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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 January 30, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 51 Resident carjacked A resident was carjacked early Wednesday, Jan. 29, while in his driveway on Sagebluff. According to Sgt. Mike Kritzler of the Harris Two winter freezes strike South Belt County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, the vic- Two separate hard freezes struck the South canceled due to the winter storms, as were most tos on Page 6A. also make it home. We also have to think about tim was letting his vehicle, a Chevy Silverado, Belt community in less than one week, causing nonemergency city and county functions. PISD received several complaints from par- the students who have no other place to go other warm up at 4:30 a.m. when a man tapped a multiple closures and road hazards. According to the National Weather Service, ents on Tuesday, as many were forced to take a than school. We do the best we can with the in- pistol on his window and told him to get out. Local temperatures dropped below freezing temperatures dropped to 28 degrees on Friday day off from work in order to care for their chil- formation we have. It’s a forecast, a prediction.” The suspect then patted the victim down, stole on both Friday, Jan. 24, and Tuesday, Jan. 28. and 30 degrees on Tuesday. On Friday, the Texas dren. District offi cials, however, said they opted Unless a waiver is granted by the state, the two his wallet and cell phone and fl ed the scene That, coupled with heavy precipitation, posed Department of Transportation reported more to err on the side of caution when deciding to canceled school days will have to be made up by with a second male. After reporting the vehi- enough of an ice threat to force the closure of than 200 automobile accidents in the Greater- cancel classes. local school districts. For PISD, these will prob- cle stolen, Kritzler was contacted by both the several local schools and businesses. Houston area. While Tuesday’s conditions “A lot goes into the decision to close,” said ably be April 18 and June 6, Ivy-Sims said. April Pasadena and Houston police departments, The Pasadena Independent School District proved to be less hazardous than expected, the PISD spokeswoman Renea Ivy-Sims. “It’s not 18 is Good Friday and June 6 is the day after which said the vehicle had later been used in and the Clear Creek Independent School District Leader received several reports of icy conditions something we take lightly. The decision is ulti- the last offi cial day of school, originally slated two home invasions. The suspects are were both closed on the freeze days as a precau- in the community. mately up to the superintendent. We consider the as a teacher work day. The dates were chosen as described as Asian males between 20 and 25 tion. A PISD science fair was also canceled. Ad- Several area students took advantage of their safety of the students and the safety of the staff. make-up days by the board of trustees prior to years old. Anyone with information on this ditionally, classes at San Jacinto College were time off to enjoy a “snow day.” See related pho- They not only have to be able to make it here but the school year. case is urged to call Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Valentine Love Lines Risner court hearing postponed Valentine Love Lines to be printed in the Ortiz plays with icicle Feb. 13 edition of the Leader are available for By James Bolen vember one, rather than the primary, as more $10 for 25 words. Decorative larger ads with A court hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. than 12,000 absentee ballots have already been artwork will also be available. Call the Leader 28, to determine whether or not a Republican mailed out for the March election. at 281-481-5656 for rates. Ads must be re- judicial candidate should be removed from the Risner’s attorney Ron Campana, however, ceived by noon Tuesday, Feb. 11. March 4 primary ballot has been rescheduled for said only 800 of these are from Precinct 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 4, due to inclement weather. arrangements could possibly be made by the CDA sells baked potatoes The hearing stems from a lawsuit fi led last campaign to cover the printing and mailing costs week by longtime Precinct 2 Place 2 Justice of replacement ballots. Catholic Daughters Court Mother of Unity of the Peace George Risner against the Harris The hearing was originally scheduled for #2292 will hold a baked potato and a dessert County Republican Party. Thursday, Jan. 23, but District Judge Randy Wil- sale on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2, after In the suit, Risner, a Democrat, alleges that son recused himself, as he is also on the March Sunday Masses. Baked potatoes stuffed with the local Republican Party violated state election ballot. The case has now been reassigned to State chopped barbecue are $7 each, or plain, $6. law by placing candidate Leonila Olivares-Sala- District Judge Bob Wortham of Beaumont. Proceeds go to charities and scholarships. zar on its ballot after being notifi ed her applica- The lawsuit is one of three to be heard by tion included hundreds of fraudulent petition sig- Wortham that involve judicial ballot issues. Genealogy group meets natures. One case involves candidate Chris Branson The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will Olivares-Salazar, a South Belt resident, admits suing the Republican Party for rejecting his ap- meet Feb. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at to hiring a third party to collect the signatures but plication to appear on the primary ballot for the Beamer and Scarsdale. This group meets the said she was unaware they were fraudulent. 314th District Court seat currently held by in- fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy Risner and Olivares-Salazar are each running cumbent Judge John Phillips. research. Meetings are free and open to any- unopposed in their respective primaries, mean- In the other case, Democrat candidate Julia one interested in tracing family history. ing they would face each other in the November Maldonado is suing to have her opponent, San- general election. dra Williams Peake, removed from the primary Dobie financial aid night set Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart said if a ballot for the 246th Family Court, alleging she judge orders the removal of Olivares-Salazar did not have enough valid signatures to be in- Dobie High School will have its Financial from the ballot, hopefully it would be the No- cluded in the race. Aid Night Information Session in the cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. All junior and senior high school parents are invited to at- tend. The following week on Feb. 13, parents Sagemeadow resident Abbie Ortiz, 10, is shown above enjoying her day off school Friday, Man falls to death from freeway of seniors will have the opportunity to com- Jan. 24, by playing with an icicle. A fifth-grader at Weber elementary, Ortiz found the plete the FAFSA with their financial docu- icicle hanging in her mother’s rose bush. See additional photos on Page 6A. Houston police are investigating the death of to the vehicle where his wife was still sitting in ments. The time will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in Photo submitted by Susie Ortiz a man who dropped from the 13500 block of the the front passenger seat. Dobie Computer Classroom 109. Gulf Freeway at Beltway 8 Sunday, Jan. 26. He spoke to his wife in his native language, The victim, Channea Ou, 58, was pronounced Cambodian, then ran up the connected ramp Spring Fair vendors sought dead at the scene. about 400 feet and climbed onto the guard rail. Sageglen to enforce firework sales According to police, Ou was driving a tan Ou then fell, or puposefully jumped, to the ser- Epiphany Lutheran Church of Pearland,will Honda Accord south on the connecting ramp vice road below where he was pronounced dead. hold its Spring Fair and Handcraft Market on The developer who sold a tract of land to a area. from the South Sam Houston Parkway to the Ou’s wife suffered injuries as a result of the Saturday, April 5. There will be barbecue, a local church that has been used to house a fi re- This past week, however, Ayrshire offi cially southbound Gulf Freeway around 9:50 a.m. traffi c accident and was transported to Memorial bake sale, plants, a raffle, and vendor booths. works stand has taken steps to prevent the future transferred its assignment of rights through Har- when he struck the concrete guard rail. Hermann Southeast Hospital for treatment. For booth information, call 281-485-7833. sale of the products. ris County to the Sageglen Civic Club, making After the accident, Ou walked back along the Foul play is not believed to be a factor in this The fi reworks stand, located in the parking the homeowners association responsible for en- path that his vehicle had taken and then returned incident. SBHLL/carnival vendors lot of the Mount Olive Lutheran Church in the forcing the local deed restrictions, which prohib- The Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League 10300 block of Scarsdale, has drawn the ire of it the sale of fi reworks. is seeking crafts, food and merchandise ven- many in the community who see the products as The sale and use of fi reworks within the City dors to participate in the league’s opening day a safety hazard and a nuisance.