🌱Olivia Wettemann Ranked 9th In Class of 2022 + Fireworks Schedule

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a shower or two. High: 67 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. According to a HK Now article, "Olivia Wettemann, daughter of Bruce and Heather Wettemann of Killingworth, is ranked ninth in the class of 2022. She has taken on a difficult schedule throughout her time in high school that will undoubtedly prepare her well for the collegiate stage. Outside of the classroom, Olivia volunteers her time with a gym in Middletown that aims to support at-risk kids. Next year, Olivia plans to attend Eastern Connecticut State University and major in psychology. (HK Now)
2. Extreme Terrain's Clean Trail Grant, helped the East Haddam Land Trust purchase much needed equipment to maintain the trails at all of the preserves. Circular saw blades, a hand saw, and a chain saw bar were purchased with the grant money to aid the stewardship team in clearing new trails for public use. Grant funding helps The East Haddam Land Trust non-profit achieve its mission of preserving and protecting land in perpetuity for the public interest." (East Haddam Land Trust via Facebook)
3. July 4th Fireworks: Near Middletown (Patch); Near North Haven (Patch); In Madison (Patch); iddletown Fireworks Guide: Road Closures, Event Information (Patch)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Luna supervises food prep and is very diligent about letting us know WHEN it's time to eat." (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "MYTH: FLOATS AND WATER WINGS WILL KEEP CHILDREN SAFE. Pool toys may keep children afloat, but they also give a young child an illusion of safety, thinking they can jump in at any time and they’ll be fine." (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Higganum United Methodist Church: "Congratulations to Alyssa Godwin, as she has graduated from East Hampton High School and will continue her studies at Colby-Sawyer College this Fall." (Higganum United Methodist Church via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Join us under the pavilion on Saturday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch! We will work on the afghans, then have lunch, prayer and fellowship. New ladies are invited to join - we do crocheting and knitting." (Living Rock Church via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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