Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE *** 1 Aug 2009

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2009.07.01 Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE ***

Baum reward increased
Friday, July 31, 2009 12:02 PM PDT
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The reward for information leading to 11-year-old Lindsey Baum has been raised to $10,000 as investigators continue checking on new leads.

Lindsey’s mother Melissa Baum said donations have increased the reward previously offered by Crime Stoppers and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Grays Harbor Undersheriff Rick Scott said a team of investigators continue to catalog and check out new tips from when the reward was first offered. They are conducting follow-up interviews with the help of neighboring law enforcement agencies.

Melissa Baum said people can contribute to the Lindsey Baum Reward Fund at any Sterling Savings bank branch.

Article:
http://www.thedailyworld.com/article...2234916382.txt

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REWARD INCREASED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO LINDSEY BAUM
July 31, 2009
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The reward has been increased for information leading to the return or whereabouts of a missing McCleary girl. Lindsey Baum has been missing for over five weeks and investigators are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the 11 year old McCleary girl. Undersheriff Rick Scott says the money is being posted by Crimestoppers and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Lindsey went missing while walking home from a friends house on the night of June 26th. Anyone with any information is asked to call 866 915 8299

Article:
http://www.kxro.com/Article.asp?id=1389133&spid=

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Ironic twist: Low crime rate thwarts federal money
Story Published: Jul 31, 2009 at 6:04 PM PDT
Story Updated: Jul 31, 2009 at 6:31 PM PDT
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The sheriffs of Grays Harbor and Thurston Counties say they'll ask Washington senators Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell, and any House Representatives who will listen to fight for federal COPS money.

The two counties were among 22 Washington counties that applied for federal help to hire deputies. Although many Washington cities got money, the 22 counties got nothing.

Grays Harbor County Sheriff Mike Whelan said he was optimistic he would receive federal stimulus money. Lumber is not exactly the hottest commodity around, the county has budget problems, and they thought for sure their 13.9% unemployment would get them the money.

Whelan worries about the cost of the unexpected -- for instance the cost of the search for Lindsey Baum, the 11-year-old girl who disappeared while walking home from a friend's home.

Add that to the prospect of more budget cuts, and the lack of federal money could mean troubles ahead.

"When you lay off deputies the crime rate goes up," Whelan said.

Ironically, a higher crime rate might be what they need to the money. Thurston County Sheriff Dan Kimball showed off a plaque he got from an insurance company congratulating him for a low crime rate. But Thurston County failed to qualify for the money because of a low crime rate.

VIDEO: Ironic twist: Low crime rate thwarts federal money
Facing mounting budget deficits, Thurston County was shut out of federal dollars for police due to a low crime rate, while Grays Harbor County scored a 97 on the stimulus money litmus test -- and still got zilch.
http://www.komonews.com/news/5222764...?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.komonews.com/news/52227642.html

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REWARD FOR MISSING MCCLEARY GIRL INCREASED
By Dedrick Allan 08/01/2009
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The reward for information on the missing McCleary Girl has increased to $10,000. 11-year-old Lindsey Baum was last seen the night of June 26th, walking home from a friend’s house. The increase is due to donations that were added to the $6,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Lindsey is described as 4-foot-9, 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue hooded pullover shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information should contact the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office at 866-915-8299.

Article:
http://www.masoncountydailynews.com/...D/Default.aspx