The KWO Halloween event scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until Sunday, Oct 25th due to the weather. Same place, same time!

HK Sports: The HKHS Girls Swim team defeated Windsor Locks, 100-85, yesterday afternoon. Coach Ettlinger said, "I was thrilled with the fact that we did not buckle as a team despite the close nature of the meet. The relay teams were clutch in the 400 free. With their gutty performance we were able to emerge with a hard fought win. The team showed great poise under pressure".

Key Stats: First Place Finishes by Maddy Haynosch (100 Back), Sarah Massicott (200 Free), Katie Faust (500 Free), and Relay Teams: Maddy Haynosch, Anna Fetteroll, Sarah Massicott, and Katie Faust (200 Medly Relay); Anna Fetteroll, Kelsey Hawkins, Sarah Massicott, and Heather Kinney (200 Free Relay) and Jen Thayer, Bridgett Morello, Ellen Cizek, Katie Faust (400 Free Relay).

The Cougars are 4-1 on the year and will face Suffield at home on Tuesday the 20th.

The HK Field Hockey team traveled to North Branford on Friday evening and fell to the Thunderbirds, 3-1. North Branford struck first with an early goal. HK then tied the score on an unassisted goal by junior Emily Pollack. The Thunderbirds scored twice more in the half and the halftime score of 3-1 stood as the teams played a scoreless second half. Sophomore goalie Giana DeNisi made two saves on the night. The JV teams tied earlier in the evening. The Cougars retain first place in the Shoreline Conference standing with a conference record of 6-1 (7-2-0-1 overall). On Monday afternoon at 4 pm, HK hosts a nonconference matchup with the Simsbury Trojans, a team that is currently ranked 9th in the state Coaches Poll with a 7-1 record. Write up and photo courtesy E & A Anderson

The HKHS Football team fell to Vinal Tech/Coginchaug last night, 43-26. Ryan O'Neal scored for the Cougars in the second quarter on a 40-yard run, Tyler Scovill scored twice - once on a 12-yard run with a successful conversion by Dan Milardo on a Rob Flynn pass and once on a four-yard run in the third quarter. John Webber scored for HK in the final quarter on a one-yard run. Flynn finished 7-for-13 for 89 yards. The Cougars are 2-3 on the year.

THE HK Volleyball team defeated North Branford, 3 game to none on Friday night. Mikayla Litevich had seven kills and 18 digs, and Jordanne Anderson had 11 digs. The Cougars are 8-4.

This male was found on Kelseytown road on Saturday the 10th. He is 1-3 years old approximately 60 pounds and seems to be a Great Dane, Border Collie, Lab Mix. He is very friendly. Contact Killingworth Animal Control at 663-1765 x 219 with any information.

Steph Wiese, HKHS '06, became the new Endicott College all-time volleyball kill leader last Tuesday in the Gull's three game sweep over Regis College. Wiese finished the night with six kills, improving the new career record to 1,306. Wiese surpasses former program-leader Sarah Moore's (Class of 2006) mark of 1,305.

Wiese, the daughter or Jack and Lisa Wiese of Higganum, tied the program record early in the second set and the senior took sole possession of the record as she made good on a third attempt off freshman setter Mollie Postma (Everett, Wash.).

Endicott College is located in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Photo courtesy Endicott Sports Information

Pumpkins are in the fields, leaves on the ground, and the Killingworth Library pizza delivery fleet has one more round to go before retiring for the winter. On Saturday, October 17th the fleet will be out in force between 5 and 8 p.m.

Library volunteers and board members will bring your Pizzeria DaVinci order to your door for a $5 delivery charge. Call DaVinci's at 860 663 2256 to place your order. The entire delivery charge goes directly to the support of the Killingworth Library.

The Directors of the Killingworth Land Trust would like to inform town residents that the annual cranberry harvest at our bog on Pond Meadow Road, postponed from last weekend, is now formally cancelled. While the standing water on the bog has now subsided, more rainy weather is expected in the coming days. With what was already a low number of berries available for picking, we feel the best course of action is to now take the year off, and plan for a better year next year. The Land Trust does have plans for active management of the bog, which should benefit the cranberry area. If you'd like to learn more about our efforts, we welcome your interest and questions. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the bog in 2010!

The Municipal Land Use Committee, Parmelee Steering Committee and the Killingworth Historical Society are looking for volunteers to help cut brush at Parmelee Farm on Route 81 (formerly the Bosco property) this Saturday, October 17 starting at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring their own tools. Rain date is Oct. 24.

Don't forget to get your ticket to the best show in town before they're all gone. The Killingworth Lions Club is sponsoring Woodstock icon Richie Havens, in concert at the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.parmeleefarm.org Proceeds will go towards renovations and restorations on the property.

The Flu Clinic scheduled for Monday, October 19 at the Estuary Council Regional Senior Center, 220 Main St,. Old Saybrook, has been cancelled. At this time the clinic will NOT be rescheduled. Please check with primary care providers, local grocery stores, chain stores and pharmacies for flu shots. Also check www.flucliniclocator.org.

Come be part of the Greatest Halloween celebration around! Best of all it's FREE! Presented by The Killingworth Women's Organization on Sunday October 18th from 3-5:00 p.m. at the Killingworth Library.

• Cash and prizes for best carved pumpkins • "Fortune-telling" • Live music • Candy hunt • Spooky storytelling • Awards for costumes • Games, games and more!

Judging for the pumpkin carving contest begins at 4:30 p.m. Please bring your pumpkin by 4 p.m. Don't forget to bring a bag for your "loot"! Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25th.

HK Sports: HK Girls Soccer ties Westbrook in Wednesday's home game. Westbrook's Megan Bernard scored twice in the first half. Once at the 23rd minute and once with two minutes left in the half to give Westbrook a 2-0 lead. HK fought back and just 32 seconds into the second half Leah DiGregorio fed Taylor Squeglia a pass that she would finish for a goal. HK was then awarded a free kick off a foul in the 64th minute and Rachel Mazzotta scored for the Lady Cougars making it a 2-2 game. Neither team scored in the remainder of regulation time or overtime and the game finished in a tie. HK had 13 and Westbrook took 14 shots in the game. Teagan Ferguson made 10 saves for the Cougars. HK travels to Valley on Saturday for a doubleheader with the HK boys playing at 6pm and the girls playing at 8pm. Please come out and support the teams. Write up courtesy S. Mazzotta

The HKHS Junior Varsity Football team defeated Old Saybrook. 8-3, Monday.

A Better Haddam Town Committee invites Haddam residents for a night of Andy Buzzi Music, Wine-tasting, and Tapas at their October 16th A Better Haddam Fundraiser at the Haddam Youth Center, 7 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The public will have a chance to meet the A Better Haddam candidates featuring Diane Stock for First Selectman, Mark Lundgren and Sean Moriarty for the Board of Selectmen and Tanja Moriarty for the Board of Finance. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased in advance through www.abetterhaddam.com or by calling ABH secretary Tanja Moriarty at 860-345-8063.

A Better Haddam (ABH) is an official political party, registered with the State of Connecticut (equivalent to the Haddam Republicans, Democrats, etc.) and was formed in 2007 by a group of non-partisan voters. For latest campaign and fundraising information, see www.abetterhaddam.com.

There will be a rummage and bake sale at The Congregational Church in Killingworth, United Church of Christ, 273 Route 81, October 16th from 5:30 - 8pm and October 17th from 9am to noon. The church will be accepting clean clothing and household items all day starting Tuesday October 13 to Friday October 16 from 10am until 3pm. No electrical items, children's car seats or strollers. For information call 860-663-1789 or visit www.killingworthchurch.org

Harbour Seal Family Grille
110 Boston Post Road, Westbrook 860-669-1269
www.harbourseal.net

Cuisine: ** Service: ** Ambiance: * Price Range: $* Wine Menu: selected to compliment comfort food; excellent beer on draft
Hours: 7 days breakfast 6.30am; lunch 11.30am; dinner 4.00pm to close

Oktober Fest at Harbour Seal, served Thursday through Sunday for the entire month of October warrants high praise for ethnicity and adherence to the traditional characteristics of the German kitchen. Mid-September of each year hundreds of thousands of tourists invade Munich to celebrate life at the Bavarian Oktoberfest by consuming seven million liters (!) of beer accompanied by assorted 'sides' of rib-sticking food. Those who can not travel to Munich celebrate in their home states with local brews and food.

This year, when more than the usual local restaurants advertised Oktoberfest specials, I began eating my way through their "German" dishes. With great disappointment I found that amongst the sparse selections offered, most could be identified as German only by name. Some were nothing more than commercial knackwurst or Frankfurters grilled with onions or a breaded veal scaloppini off the regular menu masquerading as "Wiener Schnitzel". A Maalox or two became my usual dessert after these tasting jaunts. Read more

The Killingworth Registrar of Voters will hold two registration session at the Killingworth Town Hall in October.

Saturday Oct- 17 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday Oct- 27 9 am - 8 pm

Tuesday Oct 27 is the last day registration will be accepted before the Nov. 3rd election. All mail in registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 20, 2009.

The Killingworth Library's launch of Gayle Byrne's book Sometimes It's Grandmas and Grandpas was an outstanding success attended by more than 150 people. Children, parents, seniors, friends and colleagues turned out on Sunday to congratulate the author and share in celebrating the publication of her sensitive, pertinent story.

The library itself was transformed for the event with seasonal colors that matched the soft watercolors of the book's illustrator, Mary Haverfield. Home baked refreshments and cider were served on the outside patio midst falling leaves and autumn sunshine. Inside, Gayle read her story to the hushed crowd. She then closed the event with much happy book signing. It was a very good day for Gayle Byrne, the library, and the town of Killingworth. To purchase a copy please visit the publisher's website at www.abbeville.com

It's that time of year again! Please help give the kids of the Hartford Boys & Girls Club a chance to give holiday gifts to their families this year! Come out this Saturday, October 17 from 9:00-12:00 p.m. at the Killingworth Elementary School front parking lot to donate items for the 3rd Annual Hartford Boys & Girls Club Holiday Shopping Night.

Did you know that 41%* of Hartford children live below the federal poverty level? Many of these children don't have an opportunity to give presents to their families. At the Shopping Night, they can buy presents at very low prices (generally between $. 25 and $1.00) or use coupons they've earned at the Boys & Girls Club. By the end of the night, they have big smiles and bags full of wrapped presents they picked out especially for their families!
We're looking for gifts for moms, dads, teens and kids:
          • Toys, books and games in great condition that your kids have outgrown
          • Kids clothes (babies on up) that are still in excellent shape
          • Costume jewelry you no longer wear
          • Gifts you've received that have a place of honor in your closet
          • Gifts you've given to those "hard to shop for" men and TEENS - still with the tags on somewhere in their closets

We're also collecting wrapping paper. And, if you can stop by with a cash donation...that would be great too! All donations are tax-deductible. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, please go to www.bgchartford.org.

If you have donations and can't make the collection date or for more information on the Holiday Shopping Night, please call Carolyn Anderson at 663-3481. * 2006 U.S Census Bureau

Killingworth Elementary School PTO will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Friday, October 16th through Thursday, October 22nd (Weekdays only). Families, teachers and the community are invited to attend the Fair, which will feature the theme of "Destination Book Fair - Read Around the World!"

"Destination Book Fair" will offer specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, award-winning titles, children's classics, interactive software, adult books and current bestsellers from many publishers. In addition to purchasing books for family and friends, you can help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Book Wishes.
Destination Book Fair hours are: Friday, 3:30PM - 6PM, Monday, 8AM - 3:30PM, Tuesday, 8AM - 8PM, Wednesday, 8AM - 3:30PM, Thursday 8AM - 2PM

The Book Fair will be held in the KES gymnasium, 340 Rt. 81 in Killingworth. All visitors are asked to enter the building at the Main Entrance and sign in at the office before heading to the gym.

For more information, please contact Lynn Gallant, 663-2127, or Margaret Whiteman, 663-3408, or visit the KES Book Fair website at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/kes. Thanks for your support!!

Monday: October 5:
• 15:16:09 Fire Alarm, Heft Brook Lane.
Wednesday: October 7:
• 08:24:56 Medical Call, Hemlock Drive.
• 11:55:47 Fire Alarm, Stevens Road.
Thursday: October 8:
• 02:25:00 Medical Call, Keith Circle.
• 06:26:39 Medical Call, Boulder Trail.
Saturday: October 10:
• 21:13:38 Medical Call, Ironworks Road.

HK Sports: HK Girls Soccer plays to a 1-1 tie in Monday's game vs. Coginchaug. After the first 40 minutes of play, half time came and the game remained scoreless. Coginchaug would be the first to score just 5:30 into the second half. Then HK's Rachel Mazzotta would score for the Cougars in the 61st minute with a shot taken from just outside the 18yd line to tie up the game. Although both teams had several opportunities regulation time would end and the game was sent into overtime. After 10 minutes of overtime play neither team was able to score and the game ended in a tie. The Cougars took 21 and Coginchaug had 17 shots in the game. Teagan Ferguson in goal for HK had another great game and was credited with 6 saves. Coginchaug's goalkeeper made 12 saves for her team. Write up courtesy S. Mazzotta

The HKHS Football team defeated Housatonic/Wamogo, 49-6, on Saturday. Tyler Scoville ran for 2 TDs and 91 yards on 10 carries to lead the Cougars, who allowed the Mountaineers just 54 yards of offense in the first half (46 rushing). Housatonic lost four fumbles in the game, three in the first half as H-K built a 36-0 halftime lead.

Playing on turf for the first time this season, the HK Field Hockey team took on the Class L Newtown Nighthawks on Monday afternoon and the Cougars came away with a decisive 2-0 victory. Multiple scoring opportunities finally paid off late in the first half as HK junior Michelle Plum netted her first varsity goal of the season off an assist from junior Emily Anderson. Ten minutes into the second half, it was Anderson again finding senior MaryKate Murray who blasted a shot into the back corner of the cage for the final margin of victory. The Cougar defense came up with excellent goal line stands against a frantic Newtown late game attack. In her fifth shutout of the season, sophomore goalie Giana DeNisi recorded 5 saves.

In the nightcap, the JV team played under the lights and battled to a 1-1 draw with the Nighthawks' JV squad. The team will take its 7-1-0-1 record on the road for a night game at Shoreline Conference rival North Branford on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Write up courtesy A & E Anderson

On Friday and Saturday, October 2 & 3rd, students from First Congregational Church in Madison, North Madison Congregational Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, and The Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society gathered on the Madision Green for a homeless immersion project sponsored by the Madison Interfaith Youth Coalition. The overnight event raised more than $2300 and collected food, blankets and coats for Connecticut's homeless.

Forty-seven students and adults constructed shelters from cardboard and heard from Ann Nelson, RN of the National Association for the Mentally Ill CT chapter on Friday evening speak about the connection between homelessness and mental illness. Saturday morning students panhandled for donations to support local food pantries in front of downtown businesses.

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes of Meetings held September 14 & 28, 2009
4. Visitors: Concerning Items on the Agenda
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds:
6. Vacancies:
    (A) IWWC - 1, (B) Public Health Agency - 1, (C) Housing Partnership - 1 (D) Municipal Land Use - 2 (E). W.P.C.A. - 1 (F) Venuti Prop. Planning Comm. - 1 (G). Estuary Council of Seniors - 2 (H) Open Space Committee - 1 (I) Town Office Bldg.Study Comm.- 4
7. Appointments:
8. Old Business:
9. New Business:
    A. Affordable Housing - Review & act upon annual calculation for assessment & taxation purposes
    B. Approval of MLUC pursuing STEAP Grant
10. RJC Comments
11. Selectmen's Concerns
12. Visitor Comments: General
13. Adjournment
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