VOLUME TEN, NO. 17—August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—Issue 237

Give the People Light and they will find their own way. The Wisconsin Light Party of the Decade To Celebrate 10 Great Years of The iffisconsin National Entertainers, Celebrities To loin In the Fun Sunday, November 9th

By Terry Boughner Milwaukee—As the Publisher and , • •0+00, *" Kevin Rotar, Popular *roe Editor, respectively, of Wisconsin Light, *' se Jerry and I are pleased and very proud to announce a major event titled "A Decade Milwaukee Bartender of Light," to celebrate the 10 Anniversary of the paper. "A Decade of Presumed Drowned Light" will be held at the downtown Milwaukee— Kevin Rotar, one of Gay Milwaukee Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Milwaukee's most popular bartenders, is November 9, 1997. missing and presumed drowned after a And I do mean major event. I mean a boating accident which occurred on Sat- star-spangled (m every sense of that word) urday August 9, 1997. event, a glittering gala. In fact, 1 have The incident which occurred at around been told that it will be the largest LBGT 4:00 in the afternoon took place about 50 event of its kind ever held in Wisconsin. yards from the Lake Michigan shoreline I can believe that because I know the off of St. Francis, a Milwaukee suburb. names of some of the people who are Kevin had joined a group of friends for coming, either to entertain (a star-studded a fun afternoon of boating on the lake. cast, as they say), or to attend the According to Mathew Brooks, a spokes- celebration as guests. Guests will be person for the Milwaukee Coast Guard, coming from across the country and Rotar and a group of friends were aboard Wisconsin, including political leaders and a 30 foot cabin cruiser the "Just Right." members of the press. owned by Club 219 Manager Chuck Ci- I don't want to reveal the names now. carello. Rotar worked at the Club. Let that be for future issues of the paper. But I can tell you this. "A Decade of An eyewitness on the boat who asked Doing Time —The jail was a popular attraction at BreastFest, a fund raiser to help tight Breast Cancer. The not to be named in this story told The held outside of Fannies in Milwaukee, on Sunday, August 10. The event sponsored Light" is going to be an event that you day long block party was will Wisconsin Light that the boat was head- hundreds of women and men and raised over $6.000 for the cause. Over 180.000 American not want to miss. by Fannies drew Now before I go any further, let me ing south in choppy waters while the women and men will die from Breast Cancer this year. Lesbians are at higher risk for this killer which has say that I haven't worn a tie for over 30 years. people on board debated whether to cruise no known cause, prevention or cure. the Milwauke River or what is commonly I didn't even wear one to teach. This called "Bare Ass Beach" when a baseball Personal Pride Can Save Lives Says Medical event is going to be a black-tie optional hat blew into the water. affair. According to Brooks the hat was owned College of Wisconsin Study (I haven't had a tux on since I got by Cicrello. dragooned by my mother into going to my "Everyone on the Milwaukee—A new research study "The areas we surveyed involve ele- high school prom. I went with Shirley The eyewitness said personal pride and a positive ments of pride and boat told Kevin to forget about the hat, but shows that self-esteem," said Seth Winnet. We had a "wonderful" time. I it." Before outlook toward the future play an impor- C. Kahchman, Ph.D., the study's lead wanted to dance with Steve Hays, but he kept insisting on retrieving preventing HIV infections author. "Our results strongly could stop him Rotar "executed a tant role in suggest that that's another story.) anyone among Gay and Bisexual men. HIV prevention programs that encourage Things have changed. This is not the perfect dive into the Lake." researchers personal pride good swimmer man- The study, conducted by and affirm self worth will prom and I will make an exception. The Rotar who was a from the Center for AIDS Intervention be more successful." reason is that this celebration is a benefit aged to fight strong currents and retrieve College said "Even as he Research (CAIR) at the Medical The research results also raise the possi- for the Cream City Foundation (CCF) the hat. The witness Wisconsin, shows that Gay and Bisex- bility that some Gay men may put them- Proceeds will go to swam, you could see the current was of endowment fund. away, but ual men who engaged in unprotected anal CCF. In all seriousness, such is my strong and the hat was drifting monogamous re- Please See Pride Page 31 to come back." intercourse outside of a respect for the Foundation and the work he got it and turned lationship were more dissatisfied with life, that it does, that I will stuff myself into a While swimming back to the boat, Rotar themselves, and up and down in the water expected a shorter life for Victory Fund Backs boiled shirt and undergo near started bobbing more fatalistic outlook than men strangulation for them. and began calling out for help. The horri- had a life who practiced only safer sex. By contrast, Tammy Baldwin for There will be a VIP dinner in the hotel's fied group on board began throwing a Rotar was too far men who avoided risk behavior had Empire Room for 200 followed by a jackets and ropes but greater satisfaction in their current life, dance and entertainment in the Grand away to reach them. had an optimistic outlook for their futures, Congress Ballroom upstairs. As you may know, the Please See Rotar Page 31 and wanted to live a long life. Washington, DC—The Gay and Les- Ballroom has been beautifully restored; a bian Victory Fund has endorsed Wiscon- room of candlelight and gold, a truly sin State Representative Tammy Baldwin magnificent setting. (D-Madison) for the Second District seat There will also be a room where every currently held by retiring four-term GOP issue of Wisconsin Light from the past Congressman Scott Klug. 10 years will be on display. There will "We're extremely proud to support a also be framed photo displays and other candidate of Tammy Baldwin's caliber," artifacts and memorabilia from the said Victory Fund Executive Director paper's history. Brian Bond. "With the election more than To help commemorate the anniversary, a year away, Tammy has already built a a limited number of complete sets of the phenomenal grassroots campaign and a paper will be on sale. The price and warchest of over $100,000. availability of this slice of Wisconsin Baldwin has high name recognition and LBGT history will be announced soon. a long history of community service in That's about it. That's what I can say both the City of Madison and in the sur- right now, except to add that more—and vialftiv.,4644 rounding Dane County, which together more—information will be published in account for 70% of the vote in this Con- the paper as the time goes on. DETROIT gressional District. Baldwin was one of I do not say this lightly, not at all. This the Victory Fund's earliest winners, is going to be the party of the decade. making history in 1992 as the first openly From the information to which I am privy, Gay person ever elected to the Wisconsin this is going to be, as I've said, one very I LWAUKE State Assembly. AND grand and glorious affair. It is something The Victory Fund is the only national that you are not going to want to miss, not organization whose mission is to help at all. M.I.M . T. qualified openly Gay and Lesbian candi- dates overcome the obstacles that have historically denied them fair and equal For More Details on 1997 * cotrimo political opportunities. Contributions to Tammy Baldwin's The Wisconsin Light campaign should be made out to "Baldwin for Congress Committee, and mailed to Party of the Decade St. NW, comes to Milwaukee for the first time on August 30 the Victory Fund at 1012 14th MIST - The Midwest Invitation Softball Tournament Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005. and 31". The two day event will include 28 teams fiuni around the country. It will be played at Wick Field. See Pa'es 16 & 17 August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997-WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 New Insurance Company First to Aid Gay Couples Honolulu, HI-AP- If Dr. Robert Jenkins just mentioned the words Gay and Lesbian, doors slammed shut. Few would take his pink business card. Few would return his News From phone calls. Claims of non-discrimination were not reality, he said. As head of the first insurance agency to help same-sex couples obtain benefits under Hawaii's new reciprocal benefits law, he's seen discrimination firsthand. With a colorful rainbow as its logo, Hawaii-based Pride Insurance & Financial Serv- ices Inc. opened for business this summer, just as the new law, the nation's first, came The Nation into effect, giving couples who can't legally many a taste of the married life. A major provision grants insurance benefits to same-gender couples. All summer, Jenkins and his nine employees have been on the hunt for companies Man Demands Jury Trial on Indecency Charge that will help Gays and Lesbians who want to sign up for joint life, health and home- demanding a jury trial, claiming owners' insurance. Denver-AP- A Gay man charged with indecency is So far, they've found 16 in the entire nation. The he is innocent and was charged because police were targeting homosexuals. number is small, but it's enough of a Baca, 30, of Denver, was one of 11 men arrested July 13 in the city's Chees- start, Jenkins said. James About two clients a day come in to inquire about insurance or how to sign up as man Park. beneficiaries under the new law, he said. Baca claimed that he was walking through the park when he became stomach sick, a and stood next to a tree after being overcome by pain. The law is any adult couple who can't legally marry, Gays and Lesbians, parent "I had my hand between my legs to hold me up and the other holding my guts," he and adult c d, siblings and roommates, about 45 of the 400 legal benefits of marriage. said. "All they (police) said was that I had my hand in front of me. They said, 'You Pride Insurance also helps same-sex couples in other states and countries apply to be- were masturbating " come reciprocal beneficiaries under the Hawaii law, which has no residency require- Baca says the charge isn't true and that he was targeted because he is Gay. ment. His attorney, Julie Tolleson of the Colorado Legal Initiatives Project, says police went too far. First Open Gay in Texas History Elected "We do not defend anyone's right to engage in public sex," she said. "But that still Dallas, TX- With the strong backing of Log Cabin Republicans (LCR), John Loza didn't give police the right to cast a net over the entire park. We are going to trial." (R) became the first openly Gay Republican to win public office in Texas history by capturing a seat on the Dallas city council. Loza, a member of LCR Dallas, defeated No Shortcuts to Beating AIDS his heterosexual Democratic opponent, who had the backing of the citYs Democratic Great Falls-AP- Drug combinations known as "cocktails" may extend the lives of establishment including the Gay/Lesbian Political Coalition of Dallas. Representing a people infected with the AIDS virus, but a vaccine is the only way to slow the global heavily Democratic area that includes a large bloc of Gay voters, Loza is the only spread of the disease, AIDS researcher David Baltimore said Thursday. openly Gay person now serving on the Dallas city council. ' A good vaccine could eradicate HIV from the face of the Earth," the Nobel laureate "I am very, very grateful for the support of the Log Cabin Republicans in this race," said in an address at the MSU-College of Technology. Loza said. "They did a lot of good work for me. And Log Cabin stepped up to the More than 100 people attended a two-day seminar sponsored by the McLaughlin Re- plate." search Institute, and an additional 50 to 80 attended Baltimore's talk. James Campbell, president of LCR Dallas, reported that Log Cabin was very active A Great Falls man who has tested positive fort he virus for 11 years said he wanted to in support of Loza during the campaign. The group formally endorsed Loza after he find out about new treatments. addressed a club meeting. " I totally believe HIV is already curable," he said. Loza's historic election was another example of the growing momentum of success Baltimore said protease inhibitors have changed the landscape of AIDS research and, for the Gay Republican movement in Texas. " It may no longer be a death sentence." "This victory is Exhibit A in our argument to the GOP that a Gay or Gayfriendly Re- Though rates of new cases have slowed in the United States, they are exploding in publican can win in a heavily Democratic area," said Dale Carpenter, president of LCR countries such as India and Russia. Texas. "This is an historic win that has the potential to transform the political land- While there are about 1.5 million cases of AIDS in the United States, there are 30 scape in Dallas and across Texas." million globally, and that number is growing rapidly. Pro-Gay Initiative To Be On Ballot AIDS Drug Available to Certain Adults Olympia, WA-AP- It's supposed to be an off-year for elections, but the November Washington, DC-AP- Adults who are not responding to standard HIV therapy now ballot just got a little more crowded. have access to an experimental drug still awaiting government approval. Secretary of State Ralph Munro announced Tuesday that initiatives dealing with Glaxo Wellcome Inc. will give 2,400 adults with advanced AIDS its experimental marijuana and Gay civil rights contained enough valid signatures from voters to be drug called 1592, the company announced Wednesday. placed on the Nov. 4 ballot, joining six other measures previously certified. The drug 1592 is a member of an older class of AIDS medicines called nucleoside Initiative 677 would bar employment discrimination against Gays and Lesbians. analogs, but it is generating interest because of preliminary evidence that it may pene- That proposal would give standing in court to sue for damages to people who be- trate the central nervous system. lieved they had been discriminated against, based on sexual orientation or perceived While the Food and Drug Administration awaits proof from strict clinical trials on sexual orientation. In conformance with existing laws barring other forms of job dis- whether 1592 works, it allowed Glaxo to offer the drug for free to certain children des- crimination, the measure would exempt workplaces with eight or fewer employees. perate for new AIDS therapies. Tacoma lawyer Laurie Jenkins, president of Hands Off Washington, has estimated On Wednesday, Glaxo announced a similar " compassionate use" program for adults. the campaign will cost at least $1 million. Physicians may obtain information for enrolling patients by calling 1-800-501-4672. Aetna To Offer Domestic Partner Benefits Gay Youth Suicide Stats Challenged Hartford, CN-AP- Aetna Inc. will begin offering health care benefits to domestic New York, NY—The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), re- partners of its Gay employees, making it one of the largest insurance companies in the ports that a recent widely reprinted Newhouse News Service article by Delia M. Rios country to offer such benefits. dismisses the oft-repeated statistics that Lesbian and Gay adolescents are 2-3 times About 300,00 employees will be eligible for the benefits when the package begins in more likely to commit suicide than their heterosexual peers, and that 30 percent of teen January, said Patricia Serf, company spokeswoman. Details of the offer will be ready in suicides are by Gay and Lesbian youth. "There is no scientifically valid evidence that September.The benefits do not extend to unmarried heterosexual couples. it's true," Rios states, citing a 1994 report by representatives from the Centers for Dis- Gay and Lesbian employees approved of the offer, but few are likely to take them, ease Control, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the American Psycho- said Marybeth Shay, a member of the Aetna Network of Gay and Lesbian Employees. logical Association, the American Association of Suicidology and several Gay and These health care benefits will be treated as income for the employee, meaning they Lesbian health groups. are subject to federal taxes, Shay said. The statistics in question, which appeared originally in a 1989 U.S. Department of Also, Aetna will require applicants for the benefits to sign an affidavit swearing they Health and Human Services (DHHS) report on youth suicide, has "propelled into public are committed to their partners. Shay said some Gay workers might forego the benefits, consciousness....a link between Gay teens and suicide," she writes, adding that the fig- since they will have to come out of the closet to their bosses. ure "has shaped public perceptions of Gay teens as emotionally vulnerable and as vic- Aetna Joins The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Xerox and the city of Hart- tims of an oppressive larger culture who require society's intervention.... it has become ford as some of the major Connecticut employers to offer same-sex benefits. conventional wisdom with the power to influence public policy." Rios cites Peter Mue- hrer, chief of the Youth Mental Health program of NIMH, who asserts that "no scien- Prison Denies Lesbian Couple's Bid for Wedding tific evidence" supports the DHHS report's figures. York, NE-AP- Cheryl O'Dell wants to get married again. While challenging statistics is a valid and important aspect of journalism, Rios fails to After enduring years of abuse at the hands of her former husband, the 30-year-old mention any of the more recent studies which have indicated that Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- woman says she has found true love. ual and Transgender youth are at a higher risk to attempt suicide than heterosexual " I've found my soul mate," O'Dell said. " People tell us when they see us together it's teens. like they can see a halo over us." The couple wants to exchange vows in a simple religious ceremony. But it is not that simple. Both are incarcerated in a state prison and both are women. Activists Seek Protection for LBGTs "What is the problem? We're not trying to do anything illegal," says O'Dell's com- Iowa City, LA-AP- Iowa City activists say they'll renew their push to change state panion, Tammy Steams, 35, of Alliance. "It's not about sex at all. I've found my soul law to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. mate and she's found hers." In December, leaders of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission asked the state Larry Wayne, warden at the Nebraska Center for Women in York where O'Dell and Civil Rights Commission to make a proposal to the Legislature to add sexual orienta- Steams are imprisoned, has denied their request to hold a "handfasting" ceremony in tion to the list of categories already protected under Iowa's nondiscrimination law. the prison chapel. The state currently prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, sex, na- Wayne, backed by legal counsel for the state Department of Correctional Services, tional origin, religion or disability. said such a ceremony would violate Nebraska's ban on same-sex marriages. At the December meeting, the state commission voted to meet with activists this fall to fully discuss the issue and then decide whether to ask the Legislature make the Court Says Lesbian Adoption Can Be Considered change. Ledyard, CN-AP- The state Adoption Review Board can consider a Lesbian's peti- Iowa City Human Rights Coordinator Heather Shank said she and other local activists tion to adopt the 5-year-old son of her partner, a Superior Court referee has ruled. will make another presentation to the state board on June 27 and ask commissioners to The ruling overturns a Probate Court decision, which denied the petition on the follow through with their pledge for a meeting this fall. grounds that current law did not allow for it. Ames and Iowa City are the only communities in Iowa that include sexual orientation The adoption is in the best interest of the child, Superior Court Referee Hadley W. in local nondiscrimination ordinances. Iowa City added the category in 1977, Ames in Austin ruled this week. 1991. Austin ordered the Probate Court to send the adoption petition to the state Adoption Review Board, which will consider a waiver of the statutory parental requirements. Rep. Frank To Introduce Anti-Hypocrisy Bill Washington, DC-AP- Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) said Monday, June 16, that he Book for Gay Teens to Stay in Library intends to mtroduce a bill in Congress decriminalizing sex among consenting members Brownsville, PA-AP- Despite a parent's objections, a high school library book that of the military. advises teens about homosexuality is back on the shelf it occupied for seven years. "I do not think that adult members of the military ought to be criminally penalized A committee of educators and parents at Brownsville Area High School said it will for sexual activity of a private, consenting nature," said Frank."That doesn't mean all keep in circulation the 56-page book, Understanding Sexual Identity; A Book for of it would be morally approvable," he said. "It does mean that criminal prosecution is Gay Teens and Their Friends. a wholly inappropriate way of dealing with these kind of consenting acts. After listening to students, parents and the American Civil Liberties Union, the Frank's bill, called the Anti-Hypocrisy Act, would end criminal prosecution for con- committee allowed the book to remain in general circulation. sensual sex. Fraternization or sexual misconduct that undeimines "good order and dis- But parents can notify the librarian if they do not want their child to read it, school cipline," however, would still be subject to disciplinary action. Superintendent Dexston Reed said. Frank said the bill would help Gay members of the military It would repeal sections The committee reviewed the book after a parent, Gina Wellington, asked in May that of the Uniform Code of Military Justice "which specifically criminalize private, con- it be removed. senting sex described as sodomy, which can be both heterosexual or homosexual," he Among passages that she and other parents found objectionable are descriptions of said. how to use a condom and a vignette describing a fictional 7-year-old boy's fascination Frank said the bill was inspired by the cases of 1' Lt. Kelly Flinn, who resigned with an altar boy. rather than face court-martial for adultery, disobeying an order and lying to her com- Wellington did not return phone calls to her home, but Reed said he thought she was mander, and of Air Force Gen. Joseph Ralston, who withdrew from consideration as " satisfied." chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff because of an extramarital affair a decade ago. August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 After First Seven Months, Wisconsin's Only At HIV Dental Clinic Exceeds Expectations He's cuts, smart and queer! Milwaukee—In its first seven months was largely furnished with about $50,000 Borders of operation, 250 clients have received worth of equipment donated by Milwau- If only he shopped et dental care at the Milwaukee AIDS Proj- kee County and Froedtert Memorial Lu- Book Shop Community Pharmacy! ect's HIV dental clinic through more than theran Hospital in the aftermath of the 600 encounters, 329 of which have had no o closing of Doyne Hospital and the Doyne you'll find: o insurance or needed financial assistance. dental clinic last year, which had a large On January 6, 1997, the Milwaukee HIV positive clientele. AIDS Project opened the states first-ever The need for an HIV dental clinic was — One of the region's largest selec- HIV dental clinic and the success has evident when nearly 450 individuals with tions of gay & lesbian titles been overwhelming. With the dental HIV and AIDS were unable to receive clinic's patient load growing, the hours quality care after the closing of Doyne — Queer-friendly booksellers & have expanded from 18 hours a week to Dental Clinic. The Milwaukee AIDS 39 hours a week. Project's HIV dental clinic gives individu- friendly queer booksellers "We will not turn anyone with HIV or als access to dental services like preven- storytelling for AIDS away," said Neil Albrecht, deputy tative, restorative and cleaning, not just — In-store events: director of programs for the Milwaukee emergency care. Helping meet the de- adults, live music, & readings AIDS Project. For those who don't have mand, Steve Debbink, DDS, employee of private health insurance or don't qualify Rainbow Community Health Centers, Come visit us! for Medicaid, we are making the com- provides dental services to HIV positive Madison's source for mitment that we will pay for people who adults as lead dentist at the Milwaukee might be considered indigent or very low AIDS Project's HIV dental clinic. homeopathics, income. Our ability to do that is because Currently, the HIV dental clinic is BORDERS" of the very extensive fund raising that we open Monday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., BOOK SHOP & CAFE herbal remedies, do throughout the year with individuals Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednes- and through events such as AIDS Walk day 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday 3416 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 aromatherapy, Wisconsin." 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more informa- & The dental clinic is a collaboration tion or to schedule an appointment with natural hair skin care, between the Milwaukee AIDS Project and the dental clinic, call 414-225-1571. holistic health books, Rainbow Community Health Centers. It All nutritional supplements; ARCW Receives Donation From Cartoonist Men's massage oils & tools, Milwaukee— The AIDS Resource Cen- "It is important to remember the people ter of Wisconsin (ARCW) has a rather who are suffering now," said Dunne. We Shoes informative staff, "comical" new donor: cartoonist Owen so often concentrate solely on finding a and Dunne. cure for AIDS. Although that is very im- prescription pharmacy, portant, the short term needs are often Accessories overlooked. ARCW is there to help peo- even snacks! ple now, and I feel that makes them a Fashionable worthy cause for my contribution." The cartoon features humorous inci- Formal dents that happened to Dunne and his friends and family, as told by a child. Casual Friday "A good portion of the incidents I write COMMUNITY about are true," said Dunne. "I've had the Outd6iCr idea for this character for about ten years, ‘6..) and now its actually in print." PHARMACY Dunne is currently seeking other papers arm AirAirAv Al throughout the nation who are interested " in "You Damn Kid." If the strip grows, .- 341 State Street Dunne plans to increase his donation. (at Gorham) 1939 Owen Dunne "Hopefully there will be more papers - 4 NTOWN SINCE MADISON Dunne is the author/artist of the comic like the Shepherd Express around the MAKE IT YOUR SHOE STORE phone (608) 251-3242, strip "You Damn Kid," which has been country that see fit to print it," Dunne running in the Shepherd Express since added. "I believe in the work ARCW does Grand Avenue Mall tty (608) 251-5339, March. He is donating the weekly pro- and would like to help as much as possi- prescriptions (608) 251-4454 ceeds from the strip to ARCW. ble." MILWAUKEE, WI 271-5175 They bre the Best of Friends It 11Jasthe Worst of Times

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111 / Los Angeles (three facilities) New York Area 0 Washington, D.C. Pride Institute at Solutions August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 Letters Read All About It In Memoriam On the Web Kevin Rotar A Salute to SSBL "He was a lovely, lovely man, very open. I've known him for over 20 years. It's TO THE EDITOR: www.wilight.com a stunning loss. I feel deeply." Ron German's voice shook as he recalled his long A Salute to the SSBL and all the Folks In- friendship with Kevin Rotar. In the end, he cried softly, a prayer of tears. volved in This, Our 20th Year! Kevin was boating with friends on Lake Michigan on Saturday, August 9, 1997. To the "Ed Beckers" of In-Between—who About 4:00 p.m. the wind blew his hat off. Reports say he reached for it and fell didn't give up, but started all over again from puffins drowned. into the water. Though the body has not yet been found, he is presumed scratch. August 28th Issue To the "Lady Galls" and the "Rays" of the He was 41. 8th As of press time, the St. Francis police say that the search continues in which Triangle—who show us each week that we an Articles Friday, Aug. they are being aided by the Milwaukee police. The lake, however, is stormy and is still have fun even if we lost by thirty Ads hampering the search. nms...Again! There is a team reminiscent of Non-Camera Ready—Aug. 22" Those are the bare facts of the passing of a man whose absence will leave a stark my own 10 years ago. Camera Ready—Aug. 25th void in our community. For one thing, he was a bartender at The Triangle, the YP, To the "Bob Meligs" of Ballgame—who put 5:00 p.m. the Wreck Room and, finally, at Club 219. He was more than a bartender. He was in countless hours of work "behind the a professional. Some bartenders put your order in front of you, take your money scenes." and go, leaving the customers to their own devices. To the "Tom Salzeiders" and "Joe Apple- September 11th Issue Kevin did not do that. He was a gentleman professional, caring about his mans"—who got us here during the league's Articles—Sept. 5th customers, treating each one with dignity and a genuinely felt concern. Kevin first 20 years—thanks for sharing your invalu- Ads friendly word, no matter how busy the bar was. We can say able always had time for a experience. Non-Camera Ready—Sept. 5th that from experience. We will not soon forget his shy, quiet smile and the twinkle To the spirit of the "Cream City Foundation in his eye. Neither will we forget his laughter, low, rumbling, yet soft in his throat, Team"—whose initiative and interest to form Camera Ready—Sept. 8th a laugh that drew you to him and, like a lolanket, enfolded you m its warmth. their own team continues to help form the 5:00 p.m. "He was a sweetheart," said Rick Formankiewicz. "He got along with everyone." foundation of the league's next 20 years. Rick, who works at the Ballgame, said he'd known Kevin for over 20 years. And lastly, to the folks on your own team— None of us can know the circumstances into which we will be born_ Neither do who remind you of some of the people men- Caution know how we will meet our separate ends. All we do know is that every one of tioned above—we all we have them. The fact that someone's name appears in is a light, tiny, fragile, flickering here for awhile and then is gone. Though the LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-THIS IS implies sexual orien- lights disappear from our view, they do not go out. They join the millions that YOUR SSBL. Give them a salute—even if this paper in no way glow in the beyond and await the rest of us coming along behind. you're standing alone in your living room tation. This is how we should remember Kevin. Not for how he met his end, but for the when you read this. light shown on us while he was here. Nor should we forget that his flame still Rodney Stockel, Fundraising Chair Give the People Light and they shines. It awaits us. Milwaukee Wisconsin Light joins Kevin's partner, his family and many friends in willfind their own way. remembering him with respect and with love. Transsexuals and PrideFest `97 The Editor's Note TO THE EDITOR: Wisconsin We have been informed that a Transsexual The Ideal of woman was refused entry to a bathroom ap- Equality propriate to her gender during Pridefest `97. Light By Terry Boughner you cannot exclude me. As we understand it, she was refused entry to While most of us know about the You—as a male—may think I, as a the women's bathrooms and when told to use American Revolution, to many, at this woman, am inferior to you, but you can- the men's bathrooms was refused entry there distance, it has the appearance of a fore- not exclude me from equal rights. You as well. gone conclusion—something that had to cannot exclude me and remain faithful to Pridefest is the last place we should expect happen in the right course of things. what America is all about; remain faithful gender police patrolling the imaginary bounda- No way. As I used to tell my students, to one of the great ideals that has made ries created by society's obsession with bi- the Pilgrims didn't hop off the May- this country what it is. polar gender categories. Although a Transsex- flower, look at their watches and shout Your interpretation of religion may tell ual woman was the victim this time, it could with one voice, "Hurry up, we gotta get you I shouldn't be equal to you and have just as well be a butch Lesbian, a mannish ap- Plymouth built! It's only about 150 years the civil rights you enjoy. You may be- pearing woman or a feminine appearing man, to the American Revolution!" lieve that sufficient reason to de- the next. Nor were the Founders all that sure of prive me of my equality, my civil rights, As for the issue of documentation. Hetero- Executive & Editorial Offices are not required to carry and show themselves. From 1763 onward, as much my dignity as a human being and. an sexuals 1843 N. Palmer as their own wills, events drove them on. American citizen. It is not. documentation to prove they are heterosexual You have to remember that aside from In the issue of marriage, what I see is males or females. Lesbians, Gay men and Bi- Milwaukee, WI 53212 Sam Adams and a few of his kind, these that differing sex couples have legal rights sexual men and women are not required to (414)372-2773 were a very conservative bunch. They that same-sex couples do not have—hun- carry documentation to certify their orientation took their allegiance to the Crown very dreds of legal rights, in fact. Same-sex or their gender. Self-identification is sufficient LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 seriously indeed. The mantle of treason couples are, therefore, unequal, denied the for them. Self-identification is sufficient for didn't sit well on their shoulders. fullness of their just dignity as human transsexuals. We will not participate in our Office Hours: own discrimination. So, when the issue of independence beings in a country where equality is one Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 In short, we ask that you either require p.m. came up, many of them shrank at the of the founding ideals. This is wrong. It 24-Hour Recording thought. After all, it was in the history of cannot be allowed to continue. documentation of everyone using the bath- things that colonies went from being the There are politicians—Alderpeople, rooms or no one. Use the park police when Publisher possession of one country to that of an- state legislators, members of Congress, there is a disturbance in the bathrooms - not to Jerry Johnson bust bladders. other. Colonies didn't proceed to assume who, very obviously, do not understand Executive Editor Debra A. Johnson, independent status. the concept of human equality. To my Terry Boughner. Ph.D. Yet, independence took way of thinking, they are a blot of the es- Cofacilitator, It's Time Wisconsin place. Whether Arts & it happened before or after the Declaration cutcheon of America. They do not deserve Milwaukee Entertainment Editor is a matter of debate, but it happened, a to hold office since they are not willing to Geno truly revolutionary step. uphold what America means. Thanks CCF SpotLight Editor What was even more revolutionary, Once upon a time there was a woman Bill Meunier however, was the ideals proclaimed in the who was fed up with being treated as a TO THE EDITOR: Advertising Manager Declaration and various other documents second class citizen in this country. 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Please See Letters Page 31 August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 prevention programs and ensure that his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at St. Camillus Plans Retreats; Needs Caring community services receive appropriate Urbana/Champaign with a major in quan- technical assistance. titative psychology. People as Volunteers Holtgrave has spent the past two years as an associate professor of psychiatry and Milwaukee—St. Camillus-Durward's Camillus Health Center (10101 W. Wis- behavioral medicine at the Medical Col- Glen Retreat is accepting reservations for conAn Ave.), or at Marian Catholic Home lege's Center for AIDS Intervention Re- retreats scheduled to be held in August (33"' and Highland). search (CAIR). He specializes in evaluat- ' 1 FIND L and September. Bereavement: Provide spiritual support ing the cost-effectiveness of HIV/AIDS Durward's Glen is sponsored by the Or- grieving the loss of loved ones prevention programs. der of St. Camillus and offers a to persons THE place for due to AIDS. "Dr. Holtgrave has a proven record of quiet relaxation and reflection. Located in Children's Closet: Organise donated excellence in HIV prevention research, the beautiful Baraboo bluffs, the center is clothes, toys, etc., and schedule appoint- especially the economic evaluation of PEPPERS only 90 minutes from Milwaukee, 30 ments for families to visit and select items prevention programs. His expertise lends minutes from Madison. from the Closet at St. Camillus Campus. itself perfectly to his new position at the HIDDEN IN Upcoming weekend programs include: Special Events: Assist in preparation CDC," said Jeffrey A. Kelly, Ph.D., di- THIS PAPER, August 17-22—"Walks in the Woods- and/or on the day of events such as pic- rector of CAIR and a professor of psy- Words from the Wind." Lovers of nature nics, retreats, etc. chiatry and behavioral medicine. will be encouraged to capture their expe- Participation in volunteer training ses- Holtgrave believes his experience at Ct_oopp- riences on paper. sions is required. The next scheduled CAIR and in Wisconsin has helped pre- THEM September 12-14—"Step-Parenting, Step training for placements at St. Camillus pare him for his move to the CDC. "I've Families " and Marian Catholic is for Thursday, had the opportunity to review data on the September 19-21—"Interpreting nature Sept. 11th, and Thursday, Sept. 18 from effectiveness of HIV prevention interven- OUT, PASTE in watercolor" 6:30 to 9:30 pin. at St. Camillus. To fill tions, focusing on effective interventions THEM September 19-21—"Motherhood: A Sa- out an application and/or register for developed at CAIR and gaining perspec- TO cred Journey." training, please call Karen at (414) 259- tive on interventions nationwide. In addi- THIS AD, & September 23-25—"Cancer & Hope: 4664 by Friday, Sept. 3' . tion, my involvement with the Wisconsin Developing a Battle Plan." HIV Prevention Community Planning BRING IT IN September 26-28—"Exploring your Council gave me insight into the practical Dreams" Medical College's issues that planning agencies face when FOR A September 26-28--"Reuniting with Na- developing prevention strategies," Holt- ture." Holtgrave to Head grave said. FREE For more information, call 1-800-756- Since 1996, Holtgrave has been a mem- 9415 or (608) 356-8113. CDC's HIV/AIDS ber of the planning group, which _provides AIDS Retreat the state with community input about dis- MARGARITA Wisconsin women living with HIV dis- Prevention Division tribution of federal HIV prevention fluids. ease will come together Sept. 5-7 to ex- Holtgrave, along with Kelly, was plore spiritual, physical and emotional is- Milwaukee—David R. Holtgrave, awarded the C. Everett Koop National , „ sues of life with HIV/AIDS. Ph.D., a faculty member at the Medical Health Award in 1996. In addition, Holt- The retreat is sponsored by St. Camillus College of Wisconsin, has been named the grave received a U.S. Public Health "tea „let& HIV/AIDS Ministry, SET Ministry, Vis- new Director of the Division of Service Special Recognition Award in iting Nurses of Wisconsin, ARCW and HIV/AIDS Prevention-Intervention Re- 1995. He has written and co-authored the Medical College of Wisconsin. search and Support at the Centers for Dis- more than 70 journal articles and other The retreat is offered free of charge to ease Control and Prevention (CDC). publications. eligible participants. Financial sponsors In his new .position, Holtgrave will su- Prior to joining the faculty of the Medi- are still being sought. Donations can be pervise the division responsible for fund- cal College, Holtgrave worked at the CDC made payable to: St. Camillus HIV/AIDS mg for most CDC-s i i sored HIV pre- Ministry and mailed to: 10101 W. Wis- vention programs in I e U.S. In addition, from 1993 to 1995 as the acting assistant consin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226. he will oversee the evaluation of HIV director for behavioral science. He earned To register, call Jennifer at MAP: (414) FINE MEXICAN 225-1574 or 1-800-359-9272, ext. 274. HELP Volunteers Needed END DOMESTIC ABUSE CUISINE If you have in interest in working with IN OUR COMMUNITY! 7 DAYS A WEEK persons living with HIV/AIDS, opportu- nities are available now at St Camillus Domestic Abuse Intervention Services 734 South 5th Street HIV/AIDS Ministry and Marian Catholic 44, Home. Volunteers are needed in the fol- has volunteer opportunities available! 645-9888 lowing areas: Corner of 5th & National, across Deadline for Fall Transportation: Provide transportation Training: from the Milwaukee Ballet to appointments, support groups, etc. September 15th Must have valid driver's license and in- *** 1/2 surance. Child care available during training! Emotional/Spiritual Support: Provide Dennis Getto one-on-one support to a person living with FOR INFORMATION, CALL 251-1237 Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel r HIV/AIDS in their own home, in the St

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LI August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 True Extent of AIDS Pandemic Begins to Be 'W• Recognized in China Linxia, China—Coral from Taiwan, "Outsiders, people from Linxia too, are rugs from Xinjiang, knives from Inner all bringing it in because they can make Mongolia, the trade goods of centuries, money," said one resident who identified line the tidy, brimming shops in Linxia's himself only as "Ma," the most common bazaar. Hui surname. Behind the far-flung traffic in exotic Migrants from Xinjiang living in Linxia wares that long kept this Muslim trading were cagey about their knowledge of the town in western China prosperous now drug trafficking. When pressed, one said slinks a more modern commodity, heroin, they trade everything; they have to to and with it, AIDS. make a living. On the back of a flourishing drug trade, "The illegal trade follows the legal AIDS has crept up an ancient caravan trade," said Dru Gladney, an expert on 9 route linking China's Southeast Asian China's Muslim communities at the Uni- border to its remote frontier with Central versity of Hawaii. "It's all kinds of trade, Asia. Along the way, the virus has hit tens not just drugs." of thousands of China's most vulnerable, Police plastered Linxia with notices of a disaffected people: poor minorities on the drug crackdown in March, part of a na- fringes of Chinese-dominated society. were put tionwide crusade. New posters swit, The epidemic is a silent one, officially. up in mid-June warning drug offenders of Its scope and the identity of its victims stiffer penalties and that family members • .• have shocked Chinese health policy mak- and businesses could be considered ac- ers and confounded communist leaders complices. nervous about ethnic rebellion. " Police have set up checkpoints around Little has been said in the state-run me- Linxia," said one driver, also surnamed dia about the outbreak. Western AIDS ex- Ma. "No matter how many people they perts working with the government fear catch, there's no end." little is being done, even though Chinese Linxia has so far avoided an AIDS epi- officials had time to prepare. demic, because heroin is so cheap that us- "Government leaders think it's not a ers smoke rather than inject it. But if the thing to be proud of, people having that police succeed in making supplies scarce, kind of habit or behavior arc bad. Good addicts will turn to needles, said Zhang people don't get this," said Zhang Konglai, the Beijing Union epidemiolo- a professor of epidemiology at Beijing gist. Union Medical College and an AIDS edu- China's AIDS epidemic so far fits the cation campaigner. pattern of the outbreak in Thailand, said AIDS incubated on China's border with Emile Fox, director of the China office for Burma for five years starting in 1990. The UNAIDS, the U.N. agency coordinating confined epidemic ravaged hill tribes in AIDS eradication. four counties in Yunnan province as AIDS first struck Thailand's drug users members turned to the heroin pouring and then spread to prostitutes, their cli- across the border and, out of poverty and ents, women and finally babies, Fox said. ignorance, shared needles. Thailand has an estimated 750,000 HIV In 1995, the virus went north with the cases. Officially, China has 5,157 people drugs. Within a year, HIV began tearing infected with HIV, 133 with full-blown tittott"litt through heroin users in Xinjiang, China's AIDS, but officials guess HIV infections tt~has* northwestemmost region 1,500 miles may be nearer to 100,000. Fox believes north of Burma. the real figure may be three times higher. • "It's an epidemic," said Zheng Xiwen, Fox and other experts suspect a growing the Chinese Academy of Preventive sex trade, not needle sharing, will cause 422 :;. Medicine professor who runs the govern- China's worst and most widespread epi- ment's AIDS monitoring program. demic, although testing has so far failed to No one in Xinjiang tested positive for confirm their fears. HIV in 1995. By the end of last year, Even though China's first AIDS case nearly one in four drug addicts out of a was discovered 12 years ago, the govern- sample of 400 did, Zheng said. ment is still reluctant to discuss its AIDS He refused to estimate how many people problems in detail publicly. in Xinjiang may be infected. But a West- Ministry of Health officials refused to ern specialist familiar with the testing data discuss the epidemic in Xinjiang. Like- said they may number as many as 50,000, wise the Xinjiang government could not ...... a third of all addicts in Xinjiang and the provide specifics on the epidemic and ef- largest number in the country. Many are forts to fight it. Officials with Xinjiang's ... . , Uighurs, a Muslim minority grown restive government and its state-run television • ,•.,, •.•, under Chinese rule. said, on condition of anonymity, that al- • • The source of the virus is not in doubt. most nothing has been reported. Zheng said the strain of the virus, known An outbreak among the Uighurs is an as HIV-C, matches that found along the especially frightening and sensitive pros- Burma border and is distinct from varie- pect for Chinese leaders. ties detected in Xinjiang's Central Asian The Uighurs, one of many Turkic- ...... neighbors. speaking, Muslim groups that are a ma- . . .. . An AIDS epidemic also has struck the jority in Xinjiang, have never fully sub- Yi, another desperately poor minority mitted to Chinese rule. They are also living in hilly Sichuan province, according highly mobile, with large communities in • >4O1: to a U.N. agency report, a draft of which Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other & o ' was obtained by The Associated Press. major cities. The Yi straddle the trade route that for In the absence of information about the centuries brought tea and gems up from epidemic, rumors have spread of govern- Yunnan and Southeast Asia and horses ment plots and fanned concerns about and knives down from north China and domination by the Han Chinese. Uighurs Central Asia. fear that Han Chinese, migrating in large That route goes through Linxia, a legen- numbers, are taking the best jobs and that dary commercial hub in a fertile valley in strict government :q:: control is wrecking Gansu province 500 miles north of the Yi the practice of Islam. As a result, they feel and 750 miles west of Beijing. It now is a marginal. notorious drug trafficking center that "They have become a natural popula- AIDS experts fear will be the virus' next target. tion to be involved in that (the drug trade)," said Gladney, the expert on Chi- "Linxia is one of China's heroin hot nese Muslims. "Chinese officials ... are • spots," said Ma Weimin, a grain trader Atttaw... working out of one of Linxia's creating an underclass that's not partici- bustling pating in the system." markets. "It's in all the villages. It's eve- rywhere." Linxia's dominant Muslim community, from the Hui minority, is as famous for skill in trade as for the Islamic ferment that earned the town the nickname " Little Religious Faiths Mecca." Dozens of mosques, some with the curved roofs of Chinese temples, others . N.E,T 11)„,uh..; with the onion domes of Arabia and many C. atergh Id 1138 newly built make the low skyline stand out against brown, arid hills. All attest to CELEBRATES SI-I NU-4 ' " the wealth trade has brought Linxia. .uhif Old 0.4 Shops along the clean main bazaar burst ONJOIIIS.5 thver$ily with trade trinkets: coral beads from Tai- 1'ERs wan, incense from India, turquoise from East China, carpets from Pakistan and fox furs from Tibetan lands. Saddles, swords 414/645-8786 10,30tott. and holsters give off a frontier atmos- phere. .4 Everyone is involved in trade, according to merchants, truck drivers, restaurant . • owners and retired officials. Everyone knows the drugs come from Yunnan, al- Raising fun and funds —A great time was had by all at Breastfast held outside Fannies bar on Sunday though no one interviewed admitted to August le. At the top are some clowns outside the Silent Auction tent Next are some of the wonderful being mvolved. No one has heard about volunteers cooking up some great food. In the middle are two zealous "deputies" working the jail. At the AIDS. bottom is a group waiting to race. The event raised over S6,000 to fight Breast Cancer. August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Brooke Alison Shiite:, a Peace Corps AIDS Grows in Thai Sex Industry; Number volunteer from Marlborough, Massachu- setts. of Deaths Continues to Climb About 135 patients live at the temple. A D, IROQUOIS thousand more visit Lopburi, Thailand--These are the last kok. for outpatient care. CRUISE minutes of Supan Banyam's life. Covered With an accepting attitude towards male The main building, housing 40 people with full-blown AIDS, is surrounded by with flies and agony, she cries: "I'm al- promiscuity and as many as 2 million Saturday Aug. 23 ready dead." prostitutes, Thailand's huge commercial Thai-style bungalows where less critically Her body, ravaged by full-blown AIDS, sex industry is creating a population of ill patients stay. One full-time nurse and 5:30 pm boarding several is motionless. Her lungs cease to function. walking dead. It is estimated that more volunteers tend to the patients. 6:00 pm departure Her skeletal fingers, tightly clasped in the than 750,000 Thais are infected with the Seven Buddhist monks attend to spiri- II Two healthy hand of a Peace Corps volunteer, AIDS virus. tual needs and perform last rites. Most of hour excursion on rivers and go limp. With seeming indifference, she is The hospice is where those in the final, the monks are infected with the AIDS vi- Lake Michigan. Music, dancing, pronounced dead Lids are lowered on ghastly stages of AIDS come to die with rus themselves, some who scandalously good conversation, snacks, cash engaged in sex as monks and some who dead eyes. dign . bar. Leaving 6:00 sharp from These are her last rites: No one speaks. itY fiberboard coffins are stacked became monks after getting infected. Simple Milwaukee River at Clyboum St. Lunch is served to other patients who will closely by the temple's main hall. In the The high-priced medicinal cocktails that surely die soon, while Supan's orifices are first five months of 1997, 133 men and 22 extend the lives and lessen the symptoms of AIDS sufferers in wealthy nations FMI Rich, packed with cotton to prevent seepage of women died here. Tickets aren't available at the hospice. Some sol- $18 at Gate / 546-4526 contaminated blood. Phra Alongkot founded the hospice at $15 Just before her body is shoved into a Phra Baat Nam Phru temple in 1992 with ace comes from traditional medicines and Advance. crematory, a Buddhist monk ceremoni- three patients. hot herbal massages to ease the pain. Send check/M.O. to: ously pours water over her hand, where It wasn't an easy beginning. Within the But when a patient comes to Phra Baat deep pink orchids rest between bony fin- first two weeks the other eight monks at Nam Phru temple, it is usually too late milwaukee Gamma gers. the temple left, fearing they too would be- anyway. It is a place for the dying. "Our Buddha teaches us that we must come sick with AIDS. He was criticized There is prayer, meditation and the com- P.O. Box 1900 live together with kindness and mercy," by local residents. fort of a sanctuary where for a brief time they are blessed with kindness and relative Milwaukee, WI 53201 says Phra Alongkot Tikhapanyo, the monk Fear and ignorance of AIDS is why even 19 years who runs the AIDS hospice on the today in Thailand most people infected peace. grounds of a Buddhist temple outside with the virus are shunned by family, Then they die, and others arrive to take Social / Cutcloors / Pecreation Lopburi, a city 75 miles north of Bang- friends and society as a whole, says their place.

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When we understand this National Convention in Washington simple fact and act like majority Republi- cans, we will win." By James L. McFarland culture, and work to prevent a surge in The convention ended with the adoption Milwaukee—We have just returned HIV infection and drug addiction among of resolutions calling for the GOP to re- from the annual Log Cabin Republicans the next generation of Gay men. move anti-Gay planks form the party plat- (LCR) national convention, held this year State Rep. Chuck Carpenter (R-OR), the form and for state legislatures to repeal m Washington, D.C. It was the largest openly Gay legislator who shut down the antiquated sodomy laws. Delegates also meeting of Gay Republicans ever held. egon House to force a vote on an em- voted to commend the GOP leadership on Over 300 Republican Lesbians and Gays ployment non-discrimination bill, ac- AIDS funding and advancing employment were in attendance, and Log Cabin Re- cepted the LCR Leadership Award at the non-discrimination legislation, and called publicans of Wisconsin was well repre- convention banquet. Carpenter spoke of on "non-partisan" national Gay and Les- sented with nine members attending. the long days spent planning and execut- bian organizations to endorse Senator Al- We were treated to a number of nation- ing his strategy for Oregon ENDA in the fonse D'Amato and Senator Arlen Specter ally known and respected speakers, in- state House, and the impact that the expe- (R-PA) for re-election in 1998. cluding Gay author Michelangelo Si- rience had on him personally. One resolution Put on abortion rights, which gnorile, former Wisconsinite and Gay ac- Youth activist--and Gay Republican— engendered considerable debate, called on tivist Jamie Nabozny, Senator Alfonse Jamie Nabozny accepted the Courage of the GOP "to officially take a neutral D'Amato (R-NY), and Rep. Jim Kolbe Lincoln Award for his successful fight stance on the issue of choice". Supporters (R-AZ), the only openly Gay Republican against the Ashland, Wisconsin public of the resolution made it clear that its pas- member of Congress. school district which permitted anti-Gay sage would not alter LCR's neutral posi- self The activities began with a briefing on harassment and abuse against him when tion on abortion, and that the organization Capitol Hill held the morning after the he was a student. would continue to be equally inclusive of House GOP's closed-door meeting fo- In his remarks, Nabozny commented pro-choice and pro-life Lesbians and cusing on the failed attempt to oust that while touring the country speaking on Gays. Speaker Gingrich. We were privileged to his fight against intolerance for being This was a fitting statement for an or- ed hear all about the meeting before much Gay, he has faced intolerance from Lesbi- ganization which has dedicated itself to reached the press from the following ans and Gays over the fact that he is Re- "Building the Big Tent" within the Re- members of Congress: Rep. Sherwood publican. publican Party, and LCR activists came Boehlert (R-NY), Rep. Chns Shays (R- The keynote address was given by Con- away from the convention re-energized CT), Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Rep. gressman Jim Kolbe (R-AZ), the only and ready to continue that fight. ands Connie Morella (R-MD), Rep. Rick Lazio openly Gay GOP Congressman, who de- (R-NY), Rep. Tom Campbell (R-CA), livered his first speech before a national Rep. Sue Kelly (R-NY), Rep. Jim Gay and Lesbian organization_ He spoke Same-Sex Marriage Greenwood (R-PA), and Rep. Jon Fox (R- movingly of the events leading to his PA). coming out last year, telling the story of a Coming Sooner than They also discussed the budget deal, distinguished career in public service as a AIDS funding, the Employment Non- leader on a wide array of issues faced with Many Think, Lawyer EST Discrimination Act, and FDA reform. the prospect of a simplified label: "the BC•L•10N•leC At the banquet that evening, Senator Al- Gay Congressman". Says fonse D'Amato (R-NY) received the "I was simply reasserting myself as the 1240 East Brady Street Spirit of Lincoln Award for his leadership Congressman from Arizona's Fifth Dis- Denver—Gays and Lesbians may be on equal rights and AIDS funding, and trict, the acknowledged Republican leader able to obtain civil marriage licenses gave an emotional speech about the dis- for free trade and open markets, the new alongside heterosexual couples sooner Milwaukee, WI 53202 crimination that his Italian-American advocate of Social Security reform, the than many think, said an expert attending family faced a generation ago. He spoke proponent of less government, lower taxes the Colorado Bar Association convention. of his uncle, who anglicized his name to and more individual responsibility," "Some state is going to go first, most 414-272-2144 find employment, and his father who kept Kolbe said. "Oh yes, I happened to be a likely Hawaii, in issuing same-sex li- his name and suffered discrimination. Gay person too. But being Gay was not-- censes, and some states will respect and Drawing a parallel to Lesbians and Gays and is not today--my defining persona." honor it, while others won't, starting who face the choice between the closet Kolbe also laid out his vision for the waves of litigation," said lawyer Evan SERVICES and coming out, he reiterated his support Lesbian/Gay movement for the first time Wolfson, who successfully argued the first for allowing Lesbians and Gays to serve in a public forum. Bringing the crowd to same-sex challenge before the Hawaii Su- openly in the military and for the Em- its feet several times, he excoriated both preme Court. ANONYMOUS HIV ANTIBODY TESTS ployment Non-Discrimination Act, of the Gay Left and its control of the move- At a workshop. Thursday, August 7, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday which he is an original cosponsor. ment's direction, and the fundamentalist Wolfson said the issue would likely carve By appointment Senator D' Amato represents something Christian movement within the Republi- the United States into a patchwork in that is still unusual in Washington, D.C. can Party. which a couple could get arrested after (though not so unusual here in Wiscon- "We must not let the religious funda- crossing certain state borders. BESTD MEN'S CLINIC sin): a conservative, pro-life Republican mentalists use `morality' as a cudgel That's how it used to work with divorce, STD Diagnosis and Treatment who opposes discrimination against Les- against us," he emphasized. he said. bians and Gays. Members of Log Cabin But he also asked, "Why are [Gay Wolfson said people used to go to Ne- Tuesdays 6—8:30 pm • Walk-In Republicans were pleased to raise around Democrats, who are] committed to ex- vada to get divorced, but later learned $10,000 for Senator D'Amato's reelection panding government control over our their divorce was not recognized in their campaign. lives in housing and education, who home state. BESTD WOMEN'S CLINIC Noted author Michelangelo Signorile would nibble at our freedom through use "But we're going to get to the point 1st and 3rd Thursday (Monthly) spoke to us during a where everybody's citizenship and mar- luncheon about his and abuse of the tax code and regulatory 6—8:30 pm • Walk-In latest book LIFE OUTSIDE: The Si- system--why, how, are they presumed to riage is treated equally," he said. gnorile Report on Gay Men: Sex, speak for Gay rights? Wolfson compared the same-sex mar- Drugs, Muscles and the Passages of "What distortion of the definition of riage issue to other once-banned unions, SUPPORT GROUPS Life—a critique of the Gay circuit party freedom and liberty has given them unfil- including post-divorce remarriage and in- culture and its consequences for the Gay tered access to the megaphone to trumpet terracial marriage. For Gay HIV+ Men and Their Partners community, as well as a celebration of the views of Gays?" Kolbe asked. The California Supreme Court was the those who have formed monogamous re- "Why are the ones committed to ex- first to strike down prohibitions on inter- lationships and have settled down outside panding government control over our lives racial marriages in 1928. HIV EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM the party atmosphere that pervades the in housing and education—why, how, are " It took another 20 years for interracial Call for inforthation community. they presumed to speak for Gay rights?" marriage to get to the U.S. Supreme In his speech, Signorile warned that the "We are a minonty within the Republi- Court,' Wolfson said. Gay and Lesbian community must con- can Party when we think of ourselves as Wolfson said same-sex couples want the front the problems which created this sub- Gays," Kolbe said. "But when we other legal right to many because of significant HIV TESTING AT: benefits, including tax breaks, spousal in- surance coverage, child custody rights, Log Cabin Republicans Praise Rep. Porter's even being counted as family when visit- SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 ing a hospitalized partner. RED CORVETTE • 9:30 pm to 12:30 am Leadership in AIDS Funding Fight Since 1995, Colorado lawmakers twice have killed bills to void same-sex mar- Milwaukee—Log Cabin Republicans crease in funding. riages sealed in other states. Although WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 applauds Rep. John Porter (R-IL) for the Praising the subcommittee's action, Jim there is not an office anywhere in the U.S. $132 million increase he has steered Driscoll, national AIDS policy advisor to that issues marriage licenses to same-sex TRIANGLE • 9 pm to 12 am through his subcommittee for the Ryan the Log Cabin AIDS Policy Institute, ob- couples, 25 states already have passed White CARE Act's AIDS Drug Assis- served: "Many politicians would have laws to ban or nullify such unions. tance Program. used the Clinton Administration's lack of A move to do the same thing in Wiscon- TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 "Chairman Porter has shown true hu- leadership on AIDS as an excuse not to sin, passed the Assembly, but stalled in CLUB 219 • 9 pm to 12 am manitarian leadership where the Clinton increase the Ryan White CARE Act's the Senate. Administration has only offered lofty funding. In what many have dubbed a Wolfson and another attorney represent rhetoric," observed Richard Tafel, execu- "do-nothing" Congress, Chairman Porter three Hawaii couples denied licenses WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 tive director of Log Cabin Republicans has really done something important that when they tried to get married. LACAGE • 10 pm to I am (LCR). will literally save lives." The couples sued, and in 1993 the state Porter, chairman of the House La- Tafel, Log Cabin's executive director, supreme court said the denial violated bor/HEIS appropriations subcommittee, agreed: "Who would have believed a few their constitutional guarantee of equal FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 and the Republican controlled subcom- years ago that Republicans would be protection. AFTERWORDS BOOKSTORE mittee, approved a $132 million increase teaching Democrats a lesson about com- The Hawaii Supreme Court sent the case for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. passion for people with AIDS. The only back to state court, saying the state must 7 to 10 pm The AIDS Drug Assistance Program in thing worse than the Clinton Administra- stop discriminating or show a reason why Ryan White Title II is in crisis around the tion's lack of leadership on this issue is they should continue to deny same-sex nation as more patients are seeking access the lack of criticism against the White marriage licenses. to a combination of breakthrough drugs. House from AIDS and Gay organizations At trial, the state lost, and a judge or- Safe Many states have either stopped accepting who have so visibly supported this Presi- dered the government to stop discrimi- new patients into the program or imposed dent." nating on the basis of sex when issuing fisted lotteries for deteiminmg who will have Log Cabin Republicans was the only manage licenses. access to the drugs because of a lack of Lesbian/Gay organization to testify this The case is before the state supreme Pi eur Results funding. year before the House Labor/HHS appro- court again, and Wolfson is filing the Despite this crisis, the Clinton Admini- priations subcommittee in support of ap- same case on behalf of several couples in stration shocked the AIDS community by propriate AIDS funding. Vermont. Volunteers serving the community since 1974 offering no increase for the AIDS Drug LCR has been lobbying Republicans in More than 700 attorneys are attending Assistance Program. It was incumbent Congress to ensure proper access to the the Colorado Bar Association Convention, Call for information or to make appointments upon Log Cabin Republicans to work with new breakthrough therapies for all Ameri- which continues through Saturday. the Republican Labor/HHS appropriations cans, which is the organization's number Ad Design: TNT Graphics 372-9868 subcommittee to secure the necessary in- one AIDS funding priority. August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997-WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 Dykes ToWatch Out for by Alison Bechcid

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do with you. In Green Bay an AIDS ac- tivist was found dead in a hotel room. A HRL to Sponsor Politically Speaking couple of weeks later man putting up AIDS Walk posters was attacked. In Media Workshop Homophobia Is With Us in Many Forms Marshal Wisconsin. a Gay café owner was killed. In a Madison Gay bar, two Milwaukee—The Human Rights By Bill Meunier and then I thought about the treatment that men who were trying to convince patrons League (HRL) along with Progressive The other day I was perusing some of Tammy Baldwin is receiving in the Madi- to come to an after hours party were over- Milwaukee, is co-sponsoring a Media my favorite sites on the Internet and I son area press. In reporting on her bid for heard privately talking about the beatings Activism Workshop on September 6 came across an item about a columnist by Congress, the Madison area papers refer that would administered to those who ac- from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the the name of Bill Morrison. Morrison to her as "the Lesbian candidate. cepted the invite. UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Ken- writes for the Rolla (Missouri) Daily Of course they don't refer to her oppo- You never can tell for certain when you wood Blvd. The workshop, led by Rob- News. nents as "the heterosexual candidates." may be the victim of one of these acts of ert Bray, will cover the basics of media It seems that Morrison wrote a column Apparently the State Journal and the physical homophobia. It is the little acts, relations including: press releases, me- about the Cunanan episode. In this col- Capital Times think that what some peo- the moderate doses that make the ex- dia contacts, press conferences, tactics, umn Morrison writes "Cunanan's killing ple do in the bedroom should be pnvate tremes seem to be acceptable to the media damage control, on-camera spree involved homosexual people he what others do shouldn't be. warped minds that foist them upon us. soundbite interview practice, handling probably had had past relationships with. If they found out that Rick Phelps en- A handful of us, a preciously small media problems and more. Which leads me to wonder, where's the gaged in S & M sex with animals would handful, speak out and up against the in- Bray, presently of the Institute of Al- downside to this story?" they call him the "heterosexual S & M sidious hate, but more help is needed. ternative Journalism and formerly the Morrison goes on to conclude his col- candidate.?" We can start by calling on the members Public Relations Director for the Na- min by saying "On reflection, I believe While mulling these things over, I re- of the Milwaukee Common Council to en- tional Gay and Lesbian Task Force, will what happened was for the best. Cunanan ceived a phone call from a member of sure fairness but that won't be enough. lead a highly interactive, activist is dead and he took along several people Milwaukee's Common Council. This Al- Yes we need more the letters to the friendly seminar. You need not be an editors of various papers around the state. who were ultimately contributing to the derperson told me that the proposal to established media activist to participate erosion of the moral state of the country." But even more than that action is needed in this workshop. grant Domestic Partnership benefits to at the dinner table, at family gatherings Before you rail about how such hate Gay and Lesbian City employees would The cost of the workshop, which in- filled rhetoric is to expected from the and in the workplace. We need to make cludes food, is $10. Advance registra- probably not pass. our case, we need to speak to America South consider what happened during the I was told that the lack of visible organ- tion only. Send check made out to HRL Anti-Gay Marriage hearings in Wausau one person at a time. to: Media Activism Workshop, c/o ized support before the proposal's intro- Edmund Burke was right. earlier this year. duction was to blame. Later I found out HRL, P.O. Box 92674, Milwaukee, WI When a right wing bigot from Wiscon- that several alderman including James 53202-0674. sin got up and publicly called for the exe- Witkowiak, whose district includes a large cution of Gays and Lesbians, he has con- number of Gays and Lesbians along with gratulated on his statement by some of his a number of Gay businesses, have said fellow bigots. that since the State doesn't recognize Furthermore not one member of the Re- Same Sex marriages they don't think they publican majority at that hearing said one should either. word to him objecting to what he just Excuse me, earth to Witkowiak, that's said. The official record includes his call why we need Domestic Partnership legis- for our deaths and the silence of the ma- lation. Get a clue okay guy? jority party. You may be wondering what all of these Now if I were to print this individual's things have to do with each other. I can name and address and suggest that he be answer in one word, homophobia. summarily dispatched from this life, this Like other evils, Homophobia takes all column could well end up being discussed sorts of forms. It is pervasive in our soci- on nearly every Right Wing Christian ety. talk show in the country. The statements by the newspaper col- Coming August 31 . . . Yet the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel umnist and the man at the Wausau are ex- in reporting on that hearing mentioned the treme examples of it. But that doesn't ex- booing that took place when this person cuse those who practice it in more moder- shared his beliefs, but said nothing about ate doses either by ignoring it as the his call for our public executions. It was Journal Sentinel and those Republicans The Wisconsin Light's if our booing this man because he called did, by trying to find justifications for it as for our deaths was some kind of outra- Alderman Witkowiak has, or pandering to geous act. it like the Madison papers do. I was thinking about those two things In ignoring the call for our executions, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Republicans on the Assembly's Chil- FINE ARTS Lesbian Avengers dren's and Family Services Committee gave that call their sanction. As Edmund Plan Day Out at Six Burke once said "The only thing neces- sary for the triumph of evil is that good Flags America men do nothing." The Madison media does or should SEASON Chicago—Chicago Lesbian Avengers is know that Tammy Baldwin's sexual ori- calling for "A Day Out" at Six Flags entation has nothing to do with her quali- Great America in Gurnee, Illinois on Sun- fications to be in Congress. But men- day, September 7 th . The group and all who tioning it stirs things up so the papers go wish to join in will meet at the reflecting ahead and pander to the bigots. pool in front of the double-decker carou- I would agree with those who say that PREVIEW GUIDE sel at Noon. more work should have been done m ad- Lesbian Avengers is contacting groups vance of introducing a Domestic Partner- of all types: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, ship ordinance in Milwaukee. But I won't With all the information Transgendered, people living with AIDS, fall into the trap of blaming the victims of leather and others. They are contacting oppression for failing to properly address you need to know about churches, family organizations, social the situation. groups, activist groups, bars, newspapers, The fact is that Witkowiak and others on and radio. They hope that this event will the Common Council should support, Wisconsin's premierefine arts groups be an opportunity for many types to come Domestic Partnership benefits out of a together for a day of fim. moral certainty that it is the right thing to and venues. For more information, call (312) 409- do, regardless of anything else that may A service to our readers. 3705: or kcs cr,i»urn NlagcNet.com have or may not have been done. Candle Light Vigil All the smokescreens they can come up The Lesbian Avengers will be having a won't change the basic fact that they are Presented by candle light vigil in remembrance of Cai- unwilling to treat us equally. tie Mahoney at the Belmont Rocks on So they will cast their votes against fair- Friday, August 2n, at 8:00 p.m. ness. They will deny their bigotry and The Wisconsin Light Mahoney was a founding member of the moan about being called homophobes, but Baltimore, Maryland chapter of Lesbian the reality is that it is a title they richly de- Wisconsin's nationally respected Gay publication Avengers. She was killed in a tri le mur- serve because they brought it on them- der at a coffee shop in the Washington, selves. To advertise call 414/372-2773 D.C. area. You may wonder what all of this has to August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-13 "That As Many as Five Serial Killers Stalking Gay would be a real cheap shot," says bombing of an Atlanta- Lesbian bar this Detective Sgt. Glenn Miller of the New year because explosives were used. Jersey State Police. "That's like saying an In June, President Clinton Men Believed Still At Large agency wouldn't devoted one investigate the death of a of his weekly radio talks to hate crimes San Francisco—Andrew Black person as much as they'd investi- and specifically cited Cimanan's sui- good." gate the death violence against cide halted one of the nation's most lurid Other activists, however, remain frus- of a white person." Gay people. The White House has sched- cases of serial murder. Miller, who has worked on the killings uled a conference on But from New Jer- trated and say it still takes pushing to get with hate crimes for No- sey to Virginia to Texas, the slayings of as many officers to take seriously any crimes police in New York, Pennsylvania vember. many as and Connecticut, says he has 300 un- Activists expect Sen. 30 Gay men or transvestites, involving Gay victims, even homicides. solved Edward Kennedy, which activists believe are the work of "Gay-related cases aren't popular cases. homicides m his files and all carry D-Mass., and other members of Congress five the same weight. serial killers, remain unsolved. And whether it's ignorance or homopho- "It's a to introduce an amendment to the federal In some cases, investigators have been bia, it's a big problem," asserts Bea Han- dead person," Miller says. "I hate don't care what their lifestyle was." crimes law after the August recess. It hindered by lack of resources and, some son, director of client services for the In would include sexual orientation, disabil- allege, lack of interest. Project in New York. the Virginia cases, one man was ac- ity Anti-Violence quitted for Charles Smith's and gender, all classifications now un- "What's the difference between my son The possible serial killings include the murder and protected by that another is in custody for the slaying of the law. and Versace? Money and notoriety. If 1994 stabbing deaths of three Gay men in 12th victim Nineteen states and the District of Co- you've got money and Texas; the shooting deaths, from in 1994. fame, it's going to Irving, Law enforcement officials lumbia have sexual orientation protec- get solved," says Donna Smith, whose 18- 1987 to 1992, of six Atlanta men dressed in Virginia tions: Arizona, defend their investigation as vehemently California, Connecticut, year-old son's strangled body was found in women's clothing; and the 1992 stab- Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, were last as Miller does his. 10 years ago in Chesapeake, Virginia. bing deaths of four men who "We have Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ne- Smith, who now hves m Cocoa, Flor- in Denver Gay bars, according to thousands of hours logged on vada, New seen this," says Officer Dave Hughes, a Hampshire, New Jersey, Ore- ida, does not believe her son, Charles, was Anti-Violence Project statistics and news- spokesman for the gon, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Gay, although he frequented the Gay Chesapeake Police De- Wisconsin. paper accounts. partment. "It's been an all-out effort. It's scene, as did most of the 11 victims who Hanson has also helped police link at just a difficult case." "People may disagree or agree about followed him in death. least three murders in the New York met- homosexuality," says Winnie Stachelberg, Community Activists Wary. legislative She watched the Cunanan chase in south ropolitan area, although she thinks as When Shirley Lesser, executive director director for the Human Rights Florida with fascination and with anger many as five may have been killed from of Campaign, a Washington-based Gay po- Virginians for Justice, a Gay advocacy litical that the Virginia serial killer has not been 1991 through 1994. organization, was asked if she thought group. "But they certainly agree sought with the same fervor as the man Four of the victims were last seen in that there's no place for violence against police response had improved over time, anyone." suspected in the murders of fashion de- Manhattan Gay bars. Their bodies, hacked she replied, "In the incidents that we have signer Gianm Versace and four other men. to pieces, were dumped in New Jersey, had, whether it involves murder or har- "All the victims were seen as expend- Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Rockland assment or property damage against Gay able," Smith says of the murders linked to County, just north of New York City. The people, I don't know of any case that has her son's slaying. "They labeled them as killer stuffed one man's body into a trash been solved through police effort." See Us On the Gays and druggaes, so nobody cared." barrel and left his hands and head in plain Some Gays think the FBI should get in- Activists who track violent crimes sight on top of the lid. volved in the murders, but federal law Internet against Gay men and Lesbians acknowl- To date, police have no suspects. But limits FBI jurisdiction. They could pursue edge some police departments, even the investigators reject the suggestion they Cunanan, for example, because he fled FBI, are beginning to reach out to the Gay treat murders of Gay people differently. across state lines. They worked on the htt :// %M Wilioht.com community to build trust and understand- ing. "On the local level, many of us have seen day-and-night changes in the last five to 10 years," says Jeffrey Montgomery, spokesman for the Michigan Anti- Violence Project. "In Detroit, for exam- ple, there's been a 180-degree change in the way they handle cases, from very, very, very badly to extremely efficient and The Cunanan I Tragedy May Teach Us to Come Together Commentary by Jim Mangia As with every tragic situation of such magnitude, the Andrew Cunanan murder spree and his subsequent suicide under pressure from the "better late than never" manhunt, raises many more questions than it answers. The bizarre transformation of one human being, (who went from a 40' popular, well-liked figure in San Diego's Gay community—to a murderer of Gay people), coupled with the violent deaths of five other human beings, leaves many of us wondering about how this could have happened. Why would Cunanan do such a thing? The Gay community was traumatized and fearful in the midst of the manhunt. Many of us in West Hollywood were looking over our shoulders before we opened our. front doors. The Gay commu- mires of Miami and San Diego were even more alert. There was a great deal of an- ger about the insufficient attention paid to the Cunanan case before the Versaci mur- der by law enforcement authorities. America got to see first hand how the pri- orities of law enforcement can be un- paired by homophobia. While the media sensationalized the story, one unreported by-product of the tragedy was that for a brief moment, Gay and straight communities came together. Unified public pressure was brought to bare to catch Cunanan, and the (unfortu- nately) normal rift between Gay and straight was briefly overcome. The non-sensational question raised by this tragic situation is whether it opens up an opportunity to build more understand- ing between Gay and straight America? Are violence and tragedy the only circum- stances that will bring people together these days? As a Gay political leader who works everyday to build bridges between Gay and straight America, I consistently 3 ask myself and others what needs to hap- pen in this country to close the gap. Is our bodies. our friends. our families. our lives. there opportunity for greater growth and understanding between Gay and straight America? What would it entail? Ironically, the Cunanan tragedy may have shown us a bit of the way. The Gay community—which has shaped its politic by emphasizing its differences with straight America, (and ended isolated as a result)—found itself emphasizing its commonality with the rest of America, Take Pride. End AIDS • and we became closer for it. Perhaps there For more information call, 800-334-AIDS. is a lesson here for all Americans to learn. Editor's Note: The writer is a Gay ac- Brought to you by the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin in cooperation with Gay men from throughout the state. ARCW tivist in California and the national Sec- retary of the Reform Party. August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-14 However the proportion of females among color in the overall population. Free Flow of Safe Sex Thought Stopped in Trends US adolescent AIDS cases has almost tri- Overall numbers of AIDS cases among pled—from 14% in 1987 to 37% of re- Classes MSM also hides the risk for young MSM. ported cases in 1996. Sex Education By December, 1994, the total number of CDC studies conducted every 2 years in MSM Patricia Conklin such a plan sighs Deborah Mathis, a syn- AIDS cases reported among young high schools (grades 9-12) consistently Commentary by December, 1996, this num- indicate that by the 12th grade, approxi- The U.S. federal government has pre- dicated columnist. "Children need infor- was 8,527. By we can ber had risen by 22% with 1,918 new mately % of high school students have had sented its united but disquieted states with mation," she writes, "as much as MSM mention give them. It's a jungle out there." AIDS cases reported among young sexual intercourse; less than half report a killer idea: that they must not 1995-1996 period. consistent use of latex condoms, and condoms or any other birth control de- It appears to Mathis and to many others in the two year, classes. The singu- that no educational programs that are Among Adolescents about 1/5 have had more than four life- vices in public school AIDS cases reported time sex partners. lar "technology of control" in sex educa- worth their salt leave untutored teens The number of unre- without prerequisite knowledge as to how each year among US adolescents (13-19 tion is to be Instead an unworkable, case in 1981 alistic methodology: abstinence. to administer vital self-protection in mat- years) has increased from 1 sex. to 2,754 cases in 1996. HIV/AIDS is the Tell Your Friends That Congress has temptingly offered to dis- ters of 15 to tribute $250,000 far and wide if America's Surely no one would want to object to sixth leading cause of death among abstinence as preferable 24 year-olds in the US. You Read All About it state school boards will agree to teach ab- the teaching of AIDS, stinence only. for teens, but since hormonal energies so Among adolescents reported with misfortune, has out over religious ideology--and older teens, males, and racial and ethnic Wisconsin Light This offer, to their great often win affected. in The been seized upon by nearly every hand- they do-- teaching abstinence alone leaves minorities are disproportionately out-ready state, each eager to enter into a youth in significant peril while educators bad bargain that spells rampant disease fail to mention condoms--technology's and death to the ignorant. first line of defense-- during the penetra- Young people who are at war with their tive sex act-- against death-dealmg bodily biological urges are, hereafter, to be given invaders. Jack H. Smith no trusty weapons should their much Voters must understand that their repre- vaunted front-line of defense-- sentatives in the Congress are foolishly abstinence—fail them in daily experi- spending tax moneys collected in order to ences. Not only disease but, without the promote a deranged anti-sexual religious technologies of protection, the undeclared fantasy. Each school board that accepts war against teen pregnancy is also at promotional moneys to support this fan- stake. tasy strikes a bad bargain, one that will Office: 414-962-4413 For the sake of imposing fundamentalist reap despair and havoc in their communi- religious control over all reproductive ties as school officials preside over hay- Home/Voice Mail: 414-224-1452 matters, politicians at the service of re- wire transmissions of STDs and HIV in- ligious ideologues are willing to risk the fections. Office Fax: 414-962-1132 lives of America's children. They stand Benighted 20th century primitives in ready to enforce, even with increases in fundamentalist sheep's attire will, because Home Fax: 414-224-0041 terminal diseases or spates of unwanted they have compromised with the equiva- pregnancies, their pleasure-denying sex- lent of religious witchdoctory, live to E-Mail: [email protected] control programs. painfully watch many of their offspring www.jackhsmith.com "Would that nature" would "sign on" to perish as a result. Web Site: Study Shows HIV/AIDS is Growing Among Young People of Color Madison—According to documents It's a younger (13-25 years) lace man n cia#0,44 supplied by the AIDS Network from the used to be. It's more likely to be a face of National Association of People with color than it used to be. And more and AIDS, the face of AIDS in America is more people with HIV and AIDS are from changing. areas outside major cities. ne,a41 Through December of 1996, the Centers SAGE for Disease Control (CDC) had received nat Milwaukee To reports of 581,429 cases of AIDS. Almost Offer Bereavement 50%--287,576 were men whose sole re- Shoreww: ported risk category was that they had sex with other men (MSM). Although the Sessions proportion of adult/adolescent AIDS cases 4559 N. Oakland Avenue Shorewood, WI 53211 Milwaukee—SAGE Milwaukee (Senior who are MSM, has declined to 50% of Action in a Gay Environment), a group of 54,653 men reported in 1996, MSMs con- OUTSTANDING persons of all ages whose major thrust is tinue to account for the largest proportion toward older Gays, Lesbians and Bisexu- of reported cases. als, is planning to offer to the entire (The term MSM includes all men who Jack H. Smith LGBT community, regardless of age, a have sex with men, whether or not they bereavement support group beginning in identify as Gay or Bisexual.) September. Has someone close to you MSM comprise an even higher propor- passed away; a family member, a good tion of total AIDS cases when MSM who friend, a lover? Don't try to deal with also inject drugs are included. your Among MSM with no other reported sense of loss and grief alone. Sharing eew! km. your feelings with others who are experi- risk factor, 10,485 were 13 to 24 years-old 44: Ii encing the same feelings can be helpful. at the time of their AIDS diagnosis. SAGE's sessions will be led by Arlene Men of Color Kochman, MSW, formerly the Executive MSM of color in the US are dispropor- DYNAMITE EASTSIDE HOME! tionately affected by the HIV epidemic. FALL IN LOVE! Director of SAGE New York. Kochman Bright, has By the end of December, 1996. the cu- beautiful Mediterranean perfect for family Newly listed Tudor with a beautifully land- successfully led many bereavement or entertaining! Well-maintained, spacious, with 4 scaped, fenced yard! The Old World charm you support groups for Gays mulative racial/ethnic distribution of and Lesbians. bedrooms, plus 3rd floor. 2 love in natural woodwork, Her program consists of twelve 2 hour AIDS cases among MSM is as follows: fireplaces, updated built-ins, and leaded kitchen, den, sunroom! $275,000 (#42055) glass. Delightful sunroom! $89,900 (#42065) sessions covenng a different area each White men, 65%; African-American week. men, 20%; Latino men, 13%; Asian- Call the SAGE line at (414) 271-0378 if Pacific Islander men, 1%. you would like to register. There are no These percentages for AIDS cases charges for this new service to the com- among MSM of color are significantly munity. higher than the representation of men of

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Walker's Point Block Festival This is a new event and a very unique Big Labor Day Weekend Of Events one at that. It's a collaborative effort between two Gay bars, La Cage and Zippers and six straight bars, Mugshots, Louies, Steny's, Fritz's, Wild Times and Zur Krone'. On Tap Throughout Wisconsin The party will be held on Saturday and Sunday August 30 and 31st. It begins at 3 Superior Pride PM each day and goes to bar time. By Dusty Sass happens on Labor Day weekend. know that people who live in the Did you The party will be held on National Ave I certainly hope that you haven't been So if you don't think there is anything to Ports Area (Superior and Duluth) are Twin from First to Second Street and on Second partied out by all of the great happenings look forward to, take off that blind fold Superior lovers? Well that's what they tell this summer. We've had the Milwaukee honey and get ready, because the big Street from National to Walker. La Cage me. and Zippers will have Classic, the Madison Pride Weekend, the send off to Summer may even be just as out for yourself by heading food booths and You can find shot bars set up. 20th Anniversary Season of Milwaukee's good as everything that came before it. up through the North woods to take in the Saturday Softball Beer League, tons of The Mist Tournament celebration. There will also be live entertainment Superior WI -Duluth MN, Pride including the Love parties, shows, pageants and more things For the first time ever, the Midwest events including a Monkeys on Saturday There are a variety of night. than even I can remember. (Okay so all Invitational Softball Tournament will be Pride Parade and a Pride Festival. Plus ROW Pride Celebration those drinks at all those events didn't help hosted by Milwaukee's SSBL. MIST is a you get a chance to see the new Main the memory any) joint project of Gay leagues in Milwaukee, Rainbow Over Wisconsin, that wonderful Club Bar. group of businesses that Nonetheless as your official Party Time Cleveland, Detroit and Columbus. can ya miss out on works hard to Such a deal! How raise money Keeper, it is my duty to remind you that it Teams from around the country and for Gay related charities in this one. Northern Wisconsin is at it again. ain't over. Nope, nada, nil. The Summer Canada will compete against each other in Block Party LINKS Their annual Pride Celebration will of '97 rages on and the Labor Day two divisions. All told there will be 28 annual LINKS Block Party will be The include a bowling tournament on weekend is going to be just fantastic. teams of hunky men to look at, I mean fine on East Washington Street on Saturday held August 30 at Green Bay's Riviera Lanes, On tap are two Pride celebrations, a athletes to cheer for. The party which will Sunday August 31st. 2450 University Ave and a fabulous Pride second national Gay Softball Tournament The tourney starts on Saturday August known, Tina and the feature the nationally Picnic at N8287 Hwy 57 in in Milwaukee, two huge block parties in 31 and runs through Sunday September benefits several AIDS Forest 1st. B-Side Movement Junction. Milwaukee plus all the other stuff that charities, MAP, St. Camilius AIDS related The picnic will be held on a wonderful ministry as well as Breast Cancer Gay friendly farm that was the site of the Superior - Duluth Celebrate Pride On research. famous Gay Farm Parties in the past. This year Fannies will be the sole Labor Day Weekend business sponsor of the event. Please See Labor Day Page 28 Superior --The Duluth-Superior Les-Bi- Helium-filled balloons in the colors of the Gay-Trans Community will celebrate Pride rainbow will be available at Endion Station There Will Be A Rainbow of Pride at on Labor Day Weekend, August 29th and Erickson Park (a 50 cent donation will through September 1st. be appreciated). There is also a possibility ROW's Pride Celebration The Celebration kicks off on Friday eve- of persons available to do commitment ning, August 29th, with a Community-wide ceremonies. Milwaukee-- The second annual Rain- Mark also told The Wisconsin Light Pride Bonfire on the beach at Wisconsin Cruise the Harbor bow Over Wisconsin Pride Celebration will that this year the organizers are working Point in Superior Wisconsin. The annual "Fruit Float" Pride Harbor take place on August 30 and 31st in Green hard to expand their offering of games. The bon fire will be hosted by Aurora: A Cruise will happen on Sunday, August Bay and Forest Junction. Several new picnic type games including Northland Lesbian Center and will begin at 30th. The Vista King charter can hold up This special celebration starts out on MTV's Singled Out will be offered. dusk. For more information on the Pride to 250 persons and will leave the Vista Saturday, August 30, with a 9 Pin Tap If Entertainment is your thing, the ROW Bonfire, contact Aurora at 218-722-4903. Fleet docks at 3pm and return at 5pm. Bowling Tournament at the Riviera Lanes, picnic has some fine acts for you to enjoy. Also on Friday evening, J.T.'s Bar and The Vista Fleet docks are located behind 2450 University Avenue in Green Bay. The entertainment is headlined by Terry Grill, located at 1506 North 3rd Street in the Duluth Entertainment and Convention The tourney features some fabulous Van, who will be in Wisconsin to perform Superior, will be hosting a Pride Button Center (DECO) in Downtown Duluth. prizes. at the Calumet County Fair. Night. From 9pm until closing, all drinks There will be a buffet dinner served on Registration is 1:00 p.m. and the bowling Ms. Van is known for her fine country will be 50 cents off for all those wearing a board which is included in the price of the begins at 2:00 p.m. Your $25.00 entry fee western vocals. She will be joined by over D-S GLBT Pride Button. tickets and there will be a cash bar. Tick- includes shoes, a ball, a nice buffet and a 20 other acts. Pride buttons may be purchased at JT's, ets are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 at the donation to Rainbow Over Wisconsin. Admission to the picnic is free, but you the Trio Bar, the Main Club and other dock the day of the cruise. There is no For more information on the tournament have to be 21 or older to attend. Organiz- businesses in the area. age restriction on the cruise and the Vista contact Stephen Gerrits (920) 430-7785. ers were worried about the potential for The button night party at JT's will include King is handicapped accessible. Then on Sunday, August 31st, the An- underaged drinking. complimentary hor d'ourves and munchies Tickets are available at The Main (1217 nual ROW Pride Picnic will take place at Money raised from the sale of food and and several special surprises throughout Tower Avenue, Superior), J.T.'s (1506 N. N8287 Hwy 57 in Forest Junction. This drink and the games will go towards Rain- the evening. For more information contact Third Street in Superior), The Trio Bar farm has been the site of the famous Gay bow Over Wisconsin. Last year's event J.T.'s at 715-394-2580. (820 Tower Avenue in Superior), Over the farm parties. netted over $9,000 which was divided up Pride Parade and Festival Rainbow (249 West Seventh Street in St. The picnic features great food, live en- among various organizations in Northern On Saturday, August 30th, festivities Paul), or by mail (pre-paid): D-S Pride, tertainment, a dunk tank and lots of Wisconsin. continue with the "Walk With Pride" parade P.O. Box 3198, Duluth, Minnesota, 55803- games. It runs from Noon to 6 PM. Beneficiaries of $1,000 from last year's along Duluth's lakefront boardwalk begin- 3198. "We are going to have some people in proceeds included the Center Project, the ning at 11am in Canal Park. For more information contact: Kirk Na- the dunk tank that folks will want to take a Fox Valley AIDS Project, GLEEDA, the The Minnesota Freedom Band will be gel, D-S GLBT Pride Cruise Coordinator shot at," said Mark Mariucci, owner of Argonauts AIDS Charities Fund. Positive leading the parade with their music and at 218-728-4396. Quest and Za's. Mark admits that he is Voice and G.L.E.E.D.A. good spirits again this year. Pride Barbeque at Trio one of those folks. Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians Following the Pride Harbor Cruise, The and Gays (P-FLAG) will be the parade Trio Bar (820 Tower Avenue in Superior) LINKS Block Party Features National Grand Marshalls. The parade will include will host the Pride Barbeque. For more P-FLAG chapters from throughout North- information contact The Trio at 715-392- Entertainment August 31st eastern Minnesota and Northwestern 5373. Wisconsin. The BBQ is expected to run from 5 PM Milwaukee--That annual Labor Day fabulous La Cage Showcase Girls, the al- Anyone wishing to march with the P- to 8 PM. Weekend Treat, the LINKS Block Party will ternative rock band, FWEEP, the Martins, FLAG contingient may contact Brooks An- AIDS Fund Raiser At the Main Club take place on Sunday August 31, on East Jill Clarke, Lu Shanti, Venis and the ever derson of P-FLAG Duluth at 218-727- The Main (1217 Tower Avenue in Supe- Washington and Barclay (the 200 Block of popular Mrs. Fun in addition to many oth- 6455. rior) will be hosting a Fundraiser benefiting East Washington), on Milwaukee's near ers. The Parade will begin at the Endion Sta- The Northern AIDS Network (serving the South Side. There are still a few spots available on tion (located behind Park Inn International seven-county Northern Wisconsin region Great food, booths, fine entertainment the entertainment schedule. Entertainers in Canal Park-Duluth) at 11:00 am. Par- in conjunction with the Douglas County and loads of fun await the hundreds who who wish to perform should contact Fan- ticipants are urged to gather between (Wisconsin) Health Department) and The are expected to be in attendance. nies at (414) 643-9633 or (414) 649-9003. 10:30 and 11:00 am Awakenings Program (at the Duluth (Min- There are several changes to the party. The majority of proceeds from the party The Parade will proceed along the lake- nesota)Community Health Center). One of the most important changes is the go the Milwaukee AIDS Project and with front to Lief Erickson Park the site of the The Fundraiser which begins at 9:00 PM addition of a nationally known act to the some funds also going to help fund Breast Pride Festival is being organized by The Main and the entertainment line up. Tina and the B Side Cancer Research. The Festival will feature entertainment Triangle of Hope Players of St. Paul, Min- Movement, a group that wowed everyone Asked why she would take this respon- on the Pride Stage by Miss Richfield 1997 nesota. It will feature performances by at Summerfest will be on hand for a 9:30 sibility on this time by herself, Fannie's (sponsored by The Minnesota AIDS Proj- The Triangle of Hope Players and other p.m. appearance. owner Sharon commented, "I love this ect-Duluth), and many others. special guests. All proceeds will go to the Tina's appearance is sponsored though party. We always have lots of people and An open mike time will also be provided designated charities. The show will begin the generosity of the Miller Brewing Com- they always have a great time. Plus the for politicians, organizations, the Pride at 9 pm and will require a $3.00 cover pany which is also donating 30 barrels of money we raise goes for very good sponsors, and anyone else who wishes to charge. its fine products. causes." address and/or entertain the crowd. Special Gay and Lesbian objects d'Art Another change involves sponsorship. There will be merchandise and informa- Open mile time will be limited to five min- will be raffled and/or auctioned during the The party will have only one local business tion booths lining the street. Those inter- utes. event to raise further FUNDS FOR THE sponsor, Fannie's. This seems appropri- ested in renting a booth should call Fan- The Pride Festival will also have great DESIGNATED CHARITIES. ate since the party grew out of Fannie's nies. food, drink, and merchandise vendors on For further information or if you would Customer Appreciation Picnics. So if you are looking for a great time and hand, as well as, information booths spon- like to perform in this benefit: contact The In addition to Tina and the B-Side a good cause check out the LINKS Block sored by local and regional GLBT organi- Main at 715-392-1756 ask for Bob or Kirk. Movement, entertainment will include the Party. You won't be disappointed. zations. August 14, 1997—August 27, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-16

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TM francisco E N T E R P R I S E S, I N C THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14, 1997 TO AUGUST 27, 1997 PAGE 18 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION Playhouse of the Madison Civic Center. chised, through community outreach, in a The musical is directed and choreo- cooperative manner. graphed by Pam Kriger who is assisted by All proceeds • from the benefit will support Richard L. Carsey in the role of musical di- the AIDS Network in Madison and the STD rector. Specialties Clinic in Milwaukee. The The cast is made up of Tony Clements benefit performance is scheduled for (Dick), Tonya Kay (Ruby), John Staniunas 2:00pm on Sunday, August 24. Tickets (Lucky), Becky Spice (Joan), Carolynne are $25 per person, general admission. Warren (Mona), Norman Moses (Henne- Tickets may be purchased in person at the Performance of "Dames at Sea" sey/The Captain) and Kelli Clement (Gin- Madison Civic Center Ticket Office or by Benefit ger). phone by calling (608) 266-9055. Since 1985, AIDS Network (formally the The event also features a light reception Scheduled by Madison Rep Madison AIDS Support Network) has pro- at the White Horse Inn. Sponsors of the vided Ruby, just off the bus with only a suitcase critical AIDS care and prevention event include The Wisconsin Light, The Madison--The cast and crew of Madison services to south and dreams of stardom. She meets Joan, central Wisconsin. Cli- White Horse Inn and Madison Repertory Repertory Theatre's production of Dames ent services provide the wise-cracking showgirl with a heart as case management Theatre. at Sea are donating their services for one services big as the Bronx who convinces the dubi- for people living with HIV and special performance to raise funds for two AIDS ous manager/producer Hennesey to give and to their families. Programs ad- Boulevard Theatre AIDS charities. The benefit performance is dress the medical, Ruby a chance in his upcoming show. emotional, legal, and scheduled for Sunday, August 24 at social service needs Soon, Ruby finds herself sharing the commonly associated 2:00pm in the Isthmus Playhouse of the with to Hold Auditions stage with the temperamental Broadway HIV/AIDS. Madison Civic Center, 211 State Street. Clients receiving case management and will be di- star, Mona Kent. While they rehearse the All proceeds from the benefit other program participants benefit from a for Two Plays vided between two AIDS related charities: play, Mona makes her move on Ruby's range of services including volunteer re- the true love, Dick, the good-looking, song- Milwaukee—Joint auditions will be held The AIDS Network in Madison and sources, emergency financial assistance, STD Specialties Clinic in Milwaukee. writing sailor. When Hennesey loses the from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, transportation, mental health and support Dames at Sea is a delightful tribute to theater right before opening night, it's September 13, for the Boulevard Ensem- groups, early intervention, legal assis- the musicals of the 1930's, specifically the Dick's heroic idea that saves the show. ble' s production of Donald Margulies' play tance, information and referral, and hous- musical films of famed director and chore- The cast is complete as Dick's sailor side- Found A Peanut (running December 19 ing assistance. All assistance is provided ographer Busby Berkeley. It is full of de- kick Lucky enters the scene, along with through January 18 and to be directed by free of charge. lightful melodies, toe tapping rhythms, and Ginger, the gum-smacking showgirl. Mark Bucher), and Edward Albee's play A STD Specialties Clinic, Inc. in Mil- and Broadway dreams. Dames at Sea opened on July 25 and The Delicate Balance (running February 6 a story of love waukee is a not-for-profit community In Dames at Sea, we are introduced to will run through August 31 in the Isthmus through March 8 and to be directed by based clinic dedicated to providing health Maureen Kilmurry). Madison Reps "Dames At care services with an emphasis on se- The audition will be held at the Boule- Sea" Makes A lected infectious diseases, including HIV, vard Ensemble Theatre, located at 2252 to any person without discrimination. S. Kinnickinnic Avenue in Milwaukee. Nice Season Opening Splash! Recognizing the sacredness of life and Found A Peanut features seven actors the dignity and worth of every person, the (five men, two women), who play children Reviewed by Brian Harder Madison Rep and The White Horse Inn. clinic strives to provide each client with who discover a bag of money. The director If you want to treat yourself to an even- The performance will be followed with a sensitive, holistic, discrete, and non- is seeking actors in the aae ranae of 20s ing of fun and frolic, why not check out special reception at the White Horse Inn. judgmental quality care. Services are pro- Boulevard Page 20 The Madison Reps 1997 season opening Tickets are $25.00. vided at out clinic and to the disenfran- Please See offering of Dames at Sea. This show is sure to bring a smile to your face. But brush up on your Busby Berkeley movies first. MADISON REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS You remember the ones where loners found each other, all problems could be solved with enthusiasm and the spunky people always succeeded. But mostly, you should remember the lavish chorus girl scenes, whether on a large stage or diving into a pool. Berkeley was best Dames at Sea known for his overhead shots of chorus girls creating intricate patterns that marvel the eyes. But don't expect to see any of that here, because Dames at Sea is a scaled down tribute, very scaled down. Dames At Sea has only 7 actors and a small stage but it all works together to bring to life the story of Ruby (Tonya Kay) who just stepped off the bus in New York with only a suitcase and a dream. She just happens to stumble into a theater where one of the dancers has just quit. The wise-cracking chorus girl Joan (Becky Spice) and her roommate Ginger(Kelli 4t> Clement) convince the stage man- ager/director Hennesy (Norman Moses) to give her a chance. While rehearsing, the theater diva, Miss Mona Kent (Carolynne Warren) tries to make her moves on Ruby's true love, Dick (Tony Clements) a good looking, song- Runs through August 31 writer and sailor. Hennesy loses the theater right before opening night, but Isthmus Playhouse Dick saves the show when he and his sidekick, Lucky (John Staniunas) con- Madison Civic Center • 21 1 State St. vince the captain of their ship (also played by Norman Moses) to let the show go on Tickets: 266-9055, on deck. The show's musical numbers are per- TDD: 267-2674 formed with camp style which works in its favor. Only this way can one then find the Sponsors: Wisconsin State Journal/The Capital Times humor in its tribute/spoof of Berkeley. Corporate Tony Clements sings beautifully and looks good too (wink, wink boys). Carolynne Warren gets our funny bone ticking with "That Mister Man of Mine." But while the first act played well, it pales Special Benefit Performance in comparison to the second act. Here we are treated to the most memo- rable numbers. "The Beguine", performed Sunday, August 24 by Warren and Moses, chronicles the love affair of Mona and the Captain in such a 2:00 p.m. well choreographed and humorous way, that the audience couldn't stop the ap- Isthmus Playhouse plause after it was over. These two actors are truly seasoned veterans and deserved Madison Civic Center • 122 State Street all the praise. "Raining in My Heart" fea- tures Ruby singing a sad love song while the rest of the cast backs her up in mini- $25 per person • General Admission malist Busby Berkely style, complete with raincoats and umbrellas. And the big All proceeds benefit the STD Specialties Clinic in Milwaukee and the "Star Tar" number at the end really sizzles reception at the White Horse Inn. with some great tap by the cast and espe- AIDS Network in Madison. Post-performance cially Tonya Kay. Here is the big break Ruby was hoping for, and of course, she 266-9055 shines! Tickets: Dames At Sea runs through August 31st Wednesdays through Sundays. Dames at The performance is supported by these businesses Sea will also be performed on at 2:00, Sunday August 24 as a benefit for Madi- son's AIDS Network and the STD Special- ties Clinic in Milwaukee. Proceeds will go to these groups to help with their ongoing The Wisconsin Light struggles to provide AIDS care and more. White Horse Inn If you decide to see Dames at Sea, this would be the one to go see. It is being sponsored by The Wisconsin Light, the THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14. 1997 TO AUGUST 27. 1997 PAGE 19

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SUNDAY AUGUST 31 SUPERIOR'S PRIDE The party also features a "Percussion CELEBRATION BEGINS LINKS BLOCK PARTY TO THURSDAY AUGUST 14 Jam" bring your own instruments, spoons, Superior and Duluth kick off their big BENEFIT AIDS CHARITIES AND rattles, washboards, drums etc. Pride Weekend long celebration with a big BREAST CANCER CURT'S B-DAY PARTY AT In the event of rain the picnic will be held bonfire at dusk on the beach at Wisconsin RESEARCH at the Riverwest Art Center, 3178 N. The annual LINKS Block Party will be IN Point. BETWEEN Fratney. Other activities include Saturday's Pride held outside of Fannies, 200 E. Well it's that time again, time for In Washington from 1 PM to 11 PM. Parade and Picnic and Sunday's "Fruit Between Owner, Curt Peck's Annual 30th AUGUST 23 This year's party includes the nationally Birthday party. SATURDAY Float" harbor cruise. known Tina and the B-Side Movement What's that you don't believe that Curt is All of the events are free and open to plus many other fabulous entertainers, really 30? Well then you can join the MISS GREAT LAKES AT LARGE everyone. food, fun and booths. crowd of disbelievers at In Between, 625 Proceeds from the event benefit the S. Second Street. PAGEANT AT ZA'S SATURDAY AUGUST 30 Milwaukee AIDS Project and Breast Anyone who has been to one of Curt's Green Bay's premier showbar, Za's 1106 Cancer Research. special parties knows that they are Main Street, will be the site for the 1997, fabulous. As usual Curt has the birthday Miss Great Lakes At Large Pageant. MIST GAY SOFTBALL ROW PRIDE PICNIC IN FOREST but the patrons get the gifts. This fun event sponsored by Jingle TOURNAMENT IN MILWAUKEE JUNCTION Productions will begin at 10 PM. It will So be on hand to wish Curt a happy 30th Loads of exciting The second annual Rainbow Over feature many of your favorites including action (and some (remember practice makes perfect) pretty Wisconsin Pride Picnic will be held on a Celeste Olds. good softball too) will be on tap at the Midwest Invitational Softball farm located at N 8287 Hwy 57. Call Za's to reserve your table seat Great entertainment headlined by Terry SATURDAY AUGUST 16 today. Tournament to be held at Wick Field (52nd and Vliet) in Milwaukee. Van, fun games, food, merchandise booths and more will be on tap. MISS GAY WISCONSIN FINALS Twenty-Eight teams from all over the GAMMA CRUISES ON THE country (including 8 from our own SSBL) You have to be 21 or older to get in. AT DIVERSIONS IROQUOIS IN MILWAUKEE will be competing in this fall classic. The Miss Gay Wisconsin America Finals The toumament concludes on Sunday will be held at Wisconsin's newest and GAMMA will be holding its annual cruise August 31st. Admission is free. Boulevard biggest Gay entertainment complex, on the river and lake on Saturday August Continued From Page 18 Diversions located at 1413 Green Valley 23rd. ROW BOWLING WITH PRIDE Road, Neenah. The two hour excursion includes music, NINE PIN TAP TOURNAMENT to 30s for this 90 minute production. Contestants from around the state will dancing and a cash bar. Tickets are Rainbow Over Wisconsin's annual Nine A Delicate Balance features six actors compete for the coveted crown. The $15.00 in advance or $18.00 at the gate. Pin Tap tournament will take place at (four women, two men), who vary in age, festivities will include Vicki C, last year's Boarding begins at 5:30, the boat leaves Riviera Lanes, 2750 University Ave, Green but the bulk of this cast should fall be- winner and the reigning Miss Gay at 6:30. Bay. tween the brackets of mid-40s to late 50s. America, Lauren Taylor. For more information contact Rich at The tourney fee is $25.00 and includes a One woman is younger, approximately late This is a two day event with preliminary 548-4526. buffet, shoes, bowling and a donation to 20s to late 30s. The play is three acts in competition on Saturday and the finals on ROW. length. Sunday. SUNDAY AUGUST 24 Those auditioning should prepare a one WALKER'S POINT BLOCK minute monologue appropriate for the play SUNDAY AUGUST 17 PARTY for which they are interested in appearing (or prepare two monologues if interested DAMES AT SEA BENEFIT TO For the first time the Gay and straight RIVERWEST RAINBOW PICNIC FIGHT AIDS in both). Cuttings from the scripts will be bars in Walker's Point are combining to available should the directors wish to read The Riverwest Rainbow Association will The Madison Rep's smash hit "Dames put on a huge block party. you. Those auditioning should also bring a be holding its annual picnic at Kern Park, At Sea" will have a special performance to The Party which will run on National Ave resume and photo. Both productions run (Keefe and Humboldt) from 2 PM to 5 PM. benefit Madison's AIDS Network and from 1st to Second Street and on Sound five weeks. The event is free. Veggie and non Milwaukee's STD Specialties Clinic at 2:00 Second Street from National to Mineral will veggie burgers, buns and soda will be For more information, call Mark Bucher at the Isthmus Play House inside the include plenty of great entertainment, food, at (414) 672-6019. provided. Bring a dish to pass. Madison Civic Center. and loads of fun.

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Signorile Report on ••. i•. • Gay Men and the '.4 f•. • • Passages of Life D•4 D•4 • • By Richard Tafel D•4 LABOR DM/ D•4 Michelangelo Signorile, the King of out- • • ing has put a new twist on a familiar word. D•4 The word is "out." • • In case you're not familiar with him, Si- D•41 O .4 gnorile is most famous for his outing of • • famous people (his last book was entitled Doe WeekeND D.41 Out in America). He now writes for Out, • • which many have told me they enjoy. His Dime Dole coverage of Log Cabin Republican (LCR) • • at the San Diego convention was actually '.4 11.4 very entertaining and insightful. • Sunday, Aug 31 Monday, Sept 1 But Signorile takes the word "out" (as in Dole D•. outside) to actually look "in" on the Gay • • D.4 D.4 male community. What he finds is-and is- • n't-very pretty. D.4 D.• G Signorile focuses much of his book on • the international circuit party scene, and Cook Out • D•4 Labor Day D•G any LCR members who attend those par- • • ties will find his observations both accurate D•G ' .4 and frightening. • Chicken, Burgers, Beer Bust • The Gay culture, Signorile observes, is D•4 D.41 excessively hedonistic and superficial. If • • someone doesn't have the right body or ' .4 Brats & more Free Food ID•O the right looks, they are ignored. If they • • don't go the certain parties, they aren't on D.G the "A list." • • Signorile, exanines the underside of this D•4 just $1 and world narcissism, with its rampant chemi- • • cal drug abuse, and the widespread ster- ' .4 D•.G oid use within the Gay ghettos. • THE PACKERS Like Gabriel Rotello, Signorile asks the ' .4 The Naughty by Nature ' .4 Gay community to take a look at itself and • • challenges us to change the way we look ' .4 Dancers Sunday Night (Need we say more?) D.4 at ourselves and others. • • This is not a moralizing book about how D.4 D•41 bad Gay men are. Instead, it asks the fun- • • damental questions of the Gay rights D.G D.G movement: what culture or way of life are • ti we fighting to protect? '.4 '.4 What has been the impact of internalized • • homophobia on the way we establish our ID••G D.G • brave new Gay world? D.411 OEUVRES LIV2 I think Signorile is asking the questions ▪ .G • One-Fifty South Blair Street, Madison, Wisconsin D • that will dominate the next generation of D•.G community debate and I strongly recom- 608.258.9918 i it Family •4 mended his book. • D.G D.G Editor's Note: The reviewer is the na- • All Located in the Wilson Hotel • tional Director of Log Cabin Republicans. •••**V•VVVIVII II VIVIP • VW VVVVIV II•V••6 • • is • • • • • ••••• • • •■• • • • • ••• • ••• • • • • • ••• • • • • • ••• • • • • • is le • Moe a i i a a • i a el • i i MI a i 16 • • i i i i • • II THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14. 1997 TO AUGUST 27. 1997 PAGE 24 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION SPORTSCOLUMN THE NIGHT LIGHT

Milwaukee's MIST Softball Tourney Friday August 15 I will have a fabulous Night Light fish fry at Mama Roux then it will be off to August 30 - 31 Features 28 Gay Teams By Dusty Sass La Cage to for the La Cage Showcase. News... Like many of you, I am sad- Saturday August 16 I'll be at In Be- By Bill Meunier cally consisted of around 10 teams from dened by the death of Kevin Rotar. I've tween to watch the Pack beat up on Buf- Milwaukee- What do you get when you the core cities plus a couple of others. In known Kevin for many years. He was a falo. Then that evening you can find me at put twenty eight of the best softball teams that year, Cleveland hosted an expanded great guy and a fantastic bartender. He Diversions for the fabulous opening night from the Midwest and Canada together for tournament that featured 20 teams from all was one of the few career bartenders on of the Miss Gay Wisconsin America. a weekend of fun? The Midwest Invita- over the country. Milwaukee's Gay scene. This Miss Wisconsin America system is tional Softball Tournament (MIST) which The MIST tournament field has been He always had a smile and a great atti- owned by Z & L Productions and if you comes to Milwaukee for the first time, over growing ever since. tude. He will be missed more than he ever have ever seen one of their shows you the Labor Day weekend. "It's organized and unorganized," said could have realized. know that it is first class all the way. Twenty Eight Gay teams including 8 Cleveland's Steve Arnold, who along with On another sad note, mid October will Sunday August 17 I am stopping in at from Milwaukee and 20 from Cleveland, his partner Joe Krell helped to found sound the end of Milwaukee's Café Me- La Cage for it's weekly Customer Appre- Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Chicago, MIST. "Its individualistic in that each of lange. Owner Larry Krueger told me that ciation night. They have a super bust (no Minneapolis, St. Louis and Toronto will the four cities gets to run the tournament the Hotel Wisconsin has been sold and the we aren't talking about the last time I compete in this annual season wind down in a manner they find best. " new owner had given everyone an eviction played Black Jack) the La Cage Girls and classic. Arnold said that the tournament has a notice (including about 100 permanent of course great dancing. All this for no This is Milwaukee's second national Gay major "and very expensive" traveling tro- residents) Rather than try to renegotiate cover such a deal!!! softball tournament of the summer. It is phy. The trophy is passed on between the his lease, Larry who is working for his Monday August 18 I'll be stopping in at following up on the successful annual Mil- host cities. family business now, decided to call it the Ball Game for their world famous waukee Classic which is held over the The commissioner for this year's tour- quits. Cocktail hour. It's always a pleasure to go Memorial Day weekend. nament is Danny Nelson, who is also the It's too bad. The Cafe was a great in this bar. People of all ages (all right Like the Milwaukee Classic, MIST will be Commissioner for Milwaukee's SSBL. source of all kinds of entertainment from none of that I know what you were think- played at Wick Field, 52nd and Vliet. "We are looking forward to holding this poetry nights to the hijinks of Dale Gutz- ing) and all backgrounds can be found Games will begin at around 9:00 on both first MIST tournament for Milwaukee. I man. here. Saturday and Sunday. think the fans and the players will be very Recaps...I had a fun time at Triangle's Tuesday August 19 me and Ruthie are On Saturday morning the tournament pleased with what is in store for them that Ninth Anniversary party. Unfortunately, I going to be at This Is It. Like the Ball field will compete in a two game round weekend," said Nelson. missed the balloon drop by just a few sec- Game this is another very friendly bar with robin. After the round robin all of the Milwaukee has a national reputation for onds, but the drinks were great and the great service and lively conversation. At teams will be seeded depending on how holding top notch Gay softball tourna- people were friendly. Congrats and many This Is It, you'll always find that they know well they did. ments. It could also be said that the site of happy returns to Rob and his staff. your name and what you like to drink. Just The top 10 seeded teams will play in the the MIST tournament is ideal for the fan. I also had loads of fun at the SSBL's like Cheers. National Division and the lower 18 seeded With up to seven games going on at once Milwaukee Mustang Fund Raiser. The Friday August 22 I will stop in at Just teams will compete in the American Divi- there will plenty to look at and plenty to league got 40 tickets (20 were donated by Us for another fab fish fry. sion. Trophies for first, second and third cheer for. the Mustangs) and sold them to players Sunday August 24 I will be in Mad place in each division will be awarded at a And some of Milwaukee's SSBL teams and fans. Town for the benefit performance of banquet on Sunday evening. are hoping for a big turn out of fans to The game was exciting (we won) and "Dames At Sea." This Madison Rep play MIST began in 1987 when players from cheer for the local teams. Said one man- the crowd was very cruisy. is a smash hit and the proceeds go to Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and De- ager "It's our home field. Having local The Ball Game's Team fund raiser was Madison's AIDS Network and the Milwau- troit decided to hold an informal, season fans there to cheer for us as we take on also a great time. I wound up winning two kee STD Specialties Clinic. ending tourney. The tournament site ro- teams from out of town, can really give us Badger-Michigan tickets in the Silent Auc- After the show, I will hit Scandals for its tated between the four cities until 1991, a big boost." tion. Go Bucky! As usual Rick and staff Sunday Beer Bust. There always seems when Pittsburgh's league disbanded. No one, not even the umps could argue did a bang up job. to be something going on at the bar. Later Up until 1994, the tournament field basi- with that. This is one of the friendliest bars in town, it will be off to Manoeuvres for its Sunday stop in anytime. Night Show. In Between Packer Parties are already The rest of the week I will be resting for Close Games Highlight SSBL Action getting real crowded. A large crowd the big weekend. Which reminds me to packed the bar for the Pack's win over the ask this question "Is there some kind of By Bill Meunier Oakland Raiders. Now I know there are plot out there." First of all let me apologize for not hav- July 26 some of you in Milwaukee who haven't I mean whose idea was it to schedule so ing a Sports column in our last issue. I A fifteen run inning lifted the Ball Game been to a Packer Game at In Between and many great events all over the state in just was so busy covering a breaking story that to a 24 to 12 win over Mama's Family. to both of you I say "Where the hell ya one weekend? Even if I was Sybil, I by the time I was able to write the Sports The Rangers then went on to defeat the been." wouldn't have enough personalities to Column it was too late to get the SSBL Triangle by score of 14 to 3 while Mama The Mr. Drummer Contest at South Wa- make all of them. scores. Roux picked up a win by forfeit over In ter Street Docks was a good time. (My Saturday August 30 you can find me Not to worry though we have the scores Between. thanks to Jamie from In Step for giving me pounding the base paths at the MIST tour- from the last three weeks of play. The M &M Mustangs stampeded all some film when mine ran out) There was nament at Wick field. Come out and root Position Week July 19 over CCF's two game winning streak by a so much to take pictures of. Especially for your favorite team. After the games I The first position week of the season in- score of 21 to 3, but lost to Club 219 17 to during the "Fantasy" portion of the compe- will take in the food, and fun at the cluded what many fans and players called 1. CCF rebounded by beating Manoeu- tition. I didn't know you could do that with Walker's Point Block Fest. the best game of year and one of the most vres 12 to 11. motor oil. This fest is a great idea. Straight and exciting games of the past few seasons. Balistreri's also defeated Manoeuvres Congrats to Ray from the Boot Camp on Gay bars pitching in to throw a joint party. The contest between Mama Roux and in a make game by a score of 15 to 4 and winning the title. Saturday's entertainment includes the Club 219 was also one of the best at- then beat the Triangle 18 to 6. The pizza Breastfest at Fannies was a real hooter Love Monkeys. Now if only this idea could tended games in memory with dozens of guys couldn't do it against Club 219 (pun intended). Seriously it was a great catch on with others. players and fans most of whom were though, losing by a score of 23 to 3. time. There was plenty of good food and If I was in Superior I would be at the rooting for Mama Roux in attendance. Manoeuvres forfeited their make up lots of money was raised. One disap- Pride Parade and Picnic (which will actu- The lead changed hands four times in game to M & M's. pointment was that only a few men ally be held in Duluth). Happy Pride the hard fought contest. Neither team August 2 showed up. Weekend to my friends in the North want community wanted to give in. In yet another close contest between the Come one guys, if you woods. Need proof? How about the two out, two top teams, Mama Roux then realize that Lesbians are part of that Sunday August 31 I will be back at the run homer defeated Balis- by Steve Vergitis to give treri's by a score of 17 to 14. The well community. They needed your help and MIST tournament playing ball (hopefully). Mama's a one run lead support, the same kind of help and support in the top of the played game saw the lead change hand Then it will be off to the LINKS Block seventh? Then in the bottom of the sev- several times before Mama's Family pulled they have given to us in fighting AIDS. Party outside of Fannie's. This year they enth Club 219 came back with two runs of away in the late innings. A furious Balls- Don't miss the next one okay? (Bitch have national entertainment, Tina and the their own to win it 13 to 12. treri's rally in the bottom of the last inning mode off now) B-Side Movement. Don't miss it. The players from these two excellently fell short. Coming Up... On Wednesday August If I was in the Fox Valley area, I would matched teams enjoyed the prolonged Balistreri's played another great game 13, you can find me at The Boot Camp's take in the annual ROW Pride Picnic. cheers of the crowd as they shook hands against The Ball Game. The game was weekly Club night. You can win the jack- There will be food, games, fun and great in the middle of the field following the so closed that it took 2 extra innings for pot and you don't even need to be wearing entertainment. game. For the old timers in it the league the to be decided with the Ball Game winning leather. Now one last thing. game brought back memories of large it in nine by a score of 7 to 5. Thursday August 14 I will be In Be- Of course I'll be talking a lot about this crowds at Mitchell Park, the former venue Mama Roux stopped CCF cold winning tween to help Curt celebrate his (ahem) later, but right now I'll tell you that Wis- for the SSBL. by a score of 26 to 1. 30???th Birthday. Yes he says he's 30 consin Light's 10th Anniversary Party at Club 219 followed up their exciting win CCF's 4 to 0 lead in the top of the first but mentally who knows??? There will be Milwaukee's downtown Hilton Hotel on with another victory in a close contest with didn't hold up and they lost to Club 219 presents for everyone in attendance. November 9, 1997, is going to be fabu- the Ball Game Rangers. The Pride won by a score of 24 to 4 in their second game lous. From what I hear, it's going to be the the defensive struggle by a score of 4 to 2. of the day. SSBL Standings biggest thing going. The cause is good—a The Ball Game then defeated Mama's The Ball Game Rangers completed (As of August 2, 1997) benefit for the Cream City endowment Family in another exciting one run game their tune up for the Gay World Series fund, so circle that date. More later. by a score of 7 to 6. Mama's staged a beating In Between by a score of 20 to 5. 1. Club 219 17 1 Well that's about it for now folks. Hope bottom of the seventh inning rally to get The In Betweeners also lost their 2. The Ball Game 14 4 to see you out and about soon. Mean- within one, before the second final out was re- game of the day as the Triangle 3. Mama Roux 12 6 while stay safe and be proud! corded with beat runners on first and second. them by a score of 25 to 12. 3. Balistreri's 12 6 All of which goes to show you how M & M's raced out to a big 5. M & M Club 10 8 closely matched the top echelon lead in the of the process of defeating the Triangle 19 6. Manoeuvres 6 12 SSBL is this year. to 4 and Club 219 picked up a forfeit over Ma- 7. Triangle 4 14 In other games played that day the noeuvres when one of the Madison play- 8. CCF/Riverwest 4 14 Cream City Foundation picked up two 1 506 North 3rd Street • Superior, WI ers was injured and unable to finish the 9. In Between 2 16 sEAL Alf wins for its first double victory ever. The game. so% Riverwesters beat In Between by a score The final week of the season will The Final Week of the Regular Season of 20 to 19 and then be defeated the Triangle played on August 23 at Sijan Field. The is scheduled for August 23 15 to 6. MIST tournament will be played on August The In Between team lost Jr8' a second 30 and August 31 at Wick Field. See ya at 11:00 Triangle vs In Between heart breaker this one to the Triangle by a the fields. Noon Triangle vs CCF score of 14 to 13. Mama Roux vs M & M 1715) 394-2580 Balistreri's Pizza delivered a 14 to 5 1:00 CCF vs In Between drubbing of The M & M Club. Club 219 vs Ball Game Thursday • Karaoke - 8Pm Manoeuvers did not play that day due to 2:00 M & M vs Manoeuvres Friday & Saturday • DJ - 9:30Pm the MAGIC picnic in Madison. Their Club 219 vs Balistreri's scheduled games against Balistreri's and 3:00 Mama Roux vs Manoeuvres • NIGHTLY SPECIALS • the M & M Club were played on July 26. Ball Game vs Balistreri's THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14 1997 TO AUGUST 27. 1997 PAGE 25 between his shapely lips. "Knew about it? she's probably okay, but better leave her Uhm-hum, maybe. And maybe he was in to her own devices—Julie, too—than re- FICTION on it, got caught up in it. I don't know. He gret it." had a streak of homophobia in him. I know I nodded, accepting that. Maybe Mary that. I knew that before I married him. Ann was on Calder's shit list, but still, Statues of the Sacred Band Thing is, I thought I could change him. there'd been things with her going on that I Stupid me." couldn't explain; things like she and Julie Johnny had a lot of internal strength in showing up in that car just when Rudy and him. I was seeing that more and more. But I needed rescuing; like every time she and now, as he stood there in the center of the I were together, goons showed up. Maybe room, I was seeing a vulnerable side to things like that were all coincidences, but I him, a side that was as tender as flesh had a sinking feeling in my gut. Who could A SERIALIZED NOVEL rubbed raw. be trusted anymore? "Did he ever say anything?" I asked. We left the house via the french doors, "No," Johnny answered, shaking his going out onto a flagstone patio. The air By Terry Boughner written at the top. head. "Never. Those nights, he wouldn't was cooler now after the rain, almost The story so far: Tony Martinelli, a "This took me a long time to figure out," say anything, wouldn't let me near him. fresh. statue of David look alike, has been sent Johnny said. "But I figured I had time since They got worse toward the end." He "Johnny?" I asked. "That building up by his editor to Washington, D.C. to you two weren't coming down in awhile." smoked his cigarette. there on the hill, the old French Embassy? search out the cause of Bobby Calder's Rudy and I exchanged sheepish looks. "I think we better get outta here," I said. You got any idea who's there now?" disappearance. Bobby is Gay and is the His hand slipped into mine and I cleared Where we would go, right then, I hadn't a "No. Why?" Rudy told him about the son of virulently homophobic Senator my throat. "But you did figure it out?" It clue, but I didn't think it made sense to truck we'd seen from the upstairs window. Chris Calder. was less a question than a statement of stick around. "Oh yeah? Maybe we'd better take a When Tony arrives in Washington, he fact. Both Johnny and Rudy agreed. Before look" links up with a reporter with a major news- "Uhm-hum," Johnny murmured. we left the room, however, Johnny took We left the patio and went down into the paper, Mary Ann Allen. Together, they be- As Rudy and I watched in fascination, he the time to copy the page from the com- yard. According to Johnny, Rock Creek gin to track down the mystery, not only of typed in the word, "Boeotia." As I knew, it puter onto a disk. Finished, he put the Park lay to our front. We'd go there, he Bobby Calder's disappearance, but of the was the part of Greece where the ancient floppy into his pocket and turned off the said, circle around, and approach the Em- disappearance of many young Gay men. city of Thebes had stood. machine. bassy from the rear. What they discover is that Nicholas Johnny punched "enter." The window "Let's see if we can get hold of Mary We'd just reached the edge of the park, Bardi, a Georgetown florist, is somehow disappeared. In its place was what looked Ann," I suggested. when all hell broke loose. involved. They also discover a proliferation like a page from an accountant's book. "No, no way," Johnny said. "I mean, TO BE CONTINED of statues and allusions to the ancient On the top in black 18 point letters, were Theban Sacred Band. the words, "Legion of the Sacred Band" "What the Bible In the process, the President of the and beneath the words, in living color was Afterwords Events United States drops dead. a single, long-stemmed red rose. Says Really Says" Tony has met a young man named Along thp left hand side was a list of Saturday, August 16th 1:00pm Rudy. They fall madly in love. He also names, some of which I recognized, Author to Appear Meet Daniel A. Helminiak!!!! meets Johnny Chang whose lover, Tom, names of national leaders, military, relig- Author of worked for the Speaker of the House until ious, and business people of the highest at Afterwords What the Bible Really Says About Tom disappeared like all the others. They rank. Right at the top, in my perception Homosexuality and decide to pay the Speaker a visit. standing out from all the rest, was Senator Milwaukee--On Saturday, August 16 at The Human Core of Spirituality While the Speaker and his wife go off to Chris Calder. 1:00pm, Afterwords will welcome Daniel A. the White House for funeral ceremonies, "328 names, I'll bet," I said, thinking it Helminiak, the author of the best selling Wednesday, August 20th 7:00pm Rudy and Tony take the opportunity to didn't take a Perry Mason to figure that book What the Bible Really Says About Lesbian Reading Group make love. They have just finished when one out. Homosexuality (Alamo Square Pb $9.95) In Johnny summons them urgently. "You got it," Johnny replied. "Exactly 328 for a reading and discussion. a Family Way * * names, the number in the original Theban What the Bible Really Says About By Rochelle Schwab Johnny met Rudy and me at the bottom Sacred Band, only these people aren't Homosexuality has been a Gay and Les- of the stairs. From the look on his face, I Gay, not as I can see, anyway." bian Best-seller for over a year. In a clear Thursday, August 28th 7:00pm knew something was up. Maybe some- "The Speaker's name?" Rudy asked. and lucid prose, Helminiak reveals what Gay & Lesbian Writers' Group thing he'd seen on TV, I thought. I was Using the mouse, Johnny scrolled down the Bible really says about homosexuality. lished The Human Core of Spirituality: wrong. the list and stopped. There it was, the This ground-breaking work shows that Mind as Psyche and Spirit (State Uni- Instead of going to the family room name of the Speaker of the House. those who perceive Bible passages as versity of New York Press Ph $21.95). took us through the "Christ! The man's in on this." condemning homosexuality are being where the TV was, he Daniel A. Helminiak's appearance at Af- living room to the back of the house and "Looks that way," Johnny replied. "Why misled by faulty translation and poor inter- terwords will include a reading and time for into what was obviously, the Speaker's else would he be on the list, have it on his pretation. The Bible has been used to jus- questions and discussion. study. computer walled behind a bunch of arcane tify slavery, apartheid and the subjugation This appearance is free and is open to "What were you doing, casing the joint?" passwords? No, he's involved, alright. Bet of women. I asked Johnny, letting my sarcasm show. on it." Early this year, Daniel A. Helminiak pub- Please See Bible Page 28 "I was going to the kitchen," he replied. "You don't sound surprised," I said. "The door was ajar." Johnny swiveled his chair around to look "We shouldn't be here," Rudy said ap- at me. "Why should I be? Tell me?" he prehensively. "What if they come home?" asked bitterly. "This is Washington, re- Come Meet "They won't," Johnny answered. "Last member? Why should the Speaker be any time I looked, just before you two came different from most of the rest of 'em, cor- Daniel A. Helminiak down, they were still waiting for Heyl's cof- rupt to the core. The only thing that sur- fin. Now, quit worrying. I've got something prises me at all is that Bardi's name isn't author of to show you." on the list." He paused. "Look at the rest of The study was about what one would it." He pointed back at the glowing screen. expect of such a room; a comfortable Beside each name was a set of num- space with built in bookshelves, wood bers, some with dollar signs before them, paneled walls, and a large desk facing some with signs symbolizing other curren- What the Bible french doors that gave a view of the gar- cies: British, French, Japanese, Chinese den beyond, now softly illuminated by and Russian. ReallySays About ground lights. There was a computer to "My God," I said. "Look at all that one side of the desk. The monitor was on, money." Homosexuality showing a screen saver that displayed a "Billions of dollars," Johnny said. "Close as I can figure out, anyway." picture a statue known as The Wounded "Jesus!" Rudy swore softly. He paused. Gaul. As Johnny sat down in front of the it mean?" machine, the picture melted away. It was "What's don't know," Johnny answered, "but and slowly replaced by one that I recognized "I one thing I can guess, and that's that as being a statue showing Caesar there's a group of people, very powerful The Human Core of young man. Augustus as a people in this country, people called the Johnny sat in the desk chair, leaving Legion of the Sacred Band—and they've Rudy and me standing behind him. "That's Spirituality got money, tons of money..." attracted me in the first place," he what Rudy broke in. "And they're up to no said, pointing at the screen. good." "What?" Rudy asked, "Caesar?" He gave returned a mirthless, cynical look. Johnny me a questioning chuckle. "Putting it mildly, Rudy, putting it Saturday, August 16th Caesar," Johnny replied. "No, not just very mildly. A President's dead. There're "It's all the others, too, a whole series of in the streets. Yeah, really no good." at 1:00 pm at Roman, Renais- tanks others, statues, Greek, He got from his chair. As Rudy and I stood One appears, then another and sance. back, Johnny went out into the room. on." another and so A coup? The thought had crossed my was getting at. It I couldn't see what he before. As I knew, twice before in So what? There mind AFterwords Books and was just a screen saver. American history, there'd been rumblings guessed, all va- *IF were thousands of them, I of a coup, but each time, the military computer store, rieties, on sale at any wouldn't go along and the plan had fallen Espresso Bar Afterwards Books & Espresso Bar I told him, adding as an af- which is what now? every computer at The Trib flat. But terthought that Rudy took out two cigarettes, lit them, 2710 14 Murray, Milwaukee, WI like it. had one just and gave me one. I looked over at Johnny Johnny swiveled in the chair "Oh yeah?" and saw a deeply troubled expression on For inFo call 414-963-9089 a look that said both surprise to give me his handsome face. Was he thinking the turning back to face and interest, before same thing I was? But with the expression, http://www.aFterwords.com the computer. "Lemme show you some- 414-963-9089 there was one of hurt, pain, one I didn't "*. thing." He punched a key. The screen understand at all. saver vanished instantly to be replaced by a window labeled "search." Johnny He took a cigarette from the pocket of punched in a number: 328. "I tried a lot of his shirt and with a small, black plastic things, but it wouldn't let me in," he said. lighter, lit up. "Rudy?" "Yeah." New Hours! "Then, I hit on this. 328. Bingo." He pressed enter. The window disappeared. "You were there, those nights Tom 'd To my surprise it was replaced by the now come home an' act like he'd just heard Starting September 2 familiar figure of a seated lion. that they were gonna declare World War "That's on Bardi's trucks," I said. III 'r that aliens had invaded `r something?" "And on that card you found at Gar- "Yeah. You think he knew about this— Monday-Thursday llam-lOpm Saturday 10am-11pm reth's," Johnny added. whatever it is?" The computer made clicking sounds. For a couple of seconds Johnny didn't Friday llam-llpm Sunday Noon-6:00 Superimposed over the lion, another win- say anything, but smoked his cigarette, dow appeared. "Enter Password," was letting the iron-gray smoke drift out from THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14, 1997 TO AUGUST 27. 1997 PAGE 26 Oui on Film

Women in Combat Units? 'G.!. Jane' S Gives an Emphatic "Yes!" :4) By John A. Jahn boys...she gets her wish, alright. The harsh training Demi Moore appears as a young Naval many graphic scenes of S makes you feel like you're right there officer whom everyone expects little from, really C somewhat looks down upon, but who they with 'em. I don't know if "real" SEAL train- eventually come to grudgingly respect and ing is quite so brutal, but if it is, God bless accept. I am, of course, speaking of 'em! Moore's new picture, G.I. Jane, but I'm What writer and director Ridley Scott's also speaking of her earlier vehicle, A Few G.I. Jane has going for it is sharply written Good Men. dialogue, a look and feel of realism, unex- G.I. Jane is Hollywood's answer to the pected turns of plot, and it leaves you with military's on-going gender-related prob- at least a modicum of respect for the mili- lems, and, while it faithfully exhibits many tary (some patronizing officers excepted). a shopworn cliché of the military movie It also is a message film: women should genre, it also surprises us with a few un- be able to serve with men in combat situa- expected plot twists now and then. It also tions, but they must get to that point by suffers from predictability—but again, not being treated fairly and consistently...just without unexpected turns along the way. like one of the guys. O'Neil doesn't ask for G.I. Jane is the story of a Naval Intelli- a helping hand because she's a girl, and gence Officer, Lt. O'Neil (Demi Moore), she gets her wish. who's selected by a powerful U.S. Senator Does she make it through? Well, of (Anne Bancroft) to be the first woman to course, she does! But, like I said, there are Brendan as George Brenden Fraser stars in the film version of the popular "George of the Jungle" cartoon attempt to make it through the Navy's a few twists along the way, and it's the un- series. The film is playing at theaters throughout Wisconsin SEAL school. It's unbelievably tough expected which helps save this film. training conducted by some sadistic drill To its detriment, G.I. Jane has a sur- `Picture Perfect' is Actually a Picture instructors, in particular, Master Chief Ur- prisingly weak supporting cast of one di- quay (Viggo Mortensen). O'Neil is con- mensional characters. Moore's character That is Less than Perfect fronted at once by the macho ol' boys is, in fact, the only person in this 2 hour network, but the harassment she under- movie we ever feel we get to know in any By John A. Jahn one, and certainly one filled with comic goes initially is tempered by the Master way...and she's even somewhat of a thin, Director Glenn Gordon Caron's romantic potential. Chief and the base C.O. underdeveloped character. Thus, the ma- comedy Picture Perfect seems to have The trouble is, not only are there very There is a definite struggle in these men jor weakness is we remain emotionally been aimed squarely at a particular audi- few laughs in this less-than-perfect movie, between the desire to slam dunk this fe- detached from the action...a major failing, ence: the Gen-Xers. The central charac- but the outcome is fatally predictable. Es- male invading their sanctuary and the indeed, although we do feel O'Neil's tri- ters are all in their 20s and 30s, the story pecially for a romantic comedy, a predict- knowledge that they have that any har- umph at the conclusion. revolves around the pressures of career able outcome is indeed a fatal flaw. It was, assment of her will likely explode in their G.I. Jane certainly succeeds in deliver- and romance (often goals which are at in fact, unpredictability which aided the faces if and when she goes public with it. ing its message about expanding the role odds with one another), and general Gen- vastly superior My Best Friend's Wed- All of this makes G.I. Jane's plot taken of women in the military, and in giving X angst, and the pop tuned-laden sound- ding earlier this summer. Within 15 or 20 right from today's often scandalous head- them the respect they deserve. Let's hope track contains various Gen-X bands as minutes, you know how this movie will turn lines. Hollywood now gives us the same for a well as a healthy dose of '70s music (cur- out, so the only thing that can save it is for The bulk of this film involves O'Neil's Gay soldier ("G.I. Mary"?). rently all the rage). I guess I was sup- the getting there to be very funny. Trouble SEAL training, and her demand to be **I/2 posed to find Picture Perfect all that. is, the screenplay (by the director, plus treated in every way exactly like one of the The New York City-based story revolves Arleen Sorkin and Paul Slansky) is down- around a young, single professional right lame. woman named Kate (Jennifer Aniston of You also find it hard to really like the of- TV's "Friends" in her first starring role). ten cold, shrewd, manipulative Kate. She This attractive and talented ad exec is treats the loveable, kindhearted guy she having trouble moving up the corporate enlists to help her, Nick (Jay Mohr), like ladder, and wonders why. The answer is dirt while he's obviously falling in love with that her boss, Mr. Mercer (Kevin Dunn) her. She predictably comes around in the patronizingly won't even consider her for a last act... a point where the mistreated promotion because she's unattached, Nick should've taught Kate a lesson in supposedly without responsibilities, living honesty and true love and told her where as if she were "still in college," and thus, to go. Instead, they embrace and (gag!) he fears, liable to leave the firm at the drop live happily ever after. The writers failed to of a hat. take a big chance here and teach self- This scenario, therefore, puts Kate absorbed Gen-Xers a good lesson...one squarely in the scenario faced by many beginning, "Oh what a tangled web we Gen-Xers. Kate, with a little unwanted help weave..." from her best friend and colleague, Darcy Picture Perfect is far removed from its (Illeana Douglas), sets about to fulfill her title. Rather, the comedy is flat, the ro- boss's requirements, and feels she can mance tepid and mislaid (no pun in- also kill two birds with one stone by using tended), the characters two dimensional, the same scheme to get a sexy coworker the plot predictable. named Sam (Kevin Bacon) to fall for her. The set up of this film is an interesting `Spawn' is a Devilishly Delightful Film Award Winner Victoire Thivisol stars in the critically acclaimed "Ponette." The actress won the Best Actress Award at the Venice film Festival for her role. With Wonderful Special Effects

`George of the Jungle' is Refreshing, Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Aided by the best special effects that Though always a vociferous reader, Hollywood can buy form the great and al- Pleasing, and So Easy on the Eyes Glenn was never much caught up in the mighty folks at Industrial Light and Magic, wild and wacky world of comic books. Not Spawn comes magically alive. Reviewed by Glenn Bishop George falling in love with Ursula and that Glenn wasn't exposed to them. On There are great themes at work here. In Glenn knows exactly what enticed him to Ursula falling in love with George. Oh, his occasional sleep-over, Glenn's older, proper, comic book fashion, "ultimate evil" venture to George of the Jungle: the there is also some far-fetched nonsense more worldly and decidedly yummy boy is dispatched with a mission to wreck thought of watching a full-length major involving some evil poachers who view the cousin continually sought to engage Glenn havoc on the entire planet. 'Course you motion picture featuring the ever adorable talking ape as the next big Vegas act. in his current favorite action heroes. know (as do the makers of the comic Brendan Frasier frolicking for 92 minutes Along the way are a variety of some of Sadly, inevitably, Glenn's attentions would books) that good, as embodied by the he- wearing nothing more than a loincloth. the most mind-numbing gags this side of a lay elsewhere. roic action hero (here the reluctant Spawn) Faithful readers of the Wisconsin Light Three Stooges short, like Shep the ele- Thus clueless, Glenn would wander to will, in the end, be victorious but also that might be surprised to learn that Glenn phant who thinks he's a dog or the car- his usual seat, "biggie" popcorn and "big- evil will continue to lurk, awaiting its hadn't spent his youth watching Jay toonesque villains arguing with the film's gie" Diet Pepsi in hand and patiently wait chance in the upcoming sequel. Ward's classic 1960's cartoon program narrator. for the big screen adaptation of Todd What elevates Spawn is a devilishly de- upon which this live-action cinematic ven- Nevertheless Glenn must admit that he McFarlane's cult creation, Spawn. licious sense of humor and an attitude ture is based. But Glenn has watched found George of the Jungle refreshing Bringing a comic book alive on the big which defies the audience to quibble over plenty of Tarzan flicks, so he knew just and surprisingly entertaining. screen effectively is a task beyond most minor implausibilities. what to expect! For one thing, Brendan Frasier looks filmmakers. For example, see any of the The real star of Spawn are some of the Like Tarzan, George ( luscious Brendan fabulous in a loincloth. Glenn imagines Batman flicks or even worse, far, far, most fabulous special effects that Glenn Frasier) has been brought up in the wilds that he looks fabulous out of a loincloth but worse, that perfectly dreadful Flintstone fi- has seen in some time, making it seem of deepest Africa. George's faithful com- Glenn digresses... asco from a few summers ago. possible, if not actually believable, that a panion is an ape (voice by Monty Python's Happily Brendan also brings a heart- Nor do the first fifteen or so minutes of John Cleese) with a surprising command warmingly good-natured goofiness to comic book hero such as Spawn might Mark Dippe's Spawn hold much promise. exist. of the English language and a superiority George and generally seems to be having Following some suitably predictable While complex to match. George lives in peace such a marvelously good time while all of Michael Jai White's Spawn is apocalypsical twaddle comes the now suitably noble and inevitably colorless, and harmony with all of the animals. His the witless shenanigans going on around obligatory dare-devil explosion sequences John Leguizamo gleefully renders his evil only problem: he keeps smacking himself him that it is impossible not to fall in love so absolutely necessary to prime adoles- into trees. with George. Clown in true, glorious comic book fashion cent audiences for a routine, low-budget and Enter Ursula Stanhope (Leslie Mann), an In fact all of the cast appears to be hav- just about steals the film. Similarly, action flick. Martin Sheen, American heiress on an expedition in the ing such a good time that it seems almost too, understands that as a Glenn was not amused. bad guy in a film jungle seeking the great white ape. She is such as Spawn, there criminal not to kick back, open up that Then, as Glenn's mind began to wander, can be no such thing as overacting. pursued by her snooty fiancee Lyle Van de package of Milk Duds and enjoy. Michael Jai White's assassin-with-a-heart- Glenn imagines that Spawn might not (Thomas Haden Church). When the Groot Be warned, however. Any adult entering of-gold suddenly became "Spawn", tor- everyone favorite cinematic entertainment attacks. Lyle two venture off alone, a lion George of the Jungle is destined to have mented by the black-hearted, "Clown- but it is hard to imagine the heartless flee but just in the Van de Groot tries to that supremely idiotic theme song repeat- from-Hell", played to the hilt by John moviegoer charmed by the cute dog and brave George of the nick of time there is ing over and over and over... just as Glenn Leguizamo. Faithful readers of the Wis- the adorable little boy beautiful but who befriend our Jungle ready to rescue the is right now! consin Light might fondly remember Mr. ugly hero as he saves our planet! unconscious Ursula. of the Rating $$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) Leguizamo as the saving grace Rating $$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) The rest of this rather silly picture has dreadful, To Wong Foo... THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14, 1997 TO AUGUST 27. 1997 PAGE 27

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The" Soap" is in the eyes of the beholder. ax e But if this material seems a bit over-ripe at times, there's no denying that Bette It couldn't have been easy for the in- and the film had ennobled sentimentality tense Bette to play a character as shallow with a special kind of ambiance which and vapid as Fanny Skeffington---a beau- holds up well. tiful New York socialite concerned only Bette was a major contributor to the with her looks and her endless parade of home front war effort As co-founder of suitors. Eventually she marries the wealthy the" Hollywood Canteen" for servicemen Job Skeffington whose proverbial "pa- Vera Vacied she, and other Warner stars appeared tience' allows a continuing circle of suitors briefly in the movie of the same name, to flatter his wife's vanity. "She doesn't en- Part Four of a Series capable of comprehension, inevitably of- being as gracious as her reputation re- courage them," he states. A Wisconsin Light Exclusive fendable, and beyond compromise and quired. Bette gives the illusion of beauty by that she can do nothing about it , but must Much more fun was Thank Your Lucky sheer willpower and the carefully struc- By Steve Stavron still assert her independence without defi- Stars [1943]—a kind of amateur night at tured magnetism of her performance. She Now Voyager,( 1942), seems to hold a ance. the Warner studios with major stars doing uses three different vocal patterns to de- special place of affection ,for Davis aficio- Bette plays these scenes with a thinly untypical [for them] comedy skits. Bette velop the characterization. nados, especially those fortunate enough veiled sense of resignation and exhaus- was to SING!- "They're Either Too Young As young foolish Fanny, the voice is large screen. Al- to have seen it on the tion. But her quiet dignity earns her moth- or Too Old" and be tossed around by a high, light and airy, with a polite superficial though sometimes regarded as a grandi- ers admiration. jitterbug expert. She was great and the grace. Fanny hates unpleasantness popular of ose soap opera, it is the most This classic struggle elevates the film song became an instant hit .The onscreen .Learning of her brother's death as WW I the Davis films, perhaps because it is a onto a more profound level. Also, the comment" Oh look! We're going to see pilot, she goes into hysterical shock-one of quintessential reminder of a period of Hol- maturation of the Davis style is truly a Bette Davis next. She's my favorite star."- Davis's most brilliant transitional scenes- lywood which many moviemaking in wonder to behold. Now Voyager remains - was Warner's tribute, probably shared by after which Davis alters Fanny's persona Golden Age films supplied a valuable ex- one of her most beloved films ,and a most of the real audience." with a sharper more cynical tone, as her periential component to our daily lives model of restrained creative acting. Old Acquaintance [1943] reunited Bette charm becomes more studied and her self rather than a redundant digression into But the the film has its detractors as with Miriam Hopkins who allegedly re- absorption increases She divorces her "topical realism. well. Many find it necessary to disap- sented Bette's greater box office appeal. husband who leaves for Germany with The greater of the Golden Age films of- their daughter. ten had an elusively bittersweet quality For the final sequences, ravaged by which somehow added a greater emo- diphtheria, her beauty and suitors gone, tional focus to everyday reality capturing •<, s" Bette affects an unsteady weak rasp, essence rather than specifics. shoulders slightly forward with an uneven Made shortly after the more acclaimed gait, and, completing the transformation Casablanca, Now Voyager is hardly less with grotesque make-up emphasizing ex- noteworthy than its famous predecessor. treme hair loss, Bette creates a pleading Like Casablanca, the film transcends the frail character who had never developed events of its screenplay scenario and the strength necessary for adversity. leaves moviegoers wondering why they Davis's superb performance not only like it so much. Still immediate and com- captures the pathos of age and vulner- pelling with a lingering sense of timeless ability, but she transforms the struggle angst, the film has never been relegated between selfish vanity and loneliness into to that quaintly dismissive dustbin of old- a kind of high tragedy. The sophistication fashioned memorabilia. It is a fine, beau- and complexity of her approach still tiful film and deserves popularity and amazes. reputation. Refusing at first, but finally agreeing to Bette Davis plays Charlotte Vale ,the re- meet with her husband[superbly played by pressed daughter of an aged, first- family - Claude Raines],now poor and broken by of -Boston matriarch .who keeps her "late the Nazis, she discovers he is blind and unwanted child" fat and dowdy. Recover- will always see her as she was.. ing from a nervous breakdown at an up- The last few scenes with Claude stum- scale sanitarium, Charlotte embarks on a bling over a footstool, and Bette's sudden recuperative ocean voyage to South shock of remorse are very moving. Never America on the advice of her doc- before had she developed a role with such tor[Claude Raines]. She meets and dis- exquisite care and minute detail The creetly falls in love with shipboard passen- scope and depth of her of her emotional ger[ Paul Henreid from Casablanca whose Dancing the Night Away — Bette does the jitterbug in Warner's All Star War time Tribute "Thank Your range is without parallel here. unhappy marriage to a neurotic wife has Lucky Stars." It is said that Davis used her consider- melodramatic senti- film' but with the accent on affected his daughter. prove of its obvious It's a good able authority to commandeer the produc- is irresistible. Even "quaint." Based on a John Van Druten Having shed her "ugly duckling" mantle ment, but the film tion. If so her Fanny Skeffington is a tes- Pauline Keel, affectionately play, the story of two lifelong literary for "butterfly wings" Charlotte must even- noted critic tament to her intelligence and integrity and "crummy classic," but Now ---one kind-hearted ,loyal , moder- tually try to forget Paul and return to face refers to it as a friends ,of course ,to her inestimable talent.. undertext is a bit loftier ately successful, the other mean- spirited, her mother. Voyager's subtle Probably the most widely remembered immediately apparent. self-centered , and successful at writing Davis is nothing short of superb. She than is scene is the climactic episode in which the that consummation of love is novels—seemed a natural for these moves slowly and deliberately ,savoring Realizing pulp aged Fanny, alone and deserted, stands route to romantic fulfillment actresses. the bittersweet quality of the role. One be- not the only two in her large darkening living room and ,the now self -actualized Charlotte will use Bette wisely chose the more sympathetic comes aware that her famously large eyes tearfully watches her dilapidated image in are truly sad and compassionate and that her newly inherited fortune to help other role, giving Miriam free reign, but Bette's a series of mirrors which the camera cir- she herself ,as Charlotte Vale , embodies disturbed young people including sharing quiet underplaying, patiently tolerating her cles. The scene is doubly the "inner beauty" which she will later Henreid's daughter. She and Paul will re- friends selfish caprices, predominates. symbolic. It gives pause to absorb bring forth in another ugly duckling----- main platonic with no foreseeable possibil- The story is a bit too tailored and tidy, but the depth of Davis'.s characterization and Paul's daughter. ity of divorce. she manages to make her noble character proclaims the apotheosis of This is one of Davis's warmest and most Bette Davis uncannily convinces us that interesting,. In the most publicized scene, BETTE DAVIS--GREAT ACTRESS. She was beautiful performances with an unexpect- Charlotte Vale remaining an old maid after an exasperated Davis, having endured the never quite to match edly world-weary tragic eloquence. all, is an inevitable, if unexpectedly ironic, last straw, walks slowly to Miriam, shakes this moment again. Jack Warner Bette's scenes with her mother [magnifi- outcome of her careful structuring of the her hard by the shoulders, slowly picks up ought to have taken a sec- cently played by Gladys Cooper] are re- character. "Lets not ask for the stars, we her coat ,says" Sorry" and exits quietly. ond look at what he had under contract. markable—a study In the dichotomous have the moon" is her much parodied, .Audiences loved it. The film is well written She was to leave Warners within a few years. polarity in the struggle between parent and over-exposed closing line ,as well as the and still enjoyable. child. She realizes that her mother is in- famous sequence of Paul lighting two Mr. Skeffington [1944], often under- THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT AUGUST 14, 1997 TO AUGUST 27, 1997 PAGE 28 Dear Ruthie, feeling down in the dumps about this, do entire Do you leave your high heels on in what I do to cheer up - wrap your sail- bed? body in saran wrap and go greet the (not signed) ors. - Only when I'm sleeping with a short man. 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Whenever I saw him he always bad relevant a smile and he would always make try to "Sodomy laws are the linchpin in every The second fallacy is Unfortunately, due to the current, the that in escaping Chris- make everyone around him smile. He was attack against the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual tianity (or any other religion), we thereby es- boat and Rotar drifted further apart. Sud- one class person. He'll be missed." and Transgendered community. They are cape patriarchy and homophobia. The denly Rotar disappeared beneath the three assump- used to criminalize our behavior and as tion is ridiculous even within Queer high waves and was not seen again. ghettos, foot Pride the basis for discrimination in and utterly absurd for those of witness told The Wisconsin Light us who live out- The Continued From Page 1 employment, housing, health care and side the ghettos. "It all happened in a twinkling of an eye. family issues. We applaud the court for its Oppression can survive quite nicely outside There was no time to react." He said that selves at risk for HIV because they don't decision but salute the tireless work of religion, and even without religious could do was scream believe they have much of a future. backing. all those on the boat Montana activists that made the victory Those of us who remain within even what they could to "We must counteract these beliefs by the most for help and throw possible," said National Gay and Lesbian oppressive of religious communities no drinking or developing AIDS prevention programs are quite Rotar. He also said that Task Force executive director Kerry aware of the negative aspects of cruise. not only teach HIV risk reduction our choices, drug use occurred during the that Lobel. thank you. the Coast Guard, a boater skills, but also reinforce the message that According to We happen to be gaining something here in craft, Richard Lipsky, saw Gay men can achieve successful relation- from a nearby Letters spite of the atmosphere of rejection or conde- placed a cell phone ships and long, productive, and gratifying the commotion and From Page 4 scension. Maybe we also are effecting some Police Department. lives," said Jeffrey A. Kelly, Ph.D., the Continued call to the St. Francis change. If we do decide to leave, I think we units from study's co-author and director of CAIR. A rescue effort that included If anyone is interested in participating in will have reasons with a bit more depth than Under the best circumstances, people that Department as well as the Coast these educational projects, either by relating those proposed by Sanderson. often find it difficult to change behaviors Guard and the personal school experiences, as parents of kids Jim Miller Milwaukee Police Depart- put them at risk for HIV/AIDS. It is ment was that in school now, whatever—or who have family Madison immediately organized. even more difficult if they have many life Brooks or friends who would help—please contact me speculated that Rotar may have problems and do not have a strong, posi- developed cramps at PFLAG-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 21853, Mil- or become entangled tive outlook for the future. People with Gays and Christianity in the large waukee, WI 53221-0853; (414) 299-9198. amount of seaweed in the and aspirations are likely to take area. goals Thanks for the continuous comprehensive TO THE EDITOR: Divers searching for the Rotar's greater steps toward protecting themselves body reported sharing of information and inspiration. This letter is in response to Terry Sander- problems with accessing from HIV and AIDS, the study findings the area due to Elna Hickson, Youth Advocate son's article in the July 31-August 13 issue of the high concentration of indicate. sea weed and the PFLAG-Milwaukee the Light. I was originally going to respond choppy, windy waters. The research also surveyed relationship As we go to with my usual smart-ass school of sarcasm press, three days after the status among the men. The study showed • accident, the LBGT Christians style that I frequently use when writing to the St. Francis Police Depart- that men in exclusive relationships were ment reported papers. But this is too important for that. that the search for Rotar's more likely to be satisfied with their cur- body is TO THE EDITOR: I used to share Terry's view of religions in continuing with the assistance of rent life situations and had more hope for the Milwaukee Responding to Terry Sanderson's general and the Christian denominations more Police Department. the future. However, the study could not The body, commentary of July 31'. specifically. That has changed in recent years. however, remains missing. determine whether stable partnered rela- Officials Most of us GLBT Christians don't bang our I am happy to say that I have become active in say that due to lake conditions it tionships produce greater present life sat- may be heads on the church door asking to be let in. religion again. I can thank two denominations some time before it can be recov- isfaction or whether men who already ered. The WE ARE THE CHURCH as are all of our for that; the Metropolitan Community Church Milwaukee Police Department have these characteristics are more likely is making two sisters and brothers. In reference to "the and the Evangelical Church of America. As the passes a day over the area. enter and sustain exclusive relation- Kevin to authoritarians that constitute the Christian tried and true saying goes: When God closes a Rotar is survived by his partner ships. Ricky, his family Church," the Pope, the Bishop, as much as I, door, He/She/It opens a window. Well, the and his many friends. The CAIR study was based on a survey Rotar was one of admire and respect Archbishop Weakland, are windows are the MCC and the EACA. the few professional of 430 Gay and Bisexual men at an urban bartenders in Gay not the church. THE CHURCH is the whole Most Christian denominations have either Milwaukee. In addition Gay pride celebration in 1995. to his work at Club 219, his service to the body of believers with our good points and our rejected GBLTs or have some sort of tolerance community included stints at the Wreck Dr. Kalichman was formerly at CAIR, faults. agenda going on. I agree with Terry that this is Room, Your Place, the Triangle. and is currently an assistant professor of It is interesting that people who don't believe an intolerable form of Christianity and I can't When asked about Rotar, The Wiscon- psychology at Georgia State University. in the Scriptures of the work of modem imagine anyone wanting to put themselves sin Light's Dusty Sass said, "I've known Dr. Kelly is a professor of psychiatry and Scripture scholarship, are so quick to accept through the ordeal-by-guilt or the back-of-the- Kevin for about 20 years. He was some- behavioral medicine at the Medical Col- the Fundamentalist interpretation of them. bus experience. But there are options out there. lege of Wisconsin. Most modem scholars and theologians see the Both the MCC and the EACA have emerged In addition to Dr. Kalichman and Dr. Christian Scriptures as living documents, much recently. The Metropolitan Community CLASSIFIEDS Kelly, the study was co-authored by as we see the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, our Church, which has an active parish in Milwau- David Rompa, a Research Coordinator at understanding and interpretation is constantly kee, led by Pastor Lew Broyles, doesn't toler-

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This denomination has looking for the right.. .Mary, Jane, Peter or and/or community faith experience; books that over 300 parishes world wide and celebrates Dick, who wants to work 30-40 hrs. per week, confirm and/or contradict each other; books, diversity as evidenced by the variety of wor- days, NO weekends, for an established 12 year though inspired by God, are written by men ship experiences one can have from one parish residential cleaning service. If you like to clean with prejudices from their space in history. to the next. Decidedly Protestant, it offers a va- the plumbing, (shine the pipes), clean da Ciipnb the Granb! This does not invalidate their faith riety of spiritual environments and consider- ,floors, polish, dust, vacuum and do the vin- experience, but must be understood to able flexibility of belief. dows (Vindow wiper), you're the Mary or understand their writings. Because of this, it is The EACA, or the Evangelical Anglican Dick WE NEED! 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