HK Sports: The HK Softball team was ousted from the Shoreline Tournament Friday with a, 11-2, Coginchaug win. Lindsey Griswold and Mary Kate Murray had two hits apiece with other hits coming from Marina Annino and Rachel Normandy. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press.

Russell Henry Harrison, 77, of Killingworth, passed away May 20, 2008. He was born February 18, 1931 in Guilford. He is the son of Bernard and Mary (Matthews) Harrison. Russell is preceded in death by parents and brothers, Herbert, Calvin and Richard Harrison. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lorraine (Linehan) Harrison, two sons, Brian Harrison of New Hampshire, Mark Harrison of Killingworth and daughter Norene Koester and her husband, Jeff of Florida. Russell is also survived by four beloved grandchildren, Keith, Gracie, Lee and Amy Koester and one brother, Bernard Harrison and his wife, Elise of Killingworth and numerous nieces and nephews. Russell was a retired oil burner serviceman for Knowles & Lombard Co., also having worked at CB Stone and Whaleco. Russell also ran his own landscaping business and continued working until last year. He enjoyed antique cars, fishing, gardening, and hiking in the woods. Russ was also an amateur artist who created and leaves numerous paintings, carvings and handiwork for his family and friends to enjoy.

Family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM in the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 with internment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Killingworth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Middlesex Dialysis Center, 100 Riverview Center, Middletown, CT, 06457, in memory of Mr. Russell Harrison.

The Connecticut Valley Driving Club hosts its 4th annual Driving Trial for horse and driver on June 7th at Haddam Meadows State Park on Route 154 in Haddam.

The "combined driving event", or CDE, will attract over 30 competitors from across New England and New York. "This is the fastest growing equine sport in the country," says club president Andrée Duggan, "and it's easy to see why. It's elegant and exciting for both competitor and spectator."

Combined Driving is similar to 3-phase events under saddle, but each competitor must complete Dressage, Cones, and Marathon versus Dressage, Stadium Jumping and Cross Country. The best combined score wins in each of six divisions from Miniature Horse all the way up to Horse Pairs. The sport attracts youth drivers to seniors, and they compete side by side. It also attracts a wide range of breeds including Cheval Canadien, Hackney, Gypsy Vanner, Friesian, Morgan, Arab, Dale Pony, New Forest Pony, Welsh, Fjord, Standardbred, Saddlebred and Clyde/TB Cross.

The Connecticut Valley Driving Trial is officially recognized by, and follows the official rules of, The American Driving Society. The event is run by more than sixty five volunteers and by organizers Nancy and Bill Lawson of Durham with Andrée Duggan of Killingworth. Officials include President of the Jury, Craig Kellogg and Technical Delegate, Marc Johnson.

Spectators are welcome. The Dressage and Cones portion of the event runs from 8:30 am through mid-day, and then the fast-paced Marathon with obstacles runs from around 1:00 pm through 3:30. The Awards Ceremony follows. Haddam Boy Scout Troop 44 will provide the food concession once again, and will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers.

Officials ask that spectators yield to carriages while on the field, and that they leash all dogs to ensure the safety of all. Spectators can pick up a program in the central red and white tent for more information and instructions for enjoying the show. Major Sponsors include New England Carriage Imports and Harbor Motors of Old Saybrook.

The Estuary Council of Seniors is holding a volunteer open house June 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tables will be provided at no charge to set up displays for organizations seeking volunteers. Please call the center at 860-388-1611 before May 30 to reserve a table.

The center is at 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, and serves the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook.

When officials gathered Thursday at Chatfield Hollow State Park to kick off the outdoor season, it was hard to miss one of their upcoming initiatives.

The new addition is a 6-foot-tall bright orange life vest called "Floatie." The mascot is intended to educate boaters about the importance of wearing personal flotation devices on the water, said Tom Morrissey, the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Outdoor Recreation chief. Read the full story in the New Haven Register

Gerald Condon Flynn, Sr. beloved husband of Dorothy Jarmie Flynn of 10 Swanlake Trail, Killingworth and a former longtime resident of West Haven died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Middlesex Hospital Hospice. Besides his wife, he was the cherished father and father-in-law of Mary (Timothy) Withington, Thomas J. Flynn, Gerald C. (Melanie) Flynn, Jr., Karyn (Frank) Zavaglia, Catherine (Edward) Shea and Patrick B. Flynn; grandfather of Michael Kiefer, Kelsey Withington, Stephanie, Kevin, Christopher, Kelly, Melissa and Amanda Flynn, Joseph and Nicholas Zavaglia, Edward Jr., Cory and Adam Shea and Sarah Flynn; a great-grandchild, Brayden Flynn; two sisters, Mary Mullally and Barbara Westerman; and two brothers, James T. and William Flynn. He was predeceased by a grandson, Kevin Patrick Withington. He was born in New Haven on Nov. 22, 1937 son of James T. and Winifred Davidson Flynn. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was retired having been a heating and cooling engineer for the Army Engineers of Stratford and prior to that worked for Remington Products. He was an avid Giants and Yankee fan and enjoyed playing golf.

Friends may call at the Keenan Funeral Home, 238 Elm St., West Haven on Saturday from 1 to 5 pm.

Saturday, May 24th, is the last day the Killingworth Lions Club will be selling raffle tickets at Compactor Way to raise funds for the sponsorship of a Fidelco Guide Dog. The tickets will be on sale from 8:00 a.m. till the compactor closes at 2:00 p.m.

Last year the Lions had a very successful raffle which raised over $10,000 towards the $26,000 it takes to breed, train and provide support for a guide dog. This year ticket sales have been slow and entering our last Saturday sale before the drawing, which will take place at the Platt Nature Center, at Noon, after the Memorial Day Parade, we have sold just over 100 tickets. The tickets are priced at forty dollars, and since the Lions Club pays for the prizes, the entire forty dollars goes toward the sponsorship of the guide dog.

A raffle ticket purchased this Saturday will support the Lions Club, contribute to a worthy cause, and have an excellent opportunity to win one of the following prizes:
• First Prize is a $2000 Travel Voucher through Century Travel
• Second Prize is a Sony 40 inch LCD flat panel HDTV - retail $1700
• Third Prize is a $250 entertainment package which includes dinner for two at the Sage American Restaurant plus two tickets to the Goodspeed Opera House
• Fourth Prize is dinner for two on the Essex Stream Train valued at $140

The Killingworth Library Association is planning a bus trip to New York City on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. It is designed as a day on your own. You can shop, go to the theater, wander a museum, enjoy a restaurant or just be a tourist. There will be drop offs for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Radio City Music Hall, and Macy's.

Bus departure will be from the Clinton Commuter lot at 8 A.M. and from the city at 6 P.M. Cost per person is $35.00. Such trips generally fill up fast and reservations can be made early by calling 663-3185. (No refunds will be made within two weeks prior to the scheduled date unless there is a waiting list for the seat.) Call a friend and enjoy the adventure.

Come and join us at Valley Bible Evangelical Free Church at 220 Turkey Hill Road in Haddam for PowerLab Vacation Bible School from June 23 to 27 from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM. Take the time to discover Jesus' miraculous power. It will be a fun filled time with music, crafts, games, science experiments, bible drama and snack.

PowerLab Vacation Bible School is for children in Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) to Grade 6 (grade completed in June 2008). Call the church office at 345-8932 to request a registration form or email vbinfo@valleybibleefc.org. There is no registration fee.

HK Sports: The HK Varsity Baseball team was ousted from the Shoreline Conference tournament Thursday, falling to Hale-Ray, 3-1.

The Cougars helped Hale Ray in the top of the first as two unearned runs crossed the plate allowing the Noises to jump out to a 2-0 lead.

That score held up as HK threatened in several innings, but was not be able to get a run in and put some pressure on the Noises. That allowed Hale Ray to scratch another run in the sixth to expand their lead to 3-0.

In the bottom of the seventh the Cougars came alive as Brian Ludington crossed the plate after he singled to lead off the inning. With the potential tying run on base and clinging to their hope of another trip to the SLC final, HK fell short by a 3-1 score.

Lou Annino was the losing pitcher, but kept HK in the game the entire way. He would also be the only Cougar with multiple hits going 2-3. The Cougars will now wait until the state tournament to play their next game, but will face the HK alumni on Monday in a tune-up for their final 2008 run. Game time is scheduled for 1pm.

Killingworth will host its Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. Parade formation will be at 8:30 a.m. at Irene Sheldon Field on Route 80. The Parade will start at 9:00 a.m. and proceed west on Route 80, and then north on Route 81 to the Killingworth Congregational Church for the ceremony and the laying of the wreath by Gold Star Mother and Father Kathy and Jon Miller, parents of Sergeant Jason M. Lantieri.

The HK High School Band as well as the National Guard Color Guard and Firing Squad will accompany marchers. WWII veteran Eleanor Becker will sing the National Anthem. A Military Jet Fly-over has also been approved by the Governors office. All local youth, civic and service organizations have been invited to join the line of march. The VFW encourages and invites all active and veteran military members to join us either in the line of march or at the Church for this somber time of remembrance.

HK Sports: H-K Boys Tennis Defeats Westbrook 6-1 to finish conference play 19-0. Cougars claim 7th conference title in 8 years.

The Cougars improved their Shoreline Conference record to 19-0 and kept their unbeaten streak alive with an impressive 6-1 win over Westbrook yesterday on the H-K courts. "The guys were able to keep their focus...sometimes it's difficult to maintain your focus and direction under these circumstances, said Coach Rod Pakus, as we actually won the Shoreline Boys' Tennis title last week. This win is icing on the cake!!!"

In #1 singles, Captain Ryan Hawkins defeated Drew Bernard of Westbrook in straight sets (6-0, 6-2) while the Cougars #2, Cody Warren won his 12th match of the season (6-2, 6-1) over James Landino. Patrick Gilhuly continued his unbeaten record in Conference play by winning (6-2, 6-1) over Jerry Morant of Westbrook. Senior Captain Alex Langevin took the match at #4 singles (6-1, 6-4) over Westbrook's Ryan Taylor to improve his match record to 8-7. Varun Ravishankar completed the singles sweep for H-K by defeating Mike Avena (6-0, 6-1).

In doubles play Joe Cerino and Matt Waldman won (6-2, 6-1) over Ryan Higgins and Aaron Bernstein of Westbrook. The White Knights won a thrilling three set match at #2 doubles to improve their record to 19-1 by beating H-K’s Tom McKinnon and Kyle Kelsey (6-2, 2-6, 6-4)

The Third Annual John P. Hine, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament is taking shape. Golfers and sponsors are signing up. Auction and raffle items are pouring in. Contests and prizes have been planned. The date is Monday, June 9th and the place, the Clinton Country Club. Co-chaired by Shelly Cumpstone and Katherine Smith, the tournament is a major fundraiser for the Killingworth Library Association.

A maximum of a 140 golfers will be enjoying the day's outing. Spots may be reserved now through May 27th. The cost remains the same, $175 per golfer. The driving range will open that morning at 10:00 a.m. for practice and warm up. An 11:00 a.m. lunch will be followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun tee time. Cocktails and dinner in the Club's gracious dining room will follow the day's adventure.

Shelly Cumpstone is the contact person. She can be reached at 860 663 2747.

CrossNotes, the sixty-voice youth choir from Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Memphis Tennessee, will sing at the United Methodist Church of Clinton, 12 Commerce Street in morning worship on Sunday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. This enthusiastic group of 13-18 year olds has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico with this year's tour taking them on their first visit to New England.

Their tour program is entitled In The Presence and offers a unique mix of music, scripture, testimony and visuals. The choir is backed by a talented group of instrumentalists on keyboards, guitars and percussion. In addition to singing, the youth have included service and mission projects as a part of the tour, including stops at United Methodist ElderCare in East Providence, RI and Marina Bay Rehabilitation Hospital in Quincy, MA.

For further information contact Sue Alexander, 663-1860, email: sueroyal@sbcglobal.net

7:00 p.m. According to WFSB.com, the suspect turned himself into state police just before 7:00 p.m.

4:42 p.m. Students from Haddam Elementary School are being released to their buses.

3:46 p.m. Police have blocked off Route 154 between Candlewood Hill Road and the Middletown line. The suspect is described as a white male in his 50s with gray hair and a beard wearing a white t-shirt and jeans. A vehicle believed to be used in connection with the robbery was located at Haddam Elementary school, according to police.

3:27 p.m. The state police, police dogs and the state police helicopter, Trooper One continue to search for the suspect in an armed robbery that took place in Haddam at 2:30 p.m. WTNH has reported that Burr Elementary School may also been locked down in addition to HK High School and Haddam Elementary School. HK Middle School in Killingworth was also locked down but students have since been released.

3:00 p.m. According to WTNH.com, a gas station robbery in Haddam has caused Haddam Elementary School and HK High School to be locked down while state police search for the suspect. The JD Food Mart was robbed on Saybrook Road around 2:30 p.m., according to police. Police say the suspect did display a handgun. For live feed of the scene go the www.wtnh.com

Middlesex County libraries, in cooperation with the Middlesex County Community Foundation and the Connecticut Library Council, are planning a series of "green" events for the fall and winter.

Please take this short survey and let us know which environmental issues are tops on your list! Paper copies of this survey are available at the Killingworth Library, and there is a link to the survey on the library's webpage.
Thank you for your feedback!

By Gena M. Murray Co-Founder of the KWO
May 1, 2008 marked the 5-year anniversary of the very first meeting of the Killingworth Women's Organization. It was five years ago that a group of women, mostly strangers, gathered together and unanimously decided that a Women's Organization was truly something needed in this town. We proceeded forward, full steam ahead setting the goals we were getting ready to accomplish. When I have a quiet moment (rarely) and sit and think how much we have done I am blown away. So many women volunteering their time with our already busy lives.

We are mothers, friends, daughters, spouses, and caretakers, and yet we have found the generosity within our hearts to give back to our community. I think about how we have enhanced the lives of the people in our town and beyond. We have put smiles on children's faces and laughter within their hearts at the Halloween Happenings, Lights Spectacular, and by dancing the night away at KES this Spring. We have helped collect toys for children, gift cards for the elderly, and gave comfort to cancer victims. We have participated in and organized cancer walks, an Art Auction, formed scholarships for high school students and so on and so on......(I could go on bragging forever). When in need we have been there for each other and our families and have formed lifetime friendships amongst ourselves.

So THANK YOU, THANK YOU ladies for a job well done way beyond my expectations. When Mary Ellen Wilson came to me 5 years ago to ask if I would be interested in forming a Women's group I said "sure that sounds great". "Let's get a few women together and do some good things in town", never expecting it to blossom into what it is today. So everyone take a moment and give yourself a big pat on the back for keeping the KWO going strong and thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving your time unselfishly.

Photo courtesy A. Etra

When Courtney Whalen and Hannah O'Leary, 7th graders at the HK Middle School, put their heads together on a bleak winter day, a great summer plan emerged; holding a summer soccer camp for young girls in their community. The duo asked their fellow teammates on the HK Girl's U-14 Travel Team Holly Nord, Taylor Schultz and Grace Colonia-Hughes for their assistance in running the program. In order for the camp to become a reality, their idea had to be approved by their sponsors, the HK Soccer Club. At the club's April meeting, the girls presented their proposal and the club members voted unanimously to lend it their support and approval.

Super Soccer Seminar, the girl's camp, will be held on Mondays from June 31st to July 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the multi-purpose field behind the Old Middle School. The camp is open to girls entering 1st and 2nd grade interested in learning the basic fundamentals of soccer. The camp provides an opportunity for girls to learn the techniques of dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork. Participants will also be taught the positions and rules of the game. The cost of the camp is $15. To register, please contact Karen Vecchitto at 663-4227 or Patricia Trapasso at 663-3413.

Courtney Whalen, Holly Nord, Hannah O'Leary, Taylor Schultz, and Grace Colonia-Hughes. Photo courtesy M. Hughes

At the Annual Town Budget Meeting last night 41 residents voted to approve the Town's $5,932,063 operating budget and approve the capital expenditure budget of $124,200 for the fiscal year July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009. The budget passed by an overwhelming margin with only two dissenting votes, no discussions or challenges.

Following the meeting, the Board of Finance set the new mil rate at 0.02100. This represents a slight reduction from last year's rate of 0.02120. According to Board of Finance Vice Chairman Louis Annino, Sr. the mill rate reflects the fiscally responsible approach on behalf of Killingworth's taxpayers taken by both the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance.

HK Sports: H-K Boys Tennis Defeats Old Saybrook 5-2 to improve Shoreline Conference record to 18-0

The HK Boys Tennis continued the season undefeated by besting Old Saybrook in an away match on the saybrook courts. "It was cold and quite windy", said Coach Rod Pakus "and the matches were won by the steadier player". "If you went for too much, you were penalized by the gusting and swirling winds."

Senior Tri Captain Ryan Hawkins defeated Kyle McGowan of the Rams (6-0, 6-4) while Old Saybrook's Cameron Dunlap evened the match with a hard fought (7-6-TB 7-1, 6-3) win over the Cougars' #2 Cody Warren. The number 3 singles match went to Patrick Gilhuly of HK in straight sets (6-2, 6-1) over Casey McGowan. Old Saybrook again evened the match score when the Rams Bryan Cryder defeated Varun Ravishankar (6-1, 6-1). H-K's Andrew McCurdy won at #5 singles defeating Chime Tsewane in three sets (3-6, 6-1, 6-4) to complete singles play.

Joe Cerino kept his unbeaten doubles record intact by teaming with Cougar Junior Matt Waldman to defeat Kyle Gregoiroe and Tenzin Kunkyab (6-0,6-0). The HK doubles duo of Tom McKinnon and Ken Roberts closed out the match with an impressive (6-0, 6-0) win over the Rams James Wetherspoon and Chris Mane in the #2 doubles match. "It was a good win but a bit melancholy for me", remarked Pakus. "Remember that the McGowan brothers played for us last year before transferring down here to Old Saybrook. It was like watching your own children play one another. They are great kids and they welcomed our team as if they were brothers."

The HK Varsity Baseball team ended the 2008 regular season on a high note downing Ellington, 3-0. Three different HK pitchers combined on the shut out.

The Cougars got on the board in the third inning when Steve Landell and Kyle Allison hit back-to-back RBI singles to make the score 2-0. In the fifth, HK tacked on an insurance run when Alex Pollack (2-3, 2 runs, SB) walked, stole second, advanced to third on a ground out, and scored on a passed ball. With a 3-0 lead all the offense could muster, it was a good thing that the Cougar pitching was up to par.

Three different pitchers all got some work on the afternoon. AJ Margnelli threw the first three, Chris Bova the fourth and fifth, and Landell earned the save by going the final two. The trio combine to pitch seven innings, allowing five hits, while striking out four.

HK ends the season with a 15-5 (13-4) record and has earned the #2 seed in the SLC tournament. They will host a first round tournament game at 3:45 on Thursday, May 22nd.

The Killingworth Land Conservation Trust will hold its annual meeting and Spring program Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church's Parish Hall on Route 81. The program will include the presentation "Wild Mushrooms of Killingworth!"

This year's land trust Spring program will be presented by Terry Doyle, who has been scouring the area for mushrooms for many years. The talk, illustrated with beautiful images, will cover some of the common mushrooms found in Killingworth and, more importantly, how not to get poisoned by eating the wrong ones! He will have some of his favorite guides on hand and, as always, we'll have plenty of time for questions and answers.

This presentation is free and open to the public. Join us for a fun and informative meeting!

The Haddam Killingworth Soccer Club U14 Boys were the Champions in the Clinton Tournament held this past weekend. The team won all three qualifying games on Saturday to earn the number one seed going into Sunday's semifinal game. In that game, HK's Andrew Mead scored the only goal in the 1-0 overtime win over Guilford. In the finals, HK faced Coginchaug. The game, scoreless after regulation and two overtime periods, went to a MLS penalty shootout. Great goalkeeping by Pat Gorman and clutch shots by Mead, Joey LaRosa and Richard Coletti sealed the victory after a weekend of great team work.

The U14 HK Soccer Club boys win the Clinton Tournament. Photo courtesy M.Cumpstone

Professors Joan Donati, Pam Wahl, and Patricia Raymond, Middlesex Community College faculty advisers for the Beta Gamma XI chapter of Phi Theta Kappa announced the recent induction of Middlesex Community College students. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that rewards academic excellence while promoting leadership, fellowship, and service. Middlesex Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Gamma XI, was chartered in 1996.

Killingworth resident Heather Wilson was recently inducted. The induction ceremony included 52 students from 25 different Connecticut communities. The enrollment increase prompted PTK headquarters to award Middlesex Community College's chapter, Beta Gamma XI, the prestigious Pinnacle Award. Middlesex Community College congratulates Wilson for her exceptional achievement.

According to www.WTNH.com, Police have a suspect in custody after an overnight pursuit triggered by a driver going the wrong way on I-95. The chase ended with a crash in Killingworth.

David Schoendorf, 33, of East Haven, faces multiple charges including assault in a police officer, and is behind bars this morning on $200,000 bond.

It all started around 3:00 a.m. when police got the report of the wrong-way driver. That driver got off the interstate and onto Route 1, and sped right past Clinton police headquarters.

He crashed his car at the traffic circle where Route 81 and 80 meet and tried to run away, but police with guns drawn got him and put him under arrest.

During the chase the driver clipped two Clinton police cruisers. One officer was taken to the shoreline clinic to be treated for minor injuries.

Police seized some evidence from the car, but we don't yet know why the driver led police on the chase.

Killingworth's own Andrew Verderame addressed his 204 classmates yesterday during graduation ceremonies at Xavier High School of Middletown. The salutatorian said, "We should all aim high and not be afraid to attempt something great with our lives, something to make the world better". Read more about Xavier's Class of 2008 in the Middletown Press.

At last week's Project Graduation meeting, committee members had a surprise quest. Charlie Mertz, representing the Killingworth Fire Company, made a generous donation in support of the substance free, all night celebration for graduating seniors. Unfortunately, the Fire Company sees what happens to kids who don't have a safe place to go on a special night like graduation. Mertz, a long time chaperone, and the rest of the volunteers fire fighters are very supportive of Project Graduation.

This is the 19th year for the Project Graduation event at HKHS without a single graduation night tragedy. The seniors get spoiled all night long with food, games, entertainment, swimming, and unbelievable prizes. And the last 10 years or so we have had 90-95% attendance rate for the graduating class.

There is still time to donate! Send all contributions to HKHS Attention: Project Graduation, P.O. Box 569, Higganum, CT, 06441. If you are able to donate your time to help with chaperoning, picking up or delivering food, set up or clean up, please contact Trish Hatin at 663-3451 (trishhatin@sbcglobal.net or Sue Craffey at 345-3908 (jcraffey@snet.net). Thank you for your support! (Photo courtesy T. Hatin)

To the Editor:

Response to "6 Months 'OFF THE JOB'":

As an outside observer of Killingworth politics, it appears to me that Mr. Klein has learned nothing from the experience that forced him "off the job" six months ago: he still does not understand that presenting ideas in an obnoxious and off-putting manner makes people stop listening. Killingworth expects elected officials and residents to be respectful of each other and to show emotional intelligence. Neither is present in Mr. Klein's letter. The points Mr. Klein tries to make in his letter may be valid. Unfortunately, his letter to the editor is just a disorganized rant that forces even the most resilient reader to move on to another topic. His letter accomplishes nothing. It offends reasonable people and wastes Mr. Klein's considerable energy and dedication.

Mr. Klein presents himself as someone who gets things done. If he is to be an effective leader within the Killingworth community, the first thing he needs to get done is to change his own political style.

Peter C. Stockman

Tuesday May 13:
• 4:41 PM: Mutual aid to Clinton, Brush fire, Brickyard Rd
Wednesday May 14:
• 10:27 AM: Medical emergency, Green Hill Rd
• 8:49 PM: Electrical fire, pole / wires, Roast Meat Hill Rd
Thursday May 15:
• 2:08 PM: Medical emergency, Route 80
Friday May 16:
• 3:17 AM: Medical emergency, Route 81
• 5:36 PM: Electrical fire, pole / wire, Route 81
• 6:59 PM: Fire alarm, Kimberly Ln
Saturday May 17:
• 4:21 PM: Motor vehicle accident, intersection of Rte 81 and Pond Meadow Rd

HK Sports: Coach Brooks Wins 500th

HK Head Coach Mark Brookes reached the 500 win milestone on Saturday with a convincing, 14-0, victory over Valley Regional. Coach Brookes has been the varsity baseball coach at Haddam-Killingworth since the program started in the 1977-78 school year. Read what legendary Middletown High baseball coach John DeNunzio says about Coach Brookes.

The game was stuck in a 0-0 pitchers duel until HK scratched a run in the third thanks to a Steve Landell sacrifice fly to deep center. It would soon be 3-0 as an AJ Margnelli RBI double would be the big hit in a two run fifth.

Meanwhile, HK starting pitcher Lou Annino was mowing down Valley hitters all morning as he cruised through all seven innings. He allowed only four hits while striking out six for the complete game shutout.

Not that the Cougars would need it, but for good measure they exploded for an 11 run sixth inning that featured eight hits, three walks, and a whopping 16 batters. The big hits in the inning were a pair of two-run singles by Mike Waterbury(2-4, 3 runs, 2 RBI) and Kyle Allison (2-4, run, 3 RBI). Landell (2-4, run, 2 RBI) would also have a good day at the plate.

HK improves to 14-5 (13-4) on the season and have now secured a home game for the first round of the SLC tournament. Their final regular season game will be played on Monday at Ellington at 3:45.

Photo courtesy P. Devlin

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life celebrates the lives of hundreds of local residents who have survived cancer, while offering the hope of finding a cure. To honor the incredible strength and courage of cancer survivors, all area survivors are invited to unite in a "Victory Lap" followed by a survivor reception at the Relay For Life event in Killingworth at the Haddam/Killingworth High School on Friday May 30. The Victory Lap will take place directly after the opening ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

The Relay For Life event, May 30-31, is an all-night community event bringing together teams of families, friends, religious groups, neighborhoods, and businesses - all with the same goal of curing cancer in the new millennium. Teams of walkers keep a continuous presence on the track throughout the night, walking in shifts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Dollars raised during Relay For Life help support American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy, and patient services. Programs include Reach to Recovery, providing one-on-one support for breast cancer patients; and Resource Centers, offering comfortable settings to research cancer information via computers, books, and videos. Relay For Life also helps maintain the American Cancer Society's toll-free 24-hour cancer information line at 1-800-ACS-2345.

This year's Relay For Life event of Haddam/Killingworth is sponsored by PCI Medical of Deep River. Relay For Life is a handicapped-accessible event. To find out how to get involved in Relay For Life or to volunteer, please contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.