The Haddam-Killingworth Lacrosse team won its first game of the season on Thursday, shutting out Old Saybrook, 15-0. Scoring for the Cougars: Kaeli Deane (3), Ashley Smith (2), Sarah Gesick (2), Danielle Filosi (2), Liz Scovill (2), Ali Thomson, Jessica Fox, Jackie Buttendorf and Kat McDermott. Freshman goalie, Kim Peterson added 6 saves for HK securing the shut out!

The HK Girls Tennis team defeated Westbrook, Wednesday, 6-1.
Singles results: Jen La Chance (HK) def. Stephanie Reut (Westbrook). 6-4, 4-6, 7-6. This is La Chance's first win over Reut.
Michelle Zywica (HK) def. Taylor Jones (Westbrook), 7-5, 6-1.
Colleen Phelan (HK) def. Rachel Cyr (Westbrook), 6-3, 6-4.
Caitlin Gilhuly (HK) def. Shelby Saleeba (Westbrook), 6-3, 6-0.
Doubles Results:
Julia Sorensen and Christine Griswold (HK) def. Sara Verdename and Natasha White (Westbrook), 6-2, 7-5.
Pam Tucker and Avery David (Westbrook) def. Heidi Roy and Kaitlin Craffey (HK), 1-6, 7-6, 6-5.
Cameron Regan and Candice Rountree (HK) def. Maggie Federici and Marie Porrell (Westbrook), 6-2, 7-3.

The HK Baseball team defeated North Branford, Wednesday 11-0. Pitcher Peter Rynkowski took the mound with 6 runs already on the board and pitched a one-hitter, striking out seven. Erik Yocca, Devin Bell and Tim Hedrick each hit doubles.

The HK Softball team defeated North Branford, 1-0, Wednesday. Janet Webber scored the only run on a throwing error in the fourth inning. Pitcher Chelsea Griswold posted her third shutout of the season.

(t-b, l-r) Number 1 singles, Jen La Chance; Number 3 singles, Colleen Phelan; Pitchers Peter Rynkowski and Chelsea Griswold; Janet Webber scores the winning run for the Cougars.

Has anyone seen a ghost? Resident John Himmelman thought we all might enjoy a little springtime mystery. He submitted a photo taken at the Union Cemetery last week that included a small addition. While there are headstones dating back to the Revolutionary War in the small cemetery on Roast Meat Hill Road, the 'ghost' was compliments of Mr. Himmelman and his photo editing program. Below you can see the full photo and to the left, the image that had everyone talking.

The lawyers and principal parties gathered at the Town Offices yesterday morning to close on the Town's purchase of the 143-acre property on Parker Hill Road Extension. According to Board of Finance Chairman, John McMahon this is the Town's largest purchase in recent memory. A small group of residents gathered in the Selectmen's conference room to witness the historic purchase and celebrate the event. The $2,440,432.90 check and title were exchanged and the deed officially recorded by Town Clerk Linda Dudek.

June Wettish Mamula and her husband John, from Plantsville, Conn. were the only Wettish family members present. Robert Wettish was represented by his attorney, Peter Melien. June Mamula said the most important thing to her is that the town now owns the property. At the conclusion of the paperwork, she handed First Selectman Marty Klein the decades-old keys to the small building and sheds. Klein said the property would probably always be referred to as the Wettish Property.

Klein purchased $2.6 million worth of short term notes last Wednesday in preparation for the closing. The Town will look to sell municipal bonds in August following the outcome of the proposed sale of the Bosco Farmhouse and surrounding 14.22 acre parcel. The Town plans to roll the debt on the Wettish purchase and the remaining debt on the Bosco property into the bond sale. McMahon said if the bonds are sold as planned in August, the Town will start repayment on the debt in 2008.

(top)Property owners John and June Mamula and Attorney Peter Melien (left) sit across from Town Attorney Michael Wells, First Selectman Marty Klein and Board of Finance Chairman John McMahon during the closing process. (lower) Attorney Wells and First Selectman Klein watch as Town Clerk Linda Dudek records the deed in the land records.

The National Academy of Television, Boston/New England Chapter recently announced its list of nominees for the 29th Boston/New England Emmy Awards. Killingworth resident George Roelofsen has been nominated in three categories for his work as an editor with WTNH, News Channel 8 in New Haven.

Roelofsen is nominated for two stories on illegal immigration: Hard News Series, Illegal Immigration Crisis in Danbury; Investigative Report, Allegations of illegal hiring at local Dunkin Donuts , and in the category of Editor News- No Time Limit.

The entires were judged by peer judges in the San Diego, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Ohio Valley Chapters of the National Television Academy. The Boston/New England Chapter is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television, the fostering of creative leadership in the television industry, and the encouragement of excellence in artistic, educational, cultural and technical progress. The Boston/New England Emmy Awards Ceremony will take place at the Boston Convention Center, on Saturday, June 3.

The Regional School District 17 Budget Referendum will be held in the Killingworth Elementary School All-Purpose room on Tuesday, May 2 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Absentee ballots are available in the Killingworth Town Clerk's office. They may be picked up through Monday, May 1, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Wednesday Eves of the Congregational Church in Killingworth, will sponsor a Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 28 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Good used clothing. Bargains galore!

Donation are appreciated and accepted now through Friday, until 3:00 p.m. NOT ACCEPTING COMPUTERS, TELEVISIONS OR ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES.

The Missions Committee of the Church will be sponsoring a Bake Sale.

The April 'Sunday Drive' section of Connecticut Magazine features a brief tour from Durham, through Killingworth to Clinton. The article mentions Chatfield Hollow State Park, "considered an excellent picnic destination" and the shops at Killingworth Village. Though most of us travel through town every day, it's nice to be reminded what a nice drive it is. Read the full article in the online issue of Connecticut Magazine.

The Haddam-Killingworth Girls Tennis team won its match yesterday against Morgan of Clinton, 6-1. The Cougars are now 4-2.
Match Results: Singles:
Jen La Chance (HK) def. Meg Burgess (Morgan), 6-2, 6-1
Jess Anderson (Morgan) def. Michelle Zywica (HK), 7-5, 6-3
Colleen Phelan (HK) def. Rachel Rota (Morgan), 6-3, 6-2
Caitlin Gilhuly (HK) def. Sara Atkins (Morgan), 6-3, 6-0
Doubles:
Julia Sorensen and Christine Griswold (HK) def. Juliana Calini and Chi Neo (Morgan), 6-2, 6-0
Heidi Roy and Kaitlin Craffey (HK) def. Kate Chase and Lauren Yudkin (Morgan),6-2, 6-3
Cameron Regan and Candice Rountree (HK) def. Monica Kadlof and Akemi Reda (Morgan),6-1, 6-3

An orientation program for parents and their children entering kindergarten in the fall will be held Thursday, April 27 in the all-purpose room at Killingworth Elementary School.

The program will provide an overview of the kindergarten day and give parents an opportunity to have their questions answered by the kindergarten teachers, school nurses and principals.

All children who will be 5 on or before Dec. 31 are eligible for enrollment. Anyone who has a child who will be of kindergarten age that is not registered at one of the three schools may register beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Parents should bring a copy of their child's birth certificate.

For more information, call Killingworth Elementary School at 663-1121.

First Selectman Marty Klein offers his monthly column.

As a 42-year resident of Killingworth, I know we are as challenged as any town, large or small, to meet the demands of rapid growth; fast-paced, mobile lifestyles; strain on the environment, and mounting economic pressures. Still, I was surprised by the urgency of many issues facing my administration.

For example, the day I was to be sworn in as First Selectman I had a discussion with a representative from the government employees' union about a legal matter that had not been addressed for some time. So, before I officially took office, I was taking steps to avoid a lawsuit. Since then we have resolved this and other long-standing labor issues, including the distribution of insurance-related funds that employees were entitled to but had never received. Read more of Klein's column.

•Tuesday , April 25:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Old Saybrook H.S. Substance Abuse Town Meeting
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. HK Baseball Game
•Wednesday , April 26:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Joel Elliot Concert: Love, Honor and Freedom 5/17/05
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Spring Music Videos 2006
•Thursday , April 27:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Joel Elliot Concert: Love, Honor and Freedom 5/17/05
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. Spring Music Videos 2006
•Friday, April 28:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. HKTV Fun Productions Spring 2006
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. HKTV Spring 2006 Film Festival
•Saturday & Sunday April 29& 30:
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. HKTV Fun Productions Spring 2006
10:00 a.m. & 9:00 p.m. HKTV Spring 2006 Film Festival
information provided by HKTV

Members of the Killingworth Historical Society gathered on Saturday at the Union Cemetery on Roast Meat Hill Road. Armed with toothbrushes, rakes and gently applied elbow grease, the headstones and grounds got a spring cleaning that coincided with the annual celebration of Earth Day.

picture courtesy John Himmelman

On Thursday, April 27, the Haddam-Killingworth High School Jazz Band and PTO will host a Jazz Cabaret Night and Ice Cream Social at 6:00 p.m. in the high school courtyard.

Agenda
Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on April 10, 2006
3. Visitors: M. Wells; Building Official, R. Leighton; M. Board
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
    1. Park & Recreation Commission
6. Old Business:
    1. Bosco Property - M. Wells (tabled @ meeting held 4/10/2006)
    2. Re-Valuation - Award of Bid
    3. Catch Basin - Award of Bid
    4. Park & Recreation Ordinance Request - Carry-over from 3/13 & 27 Meetings
    5. Ethics Commission - Carry-over from 3/13 & 27 Meeting
    6. Middlesex County Retreat Workshop
7. New Business:
    1. Improvement to Rocco Reale Field - Carry-over from 3/27 Meeting
    2. Fields Development/Wettish Property - Carry-over
    3. Baseball Fields site/"Municipal Works" - Carry-over
    4. Haying of Fields/Wettish Property
    5. Building Permit Fees
8. MK Announcements:
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Adjournment
Agenda as of 3:15 p.m. Friday, 4/21/06
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