A community news and
information source for Killingworth, Connecticut. Coverage is
selective and intended to give a daily update on town news and
happenings.
Peg Scofield Editor and Publisher |
||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||
 |
||||||||||||||
COMMUNITY CALENDAR |
||||||||||||||
The information contained
on this site has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, and completeness,
the publisher cannot be held liable for errors or omissions. The
publisher is not responsible for information or actions contained
on linked sites. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited unless
written permission is obtained from the publisher.
To link to a specific article, click on the 'article link' at the bottom of the post and use that URL for the link address. |
||||||||||||||
© 2007 
Purple Dog Web Productions, LLC |
||||||||||||||
    |
Saturday, June 12, 2004
KYL Yankees Have a Strong Week
The Juniors Yankees baseball team played four games in five days last week. Due to stringent rules limiting consecutive-day appearances and mandatory rest days, the young pitching staff was challenged. On Saturday, the Yankees defeated Chester, 8-5. Every player on the Yankee roster played a part in the game winning seven-run fourth inning. Chris Bova, Dan Brough, Zachary Kumnick, Dan Pucillo Josh Reynolds, and Joe Van Huysen combined for the RBIs. On the mound, Brian Ludington, Billy Jette, Brough, Bova and Pucillo each pitched an inning or two, to bring home the win.
On Monday, the Yankees faced a formidable Haddam II team looking to avenge its loss at their last encounter. Middle school classmates and friends enjoyed an enthusiastic battle, but Haddam II's six-run first inning set the tone for the 11-4 defeat of the Yankees. Veteran 14-year-old Dan Brough pitched an exceptional complete game, but three errors in the field gave Haddam II the early lead. The Yankees played well the rest of the game with strong base running from Ben Uihlein and Derrick Nilsson.
On Tuesday, the Yankees defeated Cromwell 11-4 with a break-out, 3 for 3, 3-RBI game from Mike Ossa. He got help from Bova, Kumnick and Van Huysen who all stroked doubles, and Alfonse Simeone who went 2 for 2. On the mound, Ludington and Bova each had six strikeouts.
By Wednesday, Killingworth was left with only one eligible starting pitcher; 13-year-old Billy Jette. With temperatures well into the 90's, Jette went the distance, had seven strikeouts, and defeated Essex ,11-8, in a brilliant pitching performance. Yankees' Connor O'Neill, James Juaire, Mike Saunders, Reynolds, Nilsson and Pucillo all reached base safely to produce an extremely balanced attack at the plate. Ludington, Pucillo and Van Huysen combined for six hits, five runs and five RBIs.
The young Killingworth Yankees are now 6-2 as they head into another tough three-game week. The Yankees' next games are scheduled for Monday, June 14 against Haddam I at 6:00 p.m. at the Brickyard, Thursday, June 17 against Clinton I at 6:00 p.m. at the Indian River Complex and Saturday, June 19 against Deep River at 10:00 a.m. at HK High School.
The Juniors Yankees baseball team played four games in five days last week. Due to stringent rules limiting consecutive-day appearances and mandatory rest days, the young pitching staff was challenged. On Saturday, the Yankees defeated Chester, 8-5. Every player on the Yankee roster played a part in the game winning seven-run fourth inning. Chris Bova, Dan Brough, Zachary Kumnick, Dan Pucillo Josh Reynolds, and Joe Van Huysen combined for the RBIs. On the mound, Brian Ludington, Billy Jette, Brough, Bova and Pucillo each pitched an inning or two, to bring home the win.
On Monday, the Yankees faced a formidable Haddam II team looking to avenge its loss at their last encounter. Middle school classmates and friends enjoyed an enthusiastic battle, but Haddam II's six-run first inning set the tone for the 11-4 defeat of the Yankees. Veteran 14-year-old Dan Brough pitched an exceptional complete game, but three errors in the field gave Haddam II the early lead. The Yankees played well the rest of the game with strong base running from Ben Uihlein and Derrick Nilsson.
On Tuesday, the Yankees defeated Cromwell 11-4 with a break-out, 3 for 3, 3-RBI game from Mike Ossa. He got help from Bova, Kumnick and Van Huysen who all stroked doubles, and Alfonse Simeone who went 2 for 2. On the mound, Ludington and Bova each had six strikeouts.
By Wednesday, Killingworth was left with only one eligible starting pitcher; 13-year-old Billy Jette. With temperatures well into the 90's, Jette went the distance, had seven strikeouts, and defeated Essex ,11-8, in a brilliant pitching performance. Yankees' Connor O'Neill, James Juaire, Mike Saunders, Reynolds, Nilsson and Pucillo all reached base safely to produce an extremely balanced attack at the plate. Ludington, Pucillo and Van Huysen combined for six hits, five runs and five RBIs.
The young Killingworth Yankees are now 6-2 as they head into another tough three-game week. The Yankees' next games are scheduled for Monday, June 14 against Haddam I at 6:00 p.m. at the Brickyard, Thursday, June 17 against Clinton I at 6:00 p.m. at the Indian River Complex and Saturday, June 19 against Deep River at 10:00 a.m. at HK High School.
Elementary School Presents Recorder Concert
The five third-grade classes at Killingworth Elementary School put on their end of the year recorder concert yesterday afternoon in the All-Purpose room. Students led by music directors Joel Spinetti and Irina Rubalsky played and sang traditional early music education songs. Musicians in the third grade program have the option of beginning higher-level instrument instruction next year. The fourth grade band traditionally draws a large number of students to its wind and brass ensemble.
The five third-grade classes at Killingworth Elementary School put on their end of the year recorder concert yesterday afternoon in the All-Purpose room. Students led by music directors Joel Spinetti and Irina Rubalsky played and sang traditional early music education songs. Musicians in the third grade program have the option of beginning higher-level instrument instruction next year. The fourth grade band traditionally draws a large number of students to its wind and brass ensemble.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Youth And Family Services Thanks Mentors
Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services held a pizza lunch Wednesday, to thank mentors for getting involved in the Mentoring Program. The program is still in need of volunteers to spend one hour a week, sharing time, and being a positive role model with a deserving youth. A training session will be held on Wednesday, July 21 from 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. in the lower media center of the Haddam-Killingworth High School. Please call Ernest Nagler at 345-7498 if you would like further information or to sign up for the training. Pictured in the photo from left to right are Paul Marin, mentor; Essie Spencer, Executive Director of Youth and Family Services; Ernest Nagler, Mentor Coordinator; Denise Zanardi, mentor; Tony Bondi, First Selectman of Haddam and mentor; Meg Smith Hanna, mentor; Susan Morgan, mentor and Phil Coles, mentor. photo courtesy Cheryl Chandler
Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services held a pizza lunch Wednesday, to thank mentors for getting involved in the Mentoring Program. The program is still in need of volunteers to spend one hour a week, sharing time, and being a positive role model with a deserving youth. A training session will be held on Wednesday, July 21 from 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. in the lower media center of the Haddam-Killingworth High School. Please call Ernest Nagler at 345-7498 if you would like further information or to sign up for the training. Pictured in the photo from left to right are Paul Marin, mentor; Essie Spencer, Executive Director of Youth and Family Services; Ernest Nagler, Mentor Coordinator; Denise Zanardi, mentor; Tony Bondi, First Selectman of Haddam and mentor; Meg Smith Hanna, mentor; Susan Morgan, mentor and Phil Coles, mentor. photo courtesy Cheryl Chandler
National Day of Mourning
Today has been declared a State and National Day of Mourning in order to honor former President Ronald Reagan. To learn more about Pres. Reagan, check these websites:
White House Biography
Reagan Library
Reagan Memorial Site
Today has been declared a State and National Day of Mourning in order to honor former President Ronald Reagan. To learn more about Pres. Reagan, check these websites:
White House Biography
Reagan Library
Reagan Memorial Site
KYL Juniors Red Sox Team Tough to Beat
Coming off two tough games against Haddam and Portland, the Juniors Red Sox baseball team, or K-Sox, turned things around with two strong wins against Essex and Clinton. On Monday the K-Sox defeated Essex, 12-8, at Valley Regional. Evan Bruen, Joe Vitali and Ryan Taylor led a third-inning rally to take a 5-0 lead. Paul Zanardi pitched a no-hit shutout into the fourth inning. Then Essex began chipping away until Coach Jody Loso turned the ball over to left-hander Louis Annino, who made quick work of the Essex batters. The K-Sox, powered by the bats of Reed Sturman and Jody Loso, Jr., took the lead for good in the fifth inning, then added four more runs in the sixth to seal the victory.
Wednesday, the K-Sox sent veteran Loso, Jr. to the hill. He struck out 8 batters in 4 and 2/3rds innings and allowed only three hits to defeat Clinton, 14-2. Zanardi went 3 for 3 and drove in three runners in a big multi-hit game for the K-Sox bats. Coach Loso said, "I am so proud of their performance as a team. While there were many, many individual achievements tonight, too many to mention, it was how they played as a team that made me most proud!"
The K-Sox are up again, against East Haddam on Monday, June 14, and against Essex on Thursday, June 17. Both games will be at HK High School at 6:00 p.m.
Coming off two tough games against Haddam and Portland, the Juniors Red Sox baseball team, or K-Sox, turned things around with two strong wins against Essex and Clinton. On Monday the K-Sox defeated Essex, 12-8, at Valley Regional. Evan Bruen, Joe Vitali and Ryan Taylor led a third-inning rally to take a 5-0 lead. Paul Zanardi pitched a no-hit shutout into the fourth inning. Then Essex began chipping away until Coach Jody Loso turned the ball over to left-hander Louis Annino, who made quick work of the Essex batters. The K-Sox, powered by the bats of Reed Sturman and Jody Loso, Jr., took the lead for good in the fifth inning, then added four more runs in the sixth to seal the victory.
Wednesday, the K-Sox sent veteran Loso, Jr. to the hill. He struck out 8 batters in 4 and 2/3rds innings and allowed only three hits to defeat Clinton, 14-2. Zanardi went 3 for 3 and drove in three runners in a big multi-hit game for the K-Sox bats. Coach Loso said, "I am so proud of their performance as a team. While there were many, many individual achievements tonight, too many to mention, it was how they played as a team that made me most proud!"
The K-Sox are up again, against East Haddam on Monday, June 14, and against Essex on Thursday, June 17. Both games will be at HK High School at 6:00 p.m.
Killingworth Democrats Endorse Candidates
At the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee's June meeting, J. Edward Meyer announced his candidacy for the 12th Senate District seat. He and Brian O'Connor, the incumbent State Representative for the 35th Assembly District, were unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed for election this November. According to Kathleen Amoia, the thrust of Ed Meyer's address to the KDTC was to introduce himself and outline his priorities for Connecticut's future. "Education is at the top of his list. He believes education to be the first responsibility of state government." Amoia also said, "Meyer argued the case for clearer ethical standards in government, greater attention to the environment, and rigorous planning to improve the state's public transportation system". Meyer, a resident of Guilford, previously served in the New York State Assembly and on the New York State Board of Regents. He is currently a member of the Guilford Economic Development Commission and the Guilford Town Democratic Committee.
At the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee's June meeting, J. Edward Meyer announced his candidacy for the 12th Senate District seat. He and Brian O'Connor, the incumbent State Representative for the 35th Assembly District, were unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed for election this November. According to Kathleen Amoia, the thrust of Ed Meyer's address to the KDTC was to introduce himself and outline his priorities for Connecticut's future. "Education is at the top of his list. He believes education to be the first responsibility of state government." Amoia also said, "Meyer argued the case for clearer ethical standards in government, greater attention to the environment, and rigorous planning to improve the state's public transportation system". Meyer, a resident of Guilford, previously served in the New York State Assembly and on the New York State Board of Regents. He is currently a member of the Guilford Economic Development Commission and the Guilford Town Democratic Committee.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Superintendent Announces Restructuring Plan
Reg. 17 Schools Superintendent Gary Mala announced a two-phase District restructuring plan yesterday, designed to meet the demands and needs of students, better focus the work of committees, and " ensure that energies, resources and personnel are directed appropriately toward the goal of improving student learning". Mala also unveiled the new English Language Arts 3 instructional model for the elementary schools.
Phase I is the restructuring of the Board of Education subcommittees. The new structure includes a new Communications Subcommittee chaired by Board of Education member Jo Ferjak, and new goals and focus for the Education, Finance, Facilities and Transportation, Building, and Negotiations subcommittees. Phase II establishes Mala as the chair of the Curriculum Council, the Professional Development Committee, and the Co-Chair of the Technology Committee with Director of Finance and Operations Gary Shettle. The Curriculum Council will now include Board of Education representatives and parents as members. Phase II also establishes task forces that will research and develop presentations and make recommendations to the Curriculum Council.
In his announcement letter, Mala says he is excited about the new direction and believes continued efforts to work together are critical for future achievement. View the three presentations from the Reg. 17 website or click on the links below. The documents are in .pdf form. The information on the left-hand side is the present system and the information on the right-hand side is the future structure; sections underlined indicate major changes.
Phase I: Board of Education and Phase II: District-Wide Committees
English Language Arts Presentation
Reg. 17 Schools Superintendent Gary Mala announced a two-phase District restructuring plan yesterday, designed to meet the demands and needs of students, better focus the work of committees, and " ensure that energies, resources and personnel are directed appropriately toward the goal of improving student learning". Mala also unveiled the new English Language Arts 3 instructional model for the elementary schools.
Phase I is the restructuring of the Board of Education subcommittees. The new structure includes a new Communications Subcommittee chaired by Board of Education member Jo Ferjak, and new goals and focus for the Education, Finance, Facilities and Transportation, Building, and Negotiations subcommittees. Phase II establishes Mala as the chair of the Curriculum Council, the Professional Development Committee, and the Co-Chair of the Technology Committee with Director of Finance and Operations Gary Shettle. The Curriculum Council will now include Board of Education representatives and parents as members. Phase II also establishes task forces that will research and develop presentations and make recommendations to the Curriculum Council.
In his announcement letter, Mala says he is excited about the new direction and believes continued efforts to work together are critical for future achievement. View the three presentations from the Reg. 17 website or click on the links below. The documents are in .pdf form. The information on the left-hand side is the present system and the information on the right-hand side is the future structure; sections underlined indicate major changes.
Phase I: Board of Education and Phase II: District-Wide Committees
English Language Arts Presentation
HK's Top Singles Player Falls in State Finals
The Haddam-Killingworth boys tennis team's top singles player, Giulio Gallaroti fell to the State's number one seed, Doug Bracken of Avon, 5-7, 6-3, 6-0, yesterday, in the CIAC Class S singles final. Gallaroti led the Cougars this year to an undefeated, 14-0, season and their fourth Shoreline Conference Championship.
The Haddam-Killingworth boys tennis team's top singles player, Giulio Gallaroti fell to the State's number one seed, Doug Bracken of Avon, 5-7, 6-3, 6-0, yesterday, in the CIAC Class S singles final. Gallaroti led the Cougars this year to an undefeated, 14-0, season and their fourth Shoreline Conference Championship.Estuary Council of Seniors Gets New Director
The Old Saybrook based, Estuary Council of Seniors welcomed its new executive director, Mitzi Eilts, this week. The Estuary Council is a nine town service organization that provides transportation, meals and health related services to area seniors. It also runs a thrift shop. The Council ousted its previous director, Sherre Jackson back in March after she came under fire for some of her decisions regarding the center's expansion project and her relationship with the board of directors and town officials. According to today's Hartford Courant, Eilts is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, has worked for the United Church of Christ in California as an executive in battered women's programs, and served as its interim minister.
The Old Saybrook based, Estuary Council of Seniors welcomed its new executive director, Mitzi Eilts, this week. The Estuary Council is a nine town service organization that provides transportation, meals and health related services to area seniors. It also runs a thrift shop. The Council ousted its previous director, Sherre Jackson back in March after she came under fire for some of her decisions regarding the center's expansion project and her relationship with the board of directors and town officials. According to today's Hartford Courant, Eilts is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, has worked for the United Church of Christ in California as an executive in battered women's programs, and served as its interim minister.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Town Hall Building Committee Looks at Options
The Board of Selectmen agreed, Monday, to rejuvenate the Town Hall Building Committee to study possible municipal uses of the Pharmedica Building. The Town has had discussions with the listing agent of the Route 80/81 property and the unoccupied building was open for public tours on the evening of the Town Meeting and the morning of the Memorial Day Parade. First Selectman David Denvir has said the 20,000 square foot office building at 255 Route 81 is listed for sale at $2.7 million, with the entire four-acre Pharmedica Communications complex listed at $4.5 million. Read more about this in today's Middletown Press.
The Board of Selectmen agreed, Monday, to rejuvenate the Town Hall Building Committee to study possible municipal uses of the Pharmedica Building. The Town has had discussions with the listing agent of the Route 80/81 property and the unoccupied building was open for public tours on the evening of the Town Meeting and the morning of the Memorial Day Parade. First Selectman David Denvir has said the 20,000 square foot office building at 255 Route 81 is listed for sale at $2.7 million, with the entire four-acre Pharmedica Communications complex listed at $4.5 million. Read more about this in today's Middletown Press.
Baseball Falls to Notre Dame in State Semis
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team lost to Notre Dame of Fairfield yesterday 9-3, to end its State Class M title run and the Cougars' 2004 campaign. Cory Riordan, pitching on just two days rest, struck out five batters, but gave up eight hits. The Cougars got RBIs from Matt Finlayson, Tyler Riordan and Nate Bergen but gave up four errors in the field. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press.
The Haddam-Killingworth baseball team lost to Notre Dame of Fairfield yesterday 9-3, to end its State Class M title run and the Cougars' 2004 campaign. Cory Riordan, pitching on just two days rest, struck out five batters, but gave up eight hits. The Cougars got RBIs from Matt Finlayson, Tyler Riordan and Nate Bergen but gave up four errors in the field. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press. 
Town Offices Closed Friday
Our Nation mourns the loss of a great American, Ronald Wilson Reagan,
40th President of the United States. In observance of this loss,
President Bush has issued a Proclamation closing all Federal offices on
June 11, 2004 and designating the day as one of National mourning.
Thereafter, the Honorable John G. Rowland signed an Executive Order
closing all State offices on that date.
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen uniformly agree that all Town Offices should follow the example set by our President and Governor. And, in accord with the above all Town Offices shall remain closed on Friday, June 11, 2004; reopening Monday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m.
David L. Denvir
First Selectman
Town Minutes Updated
The minutes of the Killingworth Board of Selectmen's May 24 meeting, and the Planning and Zoning Commission's May 18 meeting are now available on this site. Minutes are accessible from the left navigation bar and are updated as soon as available.
Selectmen, Planning & Zoning.
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Killingworth resident and naturalist John Himmelman has written to clarify and expand on the public's knowledge of vernal pools and amphibians, and their importance in controlling the mosquito population. Read his complete letter here.
Parents Get Middle School Update
The Killingworth Elementary School PTO received an update on the new Intermediate/Middle School from Reg. 17 Building Committee Chairman Kjell Tollefsen last night at its monthly meeting. Tollefsen presented a brief update on the next steps in the $48 million project, then responded to questions and concerns from parents. He said a detailed overview and update of the project was to be circulated to residents shortly.
The application to the Planning and Zoning Commission will be considered at a July 6 public hearing, and Tollefsen said if the application is approved, the project would move on to the State Facilities Unit. He said the bid process for materials and construction would then take several more weeks. Tollefsen said, with the recent rise in steel and other metal prices, delays in the project may force the Building Committee to dip into contingency funds for the increased costs. He said the Committee had hoped to use any contingency surplus to provide more supplies and additional air-conditioning in the facility.
Tollefsen said the Building Committee has made the necessary adjustments for the new PZC regulations and are expecting final paperwork from Town building officials before the next PZC meeting, on June 15. In an overview of that application, he said the regulations require five buildable acres for every 100 students: The School District has confirmation, from its project engineers and state overseers, that the District has the required acreage necessary to open the school with the projected 830 students. Tollefsen said, with the new slope regulations and soil class, the school has 46.8 buildable acres. He said, based on projections, the school population will not top 900 students until 2011. The school's maximum capacity would be 1200, however, District officials have said that a school with less than 1000 students is a better educational environment and more manageable for staff and faculty.
Tollefsen said the declaratory judgment sought by the School District for a boundary definition with Harold and Mary Webber is still being considered in Superior Court. He said the action to clarify the property line has not delayed the project. The PZC Public Hearing on the School District's application will be held July 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the KES All-Purpose room.
The Killingworth Elementary School PTO received an update on the new Intermediate/Middle School from Reg. 17 Building Committee Chairman Kjell Tollefsen last night at its monthly meeting. Tollefsen presented a brief update on the next steps in the $48 million project, then responded to questions and concerns from parents. He said a detailed overview and update of the project was to be circulated to residents shortly.
The application to the Planning and Zoning Commission will be considered at a July 6 public hearing, and Tollefsen said if the application is approved, the project would move on to the State Facilities Unit. He said the bid process for materials and construction would then take several more weeks. Tollefsen said, with the recent rise in steel and other metal prices, delays in the project may force the Building Committee to dip into contingency funds for the increased costs. He said the Committee had hoped to use any contingency surplus to provide more supplies and additional air-conditioning in the facility.
Tollefsen said the Building Committee has made the necessary adjustments for the new PZC regulations and are expecting final paperwork from Town building officials before the next PZC meeting, on June 15. In an overview of that application, he said the regulations require five buildable acres for every 100 students: The School District has confirmation, from its project engineers and state overseers, that the District has the required acreage necessary to open the school with the projected 830 students. Tollefsen said, with the new slope regulations and soil class, the school has 46.8 buildable acres. He said, based on projections, the school population will not top 900 students until 2011. The school's maximum capacity would be 1200, however, District officials have said that a school with less than 1000 students is a better educational environment and more manageable for staff and faculty.
Tollefsen said the declaratory judgment sought by the School District for a boundary definition with Harold and Mary Webber is still being considered in Superior Court. He said the action to clarify the property line has not delayed the project. The PZC Public Hearing on the School District's application will be held July 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the KES All-Purpose room.
Acclaim for Middle School Choral Program
The Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Choruses, under the direction of Sally Riblet, took home four top prizes at the Music in the Park Competition in New Britain on Saturday. The Women's Choir and the Men's Choir each won a first place trophy, and the Mixed Choir took a first place and placed 'Best Over All'. The competition took place at New Britain Middle School in the morning, then at Lake Compounce in the afternoon.
The Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Choruses, under the direction of Sally Riblet, took home four top prizes at the Music in the Park Competition in New Britain on Saturday. The Women's Choir and the Men's Choir each won a first place trophy, and the Mixed Choir took a first place and placed 'Best Over All'. The competition took place at New Britain Middle School in the morning, then at Lake Compounce in the afternoon.
Boys Tennis Wraps Another Winning Season
The CIAC Class S boys tennis tournament concludes today and brings to a close another triumphant season for the Haddam-Killingworth High School boys tennis team. The team won its fourth consecutive Shoreline Title this year, finishing the season 14-0. Read more about the team and comments from Coach Rod Pakus in today's Middletown Press.
The CIAC Class S boys tennis tournament concludes today and brings to a close another triumphant season for the Haddam-Killingworth High School boys tennis team. The team won its fourth consecutive Shoreline Title this year, finishing the season 14-0. Read more about the team and comments from Coach Rod Pakus in today's Middletown Press. Haddam to Consider Drinking Ordinance
The residents of Haddam will have their chance to debate the issue of underage drinking on private property tonight, at a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. at Haddam Town Hall. The residents of Killingworth narrowly passed an ordinance on May 17 that gives law enforcement officers, with probable cause, the ability to enter private property to cite underage drinkers. The Killingworth ordinance defined the penalty for an infraction as a fine of $100 or community service. Over thirty towns in our area have passed similar ordinances designed to curb the growing trend of unsupervised house parties.
The residents of Haddam will have their chance to debate the issue of underage drinking on private property tonight, at a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. at Haddam Town Hall. The residents of Killingworth narrowly passed an ordinance on May 17 that gives law enforcement officers, with probable cause, the ability to enter private property to cite underage drinkers. The Killingworth ordinance defined the penalty for an infraction as a fine of $100 or community service. Over thirty towns in our area have passed similar ordinances designed to curb the growing trend of unsupervised house parties.
Memorial Day Tributes
The Memorial Day weekend was an opportunity for residents to pay tribute to those who fought with courage, honor, and a sense of duty to protect our freedoms. The Clinton Recorder this week has a profile of several Killingworth Veterans and their thoughts on the weekend of remembrance.
The Memorial Day weekend was an opportunity for residents to pay tribute to those who fought with courage, honor, and a sense of duty to protect our freedoms. The Clinton Recorder this week has a profile of several Killingworth Veterans and their thoughts on the weekend of remembrance.
Monday, June 07, 2004
HK Recreation Announces Summer Sports Camps
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering several sports camps this summer. For more information, fees, or to register, please call 345-8334 or visit www.hkrec.com for a registration form.
CHRIS CORKUM'S BASEBALL CAMP
For boys and girls ages 7-12; meets Monday-Friday from 9:00- 12:00 p.m. at the HK High School Lower Softball Field, June 28 -July 2.
SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK CAMP
An introductory sports program for children ages 4 - 6; meets Monday-Friday from 9:00-12:00 p.m. at Haddam Elementary School. Session I is June 28-July 2. Session II is July 19-23.
SKYHAWKS VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY
For boys and girls ages 11-16 and will be held Tuesday-Friday, from 9:00- 12:00 p.m. at the HK High School Fieldhouse, July 6-9.
SKYHAWKS ROLLER HOCKEY CAMP
For boys and girls ages 9-14; meets Monday - Friday, July 12-16, from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. at Killingworth Elementary School Outdoor Basketball Courts.
SOFTBALL FUNDAMENTALS CAMP AND PITCHER'S CLINIC
For students entering grades 4-8; Monday - Friday, July 19 - 23 at the HK High School Lower Softball Field. The Softball Camp meets from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. The Pitcher's Clinic meets from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
BASKETBALL CAMPS
For boys entering grades 3 - 7; Monday-Friday, July 19 - 23. Grades 3 & 4 will meet from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the HK High School Fieldhouse. Grades 5-7 will meet from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the HS Fieldhouse.
SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF
For boys and girls ages 5 - 9; Monday - Friday, July 26 - 30 at the HK High School Multi-Use Field from 9:00-12:00 p.m.
MIGHTY HAWK BASKETBALL CAMP
For boys and girls ages 5 - 8; Monday - Friday, August 2 - 6 at Haddam Elementary School Gym from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SKYHAWKS LACROSSE CAMP
For children in ages 8 - 14; Monday- Friday, August 4 - 8 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. at the HK High School Multi-Use Field.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CAMP
For boys and girls entering grades 1-3; 9:00-12:00 p.m. and for boys and girls entering grades 4-6; from 2:00-5:00 p.m. August 9 -13 at HK High School Multi-Use Field in Haddam.
FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
Open to all students entering grades 4-8; Monday - Friday, August 16 - 20 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. at HK High School Multi-Use Field.
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering several sports camps this summer. For more information, fees, or to register, please call 345-8334 or visit www.hkrec.com for a registration form.
CHRIS CORKUM'S BASEBALL CAMP
For boys and girls ages 7-12; meets Monday-Friday from 9:00- 12:00 p.m. at the HK High School Lower Softball Field, June 28 -July 2.
SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK CAMP
An introductory sports program for children ages 4 - 6; meets Monday-Friday from 9:00-12:00 p.m. at Haddam Elementary School. Session I is June 28-July 2. Session II is July 19-23.
SKYHAWKS VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY
For boys and girls ages 11-16 and will be held Tuesday-Friday, from 9:00- 12:00 p.m. at the HK High School Fieldhouse, July 6-9.
SKYHAWKS ROLLER HOCKEY CAMP
For boys and girls ages 9-14; meets Monday - Friday, July 12-16, from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. at Killingworth Elementary School Outdoor Basketball Courts.
SOFTBALL FUNDAMENTALS CAMP AND PITCHER'S CLINIC
For students entering grades 4-8; Monday - Friday, July 19 - 23 at the HK High School Lower Softball Field. The Softball Camp meets from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. The Pitcher's Clinic meets from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
BASKETBALL CAMPS
For boys entering grades 3 - 7; Monday-Friday, July 19 - 23. Grades 3 & 4 will meet from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the HK High School Fieldhouse. Grades 5-7 will meet from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the HS Fieldhouse.
SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF
For boys and girls ages 5 - 9; Monday - Friday, July 26 - 30 at the HK High School Multi-Use Field from 9:00-12:00 p.m.
MIGHTY HAWK BASKETBALL CAMP
For boys and girls ages 5 - 8; Monday - Friday, August 2 - 6 at Haddam Elementary School Gym from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
SKYHAWKS LACROSSE CAMP
For children in ages 8 - 14; Monday- Friday, August 4 - 8 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. at the HK High School Multi-Use Field.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CAMP
For boys and girls entering grades 1-3; 9:00-12:00 p.m. and for boys and girls entering grades 4-6; from 2:00-5:00 p.m. August 9 -13 at HK High School Multi-Use Field in Haddam.
FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
Open to all students entering grades 4-8; Monday - Friday, August 16 - 20 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. at HK High School Multi-Use Field.
AAU Team Connecticut Wins Gold in New Hampshire
The AAU Basketball Team CT Cougars won the gold medal at the Indian River Tournament in Manchester, New Hampshire on Memorial Day Weekend. The team, coached by Tom Cappello, KES physical education teacher and HK High School Coach, beat the Granite State Rockettes, 39-15; the New Hampshire Flames, 46-9; the Reading New Hampshire Flames, 53-14, and the Vermont Lightning, 46-21 to win the title. Pictured (left to right) Bryce Thomas (of Old Saybrook), Coach Cappello, Maura Calamari, Abby Ferrucci (of North Branford), Deana Loso, Assistant Coach Sean Moriarty, Erin Moriarty, Shelby Van Huysen and Colleen Phelan. Front row (l to r) Danielle Machold, Christine Marshall (of Old Saybrook), Stephane Frye and Kim Peterson. photo courtesy Fiona Phelan
The AAU Basketball Team CT Cougars won the gold medal at the Indian River Tournament in Manchester, New Hampshire on Memorial Day Weekend. The team, coached by Tom Cappello, KES physical education teacher and HK High School Coach, beat the Granite State Rockettes, 39-15; the New Hampshire Flames, 46-9; the Reading New Hampshire Flames, 53-14, and the Vermont Lightning, 46-21 to win the title. Pictured (left to right) Bryce Thomas (of Old Saybrook), Coach Cappello, Maura Calamari, Abby Ferrucci (of North Branford), Deana Loso, Assistant Coach Sean Moriarty, Erin Moriarty, Shelby Van Huysen and Colleen Phelan. Front row (l to r) Danielle Machold, Christine Marshall (of Old Saybrook), Stephane Frye and Kim Peterson. photo courtesy Fiona Phelan
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Baseball Advances to State Semi-Finals
Cougar Cory Riordan pitched a two-hit shut out yesterday to lead the Haddam-Killingworth High School baseball team over Foran of Milford, 1-0, in the quarter-finals of the CIAC Class M Tournament. The only run of the game came off a Tyler Riordan single in the second inning that scored Nate Bergen. The Cougars face Notre Dame-Fairfield in the semi-final game, Tuesday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m. at Palmer Field in Middletown.
Cougar Cory Riordan pitched a two-hit shut out yesterday to lead the Haddam-Killingworth High School baseball team over Foran of Milford, 1-0, in the quarter-finals of the CIAC Class M Tournament. The only run of the game came off a Tyler Riordan single in the second inning that scored Nate Bergen. The Cougars face Notre Dame-Fairfield in the semi-final game, Tuesday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m. at Palmer Field in Middletown. 
Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
by Lynne Truss
ISBN: 1592400876
It may seem unlikely that a book currently topping the non-fiction bestseller lists could be about...punctuation. However, Lynne Truss, a self-proclaimed punctuation "stickler" has written a book that is both humorous and instructive at the same time. Her examples of improper punctuation will make you laugh, and also serve as a good reminder of what the proper practice should be, and why.
Truss states: "Eats, Shoots and Leaves is not a book about grammar. I am not a grammarian. To me a subordinate clause will for ever be (since I heard the actor Martin Jarvis describe it thus) one of Santa's little helpers."
Truss dedicates each chapter to a different punctuation mark, tracing the history of its appearance and use. As a librarian, I found it fascinating to discover gems such as "the earliest known punctuation - credited to Aristophanes of Byzantium (librarian at Alexandria) around 200 BC - was a three-part system of dramatic notation (involving single points at different heights on the line) advising actors when to breathe in preparation for a long bit, or a not-so-long bit, or a relatively short bit."
Whether or not you have considered punctuation in the past, you will enjoy Eats, Shoots and Leaves. You'll never see signs, billboards, or even your own sentences the same way again.
Susan Miller is the Associate Director of the Arnold Bernhard Library at Quinnipiac University. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Music from Ohio State University and a M.S. in Library Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Contact Susan at covertocover@killingworthtoday.com
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
