Vote Tuesday French Claim AIDS Treatment p3 The Montrose Voice recommends ... Mayor: Kathy Whitmire, highly recommended City Controller: Lance Lalor City Council District C: George Greanias, highly recommended City Council District C: Carl Den­ ton, special mention City Council at Large Position 1: Montrose Voice Dick Slemmer "The Newspaper of Montrose" November 1, 1985 Issue 262 Published Every Friday (713) 529-8490______City Council at Large Position 2: Eleanor Tinsley, highly recom­ mended City Council at Large Position 3: ■h ■Vi- . Jim Greenwood GEE, IDDIE- OF COUFSE M PfiUfiKW MOK City Council at Large Position 4: LOUli Anthony Hall, highly recommended TC UPSURGE IN CDNTmmONS, EUT' KNOW City Council at Large Position 5: xi) MJ6F EE a urnt AfiWMEP Judson Robinson Jr. WT THESE PEOPLE APE RESPONUNGTO HISD School Board District 5: W6Wl Denise Beck or Brad Raffle The Voice Recommends ... The Montrose Voice recommends to our readers the candidates listed above for wr ^rrin the Nov. 5 general election. The candi­ dates we are recommending are, we believe, persons of both high integrity and persons who have the professional ability to carry out the responsibilities of their elected office.

There are, unfortunately, candidates in this election whose personal integrity can be questioned. Those are the candi­ dates in this election conducting cam­ paigns of hate and fear. Homosexuals have been picked as their target.

On the fortunate side, polls show the candidates conducting the hate and fear campaigns badly trailing, except in the mayoral race where Kathy Whit­ mire is only slightly ahead of Louie Welch.

Although we expect all the City Coun­ cil incumbant candidates we are endors­ ing will win, and although we expect Silence, Denials Prevail Whitmire will win, the bigger the mar­ Computing gin of victory, the stronger the message in Food Service Issue we send to Houston and the rest of the in Montrose country. 3 Clubs are ‘On Line’ That message is that Houston is not Are Gay Men Being Fired the bigoted city—about to run by homo- Feature, p.10 phobic zealots—that one might have in Houston Restaurants'? concluded after the Jan. 19 referendum.

By Linda Wyche gia's restaurants. Lile responded to an Montrose Voice Managing Editor accusation by a former employee at Geor­ The current hysteria over the spread of gia’s, Jeff Ray. AIDS is stirring up more clamor in “There is absolutely no discrimination Houston-area restaurants than in a kit­ here. We do not ask questions on sexual­ chen at the height of the dinner rush. How­ ity,” responded Lile, adding, “I do believe, ever, an investigation into employment though, that one-third to one-half of our policy changes at food service establish­ waiting staff is gay.” ments and the effect on restaurant Eventhough Lile stresses that he “is not workers reveals mainly a mixture of anti-gay or wishing to have battle with the silence and denial. gay community,” he does concede that he Although the Houston Restaurant Asso­ has had requests from the general public ciation has come out against the proposed for heterosexual employees and that he is reinstatement of health cards, there is a not in direct control of hiring and firing in noticeable decrease in the number of male his restaurants. waiters in the local prepared food busi­ In direct response to the dimsissal of ness. Yet, no restaurant questioned by the Ray, Lile says the problem with Ray Montrose Voice would admit to any offi­ stemmed from a misunderstanding cial changes in hiring policy. between Ray and manager/chef Kurt “We hire anyone—any hard workers,” Sedlmeir about the temporary status of said Sylvia Rincon, of the personnel Ray’s employment. department at the administrative offices However, Ray claims he was told by of Ninfa’s, a chain of Mexican restaurants Sedlmeir that he was being fired because rumored to be altering its policy towards “he looked gay.” Lile, who insisted upon male waiters. being the sole spokesman for the restau­ Personnel officials in the offices of both rant, said the comment was part of a “per­ the Black-Eyed Pea and Bennigan’s sonal conversation—nothing out of the chains would not comment on reports that ordinary.” J they no longer employed suspected homo­ Shortly after speaking with the Mont­ Cathy Lenahan (right), president of the Gay Pride Week Committee, and sexuals and were greatly reducing their rose Voice, it seems Lile’s pro-gay attitude Gilbert Sanchez, member of the committee’s board of directors, present Linda male waiting staffs. changed sharply. An employee of the Wyche of the Montrose Voice, with last weekend’s most popular wardrobe One restaurateur who would comment Bayou City restaurant, who requested his addition. on the issue was Tom Lile, co-owner of the Bayou City Oyster Company and Geor­ continued page 6 2 MONTROSE VOICE / NOVEMBER 1, 1985

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Usually the results of scientific research sity, Dr. Norman Letvin, was critical of research at San Francisco General Hospi­ A team of three French researchers tal, said that the cyclosporine project was announced on Monday that cyclosporine, are announced via medical journals, the research methods employed by the French team. He said that if any six AIDS one considered by him and his colleagues a drug currently used to prevent the body’s where they are reviewed and analyzed by patients were observed over a two-week and that he found the French researchers rejection of transplanted organs, can stop other medical professionals. Public period, there was an even chance that two announcement “interesting and novel.” the growth of the AIDS virus. announcements usually follow the profes­ would improve, two weaken, and two But, he added, he does question the hasti­ The doctors, all affiliated with the Laen­ sional reports. Dr. Andrieu said he felt it maintain the same condition ness of the announcement. nec Hospital in Paris, are Phillippe Even, “ethnically necessary” to announce the Fellow Frenchman, Simon Wain- Dr. Even conceded that there the Jean-Marie Andrieu and Alain Venet. findings as soon as possible. Hobson, of the Pasteur Institute near research project was not complete. “We’re They announced in a press conference Many American experts expressed skep­ Paris, a facility noted for its extensive talking only about a biological response that two patients, given cyclosporine for ticism, and even anger, at the announce­ work in AIDS research, was most critical and that does not necessarily imply thera­ five days, improved considerably. Four ment by the Frenchmen. Many feel that of his countrymen. Wain-Hobson called peutic success. We will need weeks, maybe other patients are currently being treated the two-week period used in the French the announcement “one great big joke.” months, to be sure this method is really with the drug at Laennec, but the researchers’ testing is not long enough to He added that an experiment on two peo­ viable.” researchers said results of their cases are produce any conclusive results and their hasty report creates false hopes among ple for one week does not warrant a press Cyclosporine is readily available in hos­ not known. pital pharmacies in most major American In both cases, there was an increase in AIDS victims. conference. Dr. Paul Voldeberding, director of AIDS medical centers. the levels of T-4 lymphocyte white blood An AIDS researcher at Harvard Univer­ cells, the cells destroyed by the AIDS virus causing depression of the immune system. The researchers believe that the anti­ rejection drug will deactivate the immune PAT PQBLRTSOH. system and inhibit the reproduction of the 700 CLUB. AIDS virus. The doctors emphasize that cyclospo­ rine is not an AIDS cure, but a treatment to help victims maintain a healthier condi­ tion until a cure can be found. The method used by the French doctors to announce their findings varies greatly from conventional research standards.

Montrose Voice AND TEXAS*STAR MONTROSE, TEXAS Population (eat 1985) 32,000 Census tracts 401.01, 401.02, 402.01. r R-O-B-LR-T-S-O-N. 1 402.02, 405.02. 403 and 404 01 Zip codes (roughly) 70006, 77019 (portion), 77098 DON'T W HAVE ATLLLVISION? Bounded (roughly) Shepherd Dr (west), Allen Parkway (north). Main St. (east). U.S. 59 (south) Latitude (Montrose Blvd, at Westheimer Rd.) 29°44’13"N, Longitude 95o22'50"W. Altitude 40' ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR MONTROSE George Greanias, Houston City Council (dist. C) 901 Bagby. (713) 222-5933 El Franco Lee. Harris County Commissioner (pct. 1) 1001 Preston, (713) 221-6111 Walter Rankin, Constable (pct. 1) 301 San Jacinto. (713) 221-5200 Debra Danburg. Texas House of Representatives (dist. 137) 1911 S.W. Fwy . (713) 520-8068 Craig Washington. Texas Senate (dist. 13) 2323 Caroline. (713) 659-4343 Mickey Leland. U.S. House of Representatives (dist. 18) 1919 Smith »820. (713) 739-7339 The Newspaper of Montrose Established 1980 OUR 262nd ISSUE, NOV. 1, 1985 Published every Friday r NOTHING rANCV. A FALLING Montrose Voice Publishing Company LEAF... AN UNTIED SHOE... 408 Avondale Houston, TX 77006-3028 I’M GOOD AT INTERPRETING. Phone (713) 529-8490 AND A GENEROUS CONTRiBU... CIRCULATION 9,000 copies weekly NO. SCRATCH THAT, A SIGN through 150 major distribution points I FEEL THIS in Montrose, the Village and the Heights estimated pass-on rate lector 2.8 URGE 10 estimated readership 25,200 weekly UNTIE WSUOE plus 1,000 copies weekly through 45 other Texas distribution points estimated pass-on rate factor 2.5 estimated readership 2.500 weekly TOTAL CIRCULATION (GUARANTEED) 10,000 copies weekly total estimated readership 27.700 weekly Contents copyright ©1985 Office hours: 10am-5:30pm

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Jerry Mulholland/accounf executive INFECTIOUS DISEASES Rick Hill/account executive SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Founding Members Greater Montrose Business Guild, Gay AIDS/KS DIAGNOSIS and Lesbian Press Association OPEN MON.-FRl. 8:30AM-5 PM [(BS News Services: News-One. Pacific News Service SAME DAY APPOINTMENT Syndicated Feature Services & Writers Brian McNaught, Uni­ versal Press Syndicate, News America Syndicate POSTMASTER Send address corrections to 408 Avondale, MON., WED., FR1. EVENINGS Houston, TX 77006-3028 AND SATURDAY MORNINGS Subscription rate in US in sealed envelope $49 per year (52 issues), $29 per six months (26 issues), or $1.25 per week (less BY APPOINTMENT ONLY than 26 issues) Back issues $2.00 each National advertising representative Joe DiSabato. 2801 ELLA BLVD., SUITE G Marketing, 666 6th Avenue. New York 10011, (212) 242-6863 HOUSTON, TX 77008 Advertising deadline Tuesday. 5:30pm. for issue released Fri­ day evening Notice to advertisers: Local advertising rate schedule Seven-A was effective Oct 12, 1984 Jn) 659-3131 Responsibility The Montrose Voice does not assume respon­ sibility for advertising claims Readers should alert the news­ Ask for Reny paper to any deceptive advertising. 4 MONTROSE VOICE / NOVEMBER 1, 1985 Photos by Roger Lackey Montrose Mouth Free Treats Abound in Montrose By L’Angelo Misterioso, Esq., M.B.E. cowpoxes. All the festivities resulted in Rick The best things in life are free, and with the LaGrange being chosen Mr. BRB. First Halloween holiday season in full swing runner-up was Roland Smith. there were plenty of things to do in Mont­ It was great to see old friend Robin on the rose, most of them free. (Oh, that magic drums at the Brazos. It was Robin's last word!) night on the skins. Now it’s on to more hyp­ The Montrose Voice celebrated its Fifth notic things. Anniversary last weekend with a free party at Heaven—complete with hors d'oeuvres and free draft beer. There were many happy A big belated Happy Birthday goes out to people in attendance. A drawing was held Buddy West. Buddy will soon be leaving for a free trip to New Orleans (with $400 in Houston and we'll all miss him. Good luck, spending money). The lucky winner was Buddy. John Lewis. John, hope you have a good time in my Three Playsafe Playmates for the new favorite fun city. Say hello to LaFittes! 1986 calendar were recently spotted being photographed at the Houston Guest House. The next free event was a big party out on Playing safe at the Guest House? Certainly. Bancroft hosted by Eddie Manson What a v. wonderful time with the party running from Sylvia Ayres has just opened a new resale * A 7pm to 7am. The highlight of the evening boutique at 1303 W. Alabama. Check it out. Contestants in the Mr. BRB Contest: (left to right standing) Barry Nye, Steve was when Cherie Durham decided it was Maybe you’ll find something you’ve always Wright, Chris Hanson, Roland Smith, Rick LaGrange, Mike Hill; (kneeling, left time to take a swim with the spider in the looked for. to right) Terry Wiggins and Carl Hering. pool. (Did you ever get your shoe out of the pool?) I tAAd UAT On Friday, there was the Mr. BRB contest. Quite a sight to see—all those hot, hunky,

Roland Smith, (left) first runner-up, and Rick LaGrange, the new Mr. BRB. BRB owners Walter Carter (left) and Alan Pierce

Hooter’s was the scene for the MSA Pool being one of the first to inform non-news The concept was originated by Cathy Lena- League End-of—Season Party. Boy, those watchers of Louie’s gaffe. Forget it, Tish. han and Stan Ford of the Gay Pride Week margaritas were good. You won’t look right in Barbara Walters Committee. John came up with the group — □— drag. name and design. The shirt has sold in the — — thousands already. The Gay Pride Week The Mining Company's patio should be Quick Quips: Charlie’s sisters at Heaven Committee receives $3 from the sale of each completely revamped in about two more shirt. say Happy Birthday ... Thank you Kansas weeks. Plumbing is now being done. The City from The Wonder ... and thank you Says John, "It’s ironic that Mr. Welch's Mine welcomes the addition of Gene Keller. Steve Mertz and Sister Mary Pitiful. comments actually are supporting the formerly of Dirty Sally’s, as its newest group he opposes. The gay issue is not a barback. political point to begin with.” For Halloween, Anthony is going as Drac­ Anyone who thought those people in the ula and Billy is going as “Drag”ula. picture on the front page of last Sunday’s Well, hope you all had a wonderful Hallo­ final edition of the Chronicle looked familiar ween. Enjoy the remaining festivities this Robin, will you hypnotize me? was absolutely right. It was none other than weekend. The Mouth will tell all next week. There is a new journalist on Avondale. John Bushlen and company with their latest And, above all, don't forget to VOTE on Tish of Dirty Sally's was busy last Thursday hit. Yes, it's the “Louie; Don’t Shoot" T-shirt. Tuesday.

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• FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE • COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE & WINE $44.00 • COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (large single/double occupancy) • VALET SERVICE Sgt. Glenn Swann, Mr. Safe Sex; and Club Body Center executive Jack • Special Weekly and Monthly Rates Campbell Reservations required please call Toll Free 800-253-5263 (National) Creativity Major Factor 800-521-4523 (Calif) GTA in ‘Safe Sex’ Activities (415)-441-5141 (San Francisco) 1315 POLK ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 By Bill O’Rourke hours late getting into Houston Tuesday Montrose Voice Theater Critic because of the storm. “I know that it is most common to talk Swann has a brother who lives in Hous­ about gay men’s creativity in terms of art ton, but they couldn’t get their schedules and ballet, hairdressing and interior deco­ together. He was out of town the day ration. I won’t argue with those assump­ Swann was here. tions of our artistic temperments. I do Swann and I chatted: wish, though, that more people would look Me: What do you think of massage with­ at the ultimately creative manner we out JO as good sex? bring to the sexual arena. We are the best Swann: I think it’s excellent foreplay. actors in our own scenarios and we can We’ve gotta stress foreplay. No more react—sexually—with astonishing grace Wham! Bam! Thank you Ma’am! and speed,”—John Preston, gay author. Me: I saw your personal ad in (that Handsome porno star and ex-Marine national paper). Did you get a lot of good Glenn Swann, known as Mr. Safe Sex, is a responses? tough Drill Instructor onstage. Offstage Jack Campbell: He was looking for he is outspoken. He even seems a little shy. volunteers to help in the show. A lot of He was in Houston this past week as a part VOTE people misinterpreted it, just like you just of a tour sponsored by the Club Body Cen­ did. He’s got a lover! What does he need ters to promote safe sexual practices with sex partners? among gay men. It seems that Swann is under contract Swann’s shyness was no problem with Seabag until January, although because he was accompanied by Jack Campbell and Swann have made it clear Campbell, head of the chain of health he won’t do anything un-safe for them. clubs. There were only a few questions Then, Intelligence in Video, Inc. (a new asked of Swann that Campbell let him company formed solely for this purpose) for Councilmember answer all by himself. will star him in Inevitable Love, “a major Campbell was bustling about giving pom educational activity.” gentle orders to the staff. No one is allowed I asked Campbell what he thought of into the room for the demonstration wear­ mayoral candidate Louie Welch’s four George Greanias ing more than a towel. It inhibits the points to stop the spread of AIDS— audience’s reactions. They had quite a especially the one that would close the problem with that in Florida. A lot of bathhouses. Campbell responded, “In the attendees came in drag. They’re not used first place, this CBC has not been a bath­ District C to this kind of show in Florida. No like L.A. house since July. It’s a health club. And in or N.Y.C. the second, men are not selling themselves “The words might be too explicit for the here. The only money that changes hands health department to print in a pamphlet is for admission. Jack’s had to put up with and the tone is decidedly and joyfully por­ a lot of ‘looney right-wing politicians’ nographic, but this is the way these men since Dade County.” can hear the message,” says Preston in Well, I was a little intimidated. I didn’t literature describing Swann’s program. ask Swann how he keeps from breaking Campbell’s worried. Twenty to thirty condoms. But I really did enjoy my visit percent of all homosexually active men with the couple. And what they’re doing brings lots of important information For Houston's future. are still not practicing Safe Sex. He had to find a way to get the good word into the through lote of good clean fun. closets. This works. Some health care pro­ According to John Preston, “Those of us fessionals at the New Orleans show were who’ve been involved in the organizations very impressed with the way Swann got have known that there was a vast audience we hadn’t been meeting. Glenn POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR BY THE GEORGE GREANIAS the audience’s total attention in the face of CAMPAIGN, STUART MASTERSON, JR.. TREASURER Hurricane Juan about to hit Louisiana. Swann’s Mr. Safe Sex is doing it and doing Swann pointed out their plane was two it well.” Thank you, John. 6 MONTROSE VOICE / NOVEMBER 1, 1985 Editorial The Election is Like MH*-' . a Halloween Movie JitllO Editorial by Henry McClurg Welch was approached by a TV reporter, Montrose Voice Publisher camera running, asking if he intended to apologize. At that time, Welch was not yet Halloween is an appropriate time to have an election in Houston. The monsters are aware that his “One of them (four-part plan to stop AIDS) is to shoot the queers” not just in costume. They’re running for remark had been heard by anyone other political office. than the “Live at Five” camera crew. He Can we not have an election in Houston did not know yet it had been accidentally that doesn’t revolve around some group’s hatred of homosexuality? broadcast. He answered, in effect, in a quick and After Welch’s “Shoot the Queers” nervous voice, “I didn’t make a joke like remark Oct 24, many astute observers concluded that Welch had really shot him­ that.” Ninfa’s: “We hire anyone—any hard workers” He either didn’t remember his self in the foot. But this past week, some concluded that perhaps his remark didn’t comment—or he outright lied. If we weren’t actually electing people to really do him that much harm. His cam­ paign contributions have actually high offices, this time in Houston’s history would get rave reviews as a skit at Risky Silence, Denials Prevail increased. Welch never had the gay vote anyway Business. in Food Service Issue prior to his blooper. It was not so much But we are electing high officials. that he was personally disliked by the I hope you agree with those who say this from page 1 Houston gay community but more so election revolves around morality. They’re investigates complaints of discrimination right. It does. But it’s the old guilty-pig- against gays in the areas of housing, because of the other people who were get­ name not be used, contacted the Voice say­ screams syndrome. The ones who are hol­ employment, physical violence, police ting on his bandwagon. They seemed like ing that Lile was very upset following the lering loudest about morals are the ones harrassment, verbal assault and health the same ol’ people who had been on Jack interview. The employee, who admitted lacking them. care. Information submitted to the Docu­ Heard’s bandwagon two years ago and being gay, asked that no story involving mentation Committee is kept confidential Louis Macey’s bandwagon in an election the restaurant be printed because “it unless otherwise authorized by the report­ before that. would cause problems for gay employees.” The threat of bad publicity may be the ing victim. These, the Straight Slaters, are not your Gay activist Ray Hill, who often assists reason restaurant owners are not admit­ normal people. IN MONTROSE, in cases involving gay bias, said “These ting to any policy changes. A secretary to These are grown men who cannot folks don’t want to raise a stink so they NEARLY EVERYONE the manager of the Astrodome Bennigan’s answer a reporters question about any can get jobs somewhere else.” commented unofficially, “Discrimination subject without mentioning homosexual­ READS THE VOICE It is expected that as the number of is illegal, isn’t it.” ity- reported AIDS cases increases and the These are grown men who are so fasci­ The Montrose Voice Fear of problems finding future employ­ hysteria intensifies, more and more nated by someone else’s sexuality that it The Newspaper of Montrose ment may be the reason why more gay workers in public contact industries will has driven them to run or political office. Call 529-8490 to Advertise in the Next Edition men are not coming foward after being be affected. Yet it appears, with Houston’s I dare say, these are ,rown men in need dismissed from waiting positions. recessed economy, few victims of the witch of a shrink. James Kuhn, the attorney representing hunt of the eighties will be willing to fight A few hours after 1 is infamous remark, Stephen Little—the meat cutter who was the actions of their employers. That, allegedly fired from Randall’s Super­ coupled with shrewed management skirt­ markets because of his sexual ing existing civil rights laws, may leave orientation—said that he had received “a human rights activists looking at the couple of calls and heard several rumors,” menu but being unable to order. but professional ethics prevented him from revealing the names of the complain­ ants. Sue Lovell, president of the Houston Health Meeting Gay Political Caucus, said that although she is aware of some firings from phone Set for March calls received at the caucus’ office, no one has filed a written complaint with the group’s Documentation Committee. The National Lesbian and Gay Health The GPC Documentation Committee Foundation, Inc. announces the presenta­ tion of the Seventh National/Lesbian Gay Health Conference and Fourth National Maureen Reagan AIDS Forum, March 13-16, 1986 in Washington, D.C. at George Washington to be Honored at University. L L X UR Y COXDOM1MUMS Focusing on the theme, “Moving Les­ Women’s Center bian and Gay Health Care Into the Main­ Luncheon stream,” the conference will feature keynote panels of leading health policy NOW LEASING Maureen Reagan will be the honored guest makers, experts and activists to discuss ------With Option to Purchase------for the Houston Area Women’s Center’s significant developments in health care “A Time For Giving” to be held at the delivery to lesbians and gay men. [jirge Beautiful Swimming Pool One Bedroom — One Bath Warwick Hotel’s La Fontaine Ballroom Nov. 11. The event will pay tribute to Rea­ AIDS, addiction and general lesbian Controlled Entry Security One Bedroom With Loft — One Bath gan for her efforts on behalf of programs and gay health concerns will comprise the benefiting women in crisis. major content area. Continuing education Remote Controlled Garage Entry Two Bedroom — Two Bath Nikki Van Hightower, executive direc­ credits are planned. Two Bedroom — Two Bath Townhouse tor of the Houston Area Women’s Center, High Efficiency AC & Heating announced the program for the center’s Workshop proposals and scientific pap­ First Annual Celebrity Auction and Lun­ ers are now being solicited within the From $375.00 a month cheon. Katherine Blissard will serve as stated areas. All proposals must be sub­ mistress of ceremonies introducing fea­ mitted in the form of a typed abstract, no tured guest Chrisopher Sdone, author of longer than one page, together with a FREE! Glorious Food. recent copy of the presenter’s curriculum Astrologer Nan Hall Linke is to forecast vitae. Four copies of the proposal must 19 INCH COLOR TV the direction the signs till take in 1986, reach the conference office no later than WITH A and Jan Carson, television newscaster, Nov. 14, 1985. All proposals previously will officiate over the silent auction of submitted during the earlier call for pap­ TWO YEAR LEASE “Celebrity Packages.” One of the favorites ers will automatically be considered for Office Open Daily 11:00-6:00 is a celebrity recipe file “Hollywood Haute inclusion in the program. Cuisine.” 2507 Montrose The $35 luncheon ticket to benefit the All correspondence should be addressed Houston Area Women’s Center may be to NLGHF, P.O. Box 65472, Washington, Houston, Texas obtained by calling Sandra Macs at 528- DC 20035. For additional information, call 524-0830 0464. (202) 797-3708. NOVEMBER 1, 1985 / MONTROSE VOICE 7 Montrose Restaurant GRNL Seeks Owner Charged New Lobbyist Gay Rights National Lobby is searching in Slaying for a professional lobbyist to work on gay/ The owner of Renu’s Restaurant, 1230 lesbian civil rights issues, beginning Jan. Westheimer, has been charged with 1,1986. murder in connection with an incident OPTICIAnS The lobbyist will replace Stephen which took place Saturday, Oct. 26. Endean who has been lobbying under con­ Collectors of the Largest Variety tract since May 1985. Endean is pursuing Vichit Parnarom, 45, of the 4100 block of f Elegant Frames in Houston. other business with his firm, Endean Associates. Levonshire, allegedly shot John William Plus Service: Gansky, 21, of Pasadena once in the back Persons interested in the position • PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED of the head with a .38 caliber revolver. should submit resumes to Lobbyist LENSES DUPLICATED Search, GRNL, P.O. 1892, Washington, DC According to Houston Homicide Sgt. • FRAMES REPAIRED 20013. The deadline for receipt of resumes G.L. Dollins, Gansky and some friends • CONTACT LENSES is Nov. 15, 1985. had been drinking when Gansky went to • PERSONALIZED TINTING the rear of the strip center containing the restaurant to urinate.

At the time, Parnarom was leaving the restaurant. He confronted Gansky and a quarrel ensued. When Gansky started to walk away he threw a can and struck one 808 Lovett 521-1015 of Parnarom’s employees. Parnarom went to his car where he got the revolver and shot Gansky. s cafe b Parnarom’s bond was set at $10,000. Tired of Making Choices? Let Us Decide For You! Wemnrtam Stop By For POT LUCK VfSA James A. Lloyd Lunch or Dinners James A. Lloyd, Ph.D., 52, died Tuesday. $400 OFF FIRST (Tea or Coffee included) October 29, 1985, after an extended illness. Lloyd had served the Montrose commun­ MONTH RENT only $3" ity in various capacities throughout the Week Days Only! years. He most recently was a secretary of Starting Nov. 4th the board of directors and a trustee of the 1 BEDROOM SPECIAL Menu Changes Everyday! Montrose Clinic. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lloyd, and two brothers. Robert Lloyd Rents from $199 and William Lloyd. Memorial services were planned for Fri­ • Spacious Floor Plans day, November 1, in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. • Sparkling Pools Lloyd requested that memorial donations • Unique Picnic Area be made to the Montrose Clinic. • Near Greenspoint Mall • Beautiful Landscaping • W/D Connections MOVE-IN TODAY AND RECEIVE A

BIIL 16250 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR. 448-6738 John Chiasson John Chiasson, died Wednesday, October 23, 1985, in Southwest Memorial Hospital. He had been hospitalized for over a month. The cause of death was spinal meningitis. Chiasson was employed by Southwest­ ern Bell for many years. He had been a fix­ ture in Houston's gay community. As a popular model, his photograph appeared in many national publications including Blueboy. Although he had been a first runner-up in a past National Mr. Leather Contest, his title never made a change in his shy. easy-going attitude. He will be fondly remembered and “Where the World missed by many friends. Meets Houston” 106 Avondale, Houston, TX 77006 6uR POLICY The Montrose Voice will commemorate the passing ot Montrose residents -nd Houston gay com munrty members with an announcement F''*™** Il(e (713) 523-2218 deceased may provide us with facts abou lhe ^s^rose ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED names of the closest survivors, and buriald wll| YOUR HOSTS: Albert G. Nemer, or verse can be included Pictures are returned Name of the deceased should be . John J. Adams and Gordon A. Thayer photo Information should be provided to the at the earliest poss.bie date and will be published ■" the next available edition There is no charge for this service AmtCsociXW 8 MONTROSE VOICE / NOVEMBER 1, 1985 The Far Side by Gary Larson Fortunes >1985 UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE Celebrate this Weekend, and Work Next Week

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ARIES—The Halloween Holiday is in full swing and the time is right for dancing in the street. Your kind of energy this week finds its outlet in good times. If you synchronize it just right, you'll find some­ one special to share them with. TAURUS—Ready to try something new? Something weird been fascinating you? You might at least buy an outrage­ ous new outfit, or get some kinky new Suddenly, everything froze. Only the buzzing of the toys to play with. Experiment! tsetse flies could be heard. The crackling grass GEMINI—What makes people attrac­ wasn’t Cummings returning to camp after all, but tive: someone who's not your "type” will an animal who didn’t like to be surprised. pop into your life and make you wonder. Like ’em older, younger, lighter, darker? Nanoonga froze—worrying less about ruining a You’re in for an interesting surprise. good head than he did the social faux pas. CANCER—You are "lucky Pierre," the man in the middle, but it’s not a lot of fun. Friends will cast you in the role of media­ tor or referee, turning to you for keen advice and sound judgement. Listen to both sides carefully and don’t be afraid to say what you know. LEO —When you’re on the move, you’re on the move, and this is one of those times. Whether it’s down the street, around the world, or away from someone, this is the time for it. Quick decisions can be good ones. VIRGO—At work, you’re a dynamo. New ideas and ways of doing things make you feel like the leader of the pack. At home, though, there’s a split that needs mending. Don’t take business home with you. Remember how to be romantic.

LIBRA—A week ahead of self­ examination and understanding. Look at the things you ordinarily do with little thought, and see how you can improve them. A good time for getting rid of empty / A habits and livening up dull routines— after the weekend concludes. SCORPIO—You’re on another wave­ The Great Nerd Drive of 76 length this weekend, so don’t feel too bad when you’re misunderstood. When Quasimodo ends his day. you’re serious, friends think you’re silly; and when you feel silly, it looks likeyou’re coming on strong. Laugh at the absurdities. SAGITTARIUS—Starting Monday, this will be a time for making plans and prepa­ rations. You should concentrate on what’s important to you in the future, and work on that. The rewards from the week's efforts will be felt for a long time. CAPRICORN—Next week is a fine week to travel, or to make travel plans. Use your imagination. Go someplace you've never been before. Take along ego someone who's as fascinating as your destination. AQUARIUS—Fun in the fall time! Organize some crazy, original kind of TO get-together that no one else has thought of—how about a surprise November party for yourself? Pumpkins are bustin’ out, and so are you. PISCES—Relax. Things have been harried and confusing this Halloween, so pick a day next week to lay back. This could be a time to use your ability to organize and act on whatever is neces­ sary. Forget about shock value and find the satisfaction that comes from a job well done. The nightmare makers Manvark decimating an office mound. NOVEMBER 1, 1985 / MONTROSE VOICE 9 Sports Voice SportsVoice Calendar & Standings Regular Weekly Events D LADDER Record Number Enter HouTex SUNDAY: Frontrunners, Memorial Park Ten­ 1 Roy Mendiola 6 J.V. Klinger nis Center 2 John Murphy 7 Randy Miller By Rich Corder hardt, Jim Kitch, Jim Scott, Joe D., Joe L., Houston Tennis Club 9am-Noon, Homer 3 Daiwid Hendrickson 8 Mike Holloway Special to the Montrose Voice Ford Tennis Center 4 Oscar Ysassi 9 Joe D. John Murphy, Julia Collier, Lou Garza, 5 Steve Chesney 10 David Moskowitz Fifty-one additional entries have been Manuel Murillo, Mr. Bill, Paul Brown, Women’s Bowling League 5pm, Stadium Bowl E LADDER received for the fifth edition of the HouTex Randelll Dickerson, Randy Miller, 1 Howard Brown 2 Rudy Garcia W.W.B. Bowling League 7:30pm, Post Tennis Tournament to be held Nov. 9-11 at Richard Pregeant, Rick Martinez, Ron Oak Lanes DOUBLES LADDER the Homer Ford Tennis Center. The addi­ Bell, Ronnie Mauss, Steve Bearden, Steve MONDAY: MSA Men's Bowling 9pm, Sta­ 1 Bob Hopkins & Rick Hadnot tions bring the total to 76, the largest field Bryant, Thomas Cortez, “X.” dium Bowl 2 Armi Alabanza & David Garza ever. Los Angeles: Ken Leonard, Sheba, TUESDAY: Frontrunners, Memorial Park 3 Donny Kelley & Rich Corder Tournament director John Ryan reports San Diego: Michael Collet Tennis Center 4 Steve Bearden & Bill Santaiti that a number of entries from the West San Francisco: Brent Weaver, MSA “Fun Volleyball League,” 7pm Coast, as well as across Texas, are still in West Hollywood, Calif.: Fred Orange. WEDNESDAY: Houston Tennis Club plays 7:30pm Homer Ford Tennis Center Women’s Softball League the mail. John Ryan, tournament director, may DIVISION STANDINGS Thirty-five entries from Houston con­ be reached by phoning 666-0596. THURSDAY: Frontrunners, Memorial Park Following Final Week. Fall Series Tennis Center Won Lost Pct GB tributed greatly to the increase in the MSA Mixed Bowling League 9pm, Sta­ A DIVISION number of players in both singles and dou­ dium Bowl Cottee Beans 7 3 .700 — bles. Only San Francisco’s “U.S. Open” Pool League Hollywood Bears 7V4 3% 681 — with 92 entries this past May totaled more Herricanes 7 4 636 % Special Events 4 .600 than this year’s HouTex. Gives Awards Nov. 9-11: Houston Tennis Assn. “Hou-Tex Marion & Lynns Rebels 6 1 V Ducks 5'A 5’A .500 2 Additional entries, since our report last The MSA Pool League held their end-of- Bacchus Boozers 0 10 .000 7 week, are: season party and awards ceremony last June 1986: Oak Lawn Tennis Assoc, hosts B DIVISION Texas Cup Challenge, Dallas, competing —- Bellaire, Texas: Dick Cotten. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Hooter’s. with Houston Tennis Club Sport 7 1 .875 Dallas: Al Leong, Frand Guerrero, Has­ MOOR Angels 6% VA .812 1 Carlos Romero, the highest individual Summer 1986: United States Olympic Festi­ kell Williams, Joe Phillips, Jon Papp, Mar­ Undercover 3 5 .375 4 player for the second season in a row, was val, Houston Latin Express 2’A 6'A .277 5 garet Wilson, Tom Faucett. also the winner in the league’s annual Tur­ Soft Touch 2 8 .200 6 Damon, Texas: Howard Myers. key Shoot. Romero was followed by R.V. El Paso: Rico Soliven. Baxter, Barbara Levine and Dennis Lord, Houston Tennis Club MSA Pool League Galveston: Ronnie Rodriguez. respectively. Ann Zientek and Brenda Kel­ Challenge Ladder Final Standings. Summer League ley tied for fifth place in individual stand­ matches through Oct. 27 TEAM Total Matches, Total games Houston: Armi Alabanza, Bill Santaiti, 1 Bacchus 1 18-4 209-121 ings. TOP TEN LADDER 16-6 219-111 Billy Green, Chuck Meredith, Connie 6 J.C. Barrera 2 The Barn Others placing in Turkey Shoot compe­ 1 Jim Kitch 16-6 194-136 Frankeney, Danny Casillas, David Garza, 7 Armi Albanza 3 Ranch Hands 2 Randall Dickerson 4 611 III 16-6 186-144 tition were Dennis Lord, Becke Head, 8 David Heiland David Heiland, David Lester, Delma Car­ 3 Donny Kelley 5 Lipstick 15-7 194-136 Sherry Potter, and Roger Pruett, respec­ 9 Tiny Tim dona, Donny Kelley, Eddie Chavez, 4 Rick Hadnot 6 Bacchus II 15-7 193-137 10 Rich Corder Edward De Leon, Fernando, Henry Eck- tively. 5 Ron Bell 7 Street Cats 15-7 181-149 The team from Bacchus I proudly dis­ B LADDER 8 JR’s 14-8 204-125 played their first place team trophy. After 1 Rick Dupont 6 Sebastian Velez 9 Kindred Spirits I 13-9 175-155 2 Oscar Martinez 7 #007 (Lou Garza) a year of close competition, the Bam 10 BRB Cowboys 12-10 163-167 3 Edward de Leon 8 Thomas Cortez 11 E/J’s 11-11 149-181 placed second, followed by Ranch Hands, 4 Richard Pregeant 9 Larry Jarvis 12 Kindred Spirits II 10-12 165-165 Houston Teams 611 III and Lipstick. 5 Ron McCauley 10 Ronnie Rodriguez 13 Too 611 9-13 181-149 Team registration for the winter season C LADDER 14 Al’s Pals 7-15 146-184 will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, at The 1 Steve Bearden 6 Rick Knapp 15 The 611 6-16 153-177 Place 3rd & 4th 2 Rick Massey 7 Gabe Herpin 16 Rancheroos 6-16 142-187 Barn. Teams, sponsors, and players inter­ 3 David Garza 8 Billy Green 17 Sally's Shooters 6-16 122-208 in Calif. Tourney ested in playing in this exciting league are 4 Eddie Chavez 9 Mr Bill 18 Hooters 4-17 108-207 invited. 5 Joe L. 10 Steve Bryant 19 Yard Dogs 4-17 107-208 The Montrose Voice softball team placed third among 18 teams in the recent San Diego Softball Tournament. Coached by Jerry Chaffin, The Voice followed tourney winner Los Angeles Griffs and runner-up Long Beach Silver Fox in the competition. Another team from Houston, using the name “The Wranglers,” finished in fourth place. The Wranglers were coached by Phil Loveland. Among the 18 teams, there was one team representing New York, along with the two from Texas. The remainder came from various parts of the host state.

HOGs Announce Thanksgiving Trip V-O-T-E Members of the Houston Outdoor Group will spending the Thanksgiving holiday soaking up the sun on South Padre Island. From Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, the group will be Tuesday, Nov. Sth swimming and sunbathing while staying at Lyle’s Deck, a guest house conveniently located to all the various activities of South Padre. WANT TO BE IMMORTALIZED AT For more information about HOGs and upcoming trips, call (713) 680-3144 or (713) "MARY'S" ... SEE NEXT WEEK'S AD! 521-3641. Frontrunners EVERY NIGHT IS LEATHER NIGHT AT MARY’S ... NATURALLY! Plan for Dallas, DRINK DISCOUNTS TO LEATHERMEN DAILY! Rice Runs AFTER HOURS NIGHTLY Several Houston Frontrunners are plan­ ning to run in the White Rock Half­ Marathon in Dallas Nov. 2. Other Houston Frontrunners are plan­ ning to run in the Rice Naval ROTC 10K 1022 WESTHEIMER HOUSTON 528-8851 Run Nov. 9. For more information on Frontruners, see their listing in Montrose Resources. 10 MONTROSE VOICE / NOVEMBER 1, 1985 Life on the Line 3 Computer Bulletin Boards Specialize in Montrose but it’s tough to get the word out to them.” By Stephen P. Arrants, Jr. Bluemax has three lesbian users. “I wel­ Special to the Montrose Voice come anyone on my board as long as they It’s three o’clock in the morning. You need realize that this is a gay BBS. Abuse of my someone to talk to, but are reluctant to users will not be tolerated,” he warned. antagonize a friend. Don’t give up and go 0 Some users might be afraid of using to bed. If you have a personal computer, these BBSs in light of recent news stories you could be involved in a rousing conver­ about hardcore computerists “cracking” sation in minutes. BBS protection. There is little worry in There are places where you can go make using these boards, however. Security is friends, voice your opinions, get informa­ foremost on the minds of the sysops, and is tion on community happenings, or sell constantly being updated. your VCR—without leaving your house. “Although we aren’t a member of HAGS, At these same places you can trade jokes, the Houston Area Council of Sysops, we argue, and fall in love—at any hour of the receive their list of known and suspected day or night. offenders,” said Bluemax. “We also talk These are not bars or after-hours clubs, two or three times a week with each other but BBSs—computer bulletin board sys­ to compare notes.” tems. Houston’s computerists are waiting While no BBS software is totally secure, to hear from you. the three BBSs are the only ones in the Computer Bulletin Boards are hard to Houston area running the Infoquick soft­ explain to those who have never used ware package. That in itself makes the them. BBSs are part message service, part boards more secure, since few hackers library, and, at times, part barstool. In have experience with it. addition, BBSs can be a clearinghouse for Running a BBS means dedicating a the exchange of ideas, information, and computer and a telephone line to that pur­ support for users of any interest. pose 24 hours a day. It also means putting What you are doing is using your compu­ in extra hours validating users, answer­ ter to command another computer miles ing messages, deleting abusive users, and away. This remote computer runs a series making sure the system is always on-line. of programs allowing you to perform Bluemax lists underage users as one of many different tasks. his biggest problems. “Frequently, a 14 or Started by early computer hobbyists, 15-year-old will request validation, and I BBSs have grown more complex and var­ have to deny it. The Montrose Connection ied since their early days. It has been esti­ is an adult board.” mated that there are more than 90 systems If you are planning on starting your he laughed, “It keeps me off the streets at in the Houston area. patible users. own BBS, Mother advises getting together night.” The majority of BBSs are general, but All BBSs provide complete menus and with a sysop to see the operation from his explanations to help you along. In addi­ Mother opened The Montrose Mailbox others specialize in giving programming end. “And,” he added, “make sure you tips, match-making services, adventure tion, the “sysop”—short for System because there were no gay boards in town. “There was nowhere else to be open. It was have the time to do it!” game hints and playing, and other topics. Operator—is often available for a private Despite these hassles, all sysops said almost impossible to openly meet gays Recently, Houston has acquired three chat and on-line help. that they get a great deal of enjoyment Although most BBS operators require through local telecomputing,” he said. gay BBSs— The Montrose Connection, from the systems. The investment in time The Montrose Mailbox, and Montrose Net­ callers to use their real names, the three “You can make such good friends,” he added. “It’s good to see people getting is worth the return. “As long as there is a work. Montrose boards let a user choose any gay community and one gay caller,” together and having a good time.” Using a BBS for the first time introduces “handle” (C.B. radio slang for an alias) pledged Mother, “we’ll be on-line.” you to a whole new game. Rules and play­ that they want. Handles are validated by Paul Resting, the sysop of Montrpse Network, echoes this and says that the There is something for every gay user on ers can change each day. Conversations mail or telephone to screen out pranksters. these boards, everything from the latest can range from programming tips Personal preference, wit, and self-image BBSs allow him to have a social life at his convenience. “The boards can be used as a gossip, “Dynasty” rumors, health infor­ through career advice to religion. And par­ are part of making up a handle. Some of mation, and invitations to go deer hunting ticipants are judged more for their ready the handles used on these three boards message clearing center that isn’t restrict­ ed to time and place. If I have to get in on the weekends. After buying a computer, wit than their looks or the size of their are: Buckin Brone, Big Jim, Mother Impe­ software, and modem, all these boards will pocketbook. rial, Bluemax, Aunt Jane and Kickstand. touch with someone, I can leave a private message on my board and not worry about cost you is time. Instead of causing alientation, compu­ Bluemax, sysop of one of the three Be warned, however. I^ong-time users an unanswered phone.” ter BBSs are helping people create new Montrose-area boards, began opertions know that computer bulletin boards can because he was tired of using national Aside from these features, the boards netwoks of friends. With less pressure be very addictive. than in normal social situations, everyone computer services, such as The Source or are also another link in building a is an equal-on-line. CompuServe. These nationwide computer stronger community. Unfortunately, upto Each BBS requires a password, but they utilities are “super BBSs” that are run on now they have been underutilized by com­ There's Only One are usually free. All you need is a compu­ larger, more sophisticated computers and munity organizations. Mother thinks this ter, communications software, and a charge users an hourly rate. will change when people learn about the Community modem—a device that allows your compu­ “These services can sometimes charge capabilities of the systems. ter to “talk” to another computer using over $6 an hour, and I was getting tired of All sysops are quick to point out that Newspaper for telephone lines. paying so much,” he explained. “I began they are willing to have organizations Montrose Your equipment does not have to cost a The Montrose Connection as a hobby, and post information. “I’ve been approached large chunk of money. If you shop around I’ve made a good number of friends. And,” by a few groups and a few businesses in And You're Reading It and purchase a used system, a minimal the Montrose area about posting setup shouldn’t cost you more than $100. announcements and advertsiing, and I’m The Montrose Voice But shop carefully. You may find that ready and willing to do it,” said Bluemax. what seems cheap is expensive in the long Some of the community services pro­ run. Make sure that the equipment is of □ Selected vided by the boards include discussing the HAIR LOSS- good quality. A poorly designed keyboard Houston Boards current health crisis. “We’ve discussed and fuzzy display can detract from your AIDS with those who haven’t talked about NEW MEDICAL With over 90 BBSs in Houston, there is a it before. We’ve mailed out Safe Sex pam­ enjoyment. board handling your interests. The follow­ To use a BBS, your computer dials a phlets and health information to people TREATMENT ing is a list of gay-oriented BBSs. who don’t get out that much,” noted remote computer through regular tele­ The Montrose Connection ...... 526-3737 Mother. phone lines. Once connected, you are The Montrose Mailbox ...... 527-8566 Also, using a BBS makes some people Male pattern baldness occurs when asked for a name and password. This The Montrose Network...... 864-5089 unique information identifies you to the feel safer. It can be a way for those who are the hormone DHT acts on hair folli­ In addition, each board posts a complete cles. Proxidil A is an advanced system. and up-to-date list of all Houston-area just coming out or admitting to them­ selves that they are gay to start getting combination of topical DHT-block- The system then presents a list of BBSs, including hours of operation. ing agents with the hair growth­ options for you to act upon. You can read To use these boards, the Sysop must val­ involved. stimulator Minoxidil. It commonly and send public messages, read your own idate you with a phone call or through the Despite the availability of these forums, arrests and reverses balding when private mail and send private messages to mails. Information on validation is on­ there are few lesbian users. All sysops Minoxidil alone does not. Call today another user, and get involved in a debate. line. All three boards use the same soft­ would welcome more participation by for a consultation. Computer programs, stories, and other ware and full instructions and help are women, but female users remain a small files also can be “downloaded” or trans­ available. minority. “I’m not sure why, but generally Peter H. Proctor, MD,PhD They are in heavy use between 11:00 speaking, women don’t seem to be inter­ ferred to your computer where they can be MPB Clinic stored for use at a later time. p.m. and 5:00 a.m. If you get a busy signal, ested,” said Resting. keep trying. Suite ID, 5401 Dashwood, Bellaire Some systems offer a user-matching ser­ Mother believes that few women are 661-2321 vice. This allows users to list their tastes computer hobbyists adding, “women and interests and connect with other com- would provide an important viewpoint, NOVEMBER 1, 1985 / MONTROSE VOICE 11

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From Dr. James E. Brickey anything by throwing more fuel on the DRIVE THE CAR OF YOUR DREAMS FOR LESS!! I must begin this letter by saying that I am fire? deeply concerned and worried by Mr. The fourth and final fear concerns the Welch’s recent statement suggesting that well-being of all other minority groups a possible deterrent to the AIDS situation residing in our city. It is pretty evident would be to “shoot the queers.” I realize from this incident and the entire cam­ that Mr. Welch has apologized and that he paign that Mr. Welch is perceived as being has attempted to redeem his statement as anti-gay. The gays are the group that is a mere “slip-of-the-tongue,” a lighthearted currently “out of favor.” Leaders and joke that contained nothing serious about members of all other minorities must it. seriously weigh the consequences to them I, for one, cannot accept this as a valid if they should suddenly fall out of favor excuse, nor can I believe in the ligh­ and find themselves on the other side of theartedness of it all. Most of us realize the fence. that a faux pas of this type generally con­ Remember, discrimination is still with tains a large degree of truth. Statements of us, you have all experienced its ugly face this type do, indeed, reveal a great deal before and must exercise great caution to about the real personality of the speaker. not let it continue to live among us. We Cash for Your Trade ... 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This is a person who is We should all give some very serious ‘86 300ZX 27900mo. ‘86 Celica ne^mo. basing a large part of his campaign on thought to what we have just heard MERCEDES “restoring the moral fiber” of our com­ spoken and ask ourselves if these are BMW munity. really the kind of qualities we wish to have ‘85 3181 26900mo. ‘85 190E ...... 354^0. I must ask you: what could be more portrayed by any of our elected officials. I ‘85 325E ‘85 300 48000mo. amoral then taking the life of another per­ believe Mr. Welch should very quickly All son? “regretfully withdraw” from this public New SAN TAC1NTO Makes Another big platform in the campaign is election. Used crime. I was always raised to believe that Foreign MOTOR f LEASING* All it was a crime to hurt other people, yet we Domestic Models all just heard a gaffe about shooting peo­ You Are Where ple. I fail to see the humor in this kind of talk and do not believe that we can afford You Eat? 781-8566 10700 Richmond, Suite 100, Houston. TX 77042 to let it be lightly brushed aside. From Jeff Ray I still can’t believe that here in Houston, Serving You Since 1926 The second disturbing factor is whether the fourth largest city in the United our fine city can really afford to be repres­ States, in the year 1985, that someone like CALL DEBBIE OR ROBBIE ented by a person who considers such a Louie Welch is actually basing his entire serious statement to be an article of campaign for mayor on an anti-gay moral­ amusement. Our city’s mayor should con­ ity platform. And furthermore, that he is stantly present him/ herself in a very targeting gays and AIDS as primary rea­ respectable and responsible manner. Keep sons for this city’s economic problems. in mind, the person we choose for mayor is I have supported myself for most of the a virtual mirror-image of the goals and past six years by working in restaurants. I o values of the nation’s fourth largest city. For the past several months, however, I Can we really afford to risk painting had been unable to find a job in any res­ ive mes Houston into a picture of bigotry and taurant. It seems that my lack of success hatred for others all around the world to was due, at least in part, to the fact that see? We must attempt to draw businesses my last job was bartending in a gay bar. to us, not frighten them away. Through a friend of a friend, I managed ApartEmenifs to start working at Georgia’s, a restaurant The third fear is that someone may actu­ adjacent to and owned by the same owners ally take Mr. Welch seriously. He is, after as Bayou City Oyster Company, Tom and all, a major political candidate, a well Georgia Lile. I never discussed my pre­ known businessman, a man of religious vious job because on my first day I was conviction. He is, in fact, an authority fig­ made aware of Tom Lile’s dislike for MONTROSE- ure and a role model for our citizens and “niggers, Mexicans and queers.” our children. He asks that people believe I quickly learned the restaurant and by BISSONNET- in what he says about our city and its the weekend had been told by the chef/ problems and potential solutions. manager Kurt Sedlmeir that I was one of Wouldn’t it be horrible if someone out the best waiters he had worked with. The MUSEUM AREA there did believe him wholeheartedly and following Wednesday, a new waiter, sup­ decided to take him literally on his word? posedly straight, showed up for lunch. At a time when the general public is full After the lunch shift, Kurt informed me of fear and worry over AIDS, anything that he had some bad news. could happen. Do we really stand to gain “I have to let you go,” he said. He went Efficiencies at $200/mo.* on to explain that I was a very good waiter, “but you look gay,” and manage­ Totally Remodeled Is It Art? ment was concerned that Georgia’s would From Loran E Doss lose buisness as a result of the AIDS panic. all NEW carpets, drapes, When I first attended the Westheimer Art Unfortunately the AIDS panic is being Festival several years ago, I greatly propagated by the very people who mini-blinds, lights enjoyed seeing all the art work that was express such concern. During my brief displayed along the sidewalks. Since then period of employment at Georgia’s, I over­ All Adult, Secured, the displays have disappeared. This heard one of the regular patrons, a Dr. makes me wonder why it is still called an Mahoney, and the owner, Tom Lile, dis­ Quiet Neighborhood, Covered Parking “Art Festival.” The festival is certainly cussing how dangerous it was to have gay *$200 monthly for first 3 months, not the same without these displays. waiters serving food in view of the AIDS then increasing in increments to $225 monthly. (Editor’s note: Only “real artists”are now health threat. But then what can one allowed in the official festival area, the expect from a restaurant which held a fun­ DON DARRAGH Liberty Bank parking lots. Coordinator draising dinner for the Welch campaign? Hansen Management Charlie Zindler makes sure of that. The So the next time you have the urge to go remaining “trinket dealers” lined around out for a nice dinner, think about what the other areas are perhaps what you are kind of establishiment you are choosing in referring to in your letter. In by-gonedays, which to spend your dollars. 795-0478 both “real artists" and “trinket dealers” Georgia’s is not the only restaurant to were all mixed together along Westhei­ fire an employee for being gay. mer.) (Editor’s Note: See article starting page 1.) NOVEMBER 1, 1985/MONTROSE VOICE 13 More Letters Get Out and Vote From Scott Tillinghast SIO00 An important election is on its way and it. behooves every gay person to vote in it. This should be a project of the total gay community. Everyone should remind oth­ off ers to vote. CLIP THIS AD and attach it to At times there has been a poor gay voter turnout. Only 43,000 voted yes in the your next order for $10.00 off recent referendum. Surely there are more any of the following items: than 43,000 gay people eligible to vote in Houston. Actually the gay community has an • Letterheads • Postcards opportunity to vote more heavily than • Brochures • Multipart Forms other groups in this country. 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AT&T announced Tuesday that they will To digress—I’m sure we’ve all had a cover the deficit for the Houston Ballet’s favorite football team with a past history two week run at the Kennedy Center in of some excellence. Then one season most D.C. this January. Bill Frost, sales vice of the veterans retire or graduate or some­ president for AT&T Communications, thing. The ball is passed to rookies and Houston, figuring on 80% attendance, esti­ freshmen. They fumble repeatedly. They mated their cost at approximately lose five games for every one or two they $350,000. HB, he said, “is an outstanding win. The offense is rated number 28. And example of a company deserving of the coach says: “It’s a building year.” national attention.” Well, fans, I’ve come to count oh the Marta Istoman, Kennedy Center artis­ Comedy Workshop. Their revues, based on tic director for music, opera and dance, prior improvisation, are always entertain­ characterized this event as “a very impor­ “Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?” starring John Maxwell will be at Lanier ing. Then, suddenly, the only returning tant thing surrounded by warmth and Middle School, Nov. 8, 9 and 10 enthusiasm. ... Houston Ballet is one of recent regular in their new show, “Night America’s and one of the world’s finest Association, has become the first poster in of the Living Couch Potatoes,” is the ballet companies.” a new series issued by the Houston Sym­ multi-talented Frank Militello. An eager Mayor Whitmire saw that remark, and phony. ... and talented group of newcomers—really the whole undertaking, as “a source of Stages has extended the run of Pacific good ones with lots of potential (like great pride for Houston.” Did you know Street Overtures through Nov. 23. ... Michelle Watkins and Bill Fagan)—fill that she’s the chairman of the arts com­ Auditions: Stages. Fourth Texas Playw­ out the cast. mittee of the U.S. Conference of Mayors? rights Festival (several plays). Nov. 2. One Of every six jokes attempted, five fall monologue. For appointments, Mark short. Those bubbles that do make it to the As James Falick of the Cultural Arts Michael at 527-0240. top of the champagne glass do not sparkle. Council of Houston, citing also the Yes, that was little me co-starring at the extremely positive reivews recently gar­ That might be because my favorite Copa in the Rocky Horror Show!---- nered from NYC critics, put it, “The Hous­ reviewer told me all the good punchlines Currently playing in London: a rare rev­ ton Ballet has arrived!” before I got to the show. Who knows? ival of The Scarlet Pimpernel, the London One of the reporters present asked Ben premiere of the musical version of Peter Anyway, I really cannot urge you to go Stevenson, the HB’s artistic director, if see this. There are much better shows in Pan, the British premiere of Torch Song this wave of acceptance and interest wall Trilogy, and in other shows, Robert Morse, town. What do I have left to say? mean that we’ll be seeing less of HB here in It’s a building show. and believe it or not, Rula Lenska. ... Houston. Celebrate! Birthday boys’Wallace Thur­ There are some very good performers “No.” He was so happy he was nearly man (3) and J.R. Ackerley (4) wrote novels. here. It’s just that the material is mostly chuckling. “With the Wortham, you’ll be J.E. Flecker (5) wrote poetry. Sharing the not worthy of them. But then you have to seeing a great deal more of us here at 2nd, Casey Donovan and Vasily Sapel- remember that they came up with the home! We will have to be very particular as nekov did what we all love to do. (Vasily material themselves through improvisa­ to where we tour because we will have less shared more than a piano with Tchai­ time for it.” ... tion. That is a very, very difficult thing to kovsky.) But if we all vote on the 5th, we’ll Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?, John do. I sidestep it completely myself. (Any have the biggest celebration of the year on Maxwell’s one-man show about the great coward would.) Liza Minnelli, first performer to the 6th! This show shows great promise for the author, was chosen by the State Depart­ completely sell out Carnegie Hall for a future. ment to tour the Middle and Near East. week, will appear at Jones Hall Nov. 5. I/H, Inc., will be sponsoring four perfor­ □ Openings □ And from the past mances at Lanier Middle School next wee- plans for the opening and closing ceremo­ Dial M for Murder (Country Playhouse, kend. 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1901 Taft 528-1901 Paid for by Community Political Action Committee 16 MONTROSE VOICE / NOVEMBER 1, 1985 (center photo) After the war, Resistance heroine Susan Traherne (Meryl Streep, foreground left) -jrj • j befriends bohemian Alice Park (Tracey Ullman, background center) and Raymond Brock (Charles LLTTI/S Dance, foreground right), a young diplomat she will one day marry in ‘‘Plenty."

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By Scott Cutsinger songs in a postwar English society. Montrose Voice Film Critic they all sound alike and they’re much The basic problem with this new film is □ Re-Animator There is a little bit of everything showing too long. that it has no backbone. The heroine None of the groups have personality Those of you who love cultish midnight on area screens this week, from the horror Susan Traherne (Streep) seems to wander movies but can’t keep your eyelids open which was especially surprising from a crassness of Re-animator to the elegant aimlessly after the war ends searching for that late can rejoice. The new horror flick bland Sheila E. boredom of Plenty. For a Halloween her “role,” and seems to have little use for Re-animator is a first-run, campy B-movie The Fat Boys rolled around and ate a lot anyone who cares for her. She is full of cinema treat, you might want to catch Re­ that features a complete overdose of gar­ of food idealism and makes demands of everyone, animator, because it contains quite a bit ish satire. If this one doesn’t keep your but it all made me ill and seemed rather but her life remains unextraordinary and more guts and gore than your standard rude. eyes open, nothing will. dull. The plot is a cross between Franken­ Halloween II or Friday the 13th. “Krush Groove” looks like it was made What we end up with are chopped up Maybe you’re in a Rappin’ mood. Well, sorta fast stein and Night of the Living Dead, with chapters in the life of a selfish, anti­ our host evil scientist, Herbert West. He is try out Krush Groove, a feature length ’bout a silly music trend that I hope establishment woman who wants to rebel headache of a film composed almost won’t last. a mad European scientist who has but can’t. She wants to have a child, so she invented a serum that revives the dead. entirely of Rap songs. Just for the occa­ Unless you like the music (and I know asks her friend Mick (played by Sting) to Problem is, the rejuvenated subjects are sion, I’ve written a musical critique some do) impregnate her. Of course, when no child crazed and mad when they come back to instead of my usual review. I really can’t recommend this movie to comes about, it’s Mick’s fault and not you. life. Susan’s. Then she wants a husband and The initial test on a dead cat results in a □ Krush Groove marries a conservative diplomat (of all screetching beast that attacks West and □ Plenty things). When he becomes too settled and his roommate. Stupidly, they decide to test (A critique sung to an annoying and con­ domestic, she is mad because he won’t Meryl Streep is such a marvelous actress. it out on some corpses at the hospital. stant Rap Beat.) stand up and do things that really matter. If you wanna see a Rap movie, With her angelic face and slow deliberate (They never learn, do they?) Check this out. manner of speaking, she brightens up The only person who she seems to The highlight of this mess is when a We got Fat Boys and Sheila E. even the dullest movies. Her new film admire is a bohemian friend named Alice competing scientist tries to steal West’s on the Jammin’ route. Plentyis probably one of her dullest yet. who is loose and carefree. As Alice, discovery. West promptly chops his head “Krush Grooves” the name (and the title There is some stiff competition from actress/ comediane Tracy Ullman (You off with a shovel, but is knocked out by the tune) other Streep movies like French Lieuten­ Broke My Heart in Seventeen Places) headless corpse that he had re-animated. and it’s just like “Breakin” and “Elect­ ant's Woman, Sophie's Choice and Fal­ steals the whole film as the witty and wild The beheaded scientist carries his head ric Bugaloo.” ling in Love. All feature the actress as the type whose lifestyle Susan longs for. around the rest of this film (It’s also re­ There’s no plot to speak of and the music strong but mysterious woman with a Ullman is a superb new actress who shows animated), with the head shouting orders brings secret that she keeps clutched to her us both sides of being the worldly free at a very befuddled and clumsy body. a buzz to your head and leaves your bosom. Unfortunately these films that spirit—the effortless love and sex as well The gross-out conclusion is laughable head with a ring. surround this stunning actress are quite as the loneliness that often results. but sick. Naked corpses come to life, intes­ There’s also Kurtis Blow and Run-D.C frankly very boring. Maybe what makes the movie such a tines are ripped out, and the severed head Who wanna make money with a record Of course, many critics have praised her downer is that Susan never seems to grow, is held up to a screaming girl so he can kiss company. films (including Plenty) because they are mature or learn from her mistakes. She and drool on her. Yuck. If exposed brains The drama (?) begins when the money very highbrow and exquisite. They are holds on to a pair of cufflinks that she got and severed limbs are too much for you, that is borrowed often overpraised because they are from an agent during a wartime one night avoid this film completely. comes from a crook that wants it back “women’s” movies and because they stand. When she meets the man again The surprising thing about Re­ Animator is that for a B-movie, it is tomorrow. attempt to be intellectual and deep. years later, the sexual encounter is unful­ extremely well directed (by Stuart Gor­ When the company owner can’t pay it In Plenty we get more of the same. This filling and dull. She is living in a fantasy don). It doesn’t look cheap, setting or back time Streep is an Englishwoman who world of hopes and dreams that makes her lighting-wise, and the actors are actually he gets beat up and put down by fellow experiences the excitement and dangers of life one big disappointment. She wants the pretty good. Like the recent Return of the Blacks. being a courier during the French Resist­ thrills and excitement of war, but her post­ Living Dead, this film acts serious but it’s Meanwhile, the Bands keep singin’ their ance, only to become depressed and bitter war existence just can’t offer it to her. all a big spoof. But it’s a bloody, gory spoof Director Fred Schepisi is known as a that must have been too much even for the “visual stylist” who concentrates more on Ratings Board. The film carries a “NR” what is seen than what is heard. That is (No Rating) which means that it probably THE BEST LITTLE GUEST HOUSE IN TOWN why Plenty as well as past films like Ice­ got an “X” originally and the distributor man, Barbarosa and Chant of Jimmy just went without any rating. You have Blacksmith are visually stunning but been warned. intellectually dull. You can only look at the pretty cinematography and listen to idle chatter for so long before it gets To place an AD in annoying (or you doze off). There is little fault to find with the sup­ the Montrose Voice porting actors like John Gielgud, Ian McKellen, and especially Sting, who is . . . Just phone us 1 good in a tiny role. Charles Dance (Jewel in the Crown) is especially good as 529-8490 REASONABLE NIGHTLY & WEEKLY RATES Susan’s loving husband. 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Maybe that was the effect that ton's gay community. 1118 URSULINES STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116 was intended, but it sure makes for a dull ‘Estimated readership based on a 2.8 pass-on and restless evening of entertaining. rate factor NOVEMBER 1, 1985 / MONTROSE VOICE 17 “Won’t Mark come over to play with me today?” It would be only partly correct to Dr. Didato’s Personality Quiz respond to the content of his remark by replying: “No, he had to go to the dentist,” or “No, but we’ll ask him to come tomor­ row.” Are You a Good Listener It may be true that you are offering alter­ nate solutions to the child, but you miss By Salvatore V. Didato, Ph.D. his underlying feelings. Using active lis­ News American Syndicate tening, you would answer something like Special to the Montrose Voice this: “You feel disappointed that Mark isn’t coming today, but don’t feel sad. Let’s They say that good listening is an art. But plan a good time with him for tomorrow.” do you recall how frustrating it was the Active listening enables you to imme­ last time you spoke with someone who was diately get to the heart of what’s bothering only half-using his listening artistry? your child (partner, spouse, etc.). It demon­ Being an effective listener isn’t only strates that you really understand hearing what another person says, it also him/her. involves conveying to that person your interest and understanding about what’s □ Score Key being said. Good listeners tend to answer the items Good communication keeps human rela­ 1-T; 2-T; 3-8-F. tions going. But all too often, there is a Give yourself one point for each correct breakdown at the receiving end. The fact answer and consider that a score of four or is that most of us don’t really listen care­ more is average or above on listening skill. fully enough to profit from the experience. But keep in mind, no matter what your A prime example here is the liberated score, there’s always room for improve­ teenager who “tunes out” when his par­ ment. ents speak. But, according to Dr. Thomas Note: Good listening is crucial in Gordon, author of “Parent Effectiveness partner relationships, where resentful, Training,” parents can actually get their conflicting and perhaps debilitating feel­ adolescent “rebels” to converse with them ings must be grappled with and under­ by what he calls “active listening.” The stood by both parties. To train yourself to technique can be learned and used with which others tell. White House Conference on Children, be a better listener, take these three steps: adults as well. 6. While people are speaking to me, I find calls it “active listening.” This is a tech­ 1. Commit yourself to being a better lis­ Before we mention what Gordon has to myself thinking of the next thing to say to nique which he teaches parents who have tener. been “written off’ by their youngsters as a say, take the quiz ahead to tell how well them. 2. Determine what your bad listening source of help and it can be used equally you listen. Answer True or False to each 7. Most people are boring conversation­ habits may be (by studying the quiz well in adult settings such as the office, item. alists. items). school and social gatherings. His method 3. Practice skills (like active listening) to 1. When they have something on their 8.1 usually do more talking than those I is based on the work of Dr. Carl Rogers, improve your listening effectiveness. minds, my friends usually use me as a am with. founder of client-centered therapy. Hopefully, this quiz will get you started. sounding board. Active listening is a means of creating 2.1 don’t mind listening to the problems □ Explanation empathy, an essential element for good of others. ties with others. It involves entering the In Montrose, 3. In a social gathering, I move from one On the topic of listening well, a main ques­ private perceptual world of the other per­ conversation to another, often feeling that tion is: Why do trained counselors relate son and becoming thoroughly at home in Nearly there is a better partner across the room. better to people than laymen do? What do it. It means paying attention to the under­ 4. I grow impatient with someone who these pros do differently to help others to lying feelings being expressed and not so Everyone Reads doesn’t come to the point quickly. grow? much to the statements themselves. 5. I tend to complete the jokes or stories Dr. Gordon, a consultant to the 1970 For example, if a youngster says: the Voice

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