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Saturday, January 03, 2004
Sweep for HK Basketball
The Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated Hale-Ray tonight to complete a sweep for Haddam-Killingworth Basketball teams. The girls JV and varsity defeated Valley Regional earlier today and the boys finished out the night still undefeated. The varsity defeated Hale Ray, 70-47, with Matt Finlayson leading all scorers with 23 points. Cory Riordan contributed 19 points and Anthony Andeen added 13 points. The Cougars are 4-0. Austin Vaillacourt was high scorer for Hale Ray with 15 points.
In the Junior Varsity contest, Haddam-Killingworth defeated Hale Ray 53-24. Perry Pratt was high scorer with 16 points followed by Tyler Riordan with 15.
The Cougars next game is up against Morgan of Clinton on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The JV game begins at 5:30 P.M. and the Varsity to follow at 7:00 P.M.
Images from the Varsity Game
The Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated Hale-Ray tonight to complete a sweep for Haddam-Killingworth Basketball teams. The girls JV and varsity defeated Valley Regional earlier today and the boys finished out the night still undefeated. The varsity defeated Hale Ray, 70-47, with Matt Finlayson leading all scorers with 23 points. Cory Riordan contributed 19 points and Anthony Andeen added 13 points. The Cougars are 4-0. Austin Vaillacourt was high scorer for Hale Ray with 15 points.
In the Junior Varsity contest, Haddam-Killingworth defeated Hale Ray 53-24. Perry Pratt was high scorer with 16 points followed by Tyler Riordan with 15.
The Cougars next game is up against Morgan of Clinton on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The JV game begins at 5:30 P.M. and the Varsity to follow at 7:00 P.M.
Images from the Varsity Game
Girls Basketball Victorious
The Haddam-Killingworth Varsity Girls Basketball team defeated Valley Regional today, 41-26, at the high school. Kristen Hetsko, Ashley Smith and Lauren McKinnon each scored 10 points to lead the Cougars to victory. Karla Ciaglo was the high scorer for Valley Regional with 15 points. The varsity is now 2-6 for the season.
The Junior Varsity started off the day with a win, taking down the Valley Regional JV, 43-24. Stephanie McDonald was high scorer with 14 followed by Jenna Loos with 8.
Images from the varsity game.
The Haddam-Killingworth Varsity Girls Basketball team defeated Valley Regional today, 41-26, at the high school. Kristen Hetsko, Ashley Smith and Lauren McKinnon each scored 10 points to lead the Cougars to victory. Karla Ciaglo was the high scorer for Valley Regional with 15 points. The varsity is now 2-6 for the season.
The Junior Varsity started off the day with a win, taking down the Valley Regional JV, 43-24. Stephanie McDonald was high scorer with 14 followed by Jenna Loos with 8.
Images from the varsity game.
HK Basketball in Action Today
The Girls Basketball team takes on Valley Regional today at 1:30 P.M. with the Junior Varsity game starting at 12:00 noon. The Boys team looks to continue its winning streak tonight against Hale-Ray. JV begins at 5:30 P.M. Both sets of games will be at home.
The Girls Basketball team takes on Valley Regional today at 1:30 P.M. with the Junior Varsity game starting at 12:00 noon. The Boys team looks to continue its winning streak tonight against Hale-Ray. JV begins at 5:30 P.M. Both sets of games will be at home.
Friday, January 02, 2004
Year in Review Business Facts
It's a good time to take 'stock' in how much your life has changed in the last year. Are you and your family better off than a year ago? Here are the year-end 2002 and 2003 stock facts.
DOW: close of business 2003: 10,453.92 - 2002: 8,341.63
NASDAQ: close of business 2003: 2003.37 - 2002: 1335.51
S&P 500: close of business 2003: 1111.92 - 2002: 879.82
It's a good time to take 'stock' in how much your life has changed in the last year. Are you and your family better off than a year ago? Here are the year-end 2002 and 2003 stock facts.
DOW: close of business 2003: 10,453.92 - 2002: 8,341.63
NASDAQ: close of business 2003: 2003.37 - 2002: 1335.51
S&P 500: close of business 2003: 1111.92 - 2002: 879.82
Little League Registration
The Killingworth Youth League is holding its baseball and softball registration Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 A.M.-12 Noon and Friday, Jan. 30 from 4 P.M.-7 P.M. Registration will be held in the lobby of Killingworth Elementary School. All players age 6-16 are eligible. (must be 6 by 7/31/2004) First-time players need to bring a birth certificate to registration. Registration Fees are $60 per player or $90 per family.
The Killingworth Youth League is holding its baseball and softball registration Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 A.M.-12 Noon and Friday, Jan. 30 from 4 P.M.-7 P.M. Registration will be held in the lobby of Killingworth Elementary School. All players age 6-16 are eligible. (must be 6 by 7/31/2004) First-time players need to bring a birth certificate to registration. Registration Fees are $60 per player or $90 per family.
Thursday, January 01, 2004
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
A Great Chance to View Saturn Tonight
The planet Saturn will be in opposition tonight from 8:00 P.M.- 4:00 A.M. For astronomy buffs, this means the best chance in 30 years to view the fabulous rings of the sixth closest planet to the sun. An object is at opposition when the Sun is on one side of the Earth and the object is on the opposite side. The result is that the object is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears like a disk. This year's opposition will reveal an optimal view of Saturn and its rings with little or no shadowing on the planet and nearly optimal brightness. With a telescope as small as 50mm you should be able to see the planet and its rings. Saturn can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere and according to NASA, at a magnitude of -0.3, a diameter of 20.7" and a declination: +23 degrees. For more information on Saturn look at these websites.
NASA: Saturn Observation Campaign
Celestron: Saturn is Coming.
Solarviews.com: For more information on Saturn
Earth and Sky: A star chart for tonight's sky
The planet Saturn will be in opposition tonight from 8:00 P.M.- 4:00 A.M. For astronomy buffs, this means the best chance in 30 years to view the fabulous rings of the sixth closest planet to the sun. An object is at opposition when the Sun is on one side of the Earth and the object is on the opposite side. The result is that the object is fully illuminated by the Sun and appears like a disk. This year's opposition will reveal an optimal view of Saturn and its rings with little or no shadowing on the planet and nearly optimal brightness. With a telescope as small as 50mm you should be able to see the planet and its rings. Saturn can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere and according to NASA, at a magnitude of -0.3, a diameter of 20.7" and a declination: +23 degrees. For more information on Saturn look at these websites.
NASA: Saturn Observation Campaign
Celestron: Saturn is Coming.
Solarviews.com: For more information on Saturn
Earth and Sky: A star chart for tonight's sky
OBITUARY: Mary Fitzsimmons Burke, age 84, formerly of Killingworth passed away in Guilford Dec. 29. She was the wife of Joseph E. Burke of Bradley Road, Madison, active in the New Haven Council of Catholic Women and a volunteer at St. Bernadette parish in New Haven. She leaves four children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Lawrence Church in Killingworth, Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
Lifeguard Honored by State
Killingworth resident Tina Grice, 18, is being honored today by the Department of Environmental Protection for her heroic actions last summer as a rookie lifeguard at Hammonasset Beach State Park. DEP Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque Jr. and Deputy Commissioner David K. Leff will present official commendations for outstanding service to 15 state lifeguards, including Grice, at 1:00 p.m. at the DEP headquarters in Hartford. Grice, who received her lifeguard training through the HK Recreation certification program, is currently a freshman at the University of Vermont.
The teamwork and camaraderie are what Grice likes best about being a lifeguard. She said the system is built on everyone working together and this time was no exception. The 6-year-old girl rescued was playing in the water with her father when Grice came on duty to relieve another guard. No sooner had she taken her position, but Grice noticed that the young girl's father was moving out to deeper water and the girl looked uncomfortable. Grice said the girl was not far from her and she could see her lower body sink and the girl start to flail. With her father's back turned, the girl panicked and that is when Grice "jumped chair" and raced to save her." Better safe than sorry", said the first-year guard. Lifeguards are trained to scan the area from chair to chair so, as soon as Grice left her station, her captain to her right was alerted. By the time Grice got the girl to shore, both the captain and her boss were there to help. Grice says a lifeguard's top priority is to get the victim to safety and make sure they are okay. A lifelong swimmer, as well as a varsity soccer and track athlete while at Haddam-Killingworth High School, Grice plans to continue being a lifeguard during her summers home from college.
Killingworth resident Tina Grice, 18, is being honored today by the Department of Environmental Protection for her heroic actions last summer as a rookie lifeguard at Hammonasset Beach State Park. DEP Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque Jr. and Deputy Commissioner David K. Leff will present official commendations for outstanding service to 15 state lifeguards, including Grice, at 1:00 p.m. at the DEP headquarters in Hartford. Grice, who received her lifeguard training through the HK Recreation certification program, is currently a freshman at the University of Vermont.
The teamwork and camaraderie are what Grice likes best about being a lifeguard. She said the system is built on everyone working together and this time was no exception. The 6-year-old girl rescued was playing in the water with her father when Grice came on duty to relieve another guard. No sooner had she taken her position, but Grice noticed that the young girl's father was moving out to deeper water and the girl looked uncomfortable. Grice said the girl was not far from her and she could see her lower body sink and the girl start to flail. With her father's back turned, the girl panicked and that is when Grice "jumped chair" and raced to save her." Better safe than sorry", said the first-year guard. Lifeguards are trained to scan the area from chair to chair so, as soon as Grice left her station, her captain to her right was alerted. By the time Grice got the girl to shore, both the captain and her boss were there to help. Grice says a lifeguard's top priority is to get the victim to safety and make sure they are okay. A lifelong swimmer, as well as a varsity soccer and track athlete while at Haddam-Killingworth High School, Grice plans to continue being a lifeguard during her summers home from college.
'Paws For Reading' Program Concludes
An 11-year-old Australian Shepherd dog named "What's Up, Doc", called Doc for short, helps children read. The two month-long sessions for first and second graders were held at the library. The program is the creation of Connie Connor of Essex, and Gayle Bergen, a teacher at Killingworth Elementary School according to the Clinton Recorder.
An 11-year-old Australian Shepherd dog named "What's Up, Doc", called Doc for short, helps children read. The two month-long sessions for first and second graders were held at the library. The program is the creation of Connie Connor of Essex, and Gayle Bergen, a teacher at Killingworth Elementary School according to the Clinton Recorder.
Monday, December 29, 2003
Boys Basketball in Action Tonight Against Coginchaug
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball team defeated Coginchaug, 66-55, Monday at the HK Gym. The Cougars remain undefeated so far this season at 3-0. Cory Riordan led all scorers with 26 points. Also contributing to the win were Ryan Murray with 15, Brett Zanardi with 8, Matt Finlayson with 7 and Charlie Pytlik and Anthony Andeen, both with 5 points.
In Junior Varsity Action, the Haddam-Killingworth boys defeated the Coginchaug JV, 56-53. Tyler Riordan was the high scorer with 16 points followed by Perry Pratt with 14 and Brian Foley with 12. The JV and Varsity are in action again Saturday, Jan. 3 for another home contest.
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball team defeated Coginchaug, 66-55, Monday at the HK Gym. The Cougars remain undefeated so far this season at 3-0. Cory Riordan led all scorers with 26 points. Also contributing to the win were Ryan Murray with 15, Brett Zanardi with 8, Matt Finlayson with 7 and Charlie Pytlik and Anthony Andeen, both with 5 points.
In Junior Varsity Action, the Haddam-Killingworth boys defeated the Coginchaug JV, 56-53. Tyler Riordan was the high scorer with 16 points followed by Perry Pratt with 14 and Brian Foley with 12. The JV and Varsity are in action again Saturday, Jan. 3 for another home contest.
Stolen Mail Investigation Progressing
Killingworth Resident Trooper Michael Perry said the investigation into mail stolen from approximately 25 resident's mailboxes in the Green Hill/Cow Hill area Dec. 20 is making headway. He said the investigative team is following leads and is confident an arrest will be made in the near future. In addition to the State Police, the Madison Police, the U.S. and State Attorneys General and, the Postal Inspector are involved in the investigation. The mail was found in Evergreen Cemetery on Green Hill Road and in the dumpster at the True Value Hardware Store. The mail recovered came from homes on Green Hill, River, Cow Hill, Fawn Hill, Coughlin and Cow Pen Hill Roads. Trooper Perry said any announcement would likely come from the Postal Inspector, Patrick Bernardo. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Perry at 663-1132.
Killingworth Resident Trooper Michael Perry said the investigation into mail stolen from approximately 25 resident's mailboxes in the Green Hill/Cow Hill area Dec. 20 is making headway. He said the investigative team is following leads and is confident an arrest will be made in the near future. In addition to the State Police, the Madison Police, the U.S. and State Attorneys General and, the Postal Inspector are involved in the investigation. The mail was found in Evergreen Cemetery on Green Hill Road and in the dumpster at the True Value Hardware Store. The mail recovered came from homes on Green Hill, River, Cow Hill, Fawn Hill, Coughlin and Cow Pen Hill Roads. Trooper Perry said any announcement would likely come from the Postal Inspector, Patrick Bernardo. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Perry at 663-1132.
Boys Basketball Takes on Coginchaug Tonight
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball team looks to continue its winning streak tonight when Coginchaug visits the High School. The team is undefeated so far this season at 2-0. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
The Haddam-Killingworth Boys Basketball team looks to continue its winning streak tonight when Coginchaug visits the High School. The team is undefeated so far this season at 2-0. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 28, 2003
Girls Basketball Defeated in Consolation Round
Middletown defeated the Haddam-Killingworth Girls Basketball Team, 72-51, Saturday in the consolation round of the Coginchaug Holiday Tournament in Durham. Cromwell defeated Coginchaug, 61-42, in the finals to win the tournament.
Middletown defeated the Haddam-Killingworth Girls Basketball Team, 72-51, Saturday in the consolation round of the Coginchaug Holiday Tournament in Durham. Cromwell defeated Coginchaug, 61-42, in the finals to win the tournament.
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