At the August 17 regular drill of the Killington Fire and Rescue our mutual aid partners, the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department and the Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Department joined in a very important live fire/heavy smoke training exercise in a house that was about to be torn down. These 3 fire departments thank Janice Sylvester for the opportunity to use her home as the venue site.

At the August 9 meeting of the Town of Killington Parks and Recreation Commission the Recreation Director, Mike Sutcliffe, presented his report. Regarding the Swim Team, the 2010 Summer Swim Team finished with the State Championships and out of 16 teams the Killington Sharks Swim Team finished in second place. The competition was held in Hartford, Vermont which was a great event with a huge tent city of families and kids. The Team Banquet was held and a great time was had by all. One child, Matt Titterton, broke a couple of State swimming records. The Sharks sold t-shirts, and had the best year which raised a significant amount of money for the Killington Sharks Swim Team. Mike Sutcliffe thanked the people who helped with this event- Jim Godfrey, M.B.Neisner, Randy Wood, Danny Titterton, and Klaus Weirether. Jim Godfrey recognized Mike Sutcliffe’s large contribution. Mike acknowledged the parents who stepped up to coordinate and made his job easier- Eileen Godfrey, Barb Wood, Peggy Neisner, Randy Wood, M.B. Neisner, Danny Titterton, Kim Gaines, Lucretia Wonsor, Jim Godfrey and Phil Black. He especially thanked David Gouchberg for donating hamburgers and hot dogs for the Home Swim meets. Overall it was a great year and a lot of fun.

Regarding the summer camps, we had a great start, although our numbers have been down. All the kids have had a great time. We offer a unique camp and next year should be even better with the combined efforts of the Economic Development and Tourism department’s assistance. Most of our campers are out-of-towners. Scholarships have been up this year. The camp year will be evaluated. Soccer Camp was the best we have ever had. Tennis Camp also did very well. Betsey Bianchi reminded that in the past years, Tennis Camp was cancelled due to low numbers. She said the younger kids are participating more. Mike Sutcliffe reported that he will have all the numbers for the Commission at the next meeting.

The Splash Theatre has been having very good turnouts this summer and the final movie at the pool was two weeks ago.

Regarding the Summer Concerts, they have gone very well this summer. The final week featured Bobby Dick and the Sundowners. Mike Young reported that the It’s Cooler in the Mountains Music Festival concert at the Peak had a large attendance Saturday night, even with the Band Concert at the K-1 Gondola. Commissioner Davin said that the mountain bikers were a distraction for the band concert.

Regarding Soccer, the fall season is here and Soccer registration is open. There are coaches lined up but they are still looking for coaches for K1-2. Steve Nisimblat said that he will work on that. Soccer season begins on September 11 with the first games on Saturday. You can register and pay online at www.killingtonrec.com

The fall brochure is ready with programs. Mike Young asked if he could see a draft to see if there is anything he needs to add for Senior programs. Mike Sutcliffe agreed.

Under Old Business, programs for the website were discussed. Mike Sutcliffe said he added the Killington Active Seniors and the Killington Arts Guild pages and asked if there were any others. Mike Young had a change for the Killington Active Seniors in that they are meeting for lunch now at the Green Mountain National Golf Course Club House on Wednesdays and the price is $6 for lunch.

Under New Business, the IDIC 15 Road Run/Walk was discussed. Mike Sutcliffe reported that this run/walk will be held on Sunday, September 19. New this year will be the 15K additional run and the Kids Run. They encourage anyone to volunteer and run if you like. He said if you enter the race you enter to win a free Killington Ski Pass or you can buy raffle tickets. Steve Nisimblat asked about the suggestion of a band and Mike said he is talking to Sarah Rasmussen about this which is a very good idea. Betsey Bianchi said families come from other states to participate. Mike Young said the EDT is working with Rasmussen to expand the event which benefits the Town also. Mike Sutcliffe said that last year there were over 300 runners and walkers.

Steve Nisimblat asked about the Trails Program and Mike Sutcliffe said that they just got all the maps and are reviewing them. The next step will be to format it. It will be a Parks and Recreation service. Mike Young brought up Leffert’s Pond Loop in Chittenden and the fact that it is temporarily closed for repair work. Sutcliffe said his Trails Program will be completed soon.