The St. Lawrence Catholic Church Sale will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The church hall is located on the corner of Hemlock Drive and Route 81.

As always, there will be a wonderful selection of clothing for the whole family; all manner of household items from antique plates to picture frames plus books and toys for all ages. The St. Lawrence bakers will once again delight you with fresh pies, cakes cookies and more! Stop by and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee, FREE!

If you wish to donate good usable clothing or household items the hall will be open:
Tuesday, October 7 - 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8 - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 9 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10 - 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Baked goods may be dropped off on Friday, or early Saturday before 10:00 a.m.
Please note: We cannot accept electrical items or children's items such as car seats or strollers. If you have questions please call Betty at 860-663-0204

HK Sports: The H-K High School Field Hockey team won 3-0 against a tough Westbrook team. Senior Danielle Page scored three minutes into the game with an assist from senior captain Lindsey Griswold and Junior Marina Annino. Page scored again to bring the Cougars to a 2-0 lead. In the second half, Sophomore, Carly Mooney, scored with an assist from junior, MaryKate Murray. Westbrook had opportunities to score, but goalie, senior captain, Lindsey Gorman, had some great saves. The Cougar's next game is an away night game against North Branford on Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:30pm. Please come and support our Lady Cougars!

Th HKHS Boys Soccer team defeated Old Saybrook, 2-1. Steve Metcalf and Jim Virgulto scored the goals in the second half. The Cougars had 11 shots on goal and are now 1-3 on the year.

The HK Cougar Girls Swim team defeated Rocky Hill Friday in its season opener, 97-76. HK took the lead immediately in the 200 medley relay and never was really threatened. Katie Faust, Bridget Morello, Heather Kinney, and Ellen Cizek combined to win the relay with the team of Madison Haynosch, Jen Thayer, Taylor Squeglia, and Emma Wing picking up 3rd.

Senior Dina Grimaldi got 2nd in both the 200 IM and the 500 freestyle as well as a 1st in the 400 free relay; Madison Haynosch got 1st in both distance freestyle events and also was part of the winning 4 x 100 free relay. Sophomore Katie Faust won the 200 IM and was 2nd in the backstroke and was also part of the winning 400 free relay team. In the closest race of the day, Ellen Cizek lost the 50 free by only .05 of a second and then returned to win the 100 free and was also part of the 4 x 100 free relay. Junior Heather Kinney had a great meet with an excellent performance in winning the 100 butterfly. She also had a close 2nd in the 200 free relay. Senior co-captain and defending conference champion Celia Marcum easily won the diving event. Junior Laura Parzych had three 2nd place finishes and one 3rd place finish in her events. The Cougars are 1-0. Their next meet is Tuesday vs. St.
Paul's of Bristol.

The HK Middle School Girls Soccer team fell to Lyme -Old Lyme, 2-0, Thursday. The Junior Varsity soccer team was scoreless in its game.

Angie Cretella beats the defense to move the ball up field. Photo courtesy D. Savino

By Fiona Phelan
After three years of planning, fundraising and more fundraising, the project to begin installing stadium lights at the Haddam Killingworth High School track began in earnest this month as over 50 volunteers helped run 900-feet of power line that will eventually bring light to the track and soccer field and the future football field.

Members of the high school football teams, their parents, helped dig a 4-foot deep trench to lay the conduit for the power cable.

Originally planned for the existing football field, the project quickly changed course and targeted the soccer field and track as the location for the lights, allowing a greater number of athletes and other facility users the ability to hold evening events.

The plan doesn't just stop at lights. To successfully hold night games and evening events bleachers will be installed and the concession stand will be relocated.

The HKHS Touchdown Club would like to thank the many people and organizations that donated food and equipment during the initial construction phase: Haddam Feed store, Country market, Pizzeria DaVinci, and special thanks to the CL&P, Scovil Landscaping and The Madore Brothers for all the heavy duty equipment.

By Rob Artus
Volunteers Needed

I have served on three Town Committees and have found the experiences fulfilling and meaningful. There are several committees in Killingworth that desperately need members and I would like to take this opportunity to encourage folks to get involved.

Most committees meet once a month and all provide valuable service to the Town. It's a great way to get involved, meet new people and contribute to the community. A long time ago, someone told me I should stop complaining from the sidelines and get involved, and I am very glad I did - it has been a very rewarding experience. You don't have to be politically active and in fact in my experience, there is actually very little "politics" involved in the working of these committees - it's just people who care about Killingworth rolling up their sleeves, working together and getting involved. Read more

HK Sports: Despite a sloppy start, the HK High School Freshman Football team defeated Vinal Tech/Coginchaug Wednesday, 14-0. Dan Milardo rushed for a 45-yard touchdown in the first half to give HK a 6-0 lead. RJ Kasper scored a two-yard touchdown and a two-point conversion late in the third quarter to seal the victory.

The HK Volleyball team blanked Old Lyme, 3-0. Games scores were: 25-21, 25-18, 25-16. Erin Moriarty had 11 kills and 6 blocks. Lindsey Wierbicki had 26 assists and 12 digs.

HK Girls Soccer defeated East Hampton, 3-1. It took just twelve minutes for the Cougars to score. Ali Armstrong working from the left side of the field provided Siobhan Blancaflor with the ball she needed to score HK's first goal of the game. Allie Rand scoring in the 13th minute gave the Cougars a 2-0 lead at the end of the half. Blancaflor scored again in the 46th minute of the game of an assist from Megan Linsenbigler. It was almost a shut out but East Hampton rallied and scored in the final seconds of the game. East Hampton had 10 shots on goal vs HK's 11. Alyssa Hunt played the majority of the game in goal and was credited with 5 saves. HK plays again Saturday in Old Saybrook at 10:30 am.

Allie Rand fighting her way through the East Hampton defense. Photo courtesy. S. Mazzotta

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department announces the return of the popular Parent and Kid Soccer Instruction Program for kids ages 4 - entering K. This exciting program offers instruction for younger players. Coaches from Major League Soccer Camps will guide parents and their children through skill drills in a fun and active format.

Each player is required to have a parent present each week. Parents will work one-on-one with their children. No previous experience is needed by either players or parents, a simple easy to follow format will be used. Each player is required to bring his own soccer ball and wear shinguards

The program meets on Saturdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at Sheldon Park in Killingworth beginning September 20th - November 1st (no 10/11). The fee is $40 and includes an official HK Youth Soccer Shirt. Non-residents can sign up for an additional $10.

For registration information, please contact the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department at 345-8334 or visit us on-line at www.hkrec.com.

The Town Clerk's Office has received a set of keys found recently on Wolf Hollow Road. They can be claimed at the Town Offices. Town Clerk's hours are: Mon-Fri: 8 am -12, 1-4 p.m.

The Town Office Building Study Committee is recommending the renovation of the current office building and the addition of an open floor plan building to alleviate the cramped spacing in the Town Offices. TOBSC Chair Gwenne Lally said the first stage would be the expansion of the Town Clerk's Office. According to the New Haven Register, while awaiting more specific figures, the committee's report projects a cost of about $100,000 for a 12-by-20-foot addition to the office, with reconfigured entryway, work stations and counter, as well as needed climate control equipment for the two vaults.

The committee proposed building a post and beam barn-like structure with an open modular floor plan to replace the aging portable units. Lally said the structure would keep with the character of the town and could be designed by local volunteers. Lally said the 2007 estimated cost for the entire project was $800,000, including the new structure and an addition to the town clerk's office. She said the costs continue to rise so the committee requested several months to complete a realistic cost projection.

The Board of Selectmen continued the TOBSC's charge to plan out the project. Selectman Fred Dudek said they would like to let the committee "run with it". The goal is to get an accurate estimate of the cost of the renovation and construction for the new budget season and possibly roll it into a bonding package.

Walter J. (Walt) Coady, 46, died on September 16 at his home in Madison surrounded by family following a courageous year long battle with cancer. Walt was a life-long resident of Madison. He graduated from Daniel Hand High School in 1980 and earned an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Connecticut. Walt served four years in the United States Army becoming a sergeant before being honorably discharged in Nov, 1989. He worked for the next ten years in his family's business. In December of 2003, he received his master's degree in education from the University of New Haven and began his career teaching History, which was his life long dream. Walt taught for 3 years in the North Haven School district, one year at the Middle School and two years at the High School. Spending time with his wife and children, enjoying music, playing guitar and being an avid N.Y. Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan were all hobbies Walt enjoyed. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kelly A. (Flood), their three young children, Erinn, Meghan, and Ryan; his parents Elsie and Walt Coady of Killingworth; brothers Scott and his wife Cheryl of Clinton, Paul and his wife Jean of Killingworth, sister Carolyn (Coady) Meeker and her husband Matt of Madison, and 15 nieces and nephews. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all.

The family will receive friends at The Wharf Restaurant, 94 West Wharf Road, Madison on Friday from 5:30-7:00pm, military honors will begin at 7pm, followed by a "Celebration Of Life" in Walt's memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Walter J. Coady Memorial Fund, C/O Coady Contracting, 50 Mungertown Road, Suite 10, Madison 06443.

The Board of Selectman is considering opening the town office building during evening hours, perhaps once a week or a couple of times a month. We believe this might be useful to people who have trouble getting to the town hall during regular business hours. Several nearby towns, including Chester, Durham, Haddam, Westbrook, and Clinton, currently stay open until 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. one night each week; they close Friday at noon to make up the time. We would like to hear from anyone who would find this system beneficial or problematic. Please email me at ciino@comcast.net or call me at 663-2358 and let me know your reactions. Thanks!

Catherine Iino
Selectwoman

The Killingworth Library is holding an outdoor pre-holiday shopping market on its grounds Saturday, October 4th from 9am until 3pm. Early vendor sign-ups include Pampered Chef, Silpada Jewelry, Southern Living at Home, Beauty Control, Flair, and Guilford's Meriano's Bake Shoppe. There are more in the works including apples and pumpkins from Lyman Orchards. A KLA table will be selling newly designed library note cards. Unique gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, the holiday season, will be available within a short drive from home, saving on gas as well. In the event of rain, the market will be held inside the library.

Monday: September 1:
• 04:27:18 Medical Call Chittenden Rd
• 15:31:53 Fire Alarm Buell Hill Rd.
Thursday: September 4:
• 17:16:34 MVA, Bethke Rd
• 17:58:00 Fire Alarm Route 81
Friday: September 5:
• 17:05:45 Medical Call Chittenden Rd
Saturday: September 6:
• 19:26:39 Structure Fire, Schnoor Rd.
• 21:07:52 Wires Down, Tower Hill Rd.
Sunday September 7:
• 00:40:47: Wires Down, County Rd.& Emanuel Church Rd.
• 08:55:56: Medical Call, Chittenden Rd.
• 17:29:56: Public Service, Hemlock Dr.
Monday September 8:
• 08:41:11: Medical Call, Chittenden Rd.
Friday September 12:
• 10:28:34: Wires Down, Rt. 148 & Stone Hill Dr.

HK Sports: The HK High School Girls Soccer team is now 2-1 for the season. HK was defeated by North Branford, 0-3, last Saturday night at Colafati field, but earned its second win of the season yesterday against Old Lyme. The only score of the game came in the 1st half on a penalty kick taken by junior Rachel Mazzotta. HK had a total of 7 shots on goal and Goalkeeper, Alyssa Hunt made 9 saves. HK plays again this Thursday at home vs East Hampton. Game time is 3:45pm.

TH HK HS Girls Volleyball team defeated North Branford three games to one. Game scores were: 25-17, 25-6, 17-25, 25-15. Stephanie Venuti had three aces and five kills, Lindsey Weirbicki had 28 assists and Erin Moriarty had five kills and five blocks.

The HKHS Boys Junior Varsity Soccer team defeated Old Lyme 2-1.

On Monday, the Boys and Girls Cross Country team competed in their third meet of the season at a Shoreline Meet held at East Hampton HS. The boys team went 4-1 on the day beating East Hampton (26-29), Valley (28-29), Morgan (17-42) and North Branford (15-48) but losing to Coginchaug (29-26). The boys were led by junior Jason Funaro who placed 4th in a time of 19:06. Funaro was followed by senior Kevin Allison 9th (19:54), junior Connor Walsh 11th (19:57), junior Dan Hollenbeck 13th (20:11) and junior Brandon Page 18th (20:28) to round out the team scoring.

The girls team also had a great race and went 3-2 on the season in dual meets beating Coginchaug (24-31), Morgan (20-49), and Valley (24-31). The girls losses came at the hands of East Hampton (47-15) and North Branford (29-27). Leading the way for the girls was junior Sarah Tischbein who places 10th in a time of 25:17 for the 5,000 meter course. Following Tischbein was her sister Megan (a freshman) who placed 15th (26:23), junior Clair Helenek 18th (26:47), junior Kara Burdett 20th (27:03) and junior Melissa Buckley 22nd (27:14).

Both teams will next be in action on Thursday as they travel to Coginchaug HS for the Run To The Sun Invitational.

The HK Middle School teams opened their seasons yesterday against North Branford. The Varsity Boys Soccer team won, 6-0 and the Junior Varsity won, 2-0. The Varsity Girls Field Hockey team won, 2-1, and the JV lost 2-1. The Girls Soccer team lost, 0-2, in its away game.

Parents, Students, Coaches, Friends... Read about your team on KillingworthToday. Send your scores, highlights and photos to the editor@killingworthtoday.com. It only takes one person from each team to give the students the coverage they deserve.

Hannah Sullivan moves the ball down field for the HKMS Field Hockey team

Logan O'Donnell takes a shot on goal in the HKMS Boys Soccer game

Kelsey Halvorson shields the ball from Old Lyme in high school action. Photo courtesy. S. Mazzotta

The First Congregational Church of Madison's "Music at the Meetinghouse" concert series continues with a special evening performance by organist Nathan Bayreuther, Friday September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Works include Fletcher's Festival Toccata, Handel's Organ Concerto in G Minor, Opus 4, No. 1 and Hewitt's Battle of Trenton.

Mr. Bayreuther has been the Director of Music Ministry at the First Congregational Church since the Autumn of 2005, having previously served at the First Congregational Church of New London. He has performed numerous organ and piano recitals around the state and has been the recipient of several organ scholarships including the Roberta Bitgood Scholarship. Awarded the Colleague Certification from the American Guild of Organists in 2004, Mr. Bayreuther has been a member and has served on the Executive Boards of the New London and New Haven County Chapters of the AGO.

The Thomas G. Shepherd Memorial Organ was built by the M. P. Möller Organ Company of Hagerstown, Maryland in 1930. Opus 5713 is a three-manual instrument with 22 ranks and 1,548 pipes. In early 2004, the organ narrowly escaped ruin when the ceiling collapsed onto the pipework and mechanism during the restoration of the church's historic tower. A quick rescue effort was mounted to safely place the organ's pipework in trays and cover the mechanism to prevent further damage to the fabric of the organ. By the end of 2004, the ceiling had been re-plastered and the pipework cleaned and repaired. Today, the Shepard Memorial Organ once again serves the congregation of First Church with reliable distinction.

There is a $10 recommended donation for this event; proceeds will benefit the Music at the Meetinghouse concert series. A reception will follow the concert.

Two years ago the KES-PTO decided it had the ability and resources to raise enough money to replace the playground equipment on the upper fields of the Killingworth Elementary School. Yesterday, Committee Chair Michele Early officially opened the fabulous new playground.

The idea of a new playground was kicked into high gear when the family of George Pellegrini asked that donations be made in his memory to the Playground Fund. With that start, the committee hosted a successful community pasta dinner and the word started to spread. The KES Holiday Shopping Night donated part of its proceeds; The Fitness Connection and Shoreline Focus on Fitness ran Saturday morning fitness sessions to benefit the project; Rep. Brian O'Connor helped secure a donation from State Farm Insurance; The Killingworth Women's Organization hosted a Wine Tasting; Beth Lipuma donated a portion of the Jack Foundation monies; KES Custodian Lance Fredericksen offered to shave his head in exchange for donations; The Lion's Club made a significant donation; Region 17 removed the old equipment; Miracle Recreation Equipment gave a donation and many many individuals donated to the events and donated funds.

The playground, built to benefit all the community's children, includes rock climbing walls, slides, swings and boundless swings and much more! The PTO hopes that future donations can be used to add benches to the playscape. Congratulations to the KES-PTO for its successful community minded effort and its ability to bring together so many interests in support of our children.

Michele Early addresses the KES community, supporters and friends.

The KES kindergarten classes break in the new playscape

Killingworth Republican Town Committee will host its Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct 4 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at 18 Wolf Hollow Lane. Enjoy Good Food and Libations. $30 Couple. Meet Ryan Suerth, who is running for the State Senate's 12th Senatorial District. Come out and discuss the upcoming presidential elections.

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Run, produced by the Hartford Marathon, will take place on Sunday, October 26th in Haddam at 1:00 p.m. The rolling 5K course is filled with New England charm. The race will start from the town green. There is also a 1/2 mile fun run for kids that starts at 12:15 p.m. Race day registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. The fee is $20 for Adults and $15 for Youths (18 and under)if you register prior to Oct. 18th; $25 and $20 up to the race. The Fun Run is $5.

After the race, enjoy the post-race refreshments and activities for the whole family! Come out and run or walk and help support the Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth. Volunteers Needed & Welcome! For further information, call: 860-652-8866 or visit: www.hartfordmarathon.com

On Sunday, September 28, join local, natural perfumer David Schumann at the Arts Center at Killingworth for a unique, hands-on exploration into the world of perfuming using essential oils! So much of our air is polluted with synthetic aroma - come learn how to surround yourself with natural aromas made from lavender, sandalwood, rose, labdanum, camphor and more. In one afternoon you will explore the history of perfuming, the perfuming process, aroma styles and properties of many essential oils while personally experiencing the oils and finally blending your own perfume to take home with you.

Stylist David Schumann has been blending perfumes for over 13 years and has worked with perfumers such as Ko-Ichi Shiozawa, the chief perfumer of Aveda Corporation and Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda. He has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years and was creative director and owner for Linear Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa in Boston.

For teens and adults only. From 12:30-4:30pm. Cost is $65 and includes all necessary materials. Call the Arts Center at Killingworth at (860) 663-5593 or email artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com. Check out all of our upcoming events online at www.artscenterkillingworth.org.

St. James Episcopal Church will be sponsoring a Pasta Night on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 5-7pm., join us for an authentic Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner with salad, bread, and homemade desserts. Tickets are: Adults $8; Children under 12 $5; Seniors $7. Take out is available. We are located on Rte 81 and Little City Road, Higganum. For more information, please contact Elaine at 345-7755 or Elise at 344-1828. Please come enjoy a night out without having to do dishes.