tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52:30 +0000http://www.killingworthtoday.com/index.shtmlnoreply@blogger.com (host)Blogger4310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-56851680399350869Fri, 09 May 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-05-09T06:52:30.045-04:00HK Sports: The HK Girls Lacrosse team pulled off a last minute, 10-9, win over North Branford last night. Kat McDermott scored the winning goal with less than a minute to go in the game. Also scoring were: Sarah Gesick (4), Emily Anderson (2), Danielle Filosi, Brooke Faircloth, and Mikayla Litevich. Teagan Ferguson had an outstanding night in goal. The HK Junior Varsity team also came away with ahttp://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#56851680399350869noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-4372454526515864233Fri, 09 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-09T00:02:01.044-04:00The May meeting of Killingworth's Tuesday Book Discussion Group will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. It will involve a trip to the Scranton Library on the Boston Post Road in Madison for a discussion of John Grisham's latest novel, "The Appeal". This is a joint venture with the Scranton Library Men's Book Club. Discussion will be facilitated by practicing attorney Gerald Rourke, a member of http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#4372454526515864233noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1752891344284038131Fri, 09 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-09T00:04:14.019-04:00To the Editor: Saving for a rainy day is a good thing, and Killingworth has been doing just that, and as of June 2007 had saved $3,509,733.00 according to our Annual Report. That is a 60% increase in our savings in just four years, and now this administration wants to take $900,000.00 out of these savings and put it in another account, and further increase our savings at a similar rate. As I http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1752891344284038131noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8053057617582551117Fri, 09 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-09T00:01:02.252-04:00The Connecticut Storm Girls U11 basketball team took first place and the gold medal at the 2008 Connecticut AAU Girls Basketball Championship on April 25 - May 4. The gold medal came with a record of 5-1. The team will participate in the 2008 Division II National Championship in June in New Haven. bottom: Tori Hopkins, Maya Savino, Alyssa Velles, Nicky Fuentes middle: Anna Schrecengost, Jenna http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8053057617582551117noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-4940180807499730954Thu, 08 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-08T00:02:00.524-04:00Get ready for change! Join us for a fun, informational night designed to give girls a better understanding of the changes their bodies will go through during puberty. Topics will also include the importance of maintaining a positive body image and how to deal with difficult situations which may arise during this dynamic time. This program is for girls in the 4th and 5th grades and their mothers http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#4940180807499730954noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1799421463588449608Thu, 08 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-08T07:41:33.547-04:00HK Sports: The HK Track and Field teams defeated East Hampton on Tuesday. The Boys team won 102-47 to improve its dual meet record to 5-0 on the year and the girls won 80-70 also improving to 5-0. Both teams will compete next on Saturday at the Old Saybrook Invitational and then have their final home dual meet of the season next Tuesday vs Coginchaug. Winning performances for the boys against http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1799421463588449608noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-7351065504504559770Thu, 08 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-08T00:01:04.464-04:00The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is offering Summer Camp/ Child Care. Meets Monday - Friday from June 23rd - August 8th (no camp July 4th) from 7:00 - 6:00 PM (rain or shine). Participants may register for either full day camp (7:00 - 6:00 PM), Half Day Camp (9:00 - 3:30 PM), Extended AM (7:00 - 3:30 pm) or Extended PM (9 - 6 pm). Participants must sign up on a weekly basis. http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#7351065504504559770noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-7833779464131687722Wed, 07 May 2008 04:04:00 +00002008-05-06T23:08:25.597-04:00Killingworth voters made the difference in passage of the regional school district's annual budget. Just 748 Killingworth voters turned out to the polls today, but it was enough to negate the defeats in Haddam and Haddam Neck. Just 17% of Killingworth voters turned out to cast their vote on the $36,200,735 budget: 453 for and 295 against. In Haddam the referendum was defeated 504-416. In Haddam http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#7833779464131687722noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-6664012796981449057Wed, 07 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-07T07:21:57.169-04:00HK Sports: The HK Girls Lacrosse team came away with its second win in as many days, defeating Old Saybrook, 12-5, in Higganum. HK goals were scored by Danielle Filosi (4), Sarah Gesick (3), Emily Anderson (3), Mikayla Litevich (1), and Emily Pollack (1). Filosi also had 3 assists. The team hosts North Branford on Thursday at 4 pm at HK. The HK Boys Golf team fell to Old Saybrook, 160-176. http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#6664012796981449057noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8526631897343722613Wed, 07 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-07T00:02:01.834-04:00The Killingworth Library will hold a Book Sale on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Books and more to please everyone. Just in time for Mother's Day. Give the gift of literature (Outside, weather permitting)http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8526631897343722613noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-836175099382347520Wed, 07 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-07T00:01:01.906-04:00Last weekend, the H-K High School Players performed the debut run of "The Dash In Between"©. The work was written by playwright and Middletown resident Lee Godburn for the H-K drama department. The catalyst was an old friendship between acting H-K drama advisor Marcia Catalano and Godburn. "This being my directorial debut, I asked a good friend of mine who has not only acted and directed, but http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#836175099382347520noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-7859929407956034725Tue, 06 May 2008 04:04:00 +00002008-05-06T00:04:00.968-04:00The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee is holding its annual bake sale, Saturday, May 10, at Recycle Way, just in time for Mother's Day. The KDTC tent will be easy to spot as it shades tables of home baked breads, pies, jams, cookies, and more. Chatfield Hollow note cards will also be available. The sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue through 2:00 p.m. All goodies have been baked with http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#7859929407956034725noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-6823314265256317508Tue, 06 May 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-05-06T07:21:40.662-04:00HK Sports: The HK Girls Lacrosse team defeated Valley Regional yesterday, 15-14. Cougar goals were scored by Kat McDermott (4), Emily Anderson (3), Brooke Faircolth (3), Sarah Gesick (2), Emily Pollack, Danielle Foliosi and Jackie Buttendorf. HK had 30 shots on goal. Teagan Ferguson had 17 saves in goal. The HK Boys Tennis team defeated North Branford,6-1, last week to improve its record to 12-0http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#6823314265256317508noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-3696088763925397060Tue, 06 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-06T06:38:50.384-04:00H-K KIDS, OUR FUTUREVOTE YESCONTROLLED SPENDING ... BUT GOING FROM GOOD TO GREATSCHOOL BUDGET REFERENDUMTUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008REGULAR POLLING PLACES6:00 AM - 8:00 PMhkkidsourfuture@gmail.comSchool and CommunityPAID FOR BY: HADDAM-KILLINGWORTH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEELAINE SCHAEDLER, TREASURER GEOFFREY KORPER, CHAIRPERSONhttp://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#3696088763925397060noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-6207776135300486831Tue, 06 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-06T00:01:03.549-04:00To the Editor: I must respectfully disagree with my friend Phil Stull about the wisdom of placing money in a reserve fund for future capital projects. Although the future uses of those funds are currently "undesignated," they are not pipe dreams. The town has long deferred maintenance on much of its infrastructure; it has also put off acting on plans that the townspeople have already approved. Wehttp://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#6207776135300486831noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8047123017707494847Mon, 05 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-05T00:02:00.282-04:00 The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, April 27, 2008: Sunday April 27: • 11:29 AM: Brush fire, Old County Rd Monday April 28: • 11:24 AM: Medical emergency, Roast Meat Hill Rd Tuesday April 29: • 9:17 AM: Chimney fire, Green Hill Rd • 9:56 AM: Vehicle fire, intersection of Rtes 80 & 81 Wednesday April 30: • 5:25 AM: http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8047123017707494847noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8503299372726953719Mon, 05 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-05T00:01:01.982-04:00Join the Friends of Hammonasset on Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison for its Horseshoe Crab Sunset Stroll. Ranger Russ Miller will lead the group. Come join us collect shells & count Horseshoe Crabs!http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8503299372726953719noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-8840614809951387041Mon, 05 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-05T00:01:03.661-04:00The Killingworth Library May newsletter is now available. Learn more about upcoming events, volunteers opportunities and fund raising events. Click here to download the newsletter.http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#8840614809951387041noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-6126435662217645847Sun, 04 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-05T19:58:23.155-04:00The 2008 Haddam Killingworth Relay For Life needs more teams for it's upcoming event May 30-31. Not only is the Relay fun, it raises money for cancer treatments and research. You can form a team from your neighborhood, job, church, gym, school, etc. The Team Development leader is Kim Anderson and she can be reached at 663-2884, or email: kwa222@hotmail.com. For more info on the Relay you can http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#6126435662217645847noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-2923154880227899876Sun, 04 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-04T00:01:00.886-04:00All are invited to attend and enjoy fresh tasty food prepared by our volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel at the Chester Firehouse, 6 High Street Chester on Sunday May 11 from 8 am - noon. Only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children between 6-12. Children under 5 are free. Thank-you for supporting the Chester Hose Company 6 High Street, Chester, CT 06412 The Chester Hose http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_05_04_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#2923154880227899876noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-4755014743363032690Sat, 03 May 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-05-03T07:12:07.053-04:00State Sen. Edward Meyer, who is co-chairman of the Environment Committee, yesterday welcomed the decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York to reject a plan by the Islander East Co. to build a 50-mile natural gas pipeline from Branford, Connecticut to Yaphank, New York. Sen. Meyer has been fighting against the proposed pipeline for several years; Connecticut's state departmenthttp://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_04_27_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#4755014743363032690noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-529773794683079727Sat, 03 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-03T00:02:00.910-04:00To the Editor: I agree with Phil Stull that the proposed budget should focus on the here and now as opposed to the unforeseen future problems of Killingworth. The alloted $900,000.00 would be best invested in a way that would benefit current residents and save the town money now, money that could be reinvested each year. With current fuel price problems, the obvious solution is to focus on http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_04_27_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#529773794683079727noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-5235265127833953208Sat, 03 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-03T00:01:00.968-04:00HK Sports: The Portland Highlanders were able to knock off the HK Varsity Baseball team on Friday for a come from behind win, 4-3. HK came out of the gate strong scoring a run in the top of the first when Alex Pollack crossed home on a wild pitch. Another run was added in the fifth when Pollack singled to move Sean Zapatka to third and Steve Landell followed with an RBI groundout to plate http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_04_27_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#5235265127833953208noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-1840235220827504012Fri, 02 May 2008 04:03:00 +00002008-05-02T00:27:58.296-04:00First Selectman Richard Cabral welcomed Killingworth Elementary School students from Alexia Kelsey's Art classes to Town Hall last week. The students' artwork was on exhibit in the Town Office Building conference room in April as part of Cabral's initiative to bring more recognition to the town's young artists. Art Teacher Alexia Kelsey and First Selectman Richard Cabral with Third graders: http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_04_27_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#1840235220827504012noreply@blogger.com (host)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6106787.post-343396151115273123Fri, 02 May 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-05-02T00:28:31.938-04:00To the Editor: Now is not the time to take $900,000. and put it aside for some unspecified future expenditure. Killingworth taxpayers are facing the highest energy costs in history, the greatest threat to our home equity in generations, the growing prospect of employment and business uncertainty for the next few years, and the state and many towns are now going into the red. $900,000. is on http://www.killingworthtoday.com/2008_04_27_killingworthtoday_archive.shtml#343396151115273123noreply@blogger.com (host)