July 15 - 19 (M-F). Space is
limited to 10 per session. Cost is $200 per week. Partial or full confidential
scholarships are available.
The Summer Program for Youth aims to promote teamwork, friendship,
self-esteem, and a sense of community through significant five-day
experiences. Activities will foster self-confidence and mutual respect among
youth and at the same time provide summer fun.
Call (860) 345-7498, or go to www.hkyfs.org. for information.
continued on next page
The Killingworth Kid’s
Center
Early Learning & Childcare Center
ACCEPTING
ENROLLMENT
155 Route 81,
Killingworth, CT
(860) 663-2433
22
Summer Camps continued from previous page
Nature Art and Fashion Camps
Summer Dance Camps
Killingworth’s Art’s Center Summer programs include:
The Art of Mother Nature and Fashion Weeks I and II.
In Art Camp children, ages 7-9, spend mornings
(9:30 - 12:30 p.m.) drawing, painting and sculpting on
Arts Center grounds. After lunch (1 - 4 p.m.) children
ages 10-14 participate in art projects geared to their
ages. Nature is the inspiration for the unique art
projects explored in this exciting, creative week.
Fashion Camps are back. In Fashion I (July 8-12) and
Fashion II (July 15-19), mornings are spent learning
fashion illustration while afternoons focus on sewing and
clothing design. On the last day, parents are invited to
see their fashionistas walk the runway. In Fashion I, learn
to read, pin and cut a pattern of your choice. In Fashion
II, use the influences of Christian Dior and Betsey
Johnson to apply your stylistic spin to sketches and your
final design. Sew and adorn your design finishing the week
with a portfolio-ready piece and a ready-to-wear couture
outfit. NOTE: Fashion Weeks require early registration
(already underway) since this program fills.
Go to www.artscenterkillingworth.org for
registration information, or call (860) 663-5593; or email
[email protected].
The Dance Corner of Killingworth offers fun-filled
summer dance classes and camps for ages 18 months
to 18. Along with a five-week session of evening dance
classes, which includes the Summer Dance Intensive for
dancers ages 10-18, The Dance Corner also offers exciting summer mini-camps.
The V.I.P. (Very Important Princesses) Camp for
4 1/2- 6 year olds will be offered on July 8-10 from
10 a.m. - 12 noon. Campers will learn basic ballet steps
and dance to all their favorites from The Little Mermaid,
Sleeping Beauty, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast and
more. The V.I.P.’s will perform a special dance number
on the last day of camp.
For younger Princesses, The Dance Corner offers
two sessions of the very popular, Petite Princess Camp
for 2 1/2- 4 year olds, July 15-17, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or
July 22-24, 10 - 11:30 a.m. The Petite Princess Camp is
for little princesses not quite old enough for the V.I.P.
Camp. Campers will immerse themselves in a magical
fairy land of ballerina princesses with stories, crafts,
dress up, music and dance. Princesses will perform a
special dance on the last day of camp.
The Dance Corner also offers a cafeteria style
menu of Fairy Tale Dance Days for dancers who
can’t commit to a three day camp. These sessions
are held in June and are a great activity for young
children while their older siblings are still in school.
Students can choose from six 90-minute sessions of
music, movement and make-believe. These classes
are designed for ages 3-5 and teach a love of dance
and performing arts through creative play. Register
for one or all Fairy Tale Dance Days.
Visit www.thedancecorner.com for more information
and online registration.
We’re Growing For You!
Visit our GREENHOUSE
stocked with over a thousand
HANGING BASKET combinations!
continued on page 24
PATIO POTS, GERANIUMS & TROPICALS
all grown by RUNNING BROOK FARMS....
Visit Soon!
for Summer Color!
Hours:
M-SA 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SUN 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(860) 663-5522 • 219 Rt. 80, Killingworth
Visit our website at:
www.runningbrookfarms.com
Like us on facebook!
23
Summer Camps continued from page 21
Killingworth Nursery School
47th Annual
Tiny Tots Fair
Summer Fun and Learning at
The Country School
Students ages 4-14 are invited to join Summer Fun and
Learning at The Country School, a pre-school through 8th
grade independent school on Opening Hill Road in Madison.
This summer, The Country School offers an array of
exciting one- and two-week camps and courses, including:
robotics, reading, writing, sports, visual arts, music, theatre
workshops, dance, science, nature exploration, and much
more. We also offer ongoing tutoring in an array of academic
subjects. Camps take place on our 23-acre campus located at
341 Opening Hill Road, Madison.
Visit www.thecountryschool.org/summerprogram to learn
more and to register. Space is limited and will be awarded on a
first come/first served basis. Camps run from late June through
early August. Times and dates vary, so refer to specific courses
for details.
Email [email protected] for information
or call (203) 421-3113 with questions. You can also go to
their website at www.thecountryschool.org and friend
them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
thecountryschoolmadison.
24
Saturday, May 11
Killingworth Congregational Church,
Route 81 (rain or shine)
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Featuring:
“The Toy” monster truck,
fun games and crafts,
exhibitors, food, raffle and
silent auction.
Free admission
for the
whole family.
Join the KWO Fun
Spring is a time of new
beginnings… and while everything
is waking up from the long cold
winter, the Killingworth Women’s
Organization (KWO) has been busy,
waiting for the season to catch up
with our energy and spirit. What
better time to start something new
and have fun while being part of
events that make our community
such a wonderful place.
Ladies, you are vital to our
community and a breath of fresh
air to our group. We are not
affiliated with any other groups.
Our shared values as women
and the reward of friendship
and fun while strengthening our
community is what binds us. We
meet every 2nd Wed. at 6:30 p.m.
at the Killingworth Library. We look
forward to new faces and welcome
you to join us.
Town Events May 11
Evergreen Garden Club Plant Sale
Killingworth Evergreen Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held on
May 11, rain or shine. In addition, the Garden Club will be selling fairy and
miniature gardens made in dish planters as well as the supplies to create your
own. Come and see and join in the fun.
The plant sale will be held at Recycle Way, next to the library on Rt. 81,
between from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our knowledgeable Garden Club members will be on hand to assist you
with all of your plant purchases. The Garden Club will have perennials and
herbs as well as hanging plants for Mothers Day. All proceeds will benefit the
Killingworth Evergreen Garden Club scholarship fund.
Historical Society Tag Sale
The Killingworth Historical Society will hold its Annual Spring Tag Sale on
May 11 at the Black Rock School on Rt. 81 and Recycle Way. The sale will be
held rain or shine from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Moving? Spring cleaning? Please call (860) 663-1060 to arrange pick-ups.
The Society will gladly accept quality items for this sale. Household items,
collectables, tools and antiques are featured at the sale.
Proceeds from the sale benefit the Historical Society’s on-going
preservation of the town history. Please support the Society. Thank you.
Democratic Town Committee Bake Sale
Yes, Spring did come. That means the Killingworth Democratic Town
Committee’s Annual Bake Sale is coming too. It will be held May 11 at Recycle
Way from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. You will find home baked treats under the
KDTC tent, everything from sticky buns to fudge, chocolate chip cookies
and homemade jams. Eat them on the spot or surprise mom with them on
Mother’s Day.
25
Community Events
Weds. - An on-going and free of
charge support group for caregivers meets Weds., from 12-1 p.m. at
the Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC, 273 Rt. 81 and is facilitated by Cynthia L. Sarris-Vogt, LCSW.
Call the church office (860) 663-1789
or Cindy (860) 395-9110 directly for
more information and to register.
Space is limited so call now.
May 2 - “Eastern Cougar” presented
by Potapaug Audubon, 7 p.m., First
Congregational Church of Old Lyme,
2 Ferry Rd., Fellowship Hall, Old Lyme.
Guest Speaker Bill Betty will provide a
90-minute PowerPoint presentation,
along with show and tell items. The
free program is open to everyone.
(860) 710-5811.
May 3 & 4 - West Side Story, 7 p.m.,
HKHS. Students from HK High School
will perform this classic love story.
May 5 - Open House, Religious School
of Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe
Zedek, Chester, 10 a.m. Visitors
will have the opportunity to tour
the building and meet teachers,
students and parents of enrolled
students. Parents who are interested
in enrolling their children in the
school or want to learn more about
the program are invited to attend
with their children. Participants are also
invited to the school’s Family Education
Program from 11 a.m. - 12 noon, which
will be a culmination of the school’s
life-cycle unit of study. This year’s
event will be a mock bar/bat mitzvah
and everyone is invited to attend
and participate in the communal
event. Those interested in attending
the Open House should contact the
CBSRZ office at (860) 526-8920 or
[email protected]. For further
information about the CBSRZ
Religious School, contact Belinda
Brennan, Religious School Director, at
(860) 526 8920 or by e-mail: edcant@
cbsrz.org. Congregation Beth Shalom
Rodfe Zedek is located at 55 East
Kings Highway in Chester.
May 5 - Pancake Breakfast at the
Haddam Firehouse, 7 - 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Health Communities
Healthy Kids Coalition and Ct. State
Police Troop F. Suggested donation
$5 for child/student; $10 for adults.
May 5 - Bright & Early Bird Walk,
6 a.m.; meet at the Meigs Point
Nature Center at Hammonasset State
Park, Madison. Ranger Russ will lead
a bird walk for everyone who is up
before the birds. We should have
some migratory birds at this time
of year. Bring binoculars and bird
guides; we will have some available
for loan if needed.
May 10 - Setback Tournament,
sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Council 14590, at St. Peter Church
Hall at 30 St. Peter Lane in Higganum.
Registration is at 6 p.m. and games
begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 for a
team of two. A $200 cash prize will be
awarded to the winning team. Light
meal and snacks provided. Questions:
contact Pete Sonski at psonski@gmail.
com or (860) 759-8838.
May 11 - Tag/Bake Sale,
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Congregational
Church of Haddam, Fellowship Hall.
Early bird admission is possible at
7:30 a.m. for $2. The sale will feature
antiques, tools, and lots of other good
stuff. There will be homemade doughnuts and coffee in the morning. After
1 p.m. it will be fill-a-bag for $2.
continued on next page
KILLINGWORTH MUSIC
Lessons in Piano, Voice and Guitar
Experienced Patient Professional
Currently accepting new students
Phone (860) 663-0299
[email protected]
26
Ahearn & Sons LLC
Septic Tanks Pumped
Septic Installation
Excavating
Brian Ahearn
17 Green Hill Road
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1680
Community Events
continued from page 21
May 12 - Chick Corea in Concert,
First Congregational Church, Madison
at 4 p.m. Visit www.fccmadison.org/
music for more information including
seating chart and ticket prices. For more
information call Nathan Bayreuther at
(203) 245-2739, x 21.
May 15 - Think Differently - support
group of parents of ‘explosive’ children,
6:30 - 8 p.m, Killingworth Library.
Contact Divinna Schmitt, M.Ed.,
certified mentor, trained at Think:Kids
of Mass General. Register by calling
(860) 876-0263. No fee. Group is
independent of thinkkids.org
Killingworth Elementary School
PTO will host a Scholastic Book Fair
on Friday May 3 - 9 (weekdays only).
Our Book Sale Theme this year is
Story Laboratory.
June 10 - Golf Tournament, to benefit
First Congregational Church of Haddam
mission and outreach programs. To be
held at Portland Golf Club, 10:30 a.m.
Lunch and dinner included. Cost $135
per person. Prizes. Call (860) 345-2742 or
email [email protected].
Fri. May 3 - 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Mon. May 6 - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tues. May 7 - 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Weds. May 8 - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thurs. May 9 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Book sale hours are:
ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE, LLC
at Credence Edge Farm, LLC
Reading is vital to every
child’s success, and raising kids as
readers means getting involved
while they are young. Like most
acquired skills, the more kids
practice reading, the better they
will get. Now is the time.
The book fair will be held in
the KES gymnasium. All visitors
are asked to enter the building
at the school’s main entrance
and sign in at the office before
heading to the gym.
In addition, you can also shop
online from May 3 to May 24.
Orders from online sales will
arrive within 7-10 business days
after the online fair end date. Go
to http://bookfairs.scholastic.
com/homepage/kes to order.
Susan Flynn, Owner/Broker
ph/fx 860.663.2725
314 Higganum Road
P.O. Box 953
Killingworth, CT 06419
[email protected]
Most Insurances Accepted
Including CVS/Caremark
10% Senior Discount Wednesdays
On all store merchandise.
Keith Lyke, R.Ph.
Steve Vegliante, R.Ph.
Full Service Installations Repairs
Well Pumps Boilers Water Systems
Solar Hot Water Systems Pool Heaters
Visit our new website www.kfrx.net.
Refill your prescription online or on your mobile device.
Health and Wellness Information, Monthly Sales and Specials.
Full Prescription Services, Health & Beauty Aids, Gifts, Cards.
STORE HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm
Sat: 9am-3pm; Sun: 9am-1pm; Pharmacy closed
183 Route 81, Unit 3, Killingworth
(860) 452-4275 • Fax (860) 452-4278
27
Classifieds
Online Classified ad submission deadline for the June issue is May 10.
NEW CLASSIFIED SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Starting with the June issue of the Krier, classified ads must be submitted
through our online form. The form can be found at www.killingworthct.com and click on the link on the homepage.
Classifieds must be submitted by the 10th of the month for the following month’s issue. Classifieds will run 2 times. The
same item may not be re-submitted. The Krier does not accept personal ads, ads for business services, tutoring, child
care, driving services, home sales or rentals by real estate agents etc. Religious notices are not accepted.
FREE:
Strollers - 2 Graco strollers. One, side-by-side
twin stroller and one single stroller. Both in
good, gently used condition. (860) 663-1077.
Multi-station weight machine - lightly used.
You disassemble and remove from walk-out
basement. (860) 227-9240.
Horse manure. (860) 304-9913.
FOR SALE:
Hot Water Pressure Washer - NorthStar - 3 HP;
1,500psi. 50 ft hose, 3ft lance and all nozzles.
Seldom used. $550 OBO. (860) 391-5703.
Canoe - 14’ Grumann Aluminum $250.
(203) 457-0037.
Washer-dryer - Frigidaire, heavy duty stack.
3/4 HP. Super capacity. $150. (860) 663-1387.
Plants - Large assortment of potted perennials, May 18, 9 a.m. until Noon, 177 Emanuel
Church Rd. Killingworth.
Toilets - still in boxes. Two one-piece TOTOs,
white, round $200 each. One American
Standard, one-piece, white, round $150.
(860) 663-9982.
Cyclone Rake commander - Tufff Pro Urethane
hose for mower Deck. Dual pro super wheels
Power van pick-up 17ft. Tuff pro #201. 3 wheel
jack stand. Used 3 seasons, good condition.
$1,400. (860) 663-1546.
Large dog crate - large pen area for dogs,
large travel crate -- $250 for all.
(860) 663-3346.
Car roof top - Sears carrier with lock, like new.
$100 OBO. (860) 663-2680.
Entertainment Center - Burgundy, 52”H x
19”D x 58”W. Will hold 32” TV. Glass doors,
ample storage. $150 OBO. (860) 663-1660.
Oven and Sink - General Electric oven. 26.5”L,
24.5”W, 28”H $300. Bathroom sink. 31”L,
19.5W, 10.5H white. $40. (860) 663-1546.
Pop Up Camper - 1999 Coleman Destiny Series
Taos. Excellent condition. $2,200. Email for photos
[email protected]. (860) 663-2707.
Four Post Queen Bed Frame- Beautiful oak
colored Queen bed frame, great condition. $200
or best offer. (860) 663-0297.
Shredder - 5 HP Tecumsen engine, cuts 3” dia.
limbs, good condition. $500 OBO.
(203) 671-0764.
2007 Kingston 2 horse trailer - Windsor Model.
Excellent condition. Lightly used for show horse.
Ramp load, bumper pull with front, side and rear
windows. Mats and hay nets included. $6,800.
(860) 452-4108.
Nintendo Wii - barely used, starting at $150,
includes (4) black controllers in rubber cases,
(2) w/Wii motion sensor and (4) nunchucks.
Wii games, (4) rechargeable batteries, (2)
w/charging tables also available. (860)-663-1872
or email [email protected].
Pottery barn area rug - 8X10 jute area rug.
Neutral colors, light beige heather. Excellent
condition. $350. (860) 663-2224.
Hardwood Latch Hook Frame - $50.
(860) 663-2107.
TREK 5000 WSD - full carbon road bike.
Woman’s size 54cm ultegra/105 components
Bontrager race wheels. Clipless pedals included.
This bike has less than 100 miles. Bought new
for $2,300 asking $1,300. (203) 641-7671.
Steel wheels - for Camaro w/trim rings (4).
Chevy 350 truck block, diff. heads. 3/4 cam
Holley carb., w. water pump, distributor and
bell housing on mounted stand. Sears 5HP
compressor, never ran. 24” Stroke Ram 2”
shaft diam. (860) 663-1062.
Poulan Pro 260 Chainsaw, new, 18” bar, $125.
110 Volt My-Te Winch, 6,000 pound lift, $500.
Medium/dark pine dining room set-table,
chairs, lighted hutch & dry sink, $500. Case
310 Bulldozer, $3,500. 2 DeWalt HD drill
presses, 3 phase, $250 each. 16” DeWalt
radial arm saw, 3 phase, $500.
(860) 663-1769 (5-9 p.m.).
Queen size box spring - (No mattress), $25.
Never used. Plastic cover torn due to dragging
and may have some scuff marks on it. Walt
Disney “Oliver and Company” 1988 original
cell picture from the movie, $1,500. Dove
Body Wash 24 oz. $5 each (Deep Moisture,
Shea Butter…etc) not used. (860) 663-1546.
FOR RENT:
Nantucket cottage - 3 BR, 2 baths. Fully
equipped kitchen. Washer & dryer, fireplace.
Private yard. Walk to deeded private beach.
Sleeps 8-10. Car recommended but not
necessary. No Pets. June 1- 8, $1,400. June 22- 29, $2,500. (860) 663-1547.
WANTED:
Enamel Top Kitchen Table.(860) 663-9974.
Refrigerator - The Helping Hands food pantry
is looking for a refrigerator in good working order. We have freezer units, but need
to replace the one refrigerator we have
been using. If you have one that you could
donate now or in the next couple of months,
please leave a message on our helpline:
(860) 663-1765 ext 401.
JBL Pro subwoofer - MPRO MP418S, converted from MP418SP. 30” H x 21” W x 21”
D 74 lbs., on casters, 18” driver. $400 OBO.
Also 2 Electro-Voice SH1502ER stage speaker
systems. $400/pr OBO. (860) 663-2231.
THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN YOUR IRA CAN
MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
Thomas A Houpert
Financial Advisor
.
7 W Main Street Suite A
Clinton, CT 06413
860-669-4344
To learn about the benefits of an
Edward Jones IRA, call or visit today.
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
660 SOUTH MAIN STREET
MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT
06457
TELEPHONE: (860) 346-9655
www.jacksonchevrolet.com
28
Republicans Seek
Candidates
RABIES
CLINIC
The Killingworth Republican Town Committee is seeking
Republicans who would be interested in running for office
in this year’s local election. There will be slots for various
boards and commissions as well. Some involve as little as
one meeting per month. If you are interested in hearing
more, contact Nancy Gorski, KRTC Nominating Committee
Chairman at (860) 663-5602 or [email protected].
Now is the time to get involved.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
1-3 p.m.
Killingworth Nursery School
Now Enrolling
Killingworth Fire Station
Route 81, Killingworth
$20 per animal
CASH ONLY
The Killingworth Nursery School has openings
available for the three year old and four year old classes
for the 2013-2014 school year. Three year olds meet Tues. and Thurs. Four year olds
meet Mon., Wed. and Fri.. We are excited to offer a Pre-K
program and Lunch Bunch.
For information or to register, call (860) 663-2950,
e-mail [email protected], or go to
www.killingworthnurseryschool.com.
We invite you to experience the caring and
involvement that is the Killingworth Nursery School.
Will need written proof of prior vaccinations to qualify
for a 3 year vaccination.
All others will be issued a 1 year vaccination.
Dogs must be on leashes.
Cats must be in carriers.
FOR INFORMATION
PHONE (860) 663-1765 EXT. 219
SHORELINE
MASONRY, INC.
Master Stone Masons
Granite - Marble - Bluestone - Brownstone - Limestone
Patios, Pools, Walls, Walkways, Terraces, Barbeques, Fireplaces,
Pizza Ovens, Water Features, Koi Ponds, Masonry Restoration,
Chimney Repairs, Flashing, Caulking, Waterproofing,
Chimney Crowns, Excavation/Drainage, Outdoor Lighting,
Irrigation, Snow Removal, Firewood, Design Build,
Hardscapes, Landscape Designs, Construction, Management
Visit us at: www.shorelinemason.com
Qualified Financing Available
Phone/Fax: (860) 663-1567
License #0548469
Email: [email protected]
29
Join Relay For Life Annual Walk
Scheduled For June 22
Hey, neighbor. Shake off your
hibernation blues. Grab your
sunscreen, sunglasses and towels and
get ready for a great time. Relay For Life
of Haddam-Killingworth is coming your
way. On June 22, we will gather at the
Haddam-Killingworth High School track
to continue our march towards a world
with more birthdays.
In 2013, we will celebrate,
remember and fight back in style. The
theme for this year’s Relay For Life of
Haddam-Killingworth is Beach Party.
That’s right, step aside, Moon Doggie,
Big Kahuna and Gidget. Haddam-
D
SOL
Killingworth is putting on our own Beach
Blanket Bingo from June 22 - June 23.
Despite the sluggish economic
recovery, RFLHK had a phenomenal year
in 2012. We raised over $75,000 and
cut our expenses in half. As such, our
donation to the American Cancer Society
increased by 37.3% over our donation in
2011. Great job, everyone.
More than ever before, please make
sure you take the time to hug someone
today. That which unites us is far greater
than that which separates us. One thing
we all have in common is our dedication
to creating a World with More Birthdays.
So, please, take a moment to sign up for
RFLHK2013 at www.relayforlife.org/hkct.
Email [email protected] and
let us know how we can help. Because
of your support, we know we’ll have
another great Relay For Life event.
w
t
Lis
49 Stevens Rd
6/6 Team Cptn. Meeting 7 - 8 p.m.;
Committee Meeting 8 - 9 p.m.
(Meet in HKMS Cafeteria.)
PILATES
Retired? Now you have
time for your body!
Mary Bowen, 55 years of Pilates!!
860-663-2111 pilates-marybowen.com
[email protected]
5 L’Hommedieu Rd.
65 acre estate $499,900
D
SOL
79 Blueberry Hill Reserve
D
SOL
2013
18 Blueberry Hill Reserve
5/2 Team Cptn. Meeting 7 - 8 p.m.;
Committee Meeting 8 - 9 p.m.
21 Maple Hill Rd.
$479,900
ing
Ne
Relay for Life
2013 Meeting Dates
3rd Consecutive Year
CT Magazine Five Star Award
Given To Less Than 7% Of
Real Estate Agents!
30
Nancy Dansereau
www.ctmidshore.com
(860) 301-5148
Killingworth Goes To ‘Da Bronx
Fundraising Trip to see the New York Yankees
A chartered Motor Coach will depart Killingworth
or Madison (exit 61) at 3 p.m. You’ll receive a ticket to
the game in the 200’s level of Yankee Stadium. Snacks
and beverages will be provided on the bus. We should
arrive home at approximately 12 midnight.
The Killingworth Republican
Town Committee
is planning a bus outing to the
new Yankee Stadium
to see the Yankees play the
Tampa Bay Rays on
June 21
Tickets are $90
IT’S CAP NIGHT!
FIRST 18,000 FANS 21 & OLDER
RECEIVE A NYY CAP!
TO PURCHASE YOUR SEAT, Call (203) 318 – 1200
or Email [email protected]
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON A FIRST PAID,
FIRST SERVED BASIS;
Checks payable to KRTC should be mailed to:
David L. Denvir
85 B Wall Street,
Madison, CT 06443
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: THERE IS NO REFUND IF THE
GAME IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
The cancellation policy for Yankee Stadium is: You
may exchange your ticket for any ticket of the same
or lesser price for any Yankee Stadium Regular Season
game played over the next calendar year. You can pick
your game, subject to availability.
31
HK Youth & Family Programs
Join MOMS Club
The MOMS Club of HK is a new
non-profit organization for stay-athome moms, home business moms,
and part-time working moms with
young children.
MOMS stands for Moms Offering
Moms Support. The group meets
during the daytime hours, when
moms need support most. MOMS
Club members can connect with other
moms and share advice and friendships
while their children play together and
develop important socialization skills.
Regular monthly meetings of the
group are held at 10 a.m. on the third
Friday of each month in the Fellowship
Hall of the First Congregational Church
of Haddam, 905 Saybrook Rd. There are
other activities scheduled each month.
Visit hkyfs.org to see the monthly
calendar. If you have any questions,
email [email protected] for
more information.
Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids
Coalition & CT State Police Troop F
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
May 5, 7 -11 a.m. at the Haddam Firehouse
Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Donuts, Pastries, Fruit, Coffee & Juice
Suggested donation $5 child/student & $10 adults
Food provided by Jack’s Country Kitchen
by Anne McDonald of East Haddam
Donations benefit the Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition.
Tickets sold at door and ahead of time. Please make checks payable to
Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc. To pre-order tickets
call Kathryn Glendon at (860) 345-7498 or [email protected].
Healthy Coalition Healthy Kids
2013 Meetings
May 5 - HCHK Coalition
Pancake Breakfast (see above right)
May 16 - 8 a.m. at HKHS
June 6 - To be announced
Donald got his annual
vaccination shot.
it wasn’t so b-a-a-a-d!
Robert L. Fair, VMD • Suzanne Magruder, DVM
Complete Veterinary Care
Office hours by appt.
860-663-3003
P.O.Box 626 208 Rt. 81, Killingworth
32
The Arts are Blooming at the Arts Center
Workshops for Adults:
Welcome Spring Swag, May 5,
2-4 p.m. Create a eucalyptus and
dried flower swag using rose buds,
hydrangea, pussy willow and larkspur.
Infinity Scarf, May 7, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Develop a pattern, create an ombre
effect, or use a freestyle approach
as you paint on 100% cotton infinity
scarves. Solid and trendsetting T-Shirt
Necklace Scarves available.
Glass Wire Wrapping Jewelry
Design, May 19, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Using
recycled glass pieces learn the popular
wire wrapping technique. Use tarnishresistant craft wire, and embellish with
beads, bobbles and more to create a
unique and elegant piece.
Encaustic Painting I, May 17, from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Explore the luminous
beauty of painting with molten,
pigmented beeswax. Build layers, texture,
fuse, stencil, embed objects, image
transfer and collage. All levels welcome.
Plein Air Pastels, May 19, from
9:30 am - 5:30 p.m. Mornings spent
sketching and doing color studies for
afternoon painting. Focus on layout and
composition. Individual instruction and
demos. Beginner to Advanced en plein air
and studio pastel artists welcome.
PCs
Made Easy, LLC
Vince Bongiovanni • 860-663-1181
In-Home Service • PC Set Up & Repair
Internet • Virus Scanning • Small Networks
Software & Hardware Upgrades • Tutoring
[email protected]
Killingworth, CT
57 High Street
33
Acrylic Painting, Fridays, May 3, 10,
24, 31; June 7. Make-Up class June 14.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Work from still-life
or photos to start a painting, developing
it to a finished stage. Learn composition
and color mixing. Work with final values
to make it cohesive and dynamic.
Individual attention and demos.
Oil Painting Advantage, Fridays,
May 3, 10, 24, 31; June 7. Make-Up
class June 14. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Use oils
and develop a painting from start to
finish. Incorporate fundamentals of
composition and color mixing to create
distance and harmony. Demos based on
participant needs. Beginners welcome or
artists who would like to take their painting
to the next level.
Classes for Young Artists:
Get Messy! Preschool Art Classes,
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Session II
May 7, 14, 21, 28. Session III June 4, 11,
18, 25. Ages 2-5 with an adult. Each class
allows young artists to paint, sculpt and
work with mixed media. Children play
with oooey-gooey substances and make
take-home projects. Explore tempera
paint, polymer clay, foam, glitter, tissue
paper, sand, shaving cream and more
Saturday Morning Art Classes,
May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8. Make-Up class
June 15. Creative Sculpting: Many Clays,
Many Ways, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Ages 9-14.
Children explore self-hardening clays to
hand build, use subtractive techniques
and apply texture. Paperweights,
bookends, animals, insects are explored.
Painting & Drawing: Watercolor &
Pastels, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 9-14.
Painting from life, students color mix
and learn watercolor qualities. Wet on
dry, wet on wet, and pastel application
methods explored.
Mixed Media: Mixing it Up, from
12 - 1:30 p.m. Ages 6-8. Children sculpt,
design, build, work in the abstract and
assemble! Projects include Graphic
Name Art, India’s Elephants and Hippie
Flower Rocks.
Visit www.artscenterkillingworth.
org for more information all Arts Center
programs and events.
Project Graduation Gearing Up For Big Event
Our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday
of each month at 7 p.m. in the Lower
Media Center. Please check the
HKHS Project Graduation website.
The dates are as follows: May 14,
June 11. Come and join the fun on
the Project Graduation Committee.
You don’t have to be a High School
parent to join this committee.
Note: We cannot return any
pictures since they will be part of
the decorations. All photos must be
received by June 15.
We appreciate your help in making
this a special night.
HK Class 2013 Parents
Look for the green bins in all of
RSD 17 schools, Haddam Town Hall
Brainerd Library, Killingworth Town
Hall, Killingworth transfer station and
Killingworth Library. Used cell phones,
ink jet cartridges, digital cameras,
laptops, etc. accepted. Call Kathy
Strom, (860) 345-3398 or KSSTROM@
aol.com. Updates will be added to the
Project Graduation link on the district
website.
Each year the Decorating Committee dedicates a section of the gym
to a “memory wall”. It’s a favorite as
the kids enjoy reminiscing and seeing
photos of each other and of their many
years together.
Please send us your photos, individual
or group shots, as either 4 x 6 prints and
put in the Project Graduation mailbox
at the High School, or by email to
Kaycee Blancaflor at KCCallahan@uks.
com; or Dara Senechal at senapeed@
sbcglobal.net. Please submit no more
than six photos of your child.
ngworth
i
l
il
C
K
e
af
Th
e
The HKHS Project Graduation
Committee is in need of your help.
Decorations: Volunteers are
needed to help make the decorations
for this all-night celebration for the class
of 2013. You can take a project home to
work on for our committee.
The Decorations committee meets
every Tues. and Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. in
the HKHS Art. Room Rm B116; until
graduation. If you can help us for ½ hr
to hour it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact KCCallahan@uks.
com if you can help with decorations.
We need a co-chairperson for the
Decorations committee.
Chaperones needed: Contact
Sue Craffey at [email protected] or
(860) 345-3908; or Marianna LaRosa
at [email protected] if you are
interested in chaperoning in June 24.
Food volunteers: Contact Stacey
Grimaldi at [email protected] if
you are able to help with food and/or
food donations.
Clean up Volunteers: Contact
Laura Roman at landdroman@gmail.
comor (860) 345-3583 to volunteer.
Please contact Kaycee Blancaflor
at [email protected] if you’re
interested in joining HKHS Project
Graduation.
Feast on:
BBQ Ribs
Lamb Chops
Porterhouse & Rib Eye
Stuffed Filet of Sole
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Burgers and Salads
(860) 663-2456
Located on the circle in beautiful,
downtown Killingworth
34
Recycled Electronics
Raise Funds for Project
Graduation
The Little Mermaid Jr.
at HKMS May 10 & 11
HKMS will present
Disney’s The Little
Mermaid Jr. on May 10
and 11 at 7 p.m. All seats
$5. Tickets available at
door at 6 p.m.
In a magical sea
kingdom, the beautiful
young mermaid Ariel
longs to leave her
ocean home to live
in the world above. First she’ll have to defy
her father King Triton, then make a deal
with the evil sea witch Ursula, and finally
convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the
enchanting voice.
Adapted from Disney’s Broadway
production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
features all your favorite characters: Sebastian,
Flounder, Flotsam and Jetsam and the hit songs
“Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the
Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.”
HKMS is located at 451 Rt., 81 Killingworth.
Audition For Shrek the Musical
Artful Living is proud to
announce auditions for the 2013
Summer Musical, Shrek. Both
adults and children will be featured
in colorful and creative ways.
Show dates are July 26, 27, 28
and August 2, 3, 4 at HKMS.
Auditions are May 13 & 14 in
two groups each night. Children
(ages 8 -14) have auditions from
6 – 7:30 p.m.; Adult Roles (ages
14+) are from 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Callbacks are May 15 from 7 -9 p.m.
Notes about auditions:
• Process moves quickly, no
need for appointments.
• Different aged family
members can audition at the same
time. Let us know upon sign in.
35
• Adults: Pop/rock musical ballad.
Please bring marked sheet music. If
you have a song prepared from Shrek,
or in the style of Shrek, for a specific
role, that is fine too. An accompanist
will be provided.
• Children: Be prepared to sing
in small groups. There is no need to
bring prepared songs. Please note
children should be 8 or older.
Shrek The Musical, based on
the Oscar® winning DreamWorks
film, brings the hilarious story of
everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling
new life on the stage. All-new songs,
great dancing and a big heart, Shrek
The Musical is part romance, part
twisted fairy tale and all fun for
everyone.
If you would like to be involved in
any aspect of production preparation,
have a desire to volunteer to help
with costumes, audition week or
anything else, please contact chris@
ArtfulLivingCT.com.
Volunteers Needed for Breast Cancer Walk
The Terri Brodeur Breast
Cancer Foundation is in need
of Volunteer Team leaders
for the 2013 Walk Across
Southeastern CT. These
volunteers can come from
areas from areas in New
Haven, New London and
Hartford counties. The Walk
will be held on Oct. 5.
The following help is
needed:
• Spirit Team Captain who
is responsible for getting
recruits and coordinating
adult and student volunteers
and who cheer for walkers
on Walk day, and assist with
motivational and decorative
signs;
• Massage Team Captain
who would recruit licensed
massage therapists to
volunteer their time on Walk
day and to provide walker
massages as well as assign
and support the volunteers on
Walk day;
• Procurement Team
Captain who would work
closely with the Walk Director
to obtain equipment and
food supply donations, and
tracks and coordinates walk
inventory.
All captains must attend
monthly Team Captain
meetings now through
November and be available
on Walk day. For more
information, please call Ellen
Swercewski, TBBCF Walk
Director, (860) 705-2246 or email
[email protected].
For more information about
the Walk, visit www.tbbcf.org
or call (860) 245-0402. The
Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer
Foundation directs 100% of
gross fundraising dollars to
breast cancer research. D
nework
h Sto
, LL
c
i
C
R
Please view our updated website
for a full list of services!
Take Control of Your Health
REAL SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HEALTH PROBLEMS
All Natural Products, Easy Systems To Follow
Miraculous Testimonials: Crohn’s/IBS, MS, Muscle cramps, Carpal tunnel, Metabolic
Syndrome, Blood sugar, Cholesterol, Detox heavy metals, Immunity, Insomnia, Inflammation, Arthritis,
Boost Energy, Cardiovascular health, Blood Pressure, ADD, ADHD, Athletic Performance and more.
Tracy DesJardins - 30 years of
professional fitness experience,
“In 30 years of working in the fitness industry, I’ve never seen anything work like these
products. Many of my clients are coming
off medications because their bodies are
changing. The science is real. The doctors
are experts in their field. Call, text or email
me for more information.”
CALL TRACY FOR
INFORMATION!
(860).304.5501
[email protected]
Most scientifically validated natural product line in the world.
36
Faith &
Spirituality
Emmanuel
Episcopal Church
50 Emmanuel Church Rd,
Killingworth
(860) 663-1800
www.churchinthewilderness.org
The Rev. Jim Bradley,
Missioner in Charge
Sunday Holy Eucharist Service
10 a.m. with Sunday School
Sept. - June,
2nd Sun every month
is a Youth Service.
Living Rock Church
138 Route 81, Killingworth
(860) 663-2069
www.living-rock.org
Sunday Services:
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Nursery & Children’s
Church available at
10:30 a.m. service.
Vacation Bible School Camps
Killingworth Congregational Church
The Congregational Church in Killingworth,
UCC, invites all children to step right up at the
Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes
Together Vacation Bible School. The fun begins July
8 and ends July 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at The
Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC, 273
Route 81, Killingworth.
The adventures include interactive Bible fun and
great music, super science, cool crafts, hands-on
mission work, global games, and more. To be a part of the excitement at Everywhere Fun Fair, call Debra Fredericksen at (860) 510-2014 or visit the church’s
website at 2013.cokesburyvbs.com/kwcongregational.
Valley Evangelical Free Church
Come and join Valley Evangelical Free Church for Vacation Bible School 2013.
It will be a fun filled time with music, crafts, games, Bible drama and snack.
“Follow Me to the Big Top”, M-F, July 15 to 19, 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon.
Vacation Bible School is for children age 4 to Sixth Grade (grade completed in
June 2013). Pre-register for this free event by July 10. Download a registration
form at www.vbefc.org.
Call the church office at (860) 345-8932 or email [email protected] for more
information. Valley Bible Evangelical Free Church, 220 Turkey Hill Road, Haddam,
CT 06438.
St. Lawrence
Catholic Church
7 Hemlock Dr.,Killingworth
(860) 663-2576
Rev. Joseph DeCosta
Winter Mass: Tues.,
Wed, Thurs, Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Sat. 4 p.m.
Confessions 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
• 15% Senior
Citizen
Discount
The Congregational
Church in Killingworth
(United Church of Christ)
273 Route 81, Killingworth
(860) 663-1789
The Rev. Martha Bays,
Minister
[email protected]
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Sunday School for
Pre-K - 8th grade
www.killingworthchurch.org
• best work
• best price
Francis J. M. Gagne
Plumbing & Heating
ContraCtor
Residential & CommeRCial
(860) 510-0878
(860) 663-1298
37
• 24 hour
service
• 30 years
experience
New and
Remodeling
HOMEOWNERS AND
TOTALLY DISABLED
TAX RELIEF PROGRAM –
STATE AND LOCAL FILING
PERIOD
Homeowner and Totally
Disabled Tax Relief Program:
The filing period for 2012 Grand
List is February 1st to May
15th. Effective Friday, February
1st, 2013 the Assessor’s Office
will be scheduling appointments
for residents to complete the
application for the Homeowners
and Totally Disabled Tax Relief
Program. Those HOMEOWNERS
at least age 65 (by December 31,
2012), or totally disabled, whose
total maximum income for the
2012 calendar year, including
Social Security is $33,500 if single/
unmarried or $40,900 if married,
may apply at the Assessor’s office
during this filing period.
Homeowners may also qualify
for Killingworth’s local Senior &
Disabled Tax Relief Program if the
total maximum income does not
exceed $40,000. Residence at
current address must be longer than
12 months to qualify.
If you have, or will be filing a
2012 Federal Income Tax Return,
you must bring a completed copy
and your 2012 Social Security Form
SSA 1099 (for both spouses).
If you do not file then you must
bring in all w-2s, 1099s, Social
Security SSA 1099, pension
statements and any other document
that shows income or either/both
spouses for 2012. If 100% disabled,
please bring current proof (no older
than three (3) years.
Both programs, State and Town,
are for tax relief of Real Estate on
the 2012 Grand List.
Please call 860-663-1765 ext.
209 between the hours of 8:00am
and 4:00pm Monday through Friday
for an appointment AFTER YOU
HAVE FILED YOUR INCOME TAX.
Applicants must show proof of all
income.
Town Meetings
* visit www.townofkillingworth.com for updates and agendas
5/2
7 p.m. Parmelee Steering Committee Town Office Bldg.
5/6
7 p.m. Killingworth Foundation
Town Office Bldg.
5/7
5/7
5/7
6:30 p.m. Board of Ed.-Fac. & Trans. 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Coms.
7:30p.m. Board of Ed.
Central Office
Town Office Bldg.
Central Office
5/8
5/8
7 p.m. Public Health Agency
7 p.m. Historic Review Committee
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
5/9
7:30p.m.Conservation Commission
Town Office Bldg.
5/13
5/13
7 p.m. Board of Selectmen
8 p.m. Park and Recreation Coms.
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
5/14 7 p.m. Board of Finance
5/14 7 p.m. Inland Wet./Wtrcrse. Coms.
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
5/15
7 p.m. Killingworth Housing Ptrnshp. Town Office Bldg.
5/16
5/16
7 p.m. Town Office Building Comte.
7:30p.m. Board of Fire Commissioners
5/20
5/20
5/20
8 p.m. Annual Town Budget Meeting KES
BD of Finance (after Budget Mtg.) Town Office Bldg.
7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
Fire Headquarters
5/21 6:30p.m. Board of Ed.-Communications HKMS
5/21 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Coms.
Town Office Bldg.
5/21 7:30p.m. BD of Ed.-Ed. Sub-Committee HKMS
5/22
7 p.m. Traffic Safety Committee
Trooper Office
5/22
5/22
7 p.m. Energy Task force
7:30p.m. HK Recreation Authority
Town Office Bldg.
HK Rec. Office
5/27
MEMORIAL DAY – TOWN OFFICES CLOSED
5/28
7 p.m. Board of Selectmen
38
Town Office Bldg.
eetings
Killingworth
Services
Call Before You Dig.......(800) 922-4455
Community Post Office...(860) 663-2114
Weekdays..............9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday..................9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Compactor....................(860) 663-2023
Tuesday.............................2 - 7 p.m.
Thursday............................2 - 7 p.m.
Saturday......................8 a.m - 2 p.m.
H-K Rec. 24 hr. Hotline..(860) 345-8334
Library..........................(860) 663-2000
(www.killingworthlibrary.org.)
Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat...10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tues. Thurs...........10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Regional School District 17
Superintendent of Schools
Phone ....................(860) 345-4534
Fax.........................(860) 345-2817
(www.rsd17.org)
KES........................(860) 663-1121
HKMS.....................(860) 663-1241
HKHS.....................(860) 345-8541
Pupil Services....... (860) 345-4244
Bus Garage........... (860) 345-8228
Distance Learning.. (860) 345-7967
Youth & Family Svcs...(860) 345-7498
Town Office Phone Numbers
Main Number......... (860) 663-1765
M-F............. 8 a.m . - Noon & 1 - 4 p.m.
DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS:
First Selectman........................
Finance....................................
Public Works............................
Town Clerk...............................
Assessor..................................
Tax Collector............................
Building & Sanitation...............
Zoning & Wetlands..................
Municipal Agent.......................
Helping Hands.........................
Public Health Agency...............
Probate....................................
Board of Elections....................
Registrar of Voters...................
Animal Control.........................
Youth & Family Services..........
Resident Trooper TIPS Line.....
501
501
501
502
506
508
504
505
510
401
402
507
511
511
219
512
404
Emergency..........................911
Poison Control.....(800) 222-1222
to read:
Resident Trooper...(860) 345-2769
Non-Emergency
Police................(860) 663-1132
Fire....................(860) 663-1785
ormation and support to women
Crime Tips Hotline:
breastfeed their babies. Meet1-800-258-1205 x 8000
the 3rd Saturday of every
State Police, Westbrook Barracks
-11:30AM at the Scranton
Phone............(860) 399-2100
Boston Post Rd), Madison.
oyce 860-663-4222 or Ellen
76 for more information.
Advertiser Index
ABCO...........................................
Ahearn & Sons, LLC......................
Arbor Gardens.............................
Auer Construction.......................
Auer Construction........................
33
26
34
9
31
Bagwell Photography...................
32
5
Callinan Construction..................
Center Podiatry............................. 33
Chuck Waggin Feed and Grain, LLC..35
Classic Kitchens............................. 12
Coldwell Banker - Shelly Cumpstone... 20
Coldwell Banker - Nancy Dansereau.... 30
Connecticut Roofcrafters.............. 17
4
Conway Painting...........................
D. Rich Stonework........................ 36
Denvir Tire Shop........................... 18
Dino’s Pizza Restaurant................ 14
4
East River Energy..........................
Edward Jones Investments........... 28
Edwards Tile................................. 28
Essex Squared.............................. 34
Flynn Associates Real Estate, LLC.. 27
Gagne Plumbing & Heating..........
Grist Mill Country Market............
Griswold Plumbing Services.........
37
13
14
Halfinger Farms............................
Help Is On The Way......................
Higganum Dental Associates........
Higganum Physical Therapy..........
Home Away From Home Daycare....
Houseworks.................................
25
28
8
29
21
32
Ideal Weight Systems, LLC...........
16
Jackson Chevrolet........................ 28
Jammin With Jeff.......................... 14
7
JV Wines & Spirits........................
Kablik, Tom, Attorney...................
Killingworth Animal Hospital........
Killingworth Café..........................
Killingworth Counseling................
Killingworth Energy Task Force.....
Killingworth Equestrian Center.....
Killingworth Family Pharmacy......
Killingworth Foundation...............
Killingworth Garage......................
Killingworth Kids Center...............
Killingworth Lions.........................
Killingworth Music.......................
Killingworth Nurseries..................
Killingworth True Value...............
11
32
34
21
17
17
27
23
24
22
18
26
38
21
39
La Leche League.......................
Langer Landscapes....................... 26
Lifelong Pilates with Mary Bowen....30
Living Rock Church......................... 39
39
Madison Rod and Gun Club.......... 15
Naturescapes................................ 18
Nerds To Go.................................. 21
Nerds To Go.................................. 40
New Image Automotive, Inc......... 27
O’Donnell Plumbing & Heating..... 27
PCs Made Easy............................... 33
Pizzeria DaVinci............................. 5
Professional Exterminating Co...... 6
Prudential CT - Jade Papageorge... 7
RLD Heating & Cooling.................. 19
3
Roberts Food Center.....................
24
Roberts Roofing.............................
Running Brook Farms.................... 7
Running Brook Farms.................... 23
9
Shoreline Focus on Fitness...........
Shoreline Masonry........................ 29
Shoreline Pediatrics....................... 25
Sunset Limousine, LLC................... 10
The Frame Shop on Wall St........... 19
The Stone Company...................... 17
Total Hair....................................... 22
Tracy Desjardins,
Qivana of Killingworth, LLC.... 36
Triangle Building Associates, Inc... 15
5
Whiskers and Wags......................
4
William Pitt Sothebys - Eileen Boulay..
William Raveis - Marsha Couture......... 34
William Raveis - Michelle Parmelee..... 24
La Leche Meetings
Offering information and support
to women who wish to breastfeed their babies. Meetings
are held the 3rd Saturday of
every month @ 10-11:30AM at
the Scranton Library (801 Boston Post Rd),
Madison. Please call Joyce 860-663-4222 or
Ellen 203-245-6976 for more information.
STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
DEEP RIVER, CT
PERMIT NO. 164
P.O. Box 644,
Killingworth CT 06419
(860) 961-6662
Email: [email protected]
www.killingworthct.com
POSTAL PATRON
KILLINGWORTH, CT 06419
Monthly Publication of the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce
Delivered to Killingworth residents the first week of every month.
Please Support Your Local Chamber Member Businesses
Remembering Brian L. Fitzsimmons
Photo courtesy of Amy Etra
Special, caring and above all a
gentleman - those are the words
shared by friends in remembering
Brian L. Fitzsimmons who died
suddenly on April 14.
Brian and his wife Barbara
moved to Killingworth in 2007
and established the Killingworth
Equestrian Center and Hilltop
Therapeutic Riding on North Roast
Meat Hill Road. The riding stable was
Brian’s retirement dream.
He was born in Manhattan and
raised in Astoria, Queens. He was a
hospital administrator and clinical
psychologist throughout the New
York City metro area. Upon moving
to Connecticut, he quickly adopted
Killingworth as his home town. Brian
was immediately active in community
affairs. He quickly joined the Chamber
of Commerce and soon was active as a
member of the Board of Directors.
“Brian moved here not that long
ago but he really immersed himself
into getting involved in our little town,
KCC, Lions, town committees,” recalls
Carrie Sassi, newly elected President of
the Chamber of Commerce. “This was
impressive to me, as a man that could
have easily retired and gone about
his business at the Equestrian Center
he was willing to put in countless
volunteer hours. He always greeted
everyone with a warm kind smile.
At our KCC meetings he always had
meaningful and pointed comments.
He will surely be missed.”
His interests went beyond the
business community, he also extended
his time to serve as a member of the
Planning and Zoning Commission,
the Public Health Commission and as
member of the Killingworth Lions Club.
“Brian was a member for just under
one year but brought a lot to the Club.
He was an active member by not just
waiting to be told what to do but by
asking what he could do. No matter
what the event Brian’s name would be
on the sign-up sheet,” recalled Nathaniel
Titcomb, Lions Club President. “He was
a warm, caring individual that always
had a smile on his face and would bring
good energy to the Club. I feel strongly
that if he had more time he would
have definitely made this Club and this
community even a better place to be.
Myself and the entire Lions Club will
miss him greatly.”
“Brian was a model Killingworth
citizen — generous with his time,
thoughtful about the issues, always
respectful in his dealings with others.
Time and again, when asked to serve the
community in yet one more capacity, he
answered yes. We miss him terribly,”
First Selectman Cathy Iino shared.