ADJI DESIR
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Missing | |
| DOB: Oct 15, 2002 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Jan 10, 2009 | Race: Black |
| Age Now: 6 | Height: 3’0″ (91 cm) |
| Missing City: IMMOKALEE | Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg) |
| Missing State : FL | Hair Color: Black |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number:NCMC1113684 | |
| Circumstances: Both photos shown are of Adji. He was last seen on January 10, 2009. He was last seen wearing a blue and yellow t-shirt, blue and yellow shorts, and black and gray sneakers. | |
CLAUDIA VANESSA YAT
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Missing | |
| DOB: Oct 20, 1993 | Sex: Female |
| Missing Date: Oct 19, 2008 | Race:Hispanic |
| Age Now: 15 | Height: 5’0″ (152 cm) |
| Missing City: LOS ANGELES | Weight: 105 lbs (48 kg) |
| Missing State : CA | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1108676 | |
| Circumstances: Claudia was last seen at home on October 19, 2008. She may be in the company of an adult male. They may be traveling in a grey or silver Kia with Cambio written on the back window in white paint. Claudia was last seen wearing a purple shirt, blue jeans, and black sandals. | |
JAELYN ELIZABETH PAIGE RICE
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
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| Case Type: Endangered Missing | |
| DOB: Aug 8, 2004 | Sex: Female |
| Missing Date: Jul 16, 2009 | Race: White |
| Age Now: 4 | Height: 3’6″ (107 cm) |
| Missing City: WHEELERSBURG | Weight: 40 lbs (18 kg) |
| Missing State : OH | Hair Color: Blonde |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Blue |
| Case Number: NCMC1127967 | |
| Circumstances: Both photo shown are of Jaelyn. She is believed to be in Wheelersburg or Portsmouth, Ohio. Jaelyn has a scar on the right side of her forehead. She is missing a tooth and the bottom left side of her mouth. Jaelyn may go by the nickname Jay. | |
SERGIO RIVERA
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Missing | |
| DOB: Dec 21, 1997 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Sep 26, 2008 | Race: Hispanic |
| Age Now: 11 | Height: 4’0″ (122 cm) |
| Missing City: RIVERSIDE | Weight: 85 lbs (39 kg) |
| Missing State : CA | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number:NCMC1124111 | |
| Circumstances: Both photos shown are of Sergio. He was last seen on September 26, 2008. Sergio may still be in the local area or he may have traveled to Texas. | |
DAMARIS NATALIE HERRERA-LOPEZ
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type:Family Abduction | |
| DOB: Oct 29, 1998 | Sex: Female |
| Missing Date: Dec 10, 2008 | Race: Hispanic |
| Age Now: 10 | Height: 4’8″ (142 cm) |
| Missing City:YUMA | Weight: 78 lbs (35 kg) |
| Missing State : AZ | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1111879 | |
| Circumstances: Damaris was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Chrystal Abren Lopez. An FBI Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution warrant was issued for the abductor on January 13, 2009. They may have left the country and traveled to Mexico. Damaris has a birthmark on the inside of her forearm. The abductor may dye her hair black. | |
CHRYSTAL ABREN LOPEZ
(Abductor)
| Case Type:Family Abduction | |
| DOB: Dec 13, 1967 | Sex: Female |
| Missing Date: Dec 10, 2008 | Race: Hispanic |
| Age Now: 41 | Height: 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Missing City:YUMA | Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg) |
| Missing State : AZ | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1111879 | |
| Circumstances: Damaris was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Chrystal Abren Lopez. An FBI Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution warrant was issued for the abductor on January 13, 2009. They may have left the country and traveled to Mexico. Damaris has a birthmark on the inside of her forearm. The abductor may dye her hair black. | |
MARLENE TORALES
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Runaway | |
| DOB: Dec 11, 1995 | Sex: Female |
| Missing Date: Nov 4, 2008 | Race:Hispanic |
| Age Now: 13 | Height: 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Missing City: NATIONAL CITY | Weight: 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| Missing State : CA | Hair Color: Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1109998 | |
| Circumstances: Marlene was last seen on November 4, 2008. She may be in the company of an adult male. | |
ANTONIO JAMES CAMPBELL
August 3, 2009 by Kim
Filed under Missing Kids
| Case Type: Endangered Missing | |
| DOB: Oct 16, 2004 | Sex: Male |
| Missing Date: Dec 19, 2007 | Race:Biracial |
| Age Now: 4 | Height: 3’0″ (91 cm) |
| Missing City: GAINESVILLE | Weight: 39 lbs (18 kg) |
| Missing State : GA | Hair Color: Lt. Brown |
| Missing Country: United States | Eye Color: Brown |
| Case Number: NCMC1086906 | |
| Circumstances: Antonio was last seen on December 19, 2007, He may be in the company of his mother. They may have traveled to California or Oklahoma. Antonio is Biracial. He is White and Hispanic. | |
Reading To your Children Very Important
By Creative Years News
August 3, 2009
Has anyone ever stopped to ask, “Why are those early childhood teachers always gathering the children in a group to read?” In most early childhood classrooms at any given time of day an observer will notice a group of children quietly listening as the classroom teacher reads a book aloud. This is common practice in many pre-primary classrooms. The answer to the above question is not, “we don’t have anything else to do.” The answer is, “this is what we have to do.”
Reading aloud to children is so commonplace in the classroom that sometimes it can become an undervalued activity; however, when you stop to see the benefits you will wonder why the entire day isn’t devoted to such activity. When children are gathered together to listen to a story they know there are expectations: they need to listen, they need to wait their turn if the teacher asks questions and they need to respect their peer’s thoughts and ideas.
Children learn that reading can be a collaborative activity as well as an independent one. When read alouds are done properly, children gain much more than just the mere excitement of a new story. Children learn that an author writes the words and an illustrator draws the pictures. They come to understand that books convey meaning and words put together tell a story. Children learn that knowing how to read is important, but that getting there is half the fun.
A story can be told through pictures and knowing this allows children to gain confidence in the ability that, “yes, I can read too!”
While reading in the classroom is part of the everyday routine it is something that should also be continued at home. Studies show that when families place value on reading children also come to value this activity as opposed to those children who are only exposed to books at school. Reading in the home should begin during infancy. Using board books with young children is a great way to allow them to handle the books without worrying about ripped pages. As children get older consider incorporating the following into your reading routine:
- Introduce the author and illustrator. Getting in the habit of telling your child who wrote the book as well as drew the pictures provides the knowledge they need to specifically express the authors and illustrators they enjoy. I will never forget when my 16 month old grabbed a book from his shelf and said, “Look Mommy! Dr. Seuss!” At this moment he was so excited to be able to share his enthusiasm and I was so proud and amazed that he knew the author of the book!
- Take a picture walk. Before reading any words go through the pages and briefly examine the pictures. See if you can tell what the story might be about by simply looking at the illustrations. As your child gets older the picture walks can become more involved by looking for specific clues such as examining facial expressions or the placement of objects.
- Begin to read. Reading with younger children will require a quicker pace as their attention span is shorter. Gauge their interest and let that set the tone for how long you will spend on each page. As children get older more time can be spent examining the pictures and asking questions.
- Don’t confuse reading with comprehension! We sometimes assume that as we read the story our children understand the plot development. It is so important to ask your child questions throughout the book to gain a sense for how much they comprehend. Think ahead a few years to those wonderful standardized tests your child will take and you will immediately realize the importance and value for building strong comprehension skills now.
- Make mistakes! When reading, if you don’t make a mistake naturally, feel free to pronounce a word incorrectly or skip a word or two. Then simply say, “Oops, I made a mistake. Let me try again.” Children need to know that adults make mistakes too.
- Allow your child to choose books that are of interest to them. As parents we have our favorites and sometimes we try to impart those books onto our children. The problem with this is that if they are not interested they are not going to enjoy the experience. If your child wants to choose Margaret Brown’s, Goodnight Moon, for the millionth time, then so be it. Maybe you institute a rule where the reading adult chooses one book and the listening child chooses another. This allows for exposure to new books while still satisfying the craving for the old.
- Share reading responsibility among all the readers in the house. Read alouds should be done by everyone in the family. This is not a solely “mom” or “dad” activity. This is especially important for families who have boys. Studies show that boys who grow up having only been read to by the females in their lives are less likely to enjoy reading later on. It is important for children to experience reading by mom, dad and other readers (i.e. siblings, grandparents).
- Routine, routine, routine. When reading is part of your daily routine it naturally fits into your everyday life. Most often reading is done during the bedtime routine, but it can certainly be done at other times during the day. Reading can be a breakfast or dinner activity. The time of day does not matter as much as the making a time in the day.
- Parents should demonstrate their own interest in reading. It is important for children to see their parents or other family members reading for enjoyment. When we take time to read whether it be a novel or the daily newspaper children gain the perspective that everyone can enjoy reading.
- Have fun! Make reading time fun. It should never be viewed as a chore by either parent or child. Make this a special time valued by all.
Source: Creative Years
Editor’s Note: We would like to know what you think? dan@youngchronicle.com
Children Protection from the Sun
By Creative Years News
August 3, 2009
As a reminder, for sun protection we ask parents to apply sunscreen to their child before coming to school. We then reapply each time we go outdoors. We ask that parents provide their child with a bottle of sunscreen along with a hat.
Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.
- Seek shade. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, so it’s best to plan indoor activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an umbrella, or a pop-up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, not to seek relief after it’s happened.
- Cover up. Clothing that covers your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays. Although a long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best, they aren’t always practical. A T-shirt, long shorts, or a beach cover-up are good choices, too—but it’s wise to double up on protection by applying sunscreen or keeping your child in the shade when possible.
- Get a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids, but they don’t protect their ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with sunscreen.
- Wear sunglasses. They protect your child’s eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
- Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB protection every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don’t forget to protect ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.
Take sunscreen with you to reapply during the day, especially after your child swims or exercises. This applies to waterproof and water-resistant products as well.
Follow the directions on the package for using a sunscreen product on babies less than 6 months old. All products do not have the same ingredients; if your or your child’s skin reacts badly to one product, try another one or call a doctor. Your baby’s best defense against sunburn is avoiding the sun or staying in the shade.
Keep in mind, sunscreen is not meant to allow kids to spend more time in the sun than they would otherwise. Try combining sunscreen with other options to prevent UV damage.
Too Much Sun Hurts
Warning: Even a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of getting skin cancer.
Turning pink? Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. So, if your child’s skin looks “a little pink” today, it may be burned tomorrow morning. To prevent further burning, get your child out of the sun.
Tan? There’s no other way to say it—tanned skin is damaged skin. Any change in the color of your child’s skin after time outside—whether sunburn or suntan—indicates damage from UV rays.
Cool and cloudy? Children still need protection. UV rays, not the temperature, do the damage. Clouds do not block UV rays, they filter them—and sometimes only slightly.
Oops! Kids often get sunburned when they are outdoors unprotected for longer than expected. Remember to plan ahead, and keep sun protection handy—in your car, bag, or child’s backpack.
Source: Creative Years
Editor’s Note: We would like to know what you think? dan@youngchtonicle.com
Wish of the Week – Victoria
August 3, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Wish of the week
By MWF/PIO
July 27, 2009
Although she is only eight years old, Victoria has had a passion for the kitchen for five years. Whenever she visits her grandparents, she can often be found right alongside her grandfather, who is a whiz in the kitchen. Her all-time favorite chef is Rachael Ray. Victoria talks about her constantly and loves to watch her on television. She hopes to one day cook like Rachael and maybe have her own cooking show.
Victoria’s wish took her and her family to New York City to see Rachael Ray in action. With a limo ride to the airport and the royal treatment in the air, she felt like a VIP. Once in the Big Apple, it really sank in that she was about to meet the celebrity chef. Victoria sat in the VIP balcony and watched two tapings of “Rachael Ray.” She was blown away when Rachael came out between segments, made eye contact and waved to her.
In a moment of utter shock, Victoria became very shy as she got face-to-face with her culinary idol. She was delighted to discover that Rachael was just as sweet in person as she appears on television. After they shared a hug, Victoria said she would never wash her hands again, and Rachael joked, “You better wash your hands if you’re going to be handling food!” Rachael signed her newest cookbook for Victoria and the pair took pictures together. As the two said goodbye, Rachael told Victoria, “This is your home. You come back anytime.” It was a moment that the aspiring chef won’t soon forget.
Wish Granters: Maria Bracamonte & Melissa Sackman
Referred by: her mother
Adopted by: Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Glazer
Source: S.Fla Make a Wish
Editor’s Note: We would like to know what you thnk? And is there a child that you would like to have MAW help? Contact us at dan@youngchronicle.com