To the Editor:
I agree with Rick Albrecht's comments regarding the need for the four way stop sign at Green Hill and River Roads. It seems like Mr. Klein has definitely made a "precipitous" decision setting the date for the new signs to be installed by October 1, 2007. Having just learned about the decision, my first thought was how many people complained at the Selectman's meeting about the problem versus how many hundreds on a daily basis are going to be affected by the implementation of the new signs. I definitely believe we have all become more aware of the need for safer driving over the past couple of months and hopefully it will become a habit we won't soon forget. However, arbitrary moves such as this are not the answer.

Walt Coady

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering the CT Basic Boating Safety Class for participants ages 12 and up on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 16, 18, 23 & 30 from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at the Haddam Elementary School. The fee is $10 for residents of Haddam and Killingworth. There is a $5 surcharge fee for non-residents. This 10-hour D.E.P. course includes instruction in navigation rules, legal requirements, safety afloat and other topics that will help students become safe and knowledgeable boaters. Students passing the course will satisfy the requirements for the CT Safe Boating Certificate and Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. Please call HK Recreation Dept. at 345-8334 for more information and to register.

HK Sports: The HK High School Boys Soccer team treated the fans to a 4-2 victory last night in North Branford. The team struck early, scoring three goals before the 10 minute mark. Liam Isleib starting the scoring, followed by two from Dan Wendt. Matt Waldman scored a goal in the second half to give HK a 4-0 lead. North Branford managed to get two goals before the game ended. Greg Cumpstone has nine save in goal. The team is now 3-1 and faces Hale Ray Saturday morning at 10:30 at the HK field.


HK Field Hockey defeated local rival Morgan, 5-1. Leslie Zules scored a pair of goals and an assist to MaryKate Murray in the first half. Lindsey Griswold scored twice in the second for the Cougars. Lindsay Gorman and Shelby VanHuysen shared the duties in goal.

To the Editor:
We moved to Killingworth 26 years ago. We wanted to live in a rural community with winding country roads, woods, wildlife, a barn, trails to ride, good schools, and a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. We did not move to Killingworth to change it. We liked it the way it was and hoped it would always stay rural.

In the past I had always felt safe riding my horse, biking, or walking my dog on any of Killingworth's roads. However, today, I won't even take a walk. A more populated town, and the fact that many cars and trucks "pass through" Killingworth, have led to more people rushing to get where they want to go. Every time I travel to and from work on Route 148, I have someone tailgating me. There are many sharp turns, yet people hit 50+ MPH, even passing other cars over double yellow lines. There are children waiting for buses, people jogging, pushing a stroller, riding horses, or walking their dogs, or there could even a deer or wild turkeys crossing the road, yet these speeders seem to have no regard for them. It's even more threatening when huge commercial trucks come barreling up the road and never slow down for anything or anyone. I have had near close calls and nasty gestures when driving through the traffic circle. People don't seem to understand what "yield" and "give right of way" means. More patrols on the roads would be a great start to enforce speed limits to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, but it would have to be on-going for a long time to "re-teach" what's right. Read more

The residents of Killingworth should expect their civic leaders to preserve the quality of life that brought them to our fair town. It is my intention to establish a Town Planning and Direction Committee with the charge of developing a strategic plan that states the mission and vision for Killingworth.

It is my belief that the mission of Killingworth should be to provide leadership, cost-effective services, and the protection of individual and collective investments. The Town should embrace necessary regulations, pragmatic independence, efficient government, protection of our natural resources, public health and safety, and its stakeholders. Coupled with involved constituents, this mission will assure a quality of life for the people of Killingworth. Read more

Traffic has been a focus of concern in Killingworth for a long time now and views are almost as varied as our citizens. I actually spent some time at two busy intersections talking to drivers during the recent "Drive the Limit Challenge" sponsored by Killingworth Today and the Krier. About 25% knew about the limit, another 20% noticed others driving slower without knowing why, and the remaining 55% were carrying on as usual. Now that the dust has settled and we have had a week to reflect on our own experiences, as well as read the comments of many of our neighbors, we need to evaluate what we've learned. Read more

Dr. Arbie M. Dale Jr., 82, formerly of Washington Square in Manhattan, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2007, in his beloved home, Murraydale, in Killingworth, CT, surrounded by loved ones. Arbie lived a rich and fulfilling life, and for those who knew him, he was truly unforgettable. His sincerely generous heart and spunky soul will be missed by all. Arbie was born in Sand Point, Idaho and raised in Utah. He was the son of the late Beatrice and Arbie Myron Dale, Sr. He was also the stepson of Dona Dale and the late Vernon Eaton. He is survived by his brother, David Dale, of Montana, and by countless friends and loved ones. He was predeceased by his lifelong companion Robert ("Bob") Murray. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army for two years during World War II. He was honorably discharged after contracting tuberculosis in the test fields in Arizona. He attended Weber College and the University of Utah and earned his B.A. in three years. He then attended, and taught at, the Anglo-Catholic Theological College in Cambridge, MA. Subsequently, he attended Harvard University and Boston College. He then followed his true calling and began his teaching career at Boston University followed by faculty appointments at Northeastern University in Boston and the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. In 1954, he began his long affiliation with New York University where he earned his Ph.D. and where he was a well-liked and respected professor for the School of Business for over 30 years. In addition to his teaching career, Dr. Dale owned A.M. Dale & Co., a management consulting firm. He was also a clinical psychologist in private practice for almost 40 years. He published three books, "Change Your Job Change Your Life," "Biorhythm," and "Twenty Minutes a Day to a More Powerful Intelligence" which he coauthored with Leida Snow. He was widely recognized for his famous quote: "To decide to be at the level of choice is to take responsibility of your life and to be in control of your life."

A life celebration and memorial gathering will be held on the property of his home on September 23, 2007. The Guilford Funeral Home in Guilford, CT is in charge of arrangements.

HK Sports: The HK Boys Soccer team defeated East Hampton Tuesday, 3-0. HK scored early in the first half when Matt Martin was taken down in the box and Liam Isleib put away the penalty kick. The two combined later in the half when Martin finished a high cross from Isleib. Isleib scored another in the second half with Matt Waldman getting the assist. The team is now 2-1 and will travel to North Branford on Thursday evening for a 6:30 kickoff.

The HK Girls Soccer team traveled to North Branford Wednesday evening and came home with a, 3-0, victory. Siobhan Blancaflor scored in the 27th minute off a restart by Caroline McManus. Under four minutes later Amy Chamberlain scored HK's second goal assisted by Blancaflor to finish off the 1st half with a lead of 2-0. In the second half sophomore, Allie Armstrong connected with a pass from Corinne Mazzotta scoring HK's third and final goal of the evening. Alyssa Hunt made the 4 necessary saves for the shutout. The Cougar's next game is Friday at HK vs Hale Ray. Game time is 3:45.

Liam Isleib heads the ball past the East Hampton keeper for the third goal of the game. Photo courtesy P. Cumpstone

To the Editor:
I am afraid that the changes announced for the Green Hill/River Road intersection might amount to throwing the baby out with the bathwater. As the mail over the last few weeks has made clear, drivers in Killingworth need to be reminded that they are using country roads and not superhighways. What we should not do is take hasty measures that diminish the rural character of the roads themselves. "Cutting down the rise in the hill" at that corner should at least be a matter of some discussion. Preserving Killingworth's natural beauty is one of the greatest challenges our town faces. Every time the selectmen make a decision, they should consider its effect on the environment we all treasure.
Catherine Iino

The Killingworth Progressives are hosting a picnic for supporters at 153 Ironworks Road on September 30th beginning at 3:00 p.m. There will be live music, lawn games, lots of B-B-Q Chicken and Pork, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and lots more. Everyone who wants to help Marty and John "Keep Up the Progress" is invited. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 under 12 and free for kids under 6. Contact Barbara Klein (663-1833) or John Amport (663-3071) for more information. Sponsored by Killingworth Progressives - Barbara Klein Treasurer.

On Friday, September 21st from 7-10pm, the Arts Center at Killingworth will host the first of four monthly sessions of the Film Screening Club. We will explore one of Hitchcock's earliest works, The Lodger, and its influence on his later films. Film critic Robert Glidden will lead the event. Membership to all four screenings (Sep-Dec) is $45 and includes handouts and snacks. Individual screenings are $14. To join, call (860) 663-5593.

Before Psycho, The Birds and Vertigo, the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, made smaller films in his native England. In 1927, The Lodger was his first masterpiece of suspense - creating an intricate, sometimes allegorical, and always gripping story with no sound to speak of.

Rob Glidden is a reporter and film critic whose reviews are regularly published in Shoreline newspapers. He also writes an annual analysis of the Academy Awards. In addition, his work can be found on a variety of websites and blogs.

The Arts Center is located at 276 North Parker Hill Road.

HK Sports: The Cougar J.V. football team won its season opener, 32-20, over the visiting Avon Falcons. The contest was back and forth the entire afternoon, but HK pulled away in the second half.

The Cougars got on the board first after a Justin Simmers interception gave them possession deep in Avon territory. The offense drove to the three-yard line, and on fourth and goal Ryan O'Neal plunged across the goal line to put HK up, 6-0.

Avon answered right back with a long touchdown drive and two-point conversion to put them up, 8-6. That lead was short lived as the Cougars used Rob Flynn's arm to move the ball on a 60-yard touchdown drive. Flynn ( 3 for 3, 47 yards on the drive) found Mike DiGregorio for a 15-yard touchdown pass to end it. Tyler Scovill ran in the conversion to put HK up, 12-8, at the half.

The Cougars caused a fumble on Avon's first possession of the second half, and took over on the 50 yard line. Adam Cubeta turned the corner on HK's first play and rumbled for the 50-yard touchdown, giving HK a, 18-8, lead.

Avon again answered with a long drive making the score 18-14 in favor of the Cougars. HK started their drive on their own 30 yard line after the kickoff, where Cubeta again scored on the first play of the drive, this time a 70-yard touchdown run to give HK a 24-14 lead. Avon, however, closed the gap again making it, 24-20, with just over five minutes remaining.

Thankfully, the Cougars had the Avon defense on its heels once again, pounding the ball down field on a 58-yard drive that ended with Simmers scurrying in for a touchdown from 15 yards out. With the two-point conversion, the final was, 32-20, victory for HK.

According to www.wtnh.com, resident Jean M. Simpson, missing since Sunday was found today at a McDonald's restaurant in the Bronx, New York.

Simpson, 79, was last seen leaving her daughter's home in Bristol on Sunday. According to police, the woman got lost and somehow ended up in New York. The woman was not injured.

To the Editor:
Obviously, speeding on our town roads has many residents truly angry. I am one. I live on Roast Meat Hill just north of the curve at Stevens Road. During morning and evening rush hours -- I do mean "rush" -- one takes life in hand to be at roadside in front of my house. It's not a matter of people going a few miles over the speed limit. It is drivers who are operating 10, 20 and more above the posted limit. Many of them barely keep control when they round the curve, especially heading north. Once they hit the straightaway, it's pedal to the metal. Read more

HK Sports: The HK Girls Soccer team fell to Cromwell, 3-4, Monday night. HK came out strong scoring in the first 30 seconds of the game and ending the first half with a lead of 2-1. Amy Chamberlain scored the first goal with an assist by Allie Rand. Rand found the back of the net for the second goal off an assist by Siobhan Blancaflor. In the second half Corinne Mazzotta scored for the Cougars assisted by Blancaflor. Cromwell was able to score three goals in the second half to capture the game. HK's Goalkeeper, Alyssa Hunt made 12 saves for the Cougars.

On Saturday HK played Old Saybrook at home and easily won with a score of 8-0. Goal scorers for the day were Siobhan Blancaflor 3, Allie Rand 2, Corinne Mazzotta 1, Caroline McManus 1, and Allie Armstrong 1.

The HK Field Hockey team defeated Old Saybrook, 4-0, yesterday. Leslie Zules scored twice, Shelby VanHuysen and Jess Hall each scored once. The Cougars are 1-1 on the year.

The HK Volleyball team defeated Old Lyme three games to none. Game scores were: 25-9, 25-15, 25-14. Hannah Donadio had 26 assists, five digs and three aces. Erin Moriarty had 12 kills three blacks and Aly Pratt had five kills and 14 digs. The Cougars are 4-0.

Sunday September 9:
• 11:00 AM: Medical emergency, Emanuel Church Rd
• 7:19 PM: Motor vehicle accident, Route 80 and Roast Meat Hill Rd
Monday September 10:
• 11:50 AM: Motor vehicle accident, Parker Hill Rd Ext
• 6:11 PM: Outside smoke investigation, Schnoor Rd
Tuesday September 11:
• 12:16 PM: Medical emergency, Bridlepath Trl
• 5:04 PM: Motor vehicle accident, Green Hill Rd
• 6:08 PM: Medical emergency, Route 148
Wednesday September 12:
• 8:02 AM: Medical emergency, Route 148
• 9:45 AM: Medical emergency, Route 81
Saturday September 15:
• 5:16 PM: Medical emergency, Roast Meat Hill Rd
• 6:48 PM: Fire alarm, Parker Hill Rd Ext
• 10:03 PM: Motor vehicle accident, intersection of Rtes 80 and 81

According to www.wtnh.com, The Bristol Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing Killingworth woman.

Jean M. Simpson, 79, was last seen leaving her daughter's home in Bristol Sunday, September 16, at 5:50 p.m. She was heading home to Killingworth, but never made it.

Her family has not heard from her. They say she has some memory loss problems and may have become confused.

Simpson is 5 feet 2 inches tall, around 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing light green Capri pants with a matching shirt and a green and purple plaid jacket.

She was driving a 2001 blue Ford Windstar minivan, with Connecticut license plate number 127-NCZ.

If you have any information, contact the Bristol police at (860) 584-3011. A photo of Sompson is available on the news website.

First Selectman Marty Klein announced that the intersection of Green Hill and River Roads will become a four-way stop as of October 1, 2007. Signs announcing the change will be installed immediately in order to warn residents of Killingworth and neighboring towns. The sight lines from the intersection will also be improved by cutting and trimming trees and cutting down the rise in the hill that blocks drivers' views.

After complaints from residents about poor sight lines and excessive speeds on Green Hill, Klein consulted with the Town highway foreman and the Town engineer to seek a solution. Residents spoke out at last Monday's Board of Selectmen's meeting about the high speed of cars traveling from Madison on Green Hill and the inability to see approaching cars and safely enter the roadway.

In Middletown, Sept. 13, 2007 Clifford S. Weed, 76, of Rt. 148 Killingworth. Beloved husband of Patricia (Tracey) Weed. Loving father of Clifford P. Weed of Killingworth, Robert J. Weed of Higganum, Jacqueline Wimbish of Meriden and Tracy Weed of Middletown, brother of Salvatore Weed of Orlando, FL., Peter Weed of Guilford, Joseph Weed of Hamden and Marion Sabino of Aiken, S. Carolina. Also survived by his five cherished grandchildren. Cliff was born in New Haven, Jan. 17, 1931 son of the late Peter & Rose (DiNuzzo) Weed. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Weed retired after many years from M & B Manufacturing as a toolmaker.

Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Monday at 9:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 3-7 pm.

HK Sports: The Haddam-Killingworth High School Football team traveled to Avon on Saturday to open the 2007 season and held off the Falcons for a, 22-16, victory.

Early on it appeared the Cougars would have an easy day as their defense shut down the Avon offense, limiting them to just a few yards in the first half. Meanwhile the offense was building a 22-8 lead thanks to two 1-yard touchdown runs by Jarrod Ramsey and a 23-yard touchdown run from Dave Bartolotta.

Avon went to their passing game in the fourth quarter and chipped away at the HK lead. After scoring half way into the fourth quarter to make it 22-16, Avon got the ball back with just over one minute to play. The Falcons completed a few short passes and found themselves on the HK 30-yard line with 18 seconds left. A touchdown would have given them the win, but Mike DiGregorio intercepted a pass in the end zone to seal the victory.

The Cougars move to 1-0 (0-0) on the season and will now face Gilbert next Saturday, September 22 at home. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.

The Killingworth Library hosted author R. A. Scotti and almost fifty area residents for a discussion of Scotti's account of the 1938 hurricane, Sudden Sea. The author's visit was one of two final events for the 3-2-1- Read Community read event taking place this summer. The final event was a screening of the movie The Outsider at the middle school. The three books chosen for the initiative were: Sudden Sea and The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and the novel Hidden Talents by David Lubar.

On Wednesday, September 21, 1938 the most violent natural disaster to date hit the coast of Connecticut and five other states leaving 682 dead and causing millions of dollars of damage. Scotti first heard the stories of the devastating storm from her grandmother and decided to chronicle those accounts. After a brief presentation of the book and a film, audience members recounted their own stories from the storm. One woman described watching downtown New London burn from the campus of Connecticut College. Another described traveling from Bridgeport to East Haven with her five month old daughter. The mother of Killingworth Librarian Tammy Eustas spoke about her father's tales of working for the Hepburn family in Fenwick and the aftermath of the storm.

Three Books, Two Towns, One Community...READ was a community wide reading and discussion program that encouraged residents of Haddam and Killingworth to read one, if not all, of the same three books at the same time, and then participate in related cultural, educational and recreational activities.