South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 3, 1985 Page: 2 of 22
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Page 2, SOUTH BELT LEADER, Thursday, October 3, 1985
UT*UUi SO fll EDITOR
Leader letter policy
The South Belt Leader publishes all let-
ters received on a space-available basis.
There is a 300-word limit; however, when
space is available, this limit may not be en-
forced. Letters published represent the opin-
ion of the signee, not the staff of the South
Thanks to Leader sports editor
Editor, South Belt Leader:
Here is a Super Thank You to Wayne
Beamer-Sports Editor and the South Belt
Leader for their support in the seventh an-
nual Dobie Invitational Cross Country
meet this year.
Dobie high school, officers, Coach
McKinney and the cross country teams of
Dobie high school thank you for your fine
coverage.
Dobie Cross Country Parents Association
Help us fill the stadium
Editor, South Belt Leader:
Three cheers for your editorial on the
Dobie band, the Dobie cheerleaders and the
Lariaettes. I have been to many games and
after your editorial, nothing happened.
There is so much apathy you can spread it
on bread. When I went to school (in a small
town community that had a stadium twice
as large in a town of 75,000 population) the
stadium was almost always full. I challenge
each and every parent who has a child in
high school or any school to go and help
us fill the stadium. Then maybe we can
start our own wave.
A concerned parent
Rudy Gonzales
Coaching staff a good sight
Editor, South Belt Leader:
Last Friday night was such a great foot-
ball game! Half time activities were super!
But, oh how moving it was to see Coach
Kieth and his staff on the field with all the
team while the alma mater was played. We
appreciate it—it was a long time coming.
Go Longhorns.
Sincerely,
Carol Haley
Writer blasts Leader
Editor, South Belt Leader:
I purposely am withholding my name
and address from this letter. I feel that your
coverage of and your editorial concerning
the “pornography issue” is a disgrace to
our community and nation. I happen to
disagree 100 percent with your stand. I am
a long time resident of the South Belt area
and have supported your paper and views
on many issues in the past but it is indeed
: a sad day in this country, when, in the land
of freedom, I fear retaliation from unin-
formed and bigoted people as yourself. I
fear that if my defense of pornography
were known that my home would then be
a target of the next firebombing by the
same people that you are allied with and
actually are inciting to lawlessness by your
newspaper’s biased coverage and inflam-
matory editorials.
We have laws. We are a law-abiding na-
tion (I hope). Your editorial should have
stressed that point. I do not mind laws that
regulate industries as long as they are
representative of the majority standards
and as long as they also protect the rights
of the minority. You would be the first to
complain if your 1st Amendment rights to
freedom of the press were restricted. Por-
nographic bookstores fall under the same
1st Amendment protections.
I happen to think that the city of
Houston ordinances (which cover all the
bookstores in question) are an adequate
amount of regulation. Their location along
I the Gulf Freeway in stand alone
; establishments are just fine. I would oppose
their placement in residential
| neighborhoods, near schools and churches,
and even in residential shopping areas (like
; next to Kroger’s or Safeway).
I The Leader replies . .
Although we are going against our
: 9!/2-year policy in printing this anonymous
. letter, we cannot let it run without correc-
ting some misinformation contained within
| the unsigned letter.
| We do not justify in any way the “fire
i bombing” of the Big Apple.
The tornado and fire last year did not
I' stop the Big Apple, it is doubtful to think
| this fire will either. Neither tornados nor
| fire bombings are the answer.
The way to work with such projects is
through community participation and in-
volvement with those who can best handle
| the problems . . . our elected officials and
v community neighbors.
City Councilman Frank Mancuso and
other council members strongly disagree
: with the writer of the letter that the city of
Houston ordinances are an adequate
amount of regulation. Mancuso told us as
late as Tuesday “There is much to be done
yet,” He also said that community involve-
ment is a must in regulating and control-
i- ing pornography establishments.
We are not personally trying to force our
V “brand of morality” on anyone. In the
editorial, we were attempting to convey to
g>outb Belt Beaber
The voice of
Community-Minded People
Publishers
Marie Flickinger
Bobby Griffin
COMMUNITY
NEWSPAPER
ASSOCIATION. INC.
481-5656
11555 Beamer Rd.
Houston, Tx. 77089
SRC-Sagemont Recreation Center, 431-9426
BHP-Beverly Hills Park, 941-2476
CA&ENllAJt
To have items published in the calendar, call
Barbara at 481-5656. The deadline is noon
Thursday, two weeks before the scheduled
event.
Belt Leader. All letters must be signed and
will be published with a name and address.
The Leader retains the right to edit for
length, misspelling and grammar. Letters
may be mailed to: Editor, South Belt
Leader, 11555 Beamer, Houston, Tx. 77089.
Trying to outlaw pornography outlets is
forcing your brand of morality on the
population in general. Have you ever
stopped to consider that these establish-
ments are there because there is a demand
for their services? They cannot stay in
business if they have no customers. Where
do you think their customers come from?
I don’t believe they drive down from
Dallas. They live and work in our area.
They are our neighbors. They are us. These
businesses only cater to adults. No children
can enter. How can they corrupt the
children?
Not everyone in the South Belt com-
munity is a Fundamentalist Protestant.
Other faiths are represented along with
people who do not believe in God at all.
Their adult interests and morality legiti-
mately may differ from yours. Unfor-
tunately your newspaper’s stand leaves ab-
solutely no room for disagreement. Your
inflammatory and unproven statements
like: “It is a known fact that pornography
is part of organized crime.” is libelous. I’m
sure the DA would be interested in any
proof you might have.
One reason I’m proud to be an American
is because it is a land that has diversity, a
place where a person can have an opinion
different from the government and others,
and can express it without fear of dire con-
sequences, a place that respects and pro-
tects the minority and the majority opinion.
Unfortunately, I feel that your paper’s
unobjective coverage makes the land of my
birth a little less American. And I am
ashamed and fearful of what may happen
next.
Name withheld,
A Concerned American
our general readership strong input which
we received from a vocal portion of the
community. This letter was the first, and
to date the only input in favor of such
facilities.
In regards to our being “uninformed”—
information for the editorial connecting
organized crime with at least two of the
establishments pictured came from the of-
fices of the Chief of Police, the District At-
torney and the County Attorney.
These informed people have urged that
our community get involved.
We are willing to print opposing views,
but do not guarantee to do so without
knowledge of who has written the letter.
We will at any time agree to withhold ad-
dresses. We feel that anyone who feels
strong enough to speak out in our paper
should be able to do so proudly. We have
made very few exceptions to this rule.
Editorials are just that—a statement of
opinion of the publishers of the paper. Ob-
jection to coverage of the front page story
can only be covered with an informed op-
posing statement which to date has not
been submitted.
M. Flickinger
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Art Show and Sale, sponsored by the Pasadena
Gulf Coast Art Society, continues at Almeda Mall.
Features watercolors and oil paintings. Until Sun-
day Oct. 6.
7:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s Care and Share support group for the
unmarried meets at the church social hall,
481- 6818.
Shuttlebug Square Dance Club holds lessons and
dances, MUD 13 Bldg, in Sageglen, 11610 Sage-
york. Lessons at 7:30 p.m. and dance at 8:30.
482- 8218.
St. Frances Cabrini Women’s Club holds its
monthly meeting in the parish hall, 10707 Hart-
sook. Includes a demonstration on making
Christmas wreaths.
8 p.m.
Body Conditioning for Women. Exercise to gen-
tle muscles to tone and reduce. Classes meet
Tuesday and Thursdays at 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Neighborhood Center, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena.
944-9186.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
8:15 a.m.
Aerobics for Women, St. Luke's Social Hall, 11011
Hall Rd.
10 a.m.
Christmas Collection ‘85, presented by the
medical Auxiliary for the 7th year. 90 Specialty
stores and botiques from throughout the coun-
try are participating. Includes arts, designer ac-
cessories, antiques, decoration and gift food
items. A sidewalk cafe offers light refreshments.
Albert Thomas Convention Center, West Hall,
Capital at Bagby. $3 tickets available at door.
Closes at 6 p.m. Also Saturday noon-5 p.m. Sun.
8 p.m.
“Pacific Overtures” musical by Stephen Sond-
heim, Stages, 3201 Allen Parkway. 52-STAGES.
Thursdays through Sundays until Nov. 3.
“Terra Nova,” drama, Theatre of the Mainland,
8001 Palmer Highway, Texas City. Thursday
through Sunday until Oct. 27. 486-8272, ext. 345.
8:30 p.m.
Comedy Show Case, live standup comics, 12260
Gulf Freeway. Reservations required. Also Satur-
day night.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
The Kids Line, a recorded message for children
for special events going on in Houston. Spon-
sored by the Jr. League. 622-5437.
10 a.m.
NASA Museum, free tours available daily.
Everything you ever wanted to know about space.
NASA Rd. 1. 483-4321.
Armand Bayou estaurine bayou in its natural state
8500 Bay Area Blvd. Boat ride operated Wednes-
day through Sunday. 474-2551. Free.
Open House and Ceramic Gift Shop Sale at Hope
Village Developmental Center. 110 Hope Village
Road, off 2351, Friendswood. Until 4 p.m.
NOON
Propaganda! exhibit depicting how propaganda
impacts on art and life. Midtown Art Center, 1419
Hollman. Tues. through Saturday, noon-6 p.m. un-
til Oct. 26. 521-3097.
Lawndale Art Center, part of UH, presents an East
End Juried Show, 5600 Hillman (Telephone exit)
921-4155. Through Oct. 6. Wed. through Sun.
Noon-6 p.m.
Children’s Museum, 3201 Allen Parkway,
52-AMUSE. A place for children to touch and par-
ticipate in the exhibits. Includes an Oxaca Village,
a mini-market, kidtechnics. Adults must accom-
pany children. Open till 5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. Sun.
1-5, Fri. 10-12.
4 p.m.
“A Comet Called Halley.” Explore the fascinating
past of the famous comet and learn where and
when to observe this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Prepare in advance to have the best view of this
comet which has been beyond the view of the
unaided eye since 1910. Show times are Wednes-
day, Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2,
3 and 4 p.m. Museum of Natural Science, Burke
Baker Planetarium in Hermann Park. 526-4273 un-
til Nov, 24.
9 p.m.
“A.....My Name Is Alice,” musical review about
women in the 1980s. Alley Theatre, 615 Texas,
228-8421. Until Nov. 17.
If
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
9 a.m.
9th Annual Cycle-for-Sight Bike-a-thon to raise
money for eye research and corneal transplants.
Sponsored by Lions Eye Bank. The 22- mile route
begins and ends at Spencer and Red Bluff. For
registration forms and info., 797-9270.
10 a.m.
A moment frozen in time in 1921-Galveston’s
restored Santa Fe Depot. Explores 39 restored rail
cars, exhibits, galleries, sound and light show.
The Center of Transportation and Commerce
Railroad Museum. The Strand at 25th.
409/765-5700.
Elissa, Pier 22, adjacent to The Strand Galveston.
Restored 1877 square-rigged sailing ship. Tours
include maritime exhibits and film about its 7-year
restoration project.
NOON
The Orange Show, fantasy land folk art outside
display. Children admitted free. 2401 Munger. Exit
Telephone off Gulf Freeway. 552-1767. Also open
on Saturdays and holidays.
Frontier Bazaar, sponsored by St. Augustine
Church, 5500 Laurel Creek. Includes food, rides,
games, bingo and 2:30 p.m. auction. Open until
9 p.m.
1 p.m.
Pasadena Historical Museum, Hwy. 225 at Shaver
exit. A community museum. Exhibits include
dioramas, old-time kitchen and turn-of-the-
century doctor’s office. Near San Jacinto
historical site. Weekends 1-5.
2 p.m.
Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby. Six of Houston’s
oldest structures-5 houses and a church-restored
and furnished with 19th century antiques. Tours
on the half hour until 5. Also daily. 223-8367.
6:30 p.m.
San Jacinto Soccer League for Women 18 and
over. Will have open scrimmage. Open for those
who have never played soccer and those with ex-
perience. Soccer field on P Street in Deer Park.
472-0655, 476-4876. Plays every other Sunday.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:15 a.m.
Women’s aerobics, St. Luke’s social hall, 11011
Hall Rd. 481-6816.
9:30 a.m.
The Houston Zoo conducts training classes for
weekday volunteers. Classes meet Mon. and Fri.
until 12:30 p.m. Class instruction includes natural
science, mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes and
ecology. Registration fee is required. 520-3257.
Until Nov. 18.
10:30 a.m.
Exercise class for beginners, every Monday,
Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Kirkfair,
481-0004. Especially for those ages 55 and up.
12:30 p.m.
Tiny Tots Recreation Program at Sagemont
Recreation Center. For the pre-schoolers,
Monday-Friday. Call 481-9426.
5 p.m.
Swimnastic Classes, exercising in the water. New
classes begin first of every month. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays until 5:45 p.m. Spon-
sored by Pasadena Parks sind Recreation Dept.
Register at Strawberry Pavilion, 941-7286.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
9 a.m.
Oil Painting for Adults. Offered year round.
Classes for youth at 4:30 p.m. Neighborhood
Centers, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena. 944-9186. Other
class times are 7-9:30 p.m. Youth classes offered
at 4:30-6:30 p.m.
10 a.m.
“The Ethics of Image Building in the Media,”
presented by SJCS Lyceum. Room 200, Ad-
ministration building. Free. Open to public.
11:30 a.m.
Silver Foxes, King of Kings Lutheran Church,
Almeda Genoa, meets 2nd Tuesday of each
month. Open to retirees, senior citizens. Bingo,
pot-luck lunches, games, fellowship. 946-8289.
4 p.m.
Table tennis enthusiasts meet at Beverly Hills
Park until 6 p.m. Also Wednesday. Carter Richard-
son, 941-8240.
6 p.m.
Prenatal and post partum exercise classes of-
fered by Memorial Southeast Hospital. Staff
Mexican aid
Gloria Rodriguez of GEGE’s Florist, Scarsdale Boulevard, boxes the dona-
tions that have been dropped off for the earthquake victims of Mexico City.
This is the second collection she has readied for delivery. McDonald’s on
Scarsdale will now be collecting non-perishables. Donations may be left at that
location during business hours. Photo by Barbara Cowart
We Provide Gentle
Dental Care
• Consultations
• Root Canal Treatment
• Extractions
• Complete & Partial Dentures
• Preventive Oral Hygiene
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Gold & Porcelain Crowns
• Cleaning, Fillings, Bridges
• Family Dental Care
• Emergency Welcome
• Treatment of Children
• Evening Appointment Available
• Nitrous Oxide Available
• Stereo Earphones on Request
• Insurance Accepted on Approval
Dentist:
H. K. “Kris” Yang, DDS
See our Ad in Local Yellow Pages
Call for an Appointment
481-4777
Scarsdale Center Dental Office
Hours for your Convenience
Tues.-Fri. 9-7
Saturday 9-12
12403-C Scarsdale Blvd.
Houston, Tx. 77089
(Next to New Water Tower)
development classroom. 7655 Bellfort. For start-
ing date and further info, 776-5123.
6:15 p.m.
Aerobic classes at MUD 13 Building. 1 hour, also
Thursdays.
8 p.m.
Coed Exercise designed to help couples work out
together. 12-week class also meets on Thursday.
Neighborhood Center, 720 Fairmont, Pasadena.
944-9186.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:15 a.m.
Women’s Aerobics, St. Luke’s social hall, 11011
Hall Rd.
9:45 a.m.
Young at Heart Club, Covenant United Methodist
Church meets second and fourth Wednesday at
the church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips,
etc. 991-5527.
10 a.m.
Harris County Bookmobile has a wide selection
of books, records, magazines for all ages. Will be
in front of Holiday Foods, Scarsdale at Beamer
10-noon. Library cards are free to all Harris Coun-
ty residents. 467-1590. Every other Wednesday.
10:30 a.m.
Retired Persons Fellowship of Kirkwood South
Christian Church. Activities include games, pot-
luck lunch, special programs. First Wednesday of
each month. 481-0004. Community wide in-
vitation.
Story time for pre-schoolers 3-5 years. Repeats
again at 2:30 p.m. Preregistration is required.
Bracewell Library. Almeda Mall parking lot.
941-6051 or 941-3130. Every Wednesday.
7:30 p.m.
Square Dancing for anyone 55 or over. Lessons
given to beginners. Offered by Hal, Dottie Burton
of Beverly Hills. Call 943-7894 for more
information.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:30 a.m.
Houston Mobile Health Unit is available to im-
munize children needing DPT vaccine. Free.
Located in front of Bracewell Library, Almeda
Mall; open until 11 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Cokesbury Methodist Friendly Folks Club meets
at the church on 2nd and 4th Thursday. Open to
retirees, 10610 Kingspoint. 946-1533.
If your club or organization would like to be included on a regular
basis in the Calendar, please complete the following:
Name of Organization:__
Meeting Place:
Date/Time of Meeting:
Person to Contact: _
Phone No.: _
Drop by the Leader office or mail to Calendar.
11555 Beamer, Houston, TX 77089
Benefit dance to aid Yitak
The Moose Lodge in Pearland will sponsor a benefit dance Oct. 5 for South
Belt resident Kimberly “Muffin” Vitak who for the past three years has been para-
lyzed from the neck down as the result of an accident.
Admission to the 8 p.m.-l a.m. dance at the lodge at 8920 Lambright is $10.
Bar-B-Q plates will be served at $5 each and there will be an auction every hour.
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