Friday Sports Roundup
The Haddam-Killingworth Girls Volleyball team improved its record to 6-1, yesterday with a 3-0 win over Coginchaug. Games scores were, 25-4, 25-15, 25-18.
The HK Field Hockey team defeated Morgan of Clinton, 2-1, on first-half scores from Leslie Zules and Jenna Webber. The Cougars improve to 4-1. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press.
The HK Boys Soccer team fell to Westbrook, 2-1. Tucker Cumpstone had the lone Cougar score and Jake Jensen had 8 saves in goal. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press.

Governor's Prevention Partnership Honors O'Connor
The Connecticut Mentoring Partnership, a program of The Governor's Prevention Partnership, recently presented State Representative Brian O'Connor with an award recognizing his commitment to mentoring. "Although his legislative responsibilities representing Clinton, Killingworth and part of Westbrook have kept him quite busy, we're delighted that Representative O'Connor has still found time to devote as a mentor," says president Susan K. Patrick of The Governor's Prevention Partnership.

While legislative sessions find him occupied as a member of the General Assembly's Appropriations, Public Safety, and Higher Education and Employment Advancement committees, he still looks forward to spending time with the 7th-grader whom he mentors at Clinton's Jared Eliot Middle School.

O'Connor is one of several state legislators who has worked with The Governor's Prevention Partnership by helping to promote mentoring through personal commitment.
State Representative Brian O'Connor receives recognition for his commitment to mentoring. The Governor's Prevention Partnership recognized O'Connor at a recent event that included co-hosts and WVIT-TV NBC30 anchors Brian Shactman and Keisha Grant. NBC30 co-sponsored the occasion.

Yanks Top Sox For Favorite Town Team
Both the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have made it into the post season, but poll results say the men in pin stripes are Killingworth's favorite team. 69% of voters favored the Yankees in the 'just for fun' poll. In typical Yankee style, the Bombers won the American League Eastern Division title, and their 100th win last night, with a bottom of the ninth walk-off homer from Bernie Williams. Fans on both sides have to scratch their heads wondering how they keep doing that. The Red Sox clinched the wild card spot earlier in the week and though Pedro has struggled in his last few starts, no one doubts that healthy pitching combined with their hitting lineup will keep them in contention. One broadcaster said Pedro's final pitch in his last start was clocked at 93 mph. Thank you all for the wonderful anecdotes from your favorite team. What was common to all was that the fondest memories involved family or friends, and rarely considered the outcome of the game. Each one brought a smile to my face thinking about how a baseball memory can stay fresh for a lifetime. Enjoy the postseason, and for all the Mets fans who didn't have much to cheer about this season, remember pitchers and catchers report in only 4 ½ months.

HK Rec. Fall Children's Classes
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering classes this fall for children and teens.
Golf Classes:: offered on Tuesdays from Oct. 19 through Nov. 9. at Haddam Meadows. Golf Basics for Juniors is designed for those who are new to the game as well as experienced golfers who need to work on the fundamentals of the swing. Class will be held from 5:00-6:15 p.m.
An Intermediate class for adults (ages 15 and up) is from 6:15- 7:30 p.m. This class is designed for those who have taken the Beginner class or for the player who wants to take their game to the next level. The fee is $50 for Juniors and $60 for adults (which includes use of equipment).
Beading Basics: offered in two sessions. Session I will meet on Thursday, Oct. 21 at Killingworth Elementary School library. Session II will meet on Thursday, November 18 at Burr Elementary School library. Class is for high school age and up. The fee is $15 each class which includes materials. This is a fun and exciting opportunity to create your own beaded jewelry. No experience necessary.
Mad Scientists: A new program this fall that gives hands-on interactive science experiences. Topics include Acids and Bases; Dry Ice and bubbling potions; Laser Light, colors and holograms. The class will be held on Thursdays, Oct 7-28 from 3:15-4:15 pm at the Haddam Elementary All-Purpose Room and the Killingworth Elementary School All-Purpose Room. The fee is $50.
Astronomy for Kids: A new program for students age 5-15. Starlab, a portable planetarium will allow students to learn about the Greek and Roman constellations. Class will held on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Burr Elementary School All-Purpose Room. Session I is from 6:30-7:00 pm and Session II is from 7:00-7:30 pm. The fee is $10 each session. For more information on this program and how to register, please call the HK Recreation Department at 345-8334 or visit www.hkrec.com

OBITUARY
The New Haven Register reported that Humphrey Barnum passed away on September 26. Barnum was most recently the Head Librarian at Waterford High School before his retirement in 1994. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations. He was an avid sailor and Captain of the Alden Schooner Sagamore. He is survived by his wife Jane Cleary Barnum and sister Audrey Flasch. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held Friday, Oct. 1 at noon at St. Thomas More, The Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University, 268 Park Street, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Thomas More Building Fund, 268 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511.

HK Rec. Fall Classes
The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering classes this fall for adults.
Retirement Plans: What you need to know.The class will be held on Wednesdays, October 6 & 13 from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. at the HK High School Rm. C-112. The fee is $20.
Golf Classes:: Offered this fall on Tuesdays from Oct. 19 through Nov. 9. at Haddam Meadows. Golf Basics for Juniors is designed for those who are new to the game as well as experienced golfers who need to work on the fundamentals of the swing. Class will be held from 5:00-6:15 p.m.
An Intermediate class for adults (ages 15 and up) is from 6:15- 7:30 p.m. This class is designed for those who have taken the Beginner class or for the player who wants to take their game to the next level. The fee is $50 for Juniors and $60 for adults (which includes use of equipment).
Beading Basics: offered this fall in two sessions. Session I will meet on Thursday, Oct. 21 at Killingworth Elementary School library. Session II will meet on Thursday, November 18th at Burr Elementary School library. Class is for high school age and up. The fee is $15 each class which includes materials. This is a fun and exciting opportunity to create your own beaded jewelry. No experience necessary.
Organizing For Busy Women: This workshop will provide easy solutions to put an end to the chaos of an overwhelming life. Topics to be covered include time management, ending children's clutter, achieving goals, creating a home inventory, and tons of useful tips. Class will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the HK High School Room C-110. The fee is $10. To register or for more information, please call the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department at 345-8334 or visit the website at www.hkrec.com

Pay As You Throw Committee Survey II
Killingworth has registered the greatest increase in recycling among area towns when comparing the last two fiscal years, according to just released figures from statewide solid waste management authority Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority. Killingwort's 35% increase leads all nine towns served by the Essex Waste Transfer Station. When comparing Fiscal Year 2004, which ended June 30, to Fiscal Year 2003, in towns served by the Essex facility, Killingworth's number one position was far ahead of second place Old Saybrook. Old Saybrook's 23% recycling improvement is followed by Essex and Guilford, which saw their numbers go up by nearly 11% and 10% respectively. The remaining five communities in the nine town region experienced a drop in recyclables processed at the Essex Transfer Station.

Killingworth's efforts to reduce solid waste volume and increase recycling appear to be working. During the April to June period, there was a 17% reduction in the amount of general solid waste processed at Killingworth's Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station). At the same time, the amount of recycled paper products rose 24%. Both numbers are year-to-year comparisons and follow similar improvements during the January to March quarter. Thanks to town residents' cooperation on these efforts, Killingworth was able to hold down processing fees, which come out of town taxes.

Formed by the town's Board of Selectmen to make recommendations to the Board, the PAYT Committee plans to make final recommendations this fall on ways to further enhance the town's waste operations. Input from town residents is an important part of the process. Following the overwhelming response to the first survey, the committee is asking Killingworth residents to participate in a second survey about Transfer Station practices. Please respond by October 13. Thank you!
Submitted by: Steve Hollander-- Chairman, PAYT Committee
(860)-663-3008, (203)-640-6565 (cell)
Jeff Reisman , PAYT Committee , (860)-663-0900
Submit the survey ONLINE or print it then mail or fax it.

HK Volleyball Topples Cromwell
The Haddam-Killingworth Volleyball team crushed Cromwell Tuesday, 25-6, 25-5, 25-12, at the HK Fieldhouse. The team was led by Chelsea Anderson with 7 service aces and 11 points, and Heather Warren with 14 points. The HK Junior Varsity also won, besting the Cromwell JV, 25-9, 25-12.

HK Field Hockey Blanks Old Saybrook
The Haddam-Killingworth Field Hockey team defeated Old Saybrook, 5-0, yesterday on the HK Field. Junior Jenna Webber and freshman Leslie Zules each had two goals, and senior Kelley Devlin scored once. The Cougars are now 3-1 on the season.

The HK Boys Soccer team lost to Valley Regional yesterday, 3-0.

Annino Proposes to Stripe All Town Roads
At the Board of Selectmen's meeting last night, Selectman Louis Annino, Sr. said he has received many phone calls from residents supporting the center line road-striping and proposed that the town move forward and stripe all the roads. It was not clear if Annino was proposing a stripe on all town roads or on just the town footprint roads originally passed by a 2-1 vote by the Board of Selectmen back in April. The motion was subsequently withdrawn and put on the agenda for the Oct. 12 Selectmen's meeting when First Selectman David Denvir questioned whether there was money in the budget to move forward, and it was noted that the item was not on the night's agenda. The money for the first round of road striping came from funds in last year's budget. Over the last several months, Annino has refused to consider the petitions presented from residents opposed to the striping because he said it was a public safety issue and should not be open to a public vote. At the previous Selectmen's meeting, newly installed selectman Fred Dudek agreed.

Beautification Day at Elementary School
The Killingworth Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization (KES PTO) is sponsoring its annual Beautification Day on Saturday, October 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Parents, students, teachers and community members will work side by side cleaning up and beautifying school grounds to make this annual fall event a success. Volunteers are needed at the Killingworth Elementary School to prune, spread mulch, weed and plant. Participants should bring their pruners, wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, hoes, hedge clippers and green thumbs. Any amount of time will be greatly appreciated. Donations of bulbs and perennials are gratefully accepted and bakers can also help out by contributing goodies as well as bottled water and other beverages to help energize the clean-up crew.

If residents would like to participate or learn more about this event, please contact the KES-PTO Beautification Committee at 663-2075.

Town Vacancies and Updated Minutes
The Town of Killingworth has openings in three important positions in the town government. The Conservation Commission, Pay As You Throw Committee and the Library Board each have an opening that needs to be filled by a town resident. For more information or to be considered, please contact the Selectmen's Office at 663-1765 or at twn.killingworth@snet.net
The minutes of the Board of Selectmen and Planning and Zoning Commission have been updated.

This week, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee member Ed Sipples reflects on his meetings with, and impressions of 35th District Rep. Brian O'Connor. O'Connor is seeking election to a third term in the State House of Representatives. Read Sipple's complete remarks here.

OBITUARY
Arwen Elizabeth Somerville of Middletown, formerly of Killingworth, died Friday, September 24, at Yale-New Haven Hospital, due to complications following a motor vehicle accident. Arwen was a 1997 graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School. According to the Hartford Courant, she received her Associate's Degree from Briarwood College in Southington and attended the Killingworth Congregational Church. She is survived by her parents, Alfred and Joan (Weisse) Somerville, Jr., her sister, Alexis Anne Somerville and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, at the Killingworth Congregational Church. There will be no calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to University of Michigan Cancer Center www.cancer.med.umich.edu/about/urichfundinfo.htm.

Helping Hands Looking For Volunteers
The Killingworth food pantry, run by the Helping Hands of Killingworth, is looking for volunteers to help man the food collection station on Saturdays in October. This is a great opportunity for students looking to fill their community service requirement. The dates are October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Killingworth Transfer Station. Helping Hands is looking to man 2-hour shifts during these times. You will not be required to attend all days or all shifts. Please help by "Providing Food For Those In Need". To sign up for a food collection shift, or for more information on other volunteer opportunities, please contact Michele at 663-3196.

12th District Senate Race Heats Up
The 12th District Senatorial race between seven-term Republican state Sen. William A. Aniskovich and his opponent, Democrat J. Edward Meyer has caught the attention of the state's political groups because of Aniskovich's future gubernatorial aspirations and Meyer's New York State background. Read all about the campaigns in Sunday's New Haven Register.

Cougars Dominate Housatonic Valley
The Haddam-Killingworth High School Football team defeated Housatonic Valley-Fall Village, 61-14, Saturday at the HK Stadium. Adam Chamberlain scored three touchdowns in the one-sided Peguot Conference matchup. Brett Zanardi, Brian Foley scored off Keith Otis passes and Martin Ramsey and Jarod Ramsey also scored. The Cougars are now 1-1. Read a profile of quarterback Keith Otis in Monday's Middletown Press.
For more photos from the game go to HK Football Game Day.

Crescent
by Diana Abu-Jaber
ISBN: 039305747x

Sirine is an excellent chef, living in Los Angeles with her uncle, who has raised her since she was just a young girl. Years ago her American mother and Iranian father were killed while providing humanitarian aid in Africa. Now nearly forty and still single, Sirine enjoys her quiet life with her uncle. She loves her job as chef in Nadia's Café, a small restaurant near campus that caters to Middle Eastern students and faculty.

Sirine befriends a young photographer who has the uncanny and sometimes disturbing habit of taking a photograph when the subject is completely unaware. She also becomes very close with an Iranian visiting professor whose sometimes curious actions raise questions regarding why he left Iran, what he was leaving behind, and why it was dangerous for him to return.

The descriptions of food and cooking in Crescent make the reader long for a seat at a table in Nadia's Café in order to partake of the delicious food and the warm company. Diana Abu-Jaber is a masterful storyteller, alternating the story of the characters working in and frequenting Nadia's Café with an ongoing Iranian fable told by her uncle. The two stories coincide near the end of the book in a way that is both surprising and delightful.

Diana Abu-Jaber's first novel was Arabian Jazz, winner of the Oregon Book Award and finalist for the National PEN/Hemingway Award.

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