"Suite Francaise", a novel by Irene Nemirovsky, is the book selection for the October 9th meeting of the Tuesday Book Discussion Group in the Killingworth Library meeting room. Nemirovsky's book was written between 1940 and 1942 during the German occupation of France. It was only published after the death of one of her daughters sixty years later. Nemirovsky, an established writer of the 1930s, had originally planned a 5 volume work but was captured and imprisoned in Auschwitz after the completion of the two stories that comprise this novel. The meeting begins at 1:00 and newcomers are always welcome.

Where are we going?

In a conversation most recently with Rich Cabral, I posed the question, "Where are we going?" Below are some of Rich's thoughts.

Killingworth is at the crossroads of change. The ever-present desire to maintain our rural character seems to be in direct conflict with the growing nature of our town.

Acquiring additional open space may seem to be an answer to the maintenance of our rural character; however, this would require the expenditure of millions of dollars at the expense of fixing our aging infrastructure. The development of a strategic plan that would define and establish priorities would provide the people with goals that they could see accomplishing over a given period of time. Read more

HK Sports: In one of the most exciting soccer games of the season, the HK Boys Soccer team came out victorious over Old Lyme, 3-2. HK missed a couple of early chances only to have Old Lyme score first. At the break, it was 0-1. HK came out strong in the second half and Matt Waldman scored three goals for the win. The first was off a long pass which Waldman headed forward and ran onto and scored. The second was a scramble in the box in which Liam Isleib was able to kick out the ball to Waldman, who finished it (pictured below). Excitement mounted as Old Lyme was given a penalty kick and it appeared it would be a 2-2 game. Goalkeeper Greg Cumpstone saved the PK and the defense cleared the ball out to the midfield line. Isleib received the ball and he and Waldman attacked the Old Lyme keeper and a lone defender. Waldman put away an Isleib pass for the final HK goal. Old Lyme would score again but HK held on for their eighth win of the season. HK (8-1-0) will travel to Indian River in Clinton to take on Morgan (8-0-1) on Monday night at 6:00 pm.

The HK Girls Volleyball team continue its winning streak, defeating Hyde 25-18, 26-14, and 25-12. Hannah Donadio had 24 assists, Laura Brayfield had 13 kills and Hannah Sturman recorded 15 digs. The Cougars are 10-0 on the season.

Matt Waldman puts away his second goal. (by P. Cumpstone)

The Planning and Zoning Commission has set an Oct 16 date for the public hearing on plans for a three-building commercial complex on Route 81 planned by the Cost Family for the new True Value Hardware store. The hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Offices. Read more in the Hartford Courant.

To the Editor:
After two years as Killingworth's Selectman, my father, Marty Klein has an ample Legacy of works to run for re election on. These works include: repaired roads, refurbished bridges, and yes, even the installation of stop and speed limit signs at dangerous intersections. He's created the Killingworth Foundation, to save funds for use far into the future; he's honored the many volunteers that serve Killingworth tirelessly; and he's streamlined town hall, making everyone more efficient and accountable.

He's not as concerned about what he's done, as he is about what more can be accomplished. I'm asking voters to re-elect him on his potential. The qualities I offer for voters to consider are these: commitment and courage. My father, Marty Klein, believes in finishing the jobs he begins, and does every job meticulously. Some might say he's a perfectionist- ask his children. Those who know my father know him also as someone with the courage to stand alone when he feels he's right. The formation of an independent party, the Killingworth Progressives, is a perfect example.

As First Selectman, he's proud of his ability to connect with those of different political backgrounds and private beliefs; to reach consensus about what's best for Killingworth.

Killingworth needs the continuity of Marty Klein who has the commitment and courage to do what's needed and right for all citizens - long time residents and newcomers alike.

Lisa Klein Winkler
Summit, NJ

CRRA will hold a residential electronics collection on Saturday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CRRA transfer station, Town Dump Road in Essex. Proof of residency is required. There is no fee to residents. Participating towns will be assessed based on the number of individual cars, so team up with your neighbors to drop off your old computers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, copiers, printers, radios, stereos and fax machines.

To the Editor:
I was driving home headed east on Green Hill Road yesterday, ready to turn left onto Chittenden Road, waiting for the traffic on Green Hill headed toward Madison to pass by when a car on Green Hill stopped for me! I was confused, wondering what might be wrong. Then I noticed the stop sign, showed my joy and waved at the driver who was not amused. In any case, I was thrilled to see it there. We all know that a large percentage of people don't take the word "stop" literally (16-year-old drivers taking their test do, of course,) but, hey....if it slows people down I am all for that.

The next (and fairly easy) step might be to look at bushes/trees that are blocking sight lines. If one attempts to turn left onto Green Hill Road and head toward Rt 81 from River Road, there is a bush that literally blocks one's view of the road.. It's growing alongside a stone structure of some sort. I called the First Selectman's office about it a few weeks ago and was told that the board is aware of it. I hope it can be addressed soon.

A stop sign is relatively painless and it slows traffic. Besides speed bumps and a permanent cop stationed at each intersection I'm not sure what else could possibly be as effective. Needless to say, speed limit signs are pointless decorations along the roadways of any town.

Divinna Schmitt

HK Sports: The HK Girls Soccer team fell to Old Lyme, 2-4, on Thursday. Kathryn McDermott scored in the first half assisted by Siobhan Blancaflor, but Old Lyme also put two on the board. Blancaflor tied the game scoring first in the second half. However, Old Lyme was able to scored another pair to win the game. Old Lyme's last goal was scored from a penalty kick. HK's goalkeeper Teagan Ferguson made 8 saves for the Cougars.

The HK Field Hockey team defeated Old Saybrook, 5-1. In the first half scorers were: Shelby VanHuysen, Danielle Page, and Leslie Zules (Kellie Moskey). In the second half Page and Emily Anderson (Lindsey Griswold) scored. Lindsey Gorman had two saves in goal. The Cougars are now 5-3.

Over the next several weeks, KillingworthToday will host an online debate for the candidates for First Selectman and Selectman. Democratic candidates Rick Albrecht, Cathy Iino, Ed Sipples, Republican candidates Richard Cabral and Fred Dudek and Progressive party candidate John Amport have agreed to respond to questions submitted by residents. First Selectman Marty Klein declined to participate.

Questions may be submitted over the next three weeks to the editor@killingworthtoday.com. They should be issue based so that all parties can appropriately respond. Questions will be accepted from residents only. Please submit an address and phone with your question. An effort will be made to group questions by issue to create three rounds of debate.

Each party has the choice to respond as a group or individually. The questions will be sent to the candidates and they will have four days to respond. The responses will be published simultaneously. The first round of responses is expected to be published on Monday, October 15. Each candidate will then have an opportunity for a short rebuttal.

Please feel free to submit questions throughout the debate, however questions will not be repeated. The goal is to open a line of communication to the three parties. Though not live, nor spontaneous, it is an available vehicle for getting information out to residents.

John O'Leary is up for re-election to the RSD 17 Board of Education. His credentials are impressive. He has a B.S. in Mathematics and an M.A. in Counseling from Fairfield University. He is a Project Graduation volunteer, a former volunteer for Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services and a former Prevention Council Member and MADD Teen Leadership volunteer. His dedication to his responsibilities on the Board of Education and his educational philosophy are also impressive. Now serving on the RSD 17 Curriculum Council and the BOE Policy Subcommittee, John still makes time to coach Killingworth Youth League Little League. Read more

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I'd like to respond to Mr. Stull and Mr. Ellis's recent letters to KWTD. I'm not sure I have a quarrel with either of them.

I meant no criticism of our Planning & Zoning Commission. They are committed to protecting our resources, and they do a fine job enforcing our regulations. But if you think that development is not a serious issue for Killingworth, I invite you to come take a walk with me down, say, Beckwith Road. Since I moved to town in 1996, at least twelve building lots have been added off this 1/3 mile dirt road. Is this what we want? We have to use means beyond our current regulations to protect the very qualities that drew us here. The Board of Selectmen should take the lead in seeking out such measures as land acquisition by the town to collaboration with other agencies, organizations, and individuals. Read more

VNA Community Healthcare will offer flu and pneumonia shots on Tuesday, October 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and Thursday, November 8 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church Hall. Seniors: Medicare Part B, Health Net Senior Plans
All ages: ConnectiCare, Anthem BC/BS, HealthNet
Self Pay: Flu Shots are $35.00, Pneumonia Shots are $49.00
You must show your primary insurance card as proof of coverage. They will also accept cash or check. No appointment necessary.

Middlesex Public Health Nurses will hold a Flu Clinic for Seniors at St. Lawrence Church Hall on Wednesday, October 17, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

HK Sports: The HK Cross Country teams participated in the Shoreline Mega Meet on Tuesday at Hale-Ray. The boys went 4-0 defeating North Branford (18-45), Cromwell (15-50), Old Saybrook (20-41) and Morgan (15-48). The girls team defeated Morgan (15-50), Cromwell (19-41) and North Branford (17-38). The girls fell only to Old Lyme (34-23). Top finisher for the boys was Mike Waterbury who placed second overall. Top finisher for the girls was Clair Helenek who also finished second.

The HK Volleyball team defeated Coginchaug, 3-0. Game scores were: 25-8, 25-13, 25-13. Stephanie Venuti had seven kills and Lindsay Wierbicki had five aces and seven kills. The Cougars are 9-0.

The Town highway crew installed a stop sign on westbound Green Hill Road at the intersection of Chittenden Road yesterday. Two additional signs were installed to warn drivers prior to entering the intersection. The 20 mph signs recently installed on Green Hill have been removed. First Selectman Marty Klein said last week that speed limit changes had to be cleared through the state Department of Transportation.

One intersection at a time?

I read Catherine Iino's recent letter to KillingworthToday with interest. Is our Town becoming "New Canaan East"? On that note, I guess I'd have to agree with some of her points.

She is, however, being overly dismissive of a serious problem. The intersection of Green Hill and Rivers Roads may be more important to those of us who live nearby, or have almost been hit during the Morning/Evening Circus Maximus. How many of the Drivers who speed, tailgate and pass over those yellow lines are Killingworth Residents? Or, are they merely using our roads to go from Point A to B? A good number of the Speeding Tickets issued already in 2007 were to non-residents. Does one think they care about how much development Killingworth has or doesn't have? Read more

HK Sports: The HK Boys Soccer team improved to 7-1-0 on Tuesday when they defeated Coginchaug, 3-0. Goals were scored by Brandon Ticino, on his varsity debut, Matt Waldman and Liam Isleib. Goalkeeper Greg Cumpstone and the defense registered their fourth shut out of the season. Friday the team travels to Old Lyme for a 3:45 game.

On Saturday, October 6, the Haddam Historical Society will host "Purveyors and Privateers" a tour of seven historic homes in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley village of Higganum. Hours of the tour are 10 am to 4 pm.

Visitors will tour lovingly restored homes dating from 1750 to 1828 when Higganum Landing was a bustling shipbuilding and trading center. Homes included on the tour include the John Kelly House dating from 1768, a charming gambrel roof cottage with massive end chimney and the Hezekiah Child House a graceful Federal period home dating from 1820. Directly facing the Connecticut River with sweeping views both north and south are the Willson-Child House built in 1775 and the later Jabez Brainerd House from 1819. At the southern end of The Landing is the circa 1815 Brainerd-Hubbard House which has just undergone a significant restoration. The Clark Bailey House along Saybrook Road dates from 1828 and features both formal and informal gardens and the Charles Sears House on Dublin Hill is the earliest house on the tour dating from 1750.

An added highlight of the day will be tours of the historic schooner Mary E. Built in 1906, the 75 foot schooner is the lone survivor of more than 4,000 commercial wooden sailing ships constructed in Bath, Maine.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour. The tour headquarters and check-in will be at the Higganum Firehouse at 439 Saybrook Road. Here participants will pick up their program and map and board the tour bus for the self guided tour. A gourmet-boxed lunch provided by The Cooking Company will be available for $10 and must be pre-ordered at 345-2400.

Proceeds from the tour will go to the maintenance and upkeep of the Thankful Arnold House Museum and help fund our award winning education programs. Please call Elizabeth Malloy at 860-345-2400 to reserve tickets and order lunch or email her at director@haddamhistory.org Visit www.haddamhistory.org for more information. You can also mail ticket requests to P.O. Box 97, Haddam, CT 06438

This Thursday, Oct 4 A Local Conversation on Climate Action will be held from 7-89:00 p.m. at Valley Regional high School in Deep River. This conversation is part of the National Conservation on Climate Action. There will be a panel discussion, followed by a question and answer period, concerning the science of climate change, regional climate change impacts, what is needed, what options are available, and how our Connecticut River Estuary region can start the process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address the adverse impacts of climate change.

This discussion will include, among other, a climate expert from UConn and a climate change policy adviser from the CT Dept. of Environmental Protection. A Board Member of CT Fund for the Environmental will moderate the Conversation. For more information contact Keith Chrisman at cre.climateaction@cshore.com

WORKING TOGETHER

A compatible management team will result in a successful organization. Even though some things may be accomplished under a not so agreeable working relationship, one only wonders what degree of success could be realized by using the Team approach.

In the next two years, the Team of Rich Cabral and Fred Dudek will answer that question. As your selectmen, they will work together by conferring with each other on matters of concern to the Town. Decisions, other than those of an emergency nature, will not be made unilaterally. State statues, town charter and ordinances will guide this Team in its efforts to properly govern our Town. The Team will work closely with the various boards, commissions, and committees to include the past while embracing the future.

To assure yourself of a Team that will work together for the good of the people of Killingworth, it would behoove you to vote for Rich Cabral and Fred Dudek on November 6th.

Frank Cunningham
KRTC Chairman

HK Sports: The HK Travel Soccer Club's Girls U-11 Strikers defeated North Haven 3-0 on Sunday afternoon in a friendly (non-league) game. The Strikers dominated the game early on and goals were scored by three different girls. The team makeup is a blend of experienced 11-year olds and relatively new-to-travel 9-year-olds. The older girls truly inspired the younger girls through their leadership, support, and willingness to share equal playing time. This mindset prompted the younger girls to step up their game on Sunday. The Strikers showed true teamwork with passing, communication, ball control, and very few fouls called against them. The Strikers play their first league game on Saturday, October 13th at 3:30 p.m. against Orange on their home field in Sheldon Park.

The HK Travel Soccer Club's Boy's U-11 team defeated Clinton 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in a friendly (non-league) game. HK, now 2-1 thus far, will play their next game on Saturday, October 6th at 3:30 p.m. against New Haven at Sheldon Park. Photos courtesy S. Irwin.

The HK High School Girls Soccer team defeated Coginchaug , 4-3, in overtime yesterday. The Cougars scored three goals in the first half to take the lead of 3-1. Allie Rand scored twice. Once in the 1st minute assisted by Amy Chamberlain and again in the 27th minute. Siobhan Blancaflor also found the net in the 16th minute off an assist by Corinne Mazzotta. The Coginchaug Blue Devils played hard in the 2nd half scoring two additional goals to tie the game and send it into overtime. Blancaflor scored again in overtime assisted by Allie Rand to win the game. Goalkeeper Alyssa Hunt made 6 saves for the Cougars. HK will travel to Old Lyme on Thursday.

The HK JV Football team improved to 3-0 following a, 38-12, blasting of visiting Canton on Monday. The Cougars used a balanced scoring attack and stingy defense to dominate the game.

For HK, five different players found the endzone. Mike DiGregorio scored on a 42-yard touchdown run to start things off. Justin Simmers then scampered his way to a 58-yard touchdown run on the next possession. Canton scored to tighten the score to 14-6, but the Cougars answered back on Tyler Scovill's 7-yard touchdown run and the defense recorded a safety soon after to make it 26-6.

HK piled on some more points in the second half on a Sean Reynolds 2-yard touchdown run and a Rob Flynn to Mitch Fulner 18-yard touchdown pass. The score stood at 38-6 at that point, but Canton would put in the last score with just over a minute remaining to make the final 38-12.

The HK Volleyball team defeated North Branford, three games to none to keep its undefeated season going. Game scores were: 25-9, 25-21 and 25-9. Hannah Donadio had 22 assists and Ally Pratt had eight kills and five aces.

The Youth and Family services agencies from Killingworth, Haddam, Deep River and East Haddam hosted an educators breakfast at the Griswold Inn in Essex last Friday to introduce their collective initiative, "Together We Can..". This program, as well as a recent luncheon with town officials, law enforcements officials and business leaders, is part of a six town collaboration to address alcohol use among minors and young adults.

According to a local area survey, 39% of youth in grades 7-12 reported using alcohol in the past 30 days and 25% of youth in grades 7-12 got drunk in the last two weeks. The survey also shows that the average age of first use in this area was 11 years old; which is below the national average.

Cheryl Chandler, Executive Director of Youth & Family Services of Haddam Killingworth outlined the strategic prevention framework which includes looking at local data about underage drinking; training others in the strategic framework; collaborating with community stakeholders to build a strategic plan; implementation of the programs and strategies and an ongoing evaluation. Two of the goals are to decrease 30-day alcohol use by 10% and to increase the age of first use by two years.

Chandler said the six towns that are serviced by the three youth services agencies (HK Youth & Family, East Haddam Youth & Family and Tri-Town Youth Services) share the same problem of underage drinking. The agencies are attempting to address the issue in similar ways and to send a simple united message. Chandler said a state prosecutor once called underage drinking a public health issue. Underage drinking is more than a drinking and driving problem. Suicides, sexual assaults, poor grades, pregnancy and other drug use are associated with the same risky behavior.

Educators were asked to join the initiative and encouraged to use the three agencies to address underage alcohol problems that occur in and around the schools as well as those outside the scope of the school districts. Region 4 Schools Superintendent Kim Caron said a curriculum based program in the elementary schools was an important component to include. He said introducing programs in the middle schools was just too late. He sees building character and responsibility as a way to fight the problem.

Cheryl Chandler addresses educators from the six area towns.

A cemetery clean-up will be held at the Union District Cemetery on Roast Meat Hill Road on Saturday, October 6th. The Killingworth Historical Society invites anyone interested in helping, to gather at the cemetery at 8:30AM. The group plans to clean and reset stones and to trim brush. All are welcome to bring shovels or soft brushes and help spruce up the old burying grounds. More information is available at the website: www.killingworthhistorical.org We will appreciate any amount of time you can give, whether it is half an hour or several hours.

The Union Cemetery is rich with history and among the graves are familiar names of early settlers to this area: Parmelee, Lane, Griswold, Wilcox and Hull. Please come and join the Society in preserving this piece of history.

Tuesday September 25:
• 4:13 PM: Mutual aid to Haddam, Structure fire, Morris Hubbard Rd
Wednesday September 26:
• 10:17 AM: Mutual aid to Clinton, Fire Alarm, Rte 81
• 10:32 AM: Medical emergency, Forest Glen Dr
• 11:08 AM: Medical emergency, Route 81
Thursday September 27:
• 7:21 AM: Motor vehicle accident, intersection of Little City Rd and Jackson Rd
Friday September 28:
• 12:47 AM: Medical emergency, Little City Rd
Saturday September 29:
• 3:07 AM: Medical emergency, Swan Lake Trl
• 8:27 AM: Medical emergency, Stonehill Dr
• 12:55 PM: Wires / tree down, Route 81
• 11:29 PM: Motor vehicle accident, intersection of Rtes 81 and 148

Fire Company Chief Dick Bauer reports that a serious car accident occurred last night at approximately 11:30 p.m at the intersection of Route 148 and 81. According to the State Police, a Jeep Cherokee traveling eastbound on Route 148 towards Route 81 tried to make a left turn when the driver lost control and hit a utility pole.

WTNH.com reports that the driver was Brett Steinberg of Middletown. Bauer said the accident involved four patients, one transported to Yale New Haven by LifeStar. The helicopter landed on the soccer field at the middle school. Four ambulances and three paramedics from Middlesex Hospital were also on the scene. There was no update on the extend of the injuries.

UPDATE: The New Haven Register reports that Stephanie Poulin, 18, of Portland, was transported by LifeStar helicopter to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she remained in critical condition Sunday afternoon. Driver Brett Steinberg, 21, of Middletown, is also at Yale-New Haven Hospital, in serious condition. Ambulances took Ashley Dickinson, 19, of Portland, and Alexa Milone, 16, of Middletown, to the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven. Dickinson suffered an incapacitating injury, according to police reports, and is in fair condition, according to hospital officials. They had no record of Milone.

HK Sports: The Haddam-Killingworth Football team chalked up another victory on Saturday by trouncing the Canton Warriors, 48-0. HK controlled the game from start to finish.

Things started out dicey for both teams as they each traded fumbles on their first possessions. However, HK righted the ship first and used just two plays to get into the endzone. Chris Arrigoni weaved his way down to the 15-yard line on a 37-yard run, setting up Sal Zichichi's 15 yard touchdown run. The extra point by Rosendo Mendoza gave HK a 7-0 lead.

Things got wild from there as the Cougar defense held Canton to a three-and-out, forcing them to punt. The kick was blocked and big Joe Van Huysen rumbled his way 33 yards for the touchdown, the first of his career. As rare as that feat was, the Cougars did it again on Canton's next drive, this time Eric Auer blocked and returned the kick 40 yards for the touchdown. Both scores were followed Jarrod Ramsey two-point conversions. HK scored one more time before the first quarter was over when Arrigoni slashed his way for an 8-yard touchdown run to put HK up 29-0 at the end of the quarter.

The Cougars tacked on two more scores before halftime. The first was an 85-yard touchdown run by Jarrod Ramsey. That was followed by a Nick Kanaras 11-yard touchdown run on the next possession. When the teams broke for halftime it was 42-0 Cougars.

The younger HK players gained valuable experience by playing the entire second half. They used a Tyler Scovill 24-yard run to set up Justin Simmers' two yard touchdown run in the third quarter. That made the score 48-0, and because of the state's "50 point rule" HK was not permitted to score the rest of the afternoon. The defense would hold the shutout in tact however.

For the Cougars, Ramsey led the way with 125 yards on just seven carries. Arrigoni (4 carries, 44 yards), Sal Zichichi (2 carries 17 yards), and Tyler Scovill (4 carries, 41 yards) also had nice afternoons.

With the win, HK goes to 3-0 and into their bye week. The Cougars will travel to North Branford on Friday, October 12th at 6:30pm.

To the Editor:
Is Killingworth in need of a full time town planner? Consider that town policy is dictated by P&Z 10-year plan of conservation and development. Currently a new plan is under consideration to guide Killingworth for the next 10 years, but are the right people setting policy? The current chairperson also was chair or vice chairman 10 yrs prior and was also chair or vice chair 10 yrs. before that. Would it be wrong to think that his or her views on the kind of town they envision might influence regulations and policy? All residents were asked to respond to a questionnaire to help shape the new plan, but if only a small percentage get out to vote each year how many responses can we expect to fill out the survey, and how much weight is assigned to the results? Would it make more sense to hire an unbiased professional to set policy and to get all commissions working together, enacting regulations which would promote smart growth, possibly creating a tax base and ease the burden of our ever increasing educational costs? Read more