HK Sports: The undefeated HK Boys Tennis team and its top doubles team of senior Alex Waldman and junior Alex Langevin are profiled in today's Middletown Press.

Noon, May 28, 2007, after the Memorial Day Parade, at the Platt Nature Center, the winning ticket for the Killingworth Lions Fidelco Raffle will be drawn. The lucky ticket holder will receive a 20 horsepower Husqvarna tractor with snow plow, chains, wheel weights and dump cart, having a retail value of about $2300. Two other winning tickets will be drawn. Second prize is an $1100 Ariens Model 962LE snow blower and third prize is a $400 Husqvarna Model 165BT back pack leaf blower.

The raffle is being held to raise funds to support the Killingworth Lions sponsorship of a Fidelco guide dog. The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, that breed, raise and train German Shepard guide dogs for placement with the visually impaired throughout the United States and Canada. The cost to the organization of breeding, training, placement and the on-going contact with the Fidelco client for the eight to ten year service life of a guide dog is approximately $26,000. That is the amount the Lions are working to raise for sponsorship.

The Lions have limited the number of tickets to 250 at $50 each. So far only about 150 tickets have been sold making the odds for purchasing a winning ticket very good. The lions will be selling tickets at Roberts Food Market on Saturday, May 19th, and at Compactor Way the following Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We need your support for this worthy project.

To the Editor:
Good government requires resident participation. Good government also requires that elected officials listen when residents speak. Too often, as taxpayers, we are ignored, instead being subjected to an arrogant attitude of "I know better" from people who actually should, but don't!

Unfortunately it is my belief that in Killingworth these days, top elected officials are not really listening. Maybe if they did, more than a dozen people would show up at a town public hearing! Sure, taxpayers bear some responsibility to show up, but it is also the role of elected officials to set the tone showing they want to listen and perhaps occasionally take meaningful action based on residents' input. Read more

Tonight, Saturday, May 19th between 5 and 8:00 p.m. the Killingworth Library is running its second Pizza Delivery Night of the season. Just call Apizza Tuscana at 663-2256 to place your order. A library volunteer will deliver the pizza to your house or ball field. You pay for the pizza and a $5.00 delivery fee. The $5 fee is your donation to the Killingworth Library.

Catch up on all the Library News and Events in its Spring / Summer Newsletter

The growing trend of high schools to require community service of their students is an encouraging step toward committed citizenship for the twenty first century. Research indicates that when young people help others, they tend to make better life choices and are half as likely to engage in negative activity. This type of service promotes empathy for others, boosts self esteem, and improves communication and problem solving skills. Our own Haddam-Killingworth High School currently expects 30 community service hours of its graduates.

Killingworth resident and sophomore, Meghan Addy, has already put a staggering 309 hours on her record. She has been dividing her time between two worthy organizations. The first is Forgotten Felines, a non profit volunteer run cat shelter in Clinton. On any Sunday you'll find Meghan at the shelter taking care of the cats and helping with adoptions. Occasionally, a litter comes home with her to be hand raised. This gives the kittens a better chance of being adopted.

During the summer months Meghan volunteers two hours per day, four days a week, at the Soundview YMCA in Guilford. It is here that she assists in teaching young children to swim. Her goal is to become a licensed instructor.

Meghan plays piano, contributing to last year's graduation and several school concerts. She is also a member of the Drama Club and performed in the chorus of this year's production, "Beauty and the Beast". When she has some down time, in typical teen fashion, her preference is to camp out on the couch with a few friends, buffalo wings and a good movie or two.

Hats off to you, Meghan Addy, keep up the great work!

On Monday, May 21, the HKHS Girls Softball team will play its last home game for the 2007 regular season. Graduating seniors will be honored at 3:15 p.m. with a 3:45 game time. The community is invited to come out and show support and are encouraged to bring posters and cheer on the team. One Little League player has been chosen, from raffle tickets sold, to be the Bat Girl for the game and will be presented with an official HK Girls Softball "BAT GIRL" t-shirt. Softballs autographed by the High School team will be given out as door prizes. The concession stand will be open and orders will be taken for the purchase of HK Softball t-shirts at a cost of $13.00 each. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of sweat-shirts for the High School team.

The Killingworth Elementary School Art Show and Ice Cream Social, cancelled because of Wednesday's tornado watch, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 22. Kindergarten through second grade parents are encouraged to come between 6:15 and 7:00p.m. Third through fifth grade parents are encouraged to attend between 7:15 and 8:00 p.m.

The KES-PTO will have ice cream for sale for $1.00. This year KES will also be collecting pet food and pet supplies to donate to the local animal shelter. Please come out and view the fantastic art in the All-Purpose room and in the hallways.

HK Sports: The HK Varsity Baseball team was able to grind out a, 4-0, win against Coginchaug on Thursday. The victory pushes the Cougar record to 16-2 (15-1).

It appeared that early in the game the Cougars were shaking off the rust from an unscheduled day off due to tornado warnings as they stumbled through the first three innings in a scoreless tie. All that changed in the fourth, when Alex Pollack led off with a single and stole second base. After Kyle Allison singled to put runners on first and second, Lou Annino walked to load the bases. The Cougars then caught a break as Mike Theriault was hit by a pitch to force in the first run of the game.

With a 1-0 lead in its pocket, HK struck two more times in the fifth. With one out, Steve Landell crushed a double to deep center. Pollack followed with a walk, and both runners advanced on a wild pitch. After Alex Struzinski walked to load the bases, Annino came through in the clutch with a two out, 2-RBI single to make it 3-0.

Landell battled through some early inning lapses on the mound to shut down the Coginchaug line up for the remainder of the game. He threw seven innings of four hit ball, walking four and striking out six in the shut out.

The Cougars tacked on another run in the sixth when AJ Margnelli ripped a double to the fence and later scored on Landell's RBI single.

For HK, Margnelli (2-4, run), Landell (2-4, RBI), Pollack (1-3, 2 runs) and Annino (2-3, 2 RBI) led the way during the team's 10 hit attack.

The varsity squad faces Coginchaug again on Friday, May 18th if the weather allows. Should the game be rained out, an attempt will be made to play Saturday afternoon.

The HK Softball team fell to Coginchaug, 11-0, yesterday. Read about the game in today's Middletown Press.

The Reservoir Road Bridge Engineer Review Committee reviewed the preliminary report on the options for repairing or replacing the small bridge with representatives from Cardinal Engineering at a special meeting last night. The crossing was closed 14 months ago after Department of Environmental Protection inspectors found it structurally unsound. Cardinal Engineering recently submitted the hydrology reports that are an essential factor in determining the Town's options.

The engineers from Cardinal said the current bridge, even if structurally sound, does not meet the Department of Transportation criteria for withstanding a 100-year storm. The low point in the road that would suffer overtopping or flooding is approximately 300 feet south of the bridge. The DOT requires that a road not be overtopped by more than a foot of water in a 100-year storm.

Cardinal said putting a smooth sleeve into the current corrugated culvert to execute a quick fix would not improve the hydrology and therefore not pass the DOT criteria. This solution would have a shorter lifespan than a replacement bridge and would disqualify the Town from requesting grant money for the bridge in the future.

Cardinal said the most cost effective solution is to install two 12 ft. by 7 ft. box culverts. The solution would require approximately six months for planning and review and another nine months for the DEP permits. The cost would be significant enough to require using the state or federal grant program. The federal program requires the Town to pay only 20% of what may be a million dollar bridge.

Unfortunately for area residents who had hoped for a quicker solution, the road may not be open for at least two years. Several Blueberry Hill residents attended last night's meeting to listen to the report and ask about the possibility of a temporary bridge. Committee members said they looked into many options for a temporary one or two-lane crossing, but the cost would be no less than $70,000. The initial possibility of borrowing one of the state's 'free' bailey bridges, turned out to be more expensive then purchasing a temporary span. The Town has set aside just over $220,000 for the entire cost of the repair. First Selectman Marty Klein indicated he didn't think there was enough money to replace the bridge and put up a temporary solution. The Board of Selectmen will make the decision as to what solution would be best for the Town now and in the future based on the information collected by the committee and reports prepared by Cardinal.

Town of Killingworth
Notice of Annual Town Budget Meeting

The Electors of the Town of Killingworth and all those qualified to vote in meetings of said Town are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Town Budget Meeting will be held in the All Purpose Room of the Killingworth Elementary School on Monday, May 21, 2007. At 8 p.m., to consider and act upon the following items of business:

1. To adopt the Budget recommendation of the Board of Finance of an Operating Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 in the amount of $4,581,140.00.

2. To adopt the Budget recommendation of the Board of Finance of a Capital Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 in the amount of $457,930.00.

Dated at Killingworth, Connecticut this 14th day of May 2007.

The summary, operating and capital budgets are available here for your review. Town of Killingworth Budget

The Board of Selectmen agreed to re-open Lovers Lane at its Monday night meeting, but it took a few days to get highway department workers out to open the gates. First Selectman Marty Klein said the highway crew's priority was to start pumping out the sludge lagoons off North Tower Hill Road. He said he had the crew open the road yesterday morning.

The delay prompted someone to erect a sign asking residents to call Klein if they want the road open. Klein said he received about a dozen calls. Former Selectman Louis Annino, Sr., who spoke in favor of the road opening on Monday night, commented, "The people have spoken". Prior to last night's rain, there was water over the road in two places. Residents should be careful and drive within the speed limit.

First Selectman Marty Klein poses with the sign calling for the road's opening.

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, Tolland and Windham counties until 6:00 tonight. Region 17 Schools have cancelled all after-school activities today. Killingworth Elementary School has also cancelled its Art Show and Ice Cream Social for tonight.

An alert from the National Weather Service says hail to 1.5 inches in diameter, along with thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph and lightning are possible.

The Reservoir Road Bridge Engineer Review Committee will hold a Special Meeting, tonight Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m in the Town Offices to review and discuss the report submitted by Cardinal Engineering. The Committee will discuss the final hydrology report and prepare a recommendation for the Board of Selectmen. It is the Committee's charge to determine the most prudent direction for the replacement or repair of the Reservoir Road Bridge.

First Selectman Marty Klein said the initial hydrology numbers do not indicate the bridge can simply be re-sleeved. He said the area is very sensitive environmentally and the most cost effective solution would be to go with the federal program that would pay 80 percent of the cost of the bridge. It was estimated that a new bridge could cost as much as one million dollars and take more than two years to complete.

Two information sessions will be held Thursday, May 17 to explain the kindergarten program for next fall. The full-day and half-day kindergarten options will be discussed.

The sessions will be held at the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Auditorium, 451 Route 81. There will be a session from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and another from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. These sessions are open to the public.

This article is one of a continuing series presented to educate, inspire and motivate local residents in the fight against cancer.

When you become a parent, you automatically become a caregiver, but in January, 2001, that word took on a whole new meaning for us. Our son, Damian, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 21. Who knew we'd be doing things we never thought we would or could do. Doctor visits weren't for check-ups anymore, they were for chemo treatments and trying to make some sense out of all the medical jargon we were hearing. We didn't give fluids for a cold, now we were hooking up IV's for hydration. A low grade fever didn't mean 2 Tylenol anymore; it meant a trip to the emergency room and a stay at the hospital. Not only was Damian getting shots at the hospital, we were giving them to him at home. We didn't hesitate or question, we just did, all the while trying to be positive and hopeful and keep a "normal" home life for Damian and his two brothers, Pete and Matt. That was who we were until October 8th, 2004 when he left us to go on to another "Caregiver".

We first learned about the Relay for Life in 2002. I was walking in Madison and saw a Relay for Life poster in a store window. When a loved one has cancer, you feel so helpless. So much is out of your control. When I saw that poster, it felt like a way to do something, anything to help fight this horrible disease. So I formed a team and got involved. It turned out to be an amazing and therapeutic experience. Our team, Damian's Dogs, has been doing the Relay ever since. We're so glad it's finally come to Haddam Killingworth and Damian's Dogs will be there.

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers and teams for the first-ever Relay For Life of Haddam and Killingworth to take place June 1-2 2007 at the High School. If you are interested in learning more about the Relay For Life and how you can get involved or form a team please contact: Cindy Pitts at cindypitts@cshorecom or Alexis Begin at Alexis.begin@cancer.org

HK Sports: The HK Girls Tennis team fell to Old Lyme, 0-7, yesterday. Games scores were: HK's Colleen Phelan vs.Emily Searle, 1-6,1-6: Caitlin Gilhuly vs. Laura Mackey 2-6,4-6; Julia Sorenson vs. Liia Koiv-haus 4-6, 2-6; Sabina Wozniak vs. Alyssa Hoynack 0-6,0-6; Doubles: Jess Lindquist/Dina Grimaldi vs. Rachael Guadio/Hannah Korsmeyer 6-2,2-6,1-6; Ashley Armstrong/Kelly Chambers vs.Kristen Pishvanov/Alyson Chan 2-6, 0-6; Hannah Sturman/Casey Scully vs.Ali Davidson/Maeve Mackey 1-6, 0-6.

A volunteer is a person who is a light to others, giving witness in a mixed-up age, doing well and willingly the tasks at hand - namely, being aware of another's needs and doing something about it. There are many people in our community who give of themselves in one way or another. I've decided to revive Meet Your Neighbor on the KillingworthToday website to highlight those individuals who serve as points of light and inspiration. There is good news out there. If you'd like to recommend one of our town residents who fits this description, please contact me at trailblazer65@hotmail.com.

Tuesday May 8:
• 11:37 AM: Medical emergency, Route 80
• 9:24 PM: Medical emergency, Warwickshire Dr
Saturday May 12:
• 6:02 PM: Mutual aid to Westbrook, Structure Fire, Pine Lake Rd

At a recent discussion with area First Selectmen, Congressman Joe Courtney concluded that one of the most immediate concerns of government officials is the high cost of medical care, the inadequacy of insurance coverage, and the large percentage of people in our communities who have no health insurance. Highlighted were consumer frustrations with limited and confusing benefits provided by the new drug programs. Instead of funding the drug programs through Medicare and Medicaid and assuring consumers of cost benefits and increased access to prescriptions, the program rewards the pharmaceutical companies. Medicare is not able to negotiate for better prices with increased volume. Read more.

Kent Hammond Hadley, 76, of North Main St., East Hampton, husband of Janice (Wright) Hadley died at Middlesex Hospital on Sunday, (May 6, 2007). Born in Meriden, he was the son of the late Donald Lee and Irene (Robinson) Hadley, and lived in East Hampton for the past six years. Before moving to East Hampton he lived in Killingworth, and Benton, PA. He received his Bachelors Degree in Economics from UCONN and his Masters Degree from Southern Connecticut State College. He retired from the Southern New England Telephone Company in New Haven in 1985, where he had worked for 30 years. He was a member of the Madison Rod and Gun Club, the Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, and was a Life member of the National Rifle Association. Kent was an avid outdoorsman. In his younger years, he was involved in Scouting, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his later years, he enjoyed shooting, and walking in the woods with his dogs. He was an ardent supporter of the Second Constitutional Amendment, which gives law-abiding citizens the right to keep and bear arms. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Jonathan Hadley and his wife Tina of Haddam; one daughter, Jacalyn Penyak and her husband Mark of Bethel; one brother, Glen R. Hadley and his wife Ruthanne of Hebron; his grandchildren, Katie and Jeffrey Penyak and Matt and Michelle Plum; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown on Monday evening, May 14. The service will begin promptly at 6 p.m. A time of visitation will follow the service until 7:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Interment will be in Winsor Family Cemetery, Johnston, RI at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Weiss Hospice Unit, c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 55 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457, www. middlesexhospital.org/donate or the Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue, 1508 Bickerstaff Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37922. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at the website of www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

HK Sports
Facing league rival Morgan in front of a large crowd, the HK Varsity Baseball team thumped the Huskies, 14-1, with a tremendous all-around effort.

The Cougars found themselves down early as Morgan squeaked out a single run in the bottom of the first inning. That lead would be short lived, as HK struck for three runs in the second. Kyle Allison led off the inning with a double and after a Lou Annino drag bunt went for a hit, Mike Theriault tied things up with an RBI single. Pete Rynkowski broke the tie later in the inning with a two-RBI single to make it 3-1.

HK added another run in the third when Theriault laced a two-out triple and scored on Jason Cannata's infield hit. The hits kept on coming as the Cougars used an RBI double from Alex Pollack, and an RBI single from Chris Drexler to make it 6-1 after four innings. They added two more runs in the fifth on back-to-back RBI singles by Pollack and Steve Landell that put the Cougars in the driver's seat at 8-1. Theriault also added a bases loaded, three-RBI triple that was part of a six run seventh for HK.

Meanwhile, Annino was dominating the Morgan line-up. He allowed only four hits and a walk to go with his eight strikeouts in the complete game victory. As impressive as Annino was, the offense shared the spotlight as HK pounded Morgan pitching for a season high 18 hits. Every Cougar starter had at least one hit on the evening. Theriault ( 3-5, 4 RBI), Rynkowski (2-4, 3 RBI), Pollack (2-4, 2 RBI), and Allison (3-5, RBI) lead the way for the offense.

The varsity team's record is now 15-2 (14-1) and will travel to Coginchaug this Wednesday, May 16 for a 3:45 game.

The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company used a tow truck to rescue a small horse from an abandoned septic tank this morning at 99 Parker Hill Road. The 7-year-old horse broke out of its enclosure and fell approximately six feet. Read more about it in the Hartford Courant For video of the rescue, visit www.wtnh.com.

The Haddam Killingworth Recreation Department will hold its in-person registration at the HK Fieldhouse tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15 from 7-8:00 p.m. (Note this is change from Burr Elementary) In-person registration is highly recommended for swim lessons and summer soccer fun. All other programs may register by mail.

The department will be relocating to its new offices Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. The new office is located in the old Central Office (the white farm house at the entrance to the High School complex). The offices will be closed on Friday, May 18 and are scheduled to re-open on Monday, May 21 at 9:00 am.

Agenda
Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting held April 23, and Special Meeting of May 3, 2007
3. Visitors:
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
    1. Vacancies - IWWC, BAA, ZBA, TOBSC
6. Old Business:
    1. Approve Call of Town Meeting (Revised)
    2. Emergency Generator KES - Award of Bid
    3. Establish Charter Review Commission
    4. Appoint Members to Charter Review Commission
    5. Septic Lagoon Closure - Update
    6. Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan
    7. Re-opening of Lovers Lane
7. New Business:
    1. Wettish Property House
8. MK Announcements
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Adjournment
Agenda as of 2:20 p.m., Friday, 5/11/2007
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Killingworth's Pay As You Throw (PAYT) Committee has filed a complaint with the State of Connecticut against a recent Board of Selectmen vote on Transfer Station hours. "What we object to more than the apparent violation of state law is the means by which town residents and PAYT are being excluded from the process," says PAYT Vice Chairman Jeff Reisman. PAYT Secretary Amy Roberts-Perry echoes Reisman's sentiment, saying, "It's just good government to have our elected officials first give residents and PAYT prior notice and the opportunity to comment on an important matter for residents." Roberts-Perry goes on to say, "at earlier Board of Selectmen meetings when PAYT was on the agenda, the First Selectman delayed votes because he wanted opposing views from Transfer Station staff represented as well."

At the April 23 Board of Selectmen's meeting, First Selectmen Marty Klein and Selectman Ed Sipples, at the request of Transfer Station Supervisor Don Berry, voted to reverse its previous decision to install a set date for summer and winter transfer station hours. The Board, with Selectman Fred Dudek absent, voted to leave the transfer station hours on the winter schedule until further notice. On January 8, the Board had voted to adopt a May 1, November 1 cycle for initiating and concluding extended summer hours.

"Without being listed on the meeting agenda, with one selectman unable to attend, without allowing PAYT to offer input, with no facts to support this reduction in service, and after assurance that extended daylight Thursday night hours would return, two selectmen believed this was the best they could do?" asks PAYT Chairman Steve Hollander. Hollander filed the complaint with the state Freedom of Information Commission on behalf of the PAYT committee, which voted unanimously to take the action.

PAYT maintains that it has done actual car counts that support the extended Thursday hours as a valuable service to residents. According to Reisman, "Transfer Station officials have provided no data to support their continued opposition to any extended evening hours". PAYT, as the committee studying and recommending improvements to the Transfer Station, contends that summertime evening hours are more useful to more people than opening earlier.

According to Reisman, based upon initial indication from the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission, which helps to maintain open government in the state, selectmen may not have properly considered the Transfer Station hours, since it did not have prior listing on the agenda, nor was it seemingly added in accordance with state statutes. PAYT says its dissatisfaction with the selectmen's handling of Transfer Station hours goes beyond an apparent procedural matter. "There is a better way to serve residents, and in this instance we don't believe the public interest is being served", says PAYT Treasurer Peter Venuti.

HK Sports
The HK Outdoor Track teams competed in the Old Saybrook Runnin' Ram Invitational on Saturday. The Girls team finished third and the Boys team finished seventh. Top finishers for the Cougars were: The Boys 400m Relay team of Dave Bartolotta, James Schuster, Matt O'Brien and Dan Wendt finished second; The Girls 400m Relay team of Cristie Durand, Dempsey Haynosch, Mary Dornfield and Rachel Mazzotta finished fourth; Caroline McManus finished fourth in the 100m Hurdles; Siobhan Blancaflor finished fifth in the 100m Dash; Jess Mullaney won the 1600m run; Matt O'Brien finished second in the 400m Dash; Gabby Haynosch finished third in the 400m Dash; Corinne Mazzotta won the Long Jump and was second in the Triple Jump; Adrew Bolduc finished sixth in the Shot Put; Chris Bell finished second in the Discus For complete meet results visit: www.MySportResults.com. For photos from the event please visit the Spring Events Photo Gallery

On Saturday, the HK U-10 Boys Soccer Team traveled to Madison for their last game before the Clinton Tournament. HK opened the match very well, and after only 9 minutes, HK was ahead, 3-0. The first two goals were scored on back to back long shots taken by defensive fullbacks. Madison was able to score once in the second half, but HK cruised to a, 4-1, win. The team remains unbeaten at 6-0 and moves on to its first ever exposure to "tournament play" next weekend. Nearly all of the HK soccer club teams will be playing in the Clinton Tournament next Saturday and Sunday, May 20th and 21st at "Peters Complex" in Clinton.

To the Editor:
What a week! I am so grateful that I live in this community!

I would like to publicly thank the wonderful KES staff that assisted in my daughter's medical emergency Monday at school. Every staff member involved directly or indirectly with the incident has shown once again what professional and truly caring people they are.

I would also like to thank all the KES staff, parents, grandparents and especially the children who have worked hard and supported the KES Beautification Day. The school grounds are beautiful! Our teamwork in this community service project has allowed us to come together to give something back to the environment that we can be proud of. With so many hands, in less time that it takes to watch a movie, or in some cases, a youth league baseball game inning, look what we did!

Thank you again, Lisa Kelly

HK Sports
The HK Varsity Baseball team cruised to an, 11-4, victory over Hale-Ray on Saturday to run their record to 14-2 on the season. The offense was clicking on all cylinders right from the start as Pete Rynkowski drilled a one out single in the first. Alex Pollack crushed a two out RBI double later in the inning to put HK on the board. An Alex Struzinski walk put runners on first and second, which set up Kyle Allison's RBI single. After Lou Annino reached on an error, Mike Theriault hit a two RBI single to make the score 4-0 after one inning.

After batting around in the first, HK scored three more times in the second. AJ Margnelli scorched a single to lead off. Two hitters later, Steve Landell hit a ground rule double to deep right field to put runners on second and third. A wild pitch scored Margnelli before Pollack walked. Struzinski followed with an RBI single and Allison pitched in with an RBI ground out to put the Cougars up 7-0.

Realizing the game was far from over after Hale-Ray scored four in the fourth, HK answered back with three runs of their own in the fifth, the big hit being a two-run single by Margnelli.

Rynkowski pitched seven solid innings, scattering nine hits, walking one and striking out four with only 3 earned runs. Margnelli had two hits and three RBI to lead the Cougars.

Pete Rynkowski tags out a Hale-Ray runner while covering home plate. Photo courtesy G. Annino.

Saturday, the HKHS JV Baseball team finally captured its first road victory, with a 7-1, win over Valley Regional to raise their season record to 8-4. The Cougar "cubs" rode the arm of freshman Andy Callahan with a phenomenal complete-game, 10-strikeout performance. Callahan "toughed it out" according to coach Ryan McKenzie, fighting through a painful ankle bruise.

Callahan got into deep trouble in the 6th inning with runners on, ultimately serving up a routine ground ball with Sean Zapatka stepping on third to end the threat. Callahan retired the final batters of the game economically with a mixture of off-speed pitches and hard, "up the ladder", strikes against hitters.

Callahan and veteran players Brian Ludington, Zach Kumnick and Brad Nuhn all had two or more hits to lead the offense. Andrew Brough, Chris Centi, Robby Flynn, Robby Kolodziej, Mike Ossa, Greg Zaklukiewicz and Zapatka also reached base safely.

Andy Callahan pitched a complete game against Valley Regional. Sean Zapatka looks on from third. Photo courtesy H. Kumnick.

The HK Outdoor Track & Field teams completed at the Running Ram Invitational at Old Saybrook High School yesterday. The Girls team captured third.

Property transfers as reported by the Killingworth Town Clerk's office for the period April 1 - April 30, 2007:
• Richard T. & Sharon M Walsh to Tracy Burger & Peter A. Delgado, Lot Lot 29 Ridges at Deer Lake for $670,000.00
• Robert J. Lancroft to Eugene & Roberta J. Bagnoli, Lot 7 Stage Coach Hill for $380,000.00.
• A Lawrence & NancyAnn Moran to William S & Michelle D. Popp, Lot #2 Fire Tower Road 2.03A for $635,000.00.
• Raymond B. & Judith Degroff to Charles E. & Jillian J. Poindexter, Tower Hill Road & Route 80 23A for $870,000.00.
• Kenneth A. Maxwell to Eugene Gargiulo, Pine Orchard Road 13.59A for $900,000.00.
• Diane S. Buren to James T. Deborah I Churchill, Lot 2 Route 148 15.8A for $150,000.00.
• Barry J. & Kelly E. Antel to Theresa Aversa & Kathleen M. Guerrera, Lot #2 Burr Hill Road for $280,000.00.
• Adam S. Dunn to Brian M. & Danielle J. Olinn, Lot #41 Blueberry Hill Grouse Ct for $590,000.00.
• Diane S. Biren to Steven C. Rickman, Lot 1 Route 148 10A for $475,000.00.
• Deer Lake II LLC to Adam S. Dunn & Suzanne Clifford, Lot #64 Ridges at Deer Lake for $1,131,222.95.
• Deer Lake II LLC to Adam S. Dunn & Suzanne Clifford, Lot #65 Ridges at Deer Lake for $200,00,00.
For previous property reports, click here.