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Saturday, July 10, 2004
KILLINGWORTH LOOKS TO CONTINUE IMPROVEMENTS IN WASTE OPERATIONS
With recycling increasing, and solid waste volume falling, Killingworth is hoping to further improve practices at the Town's Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, known as the Transfer Station. Killingworth's Pay As You Throw Committee (PAYT) continues to look into ways to improve operations at the Transfer Station following dramatic improvements in solid waste processing and recycling during the first quarter of 2004. Second quarter information is expected during July.
Formed by the Town's Board of Selectmen to make recommendations to the Board, the PAYT Committee is hoping to make final recommendations by this fall on ways to further enhance the Town's waste management operations. Input from town residents is considered an important part of the process, therefore the PAYT Committee is asking Killingworth residents to participate in the first of an ongoing series of surveys about waste disposal practices. The survey may be filled out online or printed and mailed to:
Killingworth Survey, PO Box 763, Killingworth, CT 06419, or faxed to (860)-663-3008
Pay As You Throw Survey
KYL Juniors All-Stars Halted by Middletown
The Killingworth 13-14 year-old All-Stars were defeated, 14-3, by a tough Middletown team at Palmer Field in Middletown Friday evening. Players for both teams said they were thrilled to play in the big baseball complex under the lights. It was a beautiful evening for baseball but Killingworth simply could not get rolling.
Starting pitcher Chris Bova, had a strong outing, holding Middletown to only two base hits in the first five innings. The offense hit the ball right at the Middletown defenders all night in what turned out to be a very frustrating night at the plate. After the game, Manager Jody Loso said, "we had our chances, and hit the ball hard, but now let's put this game behind us".
Hitters for Killingworth included, Bova, Willy Tobelman, Ben Uihlein, Brian Ludington and Jody Loso Jr., who added a double. Uihlein and Zach Kumnick tallied the RBIs, but every player on the roster put the ball in play. Middletown also defeated Haddam in the tournament: Haddam and Killingworth will play on Monday July 12, at 5:30 p.m. at HK High School.
The Killingworth 13-14 year-old All-Stars were defeated, 14-3, by a tough Middletown team at Palmer Field in Middletown Friday evening. Players for both teams said they were thrilled to play in the big baseball complex under the lights. It was a beautiful evening for baseball but Killingworth simply could not get rolling.
Starting pitcher Chris Bova, had a strong outing, holding Middletown to only two base hits in the first five innings. The offense hit the ball right at the Middletown defenders all night in what turned out to be a very frustrating night at the plate. After the game, Manager Jody Loso said, "we had our chances, and hit the ball hard, but now let's put this game behind us".
Hitters for Killingworth included, Bova, Willy Tobelman, Ben Uihlein, Brian Ludington and Jody Loso Jr., who added a double. Uihlein and Zach Kumnick tallied the RBIs, but every player on the roster put the ball in play. Middletown also defeated Haddam in the tournament: Haddam and Killingworth will play on Monday July 12, at 5:30 p.m. at HK High School.
Friday, July 09, 2004
Killingworth Majors Defeat Middletown; Babe Ruth Topples Madison
The Killingworth Division III Boys Majors Little League team defeated Middletown, 8-5, last night to stay undefeated going into tonight's District IX tournament game against Old Saybrook. Read all about last night's game in the Middletown Press.
The New Haven Register reported that the Killingworth 14-15 Babe Ruth baseball team defeated Madison III, 4-0. Matt Cartoceti pitched the complete game shut-out with nine strikeouts. Offensively, Billy Kolodziej went 4-for-4 with a double.
The Killingworth Division III Boys Majors Little League team defeated Middletown, 8-5, last night to stay undefeated going into tonight's District IX tournament game against Old Saybrook. Read all about last night's game in the Middletown Press.
The New Haven Register reported that the Killingworth 14-15 Babe Ruth baseball team defeated Madison III, 4-0. Matt Cartoceti pitched the complete game shut-out with nine strikeouts. Offensively, Billy Kolodziej went 4-for-4 with a double.
KYL Juniors All-Stars Defeat Cromwell
The Killingworth Juniors All-Stars baseball team defeated Cromwell, 10-5, Wednesday evening in the opening game of the District IX play-offs. Killingworth's Billy Jette pitched a brilliant complete game serving up fifteen ground ball outs in his seven innings on the mound. Manager Jody Loso Sr. praised the players after the game for a "total team effort behind a gutsy performance by Billy". Killingworth protected a one run lead going into the 4th inning, before taking charge with a single run in the 5th and three in the 6th.
The balanced offense was anchored by Mike Theriault, who had a 3 for 3, 1-RBI day. Cleanup batter Willie Tobelman added 2 RBIs, Chris Bova and Zach Kumnick each had an RBI, and number 3 hitter Jody Loso Jr. had a multiple hit game. The defensive highlight was a 6-4-3, Loso to Bova to Tobelman, inning-ending double play in the fifth that brought the enthusiastic crowd to their feet. Manager Loso summed up the opening District IX game by telling his players "it started a little rough, but you guys stepped up and played through it". He added, "We won because all you guys worked hard and gave it your best".
The Killingworth 13-14 year old All-Stars play again on Friday, July 9 at Palmer Field against Middletown at 6:00 p.m. They play again on Monday, July 12 against Haddam at HK High School at 5:30 p.m, and then finish the preliminary round on Wednesday, July 14 at Portland at 5:30 p.m. submitted photos
The Killingworth Juniors All-Stars baseball team defeated Cromwell, 10-5, Wednesday evening in the opening game of the District IX play-offs. Killingworth's Billy Jette pitched a brilliant complete game serving up fifteen ground ball outs in his seven innings on the mound. Manager Jody Loso Sr. praised the players after the game for a "total team effort behind a gutsy performance by Billy". Killingworth protected a one run lead going into the 4th inning, before taking charge with a single run in the 5th and three in the 6th.
The balanced offense was anchored by Mike Theriault, who had a 3 for 3, 1-RBI day. Cleanup batter Willie Tobelman added 2 RBIs, Chris Bova and Zach Kumnick each had an RBI, and number 3 hitter Jody Loso Jr. had a multiple hit game. The defensive highlight was a 6-4-3, Loso to Bova to Tobelman, inning-ending double play in the fifth that brought the enthusiastic crowd to their feet. Manager Loso summed up the opening District IX game by telling his players "it started a little rough, but you guys stepped up and played through it". He added, "We won because all you guys worked hard and gave it your best".
The Killingworth 13-14 year old All-Stars play again on Friday, July 9 at Palmer Field against Middletown at 6:00 p.m. They play again on Monday, July 12 against Haddam at HK High School at 5:30 p.m, and then finish the preliminary round on Wednesday, July 14 at Portland at 5:30 p.m. submitted photos
Thursday, July 08, 2004
This week, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee members Lou Annino and Catherine Iino discuss the need to defend the American way of life and yet also defend against changing the creed it was founded on. Read their complete remarks here.Board of Education Summer Meeting Schedule
The Reg. School District No. 17 Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Gary Mala announced they have rescheduled two summer meetings. The next two Board of Education meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 17. Both meetings will take place at the HK High School lower media center and begin at 7:30 p.m. The normal schedule of meetings will resume in September 2004. For a complete listing of all meetings for the year, visit www.rsd17.org.
The Reg. School District No. 17 Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Gary Mala announced they have rescheduled two summer meetings. The next two Board of Education meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 17. Both meetings will take place at the HK High School lower media center and begin at 7:30 p.m. The normal schedule of meetings will resume in September 2004. For a complete listing of all meetings for the year, visit www.rsd17.org.
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Memorial Service Planned for Former Resident
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Robert G. Reinwald on Sunday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Emanuel Church Road in Killingworth. A former Birch Mill Road resident, Mr. Reinwald, spent the last 7 years as a resident of Jensen Beach, Florida. He passed away on March 27, 2004. His wife Valerie hopes that friends and family join them for a spirited celebration of Rob's life on what would have been his 97th birthday.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Robert G. Reinwald on Sunday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Emanuel Church Road in Killingworth. A former Birch Mill Road resident, Mr. Reinwald, spent the last 7 years as a resident of Jensen Beach, Florida. He passed away on March 27, 2004. His wife Valerie hopes that friends and family join them for a spirited celebration of Rob's life on what would have been his 97th birthday.
Respectful Crowd Debates School at PZC Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing to discuss the application by the Region 17 Building Committee for an Intermediate/Middle School drew over 250 people to the KES All-Purpose room last night. The standing room only crowd was made up of residents, parents and interested parties from both Haddam and Killingworth. The Commission set the hearing to allow the public to hear the application proposal, ask questions, and then voice their support or opposition to the school project.
Richard Renderio, the attorney representing the Building Committee, introduced the school project as "beginning with educational specifications", and ending up here at the PZC hearing with a detailed plan, ready and qualified for approval. The Building Committee's application set the school's occupancy at 900 students and the buildable lot acres at 46.7 on the 72-acre Route 81 site.
The majority of those who voiced their opinion during the hearing spoke in support of the school project. Many residents, with children and without, an eighth-grade science teacher, an architect on the Building Committee, and Middle School Principal Miriam Wagner spoke about the need for the school, the need to expedite the building process, and their appreciation for the hard work of the building committee and the consultants. Many voiced their concern that the delay would have a negative impact on the student's quality of education.
Building Committee Chairman Kjell Tollefsen, Renderio, James LaPosta: the design principal from Architects, Jeter, Cook & Jepsen, as well as engineers, traffic consultants, and lighting specialists presented a detailed overview of the school project. The team emphasized that the project was over-engineered for a maximum capacity of 1200 students. Many questions throughout the evening focused on the occupancy numbers. According to Renderio, the PZC application was made for a building to house 900 students: Initial enrollment is projected at 830. Renderio said they listed 1023 students on the application to the State Board of Education in order to overestimate, rather than underestimate the occupancy numbers. He said designing certain areas of the school, such as the cafeteria, gymnasium and media center, for 1200 was sound planning in case expansion is necessary in the future.
Ray Gradwell, from Diversified Technical Consultants, the engineering and landscape architectural firm, reviewed the many features incorporated into the design to ensure the student's safety. These included: bus and car movement on the campus; the series of sidewalks meant to carry children safely around the school buildings and play areas; the fire protection plan; emergency vehicle access plan; well and sewer issues, as well as physical safety barriers such as fences and guardrails. Gradwell said he had no problem adding additional fencing to the design to address concerns over protection around the ball fields and the severe slope at the southern side of the school. He and LaPosta both discussed how the engineers used the sloping grade in the southern portion of the property to build a multi-level school that allows students access to ground level from two of the three floors. Gradwell said the school was designed on the slope so that the flat areas on the property could be used for ball fields and parking. LaPosta reviewed the interior's sectioned-classrooms for grades 5/6 and 7/8, the auditorium, gymnasium, media center, office areas and main entrance, and the exterior's presentation on grade, and the overall design features. Loren Grabinski presented the lighting plan that included emergency lighting, emergency generator, and campus lighting capacity. Michael Galante, the traffic consultant, reviewed the surveys done to determine site lines and traffic flow. The current Route 81 traffic was surveyed at approximately 700 cars per hour in the afternoon. Galante said the busiest times for school related traffic would be the 15 minutes prior to the opening of school and less so at the end of the school day. Galante said the projections for traffic flow are within a normal range. The school will have a one lane each way, access and egress, in order to ensure safe turning at the stop-sign entrance.
In addition to questions raised concerning the capacity of the school, a number of residents also questioned the number of parking spaces in relation to the auditorium capacity; the fire safety plan; site blasting effects; the well capacity and its effect on the surrounding community, as well as sewer fill disposal issues. Representatives from Venuti Enterprises questioned the design team on several site issues and several other residents of Haddam and Killingworth suggested that other property in Killingworth might have been more suitable. Many who spoke in opposition to the District's application said they were in support of a school in Killingworth and in support of quality education for the students.
William McCoy, attorney for Harold and Mary Webber, questioned the application for the lack of boundary designations on the A-2 survey, the need for adequate parking, and the application's capacity for the school. The School District has asked for a summary judgment from the Middlesex Superior Court to define the two boundary lines the school shares with the Webber property. After the hearing, McCoy said he "categorically denies that there was no discussion about resolving the boundary issue". He said the Webber's building permit, presented at the end of the PZC hearing, was a sketch not a survey and does not give legal boundaries. He said he still believes there are serious questions not resolved about the number of parking spaces in relation to the auditorium capacity and said he was surprised the hearing was closed so abruptly.
Following the hearing, PZC Chairman Charles Martens said he thought the hearing went very well: Both sides were heard and people were patient, attentive, and asked questions and responded appropriately. Schools Superintendent Gary Mala said he was happy the hearing took place. He said people were given an opportunity to look at the project rationally and he hoped that a decision on the school project would be announced quickly so that the towns and District could move forward together, one way or the other. During the PZC regular meeting following the hearing, the Commission put the District's application on the agenda for discussion at the July 20 meeting following the public hearing on the application for the "Ridges at Deer Lake" development. The Commission has 65 days to make a decision on the District's application.
The Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing to discuss the application by the Region 17 Building Committee for an Intermediate/Middle School drew over 250 people to the KES All-Purpose room last night. The standing room only crowd was made up of residents, parents and interested parties from both Haddam and Killingworth. The Commission set the hearing to allow the public to hear the application proposal, ask questions, and then voice their support or opposition to the school project.
Richard Renderio, the attorney representing the Building Committee, introduced the school project as "beginning with educational specifications", and ending up here at the PZC hearing with a detailed plan, ready and qualified for approval. The Building Committee's application set the school's occupancy at 900 students and the buildable lot acres at 46.7 on the 72-acre Route 81 site.
The majority of those who voiced their opinion during the hearing spoke in support of the school project. Many residents, with children and without, an eighth-grade science teacher, an architect on the Building Committee, and Middle School Principal Miriam Wagner spoke about the need for the school, the need to expedite the building process, and their appreciation for the hard work of the building committee and the consultants. Many voiced their concern that the delay would have a negative impact on the student's quality of education.
Building Committee Chairman Kjell Tollefsen, Renderio, James LaPosta: the design principal from Architects, Jeter, Cook & Jepsen, as well as engineers, traffic consultants, and lighting specialists presented a detailed overview of the school project. The team emphasized that the project was over-engineered for a maximum capacity of 1200 students. Many questions throughout the evening focused on the occupancy numbers. According to Renderio, the PZC application was made for a building to house 900 students: Initial enrollment is projected at 830. Renderio said they listed 1023 students on the application to the State Board of Education in order to overestimate, rather than underestimate the occupancy numbers. He said designing certain areas of the school, such as the cafeteria, gymnasium and media center, for 1200 was sound planning in case expansion is necessary in the future.
Ray Gradwell, from Diversified Technical Consultants, the engineering and landscape architectural firm, reviewed the many features incorporated into the design to ensure the student's safety. These included: bus and car movement on the campus; the series of sidewalks meant to carry children safely around the school buildings and play areas; the fire protection plan; emergency vehicle access plan; well and sewer issues, as well as physical safety barriers such as fences and guardrails. Gradwell said he had no problem adding additional fencing to the design to address concerns over protection around the ball fields and the severe slope at the southern side of the school. He and LaPosta both discussed how the engineers used the sloping grade in the southern portion of the property to build a multi-level school that allows students access to ground level from two of the three floors. Gradwell said the school was designed on the slope so that the flat areas on the property could be used for ball fields and parking. LaPosta reviewed the interior's sectioned-classrooms for grades 5/6 and 7/8, the auditorium, gymnasium, media center, office areas and main entrance, and the exterior's presentation on grade, and the overall design features. Loren Grabinski presented the lighting plan that included emergency lighting, emergency generator, and campus lighting capacity. Michael Galante, the traffic consultant, reviewed the surveys done to determine site lines and traffic flow. The current Route 81 traffic was surveyed at approximately 700 cars per hour in the afternoon. Galante said the busiest times for school related traffic would be the 15 minutes prior to the opening of school and less so at the end of the school day. Galante said the projections for traffic flow are within a normal range. The school will have a one lane each way, access and egress, in order to ensure safe turning at the stop-sign entrance.
In addition to questions raised concerning the capacity of the school, a number of residents also questioned the number of parking spaces in relation to the auditorium capacity; the fire safety plan; site blasting effects; the well capacity and its effect on the surrounding community, as well as sewer fill disposal issues. Representatives from Venuti Enterprises questioned the design team on several site issues and several other residents of Haddam and Killingworth suggested that other property in Killingworth might have been more suitable. Many who spoke in opposition to the District's application said they were in support of a school in Killingworth and in support of quality education for the students.
William McCoy, attorney for Harold and Mary Webber, questioned the application for the lack of boundary designations on the A-2 survey, the need for adequate parking, and the application's capacity for the school. The School District has asked for a summary judgment from the Middlesex Superior Court to define the two boundary lines the school shares with the Webber property. After the hearing, McCoy said he "categorically denies that there was no discussion about resolving the boundary issue". He said the Webber's building permit, presented at the end of the PZC hearing, was a sketch not a survey and does not give legal boundaries. He said he still believes there are serious questions not resolved about the number of parking spaces in relation to the auditorium capacity and said he was surprised the hearing was closed so abruptly.
Following the hearing, PZC Chairman Charles Martens said he thought the hearing went very well: Both sides were heard and people were patient, attentive, and asked questions and responded appropriately. Schools Superintendent Gary Mala said he was happy the hearing took place. He said people were given an opportunity to look at the project rationally and he hoped that a decision on the school project would be announced quickly so that the towns and District could move forward together, one way or the other. During the PZC regular meeting following the hearing, the Commission put the District's application on the agenda for discussion at the July 20 meeting following the public hearing on the application for the "Ridges at Deer Lake" development. The Commission has 65 days to make a decision on the District's application.
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Elementary School Students Raise Money For Police Dogs
Students at Killingworth Elementary School raised $3,400, this year, to pay for protective vests for Connecticut State Police dogs. KES teacher Todd Ledbetter and his 4th grade class led the fundraising effort called "Pennies for Police Dogs". The class distributed jars with posters asking for donations at local businesses in and around Killingworth and all the classes at KES were asked to collect money. Kim Piagentini's third grade class raised approximately $420. and was rewarded with a pizza party for their top fund-raising effort. The money raised will purchase two bullet/stab resistant canine vests for the Troop F State Police Canine Unit. The classes that raised the most money in each grade participated in the June 17 presentation and demonstration with the Troopers and their canine partners. State Trooper 1st Class Dave Brundage came with his dog, "Hallie", who showed the children how she sniffs packages for explosives. Sergeant Kevin Rodino brought his bloodhound, "Kim", and described how the dog is used to find missing people, and Trooper Bill Logiodice brought his German Shepherd, "Thunder", and demonstrated the type of work that patrol dogs perform. Fourth-grader Ethan Drain presented the check to the state police and thanked everyone for their support of this community-wide fundraiser.
Students at Killingworth Elementary School raised $3,400, this year, to pay for protective vests for Connecticut State Police dogs. KES teacher Todd Ledbetter and his 4th grade class led the fundraising effort called "Pennies for Police Dogs". The class distributed jars with posters asking for donations at local businesses in and around Killingworth and all the classes at KES were asked to collect money. Kim Piagentini's third grade class raised approximately $420. and was rewarded with a pizza party for their top fund-raising effort. The money raised will purchase two bullet/stab resistant canine vests for the Troop F State Police Canine Unit. The classes that raised the most money in each grade participated in the June 17 presentation and demonstration with the Troopers and their canine partners. State Trooper 1st Class Dave Brundage came with his dog, "Hallie", who showed the children how she sniffs packages for explosives. Sergeant Kevin Rodino brought his bloodhound, "Kim", and described how the dog is used to find missing people, and Trooper Bill Logiodice brought his German Shepherd, "Thunder", and demonstrated the type of work that patrol dogs perform. Fourth-grader Ethan Drain presented the check to the state police and thanked everyone for their support of this community-wide fundraiser.
KYL Juniors Finish Season with Win
The 13-14 year-old Yankees finished a strong 10-4 season with a win against Clinton II, 13-3 last week. The team started the week with a, 10-7, win against East Haddam, and a, 13-5, win over Clinton I. The only loss came in a, 7-12, game against Portland III. The Yankees committed only four error over the four games.
The East Haddam win was marked by excellent pitching from Billy Jette and Brian Ludington, each with four "K"s. Connor O'Neill made a great rally-stopping shoestring catch in left field and Jette showed range in center field with two phenomenal catches. Chris Bova went 2-for-2 with two walks while Zach Kumnick had a triple and 4 RBIs.
The Yankees beat the Clinton I team with four strong innings on the mound from Bova. Dan "Mariano" Pucillo came in to pitch a scoreless final inning in the darkness-shortened game. Base coaches Ed Pucillo and Mark Ludington had their running game on with Jette(4), Kumnick (2), Ludington, Pucillo, Connor O'Neill and Mike Saunders all stealing bases. Joe Van Huysen added four RBIs to his team-leading total to avenge a Clinton I extra-inning win against the Juniors K-Sox the night before.
Portland III, short on players, put together a team of some familiar faces to take on the KYL Yankees. Nevertheless, Killingworth put up a great effort in the 7-12 loss. Bova and Van Huysen combined for seven RBIs. Mike Ossa went 2-for-2. The Yankee pitching staff included Jette, Uihlein, Kumnick and Ludington.
The final game for the team was a, 13-3, thumping of Clinton II. Ludington had six strikeouts in three innings, Jette pitched a clean inning, then Jette and Catcher Alfonse Simeone switched roles for the fun-filled final inning. Lead-off batter Jette went two for three with a walk and scored three times. Number 2 and 3 hitters Kumnick and Van Huysen had five and four RBIs respectively, while combining to hit six-for-seven. Pucillo hit 2 for 3 and was joined on the bases by Simeone, O'Neill, Reynolds, Ludington and Uihlein.
Manager Hilary Kumnick had special thanks to coaches Ludington and Pucillo at Dino's after the final game. He also wanted to mention the efforts of "parent-coaches" Bill Van Huysen, Al Simeone and Jim Ossa for "helping with everything from field preparation and chasing errant baseballs, to the Sheldon equipment box repairs". Kumnick praised the "leadership by example of 14-year-old veteran player Joe Van Huysen". "Joe's contagious, calm demeanor and on-field performances were exceeded only by his kindness towards, and encouragement of, the twelve 13-year-old players on the team".
The 13-14 year-old Yankees finished a strong 10-4 season with a win against Clinton II, 13-3 last week. The team started the week with a, 10-7, win against East Haddam, and a, 13-5, win over Clinton I. The only loss came in a, 7-12, game against Portland III. The Yankees committed only four error over the four games.
The East Haddam win was marked by excellent pitching from Billy Jette and Brian Ludington, each with four "K"s. Connor O'Neill made a great rally-stopping shoestring catch in left field and Jette showed range in center field with two phenomenal catches. Chris Bova went 2-for-2 with two walks while Zach Kumnick had a triple and 4 RBIs.
The Yankees beat the Clinton I team with four strong innings on the mound from Bova. Dan "Mariano" Pucillo came in to pitch a scoreless final inning in the darkness-shortened game. Base coaches Ed Pucillo and Mark Ludington had their running game on with Jette(4), Kumnick (2), Ludington, Pucillo, Connor O'Neill and Mike Saunders all stealing bases. Joe Van Huysen added four RBIs to his team-leading total to avenge a Clinton I extra-inning win against the Juniors K-Sox the night before.
Portland III, short on players, put together a team of some familiar faces to take on the KYL Yankees. Nevertheless, Killingworth put up a great effort in the 7-12 loss. Bova and Van Huysen combined for seven RBIs. Mike Ossa went 2-for-2. The Yankee pitching staff included Jette, Uihlein, Kumnick and Ludington.
The final game for the team was a, 13-3, thumping of Clinton II. Ludington had six strikeouts in three innings, Jette pitched a clean inning, then Jette and Catcher Alfonse Simeone switched roles for the fun-filled final inning. Lead-off batter Jette went two for three with a walk and scored three times. Number 2 and 3 hitters Kumnick and Van Huysen had five and four RBIs respectively, while combining to hit six-for-seven. Pucillo hit 2 for 3 and was joined on the bases by Simeone, O'Neill, Reynolds, Ludington and Uihlein.
Manager Hilary Kumnick had special thanks to coaches Ludington and Pucillo at Dino's after the final game. He also wanted to mention the efforts of "parent-coaches" Bill Van Huysen, Al Simeone and Jim Ossa for "helping with everything from field preparation and chasing errant baseballs, to the Sheldon equipment box repairs". Kumnick praised the "leadership by example of 14-year-old veteran player Joe Van Huysen". "Joe's contagious, calm demeanor and on-field performances were exceeded only by his kindness towards, and encouragement of, the twelve 13-year-old players on the team".
Monday, July 05, 2004
4th of July Fireworks
Though rain today revives our gardens and grass, yesterday was a perfect day for barbecues, picnics, and fireworks. Here are some images from last night's fireworks display in Old Saybrook.
Though rain today revives our gardens and grass, yesterday was a perfect day for barbecues, picnics, and fireworks. Here are some images from last night's fireworks display in Old Saybrook.
K-Sox Finish Season With Win Over Portland
Trailing 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Killingworth Juniors Red Sox used teamwork and hussle to rally a, 6-5, come from behind victory over Portland, Tuesday night. With one out in the seventh, Willy Tobelman and Mike Theriault traded places at second with back to back hits to score one run. Then, an alert Brendan Hatin safely ran out a dropped third strike ball that also allowed Theriault to advance to third. A Hatin steal put the tying runs in scoring position and, now with two outs, the "red hot" Reed Sturman came to the plate. Sturman delivered a hit that tied the game at 5-5. A third out ended the inning but put Portland back on their heals.
Veteran K-Sox pitcher, Lou Annino, retired the Portland hitters in order in the eighth to quickly return the K-Sox to their bats. In the bottom of the eighth, rookie stand-out Evan Bruen delivered a one-out single to give the K-Sox the runner and inspiration to win the game. Joe Vitali then got on base with a fielder's choice; keeping the K-Sox hopes alive. With two outs, Vitali was moved to second when Paul Zanardi was hit by a pitch. Lou Annino then stepped to the plate and smashed a line drive to the gap in left center for a walk-off hit to seal the season ending victory.
With the cheers of K-Sox fans in the background, Coach Jody Loso called his team together to commend them for their teamwork and come from behind spirit. Coach Loso awarded the ball hit to win the game to Lou Annino, for the winning hit as well as his 5-inning 13 strike-out relief performance. To his players Loso commented, "I wish there were a game ball for each of you. You certainly all deserve one". Later, at a post game awards assembly, Loso spoke individually about each player's achievements in the game and throughout the season. He also expressed words of thanks to the parents of the players and the team sponsor, Killingworth Country Package Store. Loso was honored by his players and coaches with a signed game ball. The Killingworth Juniors finished the season with a record of 10-3 and 1.
Pictured from left to right are: (Back Row L-R) Coach Mike Theriault, Lou Annino, Willy Tobelman, Mike Theriault, Paul Zanardi, Matt Rynkowski, Jody Loso, Jr. and Coach Jody Loso. (Front Row kneeling L-R) Coach Lou Annino, Paul Gambardella, Ryan Taylor, Reed Sturman, Brian Mucke, and Evan Bruen. (Missing are Joe Vitali, Brendan Hatin, Alex Berzon, and Coach Mark Hatin)
Trailing 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Killingworth Juniors Red Sox used teamwork and hussle to rally a, 6-5, come from behind victory over Portland, Tuesday night. With one out in the seventh, Willy Tobelman and Mike Theriault traded places at second with back to back hits to score one run. Then, an alert Brendan Hatin safely ran out a dropped third strike ball that also allowed Theriault to advance to third. A Hatin steal put the tying runs in scoring position and, now with two outs, the "red hot" Reed Sturman came to the plate. Sturman delivered a hit that tied the game at 5-5. A third out ended the inning but put Portland back on their heals.
Veteran K-Sox pitcher, Lou Annino, retired the Portland hitters in order in the eighth to quickly return the K-Sox to their bats. In the bottom of the eighth, rookie stand-out Evan Bruen delivered a one-out single to give the K-Sox the runner and inspiration to win the game. Joe Vitali then got on base with a fielder's choice; keeping the K-Sox hopes alive. With two outs, Vitali was moved to second when Paul Zanardi was hit by a pitch. Lou Annino then stepped to the plate and smashed a line drive to the gap in left center for a walk-off hit to seal the season ending victory.
With the cheers of K-Sox fans in the background, Coach Jody Loso called his team together to commend them for their teamwork and come from behind spirit. Coach Loso awarded the ball hit to win the game to Lou Annino, for the winning hit as well as his 5-inning 13 strike-out relief performance. To his players Loso commented, "I wish there were a game ball for each of you. You certainly all deserve one". Later, at a post game awards assembly, Loso spoke individually about each player's achievements in the game and throughout the season. He also expressed words of thanks to the parents of the players and the team sponsor, Killingworth Country Package Store. Loso was honored by his players and coaches with a signed game ball. The Killingworth Juniors finished the season with a record of 10-3 and 1.
Pictured from left to right are: (Back Row L-R) Coach Mike Theriault, Lou Annino, Willy Tobelman, Mike Theriault, Paul Zanardi, Matt Rynkowski, Jody Loso, Jr. and Coach Jody Loso. (Front Row kneeling L-R) Coach Lou Annino, Paul Gambardella, Ryan Taylor, Reed Sturman, Brian Mucke, and Evan Bruen. (Missing are Joe Vitali, Brendan Hatin, Alex Berzon, and Coach Mark Hatin)
Sunday, July 04, 2004
Chasing Vermeer
by Blue Balliett
ISBN: 0439372941
What is the significance of the same unsigned letter being delivered to three different people on a warm autumn night in Chicago?
How has the Vermeer painting A Lady Writing disappeared in transport from the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. to the Art Institute of Chicago?
How does a book bring two young neighbors and schoolmates together to solve a mystery?
Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay are both in Ms. Hussey's sixth grade class at the University School, the laboratory school of the University of Chicago. Ms. Hussey is an unorthodox and experimental teacher whose students love her and think she is cool. Ms. Hussey makes learning fun and interactive. When studying writing, Ms. Hussey would have her students find out about papyrus used in Egypt and Mayan petroglyphs. She'd have them create stamps out of potatoes to make their own alphabet, or make up hand signals for their own sign language.
To study art, Ms. Hussey takes her class on a field trip to the Art Institute so they could look at the paintings themselves and come up with their own ideas about what the artist was trying to portray. It was on one such trip that Petra and Calder both became interested in Vermeer. That was when all of the coincidences began.
Blue Balliett's first novel, Chasing Vermeer, is an exciting children's mystery story. Even its illustrations, by Brett Helquist, are a puzzle of their own. Helquist is also the illustrator of the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.
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
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