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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo, Thursday, May 19, 2011: Three male residents from San Ignacio Town were today remanded to the central prison in Hattieville on joint charges of keeping an unlicensed firearm, keeping unlicensed ammunition and going equipped to commit robbery while the driver of the get-away car was individually charged for willfully refusing to stop when directed to do so. Charges against the trio, a father, his son and a friend, The Father The Son The Friend resulted from an incident which Kurt “Mob” Morgan, 40 Troy Perez, 18 Benjamin Pinelo Jr, 19 occurred shortly before 9 o’clock on the night of Sunday, ence of a suspicious black car a team of policemen rushed to intersection with George Price May 15 in which San Ignacio parked on Liberty Street in Santa the scene, where upon approach- Avenue. The police set chase as police reports that, acting upon Elena Town, near the office of ing, the car sped off towards the Please Turn To Page 2 information received of the pres- Belize Water Services Limited,

SAN IGNACIO TOWN, DETAILS ON PAGE 15 Cayo, Thursday, May 19, 2011: A freelance journalist and a male minor today appeared in court jointly charged for trafficking in almost a kilogram of marijuana. Police reportrs that it was shortly after 5 pm on Tuesday, May 17, when, acting upon information received, Benque Viejo police set frantic chase behind a red car, suspected to The Accused be engaged in illegal activities Drug Trafficker, and heading towards San Joseph Budna, 31, Please Turn To Page 15 Anthony Moody, 27 Roberto “Matches”Ayala, 25

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strict compliance with traffic began this week, the effects of regulations for the safety of this new arrangement is already pedestrians and the free flow of being felt as several persons with vehicular traffic within the twin unpaid traffic violation tickets SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo towns of San Ignacio and Santa are paying these tickets to avoid District, Friday, May 20, Elena. court action. 2011: The Council also hopes that The Council advises the As the wanton violation of the this new enforcement policy will motoring public to adhere to municipal traffic laws continues, serve to strengthen respect for existing traffic regulations in along with the increasing traffic wardens, whose presence order to avoid the penalties as, number of unpaid vehicular and important functions have with the process now being traffic violation tickets, the San been severely affected in aggressively pursued by a Court Ignacio Town Council this week the absence of aggressive Process Server, the collection of informed of the contracting of enforcement and collection of unpaid traffic violation fines is the services of Court Process traffic violation fines. largely out of the hands of the Server, Michael Flowers “to Although it has only just Council. represent and conduct all matters in Court on the Court Process Server Council’s behalf regarding Michael Flowers unpaid Traffic Violation unpaid council revenue, it Tickets”. is simultaneously intended to While this new arrangement is demonstrate the Council’s geared towards collecting seriousness in ensuring

Continued From Front Page 3 of 23 acs, Rolling Riverfront, Lge Trees, the car sped over the wooden radio that a pump action 12 In Esperanza, Start at $99k USD, gauge shot was just handed over bridge into San Ignacio, around Financing Negotiable. to the police by a concerned the cemetery, to Joseph Andrews ********** rd citizen who reportedly saw it Drive diverting into 3 Street 57 acs Ranch, San Area, Delightful 2 Apt Home then onto Bullet Tree Road, back thrown from the black car that w/Many Extras, Top Condition and Priced to Sell. to Joseph Andrews Drive with the police was pursuing. When the pursuit eventually ending on the gun was checked it was 9th Street, near the Falcon Field, found to contain five live 12 in front of the residence of Kurt gauge cartridges in the chamber. Morgan, the individual who was The concerned citizen who later found to be the owner and turned in the gun informed that driver of the car. the black car suddenly turned A search inside the black, 4 into his path in its haste to door, Nissan Altima car with escape from the police and as it license plates CY-C-28417, led turned into Bullet Tree Road, his to the discovery of a bag headlight caught the object as it containing several pieces of wet was thrown from the car. He male clothing along with three reportedly stopped, checked the masks, two knives and a pair of area and found the gun. He gloves resulting in the detention reportedly got a towel which he of the driver and two other used to pick up the gun. He then persons who were nearby. headed to the police station where he handed in the weapon. Morgan’s black - 4 door - Nissan Altima car Whilst transporting the trio to with license plates CY-C-28417 the police station, an officer on Further investigation revealed duty informed the mobile by that the gun was once licensed charge of handling stolen goods was used in several robberies to former Town Administrator will be levied on all three within the community. Vallan Hyde who, on April 12, accused. The trio, identified as Kurt 2011, filed a report with Police say that, in this “Mob” Morgan, 40, Belizean Belmopan police indicating that, instance, with double assistance laborer; his son, Troy Perez, 18, according to acquaintances, the from members of the commu- Belizean unemployed, both th “The Newspaper that gun was lost when the canoe, in nity, they were able, first to halt residing on 9 Street in San which they were travelling on a the commission of a serious Ignacio Town and Benjamin cares and dares to bring fishing expedition in the village crime and secondly they were Pinelo Jr. 19, Belizean laborer out the truth” of More Tomorrow, capsized. able to remove a prohibited gun residing in the neighborhood on 42A Western Highway, With the gun now surfacing, off the streets and out of the 2nd Street, appeared in San Santa Elena, Cayo, Hyde is saying that the loss of hands of persons with criminal Ignacio’s magistrate court on Belize, Central America the gun as related to him could intent. The first assistance from Tuesday, May 17. Due to the Office Tel: 804-4900 very well be false and that the public was in the form of the nature of the offence in which Cell: 626-8822 someone might have stolen it suspicious car on Liberty Street a firearm and ammunition were or 626-3788 from inside his vehicle that was and the second with the involved, the trio was remanded [email protected] parked in front of his house in concerned citizen retrieving the to prison for exactly three Publisher: Alberto August Georgeville. In light of gun and handing it over to the months. They will be brought Editor: Nyani Azueta-August this revelation, investigators police. Investigators strongly back to court on Wednesday, Circulation: Errol Gonzalez informed that an additional suspect that this same shotgun August 17.

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BELMOPAN, Cayo, Friday, May 20, 2011: Just as we were going to press this Friday morning the Police Press Office began the preliminary report on a shooting incident at the Sultana Street, Las Flores Community residence of Miguel “Mike” Menjivar proprietor of Belmopan’s popular La Cabaña Entertainment Center. Preliminary reports indicate that members of the Gang Miguel “Mike” Menjivar Suppression Unit (GSU) arrived at Menjivar’s residence identi- which they arrived. The firing fying themselves as Police continued and in the process Officers and informed the causing damages to the pickup occupants of the house of their truck. being in possession of a search The Police eventually gained warrant to execute. access into the house, where However, according to the they met Menjivar with a police press office report, firearm in his hand. He was instead of opening the door, the sebsequently restrained. officers began to hear shuffling Also present at the time of the noises coming from inside the incident was Menjivar’s wife, house followed by a “barrage his three children and the maid. of shots” unleashed directly at At the time of the report GSU the officers standing outside as personnel were still at the they awaited entry into the residence along with scenes of house. crime personnel conducting the The officers then took cover search and gathering evidence behind the police vehicle in on the incident.

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primary school classrooms in the Cayo District. Many are the It makes us truly proud when Following in her father’s students who have passed one of our own excels in their footsteps, Shirlene is truly a through his capable hands. chosen profession and so it chip off the good old block. We join the community in gives us great pleasure to Her father, Teacher George congratulating Shirlene and to inform that Shirlene O’Brien O’Brien, now retired from the wish her all the best when the Minge, was nominated for the classroom, has dedicated over announcement of the finalists is 2011 Presidential Award for thirty seven years of his life in made in December of this year. Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for the state of Wyoming, USA. By Popular Demand gallstones, Chiu Nan offers the Shirlene is the daughter of by Dr. Lai Chiu-Nan following method to remove retired veteran primary school It has worked for many. If it them naturally. teacher Mr. George O’Brien works for you pass it on and The treatment is also good for and his wife Mrs. Romelia please write us to let us know those with a weak liver, because O’Brien. She was born and so that we can pass on the good the liver and gallbladder are grew up right here in Santa news. closely linked. Elena Town, Cayo. Shirlene O’Brien Minge Dr. Chiu Nan is not charging The Regimen This opportunity is therefore Appropriate for Students in the for it, so we should make it 1. For the first five days, take taken to highlight Shirlene on Classroom FREE for everyone. four glasses of apple juice the occasion of this latest ·Effective use of Student Your reward is when someone, every day. Or eat four or five milestone achievement. Assessments to Evaluate, through your word of mouth, apples, whichever you prefer. The Presidential Award for Monitor, and Improve Student benefits from the regime. Apple juice softens the Excellence in Mathematics and Learning Gallstones may not be gallstones. During the five days, Science Teaching is the highest ·Reflective Practice and everyone’s concern. But they eat normally. recognition that any Science and Life-long Learning to Improve should be because we all have 2. On the sixth day, take no Mathematics teacher, from Teaching and Student Learning them. Moreover, gallstones may dinner. kindergarten through 12th-grade, ·Leadership in Education lead to cancer. “Cancer is never 3. At 6 PM, take a teaspoon can receive from among all 50 Outside the Classroom the first illness,” of Epsom salt (magnesium States in the United States of Shirlene has been living with Chiu Nan points out. sulphate) with a glass of warm America. her husband and son in the “Usually, there are a lot of water. The selection process includes United States for the past 10 other problems leading to 4. At 8 PM, repeat the same. nominations on recommenda- years. She holds a Bachelor’s cancer. In my research in Magnesium sulphate opens the tions made by students, parents, Degree in Science Education China, I came across some gallbladder ducts. principals or teachers. It is from the University of Belize materials which say that people 5. At 10 PM, take half cup considered a great honor to and a Masters in Education with cancer usually have olive oil (or sesame oil) with be nominated for this very Administration from Central stones. We all have gallstones. half cup fresh lemon juice. Mix prestigious award. Washington University. It’s a matter of big or small, it well and drink it. The oil Applicants are evaluated in Her teaching experience many or few. One of the lubricates the stones to ease five dimensions of outstanding include one year at Sacred Heart symptoms of gallstones is a their passage. performance as follows: High School, San Ignacio, Cayo feeling of bloatedness after a The next morning, you will ·Mastery of Mathematics or District; one year at Skyview heavy meal. You feel like you find green stones in your stools. Science Content for the Grade High School in Nampa, Idaho can’t digest the food. If it gets “Usually they float,” Chiu Nan Level Taught. and six years teaching science more serious, you feel pain in notes. “You might want to count ·Use of Instructional at Shoshoni High School in the liver area.” them. I have had people who Methods and Strategies that are Wyoming. So if you think you have passes 40, 50 or up to 100 stones. Very many.” “Even if you don’t have any symptoms of gallstones, you still might have some. It’s always good to give your gall bladder a clean-up now and then.”

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trafficking. His whereabouts were unknown Wednesday. Guatemala’s interior minister, Carlos Menocal, said the By Ken Ellingwood, Los massacre had ties to three other Angeles Times, May 19, 2011, kidnapping-slayings. Reporting from Mexico City: A 23-year-old man who said Guatemalan authorities have he survived the massacre told arrested a man they say is a top reporters he faked death after leader of the drug gang blamed being stabbed in the stomach. for last weekend’s massacre of He said the killings lasted 27 farmworkers, President for eight hours, ending early Alvaro Colom said Wednesday. Sunday. The suspect, Hugo Alvaro Gomez Vasquez, is believed to have taken part in the killings in a northern province known as The suspect, (center) Hugo Alvaro Gomez Vasquez, Peten, Colom said in his daily is believed to be a top leader in the Zetas gang broadcast from Guatemala City. in Guatemala and is accused of taking part in the Colom called Gomez “one of the principal leaders” of the beheadings at a ranch in Peten province, Guatemala Zetas gang in Guatemala, which after authorities found a President Colom on Tuesday has served increasingly as a base suspected Zeta encampment a had declared a state of siege in for Mexican traffickers skirting day earlier at a ranch not far Peten, a vast rural zone that a crackdown at home. from where the workers were abuts Mexico and is a relay The Zetas, many of whom found beheaded. point for cocaine bound for the are former Mexican military Colom said information at the United States. officers, started in Mexico years encampment led investigators Authorities believe Zeta gang ago as the armed wing of to Gomez in a neighboring members last weekend were theGulf Cartel. But they have province, Alta Verapaz. hunting for the owner of the branched into other crimes, Also seized were two dozen ranch, Otto Salguero, who such as extortion and migrant- rifles, military-style uniforms, appeared to be the target of an smuggling, and are notorious protective vests, two Hummers, extortion bid seeking money or for blood thirsty tactics. 6.6 pounds of cocaine drugs. Authorities said they Gomez, a Guatemalan and $23,000 in Guatemalan had not determined whether national, was captured Tuesday currency. Salguero was involved in drug

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your equation with people. being deliriously joyful as you Lucky numbers: 29, 46, 69. will spend some wonderful time with that special one. You need SCORPIO: to be careful about giving away ARIES: taking a decision. You will never October 24 to information that is not relevant March 22 to regret taking an informed November 21 to your relationship as you will April 20 decision. You will have to deal Things get better towards mid- regret it later Lucky numbers: The coming week may bring with your extended family week when you regain physical 27, 42, 90. along new business opportuni- tactfully. Short distance travel is strength. There is also more ties. Anyhow, there are indica- indicated. Lucky numbers: 23, interest in everyday life as your AQUARIUS: tions of your financial position 68, 84. efforts are rewarded. You are January 21 to becoming stronger. Gains are however advised to adopt a February 19 made through property or LEO: healthier lifestyle. Anger and There are renewed demands at related matters. Money will flow July 24 to short-term thinking could be work. You need to be watchful in through an additional source August 21 the biggest hurdles in your of rivals and people who envy of income. Lucky numbers: 22, You will notice a few changes success. Lucky numbers:09, 44, 80. you. Don’t get lured into deals 57, 81. in your personality. You need to that seem too good to be true. accept people as they are and be SAGITTARIUS: Do your groundwork before TAURUS: more accommodating. You may November 22 to making any commitment. Work April 21 to have to take some important December 21 related travel is likely.Lucky May 21 decisions regarding your career. A hectic week ahead. Work is numbers:15, 62, 87. There is great success indicated Keep your family in the loop exciting and rewarding as well in your professional endeavours. when you do take such but you need to have a realistic PISCES: You may be interacting with decisions. Lucky numbers: 34, 52, assessment of what you can February 20 influential people. However, the 79. accomplish in a day and accord- to March 21 cost attached to it could be in ingly commit to people. Burn- There is newness at work and in terms of encroachment into your VIRGO: out due to exhaustion is a huge relationships. There will be personal space. Keep your ego August 22 to possibility, so take care. Lucky guests at home and you could in check. Lucky numbers: 07, 50, September 21 numbers: 21, 53, 76. spend a huge chunk of your time 93. Get rid of those fears that have entertaining them. Romance will been stopping you from taking CAPRICORN: blossom. It’s an action packed GEMINI: a big step in life. You can choose December 22 week and you will need to give May 22 to to be submissive due to those to January 20 it all your energy and attention. June 21 fears or you could choose There is a possibility of you Lucky numbers: 02, 26, 64. You need to make some sweep- to take a leap of faith and ing changes in your professional discover your own potential. life. Delegate or stop complain- Positive events will occur this ing about the quantum of work. week that boost your confidence Don’t be bothered as some and encourage you to pursue setbacks would be there but it your dreams. Lucky numbers: will afford you more freedom. 03, 32, 48. Your peace of mind will also depend on how fast you can let LIBRA: go of the past. Lucky numbers: September 22 16, 36, 77. to October 23 You need to get your finances CANCER: right. Details need to be sorted June 22 to and you need to allocate funds July 23 for separate commitments. Try to remain objective and keep Personal relationships need to be We are located off Joseph Andrews Drive, near the Falcon targets in reasonable limits. handled patiently. Don’t allow Field in San Ignacio Town. Call us at 824-2076 or 670-2329 E-mail: [email protected] Understand a situation before your deep-seated fears to spoil

Vacancies - Village Councils The general public is hereby notified that in accordance with Part 111, Section 9 (1) of the Village Council Act, Chapter 88 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2003 the following Village Council has declared vacancies within its council as follows: District Village Name Position Reason Belize Mahogany Heights Carlos Cawich Member Resignation By-election - Mahogany Heights Village The general public is hereby notified that in accordance with Part 111, Section 9(2) of the Village Council Act, Chapter 88 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2003, by-election to fill the vacant posts of members in the Mahogany Heights Village Council is scheduled for Sunday June 5th, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Anglican Primary School.

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Sgt. Wade has been relieved from official duties and placed BELIZE CITY, Thursday, bogus money which could have on administrative leave pending May 19, 2011: assisted readers in determining the outcome of the investigation While the police did not miss if it has any connection to the and advice from the Director of a beat in arresting, charging and Sedacey wad. Public Prosecutions. dispatching photographs of a The police press report even Sgt. Yearwood also provided Belize City resident found in omitted to disclose the location the following sixteen different possession of one hundred and of the incident but instead serial numbers from the like fifty counterfeit one hundred US generically indicated that the amount of counterfeit US one dollar bills, we are still awaiting incident took place at a “finan- hundred dollar bills that Sgt. similar treatment for one of their cial institution” which, for all Wade attempted to deposit into own who stands accused of intents and purposes, could have the Coney Drive Branch of the attempting to deposit sixteen been any of the banks or a credit Belize Bank in Belize City. similar bogus notes at a bank in unions in the city. 1) AC 80283529B- C4 Belize City. Furthermore, the accused 2) AF 77981529B- F7 The police press office “member of the Department” 3) AG 43984569B- 67 informed that at about 2:00 pm The Accused was neither instantly detained, 4) AC 13149119B- C2 today, Thursday, May 19, 2011 David Sedacey, 35 cautioned nor was he escorted to 5) AC 80283529B- C4 a mobile patrol in Belize City incident that occurred on the any police station but, was 6) AC 49984129B- C5 conducted a search at the previous day in which the short instead reportedly allowed to 7) AC 50979499B- C8 residence of David Sedacey at police report simply informed return to his workstation. 8) AF 17401529B- F6 #59 West Collet Canal. Police that: “On Wednesday 18th May, Notwithstanding however, the 9) AG 53939129B- G6 reports that the search led to 2011 a financial institution “member of the Department” 10) AG 23989524B- G7 the discovery of a transparent reported that a deposit was has been identified as Sgt. 11) AG 27681529B- G7 plastic bag with two amounts of made of sixteen suspected Sherwood Wade currently 12) AF 77981529B- F7 suspected bogus one hundred counterfeit US $100.00 notes, attached to Special Branch, 13) 1AC 80289529B- C4 US dollar bills. Sedacey was Police investigation led to the Eastern Division, Belize City. 14) AG 78589127B- G6 instantly detained, cautioned detention of a member of the The “financial institution” has 15) AC 14909829B- C6 and, with the evidence, escorted Department. Statements have been identified as the Belize 16) AC 52539129B- C6 to the Queen Street Police been recorded and in the event Bank’s, northside branch located We note that none of the serial Station. any member of the Police on Coney Drive also in Belize numbers above from Wade’s The suspected fake money Department is guilty of any City. wad matched any of those was counted in his presence and wrong doings, they will be dealt In the wake of the publicity found in the possession of found to be thirty six similar with immediately. Police inves- attracted by the incident. There Daniel Sedacey. pieces bearing serial number tigations continue.” is a strong likelihood that Wade The police advises the public FF80216340B; Thirty seven In the second incident will actually be criminally to be on the lookout for pieces with serial number involving an individual who is charged. counterfeit US $100.00 notes in FF58641474B; Thirty eight not “a member of the Depart- Ironically, less than three circulation and that if you pieces with serial number ment”, the detailed police report months ago, on March 2, 2011, should come in contact with FJ34448254A and thirty provided the individual’s name, the accused was one of three anyone who has any of these nine with serial number age, address and occupation. policemen singled out for bills , you are asked to please FLO34944321C. All for a total It came complete with photo- special recognition and public contact the nearest Police Station of one hundred and fifty graphs of the suspect and the award, by the US Marshall or 0800922TIPS. suspected bogus one hundred evidence. While in the case Service, for assisting in the US dollar bills. involving a “member of the capture of US fugitive, Patrick The accused David Sedacey, Department” the police report Brown, who was wanted in 35, Belizean laborer of #59 West provided neither, name, age nor Boston for the 1995 stabbing Collet Canal, Belize City was address, much less photographs death of Sullivan Zandera. formally arrested and charged of the evidence or of their Boston police say that Brown for being in possession of accused colleague. stabbed Zandera to death TEL: 824:2959 counterfeit notes. Also lacking from the police after an argument sparked by Now contrast, this with an report was serial numbers of the jealousy. According to officials, Also providing Zandera was dating Brown's top quality ex-girlfriend and when Brown Dressed & Rough, found out, he went into a Hardwood and jealous rage that ended in Mahogany Zandera's death. On February 7, Brown pleaded guilty to the Lumber, Sand, charge and is now facing a Cement, Steel, sentence of life in prison. Plywood, Celotex, UPDATE - UPDATE Roofing, Doors Just as we were closing off and getting ready to go to press, And A Whole Police Press Officer, Sergeant Lot More. Fitzroy Yearwood confirmed Now Offering 6” the identity of the “member of Cement Blocks the Department” as being For only $1.10 Special Branch Sergeant Efficient Service and Sherwood Wade. Low Prices Everyday! A Sample of David Sedacey’s Wad He additionally informed that

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Week 3 of the tournament continues this Sunday, May 22 when at 9:00am Cristo Rey’s Juventus Jr. plays against Santa Cruz. At 10:15am it will be Esperanza’s Gentle Touch going up against 7 Miles’ Stealth Bombers. At 11:30am Adventures FC will be seeing action against Unitedville’s Swifters. And in the final encounter of the day at 12:45 pm its going to be Bullet Tree R.C against Unitedville Rockets We encourage you to come out and support the young talent in the community as they engage Cristo Rey’s Juventus Jr BOMBED Unitedville Swifter by 7 to NIL in positive interaction. BY: Cruz Gamez: Swifter by a score of 7 to NIL SAN IGNACIO TOWN, with Allen Tzib scoring three Cayo, Monday, May 16, 2011: goal and one each from David The Belize Telemedia 14 and Requena, Fernando Tzib, under football tournament Alden Pech and Dale Pech. continued, this past Sunday, And in the third game of May 15, inside the Norman the day, Unitedville Rockets Broaster Stadium in San Ignacio and Gentle Touch played to a 1- Town. 1 draw with Nehemias In the first game of the day Hernandez scoring for Stealth Bommbers and Bullet Unitedville Rockets and Jayton Tree RC played to a scoreless Requena scoring for Gentle draw. Touch. In the second game Juventus In the fourth game Adventures Jr BOMBED and Unitedville won by default over Santa Cruz. REPORT ALL CRIME DIAL 911

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ask if you can help. If they say “yes,” do so — you may learn Not having taught our children speak with the person you are through it quietly and pretend something new. proper manners is often blamed calling. that you are interested. The Manner #21: When an adult as contributing in so some way, Manner #12: Be appreciative performers and presenters are asks you for a favor, do it shape or form to the high level and say “thank you” for any gift doing their best. without grumbling and with a of lawlessness within the you receive. In the age of e-mail, Manner #17:Do not interrupt smile. society. a handwritten thank-you note grown-ups who are speaking Manner #22: When someone Assisting your child, by age 9, can have a powerful effect. with each other unless there is helps you, say “thank you.” to master the following simple Manner #13: Never use foul an emergency. They will notice That person will likely want to rules of etiquette will get the language in front of adults. you and respond when they are help you again. This is child noticed — for all the right Grown-ups already know all finished talking. especially true with teachers! reasons. those words, and they find them Manner #18: Cover your Manner #23: Use eating Your child’s rude behavior isn’t boring and unpleasant. mouth when you cough or utensils properly. If you are always intentional. Sometimes Manner #14: Don’t call sneeze, and don’t pick your nose unsure how to do so, ask your children just don’t realize it’s people mean names. in public. parents to teach you or watch impolite to interrupt or pick their Manner #15: Do not make Manner #19: As you walk what adults do. nose in public. fun of anyone for any reason. through a door, look to see if you Manner #24: Keep a napkin In the hustle and bustle of Teasing shows others you are can hold it open for someone on your lap; use it to wipe your daily life, busy parents don’t weak, and ganging up on else. mouth when necessary. always have the time to focus on someone else is cruel. Manner #20: If you come Manner #25: Don’t reach for etiquette. But if you reinforce Manner #16: Even if a play across a parent, a teacher, or a things at the table; ask to have these 25 “must-do” manners, or an assembly is boring, sit neighbor working on something, them passed. you’ll raise a polite, kind and well-liked child: Manner #1: When asking for something, always say “Please.” Manner #2: When receiving something, always say “Thank you.” Manner #3: If you bump into somebody, immediately say “Excuse me.” Manner #4: If you do need to get somebody’s attention right away, the phrase “excuse me” is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation. Manner #5: When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later. Manner #6: The world is not interested in what you dislike. Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of adults. Manner #7: Do not comment on other people’s physical characteristics unless, of course, it’s to compliment them, which is always welcome. Manner #8: When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are. Manner #9: When you have spent time at your friend’s house, remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had. Manner #10: Knock on closed doors — and wait to see if there’s a response — before entering. Manner #11: When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can

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Dangriga Town at the District is because the Football Leagues The year before I joined the Commissioner’s residence, in Belize lack professional team, Methodist School won the where he would sit on the leadership, are fighting against competition and they had one of verandah to watch these games. each other, government has a the best teams in town. After that He did this for his entire life as lackluster approach towards the year, Sacred Heart School won a football fan. game, there is no legislations in for two consecutive years. During those years, only place and there is no long term It was customary for the amateur football was played in plan to improve football or any players who left their elementary Belize. Yet, Belize was able to other sport in Belize that I have When I was a child growing schools, to go on to High compete against teams from seen. up in Dangriga Town, I was a Schools if their parents could neighboring Mexico, Guate- For football and any other student that played football for afford the tuition. The High mala, Honduras, Jamaica, sport to excel in Belize where we Sacred Heart Primary School Schools that were in Stann Bermuda, Bahamas and other can compete internationally, along with Anthony Adderly Creek District at the time were countries. these issues that I am outlining (Garincha), Roy Velasquez Austin High School (Catholic) Football players had to work, must be addressed immediately. (Brazilian), Philip Palacio which I attended, Stann Creek raise their families and engage We need to start having on- (Buck Palacio), George High School (Anglican) and in all different type of activities going primary, secondary, Hasbun (Camal), Osbert Lynam College (Catholic). while still finding time to college, amateur and profes- Usher (Letrines) , Henry The school that had the best practice and play football. These sional competitions in all sports Martinez, Hector Martinez football players was Lynam people were so dedicated, that and a Physical Education (Malcolm), Stephen Diego College because they had when scouts visited Belize they Teacher in all primary and (Johnny Cool), James Noralez, students from all over the were surprised to witness the secondary schools as well as Robert Pinnock and several country and from foreign caliber of football played in Athletic Directors in all the other football players who later countries. They were so good, Belize compared to the other colleges and universities with became stars for the Dangriga that they were able to compete countries with professional various sporting teams. Backed Selection. among the senior teams in football programs in place. up by an Amateur League with During those days, Mr. Carl the Stann Creek District Com- Belize was not allowed to the support of the Ministry of Ramos better known as “Kiwi” petition. compete in the World Cup Sports. A Professional League self-sponsored the Dangriga Stann Creek High School had because it was still a colony of to be controlled by business Town Primary School Compe- the second best team because it Great Britain up until it attained people who want to invest their tition. The games were between was a coed school from its political independence on money in professional sports st the following schools: Sacred inception. Austin High School September the 21 , 1981. and legislations be enacted to Heart, Methodist, Holy Ghost, originally was an all girls high However, Belizeans competed protect the interest of all the school that later converted into in several regional tournaments stakeholders involved. coed in the late 1960’s for the and did exceptionally well. A National Sporting Complex first time in the school’s history Sometime in the early 1970’s, must be built by the government so they had only a few males in an American citizen by the name to house all these athletes with the school. of Mr. Cummings came to the fields, facilities, coaches and Most of the people who were Belize and started a professional equipments available for them playing football in the entire team. This team was not liked to excel in their respective sport. country of Belize were aspiring by the Belize Football Associa- How long must we wait to come to be on their district’s football tion (B.F.A.) and they did to the conclusion that football, team. everything to try and discourage in Belize, is dead and we need In those days, they had an him from recruiting players. The to bring it back to life now so Mexican & Belizean Menu on-going Inter-district Football fact is that the Belize Football that we can compete at the Competition taking place among Association was making a lot of international level. HAPPY HOUR all the six districts. money off the games and was I can still remember watching not giving the players any of Monday - Friday a game when all the five districts the money and there was no 5 to 7 P.M selection team played against transparency with the account- Belize City in Dangriga Town ability of funds the association Monday: Draft Beer $3.00 and the Belize City Team won collected. Furthermore, the Tuesday: Local Rum $3.00 the game. association issued cheap plastic Wed.: Panty Ripper $3.95 The best team in Stann Creek trophies with gold color paint Thursday: Pińa Colada $9.95 to winners of their tournaments. Friday: Micheladas $4.00 District was Queens Park Rangers which was sponsored Most Belizean football players The Home Of by the owner of the citrus were divided as to whether to MARGARITAS company Mr. Frank Sharp. professionalize football or leave SPECIALS The players for this team were it as an amateur sport. However, Mondays To Fridays: employed by Mr. Sharp, who most people who sponsored Regular Margaritas: $6.95 afforded them time to practice teams were betting big money Straberry Margaritas: $7.95 and play with pay. I have never and paid some of their players Blue Margaritas: $8.95 seen a businessman in all my when they won the games. We AMS To Please

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BY: Herman Pastor Jr., improve officiating standards in The Father Of One Of My Children President, Belize Karate a more uniform manner. Federation Objective II is to increase the Marlon is in line at Save-U my children." SAN IGNACIO TOWN, quantity of Officials through out Supermarket when he notices a His mind shoots back to the Wednesday, May 18, 2011: the country, having at least 2 rather hot chick behind him. She one and only time he has been The Belize Karate Federation Officials from each club, so smiles and says "Hello" to him. unfaithful. (BKF) is hosting an official at no time officials will be Marlon is taken aback that "Holy crap".... he says, "are Kumite(Sparring) Referee/ officiating athletes from their such a hot chick would be you that stripper from my Judging Seminar on May, own karate clubs or school. This waving to him...and although bachelor party. The one 28th 2011, at the Secretariat to is to foster the practice of her face looked somewhat that...... (going through all the Belize Karate Federation fair play. familiar he just could not place the details)...... and that I Secretariat located a #2b Joseph 4) General Members where he might know her from... woke up with the next Andrews Drive, San Ignacio (Parents or other Individuals so he says ..."Sorry....do you morning in that cheap hotel?” Town, Cayo District, commenc- wishing to support and know me?" he asked ing at 9am and ending at 4pm. participate in BKF programs)- She replies... "I may be "No!.... she exclaimed..... The following BKF Members Objective: To train interested mistaken... but I think you "I'm your son's teacher." are invited: parents and others about the might be the father... of one of 1) Karate Athlete-Objective- rules of the sport, so that they Charity Begins At Home Athletes will increase their take a subsequent training in “I feel really good today” whole dollars? That's a lot of knowledge in the rules of the other official duties such as, said Mary to her next-door money to just give away. What sport so as to improve their point taking, time keeping, neighbor. "I started out this did your husband say about ability to win technically and statistics, assisting with compe- morning with an act of unself- it?" tactically in competitions. tition registrations, and other ish generosity. I gave a twenty "Oh, he was overjoyed. I saw 2) Coaches- Objective- technical duties. dollar bill to a bum." that look of satisfaction on his Coaches needs to be cognisant Course participants are ask to "You gave a bum twenty face as he said, Thanks." with the rules of the sport so as bring along a copy of the WKF to give proper technical and Competition Rules, Version 6, tactical advice on how to win. Dated January 2009. (Can be 3) Officials (Referee/Judges)- downloaded off the World Objective I: Referee and Judges Karate Federation Website) will be updated with the latest The Belize Karate Federation changes of karate competition appeals for your support and rules and will increase their cooperation with a view to capacity in the finer technical improve the sport of karate in details that are needed so as to Belize!

Notice is hereby given that under Notice is hereby given that under the Intoxicating Liquor License the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws Ordinance Chapter 150 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, of Belize, Revised Edition 2000, OSCAR NELSON ROLIN is CARLOS & RIGOBERTO applying for a PUBLICAN ALARCON are applying for a SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE for PUBLICAN SPECIAL LIQUOR the year 2011 to operate TOUCH OF LICENSE for the year 2011 to CLASS COMFORT INN located on operate COZY CORNER located on Perez Street, Santa Elena Town in the La Loma Luz Boulevard, Santa Elena Cayo District. Town in the Cayo District.

District Village Name Position Reason Belize Freetown Sibun Aurelia Reyes Member Resignation By-election - Freetown Sibun Village The general public is hereby notified that in accordance with Part 111, Section 9(2) of the Village Council Act, Chapter 88 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2003, by-election to fill the vacant posts of members in the Freetown Sibun Village Council is scheduled for Sunday June 5th, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center.

PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Page 14 - STAR - Tel:- 804-4900 & 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, May 22, 2011 however makes me more equipped and prepared to deliver quality education and instruc- BY: Marie Fernandez, Elena Primary School. At that idea of multiple intelligences tion. This program has made us Santa Elena RC Primary time if I was asked whether or and the lectures on Brain at Santa Elena Primary School School, Santa Elena Town, not having the pedagogical research, and how the brain feel ready to face all future Cayo training of a teacher was impor- functions, have given me new challenges and to address Many years ago the yearning tant, I would have said a insight into how to best nurture current issues with hope and a to become a teacher was resounding “NO”. each student’s God given positive attitude. burning within me. Unfortu- I found teaching very natural potential, and to appreciate the Most recently a workshop nately, for me, I came from a and I was comfortable in my “Uniqueness” of all learners. was held on Monday, 2nd May, single parent family and was class. I was fortunate to have Over the past year, I have tried 2011 by Mrs. Judy Diego, living within the poverty level colleagues who were more than many of the strategies, which Chairperson for the Teachers on the South Side of Belize City. willing to share their knowledge were modeled, and for me they Services Commission. She My attempt of becoming a and experiences with me which have all been successful, brought with her a wealth of teacher was delayed since made my transition into the contributing to productivity and knowledge and experiences. immediately after graduating classroom easier. cooperation in the classroom. Her lecture was dynamic, from St. Catherine’s Academy After almost three years in My experience through these hammering home the idea that I sat and successfully passed the class I still embrace the professional development ses- as teachers we should set the my entrance exams to attend the experience with joy, although I sions has been meaningful. It example and model the way then Teachers College but soon have changed my mindset has also provided me with ideas through mentorship and self realized that the stipend given towards pedagogical training. on how to plan effectively for efficacy. We are encouraged not would not suffice my financial My change in thinking about learning to occur. only to be professionals, but to needs at the time so I had to the importance of pedagogical I now have better classroom pursue excellence with love withdraw from the program and training was gradual. It was management skills; the ability to and passion for such a noble postponed my dream and so I further solidified in August of recognize the different needs vocation. We were humbled by entered the main stream pubic 2010. Our school staff decided displayed by students and her commitment to facilitate this service as a Public Officer. that we would embark on a to cater for those individual workshop on a public holiday. I spent over fifteen years in Leadership Training Program. learning needs within a We applaud Mrs. Diego for the Public Service but I never Mrs. Abigail Wade of the classroom setting. This allowed being a role model and true gave up the aspiration of one day National Resource Center for for richer diversity and total educator. being in the classroom as a Inclusive Education (NARCIE) inclusion. In light of celebrating teacher. and Dr. Jennifer Morrow from For me the biggest change has education through two weeks of After leaving the Public Independent Day School, been the realization that meaningful activities, I must say Service and staying at home Corbett Campus, Tampa, are the although being academically that we are indeed empowered for three years, I decided to chief coordinators, who, with qualified does not translate to create change, nurture minds vehemently peruse my passion financial assistance from the to “Teacher of the Year”, it and embrace our future. and first love. BELIZE Natural Energy Trust, My interest was even further launched this whole-school sparked when one of my initiative to promote teacher children encountered some efficacy and inclusion. terrible experiences with We have been taught and teachers at a certain school. instructed by a number of These experiences made me dynamic presenters in different more determined. It motivated subject areas, but what most Established offshore resort seeking honest, me to believe that if I could impressed me was the fact positively influence children in that although the training was dedicated employees for the following the classroom to become the and still is a bit intense, the positions: best they could ever be without information imparted opened a having to live the experiences of new world for me as an my child, then I would be educator. Chef & Kitchen Supervisor: doing a great service to God’s Many of the strategies and This position requires the ability to provide all children. techniques shared are similar to aspects of food preparation, inventory control, In 2008, I was given the what I was already doing but did ordering, kitchen oversight and organization. opportunity to teach at Santa not have a label or method. The Staff Cook: This position requires experience in preparing Belizean cuisine. Housekeeper/Waitress: This position requires the ability to provide Bring out your family and friends and let them both top-quality housekeeping and top-quality enjoy our fine dining as well as game room, waitressing services. Past experience in one or both playground and ice cream shop. preferable. We have something for everyone so bring out Mail resumes to: the entire and enjoy a clean, friendly and Human Resources Department secure environment. PO Box 1676 Belize City

PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Sunday, May 22, 2011 - STAR - Tel:- 804-4900 & 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] Page 15 the group fled with some of them Police reports that Anthony jumping the fence into the Moody, Roberto "Matches" nearby Victor Galvez Stadium. Ayala and the minor were With prompt back up from the captured inside the Victor From Front Page Quick Response Team, police Galvez Stadium while the fourth succeeded in apprehending four individual, Rudy Jimenez was SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Acting upon information of the six persons who were found in a drain on the side of Cayo, Tuesday, May 17, 2011: received of the burglary and the identified as Anthony Moody, the street, with a cut wound to Three men and a minor from culprits walking away from 27, Belizean labourer from the the hand but still holding on to a San Ignacio Town were today the establishment, a team of Santiago Juan Layout Area; bottle of Caribbean rum. The granted individual five thousand policemen rushed to the area Rudy Jimenez, 26, Belizean two other individuals who dollar bails as the search contin- where upon searching the labourer of an Eduardo Luna escaped where positively ues for two more resulting from neighbourhood however, the Street address; Roberto identified by police as Daniel the early Friday morning, May police came upon a group of six "Matches" Ayala, 25, residing "Leeche" Jimenez and Andy 13burglary at Piache Rehab Bar male persons on the street near on 17th Street all in San Ignacio Lemus.Other items recovered on Buena Vista Street, near the the Octavia Waight Home for Town and a 17 year old, along the path where the Princess Casino, in San Ignacio Senior Citizens. Upon sighting Belizean student residing in suspects fled included three Town. the approaching police vehicle Benque Viejo Town. bottles of Lighthouse beer, two bottles sprite, half bottle Green Stripe rum. The detainees, Anthony Moody, Roberto "Matches" Ayala, Rudy Jimenez and the Continued From Front Page minor along with the recovered Ignacio Town. items were transported to the Assistance from San Ignacio San Police station pending fur- police was enlisted and a team ther investigation. rushed out of the police station Owner of the establishment, to meet the suspicious car. Javier Silva was later contacted The car was intercepted on the and when he visited the bar, he top of the hill on the Benque confirmed that the place was Viejo Road where it was indeed burglarized and that stopped. The driver was entry was gained by the removal accompanied by another male of a section of the thatch roof person seated in the front immediately over the enclosed passenger seat. They were bar area. This he suspects could ordered out of the vehicle and have been the workings of informed that the vehicle would Roberto "Matches" Ayala, a be searched by this time the Budna’s red,four- door Mitsubishi Diamante car with former employee who is said officer from Benque arrived on Guatemala 2004 license plates P271DMJ, at the police to be well acquainted with the scene. station compound in San Ignacio the physical layout of the A search of the interior of the establishment. In a subsequent car, conducted in the presence of grams, 232 grams and 272 evening in the chambers of report to the police, Silva listed the driver and the passenger, led grams respectively all for a to- Magistrate Roberto Ordonez. the stolen items as: one case to the discovery of three parcels tal weight of 958 grams. They both plead not guilty to the Belikin beer, $49.25; one case containing suspected marijuana. The driver of the red, joint drug trafficking charge. Lighthouse beer; one bottle Two of the parcels were found four- door Mitsubishi Diamante The prosecution offered no Coffee rum, $23.00, one quart under the rear seat while the car with Guatemala 2004 license objection to bail which was One Barrel rum, $15; one quart third was found inside the pouch plates P271DMJ, was identified granted in the sum of six Green Stripe rum, $12; one pack located behind the back rest of as Joseph Budna, 31, Belizean thousand dollars each. The Colonial cigaretts, $6.00 and the front passenger seat. Free Lance Journalist who gave case was adjourned for almost half pack Milport cigaretts, Both individuals were his address as DFC Layout, San three months as they were $3.00 all for a total value of detained, cautioned and trans- Pedro Town, Belize District. ordered to return to court on $157.50. ported, along with the car and The minor was identified as a Tuesday, August 16. In the Moody, Ayala, Jimenez and the suspected marijuana, to the 15 year old student residing in meantime the car remains the minor were subsequently police station in San Ignacio Roaring Creek Village, Cayo. impounded at the San Ignacio arrested and charged for town where the car was Attorney Elston Kaseke police station along with the burglary and handling stolen impounded and the three parcels appeared on behalf of both exhibit labeled suspected goods. They appeared in San were weighed amounting 454 defendants this Thursday marijuana. Ignacio's Magistrate Court on Tuesday, May 17 where they #1 - 454 grams pled not guilty to both charges. They were offered and met bail in the sum of $5,000 each and were ordered to return to court on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Police is asking anyone with information which could lead to the arrest of Daniel "Leeche" #2 - 232grams Jimenez and Andy Lemus, to please contact the nearest police #3- 272 grams station.

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