The following is an excerpt of the police monthly reports for September, 2007.

DETECTIVE DIVISION

The following is a brief summary of cases investigated during the month of September:

Assault case -Detectives received three new assault cases. One case of a possible assault at a group home was investigated and cleared without criminal element. Detectives are investigating two other assault complaints regarding juveniles one involving a 13 year old boy and the other involving a 6 year old female. The details shall not be provided because of the ages of the victims and the sensitive nature of the cases.

Burglaries: Detectives received three new burglary cases. Two south-end residences were forcibly entered during daytime hours and cash and jewelry were stolen. Detectives are following leads and these cases are under investigation.

A local business was borken into during nighttime hours and case was stolen from the business. Detectives are following several leads and this case is continuing. Detectives have applied for an arrest warrant for a suspect for burglary after an investigation of a burglary in the north end of town. The burglary was during daytime hours and a diamond ring was stolen.

Fraud- Detectives have applied for an arrest warrant for a local man after an investigation into a fraud complaint. The man is accused of illegally obtaining funds from a local resident.

Larcenies- Detectives continue to investigate several larceny complaints from the local YMCA. Several lockers were entered and items such as cash and credit cards were stolen. Detectives are identifying several suspects and are working in conjunction with the Southington Police Department who are experiencing similar thefts.

Detectives are also investigating several vehicle break-ins. The thefts have occurred while the victims park their respective vehicles at local businesses and have left personal items in their vehicles.

Detectives are following up on several leads in these cases. Detectives are investigating a theft of jewelry from a local residence.

Narcotics- Detectives conducted a search and seizure warrant at 28 Williamsburg Drive after an investigation into the possible sale and use of narcotics at that residence. Three peopple inside the residence were arrested during the raid. Thomas Dupuis, Jr., for violation of a protective order; Christopher Dupuis for possession of narcotics (heroin, cocaine) and Jerime Matias for narcotic possession (heroin).

Other investigation- Detectives are also conducting backround checks on candidates for the police department, and are investigating a residency issue regarding two students from the Cheshire School system.

TRAFFIC DIVISION

Motor Vehicle Crashes- On September 4 a significant crash occurred in the town of Cheshire on North Brooksvale Rd at the Linear Trail. It was determined a 50 year old Newington man was roller blading on the Linear Tail and entered (without stopping) onto North Brooksvale Rd in the direct path of an oncoming vehicle. The pedestrial suffered mulpitle non-life threatening injuries. The pedestrial was issued a written warning for a crosswalk violation.

The entire report may be viewed at www.cheshirepd.us

Editor’s note: Now as many of you know from reading the Herald, there was a letter to the Editor (of the Herald), by an Adam Cook who claims he was mis-identified with another man with the same name (apparently the other man’s last name has an “e” on the end of it).

Mr. Cook claims in his letter that when he entered a Cheshire Police Department checkpoint and the police found out his name, he was put into handcuffs, made to sit on the side of the road while several (meaning more than two) officers ransacked his vehicle.

Well, if any of you people know me, you know what happened when I read that story. Yes, you guessed it. I contacted the Chief and asked what was going on. I think the Chief knew I was going to call him on that issue, because when I mentioned the man’s name he like sort of knew what I was calling about.

The Chief said to me that the head of the traffic division Lt. Deegan was going to contact the man to inquire into his statements. I will be contacting Lt. Deegan to find out what is going on. I am trying to call Mr. Cook, but I have not had any luck. I told the Chief that was not the first time I heard about someone’s car being ransacked by the police, but in all fairness, I only heard one part of the story and it was third party. So I took it with a grain of salt. But this was a letter to the editor so it needs following up Michael Milone Town Manager!!!

I am not accusing the Police of doing anything wrong (here we go)!! But when someone feels so strongly about an issue that they sit down and pen a letter to the editor, it should prompt an investigation, by at least the Town Manager’s office.

I commend Lt. Deegan for at least attempting to get in touch with this individual. I know Lt. Deegan and he is a professional. So hopefully, this issue will be resolved in a timely manner.

Speaking of the Herald, I guess some part of the meeting I had with Maureen the owner paid off. If you get the Herald and look on page 10, you will now see a list of upcoming meetings for the week!!! Hooray!!!! I did ask that it be put on the bottom right of the front page but page 10 will do for now.

Cheshire is not in the witness protection program (as far as I know), so meetings and names of people accused of a crime, or names of businesses broken into should be made public. This is important, not to embarass the business, but to alert the public who may have seen something.

Cheshire Town Government, listen. People are not going to pack up en-masse and leave town because of these incidents. This is an unfortunate part of life these days and is no reflection on our police department. Criminals and crime exist everywhere in every city and town. We need to know as much information as possible, but I do see an opening up and a move in the right direction!!! So I will keep on it.

I have to go now because I am busy preparing for Thursdays Candidate Debate. This historic event which will be chronicled in the halls of history, will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Town Council Chambers, at 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Ct.

I hope to see you all there!!!

It seems as if it were yesterday that Playground in the Park was built. Many loving and caring hands took time out of their lives to build this great playscape. It was an innovation of its time, allowing children of all abilities to come together and play together.

And believe it or not, the playground even allowed adults to interact with their children. It was fun and it was built without any town funding. I remember taking my four kids to the playground just about every day.

On a weekday after school, the kids would still be wound up–answer–Playground in the Park. On a weekend, meeting with their friends, or a chance for the parents to catch up on gossip–Playground in the Park .

It seemed no matter how hot it was in the summer, there would always be a breeze.

The ice cream person (I don’t dare say man), would show up and the kids would have a treat. Or if you really wanted to treat the kids (back then), we would go to McDonald’s and take it to the Playground and eat it there at the picnic tables.

It was so much fun and it seems that Cheshire was a different type of community then. I mean let’s face it, Lori Rusnack and Katie Bateson managed to fundraise over $90,000 without involving the town AT ALL!!

People actually volunteered their time to work on the project. It seems now that Cheshire, I hate to say it but I will, has turned into a Me, Myself and I town. Let my special interest group see how much we can rake out of the town (council). Then after we get what we want, and our kids graduate from high school, we will pack our bags, move out of town, and leave everyone else, (like the seniors) holding the tax bag!!

I have really seen a transformation in this town since I moved here in 1985. It seems more and more people are just wrapped up in their own lives and their own interests. It’s sad.

Lori and Kate are people who REALLY care about Cheshire. This is their legacy to the town that now will be forever lost. I am all for progress and new ideas, but I wish the town could save this playground. I guess it dates back to a simpler time and a simpler Cheshire. A small photo tribute is on the home page. A few more photos will be added over the weekend.

Also–I know you all noticed my ad on the Senior page (appropriate) in the Herald. I had a hard time getting the Herald but I know you can guess why??

If I win a seat on the Council, I definitely will hire my favorite group “Severe Tire Damage” to rock it out people!! We will have to wait and see.

Here is the link to Severe Tire Damage:

www.std.org

So, feel free to comment!! Bye!!!

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I did receive the “invitation” to the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum in the mail today (Wednesday). The event is slated to begin at 7 p.m. in the Cheshire Town Hall Council Chambers. The candidates have to arrive by 6:45 p.m.

I want to thank the people who did support me and go to bat for me. I think it is finally dawning on me that I am in this by myself. But I will do the best I can.

As most of you know, I like to do a lot of research, so that will help me at the Candidates Forum. I really hope I can get over my fear of speaking, because believe it or not, that is real. I am shy by nature so I will have to practice and build myself up to be in front of all those people.

This is why I like to express myself in my writing. It is private and I can think and get everything I want to say across to all of you. I know how hard this is going to be, especially when you realize that my name is not going to be on the ballot. People will have to write it in.

Now I do have (at the right hand side of my website under featured articles), how to write-in a candidates name under the new voting ballot system. Unfortunately, I am still getting calls from people asking that when they write my name in, is it alright if it spills over the line. Yes it is. Please look at that article where I demonstrate this.

Also, in Thursdays Cheshire Herald, my ad will be appearing that explains how to write in my name.

It’s funny, the other day when I went into one of the local pharmacies, the person behind the counter said their has been a dramatic increase in the sale of Pepto Bismol!!! Hmm, I wonder why.

There was a GOP caucus tonight, and I am a member, but I did not attend because I just did not have time. Apparently, there was going to be a strategy session with all the candidates regarding the LWV Candidate Forum next week.

A few people asked if I was going to attend. First of all, I am not an official Republican Candidate, so I can’t see why I would have been invited. Secondly, why should I tell them my answers to the questions? My answers will be the right answers!! I don’t want anyone stealing them from me, are they crazy?

Now, I am having my personal hairdresser and makeup consultant fly in and make sure that everything looks right. I will have another person check the lighting to ensure that I look my best. (Oh, I can just hear Mr. AOL now) because he believes all this B.S. I am shooting. Can you stand it?

Apparently, the Food Service at some of the schools in Cheshire are having some issues with mealy worms in the rice. Actually, it is extra protein.

That’s funny, I have been having an issue with a mealy mouth ( I wonder if they are related).

Speaking of food, I found an interesting article about proper food handling and long nails. (Well, there goes the salon nail business). Read it below.LONG NAILS AND E-COLI?

“Cooks and chefs with long finger nails are more likely to pass on food bugs such as E.coli to consumers, a study suggests.Research carried out in the United States has found long and artificial nails are a breeding ground for potentially harmful bacteria.

They found that even after thorough washing bugs such as E.coli can remain under finger nails and can, potentially, be passed on to customers in their food.

A chef has to have their nails short and clean at all times

The researchers said their findings highlighted the need for tough regulations to require catering staff to have short nails.

Michael Doyle and colleagues at the University of Georgia in Griffin pushed minced beef contaminated with E.coli under the nails of volunteers.

Washing hands

The subjects then washed their hands thoroughly and the researchers measured their cleaning success.

The found that volunteers who used nail brushes had fewer bacteria on their hands.

However, if the volunteers had long finger nails even the brushes were not particularly effective.

Those with shorter nails performed much better, according to a report in New Scientist magazine.

Speaking at an International Association for Food Protection conference in San Diego, Mr Doyle said that around 90% of bacteria on the hands could be found under finger nails.

He told delegates that the results reinforce the need for regulations to ensure that food and health workers keep their nails short.

David Belford, an environmental health officer who works with the London Hygiene Centre, said: “I am surprised anyone had to do a study on it to find out that this is a problem.

“Long nails are not a very good idea. We would say a chef has to have their nails short and clean at all times.”

I just found out from a supporter that I AM to be invited to the League of Women Voters Candidate Debate forum on Oct. 25th in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Please adjust your defribulators!!

I don’t know the exact time, but I will keep you posted. I am sure the League will have to change the location of the debates due to the large hordes of people that will be showing up now that they know I will be attending.

I suggest the League contact Madison Square Garden in New York City.

But, on to serious matters, tonight’s Ordinance Review Committee meeting in Town Hall was originally supposed to include discussion on the Senior Tax Freeze and the duties of the Public Safety Commission.

However, a friend alerted me to my colleagues blog and it seems the agenda got changed and those two items were not on it anymore. I wonder what happened!! My colleague’s blog said there was some sort of confusion at the Town Hall.

Don’t get me started.

First it was supposed to be a joint Council/ Ordinance Committee meeting, then it got changed. I will call and find out what happened and try to let you all know on Wednesday.

If you read my original Undergroundtownhall website when I started it back in 2004, (remember it was black background with white letters, just like my signs)? then you remember that I had my e-mail address on the website for people who wished to contact me.

Believe it or not, I only got one or two e-mails, and one was not nice to say the least. I am working on having a forum where all of us can discuss issues. Whether or not I will allow anonymous comments is still being contemplated. And no, Mr. Dialup, I will not and do not call people in the middle of the night. Get your facts straight.

Unless I had a sex change operation and my voice dropped two octaves, I was not the person who contacted the Town Manager early in the morning last year. It was my significant other!! And I told him not to do it. But my significant other was so upset over that headlight incident involving my son that he just blew a gasket and called.

So, if people want to discuss intelligently, I will be activating the forum most likely this weekend. I have someone else who monitors the site so any nonsense will be deleted before I even see it. If you can’t put your name in it, don’t bother AOL.

Oh, I will see you at the debates!!

P.S. The “It’s All Political” featured article on the right side column has the drawing we made of the Ball and Socket Factory redone as the Lifestyle Center. The link is at the very bottom of the page. But first you will have to read again about my love Officer Wright, but I am sure you won’t mind.

Well, enough of my barely coherent ramblings. See you later.