The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the shops at Killingworth Village, are pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Christmas in the Village will be held Friday, December 14th, 5-8 p.m.

As in the past, the evening will feature choral groups, hayrides, a tree lighting, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, craft activities for children, special promotions by participating businesses, a raffle with many great prizes to benefit Helping Hands, and lots of other fun activities for the whole family.

Killingworth Chamber of Commerce members who are not located in the Killingworth Village but would like to have a booth at the event should contact Susan Flynn at 663-2725.

Photo Contest
The Chamber is also sponsoring a Photo Contest for the cover of its 2008 Directory. Entries can be from either an amateur or professional photographer but should be a Killingworth scene or something that you believe embodies the town.

Bring your photos, either color or black and white, to the Christmas in the Village event on Dec. 14th at the Killingworth Village Shops. Christmas in the Village will be held from 5-8 p.m.

The Chamber Board of Directors will choose the winning photo. The winning photo will be grace the cover of the 2008 annual directory which is mailed to all residents and business in Killingworth in January. If you have any question, please call the KCC at (860) 663-1715 or email k-krier@comcast.net

HK Sports: The Haddam-Killingworth Varsity Football team ended the 2007 season on a positive note with a, 22-8, victory over the Warriors of Valley Regional. The win gave the Cougars eight on the season and as a result, tied the school record for most wins in a season.

The Cougars got on the board first when a Valley long snap sailed over the head of their punter and through the endzone; 2-0 HK.

Both teams traded stalled drives after the safety. However when Valley punted, the Cougars muffed the fair catch and Warriors pounced on the loose ball giving them great field position. From there the Warriors used a long run and a 9-yard TD run to take a 6-2 lead. They converted the 2 point try to make it an 8-2 lead.

That lead was short lived as Sal Zichichi took the ensuing kickoff and darted his way 85 yards for a touchdown. Rosendo Mendoza's extra point was good, giving HK a 9-8 lead. Neither team would be able to muster any more offense before the half ended.

The second half opened with HK taking the first possession and driving the field to the Valley 14-yard line. From there Jarrod Ramsey plowed over and through Valley defenders for a 14-yard touchdown run. The conversion was no good, but HK had a little more breathing room; 15-8.

In the fourth quarter, Valley made things interesting when they faked a punt and connected on a pass all the way to the HK 25-yard line. The Warriors botched the snap on the next play and gavre the ball back to the Cougars who put together a 75-yard touchdown drive that ended with Alex Pollack passing to Eric Auer for a 10-yard score. Mendoza added the extra point to make it 22-8.

Valley attempted to put together one last ditch effort to get back in the game, only to have Greg Zak step in front of a deep pass and return it deep in to Valley territory. That play essentially ended the game.

For HK Jarrod Ramsey led the way with 130 yards on 21 carries to go with his touchdown. Zichichi totaled up 116 all purpose yards, and Auer led the defense with 10 total tackles. HK ends the season at 8-2 (5-2).

Come shop for your family and friends at the KES Holiday Shopping Night, Wednesday, November 28th from 5-8:00 p.m. Find handmade items, jewelry, food, skin care products, and gift baskets, webkinz, baskets, tupperware, wool items, art work, scrapbooking, music cd's by Margie, great items for your home and much more. There will be 20 local vendors, crafters and businesses represented. STOP BY KES!

Congratulations to the Fall 2007, HK Girls U-12 Soccer team on winning the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association Divisional Championship. The girls recently completed their season and finished undefeated in league play. They faced sound competition and played extremely well. Their hard work and determination exemplified team work. The HK Soccer Club looks forward to getting the teams out there next spring to continue the winning tradition.

(front row L to R) Victoria Stook, Kaitlin Gillespie, Emma Thomas, Grace Colonia-Hughes, Katie Bauer, Elizabeth Anderson, Felicia Edwards Back row: Coach P. Gillespie, Taylor Garewski, Lindsey Gioella, Allsion Buys, Jillian Chongruk, Courtney Whalen, Caitlin Greco, Emily Darin, Rachel Taylor, Maya Savino, Rachel Artus, coach S. Thomas. Not pictured: Catherine Civitello & Campbell Disbrow. Photo courtesy S. Thomas

Area residents took time out of their holiday planning to think of those who won't be home with their families. More than 180 soldiers stationed overseas will receive boxes of home-baked cookies thanks to Debbie Shaefer and her Connecticut Cookie Brigade. More than 10,000 cookies were collected, boxed and shipped last Saturday at the Deep River Firehouse. Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute. If you are interested in joining the next collection, contact Schaefer at 860-526-2789 or email her at ctcookiebrigade@sbcglobal.net. The next shipment is scheduled for January 26th; just in time to arrive for Valentine's Day.

Volunteers box cookies at the Deep River Firehouse. Photo courtesy D. Schaefer

HK Sports: HK Cross Country Coach Matt Diglio recently received the Shoreline Coach of the Year award at the conference banquet. The HK varsity was also honored for winning the Conference Championship. Team members Mike Waterbury and Jason Funaro who were selected to the Shoreline Conference First team and Paul Massicott, Conner Walsh, Kevin Allison, Brandon Page and Clair Helenek were selected to the Second team. On Monday night Waterbury and Funaro were honored as All-State Cross Country Athletes in the SS State Championship division.

The 2nd Annual HK Girls Soccer Alumni Game will be played on Friday, November 23, 2007 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at HKHS. All players should arrive at the field by 9:30 a.m.

Coach Matt Diglio, left, receives award from Coach Pete Capezzone of Old Saybrook. Photo courtesy S. Walsh

The attorney representing the Town of Killingworth and 69 other towns in the successful suit against the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority informed the Town last week that Superior Court Judge Dennis G. Eveleigh has denied the CRRA's efforts to stay, pending appeal, distribution of the $35.9 million refund to Mid-Conn Project municipalities.

Attorney David Golub said if the motion put before the judge to approve distribution is approved, the Town's share would be approximately $82,608. The proposed allocation is based on the actual tonnage delivered annually to CRRA by each municipality. Judge Eveleigh has scheduled a hearing on the motion for Order of Distribution for November 30.

Golub cautioned that although the judge has not stayed the distribution of the $35.9 million, the appeal of the June 2007 decision is still pending. It is possible that CRRA may win its appeal (in whole, or part)and under such circumstance would be entitled to recover the amount distributed to the Town.

New England Alpacas invites the public to its open farm days on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24-25 and Saturday December 1 from 11:00 a,m, to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Visit with the alpacas, watch spinning and knitting demonstrations, enjoy free refreshments, and browse our farm store filled with unique handmade alpaca products. Contact the Ferrara Family at 663-3482, e-mail nealpacas@aol.com, or visit our website www.nealpacas.com for more details. Signs will be posted from Rts. 81 and 148.

Photo courtesy M. Ferrara

Sunday November 11:
• 5:57 AM: Medical emergency, Parker Hill Rd
• 8:08 AM: Medical emergency, Bridlepath Trl
• 9:44 AM: Medical emergency, Route 148
Thursday November 15:
• 6:35 PM: Motor vehicle accident, Route 81
Friday November 16:
• 10:27 AM: Motor vehicle accident, Route 80
• 10:58 AM: Fire alarm, Route 148
• 1:23 PM: Fire alarm, North Chestnut Hill Rd
• 4:44 PM: medical emergency, Route 80
Saturday November 17:
• 1:01 PM: Medical emergency, Route 80 / Champlin Rd
• 6:07 PM: Fire alarm, Route 148

Dan Colonia, Chairman of the Park and Rec Commission updated the Board of Selectmen last week on the design and cost estimate for the fields project on the Wettish property on Park Hill Road Ext. Colonia also requested approximately $38,000 for task two of the Weston & Sampson preliminary engineering plan. This phase will produce a final design and construction documents. The preliminary design estimates have come back at $1.679 million for the plan that includes two full-size multi-purpose fields, three smaller fields and a parking lot for 160 vehicles.

The $500,000 STEAP grant received for the project requires planners to abide by strict guidelines on labor and construction. The grant cannot be touched until a plan for the fields has been approved at a Town Meeting. If approved, the Park and Rec Commission can apply for an additional STEAP grant. So the commission may have to come before the town asking for over $1 million in additional funds with the possibility of another grant.

Selectman Ed Sipples suggested cutting one small field from the plan and possibly the plan for irrigation. He said the Town was initially told the estimate for the project was $750,000. He said he would like to see the plan get closer to the original estimate. Selectman Fred Dudek said he wanted to have the Board of Finance outline what options the Town has to pay for the fields. PRC member Chris Kelly said the fields would be ruined in one year if there was no irrigation. Colonia said in order to cut a field, the STEAP grant would have to be amended.

Colonia said a date for the Town meeting has not been set. As the design is refined, he hopes to be able to cut some additional costs without sacrificing fields or other essential elements. As an example, he said moving the parking lot to the front of the fields saved $1 million. There is also the possibility of using volunteers for some of the tasks. Colonia said if the fields are started next year, they could be in use by 2009.

Come join the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church in Killingworth and celebrate the holidays on November 30st through December 2nd. Get some of your holiday shopping done and enjoy some delicious treats as well.

Attractions include: live greenery wreaths, centerpieces and swags, homemade baked goods, Silent Auction, a quilt raffle, a basket raffle, handcrafts, a visit from Santa (he will also be available for photographs with children for a nominal fee) and delicious foods prepared by our church kitchen. Don't miss this very special annual event!

FAIR HOURS:
Friday, 11/30 from 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, 12/1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, 12/2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Auditions for the 3rd Annual Shoreline Idol talent show will be held Tuesday, November 27 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Haddam-Killingworth High School TV Studio

High school students from Morgan, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Valley Regional, Haddam Killingworth, Coginchaug, Hale Ray, Madison, Guilford, North Branford, Old Lyme, Middletown, Xavier, and Mercy are all welcome.

Those who auditioned last year are encouraged to audition again and new faces are always welcomed. A new panel of judges from the music industry will be listening for twelve talented individuals who exemplify the current pop style music.

This year the show will benefit the Sargeant Jason Lantieri and Terri Lusis Memorial Scholarship Funds. 1st Place Prize in the talent show is recording studio time and $1000 scholarship provided by Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale restaurants.

Each school should pull together as many singing students as it can who exemplify fun, talent, and a desire to help others. Students will be asked to sing a 30 to 40 second excerpt from a song, a cappella. The auditions will be judged by a reputable panel not affiliated with any school and will be videotaped.

Please contact: Marcy Webster, Choral Director at Haddam-Killingworth High School. Websterm33@rsd17.org or 345-8541 ex. 214 for more information. Check the Idol Website for updates and printable forms.

HK Sports: The HK High School Volleyball team fell to Coventry in the finals of the State Class S tournament on Thursday. Game scores were:25-11, 25-12, 25-16. Laura Brayfield and Ally Pratt had five kills apiece for H-K and Moriarty three kills and three blocks. Read more about the match in the Hartford Courant

The HK 12U Girls Travel Basketball team opened at home today with a, 47-29, win over an aggressive and well coached Essex team. The first quarter ended in an 8-8 tie, with HK up by 1 point at the half by the score of 18-17. Beth Riedy and Anna Fetteroll put up 36 points for HK with a game high 18 points each. Sam Waskowitz added 7 points, while Kirsten Carlson and Marissa Moncata chipped in with a basket each. Rachel Mainetti, Autumn Spinner and Sam Mackowitz aided in the tremendous defensive effort and effective full court press to hold Essex to 12 points in the second half and bring HK to 1-1 on the season.

HK Sports: The Cougar Varsity Football team improved its record to 7-2 (4-2), with its victory over Old Saybrook-Westbrook, 22-13. The win came despite HK not having the services of co-captain Eric Auer who was sidelined with an injury.

Things started out rough for the Cougars as the Rams took the opening kickoff and returned it all the way to the one yard line. OSW punched it in soon after for a 7-0 lead.

HK answered back early in the second quarter as Jarrod Ramsey plowed through OSW defenders en route to the endzone on his 55-yard touchdown run. The extra point was missed, making it 7-6.

The Rams went into halftime with the lead after driving 64 yards with under three minutes remaining in the half. They would also miss the extra point, but still held a 13-6 lead.

HK regrouped at halftime and settled down for the second half. The results were almost immediate as they drove the field on their first possession, the end result being a three-yard touchdown run from Ramsey, who also ran in the two-point conversion for a, 14-13, lead. The HK defense held the OSW offense in check the rest of the way, and mid way through the fourth quarter the Cougars would put the game away.

Clinging to the one point lead and facing a third down from the Ram 35 yard line, Alex Pollack completed a 27-yard pass to Russ Spaeth to set up Ramsey's eight yard touchdown run. Sal Zichichi ran in the conversion to make it 22-13.

For HK, Ramsey carried the ball 24 times for 129 yards to go with his three touchdown day. Dave Bartolotta also reeled off a bunch of big runs during his 16 carry, 108 yard performance. HK will now play their final game of the season against long time rival Valley. The game is Thanksgiving morning, at home, with kickoff set for 10:30.