Property transfers as reported by the Killingworth Town Clerk's office for the period June 1- June 30, 2006:
• Keith & Wendy Stegina to Dawn L. Bradley, Lot#3 Tower Hill Road for $315,500.00.
• Salavatore Lafata to Wilhelm A. Steinhilber, Green Hill Road for $28,000.00.
• Timmerman and Timmerman LLC to M&M Realty Holdings, LLC, Lot#3 Route 80 for $300,000.00.
• Patricia L. McGrath AKA to Ryan M. Sprague, Lot #2 Fawn Hill Road 2.21A for $375,000.00.
• William W & Susan E. Schivley to Gordon A & Janey E. Hurrell, Lot 16 Graceland Farms Running Brook Dr. for $610,000.00.
• Douglas D Buechter & Barbara M Dodd to Michael G & Carolyn M. Reimers, Lot 36 Indian Springs Wellsweep for $537,500.00.
• Buchanan 1998 Personal Residence Trust to David Barson, Chestnut Hill Road & Route 80 for $999,999.00.
• Emanuel G. Serpis & Mary C. Flynn to Darren & Tracey Frith, Lot #2 Deer Lake for $486,000.00.
• Timothy J Desroches Est ADM AKA to Scott E & Kristen A Thompson, Route 80 2.6035 A. for 310,000.00.
• Susan R Winkler to Frances A. Cabanillas, Lot 28 Indian Springs Bar Gate Tr. for 365,000.00.
• Jensens Inc to Douglas C & Patricia M Downs, 2006 Mobile Home 10 Beechwood for 119,310.00.
• Gail F Lieberman and Simon Lazowsky to Adam Bell & Kathryn Lauterbach-Bell, Lot #2 Pine Orchard for 550,000.00.
For previous property reports, click here.

The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee has voted to endorse Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy in his bid for the Democratic nomination in the gubernatorial primary on August 8th.

Committee Chairman Mike Sanders said Malloy, who received the state party's endorsement by winning the convention two months ago, is the only candidate who is prepared to address the state's over-dependence on the local property tax to fund education. "This is an issue that resonates throughout the state, especially in a small town like Killingworth," Sanders said. "Dan Malloy is the only candidate giving this issue the attention it deserves."

Sanders, as well as his fellow committee members, were impressed with Malloy's record on several other issues. "By making job creation a priority in Stamford, designing the state's first universal pre-school program, and expanding access to healthcare, Dan Malloy has shown people across the state what is possible when our leaders are committed to improving the lives of their citizens. That makes endorsing him an easy decision."

Since the Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center opened its doors in Guilford nearly two years ago, it has treated more than 16,200 adult and 4,300 pediatric patients. As a result, it is increasing its Emergency Department hours of operation. Effective July 6, 2006 the YNH Shoreline Medical Center will be open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

2006 Century 21 Access America Proudly presents the 3rd Annual Home Run Derby for the KILLINGWORTH YOUTH LEAGUERS! The derby will take on Monday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Rocco Reale Field, Route 81 Killingworth.

Anyone who is a member of the Killingworth Youth League Minor, Major division is eligible to enter the contest.

1st place winners will receive a $50.00 gift card
2nd place winners will receive a $25.00 gift card
3rd place winners will receive a $20.00 gift card

YOU DON'T HAVE TO HIT THE BALL OUT OF THE PARK TO WIN! Enter the contest and have some fun! Let your coach know if you are interested or just come to the field on the 17th to sign up. Be sure to pick a good pitcher! Or we'll supply one for you.

The HK Cougars Touchdown Club is busy at work, preparing for the upcoming 2006 Haddam-Killingworth football season. For those unaware of the Club's intent, we are a group of concerned parents and community members, assembled to assist and raise funds solely for H-K's football program. This is our second year in an effort to promote and support Haddam-Killingworth football players and coaches, enhance safety and encourage school and community spirit. To assist and support H-K's football program, the Touchdown Club meets monthly with the coaches, players, and school officials, to discuss the needs and concerns of the football program. Members assist in gameday activities and fund raising events throughout year. All funds raised will be used to purchase better and safer player gear, practice and training equipment, along with facility maintenance and improvements.

Practice for the 2006 football season will begin shortly. This year's squad of junior varsity and varsity members is expected to near ninety participants. The Touchdown Club is in need of members to replace those lost from the recent graduating class, and to facilitate the large number of freshman entering the football program this new school year. If you're a parent of a son that's planning to play HK football this year or just an interested community member, we could use your help.

If you would like to help and/or become a member, the Touchdown Club meets each month, at 7:00 PM, in the Lower Media Center at Haddam-Killingworth High School. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 14. If you can't attend, but would still like to help in some way, please feel free to contact one of the following elected officers or members. Ed and Cindy Baklik, 663-1773. Bill Van Huysen, 663-0309. Chris and Becky Cubeta, 345-3390. Heather and Bob Arrigoni, 345-8327. Diane Bartolotta, 345-4215. Mike and Megan Theriault, 663-0488. Tom Stanger, 345-2360. Larry Pollack, 663-3722.

The Democratic Primary will take place on Tuesday, August 8th. Every registered Democrat is eligible to vote on this occasion.

Anyone who is an unaffiliated voter, that is a voter not registered with a party, who wishes to participate on August 8, has until noon of August 7, at Town Hall, to affiliate with the Democratic Party and vote in the Primary.

To those eligible to vote but unable to come to the polls because of ill health or absence from town on the 8th of August, you may obtain an absentee ballot at the Town Clerk's Office.

On Tuesday, August 8th the polls will be open at the all purpose room at KES from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm. Remember, every vote is important and counted.

The Congregational Church in Killingworth is accepting applications from crafters and antique dealers who would like to participate in the 47th Annual Country Fair, which will be held on the church grounds on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The fair attracts a large number of vendors and features an all-day live auction, a silent auction, children's games, lots of food, a white elephant sale, garden booth, bake sale, used books, quilt raffle, and much more. For more information or an application, please call Debbie Fredericksen at 663-0907.

THE LIVE AUCTION IS BACK! and the church is currently accepting donations of household goods, antiques, etc. The Church is also accepting donations for the white elephant and used book sales, which will run during the Country Fair as well as during the Chicken BBQ and Classic Car Show on Friday night, August 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Clean out your attic and your closets, and bring your gently used books, housewares and other treasures (no electrical appliances or juvenile furniture, please) to the church hall during summer office hours (Tues, Wed., Thurs. - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) or call the office at 663-1789 to make other arrangements.

Saturday, August 5th marks a new addition to the Killingworth Library Summer Book Sale. Tag sale vendors and crafters will also be on hand selling their wares. The event will run from 9:00 through 3:00.

Anyone wishing to reserve a 10' by 10' space for their tag sale or craft table will find more information at the Library desk or by contacting Lauren Blaha, chairperson of the Library Board's Fundraising Committee, at her e-mail address, PYGSTY@aol.com. Space reserved by July 15th will cost $25. After July 15th, the cost will be $35. Crafters and tag salers can gather at one central location and benefit from the patronage of our book sale crowd.

To the Editor:
The radical left wing of the Democratic party will do anything to attack the Bush Iraq war, and while I also think the war was ill conceived, politically motivated, and the peace poorly planned, the Democratic party is wrong for not supporting Senator Lieberman. They are throwing the baby out with the bath water in the biggest way.

Senator Lieberman has represented all of the citizens of Connecticut very well throughout the Clinton years, the republican take over of congress, and the Bush years. Connecticut has benefited greatly during this period by the Senator's Independence from the party hacks and extremists by working progressively for the citizens of CT. The state will be the bigger loser if Joe Lieberman is not returned to the Senate, either, through the election of a Republican Senator or Ned Lamont a true political neophyte.

Senator Lieberman has earned the respect of Senate colleagues of both parties, he seeks workable legislative compromises and he has always worked for the long term benefit of Connecticut and its' citizens.

I will vote for Senator Lieberman in the primary and in the fall election regardless of which line his name is listed on.

Jim McDonald

According to the Hartford Courant, 18-year-old Aedan Lonergan of Killingworth and an unidentified 17-year-old boy were arrested Monday and charged with second-degree criminal trover, conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal trover, using a motor vehicle without the owner's permission and conspiracy to use a motor vehicle without the owner's permission. The March 2006 incident involved an all-terrain vehicle stolen from Cox Road in Portland. The teens were being held, with bail set at $5,000, and will appear in court on July 20. Two more arrests for the same incident are pending.

The Killingworth Library is sponsoring a "PUDDY CAT PARTY" especially for children ages 5 and older on Saturday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m.

You and your special cat "only the stuffed variety" are both invited to join our friends from FORGOTTEN FELINES. The price of admission is a can of friskies buffet or squeaky toy.

To the Editor:
I was recently sitting in a professional office and was surprised when I found myself overhearing a conversation about the people of Killingworth and how they were "spoiled brats" for complaining about the Reservoir Rd. project. A man said he has lived in Killingworth a long time and could not believe the whining he is hearing about the longer bus rides and the inconvenience of the road being closed. Among other issues he mentioned the closing of Lover's Lane. He mentioned that someone had voiced their opinion to him regarding it's closing and again this man criticized the people of Killingworth and basically said "He" would make the decision! I came to realize that this person was our first selectman himself, Mr. Marty Klein. Another comment made by Mr. Klein in reaction to a resident telling him that he would not get another one of his votes was, "I'm shaking in my boots." I was appalled to hear our selectman belittling and putting the residents of Killingworth down for voicing their opinions.

I am embarrassed by his behavior and I think he should be, too. Mr. Klein, I think you owe this town an apology! The town of Killingworth is not owned by "one man." This is not about "power." We the people have the right to speak, and an obligation to each other to be respectful and to show compassion for the problems we encounter as individuals and as a community.

I was impressed to see that Mr. Klein turned the Lover's Lane problem over to "the experts". The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. I was not surprised to see his name on list of members of that commission.
Linda Mead

The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee has organized activities supporting the campaigns of its previously endorsed slate for the 2006 election: Ned Lamont, U.S. Senate; Joe Courtney, U.S. Congress; Dan Malloy, Governor; Ed Meyer, State Senator; Brian O'Connor, State Representative.

We need volunteers to get out the vote for two critical contests. The upcoming primary, on August 8th, will decide who controls our party and our agenda. Then, in November, we can send a resounding message of change to Hartford and to Washington. We believe government must be open, honest, capable, accountable and responsive to all our citizens. With your help, all that can start this summer.

The KDTC values whatever time you can give, whether it's minutes, hours, or days. Please contact Gwenne Lally at 663-3747 to learn how you can help take back control of our government and our future.

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, July 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held on June 26
3. Visitors: Eric Auer, Don Berry
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds: Wettish Abatement
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
    1. IWWC - Vacancy
    2. Housing Partnership - Vacancy(s)
6. Old Business:
    1. Park & Recreation Comm. Ordinance
    2. Bethke Field - Update
    3. Junk Mail Recycling - CRRA
7. New Business:
    1. Transfer Station Hours
    2. STEAP Grant/Transfer
8. MK Announcements:
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Executive Session: Receipt Discrepancies
11. Adjournment
Agenda as of 9:50 a.m. Friday, 7/07/06
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The Haddam-Killingworth entry in the Shoreline Babe Ruth 14-15-year-old division had a great week, winning all five games played! HK beat Madison I at HKHS 5-2, then traveled to Madison handling Madison IV 9-2 and Madison III 15-0 midway through the week. Killingworth pitchers included Mike Ossa, Chris Bova, Willy Tobelman, Dan Pucillo and Brian Ludington. Tobelman and Ludington had extra base hits. Brad Nuhn, Zach Kumnick, Reed Sturman and Billy Jette provided much of the offense.

HK is 2-0 in the three game, mid-season All-Star Tournament with surprise wins over the Guilford All-Stars 3-2 Saturday and the North Branford All-Stars 6-5, Sunday. Guilford and North Branford teams are comprised of the best players from each of their town's four Babe Ruth teams. Veteran pitchers Bova and Tobelman figured in the victories. Lead-off hitter Kumnick reached safely in 6 of 7 plate appearances with 5 stolen bases. Ossa, Sturman, Jette, Pucillo and Ludington each had hits or reached base safely. Bova, Tobelman and Kumnick combined for 7-RBI. Ossa scored the winning run in the third inning against Guilford. Brian Ludington had a huge, walk-off RBI double against the North Branford All-Stars to bring in a hustling Willy Tobelman all the way from first and ignite a home plate celebration.

Coaches Hilary Kumnick and Ed Pucillo praised the team after Sunday's exciting game for "flashing the leather" all weekend with excellent defense, "great hustle" and never losing faith. The team wants to thank our many, wonderful fans for their support!

HK Babe Ruth plays the Branford All-Stars Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Totoket Field in North Branford. The HK (14-15) team now has a 15-3 overall record in the 20-team Shoreline Babe Ruth League which also includes teams from Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Branford, Valley and Clinton.

The Killingworth 12-year-old All-Star team concluded its season this weekend at Coginchaug Regional High School in Durham. In the Divisional Tournament, KYL defeated Essex 2-1; lost to Coginchaug (the eventual division winners), 4-3, in a close game, then was knocked out of contention with a loss to East Haddam, 6-0. The All-Stars ended their season with a 13-3, loss to Essex in the consolation game on Saturday.

2006 Killingworth 12-Year Old All Stars: Richie Afragola, Austin Boulay, Reece Gesick, Aidan Grealish, Liam Granucci, Lucas Hannen, Steven Kindschi, Andrew Mead, Wes Nuhn, Trevor Phelan, Alex Plum, Nate Silas, Matt Sturman. Coaches: Bill Silas, Jim Nuhn and Rich Afragala.

Photo courtesy F. Phelan

7.7.2006: Elaine Schoolnik of Chester was attempting to turn left onto Rte. 81 off of Green Hill Road when Julie Purcell of Madison, who was stopped behind Schoolnik on Green Hill, rear ended Schoolnik's car. No injuries were reported. Purcell was issued a warning for unsafe movement from stop.

7.03.2006: Michael Groat of Killingworth was traveling westbound on Rte. 80 near North Tower Hill Road when a witness observed Groat driving his 1932 Chevy Coupe erratically and doing donuts in the middle of the roadway. According to the report, Groat blew his engine and began traveling to his Rte. 80 residence while straddling the travel portion and shoulder of the roadway at a slow rate of speed, having no head or tail lights. Robert Kowaleski of Northford was also traveling westbound when he came up on Groat and struck his car. Kowalski was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital by Killingworth ambulance with chest pain. Groat was transported by the Deep River Ambulance to Yale-New Haven with a cut to the head. There were no reported injuries to Kowaleski's two-year-old passenger who was secured in a carseat, or Groat's adult passenger.

To the Editor:
In a recent Letter to the Editor, Jamie Young has suggested that I employ expert counsel with regard to Lovers Lane. I agree. Therefore, I have turned this matter over the Town of Killingworth's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. They are the experts.

Martin Klein
First Selectman

This month, volunteers from Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity will be working with teens from Haddam and Killingworth and Youth and Family Services of H-K to construct one "house in a box" project for the Habitat for Humanity International Operation Home Delivery program for the hurricane victims on the Gulf Coast. The house frame will be built at a warehouse in Haddam, then it will be dismantled and all the other building materials necessary will be collected. All will then be loaded on a truck and sent to Mobile, Alabama where the Habitat for Humanity affiliate there will reconstruct it for family devastated by one of last summer's hurricanes.
The Build Dates are: Phase I: July 20-21-22: Initial prep work
Phase II: July 27-28-29: Full Build Days.

Volunteers and crew leaders (folks with some framing construction experience who can give one or more days in Phase I & II) are needed. Volunteers to help with refreshments or lunch for the crews are also needed. This is a great way for families to become involved.

Habitat for Humanity will be looking for other building material or cash donations to provide all necessary materials for building this house in Alabama. A list is available by calling Joyce Hatton Yarrow at 860/343-9179.

All of this costs lots of money and takes lots of volunteers for successful projects. Anything you can do to help us out we would be grateful. It is a wonderful and rewarding experience - hope you can join us!

For further information, or to volunteer for this project, call Cheryl Chandler, Executive Director of Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc. at 860/345-7498 or Joyce Hatton Yarrow, Executive Director of Northern Middlesex Habitat for Humanity at 860/343-9179