March - Killingworth

Killingworth Krier
March 2015
A Chamber of Commerce Publication
In This Issue
Business Life
2
Profile
3
Where in the World
is Killingworth?
6
Library Notations
10
Parmelee Farm
14
The Doctor Is In
15
Scholarships
16
What’s Cooking
in Killingworth?
20
Scene Around Town
21
Senior Life
22
Town Hall News
26
Community Events
28
Classifieds
33
Faith and Spirituality
34
Advertiser Index
35
Sunflower Project
36
Photo by Peg Scofield
L-R Tim Kahre, Dan Siegel, Mark Clifton, Cathy Iino and Michele Connelly.
Killingworth is HEARTSafe
The Department of Public Health
started the HEARTSafe Communities
Program in the spring of 2006 to foster
community environments that improve
the survival odds for people suffering
sudden cardiac events, such as cardiac
arrests or heart attacks.
A HEARTSafe Community promotes and
supports the American Heart Association’s
‘Chain of Survival’: Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) training in the
community; public access to defibrillation
through strategic placement of automated
external defibrillators (AEDs) for use by
trained community members; trained
and equipped first responders and early
advanced care.
The HEARTSafe Community program was
developed in Massachusetts and now many
states have started their own programs. It
is the hope that this program, developed,
piloted and implemented here in New
England, will spread across the country.
There is a clear need for this program.
Only 13% of Connecticut adults know all the
proper heart attack signs. These signs include
recurring chest discomfort or pain, pain in
one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach;
shortness of breath; and other symptoms
that may include breaking out in a cold sweat,
nausea, or light-headedness.
It has been proven that educating the
public to recognize cardiac events will save
Continued on page 5
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BusinessLife
President: Carrie Sassi
Pizzeria Da Vinci
Vice-President: Joe Gomez
3 Sons Custom Closets
Treasurer: Dorothy Wright,
Accounting Services
Membership Chair: Abbey Albrecht
Killingworth Garage
Board of Directors
Bob Allison
Page Taft
Sarah DePino, CPA
Michaud, Accavallo,
Woodbridge and Cusano
Susan Flynn
Flynn Associates Real Estate, LLC
Tim Gannon
Gannon Photography
Keith Lyke
Killingworth Family Pharmacy
Franco Piscitelli, CFP
Barnum Financial Group
Richard Pleines
Richard Pleines Gunsmith
Ann Sullivan
Killingworth True Value
Dale Wilcox
Higganum Dental Associates
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.
KCC President
Welcome March! Although it seems as if we’ve been living in
a perpetual snow globe, warmer temperatures are right around
the corner. I’d also like to extend a warm welcome to our new
Chamber members.
Denise and Chris Salafia have graced the town with a unique
gem, Lavender Pond Farm, located on scenic Roast Meat Hill Rd.
Visit their website at lavenderpondfarm.com. to browse their
new line of products and upcoming events.
Long time resident and landscaper Mike Cassella has
opened Premiere Stone Products on the corner of Stevens
Road and Rt 81. Mike offers bulk stone products, pavers, fire pits and more. Visit
premierstoneproducts.com for more information.
Andrea Rodnick of Globele Energy also joins our Chamber this month. Globele
Energy is a full service company specializing in Energy auditing, management, and
education. Visit their website at globeleenergy.com.
Dr. Keith Mirante of Coastal Chiropractic & Wellness focuses on providing his clients with
simple, common sense tips and care to help prevent disease and live a fuller, healthier life.
Located at 15 Meigs Avenue, Madison. Visit www.drmirante.com for more information.
Board member Franco Piscitelli is busy planning our Annual Meeting to be held
in April. We hope to see you there - it’s a great way to network with other Chamber
members. Stay tuned for more information!
In closing, I would like to acknowledge our long-time editor, Fiona Phelan, for her
contribution to the Krier and the Chamber over the last 10 years. Her talents and
dedication were an asset to the publication and we are grateful for the time and care
she took each month to make the Krier an invaluable resource for our community. As
Fiona moves on from her role with the Krier, we thank her for outstanding service and
wish her the very best in future endeavors.
Carrie
Next Meeting of the Board of Directors - March 19th, 7 p.m. at the Killingworth
Library. All members and business owners interested in joining the Chamber are welcome.
Editor: Karen Milano
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Profile: CT Rent-A-Hen
Owners: John Farrugia and
Marisa Fabrizi
42 Schnoor Rd., Killingworth
(860) 452-4562
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Did You Know?....
Egyptian and Chinese records show
that domesticated fowl were laying
eggs for man as early as 1400 B.C.
Backyard chicken keeping has been a
popular trend for years, thanks in part to
the growing interest in consuming local
food and the decision by many to move
toward a more organic way of living. If
you’ve pondered the idea yourself but
are intimidated by the process, John
Farrugia of Killingworth and his partner,
Marisa Fabrizi, have a simple solution.
Quite often what holds us back
from trying something new is the
commitment it might entail. John
and Marisa have had egg-laying hens
for years and truly enjoy the process.
After viewing a feature on a morning
news show about how a Maryland
couple were helping their friends and
neighbors get started by renting them
hens and coops, the couple thought
the unique idea would work here in
Connecticut as well. Right then,
CT Rent-A-Hen was hatched.
If you’re considering a backyard
coop, it’s important to know what
the rules are in your community
and any conditions that may apply.
Most towns in Connecticut allow
for the keeping of hens. In order to
rent a coop and hens from CT RentA-Hen, a small yard is required to
locate the coop, which is 8’x4’ and
is fully contained. Renters will not
need to put up a fence or alter their
property in any way. The $99 start
up fee includes delivery of coop and
hens to and from your premises, a
50 lb. bag of feed, water and food
containers, hay to establish nest
boxes and training/support from
John and Marisa. Then, it’s only $45
per month to rent a minimum of
three hens. Each additional hen you
might choose will cost $15 per month.
Customers can rent by the month or
for the entire season (April 1 through
October 31) and have an option to
buy the coop and hens at any time.
Regarding care: Renters must
provide food and water daily and
periodic cleaning of the coop is
necessary for the well being and safety
of the hens. There are several rewards,
foremost is collecting fresh eggs each
day and enjoying the rich taste of farm
fresh eggs that you can’t buy in the
grocery store. You will also be amazed
at the connection you will ultimately
make with these domesticated, friendly,
beautiful birds. As you take care of your
flock, you’ll discover that each hen has
a unique personality and position in the
“pecking” order.
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Todd Hajek is Killingworth’s New Fire Commissioner
The Killingworth Republican Town Committee is proud to
announce the swearing in of Todd Hajek as Killingworth’s new
Fire Commissioner. He replaces former Fire Commissioner Mike
Butler, who recently resigned to join his family out of state.
Todd Hajek, a lifelong Killingworth resident, has been a 34-year
member of the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company and
has previously served as fire chief. Todd was nominated and
unanimously approved by the Killingworth Republican Town
Committee at its November meeting as a replacement for Butler,
and his appointment was approved by the Board of Selectmen
during its January session.
As Fire Commissioner, Hajek’s duties will include ensuring
the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department receives the critical
resources it requires to maintain its high quality of protection
of the town against fire. He will also be a member of a three
member advisory board to the Fire Company.
A graduate of Vinal Tech, he and Lara Catalano Hajek, his wife
of 15 years, have two children.
We welcome Todd Hajek as Killingworth’s new Fire
Commissioner, and we wish him great success in helping keep
Killingworth safe.
Dave Adametz, Chair
Killingworth Republican Town Committee
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Commerce in any
small town relies on all its members to
help build a strong
foundation on which
local businesses both
strive and thrive. Long standing
member and licensed
realtor Susan Flynn
established her small
independent company, Flynn Real Estate, in 1995. Susan has
been an ardent supporter of the Killingworth Chamber of
Commerce ever since. Ms. Flynn also owns and operates Credence Edge Farm
where she offers quality horse boarding care. Her farm
provides ample turnout and access to miles of trails. Two
stalls are currently available .
You can contact Susan at susan.flynn@snet.net The Killingworth Library and Constant Contact
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& Announcements,” featuring email and social
engagement, on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m.
At the heart of small business marketing are the
campaigns that drive action - collections of marketing
activities that help a small business or organization
to achieve its goals and objectives. Newsletters and
announcements have become a core component of
those campaign choices. Email is more important than
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The event is free but advance sign up is required.
Please call the Killingworth Library at 860.663.2000 or
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Where in the World is Killingworth, Connecticut?
If I had a nickel for every time
I was asked in various telephone
conversations to repeat the name of
my TOWN, please… and then…can
you SPELL that?...…. I’d be wintering
waterfront in a Caribbean villa right
about now. In my particular case as
a bonus they have to wrap their mind
around my street address as well Yes, furniture delivery department..
.that’s KILLINGWORTH, Connecticut on
ROAST… MEAT… HILL …ROAD.
While its name might be peculiar,
our cup runneth over with all that
Killingworth has to offer. Funny thing
- a recent review by a food critic for
The Hartford Courant gave the new
La Foresta Restaurant rave reviews,
much deserved! The critic took note
of its surprising success and choice
of location despite being OUT IN THE
MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. I beg to differ
on that one little thing. If you’re
a nature lover or history buff, the
scenic roads lined with 18 and 19th
century homes, rolling fields, stone
walls, and protected woodlands most
definitely appeal to you.
We have access to two state parks
and town owned properties that
provide miles and miles of hiking
trails and even a few swimming
holes. If you like your privacy but
don’t want to be too far away from
it all – we’re just a few miles from
an outlet center that some drive
hours to peruse. We’re a fifteen
minute drive from the shoreline
and beautiful Hammonasset State
Park with the largest public beach
frontage in the State of Connecticut.
Same goes for public transportation
to the cities whether you are
commuting for work or pleasure.
To name just a handful of
noteworthy people who have lived in
Killingworth - in the late 17th century
Rev. Abraham Pierson taught classes
in his Killingworth home (located
now in Clinton). It was the birthplace
of Yale University and the Reverend
served as its first President.
Abel Buell, Killingworth native, was
publisher of the first map of the new
United States created by an American.
Jonathan Bush, brother of President
George H.W. Bush and Uncle of
President George W. Bush lived here.
Former Houston Astros MLB player
Jeff Bagwell grew up in Killingworth,
finding his love for the game early
on in our little league fields. Hugh
Lofting, author of the Dr. Doolittle
series lived in town. Ricki Lake had a
home here in the late 1990s. Are you
a New England Patriots fan? (How
about that Superbowl!) Right now
in the cheerleader lineup we’ve got
a Killingworth native, Camille Kostek.
(see page 9). Yankee Magazine
featured resident Andrew Pighills and
his stone wall craftsmanship in its
February issue.
All of the above are reasons
to be proud of our town, but our
biggest asset is the strong core of
dedicated volunteers who make it
all come together. The EMTs and
Volunteer Fire Department are at
the top of that list. The Killingworth
Library’s circulation desk is staffed
by volunteers, as are most of our
boards and commissions. The Lions
Club, Helping Hands, The Killingworth
Foundation, the Killingworth Women’s
Organization and several worship
communities contribute to the needs
and well being of our community.
The resurrection and maintenance of
Parmelee Farm was made possible in
large part because of the generosity
of volunteers and community
business men and women. We are
indeed a small town with a population
of about 7,000, but our assets are
bountiful.
One thing we don’t have is a
town newspaper. In order to provide
a bridge connecting local business,
Community resources and residents,
The Chamber of Commerce has
provided the Killingworth Krier
and the Chamber Directory as
free publications since its first
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Killingworth
installation in November of 1992. At
that time it was called the Killingworth
Cackle and consisted of four pages.
During my run as editor, I invite
anyone who would like to contribute to
the Krier to contact me with your ideas
at our new e-mail address:
krier@killingworthct.com.
We encourage guest writers on
subjects that might interest Killingworth
residents. New ideas for content are
welcome. Photo submissions are
appreciated and will be published when
space permits.
Every one of us bears responsibility
for why our little town - in the sticks - is
so much more than that. Let the Krier
be your voice.
Karen Milano, Editor
The Killingworth Lions Club
18th Annual Mid-Winter
Senior Dinner
St. Lawrence Church Hall
on March 28 at 6 p.m. (Posponed from February)
Speakers will include: State Senator, Ted Kennedy Jr.;
State Representative, Jesse MacLachlan and
Killingworth First Selectwoman, Cathy Iino.
Live entertainment provided by Tom Callinan,
Connecticut’s First “Official State Troubadour.”
Event is free and all Killingworth seniors 65 and older
are invited to attend. To RSVP or for more information, please call
Justin Smith at (860) 663-3288.
HEARTSafe
Continued from page 1
lives by providing prompt emergency response and care,
starting with informed and trained bystanders and continuing
through first responders to advanced pre-hospital emergency
care. Killingworth is one of one hundred and twelfth towns
and cities in Connecticut that have achieved the three-year
HEARTSafe designation, along with 7 companies.
Designation as a HEARTSafe Community represents a true
community effort. Most importantly, it recognizes the citizens
throughout the community that took the time and effort to
become CPR and AED certified. Killingworth has demonstrated
its commitment toward ensuring that its residents and visitors
receive the early lifesaving response proven to increase the
chances of survival for heart attack victims.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health Heart
Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, Office of Emergency
Medical Services and the American Heart Association would
like to congratulate the community of Killingworth for
achieving designation as a HEARTSafe Community.
For additional information contact:
Michele Connelly, HEARTSafe Coordinator, DPH Office of
Emergency Services. (860) 509-7973; DPH.HEARTSafe@CT.gov
HEARTSafe Community Program Information: www.ct.gov/
dph/heartsafe
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HK Relay For Life 2015
Relay For Life of Haddam
Killingworth 2015 will be held
June 20-21 at the HK track. RFL is a
non-competitive community event
where survivors, caregivers, and
many teams of all ages walk together
and raise funds for the fight against
cancer. They encourage walkers
from all over Middlesex County to
join the Haddam and Killingworth
Community to conquer cancer for
future generations.
The next Captain’s meeting will
take place on March 26, at 6:30 p.m.
in Rm. C112 at HKHS. Contact Ed
Yantosh at rflofhk@gmail.com to be
placed on our e-mail list. Registering
is easy! Visit RelayForLife.org/HKCT
and click “sign up” to register your
team for free.
Joey Morman with her Fitness Connection team in RFL’s first year at HK- The team raised a total
The RFL Committee is currently
of $13,000 - the largest amount by a single team statewide for the year 2007.
in need of a volunteer logistics
coordinator. We are also seeking high
school students interested in earning
community service hours.
The Silent Auction Coordinators
are looking for donations of silent
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Library Notes
KLA and the KWO “WOW” Factor Killingworth Library Association board members
issued a public thank you to the Killingworth
Women’s Organization (KWO) for being the
library’s most active community partner last year.
In 2014, KWO raised more than $7,000 to support
the nonprofit library through a spring tag sale, a
successful auction for the library board’s year-end
event “Cheers to the Next 50 Years,” and proceeds
from the Christmas Lights Spectacular.
“The women of KWO provide the ultimate ‘wow’
factor,” said Killingworth Library Association President,
Alison Karam. “Whatever they plan to do, you can bet it’s
going to be great. We clearly need community partners
to help us meet the library’s budget goals, and KWO has
stepped up with phenomenal support over the years.
We can’t thank them enough. They truly embody their
mission to help others in our town and build a stronger
sense of community,” she emphasized.
More than 140 people attended the ‘Cheers’
event at the library in November and the KWO, in
partnership with the Gorski Family, culminated 10
years of spectacular holiday family entertainment
in December. The KWO has helped raise more than
$25,000 for the Library since 2010.
Killingworth Library Association is a private,
non-profit organization run by 18 volunteer board
members responsible for raising more than $90,000 of
the Library’s operating budget this year, with the Town
funding the rest.
Photo by Peg Scofield
Killingworth Library Association President Alison Karam (left) accepts
a check for more than $6,000 from KWO President Andrea Freibauer,
‘Cheers’ Committee Co-Chair Sandy Vasmatics and “Lights Spectacular”
Committee Chair Sue Anziano.
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Spring Children’s
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Tenth Annual Golf Tournament
It’s Theatre Time - 2 ½ year olds
and older. Fridays 11 - 11:30 a.m.,
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Love 2 Sign with JAYE - begins
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The Killingworth Library’s Tenth Annual John P. Hine, Jr., Memorial Golf
Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 6th at Quarry Ridge Golf Course in
Portland. What a perfect opportunity to join the fun, especially for those of
you unable to join us in the past due to other weekday obligations (like work).
Sign up for a great day of golf and support the Killingworth Library! This is
a major fundraiser for the Library. Event includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with
cart, beverages, dinner, raffles and prizes - all for $125 per golfer. Lunch and
registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start time.
Visit http://www.killingworthlibrary.org/, and follow us on Facebook for
details about the annual event. To be part of this year’s adventure, purchase
tickets or find more information on sponsorship, contact Shelly Cumpstone at
(860) 391-2747 or visit www.KillingworthLibrary.org/golf.
KLA “Imagined Women” Series
The Killingworth Library Association is honored to host a series of three lectures
by Dr. Mark Schenker of Yale University. The series will explore novels with women
as their central focus - both as fictional characters, as well as what they might tell us
about real women in an historical context. Programs are as follows:
March 31 at 7 p.m. - Gustave Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary”
April 30 at 7 p.m. - Edith Wharton’s “The House of Mirth”
May 28 at 7 p.m. - Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway”
Events are free but advanced sign up is encouraged. Extra copies of the
books will be available at the circulation desk.
Tuesday Book Discussion
“My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel” by Ari Shavit is the
non fiction work to be discussed at the March 14 meeting of the Killingworth
Library Tuesday Book Discussion Group. Shavit is a columnist and serves on the
editorial board of Haaretz, Israel’s oldest daily newspaper. L. Wieseltier in his
NYT review described the book as the work of one who came “not to praise or
to blame...but instead to observe and to reflect.” Discussion begins at 1 p.m. in
the meeting room.
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Book Review: “Thank You For Your Service” by David Finkel
By Kathleen Amoia
In light of
the popularity
of the current
Oscarn
nominated
movie,
“American
Sniper”, I
finished a
half written
book review
from last year.
It seemed relevant.
“Thank You for Your Service”
by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
David Finkel is a superbly written
account of the demons faced by
vets returning from Iraq. Never in
the picture himself, Finkel follows
some of the men he wrote about
in “The Good Soldiers”, the 2-16
Battalion out of Fort Riley, Kansas.
With clean, almost poetic
writing, Finkel takes us through the
vets’ struggles and the rampant
anxieties that one medication on
top of another cannot beat back.
Young wives bewildered and scared,
sometimes just bone tired and
lonely, find themselves married to
men they no longer recognize. The
picture of the army is one of a force
struggling to find a protocol that
works, and doing it with too few
trained personnel on the verge of
burnout themselves.
The realities of TBI and PTSD and
the inadequacies of military efforts
to deal with them are soul wrenching.
I held my breath as one man, desperate
to get help and with very little time
to get enrolled in a program, had to
navigate his base to get 39 signatures
while trying to remember his keys
and his hat and the directions to the
next place and the place after that.
That he succeeded is a testament to
his character and his determination
to get well.
Throughout the book, Finkel
addresses the alarming rates of
suicide head on. He describes the
work of General Peter Chiarelli,
Vice Chief of Staff, as he conducts
post mortem discussions on the
suicides from the viewpoint of
“lessons learned.” “We are more
interested in the lessons learned from
the cases and what you are doing
about it than necessarily the details,
although they are helpful. Okay?” One
eulogist at the service for a 21 year
old who had been sent home from the
war and killed himself in his barracks is
quoted as saying “What is there to say
at this point except thank you for your
service?” What indeed!
The courage, the honesty, the
aching humanity of the vets Finkel
follows in this book are testament
to the best that it is in us to be. The
message is simply we owe them that in
return. “Thank You for Your Service” is
on the Killingworth Library’s nonfiction
shelves under 362.8609 Fin. The library
also has the book that precedes this
one, “The Good Soldiers”, about many
of the same men. It can be found
shelved under 956.7044 Fin.
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Himmelman’s New Book - “Noisy Bird Sing-Along”
John Himmelman of Killingworth has
written and illustrated a new children’s
picture book entitled “Noisy Bird SingAlong,” a sequel to “Noisy Frog SingAlong,” and “Noisy Bug Sing-Along.“
John, author and illustrator of over
75 children’s books, co-founded the
Connecticut Butterfly Association and
is past President of the New Haven Bird
Club. In his quest to promote nature
awareness, he often visits schools and
conducts nature programs for both
children and adults.
Visit www.johnhimmelman.com for
more information. “Noisy Bird SingAlong” will be available this month.
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Farm Market Is Coming To Town
While the
accumulation of snow
can mean a lot of work
and worry, there is
also tremendous beauty in the season. We are thrilled
to have witnessed cross country skiers, birders, dog
walkers and snow shoers enjoying the fields and trails
at the farm in recent months… a perfect way to get
some fresh air and exercise.
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes
some exciting news. Currently in development are
plans for a Parmelee Farm market to be held on the
second Saturday of June, July, August, and September.
The emphasis will be on locally grown produce with a
few quality artisans on hand as well. If you are a local
produce farmer or artisan who might be interested in
participating, stay tuned for more information. It will be
posted in the Krier along with instructions for applying
for space.
Several weddings are booked this summer and
there are ongoing discussions with a wilderness
program regarding a possible nature camp. These are
the type of community events the Parmelee Committee
has dreamed of and planned for years. The thrill of
seeing it all come to fruition, in large part due to the
generosity of so many of our businesses and residents, is
immeasurable.
To become a Parmelee Farm volunteer contact Tim
Gannon at (860)395-9887 or tim@gannonphoto.com for
more information.
We hope to see you at the farm!
Bob Allison of Page Taft Announces....
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Superfoods
Eating your way to a longer,
healthier life
According to an article in
AARP Magazine, eating more of
the following foods can improve
memory, lower blood pressure,
boost the immune system and
more! If you’re not already doing
so, consider stocking up on some
of these items the next time you
visit the grocery store: Thyme,
Wild Salmon, Kale, Avocado, Basil
and Mint, Olives and Olive Oil,
Walnuts, Green tea, Sweet Potatos,
Dark Chocolate, Asparagus,
Pomegranates, Garlic, Yogurt,
Blueberries , Apples.
Are you a coffee drinker?
Great news! Coffee is loaded with
antioxidants, which protect against
cell damage and lower your risk of
chronic disease, including diabetes,
heart disease and stroke.
PAMELA MURPHY, DO
THE DOCTOR IS IN is a new monthly column geared toward answering your
general health concerns. Local Physician Pamela Murphy, DO has generously
agreed to participate and will answer one question each month received from
our readers. If you have a health and wellness question or topic you would
like discussed, please e-mail your request to the Killingworth Krier at krier@
killingworthct.com with THE DOCTOR IS IN in your subject line. All questions
will remain anonymous.
Dr. Murphy – what is the difference between a DO and an MD?
Excellent question! Since the late 1800’s there have been two types of
licensed physicians in the United States, DO and MD. They both complete 4
years of medical school and they both can pursue any specialty area - family
practice, ob/gyn, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, etc. The major difference is in
their philosophies and training during medical school.
The osteopathic (DO) philosophy has a more holistic approach - the body
has the inherent ability to heal itself and we, the physicians, are facilitators
in that process. Allopathic (MD) philosophy is more geared toward curing
disease. In Osteopathic medical schools, students are trained additionally in
osteopathic manipulative treatments - some are similar to what a chiropractor
can do but there are many more techniques studied and learned.
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Scholarship Information
Chamber of Commerce
Ambulance Association
The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce announces
its annual scholarship for Killingworth seniors pursuing a
major or minor in the business field.
If you are a graduating senior and Killingworth
resident, regardless of the high school you attend, or a
graduating high school senior of a Killingworth Chamber
of Commerce member, you are eligible to apply for a
Chamber scholarship! We encourage all seniors pursuing
a college business curriculum in 2015 to apply.
Please visit the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce
website at www.killingworthct.com for further details
and eligibility requirements, as well as application
information. The deadline is April 20th.
Best of luck to the class of 2015! You are our future.
The Killingworth Ambulance Association will award
a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior at a private
or public high school who is a resident of the town of
Killingworth. The student must have been accepted and
plans on attending a continuing education institution
(two or four years).
Criteria used for selection will be:
• Major in the medical, emergency services (fire,
police etc) or other allied fields
• Community service
• Maintained at least a 3.0 GPA
Complete application must be postmarked no later
than April 10.
The Scholarship Committee will select the recipient
and the certificate of the scholarship will be awarded
in June. Upon completion of the first semester in a
continuing education institution mail a copy of the grades
to the address at the bottom of the application and a
check will be issued.
Mail applications to: Killingworth Ambulance Assoc.,
Scholarship Committee, PO Box 749, Killingworth CT, 06419
Evergreen Garden Club
Since 1984, The Killingworth Evergreen Garden Club
has awarded scholarships to residents for the following
academic curriculums.
• Horticulture
• Landscape Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Science
• Master Gardener’s Program
Applicants must be a high school graduate or adult
planning to attend a two-or four-year program.
This year up to $1,000.00 in scholarship money is
available. Scholarship applications must be submitted
by May 1st and are available at the HKHS Guidance
Department or the Killingworth Library.
For information contact Judy Lentz@ 860-663-1361.
Do you have an old fixed annuity?
You may qualify for a tax-free and
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Contact us today for a face-to-face
or a phone appointment!
Lions Club
The Killingworth Lions Club is pleased to announce the
availability of its annual Service Award.
The Service Award is a gift of $2,500, presented to one
graduating high school senior who lives in Killingworth to
be put toward the costs of pursuing a higher education in
the fall.
The motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve,” and the
award recipient will be selected based on community
service and civic involvement.
For students wishing to submit an application, please visit
the guidance department of your school (HKHS, Mercy, Xavier,
Vinal Tech). Applications are also available online at http://
www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/killingworth/
The deadline for applications is May 1.
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Scholarship Information
Scholarship Association
Women’s Organization
The Killingworth Scholarship Association is offering
scholarships to graduating seniors who are residents of
Killingworth. Applications must be submitted by e-mail and
are available at www.killingworthtoday.com/ksa. Information
is also available in the guidance departments of local high
schools attended by Killingworth residents. Application
deadline is March 31.
The application process involves completion of
a questionnaire and an essay, followed by selected
applicant interviews in late April and early May. Based
on their academic achievement, character, leadership skills,
and participation in school and community activities, the
volunteer committee selects several students for scholarships.
Need is not a consideration. Scholarship amounts vary
depending on both the number of applicants and available
funds. The KSA is proud to have awarded $158,000 to 218
outstanding students since first recorded in 1986.
Please consider sending your tax-deductible
contribution to support our scholarships to: The
Killingworth Scholarship Association, Inc., c/o Eileen
Blewett, Treasurer, PO Box 653, Killingworth, CT 06419.
The Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO) is offering
its annual scholarship to a graduating, female Killingworth
resident moving on to an accredited school of higher learning.
There are several qualifying criteria, the most important
of which is the individual’s contribution to the community
through volunteer service. The KWO believes that community
service builds character and helps develop a strong
understanding of the diverse needs of others.
The KWO has offered this scholarship since 2006 and
has awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships. Interested
students may obtain an application from the KWO web
site, kwoct.org. Instructions, applicant criteria and
deadlines are all outlined on the application. Applications
must be submitted to the KWO by March 31.
For all freshmen, sophomores and juniors, if you are
looking to do community service, the KWO has many ways
to get you involved in the community.
Contact kwoct@gmail.com for information.
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KSA Seeks
New Members
Community
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Education
The Killingworth Scholarship
Association has been proudly awarding
college scholarships to Killingworth
residents since 1976 and is currently
seeking new members.
The association is made up of
local residents who are committed
to furthering the education of local
students. This is a very rewarding
volunteer activity with a minimal time
commitment. We meet once monthly
October-May, review applications, and
conduct short interviews with finalists.
If you have been looking for a volunteer
opportunity that does not involve a large
time commitment, this could be for you.
We are a small, friendly group who are
proud to be part of a local tradition. We
welcome potential members in all stages
of life …from young parents to retirees.
Interested individuals should contact Tracy
Plumley at tplumley17@comcast.net.
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What’s Cooking In Killingworth?
On March 17th, the Irish and
the Irish -at-heart will celebrate St.
Patricks Day with parades, festivities
and the wearing and eating of
a whole lot o’green . One of the
specialty foods that have become a
staple in home kitchens, restaurants
and bakeries during the holiday
is Irish Soda Bread. The traditional
recipe has been an Irish classic since
the 1840s when bicarbonate of soda
was introduced. As is true of some of
the best breads in the world, Irish Soda
Bread is a product of a poor country
made with very basic ingredients. There
are many recipe variations, one of which
is shared here by Killingworth resident
Linda Dudek.
IRISH SODA BREAD
4 cups all purpose flour (sifted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 ½ tbs caraway seed
¼ cup butter
2 ½ cups light or dark raisins
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1 egg (unbeaten)
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg yolk OR a little cream
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease 2 quart casserole.
Sift together flour, sugar, salt and
baking powder. Stir in caraway seed.
With pastry blender or 2 knives scissor
fashion cut in butter until like coarse
corn meal. Stir in raisins. Combine
buttermilk, egg and soda. Stir into
flour mixture until just moistened.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured
surface. Knead dough lightly until
smooth. Shape into ball. Place in
casserole. With sharp knife make 4 inch
cross, ¼ inch deep in center of ball.
Brush with yolk, beaten with fork.
Bake 1 hour 20 minutes or until cake
tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool bread in baking dish 10 minutes.
Turn out on rack to finish cooling.
We Want to Hear From You
What’s cooking in YOUR kitchen? Submit your favorite recipe to
krier@killingworthct.com and if you’ve got a story that goes with the
recipe, we would like to include it.
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Scene Around Town
Sarah Gannon and friends
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snowy February day.
A new snowy friend.
Clockwise from bottom left:
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Senior Life
Virginia Nedza is a resident of
the Beechwood Community in
Killingworth. Her paintings will be on
display at the Killingworth Library for
the month of March.
“Art has always been an important
part of my life. As a teenager I studied
the basics of drawing and painting with
artist Adam Wasicki of Middletown.
James Guy expanded my exposure and
experience with different styles in oils,
acrylics, pastels and pen and ink. For the
past 25 years photography has drawn
my attention into the world of nature,”
says Nedza.
“With the encouragement of a
friend, I recently undertook the study
of watercolor. I now enjoy plein air
painting with fellow Killingworth
artists,” she continues.
“An artist expresses what is closest
to the heart, and to his/her own
experience. As I explored the medium,
I found my ‘heart’ in painting nature,”
she concludes.
Nedza has done work for the
Wethersfield Historical Society and the
Waterbury Rails-to-Trails organization.
AARP Tax Assistance
Free, confidential income tax assistance is available in Killingworth and
other shoreline communities beginning this month.
Volunteers will be at the Killingworth Congregational Church on alternate
Thursdays – Mar. 5 and 19 and Apr. 2, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon.
Trained volunteers will prepare and efile federal and state returns. Please park on the north side (left side when facing the front of the
church) and enter up the ramp into the meeting room (so as not to interfere
with nursery school drop off and pickup). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Estuary
Senior Center at (860) 388-1611.
Upcoming Dates: March 10 & March 24
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ECS Sponsored Activities
Senior Lunch Café
At the Killingworth Congregational Church
Every Wednesday beginning March 4th
Hosted by the the Estuary Council of Seniors
Hot, nutritious lunch served at Noon
Call in your reservation at (860)388-1611 by 11 a.m. on
the Tuesday prior. Suggested donation of $3 for those
age 60 and older. For younger folks,
the cost is $12.50.
All Are Welcome!
At The
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MARCH ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
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Opening Reception on
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Counting Down to Project Graduation
Planning is well underway for the
graduation night celebration. Under
the creative leadership of Sandy Brough
and Renee DiGiacomo, a group of
volunteers meet every Tuesday evening
at HK High School from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Please consider joining us! Contact
Sandy at sbrough@wesleyan.edu for
more information.
The Project Graduation program
was created to keep our kids safe as
they celebrate Graduation night. The
cost is approximately $21,000 and
support of our fund raisers is vital to
continuing this tradition. The Butter
Braid pastry fundraiser is almost
complete - orders must be in by
March 3 and will be available for pick
up on March 19th at the High School.
These delicious breads are delivered
frozen and SO simple to defrost, raise
and bake for any occasion. For more
information, please contact Mary
Lorenc at mlorenc7@comcast.net.
Other fundraisers include our
recycling program for used ink
cartridges, cell phones and cameras.
Look for drop-off bins in the local
Free Tax Prep
The Middlesex Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance (VITA) Coalition is
offering free tax preparation aid to
those who make under $52,000 per
year. Save over $100 in tax fees with
IRS trained and certified volunteers
who will e-file completed federal
and state returns for you.
Program is available through
April 11, at Middlesex United Way,
100 Riverview Center, Middletown
evenings and Saturdays at NEAT,
654 Main Street, Middletown.
To make an appointment, dial
211 and select option 3.
library and schools. The next order
dates for the Gift Card fundraiser
(www.shopwithscrip.com) are March
3rd and April 7th. Please contact
Laura Roman for more information.
We have a new - Frequently Asked
Questions - link, found on the RSD17.
org web site. Click on High School,
then the link for Boosters & Support
Groups where you will find the final
link for HKHS Project Graduation.
LIKE us on Facebook: HKHS Project
Graduation.
Thank you for your support!
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Carpenters - Builders
General Contractor
Multigenerational Homes
Project Management
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23 Saybrook Road, Suite 8
Post Office Box 102
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25
Town Hall News
Killingworth loses two loyal
citizens. Carolyn Gordon, who served
as the secretary to the selectmen for
fifteen years, passed away in February.
Those who visited Town Hall during
her tenure remember her smiling
face, her impeccably neat desk, and
her fond talk of her beloved family
- to whom the selectmen send their
Photo courtesy of Amy Etra
sincere condolences.
Gaylord “Rocky” Rockwell was a
private man who performed vital public service for over
thirty years. As a member and in recent years chair of the
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, Rocky
worked to protect the natural environment that makes
Killingworth so special. We will miss him.
Senior lunch café comes to Killingworth. Starting
March 4, the Estuary Council of Seniors will offer a hot,
nutritious lunch to seniors every Wednesday at the
Killingworth Congregational Church Parish Hall. Lunch will
be served promptly at noon.
Nancy Eastwood, a registered dietician, oversees the
menus and ensures that they are healthy and satisfying. The
meals are supported by the Senior Resources Agency on Aging
with federal Title III funds from the Older Americans Act.
For those age 60 and over, there is a suggested donation
of $3.00 per meal. For younger folks, the cost is $12.51.
Please call in your lunch reservations in advance at 860388-1611, before 11:00 a.m. on the Tuesday before. Provide
your full name and the date you wish to come to the café.
All are welcome! Bring your friends! Thanks to the
Estuary Council and the Killingworth Congregational
Church for agreeing to provide this long-awaited chance
to share a meal and good company.
Connections. Killingworth belongs to several coalitions of
towns, both regional and statewide. Through them, we share
resources, conduct research, exchange information, and lobby
the state legislature on issues affecting municipalities and
their taxpayers. Among these organizations are:
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, with
156 of the 169 Connecticut municipalities as members,
provides services including custom surveys of town practices,
training programs, municipal insurance, and joint purchase
arrangements. For 2015, CCM’s lobbying priorities include
property tax relief and reduction in unfunded mandates—
state requirements that the municipalities must pay for.
The Council of Small Towns represents its members’
interests in legislative and regulatory matters. While
municipalities of all sizes share many concerns, some
issues have a particularly strong impact on small towns.
For example, COST has taken the lead in preserving state
support for the resident state trooper program.
RiverCOG is a regional Council of Governments, one
of nine in the state. RiverCOG comprises 17 towns, from
Cromwell to Old Lyme. The COG coordinates regional
land-use and transportation planning, offers services such
as hazardous waste collection and GIS mapping, and helps
towns collaborate on joint efforts. Federal and some state
transportation funds are distributed through the COG.
Continued on next page
Mandy J. Ruggiero NMLS #70155
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator/Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Time for a review of your finances?
If an existing mortgage or a consolidation loan is on that list,
or a new home purchase is in sight,
please call me to discuss all the options available to you.
Simplifying and Helping You With:
Purchases & Refinancing (FHA, CHFA, Conventional, Jumbo)
and Reverse Mortgages.
New England Home Mortgage
CT Broker Only. Not a Lender or Correspondent Lender
New England Home Mortgage, NMLS #112216
Cell: (860) 919-0978 • mandy@nehmloans.com
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Town Meetings
Town News
* visit www.townofkillingworth.com for updates and agendas
The Middlesex County Revitalization
Commission stimulates economic
development by providing low-interest
loans and technical assistance to small
and mid-sized businesses to create jobs
and maintain the quality of life for the
residents of the county.
If you would like to know more about any
of these organizations, please contact me.
Coffee with the First Selectwoman.
8:30 a.m., March 6, Copper Skillet;
March 13, Dunkin Donuts;
March 20, Cozy Corner Bakery.
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/3
3/4
6:30 p.m. RSD#17 BD of Ed.-Fac. & Trans. Sub-Cmte.
6:30 p.m. RSD#17 Board of Ed.-Fin. Sub-Cmte.
7 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Coms.
7:30 p.m. RSD#17 Board of Ed.
6:30 p.m. EOC Building Cmte.
Continued from previous page
Central Office
Central Office
Town Office Bldg.
Central Office
Town Office Bldg.
3/5 7 p.m.
Parmelee Farm Committee
3/9 7 p.m.
Board of Selectmen
3/9
7:30
p.m.
Park
and Recreation Commission
Town Office Bldg.
Board pf Finance
Inland Wetlands and Wtrcrs. Coms.
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
3/11 7 p.m.
Public Health Agency
3/12 7:30 p.m. Conservation Coms.
Town Office Bldg.
3/17 2:30 p.m. Health & Safety Comte.
3/17 6:30 p.m. RSD#17 Board of Ed. - Comm. Sub-Cmte.
3/17 7 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Coms.
3/17
7:30
p.m.
RSD#17 Board of Ed. - Education Session
Town Office Bldg.
HKMS
Town Office Bldg.
HKMS
3/10 7 p.m.
3/10 7 p.m.
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
3/18 6:30 p.m. EOC Building Cmte.
3/23 7 p.m.
Board of Selectmen
3/23 7 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals
3/23 7 p.m.
Killingworth Library Association
Town Office Bldg.
3/25 7:30 p.m. HK Recreation Authority
HK Rec Office
Town Office Bldg.
Town Office Bldg.
Library
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CommunityEVENTS
Tues. - Play Group at Killingworth
Congregational Church, 11 a.m. - 12 noon.
Children age 5 and under, along
with their parents or caregivers, are
welcome. Playtime is unstructured
and folks can come and go as their
children’s schedules allow. Free.
Through March 15 - Eagle Watch &
Winter Wildlife Boat Cruises. For
more information, call the CT River
museum at (860) 767-8269 or visit
www.ctrivermuseum.org
Mar. 5 - Potapaug Audubon
presents “Island Life: The Ecology of Our
Weds. - Support group for caregivers, Barrier Islands” 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme
12 noon - 1 p.m. Congregational
Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. Great egrets,
Church in Killingworth, UCC, 273
American oystercatchers, and
Rte. 81, Cynthia L. Sarris-Vogt, LCSW
glossy ibis return to Connecticut’s
facilitates. Call (860) 663-1789 or
undeveloped barrier islands to nest
(860) 395-9110 for information.
Space is limited. Free.
Sat. - LaLeche. Offering support to
women who breastfeed. Meetings are
third Sat. of each month, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
at Scranton Library, Madison. Call
(860) 663-4222; or (203) 245-6976 for
more information.
Through March 15 - A Show of
Hands: Textile Art, at the Spectrum
Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook.
Open Weds. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Showcases local
and regional artists who depict textiles
or use plant, animal, or synthetic fibers
to create fine art/decorative objects.
Spectrumartgallery.org (860)767-0742.
and raise their young. Nearby marshes
teem with fish, shellfish, snails and other
life to help maintain the delicate balance
of our estuary. For info (860) 710-5811.
Mar. 6 - Israeli Contemporary Jazz
Group - Ehud Ettun Trio feat. The
Buttonwood Tree Middletown, CT.
Daniel Schwarzwald, Piano and Nathan
Blankett, Drums will be performing as a
part of their 2015 Snow Tour. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets are $10.
Tim Griswold P-1#0285636
Griswold Plumbing Services, LLC
860-554-5219
www.griswoldplumbingct.com
Emergency Service • Residential & Commercial
• Well Water Tanks
• Well Pumps
• Water Treatment & Purification
• Sewer & Drain Cleaning
• Drain Line Repair/Replacement
• Fixture Replacement
• Water Line Repair
• Frozen Pipe/Thawing
Service Calls over $150.00
Discounts Apply!
$25 OFF
Any Service $150 - $550
$50 OFF
Any Service $550 - $950
$100 OFF
Any Service $950 and above
With coupon. Cannot combine coupons.
Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner
2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014!
The Killingworth Kid’s
Center
Early Learning & Childcare Center
ACCEPTING
ENROLLMENT
155 Route 81,
Killingworth, CT
(860) 663-2433
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CommunityEVENTS
Mar. 7 - Nature Photography Workshop
with Stanley Kolber, Eagles of Essex
exhibit 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Preregistration is recommended, free with
museum admission. Seating is limited.
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main
Street, Essex, CT. Call (860) 767-8269
for more information.
Mar. 14 - Annual Corned Beef Dinner
St. James Episcopal Church, Higganum
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Corned Beef & Cabbage,
Potatoes & homemade desserts.
Tickets for Adults $10, Seniors $9,
Children $5. Take out dinners available.
For information, call (860) 345-2445.
Mar. 14 – Sunset Beach Combing with
Ranger Russ – 6:30 p.m. at Meigs Point
Nature Center at Hammonasset Beach
State Park, Rte 1, Madison.
Free, bring camera. For info, visit
www.meigspointnaturecenter.org.
Mar. 19 – Judy Stone: Organic
Gardening - What, Why and How?
Presented by the Evergreen Garden
Club. All are welcome! 7:30 p.m. at
the Killingworth Firehouse on Rte. 81.
Admission is FREE, refreshments and raffle.
Mar. 21-22 – Connecticut Spring
Antiques Show – the Grand Dame
of New England Antiques shows
– Hartford Armory, 360 Broad St.,
Hartford. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. &
Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $5
www.ctspringantiquesshow.com
Mar. 21 – Archaeology & Natural
Studies Walk , Ames Rockshelter, 10 a.m.,
130 Whippoorwill Rd. Old Lyme.
Lecture on the Native Americans, the
Nehantic. Walk is about 3 miles. For
more info call (860) 710-5811.
Killingworth Library, 7 p.m. Free
program, registration required. For
info call (860) 663-2000 or visit
www.killingworthlibrary.org
Mar. 26 - Relay For Life’s Captain’s
meeting - 6:30 p.m. in Rm C112,
HKHS. Come join us to help fight back
against cancer. The 2015 Captain/
Participant meeting dates are:
March 26, April 30 and May 28.
Visit RelayForLife.org/HKCT and
click - sign up - to register your team.
First Saturdays of the month - May
Dudley Farm Winter Market,
Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd.
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For info,
call (860) 349-3917 or visit
www.dudleyfarm.com
Mar. 24 – The Gargoyles of Yale
University, Mathew M. Duman -
- It’s Been a Long Winter!
True Value has updated its Housewares
Department - just in time for Spring.
Browse our new selection of mops, brooms and natural
cleaning products such as Mrs Meyer’s Clean Day line
of aromatic cleaners. So many scents to choose from:
Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Blueberry, Honeysuckle,
Rosemary and even Radish. You may want one of each!
SHOP OUR CLEARANCE SALE!
March 15 - 31. Savings up to 75% off.
Finally, don’t forget about your lawn.
Spring is the time to revive it for lots of summer fun.
You may need to add lime, aerate your soil and/or
reseed. We can help with all of that.
True Value, we have what you need.
KILLINGWORTH
228 Route 81
Open Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.,
Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Open Sundays until 5:00 p.m. starting March 15.
(860) 663-2531
www.truevalue.com/killingworth
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Platt Nature Center
Summer Programs
Lions Club Annual
Easter Egg Hunt
The expanded 2015 Summer Program includes
sessions for children Pre-K - 6th grade including:
Adventure Rangers - For children in grades 5 & 6
(June 29 - July 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Knee High Nature - For children who are Pre-K
(July 6 - 10, 9 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Step up and Along! - For children entering Kindergarten.
(July 13 - 17, 9 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.)
Stop, Look and Listen - For children in grades 1 & 2
(July 6 - 10, 12 noon - 3p.m.)
Stop, Look and Listen - For children in grades 1 & 2
(July 13 - 17, 12 noon - 3 p.m.)
Let’s Find Out! - For children in grades 3 & 4
(July 20 - 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
The 2015 teaching staff will include Betsy Himmelman,
an H-K art teacher and naturalist returning for her 20th year,
and Christina Mullaly who is returning for her 7th year.
Programs and registration forms will be mailed soon.
For additonal information you can also visit our website
at www.killingworthlandtrust.com.
Platt Nature Center is located at 344 Roast Meat Hill
Rd. in the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust building.
The Killingworth Lions Club will once again sponsor
the annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Killingworth. The event this year will take place on Saturday,
March 28th at Parmelee Farm, Rte. 81.
The event begins promptly at 11 a.m. All children,
Pre-K through 4th Grade are welcome. Please bring a
bag or basket to collect all the eggs. Additional prizes
will be awarded to a lucky few who find “special” eggs.
Be sure to keep an eye out for our special guest, the
Easter Bunny!
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“Nature of Holography” Exhibit
The Killingworth Foundation will host a special preview opening for the
residents of Killingworth of the “Nature of Holography” Exhibition at The
Maple and Main Gallery of Fine Arts in Chester, CT on Saturday, April 4, 2015,
5 - 9 p.m. The “Hologram Night” will give Killingworth residents a sneak
preview of this fascinating exhibition of holograms that will be on view at the
Gallery through April 26. Admission is free.
The exhibition, produced by Holophile, Inc. of Killingworth, displays a
variety of natural and wildlife images to illustrate the unique characteristics
of holography and how it differs from other media. The Wild Life Gallery and
The History and Development of Holography includes a 20-minute video
presentation, “Memories in Light,” that explain in detail how holograms are made.
Holophile, Inc., is the world’s foremost producer of holography exhibitions.
For over 30 years the company has brought holography to over 100
venues in the US, Canada, Australia, Israel and New Zealand - including the
National Geographic Society and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. For more
information, visit www.holophile.com
Garden Club
Presents
Judy Stone
Organic Gardening What, Why and How?
Judy Stone is coordinator of the
Dudley Farm Community Gardens
in Guilford and is a member of the
Northeast Organic Farming Association
of CT. With thirty five years of organic
gardening experience, she has much to
share with the gardening community.
Her lecture will include the symbiotic
relationship of organic gardening to
the environment as well as the benefits
to the community and gardener.
All are welcome!
March 19, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Killingworth Firehouse (Route 81)
Free Admission
Refreshments & Raffle
• Weddings • Proms
•Airports • Piers
• Special Occasions
• Casino’s
• Nights on the Town
Lincoln L Series Town Cars
Lincoln MKT Livery Sedans
Lincoln 8 Passengers Limousines
Chevrolet 6 Passengers LTZ Suburban
(203) 453-7730
res@sunselimousines.com
(800) 784-1173
www.sunsetlimousines.com
Serving the Shoreline since 1986
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New Location for
Annual KHS Event
Spectrum Gallery
The Killingworth Historical Society will hold its Annual
Spring Tag Sale on Saturday, May 9th at the Parmelee Farm,
465 Route 81.
Moving? Spring Cleaning? Please call (860) 663-1060 to
arrange pick-ups. The Society will gladly accept quality items
and proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s ongoing efforts
in the preservation of the town history. The sale will be held
rain or shine. Please note the new location this year and
thank you for your support!
KVAC Spring Auction
Moving? Spring cleaning?? KVFC is looking for donations
of quality items for their Annual Auction. The event will be
held Saturday, April 18th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Fire
Headquarters on Route 81.
An “Auction Hotline” has been established for those
wishing to donate items to the auction. The number is 860663-1785 and the line is automatically answered 24 hours a
day. Please leave your name, phone number and the items
to be donated. A firefighter will return your call and make
arrangements for pickup. Thank you for your support!
Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store presents
Food: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, a sixweek show running from March 27 through May
10 with an Open Reception on Friday March 27
(6:30-9 p.m.).
A Show of Hands: Fiber Arts exhibit closes
March 15.
Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street,
Centerbrook is open Wednesday-Friday
(11 a.m. -.6 p.m.); Saturday (11:30 a.m. -.6.p.m.)
and Sunday (11:30 a.m. -.5 p.m.). For more
information visit spectrumartgallery.org or call
(860) 767-0742
The Arts Center Killingworth seeks adult
and teen volunteers for a variety of upcoming
programs and events. The Center also needs
teen models for July Fashion Camps and a camp
counselor for Week Two of Fashion Camp (July
20-24). No experience necessary. Teens earn
community service hours.
For more information call the Arts Center
(860) 663-5593 and visit artscenterkillingworth.
org/volunteer.
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: Shoremason@comcast.net
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Classifieds
Deadline for submitting classified ads for the April issue is March 10. To submit an ad, go to www.killingworthct.com.
FOR SALE
GE electric range 5 yr old, bisque in
color. Very good condition. $100 firm
(203) 494-4596.
heavy duty vacuum oil extractor very
good condition - $375. DEE-Blast Corp.
mini sandblaster Model #65 - $100.
Call (860) 663-1769. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
True Z7 Recumbent bicycle - Paid
$2200, will sell for $1500 obo.
Call Chris 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (860) 663-3663.
8hp GO KART, new engine. Many
safety features; kill switch, new seatbelt,
thick roll cage, and drum brakes.
New bushings on wheels, heat
resistant rust proof paint on body.
Perfect riding toy for intermediate or
beginner drivers. $500 OBO.
Call 1(804) 814-0190.
Indoor/Outdoor Sun Shade In original
packaging, never opened, ideal for
sunroom, porch-color desert sand,
8ft.x6ft (overall width 98 3/4 inches,
72 inch drop). Can see on Amazon:
Coolaroo Premier Sun Shade with Roller
Clutch -$50 (860) 663-2386.
HELP WANTED
Landscaping - Part-time, approx. 30 hrs./wk.,
No Weekends, No Experience
necessary. Contact Chris 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
at (860) 663-3663.
Bolen’s 38” Shaft Driven Snow Blower.
Hooks up to Bolen’s tractors with tire
chains and linkages-$350. Vinamat
Wine Filter Kit - $50. Craftsman 2900
Bookkeeper – Part Time Mature
PSI power washer - $300. Liquid Dynamics
individual. Duties include - basic
bookkeeping, filing, organizational
skills, light research - word processing
a plus. Must be flexible and detail
oriented. Good sense of humor
required. Compensation DOE EOE
Email - CafeDame76@GMail.com
• 15% Senior
Citizen
Discount
• Best work
• Best price
Francis J. M. Gagne
PLUMBING & HEATING
CONTRACTOR
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
(860) 510-0878
(860) 663-1298
• 24 hour
service
• 30 years
experience
New and
Remodeling
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Looking for a walking partner?
Marley is a very sweet 5 year old
beagle lab mix, approx. 25 lbs. She
knows basic obedience, is house
broken and very loving. Marley
gets along with other dogs and is
comfortable with horses. She is fine
with the cats in her foster home
but chickens have proven to be too
tempting for her.
Marley lives here in Killingworth
and would love to find her forever
home. If you’re interested in
meeting Marley for possible
adoption, submit an application
online at www.ctdrps.com or call
Anne Jordan at (860) 396-8929
Parker Hill
Home Repair & Maintenance
Including:
General Small Jobs
Masonry
Shopping & Companion Services
Including:
Prepared Meals
Local Transportation
Reasonable Rates!
(860) 663-2694
Robert and Marcella Sassi
RMSassi@gmail.com
In Memoriam
Carolyn Gordon, a Killingworth resident for almost half a century. Carolyn
was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church for many years, and she
was secretary to the Board of Selectmen from 1996 to 2011. Carolyn leaves a
loving family, including her husband Yale Gordon and her son, Yale Gordon, Jr.
and his wife Alisa—all Killingworth residents.
Gaylord “Rocky” Rockwell, lived in Killingworth for forty-four years and
for thirty of them served on the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. By profession, Rocky was an anesthesiologist, practicing at Lawrence and
Memorial Hospital in New London until 2007. His family has expressed its deep
gratitude to the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company and to his neighbors, who
worked valiantly to help Rocky in his final hour.
Come Have Breakfast with Us
Sunday, March 22, from 8 a.m. -12 noon at the Haddam Firehouse
Suggested donation $5.00 child/student & $10 adults
Food by Jack’s Country Kitchen. Donations benefit the
Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition
The Stone Company
tel 860.669.7466 fax 860.669.7922
www.thestonecompany.net
Custom fabrication of natural stones
Kitchen Countertops-Vanities-Fireplaces-Outside
Grills-Thresholds and more….
We are a second generation family owned and run
custom stone fabrication facility with over 30 years
of cumulative experience in the industry.
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
Living Rock Church
138 Route 81, Killingworth
(860) 663-2069
www.living-rock.org
Rev. Ryan Young, Senior Pastor
Sunday Services:
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Nursery & Children’s
Church available at
10:30 a.m. service.
St. Lawrence
Catholic Church
Most Insurances Accepted
Including CVS/Caremark
10% Senior Discount Wednesdays
On all store merchandise.
Keith Lyke, R.Ph.
Steve Vegliante, R.Ph.
Spring is in the air!
Visit us for all your seasonal allergy needs.
Visit our 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 Dept. Closed)
Faith &
Spirituality
183 Route 81, Unit 3, Killingworth
(860) 452-4275 • Fax (860) 452-4278
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7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth
(860) 663-2576
Rev. Joseph DeCosta
Tues @ 7 p.m.;
Wed, Thurs, Fri. 8:30 a.m. ; Sat. 4 p.m.
Sat. Confessions, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Reconcilliation: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
The Congregational
Church in Killingworth
(United Church of Christ)
273 Route 81, Killingworth
(860) 663-1789
www.killingworthchurch.org
The Rev. Martha Bays, Minister
kwcongchurch@yahoo.com
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
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.
RSD17 School Info (www.rsd17.org)
Superintendent of Schools
Phone ................... (860) 345-4534
Fax........................ (860) 345-2817
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:
Animal Control......................... 219
Assessor................................... 506
Board of Elections.................... 511
Building & Sanitation............... 504
Finance..................................... 501
First Selectman......................... 501
Helping Hands......................... 401
Municipal Agent....................... 510
Public Health Agency............... 402
Public Works............................ 501
Probate.................................... 507
Registrar of Voters................... 511
Resident Trooper TIPS Line..... 404
Town Clerk............................... 502
Tax Collector............................ 508
Youth & Family Services.......... 512
Zoning & Wetlands.................. 505
Crime Tips Hotline:
1-800-258-1205 x 8000
Emergency..........................911
Non-Emergency
Police.................(860) 663-1132
Fire.....................(860) 663-1785
Poison Control......(800) 222-1222
Resident Trooper....(860) 345-2769
State Police, Westbrook Barracks
Phone...............(860) 399-2100
Advertiser Index
ABCO............................................. 33
A. Panzo Insurance Group,LLC....... 11
Ahearn & Sons, LLC........................ 8
All Ways Dumpsters.......................
Arbor Gardens...............................5,17
Auer Construction.......................... 34
Callinan Construction.................... 18
Center Podiatry......................................... 30
Coldwell Banker - Nancy Dansereau.... 24
Connecticut Roofcrafters............... 9
Conway Painting............................ 21
Ct Rent-A-Hen, LLC............................. 3
Custom Woodworking by Norman... 4
Cutting Edge Lawn Care................. 18
D. Rich Stonework......................... 21
Denvir Tire Shop............................ 22
Dino’s Pizza Restaurant.................. 21
East River Energy........................... 18
Edward Jones Investments............ 4
Edwards Tile.................................. 27
Essex Savings Bank........................ 8
Fitness Connection........................ 25
Flynn Associates Real Estate, LLC.. 4
Frame Shop on Wall Street........... 2
Gagne Plumbing & Heating........... 33
Griswold Plumbing Services.......... 28
Help Is On The Way....................... 28
Higganum Dental Associates......... 13
Higganum Physical Therapy............... 26
Home Away From Home Day Care.... 22
Houseworks................................... 31
Jackson Chevrolet.......................... 24
Jammin With Jeff........................... 8
Johnson, Sarah, LMT...................... 12
Killingworth Animal Hospital......... 19
Killingworth Café............................ 26
Killingworth Family Pharmacy........ 34
Killingworth Foundation................. 23
20
Killingworth Garage.................
Killingworth Kids Center................. 28
Killingworth Music........................ 20
Killingworth True Value................. 29
Killingworth Women’s Org............. 35
LaForesta Restaurant and Wine Bar.. 23
Langer Landscapes........................ 24
Let The Games Begin..................... 10
35
M&M Realty.................................. 15
Martin Roofing............................. 12
MacKinstry Financial......................... 22
Michaud, Accavallo, Woodbridge &
Cusano...................................... 20
MJM Self-Storage, LLC.................. 18
New Image Automotive, Inc......... 13
New England Home Mortgage..... 26
O’Donnell Plumbing & Heating..... 8
Page Taft Realty - Bob Allison....... 14
Parker Hill Property Mgmt............. 33
PCs Made Easy............................... 11
Phil Wieloch Financial Consulting.. 16
Pizzeria DaVinci............................. 9
Professional Exterminating Co....... 32
Proper Tree Co............................... 10
RLD Heating & Cooling.................. 21
Roberts Food Center..................... 23
Sarris, Cynthia, LCSW,LLC.............. 8
Shoreline Focus on Fitness............ 10
Shoreline Masonry........................ 32
Shoreline Pediatrics...................... 30
Stevens, Harris, Guernsey & Quilliam... 4
Stone Company............................. 34
Sunny Dispositions........................ 32
Sunset Limousine, LLC................... 31
The Tree Company........................ 6
Three Sons Closets....................... 11
Total Hair....................................... 31
Town and Country Nurseries........ 7
Triangle Building Associates.......... 24
Wilson, Pinder, Snow, LLC....................... 27
William Pitt Sothebys - Eileen Boulay.... 13
William Raveis - Marsha Couture.......... 28
William Raveis - Michelle Parmelee..... 20
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Thinking Spring? Thinking Summer? Think:
The Second Annual Killingworth Foundation Sunflower Project
Will last year’s winners continue their reign,
or will newcomers claim the titles? Check out
the Foundation’s Face Book page to see pictures
of last year’s event. The Sunflower gathering
will be held at Parmelee Farm on September 12,
together with the fourth and final Farm Market
of the season. Bring your entries and browse
the fresh local produce, artisan breads and
crafts.
The Sunflower Project is a community-wide
family event sponsored by the Killingworth
Foundation. Look for details in upcoming
publications.