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402 LOVETT at TAFT • HOUSTON • 520-7935 HOUSTON VOTES SORORITY AUGUST 10 ON CITY REDISTRICTING PLAN GIRL FROM Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus Making Strong Effort in Support Of 16-6-1 Plan as Big Improvement Over Current Council Setup. years, and the city has spent four million HEll dollars to argue its redistricting case in HOUSTON - The city votes next Satur- court. day, August 10 on a proposed amendment Caucus President Toni Knight said she to the City Charter that would change the believes that the caucus' endorsement of structure of Houston City Council. the 16-6-1 plan will carry a great deal of The current City Council is composed weight with gay and lesbian voters, and the of nine council members elected from dis- organization is working very hard to turn LOIS tricts, five at-large council members and out the vote. a mayor elected. If Proposition 35 is ap- She told TWT NEWS, "The HGLPC en- proved by the voters, a 16-6-1 system dorsement is important because we work would replace 9-5-1, enlarging City Coun- for and support what we endorse, we put cil to 16 council members elected from our time and money into the effort. We've BROM districts, six at-large council members passed out thousands of flyers, we're do- elected citywide and a mayor elected ing a 9,500-piece mailout, and we'll be mak- citywide. ing a very strong get-out-the-vote effort on The original impetus for changing the election day. We'll also be running a phone FIELD structure of City Council came from the bank. We do all this because we need all Hispanic community, which, because of of our community's voters to support explosive growth over the last decade, is 16-6-1." now greatly underrepresented on council. Knight also noted what appears to be an SATURDAY, Houston gay and lesbian community upswing in political awareness and activity leaders were disappointed earlier this year in the community. "Over half of the peo- when City Council failed to consider a ple who have helped us with our mailout AUGUST 3 council redistricting plan that would have say they have never been politically active created a Montrose district. before." They were especially frustrated and Since the August 10 vote is a referen- angered by the fact that City Council dum on the structure of city government, members who had been supportive of the rather than part of a presidential or mayoral gay and lesbian community in the past race that might be expected to draw more made no attempt even to bring up a Mon- attention, general voter turnout is ex- trose district for discussion. pected to be rather low. In a July 3 HGLPC meeting, however, A highly motivated gay and lesbian vote the caucus passed a resolution supporting may therefore prove crucial in determining the 16-6-1 plan. The reasoning behind the the outcome of the referendum and hence decision was that the plan does provide the future structure of City Council. better representation forthe Hispanic and HGLPC Vice President Robert Bridges sue Asian communities in Houston. Also, the stressed the importance of the gay and Montrose neighborhood will comprise lesbian vote in ensuring the success of about 40% of the new District C, a higher 16-6-1 at the polls. percentage than in the current District C, "Houston's gay and lesbian community thus giving the Montrose bloc vote greater really needs to turn out at the polls on Inen~s influence. August 10 to support Prop. 35 (16-6-1) for Caucus officials also stress the wisdom the benefits it affords our own communi- of settling the redistricting issue as quick- ty, and also to say 'yes' to a better form of oall~ ly and fairly as possible. They point to municipal government that will serve the Dallas as an example of what might hap- needs of the city well into the next pen in Houston if the matter is allowed to century" drag on with no end in sight. There have "Our influence in this election could be 3903 CEDARSPRINGS been no elections in Dallas forthe past two pivotal," he concluded. (214) 380-3808 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 19 DALLAS COUNTY LESBIAN AUTHOR COMMISSIONERS TURN COMING TO AUSTIN DOWN PLAN TO FIGHT Carolyn Weathers to Appear SPREAD OF AIDS At Liberty Books August 9. CDC Grant Would Have Gone to AUSTIN - Noted author Carolyn Weathers will be returning to her home Purchase of Items for Distribution state next Friday, August 9 for a visit to To High-Risk Groups. Austin's Liberty Books. Weathers, widely recognized for her DALLAS - Dallas County Commis- sioners have turned down a plan that contributions to the current lesbian liter- would have helped the fight against the ary movement, has written three books, spread of AIDS, even though it would not Leaving Texas: A Memoir, Shitkickers & have cost them anything. Other Texas Stories and Crazy. She has Dr. J. Randolph Farris, Director of the also written a play, Mouse Soup, which Dallas County Health Department, ex- was staged at Los Angeles' Celebration Theatre in 1988. plained to Michael McKinney of TWT NEWS that the money needed to finance the plan As a result of the success of Shitkickers would have come out of a $900,000 grant & Other Texas Stories, Weathers' story from the National Centers for Disease about pre-Stonewall gay and lesbian life in Control. San Antonio was reprinted in Common The money was to be used to buy con- Bonds: Stories About Modern Texas Wom- doms, lubricant and other items to help en, edited by Suzanne Comer. prevent the spread of AIDS. The items Weathers is a graduate of Texas Wom- would be distributed through county of- en's University and a native Texan who fices to those adults considered to be moved to California in 1968. She was an members of high-risk groups. The matter early participant in the gay and lesbian was brought before the County Commis- rights movement. She now works as a sioners because it was considered to be public librarian in Los Angeles, where she controversial, and needed their approval. lives with her companion. Commissioner Jim Jackson said that he Weathers is currently at work on a novel feared the plan would only promote prom- about a Texas family caught between the iscuity. "You're not changing lifestyles conventionality of their Bible Belt com- here, you're just making it convenient. I munity and the loving bond with their two realize principles are a little old-fashioned daughters, who grow up to be lesbians and very unconventional women. these days, but I'd like to think I still have , .J , a few, and I'm not going to step overthem for convenience's sake." "I think, in terms of public health, we have an obligation to do this," said com- missioner John Wiley Price. He said that Noted lesbian author Carolyn Weathers the prevention of the spread of AIDS was returns to home state a public health issue, and not one of for Austin visit principles. August 9. The funds would have been used to pur- chase 16,000 condoms, lubricant with spermicide, a videotape training film ex- plaining the proper use of condoms, and Carolyn Weathers will be appearing at matchbooks imprinted with phone num- Liberty Books, 1014-B N. Lamar next Fri- bers to dial for more information. day from 7:30-9 p.m. The bookstore will Dr. Farris said he would make the pro- provide light refreshments. posal again, probably in another two Toby Johnson, co-owner of Liberty weeks, when County Judge Lee Jackson Books and himself an author, encouraged returns from vacation. Farris said he knew the community to come out and show that AI DS was an emotional issue, and that Weathers a warm welcome, and perhaps in the meantime he would make efforts to even persuade her and her partner to move appeal to the other commissioners. back to Texas.
PAGE 20 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 "Austin's a great place for lesbians and gay men. An author of Carolyn's stature would be a fine addition to our commu- nity," he said.
QUEER NATION LEADS SILENT PROTEST IN WOODLANDS 125 Take Part in July 27 March Against Hate Crimes. HOUSTON - The local chapter of Queer Nation, the nationwide lesbian/gay Queer Nation members read statement denouncing hate rights group, led a silent demonstration in crimes and caffing on adults to teach children tolerance the Woodlands last Saturday, July 27. and respect for diversity. TWT NEWS photo. The 10 youths who are implicated in the attack on three gay men in Montrose on teaching young people that it is all right to July 4, resulting in the death of Paul attack and kill those who are different from Broussard, are all from the Woodlands themselves, because prejudice is not area north of Houston. natural. It is taught, in subtle and often unintended ways, by parents, teachers, 'l0<"<, lnc "'"'-'S,,,,bo/~0/ £%«I,,,.Cf ( ministers and the media. Sill" 1'71 ) "Today we challenge you to find ways THE OFFICIAL to teach your children a better way. They r must be taught tolerance and respect for ...... H. . \MISS GA Y TEXAS/ _ .u. / human life and human diversity. You can PAGEANT begin by expressing your own concern over the murder of Paul Broussard, or any example of homophobia, racism, sexism or anti-semitism. They will learn from your example. Please begin now to teach them At least 125 people took part in July 27 silent demonstra· tion in Woodlands. well." TWT NEWS photo. The casket and the signs were then picked up, and the demonstrators moved At least 125 people gathared at noon at back toward their starting point. the corner of Montrose and West Drew, The protest was carried off without trou- near the site of the crime, and drove to the ble, thanks in part to law officers, who previously selected location, a shopping cooperated in blocking traffic when center on Sawdust Road. necessary. Carrying signs, and led by a group of six Me Donna Day bearing aloft a casket, the demonstrators Special Guests: Naomi Sims proceeded through the parking lot of the DALLAS' AIDS shopping center down to the next inter- Kofi and section and crossed the street to an open RESOURCE CENTER MGT 1991 Nakoma Shaye area on the other side of the road. The casket was then laid on the ground, EXPANDS PROGRAMS and four members of Queer Nation took Workshops, Training and Seminars turns reading from a statement calling on Open to all Texas Residents all Houstonians to accept responsibility Updated to Address Current Issues. for hate crimes and for parents to begin DALLAS - The AIDS Resource Center teaching their children tolerance and has announced that it is expanding two of For entry information, call respect for human life and diversity. its most popular monthly workshops. Ignacio at (713)864-0120 or "We come here today to ask the people "The Truth, Pass It On," which has been TWT Houston (713)527-9305, of Houston a question," the statement offered for the past two and a half years, Dallas (214)521-0622 began. "What are you teaching the chil- is being broadened to include issues like dren of our community? Someone is women and HIV, HIV positive sensitivity
PAGE 22 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 810 PACIFIC_HOUSTON • 713.521.9123 as well as updates on medical treatme:nts ensure Hispanic representation on the na- and the latest thinking on safe sex gUide- tional level. lines. "Truth Training" is offered on the Morales has a long record of community second and fourth Wednesdays of each involvement and activism. She has served month, this month on August 14 and 28. as president of the Mexican-American Workshop times are 7-10 p.m. The course Democrats of Houston, was a Grand Mar- is free, but advance registration is shal of the 1991 Houston Lesbian/Gay requested. Pride Parade, and is the lead plaintiff in the "Positive Living, A Workshop for the challenge to Section 21.06 of the Texas HIV-Positive," offers a "next step" for Penal Code now working its way through those who have found out that they are the courts. HIV-positive. "Positive Living" will now be Funds raised by the event will be divided offered three times a month on Tuesday between LLEGO, whose share will be used evenings. Each two-hour workshop will to help bring the first national Latina/ focus on a topic of current concern and Latino conference to Houston in May of need. next year, and LGRL. LLEGO spokesper- The topics and dates for the month of son Odilia Mendez and Pat Gandy of LGRL August are "Health, Treatment and Trials" will be on hand to discuss the activities of on August 13, "Benefits" on August 20 and their groups. "Emotional and Legal Issues" on August 'I 27. Sessions are from 7-9 p.m. and are free. 1 The workshops are designed to be very in- teractive and specific. Advance registra- Houston activist ~I tion is requested. Linda Morales to be IIi A new workshop offered by DGA and recognized for con- I tributions in August 8 l' the AIDS Resource Center is the Volunteer birthday toast. :1 Recruitment and Involvement Fair. This TWTNEWSphoto. course is designed to give people who want to volunteer their time a chance to learn more about the options available and The birthday celebration is being held f"':' how best to direct their interests. Volun- at Club Inergy, 3121 Hillcroft, from 6:30- :ii'::: It teer orientation is offered on the Thurs- 8:30 p.m. Featured entertainers will be days following "The Truth, Pass It On." For :iwwooii comedian Nancy Ford and singer Gerry August the dates are the 15th and the 29th. Quinones. MONTH The AIDS Resource Center is a commu- For more information on the celebra- nity outreach project of the Dallas Gay tion, call (713)520-5667 or write P.O. Box Alliance and the Foundation for Human 980134, Houston, TX 77098. Understanding. For more information MI about the Resource Center and any of its programs, call (214)521-5124 or 528-4233. DALLAS TO HOST COM 1992 STATE SALUTE TO HOUSTON'S LESBIAN CONFERENCE LINDA MORALES Next Planning Meeting Scheduled Proceeds to Benefit LLEGO, For August 11at Gay & Lesbian Texas Lesbian/Gay Lobby. Community Center. HOUSTON - Community activist Linda DALLAS - Plans are now underway for Morales will be saluted for her contribu- the fifth annual Texas Lesbian Conference tions to the gay and lesbian community in [TLC], to be held in Dallas in the spring of a birthday "roast and toast" next Thurs- 1992. day, August 8. A meeting held on Sunday, July 14 at the The celebration will benefit the Lesbian Lesbian Resource Center to set prepara- Gay Rights Lobby of Texas [LGRL], which tions in motion attracted 38 women ready represents gay and lesbian Texans in Aus- with ideas and enthusiasm. This is the sec- tin, and LLEGO, the national Latina/Latino ond time Dallas played host to the con- Lesbian/Gay Organization, which works to ference. The first TLC was held in Dallas
PAGE 24 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 group's history that two leadership posi- in May of 1988, followed in succeeding tions are held by lesbians. years by conferences held in Houston, San Kevin Donahue of Denver will serve as Antonio and Austin. Executive Vice-President and Lee Allen The annual gathering features nation- Dubin of Los Angeles was re-elected as ally known lesbian speakers, workshops, Treasurerfor asecond term. The Board of exhibits, dances, entertainment, film fes- Directors affirmed their commitment to tivals and other events of interest to the FRIDAYS lesbian community of Texas. Lesbians reach out to lesbians and people of color, from other states are also being encour- who the board considers to be under- represented in GLPCl's ranks. More Men, aged to attend. Planners said they were working to en- GLPCI will reconvene for next year's sure that the conference will be repre- conference in Indianapolis on the Fourth sentative of the great diversity of lesbians, of July weekend, 1992. For further informa- M-ore M-\lsic, including women of all religions, ages, tion about GLPCI, please write to P.O. Box ethnic backgrounds and those who are 50360, Washington, DC 20091 or call (202) More Funt physically challenged, as well as women 583-8029. of all political persuasions. All women interested in participating in the TLC are invited to the next general EPAH FUND-RAISER Why go on planning meeting on Sunday, August 11, at 3 p.m. at the Dallas Gay and Lesbian BENEFITS HOUSTON'S and on ... Community Center, 2701 Reagan. For more information, call Rose Padilla at MONTROSE CLINIC (214)621·3202 (voice mail) or Elizabeth 'Evening in Monte Carlyle' Raises We simply Harvey at (214)823-7672. $10,000 for Aerosol Pentamidine, guarantee you Research on Preventative Care. the Biggest GAY & LESBIAN HOUSTON - The Executive and Pro- fessional Association of Houston [EPAH] After Office PARENTS GATHER recently turned over proceeds from its IN HOUSTON "Night in Monte Carlyle" fund-raiserto the Party that Montrose Clinic. _0~ Over 150 Attend Twelfth Annual At the group's July business meeting, you will find EPAH members presented a check for t'tn GLPCI Conference Held July 19-21. .. --= $10,000 to Chris Jimmerson and Mark Can- c=3~g in Texas at HOUSTON - Over 150 parents and field of the Montrose Clinic. Jimmerson C 0 .- ..Q children attended the twelfth annual con- said the funds would be used to expand ..!:!j 800 Pacific. ference of the Gay and Lesbian Parents the clinic's aerosol pentamidine program, ~'"C Coalition International [GLPCI], held the allowing more patients to be treated. .ct'Cos weekend of July 19-21 at the Hyatt Regen- The money will also enable the clinic to r:~ cy Hotel/West Houston. continue its research efforts regarding the ~; The gathering featured a series of work- benefits of preventative health care for ~e•.• os shops and special events for parents, HIV-infected people. 5Q teens and children. Workshops included Over 300 attended "An Evening in Monte " •.. a discussion on adoption, a panel of older Carlyle," held June 29 at the fashionable .",...•.os children of lesbian and gay parents dis- Carlyle Restaurant. EPAH members and ~~ cussing their families, a discussion about community businesses sponsored the .....Q=~ coming out to children and a presentation gaming tables. Also featured were live and ~~ on conference planning. silent auctions for a variety of prizes. I@ '" The organization also chose a new slate The Community Affairs Committee of ~ of officers. Jim Pate of Houston, who has EPAH said it hopes to make the fund-raiser a served as Vice-President of Group Devel- an annual event to benefit community- opment for the past two years, was elected related organizations. EPAH was founded president. Susanne Putman of Detroit is 14 years ago as an executive and profes- the new Vice-President of Group Develop- sional organization. Its goals are to pro- 804 & 808 Pacific • (713)521-2519 ment and Ruth Ippolito of Indianapolis mote business networking and foster takes over as Secretary. Don Harrelson of social relationships among its members. GLPCI noted that the election of Putman Since 1988, EPAH fund-raisers have raised 3 in 1 Cocktails, Longnecks or Regular and Ippolito marks the first time in the over $62,000 for community charities. Happy Hour Prices Extended untillOpm. PAGE 26 '*' TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 In This Column Readers Exchange Ideas With Other Readers and Our Editor in a Public Forum. Address All Letters to: Comment, TWT,3900 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219. All Letters Become the Prop- erty of TWT and Must Be Signed to Be Published. TWT Will Withhold Names Upon Request. To Avoid Editing, Keep Letters Short. TWTDoes Not Print Letters Sent to other Gay & Lesbian Publications-Editor.
LOCAL NAMES The posters and brochures will contain Austin Coalition Combats specific steps on how to report crimes & NUMBERS and how best to avoid being assaulted. Violence The maps will inform individuals- FOR DIRECT CONTACT! DearTWT: especially out-of-town visitors-how best The newly-formed Austin Lesbian/Gay to enjoy the downtown area safely. • HOT DATES Anti-Violence Coalition arose from the For information or answers to any • PHONE TALK increase in crimes against members of questions you may have, contact me at the lesbian/gay community in the Austin (512)454-8193. area, The organization's primary goal is Stewart Gallas addressing violence against lesbians and Chair/Austin Lesbian/Gay Anti-Violence gay men by collecting statistics on hate Coalition crimes, encouraging the reporting of such Austin, TX crimes and educating the gay community on prevention measures. The Coalition has contacted the Austin Quality of Life Police Department and City Council regarding the growing problem in the Dear TWT: downtown area, We are working with the This letter is an opportunity to police and the City Manager's office to introduce myself as the new Administrator decide how best to handle the Fourth and at Garrett Park Manor Health Care Center Colorado Street situation. in Dallas. The Coalition recently had a police At Garrett Park Manor Health Care officer speak at one of our meetings. The Center, the emphasis is on the quality of officer stated that reporting crimes life, provided by a highly trained group of correctly is most important for tracking professionals who have dedicated their and statistical purposes. When reporting a careers to caring for the elderly. Our skilled crime, the person must make sure the staff of nurses and nursing assistants officer is aware that the incident was provide round-the-clock care, administered indeed a hate crime; otherwise, it will be according to the individual's special categorized as merely an assault. It is FOR TEXAS AREA CODES ••• needs-ranging from advanced medical STATE AREA CODE imperative that all hate crimes be ~ ~ PRESS: ~ PRESS: attention to just a friendly helping hand, categorized as such. (405) We are proud to have set up the first OKLAHOMA [I] (214~(903) (806) The officer also suggested that crime '-J Q rn AIDS Special Care Unit in the state of victims get the badge numbers of officers Texas. Presently we are undergoing OKLAHOMA (918) they feel are not responding appropriately (409) (817) extensive remodeling and renovations to m [!] [!] to the situation and follow through to -STATE- AREA CODE PREIS: our facility and always welcome donations ARKANSAS (501) insure the incident has been reported. MISSISSIPPI (601) (512) (915) for the Special Unit. We encourage active m m [1J rn The Coalition was also successful in volunteers from the community, working with the City Manager's office to ALABAMA (205) The homelike atmosphere is a way of LOUISIANA (318) (504) (713) get additional street lighting in the area, life at Garrett Park Manor Health Care m m ra We are attending City Council meetings to Center. Presently we are accepting a few alert them to these problems. select residents for admission, The Coalition is working on developing If I can be of any assistance to you in printed materials that will inform the any way, please feel free to let me know public about what specific actions to take by calling (214)824-8030or (817)464-7414. after a hate crime occurs. These materials will hopefully include posters, brochures Gary W, Tracy and smart-walk maps that should be Administrator available in area bars, Dallas, TX
PAGE 28 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 29 DeMoore, Angelica North, Lady Yvonne, Petition for Hate Crimes Bill Mariah Powers and Memories owner Donna Worthington as Santa Claus. DearTWT: I started the Houston petition drive to The following businesses and AUGUST 6-18 get legislation on the books that could individuals also helped by donating items effectively deal with hate-motivated crimes to be auctioned during the benefit: To A Tee, Laura Alvarado, John Carlos, Encore KVIL's Suzie Humphreys portrays in Texas. The petition asks the Governor the warm-hearted madam of the to place House Bill 52 on call for the Video, The Grasshopper, Memories, special legislative session. This bill will Clowning Around, Bob and Sharen Rupp, famous Chicken Ranch fighting a deter hate crimes through enhanced "For All the World" benefit, Joel, Connie losing battle against a TV penalties, as well as enable hate-crime and Janie, Alamo City Men's Chorus, journalist, politicians, and South Texas Systems and SAAF House. statistics to be properly gathered. religious nuts. Also starring The Houston Gay and Lesbian Political A special person who helped that night was Raymond Elliott, who was our official Norman Alden, Annie Golightly Caucus is proud to provide the volunteers for this important petition. Fighting for money counter. and Bill McDavid's Wide Track. human rights, especially our own, will Another special group of people are the It's a high-spirited evening. Rated make a difference. Good things can begin owners and the staff of Memories, who R for language. to happen soon, but it takes participation allowed us to hold this Third Annual by everyone. Consider becoming a GLPC Christmas In July Show at their bar. Casa Manana 817/332-6221 I would especially like to thank everyone member. 3101 W. Lancaster, Fort Worth At a minimum, sign the petition! At who came out that night and supported us Hours: 9-6 M-F & 9-4 Sat. least let your voice be heard. Then, make with their applause and contributions. Rainbow- Ticket Master 787-1500 sure you are registered to vote and follow Without all of you we could not have done through. The petitions and voter it! .casa A& registration are at gay and supportive bars Ericka Raye Fort Worth and businesses. Call or come by the San Antonio, TX 6. SW!J'elegram GLPC office and help out. Thanks. IIBlI!I JCPenney ill~U~n~1lH\. William (Bill) Willis Chair, Special Petition Committee Think Twice Before Walking Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus Houston, TX DearTWT: I'd like to address this letter to the gay and lesbian commmunity not just here in San Antonio, but to those visiting as well. Christmas in July a Success With new clubs opening in close proximity to one another, a lot of people DearTWT: feel that in order to save themselves the On Saturday, July 20, the Third Annual hassle of driving around, they prefer to Christmas in July Show was held at walk. As an employee of a local club, I'd Memories as a benefit for the San Antonio like to say don't! I have seen firsthand AIDS Foundation. Once again this small what a mistake this can be. neighborhood bar was packed to capacity For those of you who don't know what and a grand total of $2,500 was raised for I'm talking about, it's time you knew. In SAAF House in memory of the late Robert the last month some of those who choose W. Rupp, a.k.a. Courtney Rose. to walk have been beaten up, held up at As emcee of this benefit show, I would knifepoint and just last week someone like to thank the following groups of was held up at gunpoint. people who helped make this benefit a Our lives are worth much more than a success. good parking space. The streets between The following performers contributed the clubs are dark and unsafe for walking their time and efforts: my co-emcee for the late at night. evening Modesty Blaise, Jackie Skinner, It's not always easy to fight when Miriam and Barb, Hot Tamale of The you've been drinking, harder when you're Pointless Sisters, Alexis, Pauletta Leigh, outnumbered, but you can't win a fight Alane Rose, Darrell a.k.a. Alice Duster, with a gun pointed at you. Stephanie Montay, Chuckina, Shelly Jean, Please think before you walk. Kevin Wagenfuehr, Jessica Wells, Randy, Sylvia De Carlo, Michael Rupp, Christine, Robert Rios Karl, T.K. Krausnick, Alex, Melissa San Antonio, TX
TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 30 Hats Off to Martin Delaney Yes, we all need to take precautions. The people that should be criticized are Dear TWT: not the victims but the assailants. My hat is off to the organizers of the special presentation by Martin Delaney, Bill Schott, founder and director of Project Inform, in Houston, TX Houston on July 11. This was the best presentation I've heard, ever, on the current status of the AIDS crisis. Mr. Delaney held my rapt Body Positive & 'Friends.. : attention and that of over 300 other Dear TWT: people. He is easy to understand, We at Body Positive/Houston would like extremely knowledgeable and very to thank Larry Garrett, all the performers, personable in his delivery. all the contributors, and all those who I came away with a greatly increased supported That's What Friends Are For /I knowledge of this terrible epidemic, and fund raiser. Our organization was also a greatly uplifted attitude concerning presented with a check this past weekend the crisis. for a one-quarter share of the net I'm not very keen on depending on proceeds from this event. health foods, positive thought or spiritual Fund-raisers such as this one help Body insight to defeat this virus. From the Positive/Houston to continue offering world of science and medicine came the support for HIV-seropositive individuals in discovery of the virus, and I look to the the greater Houston area. If you want to same world for the cure. Mr. Delaney filled know more about Body Positive/Houston, me with awe and genuine hope, by giving please call our office at (713)524-2374. us the solid scientific and medical facts, updated right through the recent Seventh Ken Haught International AIDS Conference in Administrative Director Florence, Italy. Body Positive/Houston I salute Martin Delaney and Project . Houston, TX Inform. I also salute the AIDS Equity League, the Oncol Center for IV Therapies, Twelve Oaks Hospital and the organizers of the Annual Houston Conference on Goals of Ms. Gay Dallas AIDS in America, the sponsors of the presentation. Dear TWT: It was refreshing to "stick to the facts," I would like to thank everyone and push the hocus-pocus aside. My associated with the 1991-1992 Ms. Gay utmost thanks to everyone involved in this Dallas Pageant for giving me what will wonderful presentation! surely be an evening I'll remember forever. My goals for this magical year range David Dahlquist from continuing to provide you with Houston, TX quality women's entertainment on one hand, to dolnq anything and everything within my power to make Dallas' battle against the AIDS epidemic a valiant one. No Time to Get on Soapbox I would greatly appreciate your DearTWT: comments and suggestions on how I, as In reference to Jeff Perry's letter your Ms. Gay Dallas, can best serve our "Stupidity = Death" [Vol. 17, No. 20], all I community. All correspondence should be can commend him for is having the guts to directed to me, Dana Stovall, Ms. Gay have his name published with such a Dallas 91-92, c/o Sue Ellen's, 3903 Cedar pompous and condescending letter. Springs, Dallas, Texas 75219. If Mr. Perry is such an "expert" on gay- In closing, let me say that I gratefully bar departures, would it not have been accept this honor and will strive to uphold more beneficial to publish his "what to the traditions of our community to ensure do" list prior to such an awful incident? we all have a wonderful year together. This is not the time to "get on one's Dana Stovall soapbox." Dallas, TX Wf
TWr AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 33 1 YEAR ONLY $99 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR MEN & WOMEN DAEROBICS D NAUTILUS D FREEWEIGHTS D L1FECYCLES aggie's Comer in Dallas, where Com- Today, downtown Dallas is all bluster D L1FEROWERS M merce meets Akard, that's where the and business by day. At night, except for belles of the 1920s, and for th ree decades the revitalized West End district, "down- thereafter, met and cruised. town" is a silent phantom of its former D L1FESTEPS Maggie's Corner was, of course, named days-days of gaudy neon lights; splashy after the Magnolia Petroleum building. movie marquees; busy restaurants; grand, Erected in 1921, it was at that time the imperial-like hotels; elegant, poo-poo D TREADMILLS tallest building west of the Mississippi department stores; less pompous five-and- River, 29 stories high. Wow! The building dimes; free samples of hot, roasted pea- D COUNSELING was made even more impressive in 1934 nuts handed out to sidewalk passers-by; when the winged steed, Pegasus, was add- ed. But down-to-earth Texans, uncomfort- Going downtown was a D SUPERVISION able with Greek mythology, preferred to call him the "Flying Red Horse." People 'dress-up' occasion. traveling towards Dallas in those depres- DWET SAUNAS sion days would always look for that bril- drug stores with friendly, handsome, liant, neon-lighted red horse revolving high college-age soda jerks; sidewalk scales DORY SAUNAS above the city's skyline. They bragged, that told your weight and fortune for a "You can see the flying red horse from 30 penny; Salvation Army brass and tambou- miles away." They were close to the truth. rine bands; and noisy, clanging streetcars D WHIRLPOOLS Fortunately, this graceful, elegant build- constantly dumping exuberant, bustling ing has managed to escape the wrecker's crowds onto the already crowded streets. ball-one of the few structures of our Going downtown was a "dress-up" oc- *TANNING ALSO AVAILABLE historic past that has not fallen in the casion. It was an event. .. a circus ... a name of "progress." Yes, our flying red fair ... a holiday every night! Every night! horse is still there, although he no longer "Yes, there's trouble brewing in Europe, fFITrf1'eYSfS revolves. Sadly, his splendor is lost among but hell, there's always trouble brewing in the many modern skyscrapers that tower Europe, and 'sides that's half-way 'round high above him. His beauty has been the world. We won the World War; this time eclipsed by a multi-lighted ball, Reunion let's stay out of it. Let Europe fight its own Tower. But, though many other cities have wars," people used to say. Well, we tried. e):XOHrA'f1'6 3930 Kirby #300 at S.W. Frwy • Free Parking • Enter 3rd level • Houston • (713) 524-9932 iWr AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 35 "diaper days," the depression, World War knew it) marble columns and that gold If one didn't make out in the dark back II and the Eisenhower years were Dallas' rows of the balconies in the movie houses, adolescent days. And then Dallas quickly filigree, and somet.imes an orchestra. The NOW IN STOCK! Palace where DWight Brown, seated be- or in the B&B, there was always Maggie's grew up and became a metropolis-a city fore hi~ mighty Wurlitzer, slowly rose up Corner where one could at least count on NEW LINE OF hollow in the center with an endless, ugly out of the orchestra pit like Lazarus from meeting friends. Or, if one wanted more, urban sprawl for a rim, all this connected the grave. Twisted painfully at the waist, one could lean against the building pro- "ROCKSHOTS" ADULT with a network of clogged expressways he faced the audience, smiling and ac- vocatively while watching the cars slowly and look-alike shopping malls. The crowds knowledging its applause, all the while circling the block. If one stood there long GREETING CARDS followed the businesses to the malls with playing several of five ranks of keys, plus enough .... their acres and acres of free parking. Then, foot peddles and all kinds of knobs and Maggie's Corner became even more • Video Rental Specials with the advent of TV, there was less gadgets. Oh, how they loved it when he popular with the beginning of World War reason to dress up and go "downtown." • Complete Selection of pulled the xylophone and the drum-cymbal II. Texas was dotted with training camps. And so the center, the soul of Dallas died. Magazines including stops. But they cheered even more when That meant servicemen, thousands of Who would have dreamed it? Certainly he played "bird ~alls." Often the audience men. Advocate, In Touch, Mandate not the belles. "Downtown" was today's was invited to sing along. During the war, servicemen were forbid- Cedar Springs and Westheimer all rolled Then came the movie. It was the golden den to wear anything but their uniforms and Many More into one. For our people the best night of age of Hollywood-an age, not of actors, when on three-day passes, so every week- • Novelties, etc. all was known as "Gay Thursdays"-the but of stars: Rudolph Valentino, Clara end downtown Dallas became aseaof col- night when the movies, some of them even Bow, Greta Garbo, Laurel and Hardy, Jean orful uniforms-soldiers in starched khaki Stadium in technicotor, changed; the night when Harlow, Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Jeanette or olive-drab wools; marines in sexy blue, the department stores stayed open late for MacDonald, Shirley Temple, Our Gang, red and gold; and sailors in "tight white" 4629 W. 34th the convenience of shoppers, and the Sonja Henie, Wallace Beery-oh, they or blue bell-bottoms with the alluring, tan- belles of yesteryear, like those of today, Gas Light News don't make stars like that anymore! Nor talizing 13 buttons. Mercy! So many men. shopped till they dropped, despite the All of them young, all of them far from depression. movies! 3519 Bellaire After an evening at the Palace, what home and lonely, and all of them ... tense! The evening often started with dinner at belle wanted to go home and go to bed? They were offered free tickets to the Big City News & Video Dunton's Cafeteria. Then, a movie at one So there was a late snack at the B&B Cafe, symphony. Now symphonies are nice and of nine ornate movie houses, all on the at that nme located on Akard near Mag- all that, but that's not exactly what these 10105 Gulf Freeway north side of Elm Street. Cowboys and ************ blue collar workers could be picked up in gie's Corner. The B&B was where the Houston'S #1 Choice in bookstores the dark last rows of the balcony in the theatre crowd hung out: the singers of the For ou r people the best Capital, the Rialto or the Queen. Dirt (rough touring Metropolitan Opera Company; the ************ trade) could be had at the Hippodrome or dancers from the Ballet Russe de Monte night of all was known We accept personal checks plus the Fox. But most belles preferred the ma- Carlo when it was in town; the local jestic Majestic, the intimate Tower or the celebrities of the Starlight Operettas, as 'Gay Thursdays.' .,. •... ' IIIlJ splendid Melba, named after the great Dallas Little Theatre and Margo Jones _ . lIIiliiIiA Australian soprano. Theatre. The performing artists came to young men wanted most. Silver-haired Or the Palace! Oh, the Palace, with all eat, but mostly they came to be seen, to mothers served them doughnuts and hot that plush velvet, those phony (though few be complimented and (it was said) to be Propositioned. coffee at the U.S.O., where they danced After Hours, After Anything (j)d1 a OlDat~ 618 West 6th St. · Austin, Texas rrtLnt Q(L06L6 PAGE 36 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 199' with the local girls. But the girls were not FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT TAKE AZT allowed to date the men when the dance was over. What were these young men to *ddC IS NOW AVAILABLE dO?Were they to return to basic training ! without "getting any"? RANDY , SAVE THE DATE , •.r-.•• j W AUGUST 14, 1991 W If the years before 1925 MANASCO OAKLAWN PHYSICIANS were Dallas' 'diaper ATTORNEY AT LAW GROUP days,' the Depression, HIV DISEASE PROVIDING QUALITY CARE World War II and the 235 W. YARMOUTH IN UPDATE Eisenhower years were DALLAS, TEXAS 75208 GENERAL MEDICINE FOR MEN AND WOMEN AND IMPACTED BY HIV Dallas' adolescent days. [214]943-6400 INFECTIOUS DISEASES Well, when all else failed, as it usually did because in those days "good girls DR. RICHARD M. OLSON, D.O. t didn't," there was either the whorehouses DR. ROBERT C. ANDRUCZK, M.D. TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: on South Akard or Maggie's Corner. Not o New Information from the VII all, but many service servicemen very LICENSED BY THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT 3514 CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD International AIDS Conference quickly learned that "a belle is better than FOR ALL AREAS OF LAW. o Combination Antiviral Therapy DALLAS, TEXAS 75219 a bitch" -to use a popular expression of NO BOARD SPECIALTY o Treatment and Prevention of the day. With a bought woman, all the Common Opportunistic Infections (214) 520-1810 young man got was a wham-bam, because o Current and Future Clinical Trials in 'with medical qualification the Dallas-Fort Worth Area there was always a line of other service- o Nutritional Guidelines men anxiously waiting. The young woman o Mental Health Issues was merely providing a service in return for money. The more men she served, the more money she made. DATE: Wednesday But with a belle, the young man kept his August 14, 1991 money and often got bed and breakfast in t DENTISTS • ENGINEERS addition to a damn good blow job. It was LAWYERS • BROKERS TIME: 7:30 PM-1D:DD PM said that more young men got their first CONSULTANTS • C.P.A.'s ARCHITECTS • DOCTORS PLACE: Fairmont Hotel blow job during World War II than at any ATHLETES • PHARMACISTS 1717 N. Akard Street other time in history. The soldier often PROGRAMMERS • NURSES COUNSELORS • MINISTERS Dallas, Texas returned to his belle whenever he could TEACHERS • BANK OFFICERS Meeting Room: get a pass (or a leave, in the case of sailors ELECTED OFFICIALS International Ballroom and marines), happy to keep a good thing going! COME OUT OF FACULTY: Brady Allen, MD, Moderator Mingling among the belles was a jolly YOUR CLOSETS! Nicholaos Bellos, MD Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RD woman, a big woman. She called herself \;,vL Big Bertha! Although she was not gay, she ""PART A-TEOPENLY IN Stephen Nightingale, MD YOUR ~ eLUSIVE COM· loved the gay crowd, and they dearly loved t Randall Segal, MD MUNITY OF LESBIANS, her in return. When the evening grew late GAYS, TRANSGEN· and the streets began to grow quiet, Big DERALS. BISEXUALS REGISTRATION: It is not necessary to Bertha would liven things up by leading a AND HETEROSEXUAL SUPPORTERS/P URGES: register; however, if you would like to honking gay car caravan through the can- indicate your attendance at this work- yons of downtown Dallas, everyone laugh- shop, please call 1-BOO-433-45B4 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM ing, shouting, singing, camping and Eastern Time and ask for the HIV cruising. PHYLLIS Disease Update Coordinator. For some reason nobody recalls, she RANDOLPH moved to Houston, and in time word came ·FRYE This program is supported under back that Big Bertha had died. But then, an educational grant from So had downtown Dallas. Drive by that cor- Burroughs Wellcome Co. ner, Maggie's Corner, late some Saturday night and you will see ... nothing! ., SEE HER LISTING VVEEKLVIN TVVT DIRECTORV. TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 39 PAGE 38 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 DR. TERRY R. WATSO~I Houston II General Medicine, D.O.,PA ~ AUDETIE ••• CENTER ri 1'~-' .....•• ;,.:..<.;-.~-~, 'f: A Montrose cnmc Amuare "-, ·,1:f->l:3'::~ 1= .! in cooperation with DR. DAVID DONNELL " .' Lt ','.' I " General Medicine, M.D. .IJ.L"cJ;~IF..'ijUl~l ~~,',.~"" The PWA Coalitlon-Houston I. - ..•.:i";,, ~ "' .. , .,~. -.c' ,..,,"~~' and Body Positive ••• . ~");~''=~'-;\;l ,-",:,t/N;\>I-~j presents I!~z.:,=~,- Your Personal Physicians for ... ,.~,~\t:d;jt~ ,:.' / "NEXT STEP" Workshops ·GENERAL MEDICINE ·IMMUNE AND SEXUALLY for people who have tested HIV positive and wonder BRUCE W. SMITH, D.D.S. "What do I do now?" TRANSMITTED DISEASES • Free CD4 blood test .DISCREET, PERSONALIZED General Dentistry • Free RPR (syphilis) test CONFIDENTIAL ATTENTION 1006 Missouri, Houston 77006 • F eee TB skin test Workshops are held the first' and second Tuesday of each month in English Stratford Court· Suite 204 and the third Tuesday of each month in Spanish 529-4364 6:00 PM ' 8:30 PM 3607 OAK LAWN 4211 Graustark (behind the Audette Clinic at 1200 Richmond) T T For more information, call: AT BOWSER Cosmetic, Preventive and 713·528·5531 DALLAS· (214) 520·7200 Reconstructive care for Answered 24 Hours adults in a pleasant, (funded by the Texas Department of Health) Visa & MasterCard Accepted comfortable environment "The problem is- DAVID HINKLE, M.D. most people wait too long.' PSYCHIATRY AI DS-RELATED PSYCHIATRIC ISSUES ••• Danna K. Archer 4200 Montrose Boulevard Board Certified Suite 480 Consumer Bankruptcy Law Houston, TX 77006 -Relief from Creditor Harassment -Estate planning 713/522-9816 236-0003 By Appointment 440 Louisiana .. Houston PAGE 40 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 41 The question isn't "to go or not to go." BACKSTAGE urges you to be there for a hilarious evening of quality theatre. For reservations, dial (512)472-1855. Hamlet ... is just one of the works in progress during Austin's Third Annual Festival of New Plays sponsored by Austin Aqua Fest. The capital city is becoming na- tionally known as a source for new plays. Another festival play is the production onstage at Chicago House. Lardo Weep- ing ... Or Why Five Bucks Is Paradise is a comic masterpiece. Terry Galloway pro- vides a glimpse into the life of Dinah LaFarge, an unashamedly obese agora- phobe who is a bit of a crackpot. Dinah monitors world behavior from the command post of her living room. The only company she keeps is that of the audience-an audience she offers food, song, advice, entertainments, lies and amusing methods of revenge. Donna Marie Nudd directs this presentation at Chicago House in association with Capitol City Playhouse. Dial (512)473-2542 for reservations. Susie Humphreys returns to Casa Manana Theater in Fort Worth in the star- ring role of Miss Mona, the hilarious Terry Galloway in Lardo Weeping. madam in the smash hit The Best Little .J' Whorehouse in Texas. Small-town vice, \ big-time politics, lots of dancing and sing- ing, and it's rated R for language. TBLWIT runs August 6-18. Call the box office at (817)332-6221. heatre Gemini in Dallas continues their T production of Remember My Name at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Steven Williams directs the play, which is based Uponthe story of the AI DS Memorial Quilt. David Lemos has written an exceptional script. Tomorrow's performance at 8 p.m. will be signed forthe hearing-impaired. Re- member My Name runs through August 11.Tickets are available through Rainbow Ticket Quick or charge by phone at (214) 787-2000. Wake up! Take note! Austin's sleeper COmedyhit of the season is playing at the Capitol City Playhouse through August 24. Hamlet, the Dane ...or And Now For Some- thing Completely Rotten In The State of Denmark is the work of Austin playwright Louise Richardson. Award winning Joe Stevens(True West, Woolgatherei) directs a ~trong cast of quick-witted comics in this hysterical spoof on Hamlet. 'TWTAl1 ' ,,,..•." ., ,.-. ~ ~ PAGE 49 Tommy Tune makes his triumphant return to Houston with no less than seven Tony Awards to his credit, including the 1991 Tonys for Best Director and Best Choreography of Will Rogers Follies. He is the only person in theatrical history to win in four different categories. In addition, Tune has won seven Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, the 1990 American Dance Award, the 1990 Astaire Award, the Dance Magazine Award for =NDS Lifetime Achievement and the 1990 Drama League Musical Theatre Award for Direc- tion and Choreography . .M.·2 A.M. The creative team of Charles Strouse (music), Lee Adams (lyrics) and Michael REFILLS Stewart(book) created a theatrical style for Bye Bye Birdie that is still praised 31 years later. Bye Bye Birdie takes place in a small American town called Sweet Apple, Ohio Waiting for Godot features Laurence O'Dwyer and Terry where peace, tranquility, white picket Vandivort. fences, lovely green lawns and harmony It's part parable, part Vaudeville, totally are the norm ... and then rock 'n' roll in- amazing and a smash hit at Theatre Three vades in the form of Conrad Birdie, the in Dallas. Director Norma Young says, country's biggest rock 'n' roll superstar, "Waiting for Godot is a spiritual odyssey, and the fun begins. filled with laughter, love and tears-truly Tickets are available at all Ticketron the most influential play of the mid-twen- outlets, including Foley's and Fiesta tieth century." Laurence O'Dwyer and Ticket Centers. To charge by phone, call Terry Vandivort, two of Dallas' most ac- (713)629-3700. complished actors, star in this production. The play runs through August 24 and you SUMMER - FALL 472 2966 can call (214)871-3300to order your tickets. 1991 SCHEDULE - Curtains on Washington Avenue in Houston will be premiering its newest pro- AUGUST 1-24 duction, The Darker Corners of the Street, Original comedy spoof by Louise Richardson directed two one-act dramas written by Megan by JOE STEVENS and presented as part of the Austin Terry and Paul Prince, on Friday, August 9 for a five-week run. Aqua Fest's Festival of New Plays. "Hamlet the Dane The Darker Corners of the Street is com- ... or And now For something completely rotten in the posed ofTerry's one-act, The Ex-Miss Cop- 1~ state of Denmark" is staged in the same go-For-the- per Queen on a Set of Pills, and an original Funny-bone spirit as the CCP comedy hits "Noises OFF" one-act, Apartment 3D, written by Prince. The two plays explore the loneliness of the 1J1~ and "Run For Your WiFe" human condition by focusing on one of its most extreme situations, life on the Houston artist Billy Jacobs, Jr. streets. The production is Curtains' first AUGUST 29 = OCTOBER 5 BRIGHTON Billy Jacobs Jr. doesn't feel that artists dramatic offering. BEACH First in Neil Simon's famous "88" trilogy. are compelled to show intense, on-the- Curtains will hold a special Gala Open- Directed by MICHAEL HARLAN. edge emotions. His current exhibition at ing presentation of The Darker Corners the MEMOIRS Houston's Union Jack clothing store and Street, complete with champagne and hair salon contains 41 pieces of acrylic on hors d'oeuvres, on Friday, August 9 at 8 paper or canvas. Jacobs is obviously a pro- p.m. Regular performance times will be OCTOBER 17= NOVEMBER 23 lific painter and a very talented artist. His Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. CAT One of the most successful plays of our time; mixed-media pieces are abstract, his us- through September 7. Curtains is located second Pulitzer Prize for Tennessee Williams. age of color warming to the soul. In every at 3722 Washington Avenue. For informa- ON A HOT TIN Collection there is that one piece that tion and reservations, please contact Mark Directed by JOE STEVENS. stands alone. Look for it at Union Jack, Stolaroff at (713)862-4548. ROOF- 1521 Westheimer through August. And next week.... 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The Club Where There's CRUISE FAME Atmosphere Always Something Different 2828 W. Northwest Highway 715 FAIRVIEW • • • 350·2664 • DALLAS ( 7 1 3 ) 521·2792 OPEN NOON TO 2AM Sensual Lunch • Drink Specials TiNT AUGUST 2 ~ AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 55 PAGE 54 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 ....- [ 131l~131l~1: years ago this week in Texas ~~"",:'i'_~"i,"'I\>I,\\. f"~~:::.....~ Miss Gay West Texas, Aisha. OU know, in spite of the satin shorts, years-before-just-ask-Torchy Miss Gay Y Rick really is an incredibly handsome U.S.A. pageant at Numbers in Houston; man, isn't he? Frank Collins, Bill Clayton and Terry West 'Nuff said. in the Rough Neck Bar at Sally's, yet still And while the entire state of Texas was in Houston; the Michael Crick Dancers, literally gasping for air as they admired Peaches and Misty Morn at the Dimension that oh-so-attractive man gracing the cover III in Dallas; Aisha sporting her new Miss of the magazine this week, Richard Nelson Gay WestTexas chapeau atthe Capri Club was busy munching on POPCORN as he in Odessa; BVDers Chris Malik and Tom viewed the trailers of Irwin Allen's latest Loncosky taking top honors at the Wet effort, The Swarm, the story of an incred- Jockey Shorts contest just-before-the- ibly large swarm of incredibly angry bees Miss-Gay-USA pageant at Numbers still in descending on Houston and meeting their Houston; oh-so-handsome Jon Reaud fill- ultimate demise under the air-conditioned ing every inch of cotton in his Fruit-of-the- roof of the Astrodome. "Is the story line Loom and toting his oh-so-huge Mr. Gay the most pretentious, unbelievable and Dallas trophy at the D-III still in Dallas and ridiculous ever written?," queried the still in Texas; and Texas transplants David always inquisitive Mr. Nelson. The answer: and Ed filling their Private Cellar in Austin. "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and yes." And speaking of unbelievable and ridic- ulous, the always Mr_ Carl Cochran de- voted an entire column to the attributes, good and bad, of the only beverage men- to hear tioned in the Bible-wine! This powerful expose into the fruit of the grape provid- HOT Male ed the answers to such life-changing ques- tions as "What makes a wine cork so de- lantasies call lightfully sniffable?" Mr. Gay Dallas, Jon Reaud. Now really, folks, who else would keep 1-900 you advised of such blushing events? By the way, did you know that you could, SAY, WASN'T THAT ... Hot Chocolate, in 1978, sample literally every bowl of li- 468·2700 Miss Riki, Angie DeMarco, Kitty Litter, quor known to man for the incredibly low Miss Alabama and "Lee" Shannon at the price of five cents (yes, 5 CENTS!!!) dur- Austin Country in, you guessed it, Austin; ing Customer Appreciation Night at the Torchy Lane special guesting at the first- Montrose Mining Company in beautiful ever-even-though-it-had-been-held-many- downtown Montrose? I thought you did! PAGE 56 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 57 Oneof the nice things about Mary's. - Finally, in the column that gave the editors of Playgirl Magazine the clue that made a million, Houston's very own Ram offered his FANTASY date for public con- sumption. And while many Texasexuals marveled at the depth of Ram's imagina- tion, his "breathing soon returned to nor- mal" and he was spotted walking into the Safest Place ToMeet Men bedroom with the object of his libidinous desire. Houston - 3100 Fannin -(713) 522 - 2379 Those were the days my friend, how sad Oallas-2509 Pacific-(214) 821-8989 they had to end .... Open 24 Hours 7 Days/Week And so it was, this week in Texas, 1978. V1 900 -HARD, il 4 Z 7 3 ! -Different ,trokes for••• PAGE 58 STEVE D'. MARTINEZ, M.D. HOTT '91 T INTERNAL MEDICINE INFECTIOUS DISEASES Dallas - The Heart of Texas bowling Tour- 'Ii nament [HOTT] is scheduled for the Heart ROLLER SRATING Ii II By Appointment Only: Bowl on August 9-11.The event will feature Houston - The AIDS Foundation of Hous- I DR. MARK S. HAYES a scotch doubles tournament on Friday, with ton will sponsor its Third Annual Walk-A-Thon singles and doubles competition on Saturday OPTOMETRIST Monday & Friday on Sunday, November 3 at 1 p.m. starting at and the team event on Sunday. 9:00am-5:00pm Sam Houston Park. This tournament replaces the annual Texas turtle creek eye associates Tuesday & Thurday Called "From All Walks of Life," this year's 9:00am-7:00pm Roll Off Tournament [TROT], which will not event will also include skaters, wheelchair be held this year. A portion of the bowling participants and bicycle riders. PROFESSIONAL EYE EXAMINATIONS Wednesday fees will be donated to Bryan House and to The Lambda Rollerskating Club and the Ocular Disease 1l:00am-7 :OOpm the International Gay Bowling Organization Chain Gang Bicycle Club both plan to par- Contact Lens Specialist '92 tournament to be held in in Dallas. ticipate, and they encourage others to sup- "WEBAVEMOVED" For more information, call Brice at (214) port the skate/bike/walk-a-thon. 4140 Lemmon Ave. Suite #120 528-8944. "Last year there were 83 skaters and this Dallas, Texas 75219 3400 Montrose Suite 200 year I'm expecting 200 to 300," said Dan Mat- (214) 528·4050 Houston, Tx 77006 BODYBUILDERS FLEX tutat of the Lambda Rollerskating Club. 713·521·9444 Dallas - Night of Pride, North America's Pledge forms will be available at the next IN TGI FRIDAY'S COURT first AAU-sanctioned gay/lesbian bodybuild- Skate Nite on Saturday, August 10 at the ing championship, will be held in Dallas Carousel Skating Rink. For more information, September 21 at the historic Arcadia Theatre, contact Dan at (713)529-5198 or the AIDS 2005 Greenville Ave. Classes will include Foundation Houston at (713)623-6796. Men's Open, Women's Open, Couples (both mixed and same sex), and Men over 40. PETER G. Reserved seating tickets are available at ·.·.·./••·•••i··.•••HIV&Nutr~ion •••<> }: HECKLER $15,$20 and $20, while VIP sponsorships are priced at $150,which includes free admission Attorney At Law and VIP seating to all events plus cocktails 1812 Lubbock and a reception with the athletes. Houston, TX 77007 Net proceeds from the event will benefit counseling programs and AIDS services of- ~t~··listi~~1~1~~880-1125!Hli fered by Oak Lawn Community Services. For 880·5850 more information, call Roger Harmon at (214) FREE.:W 24 HR. _; i. 520-0019. CRIMINAL DEFENSE '..·cofflesn~ckwithlJs!·>. .. Felonies, OWl, tickets, jail cases LIVING WILLS health care directive if terminally ill or injured HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY designation of person to make future health .~~~d;'~i.~~~~~~g~care decisions li! SOFTBALL FUND-RAISER ··.··y,··1 PERSONAL INJURY accidents, defective products Dallas - The Sports Extra softball team , • ,,-,,-- - •.. _ .. _------~ PAGE 67 PAGE 66 DEEE-DRAG SHO "A Tribute to Paul.Broussard' AUSTINteaCIOUS - Here's what's going on THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN from Chris' Capital City HOT TEA .... Ricky Jones, Mark Ferris and Kenny Landers[above, I-r] invite you to Chain Drive's Hell Party IV, a special weekend of partying starting tonight with their Brief En.counterin Heaven underwear party. Tomorrow is Hell Night and Sunday is a by- Robbie Williams [above] was one of the THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1991 invitation-only party from 1-6 when Hell many Crossing employees waiting to "lei" starring FreezesOver. Should be one hell of a hot you during their Big Kahuna Luau, last weekend.... Saturday night. The Kamaiina Hawaiian NAOMI SIMS · DONNA DAY • KOFI Buckles Saloon has gone that extra mile to • t keepyou coolon these hot Texas nights. with special guests Theyhave added 7V2 additional tons of air DYAN MICHAELS · LINDSY LOVE · LAUREN BRAe conditioning for your comfort. Speaking of hot Texas nights, the Austi n chapter of PAIVI · CHER · CHARLIE LINEZ • YOLANDA TGRAhas scheduled "Hot Texas Night-A Hill Country Party" for August 24 from LATEACE · SHANNA ROBERTS · REGINA DANE 7-midnight. The festivities will be held at and many more! ShadySprings Party Barn, 9401 Sherman Road.Tickets are available at Liberty DOORS OPEN 9PM · SHOWTIME 11PM: Books, Buckles Hula Troupe [above] were the special Saloon,Chain Drive entertainment for the evening to the in Austin and audience's satisfaction. A great time was had Door Donations & Performers' Tips will benefit Appearances by all, especially David lng, who was having Sportswear in problems balancing the next morning .... Paul Broussard's Houston. Karen family DeAngelo [right], candidate for Ms. and will provide TGRA,will be one of seed money to the many live entertainers that evening. Tickets are also establish a availablefrom any TGRA member in Austin .... Hate Crimes Cookie and Monica have booked another show at Auntie Mame's for August 3 at 11 Hotline. p.m They will also have numerous special guestsfor your entertainment. Remember, the club has ladies' night on Mondays in their upstairs bar.... Vanessa Raye [above] will be giving up her 810 PACIFIC HOUSTON· 713.521-912: Oilcan Harry's has scheduled Siros' White Miss Austin Metroplex/America title on August Knight Out Party for August 16. Be sure to 4 at the Lizard Lounge. MG Productions has catch the premiere of the condom corps at also scheduled Miss Gay Texas 1991 Due to this special benefit, THURSDAY ADMIT ONE PASSES the party that same night. ... Nakoma Shave, Miss Gay Austin 1992 [arne will NOT be honored. A $5.00 Donation is requested at the door !WrAUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 PAGE 69 swimwear. They have a wider selection than Perry and Miss Gay Travis County 1992 C&w action. Round Up has free dance ever and some summer closeout sale items, Taylor Kennedy for your entertainment. lessonson Monday, so bring your favorite Cinnamon Sweet will be your emcee for the partner or come by yourself. You're sure to too .... evening. Call (512)441-0131 for more find one .... information .... TMC hosted a Construction Party last week as a benefit to finish out one of the unitsof Revlon House. Carl McBride, Patti LePlaeSafe and Heda Quote [below, I-r] the audience with her live comedy act. In the photo above are [I-r] second alternate Brittany Wells, Miss South Texas Tiera Mikels, winner Amazing Grace, pageant promoter Bri Alexander and first alternate Tabitha Sexton. Coming up September 1, Shadesof Grey has a sale on leather Lizard Lounge hosts the official Miss Gay shorts all month long. Friendly staffers [above, I-r] Rick Pittman, Jon Funk and Joe Charlie's Carnival Weekend was a huge South Pageant, a preliminary to Miss Gay Bergamasco know all the ins and outs of successfor Project Transitions. An estimated America 1992, which will be held in Dallas were on hand to greet the hard-working leather and are ready to serve you .... $500 was raised for this worthy cause. in October .... men in the Mine. Thanks to all those who Betty Neal presents Miss North Texas, a Damon [above] was ringmaster for the DALLAS TEA - Here's what's happening gavea helping hand.... preliminary to the official Miss Gay Texas evening along with attorney-around-Austin THIS WEEK IN DALLAS from Big D HOT TEA RayeMartin of Bamboleo's thanks Hidden Pageantthis Thursday, August 8 at Raps. Susan Dasher, seen in the dunking booth stirred by Steve.... Door's Tony Bobrow for the generous Check with Betty for details and [below]. There were many other games and Popular television comedienne Lois donation at Raye's applications .... prizes, and special entertainers were Nicole Bromfield comes to Sue Ellen's tomorrow recent benefit. The Funny Fanny Farkle is 450 pounds of X- and VanessaRaye.Catch Charlie's LavacaFest night, Saturday, August 4. Come see the club's fund-raiser for rated comedy and dancing talent, and she's later this month .... "Sorority Girl from Hell" in person in her last performance of her 1991 Texas tour. By Revlon House bringing her "whale of a show" to Caligula the way, Sunday cookouts at Sue Ellen's are construction was a XXI August 5-10. Yes, you're reading fantastic, and two of the reasons are the real treat and Saul correctly: This is something different for the women that keep things cooking, Mika Navarette [left] was readers of TWT. The club is predominantly England [I] and Dena Ball [r].... one of the reasons straight, but they want to share a big event why, not to mention like Fanny, who measures 64 EEE-44-59. Loretta, who simply Make sure and clip out their ad in this fell out for herfinale .... week's magazine for no cover charge to see Hombre's grand opened last night to a this enormous talent during her coast-to- packed house who came to cruise and meet coast tour. Next up at Caligula XXI: Larry hot Hispanic men. Check it out .... Paciotti as Chi Chi LaRue. If these shows Speaking of Mexican food, Cruz Cafe don't blow your mind, they'll probably blow Time is running short to enter for the trip offerstheir famous Tex-Mex menu with your skirt.... for two to San Francisco to be given away Sunday-Fridaylunch specials from 11-3. by AIDS Services of Austin. The final There'sfree parking in the rear and they drawing will be held on August 8. Buy your haveitems to go, too .... The Trestle celebrated thei r fifth tickets at ASA's office or from any ASA Union Jack salesman Mark-Steven [below] anniversary with a five-day blowout. volunteer. isready to fit you into the latest summer Sundays at 'Bout Time seem to be getting They've kicked off their sixth year with the bigger and better, with omelets, an best of the old and the best of the new. Get afternoon buffet and mimosa specials on the in on all of the fun at the Trestle tonight. ... agenda. Tomorrow, August 3, 'Bout Time Saturdays at the Hidden Door are an will be giving away a certificate for dinner institution, with 75¢ draft all night long. Th for two to The Old San Francisco Door's new CD jukebox lets you pump up Steakhouse. Remember to catch the club's the volume with their vast selection of Finally, CBe's new manager Daryl country and western night every compact discs.... Round Up Saloon hosts TGRA's Dallas Stubblefield [above, I] invites you out to Thursday .... meet hot new fitness instructor Levvy Alexander/Foxx Productions held the Miss chapter meeting this Sunday at 2 p.m. Wit Carriker [r] and see all the new South Texas/America Pageant on July 21 at only three months to go until the Novem improvements the club has introduced. The Lizard Lounge. Amazing Grace wowed Rodeo, it's definitely time to get in on the PAGE 71 PAGE 70 hair salon on the second floor. Gio and CI will be adding their personal touch to Ul)i Jack's winning formula. Check out Bill Jacobs Ir's ongoing art exhibition on the second floor. The store will feature the works of other gay Houston artists in the future. Stop by 1521 Westheimer and shop around .... Missouri St. Station continues to provide the best in cabaret. Bartender Kev Czarnecki, singer Julie Burrell and club manager Bourke Behrend [I-r] posed for Hot HOUSTON HOTteaLiNE - Here's what's happening THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON I from Houston HOT TEA .... I Ripcord deejay Mark Hebert [above] gave HOT TEA a clue about comedian Danny Williams' August 9-10-11 visit to the club. Williams will host the Tough Customer contest. Entrants will be interviewed onstage by the comedian and be scored by a three- judge panel. The third-place winner will receive a leather jockstrap, the second-place finisher a leather vest and the winner a leather jacket, as well as a chance to be featured in the December issue of Drummer magazine.... TEA between sets at the club last weekend The Montrose Mine and Miss Burrell was a smash hit. Tonight, has Houston's Kate Caldwell and Clay Howell will be on cheapest drink hand for your listening pleasure.... specials every Friday Looking for a new home? Stop by along with big and , Chateaux Dijon's brawny Muscles in rental office and as Action dancers Ricky Phillips [left] tl starting at 8 p.m. Stop show you the vario by and drool over floor plans. The Javier [right], one of complex is near the Muscles in Action's Galleria and offers a newest hunks.... multitude of For more men, step across the street to JR's amenities. during happy hour-Texas' biggest after- Cousins welcomed Chops back behind office party.... the bar and former Miss Gay Texas/USA ~-""·_(--~G"--~1~------~t'Dyan Michaels back as a regular cast member of Cousins and Company. Stop b and renew acquaintances and while vou'r there, say hello to Anthony, David and Mike, Cousins' newest bartenders.... Rich's hosted the 16th annual Garden Party last Sunday, July 28. The event was benefit for the Colt 45's AIDS TroubleFun the Assistance Fund and the Bering Community Service Foundation. The them for the evening was "Fairies in My Garden Congratulations to Gio Sedita [I] and Brett and the party goers sported some of the Giswold [rJ,the new owners of Houston's wildest fantasy costumes in Garden Party Union Jack. The store features the latest in history, as evidenced by the photos on th men's fashions and includes a full-service following page. Several Houston hairstylists have Humphreys as Miss Mona in Best Little volunteered their time and talent for Whorehouse in Texas August 6-18. Then, MCCR's Hair-A-Thon this Sunday beginning Broadway/Tv star Betty Buckley shines in at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All monies Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music raised will benefit the church's building August 20-September 1. For reservations, fund. You can attend morning worship call (817)332-6221. services and get a haircut afterwards .... PANHANDLE TEA - Maggie's hosts the Midweek madness continues at Gentry as annual Miss Gay Amarillo Pageant on folks enter the $500 Travel Sweepstakes. August 18. Miss Gay Texas Nakoma Shaye You can enter until August 28, when the will be on hand as Desiree crowns her winning entry will be drawn. This Saturday successor. Check with Ricky Eavesfor will be busy at the club. A car wash from details. SalespersonJohn Bassof Richmond News 10-3 benefits their gay world series-bound SOUTH TEXASTEA - Tenth Avenue in and Video [above] told HOT TEA that they're softball team, followed at 10 p.m. with the McAllen is where the party people of the nearly ready to open their second store with MSL jocks in drag for the "Babes to Boston" 4,000 square feet of space. Watch TWT for benefit show. Rita Boulevard says it isn't just the grand opening announcement. ... a drag show, Del is bringing in live acts Heaven presents Lois Bromfield, "the also.... drag) divas from hell [above, I-r] Pauletta Sorority Girl from Hell," this Sunday, August Mark Payne pulled out all the stops and Leigh, Pamala Stanley, Linda Clifford and 4. Don't miss her unique brand of stand-up thrilled the crowd last Friday with his Viola Wills backstage following their smash comedy-you'll understand why she's been illusion of Liza concert on the main dance floor. The show such a hit on HBO, VH-l Comedy Spotlight Minnelli at Miss was such a hit that a return engagement is and why she'll be starring in her own TV Kitty's. Tommie Ross already in the works. Stay tuned! ... show next year. Thursday, August 15, [left] told HOT TEA that Ab's Westernaire now offers free country Heaven hosts the official 1992 Miss Houston the Prompt and western dance lessonseach week Pageant for Female Impersonators. Donna Performance conducted by Jimmy Lee. Monday's classes Day emcees the contest, which offers over are for beginners and Tuesday's are set Guarantee (pPG) Valley meet to dance [above], plus the club $1,500 in cash and prizes and features the aside for more advanced students. Classes returns this regularly presents the biggest names in talents of last year's winner Kofi, Miss Gay are from 8-9:30 p.m. and everyone is Wednesday when entertainment, and here's a picture to prove Texas Nakoma Shaye and special guest welcome. Also new to Ab's is 50¢ draft all Starsof the '90's it. Below [I-r] are Patrick Flinn, better known Naomi Sims.... the time, so drop in and have a cool one welcomes special asMiss Gay Texas/USA Victoria West, while signing up for those dance lessons!... guest Kourtney Van TakishaMoree and Tenth Avenue host J.R. Wales to Miss Kitty's Washburn [kneeling]. Stop by tonight for Hard Hat brings back the ever popular stage. PPG promises their hot male dancers. casino nights tonight and tomorrow. They're fifty cent well drinks great fun and all proceeds go to S.AAF. from 10 p.m. until the House. While at the Hard Hat, check out show starts.... hunky bartender Tripp [below], who The Denim Party at BRB was one of the recently celebrated his birthday. Best wishes hottest levi and leather events of the year. from HOT TEA .... Cowboys from across the city crowded the club for this festive annual celebration. The party hosts enticed people onto the patio Rich's recent Underwear Party was a with the lure of free meat. Tonight, the club howling success as is evidenced in the HOT introduces a new band with a great name- TEA photo above. Tonight, it's "A Gay at the No Exit. Rumor has it they're so good, you Races" including a barbie doll toss, drag won't want to leave. races and bobbing for jewelry. Next Friday, there's a glittering event: Wear your favorite TARRANT TEA - Here's what's happening THIS WEEK IN FORT WORTH and pair of earrings and pay reduced cover. ... SAN ANTONIO TEA - Here's what's ARLINGTON from Cowtown and Mid-Cities The gang at Lazy J says, "Let the good gOingon THIS WEEK IN SAN ANTONIO from HOT TEA: times roll" -they've scheduled their "Cajun Alamo City HOT TEA .... Bell Fest" for 12 noon on August 25. There'll The Miss North Central Texas Pageant is this Thursday, August 8 at Britches in The Bonham Exchange is gearing up for be lots of Cajun food, Cajun music and live N'cey'sannual SunglassParty on August 10. entertainment followed by a Cajun Drag Arlington, and applications to this Miss Gay Texas preliminary are available at the club. ~ashprizes will be given to the person with Show at 7 p.m. Tomorrow night, you can ~e most unusual pair of sunglasses.As the catch Traci and Burgandy Woods onstage at Check with owner Michael Wallace .... Casa Manana presents KVIL Radio's Suzie t onham enters its 11th year of operation, the Lazy J. Showtime is 10:30 p.m ..... heCRUISE CAMERA captured those disco (and TWT AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 i991 PAGE 74 lWTAuGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 1991 Country Club. Deejay Kid continues to pack the club dance floor with her hot sounds along with country and western favorites. Check it out!. ... Kimberly Gordon is the new Miss Gay River City USA! Performing to a B Angie B mix, Kimberly astounded the audience and judges with her precision dance techniques. RossMadsen [above] is the new manager at Club Stephanie's where they now offer free pool all night on Mondays in the game room. Drop by and sharpen your skills, and there's no cover charge at Stephanie's.... Memories' Annual Christmas in July Benefit Show raised $2,500 for S.A.A.F House. Congratulations and many thanks to everyone involved on a job well done .... Oscar Reyna has signed on as deejay at Wild Club. Sundays the doors now open at The CRUSIE CAMERA moved in to catch 8 p.m. with the popular liquor rush from [above, I-r] second runner-up Paige Adams, 8-11. Have you been by on Tuesdays to spin first runner-up Jenny McCall, winner the Wild Wheel with H'Edwina White? Kimberly Gordon and Miss Congeniality There's a different drink special every 15 Beverly Balboa. Congratulations, girls, and minutes as H'Edwina takes to the wheel. Say good luck at Miss Gay Texas USA.... hello to cute Robert Sauceda, one of the San Antonio is holding its breath for the long-awaited return of hometown girl Jahna Reisto the Paper Moon stage this Sunday. Along with Pauletta Leigh, Sweet Savage .and Shady Lady, the torrid sex kitten will be Wild door people who greet you as you making a rare Texas stageappearance after enter Wild Club.... ten years of stardom in LasVegas. Make The Noo Zoo Co. has spotlight strippers at plans to be there! Thursday, the P.M.T. midnight on Fridaysfeaturing gorgeous male show welcomes Miss Gay Texas at Large and beautiful female dancers. JessicaWells Emeritus Janice Dumont at 11:30 p.rn., is nOw back at the Zoo every other joining regulars Pauletta, Melissa and Thursday along with the supple Lady Tiffany. There is no cover at the Moon Yvonne FleshShow. It's great to have you Monday through Saturday, with a different back, Jessica!... stage attraction each night of the week. The The ever popular Betty Wonderbuns is Paper Moon is the show palace of San now bartending from 2-8 p.m. daily at the Antonio! "-Iot1 PAGE 77 Austin. Brandywine condo, custom bath. Windsor: (512)441-9777. Austin. Spacious 2-1's (Town Lake) docks. Windsor: (512)441-9777. Dallas. Oak Lawn Condo. 2-1 V2 studio, tile floors, gray carpet, mirrored, WBFP, microwave, lots of closets, covered parking w/electric gate, pool. 2710 Douglas at Congress. $525 + electric. (214)942-8555. Dallas. Great Bryan Place. 1 brlden w/porch, WBFP, deluxe appl. + frig. + wid. Secured garage and en- FOR RENT/LEASE try gate. +1- 1,000 sq. ft. Close to downtown and Austin. Live "where YOUR lifestyle is appreciated." Baylor. $700/mo. + elect. + sec. dep. Avail. im- Carlton Properties features one or two bedroom mediately. (214)821-2754. apartments with three convenient features. Call Austin. (512)444-1229,458-1781 or 328-8700. Dallas. 1-1 and 1-1V2studios, 2-2, pool, laundry, con- trolled access system, cable TV, pets O.K. (214) WERWHOWER 5594119. Dallas. FREE RENT! Oak Lawn condo. New carpet, Thanks TWT, we are full. Call for future availabilities. paint and verticals. Two bedrooms, two baths, Chatea de "gay" Paris. Call Reg (512)445-8969. washer/dryer, pool. No pets. $575. (214)902-8266. Houston. Richmond at Kirby. One bedroom $470. San Antonio. Call Lee at (713)523-3100. Agent. MEDICAL CENTER Houston. One bedroom, Museum. $350 + free cable. Lease option, 3-2-2, ranch-style brick, atrium, 2,400 Call Lee at (713)523-3100. Agent. s.t., patio, inground pool, spa, sundeck, fireplace, ceil- ing fans, central alc, appointment only. $1,150/mo. Houston. Free locating. Call Lee at (713)523-3100. Agent. lease option. (512)732-8946. Houston. Montrose Blvd. 1/1 wldining room, fans, Houston. Townhouse, condo, house, mansion, apart- blinds, central air, $425 plus elec. w/$300 deposit. ment call Lee (713)523-3100. Agent. Community Management (713)523·9335. Houston. Galleria, Med Center, Montrose, call Lee (713)523-3100. Agent. Free service. Houston. Large 211 Fix it upper. Over small strip center, $400 plus gas/elec. w/$300 deposit. Com. Houston. Greenway area. Intrusion alarms, covered munity Management (713)523-9335. parking, free cable, call Lee. (713)523-3100. Agent. Houston. One bedroom apartment near U of H. $300 Houston. Montrose 1/1 in fourplex. Hardwoods, off- plus utilities. (713)731-2264. street parking. Near downtown. Olympus Properties. (713)622-4805. Dallas. Kessler Park tri-Ievel contemporary 4 br/4 ba. with pool, hot tub and cabana. Available Sept. Houston. Montrose upper in fourplex. 1/1, large (214)946-9112. $1,800. rooms, great location. Olympus Properties (713) 622-4805. Dallas. Oak Cliff, 2-1·2. WBFP. Great neighborhood, beautiful hardwoods, formal dining, lawn sprinkler Houston. Southampton 211 house. Beautiful street. system, garage opener, monitored alarm system, Hardwoods, WID connections. Olympus Properties. very nice. (214)333'()989. (713) 622-4805. Dallas. Under new management and renovation. Ef. Houston. Montrose 1/1 in 5-plex. Charming unit with ficiency, 1 & 2 bedroom. Preferable adult. Pool and WID connections. Light and bright. Olympus Prop- courtyard. Starting at 295. (214)521-8590. erties (713)622-4805. Dallas. Oak Lawn, 2-1-V2, pool, access gates, covered Houston. Montrose 1/1 with loft. POOl, gates, WID in- parking, WBFP, formal dining, ice maker, no pets, cluded. Olympus Properties. (713)622-4805. references required. (713)333'()989. HOuston. Call Olympus Propeties for free locating Dallas. Efficiency on Buena Vista Nice complex, nice service. (713)622-4805. area. $295 bills paid (214)526.()491. HOuston. Woodland Heights: Near downtown/Mont- Houston. Large 2 bedroom, formals and den, lower rase. One bedroom, $350. Two bedrooms, $450. Cen- unit in brick triplex. $600 per month. ACKER.BLUM tral airlheat, pool, sauna, cable, laundry, covered park- (713)529-8660. Ing. (713)523-8266, 880-4800. Dallas. Oak Lawn. 1-1 studio, lofts and flats. HOuston. MontroselCherryhurst fourplex: Two $370-$425 all bills paid. POOl, pets. Intruder fence. bedrooms, central heat, air, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, Newly rehab. (214)522-8436. ~Ie, laundry, covered parking. $475. (713)523-8286, _-4800. Dallas. Oak Lawn. Several buildings to choose from. Efficiencies to 212V2 studios. Some with fireplaces, Da/las. Very large 2 bedroom, 2 bath on Cole in security fences, wetbars and lots of other extras. Call ~ure complex. $495 bill paid. (214)526'()491. us first. We have it all! (214)526-4990. Houston. River Oaks-Montrose area, large 2 Fort Worth. bedroom in small complex wlpool. Ground floor with Remodeling Special ~eSigner gray carpet, central air, dishwasher, ceiling Spacious, clean 1 & 2 br. apts. lans, mini-blinds, off-street parking. $425 plus elec- No deposit - for TWT readers ~Call (713)529-3820. (817) 446-1431 (4SUstinL.arge 1-1's, remodeled, UT shuttle. Windsor: Dallas. 1 bedroom rental special. (214)528-8275. ~41-9777. Houston. CHOOSE MOVEMASTERS! PAGE 78 PAGE 79 And the Angels Came and Michael said: "Raise my child. Try your wings and Philip W. Stine (above) Join us to the sky. December 19, 1957 - July 17, 1991 Philip W. Stine, age 33, of Austin and Lake Michael E. Denton (above) 10/30/59 - 7/31/91 Your planting is done on Charles, Louisiana, passed away July 17, 1991. He is survived by his parents, Edgar and Melba Stine, We, the friends of Michael Denton, sadly an- Earth, nounce the passing of our friend. Michael was unex- your seeds are in their sister Debbie Myers and maternal grandmother Dollie Honeycutt, all residing in Lake Charles, and pectedly taken from us on July 21,1991. He is sur- hearts and lives vived by Joshua and Rhianne Denton. The grief we there. George Ruiz of Austin, his lifetime companion. The family requests that all memorials be made feel cannot be expressed, but the love we feel can. They will remain forever Michael was a very generous person who gave of blossoming in fragrant red by contributions in Philip's name to the Paul Kirby Fund in care of ASA, P.O. Box 4874, Austin 78765. himself without asking for anything in return. He bouquets, touched many lives and will be missed more than filled with your love words can say. and smiles." There's more to love than making love And we remember you and making love. With your wings still wet you raised to fly, Oscar Reyna (above),25, died unexpectedly Mon- small white butterfly day in Mission. He was a lifelong resident of Los above our heads, Ebanos. flopping like a child. He is survived by his parents Eugenio and Guadalupe Reyna of Los Ebanos, brothers Jose Aqua blue clear skies were Eugenio Reyna of Los Ebanos and Rodolfo Reyna waiting of Mission, sisters Petra Reyna of Sullivan City, for your journey back home, Emilia Reynaof Sullivan City, Idalia Garzaof Sullivan celebrating the return City and Maria del Rosario Villalon of Los Ebanos, h~¥·.. . ,,I:' of one of God's and grandmother Emilia C. Reyna of Los Ebanos. very special sons. Terry Lynn Jones (above) A rosary was held at De Leon-Rivera Funeral 12122153 - 7/21/91 Home of La Joya. I Love You Terry died at his home in Dallas after a long ill- Funeral services were held at Los Ebanos ness, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bernardo Catholic Church with burial following at Los Ebanos Throughout it all, Terry never complained once. Cemetery. Celebrating Terry L. Doremus' life by living each Terry was born and raised in the cotton patches of day to "smell the roses" are his lifemate Bernardo , A Northeastern Louisiana, attendinQ high school and L. Calad, his "sister" Diane L. Anderson and too graduating from Northeast Loulsiana University in many friends to name. From the three L's, love, life Monroe. Terry will be remembered for his love of life, and living, we love you forever, Terry! wonderful sense of humor and his neverending love for his college athletic teams. We will miss him Roy Edward "Justin" Smilek (above) deeply and shall always love him. Until we meet 9/20/58 - 7/17/91 again in paradise, goodbye son, brother, friend. Justin Smilek departed this world July 17, 1991 Ernest, Lucy, Donald, surrounded by his parents, his brother David and Ken, Robert and John loving friend Mona. Justin was the son of Mr. and Carl Travis Melvin Mrs. Randolph Smilek of Austin. He is survived by Carl Travis Melvin, 33, of Amarillo died Tuesday, his caring and supportive parents, Rudolph and July 16, 1991. Always loved - Always loving Sophie, and two brothers, David and Michael. Services were held at Paramount Terrace Chris- Nancy Jay Lara (above),born May 11,1957, pass- Justin was a graduate of St. Edward's University. tian Church with the Rev. Roy S. Wheeler, pastor, ed away at her residence, which she shared with He also attended the University of California at and the Rev. Scott Greer, minister of youth, of- James Michael Madrid (above), 34, passed away Nancy Martin for a number of years. Nancy's life Davis and later the University of North Texas where ficiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery July 27,1991 in a local hospital. He was a resident was cut short by very uncaring people July 13,1991, he studied for Teacher Certification in Texas. He by Schooler-Gordon Bell Avenue Chapel. of EI Paso and past resident of Houston, for 16 but Nancy was loved by many. We would like to taught high school science in the Dallas schools Mr. Melvin was born in Seattle. He was a 1976 years, employed at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in thank each and every one who came and showed and most recently he taught chemistry and physics graduate of Amarillo High School. He moved to Houston. A funeral mass was held on July 31 at St. their love and respect. for gifted high school students in Lancaster. Dallas in 1978and moved to Miami in 1984. He was Pius X Catholic Church, with interment at Mt. Nancy loved life and nature. She was a very gifted Justin was dedicated to his work and continually in the restaurant business in Miami for six years Carmel Cemetery in EI Paso. A memorial service is art-craftsman, her hobbies were motorcycles, skate- Sought further knowledge. before returning to Amarillo in 1990. being held today, August 2 at 7 p.m. at Bering Me- boarding and fishing. She loved cats and all animals. Justin was active in the SGI-USA Buddhist com- Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John morial United Methodist Church. Those of you who knew Nancy knew that she was munity of Dallas and embodied a positive and car- Melvin of Amarillo, and a brother, John Mark Melvin Jim, I will always remember the laughter you a very unique and beautiful person. As her parents, ing spirit for family and friends. We miss you, Justin. of Lubbock. brought into my life. we will miss her forever. We miss you and Rick. We want to keep your lovely The family requests that memorials be made to Always, She is gone from this earth, but not from our aura with us. Paramount Terrace Christian Church or St. An- Thomas hearts. 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Herndon, Owner Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Diner's and Carte Blanche OPEN 24 HOURS } 112 KIRby DRivE HOUSTON, TE)(AS 77098 PkONE: (7l}) ~28-}816 FAX: (7l}) ~29-6no