Milford Girl Goes Missing

Last night I traversed up North Street here in town and headed toward Eisenhower Park. Upon approach to the park I was awestruck by scores of 11X17 posters attached to every utility pole along the road.

The poster bears the image and message that a 17 year old girl that has gone missing since last week. The poster indicated that she was reported missing on July 24Th 2008. Her name is Brittany, she is 5'4" tall with hair locks. Her hair color is dark, either brown or black, hard to tell from the photo. She attended Foran High School and would have been with the class of 2008.

An interview I personally conducted with some of the high school kids who knew of her indicated that they were not really surprised that she had gone missing. They indicated that it is more likely that she ran away rather than having been kidnapped. Brittney was described by kids who knew her as being mixed up with the wrong crowd. Many were saddened by her absence and are all hoping she return home safe so those who are close to her, and love her, can gain some peace and happiness.

Brittney marks the second young kid gone missing this year, the last girl was Samantha Riso later located in New Haven and was safely returned to her home in Milford.

(Photo above posted this evening on a utility pole at Eisenhower Park)

Patriotism Alive And Well In Milford

This weekend I went out to meet and greet the local people here in town. This has become a tradition now since I began campaigning last August. This weekend was a rather special one, as it was the 4Th of July weekend.

Going door to door it was difficult not to notice the displays of patriotic items hanging from doors, (where wreaths once were) and the patriotic displays of U.S. flags. Milford celebrated the holiday with great patriotism and It was amazing at how many people communicated with me their love of our great nation.

This intense display of patriotism was not without its reason, many folks out there are celebrating this holiday, as not only their love for America, but also as a symbol emblematic of the concern for the grave issues that face our country. To see so many people so supportive of the American way of life was invigorating to me, it reminded me of the kind of energy and enthusiasm only seen at our local sports arenas.

This fourth the city of Milford has really gone all out with their patriotism, this cheer, in my opinion, ought to be directed toward our local, national, and state leaders who are the star players on this emblematic field of freedom. The people of Milford are doing their best, to not only decorate their house but to encourage all of us, who believe and work in government, and have the power and authority to abate the challenges now imposed upon us all, to fight harder on their behalf.

To any and all local politicians who may read this blog, remember that this holiday those flags were flying in an effort to cheer you on; to go out and remember the very people who vote for you. They live under the expectation that laws will be made to solve the very problems that hinder the quality of life of so many people.