HK Sports: The HK Boys Basketball team won a thriller last night against Morgan. With starters Steve Landell and Dan Wendt on the bench having fouled out late in the game, the Cougars came through and won, 58-55, in overtime. Landell led all scorers with 20 points including three 3-pointers. A.J. Marginelli scored the game winning three pointer as part of his 12-point campaign. Andrew Thompson led Morgan with 19 points.

HK held a small lead throughout the fourth quarter, but Morgan capitalized on the Cougars' poor shooting and fouls and tied the game at 44 with under three minutes to play. Morgan kept the lead until the last minute but the Cougars caused a Huskie turnover and Alex Langevin sunk two free throws to tie it at 47. Brendan Hatin took the last shot in regulation but it came up short and the game went into overtime.

Morgan stayed aggressive in overtime and took the lead right from the start but, with the help of the raucous Cougar Crazies, HK gained back its confidence, settled down and brought the game back to within reach. Marginelli sunk the winning shot with 11 seconds left to play. As time ran out the crowd erupted from the stands to congratulate the team.

Need more excitement? Come out and cheer on the HK Girls team tonight as they take on Cromwell in the first round of the Shoreline Conference Tournament. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the HK Fieldhouse.

To the Editor:
The tragic death of Michelle Woolley at the hands of a man whom she had had a previous relationship has shocked Killingworth to its core. What compounds the shock and disbelief that we all feel is to learn that this man had posted bail twice after violating a restraining order.

At a time like this as we mourn the loss of Michelle Woolley and reach out to her family it is important to take a close look at the insidious role that domestic violence plays in our tiny little town.

According to the New Haven Register the last homicide that took place in Killingworth in 1983 was a domestic violence incident in which 18 year old Renee Livernoche was killed. This past fall there was a shooting that occurred in another domestic violence incident involving a former boyfriend. Killingworth Elementary School was locked down in another incidence of a spouse who threatened to come to his wife's workplace to do her harm. Read more.

HK Sports: HK High School Girls Soccer team members Amy Chamberlain and Siobhan Blancaflor recently received Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association awards. Amy Chamberlain was selected as one of only six players from around the state to receive the CGSCA Scholar Athlete Award/Scholarship. Siobhan Blancaflor received the All-State award.

The HK Boys Basketball team lost to North Branford, 58-47, last night. Alex Langevin led the Cougars with 13 points followed by Steve Landell with 11 and A.J. Marginelli with 9. HK Falls to 10-8 on the year.

The HK Girls Basketball team fell to neighbor Morgan, 62-52. Deanna Loso has 13 points and 5 steals, Jordan Schultz had 13, Shelby VanHuysen had 8. Allie Rand had 13 rebounds and 7 points. The Cougars are 12-8.

The United Girls Choir of Killingworth entertained family and friends last Sunday at the Congregational Church. It was the first concert for the regional choir's new division at its home base. The Allegra and Cantata divisions of the United Girls Choir were also joined by the Elm City Girls Choir Advanced Academy. The United Choir School offers musical training and performance opportunities to more than 500 young musicians throughout Connecticut. The Killingworth division practices weekly at the church under the direction of Rachael Hibbard, the Associate Music Director of the United Choir School

According to the Hartford Courant, despite a raise in drivers' salaries and an aggressive recruiting campaign, Region 17 School District is still having trouble hiring enough bus drivers to handle the district's bus routes. The Board of Education will meet February 28 to create a district campaign to recruit new drivers to fill the current vacancies as well as future ones.

TRANSFER STATION ISSUANCE OF NEW DECALS

New decals will be issued for the Killingworth Transfer Station commencing Thursday, February 14, 2008. These new decals will need to be displayed on the front windshield of each vehicle entering the transfer station beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Individuals may acquire the new decal by any of the following ways:

1. Going to Town Hall with a valid car registration and completing the necessary registration form during Town Hall business hours: Mon-Fri: Hours: 8-12, 1-4 p.m.
2. Downloading the necessary registration form HERE and bringing it and a valid car registration to Town Hall;
3. Asking for a registration form at the transfer station, filling it out, producing a valid car registration and obtaining a decal there or bring both items to Town Hall.

It is hoped that the town residents will not view this as an inconvenience, but rather as an effort to monitor the amount of refuse deposited at our transfer station. This is a service provided to our residents and should be kept as such.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and, if you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the First Selectman.
Thank you
Richard Cabral

The application is also linked from the KillingworthToday Town Services page under Transfer Station.

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering a Hip Hop Dance class this winter for students in grades 5 - 8. Class will be offered on Mondays, February 25th - March 24th for students in grades 5 & 6 and on Thursdays, February 28 - March 27th for students in grades 7 & 8. Classes will be in the middle school gym from 3 - 3:45 pm. The fee is $60. Non-residents please add $10.

No experience necessary to join this high energy class for both boys and girls. Caffery's Hip Hop program is one of the best. Miss Lindsay has one numerous awards from her outstanding choreography and is a master of teaching young students and teens. Students will learn the basics to the latest music. Class is taught with total appreciation of the age of the students - therefore the music along with the moves will execute appropriate behavior.

For more information and how to register, please call the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department at 345-8334.

According to the New Haven Register, David Coulombe, who allegedly stabbed resident Michelle Woolley to death Monday night, was facing three sets of criminal charges including two counts of violation of a protective order and risk of injury to a child, which are felonies. Patricia Gillin, Woolley's attorney said Coulombe and Woolley had one child together. It was Killingworth's first slaying in 25 years.

Please come and join the HK Middle School 8th grade class on February 29 from 6-8:00 pm for a Pasta Dinner. It will take place in the cafeteria of the middle school on Route 81. The dinner includes pasta, salad, bread and desserts plus a silent auction. Cost is $8 adults, $7 Senior citizens, $4 child. A family of 5 or more cost $25, payable at the door. The dinner is a fundraiser for the annual 8th grade Washington, DC trip. For more information, contact Kathy Strom 345-3398 or Cathy Gargiulo 663-9970.

Susan W. Neale, 81, died in her home at Chester Village West on February 6, 2008, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late William Henry Neale III. Sue was born on May 5, 1926 in Norfolk Nebraska, the daughter of Doctor Walter and Mary Weber. After growing up in Norfolk, she attended the University Of Nebraska School Of Nursing as a member of the Nurse Cadet Corps during WWII. Upon graduation, she moved to New Haven to work as a public health nurse with the VNA. She married her husband Bill in 1950. They resided in Cheshire and Killingworth, Connecticut before moving to Chester in 1997. In the early 1960's she gave up pursuing her Master's degree in Public Health at the behest of Estelle Griswold to become the first Clinic Director of Planned Parenthood of Connecticut following the resolution of Griswold vs. The State of Connecticut. Sue later served as the Director of the Lower Valley Public Health District. Throughout her life she was active in many organizations, including Job's Daughters, Gamma Phi Beta, University of Nebraska Alumni Association, and United Church of Chester.

In retirement she volunteered in many capacities, most devotedly to the Killingworth and Fredriksted, St. Croix public libraries. Her long involvement in women's issues carried through to her great joy in UConn women's basketball. Her plucky attitude towards all she did will live in the memories of all who knew her.She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Marks of Norwich, her son and daughter-inlaw, William and Martha Neale of Westbrook, three grand children, a great grandson and a large extended family.

A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Chester, February 16, 2008 at 11:00a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Killingworth Library Association, PO Box 725, Killingworth, Ct 06419. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook.

The Killingworth Library is looking for a few good volunteers. There are currently three areas of special need:

• Manning the circulation desk. This job is done almost exclusively by volunteers. It involves working directly with the public--using a computer to check books in and out, shelving books, and, in general, assisting patrons. Volunteers usually work one 3 ¼-hour shift per week with a fellow volunteer. Training is available.

• Providing computer technical support. This would entail working with our Board computer expert, Gabe Bell, and keeping our PC based system up and running. A medium knowledge of computers is needed and training is available. Initially, it would entail installing and updating software, and running virus scans. There are also opportunities for those with knowledge of networks and computer security administration.

• Working on Board of Directors-chaired committees. This job would be a good fit for someone who does not have the time to commit to serving on the Board but who wants to help the library. There are opportunities for several people to work on the fund-raising committee. This group works on projects year round and can use volunteers willing to help with one or more events. For example, our pizza delivery runs, golf tournament, and book sales, in addition to new projects, often require more hands than the Board can readily supply. These events are varied and of differing durations, enabling volunteers to work as little or as much as they are able.

Anyone interested in volunteering in any of the above capacities may contact the library at 663-2000 to leave a message for Head Librarian Tammy Eustis or Board President Nancy Bradley.

Does your child struggle with behavioral challenges...is he or she easily frustrated and chronically inflexible? Join our support group which meets once a month at the Killingworth Library. The Collaborative Problem Solving model, which is articulated in the book The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene of Mass General Hospital, is remarkably effective in helping these children and their families.

The group is led by a former teacher who is skilled in the model and welcomes anyone who could benefit from the support and encouragement of others experiencing similar challenges. Call Divinna at 860 663 3394 to learn more. The next meeting is Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 at the library.

UPDATE 2:05 PM: Police have released the name of the victim of last night's attack. Michelle Woolley, 36, was stabbed to death in her home at 63 Iron Works Road. Read more about this incident in the Hartford Courant

UPDATE 11:55 AM: According to www.WTNH.com, the suspect has been found dead of apparent suicide in Madison. His body was found this morning around 8 a.m. behind the Christ Chapel Church in Madison. It appears he took his own life by hanging himself.

UPDATE 7:30 AM: State police said they are searching for a man, David P. Coulombe,39, and his car as a result of several witnesses providing information in the case. State police said Coulombe could be driving a silver-blue 1992 Subaru Legacy with a Connecticut license plate 544-STF.

Coulombe, 39, is described as a white man who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds and was last living in Milford.

According to the Associated Press, a Killingworth woman was stabbed to death in her home at 63 Iron Works Road at about 8 p.m last night. Police report she was stabbed multiple times. Police responded to a 911 call and transported the woman to the Shoreline Clinic in Essex where she was pronounced dead.

If you have information regarding this investigation, contact State Police Troop F at 860-399-2100.

HK Sports: The HK Girls Travel 12 U Basketball team completed its season this past Sunday, with a first time ever,44-36, win over Madison at Hand High School. Beth Riedy led all scorers with 18 points and 1 blocked shot. Sammy Waskowitz followed with 11 points, including 2 3-pointers. Anna Fetteroll added 6 points and a blocked shot, Kirsten Carlson (4), Sam Mackowitz and Autumn Spinner (2 each), Marissa Moncata 1 point and a blocked shot in the win for HK. HK held a 5 point lead at the half, 21-16 and outscored Madison 14-6 in the 3rd quarter to lead 35- 23 going into the 4th quarter.

The 12 U girls finished the season 7-4. Rachel Mainetti's defensive rebounding helped HK hold Madison at bay! In the two previous games, HK girls fell to Old Lyme 26-30 and beat East Haven 31-29. In each of these two close games, it was Beth Riedy again offensively with 13 and 12 points respectively. Sam Waskowitz added 4 points in the tough loss to Old Lyme, while Anna Fetteroll had an 8 point effort in the close win against East Haven. Kirsten Carlson and Marissa Moncata each added 4 points in the East Haven win. The HK 12U girls had a great season this year, outscoring their opponents 352-315. Congratulations to the HK travel program, and the 12 U (7th grade) girls on their hard work and dedication this season! A special thank you to the HK travel board; Donna Savino, president, Christen Riedy, VP-girls, Glenn Carlson, VP-boys, Theresa Kidd, coordinator, and Patty Colletti, treasurer. We could not have gotten through this season without all of your support. The girls and coaches thank you!

Congratulations to HK High School students Celia Marcum '09 and Bryan Mucke '08 for being selected as this years' recipients of the Middlesex Shoreline Superintendents' Association Superintendent's Award. This award is given each year to one 11th grade student and one 12th grade student who demonstrate a commitment to community service, service to others, academic prowess (relative to ability) and individual leadership service to the school.

Congratulates to HKMS seventh grader Carter Sullivan for his achievement in winning this year's District Spelling Bee. The runner-up was seventh grader Lucas Hannen.

Congratulations to HKMS seventh grader Hayden Accola for winning the local school Geography Bee sponsored by National Geographic.

The Haddam Killingworth 2008 Relay For Life held it's Kick Off Party January 29 in the cafeteria of the H-K Middle School. New teams were formed, 5 new committee members volunteered, and 13 survivors signed up to be part of the event. There were speakers, food, a luminaria ceremony, sample tent site set up, photos from the 2007 Kick Off, and awards given out by Cindy Pitts and Lee Kozlowski, co chairs of this years event. Joey Mormon of The Fitness Connection received an award for having the team that raised the most money last year. Darcy Beausoleil spoke on being a Survivor, and Philip Coles of PCI Medical spoke of his role as a Caregiver. To lighten things up Cindy and Lee quizzed the audience on cancer facts and gave out prizes to see who had been listening the closest to their speeches!!

In 2007 Haddam Killingworth Relay For Life raised an astounding $108,000, a near record for a new event. This year the goal is $125,000 and more volunteers are needed to join The Relay and help in the fight against cancer. The relay will take place May 30-31. To learn how to fundraise, form a team, join a committee, and get involved, please contact Cindy Pitts or Lee Kozlowski at: hkrelay2008@gmail.com or Alexis Begin at the American Cancer Society: 203.379.4827

Co-Chair Cindy Pitts, ACS representative Alexis Begin and Co-Chair Lee Kozlowski

Pitts addresses the audience. Photos courtesy A. Etra

Sunday February 3:
• 2:12 PM: Medical emergency, Pleasant Trl
• 3:01 PM: Motorcycle accident, Route 80
Wednesday February 6:
• 6:43 PM: Motor vehicle accident, intersection of Route 148 & Little City Rd
Saturday February 9:
• 9:30 AM: Medical emergency, Livemore Trl

Whether heading on vacation or staying home to curl up by the fire, everyone needs a book! And you're guaranteed to find one at our next book sale: Saturday, February 16th, 9:00am-3:00pm in the meeting room. We could also use your help! Setting up, selling, taking down - extra hands make the work go smoother. Please call Tammy at the library if you're able to assist.

Along with the Killingworth Library Book Sale, there will be a Bake Sale. A variety of cookies, cakes and sweet loafs will be offered for sale from 11:00 am to 3:00pm. Come and satisfy your sweet tooth!

PLEASE NOTE: The library has stopped accepting book sale donations until after February 18th - we've run out of storage space! Please hold onto your items until then.

HK Sports: The HK High School Girls and Boys Indoor Track Team competed at the Class S State Championship Meet in New Haven, last Friday. Led by several outstanding relay and individual performances, the girls team scored 32 points and placed 4th out of 44 teams in the meet. The meet began with an outstanding performance in the 4x800 by Gaby Haynosch, Hannah Donadio, Amy Chamberlain, and Jess Moore, who not only won the event but also set a school and Class S meet record with a time of 9:57.20. This performance earns all four girls All-State honors. Other highlights included a 2nd place finish by the 4x400 relay team of Donadio, Haynosch, Mary Dornfeld and Jess Moore with a time of 4:19.08. The Sprint Medley Relay team of Siobhan Blancaflor, Caroline McManus, Haynosch and Moore also ran a tremendous race placing 3rd in the event with a time of 4:30.92. In individual events, the H-K girl's were led by senior Hannah Donadio who placed 3rd in the 600 meter run with a time of 1:42.69 which breaks her own school record. Senior Caroline McManus ran a personal best time of 9.47 in the 55 meter hurdles to place 5th adding several points to the girls team score. Based on their performances at the Class S Championships, all three girls relays along with Hannah Donadio in the 600 qualified for the State Open Championships to be held next Saturday in New Haven.

Led by senior Mike Waterbury, the H-K boys team scored 14 points in the Class S Championships to place them 12th out of 48 teams in the meet. Waterbury ran a gutsy race in the 600 meter run, leading the race almost wire to wire, running a time of 1:25.65 to place second and narrowly losing by less than 2 tenths of a second. Based on his performance, Waterbury not only broke the school record but also qualified for next weeks State Open Championships. Other outstanding performances included the 4x800, the team of Kevin Allison, Jaosn Funaro, Paul Massicott and Wyatt Haynosch ran a time of 8:48 to place 5th, while the Sprint Medley Relay team of Dave Bartolatta, Ray Cerino, Brad Boulay and Matt O'Brien overcame some adversity to run a time of 3:54.46 to also place 5th in that event. Rounding out the scoring for the boys was the 4x400 team of Boulay, Allison, Waterbury and O'Brien who again placed 5th with a time of 3:42.43.

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting held January 28, 2008 and Special Meeting of February 5, 2008
4. Visitors: Concerning Items on the Agenda
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds:
6. Vacancies:
    a. WPCA 1/14-45,1-2/15
    b. Land Use (2)
    c. Recreation Commission - over 45
    d. Local Emerg. Planing Comm.
7. Appointments:
    a. Local Emerg. Planning Comm. - David J. Brown
    b. Land Use Comm. - Robert Artus
8. Old Business:
    a. Approval to submit Grant Application to Establish a Community Garden at Bosco Property and discussion of gardens, property and buildings
    b. Transfer Station Permit - Update
    c. Discussion of Land Conservation Tax Abatement for Non-Profit Organizations
9. New Business:
    a. Discussion of Budget Priorities - BOF
    b. Resolution in Conjunction with Agreement for Rights of Way Activities with Replacement of Reservoir Rd. Bridge No 04716
10. RJC Announcements
11. Selectmen Concerns
12. Visitor Comments: General
13. Adjournment
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Last weekend, the Cougar Aquatic Team hosted more than 200 swimmers from all around Connecticut looking to improve on their best times to qualify for the upcoming championships. CAT had 32 swimmers in the meet and 30 out of 32 swam their best time of the year. The Regional Championships will take place February 2- March 2. CAT Coach Mike Krajewski said, "I thought the meet went well and it was great to see so many teams come together from all over Connecticut to compete against one another. The parents did a lot of work putting the meet together and it was one of the best run meets I have ever been to. This meet was a real break through meet for a lot of the younger kids. What surprised me is the performance from older individuals as well. They have been working really hard and their bodies are tired. It great to see them (the 13 and overs) doing best times mid season. I am very excited to see what they are capable of at Championships."

HK Sports: The HK Middle School Swim team completed its second undefeated season in a row by disposing of Plainville Middle School, 154-116, on Friday afternoon at the HK pool. In a very exciting meet the Cougars rose to the challenge and swam numerous personal best times en route to the victory.

The undermanned boys' team was particularly impressive in defeating the Plainville boys, 66-55. Several of the events were extremely close. The large crowd was often on its feet cheering HK on, and the Cougars responded admirably. The 200 free relay team of R.J. Moore, Xavier Coleman, Neal Tyson, and Jake Gibbons won that event by only
.19 of one second in an exciting finish, stopping the clock at 2:19.34 to Plainville's 2:19.53. In another very exciting contest 5th grader Jake Gibbons edged out a Plainville swimmer by .7 second to capture top honors in the 50 backstroke. In yet another nail-biting finish, 8th grader R.J. Moore won the 100 freestyle with a time of 1:08.67 to edge his Plainville rival's time of 1:08.88. Xavier Coleman, Ian Thorpe, Tim Lafleur, Jack Clark, Neal Tyson, and Garrett Mazziotti all turned in season's best performances in an impressive display of determination.

The Cougar girls were once again led by Anna Fetteroll and Celine Coleman, both of whom captured 2 firsts in individual events. Celine won both the 100 IM and the 50 butterfly with personal best times. Anna was incredibly impressive while winning the 50 yd freestyle in a new school record time of 27.02 seconds and the 100 freestyle in 59.98 seconds, both personal bests. Anna and Celine teamed with Emily Meredith and Michelle Wendt to break the school record in the 200 freestyle relay by becoming the first ever Cougar team to go under 2 minutes with a time of 1:59.67. Later in the meet these same 4 girls teamed up with Sarah Auer, Brennan Marczewski, Emmery Bates, and Gaby Orlando to break the school record in the 400 free relay by more than 2 seconds. Brennan won the 50 breastroke with a personal best time of 38.67 and Gaby won the backstroke with a personal best of 34.93. Many other Cougar girls had personal bests en route to the victory, including Robyn Hurrell, Lindsay Clegg, Sarah Auer, Oksana Nichols, Taylor Emerson, Lauren Blewitt, Brenna Casey, Kaitlin Gillespie, Hannah Sullivan, and Clara Chasse. The team's final record was 6-0.