With a big series starting this weekend between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, it might be interesting to find out which team Killingworth residents favor. Do you believe that Mariano Rivera is a gift from the baseball gods? Or do you think Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez are angels in the outfield? Where is your favorite place to eat an $8.00 hotdog? A seat on the Green Monster or on the third-base side in the House that Ruth Built? If you understand the Curse and the Evil Empire, let me know. Drop me an email at editor@killingworthtoday.com and let's find out which team Killingworth roots for. Feel free to include your favorite Yanks/Sox memory or prediction. No politics, No yellow lines...just Baseball. Results will be posted next weekend. Play Ball!

In his weekly address, First Selectman David Denvir further explains the procedure for bringing the Killingworth Recreational Complex on the town-owned Bosco property to referendum in November. He outlines the process agreed on by the Board of Selectmen and the opportunities for public input. Read David Denvir's complete remarks here.

Church Cookbook for Sale
The Congregational Church in Killingworth announces that it's cookbook "Come to the Feast", a collection of recipes by the members of the church, is now available for purchase. The project was inspired by the church DCE Denise Acker, and comes after a special Palm Sunday Brunch where the members of the church shared their unique family holiday meal traditions. There are two special sections; a kids favorites section and a section of church youth recipes and the "no sugar bake shop", a special treat for those watching sugar intake. "Come to the Feast" may be purchased at the church office. $12.50 per copy. For more information please contact the church at 663-1789.

HK FOOTBALL POSTPONED
The Haddam-Killingworth High School Football game against Coventry, scheduled for tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., has been postponed until Monday, Sept. 20 at 4:00 p.m. because of the likelihood of bad weather. This is the Cougars' 2004 season opener.

Fire Company Election Results
The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company held its annual elections at Monday's KVFC Annual Meeting. The following officers were elected for the upcoming year:
Chief: Fred Dudek
Deputy Chief: Dick Bauer
Assistant Chief - Station 1: Todd Hajek
Assistant Chief - Station 2: Brian Ahearn
Captain - Station 1: Bill Wright
Captain - Station 2: Jeremy Adametz
Lieutenant - Station 1: Dennis Campbell
Lieutenant - Station 2: Ralph Knockwood
Rescue Captain: Paul Jacobs
Chief Engineer: Red Harris
Secretary: Rick Albrecht
Treasurer: Bud Lawton
Trustee: Alan Chapman
Quartermaster:: John Fox
results provided by Dick Bauer

Recreational Complex Slated For November Vote
The 5.25 million Killingworth Recreational Complex plan will go to a Town informational meeting and referendum by November 22 according to today's Hartford Courant. The Board of Selectmen approved the new scaled-back version on August 23 and the Board of Finance approved the 20-year bonding plan on Tuesday night. First Selectman David Denvir said Monday that Town Clerk Susan Adinolfo could not authorize a referendum within one week prior to the Nov. 2 elections, and two weeks following, because the voting machines need to be prepared and then sealed according to state law. According to the Courant article," the Board of Selectmen agreed at a special meeting Wednesday to focus community debate in the coming weeks on the Bosco project and not consider any other possible land acquisitions until after the referendum". At Monday's BOS meeting there was discussion of how the negotiations for the 260-acre Venuti property effected the outcome of May 2003 referendum on the project. That referendum failed by 71 votes. The new scaled-back plan redesigned by Clough Harbour & Associates is essentially the same as the original without the southernmost all-purpose field adjacent to the Beechwood Community.

Important Dates For School Fundraisers
The local schools are finishing up their annual fundraising events next week. Generous participation from parents, relatives, co-workers, and friends in past have helped fund many worthy programs in the schools such as the High School Project Graduation, Middle School programs, and the KES Festival of the Arts & Sciences.

Monday September 20: KES Gift Wrap orders are due. For more information call Eileen Blewett at 663-2118.

Monday September 20: High School Project Graduation orders are due in the Main Office. Any questions please call Lisa Wiese 345-2529 or Cathy Cavanaugh 345-8991.

Thursday September 23: Middle School Magazine Drive concludes. Any questions please call the school main office at 345-8567.

Dudek Appointment Unchallenged
Killingworth residents had 15 days following the appointment of Fred Dudek to present a petition for a special election to fill the vacated Selectman's seat. The deadline passed on Wednesday and according to the Hartford Courant, no petition was requested from Town Clerk Susan Adinolfo. Selectman Louis Annino, Sr. indicated at several Selectmen's meetings that he was refusing to discuss priorities in the appointment process, or appoint a Republican nominee, so that the deadlines could pass and a special election could be called. Dudek was appointed by a panel of Republican elected officials on Aug. 31. He is an unaffiliated voter and will serve out the remainder of Republican Selectman Charles Morgan's term which ends in November 2005.

OBITUARY
The Middletown Press reported the passing of Edith Anderson Irmscher, of Clinton, Monday. Born in Killingworth, she is survived by her two sons; Ronald Irmscher and his wife Denise, and Dennis Irmscher and his wife Wendy; her daughter Marge Kyder and her husband Ed of Madison; nine grandchildren; a brother George Anderson and two sisters, Signe Jones and Hilda Hansen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9:00 a.m. at the Killingworth Congregational Church. There are no calling hours and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of America, 322 8th Ave., New York, NY. 10001. The Swan Funeral Home, Clinton is in care of arrangements.

Library Workshops For Seniors
The Killingworth Library is offering three workshop opportunities for seniors this fall. To sign up for one or more of the programs, enroll in person at the library or call 663-2000. There is no fee for any program.

Unraveling the Medicare Confusion: a discussion of Medicare rights and responsibilities, preventive health services, and the new Medicare Modernization Act, including the drug benefit. Tuesday, September 28, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the community room of the library. Presenters will be Michele Albert from Qualidigm in Middletown, and Nancy Krodel from Senior Resources in Norwich.

Safety For Seniors: a discussion with Killingworth Ambulance technicians concerning ways that adults can be safer in their homes and what to do when emergencies occur. Wednesday, October 27, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the community room of the library. Presenters will be Pat Lirot, president of the Killingworth Ambulance Association, a pharmacist, and an EMT and Bryan Mahoney, veteran KAA EMT and a technician at Middlesex Hospital Emergency Room.

Basic Computer and Internet Use: a one-on-one session on the computer for those who have not yet been introduced to this technology. Arranged individually at your convenience at the library.

HK U12 Boys Soccer Wins Two
The Haddam-Killingworth Under-12 boys soccer team started its season with victories over Madison and Coginchaug last weekend. Saturday, HK had to put on the speed to beat a fast and defensively tough Madison team by a score of 5-3. Sunday, the Cougars played almost impenetrable defense and defeated Coginchaug, 5-2. Overall, ten goals were scored by nine different players. Coach Dan Colonia said "in both games teamwork prevailed and paid off". photos by Megan Hughes

HK Travel Basketball Tryouts
The Haddam Killingworth Travel Basketball Club will hold tryouts next Monday and Wednesday. Nine and 10-year boys and girls will tryout on Monday, September 20,at 7 p.m. at the High School field house. Eleven, 12 and 13 year old boys and girls will tryout on Wednesday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at the High School field house. Players will be notified as soon as possible about team assignments. Practices are usually one night per week; games on Sundays beginning November 7 running through February 13. The Shoreline Basketball League includes 24 towns from East Lyme to Shelton.

Killingworth's Municipal Initiative Kicks Off
The Killingworth Board of Selectmen, Planning & Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission and Conservation Commission invite you to attend a presentation by the Non-point source Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program coordinator John Rozum, on Monday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Offices.

The NEMO program of the University of Connecticut's Cooperative Extension System is funded through a partnership with the CT Department of Environmental Protection's Nonpoint Source Program, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region One. It is an award-winning research and outreach program for local land use decision makers that "addresses the links between land use and natural resource protection". The services range from open space planning and regulation review to natural resource inventory and GIS computer models of a full town build-out scenario based on current zoning regulations.

In April of 2004, The Killingworth Board of Selectman approved moving forward with an application to the NEMO program. Killingworth is one of 15 communities, state wide, chosen to participate in this program meant to "guide communities through the implementation of land management policies and practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff, and protect natural resources while encouraging sustainable development".

Please join the Board of Selectman and dedicated volunteers working on behalf of Killingworth through our local land use commissions, as we learn more about planning for the future and our common good. For more information contact Conservation Commission Chairman David Gumbart at 663-2425.

Career Day Planned For High School
Haddam-Killingworth High School would like to bring the 'real world' to the ninth through eleventh grade students this winter via a Career Fair as part of an initiative to create a connection between education and the career world. The event is tentatively planned for February, and organizers hope to have about 50 volunteers speak with small groups of students about their careers. Presentations will be brief (15 minutes) and will take place between 12:00 noon and 2:10 p.m. This will allow speakers to have an opportunity to meet with several different groups of students and be treated to lunch. In order to provide this activity, the staff needs the support of parents and area businesses. If you are interested in speaking or have a suggestion for a speaker please contact Marcia Catalano, Student Transition Facilitator at Haddam-Killingworth High School, 95 Little City Road, P.O. Box 568, Higganum, CT 06441 or at catalanom33@rsd17.org. Scheduling will begin as soon as possible and final details will be made in late fall.

Freshmen Welcomed with Food and Open Arms
Haddam-Killingworth High School welcomed its newest members August 31, with its freshmen orientation picnic. With plenty of food and friends, the incoming ninth-graders were introduced to the next phase of their life and education. It was a real community event with upperclassmen helping as tour guides, Board of Education members cooking burgers and hotdogs, and faculty and their spouses volunteering their assistance. Photos by Connie Bombaci

16th Annual Project Graduation Gets Underway
Plans for the annual all-night party for the members of the Haddam-Killingworth High School graduating class are about to begin for the class of 2005. Last year over 95 percent of the graduates attended the Henry VIII and ½, all-(k)night party . Statistics have shown that the night of high school graduation is often a dangerous one for seniors. The use of alcohol is high and this results in a higher than usual number of alcohol-related accidents. Project Graduation gives HK students an opportunity to party all night long in a safe alcohol-free environment. The cost to prepare and accomplish this yearly event is approximately $100 per student. Although HKHS and Regional School District 17 support this event, they do not finance Project Graduation. The funding needed comes from the Fall wrapping paper fundraiser and generous donations made by local businesses, service organizations, parents and private donors. The success of this event is dependent on the participation of the whole community and the hard work of the volunteers. There are many openings and opportunities to help with this event; any amount of time is appreciated. For more information, or to volunteer please call the chairpersons listed below.

Main Committee: Chairperson: Nancy Bradley 663-2485.
Decorations Committee: Needs Chairperson
Food Committee: Lynn MacLennan 345-4155 and Laurie Armstrong 345-4283.
Prize Committee: Joan Gannon 635-3294, needs Co-Chair
Invitation Committee David Lavorgna 663-1125.
Entertainment Committee: Bob Bellonio 663-3369.
Chaperone Committee: Needs Chairperson
Thank-You Committee: Korey Roth 345-3767.
Publicity: Barbara Laudano 663-1389.
Clean-up Committee: Needs Chairperson
Fund Raising consists of several committees:
Business Letters: Dave Carey 345-3818
Gift-wrap: Lisa Wiese 345-2529 and Cathy Cavanaugh 345-8991.
Football Banquet: Marianne Chamberlain 345-3411 or Lee Ann German 345-1061.

"New Kid" Takes His Seat
As the self-professed "new kid on the block", newly appointed Selectman Fred Dudek was brought up to speed on several town issues and had a chance to hear from some of the regulars, at last night's Board of Selectmen's meeting. Dudek also had a chance to weigh in on the controversial road striping issue. He said, as someone who has to drive an 8-foot firetruck down those roads, he "appreciates those lines". Dudek said the Selectmen could certainly revisit the reasons why certain roads were targeted for striping, but declined to take the issue to a town meeting where a vote could overturn the Selectmen's decision. He said he was concerned that calling for a town meeting on a safety issue would set a bad precedent. He said safety issues should be decided by the Board of Selectmen and not in a public forum. Dudek, who is also the town Fire Chief, was sworn into office by his wife, Town Treasurer and Assistant Town Clerk, Linda Dudek on September 1. Dudek fills the Selectmen's seat vacated by Republican Charles Morgan on July 30.

Four Seasons on the Organ Concert
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church will hold its Fall Concert on Friday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature organist John Anthony accompanied by; Jurate Svedaite-Waller, soprano; Patricia Harper, flute, and Anne Megan, oboe. The Church in the Wilderness is located on Emanuel Church Road.

High School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Haddam-Killingworth High School parent/teacher conferences will take place on October 12 and November 4. Parents may schedule appointments by calling the Main Office at 345-8541. Afternoon conferences will be held on October 12 and evening conferences are on November 4.

HK Rec Offers Hip Hop Dancing
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering a Hip Hop Dance class this fall on Fridays, September 17 – November 5 at the HK High School Cafeteria. Learn street funk moves such as the hangman, king-tut, popping, locking, waving, up-rock steps, floor-work moves, power moves, & other popular Break Dance skills. Members of the popular Invisible Force Crew Break Dance group will join some classes to share their professional skills. Culture, history and stereotypes of Hip Hop will be discussed. No dance experience is necessary. Children in grades 1-3 will meet from 4:00-5:00 pm and children in grades 4-8 will meet from 5:15- 6:15 pm. The fee is $60. Non-residents please add $5.
For more information and how to register, please call the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department at 345-8334.

Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences
by Linda Campbell, Bruce Campbell, Dee Dickinson
ASIN: 0205293484

Most people have at least one area or discipline for which they feel an affinity. It may be discovered in something that they find easy to learn, or that somehow speaks to them. Some individuals are good at learning music, while others draw well. Some folks are aces at reading maps; others are charismatic in dealing with the people around them.

Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard University studied human cognition for many years and based his theory of multiple intelligences on eight "intelligences", expanding beyond the basic academic intelligences. Gardner's intelligences include the following:

Linguistic intelligence - using language to express complex meanings
Logical-mathematical intelligence - the ability to calculate and quantify
Spatial intelligence - thinking in three-dimensional ways
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence - manipulating objects and fine-tuning physical skills
Musical intelligence - sensitivity to pitch, melody, and rhythm
Interpersonal intelligence - understanding and interacting effectively with others
Intrapersonal intelligence - the ability to know oneself
Naturalist intelligence - observing patterns in nature

In Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences, the authors build upon the work of Howard Gardner and offer practical and engaging classroom applications of his multiple intelligence theory. They provide ways to teach to each of the intelligences and to help develop the various intelligences in all students. While intended for classroom use, the principles in this clearly written workbook could be used at home with family, and also be of value in the workplace.

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