The HK Recreation department is in need of adults to work at their Summer Camp located at the HK Middle School.

The positions available are for our Extended Day Program, both morning (7:00-9:00) and afternoon (3:30-6:00) shifts.

Please call HK Recreation at 345-8334 or email jen@hkrec.com if you are interested.

The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering many fun and exciting programs this summer.

The HK Recreation Summer Camp begins on Monday, June 22nd and runs through August 7th. It is open Monday - Friday (no 7/3) and we accept weekly sign-ups. Participants can come from 9 - 3:30 pm, 7 - 3:30 pm, 9 - 3:30 pm or 7 - 6 pm. There are sibling discounts. Camp will be held at the HK HS for children entering grades 1 - 8 and at the New MS for those entering grades 1 - 5.

Other programs include a variety of Specialty Camps such as Mad Science, Horseback Riding, Creating a Star Wars Movie, LEGO Engineering, Indigo Goddess Art Camp, Video Game Animation, CSI Camp, and a Performing Arts Camp.

We also offer a variety of Sports Camps such as UK International Soccer, Sports From Around the World, All-Stars Boys Basketball, Lady Cougars Basketball, Chris Corkum Baseball, Field Hockey, Gold-Medal Squared Volleyball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Skip's Jr. Golf, Skyhawks Starting New at Golf, Skyhawks Multi-Sport, Skyhawks Lacrosse, Skyhawks Volleyball, Skyhawks Basketball, Skyways Tiny-Hawks, and Skyhawks Track & Field.

Other Youth Programs include Tennis Lessons, Archery, Crossroads Driving School, Curious Camper Pre-School Camp, Curious Creatures, The Wonders of Weather, Babysitting Course, UK Summer Soccer Fun, Jazzercise and Karate. The HK Recreation Department also sponsors a Children's Entertainment Series with the Magic of Dan Bowen on July 8th and Les Julian on August 5th.

Aquatic programs include Swim Lessons, Parent and Tot Swim, Summer Swim Team, Pre-School Swim, Guard Start, Lifeguard Training, and Aqua Aerobics. Swim Lesson registration for residents only will be on May 26th at BES at 7 pm and May 27th from 2 - 4 pm at the HK Recreation Dept. Non-residents can sign up for swim lessons after May 27th.

Adult programs include Dog Obedience, Golf, Basic Boat Course, Fitness Yoga, Jazzercise, and Kayaking.

Our Liberty Bank Summer Concert Series is held on Friday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm on the Higganum Green and begins on July 10th - August 7th. The bands this year include the Aquatudes, Lisa Martin Band, Cover Story, the Dayton Rich Band, and the Tom Sanders Band.

We also sell Discount tickets to Six Flags New England and Lake Compounce.

For more information about any of our programs, please call the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Dept. at 345-8334 or visit www.hkrec.com.

Members of the Killingworth Women's Organization enjoyed a fun evening at the Country Squire Restaurant in Killingworth on May 13th to celebrate their 6th anniversary. The KWO offers social, philanthropic and networking opportunities and is comprised of women of all stages in life who are dedicated to helping others and to maintaining a network of women to build a stronger sense of community for ourselves and others.

Please join us at our next meeting on June 10, 2009, at 7:15 p.m. at the Killingworth Library or stop by our tent at the H-K Relay for Life on June 5-6 to meet some members and see what the KWO has to offer you. For more information, please contact Michele Early at (860) 663-1496 or michele@micheleearly.com.

Photo courtesy A. Etra

The Killingworth Library's Health Series will present Part II of its Alzheimer's Program on Monday, May 18th at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. The program is conducted by the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut.

HK Sports: In a battle for first place in the Shoreline Conference Girls Lacrosse standings, the Old Lyme Wildcats bested the HK Cougars, 12-6, on Thursday at a rain-soaked Town Woods Park in Old Lyme. Five different players scored for the Cougars led by Lindsay Gorman with 2 goals and Camille Kostek, Mikayla Litevich, Emily Anderson, and Emily Pollack each adding one. Anderson chipped in with an assist and goalie Teagan Ferguson recorded 4 saves for the Cougars who now have an overall record of 9-3 (7-2 in Shoreline Conference play). The JV team had their closest finish of the season, but still came out on top, 7-4, to remain perfect at 11-0. HK plays its final regular season home game on Wednesday, May 20th at 4 p.m. at the HK football field versus Berlin. Prior to the game, the team will honor its senior class during Senior Day festivities.

The HKMS Softball team lost a heartbreaker in eight innings to North Branford on Thursday, 5-6, in North Branford. North Branford tied the game in their half of the seventh inning scoring 2 runs on 2 hits and a walk. HK went up by one in the extra inning of play. North Branford then scored 2 unanswered runs with two outs and nobody on base, as HK committed three straight errors. The team falls to 5-1 and plays Old Lyme at home on Tuesday, away at Westbrook next Thursday.

State Representative Brian O'Connor (D-Clinton, Killingworth & Westbrook) announced that federal stimulus money is available directly to municipalities for energy efficiency programs. Clinton, Killingworth and Westbrook are slated to receive more than $152,000 from the federal stimulus package for energy efficiency projects. In order to secure the funding the towns need only provide the State Office of Policy and Management (OPM) with a plan outlining the proposed usage for the funds.

According to the federal Department of Energy, approved usage of the funds includes energy audits, retro fits, energy distribution, establishing financial incentives to encourage energy efficiency, or developing a conservation and efficiency strategy. Municipalities are able to utilize the money that works best for them to increase efficiency and conservation.

"This infusion of federal stimulus funds will help increase energy efficiency in our towns and hopefully bring more green-collar jobs to Connecticut," Rep. O'Connor stated.

Towns must apply to the Office of Policy and Management by May 26th in order to secure their allocated funds.

Saturday, May 16th is the Killingworth Library's second Pizza Delivery Night of the season. Call Pizzeria DaVinci at 860-663-2256 between 5 and 8 o'clock to place your order. A member of the KLA pizza fleet will deliver it to your doorstep. The entire $5 delivery charge benefits the library. The next delivery nights are in the fall on Sept.19th and Oct. 17th.

HK Sports: The HK Varsity Baseball team used a 5-1 victory over North Branford to get back on the winning track Wednesday. The game was tight early on as neither team could get much going offensively. With the score knotted at 1-1 in the fourth, HK started pulling away when a bases loaded walk gave them a 2-1 lead. The Cougars scored twice more in the fifth, and once in the sixth to round out the scoring.

Meanwhile, Steve Landell was carving through the T-Birds' line-up allowing only an unearned run to cross the plate. He went all seven innings, giving up five hits, three walks, while striking out a season high 12 batters.

Landell was also 2-3 at the plate with two runs scored and a stolen base. Sophomore Dan Milardo (2-3, 2 RBI, 2B) also had a good day for HK. The Cougars are now 10-4 on the year and will travel to East Hampton for a 3:45 contest on Friday.

The Cougars defeated the visiting Valley Regional Boys Tennis team on the H-K courts today, 5-2 . "This wasn't an easy victory for us, said Coach Pakus, this time we won those three set matches. Valley is a solid team and our guys worked hard for this victory. That match at 4 singles went to a tie break and Ravishanker played a great tiebreak to pull that one out. He was down 2-5 in that set and came back to tie the score at 6-6 and won the tiebreak. Armstrong...what can I say, he is so steady and forces his opponent to try a low percentage shot and comes away with the point...good court sense...time after time." He is easy to coach and deserves that win."

In #1 singles Co-Captain Patrick Gilhuly continued undefeated in Shoreline Conference play beating Alan Shortz in straight sets (6-3, 6-3) to remain unbeaten in twelve matches. Both Andrew McCurdy and Matt Waldman fell 6-4, 6-0; #4 singles Varun Ravishanker bested Matt Cotrill of Valley in a tiebreak in the third set (4-6, 6-2, 7-6 TB 7-1) to get the win. The deciding match in singles came down to the match at #5 where the Cougars' Grant Armstrong won a straight set victory (6-1, 6-2).

#1 Doubles went to HK's Kyle Kelsey and Robby Sheahan who won a thrilling three set match 6-1, 4-6, 6-1. The doubles sweep came when H-K newcomers Jon LeHane and Gabe Kumnick defeated Hugh Barry and Jimmy Tominson at #2 doubles (7-5, 6-1).

The HKMS Softball team improved to 5-0 on Wednesday with a convincing, 14-0, win over rival North Branford at home. HK sent 12 batters to the plate in the 3rd inning and took advantage of 4 hits, 2 walks, an error and a couple of fielder's choice plays with great base running, as 7 Cougars crossed home plate to go ahead 9-0. Every player got into the game for a great team effort. Kirsten Carlson went the distance on the rubber, scattering 4 hits over 7 innings, while fanning 5 T-Bird's with a great defense behind her to record her first shutout. HK travels to North Branford on Thursday 5/14/09 in a rematch.

This three Watercolor Class Series with Artist Robert Noreika takes painting with watercolors to the next level. Create a high-impact painting as you study value and composition within the landscape. Learn Noreika's one-of-a-kind ink and stick technique. Each session begins with a demonstration. Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20, 9-12pm. Series is $150. All levels are welcome. To register call (860) 663-5593. Visit us online at www.artscenterkillingworth.org

Local dancers representing Killingworth's own Dance Corner competed this spring in a number of regional dance competitions. Competing against schools from across the northeast, The Dance Corner took home a number of awards including six high score awards, four 1st place trophies and several special judges awards for performance, energy and commitment.

The tap dance "Halloween" earned high accolades at the May 3rd Nexstar competition in North Branford. "Halloween" earned a Platinum Medal, a 1st place trophy, as well as 2nd place overall high score award, 1st place award for outstanding costumes and the 1st place performance score award.

Also at the Nexstar competition, The Dance Corner was awarded the "Backstage award." This award is presented to the studio whose students and staff exhibit great sportsmanship and courtesy backstage.

"This was one our best years yet," said Carrie Smith, Director for The Dance Corner, "competition requires dedication, hours of extra practice and a commitment to excellence. I'm very proud of all the students for proving that hard work really does pay off. I am especially proud of the Backstage award. It is so important to me that our students aren't just great dancers, they are great sportsman too!"

Photo courtesy C. Smith

Tri-Town Youth Football & Cheerleading, celebrating its 41st season this fall, will be holding its 2009 fall registration on Thursday, May 21st at John Winthrop Junior High School in Deep River from 6pm-8pm. Tri-Town Youth Football is open to Football & Cheerleading for for ages 6-14 for the following communities: Chester, Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme and Old Lyme. For my information, please visit our website at www.tritownyouthfootball.com or email to tritownfootball@gmail.com

HK Sports: The HK Girls Lacrosse team upped its record to 9 -2 (7-1 in Shoreline Conference action) with a, 9-5, victory over Morgan of Clinton at home on Tuesday. The Cougars' balanced scoring attack was led by Mikayla Litevich and Emily Anderson with 3 goals each, and Lindsay Gorman, Camille Kostek and Emily Pollack netting 1 goal apiece. Anderson, Gorman and Jackie Buttendorf each dished out an assist. HK's defensive pressure caused numerous Husky turnovers while goalie Teagan Ferguson recorded 5 saves. The JV team defeated Morgan's JV, 7-1, to go to 10-0 on the season. The team next travels to Old Lyme on Thursday for a 4 p.m. contest with the Wildcats.

Under rainy skies, the HKMS Softball team took on an undefeated Elliot of Clinton at home on Tuesday. Kirsten Carlson went the distance for the Cougars, scattering 5 hits, striking out 6, as HK won in the bottom of the ninth inning by the score of 4-3. The Elliot Eagles scored in the first inning on a walk and an underthrow. HK answered in their half as Carlson walked, moved to second and third on a fielders choice and a wild pitch, scoring on a fielders choice to even the score. Elliot took the lead in the third, when their leadoff batter reached on an error and eventually scored. Elliot again threatened with a leadoff shot in the 4th over the head of HK center fielder, Gwen Plum, who ran the ball down with great speed. A relay from Plum, to shortstop Lauren McCann, and a base block and perfect tag by 3rd base player Sam Waskwowitz shut down the Eagles for the next 3 innings. HK came back in their half of the 4th, as a patient Taylor Burger(1-2) led off with a walk. Three consecutive bunts and an RBI by Kelsey Gorski tied the game at 2 apiece. Carlson shut down the Eagles in the 5th, while taking a 3-2 lead in their half with a 2 out walk by Casey Jackson, followed by a single by Burger and 2 more walks given up by Elliot. Elliot then held HK scoreless to go into extra innings. In the bottom of the ninth, Casey Jackson hit a screamer to center field for a triple with 2 outs. On the relay to third, the ball was overthrown, scoring Jackson (2-4 with a double and triple and an RBI) for the win. HK stands at 4-0 with two tough games against North Branford on Wednesday at home vs. North Branford, and away at North Branford this week on Wednesday and Thursday.

On Sunday, May 17th, seventeen Middlesex County libraries (including Killingworth), in partnership with the Connecticut Library Consortium, will present Green Fest - a celebration of going green in our community. The festival, the highlight of the libraries' county-wide "Greening Our Valley" initiative, will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Middlesex Community College's Chapman Hall, 100 Training Hill Road in Middletown. All ages are invited and admission is free.

The festival will feature educational materials, giveaways and games sponsored by libraries and other organizations; circus-themed food; discussions on Connecticut outdoor living led by Rachael Sunny from the CT Department of Environmental Protection and gardening expert Patrice Barrett; and, at 3:00 p.m., a performance of ARTFARM's Circus for a Fragile Planet. Bring your own water bottle for a chance to win an eco-surprise.

Enjoy a great afternoon of family-friendly activities while supporting libraries and our green future! The college is handicapped accessible and there is plenty of free parking. All ages are invited to this free festival, made possible by a grant from the Middlesex Community Foundation. For more information about this and other environmental programs going on now at libraries across Middlesex County, visit www.greeningourvalley.org.

A Place Called Hope, Inc. invites you to join us for an educational fundraiser, featuring live Birds of Prey, on Sunday, May 24th from 4-6pm on the "Garden Patio" of the historical Country Squire Restaurant. Rain date is June 7th from 4-6pm.

A Place Called Hope, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of sick or injured birds in the state of Connecticut. They are run entirely by donations of time and money while working to preserve wildlife for tomorrow. The Restaurant will be open for dinner from 5-9pm. For more information please visit them at www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com or call (860) 575-9791. Bring the whole family for this free presentation!

HK Sports: Unable to muster much offense, the HK Varsity Baseball team suffered a, 2-1, defeat to the Coginchaug Blue Devils on Monday. The loss drops HK into a multiple-team tie for the last two shoreline conference playoff spots.

Colin Sledzik was the tough luck losing pitcher. Although he struggle at times, he battled through the entire seven innings, scattering nine singles.

The day looked promising for the Cougars in the first inning when they scored their only run. Steve Landell, who singled to lead off the inning, eventually scored on Dan Milardo's screaming line drive double. From that point on, HK only managed one other hit.

The Cougars fall to 9-4 on the season and will look to bounce back against North Branford on Wednesday at home.

The HKHS Track and Field teams completed in the Old Saybrook Runnin' Rams Invitational on Saturday. The Boys team finished 8th overall and the Girls finished 13th. Top finishers for the Cougars were: The Boys 4x400m Relay of Spaeth, Allison, Vollaro and Cerino, 1st place; Rachel Mazzotta, 4th in the Triple Jump, 10th in the High Jump; Chris Pfrommer, 6th in the High Jump and 6th in the 300m Hurdles; Jeff Hall, 12th in the High Jump; Alisha Taboada, 14th in the Shot Put; The Girls 4x400m Relay of Blancaflor, Burdett, Armstrong and Moore placed 3rd; Jason Funaro, 3rd in the 3200m; Caitlin Blancaflor, 8th in the 200m; Matt O'Brien, 2nd in the 200m; Kara Burdett, 9th in the 800m; Brandon Page, 9th in the 800m; Ali Armstrong, 6th in the 300m; Ray Cerrino, 10th in the 400m; Jess Moore, 6th in the 1600m; Jeff Hall, 7th in the 110m hurdles and the Boys 4x800m relay of Alliosn, Hollenbeck, Funaro and Page placed third.

The HKHS Boys Tennis team swept both singles and doubles play in an away match at Portland Monday. Patrick Gilhuly defeated Greg Toschofer in straight sets (6-1, 6-1). The Cougars' Varun Ravishanker moved up to #2 and beat Portland's Jacob Ferrichelfi (6-1, 7-5). "I can't say enough about Varun's play, said Coach Pakus, he does whatever we ask of him and he does it well. Matt Waldman played a great match at #3 singles too, nearly flawless, in defeating his opponent in straight sets." Waldman won over Kevin Atkinson (6-0, 6-2). Grant Armstrong beat Portland's Tim Salecky (7-5, 6-4) and varsity newcomer Gabe Kumnick completed the singles sweep for HK by defeating Portland's Frank Fazzino (7-5, 6-0).

HK's #1 Doubles duo of Kyle Kelsey and Robby Sheahan won in a walkover at #1 singles while the Cougar’s Paul Morasutti and Steve Metcalf were victorious over Skylyn Doughtery and Alyssa Danielwicz (6-1, 6-3).

The "Together We Can" Coalition, an alliance of six communities working to prevent underage drinking will provide a revealing look at The Teenage Brain: Alcohol and Risky Behavior. The program will be held at Haddam-Killingworth High School Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m.

This multimedia presentation will be led by school psychologist and licensed professional counselor, Christopher Brown. Brown serves as the Coordinator for Special Education Support Services overseeing school psychology, social work, and counseling in the Hamden Public Schools.

"There is so much to learn about how alcohol affects a teenagers brain development," said Cheryl B. Chandler, Executive Director of the Youth and Family Services bureau. "We're fortunate to have Christopher Brown to help guide parents, educators and young people through this important information."

Current research has told us that underage drinking alters brain development and puts teens at risk for abusing or habitually using alcohol. The session will clarify the connection between the risks of teenage underage drinking, how it affects youth now and well into their adult years. "We hope this will help parents and their teens to talk honestly about how drinking can negatively affect their lives," added Chandler. Attendance for the workshop is not limited to Haddam-Killingworth residents. To register or receive more information, call 860-345-7498 or email Cheryl@hkyfs.org.

The towns of Chester, Deep River, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, and Killingworth comprise the "Together We Can" Coalition. Funding for this partnership comes from the CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) through a Federal Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant.

Thank you from Helping Hands of Killingworth

On Saturday, May 9, our faithful letter carriers participated in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive by collecting nonperishable food items from postal patrons on their routes and bringing the donations to our Helping Hands food pantry. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who donated so generously and to the letter carriers who cheerfully picked up and delivered all the food. It was wonderful to see it all come in, especially the many items we were running low on. We also want to thank the Mortimer family for their enthusiastic help in sorting and shelving all the items.
Thank you everyone!

Jan O'Sullivan and Mercedes Ricciuti, Co-Directors
The food pantry HelpLine is 663-1765, ext. 401.

Tuesday: May 5:
• 08:15:53 Fire Alarm, Iron Works Road.
• 15:38:24 Medical Call, Beechwood Road.
Thursday: May 7:
• 16:07:31 Mutual Aid Fire Scene, Madison, Lakewood Drive.
Saturday: May 9:
• 8:43:21 Medical Call, Chittenden Road.
• 14:21:55 Medical Call, Roast Meat Hill Road.

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting held April 27, and Special Meeting of May 6, 2009
4. Visitors: Concerning Items on the Agenda
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds:
6. Vacancies:
    (A) IWWC - 1, (B) OEM - 1, (C) Recreation -1 (D) Housing Partnership - 4 (E) Estuary Council of Seniors - 2 (F) Municipal Land Use - 2 (G) Open Space Sub Committee - 1 (H) Public Health Agency - 1 (I) Water Pollution Control -1
7. Appointments:
8. Old Business:
9. New Business:
    A. Authorization for First Selectman to execute a Contract between the State of CT Department of Public Safety Division of State Police and the Town of Killingworth for 7/1/2009-6/30/2011 for Resident State Trooper Services.
    B. Noise of Motorcycles - Fran Dooley
    C. Reappointment of Barbara Klein to Regional Mental Health Board, Inc.
    D. Trust for Public Land - Amy Paterson
10. RJC Announcements
11. Selectmen's Concerns
12. Visitor Comments: General
13. Executive Session: Real Estate Negotiations
14. Adjournment
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