If Police Swarm A Day Care Over A Blankie Fight

Just hope the adults stay out of the fray.

Littleton Police spokesperson Lt. Mike Broadhead says officers scrambled to the center, at 5301 South Lowell Boulevard, between 7 and 8 a.m. Thursday.

“This came in as a holdup or a panic alarm,” Broadhead said.

Broadhead says a teacher was arguing with the father of a kindergarten-age student over whether the student’s favorite blanket, “BaBa”, could be brought to the day care.

Willows Child provides blankets to kids and discourages them from bringing their own, which could contain germs.

Broadhead says police called the day care before responding to make sure the alarm signified a genuine emergency.

“She said, ‘Yeah, I need help right now,’” Broadhead recalled.

Upon arrival, the angry parent had left and police told the teacher to save the alarm for true emergencies.

Broadhead says the father was asked to take his child from the day care and never return.

Police declined to identify either the teacher or parent.

Paul Bivens, president of Willows Child, defended the actions of his employees.

If You Thought English Food Is Dreadful

You are correct. But it seems the Melton Mowbray Porkpie is now a protected and registered delicacy.

“Fundamentally, it stops people using the name and reputation of Melton Mowbray for commercial gain alone and ensures that the market is not devalued.

“This is not about creating artificial barriers or preventing competitiveness within domestic markets.

“In fact it’s the opposite; it’s about encouraging investment in local economies as well as protecting the consumer.

“I don’t think it unreasonable to ask companies to label their products honestly so that a product’s level of quality, recipe and origin are guaranteed for consumers.

“I hope that this move encourages other regional producers to seek the recognition they deserve for their distinctive products.

“This is good news for all regional foods in Britain. They now have a bright future ahead of them.”

The producers of several other fine British foods have already received the recognition while others are applying for the award.

Stilton, Single Gloucester, Dovedale and Swaledale cheeses are all stamped, as is West Country Farmhouse Cheddar.