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Freedom Child Retired to Country Life Farm
Freedom Child, most recently last of nine in the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 27, has been retired to stud at Country Life Farm in Maryland, West Point Thoroughbreds' Terry Finley confirmed Aug. 10.
Freedom Child, most recently last of nine in the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 27, has been retired to stud at Country Life Farm in Maryland, West Point Thoroughbreds' Terry Finley confirmed Aug. 10.
Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey issued an upbeat bulletin Aug. 10 after Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb breezed five furlongs in :59 1/5 at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland.
Though Hall of Fame horseman Shug McGaughey originally planned to bring Phipps Stable and Stuart Janney III's Malibu Moon colt to the upstate New York racetrack Aug. 7, he could remain in Maryland until next week.
The catalog for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling sale Aug. 21-22 is now available via the OBS website at www.obssales.com.
While several buyers and consignors noted that it seemed difficult to guess where upper-end prices will fall at the July 15 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale, here's six they figure to be keeping a close eye on.
After a strong 2-year-old sales season, Fasig-Tipton Kentucky hopes to build on last year's July sale that saw a 16.3% increase in average price to $81,291 and a 15.1% spike in gross to $15,364,000.
Favored Original Script, a game third in the Woodbine Oaks Presented by Budweiser last time out, led every step of the way at Woodbine June 30 to capture the $237,700 Bison City Stakes by one length.
Spendthrift Farm stallion Malibu Moon has been on the rise as a sire, never so much as this year with the Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Peter Pan victor Freedom Child vying for the June 8 Belmont Stakes.
Just looking at recent history, eight of the previous dozen Belmont Stakes winners were by sires who won grade I races at 1 1/4 miles or longer, including three winners by previous Belmont Stakes winners.
by John P. Sparkman
Orb is Lady Liberty's fourth foal and second winner.
Stuart Janney III and Phipps Stable's Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 1 and was made the favorite for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), second leg of the Triple Crown.
Orb, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, made his way to Baltimore May 13 after a morning workout at Belmont Park, and is bedded down in Stall 40 at Pimlico, the traditional home of the Derby winner.
Coming off a March sale that jumped more than 30% in average, Barretts offers a catalog of 142 juveniles plus a catalog supplement of another 13 for its May 2-year-old sale in Pomona, Calif. The sale is May 13.
Everything finally went right for Freedom Child May 11 at Belmont Park. Romping in the slop by 13 1/4 lengths to take the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II), he punched his ticket to the June 8 Belmont (gr. I).
Kentucky Derby winner Orb will van to Shug McGaughey's New York base May 5 and train there until the week before the May 18 Preakness, the Hall of Fame trainer said. The colt exited his May 4 Derby victory well.
Stuart Janney III and Phipps Stable's Orb stormed to the lead in mid-stretch to win the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4. The 5-1 favorite gave Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first Derby win.
Sitting in the Churchill Downs interview room after finally winning an edition of the Kentucky Derby, Hall of Fame horseman Shug McGaughey savored the victory.
Orb carries seven generations of equine blood cultivated by the families of Stuart Janney III and Ogden Mills Phipps, and a long association of those families with trainer Shug McGaughey.
Orb was made the 7-2 morning-line favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) after drawing post 16 May 1 at Churchill Downs. Verrazano will break from post 14 and is the 4-1 second choice.
Spendthrift Farm owner B. Wayne Hughes had plenty of horses to keep an eye on April 30 during the training time for those preparing for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands(gr. I).
Overwhelmingly favored Kauai Katie led from start to finish for a seemingly effortless 3 1/4-length victory in the $71,250 Road Princess overnight stakes, the closing day feature at Aqueduct Racetrack April 21.
Jockey Joel Rosario has been named to ride Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Orb in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), agent Ron Anderson confirmed April 10.
Stuart Janney III and Phipps Racing's Orb, winner of the March 30 Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I), leapfrogs Verrazano to top the April 1 NTRA 3-year-old poll.
Trainer Shug McGaughey said he was waiting for Orb to take him to Louisville, and the Hall of Fame conditioner should be on his way with the colt's big win in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30.
Early in the Fasig-Tipton Florida sale on March 25, Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Farm landed a Malibu Moon filly for $625,000 from the consignment of de Meric Sales, agent.
Prospective buyers in search of future stakes stars have diligently traversed the barn area of Palm Meadows Training Center in Boynton Beach, Fla., in recent days ahead of Fasig-Tipton's Florida sale on Monday, March 25.
Spendthrift Farm stallion Malibu Moon was represented by two of the seven co-bullet workers who sped an eighth of a mile in 10 seconds flat during Fasig-Tipton's under tack show at Palm Meadows Training Center March 22.
An unnamed colt by Successful Appeal and a Malibu Moon filly named I Thirtyfive secured victories in the two races for juveniles March 16 at the 71st Aiken Trials.
The average rose 9.2% and the median was up 23.1% during the first session of the OBS March sale of 2-year-olds March 13 in Ocala. David Ingordo went to $480,000 for the day's topper, a son of Flatter for $480,000.
Orb is a modern representative of a long and happy association between the Janneys and the Phipps family.
Topped by a $675,000 son of Malibu Moon, the Barretts March sale of selected 2-year-olds in training March 4 produced across-the-board gains in gross, average, and median prices.
Business boomed at the March 4 Barretts March selected 2-year-olds in training sale where the average price jumped 31.1%, the median rose 17.6%, and the gross was up nearly 4% despite fewer horses being sold than in 2012.
A week after Barretts extended its brand to include racing at Fairplex Park, the auction company will host its March sale of selected 2-year-olds in training in Pomona, Calif. The March 4 sale has cataloged 138 youngsters.
Fast-improving Orb was golden in his stakes debut for trainer Shug McGaughey in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II), coming from off the pace to run down odds-on choice Violence for a narrow win Feb. 23.
Recent allowance winner Orb will likely run Feb. 23 in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park, providing that he pleases trainer Shug McGaughey in a workout scheduled for Feb. 18.
Shanghai Bobby and Beholder, the 2012 champion 2-year-old male and female, respectively, are the highweights on The Jockey Club's 2012 Experimental Free Handicap released Jan. 30.
Kauai Katie has proven her talent among the best in North America, while Fusaichiswonderful is undefeated with four graded stakes victories earned in Puerto Rico. Pletcher saddles both at Gulfstream Jan. 26.
More Chocolate, making her first start on dirt for trainer John Sadler, put away Willa B Awesome in the stretch and shook clear for her first stakes victory in the $150,000 La Canada (gr. II) Jan. 20 at Santa Anita Park.
In her highly anticipated 3-year-old debut, Kauai Katie romped to an easy eight-length victory over Cor Cor in the Jan. 1 Old Hat Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
During three seasons of racing, Rodman won two stakes races including the Queen's County Handicap (gr. III) at Aqueduct.
The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale kept the momentum going on its second day after getting off to a quick start in its opening session.
Longshot Moonwalk earned a hard-fought nose victory in the JPMorgan Chase Jessamine Stakes (gr. III) Oct. 11 at Keeneland, likely punching her ticket to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. I).
The market was robust at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale Oct. 1 in Timonium, Md. The median price increased 29.7% from a year ago to equal the auction's record of $12,000.
Favored Winding Way emerged as a female sprinter to watch this season when she overcame a hopelessly tardy start to win the $150,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar Aug. 19.
The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale in New York Aug. 6 and 7 has seven young horses that were acquired previously at public auction for $200,000 or more apiece.
Trainer Bob Baffert wanted to experiment with the inconsistent filly Eden's Moon on turf and his hunch paid off when the odds-on choice led from the start to take the $150,000 San Clemente Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar.
A Malibu Moon colt brought $375,000 during the early afternoon portion of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select sale in Lexington July 10. The strapping dark bay was the highest price at the sale thus far.
Odds-on Prospective registered his third stakes win of the year when he drew clear in the final furlong to capture the $100,000 Ohio Derby (gr. III) by 2 1/2 lengths at Thistledown July 7.
Prospective won for the first time since the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) in March when he overcame a stumble at the start to capture the $149,314 Victoria Park Stakes at Woodbine June 10.
Malibu Moonshine, a seven-time stakes winner by Malibu Moon, has moved to Peekskill Farm in Sharon Springs, NY, for the remainder of the 2012 breeding season. He will stand there for the 2013 season as well.


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Ms. Amanda Poyser, Center Director
Ages: 6 Weeks to 12 Year-Olds
Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Sunny Pointe, John Nowlin, Thomas Ultican, James Walker, Daniel Young
Welcome to our Nationally Accredited Woods Chapel KinderCare! We are conveniently located right off of I-70 on Woods Chapel Road. Our tenured and educated teachers take pride in ensuring your child is immersed in a loving and nurturing environment that fosters a love of learning. We are more than a daycare and/or child care center; we are a school that has been nationally recognized for providing exceptional curriculum designed to meet each child's individual needs. According to new data, kindergarten students who experience our high-quality early childhood education were on average four months ahead of their peers nationally. The study was conducted using Terra Nova, a widely used standardized assessment tool. These findings are consistent with other assessments, including previous results from the Maryland Model for School Readiness, which measure the impact that our learning programs have on children. Students enrolled in KinderCare centers for more than one year yielded even higher scores. We invite you to experience the accreditation difference by scheduling a tour at our school.
Ms. Amanda Poyser, Center Director
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Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited–nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That's a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here's why.
Our kids are taking off!
By kindergarten, our kids are testing ahead of their peers. Read all about it.
Many of our child care centers are accredited by national organizations that require us to meet rigorous early childhood education standards and guidelines for high-quality care and education. Programs that are accredited have demonstrated their commitment to go beyond the state's minimum licensing requirements to meet and maintain these high standards of quality.
Monthly Activities
Children 6 weeks to 3 years old: Wonderful Water and Insects and Spiders
Infants and toddlers will be exploring the wonderful world of water as the children in Discovery Preschool dig into the creepy-crawly world of insects and spiders! Infants will have the chance to practice splashing, scooping, pouring, and playing with bubbles, while toddlers will take a swim on the creative side as they paint with water and create habitats for sea animals. Children in Discovery Preschool will focus on science as they learn about the differences between insects and spiders, how caterpillars turn into butterflies, and how bees pollinate flowers and make honey. Children's creativity will blossom as they use dried pasta to create butterfly artwork!
Children 4 to 5 years old: Staying Safe and Exploring the Arts
In this modern world, safety is never overrated—and that's why we take the first half of June to teach children all about how to keep themselves safe in different situations and places. After that, children will delve into the arts as they learn about visual art, musical art, dancing, and acting, and discover the different types of art, music, and dance that exist around the world. Preschoolers will focus on number recognition in order to learn their phone numbers and how to call 911, the Pre-K class will examine how art concepts and techniques are used in famous works of art, and our kindergartners will collaborate on a group project together, such as making first aid kits or choreographing their own dance routine!
Our Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks - 1 year)
Babies grow and learn every day. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing "home away from home" where babies can explore and make new discoveries. We know that learning through play is extremely valuable at this age and our Early Foundations® Infant program is designed to give babies the skills that will serve as the building blocks for a lifetime of learning.
Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years)
As toddlers develop friendships, self-esteem, and curiosity, our Early Foundations® Toddler program will help them explore their world in a safe and nurturing environment. Our unique curriculum is based on the philosophy that children learn best through experiences. So each day is filled with fun activities that excite and develop toddlers, giving them the comfort and confidence to speak those first few important words, as well as make their first friends.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years)
At this age, children are making new discoveries daily. And as two-year olds begin to exert their independence, our Early Foundations® Discovery Preschool program is prepared to open their eyes to a world of learning, sharing, and exploring. Our holistic approach in the classroom engages young minds with a blend of music, art, and movement, as well as the early education fundamentals they'll need as they continue on to preschool.
Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years)
As preschoolers gain more self-esteem, they may feel ready to take on the world. Our Early Foundations® Preschool program enhances that confidence by providing activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through independent exploration, structured activities, and hands-on learning, children will work on early literacy, math, science, and social studies concepts. A healthy dose of running, jumping, and dancing keeps them active too.
Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)
Prekindergartners are preparing for the adventure of a lifetime – school. And our Early Foundations Prekindergarten® program is designed to get them ready by teaching letters and words, math concepts, and valuable social skills. With small group instruction, independent play in an organized atmosphere, and whole-group activities, children will have all the right skills to hop, skip, and jump right into kindergarten.
Before- & After-School Programs (5 – 12 Years)
Even after school's out for the day, children need to be engaged in a comfortable, yet stimulating environment. That's where our Catch the Wave® program comes in. This innovative before – and after-school program allows school-age children to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences. From homework help to fun physical activities, our program is designed so that everyone goes home happy.
Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Don't miss out on KinderCare's Summer of Wonder: Six themed programs that will make summer exciting, educational and tons of fun. Whether your child is in our preschool, Pre-K or school-age programs, all of it is designed to help children learn while soaking up the fun. We offer flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of busy families like yours so we hope to see you there.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare has partnered with Child Care Aware® of America in an effort to offer fee assistance for Active Duty military families and solutions to their child care needs when care at a Child Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program
The Cooking Adventures program gives children opportunities to participate in fun, developmentally appropriate cooking experiences. They will learn about recipes, ingredients, cooking vocabulary, and the importance of a healthy diet. The curriculum includes lessons on picnics, pizza, and heart-healthy meals.
The Math Adventures enrichment program is designed to teach important mathematics concepts such as geometry, numbers, measurement, and probability. Your child will learn about length, height, and weight. He will learn about shapes and solids. He will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and count money. Math is everywhere and giving your child every advantage now will add up to success later in life.
Ongoing research proves that early exposure to music helps children think, reason, create, and express themselves. Children will laugh and learn about rhythm, vocal melodies, and a variety of musical genres and instruments, which can lower stress and advance memory. Learning never sounded so good.
Phonics & Reading Adventures
Set your child up for advanced success with literacy through phonics, the study of letters and sounds. Reader books, games, and activity cards help your child understand the basics of vowels and blending syllables, giving him confidence and command of language.
Teachers & Staff
Welcome to the Nationally Accredited Woods Chapel KinderCare! Our tenured staff has almost 100 years of combined experience working with children. As a Nationally Accredited early learning center, our teachers go above and beyond state and local regulations. All staff members are CPR and Pediatric First Aid certified as well as trained in Safe Sleep practices. KinderCare provides high-quality training over the minimum amount required by the state. We use positive child guidance and an all-inclusive approach to help children build social skills that last a lifetime. We also give every teacher the opportunity to obtain a child development associate credential through our company and additional support for furthering education. Come and visit our KinderCare family soon to see all the wonderful things we can offer your family!
Our Featured Teacher
Ms. Aimee, Discovery Preschool Classroom
Every child needs love aside from home and I have a lot to give. I love seeing the joy in their eyes when they're learning something new and having fun.
Ms. Aimee is from Holden, Missouri where she resides with her daughter, Danielle. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, fishing, baking, reading, and spending time with family. Ms. Aimee loves making children smile and laugh.
- Year Started:
- 5/11/2009
- Tenure:
- 8 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 8
- Education:
- Child Development Associate Credential; Degree in Early Childhood Education (In Progress)
Ms. Amanda Poyser, Center Director
I love working in this field! It is rewarding and challenging all in the same package. The children always make the days brighter and have a great way of shedding light to everyone that they touch.
Ms. Amanda grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University. She is married to a wonderful husband and has three dogs. She is an avid K-State and Royals fan and loves to attend a lot of sporting events with family and friends.
- Previous Experience:
- Ms. Amanda worked at several different child development centers on a military base in Kansas. She started her career in early childhood education when she was in college working as part-time support. She has worked her way up to different positions as she has aged and completed schooling.
- Favorite Children's Book:
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Year Started:
- 5/9/2016
- Tenure:
- 1 Year
- Years in ECE industry:
- 7
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies and Human Services
Ms. Lesley Garretson-Person, Assistant Director
Delivering excellent quality care in early education is rewarding and essential in providing the best environment for young children.
Ms. Lesley has been a part of the Kansas City artist community working with youth and various associations since 2009. Ms. Lesley has worked in the early education field since 1997 and has raised six amazing children with her husband, Scott. Ms. Lesley enjoys working in a school dedicated to the development on young children.
- Previous Experience:
- Ms. Lesley previously worked at the Fort Riley Child Development Center.
- Year Started:
- 4/3/2000
- Tenure:
- 17 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 17
- Education:
- Child Development Associate Credential; Associate's Degree in Education
Ms. Barbara, Infant Classroom
Children are so much fun, open, and honest. I love seeing the excitement on a child's face when learning something new. Providing a positive educational experience early in life establishes a joy for learning.
Ms. Barbara grew up in Raytown, Missouri and currently lives in Bates City with her husband, Larry. She and her husband had the joy of raising two children, Jason and Alicia. In her spare time, Ms. Barbara enjoys scrapbooking, arts and crafts, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with family.
- Year Started:
- 4/15/2013
- Tenure:
- 4 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 5
Ms. Kathy, Infant Classroom
Teaching has enriched my life--especially through watching children grow, develop trust, use their imagination, and build confidence!
As a child, several of her teachers strongly influenced Ms. Kathy's life. They gave her confidence, love, and support. Ms. Kathy enjoys doing the same for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She has cared for young children since she was 15 years old. In her spare time, she lives by the motto "Shop until you drop!"
- Year Started:
- 2/20/1992
- Tenure:
- 25 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 40
- Education:
- Child Development Associate Credential
Ms. Courtney, Infant Classroom
I have always loved taking care of kids and being around them. I enjoy coming to work every day to make a difference in each child's life. My favorite part is teaching them new things, playing with them, and seeing them smile.
Ms. Courtney is from Birmingham, Alabama. She currently lives in Lees Summit with her son, Adam. She loves outdoor activities, such as fishing and hunting. Ms. Courtney also enjoys scrapbooking.
- Year Started:
- 1/16/2012
- Tenure:
- 5 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 5
- Education:
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Ms. Gabby, Toddler Classroom
Though I am new to the teaching industry, I have always loved interacting and being around children. It is such a rewarding feeling to see them having so much fun while making new discoveries; I love being a part of that process.
Ms. Gabby grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She was involved in the arts and got her bachelor's degree in studio art. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and DIY projects. Ms. Gabby is also very passionate about photography and loves meeting new people.
- Year Started:
- 1/1/2015
- Tenure:
- 2 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 2
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art
Ms. Jacara, Toddler Classroom
I love watching children learn, grow, and develop skills that will serve them later in life. I love being a part of that process, knowing I made a difference.
Ms. Jacara grew up in Holdon, Missouri and she enjoys visiting her family farm. Her favorite activities include playing board games, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She also likes to read and crochet.
- Year Started:
- 1/1/2015
- Tenure:
- 2 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 2
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development
Ms. Stevie, Preschool Classroom
I teach because I love to watch children develop and learn new things. Children and education are my passion. Making a positive impact in a child's life can affect our future.
Ms. Stevie grew up in Independence, Missouri. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, family, and her two cats. She also visits her family's house at the Lake of the Ozarks.
- Year Started:
- 1/1/2015
- Tenure:
- 2 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 2
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (In Progress)
Ms. Janet, Prekindergarten Classroom
What I like best about teaching is watching the smiles of joy when children are so proud of their accomplishments.
If there is one thing Ms. Janet loves, it's taking vacations to see her son and her granddaughter in Alabama. Ms. Janet enjoys the outdoors, fishing, boating, and swimming. Ms. Janet has helped lead numerous students through the Pre-K program and has been a vital part of preparing them for school. Ms. Janet loves teaching children and enjoys watching them grow.
- Year Started:
- 9/25/2003
- Tenure:
- 13 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 13
Ms. Vickie, Multi-Age Classroom
I think I have a very outgoing personality and I love being a part of a team. I also enjoy interacting with the parents and children in our school.
Ms. Vickie has lived in Missouri her whole life and has raised two very spoiled dogs, Saddie and Princess. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the movies. At KinderCare, she has been honored with the Spirit of Service Award, and her room has won first place in the Company's Coming competition numerous times. Ms. Vickie's favorite experiences include making a mess with her students, such as painting with whipped cream and pudding. She loves when children learn from clapping, waving, hugging, and baby sign language.
- Year Started:
- 5/4/1999
- Tenure:
- 18 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 18
- Education:
- Child Development Associate Credential
Ms. Darsetta, Cook
My favorite part about working with young children is watching my friends mature and find their independence.
Ms. Darsetta grew up in Wichita, Kansas as the youngest of 15 children. "Sunday dinners were required in my family," she said. From this exposure to excellent foods came her love for cooking. Ms. Darsetta also enjoys fishing, reading, and of course, listening to Bruno Mars. Ms. Darsetta chose this profession because her mother was a teacher who inspired her.
- Year Started:
- 10/12/2005
- Tenure:
- 11 Years
- Years in ECE industry:
- 15
- Education:
- Child Development Associate Credential
Upcoming Center Activities
Children 6 weeks to 3 years old: Wonderful Water and Insects and Spiders
Infants and toddlers will be exploring the wonderful world of water as the children in Discovery Preschool dig into the creepy-crawly world of insects and spiders! Infants will have the chance to practice splashing, scooping, pouring, and playing with bubbles, while toddlers will take a swim on the creative side as they paint with water and create habitats for sea animals. Children in Discovery Preschool will focus on science as they learn about the differences between insects and spiders, how caterpillars turn into butterflies, and how bees pollinate flowers and make honey. Children's creativity will blossom as they use dried pasta to create butterfly artwork!
Children 4 to 5 years old: Staying Safe and Exploring the Arts
In this modern world, safety is never overrated—and that's why we take the first half of June to teach children all about how to keep themselves safe in different situations and places. After that, children will delve into the arts as they learn about visual art, musical art, dancing, and acting, and discover the different types of art, music, and dance that exist around the world. Preschoolers will focus on number recognition in order to learn their phone numbers and how to call 911, the Pre-K class will examine how art concepts and techniques are used in famous works of art, and our kindergartners will collaborate on a group project together, such as making first aid kits or choreographing their own dance routine!
About Our Center
Our staff would like to welcome you to visit our center. The staff takes pride in keeping up to date with the latest trends in Early Childhood Education. Ongoing training is offered to the staff during the year at the center and through the various training opportunities in the community.
Languages Spoken at Our Center
- American Sign Language
Meals & Menus
Meals Served
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- PM Snack
Center Menu
Holidays Observed
New Year's Day
President's Day (Professional Development)
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day (Professional Development)
Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Health and Safety
We know that nothing matters more than the safety, security, and health of your child. Our teachers and staff take that very seriously. Our center is secured so that only authorized staff and parents may enter unsupervised. All our staff members are CPR and First Aid trained and we have a Health and Safety Coordinator to monitor daily operations. You can have confidence that your child is cared for in a secure, nurturing environment every day.
At KinderCare, what families say about us means a lot. Read below some of the great experiences our families have had with us.
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A. CHERKIN FLEXIBLE PLASTIC CONTAINER March 15, 1955 Filed March 10, 1952- INVEN TOR. A? THU CHER KIN United States Patent FLEXIBLE PLASTIC CONTAINER Arthur Cherkin, Glendale, Califi, assignor to Don Baxter, Inc., Glendale, Calif., a corporation of Nevada Application March 10, 1952, Serial No. 275,726
5 Claims. 01. 128-272) This invention relates to a flexible plastic container, and refers particularly to such a container intended to hold or holding a sterilized material, such as a pharmaceutical solution. The invention is concerned particularly with the provision of a leakproof, sterilizable entrance to the container for the removal of its contents, or the injection of medication.
It has been proposed to market pharmaceutical products, such as sterile intravenous solutions, in flexible plastic containers. Problems arise connected with the ditficulty of transferring the sterile solutions from the plastic container to a patient or of adding sterile medication to the solution, which problems do not exist when the sterile solutions are marketed in the more usual glass bottles with rubber stoppers. It is necessary to provide some means for making a sterile connection between a tubing and the contents of the plastic container. The simplest suggestion would be to attach a tubing to a sterile needle, such as a hypodermic needle, and thrust that needle through the wall of the plastic container, but the difiiculty arises that the walls of the container are so thin and flexible that the needle is easily dislodged from its position and there is the possibility of leakage of solution between the needle and the plastic wall. Similarly, if the needle is withdrawn, as in the case of a hypodermic needle through which medication has been added, leakage results through the puncture in the container wall.
It is a general object of the present invention to provide a plastic container which may be entered by a hypodermic needle without danger of the hypodermic needle being dislodged and without danger of leakage around the needle, or after the needle is withdrawn.
In accordance with the present invention the thinwalled plastic container is provided with a thickened section of sufiicient body to securely hold any hypodermic needle forced through the same, and atthe same time provide suflicient body to insure a fluid-tight seal between the walls of the thickened body and the hypodermic needle to prevent leakage or to reseal the hole after the needle is withdrawn. Means are also provided to insure that this thickened portion of the container shall provide a sterile exterior surface so that a sterile connection can be made by piercing the same with a sterile needle. To provide such a sterile surface the thickened section of the plastic container has a cover formed of some pressure-sensitive material. This cover is adhesively held over the thickened section and permits the maintenance of a sterile surface under the cover, which may be exposed at the time of use by removing the cover.
The plastic containers proposed for sterile solutions are generally produced initially in the form of a thinwalled extruded tubing of plastic material, such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, although numerous other plastic compositions may be utilized in producing the tubing. The tubing when produced is made into the container by a process of heat-sealing spaced-apart points of the tubing together after the inner section of the tubing has been filled with liquid. The problem of providing a thickened portion of the container which will act something like the rubber stopper of the ordinary glass bottle and provide suflicient body and thickness for proper penetration of a hypodermic needle is one requiring some technique in its solution. One method, in accordance with the present invention, is to modify the extruding dies used in extruding the tubing so as to provide a continuous thickened rib along the tubing to act as the thickened section required. This method While satisfactory in some cases has the disadvantage that the particular products used in making the tubing are somewhat lacking in the required properties for best gripping the hypodermic needle.
Another method is to attach some more rigid form of plastic material in the form of a smooth body to the side of the tubing either by heat-sealing or adhesive. This method, while satisfactory in some cases, also has disadvantages in the necessity of finding adequate adhesive material or in using a thermoplastic material which can be heat-sealed or fused with the side of the original tube.
A third and preferred method, in accordance with the present invention is to provide a body of rubber or gum rubber, which are the best materials known for sealing with a hypodermic needle, which in themselves, however, are difiicult to seal to the tubing forming the container. To overcome this difficulty the body of rubber or gum rubber is covered on one or more sides with a thin wall of plastic which readily heat-seals to the tubing. Thus in the preferred form of the present invention a thickened body of gum rubber may be molded inside of plastic material of the same character as the tubing, or closely related thereto with an exposed margin of the material which will permit sealing to the tubing of the container.
The plastic containers of the present invention will be more fully understood from the following description of the preferred examples of the invention, which description is given in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is an elevation of a container made of a layfiat tubing omitting the filling solution which embodies the present invention;
Figure 2 is an elevation at right angles to Figure 1 showing the container with the tubing expanded as when holding a liquid;
Figure 3 is a fragmentary section through the thickened section which serves as an entrance to the contents of the container;
Figure 4 is an elevation of a modified form of a layflat tubing container having been filled with solution;
Figure 5 is a fragmentary section along the line 5--S of Figure 4;
Figure 6 is an elevation of a further modified form of the invention again embodying a layflat type of tubing container with figures representing the same empty;
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the enclosed rubber lgody JSed in producing the thickened section in Figure Figure 8 is a section along the line 88 of Figure 6.
Now referring to the Figures 1 to 3 of the drawings, the container of the present invention is indicated as formed of a layflat tubing 2 which has been originally extruded in tubular form. At one end of the tube along the area 3 the layflat sides have been scaled together to close one end of the tubing and the container is severed from the remainder of the tubing, the sealing being done by heat-sealing of the two walls together. Similarly, at the upper end along the smooth area 4 the layflat sides have been scaled together to define the upper margin of the container, above which is a small smooth triangular section 5, the adjacent walls of which are heat sealed along the margin 6, which provides an opening 7 which may serve as a means for suspending the container in use.
Also in accordance with certain technique the container when desired may be filled with solution entering through openings made in the section 5 before completing the seal 4. Near the lower end of the container thus formed there is provided a pad 8 of flexible material which may be either gum rubber cemented to the wall of the tubing 2, or some relatively resilient plastic material, which may be heat-sealed or attached to the tubing 2. Over the pad 8 is provided a cover 10 of leakproof sterilizable material which is adhesive to the container. Various materials and construction may be used for the cover 10, for example, Scotch Tape, the only requirement of the cover material being that it should be leakproof and pressure sensitive so that, like Scotch Tape, when desired it may be stripped from the container to expose the pad 8. This cover, upon sterilization, allows the surface of the pad 8 to be held in a sterile condition until the removal of said cover. The pad 8 provides a thickened resilient section which permits puncturing with a hypodermic needle, or other larger needle, as desired to give entrance to the container 1 for the removal of the solution. By providing the thickened pad of resilient material this pad provides sufiicient grip of the needle not only to resist accidental displacement of the needle but also to seal against leakage along the exterior of the needle, or after removal of the needle.
Now referring to Figures 4 and 5 of the drawings in this case, the tubing 2, which has the same lower seal 3, upper seal 4, and substantially triangular extension 5 as in the previous case, is made by an extrusion die which will extrude a thickened rib 9, any portion of which is adapted to thus form the enlarged pad of resilient material suitable for making attachments with a hypodermic needle. Preferably, near the lower end of the rib 9 there is provided the cover 10 of pressure sensitive adhsive flat type material which is adhesively held to the walls of the tubing 2 but is removable to expose the section of the rib 9 covered thereby which can by this means be maintained in sterile condition.
Now referring to Figures 6, 7 and 8 of the drawings, the container 2 is indicated as similar in construction to that of Figure 1 and similar elements are similarly numbered. In this form of the invention I employ a pad of resilient material 12, which pad of resilient material is enclosed either as a sandwich between two sheets of plastic material, as indicated at 14, which may be heatsealed to the tubing 2, or molded entirely within such plastic, and in either case there is provided a marginal flange around the pad 12 of the plastic material as indicated at 15, by which means a heat-seal is made uniting the two coverings 14 of plastic material and the walls of the tubing 2 together, thus joining the pad of material firmly to the counter 2, even where the pad of material is composed of some suitable material, such as gum rubber, which is not in itself heat-sealable to the tubing 2. Again in this form of the invention the cover 16 is employed, which again may be produced of any pressure sensitive, adhesive, waterproof material, such as Scotch Tape and the like, capable of holding the surfaces below it sterile until extracted when the container is to be employed.
While the particular forms of the invention herein described are well adapted to carry out the objects of providing plastic containers with a more adequate outlet or more adequate means by which entrance may be made to solution therein through needles, various changes and modifications may be made and this invention is of the scope set forth in the appended claims.
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1. A plastic container, the body of which is formed of lay-fiat plastic tubing, the lay-flat sides of said tubing being sealed together at the opposite ends of the formed container, the container being provided near its lower end with a pad providing a resilient thickened section for holding and self-sealing with a needle piercing the same, said pad being attached to the tubing, and a covering of pressure-sensitive adhesive, waterproof material enclosing the thickened pad for retaining the same sterile.
2. A plastic container, the body of which is formed of lay-fiat plastic tubing, the lay-flat sides of said tubing being sealed together at the opposite ends of the formed container, the container being provided near its lower end with a pad providing a resilient thickened section for holding and self-sealing with a needle piercing the same, said pad being attached to the tubing, and a covering of pressure-sensitive adhesive, waterproof mateial enclosing the thickened pad for retaining the same sterile, the pad being a section of a continuous rib extruded along with the extrusion of the tube forming the container.
3. A plastic container, the body of which is formed of lay-flat plastic tubing, the lay-fiat sides of said tubing being sealed together at the opposite ends of the formed container, the container being provided near its lower end with a pad providing a resilient thickened section for holding and self-sealing with a needle piercing the same, said pad being attached to the tubing, and a covering of pressure-sensitive adhesive, waterproof material enclosing the thickened pad for retaining the same sterile, the pad being composed of resilient rubber having coverings of plastic material which are heat-sealed to the tubing of the container for thus attaching the pad to the container.
4. A plastic container for sterile solutions which comprises, a layflat type of tubing heat-sealed at spacedapart points to define a container, a pad of resilient material which is not heat-sealable to the tubing, said pad being sandwiched between covers of plastic material which are heat-sealable to the tubing, the coverings enclosing the pad being heat-sealed to the tubing near its lower end, said resilient pad being self-sealing with the needle piercing the same and a removable pressure-sensitive adhesive, waterproof covering adhesively united to the tubing and maintaining enclosed the pad and its covering materials.
5. A layflat plastic container, the body of which is formed of layflat plastic tubing, the layflat sides of said tubing being sealed together at opposite ends to form a container, the container being provided near its lower end with a pad providing a resilient thickened section for self-sealing and for holding a needle piercing the same, said pad being attached to the tubing over such a limited area of one of the layflat sides of the container as to permit said side to lay flat against the opposing side when the container is empty.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,597,715 Erikson May 20, 1952 2,642,866 Smith June 23, 1953 2,653,606 Ryan Sept. 29, 1953 FOREIGN PATENTS 658,860 Great Britain Oct. 17, 1951
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Mud (2012)
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Torrent Details: DVD Rip, Dual Audio, English sub
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama
Director: Jeff Nichols
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland
Two young men meet refugee and an agreement to help avoid hunters on his trail, and reconcile him with his true love.Two young men meet refugee and an agreement to help avoid hunters on his trail, and reconcile him with his true love.
Two boys make their way along the Mississippi River to the island, where they boat in a tree, but they quickly realize that they are not alone. A mysterious man living on the island and when you meet him, the adventure gets more serious.The setting in this film is the Mississippi River. He dominates the film as dominated by the main characters in this movie life. It's not about small-town America movie. There is a small town where everyone knows everyone, but most of the action takes place outside the city, the river and uninhabited areas of the river ecosystem. Both the age of fourteen boys and their families are river people, real life river. Life is tough, but people are hard-working, honest, and creative. If Mark Twain writes now, and did not want to do graphic novels, these are the people he is going to write. Actually, this film is a tribute to Mark Twain, Huckleberry Finn is based on Mark Twain's childhood friend named Tom Blankenship, the name of the hero in this movie. This film is then essentially a modern update genre.The two boys played well in Tai Sheridan and Jacob Lofland. Their characters are fourteen tempered and matured from its environment. The two actors look and sound their natural roles. Chris Pine was originally considered a mysterious stranger with his blue eyes and looks like a small role, he would look attractive and charismatic as he encountered the boys. I bet you would like to be in a good movie script. Pines although the loss of Matthew McConaughey profit. Robinson Crusoe never was. I doubt that Pine can play, and McConaughey, who lives on this role. Actor? This guy looks like he has done nothing but live on the river in my entire life. You are absolutely sure that he lives on the island. If there was the best baked beans Nutrition Oscar, he can get it! Completely convincing results! All the performances were great. Not only McConaughey and two boys, but all of the supporting cast as well. In the beginning you do not know who is who in the family. They seem a little cold, but as the film progresses the characters develop. Everything is reliable. Women's roles, there are three, all are healthy and well developed. Excellent Reese Witherspoon, star of Legally Blonde by Sharon Stone casino, shows that here it may make a difficult role. The youngest actress Bonnie Sturdivant, as the guys got it right. Adult actors were also great, Sam Shepard, who plays the role of a certain depth, and it was good to see Joe Don Baker role.All smaller players to play his role convincingly. As mentioned above, their life is hard, they have a clear speaking people, from time to time and laconic home spun philosophy will also said.This beautifully shot film, a beautiful, rich colors. The river was filmed with love and your lifestyle. The film is a tribute to the life and the river. However, while we see the beautiful scenes of the river, we also see a grittier scenes of urban decay and mismanagement and waste. All filmed well.The UK 12A rating of this movie, even though it takes a reviewer for use in children below 14 years of age. There are many different topics and in this movie, and it is unclear what will be solved. Friendship, family, life and death, love and violence are examined. Older issues are not hidden. Boys should try to understand the truth and act accordingly. The film is seen through his eyes. However, we see little more than the boys to see. What is the truth? What to do? The truth is not very clear, as clear as mud, maybe. No particular decision is made about the truth or the characters or their solutions. Their life is too rich and complex for such a simple verdict.So to the end of the film, the fourteen year-old boy can learn something, and others as well and can. 10/10.


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Today, more than two million children in the U.S. have a parent in prison and many more minors have experienced a father or mother in jail. Research results show that when a parent is incarcerated, the lives of their children are disrupted by separation from parents, severance from siblings, and displacement to different caregivers.
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Impacts on Children
Children with a parent behind bars are more likely to experience:
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- Parental substance abuse;
- Poor academic performance;
- Mental health issues;
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- Problem behaviors, including crime.
Read about ACF programs focused on Improving the Future for Children of Incarcerated Parents in this ACF Family Room blog post from 2013. Including information on the ACF Children of Incarcerated Parents Working Group.
Incarceration Numbers
America's incarceration binge partly attributed to unprecedented crime rates during the 1980s is the driving force behind the growing national problem of children with a parent in prison or jail.
In 2002:
- Over two million prisoners.
- More than 4.7 million adult men and women on probation or parole.
- 6.7 million men and women in the Federal, State, and local adult correctional population, including those incarcerated and those being supervised in the community.
Prisoner Reentry
Each year, more than 600,000 individuals return home from prison, which has profound consequences for the children of prisoners. Research reveals a number of interesting findings.
- Record numbers of prisoners return home after longer terms behind bars with inadequate assistance to aid in their reintegration, both into the community and their families.
- Most prisoners have difficulties reconnecting with families, housing, and jobs.
- Many prisoners remain plagued by substance abuse and health problems upon reentry into the community.
- The cycle of imprisonment among large numbers of individuals, mostly minority men, is increasingly concentrated in poor, urban communities already encountering enormous social and economic disadvantages.
NRFC Resources
- NRFC Quick Statistics: Incarcerated Fathers (2008)
- Responsible Fatherhood Spotlight: Fathers & Incarceration (2007)
- Elements of Promising Practice in Programs Serving Fathers Involved in the Criminal Justice System (2008)
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Promoting Responsible Fatherhood, Priority Area 5: National Evaluation of the Responsible Fatherhood, Marriage and Family Strengthening Grants for Incarcerated and Re-entering Fathers and their Partners (MSF-IP)
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- Bringing Partners into the Picture: Family Strengthening Programming for Incarcerated Fathers (topical brief August 2009)
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- Program Models of MFS-IP Grantees (topical brief December 2008)
- Incarceration and the Family: A Review of Research and Promising Approaches for Serving Fathers and Families (report September 2008)
- Program Overview and Evaluation Summary Brief (topical brief March 2008)
- Evaluation Overview (one-page summary January 2008)
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Information Packet: Children of Incarcerated Parents
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Broken Bonds: Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents
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China plans mergers to cut number of big state firms to 40: state media
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will likely cut the number of its central government-owned conglomerates to 40 through a series of mergers, as Beijing pushes forward a plan to overhaul the country's underperforming state sector, state media reported on Monday.
Currently, the central government owns 112 conglomerates, including 277 public firms listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen stock exchanges with a market capitalization of more than 10 trillion yuan ($1.6 trillion), according to the official newspaper Economic Information Daily.
The consolidation will first take place in commercial sectors, especially in competitive industries, the paper said quoting an anonymous authority.
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Sinopec Corp (0386.HK: Quote) and PetroChina (0857.HK: Quote) late on Monday dismissed media reports their parents would merge to create a state giant, saying they have never received any official information about such a restructuring.
This is the first time Sinopec, Asia's largest refiner, and PetroChina have formally downplayed Chinese and foreign media reports over the past few months that Beijing is considering merging Sinopec's parent with China National Petroleum Corp, which controls PetroChina.
The state-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), which oversees central government-controlled industrial enterprises, said in response to the report in a statement on its website the newspaper didn't verify the information in its report with the agency.
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Greetings - the skin itching andhange of colour coul be because of a fungal / bacterial infection. Yes, this is usually due to dampness in that area and you need to keep the area dry. See a qualified dermatologist - for adequate diagnosis and treatment. You can also use antifungal dusting powder that adsorbs excess moisture and prevents recurrences . Hope this helps. Warm regards
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Our constitution insists on fairness and justice in our legal system. Why is it that in every crime proof beyond a reasonable doubt is needed for a conviction, yet the felony murder rule can convict on nothing more than mere speculation? No proof is required. Is this not going against our rights? What earthy good is the felony murder rule? England herself has abolished is years ago, because it was unfair and cruel. I understand the rule quite well but please explain to me how this doctrine serves a purpose, certainly now deterrence as it was originally intended. As prosecutor, how can you convict an innocent person without proof of anything? A lifetime is a very long time for being in the wrong place at the wrong time....thank you in advance
I'm slightly insulted that you aimed your question at prosecutors. It's the law of the land. As a Constitutional Law defender, I can tell you that nobody should lose their life because of the decision of another to break the law. As you said, a lifetime is a very long time [for someone to give up their life] behind another's illegal actions. For example, if the bank robber hadn't robbed the bank the ***innocent*** bystander would not have been run over, shot, or killed (even if by mistake). In my job, I have to insure my client's rights are met with respect, and that if available to present enough "reasonable doubt" to show that the prosecution has not met its burden.
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I am sorry that you were insulted by my comment. However, I was aiming my question toward prosecutors because I wanted to hear the answers from a prosecutors point of view not so much from a defenders since the subject is approached from two different points of view, at least from a stand point of the family members of those being convicted. You see, we look at it this way, the prosecutors is the bad guy, he is trying to lock your loved one up and the defense attorney is the good guy who is trying to keep your loved one from being locked up. And when you know for a fact that your loved one is innocent of the crime they are being accused of the scales can tip either way. I realize, as an attorney you are more than capable of answering my question, but I have heard the views of defense attorneys now I would like to hear from the bad guy. In my husbands case robbery could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Even the manager of the store testified that she could no say how much IF ANY money was taken...My husband was not directly involved with this crime yet he was convicted on very weak evidence at best. Quote " nothing more than mere speculation" (..words from an appellant attorney ) my husband didn't shoot anyone nor did he rob anyone...His brother accidently killed someone but there was no robbery. So, my question is this.. where is the proof beyond a reasonable doubt.? No robbery, no first degree murder. They convicted my husband on the word of one person and one person alone, one that could not say how much money was taken much less that any was taken at all. Where is the proof beyond a reasonable doubt here? Thank you for you reply...feel better now?
Lets look at this issue another way. To be convicted of first degree murder, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you either committed the murder in a willful, deliberate, premeditated manner (the statute of course names other scenarios: by WMD, poison, torture, etc.; but the basic premise is premeditation) OR during the commission of a violent felony (i.e. arson, rape or a sex offense, robbery, kidnapping, burglary). If its proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed one of the enumerated felonies and it's proven beyond a reasonable doubt that someone was killed during the commission of that felony, you are then guilty of first degree murder by way of the "felony-murder" (rather than the "premeditated") component of the statute. It's hard to read that as someone being convicted on nothing more than mere speculation or that no proof is required. Just my thoughts, hope this helps.
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Sir, thank you for your response, I know very well a case that involved 2 brothers. together at a food mart. it was closing time and just for fun brother #1 was inside joking and flirting with the clerk. He made a remark that really upset her and as he walked away and out to his car, she exited the store, ran after him and jumped on his back. he had a gun in the waist of his pants and as he was shanking her off the gun fell out, landed on the ground, they both reached for it at the same time and it went off , shooting and killing the clerk. My husband who was sick, was waiting in the car and had no idea what was happening.. My husband was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. Later his brother was caught, pled guilty to second degree murder, was sentenced to 15 years and was out in 4. my husband remains in prison today after 26 years for a crime he did not commit. There were no witnesses, no finger prints and the manager of the store testified that she wasn't sure how much money IF ANY was taken. The fact is there was no robbery. there was no money bag found and my brother in law didn't have any money afterward. So where is the proof beyond a reasonable doubt here? I liked your answer and I liked the way you so eloquently put it. you sound like an attorney with a heart, Please don't ever allow it to harden.
England (and Wales) did abolish the doctrine of felony murder, but do have a broader definition of murder than we have in the States.
Most states in the US do have felony murder. The doctrine requires that the actor be engaged in a felony and that a death occur during that felony.
The purpose is to discourage the commission of felonies. However, conviction for the felony is probably enough of a disincentive.
You still need to prove the commission of the felony beyond a reasonable doubt. I would suggest to you that the convicted person is not an innocent naif.
Of course, what's lacking from felony murder is the need to prove intent to kill beyond a reasonable doubt. But then again we don't insist that people driving under the influence have the specific intent to get into accidents; they're responsible for the accidents they occur. As a society, we have decided that certain consequences of our activities are foreseeable and that those who undertake those activities must be responsible for those foreseeable consequences.Ask a similar question
The convicted person is in fact an innocent naïf. The convicted person is my husband, I know his case very well. The felony murder rule originated to me a deterrent but how can a law be a deterrent when so few even know it exist ? Unless there is a need to know, the felony murder rule is , well, unknown. must less understood...Thank you for your reply.
UK didn't get rid of the charge, they changed the name; additionally they apply a looser standard of what constitutes murder.
For felony murder in US the underlying felony requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt; the death requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt;no speculation is allowed or involved.
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With all due respect sir. I know of a case where the underlying felony was robbery, in this case robbery was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt., as a matter of fact there were no finger prints, no money bag found and the manager of the food mart testified in court that she was not sure of the amount if any that was taken. The murder took place outside of the store after the clerk came out after my brother in law as he was walking away from her. He had a gun in his pants and it feel when the clerk jumped on his back, they both reached for it at the same time and it accidently went off shooting the clerk and killing her. ..The fact is there was no robbery but because my husband was waiting in the car for his brother, not knowing what was going on and he was convicted of first degree murder. Later they found his brother and he pled no contest to second degree murder and received 15 years and was out in 4. My husband is still in prison today 26 years later for something he did not do, had no part of and had no pre knowledge of...so yes sir , they do convict on mere speculation.. and by the way there were no witnesses and they could not positively ID the gun as being the murder weapon..
I read your comments, unfortunately your story didn't seem to be an indictment of the felony murder rule, but more so potential problems that happened with your case. The felony murder rule works in that the underlying crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. There is no set rule or diagram as to what must be proven to meet this standard. You stated that there was only one witness and that witness was not credible...unfortunately it seems the jury found this person credible...they are the ultimate judge as to what evidence meets the standard.Ask a similar question
Sir, thank you for your reply, however, I did not say there was only one witness. The fact is there were no witnesses. The prosecutor saw he could not prove anything so in the closing argument , he introduced the felony murder rule to the jury. As laymen of the law, the jury could not get a clear understanding of the FMR in just a few minutes of instruction. The prosecutors explanation was correct of course but I don't think the jury clearly understood the full impact of using this doctrine. My personal feelings toward this case as well as others convicted using this rule is that the jury simply don't understand the felony murder rule and it's consequences the way they should to make a fair judgment. I truly feel this rule gives the prosecutors too much power and they use this power to their advantage. The question in this case is, robbery was never proven beyond a reasonable doubt. That's because there was no robbery. if there was no robbery, there was no felony murder and an innocent man has spent 26 years in prison for something he did not do. The fact that the robbery could not be proven was over looked by the jury and when the FMR was introduced , that's what stayed in their minds. Jury member are lay people who do not know the law. I am sure the fact that the robbery was not proven went without the jury even knowing it's importance. I thank you for your reply.
I understand your concern, but without Robbery the Felony Murder rule can't stand alone. The issue is Robbery was proven beyond a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury, whether anyone else would agree or not. Felony murder must be charged at the beginning of the case, not at the end. Some of your concerns may really be focused on the representation he received not the felony murder rule.
Mr. Love, would you be willing to give me a free consultation to discuss my husbands case? I am desperate to be heard. His transcripts are in the hands of the law school there in Winston Salem but I can go there and pick them up if you would agree to see me.. Someone needs to take this case as seriously as I do. My husband should not be in prison. There is soooo much about this case that is down right wrong. Any attorney that can prove my husband was unjustly convicted would stand to gain a lot . I have been told this case is very complicated and most attorneys shy from it. I realize it would take a very strong. determined, willful attorney, are there any like that left out there? This case generated a lot of publicity and his release would generate even more, I will see to that...Please notify me of your decision. thank you in advance..
Unfortunately, I do not practice criminal law and will not be of much help. Further, I am not sure an attorney can do much to help at this point. Your fight must be with the legislature and your stance on the law. At this point, Felony Murder is the law as Mr. Harris stated. You have to get the law changed or review to be of much help to your husband.
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