P.E.A.S. Magazine 7th Edition by Gaetane Borders

Raymond Lamar Green Missing since November 6, 1978 from Atlanta, Georgia Classification: Non-Family Abduction Vital Statistics

Date Of Birth: November 1, 1978 Age at Time of Disappearance: 5 days old Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes. Circumstances of Disappearance Raymond was abducted from his home by an unknown black female on November 6, 1978. The abductor was last seen getting into a brown vehicle. She is described as being 5'06, medium build, and she may have a mole on her left cheek. The abductor may go by the name Lisa. Investigators If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Atlanta Police Department 404-658-6666 NCIC #: M-076852876 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Todd Mathew Doe Network 2

Editor’s Message Hello Community, Were you aware that a child is abducted every 40 seconds in this country? Moreover, did you know that over 40% of these children are African American? If not, you are not alone because few people are aware of this epidemic. The truth is that African American children receive limited media coverage when they go missing. Sadly, without this exposure it is less likely that they will be safely found. The staff at Peas In Their Pods works diligently to spread awareness about this issue by alerting media outlets as needed when African American children are missing or abducted. Our mission is to make communities aware of the plight of these children, and to make them a national priority. Recently I was asked “Doesn’t It Make You Sad Working On This Magazine” I responded: “ Yes at first it did, I wasn’t sure if I could continue to look at the faces of these children month after month and the stories associated with their disappearance. Seven editions later it doesn’t get any easier, but I couldn’t imagine not being apart of one or more children being found”. The additional resources that this magazine provide also help in bringing awareness to concerns and issues that families and individuals are faced with daily, some not personally, but close enough to know someone who may. It still takes a village…!!!

Sincerely,

Denise Bethune, Editor-In-Chief Whitesboro, New Jersey www.peasintheirpods.com hfmbc@hotmail.com √

This Edition is dedicated to a little girl who was murdered 26 Years Ago..Noone has every reported her missing.. Her story begins on page 58.

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I then went to the website listed and was very impressed with what P.E.A.S the email and today, I am hoping that we will have a long standing relation

As a former foster child from the age of 2 to 17 years, in 2005 I wanted to ad be close to my heart; foster children, abused children. My main focus was t and children that have been through and still part of the foster care system to this place and time?” It has taken me many years to go back to a place t again; my past.

More t han twenty years went by before I made my journey back to a plac good ones, to the place where it all began. Once I left North Carolina and never knew anything about writing a book or where to begin. During this and saw many children come and go. As I watched, I learned, I remembere

After writing an article titled “Through The Eyes of A Foster Child” a story that needs to be told.” And so it was written, my first book, Throug

After the publication, I needed to market my book. I decided on a phrase “Dahveed’s Voice and Vision.” I applied for my business license and star writing is my passion, I have more than fifteen years working in the field herapist that f ocuses on individuals that suffer with schizophrenia.

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ce where I once called Home ; to a place that had more sad memories than d returned to California, I sat down; took pen in hand and began to write. I time period, I had spent more than 4 years working in a foster care agency ed. And there it began again.

a friend approached me said “David, you have a way with words. You have a gh The Eyes of A Foster Child: A Poetic Journey.

e that best fit who I have become over the years and created my own brand rted to write freelance under Dahveed’s Voice and Vision, DBA. Although of mental health. I also work as a Clinical Research Recruiter and Group T

Care System: Are We Preparing Them Enough for Emancipation kers State Conference Workshop in Sacramento, California.

being listed on Amazon, I have been listed as one of the Top 100 Authors of or 2005/2006 by Disilgold Publishing 7in New York.

The mission of DVV is to bring awareness, a new voice, and a new vision b publications, attending and speaking at various community functions, and Children. DVV believes that the lack of focus on foster children stems from

DVV passionately believes that every child's voice should be heard. I now b wish that it could have been a much easier journey. Currently, I am in the process of completing 2 manuscripts Before I Was book written from the perspective of an unborn child and The Essence of Also scheduled for January 2010 is the release of my first magazine: The following quote is one that I believe has defined who I am -

• When we search for "ourselves" in the eyes of others, we have nothing unless others validate who we are. Unless we approve ing as an individual, only then we will have released "ourselve life's destiny and what we do and become can only be validated think of us. – Dahveed

● Dahveed, born January 15, 1963 in Greensboro, North Carolina has be nia. Through his experiences as a foster child, “a child of the system”, f stands the many challenges that a foster child endures. Through The Eyes leased by Dahveed. As a result of his own experiences and witnessing th that most would ignore. He explains his writing philosophy as "writing re

For more information: Dahveed’s Voice and Vision c/o David Isley, MA P. O. Box 503011 San D www.dahveed.com dahveedwrites@gmail.com Articles that I’ve writt http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examin

When we search for "ourselves" in the eyes of others, we have imprisoned validate who we are. Unless we approve of whom we are, what we are, a released "ourselves" from our own imprisonment. We are in charge of ou our accomplishments and failures; not by what others may think of us. - " 8

by educating the community, generating informative articles, newsletters, d communicating with city and state legislators to ensure a future for Our m the lack of information provided.

believe that my past has led me to where I am today; but in a lot of ways, I Born, I Saw The World Through Your Eyes – which is a children’s Wisdom and Life – a book that helps us to realize our own life’s journey.

e imprisoned our own-selves in believing that our self-worth is e of whom we are, what we are, and what we are capable of does" from our own imprisonment. We are in charge of our own d by our accomplishments and failures; not by what others may

een writing since the age of 16. He currently resides in Southern Califorfrom the age of two to seventeen years; Dahveed recognizes and unders of a A Foster Child: a Poetic Journey is the first of several books to be rehose of others, Dahveed's poetry and essays focus on controversial topics eleases what the soul cries out for us to hear."

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our own-selves in believing that our self-worth is nothing unless others and what we are capable of doing as an individual, only then we will have ur own life's destiny and what we do and become can only be validated by "The Essence of Wisdom and Life" 9

Contact Person: New York City Police Department Phone: 646-610-6914 Date Missing: August 10, 1989 Date of Birth: December 7, 1987 Age:: 1 year old / Now 22 Hair:: Black Height:: 3'0" / Now Unknown Weight:: 23 pounds / Now Unknown Eye Color:: Brown .Sex:: Male Race:: African - American Police Case Number:: Agency Case Number: 8843 / M-377468192

Distinguishing Characteristics: Walker&#39;s hair was braided and pu that style in 1989. He has a small scar under his chin. Clothing/Jewelr Gear sneakers.

Details of Disappearance: Walker was last seen at the Martin Luthe in New York City, New York on August 10, 1989. He was accompanied versation for a brief moment. When she turned back to find her son, Wa children.

I nvestigators do not believe that Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case is related to the case of C 1989, three months before Walker disappeared. Authorities investigated baby-ring operation and that Andre Bryant, who was abducted from B Harlem in 1987, were other victims. All of the children are African -Am likely ab ducted by unrelated suspects, but all four cases remain unsolve 10 The Charley Project The Doe Network

Shane Anthony Walker

Age-progression at age 18

ulled back into a ponytail at the time he disappeared; he frequently wore ry Description: A blue and white shirt, light blue pants and white LA

er King Jr. Towers playground located at 113th Street and Lenox Avenue d by his mother, who was approached by a man and distracted by his con Walker had vanished. Walker was last seen wearing playing with two older

Christopher Dansby, who vanished from the same playground in May d the possibility that the cases were connected to a black market Brooklyn in March 1989, and Carlina White, who was abducted from merican. Police have since concluded that Dansby and Walker were most ed and it is un clear what happened to any of the missing children. 11

PARENTIN

Gaétane is a certified School Psychologist who works closely with of children’s rights and strives to help parent achieve healthy, har children. She is also a sought after media consultant, and is of ten TODAY’S KIDS ARE TOMORROW’S FUTURE

November is National Adoption month here in the United States. Although this caus aside to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. felt overwhelmed about the swelling numbers of children for which I had to find appr open up their homes to children in need. I soon burned out, and left to make an imp nothing has changed. Currently, there are over 510,00 children in the foster care sy in foster care, according to a May 2008 report by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption In ter care, especially older ones, are less likely than white ones to be adopted. Report be reunified with their families than black children. This means that the majority of A loving family.

To address these statistics, a new federally funded ad campaign is looking to get mo and children in settings such as parks and schools. Similar ads will appear on radio duces public service announcements and AdoptUsKids, a non-profit that helps conn have been targeted, according to project officials.The theme for adoption month this agree with this motto. I would add, however, that although you don’t have to be perf moved from your parents’ custody is incredibly traumatic for children. This, I assume not be cognizant of the separation. Yet, teens and younger adolescents are in despe adopting to be open-minded!

Knowing how to maneuver the adoption system can be daunting. However, here are ing journey: √

Make a Plan. One of the most significant steps you will take is to establish

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Search for an agency in your area. Agencies typically offer free information

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Complete a Homestudy. Once you apply to adopt a child, the laws of all sta evaluate your desire and commitment to adopt, to explore the reasons why education about adoption. 12

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Finding a child. Once the home study is completed, you are ready to begin family.

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h the inner- city youth and their parents. She is an advocate rmonious, and emotionally stable environ ments for their featured in print, radio, and television.

se is important everyday of the year, this is the month set Years ago, I worked as the Clinical Director of a foster care agency. Most days I ropriate foster homes. At times it felt like there were not enough people willing to pact in the lives of children in a different way. Yet, looking at the recent statistics, ystem. While blacks account for 15% of U.S. children, they make up 32% of those nstitute, a private research group. Other reports suggest that black children in fosts also suggest that Caucasian children in foster care are four times more likely to African American children will remain in foster care unless they are adopted by a

ore black foster children adopted. Television commercials will feature black parents and in newspaper. The ads were developed by the Advertising Council, which pronect foster children with adoptive families. This is the first time African-Americans s year is, "You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent." I would certainly fect, you have to be willing to help a child heal. Entering foster care and being ree, is why so many people choose to adopt infants, as they assume that babies will erate need of loving homes as well. So, I encourage those who are thinking if

e some tips on the steps you will need to take if you choose to embark on this fulfill-

your general attitudes and philosophies about adoption.

nal meetings on the type of adoption placements they offer.

ates require that you undergo a homestudy. Homestudies are conducted to you want to adopt, to evaluate you as a prospective parent, and to provide 13

n the placement process â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the time when a specific child is identified for your

DEREK BELCHER Missing: Jun 18, 2009 Height: 6'0" (183 cm) Eyes: Blue Race: White Age Now: 16 Sex: Male Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) Hair: Blonde Missing From: FAUQUIER COUNTY VA United States Derek was last seen on June 18, 2009. He may be in the Ashburn,Virginia area. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT

Virginia Missing Children's Clearinghouse 1-800-822-4453 14

" Teach Me Don't Tease Me " As I'm traveling this unknown road called my life my future is not that clear in my sight, my first task is school each grade I enter is another lesson in life I must pass, the expectations from others and myself can at times overwhelm, so I need as many people in my circle who truly cares When I enter your class room in my heart is fear of the unknown of the unclear, I do expect by my teachers not so much the students that I'll be treated right, yet sometimes between us, is a war of words which in my mind and soul feels like, a lost physical fight! When I'm curious as kids often are, I'm so embarrassed when your answer to my question cuts me off, the class roars in laughter, which turns my day into a disaster, I look up to you as a surrogate parent to nourish my understanding, with my self esteem please don't take chances! how can I find my way remember words are weapons too, so to me please be careful of what you say and do! Because for you the laughter fades away, yet for me it lingers on day after day, so in order that someday I'm as successful as you, is it asking too much to help me through? what I ask from you is simple and easy please "Teach Me Don't Tease Me" Poet: Tina Marie Clark Copyright:2009 Dedicated To:Students15 Who Are Mistreated By Teachers, God Bless Our Good Teachers!

STEPHANIE MICHELE BUEHLER Case Type: Missing DOB: Sep 10, 1971 Sex: Female Missing Date: Sep 8, 1990 Race: White Age Now: 38 Height: 5'7" (170 cm) Weight: 125 lbs (57 kg) Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Missing City: HOUSTON Missing State : TX Missing Country: United States Case Number: NCMA1068761

Age-progression Circumstances: Stephanie's photo is shown age-progressed to 37 years. She was last seen on September 8, 1990. Stephanie has a tattoo of a red heart on her left shoulder. She also has tattoo of a skull on her chest and a skull with "wicked innocence" on her right shoulder. Stephanie has a red rose tattoo with a spider web on the back of her right shoulder. She may go by the name Michelle or Shelly. 16 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - 1-800-843-5678

MARLENE NICOLE GONZALEZ Case Type: Family Abduction DOB: Oct 30, 1999 Sex: Female Missing Date: Sep 30, 2009 Race: Hispanic Age Now: 10 Height: 4'10" (147 cm) Missing City: CALEXICO Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg) Missing State : CA Hair Color: Black Missing Country: United States Eye Color: Brown Case Number: NCMC1132393 Circumstances: Marlene may be in the company of her mother. They may travel to San Diego or Santa Barbara, California, or Baja or Guadalajara, Mexico. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 17

John C. Roy, II – MSW

An Analysis

Medicaid is often compared to the State Children’s Health Insura Consequently, the populations served, the coverage offered and th similarities and differences between Medicaid and New Jersey’s F examine and offer the reader insight into both programs (were th

Medicaid was enacted in 1965 under Title XIX of the Social Secur and families with dependent children receiving cash assistance. C care coverage for about 60 million people during the 2006 fiscal y Created as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, SCHIP builds caid income eligibility thresholds, typically up to 200 percent of t nual income of $33,000 for a family of three or $40,000 for a fam SCHIP program, expand their existing Medicaid program, or adopt a combination approach. Alt comprehensive benefits offered by Medicaid (Ku et al, 2007). Let’s examine both programs util textbook. This framework will enlighten the reader why both Medicaid and New Jersey’s FamilyC families in New Jersey. In my Summary and Conclusions section (reported in the last two section legislation of the SCHIP’s budget.

The theories and assumptions surrounding the eligibility criteria supposed that more individuals enrolled into an insurance coverage program. The individual(s) would take full advantage of the ensuring that both their or their children’s health and welfare would improve through well-visits office. It was also assumed that covered persons would benefit under what Gilbert and Terrell id tributed Justice whereby all under the Medicaid Plan would maintain numerical equality with ot ing insurance coverage. All persons enrolled in this program would receive equal treatment, whil in NJ FamilyCare program would benefit from proportionality equality. NJ FamilyCare recipient similar treatment but based upon their merit or their income and their continued ability to pay t

By examination the reader can see (Table ii) that there are more benefits under the Medicaid Pla FamilyCare. One would assume that through their Competing Values lens, Medicaid recipients w the Individual section even though the Medicaid program is more bureaucratic in design. It also mocratic than the NJ FamilyCare model purely based on the types of benefits listed in the below grams offer the recipient adequacy in treatment. They both receive the benefit of being the recip standard of health benefit services without too much cost-sharing or out-of-pocket expense.

Before the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) states were required to cover certain mandatory the choice of covering a broader set of optional services. States also had flexibility to determine t tion and scope of the services provided under the program. For example most states cover hospit or annual visit limits. States were required to offer covered services to all Medicaid beneficiaries. states to replace the existing Medicaid benefits package for children and optional adults with ben age. Benchmark coverage is defined as substantially equal to the benefits provided by the Federa Health Benefits Program Blue Cross/Blue Shield Standard Option; a health benefits plan offered own employees; or a plan offered by an HMO with the largest commercial enrollment in the state would be required to provide wrap around benefits coverage for Early and Periodic Screening, D 18 vide benchmark coverage, benchmark-equivalent coverage, or other coverage approved by the fe NJ FamilyCare benefit package is modeled on private insurance.

of Medicaid and the New Jersey’s FamilyCare/(SCHIP)

ance Program (SCHIP) because programs provide health coverage to low-income populations. he structure of these programs differ in very important ways. This policy analysis examines the FamilyCare or SCHIP using the Gilbert and Terrell framework as outlined in Chapter 3. It will he assumptions and theories sound) and the viability for future growth and expansion of SCHIP.

rity Act. Medicaid was created to provide health care coverage to blind and disabled individuals Consequently, it expanded over time and is now an important source of health and long-term year. This includes benefit coverage for approximate 28 million youth this same fiscal year. s on Medicaid to provide insurance coverage to uninsured, low-income children above the Medithe Federal Poverty Level (FPL). In 2006, 200 percent of the poverty line was equal to an anmily of four (Ku et al, 2007). Each state is permitted to use SCHIP funds to create a separate though SCHIP offers a range of benefits for children, it cannot compare with the broad range of lizing the Gilbert and Terrell’s framework as outline in their Dimension of Social Welfare Policy Care (NJ FamilyCare) programs are important for the continued growth and welfare of our ns of my paper), I will offer the reader salient points why continued support and approve by the

s would become medical services s to the doctor’s dentified as Disther person receivle those enrolled ts would receive their co-payments.

an than under NJ would be placed in seems more dew chart. Both propient of a decent

Medicaid NJ FamilyCare Low income children under 18 years of Only children 18 and younger age Certain low-income parents residing in New Jersey Low-income parents and pregnant women Income based determination guided by family size, inLow-income children and adults with cludes income from parents and children disabilities under Supplemental Security monthly income see chart below Income (SSI): blind, age, TB Qualified aliens who entered US before 8/22/1996 (U.S. recipients of adoption assistance and fos- Citizenship and Immigration) ter care under Title IV-E refugee (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration) Low-income elderly (65 years of age and older) Social Allo- Certain individuals with Medicare cation children and adults with incomes above -Who is eligi- limits but with high medical expenses ble? Institutionalized individuals with limited income and resources Low-income, insured women with breast and cervical cancer in need of treatment Individuals infected with tuberculosis Qualified aliens who entered US before 8/22/1996 (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration) Refugees (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration) “Medically needy ” (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2000) Those person eligible for Medicaid except they have income and assets that exceed Medicaid limits Table i

y services but had the amount, duratal lengths of stay . The DRA allows nchmark coveral Employee d by the state to its e. These benchmarks are similar to those under NJ FamilyCare program. However, states Diagnosis and Treatment (EDSDT) for children. Under NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey must pro19 ederal Secretary of Health and Human Services for uninsured low-income children. In this way,

Before the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) states were required to cover certain vices. States also had flexibility to determine the amount, duration and scope of the s lengths of stay or annual visit limits. States were required to offer covered services to benefits package for children and optional adults with benchmark coverage. Benchm eral Employee Health Benefits Program Blue Cross/Blue Shield Standard Option; a h an HMO with the largest commercial enrollment in the state. These benchmarks are to provide wrap around benefits coverage for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosi provide benchmark coverage, benchmark-equivalent coverage, or other coverage app income children. In this way, NJ FamilyCare benefit package is modeled on private i

In Table iii, the reader can see that New Jersey uses two different service delivery mo the Medicaid model, the fee-for-service model is used. Fee-for-service-based deliver are those in which the state delivers services directly to program participants throug provider network. In a fee-for-service system, a state may hire contractors to perform functions such as claims processing or utilization management. The state retains the responsibility for managing and paying for services provided to program participant ever, in this model, reimbursement rates create a problem for the service provider. T are too low to be competitive and many service providers have chosen not to particip fear of having too many Medicaid and SCHIP patients. They are fearful of becoming providing services to low-income people, thus limiting access to recipients.

NJ FamilyCare uses a Managed Care-Related Service Delivery model. This model managed care contractor that delivers comprehensive benefits to deliver all services specialty services. As with the Fee-for-Service model, NJ FamilyCare patients must b tious for they may be confronted with inadequate provider capacity as well as the po experience dealing with low-income and ethnically diverse populations.

Both Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare are administered by the states within broad feder lines. Under both Medicaid NJ FamilyCare Any Medicaid fee-for-service provider who Medicaid HMO already has a network of medical proTable iii grams, the feder agrees to accept Medicaidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set fee for that viders. particular services. Your Medicaid card has an 800 number for you to call ment matches st Service De- The Medicaid recipient is responsible to a doctor in their network for treatment. livery initiate contact with doctor to see if he/she If you need a specialist, you may need to get a referral driven match rat -Strategies will accept Medicaid rate. from your treating doctor. pre-set limits. Un Managed-care - there are 5 approved Medicaid HMOs: up to the allotme 1) AmeriChoice of NJ, Inc 2)AmeriGroup NJ, Inc 3) Health Net of NJ, Inc 4) Horizon NJ Health and 5) nancing structur University Health Plans. financing as well entitlement is fo

20 â&#x2014;? John will give us a final analysis of the FamilyCare Network (SC

n mandatory services but had the choice of covering a broader set of optional serservices provided under the program. For example most states cover hospital o all Medicaid beneficiaries. The DRA allows states to replace the existing Medicaid mark coverage is defined as substantially equal to the benefits provided by the Fedhealth benefits plan offered by the state to its own employees; or a plan offered by e similar to those under NJ FamilyCare program. However, states would be required is and Treatment (EDSDT) for children. Under NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey must proved by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services for uninsured lowinsurance.

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Table ii

Social Provisions -What are the benefits?

Medicaid NJ FamilyCare inpatient/outpatient hospital services, inpatient psychiatric for doctor visits including specialist visits regular checkups persons under 21and over 65 immunizations intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded physician services screenings for vision, hearing, lead poimedical and surgical dental services soning nursing facility for persons 21 and older eyeglasses or contact lenses for those who home health care qualify rural health clinic and other ambulatory services covered in hospitalization x-ray State Plan laboratory and x-ray services dental care for most children pediatric and family nurse practitioner services and other licensed practitioner services lab tests Early and periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment(EPSDT) prescriptions mental health services services for persons under 21 treatment in residential treatment centers optometry and eyeglass service dental care prescription medicines and medicine required during long term care chiropractic services psychologist services prosthetics and orthotics podiatry services hearing aid services transportation private duty nurse physical, occupational, and speech therapy

ral guideh proral governtated spending on eligible program beneficiaries according to an annual formula te. Federal funds for Medicaid match state spending and are guaranteed with no nder NJ FamilyCare federal funds are capped. Federal funds match state spending ent based upon the funding formula. Related to Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare fires is the nature of the entitlement. Medicaid guarantees an entitlement to states for l as to eligible beneficiaries to a defined set of benefits. With NJ FamilyCare, the or a specific amount of funding.

CHIP) in the December Issue..

Nelida De Jes

Missing since December 20, 1976 from Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts , Classification: Non Family Ab

Vital Statistics Date Of Birth: July 9, 1967 Age at Time of Disappearance: 9 years old Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'0; 50 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair; brown eyes Clothing: She was last seen wearing a gold coat, dark blue slacks, black platfor pull over sweater. Circumstances of Disappearance

Nelida was last seen as she walked the block and a half from her home to Black Nelida is described as quiet, shy and distrustful of strangers. Abduction is the m Several days after Nelida's disappearance, a woman reported to police that an ac were confirmed to be the same hat and gloves that Nelida was wearing at the tim sion were a gun and a fake police badge. There was not enough evidence to link possession of a weapon. He was later convicted and is serving a life sentence fo continues to deny his involvement in Nelida's disappearance. Nelida's sister su posed as a police officer in order to lure her sister, who had been taught to respe

Investigators If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Boston Polic 617-343-4250 NCIC Number: M-340464323 Please refer to this number whe with information regarding this case. Source Information: Todd Mathews Th 22

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rm shoes and a white

kstone Elementary School on Shawmut Avenue. She has never been seen again. most likely scenario explaining her disappearance, but there are few clues. cquaintance had given her a hat and gloves for her daughter. The hat and gloves me of her disappearance. Police picked up the acquaintance. Found in his posses k him to the abduction of Nelida. He was given a one-year sentence for illegal or the abduction, rape and murder of a woman and her daughter in New York. He uspects that the suspect had ect and trust the police.

ce Department en contacting any agency he National Center For Missing and Exploited Children 23

Kim Thomas, Founder Afro Puffs an

Afro Puffs and Ponytails is a positive website th providing positive articles, resources, and word professional African American women who offe for demeaning boys or belittling girls of a differ nue for empowering black teen girls by helping making skills.

One of the categories of this new e-world is entitled For Parents of A information for mothers and fathers seeking advice, ideas, and sugg ents encounter when guiding and raising their African American da Achievers. High Achievers are young girls and teen girls recommen may be for academic and sports related achievements or parents mi their daughters attitudes, personal growth efforts, and responsible b forcement or kudos so to speak. Family members, friends, and opti couraging comments and electronic pats on the back.

Special features include numerous links to programs that encourage American young girls and teen girls. This national listing includes o etiquette info, and mentoring programs. Contact information and li sources are all available for anyone seeking alternatives for improvi black teen girls.

There is so much media coverage of African American teen girls and diseases, and inappropriate conduct. I believe that in order to help t something other than reminders of their offenses. Advertising thei humble opinion, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not helping but it is breaking their spirit. On t shortfalls by introducing an overflow of encouragement and hopefu sions and she is alive, she still has an opportunity to change her pat 24 this belief by serving as a positive tails is an attempt to demonstrate www.afropuffsandponytails.com

nd Ponytails Inspiring African American Girls

hat seeks to inspire African American teen girls and young girls by ds of encouragement. You will find pictures, and personal stories by er their advice and suggestions for success. This is not a web space rent race or nationality. It does however, serve as an electronic aveto build confidence, improve self-esteem, and sharpen decision-

African American Young Girls and Teen girls. It presents helpful gestions. The information addresses issues and concerns that paraughters. Another interesting focus of the website is the High nded by their parents for personalized recognition. Recognition ight choose to acknowledge behaviors as a form of reinimistic visitors provide en-

e participation of African organizations, camps, clubs, inks to these valuable reing the outcome of young

d alarming statistics about teen pregnancies, sexually transmitted the girls who have fallen off track, we have to expose them to ir shortcomings has been the norm for some time now and in my this site, we strive to counterbalance the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; well-publicized ul possibilities. If a teen girl has made numerous calamitous decith towards a flourishing and rewarding life. Afro Puffs and Pony25 e website of empowerment and inspiration.

Byron Eric Page Missing since January 29, 1992 from Los Angeles, California. Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics Date Of Birth: September 16, 1974 Age at Time of Disappearance: 18 years old Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8" - 173 cm; 160 lbs - 73 kg.Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes. Clothing: Blue and white jacket, blue baseball cap, black pants. Dentals: Available DNA: In CODIS Circumstances of Disappearance Byron was last seen at a bus stop in Los Angeles, CA. He was going to a warehouse in North Hollywood, that sold tapes and records but no one remembered seeing him there. Foul play is suspected. Investigators: If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department 323-526-5541 Agency Case Number: 920042627 NCMEC #: NCMC766160 NCIC Number: M-748591513 Please refer to this number when contacting any 26 Source Information: National Center agency with information regarding this case. for Missing and Exploited Children

DAVID WILLIAMS Age Progression (bottom) Case Type: Endangered Missing DOB: Oct 9, 1962 Sex: Male Hair Color: Black Missing Date: Apr 7, 1975 Race: Black Eye Color: Brown Age Now: 47 Height: 5'1" (155 cm) Weight: 113 lbs (51 kg) Missing City: NEW LISBON Missing State : NJ Missing Country: United States Case Number: NCMC817398 Circumstances: David's photo is shown ageprogressed to 40 years. He was last seen leaving the New Lisbon State School off of State Highway #72 in New Lisbon, New Jersey. He was in the company of another male child.

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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY - Sharon Fox Well, school is off to a great start and Fall is officially here! Why not pick a weekend to celebrate family and friends! Togetherness is so important to us as families. Look over the year so far, and see just how blessed you really are. Then take some time out to pray for those who haven't been so blessed. Remember to teach the children about the goodness of God and how important and fragile our lives are. As we approach the holiday season, we must remember that it's not about how much money we have. It's all about the love we have in our hearts. Give a little loveâ&#x20AC;Ś open your hearts to others. Let's get in the kitchen and show our family and friends just how much we love them. Don't worry...I'm not throwing a hard task out there on you! Here is a great gourmet 5 course meal that is not only elegant, it's easy!! So get ready to impress your family and friends! Enjoy!!! And don't forget to check out more recipes each week at www.goodcookin4u2.webs.com Blessings, Sharon Fox "Southern Hospitality"

CHILI ROASTED GAME HENS W/ JALAPENO -ORANGE GLAZE 2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise 8 cilantro sprigs plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley if you prefer) 3/4 teaspoon chili powder (preferably chipotle) 1/2 cup hot red jalapeno jelly 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1/2 cup bottled red salsa Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slide fingertips under game hen skin to loosen from meat. Insert cilantro or parsley sprigs under skin. Sprinkle hens with chipotle chili powder and season with salt. Place hens skin side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile stir jelly, orange juice, and orange peel in a small saucepan over medium heat until jelly melts, about 2-3 minutes. Brush hens with some of the jelly mixture. Continue to roast until cooked through and golden brown, brushing once more with glaze about 15 minutes before hens are completely done. Bring remaining jelly mixture to simmer. Stir in chopped cilantro or parsley, and 28 salsa. Spoon sauce over hens and serve.

SPINACH AND RICE WITH LEMON 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups cooked long-grain INSTANT rice 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup more feta for top! In a skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper. Stir in the cooked rice. Stir in cheese and mix well. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup feta cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Uncover; bake 510 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. STRAWBERRY SOUP DESSERT 4 cups fresh strawberries 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 12 sprigs fresh mint 1 pound cake, optional Rinse strawberries with cool water to clean and then pat dry to absorb excess water. Remove strawberry stems. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, whipped topping, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar. With an electric mixer, mix on low speed for 5 to 7 minutes or until sugar has dissolved completely and mixture is smooth. Add sour cream and mix 1 minute. Place in refrigerator to chill. Serve in chilled bowls. Garnish with a fresh strawberry on a dollop of sour cream. *This dessert soup is great with plain pound cake. You can also cut the pound cake in cubes and toast them to make pound cake croutons! \Serves 12 And don't forget to check out more recipes each week at www.goodcookin4u2.webs.com 29 Blessings, Sharon Fox "Southern Hospitality"

“Domestic Safety Compass”

Susan Murphy Milano, an Expert Domestic Violence Ad safely leave a violent relationship. Her books, “Defendi how to make the move away from abuse and deal with has two new books scheduled for release, “Time’s Up” a

Creating a Safety Plan L

It’s important to allow yourself enough time when preparing to leave an abusive re also a good idea once you begin, not to make calls from your home, go to a pay ph ployment. Remember NOT to use your home computer. Begin by drafting a “plan

· Birth certificates (of you and the childre

· Social Security cards · Insurance policies · Make a record of all bank accou Is there a 401K plan at work, IRA, or an ac · Make copies of your income tax · Make copies of all titles or property information

· Try and get a couple of your spouse’s pay stubs, make copi · Contact your doctor and dentist and get copies of all medical records which or friend for

· Children’s school records. · Pas · Prescriptions for any medications you and the children take (if possible · · Get an unpublished/unlisted telephone number. · When preparing to m · When hiring a moving company, use a sm company, have them move your items to a storage unit that has been secur to move them for you. · Check off

If you have received an order of protection from the courts and you’re preparing to m you’re requesting they send an officer to your home while you are moving. If you don 30 please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE and they der of protection.

dvocate, has developed specific tools and procedures the abused need to ing Our Lives” and “Moving Out, Moving On” are considered the bibles of the many confusing situations surrounding a break-up or divorce. She and “Holding My Hand Through Hell.”

LEAVING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

elationship, especially if you’re married and have children, but it can be done. It’s hone, friends, relatives, or call and make arrangements from your place of emn of action” for yourself. Start to gather copies of important papers like:

en) Make sure you have certified copies. s · Marriage certificate unt numbers (including any in your children’s names). ccount at a credit union, if so, make copies. x returns for the past three years. including major appliance manuals & warranties.

ies. · Are there any stocks, savings bonds, etc., make copies. h you can either pick-up in person, or have them mailed to a trusted relative safe keeping.

ssports for you and the children. e, stock up) · Spare keys to the house, garage, car, safety deposit box, etc. · move, ask someone you trust to rent a place in their name on your behalf. mall company. Or if you need to use a large red in another person’s name, then contact a small local moving company f items as you complete them.

move, contact your local police department, explain that you have a court order and n’t have one, then maybe now is a good time to get one. If you are still unsure than 31 will direct you to someone in your area to assist you with how to obtain a court or-

· Use whatever cash advance you have available · If possible, take your home comp

· If you are unable to take the computer, remove all data, addresses, who you know and

· If you use a computer or have a home-based business change all your passw don’t insert personal informat

· Secure a private post office box. Either have someone you trust do this in their go to a private company like “Mailboxes, etc.”, rather than a post office the words po

· Make changes for your bills, bank accounts, etc., by using the forms p

· Get an unpublished/unlisted telephone number. · When preparing to m · When hiring a moving company, use a small company. Or if you need to use secured in another person’s name, then contact a s

· Check off items as you complete them. If you have received an order of protec partment, explain that you have a court order and you’re requesting they send a now is a good time to get one. If you are still unsure than please contac will direct you to someone in your area to assist y

So much of what goes on in leaving an abusive relationship has to do with were questions are in everyone’s mind as they remain in their abusive rela know it and get away from it. Someone will be on the other side to help yo

“Don't be discouraged. It's often the last key in the bunch that pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your

● Internet Safety Link: http://www.edvp.org/AboutDV/trace-warning.htm Please go to this link that will direct you with every resource you need to begin: The number for the National Domestic violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE Hea 32

to open up an individual interest bearing account. puter with you on the day you leave.

, take the disks. If you are unsure how to do this please ask someone d trust to assist you.

words, change your screen name, and change your internet service provider and tion into any online directories.

r name on your behalf (someone that your partner wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suspect or know) or, e. And whenever possible use suite or apartment numbers instead of using ost office box.

provided try not to fill out a change of address with your postal service.

move, ask someone you trust to rent a place in their name on your behalf. e a large company, have them move your items to a storage unit that has been small local moving company to move them for you.

ction from the courts and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re preparing to move, contact your local police den officer to your home while you are moving. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have one, then maybe ct the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE and they you with how to obtain a court order of protection.

h fear. What will happen to me? Who will take care of and love me? These ationship. Recognize that if abuse happens once, it happens again. So, ou. But most importantly, learn to love yourself."

opens the lock. Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small r path and you will find you have crossed the mountain."

https://feminist.org/911/crisis.html . aring Impaired: TDD- 1-800-787-3224 33

Monthly Tasty Treat - by Pat Holmes Chicken and Kale Florentine Soup 1 Stick of butter 1 chopped onion ½ cup flour 3-4 cloves of garlic 2 Cups of cream or ½ n ½ 2-3 Chicken breasts cooked in water Water from chicken Salt and pepper Kale Cook the chicken in water until done and then strain the broth to be used in the soup. Take the chicken and shred the it into bite size. Melt the butter and then add the onion and cook until soft and add the cloves of garlic and cook just a couple of minutes. Add the flour to make a paste and then begin to add the milk (cream ½ n ½ ) slowly, then begin to add the water to the consistency you like for soup. Salt and pepper to taste. Add kale and use, however, much you like.

Rilya Alert Criteria •

The abduction is of a child age 17 years or younger

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The parent must have contacted law enforcement to report child missing.

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A RILYA Alert may also be issued if the child is classified as a runaway by the police. If the parent has reported missing child and has convincing evidence that child does not have a history of running away, an alert will be initiated within the 1st hour. We recognize that at times, not all information is readily available (ie. license plate numbers, name of abductor, or witness to abduction. In such cases, the available information will be reviewed and verified prior to RILYA Alert.

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The law-enforcement agency believes the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.

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All children of color meeting the criteria for the Amber Alert will also receive the RILYA Alert If these criteria are met, alert information is assembled for public distribution. This information may include descriptions and pictures of the missing child, the suspected abductor, and a suspected vehicle along with any other information available and valuable to identifying the child and suspect. *The staff at Peas In Their Pods respectfully requests that once a child is found that any organization posting information remove their pictures from their sites.

http://www.peasintheirpods.com (516) 338-6873/35(515) 554-5096 hfmbc@hotmail.com

Did you know…Victory is Sweet…

It is a promise of God to be an over comer. Let’s look at a baby… When a b and throw up, cry, cry and more crying… Sometimes, their parents are real pay attention to. But when that child starts eating, weaned from the milk, s starts to be more proud of them.

When the child starts to run, there is joy coming from them because they’re overcome to hear that parent coach them on. This is the same with our Lor in Him. We’re drinking the milk of the Word of God…We may fumble thro we need to be, act, or speak. But when we start to grow, we start to eat the

Our trails start to get greater, we start to overcome more, we learn how to w flowing us to see that we failed in, now we’re sailing through. I’m not sayin through all things. We’re growing in the Lord. God is the center of our live out our day. We’re fellowshipping more with our brethren. We’re studying like Christ. Then there’s the VICTORY…

Oh how sweet it is, to dwell together in peace with Him. So today, think ab Word? Are your trails getting greater and you’re praising God more? Are y leave us of forsake us” So if God have given us all of His Word, Promises an this is not the case, speak it into your existence “I have the Victory, In the n them aloud and meditate on them throughout the day. The power of life an John 16:33, I Cor 15:56, Rom 8:31-39

Cynthia D. Johnson is the creation

February of 2000. Became a full steamed co on my own. CDJ Promos, Inc. is a female-own marketing of small companies that provides B Mouse Pads/Coasters, Comp Card and Flyers Service. CDJ Promos, Inc. is the company wi much passion for what we do. The websites a

36 * A Florida native, Ms. Johnson lived in M area. Being a Mother of 2 girls, Janise and Ashley and a grandmoth established herself

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baby is born, he/she drinks milk, poop its pants, lly frustrated with all of the details they have to starts to use the potty, starts to walk, that parent

e using something that they learned and their rd…When we give our lives to Christ, we’re babes ough our walk with Him, not knowing what or how meat of the Word.

walk, speak, what to do. Then we start to run in the Lord. The Joy is overng everything will be easy, but we have a mechanism that gives us strength es. We surround our hearts with the Word. We’re praising Him through g the Word more because this is our weapon against everything that’s not

bout it! How is your walk with Christ? Are you now eating the meat of the you standing on the promises of God? The Word of God says “He’ll never nd He’s always with us, then there should be Victory after Victory. And if name of Jesus”. Find the scripture that pertains to that situation and speak nd death is in your tongue. Amen! AMEN! Peace and Blessings to all…

n behind CDJ Promos, Inc. I created and started CDJ Services, Inc. in ompany after networking with various groups that helped me launch out ned, minority-owned company, which specializes in Business services and Business Cards, Banners, Logos and a 50/50 Fund Raising Concept of s. Not only do you get a get product, but we offer Exceptional Customer ith many ideas. If you can think it, we can create it. CDJ Promos, Inc. has are www.cdjpromo.com.

37 Miami, Fl until 2006 and now relocated back to the Central Florida her of 2 grandsons Jordan and Jaden, Ms. Johnson has now

Isabella Pastrana

The Cape May County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of nvestigating the death of Holly Codari old daughter, Isabella Pastrana.

On January 15, 2003, the Ocean City an abandoned vehicle parked on the O

Upon arrival of investigating officers, they observed a vehi the southbound shoulder of the bridge. Investigation reve was Holly Codario, age 37, who had legal custody of Isabe n the vehicle that was being operated by Ms. Codario.

On April 25, 2003, the body of Holly Codario was discovere in the Beesleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point section of Upper Township, New Jers since last being seen on January 14, 2003 at 11:00pm in t

Anyone with any information concerning the disappearance Cape May County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at

ffice along with the Ocean City Police Department is I io and the disappearance of Codarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15-month-

Police Department was alerted by the toll operator of Ocean City-Longport Bridge.

icle unlocked with the keys in the ignition on ealed that the last known operator of the vehicle ella Pastrana. Isabella Pastrana was a passenger I

ed along the south shore of the Great Egg Harbor Bay sey. To date, Isabella Pastrana has not been located the company of her mother, Holly Codario.

e of Isabella Pastrana is requested to contact the (609)465-1135 or the tip-line at (609)463-LEAD (5323).

Wayne Norton Head Coach

Track Camp - At The University of G

( Summer Youth Camps ages 11-18, Fall Youth Clinic

Wayne Norton begins his 10th year as the University 19th year overall with the program. Norton has comp been a major part of arguably the most successful pe ton’s nine years as head coach, Georgia has won 15 in certificates, won 59 SEC individual titles, and the me 13 top-22 finishes in NCAA competition.

Over the last three years, Norton and his coaching staff further established in the nation. The Lady Bulldogs claimed both the SEC indoor and SEC ou and four top-10 team finishes at the NCAA Championships. The Bulldog m ing the last three years. Georgia also claimed its first NCAA men’s javelin t

Norton came to Georgia in 1990 and has been instrumental in guiding the U ishes, two indoor top-10 finishes and four outdoor top-15 finishes. The men tained success during Norton’s tenure at the University of Georgia. Norton tive women’s track and field team.

In the 1995 season, Georgia won its first ever SEC Outdoor Championship the Lady Bulldogs claimed their highest NCAA finish in school history as th ships. Over the course of the last 10 seasons, the women’s team has captur 12 finishes.

In his time at Georgia, the cross country team also has experienced its mos team had never gone to the NCAA Championships, but that changed in 199 NCAAs. Georgia would also get back in 1991, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006 as w gional in 2003 to advance to the NCAA Championships for the first time. T marked the first time in school history that both the men’s and women’s cro NCAA meet. In 2006, the Lady Bulldogs grabbed their first South Regiona

Georgia

cs ages 7-13 )

y of Georgia head track and field coach and his piled an extremely impressive resumé as he has eriod in Georgia track and field history. In Norndividual national titles, earned 91 All-America en’s and women’s teams have achieved a total of

Georgia’s program as one of the elite program’s utdoor titles in 2006, finished with four NCAA individual championships men and women also combined to rack up 25 SEC individual crowns durtitle during the 2008 outdoor season.

UGA men to five outdoor top-10 NCAA finishes, 12 outdoor top-20 finn’s team, which has competed since 1897, has experienced its most susn has also been instrumental in the development of a nationally competi-

in the history of the women’s program. In 1996, hey finished second in the indoor championred six outdoor top-12 finishes and four indoor top-

st successful period. Prior to the ’90s, the women’s 90 when they made their first ever trip to the well as 2007. The Georgia men won the South ReThey returned to the national meet in 2004, which oss country teams competed simultaneously at the al title and took 15th at the NCAA Championships.

The Georgia women, who saw Natalie Picchetti earn All-American honors, returned to the NCAA meet for the fourth consecutive time in 2007 after Sarah Madebach won the school’s first SEC individual title. Norton, who began coaching in 1981 as a graduate assistant at Indiana, has had success at all three of the schools where he has coached. While at Indiana from 1981-85, the Hoosiers won three Big Ten Indoor Championships and an o

Before coming to Athens, Norton served as an assistant coach at Northern sprinters (a group which featured NFL speedsters Mike Haynes, David La education and journalism. During his tenure at Northern Arizona, the pro

Out of the Big Sky Conference, Northern Arizona won four indoor and out championships, two outdoor women’s championships, four men’s cross co

While at Georgia, he has produced a steady stream of All-American jumpe vester. Norton was instrumental in 2006 with the pair listed above rackin 1995, Georgia’s jumpers enjoyed one of their best seasons ever, collecting efforts of Thad Hood, Icolyn Kelly, Reeta Laaksonen and Dillon Phelps.

Laaksonen and Phelps added more such honors in 1996 and Sylvester cam other nationally-renowned jumpers including Celly Martinez, Latifah Lon Thavelin, Wolfgang Kreissig, Marcus Bailey, Tasha Mahone and Antonio S

At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Fountain gave Georgia’s track and field p New Jersey native, received his bachelor’s degree in broadcast production coach at Indiana, he earned a master’s degree in journalism in 1987. Nort LaShawna, Jasmine and Erica.

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outdoor Big Ten Championship.

n Arizona University from 1985-89. He coached NAU’s jumpers and ang and Shawn Collins), while serving as an instructor in both physical ogram had a very successful five-year period.

tdoor men’s conference championships, three women’s indoor conference ountry championships and three women’s cross country championships.

ers, including 2008 Olympians Levern Spencer and Patricia Sylng up four All-American certificates and four SEC individual titles. In five All-America awards while winning three SEC crowns, thanks to the

me away with her first conference title in 2005. Norton has also guided ng, Krysha Bayley, Volker Mai, Hyleas Fountain, Ryan Sheppard, Patrick Saunders.

program its 11th medal after earning a silver in the heptathlon. Norton, a n from Howard University in 1981. In his time as a graduate assistant ton and his wife Priscilla have four children: son Christian and daughters

YASMIN RAYON ACREE Case Type: Endangered Missing DOB: Oct 25, 1992 Sex: Female Missing Date: Jan 15, 2008 Race: Black Age Now: 16 Height: 5'1" (155 cm) Weight: 125 lbs (57 kg) Hair Color: Sandy Eye Color: Brown Missing City: CHICAGO Missing State : IL Missing Country: United States Case Number: NCMC1088268 Circumstances: She was last seen at home on January 15, 2008. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) Chicago Police Department (Illinois) 1-312-746-8365

CELINA JANETTE MAYS Age Progression (bottom)

Case Type: Endangered Missing DOB: May 28, 1984 Sex: Female Missing Date: Dec 16, 1996 Race: Black Age Now: 25 Height: 5'0" (152 cm) Weight: 120 lbs (54 kg) Missing City: WILLINGBORO Missing State : NJ Hair Color: Black Missing Country: United States Eye Color: Brown Case Number: NCMC827787 Circumstances: Celina's photo is shown age-progressed to 19 years. She was 9 months pregnant at the time of her disappearance. It is believed she has given birth and may be in need of medical assistance. Celina's eyebrows grow together.

National Center for Missing & 45Exploited Children

Where H

Wher Wh Where have all t Oh, when

Although there are mothe child's life who has lost it's mother to violence? Whether she has gone miss child or left for that child to find. What kind of defense mechanisms or cop

I'm finding that there are millions of children who are now adults, who hav away from them, and yet, somehow have been able to make it to adulthood Would I know them if I saw them? They are everywhere, hiding behind the don't want to be thought of as "different".

Many say that they go through the remainder of their childhood without h mans, it's an important part of daily life, a way to reach for something in go room in a person's psyche for despair, depression and darkness.

Adult survivors lives take many different paths, some lose everything, their stronger track, showing the world one face, but keeping another facing inw

I'm sure there are studies done somewhere, in language I probably wouldn population of our society. However, it doesn't explain to these child survivo question, "Why me, God"?

So as we read the newspapers and hear the reports of a mother who has go "what will happen to the children."

While at the time the "crime" is making news and the attention is focused t tragedy and make a way in this world and grow into adulthood. They are o world who forgot who they are and46who they will become.

Have All The Children Gone? By Delilah

re have all the flowers gone…...Long time passing here have all the flowers gone…..Long time ago the flowers gone…..Young girls have picked them, every one n will they ever learn…..Oh, when will they ever learn

erless children all over this world, my question is what happens in a sing, never to return, or was murdered, sometimes right in front of that ping skills do these children find to get along in life?

ve survived the horror that tore their mother d. Where are they? Do they look like me? e mask they put on to show the world that they

hope. Hope being an uplifting emotion for huood faith. Without hope there is too much

r potential to succeed is greatly diminished, while others take a different, ward constantly keeping busy to avoid the pain and heartache.

n't understand, giving explanations and psychological resources for this ors why this had to happen in the first place. No one can answer the basic

one missing, or a mother who has been violently murdered, ask yourself,

there, the children have to find a way to go on, find a way to cope with this often forgotten in the flurry of the crime, lost in the shuffle, sent into a 47

Pamela Mayfield Vital Statistics Date Of Birth: July 10, 1979 Age at Time of Disappearance: 5 years old Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 2'9"; 50 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Black female. Brown hair; brown eyes. Circumstances of Disappearance : Pamela was last seen on January 10, 1985 in Houston, TX. She was walking home from school with her older brother, Michael. Neither child has been seen or heard from again. Investigators: If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: Houston Police Department 713-222-3131 You may remain anonymous when submitting information to agencies. NCMEC #: NCMC603358 NCIC Number: M-142424197 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Source Information: The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children Age Progression (26) 2005 48

Kala Nwana

Above: Kala Nwana in 2003 (left) and a recent picture from June 2005 (right) Kala Nwana Last seen in Laurel, Maryland on October 9, 2003 Vital statistics: Black male. Born on September 27, 2002. Black hair, brown eyes. He has a black mark on the back of his left thigh. He developed a growth on his head after his abduction; his father's family has a history of brain tumors and polyps. The growth may have been removed. Was one at the time. NCIC number: M-543774172 Circumstances: Kala was abducted by a non-custodial family member to Douala, Cameroon. His father, Bambot Nwana, has custody of him. Information about the abductor is not available. If you have any information as to Kala's whereabouts, please contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation Baltimore, Maryland Office at 410-265-8080. Any information received can be kept confidential. Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children The Charley Project 49

“What is a Boundary?” By Patti

Every workshop I present, whether it is the Pare cussion about Boundaries – physical and pers prises parents in its’ effectiveness and simplicity. power them as they grow and interact with other

Q. What is a boundary and how can it help keep my chi

A. A boundary is a limit that defines us as individuals, separate from others. It can be physic the boundaries of others, we can help them understand when someone’s behavior may be i Teaching children about a physical boundary is pretty clear-cut. Begin by reinforcing t bodies, which are private. “Bathing suit areas” is a simple boundary concept to teach very your children the anatomically correct words for their body parts!! The basic rule is: “No lowed to touch someone else’s.” (Remember molesters can work both ways). A personal boundary involves teaching children that there are certain rules and behavio

1. Teach children that every grownup has a job with certain rules that go alo the very nature of participating in school, playdates, sibling relationships

2. Make of list of the grownups and their jobs that your children come in con or Sports Coach, or even a local, friendly adult service person like the Ice C

3. Once you have established which grownups interact with your child, you m job.

For example:

A Music Teacher – Their job is to teach your child music, (vocally or instrumental). It is N A Coach teaches sports skills – how to run, jump, catch a ball, kick, etc. It is NOT their job The Ice Cream Man – It’s his job to sell you ice cream. You give him money, he gives you i his truck, or to make a child his “assistant salesman.” Child molesters look for kids AND a sometimes long before they actually do something. Any activity that isn’t part of the “job d able. Ask yourself: “Why does Coach Jones always give my child extravagant gifts?” “Why Ice Cream Man (or any adult for that matter) lavishing special treatment on my child?”

Once a child understands the boundaries that belong to a specific relationship, they will be the boundaries of the adults our children interact with, they can be more aware and take special one-on-one time with your child”, using a lot of flattery or attention, often seeming cess to our children if we aren’t paying attention or easily fooled by someone’s behavior. Our boundaries set us apart from everyone else. They function as a barometer of what is a specific boundaries for our children. 50

*Pattie Fitzgerald has been successfully teaching child predator safety and awareness sinc seminars. For more information, visit www.safelyeverafter.com

ie Fitzgerald, Founder- Safely Ever After, Inc.

ent Seminar or the Children’s Workshop includes a lively dissonal. It’s a straightforward concept, but one that often sur. Teaching our children about boundaries is great way to emr children, caregivers, and adults.

ild safe?

cal or personal. By teaching children about their own boundaries, and inappropriate or unsafe. the fact that all of us, kids and adults, have bathing suit areas on our y young children without getting too complicated. Even better: teach one is allowed to touch your bathing suit area and you are not al-

ors that everyone we interact with must follow. Now… to put that in “parent-speak...”

ong with that job. Kids can easily understand the notion of jobs and rules just by s, etc.

ntact with on a daily basis. Your child may have a Music Teacher, a Gymnastics Cream Man at the park.

must clearly set up the very specific rules or boundaries that go along with that

NOT their job to take your child to the movies or on an outing. b to help dress your child, to take them out alone in their car or give them gifts. ice cream. It is NOT his job to give your child free ice cream, or to take your child for a ride in adults with blurry boundaries. It’s what they count on to start the “grooming” process of a child, description” of an adult must be evaluated and acted upon, especially if it makes you uncomforty does the Music Teacher often suggest taking my child to a concert without me?” “Why is this

e able to identify if something feels “yucky or tricky” to them. Once a parent understands e action if someone seems a little “too enmeshed” in their lives, seeking to create a lot of extra g too good to be true. It’s easy to let the boundaries get blurred and to give the wrong person ac-

appropriate or inappropriate. And, it is our responsibility as parents to establish and model 51

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Sweet Nature by Eddie How It All Began:

After suffering the devastating effects of severe ha loss and damage related to the mishandling of her hair, Eddie began to research ways to grow her ha healthy and strong. She purchased every product the beauty supply store that claimed to be a miracle cure for damag claims. Along her journey to healthy hair she discovered priceless in care products geared towards African Americans; the most effective hair; the most beneficial ingredients for African American hair; and duced the comprehensive guide to growing African American hair to

The guide includes everything one would need in order to grow and tertaining as well as easy to follow and understand. There is a chart mins and minerals, a glossary of ingredients that you should stay aw pes. The back cover documents 18 months of hair growth, which is q

The information Eddie discovered during her research was found to hair care products at reasonable prices. This led her to formulate a c years she created homemade concoctions that contained ingredient are made with the finest African butters, herbs, and oils and are form healthy. While using these products in conjunction with the informa ments with her hair, including managing her very thick natural hair along with providing them with a copy of her book. They too began decided to market her natural hair care line along with her guide an consultations, as well as workshops to teach African American wom

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o be invaluable, but it did not solve the problem of finding healthy comprehensive hair care system (Sweet Nature by Eddie). For ts essential for the health of African American hair. Her products mulated to leave the hair and scalp nourished, moisturized, and ation in her book, Eddie consistently saw tremendous improver. She then began to make the concoction for family and friends to reach hair goals never before achieved. In January 2008, Eddie nd has found much success. Eddie currently does online and phone men how to effectively grow and maintain healthy hair for free.

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RENEE M. LAMANNA – MISS

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office a the January 8, 1994 disappearance of Ren scribed as a white female, date of birth 05 eyes.

At the time of her disappearance, Ms. LaManna was a res York studying nuclear medicine technology. Ms. LaManna to suffer panic attacks and which sometimes left her agita

LaManna was last seen at approximately 7:00pm at 2517 ter. Earlier on the day of her disappearance, Ms. LaManna being treated for a mental health disorder. Immediately p had dinner at her sister’s Wesley Avenue home. Following only in pajama pants, a sweatshirt, bathrobe and socks.

The bathrobe was later discovered by police a short distan Ocean City Police, the United States Coast Guard and the LaManna. No sightings of Ms. LaManna have been confirm

Anyone with information about the circumstances surroun rent whereabouts is requested to contact the Cape May C 54 609-465-1135 or the tip line at 609-463-LEAD (5323).

Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office http://www.cmcpros.net/

SING PERSON: JANUARY 8, 1994

and the Ocean City Police Department are investigating nee Martine LAMANNA. Ms. LaManna is physically de5.02.58, 5’2”, 98 pounds with long brown hair and brown

sident of the Fresh Meadows section of Queens, New a was diagnosed with anxiety disorder which caused her ated and paranoid.

7 Wesley Avenue in Ocean City, the residence of her sisa was released from a New York hospital where she was prior to her disappearance, Ms. LaManna and her sister g dinner, Ms. LaManna abruptly left the home dressed

nce from her sister’s home. A subsequent search by the e Cape May County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit failed to locate Ms. med by authorities since leaving her sister’s home.

nding the disappearance of Renee LaManna or of her curCounty Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 55

Who Am Iâ&#x20AC;Ś? "Jamie" Doe: I'm a child looking for my parents. Are they looking for me? I am about 10 to 11 years old, or that's how old I was when they found me couple months before someone found me.

On September 25, 1998, some guy cutting the bushes around a billboard fo North Carolina.

The cops that investigated my death said I was just dumped there. The bad 10 but I think that SUCKS. What did I ever do? Could I have been that bad wanted trash? I was just a kid!

Important Stuff To Know About Me: I'm a male, white (maybe Hispanic o 10 to 11 years old. They found a pair of Fox Polo Club brand khaki shorts, letic shoes. There was no mention of a shirt.

Additional Facts To Know: The News observer reported that this case was blogger couldn't find a record on AMW.com that shows this case was or w

The Doe Network reported that I "had sealants on the surfaces of the follo Also that I had $50 in my pockets, specifically "2 $20s, 1 $10." Many theor child of migrant workers, Possibly illegals.

Something bad happened my parents got scared and had to leave me. I don me there, why didn't they bury me? On those old movies I used to watch w marker.

Why didn't my parents do that for me? If they loved me that is. Maybe my mistaken and ran away. If I did, I didn't mean to. I think I was scared and parents to know about me. I want to know my name.

Will you help me find my name? Will 56 you help me rest in peace? Please tel me. If they do have them contact the police. PLEASE!

No one knows who I am. Do you? in the brush. I guess I was there near the edge of that wooded area for a

ound my skeleton. It was near Interstate 85 in Hillsborough, Mebane,

d people who dumped me didn't even cover me up or anything. I'm only d that you would kill me and leave me on the side of the road like un-

or mix), 4'11, weighed 50 lbs, brown hair, with unknown eye color, about underwear and white tube socks still inside a pair of black, size three ath-

to be featured on America's Most Wanted, but the 911 happened. This wasn't featured. Chances are it wasn't.

owing teeth: 3, 4, 13, 14, 19, 29, 30; no cavities; teeth 4, 13, 20 decidious." ries have been bounced around about me. They say that maybe I was the

n't believe that happened to me. It doesn't make sense. If my parents left when you bury someone you love you leave a stone, I think they call it a

y parents don't know I'm dead at all. Maybe I was stolen. Maybe I made a d sad. You know right before it happened, right before I died. I want my

ll as many people as you know to view my picture and see if they know 57

Who Could She Be…Is She Missed?

The most notorious cold case in the history of St. years later By: Paula Whitebear-Burton

Twenty-six years later and no one still can name t many years ago. On February 28, 1983, a mild wi apartment building at 5635 Clemens Avenue in n a metal pipe they could use to fix their car that ha into the basement. In the darkness of the baseme that neither of the men could fathom, sending the

When St. Louis homicide detectives Joe Burgoon and Herb Riley arrived, th cians to arrive, the two veteran detectives speculated on the corpse’s identit from neighboring Cabanne Courts, a housing complex with a murderous pa African-American female, her body naked from the waist down, she wore on chipped crimson-red nail polish, her hands were bound behind her back wit neck used to be, there was only a hack-sawed hole. She showed no signs of p

It wasn’t until technicians finally rolled the body over that the mood in that they realized that this was not the body of a woman, but the body of a pre-p area for the girl’s head, Burgoon and Riley returned to headquarters in hope tims. Their thoughts were as anyone else’s at that point, that the girl’s paren thought in mind, Burgoon and Riley were sure that they would know this ch them at that time, they would be sadly mistaken.

Unclaimed for more than a week, this child’s body lay frozen on a slab in the known to FBI at that time as the only decapitation in the nation involving so nally be buried, on December 2, 1983, in a pauper’s grave in a historic black chief medical examiner, and a half-dozen news reporters as attendees.

Four muddy gravediggers would serve as pallbearers, carrying her small, wh a ceremony that would last five minutes. Still, no one would know who she w 58 Did they care? Where were her relatives? Did she have any friends or other still loom in the minds of those involved in this gruesome discovery.

. Louis Police Department still haunts homicide detectives twenty-six

the little girl given the name of Jane Doe after no one claimed her body so inter’s day, two men were rummaging through the basement of a vacant orthwest St. Louis. The men later told police, that their purpose was to find ad broken down. After searching the main floor, the men crept downstairs ent, one of them flicker a cigarette light. The flame would reveal a horror em running out of the basement for police.

he building was covered with police. As they waited for crime-scene technity. They would conclude that perhaps it was a prostitute or a drug addict ast. Facedown among the boiler room rubble, laid the headless body of an nly a yellow V-neck sweater with the label cut out. Her fingers flecked with th a strand of red-and-white nylon rope. Between her shoulders, where her previous abuse – no bruises, scars, or broken bones.

t damp basement turned from curiosity to pure disgust and outrage when pubescent female child. As other police officers searched a sixteen-block es to find a missing-person report that would zero in on some possible vicnts or relatives, someone, would call to report her missing. With this hild’s identity that night with the inclusion of a list of suspects. Unknown to

e city morgue before being given the name of Jane Doe, the first case omeone so young. It would then be nine months later, that she would fik graveyard in north St. Louis County with a few homicide detectives, the

hite casket adorned with a single spray of pink, white, and yellow flowers in was or who killed her. Where were her parents, were they not missing her? adults in her life that held concern for59her whereabouts? Questions that

Several months later, a group of children from an Illinois high school launch money to buy Jane Doe a tombstone. In response, the owner of a monume $300 headstone. Riley and Burgoon committed themselves to finding Jane of their finding for years after by sending out teletype bulletins to police dep sponded, and after a dozen years, he was told that the mass dispatches were pect listed, never an arrest made, and the head has never been found. Most within days of her discovery. She was possibly between the ages of eight an age, possibly around four-ten, as without the head, she measured just over f then strangled. Based on records of the case, because of the lack of blood at decapitated elsewhere and then dumped in the basement, discarded like yes Doe, the girl who has become the most notorious cold case in the nearly 200 who first worked this case have retired or died of old age. A new generation nology will spark even the slightest clue. They say they are nowhere near gi them.

Today, Joe Burgoon can still see the building where Jane Doe was found. H word, Domi, inscribed in stone above the doorway. He can still see the trace darkness. The smell of death was not present as the coolness of the basemen days before the two men found her. Burgoon says the building still taunts hi cent visit to her gravesite, Burgoon reflects back on the tragedy, knowing th summarizes the countless hours spent by him and other detectives trying to wasn’t anyone’s fault.”

In our stand today for Jane Doe, a child whose life ended tragically too soon experienced by all of the officers that have worked and are working on this c needs to be brought peace. In our plea to the public on the behalf of Jane Do are being taken away in senseless acts like this one and so many are turning dured in the tragic moments leading to her death, the fear, the struggle for h at that time. No family has come forward, did she have no one? Does she ha young woman, getting married, and having children of her own. Now, imagi links listed below (please be advised that the photos that you wi http://peaspods.ning.com/forum/topics/st-louis-jane-doe-the-case

* If you have any information concerning Jane Doe’s identity or the circumstances surroun 60 roll 314-444-5371 NCIC Number: U-470002710 Please refer to the NCIC number when

mitting information.

hed letter- writing campaign in efforts of raising ent company would come forward and donate a e Doe’s killer. Burgoon commemorated the day partments in all 50 states. No one ever ree too costly to continue. There was never a sust of anything that is known of Jane Doe came nd eleven. She was bigger than average for her four feet. This poor child had been raped and t the crime scene, police believed that she was sterday’s garbage. Little else is known of Jane 0-year history of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The cops n of homicide detectives are still at work on the case, hoping DNA techiving up on finding Jane Doe’s killer, but the odds are stacked against

He can still describe the three story high brick building with the Latin es of blood streak on the walls where the killer dragged the body into the nt preserved the body that forensics told was possibly there for several im. “Not a week goes by that I don’t think of her,” says Burgoon. In a rehat his words hold true, that he will never forget her and in nine words he o crack the city’s most perplexing murder…”This case, we struck out, it

n, Peas In Their Pods is re-visiting this case not to tear open the wounds case, but to ask the public for help. This child needs to be identified; she oe, if you know anything please come forward. Too many of our children g the deaf ear. None of us could imagine what this child must have enher life, her pleas and screams, all of the emotions that she must have felt ave anyone? Imagine a child laughing, imagine this child becoming a ine darkness…. For more on this story please go to the website ill see are extremely graphic, viewer discretion is advised). http://www.missingchildrenministries.org/?page_id=173

nding her homicide, please contact: St Louis Police Department Detective Thomas Car61 contacting any agency with information. You may remain anonymous when sub-

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