Thursday, October 5, 2006 — Residents of Millsberry have reported some unusual sightings in the Downtown area this week... sightings that are rather familiar to some citizens. Newer residents, however, have been puzzled by the strange appearances and contacted the Millsberry Police Department. Longtime citizens are keeping quiet on the subject.

"We've had numerous reports of white flashes, stray Millsbucks, and white fur caught on tree branches in the Downtown Millsberry shopping area," Police Chief Crow told the Gazette. "Nearly all of these reports have come from new residents. I can assure everyone that these things are nothing to be alarmed about. In fact, they're actually something to look forward to." The Police Chief declined to make a further statement, but did encourage citizens to keep their eyes open.

"I was heading over to the Clothing Store to check out the new fall clothes. That's when I saw... something. It was like a flash of white disappearing behind a bush," recalled Jim Canterbury, of Metro Park. "When I went over to investigate, I didn't find anything except a few Millsbucks on the ground behind the bush. When I told my friends about it, they laughed and said that I should try to see it again if I could. That just confused me, so I went to see Police Chief Crow. He told me the same thing!"

Dawn Beesly, of Westridge, told the Gazette about her friend Jim's sightings in Downtown. "Jim just moved to Millsberry a few months ago, while I've lived here for almost two years. When he told me about what he'd seen, I knew what it was right away, but I decided to let it be a surprise for him," Beesly said. "I hope Jim figures it out soon, though; I don't know how long I can hold out before telling him!"

All residents are encouraged to be on the lookout for anything unusual in Downtown Millsberry. As Police Chief Crow said, there is nothing to be alarmed about... and it may in fact have some benefits attached!

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Don't forget to vote for your favorite painting in the student gallery at the Millsberry Museum! You may vote once per day to choose which painting should remain on long-term display in the gallery for each neighborhood. Also, please remember that during the voting period, new paintings cannot be submitted. You can still practice, though! The next submission period will begin next week, so keep mastering your art, and you might just end up in the running for a spot in the next community exhibition!