To the Editor:
It's time to start thinking how you'll feel after you kill someone's pet because you just had to speed through one of Killingworth's neighborhoods to get somewhere sooner. Start thinking now how it will feel if you hit a child that runs into the road to retrieve a toy, or that your speeding car frightens that horse that the person is riding and it runs off or rears causing the rider to fall off. Start thinking now of how your speeding is diminishing the quality of life for those people that live near that road. Start thinking now of your name in the Police Log for losing control of your car and causing an accident. Start thinking now.

Now most of you are thinking and don't speed and this letter is not addressed to you, but is addressed to those that are not thinking of the consequences of their speeding, they need to start thinking now because these consequences might be huge and life changing.

Phil Stull
Killingworth Traffic Study Committee

HK Sports
In its final game of the regular season, the HKHS Boys Soccer team defeated Coginchaug, 4-1. Matt Waldman had two goals, Wanchai Khoboon and Bahar Karimullah had a goal a piece in the win. The Cougars will be the number two seed in the Shoreline Tournament which begins on Wednesday.

The HK High School Volleyball team finished its home schedule by defeating Coginchaug 3-0 Thursday to wrap up an undefeated Shoreline Conference season. The Cougars took the games 25-15, 25-23 and 25-17. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press

The HK Field Hockey team defeated Valley Regional 3-0, Thursday. In the first half Leslie Zules scored on a Lauren Bossie pass. In the second half, Jess Hall scored off a pass from Lindsey Griswold and Zules scored again. The Cougars are 13-1, 10-0 on the Shoreline Conference.

Thursday was Senior Day for the HK Boys Soccer team. The game versus Cromwell ended in a, 1-1, tie after two overtime periods. It was the last regularly scheduled home game for seven seniors. The game was a clash between the two top ranked teams in the Shoreline. HK scored first on a goal by Bahar Karimullah, but Cromwell tied the game at 1-1 with a late goal in regulation time. After the two overtime periods the game remained tie. Both teams will move on to the Shoreline Championship tournament with Friday's games determining the rankings. HK travels to Coginchaug for their final game of the season while Cromwell hosts Old Saybrook.

Senior players with coaches Steve Isleib and James Larkin. Photo courtesy S. Cumpstone.

HK Sports
The HK Girls Soccer team came away with a, 3-2, win over Coginchaug yesterday in its final regular season game. Coginchaug scored first, but HK responded with a goal by Nichelle Gode off a pass from Kathryn McDermott. The Cougars' Corinne Mazzotta scored next from a pass from Gode. The winning goal came off a free kick by Shayln Carey. Coginchaug's two goals were scored by Stephanie Burnett. With this win, HK secures a first place spot going into the Shoreline Tounament.

Nichelle Gode in action Thursday. Photo courtesy S. Mazzotta

Four area fire companies responded to the four-car crash on Route 81 Tuesday evening in front of the Evergreen mobile home park in Clinton. The crash left the four vehicles heavily damaged and involved eight people. Read more about it in today's New Haven Register.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers on 470 Universal Drive in North Haven will host a three-day book fair to benefit the Killingworth Public Library, October 27-29. The library fundraiser hopes to get a boost from a book-signing event, premiering Killingworth resident author John Himmelman and his newly published book, "Chickens to the Rescue" on Friday, October 27 at 7 pm.

According to Tammy Eustis, head librarian, "This is the perfect opportunity for people to start their holiday shopping and support the Killingworth Library at the same time. Anyone who brings in a Killingworth Book Fair Voucher to Barnes & Noble that weekend, and turns it in at the cash register if they buy something, will be helping our library. We are grateful that Mr. Himmelman suggested including us in this venture."

Barnes & Noble of North Haven has committed to donating 15% of sales accompanied by a Killingworth Library coupon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 27-29. All purchases accompanied by the coupon, except gift or membership cards and café consumables, will apply to the fundraiser. Store hours for that weekend are: Friday and Saturday 9 am - 11 pm and Sunday 9 am - 9 pm. Vouchers may be picked up at the Killingworth Library or downloaded here.

The Haddam-Killingworth High School Girls Soccer Blue/Grey Alumnae Game will take place on Saturday, November 25, 2006 from 10am - 12 noon at the HKHS Soccer field. Please note the date change. Interested alumnae should contact Coach Eric Grant at (860)729-1790 or email him at mackg307@comcast.net

Letter to the Editor:
It is unfortunate that a letter in yesterday's Killingworth Today that purports to support Republican candidates and speaks of integrity is in reality about political spin, misrepresentation and name calling. Haven't we had enough of Rove campaign tactics that create a reality that does not exist? Since the election of 2000, the Bush administration has led this country down a path that has divided us as a people. Read more.

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To the Editor:
Well here we are again, Joe and Rob.... Rob and Joe slinging all this off point rhetoric at each other. The real topic should be that we are at war with people who want to kill us all and do away with our way of life. For me, I require a representative in congress who understands what this country is up against and can do some thing about the problem. Rob Simmons is not only a retired Army Intelligence Officer but a CIA veteran as well. His intelligence background alone makes him very qualified to do the job for us. Simmons, with others, did a great job saving the Groton sub base and has kept Electric Boat working hard. Please join me and vote to send Rob Simmons back to Congress.
Jim Cutler

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To the Editor:
John F. Amport's recent letter to the editor regarding the upcoming election is somewhat puzzling. Mr. Amport speculates as to why the most Killingworth Democrats do not support Joe Lieberman in this election. The answer could not be more clear; he is not the Democratic Party's nominee and he has been plain wrong on the most important issues of our time. Read more.

To the Editor:
I find it interesting that the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee can adapt the rationale for their support of candidates to fit their purposes. They think that experience, seniority and being principled men are virtues worthy of your vote for Mssrs. O'Connor & Meyer but not Lieberman, Simmons, or Rell.

The reality is that those virtues are always worthy of people's vote. The real problem is that we all need to be pragmatic about what kind of change we want and how it can realistically happen.

The first thing we can do, to paraphrase a high ranking Killingworth Democratic elected official, we need to get rid of "Senator Do Nothing". Ed Meyer talks about delivering for Killingworth but is very short on results. Don't you find it interesting that his big push is for Property Tax and Education? Read more.

Although Thanksgiving seems a long way off, it is never too soon to start thinking of others. The Congregational Church in Killingworth is asking for your help to assist fellow Killingworth residents who have financial needs this holiday season. Helping Hands delivers Thanksgiving food baskets to Killingworth residents, and we'd like to provide a Lyman Orchards Pie to each basket. Help us reach the goal of donating 40 pies to Helping Hands. You can help by donating $11.00 per pie. Contact the church office at 663-1789 or Sue Anziano at 663-2176 for more information.

HK Sports
The HK Boys Soccer team defeated Morgan, 2-1, under the lights last night at the Indian River Complex. The Huskies were first to score but were quickly answered by HK's Matt Waldman on a pass from Bahir Karimulah. The game remained deadlocked until the middle of the second half when Karimulah scored the game winner. Catch more photos in the Fall Sports Gallery

Cougar keeper Greg Cumpstone reaches to make a save in the second half.

Bahir Karimulah scoring the game winning goal.

First Selectman Marty Klein has asked the Town Office Building Study Committee to reconvene to look into options for a new town office building. He said, "We have to do something". He asked the committee to work with "all diligent speed" to find an alternative to the aging building. He recently replaced the roof and noted that the oil furnace and water pipes show significant signs of decay and that repairing or replacing them would be costly. He also said the portable units attached to the back of the old farmhouse were only planned to be used until 2010.

Klein said the staff offices are cramped and there is not enough meeting space to accommodate the Town's many committees. He has asked the TOBSC to look into all options including revisiting the purchase of the Pharmedica Building on Route 80. The committee was originally formed in the summer of 2004 and concluded that "there was no viable purchase option for any or all of the Pharmedica property". The thirty-page report is on file in the Town Clerk's Office.

Recently, Klein looked into the option of restoring the Bosco Farmhouse for use as meeting space but reported that the Town's Building Official Richard Leighton estimated it would take $500,000 to bring the house up to code.

The TOBSC held its first meeting last Thursday to elect officers. Gwenne Lally was elected to chair the committee. Also serving are Phil Evans, Jim Lally, Lou Annino, Sr., Hilary Kumnick, Bob Aft and Steve Hollander.

This month, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee member Kathleen Amoia writes in support of the incumbent elected officials.

The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee enthusiastically supports Brian O'Connor for reelection as State Representative in the 35th Assembly District and the reelection of Ed Meyer as State Senator in the 12th Senate District. Both candidates are active voices for the concerns of their constituents, as well as active participants in local events. They are personalities you can see and talk too throughout the year, not just faces that suddenly appear at election time. full story.

Sunday October 15:
• 3:19 AM: Mutual Aid to Clinton, Structure Fire, Walkly Mill Rd
Monday October 16:
• 7:42 AM: Medical emergency, Fritz Rd.
Tuesday October 17:
• 9:29 PM: Medical emergency, intersection of Rte 81 and Bridlepath Trl.
• 10:58 PM: Carbon Monoxide alarm, Coughlin Rd.
Wednesday October 18:
• 2:16 PM: Medical emergency, Roast Meat Hill Rd.
Thursday October 19:
• 6:51 PM: Medical emergency, Country Club Trl.
Saturday October 20:
• 1:54 AM: Mutual Aid to Chester, Structure Fire, West Main Street (Rte 148)
• 10:06 AM: Medical emergency, Parker Hill Rd Extension.

HK Sports
The HK Girls Soccer team played to a, 1-1, tie in double overtime last night versus Morgan at the Indian River Complex field. HK scored first with a goal by Corinne Mazzotta from a pass from Nici Gode. Morgan's goal was a free kick by Erika Saunders. Both goalies had eight saves each. The Cougars' next game is at Coginchaug on Thursday.

The HK Volleyball team defeated North Branford, 3-0. Game scores were: 25-12, 25-12, 25-19. Jess Lindquist had 14 assists, Megan Murray had 11 kills and five digs and Erin Moriarty had two blocks and eight kills. The Cougars remain undefeated at 16-0.

Facing their toughest test thus far, the JV football team played answered the bell and trounced North Branford, 44-12. A historically strong program from youth football all the way to the top, the T-Birds were marked as the team that could ruin HK's perfect JV record, but that was far from the truth.

The day did not start off well for the Cougars as they went 3 and out on their opening possession. If that weren't not bad enough, the T-Birds blocked the punt and fell on the ball at HK's three-yard line. Though it took them four plays, they punched into the endzone for a 6-0 lead.

Trailing for the first time all season, HK decided it was time to wake up and answer back. After North Branford kicked off, the Cougar offense sprung Sal Zichichi for a 53-yard run before he was caught from behind at the one-yard line. From there it was freshman Jared Hickey slamming his way into the endzone for a touchdown on the next play. Zichichi scampered in for the 2-point conversion and gave HK its 8-6 lead.

After forcing NB to punt on its next possession, the Cougars again scored quickly with Adam Cubeta slashing his way 65 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Greg Zak passed to Cubeta for the 2-point conversion, 16-6 HK.

The T-Birds attempted to close the gap before the half but HK was able to force a turnover as Brian "Bubsy" Chernauskas wound up with the ball after a T-Bird fumble. By utilizing their hurry up offense and timeouts, the offense finally found paydirt when Zak rolled right from the NB 8-yard line and drilled a pass to Hickey in the endzone as time expired in the half. Cubeta ran off tackle for the 2 point conversion and a 24-6 halftime lead.

HK came out fired up in the second half as well. After stuffing NB's opening possession, Teddy Kanaras broke free for a long run down to the T-Bird four-yard line. From there is was Hickey again, this time for a four-yard touchdown run. Zichichi ran for the conversion and HK was cruising 34-6.

From there on it was the Teddy Kanaras show and he scooped up a T-Bird fumble and returned it 37 yards for the touchdown. Then on the ensuing kickoff he grabbed a second loose football and scampered 22 yards for another score putting the Cougars up 44-6.

North Branford would add a late touchdown to better their score, but the outcome was a dominating 44-12 victory for HK. The JV squad is now 5-0 and has outscored their opponents 207-32 on the year. They will face Cromwell next week.

The 13th Annual Pumpkin Run will take place on Sunday, October 29. New this year is a 1/2 mile Fun Run for kids grades K-6, starting at 12:15 p.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 1:00 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Higganum Green. The Fun Run is free and the 5K run/walk costs $20. A free long sleeve shirt will be given to the first 100 5K runners and a free short shirt will be given to all Fun Run runners! There will be activities for the whole family! Call 345-7498, email pumpkinrun@hkyfs.org or www.hkyfs.org.

Colby-Sawyer women's tennis player Jennifer LaChance (HKHS Class of 2006) and three teammates were recognized as Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference players for the fall tennis season.

LaChance finished Second Team All-Conference for her singles efforts. She was 14-2 overall, 8-1 in conference play, spending time in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots over the course of the season.

LaChance and senior Alex Hardenbrook also took First Team All-Conference for their doubles efforts. The pairing was an impressive 13-2 overall, with a 6-2 record in conference play, playing in the No. 1 doubles position.

Agenda
Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting held October 3, 2006 and Regular Meeting of October 10, 2006
3. Visitors: J. Ward (Bid), M. Board (Town Charter), S. Kasper (Affordable Housing)
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds:
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
    1. BOE Vacancy (Doug Stevenson)
    2. Justice of Peace Vacancy (V. Wohlstrom)
6. Old Business:
    1. Town Hall Computer System Bid
    2. Traffic Study Committee - Funding/Clerical Support & BOS Attendance at 10/26/06 Mtg.
    3. Discussion Regarding Compensation for Employees Named as "Acting" Managers
7. New Business:
    1. Sand/Winter Program - J. Ward
8. MK Announcements
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Adjournment
Agenda as of 11:55 a.m., Friday, 10/20/06
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The Killingworth Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a One-Stop Holiday Shopping Night on Thursday November 9th, 5:00-9:00PM in the KES All-Purpose Room. A variety of products ranging from personal care, home entertaining and decor, Christmas decorations, cookie dough, sportswear and shoes will be available for purchase. These vendors and craftspeople which include Southern Living at Home, Silpada Jewelry, The Body Shop@Home, Shoe-la-la, Tastefully Simple, The Pampered Chef, the Arbonne Co. and New England Alpacas will display and sell their products and donate a percentage of their profits to the KES-PTO Playground Committee. Get a jump on your holiday shopping and remember that funds raised from this event will be exclusively used to purchase new playground equipment that will benefit the entire Killingworth community.

HK Sports
The Cougar football team was out-gunned by North Branford at home Saturday, 28-6. Despite staying within striking distance for most of the game, HK was done in by the multiple weapons of the T-Birds offense.

The day started out well for the Cougars as North Branford fumbled on its opening possession to give HK the ball at midfield. Unable to get anything going offensively, HK punted the ball away facing fourth down. The Cougar defense again held strong as it bent, but did not break on NB's next possession, forcing a punt. This trend continued until late in the first quarter when North Branford scored twice to make it 14-0. The score remained that way until halftime, thanks to Matt Difilippo's interception which ended a T-Bird drive that was deep in Cougar territory.

Althugh HK had been outgained offensively almost 3 to 1 in the first half, the game was far from over at 14-0.

HK came out to receive the second half kickoff and proceeded to push the ball into North Branford territory only to watch the drive stall. As a result, the ball was punted away and with it the best Cougar chance to score thus far.

North Branford would score after engineering a long drive that chewed valuable time off the clock making it 21-0 T-Birds. HK would come back to answer in the quarter however, as an Alex Pollack pass intended for tightend Mike Theriault ricocheted off of a defender and landed securely in the hands of receiver Bill Kolodziej for a touchdown. The 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful and the score was 21-6.

Unfortunately for the Cougars that would be all the offense they could muster on the afternoon as their remaining drives all stalled before finding the endzone. North Branford would tack another touchdown onto their score midway through the fourth quarter which proved to be the final 28-6.

Offensively HK was led by Pollack's touchdown pass to Kolodziej as well as Jarrod Ramsey's 18 carries for 62 yards. The defense kept the game close despite yielding over 400 yards of offense to the T-Birds. Eric Auer had a terrific day defensively, recording 11.5 tackles, four of which were for a loss.

Looking ahead, things do not get any easier for HK as they will host undefeated Cromwell next Saturday at home.

Bill Kolodziej on a carry in the third quarter.