The nonfiction work "Team of Rivals", by Doris Kearns Goodwin, will be discussed at the November 11th meeting of Killingworth's Tuesday Book Discussion Group. Winner of the 2005 Lincoln Prize for the year's best book about the Civil War, this "multiple biography" concentrates on Lincoln's capacity to take former opponents and forge them into a team whose task became saving the union.

Discussions begin at 1:00 in the meeting room of the Killingworth Library. Newcomers are always welcome.

To the Editor:
By Tim Withington
Shortly after 9/11, I remember hearing an Associated Press reporter describe how he was in North Africa during the attacks on the World Trade Center and that he wanted to come home to the US through Paris. Unfortunately there where no planes flying to the US so the AP Reporter took a ferry to Greece to begin his trip to Paris.

While sitting in a cafe in Greece the owner of the establishment came over to the man and asked him, "Are you American". After telling the man that he was American the owner of the cafe sent all of his waiters to gather bottles of potent Greek wine and then proceeded to pour everyone in the cafe a glass. Read more

The Tri Town Football Junior A Team ended its season last Sunday with a tough loss to an undefeated Madison squad in the first round of the Shoreline Youth Football Conference championships at the Surf Club. The offense was led by Jean - Luc Poulard with over 100 yards rushing to end his season with 1000 yards. Anchoring the offensive line all year was Zach Machold, Jesse Warren, Wyatt Joyce, Jonathan Metsack, and Riley Byrne. The defense was led by Zack Roth with 15 tackles. Roth ended his season with a team high 149 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Congratulations on a great 2008 season.

To the Editor:
I would like to commend Barack Obama on his historic election to the highest office in the land.

Also, I would like to commend George Bush on his eight years of service to our country through difficult times. In the future I would hope that Barack Obama's administration would continue the fight against terrorism and keep our country safe; as George Bush has done since September 11, 2001.

Also, I would hope that the new administration will provide tax relief for all working families regardless of income level and restrain from new spending. If the new administration can balance the budget, keep our country safe, and cut taxes it will surely be a brighter day for all of us.

Tim Elliott

HK Sports: HKHS Girls Soccer team's season came to an end today when they lost in the 2nd round of the Class M tournament to #3 ranked St. Joseph's High School of Trumbull. St. Joseph is last years Class M State Champion. Much to the dismay of the opposing coach, HK put up a terrific fight on defense and held their opponent off from scoring until the final minutes of the 1st half. St. Joseph scored in the 37th and 39th minute giving them a 2-0 at the half. HK continued its great defensive effort in the second half and goalkeeper Alyssa Hunt made some truly amazing saves. St. Joseph scored two more times in the second half to give them a 4-0 win over the Cougars. Alyssa Hunt made a total of 10 saves. Today's game as well as the entire regular season was a great team effort. This season for the Cougars has been plagued with injuries, but the team has been able to make the adjustments necessary to continually compete.

HKHS Team during after game cool down lap. Photo courtesy S. Mazzotta

Under the guidance of Coach Richard Afragola, The HKMS Boys Soccer team played a very competitive schedule this year which included teams from North Branford, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Nathan Hale Ray, Westbrook, Jonathan Winthrop (Deep River), and Jerome Elliot (Clinton). The Varsity record of 6 wins, 4 losses and 3 ties was not indicative of the exceptional ability of the players. Of the 4 losses (2 to Winthrop, 1 to Old Lyme and 1 to Elliot) the boys rallied to Old Lyme and Elliot in their rematch games. The JV team played exceptionally well this season finishing 9-2-2. For the most part, the team dominated the league. Many of the players will return as 8th graders next season.


Photos courtesy K. Milano

Yes We Did!
By Kathleen Amoia

November 4, 2008 marks the day America voted itself into the twenty first century. We put aside old fears and a discredited ideology to rebuild our nation and our position in the world. And we did it with unprecedented voter participation.

For almost a decade, America seemed adrift and unable to get things done. With our heads firmly stuck in sand, we responded too easily to empty slogans and divisive tactics. It took a tsunami size financial meltdown to refocus our attention. And now that we're paying attention, it is imperative that we stay engaged on local, state, and national levels Read more

Welcome to day one.

The emotional intensity of the election is over. Now the real work starts.

On behalf of the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee I urge all our townspeople to keep the spirit of this historic moment alive by continuing your participation in the democratic process.

Killingworth needs you to stay informed, volunteer for committees, attend town meetings and involve yourself in the electoral process - as a candidate for office, a proponent of important issues, and a voter.

That is the basis of democracy and the beginning of our nation's new era of promise. What you do here will benefit our town, state, and the entire country. We have just seen the power of community organization. You can be part of it.

In our own small way, Killingworth is at a crossroads no less than America. Please take the energy so many of you - Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike - dedicated on the national scene and bring it home to our town.

This is our time. This is our town. This is our future.
Gwenne Lally

HK Sports: The HKHS Volleyball team survived a 5-game match against Terryville in its second-round Class S match. Game scores were: 25-21, 23-25, 25-21, 21-25 and 15-9.

Erin Morarity made 19 kills and 17 blocks and Stephanie Venuti added 15 assists, seven kills and 25 digs. H-K will play at Grasso Tech (Groton) on Friday at 7 p.m. in its quarterfinal match.

HK Babe Ruth, Senior 16-18 team finished at 12-2 and as Champs of the Shoreline Fall Ball League. HK starting pitchers Chris Bova, Sam Barbuto, Matt Johnson and Mike Ossa mastered the league. Working with two strong shoreline catchers, Brian Ludington and backup Ryan Carey, each of them threw "gems" this autumn on the heels of their very successful 16-win June-July season.

3,4,5 Hitters Ludington, Ossa and Carey sparked the offense with home runs and were team RBI leaders. Johnson, Barbuto, Zach Kumnick, Chris Centi and Sean Zapatka were the base stealers, run scorers and key defenders. Connor Bremer continued to hone his excellent switch hitting and played corner infield positions with a graceful flair while reliable Billy Jette played solid defense wherever needed. The team relied on spot appearances from local baseball veterans Ben Uihlein, Robert Wigham and Jeff Waterbury. Younger players Garret Bremer, Gabe Kumnick and Nick Uihlein played in a few games and even contributed big RBIs in close games.

HK Babe Ruth Coordinator Hilary Kumnick wishes to thank "seasoned" coaches Steve Carey, Scott Centi and Paul Barbuto for their dedication to this group for the last three years. The coaches and families were treated to some great, defensive baseball from the local youth...some of whom are clearly destined to make their mark on college teams.

The HK Babe Ruth 14-15 team was Champion of their division too! The two area teams' feats were made all the more remarkable because they were forced to be "Road Warriors" with 100% of their games at away sites, due to the unavailability of a local, adult-proportioned ball field in the fall. Way to go HK Babe Ruth!

Next spring HK Babe Ruth will be forming up to four summer (June-July) teams; two 14-15 division and two 16-18 division. Each will be managed by adults with previous successful coaching experience. Teams face some of the best high school competition the shoreline offers. Due to the level of play, experienced players are considered first. Last summer, four of the seventeen teams in the 16-18 division had ten or more varsity high school roster players. Contact hkumnick@aol.com for player or team/league sponsorship information.

Photo courtesy. H. Kumnick

Killingworth voters turned out in strong, but not the record breaking, numbers yesterday to help elect its next president. With 84.1 percent of registered voters, the Democratic team of Barack Obama and Joe Biden received 55.42% of the votes (2193) and the Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin received 43.72% (1730).

In the U.S. House race, Democrat Joe Courtney received 58% (2147) of the votes and Republican challenger Sean Sullivan received 39.8%(1470).

For the District 12 State Senate race, Democrat Edward Meyer was re elected with 58.7% (2107) of the votes compared to his Republican challenger Ryan Suerth who received 42.2%(1540). State Representative Brian O'Connor ran unopposed.

On ballot Question 1: Shall there be a Constitutional Convention to amend or revise the Constitution of the State. Killingworth Voters defeated the question 2248 to 1278.

On ballot Question 2: Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit any person who will have attained the age of eighteen years on or before the day of the regular election to vote in the primary for such regular election? Killingworth voter passed the question 2182 to 1298.

The hard-working Registrars of Voters, Lauren Blaha and Elizabeth Dennis were re elected.

Killingworth added 85 voters to its rolls this year. Killingworth's 4628 voters are registered as 24.7% Democrat; 23.8% Republican and 50.7% unaffiliated.

In the spirit of "paying it forward," The Backstage Dance Competitive Dance Team is hosting a shopping night fundraiser this Friday, November 7th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event will be held at the Backstage Dance Center, 176 Route 81, Building 3, Killingworth, CT. Shop with these popular vendors: Silpada, Body Shop at Home, Beadazzle Me, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, 5 Star Creations, Southern Living at Home, Avon, Wild Tree, Mary Kay, Spangles, At Home America, Admit Fitness, and Partylite Candles.

In conjunction with Kids for Kids, Dancing For Life, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Yale Children's Nephrology unit to help a Connecticut family with a child suffering from a Kidney disorder. Admission is a $2.00 donation. Start your holiday shopping early, support your local dancers, and help out a family in need.

Relay For Life is the signature activity of the American Cancer Society. After an amazing second year, raising over $122,000, we are gearing up for the 2009 Relay For Life of Haddam-Killingworth on June 5-6th! Relay For Life is an event to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against this disease that has effect us all.

Teams consisting of 8-15 members representing businesses, civic organizations, schools, friends and families will take turns walking for 18 hours to raise funds in the fight against cancer.

If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved in this year's event please join us on November 19th at the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School at 6:30PM in the Media Center or call Alexis Begin at 203.379.4827 or alexis.begin@cancer.org

Photos courtesy Amy Etra

HK Sports: The HKHS Field Hockey team hosted Thomaston in the first round of the CIAC Class S state field hockey tournament and HK came away with a convincing 3-0 victory. Lindsey Griswold scored twice for the Cougars in the first half (assisted by Lindsay Gorman and Danielle Page) and Emily Anderson sealed the game with an unassisted goal in the second half. The team will travel to Lewis Mills in Burlington for a second round game on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Emily Pollack in action with Griswold looking on. Photo courtesy E. Anderson

HKHS Girls Soccer team wins their 1st round of the State Class M Tournament game today in overtime at home versus Northwestern Regional. The first half of the game ended scoreless. It wasn't until the 52nd minute when Northwest scored the first goal of the game. HK fought right back scoring in the 56th minute when Siobhan Blancaflor scored off an assist from Allie Rand. At the end of regulation time, the score was tie at 1-1. This sent the game into overtime and a golden goal situation. HK sealed the victory when Siobhan Blancaflor scored the game winning goal off a corner kick in the 82nd minute. HK had a total of 16 shots on goal versus NW's 18. Alyssa Hunt was in goal for the Cougars and made 12 saves. HK will now play in the second round of the State Tournament on Thursday, 11/6 in Trumbull versus No 3 ranked St. Josephs. Game time is 2pm.

Siobhan Blancaflor (#13) dribbling the ball with Jessica Moore making a run in the foreground. Photo courtesy S. Mazzotta

Yale-New Haven Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford is offering several lectures this fall for parents of young children, mature adults and the general public. These programs are free and refreshments will be served. Register online or call 203.688.2000 or toll-free, 888.700.6543 and press option "2."

Tuesday, Nov. 4 - "School Violence: Break the Cycle" presented by Mark Cicero, MD, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6 - "Low Back Pain: It Really Hurts" presented by Peter Whang, MD, Christopher Coulis, MS and Alfred Furtado, DC, from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 13 - "Sexual Health: What Men Need to Know" presented by Daniel Kellner, MD, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 - "Advances in Transplant Medicine" presented by Sukru Emre, MD and Kari Mull from 6 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20 - "Baby Safety 101" presented by Melissa Langhan, MD, from 10 -11 a.m.

The Regular Meeting of the Charter Revision Commission will be held on
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Office Building
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of 10/15/08 minutes
4. Discussion of the following:

a. General Code Recommendations
b. Board of Selectmen Recommendations
c. Responses from boards, commissions, elected and appointed officials
d. Make appointments for representatives of boards, commissions, elected and appointed officials
e. Current Charter

5. Visitors
6. Adjourn

The Congregational Church in Killingworth, UCC will host its Annual Harvest Dinner on Friday with seatings at 5:00 and 6:30 PM. Takeout dinners will also be available. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors, and $6.00 for children under 12 and will be available in advance at the church office or purchased at the door. All proceeds from the Harvest Dinner will benefit the church's scholarship program which provides college tuition assistance to graduating high school seniors. For advance ticket reservations or information, please call the church office at 663-1789

You Are Cordially Invited to the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce Fall Social on Thursday, November 6th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the home of Diane Afton Aeschliman, 44 Titus Coan Road, Killingworth.

Please join your fellow Chamber members at the Art Studio Diane Afton Aeschliman. A regional leader of the Connecticut Society of the Portrait Artists, Diane has been drawing, painting and teaching on the shoreline for over 20 years.

Don't miss this fun night of networking, socializing and this great opportunity to meet other local business entrepreneurs! Bring business cards and your brochures to share. Snacks and beverages will be served. RSVP: 860-663-1715. or kcc_business@snet.net

Can you open your home for your friends, neighbors and family to help our youth? Would you be willing to be a host for a neighborhood/friend/family open house for your neighbors, friends and family that would benefit Killingworth and Haddam Youth through the Youth and Family Services?

Here is how it works. Youth and Family Services receives from you a list of names and addresses for your party invitations and we send them invitations - everyone you can possibly think of. They are asked to bring a light appetizer or dessert if they attend. They are also asked if they would like to make a suggested $10 donation HK Youth and Family Services. We provide you with the wine and soda based on your RSVP
numbers.

Then all you do is have your lovely home open to them from 5-7 pm on the first Sunday, December 7th. It is a great way to get your decorating in full swing and people love to see their neighbor's and friend's homes decorated for the holidays. There will be many open houses going on at the same time!

It's a great way to help and it takes so little effort. If you have any questions, please contact Youth and Family Services at (860) 345-7498, ann@hkyfs.org.

Monday: October 27:
• 08:14:49 Medical Call, Route 81.
Tuesday: October 28:
• 06:56:55 Fire Alarm, Rosemary Lane
• 09:51:34 Fire Alarm, Cow Hill Road
• 11:53:42 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, River Road
Wednesday: October 29:
• 17:45:44 Medical Call, Roast Meat Hill Road
• 18:01:18 Fire Alarm, Kelseytown Road
• 19:36:52 Structure Fire, Brooks Lane Chester
Thursday: October 30:
• 05:38:12 Medical Call, Deer Ridge Road
• 18:39:42 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, Bethke Road
Friday: October 31:
• 13:37:53 Medical Call, Woodland Trail
Saturday: November 1:
• 11:10:38 Structure Fire, Keith Circle
• 18:29:14 Medical Call, Chittenden Road

You are reminded to sign up for session two of the Killingworth Library's and Historical Society's program, "Did You Know?" The panel discussion of life in Killingworth during the mid-1900's, led by longtime residents, is scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2008, at 7:30 P.M. in the meeting room of the firehouse.

This is a change of venue due to the numbers who attended the first session. You can sign up at the library or by phone at 663-2000. All who sign up ahead of time are guaranteed a seat at the program.

Project Graduation's November meeting has been moved to Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 7:00pm in the lower media center of the high school. Please join us for this meeting to participate in the planning of this alcohol and drug free night of celebration for Haddam-Killingworth High School's 2009 graduates. The Project Graduation committee will also meet on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00pm.

The committee is still urgently looking for co-chairs of the food committee. Please grab a friend and make the decision to help! There is an army of volunteers to help pick-up the food items the night of graduation. There is also an opening for a person to write thank-you notes to the businesses that donate their goods and services for this worthwhile event. Please contact Kaycee Blancaflor (kccallahan@uks.com ) or Sue Craffey (jcraffey@snet.net) with any questions.

HK Sports: The HK Varsity Football team fell to 3-4 on the season after suffering a heartbreaking, 34-28, loss to the hands of the Ellington Knights on Saturday.

The day started out great for the Cougars as they used a Sal Zichichi 50-yard touchdown run and Greg Zak 15-yard blocked punt return for a touchdown to cruise out to a 14-0 lead just five minutes into the game.

Ellington answered back however, as they used two HK fumbles to climb back to even at 14-14. HK soon reclaimed that lead with a 70-yard Zichichi touchdown run that made it 20-14. Just before the half ended, the Knights crossed the goal line again to take a 21-20 lead into the break.

On their first possession of the second half HK rode a Mike DiGregorio 28-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion run to lead 28-21. From there it was all Ellington as they drained the clock on two long scoring drives, and only allowed HK to run a combined seven plays on offense the rest of the way.

Zichichi ( 12 carries for 172 yards and two TD's) and DiGregorio ( 11 carries for 87 yards and one TD) combined for 90% of the HK offense.

#27 Mike DiGregorio runs away from the pack on a touchdown run. Photo courtesy C. Kostek

Th HKHS Volleyball team fell to Morgan of Clinton in the Shoreline Championship finals in Higganum last night. Game scored were 25-15, 25-13, 25-14. Stephanie Venuti had seven assists and four kills; Hannah Sturman had 11 digs and Erin Moriarty had 19 block and eight kills.

Co-Captains Stephanie Venuti and Erin Moriarty go up for a block in Saturday's final

Co-Captain Hannah Sturman gets a dig

The HKHS Swim team placed fifth wifth 109 points in the Nutmeg Swim Championship Meet held at Wesleyan University's Freeman Athletic Center Saturday. The 200 yard medley relay team of Madison Haynosch, Heather Kinney, Jennifer Thayer and Ellen Cizek took sixth place.

Other notable performances for H-K were Celia Marcum's win in diving (312.15 points), Haynosch's fourth in the 500 yard freestyle and sixth in the 200 yard freestyle, and Katherine Faust's seventh in the 200 yard individual medley and sixth in the 100 freestyle.