HOOP-SMART

Lindsey Baum, 10 years old, is missing in McCleary, WA. She started out on a short, 7 minute walk home and has not been seen since.  One of our staff members and a group of writers at www.ehow.com put together a free, downloadable ebook for parents on child safety. Hoop-Smart is dedicated to creating a safe and positive environment for all children. Please feel free to click the link below and get a copy. You may also distribute the book for free to anyone who may be interested.

http://amissingchild.weebly.com/

Information from the writers of this project:

"This free ebook is dedicated to Lindsey Baum. We hope you will use the tips it presents as part of your family's plan to stay safe. Feel free to print out as many copies as you want and hand them out to parents, teachers, babysitters and everyone else who works with children.

A note from Lindsey's mother:

"There are days (most) when I don’t think I could miss Lindsey more, or hurt any worse, and then tomorrow comes and I see that I was wrong – If only I had known that my daughter wasn’t safe and if only I could have taught her more ways to protect herself I’d have my baby, my movie buddy, home with me tonight" … Melissa Baum

A note from the mother of Lindsey's best friend:

"Read this book, talk to your children, educate them and then hug them extra tight each night. Do whatever you must to make sure you never, ever understand how we feel. …Kara Kampen

Please note Lindsey turned 11 on July 7th 2009.

Description:

Height: 4 feet 9 inches tall

Weight: 85 pounds

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Brown

Personality: Outgoing

Area Last Seen:

Heading East down Maple Street

Wearing: Blue Jeans with Rips in the Knees

Blue Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt

Black Slip on Cloth Tennis Shoes

Contact:

Grays Harbor Police operations center at 800-281-6944

Grays Harbor County Information Hot-line (Tip line) (866) 915-8299

Grays Harbor County E911 Dispatch Center (360) 533-8765 (out of county)

McCleary Police (360) 495-3107 or EMAIL soadmin@co.grays-harbor.wa.us

Mail Information to:

Police Department

P.O. Box 305

McCleary, WA 98557

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed to this project.

The Hoop-Smart Child…

• Is a girl or boy between the ages of 10 and 14
• May or may not be the first in his or her family to have the chance to attend college
• May or may not be thinking of higher education
• May or may not have any "on the court" skills
• May or may not be outgoing
• May or may not have areas of difficulties in Mathematics or language arts
• May or may not have problems areas on the social level
• May or may not be at risk and need intervention
• May or may not realize hidden talents in regards to basketball and in the classroom

But the end result is… each Hoop-Smart child will get the support they need to have a successful school year because of their experience in our camp.

The closer it comes to check-in the more excited we get.

Just this morning I was talking with a staff member and comparing this year with the last two years. From the moment of conceiving the idea of the camp, we agreed that staff enthusiasm has always been high. My staff is great and the ideal mix to keep this event successful. I notice the following qualities in all of them:

• They have the instinct to reach out to help
• The have the spirit of volunteerism
• They are great with children
• They have the respect of their peers and non-peers alike
  
• They are the people other people go to in more than one venue
• "Yes" is a major part of their vocabulary

They all have the ability to turn ideas into realities.

I depend on them…

Hoop-Smart, The Ron Palmer Elite Summer Basketball Camp is proud to introduce our sponsors:

• State Farm Insurance
• California State University, Long Beach
  
• DirecTV
• The Spirit of Sue
• Verizon
  

With their assistance, guidance and contributions we are able to offer a great expanded program.