HK Sports
The HK Girls Lacrosse team dominated Old Saybrook, 12-3, yesterday in Higganum. Celia Marcum scored four goals and Kat McDermott, Sarah Gesick, Danielle Filosi and Grace Mullane each added two. For photos from the game please visit the Spring Events Photo Gallery


The Cougar Varsity Baseball team made it 11 wins in a row with a 5-0 shutout of the Valley Regional Warriors on Friday. Sophomore southpaw Steve Landell was borderline dominant for the Cougars on the mound.

HK collected all three of its hits in the bottom of the second. Kyle Allison singled with one out, which was followed by a Lou Annino single and Mike Theriault walk to load the bases. Alex Struzinski then put the Cougars up 1-0 with a sacrifice fly, and AJ Margnelli broke the game open with a two-RBI single to left that made it 3-0.

HK tacked on two unearned runs in the fourth when Annino walked and Theriault reached on an error. When Struzinski's sacrifice bunt was fielded and thrown over the first baseman's head, both runners would come around to score to give HK a 5-0 lead.

That would be more than enough for Landell as he mowed down the Warrior hitters all afternoon. He pitched all seven innings allowing only four hits and three walks while striking out 11 batters.

Landell was aided by Margnelli's 1-3, 2 RBI performance and Theriault's two runs scored. The game also saw Zack Kumnick's first career varsity action as he pinch ran and scored a run just hours after being called up from JV. HK now stands at 13-2 (12-1) and will take the field again Saturday, May 12th at 11 a.m. at Hale-Ray. For photos from the game please visit the Spring Events Photo Gallery

Steve Landell struck out 11 in the Cougars 5-0 shutout win.

The Town of Killingworth will conduct a low cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, May 19 from 1:00 - 3:00PM at the Killingworth Fire Station on Route 81. There are no residency requirements. Connecticut General Statutes Section 22-339b requires all cats and dogs, three months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies.

The clinic is sponsored by the Killingworth Animal Hospital and Killingworth Animal Control. All proceeds will go to the "Atti Fund" for shelter improvements. The cost is $15.00 per animal. CASH ONLY. Written proof of prior vaccination for rabies must be presented to qualify for a three year vaccination. (Tags are not acceptable) All others will be issued a one year vaccination. Tags and certificates of vaccinations will be provided as required by law. All dogs MUST be on leashes and cars MUST be in carriers. For additional information, call 663-2439.

Schools Superintendent Gary Mala addressed parents' concerns tonight regarding the recent State Police presence at Haddam Elementary School and the District's decision to post a trooper at the Nature's Classroom program site. Mala emphasized that there have been no threats made to students or staff at Haddam Elementary.

Mala asked that a State Trooper be stationed at the school when several weeks ago he became aware of a domestic dispute that was unresolved. Mala said he didn't have enough information to determine the seriousness of the situation so he decided to err on the side of caution and post a trooper at the entrance of the school. He said privacy rights prohibited him from discussing any details.

Nervous with a daily State Police presence, parents extended their concern to the upcoming overnight program in Ivoryton, so Mala decided to allay their fears by having a State Trooper present at Nature's Classroom 24 hours a day. Mala said there would be no changes in the program curriculum. He reiterated that there was never any threat to staff, students or the school, but called the meeting tonight and tomorrow morning to directly address parents' concerns and answer questions.

There will be a special meeting in the H K Middle School auditorium at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12 for parents of Killingworth and Haddam sixth grade students. The subject of this meeting will be precautions being taken for the upcoming Nature's Classroom trip. Sixth grade students from Region 17 are scheduled to attend the annual week-long overnight environmental education program in Ivoryton on Monday.
Update: Region 17 officials have set up a meeting for 8:00 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 11 in the Middle School auditorium for those not able to make the Saturday morning meeting.

According to the Hartford Courant, First Selectman Martin Klein is planning a public hearing on the future of Lover's Lane after receiving a state Environmental Review Team report that outlines the benefits and possible risks of permanently closing the small road that connects routes 81 and 148.

The report suggests that closing the road permanently would eliminate a source of pollution while also eliminating a shortcut used by fire and ambulance personnel in responding to emergencies in the northwest section of town. It said both a new bridge or a culvert would be costly and should include a stormwater collection and treatment system.

According to the Middletown Press, First Selectman Martin Klein said Thursday, at the newly reconstructed Killingworth Reservoir dam, he will ask state lawmakers for legislation that would require Connecticut Water Co. to pay the town a host benefit fee for every gallon of water it pumps out of the Killingworth Reservoir. Eric W. Thornburg, Connecticut Water's president and chief executive officer, said if lawmakers were to approve such a move, it would be unprecedented in the industry and ultimately be passed along to the consumer.

To the Editor:
For thirty years, this town has had its most valuable natural resource, our wetlands and watercourses, protected by the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. Throughout the second half of those thirty years, that commission has been chaired by a highly dedicated and knowledgeable individual - Wayne Addy. On Tuesday night, May 8th, Wayne, with much regret, had to step down from his position as chairman. He will be moving to Massachusetts to take on a new, and exciting, job within his field of engineering. Read more

HK Sports
The HK Girls Tennis team lost to Coginchaug in a close match, 3-4, yesterday. Game score were: Colleen Phelan lost to Steph Burnett, 3-6, 3-6; 2. Caitlin Gilhuly def. Nell Jungle, 6-1, 6-1; Julia Sorenson lost to Alex Turley, 1-6, 1-6; Jess Lindquist and Dina Grimaldi came back from a one set deficit to defeat Alina Girdano and Kara Drenek, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3; Ashley Armstong and Hannah Sturman defeated Posey Riggles and Jessica Gribko, 6-4, 6-1 and Anna Brundage and Casy Scully lost to Alyssa Donofreo and Kaitlin Balavander, 1-6, 5-7.

The HK Boys Golf team defeated North Branford, 172-183, at Tradition in Wallingford yesterday. Matt DiFilippo (40) was a medalist.

The HK Project Graduation Committee is determined to make this night special for our senior class. Graduation is set for Wednesday, June 20. If you are waiting for the last minute to volunteer, the time has come!!! Please call now!

Help is needed with decorations, chaperone, food runners, and much, much more. Feel free to stay all night, donate an hour of your time during the day of the event, or come by the morning after to help clean up. But call so we can count on you!

Any questions, please contact call, and don't forget to be as generous as possible in response to the postal patron letter. To volunteer or donate plaese contact Laura Dowd at 345-3109 or Nancy Bradley at 663-2485.

To the Editor:
When I wrote my first letter, it was to voice my opinion and that of my child, which I am grateful for this wonderful country that I live in, that I have the right to do so.

In writing it, I praised Lisa Kelly (I did not put her down) and I praised Joey Morman (In fact, I responded to her e-mail immediately that I would participate in her fundraiser). Obviously the point I was trying to make was very much missed. Ignorance is bliss. Read more

Last Sunday evening, Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors Tucker Cumpstone and Jessica Mullaney were presented with the Connecticut Association of Schools Scholar-Athlete Awards. This award acknowledges their academic success as well as their athletic accomplishments while at HK. Student representatives from all the high schools in the state attended the dinner event held at Aqua-Turf in Southington. Cumpstone will be attending Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the fall where he will study Pharmacy and play soccer. Mullaney will be attending Colby College in Lewiston, Maine to study English while playing soccer and running track.

The Killingworth Library will hold a book sale from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m on Saturday, May 12. Used books, hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, videos and puzzles will be available for sale.

To the Editor:
Though I volunteer for several civic and municipal organizations in Killingworth, I have never been a member of the PTO. I come to their defense after having benefited, through my children, from many PTO sponsored activities. I believe that Ms. Biliades Rioja's apparent irritation with the KES PTO is misplaced. The PTO cares about our children; that is why they have volunteered and have formed their organization. The many and diverse PTO sponsored activities make the schools more pleasant for our children, enrich the lives of our children, and in some indirect way instill community pride in our children. Read more

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To the Editor:
My daughters came off the bus the other day, and said "You should see KES, it looks so pretty!" They were so thrilled to see the results of last fall's Beautification Day. I meant to pass that along to Lisa Kelly when I saw her at school, and when I saw the recent letter on that subject I was so sorry I hadn't. Read more

On Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 pm the Haddam Historical Society will present "Haddam's Homegrown Terrorist, John Cook" at its annual meeting to be held at the Town Hall, 21 Field Park Drive, Haddam.

Cook, who was a soldier in John Brown's Army, has been called "reckless, impulsive, brave, and handsome." Labeled as a spy and traitor, Cook was instrumental in the raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859 and was hanged for his convictions. Cynthia Goetz will portray Catherine Cordelia Cook, sister of John Cook and tell the story of powerful and successful Cook Family of Haddam. Goetz, who resides in the Cook Family Homestead in Haddam, has done extensive research and will present a compelling and tragic story of beliefs, ambitions and redemption.

Admission is free for Haddam Historical Society members and $3 for non-members. The program will be preceded by a short business meeting. For further information call 860-345-2400 or visit www.haddamhistory.org. Photo courtesy Haddam Historical Society.

HK Sports
The HK Varsity Baseball team ran its win streak to 10 straight games defeating East Hampton, 7-3, on Wednesday. The game also marked HKTV's first live broadcast of a baseball contest.

For the first time in many games, the Cougars found themselves trailing early as East Hampton scratched a run across in the opening inning to lead 1-0. Their lead would be short lived as HK crossed the plate four times in the bottom of the second. Kyle Allison got things started with a one out single. After Lou Annino reached base on an error and Mike Theriault was awarded first after a catcher's interference, Chris Drexler ripped an RBI single to tie the game at one. Annino was thrown out at home on the play, but AJ Margnelli came through with a two RBI single in the next at bat to make it 3-1 HK. Pete Rynkowski drilled another RBI single later in the inning to put his squad up 4-1.

In the third, the Cougars tacked on another run when Mike Waterbury unloaded on a pitch for a one out triple. Annino then beat out an infield chopper for a hit that scored Waterbury and put HK up 5-1.

Annino was also pitching a solid game on the mound. He allowed two unearned runs in the top of the fourth, but battled through it to get the complete game victory. Annino allowed only four hits and one earned run on the afternoon. He did not issue a walk and struck out three batters.

HK increased their lead to 7-3 with a two run sixth that saw Margnelli knock in another run with an RBI single. For the game, Margnelli lead the way with a 2-4 performance to go with his three RBI's. Rynkowski also had a nice day with a 2-4, RBI effort of his own. HK is now 12-2 (11-1) and will host Valley at 3:30 on Friday, May 11th.

The HK Girls Golf team lost a close match to Cheshire, 215 to 218. Lauren Chapman (45) was a medalist. Mary Kate Almeida (48), Laura Brayfield (49), Grace Molloy (76). HK is 6-6-1 on the year.

The Region 17 School Budget was passed by voters in Killingworth and Haddam today by a 59% margin. Killingworth had a 21% turnout and passed the budget 578 to 344. Haddam voters passed the budget 493 to 421 and Haddam Neck had a close 'No' vote of 26 for and 29 against. There are 4,374 eligible voters in Killingworth and 922 turned out to vote. Last year saw a similar turnout when 1001 votes were cast.

Schools Superintendent Gary Mala said he appreciated the support from both towns. He said, "it is a fair and responsible budget that is focused on kids".

To the Editor:
As a former Co-President of the KES-PTO and the current Playground Committee chairperson, I would like to clarify some misleading statements presented in yesterday's letter to the editor.

The PTO sponsored beautification day is not and has never been a fundraiser. The KES-PTO has one major fundraiser (gift wrap) each year which provides the majority of the money which is allocated to various PTO sponsored events, including Beautification. The PTO budget is presented and accepted annually, and the monthly status is reported and accepted by the members at the monthly PTO meeting. Read more

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To the Editor:
There are many things amiss in our society today and some of them will find their way into our schools. But I sincerely doubt that participation in a school wide "Beautification Day" is one of them.

Our children and our world are not endangered by too much community effort for the common good, but by too little. They are not, in the near future, going to find the world less habitable because they work together in caring for its ecosystems, but because they may not. If KES chooses to teach the care and nurturing of school grounds and gardens where other schools do not, well good for KES students, staff and administrators. Read more

The Killingworth Historical Society's Annual Spring Tag Sale this Saturday at the Black Rock School from 8:30-a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will feature "something for everyone". Household items, collectables, tools and antiques including a patio set, an antique rocking chair, lamps, tables, a roll top desk, a juicer, many picture frames, crafts and loads of dishes will be featured at the sale.

The Photographic History of Killingworth, by Thomas Lentz will also be available for purchase ($30.00). The Society will have copies of their From the Hearth Cookbooks for sale at $5.00 per copy. Both books make great gifts. Don't forget Mother's Day! Proceeds from the sale benefit the Historical Society's ongoing preservation of the town history.

photos courtesy C. Lagasse.

The KDTC will be selling baked goodies for your gastronomic enjoyment at Recycle Way on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00 to 1:00. Look for the tent along what is always the busiest place in town this day before Mother's Day. You can pick up a dessert for mom or save yourself the trouble of baking for the occasion. Cookies will be available for your children's games as well.

The KLCT and Killingworth Historical Society will present a program at 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 10 which will review the importance of the many roles of water, concluding with a discussion of water power and old mills. Many of these old mill sites can be found in Killingworth, one of them on our Titus Coan trail.

Walt Landgraf, one of the KLCT's very favorite speakers, is an industrial archaeologist who has investigated the history of iron making and charcoal making in New England. He was instrumental in investigating the site of the Eliot Ironworks in Killingworth in 2001, and in May, 2000 gave a fascinating talk at the Annual Meeting titled "Fire in the Hills".

The meeting will be held at the Grange Hall (Old Town Hall), behind the Congregational Church. There will be a very brief Annual Meeting of the Land Trust prior to the program. The program is free and open to the public. The Historical Society will provide home baked refreshments.

HK Sports
The HK Under-10 Boys Soccer team remains undefeated with its, 2-0, win over powerful Guilford last Sunday. Those gathered at the lower field at Sheldon Park were treated to a fantastic soccer game! The game went back and forth throughout the first half, with spectacular defensive plays by both teams keeping the score tied at 0 - 0. The teams battled through the second half until 5 minutes left in the game when HK scored in a mad scramble in front of the Guilford net. HK added a beautiful second goal with 2 minutes left to play to secure the win.

According to the coaches "The team has been training very hard all season in preparation for a game that would require us to battle down to the wire, and that training is really what paid off today". The team has not allowed a goal in the second half of a game in it's last three outings.

The HK U-10 Boys team heads back out on the road to Madison next Saturday (May 12) and then to the all day Clinton Tournament with the rest of the HK Soccer Club teams the next weekend.

Photo courtesy M. Irwin

The HK Softball team defeated Cromwell, 12-6, yesterday at home. The Cougars were down, 1-3, heading into the bottom of the third when they answered back with eight runs, breaking the game wide open. Cromwell would rally, but pitcher Lindsey Griswold held them at bay with the help of strong defensive support. Katie Anderson hit 3 for 3 with an RBI and Sammie Burr had two hits and three RBI. For photos from the game please visit the Spring Events Photo Gallery

Allie Rand slides in under the Cromwell catcher to score in the fifth inning.

The HKHS JV Baseball team won at home, 7-1, over North Branford to end a two-game losing skid and move to 7-3 on the season. Chris Bova pitched the complete-game gem. Bova served up ground ball after ground ball and was backed up with flawless infield defense by Sean Zapatka (3B), Robby Flynn (SS), Zach Kumnick (2B) and Mike Ossa (1B). Nothing would get by the solid outfield of Brad Nuhn, Sam Barbuto and Jeff Waterbury either.

Zapatka, Kumnick and Barbuto each had two hits, scored and knocked-in runs to lead the well-balanced offense. Brian Ludington, Andrew Dougherty and Andrew Callahan also contributed offensively. Coach Ryan McKenzie agreed with fans afterward that the team "had righted the ship" with this effort.

The HK Girls Track team defeated Coginchaug 110-40. Top performers were: the 4x800 meter Relay of Chamberlain, Burdett, Helenek and Mullaney; the 4x100 meter Relay of Dornfield, Blancaflor, McManus and G. Haynosch; Siobhan Blancaflor in the 100; Corinne Mazzotta in the Long Jump and Triple Jump; Jess Mullaney in the 1600 and 800; Gabby Haynosch in the 400 and 200; Hannah Donadio in the 300 Hurdles; Courtney Hannen in the Discus and Shot Put; Dempsey Haynosch in the Pole Vault; and Donadio, Moore, Gersz and G. Haynosch in the 4x400 Relay.

HK Boys Track team lost to Coginchaug 76-65. Top finishers were the 4x100m Relay of Bartalotta, O'Brien, Schuster and Wendt; Matt O'Brien in the 400 and 200 meter runs; Derrick Weiss in the Shot Put and Discus; Eric Auer in the Javelin and the 4x400 meter Relay of Schuster, Cerino, Massicot and Wing.

The HK Boys Tennis team defeated Valley Regional 6-1. HK Lacrosse fell to Westbrook, 10-8. HK scorers were: Danielle Filosi (4) , Sarah Gesick (2), Kat McDermott and Danielle Page. Kim Peterson had 10 saves in goal for the Cougars.

To the Editor:
Just the other day yet another flyer came home from school for another PTO originated function at Killingworth Elementary. How many fundraisers does it take to raise enough money to do what the school needs? With all our tax money going there, you would think there's enough money to build a playground and do the gardening and mulching. We have one of the highest school budgets ...something is very wrong!

So when the Beautification Day sheet came home, I read it and I wanted to know who started this whole thing and why? Read more

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To the Editor:
I am very happy to see that Regional District 17 has decided to bring back the Childcare center. It is an invaluable resource which will become a great asset to the community. Fifteen years ago, I myself was a student at what was in those days, the Child Study Center. It is great to see that Mr. Mala and the Board of Education have decided to bring back a program which was cut back in the late 90's due to space constraints. Read more

Haddam-Killingworth High School Principal Charles Macunas has announced the third term Honor Roll for the 2006-2007 school year. Find the complete list here.

Sunday April 29:
• 3:49 PM: Medical emergency, Jay Dowd Rd
Monday April 30:
• 10:29 AM: Medical emergency, Green Hill Rd
• 3:40 PM: Mutual Aid to Haddam, one engine for Station Coverage
• 8:57 PM: Mutual Aid to Durham, Structure fire, New Haven Rd
Tuesday May 1:
• 3:52 AM: Brush fire, Route 81
Wednesday May 2:
• 4:52 PM: Medical emergency, Homestake Ln
Thursday May 3:
• 6:45 AM: Medical emergency, Country Club Trl
Friday May 4:
• 9:50 PM: Mutual Aid to Clinton, Structure fire, Cow Hill Rd

HK Sports
The HK Girls Tennis team defeated East Hampton, 4-3. Colleen Phelan (6-1,6-1), Caitlin Gilhuly (6-0, 6-1) and Julia Sorenson (6-4, 6-2) won their singles matches and Jess Lindquist and Dina Grimaldi came back from a 2-6 first set to take the next two sets and the match, 6-3, 7-6.

Using an offensive explosion in the first two innings and a gutsy performance on the mound by Steve Landell, the HK Baseball team defeated North Branford, 6-1, on Monday in North Branford.

The Cougars opened the contest with three straight singles by AJ Margnelli, Pete Rynkowski, and Landell, the latter knocked in a run. After a fielder's choice ground-out by Alex Pollack, Alex Struzinski drilled a two RBI single to make it 3-0 after one inning of play.

In the second inning, Rynkowski and Landell singled and then advanced to second and third on a wild pitch. Pollack didn't let the opportunity pass as he crushed a two RBI double to right center. Struzinski followed with a single to put runners on the corners, and Kyle Allison knocked in another run with a single to left. Struzinski was thrown out at home on the play, but HK led 6-0.

Meanwhile, Landell was in the middle of scattering eight hits over seven innings of work. The left-hander allowed two walks and struck out four batters for the complete game victory. He allowed an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh.

The offense hammered out 11 hits on the afternoon with Struzinski (3-3, 2 RBI), Landell (2-4, RBI), and Rynkowski (2-4, 2 runs) leading the way at the plate. The win puts HK at 11-2 (10-1) with a Shoreline Conference match-up with East Hampton waiting for Wednesday. The game is at home with a 3:45 start time.

The HK Softball team defeated North Branford, 7-5. Monday. The Cougars are 9-4.

The HK Boys Golf team fell to Morgan, 175-186 at Clinton Country Club. Match scores for HK: Sean Moyer, 43; Dan Brough, 48; Thijs Stoop, 50 and Matt Difillippo, 45.

Haddam Killingworth High School Drama Director Marcy Webster said she hoped to provide an opportunity for the students to experience a "professional" production with "real" costumes and a rented set for its Spring production of Beauty and the Beast. What the students provided in return was months of hard work and a truly exceptional performance in front of a packed house. The production included a live orchestra at the direction of Tim D'Amato, professional choreography by HKHS senior Stephanie Vegliante and the triumphant debut of stage manager Molly Hammell.

The cast was teeming with the high school's most talented singers, actors and dancers. The leads were played by Melanie Yates, as Belle; Zack Morello as Gaston and Jessup Deane as the Beast, but the entire company, from the "silly girls" to the castle of enchanted characters, was delightful and well cast. The show was dedicated to Terrie Lusis, a teacher and true friend of the Drama and Music Departments, who passed away in February. For more photos of the production, please visit the Beauty and the Beast Photo Gallery.

To the Editor:
For the past decade, the Region 17 School District warned residents of a student population boom that would cripple the system. The School Board said the new middle school was needed desperately because the system was so overcrowded. Using the School Board's demographic arguments, eventually this overcrowding would move to the high school level. The extra spaced opened by moving the 7th and 8th grades to the new middle school would be used by the growing high school population. Not so, it seems the school system has so much space in the old middle school wing of HKHS that they plan to open a daycare center for staff and employees only. This will remove three classrooms as well as involve the gymnasium and courtyard for this program. Read more.

Haddam-Killingworth Cadette Troop 2824 is sponsoring a Fabric Drive to collect fleece and flannel fabric which will be used to make kerchiefs for the CUREchief® Foundation. We will cut and package the fabric and design Message of Hope cards to include with each kerchief. One square yard of material is needed to make one kerchief. Collection boxes will be placed at all the schools. We will be collecting the fabric until the end of June. Thank you for any support you may be able to give us.
Please contact Mindy Otis (345-8706) or Marianne Fitzgerald (345-2534) with any questions.

The CUREchief® Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing warm and fuzzy feelings to cancer patients, survivors, their families and friends. The goal is to provide comfort to cancer patients by giving CUREchiefs® to those undergoing treatment and through a "Piece of Hope®" to the families and friends.
Its mission also includes bringing HOPE to those with Alopecia and other conditions that may cause hair loss. CUREchiefs® are complimentary.

HK Sports
The HK Girls Tennis team lost a tight contest to Cromwell, 3-4, Friday. Colleen Phelan (6-3,4-6,6-3) and Caitlin Gilhuly (6-0,6-0) won their singles matches and Jess Lindquist/Dina Grimaldi (6-2,6-2) won at doubles.

The HK Varsity Baseball team remained red hot Saturday defeating non-conference foe Ellington, 11-6. The victory runs the Cougar win streak to eight straight games.

The Cougars wasted no time giving starter Pete Rynkowski run support as they jumped out to a 9-0 lead after three innings. In the first, Rynkowski walked with one out and advanced to third on Steve Landell's double. Alex Pollack followed with an RBI ground out that was mishandled for an error. Alex Struzinski did the same as he knocked in a run after an Ellington error. After Kyle Allison was hit by a pitch, Lou Annino hit an RBI single to make it 3-0. In the second inning Landell hit a line drive 2-RBI triple to make it 5-0. In the third, Annino scored on a Mike Theriault triple and Rynkowski's single scored two more.

Ellington finally got to Rynkowski in the fifth as they plated four runs, thanks in part to HK having their own miscues in the field. The Cougars got two runs back later in the inning when Theriault ripped his second triple of the game to start the inning. Waterbury followed with an RBI single and after a sacrifice bunt by Margnelli and an error by Ellington, Landell drilled an RBI single to right field.

Rynkowski finished with 7 innings pitched, 7 hits, 2 walks, and a season high 9 strikeouts. Only four runs were earned. The Cougar offense had 11 base hits to go with its 11 runs scored. Landell (3-4, 3 RBI), Theriault (2-4, 2 triples, RBI) and Waterbury (1-2, 3 runs scored) would lead the attack. HK now stands at 10-2 (9-1), and will travel to North Branford on Monday, May 7th for an important Shoreline Conference game.

HK-JV Baseball had a rough week on the road with a, 4-1, loss at Morgan, Thursday and a, 4-2, extra-inning loss at Ellington, Saturday. The defense and pitching did well, but the offense was spotty. The Cougars are 6-3.

In the Morgan game, Mike Ossa pitched a solid, complete game. Robby Flynn had a triple and Zach Kumnick had an RBI double to bring in Sam Barbuto for the lone HK run.

Against Ellington, Andrew Callahan pitched 3-2/3 innings and Sean Zapatka pitched 4-1/3 innings, including the extra inning. Brian Ludington went the distance behind home plate. Brad Nuhn had two phenomenal catches in left to deny sure, extra-base hits. Jeff Waterbury excelled in right field and had two RBI.

Finally it appears that spring is upon us! But remember that in Killingworth you should still keep tender new plants and house plants inside until after May 15th - because there is always a possibility of a light frost depending on where you live in town. My house plants really need to go outside after that long and very odd winter.

I have slowly been working on my various beds - clearing out winter debris, enriching the soil, dividing perennials and of course weeding. As usual there are always a few plants that have not made it through the winter...that last cold snap got a few of my favorites. But I never despair - because this always gives me a good reason to visit some of our wonderful local garden centers and choose something new. One thing that often seems to work the best is to choose a native plant to enhance your beds. Something new to look for this year in your favorite garden centers is the American Beauty section which is a collection of native plants. Native plants will bring a lot to your garden - they tend to grow well, and they fit into our environment. They provide food for our native birds and butterflies. They are not invasive plants. There's more!

These columns as well as meeting and event reminders are available from the Garden Club's web page at www.Killingworthtoday.com/EGC