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Gov. Rell Will Not Seek Re-Election

Former speaker Jim Amann must be pleased that his number one rival decided to opt out of her bid for Governor. With Rell out of the Race there are now eager Republican Contenders. This years shift in favor of the Republican paradigm is good news for Gov. Rell's Lt. Governor Mike Fedele who said he will pursue the states top job, and made his announcement on the heels of Rell's.

Democratic contenders have swelled, and the race is a wide open bid with lots of interesting people including another Amann rival Ned Lamont who has yet to announce. Lamont probably still remembers his endorsement of Lieberman, and he will certainly make the race interesting if he throws his hat into the ring with Malloy, and Bycyewitz.

Gov. Rell indicated that after giving her decision a long hard look decided it would be best for her and her family to retire from office come 2010.

Our next Governor will be one mired with record deficits, serious economic problems and a turbulent society. This is certainly not a Job worthy of any envy and I wish only for the best leader to emerge.

Milford Boy Scouts Help Struggling Families This Thanks Giving

The Milford Boy and Cub Scouts will hold their fifth annual Thanks for Giving Food Drive Friday through Sunday to provide food for 200 local families.

The Scouts will staff tables at supermarkets and camp out at Wasson Field, where they will collect donations. During the last five years, the Scouts have collected more than 30,000 pounds of food, 700 turkeys and $2,000 for this cause.

The food drive started five years ago when then-7-year-old Tyler Pelham was watching footage of the destruction Hurricane Katrina caused. He told his father, Kevin, that he wanted to do something about it.

Kevin Pelham suggested his son act closer to home. Since then, the father-son team has helped organize the event. Kevin Pelham said it’s the Scouts, though, who really make it happen.

“This really is a Scout event,” he said. “Scouting is really good. It’s a great thing to be a part of.”

Tyler Pelham, now 12, said he enjoys the event each year and likes pitching in for a good cause.

“I like that I get to camp with all my friends,” he said. “I find it fun, and I feel good about helping other people who are less fortunate.”

In the past, the food drive collected donations for about 50 families each year. This year, they decided to bump that number up to 200. The names of families in need are provided by Milford’s Department of Human Services.

“We need more help than ever this year,” Kevin Pelham said.

The Scouts collect the donations and then distribute them to families. Kevin Pelham said Tri City Appliance is crucial in helping out with distribution.

The Thanks for Giving Food Drive will be held around the clock beginning at noon Friday and continuing into Sunday at Wasson Field behind the Parsons Government Center. The Souts will collect non-perishable items and frozen turkeys.

Donations also will be collected on those days at local supermarkets Stop & Shop, Shop Rite, Adams and Wal-Mart.

ORIGINAL CHRIS RHATIGAN STORY

This Weeks Property Transfers

76 Point Lookout, FCB Rem LLC to Prisco A. Panza and Gina A. Falcone-Panza, $1,715,000. (Resold At a $260,000.00 Loss)

200 Burnt Plains Rd, Liquidation Prop Inc to Thomas J. and Erin H. Toole, $281,000.

91 Cedarhurst Ln, Sharon E. Lucca to US Bk, $1.

47 Elaine Rd, Scott R. and Emily E. Davie to Alicia Digennaro, $275,000.

33 Foran Rd Unit 11, Mark Pucci & Assoc LLC to Lindsey Anderson, $142,000.

131 Foxwood Close Unit 131, Cheryl A. Funaro to Rebecca L. Strickland, $153,000.

26 Greenview Ln Unit 26, Jeffrey M. Green to Rosemary Spitz, $161,875.

94 Harvest Ln, John T. and Joyee G. Powers to Christopher and Laura Krupp, $375,000.

48 Hawley Ave, John C. and Ruth H. Schneider to Mario and Anna Clericuzio, $240,000.

261 High St, James H T. Dunlavey to John Westerman, $319,000.

162 Hillside Ave, FHLM to Philip and Valerie Macari, $153,000.

52 Housatonic Dr, FHLM to Heiro Bosler, $185,000.

29 Howe St, Michele L. Harames to Christine Braccio, $190,000.

79 Kent St, Thomas J. Whitney to Thomas J. Cadigan and Nichole E. Grabell, $275,000.

9 Mayflower Ct, John A. and Timothy Grivalsky to Jonathan J. and Stacy L. Capobianco, $267,500.

267 Melba St Unit B27, Christopher Busk to Mary R. Schaefer, $218,000.

130 Merwin Ave, Jonathan D. Shweky to US Bk, $1.

56 Munson St, Afonso Chagas to Cristian Hidalgo and Justin Dunn, $199,000.

21 Pearl Hill St, Maria Santiago to Victor A. Lamberti, $266,000.

70 Riverside Dr, Dare Associates LLC to Jennifer J. Seagrave, $356,000.

6 Seaside Ave Unit 6, Nancy J. Hagopian to Ruth Kassab, $345,000.

60 Stevens St, Charles D. and Claire Casey to Ryan Phillip and Erin Leigh Day, $333,500.

10 Wepawaug Dr, John F. Chilmark and Mallory L. Domeracki to Richard Barrett, $241,500.

34 Zurko Farm Rd, Tam L. Jackson to Dipesh Sugandhi and Avnil Chauhan, $470,000.

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Pets Upset Over Foreclosures

Well they did not actually say that to me directly, but being the son of a Veterinarian, and having a brother who is also a Veterinarian, we have all witnessed first hand what happens to pets after a foreclosure.

Some people, especially elderly people end up going Section 8, or a very polite way to say "welfare." The places in which take old people in are not interested in their pets and those pets often get abandoned. This is also true for many people who become renters, their pets must also go because finding a pet friendly landlord is usually a challenge.

These dogs, and cats end up in many places, some get dropped off at the humane society some end up going to the city animal shelter and other more lucky ones get adopted out. The most unfortunate ones get put to sleep or end up abused or left to the wild.

Today's post is to remind all of you who may be considering a pet to visit your local animal shelter and turn the life of an unfortunate animal around. One of the greatest benefits of owning a pet is that they deter criminals from breaking into your home and give lots of love to their owners.

This holiday season, think beyond the traditional gift giving, and perhaps make an abandoned kitten or puppy a gift for the family. You will truly feel rewarded for helping one of Gods many creatures have a dignified and happy life.

To adopt a pet please contact the Connecticut Humane Society by clicking HERE The CHS also accepts donations of canned pet food, and has a community service program for school age children who wish to help animals.

(Photo from CT Humane Society Web Page)

Another Thief Another Business Robbed

The low life criminal in the above photo is yet another pathetic instance of businesses being under assault. If there ever has been a time to get night clerks armed and trained to deter these criminals, now is the time.

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was not intended to let the criminals have guns, and leave law abiding store owners feeling that guns are a terrible thing. Businesses should have a right to defend their own property and the sooner these thugs see the gun pointed back at them the sooner they will get the message.

Police, once again, have released another video and more photos from two recent Devon robberies. They are again, asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.

Both businesses robbed this week are, the New Star China Restaurant and the Krauser's Market. Both were conveniently robbed near closing time by a suspect described as white, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a thin to medium build.

The restaurant, is located at 548 Naugatuck Ave., and was robbed Oct. 27, the convenience store was robbed two days later.

In both holdups, the robber displayed a small, black handgun, police said. Investigators believe that the two robberies may have been committed by the same person.

Once again anyone with information about either case is asked to call the Milford police detective division at 203-877-1465

Lieberman's DC Office Results In 9 Protestors Being Arrested

This morning at 9:15A.M. a group of protestors requested a meeting with Senator Lieberman and refused to leave until they were given an opportunity to meet with him. Senator Lieberman's staff told them that they would not be given a meeting with the Senator. Then they were directed to leave or face being arrested. Senator Lieberman's staff subsequently called the police, and 9 activists were arrested after being physically removed from the building.

According to a website Myleftnutmeg "Some members of the group went to a meeting of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (which Senator Lieberman chairs) to stage a protest in the presence of Senator Lieberman. They were asked to leave and did so without incident."

The group was also upset with Senator Lieberman's threat last week that he will filibuster any healthcare bill that contains a public option.

On record being arrested are two Uconn students Brittney Florio,and John Mohrbacher, an alumnus. The activists were representing a Healthcare organization called "Mobilization for Health Care For All."

Explaining their actions, a student activist Jason Ortiz said: "We staged a sit-in at Senator Lieberman's office this morning in order to ask him to return the $65,000 campaign donation that he recently received from the Aetna health insurance corporation and to ask him to represent the people of Connecticut, not the insurance companies."