HK Sports: The North Branford Thunderbirds jumped out to a 9-2 lead over HK in Girls Basketball action on Thursday at the fieldhouse and held off a furious Cougar rally in the 4th quarter to hang on for the road win, 44-42. HK was led by Emily Anderson with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals and Jordan Shultz with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 steals. Other Cougar scorers included Lauren Muise with 4 points and 6 rebounds, Shaina Rowley with 2 points and 5 rebounds, Cloe Savino with a 3 pointer and Anna Fetteroll who netted a pair. With the loss, HK falls to 5-7 (5-5 in conference play) with the team's average margin of defeat a mere 4 points. On Monday, the Cougars travel to Old Lyme for a 7 pm tipoff versus the Wildcats. Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson

The HKMS Wrestling team returned from Middletown on Thursday with a very successful team win. Multiple wrestlers contributed with individual wins including Velez,Wind, Parmelee, Roth, Henderson, Warren, Watrous, Platt, Shea. All wrestlers are showing great improvement. Please come out and show your support at the next home competition on Monday against Guilford Middle School.

REMINDER - LAST IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DAY

Saturday from 10 am to 1pm at the HK Middle School - Rt 81

Boys and girls ages 6 to 16 are eligible to play. Must be playing age by April 30, 2010 (For first-year T-ball players, must be playing age by July 31, 2010) First-time players must provide original birth certificate at registration
Additional information and registration forms can be found on our website www.kylbaseball.org

9 Town Transit is pleased to announce changes to the Saturday schedule of its Riverside Shuttle Route. The changes will provide earlier morning and later evening service from and to Chester.

Starting Saturday, February 6, 2009, bus service from Chester to Old Saybrook (along route 154) will begin in Chester center at 9:00 am, an hour earlier than the current schedule. The last bus of the day will depart Old Saybrook at 3:15 pm, about an hour later than the current schedule. All Saturday Riverside Shuttle time points will be affected by this change. There will be no changes to the weekday schedule.

9 Town Transit has been providing public transportation to residents in the nine towns of the Connecticut River Estuary Region since 1981. The Riverside Shuttle Route serves the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex, Deep River, and Chester. It includes stops at the Old Saybrook Train station, Bokum Plaza, Essex Square, Adam's Market in Deep River, and the Center of Chester.

Detailed schedules are available at public buildings and various businesses throughout the Estuary region, on our website at www.9towntransit.com, or by calling 860-510-0429.

The Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association recently held its post season awards banquet at Aqua Turf. Two HKHS Cougars were among the honorees. Junior Teagan Ferguson was named to the 2009 All State Player (Goalkeeper) and also received the 2009 Kelme MVP Award. Senior Jessica Moore was named a 2009 Scholar-Athlete, one of only nine in the state. Ferguson was also named a HKHS Tri-Captain with Megan Linsenbigler and Beth-Ann Stehr.

Coach Eric Grant with Teagan Ferguson (left) and Jessica Moore (right). Contributed photo.

4th and 5th graders come join us and bring your appetite to the Killingworth Library, Tuesday, January 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.

We'll munch on DaVinci Pizza and discuss The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo and Love That Dog by Sharon Creech.

Multiple copies of both books are available at the Library call 663-2000 to learn more and sign-up.

Come and join us for a Winter Cheer Wine & Food tasting hosted by the Gelston House, Main Street, East Haddam for an adult only evening out on January 29, 2010 from 7-10pm. All proceeds will go towards HK Project Graduation. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP with check to: HK Project Graduation, c/o HK High School, 95 Little City Road, Higganum, CT 06441, please include name, phone or email address to confirm your reservation. Any questions or ticket information, contact Kathy Strom 860-345-3398 or ksstrom@aol.com

HK Sports: The HKMS Girls Basketball team defeated Old Saybrook at home on Tuesday, 33-31. In the first half, HK worked hard to score but appeared out of sync both offensively and on the boards with the Cougars only able to put 13 points on the board. In the 3rd, HK continued to struggle and scored 9 points to Old Saybrook's 8 points. The Rams broke it open in the 4th by going long multiple times on their inbound play to tie the Cougars. With the momentum on its side, the Rams were able to capitalize and go ahead of HK for the first time in the game. Maddy DeRita was substituted in with 3 minutes to go and was able to rattle the Rams offense and HK was able to capitalize for an exciting finish. HK's record improves to 6-1.

Scoring for HK were Maya Savino with 13 points, Kiley Anderson with 5 points, Quinn Millard with 4 points, Lauren McCann with 3 points and Casey Jackson, Caroline Fortuna, Ciara Samuel and Maddy DeRita each chipped in with a pair.

The HK JV team defeated Old Saybrook, 14-5. Scoring were: Halie Serbent and Teresa Tripodi with 4 points each, Julia Babbitt, Kayla Gesick and Meghan Sepega with 2 points each. Write up and photo courtesy D. Savino

Last Tuesday, the HKMS Boys Basketball team traveled to Old Saybrook to take on the Rams. From the get-go, the Cougars jumped out a comfortable 14-2 lead following two deep threes by Captain John Abbott. But as recent trends and bad habits lead to lethargic play sometimes happen after big leads, the Rams valiantly fought back to cut it to a ten point lead for H-K going into the half, 26-16. After being challenged at halftime to pick up the defense and finish lay-ups on offense, H-K turned on the jets and pulled away for a rather uninspiring, 51-32 victory. The Cougars were led by Abbott's game-high 17 points, including four from beyond the arc. Luke Ford added 9 points, Ethan Kovach had 8, Kyle McCormick 6, Kenny Callahan 4, Pete Welch 3, and John Schuster and Nick Afragola added a pair each. With the victory, HKMS stayed unbeaten at 7-0, with an away affair at Old Lyme looming on Thursday 1/21. At the half-way mark, the Cougars are averaging 53.7 PPG while allowing only 34.7 PPG, defeating opponents by an astonishing 19 PPG.

On Thursday, January 14th, the White Knights of Westbrook traveled to Killingworth to take on the Cougars. The Knights proved to be the toughest H-K opponent to date, weathering a early H-K lead and riding hot three point shooting to trail by only two at halftime 21-19. After an animated half-time discussion, the Cougars came out with a passion and fire that delighted the home crowd. HKMS outscored Westbrook 44-25, including a 35-12 run to end the game, on their way to another convincing 65-44 victory. The Cougars had four players in double figures, led by "The Phenom" Luke Ford's career-high 20 points and 7 rebounds. Kyle "K-Mac Attack" McCormick played one of the most well rounded games in 'the history of HKMS basketball,' scoring 15 points, dishing out 9 assists, grabbing 6 rebounds and collecting 6 steals, all while committing zero turnovers. John "J-Rabbit" Abbott added 11 points and 2 3s and Kenny "Mr. Smooth" Callahan continued to prove to be 'by far' the best 6th man in the league, contributing 11 points and hauling in a game-high 9 rebounds. Ethan "Pick Pocket" Kovach, John "J-Money" Schuster, and "Lil Nicky" Afragola added 4, 4, and 2 points respectively. H-K improves to 6-0 with this win.

The recent Shoreline's Got Talent competition produced by Haddam-Killingworth High School raised more than $13,600 for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. The annual telethon was broadcast live on December 23rd and the Shoreline's Got Talent finale was held on January 8th. First Place was awarded to Julie Blum from Westbrook High School. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant. Second place was awarded to Tre Davis from HKHS and third place was awarded to Ian Thorpe and Holly DeMorro both from HKHS.

According to supervising teacher Chuck Lewis, the students involved in the telethon are directly involved in selecting which organization the event will benefit. Photo courtesy R. Sharp.

New York saxophonist Eli Degibri, who has toured with Herbie Hancock and performed on his three-time Grammy award-winning album Gershwin's World, headlines The Arts Center at Killingworth's 6th Annual Jazz NightOut. The concert, set in a cafe-style environment, is Saturday, February 6th, 7:30pm at the Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT. The New York Times notes, "Don't miss Degibri. His music is spiky and immaculately sculptured."

Degibri has worked with many top Jazz musicians including Ron Carter, Eric Reed and Clark Terry. In 1999, Degibri began touring internationally with the Herbie Hancock Sextet. He was featured on Hancock's 2002 DVD special, "The Jazz Channel Presents Herbie Hancock." Degibri, a leader on his own acclaimed CDs, In the Beginning, Emotionally Available, and Live at Louis 649, is currently in the studio recording his fifth album with three musicians who have shaped the history of jazz, bassist Ron Carter, Al foster and pianist Brad Mehldau.

For Jazz NightOut, Degibri brings drummer Obed Calvaire, pianist Kevin Hays, and bassist Reuben Rogers. The evening kicks off with the Shoreline's own drummer Tom Briggs and his group CT4. Briggs, an award-winning composer and percussionist of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, is the Music Director of the Community Music School, leading the CMS Jazz Ensemble and the group Masters of Swing.

Last year's Jazz NightOut sold out - early reservations suggested! Orchestra cafê seating with appetizers: $30 for Adults, $25 for Seniors, $20 for Students and $12 for Children 12 and under. Balcony rows: $18 for Adults, Seniors and Students; $10 for Children 12 and under. Appetizers in orchestra seating only. Free dessert buffet and cash beverage bar available to all. Credit cards accepted. For tickets call (860) 663-5593 or purchase online at www.artscenterkillingworth.org

The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company urges you to use all possibly precautions when handling and disposing of any type of ashes. Improper ash disposal is a cause of fires inside and outside the home. Ashes act as insulation for live embers in the ash and these retain enough heat for several days which is sufficient to ignite other combustible materials in contact with the ash. Improper ash disposal destroys homes, outbuildings and valuable natural resources. Always be careful when disposing of wood or coal ashes.

What can you do to prevent fires from igniting from hot wood ash?
------ Dispose of ashes in a metal container that can be tightly closed, douse with water, place the closed container outside your home away from combustible materials and leave in the container for several days before disposing of them. Many people invite disaster by disposing of their wood stove or fireplace ashes in garbage containers that are plastic or even in paper bags. It doesn't take much heat and only a small live ember for these types of containers to burst into flames.
------ Never store ashes inside your home or adjacent to the exterior in any container.
------ Teach other family members about the dangers associated with hot ash disposal.
------ Do Not place hot ashes in a container where there are any other combustible materials
------ Do Not dispose of ashes in a paper, plastic or cardboard containers
------ Do Not assume the ashes are cold and pour them onto the ground (even into a hole) where leaves can blow onto them or the wind can stir up sparks.

A cord of wood produces about 50 pounds of ashes. Once you are POSITIVE your container of ashes is "Cold", place in a pile away from your home and even then away from other combustibles and prepare your container for the next load.

The Haddam Historical Society invites you to Winter Woolies Knitting Bee

Sunday, January 24, 2010 and Sunday, February 7, 2010 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thankful Arnold House Museum, 14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam, CT

Enjoy a "historic" Sunday afternoon in the early 19th century kitchen of the Arnold House Museum to work on your unfinished knitting or needlework project. Join knitting master, Beth Hartke and enjoy the company of others with NO modern day intrusions. Share knitting knowledge, patterns and stories. Registration is required, since space is limited. Admission is free.

For further information call Lisa at Haddam Historical Society 345-2400 or contact@haddamhistory.org.

Frances Nedobity, 93, of Killingworth passed away January 15, 2010, at Aaron Manor. Frances is preceded in death by parents, John and Mary (Pajak) Fabiszak and husband, Frank Nedobity. She is survived by two sons; John Nedobity and his wife Sharon of Winchendon, MA and Frank Nedobity and his wife Sally of Derby VT. Frances is also survived by four grandchildren, Cheryl Smith, Jonathan Nedobity, Frank Nedobity Jr., Paul Nedobity and one great-granddaughter, Aeryn Rose Smith.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main Street, Clinton. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Swan Funeral Home. Burial will be held on a later date at Evergreen Cemetery.

Middlesex Hospital Homecare will sponsor a Seasonal Flu Clinic on Monday, January 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This clinic is open to businesses and the general public and will take place at Middlesex Hospital Homecare's conference room located at 770 Saybrook Road, Middletown. All uninsured and insured individuals are welcome to attend. Reservations are required by calling (860) 358-5600 for an appointment and while supplies last. If you are unable to attend this event and would like the flu shot, please contact Joanne Ligas at (860) 358-5627 to make alternate arrangements. The snow date for this event will be Thursday, January 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: January 10:
• 16:05:30 Medical Call, Route 81.
Monday: January 11:
• 02:45:12 Medical Call, Schnoor Road.
• 09:01:26 Medical Call, Kelseytown Road.
• 17:41:29 Medical Call, Stone Pasture Lane.
Tuesday: January 12:
• 08:33:31 Medical Call, Old Deep River Turnpike.
Wednesday: January 13:
• 13:54:14 Fire Alarm, Running Brook Drive.
• 20:40:36 Fire Alarm, Running Brook Drive.
Thursday: January 14:
• 07:23:53 Structure Fire, Clinton, Hurd Bridge Road.
• 15:01:44 MVA, Green Hill Road.
Friday: January 15:
• 03:42:00 Structure Fire, Durham, Tuttle Road.
• 10:50:18 Chimney Fire, Chester, Pratt Street.

Agenda
Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting held December 14, and Special Meetings of December 17, 2009 and January 5, 2010
4. Visitors: Concerning Items on the Agenda
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds:
6. Vacancies:
    (A) Cable Advisory Council - 1 (B) Conservation Comm. - 1 (C) Health & Safety Comm. - 1, (D) Housing Partnership - 4 (E) Municipal Land Use - 1 (F) Public Health agency - 1 (G) Town Office Bldg. Comm.- 3 (H). Estuary Council of Seniors - 2
7. Appointments:
    Health & Safety Comm. - Carolyn Gordon
    Housing Partnership - Glenn Johnson
    Town Office Building Comm. - Shawn O'Connell
        Re-appoint: Todd Berman & Suzanne Davenport - Open Space Committee
        Timothy Withington - Emergency Management
        Eileen Cyrus - Housing Partnership
        Gwenne Lally - Town Office Building Committee
8. Old Business:
    A. Demolition of 571 Route 148, Dick Leighton
    B. Town Office Building extension
    C. Wettish Property update, Dan Colonia
    D. Cleaning Services for Town Hall
    E. Municipal website
9. New Business:
    A. Schedule special BOS budget meetings
    B. Historical Society Use of Parmelee House
    C. Health Insurance Agent of Record
10. First Selectwoman's Comments
11. Selectmen's Comments
12. Visitor Comments: General
13. Adjournment
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HK Sports: Playing their second game in 24 hours, the HK Girls Basketball team traveled to Uncasville on Saturday evening for a non-conference contest against St. Bernards and fell to the Saints, 32-25. St. Bernards slowed the pace of the game to a near stop with long offensive possessions. Thrown off pace, the Cougars were unable to get into any offensive flow of their own, scoring a mere 5 points by halftime, down 14-5 at the break. Some HK defensive pressure in the second half closed the gap slightly, but it wasn't enough. The Cougars were led by Emily Anderson with 10 points and 6 rebounds, and Jordan Shultz and Cloe Savino with 6 points apiece (Shultz grabbed 7 rebounds). With their third disappointing loss of the week, HK falls to 5-6 on the season (5-4 in Shoreline Conference play) and will next host North Branford on Thursday in an early evening matchup (due to NB exams). Varsity will tip at approximately 5:30 pm following a 4 pm JV game. In JV action at St. Bernards on Saturday, the weary Cougars erased a 19 point Third Quarter deficit with stifling full court man to man pressure to force overtime on a Kaylee Normandy free throw and go on to win in OT, 51-49. The JV squad was led by Ashley Cook with 14 points, and freshman "super-sub" Kirsten Carlson who netted 9 points in the fourth quarter and overtime period alone. The JV record now stands at 6-3. Write up and photo courtesy A & E Anderson

HK Sports: HKHS Boys Swimming and Diving Team fell to Avon High School, 94-87, Friday. Coach Ross Hanson commented that this tough Class M competition provided an opportunity for all of the swimmers to step up and work hard. The meet started with a win in the 200 Medley relay with Jeff Ludington, Ryan Blewett, Ryan Buys, and Jamie Verney placing first (1:50.00) and then Buys following with a win in the 200 Freestyle (1:55.60). Tight races ensued but Avon came out ahead in the 200 IM and the 50 Freestyle as well as the Diving. Another round of firsts came with Buys in the 100 Butterfly (55.34) and Ludington in the 100 Freestyle (51.95). Although Avon captured the next few races, Ludington pulled out a nail-biting win in the 100 Backstroke (59.68). Avon won the last two races.

Some other notable performances came from Raymond Moore placing third in both the 200 IM (2:24.37) and the 100 Butterfly (1:04.42); Verney placing third in the 500 Freestyle (6:06.17); Blewett, Moore, Clayton Rountree, and Tanner Kahre placing second in the 200 Freestyle relay (1:46.85); Blewett placing third in the 100 Breaststroke (1:12.62); Buys, Verney, Moore, and Ludington placing second in the 400 Freestyle relay (3:49.52); and Reece Gesick placing third in the diving competition (156.05).

The team will travel to Beacon Falls to face Woodland High School next Friday. Write up and photo courtesy M. Hughes

John Henry Adams 72, of Killingworth, passed away Wednesday (January 13) at CT Hospice in Branford. He was born on April 21, 1937 in Meriden. He graduated from Meriden High School in 1955 and went on to work at Eyelet Specialty in Meriden/Wallingford for over 20 years. He joined the Army Reserves in 1956. His passions were sports, UCONN basketball, country music and traveling with his wife Joyce. John played baseball in high school and softball for Eyelet Specialty. John's family moved to Killingworth in 1969 where he coached little league. He loved working with the kids for many years. If you were lucky enough to know John you would recognize the great sense of humor and wit about him. He was a very caring person. John loved his job at Whelen Engineering in Chester due to the fact that he could talk his way through the plant. Whelen was his extended family. He retired from Whelen, May 31, 2007. John will be missed and loved by all who knew him. John was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Lori Ann, his parents Harry and Ann Adams and his brother Harry Adams Jr. John is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Joyce Boucher Adams, of Killingworth. By his children John R. Adams, of Branford, Cindy Ellison of Clinton, Scott Adams of Deep River, sister Sally Nadwairski of Clinton. Son-in-law Andrew Ellison, brother-in-Iaws Joseph Nadwairski of Clinton, Raymond Boucher of Arizona, sister-in-law, Angie Boucher of Arizona. John leaves behind his beloved granddaughters, Jaimie and Jackie Ellison of Clinton, Jessica Ellison of Pennsylvania, Kristine and Alexa Adams of Clinton. His aunt, Mary Polick, of Meriden and many cousins, nieces, nephews as well as many devoted friends.

Funeral services will be at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton, on Monday January 18, 2010, at 12 noon. Family and friends may visit the funeral home, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. For online tributes and condolences, visit www.swanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Connecticut Chapter, 185 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Special thanks go out to the Hospice caregivers who joined in the respect and dignity in the care of our John. Love You, John. You will be missed.