illingworth KrierOctober 2013A Chamber of Commerce publication • www.Killingworthct.com

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After several years of disappointing crops at the Cranberry Bog on Pond Meadow Rd., the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust will open the new Cranberry Hollow site on Oct. 12, for a free Cranberry Harvest from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Collection pails and bags will be provided while they last. Please wait until Oct. 12 – the cranberries won’t be ripe before then – and there will be plenty of berries for everyone.

Cranberry Hollow is the new name for the former gravel pit between Paper Mill and Green Hill roads. It has an abundant crop of cranberries (millions, according to a former Land Trust President).

The 9.1 acre property was owned by Shoreline Washed Sand & Gravel Inc. and provided material for the construction of Rt. 95 in the 1950s. Unfortunately, gravel was removed to the point where the aquifer was breached, creating the risk of contamination (this aquifer provides water for area homes and Connecticut Water Company wells).

The Town took possession of the property from a subsequent owner for non-payment

of taxes, and since there were concerns about protecting the aquifer it was decided unanimously at a Town Meeting in October 2004, to transfer the property to the Land Trust. At about the same time, the Cranberry Bog on Pond Meadow Rd., provided a surplus crop and several buckets of extra cranberries were cast about the former gravel pit where a few cranberries had been found. Since cranberries thrive when their roots are in water and the aquifer is just below the surface, the cranberry vines spread and have produced bumper crops for several years.

Access to the bottom of Cranberry Hollow is now possible by a new trail created by Land Trust Directors Andy Annino and Stuart Clark. The trail is off Paper Mill Rd., and slopes down moderately and is somewhat rough, since it is a new trail, so visitors to the Harvest should wear shoes suitable for hiking.

Directions: from the intersection of Green Hill and River roads, drive north on River Rd., 0.2 miles and turn left onto Paper Mill Rd. The trail will be marked and starts just before the split rail fencing on the left.

Chamber Profile-3-

KCC President’s Corner

-4-Hitch a Ride With Gordon Lightfoot

-5-True Value Uses

C-PACE Financing To Install Solar

-6-Assessor Helps Town

Set Property Values

-8-Library Notations

-10-Parmelee Farm

-13-Flu Clinic

-15-KWO Events

-17-Senior News

-20-Pumpkin Run

-22-Community Events

-24- Town Hall Notes

-26-Town Meetings

-27-Emergency

Volunteers Needed-28-

Classifieds-29-

Faith & Spirituality-30-

Advertiser Index-31-

Christmas at the Farm

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Land Trust Opens New Site for Cranberry Harvest

There will be plenty of cranberries and pails for everyone at the Cranberry Hollow harvest.Photo courtesy of Bruce Dodson

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Board of Directors Meeting

Chamber NewsPresident: Carrie Sassi

Pizzeria Da VinciVice-President: Joe Gomez

3 Sons Custom ClosetsTreasurer: Dorothy Wright,

Accounting ServicesCo-Secretary: Keira Eule, Sandy Miller

Guilford Savings BankMembership Chair: Abbey Albrecht

Killingworth GarageBoard of Directors

Susan FlynnFlynn Associates Real Estate, LLC

Tim GannonGannon Photography

Keith LykeKillingworth Family Pharmacy

Connie MeierdiercksTD Bank

Richard PleinesOld Hickory Furniture

Dale WilcoxHigganum Dental Associates

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New Chamber Member

The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Killingworth Library. The Board meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. All members are welcome to attend. Business owners interested in joining the Chamber are also invited to attend.

The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the following new member:

Killingworth Women’s Organization, Teresa Yocca, Treasurer. A non-profit organization comprised of women committed to helping the community. PO Box 952, Killingworth. www.kwoct.org

KCC Directory Update TimeIt’s time once again for

Chamber members to update information to be included in the 2014 edition of print and online editions of the Chamber of Commerce Business Directory. This Directory is a listing of KCC member businesses and is mailed to every resident in town.

If you do not complete a directory update form, your business will not be included in the 2014 Directory.

Take the time now to log on to www.killingworthct.com and click on the “Directory Update Form” link. Please complete the form, making sure you select the

“Business Type” that you would like to be listed under. If you do not indicate the type of business, we will select a category that we believe best fits your business.

You must complete the Directory Update Form by Nov. 1 to be included in the 2014 edition.

The form must be completed even if your information has not changed since last year. If you do not complete a Directory Form your business will not be included.

Only members in good standing (i.e. those who have paid their 2013-2014 membership dues before Nov. 1) will be included in the Directory.

If you haven’t renewed your membership and want to be included in the Directory, please send your membership fee of $110 for business members, or $75 for non profit members to PO Box 780, Killingworth, CT 06419. Checks should be made payable to: KCC.

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Chamber Member Profile By Cristina Vicenty

Business: Killingworth CafèOwner: Janet ViolissiPhone: (860)-663-2456Address: 249 Rt. 81

It’s been a hotel, a brothel, a grocery store, a speakeasy and now a restaurant and bar.

The Killingworth Café, the restaurant located in the historic Killingworth Inn on the circle, will celebrate 20 years of ownership by Janet Violissi next month.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the anniversary on Nov. 15 when the Cafe will roll back the prices on beer to 1993 prices - just $1.75.

“It’s probably going to be a mad house but I don’t care; I want to celebrate in a special way anyway,” notes Violissi.

And to prepare for that, Violissi has ordered special 20th anniversary shirts and has repainted the exterior of the Inn and will almost be finished with redecorating the rest of the Inn.

Violissi, a notary public, justice of the peace, and the Café’s chef, bought the Inn in 1993 after it had been empty for eight years.

“I remember I walked in and the carpets were an ugly yellow, it was falling apart and just in bad condition,” says Violissi.

When she made a really low bid and won, she said she was surprised, but excited for the challenge. Now she’s become attached to the place and the regular customers who come through the Café’s doors daily from 3 p.m. “until the cows come home.”

“Some of my regulars will go on vacation and I won’t see them for a while and they’ll come back and I’ll be like, ‘Hey, where you been, and why didn’t you tell me you were leaving’,” says Violissi. “You really just feel like you get to know them, like they’re a family.”

A lot has changed in the 20 years since the Café first opened, particularly with the menu.

“When we started out it was a burgers fries, and a beer type of joint. Now we serve lamb and sirloin and have a wine list. We’ve just upped the ante,” says Violissi, who also occasionally does catering.

But don’t wait for the anniversary celebration, visit any time to experience some good, fresh food, some friendly hospitality, and the chance to meet some neighbors you may not even have realized you had, something that hasn’t changed since the Cafè’s opening.

“Every year I get older but my customers stay the same. They’re the best part of my job and they’re the reason I’m still doing this.”

Cristina Vicenty, a junior at Haddam Killingworth High School, is a new Krier contributor.

Photo by Cristina Vincenty

Killingworth Cafe owner Jan Violissi invites you to celebrate the Cafe’s 20th anniversary.

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Happy Autumn Chamber members and Killingworth residents.

What a beautiful time of year to live in Killingworth. The sense of “community” is ever so apparent as I drive through town seeing families gathering to support our youth at the many sporting events. Let’s face it, these kids know what they are doing out on the field. Not only do we have the school teams to support, we are fortunate enough to have volunteers that have put together a Youth Football league as well as a Youth Lacrosse League. Even if you don’t have a child playing on a team, I encourage you to get out there and have a great time cheering them on. You never know who you might meet and what connections you can build upon. I’m proud to be raising my family and doing business in such

a tight knit community that we have here in Killingworth.

I’m also very excited to let you know that our Chamber Board has starting planning the 2nd Annual Christmas at the Farm event at Parmelee Farm. What a great time to come together as a community and a fabulous opportunity for business owners to gather to promote their business. The event is schedule on Dec. 7 from 2-5 p.m.

In addition to businesses promoting themselves, we will have a tree lighting, holiday songs, fantastic food trucks, Santa, and an overwhelming sense of festive community togetherness.

Please contact Peg Scofield, our marketing director, at Peg@killingworthct.com or (203) 641-2341, if you would like to have a table for

Chamber of Commerce President Carrie Sassi.

KCC President’s Corner

your business or get involved in any way. (See the back page of this issue of the Krier for additional details).

Best Wishes,Carrie Sassi

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Think about the first time you heard him sing If You Could Read My Mind. You played it over and over, and all you could think of was how hard it was to fall out of love. “I don’t know where we went wrong, But the feelin’s gone, And I just can’t get it back.”

Canadian-born in 1938, Gordon Lightfoot was one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of all time. He made magic.

Fans in the United States loved his music and still do. And now’s the time for you to see him live, on stage, in the HK Middle School auditorium. This year marks his 50th year in the business as he celebrates “50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour.”

The concert will be hosted by the Killingworth Lions Club on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m., with proceeds to benefit Parmelee Farm’s continued

restoration. The Lion’s long tradition of serving the community extends back 40 years. The Club has donated more than $500,000 to projects close to home and worldwide in their efforts to fight blindness.

Do yourself a favor and don’t miss this special, one-night-only benefit concert. Killingworth Lion’s Club

spokesman, Bruce Dodson, expects an early sellout.

You may order tickets at www.LionsClubConcerts.org. Tickets for reserved seats are from $40 to $150 for the front row. All seats are full-view and within 75 feet of the stage.

Bob Dylan once observed that when he heard a Gordon Lightfoot song he wished “it would last forever.” These songs also include Sundown, Carefree Highway, Rainy Day People, and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

“Combined with his rich, warm voice and nimble guitar technique, Lightfoot’s songwriting talent has led from the 1960’s coffeehouse scene . . . to pop chart hits with his ground-breaking, multi-platinum albums and accolades that range from five Grammy nominations to 17 Canadian Juno Awards.”

His songs have been recorded by some of the world’s most renowned recording artists, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, The Kingstown Trio, Judy Collins, Barbra Streisand, Richie Havens, Harry Belafonte, Peter, Paul and Mary, Glen Campbell, and Ian & Sylvia.

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Hitch a Ride with Gordon Lightfoot

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Killingworth True Value is the first business in town to take advantage of a unique financing program allowing the store to install a 72 KW photovoltaic solar system designed to supply 45% of the 30-year-old store’s electricity and save the business more than $550,000 over 25 years.

True Value is funding the $259,000 project through an innovative state program that is helping business owners improve their bottom line through energy efficiency and clean energy improvements. The Connecticut Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) allows building owners to finance qualifying upgrades by placing a voluntary assessment on their municipal property tax bill. Property owners pay for the improvements over time through this additional charge on their property tax bill. The repayment obligation transfers automatically to the next owner if the property is sold.

The system being installed at True Value is a 72 kW solar system consisting of 286 JA Solar 250 watt modules on an aluminum racking systems that will be installed on the southwest roof of the main store. The solar system will produce approximately 80,290 kWh of clean electricity annually, enough energy to power 8 ½ homes for a year.

Sound Solar Systems, LLC of Greenwich, owned by long time Killingworth resident Tony Savino, is the project

True Value Uses C-PACE Financing To Install SolarBy Fiona Phelan

Photo by Fiona Phelan

Killingworth True Value on Rt. 81 is installing a solar system to reduce energy consumption and costs.

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manager. The project is expected to be completed this month.

In addition to the environmental benefits, True Value will receive

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economic advantages by installing the solar system. Due to Sound Solar’s installation and financial expertise in using Connecticut’s energy programs, True Value will also take advantage of $186,870.79 in total Low and Zero Emission Renewable Energy Credits (LREC/ZREC) offered by Connecticut Light and Power.

The LREC/ZREC program provides a market for low-emission and zero-emission renewable energy credits (LREC and ZRECs) for CL&P customers. These RECs are granted by the development of renewable energy projects. This program allows RECs to act as an incentive to the owner’s investment into the project by entering into a long-term, 15-year contract with CL&P or United Illuminating. This is highly beneficial for the owner because a stream of returns will be

obtained via generation of RECs from the project. CL&P selects projects through a competitive solicitation or through a tariff.

True Value became eligible to participate in the C-PACE program when voters approved a request from town officials to sign an agreement with the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), the nation’s first full-scale clean energy finance authority. CEFIA leverages public and private funds to drive investment and scale up clean energy deployment in Connecticut. Participation in C-PACE allows the town to “assess, collect, remit and assign, benefit assessments to CEFIA in return for energy improvements for benefited property owners within the municipality and for reimbursement of costs reasonably incurred by the municipality in performing such duties.”

Typical energy improvement measures include: high efficiency lighting; heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades and controls; high efficiency chillers, boilers, furnaces and water heating systems; building enclosure/envelope improvements; building automation (energy management) systems; and renewable energy systems.

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The solar array will be placed on the southwest roof of the True Value store.

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Terence Dinnean, the acting Assessor for the Town of Killingworth, starts his mornings with a ferry ride across the Connecticut River from his home in Lyme to his job at Town Hall.

The role of the Assessor is to discover, list and value all taxable property, including real estate, motor vehicles and personal property, Dinnean said. The Assessor also applies exemptions, works with the building department to track permits and new construction, arranges inspections and works with the town attorney on court appeals, he said.

Dinnean was appointed on Aug. 1, 2012 and the position is up for renewal on April 1.

Dinnean’s job helps maintain the credibility and equitability of the Town through the proper application of Connecticut General Statutes, which ensure that all taxable property within the Town is assessed accurately so that each property owner bears the appropriate portion of the total property tax burden, he said.

Part of assessing Killingworth’s worth includes being familiar with and understanding the dynamics of an area, Dinnean said. “[I’ve driven] miles and miles and miles of Killingworth,” Dinnean said. “It’s a beautiful town.”

Assessor Helps Town Set Property ValuesBy Samantha Hogan

Acting Assessor Terence Dinnean can answer your questions about your property taxes.

Photo by Fiona Phelan

The assessor also plays an important role communicating value and listening to residents’ concerns pertaining to the value of their property, Dinnean said.

“Most people when they’re coming into the assessor’s office, it has to do with something they may be upset about,” Dinnean said. “Be it the value of their car, their house, etc., so you have to be able to listen to them, give validity to their concerns, and then answer them in an appropriate way

– even if it’s not always the answer they want to hear.”

Dinnean is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate and a Certified Building Analyst with the Building Performance Institute, Inc. He is also in the process of preparing for his Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor exam next month.

Dinnean previously worked as the assessor and department head in New Haven; owned a construction company; founded a non-profit for 18- 24-year-old ex-offenders; and appraised commercial and residential real estate. His career path has helped him develop a unique knowledge of the various aspects of the housing market, and eventually

led him to Killingworth. “[Killingworth] is a beautiful part of

Connecticut,” Dinnean said. “I used to build homes here and I think it’s a great opportunity to be the assessor.”

Samantha Hogan, a Killingworth resident, is a junior at American University in Washington, D.C., where she is studying print journalism and environmental studies.

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It would be extremely difficult to come up with one single definition of what a business is. Even if one could, the definition would have to be so very long and complicated that understanding it may be difficult.

Acting Town Assessor Terence Dinnean says the best way to answer that question is by asking two basic questions: Do you provide a product for compensation? Do you provide a service for compensation?

If you answered yes to Question #1, then you are in business. You

are a business. If you answered yes to Question #2, please see #5 Compensation.

Some general indicators of whether you are in business or whether you are a business:

1. Money: It is not a question of how much money you are making or even if you are making any money. If you provide a product or service for compensation, then you are in business. You are a business.

2. Ownership: If you have incorporated or if you have created another separate legal entity such as an LLC, LLP, LP etc., to provide a product or service for compensation, then you are in business. You are a business.

3. Trade name: If you use a trade name to provide a product or service for compensation, then you are in business. You are a business.

4. Self-employed: If you are self-

employed, then you are in business. You are a business.

5. Compensation: If your compensation is reported through a W-2, then you are an employee, not in business or a business. But, if your compensation is reported through a 1099 Form, or if there is no reporting of your income by any IRS form, then you are in business. You are a business.

6. Assets: The amount of assets (personal property) used in the conduct of a business does not determine if you are in business. The amount of assets (personal property) used in the conduct of a business need not be many or even valuable. Depending upon the particular business you are in, the assets (or personal property) could range from a few hundred dollars to millions of dollars.

7. Advertising: If you are advertising a product or service for compensation, then you are in business. You are a business.

8. Renting space: If you rent or lease a space to provide a product or service for compensation, then you are in business. You are a business.

9. Home occupation: Even if you do not rent or lease space, if you provide a product or service for compensation from your home, then you are in business. You are a business.

10. Sales tax: If you have a Sales Tax Number or if you collect sales tax, then you are in business. You are a business.

11. Time: You do not need to be providing a product or service 24/7 in order to be in business, or to be a business. Some businesses are seasonal. Some businesses are part-time. Some businesses are very part-time.

If you have further questions, please contact Dinnean at the Town Hall at (860) 663-1765, x-506. Useful information is also posted online at www.townofkillingworth.com under the Assessor’s tab.

Defining A Business

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Higganum resident Gary Minetti will inspire you with his story about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,660-mile footpath through California, Oregon and Washington, at the Killingworth Library on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.

On April 26, 2012, Minetti, age 58, stood with his back to an 18’ metal fence marking the boundary between Mexico and California. In front of him started the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which ends at the border of Washington and British Columbia, Canada. Like the Appalachian Trail, the PCT is a federally-recognized National Scenic Trail. However, the PCT stands out as one of the longest and has the unique distinction of traveling through seven of North America’s eight eco-zones. In addition, it passes through seven National Parks, several national monuments and multiple federally-designated wilderness areas.

“The diversity and adversity encountered, from the heat of the Mojave to lingering snowpack and altitudes in excess of 13,000’ in the Sierra Nevada, from multiple frigid stream fords to relentless swarms of mosquitoes, sun-baked terrain void of any shade to the lush conifer forests of Washington state make this a truly unique and challenging trail,” explains Minetti.

“All of this while racing the clock because if you want to thru-hike the length of the PCT in one season, you need to get through the North Cascades in Washington state before

October 1 when all bets are off in terms of encountering early winter snowstorms,” he adds.

Minetti was successful in this, his first thru-hike reaching the international border with Canada on Sept. 2, 2012. He has many great photos of the incredible vistas along the trail and stories to tell about the PCT, life on the trail and the many characters he met and hiked with along the way. Minetti lives in Higganum with his wife Heather. They are avid hikers, bikers and cross country skiers. Heather was his exercise and nutritional consultant as he prepared for the hike and provided the logistical support during the hike.

Call (860) 663-2000 or visit the library to reserve your space.

Gary Minetti at Mather Pass, Sierra Nevada Range, CA.

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Library Book Discussion

East Haven address to 57 High Street57 High Street

The Killingworth Library will host a “Take Apart” event on Oct. 26 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Library. Space is limited. Call the Library at (860) 663-2000 to register.

‘Take Apart’ provides an introduction to Technology and Engineering, and instills an interest in the STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities now being offered in schools throughout the state.

‘Take Apart’ activities focus on invention theory and problem solving, giving kids an opportunity to see “what’s inside” every day appliances and products. With a little help from their parents, children are encouraged to guess how a product really works. Once they come up with a theory the wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and other tools come out in full force to unscrew, unbolt, or otherwise open the product revealing it’s inner-workings.

“Black and Blue” by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Anna Quindlen, is the novel to be discussed at the Oct. 8

meeting of the Killingworth Library’s Tuesday Book Discussion Group.

It is the story of a woman’s efforts to protect both she and her son from an abusive husband who one reviewer described as sitting

“untouchable behind a policeman’s badge.” It involves the use of what can rightfully be called an underground railroad for battered women. But even with new identities in a new state, waiting for the other shoe to drop is a constant anxiety for those who have suffered abuse within families that should have offered love and protection.

Discussion begins in the meeting room at 1 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Books will be available at the circulation desk.

‘Take Apart’ Event

This October, the Killingworth Library and Pizzeria DaVinci team-up twice for Pizza Delivery Night.

Pizza delivery will be available Oct. 5 and 26. The fleet will be out in full force between 5 and 8 p.m. for this delicious and fun fundraiser. After all, you can never have too much pizza.

Call Pizzeria DaVinci at (860) 663-2256 to place your order. Library volunteers and board members will bring your order to your door (or the ball field or dance practice) for a $5 delivery charge. The entire delivery charge goes directly to support the Killingworth Library. Treat yourself, support our town library, and go for seconds.

Two October Pizza Deliveries

Motors, gears, LEDs, wires, gears, levers, and the ever-present ’whatchamacallits” are sketched and studied. Batteries and alligator clip wires come out, enabling children to safely connect power to speakers, motors, and lights.

Seeing firsthand how things connect, interact, and work, children begin to understand the science behind how all those parts come together to produce ‘something’ – like a toaster, clock, or a TV.

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It was a beautiful night at the Westbrook Elks for the Killingworth Women’s Organization’s Novel Affair to benefit the Killingworth Library Association. A Novel Affair raised $4,500 for the Library through the fabulous prizes won during the silent and live auction. Those funds will be donated to the Library to support programs and activities.

The Silvertones, headlined by keyboardist and Killingworth resident Jamie Lehane, played great dancing music, which complemented the outstanding dinner provided by the Westbrook Elks. Cozy Corner Bake Shoppe donated 200 red velvet cupcakes for a most delicious dessert.

Participants enjoyed bidding on array of products and opportunities including an aerial tour, a sailboat ride, a day of fishing, lunch on the Thimble Islands, family portrait opportunities, wine appreciation events, autographed books, a flat screen TV, and the opportunity to race a Ferrari.

The Elks lodge, overlooking Long Island Sound on a picture-perfect evening, was decorated with garlands created from crumpled up book pages and white lights. Centerpieces were set with burgundy mums, wrapped in pages from a book, set in a bowl of crystal rocks and twinkling lights. Each place setting held a book spine cleverly transformed into a bookmark to take home.

Dolores Kearsley, 88, died Sept. 11 in the Alzhemier’s Resource Center (ARC), Plantsville. She is survived by her daughter, Fie Budzinsky of Killingworth; her son, Harold Kearsley, Jr. her granddaughters Britten Rolston and Bryce Budzinsky and her son-in-law Anthony Budzinsky.

Dolores was a long-time circulation desk volunteer at the Killingworth Library and contributed many beautiful, handmade quilts to the Library’s annual silent auction. Her resilience, determination, intelligence, caring nature and a deep commitment to doing things right for others guaranteed that no matter the situation with her around it would be better.

The evening of casual elegance was the latest in a string of successful fundraisers staged by the KWO to benefit the Library. Since 2010, the KWO has helped raise more than $14,000 for the Library.

The KLA is a non-profit organization responsible for raising over $87,000 of the Library’s $314,066 operating budget, with the Town funding $227,000. Endowment income, grants, and other income will likely provide $30,000 of the $87,000, the remaining $57,000 is raised through community support through an annual fund drive, book sales, golf tournament, pizza deliveries and events like A Novel Affair.

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What’s Happening At The Farm

You may have noticed in recent months that the farm is brimming with activity. Several projects are coming together and the possibilities for public use in the near future are abundant. Long awaited plans for a small public restroom are finally set in motion with the assistance of Larry Marotti, Jack Schuster, Jim Lally, Mike Milano and Mike Young. Trenching for power and water have been designed and are currently being installed. Pole barn repairs continue through the generosity of the Lions Club and will be available for public use in the future. Now that the farm house has been brought up to code with the use of

the awarded STEAP grant money, the Historical Society has begun their work on the interior. Terry Doyle has finished constructing the new doors for the garage and the back of the school house has been closed.

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party for the front parking lot from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For large events the practice of sharing the middle school parking lot will continue. The addition of this parking area on farm property will allow for more convenient smaller event and visitor parking on site.

Nov. 3 - Gordon Lightfoot takes the stage at 8 p.m., at HKMS to benefit Parmelee Farm. If you would like to attend but have not yet secured your

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Dec. 7 - Christmas at the Farm - see details on page 32.

If you should visit the farm this fall, and we sincerely hope that you will… please take note of the marked construction sites and use caution when you are in the area.

Are you interested in holding an event at the farm in the near future? Any ideas you would like to see implemented? Would you like to become involved in a Town Picnic revival, farmers market or the outdoor concert? Please contact Tim Gannon at (860) 395-9887 or e-mail tim@gannonphoto.com

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It’s that time of year again. Please help give the kids of the Hartford Boys & Girls Club a chance to give holiday gifts to their families this year. Thanks primarily to the generosity of Killingworth and Haddam residents, last year’s Shopping Night was amazing – with 300 children participating.

We’re looking for gifts for moms, dads, teens and kids:

• Toys, games, books and stuffed animals in great condition that your kids have outgrown• Gifts you’ve given to those “hard to shop for” men and teens – that might be collecting dust

• Costume jewelry you no longer wear• Gifts you’ve received that have a place of honor in your closet• Sample lotions and soapsWe’re also collecting wrapping

paper. If you can stop by with a cash donation…that would be great too. Can’t make it to the collection drive? Give us a call, and we can pick up your donations.

Volunteers are needed to help at the Dec. 6 Shopping Night. It’s a great community service opportunity for high school students.

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The Killingworth Ambulance Association (KAA) is in the process of obtaining CT Department of Public Health certification designating the Town as a HEARTSafe Community.

A HEARTSafe Community promotes and supports CPR training in the community; public access to defibrillation through strategic placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for use by public safety professionals and other trained community members; CPR and AED trained and equipped first responders; and early advanced care.

The KAA has recently purchased six new AEDs to be placed in locations throughout the Town. The organization will also be conducting CPR and AED training for people at those locations and anyone interested in becoming certified. Please look for notices for these classes around Town and in the Killingworth Krier.

The Killingworth Health Department will conduct a flu shot clinic for residents on Oct. 17 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Killingworth Congregational Church.

The VNA Community Healthcare is sponsoring this flu vaccine program for the residents of Killingworth and neighboring communities. Both the influenza and pneumonia vaccines will be available.

“The Centers for Disease Control has issued a universal recommendation that everyone over six months of age get vaccinated,” said Maura Esposito, Director of Health. “Influenza is a serious and sometimes deadly illness that can be easily prevented, and we encourage everyone to protect themselves and their families this year by getting their flu shot.

“Too often we see individuals skip their flu shot due to fear of

Get Your Flu Shotcontracting the flu from the vaccine or the common misconception that the flu is no worse than a common cold,” added Esposito. “You cannot contract influenza from the flu shot. Getting vaccinated is quick and painless, and it is also the safest and most effective way to prevent the flu and to keep you and your loved ones from getting sick.”

For individuals 65 and older the following insurances are accepted: Medicare Part B, Aetna Medicare, Anthem BCBS Medicare and ConnectiCare VIP.

Individuals with Aetna, Anthem BCBS or ConnectiCare insurance are also accepted.

Any resident can attend and pay with cash, check or MC/Visa.

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The Killingworth Foundation begins the fall season with the awarding of two grants and the start of its Annual Appeal Drive.

During its September meeting, the Foundation finalized the approval of the Killingworth Library Association’s grant request for funds to upgrade the Library’s Microsoft Office Suite, last upgraded in 2003. Library patrons, staff and volunteers will soon be able to use today’s technology on the Library’s computers. This is particularly significant to those patrons using Microsoft Office for job searches, school projects, and online classes.

The second grant was awarded to The Killingworth Land Conservation Trust to be applied to the cost of their purchase of the Welter property. This purchase includes 52 acres of land on Roast Meat Hill Rd., connecting Parmelee Farm and the Platt Nature

Killingworth Foundation Awards Grants Center. Trails on these acres will be accessible from Parmelee Farm and Roast Meat Hill Rd. The Jensen Beechwood Community will also have its own access.

The Killingworth Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life in our community is well served through both grants. The Library’s computers are available to all our citizens and the trails being blazed, as this is being written, are also there for the entire community. The land purchase itself preserves the natural beauty and charm that is at the heart of Killingworth’s appeal.

The Foundation is able to contribute to both these projects through donor generosity during the annual appeals. The Killingworth Foundation’s seventh annual appeal will be in mailboxes mid month. No donation is too small and, of course, none is too big. The Foundation’s

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3rd Annual Trunk or TreatThe KWO will hold its 3rd

Annual Trunk or Treat at the HK Middle School for a safe and fun Halloween celebration on Oct. 31.

Parking/set-up starts at 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for the 50 spaces allocated for the event. Participants must stay for the duration of the event. Treating will begin at 5:30 p.m. and cars will be dismissed at 6:45 p.m. Additional parking is available for families not offering treats.

Bring the car, candy and the kids (dogs on leashes, too). Donations are accepted for the KWO Scholarship Fund or a canned good for the food pantry. More details will be provided in public flyers preceding the event.

Join The KWO While the kids are meeting and

making new friends at school this Fall, why not follow their lead and meet new friends at the KWO. The KWO meets Oct. 9 at the Killingworth Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all women over the age of 18.

No more wondering what we’re all about… stop in and join us for refreshments, conversation, laughter, friendship and learn about some of our projects within the community.

KWO Events

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School PTO will hold its 26th Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the middle school. There will be over 70 professional crafters, a flu vaccine clinic, bake sale, lunch, and a day raffle.

Admission is free. Start your holiday shopping here.

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Celebrating 10 YearsThe Killingworth Women’s

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The Country School in Madison will host Minds in Motion, a student enrichment program featuring interactive, fast-paced, hands-on workshops for students in Kindergarten-8th Grade, on Oct. 5. The Minds in Motion event will also feature a program for parents and teachers.

Minds in Motion, the Connecticut Association for the Gifted’s signature

student enrichment program, provides children opportunities to explore areas of interest that are rarely part of the everyday classroom. While students participate in workshops, parents are invited to attend a keynote address and their own special-interest workshop.

Student workshops will range from ecology to global language, art and music to writing and book publishing. Workshop faculty include Country School teachers as well as educators from Talcott Mountain Science Center, Talcott Mountain Academy, the Connecticut Experiential Learning Center, the Summer Institute for the Gifted, Eastern Connecticut State University, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, Aux 3 Pommes, Cool-Ology,

Discovery Toys, Arts Center at Killingworth, School of Rock, Square Ruth Associates, and Oddfellows Playhouse. To see the full list of offerings and faculty members and to register, visit the Connecticut Association for the Gifted’s website, www.ctgifted.org.

For the adult portion of the day, Dr. Laurie Bottiger, Head of School at The Country School, will deliver this year’s keynote address, Full STEAM Ahead: Why an Integrated Curriculum Makes So Much Sense for Children. Dr. Bottiger will share research in cognitive and social neuroscience showing that integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (or STEAM) activities enhance creativity, problem solving, memory systems, and analytical skills, allowing young learners to find meaning in their school curriculum.

Workshops for parents and teachers include Mindset: The Key to Success for Your Child with Katie Augustyn, MA, CAG Board of Directors; Design Thinking with Amy Leidtke, an artist, industrial designer, and educator at the Rhode Island School of Design who will talk about the importance of design thinking and project-based learning; and a panel of parents of gifted children sharing tools and techniques to advocate for children.

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The Country School, founded in 1955, is a coeducational, independent day school serving students in PreSchool through Grade 8. At The Country School, a rigorous academic program is accompanied by a commitment to hands-on learning and discovery and a focus on the whole child. The Country School prepares students to meet the future with confidence, encouraging them to reach their highest, both in school and in life.

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Senior NewsKillingworth Seniors

After a summer of relaxing, the Killingworth Seniors will resume monthly meetings on Oct. 7. Meetings are at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Congregational Church.

Last month the Seniors enjoyed reading letters from their new 3rd grade penpals from Killingworth Elementary School. This year, photos of the students were included with the letters, which the Seniors enjoyed sharing. The Seniors have sent their letters to the children and the children’s responses will be shared at the Oct. 7 meeting.

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. More for more information about the Killingworth Seniors, contact Cathy Kovi (860) 663-1807, or Carol Sheridan (860) 663-1136.

Shoreline Transit Adds Eight New Buses

Shoreline Transit users are getting a more comfortable, and colorful, ride thanks to eight new buses introduced over the past several months.

The new buses rolled out by 9 Town Transit (9TT) include the region’s first two low-floor buses. These buses have no steps inside, making it easier for passengers to board. Each bus also offers a ramp for people utilizing wheelchairs or walkers instead of the traditional wheelchair lifts. With this delivery, the fleet now has five hybrid electric buses. Hybrid technology saves fuel and emissions, resulting in reduced cost and environmental impact. The 9TT fleet is now 40% hybrid electric.

9TT does not only rely on hybrid vehicles to save fuel. There are two diesel buses and one mini bus that

also service the district. The diesel powered buses consume 40% less fuel than their gasoline counterparts. The mini bus has improved gas mileage over the traditional 12 passenger buses and is easier to navigate into residential driveways for our dial-a-ride passengers.

The purchase represents the largest single year vehicle investment in 9TT’s history at a total price tag of $873,073. The project was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Federal Transit Administration, the Connecticut Clean Fuels Program and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

9 Town Transit provides service to all parts of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook, with connections to New Haven, New London and Middletown. All services are open to the general public.

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Applications may be made between Nov. 1 and April 30 at the local Community Action Agency, which can be identified by calling INFOLINE at 211 or the Department of Social Services’ Energy Line: at 1-800-842-1132. Home visits are available for the homebound.

World Hospice And Palliative Care Day

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is Oct. 13. The theme for this year is

“Living to the end: palliative care for an aging population”.

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is a “unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world.”

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Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services will host the 20thAnnual Youth and Family Benefit-Pumpkin Run-Walk; Race for the Kids on Oct. 27, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event offers fun for the whole family with contests, face painting, Halloween crafts, Kids Fun Run and more.

This is one of Haddam and Killingworth’s most attended events and attracts runners from all over Connecticut. Last year there was a record attendance of 563 runners.

To register for the race visit http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/Events/Pumpkin_Run___Walk.htm

This certified race event benefits Youth and Family Services, a private non-profit agency, providing an assortment of services to the residents of the Haddam and Killingworth communities. Counseling services for families, children, adolescents, couples, individuals and groups are offered on a sliding fee scale so that no one is ever turned away.

Licensed and graduate level Marriage and Family Therapists provide critical services for those facing challenges in their lives including: divorce, blended families, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, family conflict, and phobias. HKYFS Prevention Services

aid in the community effort utilizing 40 Developmental Assets to raise productive, competent citizens. The Prevention Coordinator also oversees the Healthy Communities – Healthy Kids Coalition to prevent underage drinking and keep our youth safe. The Early Childhood Coordinator works with the youngest in our communities to enhance and support their development.

Anyone interested in forming a team to walk or run the course and raise money for YFS, please contact Cheryl Chandler at (860) 345-7498.

Sponsorships will be accepted until Oct. 15. Sponsorship levels have progressive benefits for exposure. As a sponsor, your company’s name will be showcased and will reach thousands. Your company name or advertisement will be listed on the HKYFS website, program, shirts, and the Hartford Marathon’s website. There is also the opportunity for Gold and above sponsors to have a presence at the event.

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Upcoming Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition Events:

Oct. 10 - 8 a.m., HKHS lower media center, monthly meeting

Oct. 26 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Killingworth Family Pharmacy parking lot, Drug Take Back Day. Drop-off unused and/or expired medications.

The Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition will host a Drug Take Back on Oct. 26 in the parking lot at Killingworth Family Pharmacy, Rt. 81.

This is a great opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet and turn in unused or expired medications.

Bring your medications for safe disposal and receive a 10%-off coupon for in-store or non-prescription drugs at Killingworth Family Pharmacy.

The mission of the Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition is to engage Haddam and Killingworth youth and adults in efforts to educate, implement strategies, and change policy to advance the wellness of the community.

For information, call (860) 345-7498.

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Childhood Council will hold its next meeting on Oct. 10 at the RSD 17 Central Office at 6:30 p.m.

The Early Childhood Council’s mission is to support the growth and development of all HK children from birth to age five to ensure that they are ready for kindergarten. The Council believes that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. With funding from Middlesex United Way, HKYFS provides information, resources and experiences to help parents and caregivers encourage young children’s healthy physical, cognitive and social-emotional growth. The Council meets monthly to support quality early childhood education and to plan activities for parents, children and caregivers.

If you would like to join the Early Childhood Council in these efforts, please email Cynthia@hkyfs.org or call (860) 345-7498.

MOMS Club NewsThe HK MOMS Club holds regular

monthly meetings in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church of Haddam, 905 Saybrook Rd., Haddam, on the third Friday of every month at 10 a.m. They also meet at parks and other fun places. All mothers and their infants, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome.

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Community EventsWeds. - Support group for caregivers, meets Weds., from 12-1 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC, 273 Rt. 81, facilitated by Cynthia L. Sarris-Vogt, LCSW. Call the church office (860) 663-1789 or Cindy (860) 395-9110 for more information. Space is limited. Free.

Now through Oct. 31 - Pumpkin Sale. The United Methodist Church of Clinton, 12 Commerce St., Clinton, is selling all sizes of pumpkins and gourds trucked fresh from the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Proceeds benefit Native Americans and other church missions. Open noon to 7 p.m., Sun. - Fri.; and 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat.

Oct. 5-6 - Hammonasset Festival at Hammonasset State Park, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrating nature and native America. There will also be live creature shows, Native American crafts, environmental and museum exhibits. Main features will be Native American drumming and dancing, live raptor shows and World Atlatl Championships that everyone is allowed to participate in. For a complete schedule visit www.friendsofhammonasset.org

Oct. 11 - Setback Tournament, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14590, at St. Peter Church Hall, 30 St. Peter Ln., 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. Call Pete Sonski at psonski@gmail.com or (860) 759-8838.

Oct. 26 - Barn Hoedown, St. Peter Church Hall, 30 St. Peter Ln., Higganum, 7- 10 p.m. Live Caller and Band. Never square danced before, you don’t have to know how, the Caller

will guide you through each dance. There will also be line dancing. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Adults and teens $8, 12 years old and under $5. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Families with children welcome. Contact Bill at (860) 345-4910; Ray at (860) 345-4687; or Debbie at (860) 345-8018 to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the door . Oct. 27 - Alpaca 101 Seminar. New England Alpacas 14 Bethke Rd., Killingworth. 1- 4 p.m. All you need to know to raise alpacas for fun or profit. $15/pp or $25 per couple. Lunch included. Space limited to 12 people so reserve your space now. www.nealpacas.com (860) 663-3482.

Oct. 29 - Military Whist Card Party, sponsored by the Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary, at the new firehouse, 439 Saybrook Rd., Haddam. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., and the game will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 and $5 for seniors and will be sold at the door. For more information, call Bette at (860) 345-4709.

Nov. 3 - 3rd Annual Holiday Vendor Fundraiser, sponsored by the Haddam Volunteer Fire Auxiliary, at the new firehouse at 439 Saybrook Rd., Haddam, from noon to 3 p.m. Vendors include Tastefully Simple, CT River Candles, Avon, Knives, Kim’s Kreations, Handmade Gifts From The Heart, Shirley’s Stitches, Thirty-One Gifts. Proceeds benefit Haddam Fuel Bank. For more information, call (860) 345-7755.

Register to VoteThe Registrar of Voters

will conduct two Voter Registration sessions this month:

Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Oct. 29, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Mail in voter registrations must be postmarked

by Oct. 22.

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The Arts Center Killingworth’s free Autumn Arts Festival, Oct. 12-13, offers a wide-range of high-quality fine artists and artisans exhibiting and selling their work.

The Festival is held on the Madison Town Green (Boston Post Rd./Rt. 1 and Copse Rd., Madison) and in several select Shoreline Open Studios including Madison, Clinton and Killingworth.

Artists include representational and modern painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and ceramicists, jewelry designers, as well as artisans working with glass, mixed media collage and fabric. Many Shoreline favorites who attend annually are exhibiting, as are new artists from Milford, Fairfield and Danbury.

The Festival is alive with the arts, musical performances and gourmet food options throughout the weekend. On the Madison Green visitors are given a complimentary and colorful Event Program containing valuable background information, photos and booth locations of all participating artists.

The Arts Festival is Oct. 12 (9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and Oct. 13 (Noon - 5:30 p.m.).

Visit the Arts Center’s website at www.artscenterkillingworth.org for up-to-date information, gallery of participating artists and video showcasing the event.

For information call (860) 663-5593 or email artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com

Killingworth Elementary School PTO will host a Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 18- 24 (weekdays only).

The Scholastic Book Fair theme – Reading Oasis! – is part of an

exciting reading event that brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more.

The Story Laboratory Fair hours are:Oct. 18 - 3:30 - 6 p.m.; Oct. 21 - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Oct. 22 - 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Oct. 23 - 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Oct. 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.The Book Fair will be held in the KES gymnasium, 340

Rt. 81 in Killingworth. All visitors are asked to enter the building at the Main Entrance and sign in at the office before heading to the gym.

You can shop on line from Oct. 13 to Nov. 2. Orders from online sales will arrive within 7-10 business days after the online fair end date. Visit http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/kes

The Annual Meeting of the Killingworth Historical Society will be held Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Station.

Back by popular demand, former First Selectman and renowned storyteller W. David LeVasseur speaks of Mischief & Mayhem – Colorful Killingworth Characters. Join us to hear LeVasseur, an avid history buff, share “spellbinding” tales of some of our more infamous Killingworth forefathers. Get ready for a hair-raising, goose bump-inspiring evening, just in time for Halloween.

Arts Festival Scholastic Book Fair

“Mischief and Mayhem” at Annual Meeting

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By Cathy Iino, First Selectwoman

Town Hall Notes

Photo by Amy Etra

• Middlesex Country Revitalization Commission stimulates local economic development through low-interest loans and technical assistance to small and mid-sized businesses. The commission, which consists of the chief elected officials of the member towns or their representatives, meets once a month to consider loan applications, to increase the overall amount of loan funding available to local businesses, and to create synergies among the individual towns. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are interested in business assistance.

• Regional Emergency Planning Team. The state is divided into five regions for the purpose of emergency planning. We are in Region 2, which extends from Milford to Old Saybrook. Frankly, this is a very cumbersome operation, but recent disasters show how important it is to be part of the planning process. Through one subgroup, chaired by Highway Foreman Walt Adametz, we have become custodians of crucial response equipment. Some funding for our Emergency Management operations also comes through this regional entity.

Free paper shredding. Get your old personal papers shredded for free on Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. until noon, thanks to RiverCOG. Bring up to five boxes or bags full of medical records, legal documents, financial and tax returns, and the like to the Essex Transfer Station (5 Dump Rd.). You will need an I.D. showing that you are a

Killingworth and its neighbors. In most states, counties provide regional services, from education to emergency management, but Connecticut abolished county governments over 50 years ago. Instead, an assortment of regional organizations fill a variety of functions. Everyone knows that we are part of a regional school district. And you may recall that we and eight other towns were consolidated as the Saybrook Probate District in 2010. Here are three of the many other groups that you may not be aware of:

• RiverCOG. The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments, nicknamed RiverCOG, comprises 17 towns near the Connecticut River, ranging in population size from Middletown to Lyme. Federal road funds come to the area through the COG, which coordinates regional land use and transportation planning. RiverCOG also provides shared services such as household hazardous waste collection, GIS map upgrading, and hazard mitigation planning. And RiverCOG’s monthly meetings are a very productive forum for the exchange of information and ideas among area selectmen.

I currently serve as the first chair of RiverCOG, which was formed to protect our regional identity and give us a stronger voice in the state legislature. We have a small staff based in Essex. Some initiatives already under way are a regional Agriculture Council the first in the state and the Menunketesuck-Cockaponset Regional Greenway (whew!), which includes all of Killingworth and portions of other towns. Going forward, I will be working to advance a range of projects, from equipment sharing to an aging-in-place program.

Killingworth resident. For information, see www.rivercog.org

Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the last five years, State Troopers received an average of one domestic disturbance call each month from Killingworth. It’s easy to be isolated in our rural environment, and often hard to reach out for help. The Killingworth Women’s Organization has taken up domestic violence awareness and prevention as an on-going project. The Board of Selectmen supports this effort and has agreed to let KWO display purple ribbons at Town Hall during October to raise public awareness of this issue (see KWO ad on page 15).

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Town Meetings * visit www.townofkillingworth.com for updates and agendas

10/1 6:30 p.m. BD. of Ed.-Facil. & Transp. Central Office 10/1 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Coms. Town Office Bldg.10/1 7:30 p.m. RSD#17 BD. of Ed. Central Office

10/3 7 p.m. Parmelee Steering Comte. Town Office Bldg.

10/7 7 p.m. Killingworth Foundation Town Office Bldg.10/7 7:30 p.m. Park and Recreation Coms. Town Office Bldg.

10/8 7 p.m. Board of Finance Town Office Bldg.10/8 7 p.m. Inland Wet./Wtrcrse. Coms. Town Office Bldg.

10/9 7 p.m. Historic Review Committee Town Office Bldg. 10/9 7 p.m. Public Health Agency Town Office Bldg.

10/10 7:30 p.m. Conservation Coms. Town Office Bldg.

10/14 COLUMBUS DAY - TOWN OFFICES CLOSED

10/15 6:30 p.m. Board of Ed.-Comm.Sub-Comte. HKMS10/15 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Office Bldg. 10/15 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Coms. Town Office Bldg.10/15 7:30 p.m. BD. of Ed.-Ed. Comte. HKMS

10/16 7 p.m. Killingworth Hsng. Ptrnshp. Town Office Bldg.

10/17 7 p.m. Town Office Building Comte. Town Office Bldg.10/17 7:30 p.m. Board of Fire Commissioners Fire Headquarters

10/23 7 p.m. Traffic Safety Committee Trooper Office10/23 7 p.m. Energy Task Force Town Office Bldg.10/23 7:30 p.m. HK Recreation Authority HK Rec. Office

10/28 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen Town Office Bldg. 10/28 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Town Office Bldg.

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SECTION 12-41 OF CT GENERAL STATE STATUTES REQUIRES OWNERS OF TAXABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO FILE A PERSONAL PROPERTY DECLARATION FORM ANNUALLY WITH THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE ON OR BEFORE NOV. 1ST. THIS PROPERTY INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES, HORSES, MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, OFFICE FURNITURE; FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT; TOOLS AND OTHER GOODS AND CHATTELS. RESIDENTS MUST FILE IN THE TOWN IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE OCT. 1ST ASSESSMENT DAY. NONRESIDENTS (i.e. PERSONS WITH PROPERTY LOCATED IN A TOWN IN WHICH THEY DO NOT LIVE OR HAVE A BUSINESS LOCATION) MUST FILE IN THE TOWN WHERE PROPERTY SITUS HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED UNDER THE “THREE MONTH RULE”! (SEC. 12-43 CGS) SITUS FOR CORPORATION PROPERTY IS DETERMINED UNDER SEC 12-59 CGS (AND SEC 12-43 IF APPLICABLE). SEC 12-43 SPECIFIES THAT PROPERTY OF NONRESIDENTS IS TAXABLE IN THE TOWN WHERE IT IS LOCATED FOR 3 OR MORE MONTHS OF THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE ASSESSMENT DAY. IF THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD OR WAS NOT LOCATED IN CONNECTICUT ON THE ASSESSMENT DAY IT MUST BE REPORTED IF IT MEETS THE THREE MONTH RULE”. IF PROPERTY WAS LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE CONNECTICUT TOWN PRECEDING THE ASSESSMENT DATE IT IS TAXABLE FOR THE 3 OR MORE MONTHS CLOSEST TO THE ASSESSMENT DAY. FORMS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE ASSESSORS OFFICE. 10/1/2012

WHO SHOULD FILE THIS FORM?All persons who, as of October 1, are:1. Conducting any type of business;2. Owners of horses;3. Farmers;4. Owners of non-registered motor vehicle(s);5. Owners of non-Connecticut registered motor vehicle(s).

WHAT SHOULD BE DECLARED?All personal property items used (full or part-time) in the conduct of the business (include items donated, given to you or owned prior to starting your business), horses and/or non-registered motor vehicles.

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Emergency Volunteers NeededThe Town of Killingworth is

seeking volunteers who would like to assist the Town in times of emergencies. The Killingworth Health Department is in the process of updating its emergency plans and is seeking volunteers willing to help in various capacities.

Volunteer training will be held Oct. 4 at the CRAHD offices in Old Saybrook from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

A public health emergency would activate the emergency plan and the need for trained volunteers. The emergency could be localized or statewide. In a statewide event, the Governor declares a state of emergency.

In a mass dispensing event, volunteers will be needed to serve in many capacities, including working at the information desk, orientation, entering data, security, traffic flow, ability to be a translator,

computer support, help with food service and transportation. We are also looking for specialized medical volunteers to work as vaccinators, evaluators, triage, screeners, EMTs, after-care counseling and those with mental health expertise.

The Town of Killingworth is located in The Mass Dispensing Area (MDA) Region 39 which includes Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. The Killingworth

Health Department is working with the Connecticut River Area Health District (CRAHD) to update its plan and train volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer, visitwww.townofkillingworth.com and sign-up as a volunteer on the link located in the Killingworth Health Department page, or contact Maura Esposito at mesposito@townofkillingworth.com

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ClassifiedsNOTE: Deadline for submitting classified ads for the November issue is Oct. 10.

NEW CLASSIFIED SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 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:TVs - Two 36”, old-style (non flat screen) TVs. As is. (860) 663-5653.

FOR SALE:Kitchen Island /Server - Bassett furniture piece finished on both sides so it can be used as a kitchen island or it can be up against a wall - one side has 2 drawers with 2 doors below and the other side has 2 drawers. Chestnut color with wood top that can easily changed to any countertop. $450 OBO. Email for pictures - tlward@snet.net. Or call (860) 883-5268.2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon - New front and rear brakes/rotors and 4 new tires - all only 10,000 miles young. Champagne gold exterior, front and side air bags, heated seats, tow hitch installed. Original, non-smoking owner. Maintained regularly, very clean, 184,000 miles. $4,899. (203) 376-9589. Tires - Set of Kumho Ecsta SPT 245/35ZR20 95Y XL on Black & Silver ASA Rims from a 2006 Chevy Impala SS - $400 OBO. Set of Goodyear Eagle RS-A M+S P235/50R18 97W on Silver Chevy Impala SS 2006 Factory Rims - $300 OBO. 2 Cooper Sport A/S M+S 225/40ZR18 92W $150 OBO. Email for pictures tlward@snet.net. Or call (860) 883-5268.Medical Equipment - Extra-wide Rollator walker, like new condition, hardly used, w/basket. Suitable for larger person up to 300 lbs. New $350, asking $200. (860) 663-3907.Saws - 12” compound miter saw with some attachments (DW708) excellent condition $500. Mikita 10” table saw with stand in excellent condition $550. (860) 663-1681.Gemeinhardt Flute - with case $100. Perfect for elementary/middle school students. (203) 668-6789 or ssirwin@ sbcglobal.net

Table Saw - 10 inch Craftsman table saw has extensions, 27 x 40 inch. You must pick up. $75 (860) 663-1401.Household Items- Solid oak entertainment unit with retractable doors, etched and beveled glass side doors (50” H x 82” W x 23” deep) $400. 2 La-Z-Boy swivel club chairs; Pzaltzgraff Napoli dishes with serving pieces (place setting for 8) $175; Royal Majestic fine china with serving pieces (place setting for 16) $200; Bakers rack with shelves $100. (203) 668-1335. Boat - 2004 Pro-line 22 CC fishing boat 200 HP Merc. Loaded with everything you need. Hard T-top, Garmin GPS, Coast Guard Package and porti potty. Also includes a 2009 Al Venture Trailer. Can be seen in water. $18,000. (860) 663-1318. Generator - Well-maintained, gently used. 4 gallon gas tank, 110 & 220 outlets. Circuit breaker on unit. $400 OBO. (203) 676-2297. Electric Guitar - Carvin. CS6 California single-cut, tiger flame top, “Les Paul” style with Floyd-Rose tremolo, Seymour Duncan pickups, strap-locks, plush case. Customized electronics, unique Pro setup. Orig. $1,800, $800 OBO. (203) 676-2297.PA System - Peavey XR684 8-channel Combo PA, Main/Mon 200w each side, (2) main speakers 12”+horn, (2) monitor speakers 10”+horn, (1) monitor 12”+horn, ultimate stands & cords. 350 OBO. (203) 676-2297. Microwave - LG stainless steel 2.0 cubic foot. Never opened. $400 OBO. (860) 663-2447.Cooktop - Fisher Paykel natural gas/LP gas cooktop, stainless steel. AC 240u 60 hz. Never opened. $500 OBO. (860) 663-2447. Sporting Goods - Gregory Deva60 small women’s hiking pack red and grey; used - great shape, no rips or tears - $80

negotiable. HEAD women’s shaped skis white C90 length/150 radius/9,44 with Tyrolia bindings; used- needs tune up, great for intermediate skier - $30 negotiable. Dalbello asymmetric carvex profile size 25 ski boots grey; used- 2 seasons good condition- $15. Men’s warrior tutlaw lacrosse stick w/ brine e3 black head; used- great condition - $15. (860) 575-866. Assorted Goods - 4 Cast Iron Radiators - $350 for all. Fireplace Brass/Smoked Glass Doors 33W X 29H - $100. Quoizel “Abigail Adams” table lamps - $250/both. Wood rocking chair w/stenciling - $100. Heavy Maple wood chopping block - $250. 40 vintage vinyl record albums - $100. Lynn Power ladder lift, 28 foot, model PL400 - $2,000. (860) 663-1769 (5-8 pm).Furniture - Black 3-piece bedroom set $70; 2 burgundy leather sofas, like new, $400 ea.; 1 gold Lazy Boy reclining sofa, ex cond., $250; Thomasville hutch/table/6 chairs, ex cond. $500. (860) 663-1847.Home gym - Parabody 425. Like new. $500 - you pick up. $750 - installed. (860) 575-8883.Wood Stove - Jotul wood stove, red porcelain enamel finish. Large glass door. Looks like new. $450. (860) 663-2737.

HELP WANTED:Snowplowing Services - The Town of Killingworth is accepting applications from individuals interested in providing snow-plowing services on a per diem basis for the 2012-13 season. Minimum 5 years experience plowing municipal roads, vehicle equipped with plow, appropriate license, and proof of insurance. Applications available from the Selectmen’s Office, 323 Rt. 81. (860) 663-1765, ext 501; edisbrow@townofkillingworth.com. Deadline for applications is Oct. 26.

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Living Rock Church 138 Route 81, Killingworth

(860) 663-2069www.living-rock.org

Rev. Ryan Young, Senior PastorSunday Services:

8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery & Children’s Church available at 10:30 a.m. service.

St. LawrenceCatholic Church

7 Hemlock Dr.,Killingworth(860) 663-2576

Rev. Joseph DeCostaWinter 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.

The Congregational Church in Killingworth

(United Church of Christ) 273 Route 81, Killingworth

(860) 663-1789The Rev. Martha Bays, Minister

kwcongchurch@yahoo.comSunday Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday School for Pre-K - 8th grade

www.killingworthchurch.org

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

50 Emmanuel Church Rd, Killingworth (860) 663-1800

www.churchinthewilderness.orgThe Rev. Jim Bradley, Missioner in Charge

Sunday Holy Eucharist Service 10 a.m. with Sunday School

Sept. - June, 2nd Sun - Youth Service.

Faith & Spirituality

Meets Thursdays at 7 pm at The Thrift Store, 301 East Main St., Clinton, CT.

Contact Tony at (860) 227 3679 or email: livingrockcr@comcast.net. Website: www.living-rock.org/ministries.

Men’s Life Recovery Group

Keith Lyke, R.Ph.Steve Vegliante, R.Ph.

183 Route 81, Unit 3, Killingworth(860) 452-4275 • Fax (860) 452-4278

STORE HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm; Sun: 9am-1pm; Pharmacy closed

Most Insurances Accepted Including CVS/Caremark

10% Senior Discount Wednesdays On all store merchandise.

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.

Download the free Health Mart app on your smartphone.

Get your prescriptions, health and beauty aids and more!!

Check Out Our Stock of Halloween Candy and Decorations!

St. Lawrence Catholic Church will hold its annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale on Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Church Hall on the corner of Rt. 81 and Hemlock Dr., Killingworth.

The sale offers a great selection of clothing, household items, books, toys and much more. The famous bake shop will have your favorite pies, cakes cookies and other goodies. Stop by and enjoy a cup of free, freshly brewed coffee.

The hall will be open to drop off clean, useable clothing and household items on the following dates: Oct. 8 –10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Oct. 9 – 10 a.m. -7 p.m.; Oct. 10 – 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Oct. 11 – 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

Baked goods will be accepted Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Oct. 12 before 10 a.m. Electrical items or children’s items such as car seats or strollers will not be accepted.

For more information, please call Betty Dennis at (860) 663-0204.

St. Lawrence Church Fall Rummage and Bake Sale

Autumn Concert - Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Joseph and Erin Ripka - Organ and ViolinBach, Handel, Mendelssohn and more

Halloween Concert - Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., David Ewart and Leslie Garman - Violin, Piano and Voice. From Dance Macabre to Round of the Goblins and more.

Winter Concert - Nov. 10 at 2 p.m., Natascha Reich, Patricia Ruggles and Xilin and Libai Jordan - Organ, Violins and Voice

At Emmanuel Church, “The Little Church in the Wilderness” 50 Emmanuel Church Road, Killingworth.

Admission: $ 15, Seniors; and Students $10; Children free. Reception following concert.

For information or directions call (860) 663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org

Emmanuel Church Concerts

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Advertiser IndexCall Before You Dig............(800) 922-4455Community 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) 345-8334Library.............................(860) 663-2000

Phone ...................Fax........................

(860) 345-4534(860) 345-2817

Pupil Services.........Bus Garage.............Distance Learning...

(860) 345-4244(860) 345-8228(860) 345-7967

Main Number............M-F..................

(860) 663-17658 a.m . - Noon & 1 - 4 p.m.

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DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS:Animal Control.........................Assessor...................................Board of Elections....................Building & Sanitation...............Finance.....................................First Selectman.........................Helping Hands.........................Municipal Agent.......................Public Health Agency...............Public Works............................Probate....................................Registrar of Voters...................Resident Trooper TIPS Line.....Town Clerk...............................Tax Collector............................Youth & Family Services..........Zoning & Wetlands..................

Crime Tips Hotline: 1-800-258-1205 x 8000

Emergency..........................911Non-Emergency Police.................(860) 663-1132 Fire.....................(860) 663-1785Poison Control......(800) 222-1222Resident Trooper....(860) 345-2769State Police, Westbrook Barracks Phone...............(860) 399-2100

Regional School District 17

(www.killingworthlibrary.org.)Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat.....10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Tues., Thurs.............10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

KES........................HKMS.....................HKHS......................

(860) 663-1121(860) 663-1241(860) 345-8541

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Town Office Phone Numbers

Killingworth Services

Youth & Family Svcs... (860) 345-7498

Superintendent of Schools

La Leche Meetings

Change rest to read:

Offering information and support to women who wish to breastfeed their babies. Meet-ings 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.

Offering information and support to women who wish to breast-feed 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.

La Leche Meetings

ABCO...........................................Ahearn & Sons, LLC......................All Ways Dumbsters.....................Arbor Gardens.............................Astrid Niemelaeinen Couture.......Auer Construction.......................Callinan Construction..................Campbell Mortgage.....................Center Podiatry.............................Coldwell Banker - Bob Allison................Coldwell Banker - Shelly Cumpstone...Coldwell Banker - Nancy Dansereau....Connecticut Roofcrafters..............Conway Painting...........................D. Rich Stonework........................Denvir Tire Shop...........................Dino’s Pizza Restaurant................East River Energy..........................Edward Jones Investments...........Edwards Tile.................................Essex Squared..............................Flynn Associates Real Estate, LLC..Gagne Plumbing & Heating..........Griswold Plumbing Services.........Help Is On The Way......................Higganum Dental Associates........Higganum Physical Therapy..........Home Away From Home Daycare....Houseworks.................................Ideal Weight Systems, LLC...........Jackson Chevrolet........................Jammin With Jeff..........................JV Wines and Spirits.....................Kablik, Tom, Attorney...................Killingworth Animal Hospital........Killingworth Café..........................Killingworth Energy Task Force.....Killingworth Equestrian Center.....Killingworth Family Pharmacy......Killingworth Kids Center...............Killingworth Lions Club..................Killingworth Music.......................Killingworth True Value................Killingworth Women’s Org...........

La Leche League..........................Langer Landscapes.......................Living Rock Church.......................MacKinstry Financial....................Madison Rod and Gun Club..........New Image Automotive, Inc.........O’Donnell Plumbing & Heating.....PCs Made Easy...............................Pilates Plus Psyche with Mary Bowen....................Pizzaeria DaVinci..........................Professional Exterminating Co......Prudential CT - Jade Papageorge...RLD Heating & Cooling..................Roberts Food Center.....................Running Brook Farms...................

Shoreline Focus on Fitness...........Shoreline Masonry........................Sunset Limousine, LLC...................The Fitness Connection..................The Frame Shop on Wall St...........The Stone Company......................Total Hair.......................................Triangle Building Associates, Inc...Whiskers and Wags......................William Pitt Sothebys - Eileen Boulay..William Raveis - Marsha Couture.........William Raveis - Michelle Parmelee.....

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POSTAL PATRONKILLINgWORTH, CT 06419

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Monthly Publication of the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 644, Killingworth CT 06419(860) 961-6662Email: K-krier@comcast.netwww.killingworthct.com

Delivered to Killingworth residents the first week of every month.

Please Support Your Local Chamber Member Businesses

The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to attend its 2nd annual Christmas at the Farm event on Dec. 7 at Parmelee Farm on Rt. 81. The Chamber has again partnered with the Killingworth Lions Club and TD Bank to sponsor this annual holiday gathering. The event will open at 2 p.m. and conclude with the tree lighting at 4:30 p.m.

Come out and enjoy horse drawn carriage rides across the Farm’s picturesque fields, have a special chat with Santa, and enjoy refreshments and crafts. The highlight of the evening will be sing-a-long caroling with local children’s choirs and the lighting of our fabulous Christmas tree on the Farm’s front lawn.

There will also be Shop Local opportunities from some of Killingworth’s local businesses and organizations inside our warmed tent. Vendors will offer gifts, crafts, gift certificates and food as well as home improvement and end-of-year planning advice.

Event parking is at the adjacent HK Middle School. There is a well-lit trail from the parking area to this FREE event.

Vendor space is available at $20/table for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. For more information contact Peg at peg@killingworthct.com. Checks should be mailed to: Killingworth Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 780, Killingworth CT 06419.

The 2nd Annual Christmas at the Farm

2014 KCC Directory Cover Photo WantedThe Killingworth Chamber of Commerce is looking for a photo to grace the cover of the 2014 annual business

directory. Submissions can be from either an amateur or professional photographer but should be a Killingworth scene or something that you believe embodies the town. No fees will be paid to the photographer, but photo credit will be given in the Directory. Email your high resolution digital photos to k-krier@comcast.net by Nov 1.