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Saturday, April 16, 2005

Democrats Discuss November Elections

At a recent Killingworth Democratic Town Committee meeting, members discussed the party's prospects for the fall elections. The town's Democratic representation in State offices and First Selectman David Denvir's announcement not to seek re-election has the party optimistic. Read all about this in the Clinton Recorder.

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HK Takes Down Westbrook

The HK Softball and Baseball teams combined for 33 runs yesterday and both improved to 5-0 on the year with yesterday's wins over Westbrook. The HK Softball team had 23 runs on 22 hits behind another stellar performance on the mound by Chelsea Griswold. Jenna Webber had 5 RBIs, Kyle Emshwiller had 4 and Griswold helped her own cause with 3.

The Cougar Baseball team had a 10-3 victory over the White Knights. Tyler Riordan got the win with RBIs from Peter Rynkowski (3), Doug Bradley(2), Devin Bell(2) and Brian Foley (2).

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KES Beautification Day

The Killingworth Elementary School looks ready for spring after the KES-PTO sponsored Beautification Day yesterday. This year each class was assigned an area and during the school day and parents, and volunteers helped the students rake, mulch and plant donated flowers and seeds.

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Friday, April 15, 2005

Board of Education Sends Budget to Referendum

The Reg. 17 Board of Education unanimously passed a $30.3 million budget Thursday night, reflecting a 7.6 percent increase over last year's spending. The Board cut $106,888 from Schools Superintendent Gary Mala's proposed budget. Read more about this meeting in today's Hartford Courant.

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The Region 17 Board of Education has submitted a letter to the community regarding the Region's drug and alcohol policy and the recent disciplinary actions taken by the Board.

Lately, there has been some discussion in the local media regarding whether or not the District 17 Board of Education's expulsion policy for possession of drugs or alcohol on school property or at school events (away sporting events, field trips, etc.) is too harsh. The Board also met with concerned students, parents and others from the community on March 3, 2005, to listen to some of their concerns on both sides of the issue. Read more.

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Sports Update: HK Softball Improves to 4-0

The HK Softball team defeated Valley Regional, 11-1, Wednesday to remain undefeated so far this season. Chelsea Griswold gave up only 4 hits to keep her perfect and Kyle Emshwiller had a home run.

HK Lacrosse improved its record to 2-1 with Thursday's ,13-12, overtime win over Old Saybrook. Ashley Smith led the scoring with 4 goals and 4 ground ball controls; Jess Bellonio had 3 goals; Shannon Kenney had 3 goals; Ali Thomson had 2 goals, 2 caused turnovers and 3 draw controls, and Jess Fox had 1 goal and 6 caused turnovers. In goal for the Cougars was Alicia Bobbie with 9 saves.

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Thursday, April 14, 2005

HK Boys Tennis Win Streak Ends

THE HK High School Boys Tennis team fell to Old Lyme yesterday, 5-2, ending HK's phenomenal winning streak at 50 matches. HK is now 2-1 on the year. In singles, HK's Alessio Gallarotti def. Pete Cipparone, 7-5, 7-5; Jonah Trautmas def HK's Tom Koniuta, 6-1,6-0; James Case def. HK's Jeff Moskey, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1; HK's Ryan Murray def. Tim Besier, 6-1,6-1; York Jiao def. HK's Ryan Hawkins, 6-3, 7-6; in Doubles: Will Dix & Zack Lockwood def. HK's Chris Laudano & Tucker Cumpstone, 6-1, 6-3 and Jason Bioudo & Jason Cole def. HK's Alex Langevin & John Ahearn, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.

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HK Lacrosse Gets First Win

HK Girls Lacrosse scored two consecutive goals late in second half to secure its first victory of the season in a 12-10 win over West Haven, Monday. The Cougars led 6-3 at the half then opened up a 10-6 lead after the break. West Haven made a late run and tied the score at 10 with six minutes to go. According to Coach Lindsey Matteo, "the critical draw control made by Ali Thomson started the HK offense up again". "We played a great game, our offensive game up big today. They took smart shots on goal and it shows! Our midfield worked hard maintaining possession and coming up big on draw controls and ground balls. We played a strong game."

Cougar scoring came from: Jess Bellonio, 4 goals, Ali Thomson, 3 goals, Kaeli Deane, 2 goals, Ashley Smith, 2 goals, and Jessica Fox, 1 goal. Defensively, senior goalie, Alicia Bobbie had 9 saves for the night, and Jessica Fox and Amanda Murray combined for four ground ball controls and caused four turnovers. HK plays again Thursday vs. Old Saybrook at home at 4:00 p.m.

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Resident Robert Aft writes to praise the work of fellow resident Eric Auer. Aft writes, "Mr. Auer has put forth his time and effort to create solutions, contributing his own equipment and labor in conjunction with others who are making similar donations". "I suggest we fan the spark started by Mr. Auer into a flame." Read his letter here.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2005

KES Plans Beautification Day

In celebration of Earth Day, the Killingworth Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization (KES-PTO) is sponsoring a Spring Beautification Day on Friday, April 15 starting at 8:30 a.m.(April 29 is the rain date).

Parents, students, teachers and administrators will work side by side cleaning up and beautifying school grounds. Each class with be given an one hour time slot and section of the school grounds in which to plant, prune, weed, rake or spread mulch. Parent participants are being asked to bring their pruners, wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, pitch forks, hedge clippers and green thumbs. Any amount of time given to this project will be greatly appreciated. Donations of bulbs and perennials are also gratefully accepted.

To learn more about this event, please contact the KES-PTO Beautification Committee at 663-2075.

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Resident Tim Withington writes to express his opinion of a local church's recent activity of "handing out literature and preaching against the possibility that gay men and women will soon be allowed the same rights and privileges as every other American citizen". Read his letter here.

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Agenda
Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, April 18, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting held March 82, 2005
3. Visitors: R. Cabral, R. Patrick, E. Auer, S. Adinolfo
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
    1. Charter Revision Committee
    2. Public Health Agency (2 vac.)
    3. KLA
    4. IWWC
    5. WPCA
6. Old Business:
    1. Employee Pension/Update
    2. Field Study Committee
7. New Business:
    1. Historic Document Preservation Grant
8. First Selectmen's Announcements
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Executive Session: Employee Benefits
11. Adjournment
Agenda as of 11:10 a.m., Friday, 4/08/05
Printable version

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Tuesday, April 12, 2005

This week, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee member Edward Sipples offers another viewpoint on the new Middle/Intermediate School project. Sipples says, "the underlying reasons for the delays in getting the project under way are a result of mistakes the School Building Committee itself made". Read his complete remarks here.

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SPORTS UPDATE: Boys Tennis Gets First Conference Win

The HK Tennis team is 3-0 overall with Monday's, 6-1, conference win over Old Saybrook. The Cougars are up again on Wednesday at home versus Old Lyme at 3:30 p.m. Match Scores were:
#1 Singles: HK's Alessio Gallorotti def. James Whelen, 6-1,6-1
#2 Singles: Chris Thouin def. HK's Tom Koniuta, 1-6,6-1, 7-9
#3 Singles: HK's Jeff Moskey def. Graham Showel, 6-1,6-0
#4 Singles: HK's Ryan Murray def. Patrick Gallagher, 6-0, 6-0
#1 Doubles: HK's Chris Laudano & Tucker Cumpstone def. Billy Darrow & Michael Brown
The number five singles and second doubles matches were recorded as forfeit.

HK Baseball defeated Hyde, 6-0, behind Tyler Riordan's two-hit outing. Doug Bradley had two RBIs and scored twice and Devin Bell had an RBI.

HK Softball pummelled Platt Tech, 18-1, yesterday. Chelsea Griswold allowed only three hits. Chelsea Anderson had a double and triple and 4 RBIs.

HK Girls Tennis defeated Old Saybrook, 7-0, in straight set matches.

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• Tuesday, April 12:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Forgotten Heroes
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Killingworth In The Past "Town Discussion"
•Wednesday, April 13:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Coginchaug Lip Sync
       40 Love
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. HKMS Winter Concert 1918 HKTV News
      Gary Mala Perspectives
•Thursday, April 14:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Lip Sync X
      True Life Lip Sync
10:00 a.m.& 9:00 p.m. Jazz Band and Show Choir, HK Mentoring
      HKTV Spring Edition 2004
•Friday, April 15:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. KES Spring Concert, Books On Tape
       Claymation Music Video
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Youth and Family Community Night
•Saturday, April 16:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. KES Spring Concert, Books On Tape
       Claymation Music Video
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Youth and Family Community Night
•Sunday, April 17:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. KES Spring Concert, Books On Tape
       Claymation Music Video
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Youth and Family Community Night
information provided by HKTV

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Monday, April 11, 2005

Tonight's Board of Selectmen's Meeting has been Cancelled

A Special Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. Agenda to follow.

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KillingworthToday Welcomes Local Advertisers

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Reg. 17 Public Hearing on Budget

The Reg. 17 School District Board of Education will hold its public budget hearing on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Burr Elementary School. This is the final opportunity for the public to give its input to the Board of Education prior to the May 2 Annual Meeting and the May 3 School Budget Referendum. Following Thursday's meeting the Board will approval the legal call for the May 2 Annual Meeting. This meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the HK Auditorium. The voting on the referendum will take place the next day at Killingworth Elementary School.

The $30,432,820 proposed budget represents a 7.98 percent increase over last year's budget for a total increase of $2,249,375. Superintendent Gary Mala stated that 94 percent of the budget proposal is controlled by fixed costs in the areas of contractual obligations, such as salaries and benefits; transportation costs; special education and tuition; facility costs, and the cost of securing the third bond for construction of the new Intermediate/Middle School. The budget includes $54,739 in increases to Learning programs; $1,873,132 increases to salaries, benefits and debt service; $53,000 increase in tuition costs and $251,543 increase in facility costs. The complete budget presentation is available online at www.rsd17.org

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KVFC Giant Auction This Saturday

The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company Annual Giant Auction will take place this Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Fire Headquarters on Route 81. The event is a fun-filled day where treasure hunters can pick up big bargains. The money raised will be used to supplement the fire company's annual budget, as well as purchasing additional training and special fire/rescue equipment. Anyone still wishing to donate items may call the hotline at 663-2043. Please leave your name, phone number and the items to be donated. A firefighter will return your call and make arrangements for pickup.

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Doubles Teams Power Cougars Over Cromwell

The Haddam-Killingworth High School Boys Tennis team won a, 4-3, victory over Cromwell on Friday with solid early season performances by the doubles teams and singles players Alessio Gallarotti and Alex Waldman. The Cougars are 2-0 and travel to Old Saybrook this afternoon.
Match scores were:
#1 singles: Dalton Lobo Dias def. HK's Tom Koniuta, 6-0,6-4
#2 singles: HK's Alessio Gallarotti def. Damilo Lobo Dias, 6-4, 6-4
#3 singles: Joe Ahmad def. HK's Jeff Moskey, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
#4 singles: Dave Ahmad def. HK's Ryan Hawkins, 6-1, 6-3
#5 singles: HK's Alex Waldman def. Tom Ellish, 6-4,6-2
#1 doubles: HK's Chris Laudano & Tucker Cumpstone def. Mike Baecker & Devin Cooger, 6-4,6-3
#2 doubles: HK's Alex Langevin & John Ahearn def. Stephanie Sidordski & Josh Limkin

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Sunday, April 10, 2005

Broadway Would Be Impressed

The Haddam-Killingworth Middle School production of Guys and Dolls performed this weekend was a delight to the audiences and clearly a big hit for Director/Choreographer Elaine Schaedler. This is Schaedler's first production at HKMS. She worked side by side with Musical Director Rebecca Degnan and an outstanding student crew and staff of volunteers to put on Frank Loesser's Academy Award-winning musical. The 49-member cast included Zach Morello as Sky Masterson, Regan Hammell as Sarah Brown, Nick Stanford as Nathan Detroit, Meghan Monroe as Miss Adelaide, Kylee Bell as Nicely-nicely Johnson, Maddy Hammell as Benny Southstreet, Alicia Mala as Rusty Charlie and Jocelyn Lindner as Arlene Abernathy.

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In the Stacks: Short Stories about Libraries and Librarians
by Michael Cart
ISBN: 1585672599

Michael Cart states "That the books within libraries contain terrors and pleasures aplenty has been a source of delight since before the Great Library of Alexandria, and for many budding writers and bookworms the public library off Main Street was the magic portal to new worlds."

This collection of nineteen short stories encompasses the writing of a diverse group of twentieth century authors spanning the globe. Editor Michael Cart has pulled together divergent and interesting stories that have only the subject of libraries in common. They will delight any reader who has an interest in books and libraries. Included in the anthology are stories of the writers Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges, John Cheever, Francine Prose, Italo Calvino, and Sue Kaufman.

Michael Cart is a former public library director, and the author of several books, including What's So Funny: Wit and Humor in American Children's Literature. He is also a columnist for Booklist.

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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