Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 December 12, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 45 Linda Stephens dies Linda Stephens, wife of Mike Stephens, former Dobie High School varsity football head coach and Pasadena Independent School Precinct 2 crime rate drops sharply District director of athletics, has died. The 65-year-old Stephens, who had battled The local contract patrol of the Harris Coun- year. was 15 – nearly twice the number. of reported criminal mischief cases was eight lupus for the past 20 years or so, died from ty Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce has reported a The total number of home burglaries report- As with this year, three of those took place in (three in apartment complexes) compared to last complications of the illness Dec. 9 near the marked decrease in area crime for the past month ed for November through early December was apartment complexes, and one arrest was made. year’s 14 (two in apartment complexes) – a de- Stephens’ home in Willow Park, Texas. when compared to last year’s fi gures. eight, three of which took place in apartment There was only one vehicle burglary reported crease of nearly 50 percent. Born on Oct. 28, 1948, Linda wed Mike in According to Sgt. Mike Kritzler, the three complexes. this year between November and early Decem- December’s statistics got off to a bad start 1972. While Mike made various head coach- most frequent crimes this time of year are home At press time, one arrest had been made. ber. The incident actually occurred in a park with eight cases of criminal mischief being re- ing stops during his long career in high school burglaries, vehicle burglaries and criminal mis- By comparison, the number of home burglar- patrolled by the Harris County Sheriff’s Offi ce. ported on Dec. 1 alone. athletics, Linda followed, as did her career in chief – all of which dropped signifi cantly this ies reported during the same time frame in 2012 Precinct 2 merely took the report on the burglary. Kritzler said eight vehicles in the Kirkmont education. Linda Stephens had retired after a By comparison, the number of vehicle bur- subdivision had their windows smashed. He sus- 35-year career in the classroom, including 18 glaries reported during the same time frame in pects all of the incidents are related and likely in Odessa and seven more in the Pasadena ISD. 2012 was 19, three of which took place in area caused by juveniles. When Mike retired as PISD’s director of ath- parks patrolled by the Harris County Sheriff’s Anyone with any information about the afore- letics during the 2011-2012 school year, they Morgan Offi ce. mentioned crimes is urged to contact the consta- moved to Willow Park, near Dallas-Fort Worth. For the month of November, the total number ble’s offi ce at 281-481-9189. A memorial service will be held at Sage- mont Church sometime after the holidays. The meets Leader will print the information as soon as it Waugh supports Christmas drive becomes available. program’s By James Bolen program. With the help of her neighbors and co- Area holiday closings set A chill is in the air, and the South Belt com- workers, Waugh was able to donate more than South Belt-Ellington Leader munity is once again coming together to help $200 for the drive. The Leader will be on a holiday schedule Jesus those less fortunate by participating in the annual When Waugh explained her intentions to the Dec. 24 through Jan. 3, with no Jan. 2 edition. Leader Christmas program. recycling staff, Brian Mansour, owner of Dwyer The Leader and South Belt Graphics will have Now in its 31st year, the program is aimed at Recycling on Almeda Genoa, also made a gener- The Rev. John Morgan helping families in the immediate area by col- ous donation to the program. limited hours during this time. (left), senior pastor at Sage- The last issue of 2013 will be on Dec. 26, lecting and distributing food and gifts. To help promote the drive, Waugh designed mont Church, is shown to Participating in the drive again this year is and distributed fl iers to local businesses. and the first edition of the new year will be the left greeting Jeremy available Thursday, Jan. 9. Stacey Waugh, daughter of Sagemont Civic Club “This is our favorite time of the year,” Robb Holzbach, who played Je- Vice President Sandy Robb. The volunteer has said. “We love Christmas.” Copy deadline for the Dec. 26 issue of the sus Christ in the church’s Leader is set for Tuesday, Dec. 17. The dead- selfl essly donated hours of her free time to sup- The drive is unique to the mother-daughter second annual presentation port this year’s program. team in the fact that donated goods go directly to line for paid advertising is Thursday, Dec. 19, of Hope is Born. The photo at noon. Items for publication may be sent to “I think it’s great,” Waugh said of the pro- help local residents. was taken after the fourth gram. “It helps the less fortunate.” “We want to help families in this area,” Robb [email protected]. and fi nal performance Sun- Area Libraries This sentiment is shared by her mother. said. “This is our neighborhood.” day, Dec. 8. The elaborate “We’ve always been fortunate to have a nice For Waugh, it’s all about spreading cheer. In observance of the holiday, the Parker production, which told the Williams Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. Christmas,” Robb said. “And it makes you feel “I hope everybody has a wonderful Christ- story of Jesus Christ, was good to help someone else have a nice Christmas mas,” she said. Monday, Dec. 23, and reopen Thursday, Dec. 26. presented by 150 volunteers The Bracewell Neighborhood Library will who otherwise wouldn’t.” The Leader Christmas program is currently and also featured live ani- Waugh, who was born with a rare birth de- underway, and applications for assistance will be be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, mals, special effects and a Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. fect known as cervical meningocele, has over- accepted through Sunday, Dec. 15. musical score. come many challenges of her own. At the time To qualify for the program, recipients must be of Waugh’s birth, doctors told her mother she South Belt area residents and possess one form See Leader coupons Photo by Marie Flickinger would likely never be able to walk. of identifi cation verifying their address. Need Readers may check out the fi rst installment “We never took no for an answer,” Robb said. will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. of the Leader coupon section on Page 6A of Waugh, now 37, went on to attend Stuchbery, To apply for assistance, visit www.south this issue. The section will appear monthly in Thompson and Dobie, as well as take courses at beltleader.com. future editions. San Jacinto College and College of the Main- Those wishing to donate items should visit the land. Leader offi ce, located at 11555 Beamer. Lariaettes set dance clinic Runoff election set for Dec. 14 She has held her current job for more than Desired items include toys for children of all The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual nine years. A day care employee by trade, Waugh ages, nonperishable food items, paper products Winter Dance Clinic for boys and girls on The City of Houston runoff elections are set to For more information, visit www.harrisvotes. enjoys helping children. and cash. There is a particular need for gifts ap- Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at take place Saturday, Dec. 14. org. “She loves kids,” Robb said. “That’s her propriate for older children and teens, such as Dobie, with a parent show at 3 p.m. in the gym. Voters will decide who will fi ll fi ve City Coun- thing.” clothing, sporting goods, makeup kits and gift This is an opportunity for paents to do some cil seats. South Belt voters, however, will be eli- This year Waugh collected aluminum cans to cards. Christmas shopping. Lunch will be provided. gible to vote in only three of the races – District Where to vote recycle in order to raise funds for the Christmas All gifts should be new and unwrapped. Preregistration is $40, $50 at the door, cash D, At-Large Position 2 and At-Large Position 3. Dec. 14 polling locations or money order only. Participants will have the In the contest to fi ll the District D City Coun- Pct. # Location opportunity to perform in the Lariaette’s spring cil seat currently held by term-limited Wanda 76 Beverly Hills Intermediate School Criminal check cashing ring busted show For information, contact Maria Zuniga at Adams, the runoff election is between Dwight 11111 Beamer Road [email protected] or 713-314-6086. Boykins and Georgia D. Provost. 289 Garfi eld Elementary School Police have arrested three individuals and are They then hired homeless people to cash the In the Nov. 5 general election which originally 10301 Hartsook St. seeking a fourth suspect in an elaborate check checks at local businesses in exchange for a per- had 10 candidates on the ballot, Boykins com- 417 Stuchbery Elementary School cashing scheme that targeted elderly South Belt centage of the money. Investigators have charged Christmas light contests 11210 Hughes Road manded a signifi cant lead over Provost, receiv- residents.
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