Magnolia PD allegations lead to investigation by DA

Officer claims chief ordered arrest of Anderson, Scott

By Brian Walzel
Tribune Staff

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a claim that Magnolia Police Chief Ron Cunningham ordered his officers to arrest former councilman Richard Anderson and current city councilman Sammie Scott without cause.

The investigation comes after Cpl. Mike Alexander submitted a letter to the DA’s office outlining specific orders from Cunningham and Capt. Mike Smith to department officers to “find anything to arrest (Anderson) on.”

The letter also claims that Cunningham and Smith ordered officers to arrest current councilman Sammie Scott in fear of being fired.

According to Alexander’s letter, “approximately three weeks ago in the late date of May or early date of June, I (Alexander) was informed by Patrol Officer (Jorge) Anez that he was instructed by Chief Cunningham and Captain Smith to seek Richard Anderson out and arrest or ticket him for any violation you can find, because he had been causing problems for the city police department.”

Alexander also claims Cunningham told officers to “be on the lookout for a certain person who was running for city council driving an old Chevrolet pick up truck who likes to tilt the bottle too much and drive…(Cunningham) then advised that if Sammie Scott got elected we would all be fired.”

Scott defeated Chris Neal in the May election for City Council Position 1.

Both Smith and Cunningham vehemently denied the allegations.

“There has never been a statement like that made whatsoever,” Cunningham said. “It has never been said, nor will it ever be said. That’s ridiculous.”

When asked by the Tribune if was given orders to arrest Anderson or Scott, Smith said, “No, absolutely not. What we instruct our officers is that nobody is immune to Texas law.”

Cunningham said that Anderson has not been targeted by him or his officers. “No, he has no reason to be targeted,” Cunningham said. “We’re here to uphold the law in the state of Texas. (Anderson) is subject to the same laws as anybody else.”

“We don’t get involved in political games, the chief or I,” Smith said. “We’re just here to do our job as law enforcement.”

The Tribune received a copy of the letter and confirmed its authenticity with Alexander. Montgomery County District Attorney Mike McDougal also confirmed his office had received the letter and that there was an ongoing investigation.

According to the DA’s office, the matter is currently under investigation, but it was still too early in the process to determine if Official Oppression charges, a class C misdemeanor, would be forthcoming against any members of the department.

Anderson believes the allegations about Cunningham targeting him are a result of his involvement in the recent city election, when Anderson backed Scott’s candidacy for the council.

According to Alexander’s letter, Smith contacted him on June 15 “in regard to (an) order that was a directive from him and Chief Ron Cunningham. Captain Smith advised (me) that he had received word that Richard Anderson had achieved what he wanted with the City Manager, now he would be going after Captain Smith and Chief Cunningham.”

City voters signed a petition last fall calling for a May election to abolish the city manager form of government in the city, which eventually passed. The Magnolia City Council recently voted to terminate City Manager Roger Carlisle and his assistant, Erick Edwards.

Alexander’s letter went on to state that Captain Smith instructed Alexander “to inform all the patrol officers that if Richard Anderson comes into the city and sneezes on the street to find anything to arrest him on.”

Alexander also claims officers Anez and Eric Silliman recently followed Anderson through the city and into a parking lot where Anderson was “scared and that he almost (urinated on) himself.”

However, Anderson claims he has yet to be stopped by Magnolia officers.

“I can promise you that never happened,” he said. “But there’s no telling what they would do if they did stop me.”

Alexander states in his letter that he felt it was his duty to report the allegations.

“I cannot and will not carry out those orders,” he wrote. “I also believe that as a law enforcement officer I have the duty to protect and serve the citizens, as well as the duty to report these unprofessional, unlawful, unethical and immoral actions of Chief Cunningham and Captain Smith.”

Cunningham said that if Anderson wanted to be involved in the political process in Magnolia, that he should move back into the city.

“Somebody is just trying to stir the pot to get their way,” he said.

Despite the claims against him, Cunningham expressed his support for the current council, including Scott.

“Mr. Scott and the rest of the council have been nothing more than positive for the department,” he said. “They are getting computers and more officers for us.”

Members of the Tomball Fire Department, along with Fire Chief Randy Parr (pictured) celebrated the grand opening of the city’s new South Side Fire Station on June 15. The station will soon be receiving a 75-foot ladder truck. “The more apparatus’ we can get, the better it’s going to be for us and the community,” Parr said. The station held an open house the following day to allow members of the community to tour the new facility.
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Tomball’s Daniels, Britton to compete in Miss Texas pageant

By Brian Walzel
Tribune Staff

Tomball’s Brooke Daniels and Taylor Britton will both be competing for the title of Miss Texas USA July 1.

Britton was named Miss Tomball 2005 and will represent Tomball in this year’s contest. Meanwhile, Daniels will represent Houston as Miss Houston USA in the competition. Last year, Daniels finished as the third runner-up in the Miss Texas USA pageant.

Britton, a Communications major at Baylor University, and Daniels, a Communications major at Sam Houston State University, traveled to Laredo June 24 for a week of rehearsals, specials events, and preliminary competitions.

The week will culminate with the televised Miss Texas USA pageant on July 1.

The annual Miss Texas event is considered one of the most competitive pageants in the country. Texas has long been considered the most successful state to enter contestants into the Miss USA pageant and has claimed eight winners, including four in a row from 1985 to 1989.

One Miss Texas, Chelsi Smith, went on to win the coveted Miss Universe award in1995.

The winner will take home a new Ford Mustang, gold and diamond jewelry, a trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, and will bear the title of Miss Texas USA for year.

In the spring of 2008, the winner will compete in the Miss USA pageant to be televised live on NBC.

The Waller Independent School District Board of Trustees recently recognized 10 retiring district employees. They include (pictured, from left to right) Rachel Caldwell (25 years of service), Linda Fitzgerald (21 years of service), Bill Shirley (23 years of service), Beverly Gunderson (23 years of service), Richey Plemper (34 years of service), Peggy Stark (21 years of service), Joan Robertson (34 years of service). Not pictured are Cathy Ehley, Calvin Trap, and Richard Walther.
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Former Cougars Britton, Russell chosen in annual MLB draft

By Brian Walzel
Tribune Staff

A pair of local baseball players were selected in the June 9 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, but it is still unclear whether the two will sign pro contracts and head out to the minor leagues or return to school next year.

Former Tomball Cougars Drake Britton, who graduated this year, and Kyle Russell, a 2005 graduate, were drafted by the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively.

Former Tomball Cougar and current Texas Longhorn standout Kyle Russell was selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the St. Louis Cardinals

Britton was selected in the 23rd round, 714th overall by the Red Sox while Russell, a sophomore at the University of Texas, was chosen in the fourth round, 142nd overall.

As of press time last week, neither had signed a contract offer.

According to a Houston Chronicle report, Russell will likely return for his junior season at UT, where he set a school record in 2007 with 28 home runs.

Meanwhile, Britton signed a scholarship offer to Texas A&M University. Britton can either sign a contract with the Red Sox and be assigned to a low level minor league squad or attend Texas A&M in the fall, where he would not be eligible to be drafted again until after his sophomore season.

Russell faces a similar scenario. He can either sign a contract with the Cardinals, but would likely be assigned to a higher-level minor league team. Russell could also return to UT, but would be draft eligible next year.

Russell was one of the marquee players in all of college baseball this season. He was a leader on a Longhorn squad that went 46-17 overall and won the Big XII regular season title.

His .336 average was third best on the team.

Pro scouts rave about his outstanding power and his rifle arm, particularly as a right fielder, where a strong arm is valuable asset.

However, scouts are also wary of his lack of consistency in making contact and his high strike out rate.

Russell struck out a team high of 64 times in 2007.

The pitching rich Red Sox took Britton, a left-handed pitcher, with a low-risk, low round pick. If Britton does, in fact, choose to attend A&M, Boston would have only used a 23rd round pick on him.

MISD says either haircut or student has to go

By Cari Herr
Tribune Staff

Nikki Bond’s 6-year-old son’s haircut is a point of contention with the Magnolia Independent School District (MISD), so much so that Bond has removed her son from summer school, just nine days short of the last session day.

The parents of six-year-old Kade Bond removed him from his summer school program at Smith Elementary rather than change is haircut. Submitted photo

The cut is shaved with a one-inch Mohawk, which the district says is “distracting” to fellow students, according to Bond.

Bond claims Smith Elementary Assistant Principal Joe Thornhill removed her son, Kade, from breakfast in the lunchroom the day he arrived with the haircut.

According to Bond, Principal Leslie Schatte “made the call” on the hair cut being distracting, while Amy Ochoa telephoned Bond, requesting her to pick up her child and not return without removing the Mohawk.

When Bond called the district, she spoke with Superintendent Michael Holland’s secretary “who belittled me,” said Bond, “asking me what kind of parent would do that to her child.”

Bond alleges that Chris Hinkelman misrepresented herself during the call, saying her name was “Mary,” but then admitted at the end of the conversation that she was indeed Holland’s secretary.

“I am a tax payer and I do the best I can at parenting. For her to judge me as a parent and to judge my child based on a hair cut, made me angry,” said Bond.

According to Bond, during a telephone call with Director of Curriculum Matt Clark she was told the decision was the principal’s alone.

In an interview with the Tribune, Holland could not comment on Bond’s specific complaint regarding the haircut, or Bond’s claim that Hinkleman misrepresented herself.

He did, however, make a note of the district’s policy on grooming saying the MISD Student Handbook Dress and Grooming guidelines mandate a student’s hairstyle and length.

“The principal, in conjunction with the instructor, may regulate the hair length of a student,” the guideline says.

Bond said she would not comply with the district’s request to modify her son’s haircut, opting to remove him from summer school.

“I am offended that the person I spoke with would lie to me about her identity,” said Bond.

The district holds with the policy that any attire and hairstyle that is distracting to other students is unacceptable.

“Administrators have the authority to regulate any distracting grooming or attire,” Holland said. “That is the dress code that our school board has established as elected members of the board.”

Ronee Schneider was the instructor for a Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge class recently held at the Old Salem Lutheran Parish Hall. Schneider is a prospective member of the Heritage Trails chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and counselor for Boy Scout Troop 113. The troop is sponsored by Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball and is in the Polaris District of the Sam Houston Area Council, which covers the school districts of Spring, Klein, Magnolia and Tomball. The guest speakers for the event were John Kenton Thompson and. Jim Beal, who represented the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Freedom Chapter in Conroe. Pictured (front row, left to right), Matt Cunningham, Andy Harrison, and Seth Blenderman; (middle row, left to right) Mason Brooks, Kyler Mejia, and Michael Schneider; (back row, left to right) Vice President of the Freedom Chapter SAR Thompson, Beal of the Freedom SAR chapter, and Schneider.
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The Book of Clifford By Clifford Parker

Contributing Writer

Well, I never believed this day would come. I have known of families over the years that have been in this plight and I never believed for a moment that it would arrive in my family.

A feud. A family feud that is.

Feuds can be harmful in many ways. Feelings get hurt and things are said and done that people later regret. But now here I am in the midst of a feud that was started on Father’s Day. Of all the days for a feud to start in my family, it had to happen on the day in which my family honored me.

Needless to say, the entire situation was started by my new daughter-in-law! She married my son just a few short months ago and now she has stepped into our family and has started something that I hope we can get over with in a prompt fashion. I don’t want to be in situations like this because it can be time consuming and feelings may linger for years.

I mean, just ask Mr. Andy. Mr. Andy and I have been in a feud for years. He pulls a practical joke on me and I pull one back on him. Think of the time and effort it took me to get back at him after he had played a joke on me.

I probably spent a half a day plotting ways to play a good joke on him. I found a dead beaver on the road and when I saw this beaver, I knew I could use it to get back at Mr. Andy. I propped it up on his front porch in a rocker, hoping he would never know “who done it.” All it took was one phone call for him to figure it out. I walked over to his house and there he was, sitting on his front porch with a rope tied to the rocker next to him and he and the beaver were having a rockin’ good time.

He had tied the string in such a way that when he rocked, the beaver rocked. When I busted out laughing, he knew I was guilty. Our feud has been going on ever since.

Now, wait a minute! You really didn’t think my daughter-in-law and I were REALLY fighting, did you? The kind of feud she has started is one of those ongoing practical jokes, kind of feuds; the kind where it may take years for me to re-pay her for her deeds. Lord knows I hope and pray we never really have a real feud! No, No, No...the feud she started was a practical joke.

She came into our house last Sunday and I was in the living room as she entered our kitchen door. After being in our home for a few minutes, she came to me and announced that our kitchen sink had a really bad water leak. “Oh boy, this is all I need on Father’s Day,” was my thought.

As I approached the sink area, she pointed to the base on the faucet and said, “Right here.”

As I reached for the faucet to turn the water on to see the leak, a hard spray of water hit me right in my oversized belly from the hand held sprayer that had so neatly been aimed toward me.

It seems SOMEBODY had used clear tape to tape down the handle on the sprayer so the moment the water was turned on, it was diverted to the hand-held spray nozzle. She got me, and got me good! As water hit my white T-shirt, the cold spray took my breath away. All I could do is re-coup my senses and recover from the cold water and stand there and grin as my family roared with laughter.

I had been “had” and my only response was to put my arm around her and warn her of the battle yet to come. I was actually proud of her and her stealthy tactics. She has tried her hand at playing with the best and now her battles have begun.

She knows full well that the power of the pen is always mightier than the sword. She also knows full well that I communicate weekly with a whole lot of people in this area of Texas who are always up to fun and games when it comes to practical jokes. She has been warned.

I am proud of her for trying, but the best is yet to come. Watch your back, Katie. Father-in-Law will play his hand some day in the future. You will never know when or where. You will never know how or how soon, but just suffice it to say, “it will happen.”

- Clifford

Carlisle’s ousting could cost Magnolia more than $133,000

By Cari Herr
Tribune Staff

When the hammer fell on Magnolia’s former City Manager Roger Carlisle this month some residents may have been pleased, while others were counting the cost of the more than $133,800 Carlisle claims he is due.

Former Magnolia City Manager Roger Carlisle was released from his contract with the city at a June 12 meeting.

After a controversial 3-2 vote to release him from his contract rather than offer him an alternate position with the city, Councilman Dave Sutherland said they were doing what the citizens wanted.

Sutherland said City Attorney Leonard Schneider had been delegated the task of resolving Carlisle’s contract, but declined further comment on the subject.

Carlisle said the total compensation from the city, including salaries and benefits, is $96,906.74, while the combined 4A and 4B contracts bumped that number to a total of $133,866.74.

While Carlisle may have come on board in 2004 for a contracted three years to the tune of $60,000 in salary plus benefits, his contract was extended by a year to 2008. He was offered a $3,000 per year raise in November 2005.

An additional amendment to his contract with the city in November 2006 offered him another 5 percent increase per year to “agree to remain in the exclusive employ of employer.”

According to Carlisle, his contract was updated in 2006 at the urgency of the council following the filing of a petition to place a proposition to do away his position on the May 2007 ballot.

4A and 4B Corporations both offered Carlisle a three contract as well in Oct 2004. Both entities extended his contract last year to 2008 on Dec. 15 and April 14, respectively.

The 2006 addendum to Carlisle’s contract with the city provides for the “employer to pay employee a lump sum cash payment of one years salary with full benefits within 14 days after the council has taken formal action.”

That time limit is up June 26.

Though his contract provides for a car allowance, Carlisle claims he never used it.

At the June 14 4A meeting, Carlisle was candid about his position.

“I hope I have made an impact in helping the corporation to move forward,” he said. “I wish the best of luck to you.”

Carlisle said he intends to stay in the Magnolia area, but did not reveal any further plans for employment.

When questioned by board members as to recommendations for action items, Carlisle had little to offer.

“I care about the city. I like to do things well, but I’m not going to be here to finish them,” he said.

Webb, Harrington continue verbal sparring even after run-off decision

By Brian Walzel
Tribune Staff

Even though the race for Position 3 on the Tomball City Council has been decided with Bill Webb squeaking out a victory over former mayor H.G. “Hap” Harrington, the verbal volleying between the two continues.

Harrington claims that the primary reason Webb won the election was due to the money the new councilman spent during his campaign.

“I think money was a big difference,” Harrington said.

H.G. “Hap” Harrington

Bill Webb

According to campaign finance reports, Webb received more than $30,000 in contributions, while Harrington accepted just more than $3,000.

Harrington also claimed Webb received money from area developers who would expect Webb to work in their favor.

Webb denied that he has accepted money from any developers.

“I have taken no money from any developer,” he said.

One Webb contributor who Harrington questioned was Art DePue, who donated more than $10,000 to Webb’s campaign.

“Art DePue is a realtor,” Webb said. “And as far as I know, it’s not illegal to take money from a developer or realtor.”

Not only did Webb fight off claims from Harrington to win the race, he also deflected allegations from his family.

At an early June Tomball city council meeting, his daughter-in-law alluded to Webb not being a quality council candidate and questioned his morals. She also alluded to the possibility that Webb was involved with the Ku Klux Klan.

However, Webb said Harrington orchestrated the scene.

“I think that was an underhanded scheme orchestrated by Harrington,” he said. “He ran on slandering people, lies, and innuendos. That was his platform.”

Despite the allegations, Webb pulled out a slim 64-vote victory over Harrington.

Even before the run-off election, Webb admitted his chances of beating Harrington were slim. He said his victory came as a surprise.

“Of course, naturally I was elated,” he said. “I think the citizens of Tomball showed that they were wanting a change in administration in city hall. I was the person who advocated a change in direction.”

Harrington said that while he was disappointed he lost the election, he was somewhat relieved to no longer have the pressures of political office.

“It’s a little bit of a relief,” he said. “It takes a load off of you. I’m disappointed and relieved at the same time.”

Harrington said he has no plans to seek office in the future “at this time.”

“I ran the first time because I wanted to give something back to the community,” he said, “because the community has been so good to us.”

Harrington said serving as mayor came with difficulties.

“You put up with a lot of criticism, talk, gossip and rumors. It’s hard to take sometimes,” he said. “But it’s worth it.”

Webb said now that he is serving on council, he will work toward implementing zoning laws in the city.

He also said he was not in favor of purchasing Hooks Airport until certain questions, such as how much the facility will cost, are answered.

Fourth grade Tomball Independent School District students (front) Sheehan Jimenez of Willow Creek Elementary, and Austin Dominguez of Tomball Elementary, took part in a stepping stones exercise June 13 as they developed short story plots during a writing camp. The week long camp was offered to students in grades four through eight as a summer enrichment class. This was the first year TISD offered the writing camp. Twenty students signed up for the class.
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Magnolia 4B board members question revitalization project, approve hearing

By Cari Herr
Tribune News

Magnolia 4B Corporation directors questioned the real economic impact on commercial development of the Betty Hall Street extension, while at the same time approving a motion to set a public hearing for it at a June 14 meeting.

Pictured, (left to right), at the June 14 meeting of the Magnolia 4B Corporation, Magnolia City Secretary LuAnn Drake administered the oaths of office to newly appointed directors, Viren Vansadia, Richard Eselius, and Carl Mize.

The road extension is part of a downtown revitalization project recently approved by city council and is intended to accommodate economic growth and access to the city’s planned detention park.

A long-time supporter of downtown revitalization for Magnolia, newly appointed President Jonny Williams fielded questions from board members regarding the project.

Director Ray Jordan questioned the validity of the project.

“Will the project really draw in people to that alley?” he asked.

Williams countered that the completed project would be an upgraded shopping district with public parking and restrooms, citing the lack of sidewalks in the area as a hindrance to economic growth.

When Director Jerry Reed asked if the Betty Hall Street extension would be zoned commercial or residential, Williams said he could not guarantee the commercial zoning of the property, as the city does not currently have a zoning ordinance.

“I’m not that familiar with it, though I am in favor of it,” Director Richard Eselius said in a later interview. “You’ve got to start someplace and the town needs a strolling area.”

Though new board members were unfamiliar with the project, the projected fund balance of $90,000 by year’s end prompted some hesitation.

“The downtown project sounds good, but I don’t know about the financing. I have not studied the project yet,” said Director Viren Vansadia.

Director Mike Karm made the motion to set the date for a public hearing 60 days out, as required by 4B operating guidelines.

Despite the motion, City Secretary LuAnn Drake said in a later interview that a date could not be set because a dollar amount had not been included in the motion.

When questioned about the order of proceedings, Williams said, “The intention is to have O’Malley Engineering prepare some preliminary drawings.”

With three new board members being sworn in at the meeting, a history lesson on old and current business was necessary to move forward with the agenda.

At the opening of the meeting, outgoing President Frank Parker spoke to new board members defining the purpose and history of the corporation and encouraging directors to be judicious and independent.

“It’s critical for you to dot the ‘I’s’ and cross the ‘T’s, ’” said Parker.

The city has already been investigated by the Texas Rangers and completed a Grand Jury investigation “because they refused to follow the rules,” said Parker in reference to the original construction of City Hall.

“You are semi-independent from the city council. Capitalize on that and maintain your independence,” he said.

Parker, a long time member of the 4B, was removed at the June 12 Magnolia City Council meeting along with David Burdick, while former Director Dave Sutherland resigned from his position.

“Mr. Parker gave me insight of what 4B has done and can do for the city,” said Eselius, who has lived in the area for less than a year.

A Steering Committee is scheduled to meet June 27 at 7 p.m. at 400 Melton to discuss the various segments and levels of participation in the downtown revitalization project.

Teen pregnancy center breaks ground in Magnolia, doors to open by year’s end

By Cari Herr
Tribune Staff

The culmination of four years of effort was celebrated at a groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony June 7 for Baby and Me, a teen pregnancy crisis center set to open in Magnolia this year.

Pictured, community leaders recently joined Baby and Me founder Nancy Garza at a groundbreaking ceremony for Baby and Me, a home for pregnant teenagers and young mothers.

Founder Nancy Garza welcomed Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan, board members, visitors and supporters of the program acknowledging the community members and business owners who have by donation brought her dream closer to a reality.

“This is amazing what’s going on here,” said Garza.

The first resident of Baby and Me, Cristina Martinez, was welcomed into Garza’s own home after Martinez, who at the time was just 16-years-old, delivered a son. A scheduled weeklong stay for Martinez turned in to a year.

Martinez, now 20, left the center two years ago and is successfully working to support herself and her son, who will be 4 in August. She said she could not have made it without the help of the program.

“I was homeless and my family knew about it, but did not try to help me,” said Martinez.

Two girls have received assistance from Baby and Me, while Garza has worked to get the program off the ground, funded primarily by donations from the community.

Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan, a supporter of the program, spoke well of the community effort.

“Taking the love you have to these girls and showing them the way to raise their kids is a tremendous job that takes a community,” said Fagan.

Steve Carter said the program is independent of River of Praise Church, but that it was supported substantially by the church’s membership.

The center is not currently accepting applicants to the program, but is scheduled to be open by the end of the year.

“We are determined that the construction phase will be complete this year,” said Garza. “However, we are depending heavily upon donations to make that happen.”

Future services of the program are planned to include counseling, teaching, training, educational forums for completion of high school, and job training and interviewing.

“There’s a lot to be done. A lot to teach,” said board member Sandy Cook. “Not all parents stick behind their kids when they get in trouble.”

For more information, call 832-646-9223. Donations can be sent to 32020 Old Hempstead Road, Magnolia, Texas, 77355, or deposited by account name at Woodforest Bank.

Police seeking information on sexual assault suspect

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office was recently contacted by the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department regarding charges it filed on 52-year-old Jamie “James” Vau.

Vau has been charged and arrested in Albuquerque for criminal sexual contact of a minor. Their investigation revealed Vau lives in the Spring area of North Harris County.

Vau has had numerous marriages and has had access to young children during these relationships. The sheriff’s office was also told Vau served in some capacity in a large church in Montgomery County working with youth.

Investigators in Albuquerque said the children he targeted were boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 14 years old.

Vau is described as having a medium complexion, 5-feet, 10-inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. He may have been driving a dark blue Toyota Corolla with Texas registration.

Based on this information, the sheriff’s office is asking the parents of any children who may have come in contact with Jamie (James) Vau to talk with their children about the possibility of inappropriate behavior.

Parents of any child who may have been a victim are asked to contact their local law enforcement agency to file a report.

Anyone who has any questions regarding this case can call Det. Dolan with the Albuquerque Police Department Crimes Against Children Unit at 505-761-4060, ext. 223.

High School received $6,000 in American Cheer Power’s World Series of Cheerleading. Teams from around the country competed in the series and were awarded points for how well they placed at each competition. The competition is the first of its kind in the industry and the biggest cash award program for level five teams in the world. Teams from around the country compete by score against other level five teams. Each team must attend at least three American Cheer Power Competitions. More than $100,000 was awarded to 10 teams, including five All Star teams, two school teams and three dance teams. For more information, call 713-417-3575, or log on to www.cheerpower.com.
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