HK Sports
The Haddam-Killingworth Varsity Baseball team suffered a tough luck loss to the hands of the Westbrook Knights 2-1 in 8 innings on Friday April 13th.

The loss spoiled a sterling effort by Cougar southpaw Lou Annino, who dominated the Knights from the mound for most of the afternoon.

HK opened the scoring in the 3rd when Steve Landell drove a deep fly ball over Westbrook's center fielder, that rolled all the way to the fence. Landell, who was hustling around the bases, made it home without a throw for an inside-the-park homerun, his second homerun of the young season.

The Cougars looked poised to break the game open the following inning when they loaded the bases with no outs. They would waste the opportunity however, leaving all three runners stranded on base. That turn of events seemed to breath life back into Westbrook.

The Knights would answer back when they strung together a walk and two singles in the 4th to push across a run which tied the game at one.

The score would remain knotted at one which pushed the game into extra innings. It was there that Westbrook caught their break in the bottom of the 8th. With two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, a bloop single ended the game as the winning run crossed the plate.

Annino pitched all 8 innings, scattering 8 hits, a walk, and striking out a career high 9 batters. HK falls to 2-2 (2-1). They will be back in action at 3:45 on Monday, April 16th against North Branford, weather permitting.

The HK Softball team defeated Westbrook, 14-8. Lindsey Griswold helped her own cause on the mound with a double and Ally Pratt had a triple.

The HK Boys Tennis team blanked Portland 7-0.

The HK Girls Golf team tied East Catholic at 235.

Property transfers as reported by the Killingworth Town Clerk's office for the period March 1 - March 31, 2007:
• G. Michael Kovacs to Michael W. Freeman, Lot #97 Victoria Drive for $469,000.00
• Neil R. Ostrofe to Elaine Cedar, Route 148 5 A for $555,000.00
• Dominic Piroli to G A A LLC, 1/3 Lot #1 Emmanuel Church Rd. for $33,000.00.
• Sheridan R. Matthies to Limerick Farm LLC, Lots 2-1 & 2-2 N. Roast Meat Hill Road for $1,350,000.00.
• Dominick Reis & Geralyn Johnson-Reis to Thomas J. Gaguardi III, Lot 38 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $585,000.00.
For previous property reports, click here.

Theatrical Director Christopher Solimene, currently working with Haddam-Killingworth Middle students on their production of 'HONK', has announced an open casting call for this summer's production of the musical Oliver. This production will benefit Youth & Family Services of Haddam Killingworth. It will be a full-scale production accompanied by an orchestra, with performances on August 17,18,19,24,25 and 26.

Anyone interested in the production end including stage managing, costumes, set, lighting, props, publicity, patron ads, house, ticket sales, etc should contact Solimene as soon as possible so the planning can get started.

Auditions for the musical will take place Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Killingworth's new state-of-the-art auditorium at the new middle school. The auditions are open to all ages - Be ready to sing and read. Bring sheet music, if you like. Call 860-389-1363 for more information.

After receiving a degree in the arts and film-making, Solimene started a community theatre in Florida, whose mission was to benefit some charity with every production. He has also directed a musical in Williamsburg, Virginia and sung professionally with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He is a newly inducted member of the Killingworth Lions and a board member at Youth and Family Services.

Former Killingworth resident and Haddam-Killingworth High School graduate Adam Souza will play keyboards and conduct several performances of the Bushnell Theatre's production of the Tony Award winning hit musical "SPAMALOT". The musical spoof based on the cult movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" opened Tuesday and will run through April 22. To read more about opening night visit www.courant.com.

The Shoreline League of Democratic Women (SLDW) will host a free to the public event entitled "Connecting Women with Public Service" on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m., at the Morgan School Auditorium. The Honorable Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State, will speak about active citizenship and participation at the local and state levels. Prior to the event, from 6 - 7:00 p.m., citizens of the shoreline community can view and see demonstrations of Connecticut's new voting machines. Secretary Bysiewicz is overseeing the implementation of the new optical scan voting technology in 169 towns in Connecticut. Members of the Press are cordially invited to attend this event.

Throughout her career, Secretary Bysiewicz has inspired and encouraged greater participation by women in democratic institutions and society. During the presentation, she will discuss how women can match their time and talents to public service opportunities for volunteer positions and appointed positions on state boards, councils, commissions or task forces. She will cover the wealth of citizen-based work and ways to address community needs through direct service, advocacy, and public education. There will be a brief Question and Answer segment at the end of the program.

The Shoreline League of Democratic Women will hold a brief meeting at the conclusion of the public presentation. The Shoreline League of Democratic Women is a chapter of the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women (CFDW), which is a chapter of the National Federation of Democratic Women.

According to www.wtnh.com, William Bennett, 36, of Wallingford, has been arrested for this morning's shooting at 40 Alders Bridge Rd. Police say Bennett went to the Killingworth home at approximately 1:00 a.m. to confront his ex-girlfriend. Patrick Flannagan got involved, and was shot several times. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Bennett was found at his home in Wallingford. He is being held at Troop F in Westbrook on a $1 million bond.

HK Sports
The Haddam-Killingworth Baseball team continued its winning ways on Wednesday as it defeated the Howling Wolves of Hyde, 14-3. HK was lead by Steve Landell's performance on the mound (7 innings, 4 hits, 2 walks, and 10 K's) and their relentless offensive effort.

The Cougars wasted little time getting on the board as they scored four runs in the bottom of the first. The big hit of the frame was AJ Margnelli's RBI single. Hyde would close the gap to 4-3 by the third however, thanks in part to HK's defensive miscues, though the game would not be close for very long.

HK came to bat in the bottom half of the inning and extended it's lead with six runs that pushed the score to 10-3. Bill Kolodziej, Peter Rynkowski, and Chris Drexler all collected RBI singles in the inning.

The Cougars would push across four more runs before it was said and done to make the final score of 14-3. HK was led at the plate by Margnelli (3-4, 3RBI), Landell (1-3, 3RBI), Drexler (2-3, 2 RBI), and Rynkowski (2-3, 1 RBI).

The win puts HK at 2-1 (2-0 Shoreline), while Hyde drops to 0-2 (0-2). The Cougars will resume action on Friday, April 13th as they travel to play Westbrook in a Shoreline Conference match-up.

The HK Lacrosse team defeated Old Saybrook, 9-6. Danielle Filosi scored three goals and Celia Marcum, Nicole Pedonti, Sarah Gecicle, Cat McDermott, Jackie Buttendorf, Sally Parmela each scored a goal. Kim Peterson had 12 saves in goal for the Cougars.

The HK Girls Tennis team fell to East Hampton, 4-3. The teams split the singles matches and HK's top doubles team won, but the number 3 doubles match decided the contest.

Lauren Chapman was the top golfer for HK in the team's win over Middletown and loss to East Catholic.

The Higganum United Methodist Church, 425 Rte 154 Higganum, invites the public to participate in a "Fishers of Men" fishing derby, Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. On Saturday, April 21, Opening Day of Fishing Season, come to a free pancake breakfast at the Church, from 4:30 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.

Call Pastor Rob Booth at 345-2335 or Tanja Moriarty, 345-8063 to reserve, then head to your favorite fishing hole. Bring your best catch to the church parking lot between 9 and 10 a.m. for an official weight and measure of your prize fish. Then on Sunday morning, April 22, come to Church at 9:30 a.m. where prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish and the person who brings the most friends to Bring Your Friend to Church Sunday.

Shoreline Youth Theater, a troupe of home-schooled thespians who live along the shoreline and in Greater New Haven, will present a musical parody of 1940s mystery novels titled "Trixie True: Teen Detective" at Clinton Town Hall on April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m.

The young actors, under the artistic direction of Dana Sachs and musical direction of Judy Webber and Dave Bell, will bring Kelly Hamilton's musical version of the Nancy Drew mystery series to life. The production stars Sam Hatch of New Haven, Noah Golden of Guilford, Booth Potter of Deep River, Hannah Schneider of Hamden, Heidi Schneider of Hamden, Barrett Sparkman of Old Lyme, Noah Sparkman of Old Lyme and Claire Thomson of Killingworth.

For seat reservations, call 860-434-3475 or e-mail AESparkman@sbcglobal.net. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger.

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering Creative Expressions - Acting Classes for children grades K - 6. This program will be held on Tuesdays, April 24 - June 5th at the HK High School Cafeteria. Children in grades K-2 will meet from 4:00 - 4:45 pm and children in grades 3 - 6 will meet from 5 - 6 pm. The fee is $85 (non-residents add $10). This multi-faceted program includes theatre games, concentration exercises, creative movement, imagination play, sense work, and basic stage skills. This workshop will focus on developing each child's creativity and self-confidence.

HK Rec is also offering a new class this winter - Broadway Jazz for children in grades K - 6. This program will be held on Thursdays, April 26 - June 7th at the HK High School Cafeteria. Children in grades K - 2 will meet from 4:00 - 4:55 pm and children in grades 3 - 6 will meet from 5 - 5:55 pm. The fee is $85 (non-residents add $10). Students in this class will be introduced to basic styles of jazz dance and movement. Participants will learn dance combinations to "Broadway" musical theater songs and also work on "acting" while they dance! This will be an exciting, fun, and highly charged class; which will have an informal showing on the last day! Please wear jazz shoes or sneakers.

Please call the HK Recreation Department at 345-8334 for more info.

The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission will sponsor the Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 14 from 8-10 a.m. at Sheldon Park Pond. Participants must be 12 years old or younger. (Opening day for adults is April 21th) The pond is stocked with trout and prizes will be awarded courtesy of the Hal Brown Company. This is bait fishing only. Bait generously provided by the Country Cloverleaf Store.

Transfer Station Changes to Summer Hours
Commencing May 1, 2007 through November 1, 2007, Summer hours for the Town transfer station will be - Tuesdays 3 - 7 p.m., Thursdays 2 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 - 2 p.m.

HK Sports
The HK Soccer Club opened its season last Saturday with the Under-10 Boys team taking on Clinton on the lower field at Sheldon Park. Game conditions were cold but free from any rain. HK struck hard with two goals early in the first half but Clinton answered back to bring the score to 2-1. The teams than traded goals until HK was able to pull way in the second half for a hard fought, 6-3, win.

According to coach Todd Berman, "the team had been practicing well, and it was a big advantage that the HK Rec department had made some indoor practice space available in the weeks leading up to the game." "This is a great team and they are really learning how to pull together and give a winning effort." The schedules for all the HK Soccer Club teams can be found at www.hksoccer.org

The HK High School Softball team lost to Old Lyme yesterday, 8-4. Lindsay Griswold was on the mound for the Cougars. Sammy Burr had 2 RBI in the loss.

The HK High School Boys Track team defeated Plainville (94-56) and Capitol Prep (122-16) yesterday.

The Killingworth Library and Apizza Tuscana team up for another Pizza Delivery Night! This Saturday, April 14, Apizza Tuscana will team up with the Killingworth Library Association for an unusual fund raiser - Pizza Delivery in Killingworth. Pizza Delivery Night is Scheduled from 5-8:00 pm. Call Apizza Tuscana at 663-2256 to place your order. A Library Volunteer will deliver your pizza to your house(or the ball field or Dance Recital Practice!). You pay for the pizza and a $5 delivery fee (cash or check only). Treat your self and support our town library.

According to the New Haven Register, Madison police arrested Nicole Burger Monday saying she inadvertently poisoned a baby less than a month old at a family gathering in Madison last summer after the she got pesticides on her shirt while working in her garden. Burger was released and told to report to Superior Court in New Haven April 24. Madison Police Lt. Robert Stimpson said the baby is fine now.

Principal, Miriam Furey-Wagner, is pleased to announce the honor roll for the second term of the 2006-2007 school year at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School. View a complete list on www.rsd17.org

The PowerPoint presentation presented by Youth & Family Services Executive Director Cheryl Chandler to the Haddam and Killinworth Boards of Selectmen and Finance is available here online. See Monday's posting for related article.

Tuesday April 3:
• 9:57 AM: Medical emergency, Laurel Ridge Trl & Cow Hill Rd
• 5:27 PM: Medical emergency, Woodland Trl

HK Sports
The Haddam-Killingworth Baseball team traveled to league rival Cromwell Monday afternoon and posted its first win of the season with a convincing 12-0 shut out of the Panthers.

H-K would jump on top early when Lou Annino laced an RBI single with two outs in the first inning. The Cougars would then post two big back-to-back innings in the third and fourth. In the third H-K would cross the plate four times, highlighted by another RBI single by Annino which was followed quickly by A.J. Margnelli's RBI single. When all was said and done, the Cougars found themselves up 5-0.

The fourth inning opened with back-to-back singles by Alex Pollack and Peter Rynkowski. Steve Landell then drilled a 3-run homerun over the right field fence to put HK up 8-0. The Cougars would tack on an unearned run to push their lead to 9-0 after four.

Meanwhile, Annino was in the middle of throwing a complete game four hit gem. He walked only two batters while striking out five for the win. HK broke Cromwell's back in the sixth inning when Mike Theriault drove a bases loaded triple into the gap that scored all three base runners. Annino led the Cougars on the mound and at the plate going 3 for 4 with two RBI's and two runs scored. Of the 11 Cougar hitters that had at bats on the day, 9 had at least one hit. The defense also spun two smooth double plays on the afternoon. HK evens its record to 1-1 and will host a Shoreline Conference showdown with Hyde at 3:45 on Wednesday in Higganum.

The HK Girls Tennis team lost a close, 5-4, decision to Cromwell Monday. Game scores: Singles:
1. HK's Colleen Phelan def. Mckenna Kramer: 6-4, 6-3
2. HK's Caitlin Gilhuly def. Kate Stofira: 6-1, 6-2
3. HK's Julia Sorensen lost to Karen Jensen: 3-6,4-6
4. HK's Sabina Wozniak lost to Carly Miller: 4-6,0-6
Doubles:
1. HK's Jess Lindquist/Dina Grimaldi def. Kristine Makwinski/Julie Richheimer:6-0,6-0
2. HK's Ashley Armstrong/Kelly Chambers lost to Emily Francis/Christi Jensen:3-6,4-6
3. HK's Anna Brundage/Hannah Sturman lost to Audrey Hoss/Shannon Speath: 2-6,5-7

The HK Girls Lacrosse team lost to West Haven, 11-4.

The HK Girls Softball team defeated East Hampton, 5-2. Lindsey Griswold led the Cougars on the mound. Rachel Normandy had a home run and Katie Anderson had a double.

Youth and Family Services of Haddam - Killingworth, faced with the uncertainty of year to year, and program to program grant funding, has requested additional support from both towns to maintain its programs and bring important services up to acceptable levels. The non-profit agency had a budget of $300,000 last year, with approximately $80,000 provided from the towns' budgets. The agency has requested $95,000 from each town this year. The primary reasons for the additional funding request, according to YFS board member Mark Torello is to increase staffing and clinical hours, replace antiquated office equipment and provide a consistent level of programming.

At a meeting last week with members of the Board of Selectman and Board of Finance from both Haddam and Killingworth, YFS Executive Director Cheryl Chandler presented a capsule of its programs, the range of services offered and the need for additional support. She said money is needed to hire a full-time administrative assistant to allow her to spend more time in the community and yet "keep the doors open" for children seeking services during the day. Currently she said she often has to close the offices when she has off-site meetings because the other four staff members are only part-time. She said some of the money would go towards smaller needs like a telephone with a hold button and a new computer server, but funding is also necessary to better compensate valuable staff, qualify for matching grants and to serve as a buffer so programs aren't canceled if a grant falls through.

Last summer a $16,000 American Savings Foundation grant for a six week program for 11 to 18-year olds fell through and YFS was forced to turn away the 45 children who were referred.

Chandler said the children's needs are growing and it is increasingly important to reach kids sooner. She said the increased need for counseling and mentoring services at the elementary school level has stretched their resources even more.

Town officials questioned whether Youth & Family's services are necessary when counseling is available in the schools. YFS Chairperson Denise Stevens outlined some of the programs that complement school counseling but emphasized that the schools do not counsel parents and families, and that YFS provides many services outside of school hours. She said there was no duplication of services but it was important that the two support systems work together. Mindy Otis, the Region 17 Director of Pupil Services also serves on the YFS board.

Killingworth Board of Finance member Gwenne Lally, First Selectman Marty Klein and Haddam First Selectman Tony Bondi asked Chandler to lay out the agency's five-year plan and to explain how the program's successes are quantified. Bondi said he needs more information on the agency's business model to see where it is going down the road. Klein said he also needs to see the projections. Haddam Selectwoman Tanja Moriarty said, "This is a proactive, positive jewel that should be supported". She cautioned that "these are children and families not just a bottom line". Killingworth BOF member Hilary Kumnick said he was in favor of funding the full increase. He said he is pleased that YFS now has an office in Killingworth and thinks the programs are important.

Later in the week at the Haddam BOS meeting, Moriarty proposed increasing Haddam's portion from $45,000 to $75,000. Her motion was defeated. However, at the Haddam BOF meeting, member Ed Schwing proposed an increase to $65,000 and it was approved. The Killingworth Board of Selectmen has recommended $45,000. The Board of Finance will meet again on Tuesday. Both Towns' officials agreed that public support for the increased funding could sway their decision.

HK Sports
The Haddam-Killingworth Junior Varsity Baseball team opened its season with a, 5-4, win over Hale Ray on Saturday. Andrew Callahan and Mike Ossa split the pitching duties. The Cougars were down 3-1 going into the fifth but clutch hitting from Connor Bremer and Robbie Flynn started a rally and pulled the team together for the win.

The Ahearn Family has announced the arrangements for services on the passing of former First Selectwoman Pamela Ahearn. Family and friends may visit Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main Street, Clinton on Monday, April 9th from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 10th at 10 a.m. St. Lawrence Church in Killingworth. Committal to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Clinton. In lieu of flowers donation's may be made in Pamela's honor to The American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, the Killingworth Ambulance Association, Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419 or the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department, 333 Route 81 Killingworth, CT 06419.

She leaves behind a son, Michael Ahearn and his wife Peggy of Katy, TX., a son, Brian Ahearn and his wife Julie of Killingworth; and a daughter, Sheila Ahearn of Killingworth. She also leaves behind a brother, Peter Cotterell of England; grandchildren, Shannon Ahearn, Heather McClure, John Ahearn and Michael Ahearn and a great grandchild, Ian McClure. She is predeceased by a son Timothy Ahearn.

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, April 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting held March 26, 2007
3. Visitors:
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
6. Old Business:
    1. Award of Bid/Septic Lagoon Closure
    2. Bid Opening/Route 81/Green Hill Road Project
7. New Business:
    1. Request to remove Bridge on Tibbals Bridge Road - Attorney Thomas Cronan
    2. CRRA Report/Amy Perry - PAYT Committee
    3. Middlesex Community College Proclamation
    4. Affordable Housing - Scott Kasper
8. MK Announcements
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Executive Session: - Employment - Hiring of Personnel & Job Description - New Employee
11. Adjournment
Agenda as of 11:10 a.m., Thursday, 4/5/2007
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