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The HK Boys Basketball team celebrated the achievements of its three seniors with a, 60-37, home win over Valley Regional last night. Seniors Baret Spencer, Russ Hawkins and Captain Kevin Dennis and their parents were recognized and thanked prior to the game. What started out as a blow out, turned into a contest in the third quarter when Valley pulled to within 3. The Cougars regained the momentum by the end of the third to lead, 37-28, and dominated the final quarter 23-9. Dan Wendt led all scorers with 18 followed by Alex Pollack with 11, Steve Landell with 7 and Kevin Dennis with 6. HK is now 9-9 on the year with the rematch against Morgan on Friday February 16 and Coginchaug on the 19th.

In JV action, the Cougars defeated Valley, 63-45. A. J. Margnelli scored 22 and Brendan Hatin scored 15.

HK Seniors Kevin Dennis, Russ Hawkins and Baret Spencer in their final home contest.

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The HK Girls Basketball rolled over Hale Ray, 61-36, last night in Moodus. Shelby Van Huysen led the Cougars with 17 points. H-K improved its record to 12-6.

The HK Indoor Track teams competed in the State Class S Title meet in New Haven last night. The girls' team finished ninth and the boys' team finished 13th. Weston came out on top in both boys and girls competition. Individually the top finishers for the Cougars were: Michael Waterbury finished fifth in the 1000m; the boys' and girls' 400m relay teams finished second; Gabriel Haynosh finished fourth in the 600m; the girls' sprint medley relay finished second and Courtney Hannen finished fourth in the Shot Put.

Killingworth Fire Marshal Ray Clark (Ret.) recently announced that Killingworth Elementary School students Tiffany Fredericksen and Niko Hoffmann were named the local winners for this year's Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest held at the school. Fredericksen, a fourth grader and Hoffman, a fifth grader, who went on to win at the county level, both have Ms. Alexis Kelsey as their art teacher.

The first place winning posters for the fourth and fifth grade students are submitted for judging on the county level. Two county winners from each grade will be chosen and a state winner will be chosen from this competition. The state winner's poster will be used to promote fire prevention throughout the State of Connecticut and will be the Official State Poster.

All winning posters on the county level will be exhibited at the State Capitol during the month of October. The county winners will be awarded $200 savings bonds, and the state winner will receive a $1,000 savings bond.

This Connecticut Fire Prevention Contest is a cooperative effort of the Office of State Fire Marshal, the Connecticut Fire Marshals' Association, Connecticut Fire Chief's Association, State Board of Education and the Connecticut FAIR Plan (representing the insurance industry).

Fire Marshal Ray Clark (Ret.) thanks the Killingworth Elementary School administration and all the fourth and fifth grade student for their enthusiastic participation in this important Connecticut Fire Prevention Awareness Program.

The East Haven Mite A's traveled to Marlboro, Mass and went undefeated in the Challenge Cup Tournament. Three players, Liam Murphy, TJ Earley and Max Kops all hail from Killingworth. The team played 3 games to make the semi-finals and defeated the Greater New Haven Warriors. This win advanced them to the championship game where they defeated West Haven 3-1 to win the tournament. The team played outstanding in all 5 games. Goaltender Brandon Maio had 3 shutouts.

1st row: Brandon Maio, Peter Capone, Max Kops, Joey Lorello, Vinny Paolillo, Morgan Dow, Mitch Petrillo. 2nd row: Liam Murphy, TJ Earley, Joey Aloi, Connor Dow, Alec Andreucci, Joseph D'Albero, Anthony Avallone Coaches: Joe Aloi, Rob Dow, Angelo Avallone. Photo courtesy A. Avallone.

Ryan Murray, HKHS Class of 2005, corralled 19 rebounds for the second time this season, tying the Colby-Sawyer College school record for most rebounds in a game, as the Chargers defeated the Pilgrims of New England College, 91-79, on Tuesday evening. The 6'3 sophomore is ranked sixth in the nation in rebounds for NCAA Division III schools and ranked first in offensive and overall rebounds for the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Murray scored more than 1000 points while at HK and was named to the Connecticut Class M All State basketball team as well as the All State doubles tennis team.

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The HK Boys Swim team celebrated Senior Night with an 87-67, win over Lyman Hall on Tuesday. Seniors, Chris Bell and Kevin Peterson were part of the winning 200 Medley Relay team and 200 Free Relay team. Bell also took 1st place in the 200 IM with a time of 2:26.80. Peterson won the 100 Free with a time of 55.36.

Photos courtesy S. Mazzotta

Killingworth Nursery School will hold their annual Open House and 2007 Fall Registration on Saturday, February 10, from 1:00p.m. until 3:00p.m. KNSA is an unaffiliated, nonprofit, cooperative nursery school housed downstairs in the Killingworth Congregational Church, 273 Route 81. Come and meet our teachers and see our school. We invite you to experience the caring and involvement that is Killingworth Nursery School. A registration fee of $100.00 is required at the time of registration. For further information please call (860) 663-2950.

The Killingworth Scholarship Association is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who are residents of Killingworth. In addition to those from the Killingworth Scholarship Fund, scholarships are available for Political Science and Education majors from the Kent T. Healy and Kathy Weiss funds, respectively. Family income is not a consideration for awarding these scholarships.

Applications are available online through our website at www.KillingworthToday.com/KSA/ and require completion of a questionnaire and essay. The most promising candidates will be invited for an interview in late April/early May. All interested students are encouraged to download an application and return the completed form via email by the deadline of April 2, 2007 to KSACommittee@hotmail.com.
Over the last three decades the Killingworth Scholarship Association has awarded over $90,000 to many outstanding students. Each year the committee, consisting of community volunteers, reviews applications from an impressive group of young men and women. Several students are then selected for scholarships based on their academic achievement, character, leadership skills, and participation in school and community activities. The amount of each scholarship varies depending on both the number of successful applicants and the amount received from residents, businesses and organizations of both Killingworth and neighboring communities. Scholarship recipients are announced in the local media in late June.

If you are interested in supporting our scholarship program, please mail your tax-deductible contribution to: The Killingworth Scholarship Association, Inc., c/o Treasurer, PO Box 653, Killingworth, CT 06419. Please remember that employer matching gift programs can double your contribution!

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The HK Boys Basketball team lost a, 70-73, nail-biter last night to Morgan of Clinton. The Cougars were down, 10-20, early and struggled in the first half to stay with the Huskies. The large crowd, including the student section's Cougar Crazies never doubted that the squad could narrow the gap. With 6:44 left in the game, HK tied the score at 52 on a three-pointer from Steve Landell. The Huskies answered right back but HK had the momentum and kept the score tight. With just 13 seconds left, HK down, 70-71, Morgan turned the ball over and gave the Cougars a chance at the win. A questionable call by the official gave the ball back to Morgan and time ran out before HK could have another possession. Dan Wendt led HK with 24 points followed by Landell with 21.

The HK Boys Junior Varsity also fell to the visiting Huskies. Matt Martin, Brendan Hatin and Greg Cumpstone each had 11 points to lead the Cougars in the 51-57 losing effort.

Dan Wendt and Kevin Dennis in action against Morgan.
For more photos of last night's game as well as Girl's Basketball vs Morgan and Saturday's Wrestling match, visit the Winter Events Photo Gallery.

The Regional School District No. 17 Board of Education will hold a community input meeting on the upcoming 2007-08 budget at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, in the lower level of the Haddam-Killingworth High School Media Center.

This meeting is for you! The Board of Education values your input and will be at the meeting to listen and take notes based on your discussion. Board of Education members are eager to hear your views and opinions on what should make up the 2007-08 budget. Please come and participate and help us to understand your concerns and priorities for the future.

Free, confidential income tax assistance is available in Killingworth and other shoreline communities. Trained volunteers will help persons age 60 and older in preparing their federal and state returns. Volunteers will be at St. Lawrence Church on Tuesdays 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, and 4/10 from 9am until noon, by appointment, in the church library (enter through the main church doors). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 388-1611.

When you come to your appointment, please bring all your earnings records and year-end tax statements as well as a copy of last year's return. Don't worry if you think you might not have all the forms you might need - the volunteers will have the necessary forms available. There is also additional help and information on the AARP Tax-Aide website.

The Killingworth Lions Club will sponsor its TENTH ANNUAL SENIOR DINNER, Saturday, February 17, 2007, at the Saint Lawrence Church Hall at 6:00 PM. All Killingworth seniors 65 and over are invited to attend. Please call Ellie Becker at 663-1363 for information.

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The HK girls traveled to Morgan for an early game on Sunday, and came up short by the score of 35-26. HK led by a score of 8-3 after the first quarter with a good zone defense against a strong shooting Clinton team. HK was still on top at the half by the score of 13-10. Clinton came out tough in the second half, holding HK to just 2 baskets to take the lead at the end of the 3rd, 20-17. Tori Peterson ended with a team high 9 points, followed by Anna Fetteroll (6 points), Beth Riedy (5 points)and Shannon Sledzik, Marissa Moncata and Samantha Waskowitz with 2 points each. The girls 11 team is now 10-2 on the season.

The HK Girls Basketball team defeated Westbrook, 51-45, last night at home. Megan Murray led the Cougars with 13 points and 14 rebounds. HK got a slow start falling behind, 9-14, in the first quarter, but made a quick recovery to lead at half-time, 26-23. Jenna Loos had 11 points and Michelle Fillion had 10.

Sunday January 28:
• 4:33 PM: Fire alarm, Town Clerk Ln
Tuesday January 30:
• 6:29 PM: Medical emergency, Roast Meat Hill Rd
Wednesday January 31:
• 12:51 PM: Medical emergency, Partridge Hollow Rd
• 7:52 PM: Motor vehicle accident, Rte 81 near Pond Meadow Rd.
Thursday February 1:
• 2:01 PM: Mutual aid to North Madison, propane leak, Rte 80
• 7:18 PM: Medical emergency, Alders Bridge Rd
Friday February 2:
• 6:32 PM: Electrical wire / pole fire, Kenilworth Dr
Saturday February 3:
• 4:06 PM: Medical emergency, Woodland Trl.

Plans for the Second Annual John P. Hine, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held at the Clinton country Club on Monday, June 11, 2007, are well underway. This event is a major fundraiser for the Killingworth Library. The Tournament Committee, chaired by Shelly Cumpstone, hopes to surpass 2006's goal of $10,000.

Letters have already been sent out to last year's sponsors and donors and to potential newcomers. The generosity of the business and artistic community are an essential part of the Golf Tournament's sponsorship and a major source of donated auction items. Since the Killingworth Library is a non-profit organization, all contributions are tax-deductible.

Golfers can begin planning their foursomes and sign up early to guarantee a spot. There is a maximum capacity of 140 golfers and the success of the 2006 Annual John P. Hine, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament is bringing many teams back. Shelly Cumpstone is the contact person. She can be reached at 860-663-2747.

Looking for a fun, family activity? Here's one that is in our town and will be entertaining and educational for the whole family. It's a treasure hunt of sorts that begins at the Town Clerk's office and purchasing a copy of the Historical Society book "A Photographic History of Killingworth". When you buy a copy of the book, ask for the Seven Mile Tour of Killingworth. The tour will start at the traffic circle and if you follow the referenced pages in the book and the tour guide, you will travel through historic Killingworth and learn about many of the early homes and inhabitants and other notable events. The tour was written by Historical Society President, Robert Broach. Now that winter has finally settled in, have some local fun and then head home for some hot chocolate and a new appreciation for our town!

According to the Hartford Courant, a five-year update revaluation has boosted the grand list of taxable property by 37.5 percent. The sharp increase comes despite drops in the assessment totals for personal property and motor vehicles. The $8.92 million total for personal property is down by $222,326, while the $50.92 million total for motor vehicles is down by $314,705, despite an increase of 78 motor vehicle accounts.

The $735.35 million total for real estate is up by 42 percent over the 2005 real estate total. Assessor Donna Shanoff reported that the revaluation update, done by Total Valuation Services of Waterbury, resulted in an average 40 percent increase in assessments for homes.

Property owners seeking to challenge their new assessments before the elected board of assessment appeals must file an appeal notice by Feb. 20 for sessions that are held in March.

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The HK Wrestling team fell to Thomaston, 24-46, at the fieldhouse yesterday afternoon.

The HK Girls Basketball team defeated Old Saybrook, 61-34, last night at home. Megan Murray and Shelby VanHuysen led the scoring with 16 points each followed by Deanna Loso with 9. The Cougars are 12-4.

The HK Indoor Track teams competed in the Shoreline Championships on Thursday in New Haven. The HK Boys finished second to Coginchaug-Durham. Top finishers for the Cougars were: Scanlon won the 55m Hurdles; Mike Waterbury was third in the 1000m, third in the 3200m and second in the 1600m; Chris Jamieson was third in the 600m; Matt O'Brien was second in the 300m; Bill Kolodziei was third in the 300m; The 4x400m relay won.

The HK Girls Indoor Track team came in second to East Hampton. Top finishers were: Hannah Donadio was third in the Long Jump; Jess Mullaney was second in the High Jump and third in the 1000m; Courtney Hannen won the Shot Put; Amy Chamberlain was third in the 3200m; Gabby Havnosh was second in the 600m; The 4x400 relay came in second.

Alex Matties in action vs Thomaston.

Guy Hall in action vs Thomaston.

Jaclyn's story begins, as is often the case with most of the cats we rescue, with a call from a concerned homeowner about a cat who had taken up residence in her garage, and was limping badly. When we investigated further, we came upon Jaclyn, who had serious bite wounds that needed immediate attention.

Jaclyn's wounds soon healed, but a heart condition diagnosed during her medical check-up would last a lifetime. Jaclyn has Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM, a heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken, is the most common heart disease in cats. Her condition is currently managed with medicine given once per day, which she readily takes.

In addition to HCM, Jaclyn's heart also suffers from the sadness that longing for a real family brings. She has been here for quite some time now, which is very perplexing, since she is an amazingly loving, charming, and beautiful cat. Her favorite activities include sunbathing in a comfy cat bed, being stroked and fussed over by her human companions, and bird watching. Although we all give Jaclyn as much love and attention as possible, it is still no substitute for an actual family and home. She is an extraordinary cat, and her dream - as well as ours - is to have a loving family and to be someone's special sweetheart on Valentine's Day and every day of the year.

Many kind-hearted people have come forward over the years to open their homes to our cats that were down on their luck. We are hoping for the same for Jaclyn so she does not have to live her life in our shelter. If you can give Jaclyn a home, or would like to meet some of our other kitties, please call our Adoption Director at 860-669-1347 or find us on the web at www.forgottenfelinesct.org.