Mount Ida College men's soccer team edged Curry College 1-0 in non-conference competition at the Mount Ida Athletic Stadium in Newton, Mass, Thursday afternoon.

The contest's lone goal was scored in the 33rd minute, when freshman Tim Hedrick (HKHS Class of 2006) found the net for his first collegiate goal. Senior Josh Belongie got the play started with a blast from the left side. After a diving save by Curry junior Clark Zelazo, Hedrick picked up the loose ball and drove it into the open net.

The Mustangs outshot Curry 19-13 in the match, including 10-4 in the second half. Goalkeeper Brian Leighton posted his third career shutout.

Hedrick was the Captain of the HK Boys Soccer team last fall, but spent the season on the sidelines after breaking his leg in the HK-Valley game on Sept. 26, 2005. Hedrick recovered to play shortstop for the Cougar Baseball team in the spring and help the squad win the Shoreline Championship, but he was unsure if he would be fit enough to play soccer in college. Mount Ida's Head Soccer Coach Steve D'Arcy recruited Hedrick and after some hesitation Hedrick decided to give it a try. He is now the starting forward for the Mustangs.

To the Editor:
In 2000 the state of Connecticut caught a glimpse of what we are now witnessing in a much larger scale from Joe Lieberman when he decided not to relinquish his Senate seat when he ran for Vice President. Disturbingly had he won the Vice Presidency Philip Giordano who was later convicted of being a child sexual predator would have likely been appointed by John Rowland to be Connecticut's new Senator.

During the 2004 Democratic presidential primary election Connecticut voters had to endure Joe Lieberman's unapologetic rationalization of his vote to authorize force in Iraq. Many believe that Lieberman's nightly diatribes in regard to this issue and his inability to admit that he was wrong forced the other candidates to the center right and contributed to Carl Rove being able to accuse the Democratic Candidates of flip flopping on this issue, thus hastening a Democratic loss. Read more

The Killingworth Library and Pizza Tuscana team up for another Pizza Delivery Night! This Saturday, September 9, from 5-8:00 p.m. Call Pizza Tuscana at 663-2256 to place your order. A Library Volunteer will deliver the pizza to your house. You pay for the pizza and a $5 delivery fee (cash or check only). Treat your self and support our town library.

The Killingworth Women's Organization will be filling welcome baskets the evening of September 13th, so if you have planned to donate items, get them in now! Drop any items off at the library, or phone Lynn D'Amico at 663-5471 to make other arrangements.

If anyone is interested in helping the KWO with filling or delivering welcome baskets to new Killingworth residents, please contact Sue Anziano at 663-2176.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee's Clam Bake, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 9, has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sandra L. Higgins, 53, of Clinton, passed away September 1 at Branford Hospice. She was born August 1, 1953 in Bridgeport. She was the daughter of Calvin and Irene (Kovacs) Cook. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Cook. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, David Higgins and daughter Rebecca Higgins. She is also survived by her uncle, Julius "Bunty" Kovacs of Monroe, sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Serge Garlinkski, and sister-in-law, Jane of Arizona. Sandra was employed by Regional School District 17 as a librarian at Killingworth Elementary School. She was a devoted mother and wife, who enjoyed working with children, books and her job, literature and the arts.

Family and friends are invited to attend and meet for a memorial service on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at the First Church of Christ Congregational Church in Clinton at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fr. Michael J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care, Hospital of St. Raphael, 1450 Chapel Street, New haven, CT 06411, in memory of Sandra Higgins.

The Arts Center in Killingworth is offering classes for children and adults beginning in early October. New programs this Fall are Childrens' Theater, Drawing for Tweens and Teens, and our expanded Fashion Classes. Adults can register for Stained Glass, Memoir Writing, and Creative Movement. Call (860)663-5593 or email artscenter@comcast.net. M/V and Amex accepted. Click here for more schedule information

Autumn Art Trail
The weekend of October 14th and 15th, The Arts Center will host its second Autumn Art Trail. With your ticket gain entry into the private studios of celebrated Shoreline artists. Meet the artists and view their private collections. All art will be for sale. Drop by the Millhouse Gallery, 5 West Main Street, Chester, anytime during the trail to enjoy the work of the 20 or more artists involved in this event. Opening reception is Friday, October 13th at The Millhouse from 7-9pm. Trail hours: Sat. 11-6pm and Sunday 11-5pm. Tickets $10. Children are free. Call The Arts Center for tickets. (860)663-5593. M/V and Amex accepted.

Art Birthday Parties
Call us to reserve your child's Special Birthday Party....Craft, Fashion, Sing-Alongs, and more. Our teaching/artists are eager to make your child's birthday fun for everyone! Call: (860)663-5593 for more information.

The Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) announced its first meeting of the 2006-2007 season will be held on Wednesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Library (Henry Carter Hull Library). The kickoff meeting will feature guest speaker Katherine Scott, a veteran field manager and leader from the battleground state of Ohio.

Scott has been instrumental in creating and building campaign organizations in all 50 states. She is currently working on the Courtney Congressional campaign.

The SLDW (www.sldw.org) is a chapter of the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women (CFDW), which is a member of the National Federation of Democratic Women. The organization seeks membership from women who live in Clinton, Madison, Guilford, Killingworth, Old Saybrook, Essex, Westbrook, Chester, Deep River, Haddam, East Haddam, Old Lyme, and Lyme.

The SLDW's charter is to establish a social and political fellowship to unite Democratic women, support and advance the values of the Democratic Party, and promote participation of women in all levels of government. The SLDW is involved in state and national elections, and focuses on issues important to women of all ages in Connecticut's Second District.

Mother Nature certainly thought twice about letting the Annual Town Picnic take place yesterday, but once the sun peeked through and blue skies appeared, residents turned out in force. The Killingworth Town Picnic Committee works all year to put together a full day of food, fun, friends and of course politics.

The volunteer committee, comprised of Cindy and Walt Adametz, Audrey Brooks, Jon Condie, Melissa Ferrara, Steve Hollander, Liz Santamaria and Vicki and Bob Tanko started setting up tables this morning in the pouring rain when many residents were still waiting for power to be restored from Saturday night's brush with Hurricane Ernesto. By noon the skies started to clear and the picnic got underway. The picnic, which is funded by donations, parking fees and food sales, has been a Town tradition since the late 80s. For more pictures from Sunday's picnic, please visit the 2006 photo gallery

Come join the fun at the Haddam River Days this Saturday, September 9th. The H-K Cougars Touchdown Club will be providing food, drink, and sportswear in support of the Haddam-Killingworth High School Football Program. The 10th Annual Haddam River Days takes place at Haddam Meadows State Park. Admission is Free!