Submitted by Elaine Jackson.
The Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its Class of 2020 inductees, who will be honored at the 11th Induction Ceremony to be held on May 6, 2021. They are as follows:
Elizabeth “Betty” Cernan— Betty Cernan’s service to her hometown of Higganum includes involvement in the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary since 1966, delivery of Meals on Wheels in Haddam, and serving on many committees as a lifetime member of United Methodist Church.
Robert Kadrle— Robert “Bob” Kadrle has been a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Haddam for 51 years. He has volunteered on the Town of Haddam Parade Committee and Veterans Museum Committee since 2001. He has been on the Rifle Squad for the Memorial Day Parade for more than 30 years.
Betty Meyer—Betty Meyer has been a dedicated lifelong member of Higganum United Methodist Church. She served on many committees and outreach programs. She delivered Meals on Wheels for Haddam for many years, and has coordinated with Haddam Public Health/Social Services to donate baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas for those in need.
Susan Rutty—Susan Rutty has been a dedicated member of Haddam Garden Club, Haddam Committee on Aging for several years. She is an active volunteer member of the Haddam Neck Fair committee. Susan has been a member of Haddam Club 60 for several years and is currently its recording secretary.
Carol Sheridan— Carol Sheridan has served the Killingworth school children through an intergenerational pen pal program that she has spearheaded for more than 20 years. She has been involved with the Killingworth Library since it was located in the old school house at the circle. Carol is an active member of both the Killingworth Congregational Church and the Killingworth Senior Club.
Edward Yantosh—-Edward “Ed” Yantosh of Higganum has spent many years serving and caring for his community. Ed was involved with Haddam Little League for many years. He is a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Church and assisted on many committees. He has been involved with Haddam Killingworth Relay for Life since the beginning in 2007. He has been chairman since 2014.
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7pm at Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate/Middle School Auditorium, Rte. 81, Killingworth. Due to the pandemic, the ceremony will be limited to family and friends of the inductees. The ceremony will be live streamed. We will be having on online auction, more information to follow, proceeds to the Eric Auer/Patsy Kamercia Civic Achievement Award.
In addition, congratulatory ads for the program booklet may be purchased by contacting Elaine Jackson at hkhalloffame09@gmail.com or 860-424-6178.
Ads must be purchased no later than April 25, 2021.
The Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honor individuals who exhibit an exemplary commitment to the service of children and/or an outstanding record of service to the community.
