In 2009 the Killingworth Women's Organization... Educated, Served, Entertained, Celebrated, Refurbished, Collected, Touched, Gave, and Learned.......and had 12 new members join us!

We Were ... graphic artists, secretaries, web designers, moms, corporate educators, first selectwoman, realtors, attorneys, photographers, dental sales reps, Ph.D students, clinical psychologists, medical lab technicians, occupational therapists, non profit developers, retired office managers, jewelry makers, interior designers, client relations managers, speech-language pathologists, retired executive assistants, teachers, retired paralegals, heavy equip.& truck drivers, hr/business development consultants, and businesswomen.

We Enjoyed... hiking, reading, photography, cooking, walking, gardening, going to the gym, volunteering, shopping, wine, collecting recipes, baking, basket-weaving, scrapbooking, birding, quilting, yoga, reading, sailing, music, karate, traveling, collecting, our friends, the beach, our family,vacations, floral design, animals, crafts, our children, musicals/big band music, restoring a 1940 Packard, camping, going to auctions, writing short stories and poetry, and being "aunties."

And, we tried hard to be generous, kind and industrious, and we were a powerful force!

Come see what we can be together in 2010! We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00PM at the Killingworth Library. For more information please email michele@micheleearly.com or go to www.killingworthwomensorg.org.

KWO members at December's holiday dinner. Photo and write up courtesy Amy Etra

HK Sports: The HK Girls Basketball team used balanced scoring, some timely three point shooting and a rebounding advantage over the much taller Warriors to take a, 46-33, victory away from Valley Regional on Friday evening. The Cougars got off to a sloppy start, turning the ball over on their first three possessions of the game. Sophomore guard Cloe Savino came into the contest and hit two key three pointers to give the Cougars a slight advantage going into the second period. More long range shooting from juniors Carley Mooney and Lauren Muise helped HK double up the Warriors, 28-14, at halftime. HK broke the game open in the third quarter and twelve different Cougars eventually saw action in what was a very physical game. HK was led by junior Emily Anderson with 15 points and 11 rebounds, sophomore Shaina Rowley with 9 points and 9 boards, Muise with 7 points and 6 rebounds, and senior Jordan Shultz with 7 rebounds to go along with 4 points. Other scorers were Savino with 6, Mooney with 3 and sophomore Kaylee Normandy with a pair. The Cougars who are now 5-3 (5-2 in Shoreline Conference play) are on the road again on Tuesday evening for a key Shoreline Conference matchup with Coginchaug at 7:30 pm in Durham. HK will try and avenge an earlier three point loss to the Devils.Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson

The HKHS Wrestling team fell to Derby, 42-33, Friday. Winners for the Cougars included: N. Fair, M. Revis, S. Regan, N. Adler, T. Jacobs and B. Backler.

Behind Kyle McCormick's 14 points and 3rd straight double figure scoring game, the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Boys Basketball team easily defeated North Branford 66-32. The Cougars blitzed the T-Birds with a 22-9 run to start the game and never looked back. Speedster Ethan Kovach used his superior athleticism to disrupt the T-Bird offense, contributing 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals as the game’s "Stat-Sheet Stuffer." Seventh Grade Sensation Luke Ford continued an exclusive lineage of 7th graders to start Varsity, adding 10 points of his own to go along with a game high 9 rebounds. The Cougars had more rebounds (43) than North Branford had points (32), and had a season-high 23 assists on 31 field goals, led by Captain John Abbott's 7 assists. 11 different players scored including John Schuster and Tommy DiMauro with 7, Mike Milano and Peter Welch with 6, Nick Afragola with 4, and Logan O'Donnell and Matt Genoveisio adding 2. The Cougars improved to 3-0 on the season, as they head in to a huge test away at John Winthrop on Friday (1/8).

Killingworth Republican Caucus
Notice is hereby given that there will be a caucus of all enrolled Republican electors of the Town of Killingworth on January 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., in the Music Room of Killingworth Elementary School, located at 340 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut, to endorse candidates for the Republican Town Committee.

Killingworth Democratic Caucus
The Killingworth Democratic Caucus will be held this Sunday, January 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Killingworth Library meeting room. It is open to all registered members of the Democratic Party of the town of Killingworth. The purpose of the caucus is to endorse candidates for the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee and to transact any other business that may be relevant to the caucus. Legal notice of the caucus has already been published in the Middletown Press.

Together, we can fight the flu.

This Sunday marks the beginning of the annual observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week. This flu season has presented our community with a unique challenge to fight a new type of influenza -- the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.

The H1N1 flu is a serious disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between mid-April and November 14, 2009, 47 million people in the United States were infected with the 2009 H1N1 flu, more than 200,000 people were hospitalized, and over 9,800 people died.

Influenza is unpredictable and we do not know the likelihood of a future wave of H1N1 flu, but we do know that vaccination is the most important step in protecting against influenza. Protect yourself, your family and your community by getting vaccinated.

The following nearby towns are holding clinics during January. There are no longer any restrictions on age, residency, or health status. Be sure to call first to confirm vaccine availability and to see if there are any insurance requirements. A longer list of Connecticut H1N1 clinic hours and locations is available at
http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/lib/ctfluwatch/h1n1/clinic_list.pdf.

Branford
First Congregational Church
1009 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
203-481-4235
Date: 1/13/2010 Time: 3:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m.

Centerbrook
Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley
61 Main Street
Centerbrook, CT 06409
860-767-0186
Date: 1/20/2010 Time: 3:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m.

Chester
Chester Town Hall
203 Middlesex Avenue
Chester, CT 06412
860-767-0186
Date: 1/19/2010 Time: 4:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m.

Essex
Essex Town Hall
29 West Avenue
Essex, CT 06426
860-767-0186
Date: 1/13/2010 Time: 4:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m.

Guilford
Guilford High School
605 New England Road
Guilford, CT 06437
203-481-4235
Date: 1/12/2010 Time: 3:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m.

Madison
Madison Town Campus
8 Campus Drive
Madison, CT 06443
203-481-4235
Date: 1/19/2010 Time: 3:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m.

Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook Middle School
60 Sheffield Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
860-661-3300
Date: 1/14/2010 Time: 4:00 p. m. to 7:30 p.m.

Nora R. Dannehy, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Killingworth resident David Thomas, 55, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to one count of filing a false federal tax return.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Thomas, in his capacity as a licensed attorney, was retained by the Cedar Island Improvement Association to provide legal assistance relating to the installation of an underwater pipe connecting the Town of Clinton and Cedar Island. In 2004 and 2005, Thomas received approximately $120,977.22 from the Association. However, for the tax years 2004 and 2005, Thomas filed federal tax returns that failed to report the $120,977.22 he received, and that showed his adjusted gross income as zero.

Judge Underhill has scheduled sentencing for March 25, 2010, at which time Thomas faces a maximum term of imprisonment of three years and a fine of up to $100,000. Also, Thomas must pay approximately $44,000 in back taxes, plus penalties and interest.

Submitted by Christine Cummings-Secki
Todd Secki
A Place Called Hope

After suffering from an injury to its right wing, a lone Canada Goose who was residing in Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth has finally been RESCUED!

This Canada Goose has been in the park since last Spring unable to fly. When the other geese flew off, he/she was left to fend for him/herself. Many calls from concerned park goers alerted us to the situation during the summer season. All callers stated that the wing drooped, appeared broken and the bird was unable to fly. By the time we became aware of this situation, the wing had already set or healed. There was not much we could do for the break at this point, not to mention that our attempts to rescue had all been unsuccessful.

We worried for the well being of this goose as we received many calls in regards to the goose being chased by dogs and or stalked by unattended children. We knew he was being fed breads and lunch snacks by good intending people but this only masks the hunger of a bird and does nothing for the daily nutritional requirements of wildlife. We felt an urgency to do something, but found ourselves at a standstill. We had no luck chasing a wild goose who could not only swim but run! And for any of you who think you can out run a goose, prove it! and please join us on our next rescue! Despite our concerns, we decided that it made the most sense to try again once Winter set in and the pond froze.

First Selectwoman Cathy Iino invited several dozen residents who have stepped up to serve on town committees to attend a group swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night. She asked the volunteers to be mindful to follow all Freedom of Information Act regulations and Town filing deadlines and be creative in ways to help the town. She is looking at several measures that will help facilitate committee administration.

HK Sports: With a 53-30 win over Hyde on Tuesday evening at the fieldhouse, HK Girls Basketball coach Jim Bombaci earned his 450th career victory. Now in his fourth season with the Cougars, it was Bombaci's 50th victory at HK. Prior to leading the Cougars' squad, he coached at Daniel Hand in Madison and Hamden High School. Every healthy player on the HK roster got into Tuesday's contest with ten different players scoring led by Emily Anderson who netted 14 points. Other Cougars who got on the board were Anna Fetterol (8 points), Jordan Shultz (7 points), Ashley Cook (6 points), Lauren Muise and Shaina Rowley (4 points apiece), Ashley Mooney and Cloe Savino (each hit a three pointer), and Carley Mooney and Jen Venuti (2 points each). The team will take its 4-3 record on the road on Friday evening for a 7 pm Shoreline conference contest at Valley Regional.

Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson

The HK Middle School Girls Basketball team opened up the new year defeating North Branford, 43-17, at North Branford on Tuesday. Both teams were off to a slow start in the first period with HK scoring only 6 points and North Branford 5. North Branford was extremely tough on the boards throughout the first half getting both offensive and defensive rebounds, closing out the half up by 1 with a score of 17-16. HK came out in the 3rd period ready to answer and went on a 13-0 run. In the 4th period, North Branford tried to rally but HK proved too strong outscoring them 14-10. Scoring for HK were Maya Savino with 23 points, Lauren McCann with 12 points, Kiley Anderson with 4 points, Ciara Samuel with 3 points and Casey Jackson with 1 point. HK's record improves to 2-1. HK plays John Winthrop on Friday at home at 4:00 p.m.

The JV was defeated by North Branford by a score of 20-4.
Write up and photo courtesy D. Savino

The Killingworth Scholarship Association is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Killingworth. Applications must be submitted by e-mail and are available through our website at www.KillingworthToday.com/KSA. The application deadline is March 31st.

The application process involves completion of a questionnaire and an essay, followed by an interview for selected applicants. Interviews are held in late April and early May.

The Killingworth Scholarship Association has awarded $117,250 to 169 outstanding students since 1986. Each year, the committee, which consists of community volunteers, reviews applications from an impressive group of young men and women. Based on their academic achievement, character, leadership skills, and participation in school and community activities, the committee selects several students for the scholarships. Income is not a consideration. The amount of each scholarship varies depending on both the number of successful applicants and the amount of money received through donations and fundraising activities.

If you are interested in supporting our scholarship fund, please send your tax-deductible contribution to: The Killingworth Scholarship Association, Inc., c/o Robin Chasse, Treasurer, PO Box 653, Killingworth, CT 06419.

The Killingworth Nursery School Association will hold their annual Open House and 2010 Fall Registration on Saturday, January 23rd from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. KNS is a non-profit, interdenominational, cooperative preschool. The Killingworth Nursery School is located on the lower level of the Congregational Church of Killingworth at 273 Route 81.

Three-year-olds meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Four-year-olds meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Terrific Tots* meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays (*1 class weekly/10 week session/3 sessions per year).

Registration for KNS alumni families will be January 21st and 22nd from 9:00am to 10:30am at the school. Registration is open to the public beginning January 23rd. No phone registrations will be accepted.

Come meet our teachers and see our school! We invite you to experience the caring and involvement that is the Killingworth Nursery School. For more information, please call 860-663-2950.

Killingworth Youth League Baseball and Softball will hold Spring registration:
• Saturday, January 9: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at HK Middle School, Rt. 81,
• Wednesday, January 13: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Killingworth Fire House, Rt. 81
• Saturday, January 23: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at HK Middle School, Rt. 81

Boys and girls ages 6 to 16 are eligible to play.
Boys (baseball) must be playing age by April 30, 2010.
Girls (softball) must be playing age by December 31, 2010.
T-ball players (boys & girls) must be playing age (age 6) by July 31, 2010.
First-time players must provide original birth certificate at registration. Uniform sizes will also be taken at registration.

Registration Fees: $70 per player. $120 if there are 2 children from one family in the league. $150 if there are 3 or more children from one family in the league. All fees include uniforms.

Important Information
Payment is expected at the time of registration. Checks should be made payable to Killingworth Youth League or KYL. Financial assistance is available for any child in need. Confidential calls may be made to KYL president Alan Kostek at 860-663-2700.

Concessions: In lieu of a fundraiser, parents will be required to assist at the concession stands during the season (can be your child's games or any other team's games).

Registration Deadline: If registration is not received by February 15, 2010, there will be a $10 late fee and the applicant will be put on a waiting list (placement on a team will not be guaranteed).

Volunteers Needed: Anyone interested in participating in the league as a coach or in some other volunteer capacity should attend the monthly meetings held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Killingworth Firehouse.

Registration forms and more information about the Killingworth Youth League are available online at www.kylbaseball.org. Please bring 2 copies of the registration form to registration.

The 2010 Relay For Life of HK Leadership Team would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Relay Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the HK Middle School Cafeteria (Route 81, Killingworth CT).

Join us for coffee and desserts as well as information about the event. You can pick up your team captain packet, register your team, and even win prizes. We look forward to seeing you there! All team captains that register their team at the kickoff or before it will receive a special gift!

So REGISTER today!

Any questions email Jim or Karen at HKRelayforLife@gmail.com or contact Sherri (Arpin) MacPhail, Staff Partner at (860) 885-6312.

The Killingworth Foundation announces that it is offering two scholarships. The first is called The Killingworth Foundation Scholarship and is offered to a graduating high school senior who is a permanent resident of Killingworth and who has a cumulative grade average of "B" or higher. If the student is home-schooled, equivalent status must be verified. The applicant must be applying to a post-secondary educational institution.

The scholarship is based on academic achievement, fullness of character, community service, and both school and community extra-curricular activities, or employment.

The second scholarship is the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship and is offered with the same requirements for residency and academic achievement, but it is limited to a student who intends to major in one of the fine arts.

The deadline for both applications is March 1 for a May 1 decision. Applications can be obtained online at www.killingworthfoundation.org or from the Guidance Department at Haddam-Killingworth High School. In addition to the written application, a high school transcript is required and there will be a personal interview scheduled.

Please send applications to The Killingworth Foundation, P. O. Box 621, Killingworth, CT 06419.

Students from The Dance Corner of Killingworth and Face Arts Music of Deep River held their second annual Winter Follies performance on December 17th at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium in Clinton. Students and teachers performed festive dances and songs for a full house. Over 200 toys were collected to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

(l-r) back row- Lauren Miller, Julia Topitzer, Leianna Dolce, Abby Visel and Lizzie Doxsee. front row- Jennifer Roberts, Kristen Dean, Grace Pendleton. Photo courtesy C. Smith

The Connecticut River Area Health District (CRHAD) is now dispensing H1N1 vaccinations to all residents of Clinton, Chester, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. The vaccine is no longer restricted to priority groups.

VNA of the Lower Valley has scheduled the following clinics open to anyone 4 years of age and older regardless of residence:
Jan. 13, 2010 from 4-7PM at the Essex Town Hall
Jan. 19, 2010 from 4-7PM at the Chester Town Hall
Jan. 20, 2010 from 3-6PM at the VNA offices, 61 Main St., Centerbrook

No advance sign-up is required. There is no charge for vaccine, but if you have Medicare part B or Anthem insurance please bring your card.

Residents of the 7 towns with special needs who, because of their special need, can not attend a clinic may call the Health District ( 860-661-3300) Mon.- Fri. between the hours of 7:30AM and 4PM to make other arrangements to be vaccinated.

Questions may be directed to the VNA at 860-767-0186 or the Health District at 860-661-3300.

In its ongoing efforts to expand service to the community, the Killingworth Library is happy to announce that it will remain open during three traditional holidays beginning this year. Schedules have been reworked to keep our doors open on President's Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran's Day for normal library hours.

Head librarian Tammy Eustis has also set up a large binder with printed copies of Killingworth Today for those who do not get to read the online website. Killingworth Today has information on happenings around town, including Town Hall proceedings, school and athletic events and more. The collection will be updated twice weekly. The binder is located on the table opposite the circulation desk.

The library is no longer accepting booksale donations at this time - our storage has filled up! Please hold onto any further donations until after the middle of February. And be sure to check out our winter booksale on Saturday, February 13th, from 9am to 3pm.

Tuesday: December 29:
• 02:29:11 Medical Call, Kelseytown Road.
• 11:38:56 Outside Smoke Investigation, Route 80.
• 11:40:32 Wires Down, Route 81.
• 17:46:30 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, Green Hill Road.
• 19:17:42 Chimney Fire, Chestnut Hill Road.
• 21:12:25 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, Green Hill Road.
Thursday: December 31:
• 13:17:07 MVA, Route 81.
• 15:31:55 Fire Alarm, Cow Hill Road.
• 19:03:05 Fire Alarm, Route 148.
Saturday: January 2:
• 23:17:35 Medical Call, Route 81.

HK Sports: The HK Boys Basketball team fell to the Morgan Huskies last night, 64-49. Erik Carlson lead the Cougars with 19 points followed by Wes Nuhn with 11, John Webber with 9 and Trevor Phelan with 4. HK is 2-4 on the year.

NEW! Design Your Own Accessories Line Workshops at The Arts Center at Killingworth. In this four session series, participants will use their passion for fashion to design a personal line of accessories - anything from handbags, to belts, to shoes. Learn what composes a fashion line, how style and trends influence design and brand identity. Develop and complete full color illustrations. Saturdays, January 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 11:30-1:30pm.

Pet Portrait Project at The Arts Center at Killingworth. In two-session workshops with artist award-winning Deb Wadsworth, paint a portrait of your beloved pet, by creating an underpainting/value study image of your pet, then adding in detail and finishing touches. Individual workshop registration is welcome, but two session attendance is strongly recommended. Sundays, January 24 and 31 from 1-4pm.

Call (860) 663-5593 or email artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com. Visit www.artscenterkillingworth.org.

Agenda
Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Town Office Building

        1. Call to Order
        2. Pledge of Allegiance
        3. Appointment of Interim Health Director
        4. Adjournment

Catherine Iino
First Selectwoman