Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 April 18, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 11 Meningitis shots available J. Frank Dobie will host a meningitis camp Friday, April 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. to vaccinate high school seniors and juniors who will at- Area home builder Bob Perry dies at 80 tend college. There will be a $14 charge for the By James Bolen lor University, where he earned a master’s degree his fi rst home in 1975. According to former busi- donated $23.5 million to support Mitt Romney’s vaccine. A consent form must be completed Local homebuilder and Republican campaign in history in 1954. ness partner Billy Burge III of Ayrshire Corpora- campaign. prior to the immunization. Consent forms can donor Bob Perry died in his sleep Saturday, April Following in his father’s footsteps, he then tion, Perry built his fi rst home in Sagemont. While the vast majority of his campaign con- be picked up at the school and charges paid for 13, at 80 years old. went on to teach and coach football at high Burge’s father, Billy Burge II, along with Da- tributions went to Republican candidates, Perry before April 19. Call Carol deClercq, R.N., at Perry played a major role in the develop- schools in Waco and San Angelo from 1956 to vid Hannah Jr., initially created the Sagemont had friends on both sides of the aisle. 713-740-0370 for more information. ment of the South Belt community, as his com- 1964. From 1954 to 1956, Perry served in the area in 1965, later selling plots of land to Perry “Bob Perry was a true friend to the Latino pany, Perry Homes, was responsible for building U.S. Marine Corps. and others to develop. community,” said local state Rep. Carol Al- Hats For Hope at Frazier houses in several area subdivisions, including Perry entered the housing market in 1964 Outside of the South Belt, Perry and Ayrshire varado. “Never seeking publicity, he used his re- Frazier Elementary will host its fifth Hats For Sagemont, Sagemont Park, Sagemeadow and when he became the sales manager for Hen- are also responsible for developing the South sources to make a difference in the lives of many Hope project benefiting M.D. Anderson Can- Sageglen, as well as several local apartment nessey Homes, where he would remain through Shore Harbour, The Meadows, First Colony and young Latino students in Houston. Although we cer Hospital. The school will collect new hats complexes and townhouses. 1967, before starting Perry Homes in 1968. Cinco Ranch communities. may have been on opposite sides of the political with tags still attached or monetary donations Born in a one-room house in rural Bosque While Perry wasn’t the fi rst builder in the Sage- Perry entered the political fi eld in 1986 when spectrum, he was my friend.” through May 10. Since cancer patients have County, northwest of Waco, Perry attended Bay- mont area, he went on to be the largest, building he served as campaign treasurer for the success- Despite Perry’s massive wealth, Burge de- weakened immune systems, only hats with the ful gubernatorial run of Bill Clements. See re- scribed him as a selfl ess individual. tags attached will be accepted. Help with the lated photo on Page 2A. “The Bob Perry I knew for over 40 + years making or knitting of hats will be appreciated. He is probably best known, however, for his was a man whose life was not about him but Contact Rhonda Jacobs for information at 713- Perry visits with Burge role in fi nancing the Swift Boat Veterans for about family and the country he loved,” Burge 740-0560 or [email protected]. Truth ads, aimed at discrediting Democratic can- said. didate John Kerry’s military service, during the Perry is survived by his wife Doylene, a for- Dobie JROTC car wash set 2004 presidential election. mer professor at San Jacinto College South, and During the last presidential election, Perry four grown children. The Dobie Air Force JROTC unit will host a car wash April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Snowie’s, Beamer and Scarsdale. Funds are being raised for the military ball and to help Pct. 2 seizes suspected drug money cadets with costs of attending JROTC Leader- Deputies from the local Harris County ally charged with driving with an invalid license. ship School in June. Donations will be accept- Precinct 2 Constable patrol have confiscated Kritzler said Lancelin had multiple prior drug ed the day of the car wash for a minimum of nearly $5,000 cash and a vehicle from suspected arrests. $5 per vehicle. Tickets will also be pre-sold by drug dealers this past month. On Friday, March 22, a deputy made another cadets. No rain checks for pre-sold tickets. The seizures are part of Precinct 2 Constable traffic stop in the 12100 block of Pompton Chris Diaz’s zero tolerance stance on area crime. around 3:20 a.m. Once again, the deputy noticed St. Luke’s Ministry Fair Diaz, who recently took control of the depart- a strong marijuana odor coming from the vehi- St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, ment following Gary Freeman’s resignation, cle, prompting him to search it. 11011 Hall Road, will hold its annual Stew- feels a strong police presence in the area will A K-9 unit from the Precinct 8 Constable’s ardship Fair Celebration Saturday, April 20, deter criminal activity in the community. office was called to the scene for assistance. and Sunday, April 21, after each Mass. Learn The first confiscation took place during a traf- According to Kritzler, the dog repeatedly hit on about the many service and programs to get in- fic stop in the 11300 block of Beamer Sunday, the vehicle’s gas tank. volved in the parish and community. Mass cel- Feb. 24. A deputy initially stopped a driver A tow truck was then called to the scene to ebrations are Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Sun- around 11 p.m. for making an illegal right turn. jack the vehicle up so the deputy could see day at 7:30, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m., and 1 p.m. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy underneath it. Once lifted off the ground, the (Spanish). For information, call 281-481-6816 noticed a strong marijuana odor. deputy found a metal box attached with magnets or email [email protected]. A subsequent search of the vehicle confirmed to the inside wall of the car. his suspicions, as 1.4 pounds of marijuana along The box reportedly contained 15 grams of Dobie Band hosts car show with a scale were found in the car. The driver, Continued on Page 3A who is reportedly unemployed, also had $1,209 The Dobie Longhorn Band will hold its Local homebuilder Bob Perry (right) died Saturday, April 13, at 80 years old. He is shown in cash in his possession. third annual car show on Saturday, April 20, Kenneth Wysinger, 23, was arrested for pos- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beverly Hills Inter- above with Billy Burge II of Ayshire Corporation. The pair are responsible for developing much of the South Belt community. See related photo on Page 2A. Photo submitted session of marijuana, and the money was seized. mediate, 11111 Beamer. Registration to enter On Saturday, March 16, a deputy stopped a the car show is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. vehicle in the 13100 block of Scarsdale for a Cars/motorcycles entry fee is $25. The first traffic violation at roughly 4:15 a.m. Again, a 50 entrants will receive a goodie bag and strong marijuana odor was detected as the depu- T-shirt. Vendor slots are also available for $25. Inyangumia murder remembered ty approached the vehicle. Visit [email protected] for informa- Publisher’s note: daughters, Uduak and Nnete, and son Edward, While a search of the car did not produce any tion. Register and pay online at dobielong This story con- 12, but neighbors hadn’t seen them in weeks. drugs, the deputy discovered a hidden compart- hornband.com. The community is asked to tinues the series in When no one answered the door, offi cer Alan ment in the vehicle’s center console that was attend and support the Dobie band. which the Leader Brown forced entry into the single-story, ranch- controlled by an electronic piston. will re-examine un- style home and was immediately overpowered When unable to open the compartment elec- Cokesbury women hold sale solved area crimes, by the stench of death. Within minutes, Brown tronically, the deputy was forced to pry it open, The women at Cokesbury United Method- particularly homi- discovered a severely decomposed body lying revealing nearly $2,500 in cash. ist Church will hold their Junk in their Trunks cides. It is hoped facedown on a bed in the master bedroom cov- According to Precinct 2 Sgt. Mike Kritzler, sale Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to noon by bringing light to ered by a sheet with fruit and vegetables placed such hidden nonfactory compartments are pro- at10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Proceeds will benefit these incidents, new around it. He called for homicide detectives. hibited by state law, allowing the department to Cokesbury’s outreach to women and children information may be Homicide Sgt. J.R. Swaim initially believed seize the vehicle, a 2008 Dodge Charger, along survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.